Chapter 6-Injured

Cagalli shouted to her opponent, " Haha! You will lose for sure!" Athrun laughed and said, " You would be the one losing."

Mr. La Flaga blew his whistle and the soccer game starts. Cagalli was the goalkeeper; Kira was the striker; Dearka was the defender. In the opponent's group, Athrun was the striker; Shinn was the defender; Yzak was the goalkeeper.

Kira ran to the ball and gave a super kick. The ball flew to Shinn and almost hit him. Shinn, seeing the ball coming, dodged the ball. The ball whizzed past him and flew into the goalpost.

Cagalli shouted, " Good kick, Kira!" Athrun ran over to Shinn and shouted, " Why did you dodge the ball? You should catch it!" Shinn looked unhappy and said, " How about the goalkeeper? He didn't even try to catch!"

Athrun walked over to Yzak and shouted, " You! Why didn't you catch the ball?" Yzak looked very angry and was about to punch Athrun. Mr. La Flaga walked over and stop the commotion.

This time, Athrun kicked the ball. The ball flew towards the goalpost. Cagalli was prepared to catch it, but she was standing in the wrong position. The ball flew and hit Cagalli right on the face.

Cagalli shouted, " Ouch!" And she fainted. Mir, Luna and Lacus rushed into the soccer field when they saw Cagalli fainted. Kira, Athrun, Dearka, Yzak, Shinn and Mr. La Flaga rushed over to the girls.

Athrun had expected to see blood oozing out of Cagalli's head. But, there was only a big bruise on her head. Kira carried Cagalli to the sickbay. Mr. La Flaga, Athrun, Yzak, Mir, Luna, Lacus, Shinn and Dearka followed Kira to the sickbay.

On reaching the sickbay, Kira rushed in immediately and placed Cagalli on a bed. The nurse came and checks on Cagalli. She said, " She is fine. But the ball has hit her head too hard, causing her to faint. She will be awake very soon."

Athrun walked up and down the room, worried for Cagalli's safety. He was the one who had kicked the ball and had indirectly caused Cagalli to be injured. Kira turned to him, " You are the one who caused my sister to be injured!"

Athrun felt very guilty. Yzak whispered, " You seemed very concerned for Cagalli. Last time, Luna fainted, you didn't react this way."

Athrun whispered back, " Look, I am the one who caused Cagalli to be injured." Yzak smirked, " Last time, you caused Luna to be injured too. And you don't seemed to be really concerned for Luna."

Athrun had no words to say. Athrun kept thinking, " Am I falling in love with Cagalli? Wait, she is your best friend's sister! I should not fall in love with her!"

Athrun looked back at Cagalli and realized that even though Cagalli acts like a boy, but she was really pretty. Athrun was so absorbed in his thoughts that he did not realized Cagalli had awaken.

Cagalli moaned, " Who hit me with the ball?" Everybody looked at Athrun. Athrun stepped forward and said, " Sorry, Cagalli. It was me." Cagalli looked at him and smiled, "It's alright."

Athrun heaved a sigh of relief. He was surprised that hot-tempered Cagalli was so forgiving. Cagalli broke the silence by saying, " So many people here. I need some fresh air."

Kira beckoned Shinn, Dearka, Yzak, Luna, Mir, Lacus and Athrun to go out. Athrun shook his head and whispered to him, " I want to apologize to her." Kira nodded his head and he followed the others out of the room.

Athrun said, " Err… Cagalli. I am really sorry. I didn't mean to hit you." Cagalli looked at him and replied, " Athrun, didn't I say that it's alright?" Athrun stammered, " I… I know you…you did. I am worried for you."

Cagalli was taken aback by his last sentence. Cagalli's thoughts were filled with ' Does he like me?' Cagalli told him, " I am alright now. Let's go out?" Athrun nodded his head and went to Cagalli's side to help her stand up properly.

They took small steps to the door. But on the way, Cagalli tripped. Luckily, Athrun caught her just in time. Athrun looked into her eyes and said, " Lucky I got you. Or else you would have another bruise." Cagalli looked into his emerald eyes and blushed.