Chapter 12
"Hey Cagalli um before… My mother called me and said that my father is hosting a party in three days. He's the head of Plant Corporation and wants me to bring a date with me. He says we can invite Kira and Lacus too," Athrun said.
"Oh… Okay so who are you taking?"
"I-I was um… w-wonder-i-ing if y-you would l-like to c-come with m-me?" Athrun managed to say.
"Okay!" Cagalli said with excitement.
"Really?" Athrun asked.
"Yup yup!" Cagalli said.
"Yes!" Athrun said punching the air.
They arrived at the station and Kira and Lacus were waiting for them. "Where the heck have you been!" Kira asked. "We have been waiting for about one hour for the love of--!"
"Sorry little brother. We have been dealing with some… problems let's say," Cagalli said.
"Uh-huh," Athrun said with a sweat drop.
"What could have been so important? Hmmm?" Lacus said with an evil glint in her eyes.
"Nothing much, probably," Kira said.
"Ugh! Kira you are so annoying! Where's your apartment we'll drop you off there with Lacus!" Cagalli yelled making everyone stare. "Sorry go back to your job!"
Everyone turned their attention away. Kira and Lacus talked about how things were going with their preparations for their wedding in the car. Then they said goodbye and went to Kira's apartment. "Hey Cagalli?" Athrun asked.
"Yes?"
"Um… You want to stay at my place tonight? If you would like you can stay with me since I understand that you don't have anyplace where you can stay besides Kira and Lacus'. But I kinda see that they are busy and want some quality time. So what do you say?"
"Yeah sure Athrun," Cagalli said delighted.
They parked the car and started to walk down the path to his house. They walked past a park outside the gate of his mansion and heard something. It sounded like whimpering. Athrun put his arm around Cagalli and put her behind his back so that the thing wouldn't hurt her. Athrun told her to stay there. He walked through the bushes and their was a little puppy Labrador Retriever in the bush and it looked like it's paw had been poked with a thorn and that it had been fighting a full grown cat. It was all shaken up and was pretty bloody.
"Aw poor little guy! Here doggy…" Athrun said soothing it and then picking it up and putting it in his arms.
He walked out and showed Cagalli the puppy. "Awww! The poor thing. Let's take care of it!" Cagalli said.
"Okay! What do you want to name it?" Athrun asked.
"I dunno. What about you?" Cagalli asked.
"Well I'd like to name it after my dead mom, she died during the war. Her name was Leonore! So let's call him Leo?" Athrun said.
"Okay!" Cagalli said.
"Let's take him inside the mansion. I'll clean his paw and we'll give him a bath. How does that sound?" Athrun asked.
"It sounds good to me!" Cagalli said cheerfully while putting the puppy in her arm and kissing his head.
Athrun walked with Cagalli and entwined his fingers with hers. They walked and the puppy fell into sleep. Then Athrun opened the door and they put the little puppy on a blanket and Cagalli stroked him. Athrun went to go get the tweezers and cloth.
(Cagalli's POV)
He took out the thorn and then wiped his paw. The puppy fell asleep and we looked at it lovingly. Then he picked up the pup and we brought it upstairs. We walked to his bedroom and put the pup on the pillow.
(End of POV)
"While you were sleeping in the car while we were driving I told Kira and Lacus about the party. So… tomorrow Lacus is going to help you pick a dress since it is a fancy party," Athrun said.
"But I hate wearing dresses!" Cagalli whispered angrily.
"C'mon Cagalli! The party is the day after tomorrow and it's almost tomorrow so we have another day to get ready. Please Cagalli I really like you so let's try and impress my dad? And it would fit you since you are so pretty." Athrun finished.
"Alright…" Cagalli said finally.
"Oh and one more thing Cagalli," Athrun said.
"Yup?"
"Let's go to sleep. You can sleep in the room next to mine or sleep with me," Athrun said.
"I'm sorry I think I would prefer to sleep in the next room," Cagalli said.
She started to walk to the other room and then she took out her nightgown from her suitcase since she had meant to ask if she could stay with Kira and Lacus. But she decided to give them some alone time. Then it happened… thunder.
Her room all of a sudden lighted up and the shadows started to glow with evil shadows. She screamed and was afraid. Then the door broke down and she nearly fainted. But then she realized it was only Athrun. He ran to her side and asked her what was the matter. She told him about the thunder and why she was afraid. (The whole story about what happened to her father… Refer to chapter 9). She said it while pushing her face into his bare chest to reassure herself that she was safe. He held her and he carried her bridal style to his room.
Then he placed her on his bed. And she turned to face him. He held her close to him and whispered words of comfort. Finally she fell asleep in his arms and he fell asleep too. Then he whispered three words, "I love you."
Then he too fell asleep holding his love. Cagalli was fast asleep in his arms and she hadn't heard those words but a smile was on her angel-like face.