At The Hands of Fate 3

Summary: Cagalli's never been to school before, then her parents died and her guardian decides to send her to school. She then meets new friend and new enemies. Will she survive school life? AxC, KxL.

A/N: Soooory for the late update! To make it up...I posted a new fic...it's called Stealing His Heart...check it out...and don't forget to review.

Here's chapter three...readenjoyand REVIEW...hehehe.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed or Gundam Seed Destiny.

Chapter 3: I Will Protect You

Cagalli closed her eyes and hummed to the music that was playing on her iPod. She was sitting on a bench at her newfound hiding place, the school's rooftop. She's been hanging up here for a while now, everyday, during break times. She liked it here, peaceful and away from Athrun's fangirls. It's not like she didn't enjoy her new friend's company, but lately, she had the feeling that there was tension there. They were all friendly to her and talked to her whenever they see each other, but there was something that she couldn't quite put her finger on. Especially with Lacus, though she's the usual cheerful self, but Cagalli couldn't help but feel like she's hiding something. Athrun on the other hand, well aside from trying to avoid him, thanks to his fangirls, was also acting a bit strange toward her. He would talk to her, yes, but he would avoid eye contact and Cagalli couldn't help but fell there's. The only person who she felt comfortable with was Kira Yamato.

Cagalli smiled when she thought of Kira. She was becoming fond of him, eversince that day...

FLASHBACK

Kira was already late for Gym class. He was half running, half walking towards the gym when he heard voices at a storeroom nearby. He was just about to ignore it when he heard someone sob and shout something. He knew that voice belonged to Cagalli, so he made a beeline for the storeroom and burst in.

What he found horrified him, Cagalli was kneeling on the floor. A girl which he recognized as Akasha, one of Athrun's fangirls, was clutching at Cagalli's hair, forcing Cagalli to look up to her. There were other girls there too, four more actually, all belonged to Athrun's fanclub. He watched with horror as Akasha kept pulling at Cagalli's hair and throwing insults at her. The rest of the girls were holding Cagalli down. He looked at Cagalli and pride flowed through him as he saw the fire in her eyes and saw not a trace of fear in them.

"Let her go! Now!" Kira warns through gritted teeth. All six girls turned to Kira. Five of them felt fear when they saw him, one felt relief. Akasha suddenly let go of Cagalli's hair and tries to exit the storeroom. But Kira blocks her way. Akasha looks up and

Wham!

Kira slaps Akasha really hard, causing a red welt on her cheeck. A gasp was heard from the rest, including Cagalli.

"Touch her again and I'll make sure you never step in this school again." Kira then walks toward Cagalli ignoring the others as they hurriedly left the storeroom, dragging a very shocked Akasha with them.

Kira squats down and touches Cagalli's temple. Her head was bowed down so Kira couldn't see her expression.

"Cagalli..." Kira calls out softly, this time, putting his hand on top of her head.

Cagalli looks up to him, tears streaming down her cheeks. She then throws herself at Kira, hugging him.

Kira held on to her, hugging her tightly to him. His heart went out to this girl, crying vulnerably in his arms. He didn't know why but he knew in his heart that he needed to protect and comfort her. He sat there silently letting Cagalli cry on his chest. His shirt was wet from her tears now, bet he didn't care. It broke his heart just listening to her cries. He placed one hand on her back rubbing it gently, comforting her. He felt anger seep back through him as he remembered the scene he saw earlier. His hug on her tightens... "It won't happen again Cagalli. I'll protect you. I'll make sure they won't hurt you again. I swear."

A sob was the only response he got. Both of them sat there, unmoving, until Cagalli was finally done crying.

Cagalli breaks their hug and looks up at Kira. He smiles at her tenderly. "Thanks" was all she could say.

END OF FLASHBACK

After that incident, Kira always kept an eye on her and would glare at the girls who thought would try and harm her. He would wait for her at the end of her classes to take her home.

For two weeks now, she felt safe under Kira's watchful eye. It felt like she had an overprotective brother. Cagalli giggles at this thought and didn't notice a pair of emerald eyes watching her.

Athrun was surprised when he saw Cagalli sitting on a bench at the rooftop. He was on his way to the cafeteria when he saw Meer from a distance. He enters the nearest door, which he realized, led to the rooftop. Thinking that he'd be safe from Meer for a while, he climbs the stairs and his breath was caught in his throat, when he saw Cagalli humming to herself, then giggles. She didn't notice him yet, so he continues to watch her. H e watched as sunlight reflected from her golden tresses, making it shine. He wanted to reach out and touch them, but refrains from doing so. His face softens as he watched her happy face. He wanted to sit and laugh with her. He took a step forward but stopped. He remembers Kira and his hands crumple into fists and his eyes turns a darker shade of green. Damn him. He couldn't help but feel jealousy toward him. He and Cagalli were becoming closer and closer.

Athrun sighs to himself. 'Why am I feeling like this? I should be happy for Kira. Right? But why the hell do I have this urge to strangle him whenever I see the two of them together.'

Athrun then thinks of Lacus and knew that she too was hurting inside, watching Kira and Cagalli together, but never showed it. He sighs again.

'Sorry Kira ' then he walks towards Cagalli and sits beside her on the bench.

Cagalli was surprised when Athrun sat down beside her. She smiles at him and turns her iPod off. "What are you doing here Athrun?"

"Sigh. I was on my way to the cafeteria but I saw Meer on the way. I entered the nearest door to hide from her and here I am. So this where you've been hiding, huh?"

Just then, Athrun's stomach growls, announcing that he was hungry. Athrun blushes at this and Cagalli laughs. She takes her sandwich and divides it into two. She gives the other half to Athrun with a huge grin on her face.

"I couldn't possibly, that's your lunch!" Athrun protests but eyes the sandwich hungrily, mouth slightly open.

Cagalli just laughs and slightly shoves the sandwich into Athrun's mouth.

Athrun was caught off-guard and grabs Cagalli's hand to stop her from chocking him.

The contact sent shivers down his spine. Cagalli felt it too and was not laughing anymore. Athrun looked at her still holding on to her hand, not wanting to let it go. 'Kiss her...'

They were both blushing. Cagalli tried to remove her hand from Athrun's but he held on to it. Cagalli blushes a deeper shade of red this time.

'Kiss her...' his mind screamed again.

Athrun regrettably decides to end his bliss and lets go of her hand. He then takes the sandwich that she playfully shoved in his mouth and began to eat it.

"Thanks." Athrun beams at Cagalli, which caused another blush from her. He looks at her fondly, liking her reaction. 'Maybe she likes me.' He then remebers Kira and scowls.

"So what were you listening to?" Athrun asks Cagalli, breaking the silence between them.

That's the end of this chapter. Please be patient fellow readers...just reminding you that this is an asucaga fic...just enjoy the story's twist...kay?

To Cari-Akira : don't worry...i've already finished up to chap 9 and I assure you...Cagalli won't be so timid in the future...

I'll just post chapter 3 for the meantime...hehehe...I'll post chapter 4 nxt week.

AgainR&R!