Greetings minna! -smiles- I have been diligently working on this chapter of The Hotness Factor, and I have decided to add a surprise...I came up with an entirely different way to end this then the idea I was originally going to use, so the surprise is that there will be one more chapter after this one. lol...I should've just made it 7 chapters from the start, but hey...all great ideas for me seem to come in spurts, and the other day I had one. lol Once again, I apologize for my long absence with this fic, and even though this chappie may be shorter than the others, trust me when I say you'll enjoy it because it's paving the way for a very excellent conclusion in chapter 7. -smiles-
Disclaimer: I do not own GS, GSD, or any of the AsuCaga or Athrun hotness you are about to witness...it would be nice if I did though ne? Lol
-The Hotness Factor- Part Six: War For Two: Island Of Temptation Pt. II -
Cagalli kicked some of the soft, white sand around on the beach as she went over her plan in her head one final time: "Two can play at this game and I know his one true weakness." She decided then to call her plan "Operation Counter Seduction" and smiled wickedly as she began to prepare for phase one. She bent down and took the sharp edge of a nearby broken seashell and sawed off the straps on her bathing suit's top...making sure it now was a comfortable bikini halter top. She did the same to the shorts that went with it, shortening the length; making it look like very colorful panties. She snickered to herself: "This is almost too easy. I hate to ruin a nice bathing suit like this, but this has to be done."... "Nobody tricks Cagalli Yula Athha and gets away with it." She examined her reflection in the crystal clear blue water and decided to run her fingers through her hair a few times to make it look untamed and disheveled. Also, for one of those added "shiver down the spine"effects the golden haired goddess of victory knew she'd have from him for this; she splashed some water on herself and then waded into it up to her waist that way he'd be sure to cave more quickly. She giggled mischievously to herself as she played around in the water: "When he sees me slowly emerging from the water...he's gonna want me so bad he's bound to confess what he did right here." She glanced up and snickered to herself as she noticed him approaching with the food he'd promised: "That's right...come to me my precious prey. You have no idea what you're in for."
In the meantime, the blue haired knight, completely unaware of what torment was awaiting him; chuckled to himself: "I think she'll enjoy this part the most. She does love her snacks." He smiled and called out to her: "Hey Cagalli!"... "Are you ready for my other...?!" His voice trailed off as he glanced up at the "Venus-like" image of Cagalli, that was slowly approaching him from out of the water as he finally finished his sentence in a soft voice that almost sounded like a whimper: "...surprise?"
The fiery blonde came sauntering up and bent down to take a peek in the food filled basket Athrun was now clutching for dear life in his hands to keep himself from losing his sanity. She eyed him curiously and asked: "Hey...whatcha' got in there?"... "It sure smells good." She flashed a cute smile in his direction and then proceeded to try and sneak a peak at the surprise foods in the basket.
Athrun's face turned a slight red as he couldn't help but notice that he could see her...well...being a hot blooded man, any guy in his position would surely not be able to ignore..."them." Before he spoke, he took a couple of deep breaths and coyly pushed her greedy hands away from the picnic basket: "Uh-uh...no peeking. This is only half of the surprise...for the other half, we have to walk a little bit before we can have the food." He noticed Cagalli make that pouty face that made him want to give her that surprise right then and there, but instead; he settled for simply chuckling at her: "It won't take that long...and we can eat as soon as we get there, but you have to promise me one thing." He gently placed the basket on the ground and got up so close to her that she could feel his heart beat and the warm, bare skin of his chest pressing against hers. He tenderly ran his fingers through her hair and then let them trail briefly across her face as he leaned closer as if he were going to kiss her...then, just as he was inches away from her lips; he changed his course and whispered in her: "Don't get too close to me looking like that. I can't guarantee your safety around me if you do." Cagalli felt her face turn a brilliant scarlet as he pulled away, offered her his hand, and smiled as he said: "Come with me. I want to show you the other half of the surprise."
Cagalli, now finding herself speechless; responded to his hypnotic gaze by nodding and placing her hand in his. She silently cursed herself out as they walked: "Damn it!"... "I keep forgetting who I'm dealing with."... "I greatly underestimated the new him."... "This is the new, bolder version of him, so just playing naughty won't phase him in the slightest."... "Hmmmm...looks like I'll have to alter my strategy just a bit." She suddenly felt her stomach rumble in response to the wonderful aroma of what was most likely to be a delicious meal; coming from the picnic basket Athrun was holding. It was then that she was struck with a brilliant thought: "Yes...that's perfect. If anything can bring the shy and predictable Athrun back, this will...and once that side of him is back, then a confession won't be far behind."
In the meantime, the cunning emerald eyed Coordinator glanced at the blonde next to him, who seemed to be smirking out of the corner of his eye. He shook his head and chuckled to himself: "Wait until you see what I have in store for you my princess. It'll be worth the beating I'll most likely receive from you when you find out I dropped that quiz on purpose." He lead her right to the entrance of a very familiar cave, stopped, turned to her, and smiled: "I think you remember this place."
Cagalli's amber orbs widened in shock as she felt her blood pressure rapidly drop: "It's...it's where we first...spent the night together."
Athrun gently caressed her face, his smile brighter and more genuine then ever before as he added: "You mean...where we first began."... "And where I first realized I was..." He placed a soft kiss upon her hand before finishing by saying: "...falling in love with you."
One look into those beautifully hypnotic emerald orbs, and Cagalli momentarily forgot her plan as she felt her heart skip a beat at those warm and wonderful words: "W-why did you bring me here?"
Athrun smiled as if he were the big bad wolf who was getting ready to lead little red riding hood down the path of temptation and then devour her, and then nodded as he lead her into the cozy cave: "This is where we're going to eat..."
Cagalli smiled in response and then exclaimed: "Yeah!"... "Alright...bring on the grub!"... "I'm so...!"
Athrun didn't even give the poor goddess of victory a chance to finish her sentence as he placed a finger over her lips, and finished his sentence in a soft, yet seductive voice: "...and spend the night."
Cagalli's bright smile immediately disappeared as she felt her heart leap into her throat: "W-We're what?!"
Athrun pointed to the warm fire and sleeping bags he'd already set up, smiled as he plopped down onto one, and motioned for her to sit next to him: "We're spending the night here...only this time...I won't tie you up...unless..." He eyed her devilishly, the blaze of the fire reflecting in his haunted emerald eyes: "...you want me to."
Cagalli turned beet red and hissed: "N-No way!"... "What sick thoughts are running through your head?!"
Athrun simply grinned like a little child who had done something wrong: "Oh...none in particular. I was just... thinking out loud."
Okies everyone, that's chapter 6! yay! Lol...I know it was short, but trust me...there's reason for it. -giggles mischievously- I have a great new idea for the last chapter, so I made this one short just to give you all a little insight into how the rest of Cagalli and Athrun's night alone is going to go. -giggles- Will Cagalli ever be able to fully go through with her plan without having a nervous breakdown? Will she catch on that Athrun dropped the quiz on purpose? Just how long can the new and improved Athrun hold out before he gives in to the beauty in front of him? And Finally...what is the answer to the last quiz question? Lol...We'll find all of that out in the final chapter of this Athrunlicious fic! -giggles- See you all next chapter! -smiles- Also...don't forget to press that little button on the bottom that says review because I'm sure Athrun would love and appreciate it if you rated his performance for this chapter. -giggles-