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Hey guys :) This is a new fic I'm working on and I hope you like it :D Other pairings might occur, so don't expect it to be all PROBLEMS and SADNESS. Love will find a way and make us all squeal VERY VERY SOON :D

Special Thanks To:

Fate Camiswhil :) For helping me think of ideas for this chapter!

You guys are free to suggest ideas for the next chapter as well. It would help me a lot :)

Disclaimer: I doughnut own Gundam SEED or any of the characters in this story

You and Me
When Great Conversations Come To An End

She looked down. "I hope you don't mind me being here. Lacus invited me to come with her."

"No! No, I'm glad you came. It just surprised me that you weren't busy."

"Well, Kisaka did manage me to get a break." she lied. "Is that bad?"

"Actually, it's a miracle!" He smiled. "I missed you."

She looked up at him and smiled. "I missed you, too."

Athrun needed to talk to her; ask how's she's been all these years. The music grew louder as the silence between them filled in (This giving Athrun an idea and the perfect opportunity). "May I have this dance?"

Cagalli couldn't remember the last time she danced with him. "When was it? Kira and Lacus' wedding?" she thought to herself. "Oh right. We were asked to dance for the bride and groom because we were their best friends." She wasn't really good back then since she always kept stepping on Athrun's foot, but she hopes to impress him now.

And she did. Just by the way she took his hand and after a few spins and twirls, it's like she was a professional at this.

He was glad that she wasn't stepping on his foot anymore; he couldn't walk the whole night then. Those heels Miriallia picked for her were just too deadly! But really, he was happy he got to hold her like this again. He missed the touch of her warm, silky skin and the hold of her hand. It made him start reminiscing.

"Having a problem with something?" she asked, making him snap back from his train of thought.

"No." He shook his head. He needed something to talk about, so things wouldn't start getting awkward. "I'm just amazed at how you're so good at this already. The last time we danced together, you kept stepping on my foot."

Cagalli giggled. He never heard her giggle before. "Well, since I always have to attend balls and parties and some of the men ask me to dance with them, I took lessons and became serious about them. I mean, I don't want to be rude and all."

"Oh. She took lessons and- wait! Did she say men? And dancing with them?" Athrun thought. That was… weird. It was something he did only when it came to her. Was it jealousy? He didn't know. "And when does she start not wanting to be rude at people? Sigh. I guess lots of changes happened to her while I was gone."

"So, how's life being the leader of a country?" she asked.

"It's pretty hard, but I like a good challenge." He smiled. "I can't even believe I was chosen for this job. What about you? How's Orb?"

"Y'know, paperwork, meetings, more paperwork."

He chuckled. "I guess nothing's really changed in that category, huh?"

"If only you knew…" she thought and shrugged. "Maybe. By the way, I heard about you and Meyrin."

He got tense. He was hoping not to bring this subject up- he was scared of the outcome, even if he wasn't supposed to.

"Congratulations." She smiled. It hurt her, but she had to go with what was planned.

Little did she know that it hurt him, too. "And I guess she's moved on as well."

"When's the wedding?" she asked.

"Two months from now." he answered, words hiding the pain in his eyes. "Would you like to come?"

"No." she thought. "I'd love to." (1)

Athrun thought of ways to insist her on not going, but no. It would be too obvious that he, Athrun Zala, was still-

"Athrun!" a high-pitched voice was heard from the surrounding and for Athrun, it was too familiar for him to know who that voice belonged to. It was his fiancé, Meyrin Hawke.

She tapped him from behind and when he turned to face her, slightly disappointed to let go of the blonde woman, he was greeted by a big hug from the red head. "Hi! Are you enjoying yourself?"

Athrun scratched the back of his head. "Well…"

The red head gave him a confused looked and finally noticed the blonde woman beside him. It was her. The person who gave up such a gorgeous man for a country, the person she declared her rival the night she heard Athrun mutter her name in his sleep, the person who she took out of the guest lost several times when her sister kept insisting on inviting her. Yes. Cagalli Yula Attha was here.

She didn't know what to do, but she knew why she was here. She was here to get Athrun back and take her with him and keep her lonely forever. (2) Oh no. That wasn't going to happen. Not after five years of hard work to finally get the man she always wanted. "Miss Cagalli!" she exclaimed, hugging her so people would think of nothing suspicious. She decided to just pretend to be nice to her for the time being. After all, she did have an advantage since they were engaged.

"H-Hey Meyrin." Cagalli hugged her back. She was expecting this reaction from her, but she wasn't expecting what was going to happen next. "It's nice to finally see you again. Congratulations, by the way. And you look beautiful."

"I know." The red head said proudly. She was wearing a pink dress that went above her knees, a few pieces of jewelry, and really thick make up for her thick (3)face. More say, vain? "And thank you. We're getting married in two months."

"I know." Cagalli said sharply. "Athrun informed me of it. You know, you two look really good together." she lied and it hurt saying that. It hurt Athrun a bit, too.

"I know." shot Meyrin.

Notiging that this conversation was gonna go out of hand, Athrun out his arm around Meyrin's shoulders and pulled her a little back. "I think we should get a drink, sweetie. Excuse us?"

Cagalli shook her head. "It's okay. I was just about to go anyway. Have a nice night. I'll see you guys later." And with that, the blonde walked away, disappearing into the crowd.

The couple made their way to the buffet table and poured some ouch into their cups.

"It surprised me that she was here." Meyrin said and took a sip of her punch. "I swear she wasn't on the guest list the last time I checked."

Athrun sighed. "She came with Lacus, but really, there's nothing to worry about, Meyrin. We just danced and right now she's just my friend."

"Yeah, well I was your friend, too."

Athrun sighed yet again and planted a kiss on the res head's forehead. "Now don't be like that. You know my heart belongs to you, right?" Although the bluenette inquired of this, he still wasn't sure if what he said was one hundred percent sure.

Meyrin sighed, too and held the man in front of her tight. "I know that. I'm sorry. I'm being too futuristic I guess."

He kissed her forehead again and smiled. "I know you are. Um, if you'll excuse me, can I get some fresh air for a while? After that, I promise you to a dance."

"Oh Athrun, you're so charming." Meyrin giggled. "Oh, fine. But you prmised."

Athrun nodded and left. Finally out of sight from the red head, he started his search to find the blonde.

He looked everywhere. The center floor, the guest's tables, the main lobby, but she wasn't anywhere to be seen. Then he thought "The balcony outside." And he made his way there.

He, in fact, did see her there and just when he was about to walk to her, longing to hear her beautiful voice, he heard something else. Something that irked him.

"There's no need to worry, sweetie! I'm perfectly fine."

A sigh was heard. "Please be careful on your way back here. I love you."

"I love you, too, sweetie."

(1) And it hurt Cagalli to say that -.-

(2) Well, at least Meyrin was right for one thing!

(3) By 'Thick' I mean- well, in the Philippines, 'Makapal' can be used as 'makapal ang mukha mo' which is bad. Oh, and I don't use that word on people XD But I think the word 'Vain' answered your pondering :)

So, how did you like it? Please review ^^

P.S: Sorry for the delay. I had some problems at school and exams betided -.- But I think I can update every weekend again because the holidays are coming ^^