CHAPTER 4
"How is she, sensei?"
"She's fine now, she woke up a few seconds earlier. She may be fully awake tomorrow."
"Thanks, sensei"
Athrun stayed by her side the whole time she was asleep, he never left her, he couldn't leave her…
"Athrun, why don't you rest, I'll look after her…" Shiho offered, "Go out and have some coffee or whatever…"
"I can't but thanks" Athrun mumbled as he grasped Cagalli's hand.
"Okay…I'll get you coffee, I'll be right back" she replied as she slid out he door
"Thanks, Yzak is lucky to have you…" Athrun called out.
She flushed red at Athrun's comment. She started walking towards the vending machine when she met a pissed Yzak…
"Where have you been?" he demanded
"The hospital wing" she replied without looking at him. She poured her self two cups of coffee.
"Thanks." Yzak said as he was about to get the other cup of coffee
Shiho snatched it away, "It's not for you, it's for Athrun, he hasn't left in two days, he's a mess"
"But…" Yzak protested, feeling slightly jealous for Shiho's concern about Athrun's health
"It's drugged, okay?" Shiho interrupted as if reading his mind "It'll make him sleep, here get this one," she said as she handed him the other cup.
"Thanks," he said quietly, deep in thought.
"Welcome," she smiled at him as she walked off, "you coming, Yzak?" Shiho called out
This brought him back to reality, "Oh right! Wait for me!"
The door slid open revealing Shiho and Yzak.
"Hey, I thought you got me coffee, in return you came with Yzak…" Athrun gave off a dry laugh.
'You see," Shiho mouthed towards Yzak. "Here, drink up." Shiho handed him the cup.
"Thank again." He said as he took a sip of the coffee, "The coffee tastes great, thank you, really." He thanked gratefully.
"No prob. We're leaving, okay? Get some sleep" she told him as she pulled Yzak out.
"What was that? I thought he was gonna sleep?"
"It'll take effect nighttime to make his sleeping hours normal…"
Then came nighttime. Athrun was drowsy already. He felt like he wanted to sleep when he saw Cagalli sit up straight.
"Cagalli? You okay?"
"Yeah…" she replied without looking at him
When her gaze landed on him she asked, "Who are you?" Athrun stared at her eyes to see if she was joking but all he could see was seriousness and confusion written in her amber orbs. It was like an arrow piercing through his heart. He shook his head to clear his mind, "I'm no one in particular, go back to sleep."
"Oh okay…good night to you too," she said as she laid back down. Athrun tucked her in
He plopped back into his chair, 'She doesn't remember me, and this is what I get for all my mistakes, it's my fault.' He convinced himself as he fell asleep in his arms atop of Cagalli's bed.
"It's morning already!!!" Cagalli stretched her stiff body then yawned.
"Eh? Oh! It's him…" She gasped in surprise as she noticed him sleeping peacefully at the bedside.
"Well, I don't want to wake you so…" she sounded crazy talking to herself, she slowly stood up then rolled Athrun over so he was now on top of the bed.
'He's a very heavy sleeper, guess he was really tired.'
She found her clothes among the things in the corner. As soon as she finished changing, the door slid open.
"Cagalli?"
"Kira! Lacus! Hey!" she greeted. Kira rushed forward and gave her a big hug, squeezing her.
"Kira… stop…can't…breath, breath!" Cagalli struggled against his hold, pushing him aside to breath properly.
"Sorry," he apologized, "I love you, Cagalli, remember that, never forget it!"
"Okay…" she said slowly, turning to Lacus for some explanation.
Lacus just smiled at her in reply.
"Where's Athrun?" Kira asked peering over her shoulder
"Athrun? Athrun who?" Kira and Lacus looked at her strangely.
"Tall man…" Lacus hand went above her head, "…blue shoulder length hair…" her hand went to her shoulder as she tugged on her hair, "…and green eyes…" she pointed to her eyes.
"Oh…" Cagalli was caught up at Lacus' explanation, "Oh! Him…he's in the bed…" Kira and Lacus made their way towards the bed and stared at the sleeping Athrun. Kira's eyes blazed as Lacus tried to stop him from strangling Athrun.
"He was really tired, I guess, I mean, he didn't even notice me when I moved him…"Cagalli said out loud
"You moved him?"
"Well, yeah…he was kinda heavy though…"
"Oh…"
"Who is he anyway?"
"You don't remember? He's your…" he was cut off by Lacus' jab
"You'll find out later when he wakes up…" Lacus winked at her direction as she pushed Kira out.
"What was that for?" Kira asked
"You'll see…" Lacus stated matter of factly, with a smile tugging her lips.
Athun opened his eyes only to stare up to see golden orbs staring back. He jerked his head up in surprise causing their heads to bump.
"Ouch!" Cagalli fell backwards holding on to her head.
"Ow..Ow…" Athrun muttered
"What was that for?" she demanded.
"It was your fault, you startled me, it's how people feel when they see someone looks at them while they're sleeping." He reasoned
"My fault?! You are so full of yourself!" her temper seriously rising. She was about to grab his shirt and give him a shake when she heard laughter…his laughter.
"Wha---What are you laughing at?!" she glared, oh yes did she glare…
"No, nothing…you should have…seen the look…on your face." He gasped out in between his laughter which soon turned into a roar of laughter. She waited until his laughter died down.
"Sorry…"
"For what?"
"nothing, with that look it seemed you were really mad…"
"not really," she shrugged, " used to it already…anyway, anyhow, I'm Cagalli. Cagalli Yula Athha." Extending her hand, Athrun took her hand and shook it. "Athrun. Athrun Zala."
"Eh? Soon-to-be Chairman of PLANT!"
"uh…yeah…"he said slowly, uncertain of what was gonna happen next.
"Okay, I'm hungry want to get a bite?" she asked him, tilting her head, waiting for his answer
"Uh…hmmm…" his stomach grumbled loudly, causing him to blush deep red, she laughed heartedly
"I take that as a yes…now get your butt of the bed and let's go," she pulled him out of bed.
As they stepped into the dining area, people could hear Cagalli chatting away as Athrun chatted with her, which he seldom does when with girls.
"Over here!" Miriallia yelled. On the table Kira, Lacus, Yzak, Shiho, Dearka, Miriallia, Shinn, Lunamaria, Meyrin, Mwu and Murrue were already seated.
As both of them sat down to eat, Cagalli told them, "By the way, this is Athrun Zala."
"We know," they chorused.
"So I was the only one not introduced to him?" she asked frowning.
Everyone looked at her weirdly exchanging glances. Kira and Lacus looked fine.
"You know about this already?" Murrue whispered to Kira and he nodded in reply.
All of them chatted, pretending nothing happened, they decided until later to ask Kira and Lacus for details.
"Cagalli, let's get you checked out, first." Kira said as he stood up.
"Why? I'm fine," she groaned, one thing she hated was doctors poking her with their so called equipments to have her checked.
"Oh sure, you're so fine, you have a concussion on the head, bandage all over your body and you wince every time you move." He said sarcastically.
"Oh I forgot, my coordinator brother knows and sees everything." She said as she stood up, glaring at Kira, standing her ground.
"You don't have to tell me that, I know I'm good." He answered back.
"Stop it." Athrun said sternly as he pushed both twins back down. "I'll take her later, Kira. I'll tell you the results, if not, let's all go later." he said, giving no way for arguments.
"Hai, hai" both twins admitted defeat
When both of them settled down, a kid approached them. The same kid in the ballroom, "Ano, nee-chan…"
Cagalli looked at her. She reminded her of herself, wiggly and someone who can't stand still, "Yes?" she smiled softly as she held the kid by the shoulders to stop her moving around.
"Thank you!" she shouted as if gathered her all her strength just to say that.
"No prob." Cagalli ruffled her hair.
"So how is she? Kira asked, nervous to know the results.
"From her signs, it seems she has partial amnesia. The cause would be something she chose to forget from past hurt, anger and stuff like that." The doctor explained.
"Oh" the group behind Kira chorused.
"I have a favor to ask all of you," Athrun started, "don't tell Cagalli who I was to her before. I don't want her to get hurt again. It would be better if we remained friends." He said sadly.
"But---"
"No buts! It's better this way." He said but hurt was written all over his face.
"Couldn't believe Athrun would do something like that…I though---"
"He could care only for himself, in short, he was selfish." Lacus continued.
"you do know its freaky when you do that---continue each other's sentences" Shiho said
"Oh! I'm--"
"---sorry…"
"Stop that!"
"Anyway, that was what I felt on Athrun after he left Cagalli, but he is still the same Athrun." Lacus said
"He is still a righteous bastard, I guess" Yzak agreed
"Counting all the girls he's been with, he still loves Cagalli after all, even though she chose Orb over him." Miriallia added
"He does have a heart" Shiho said thoughtfully.
"Guess Athrun changed little over years but we were blinded by what he did, we didn't really notice…Some friends…" Dearka said.
"He is still the same Athrun I met 5 years ago" Murrue pointed out
"He may look mature, but inside he is still a boy." Mwu said
All 8 of them were having coffee in the parlor while Athrun watched over Cagalli.
"Your engagement party was postponed…when Is it?" Murrue asked
"Its tonight actually…" e turned to Lacus who was sitting beside him. "Let's cancel our bet, Lacus"
"The bet? Oh that one…Why?"
"I don't care anymore, as long as Cagalli is happy, its fine with me…"
"Kira, I knew you would see it in my way…" she smiled as she leaned her head on its shoulder, "Its fine with me."
Kira placed an arm over her shoulder and pulled her closer and Lacus snuggled closer.
"Damn, Kira, we're married but we don't do that." Yzak said in an annoyed voice after seeing their public display of affections.
"You're just jealous you don't have a romantic bone in you and Shiho doesn't let you do this to her." Kira teased back
A faint tint of red could be seen in his cheeks. "Oh…shut up, continue what you are doing." He muttered as everyone laughed at his reaction.
"You see" Kira mocked as he kissed Lacus in the cheek
"Get a room!"
"Let's go to the dining area."
"Huh?"
"Let's eat, I'm hungry."
"But we just had breakfast" Athrun reasoned out.
"Come on," she pulled him by the hand. A single gesture caused Athrun to blush
"Athrun? Are you alright? Why are you all red?" she asked placing her back palm against his forehead
"Uh..no…let's go" he said as he walked pass her, his hands shoved into his pockets, Cagalli stared at his back strangely then ran after him when she realized she was being left behind already
"I'll have chocolate parfait please and---" she turned to Athrun, "black coffee with cinnamon, right?"
Athrun nodded, and then it hit him, 'How did she know that I like blank coffee with cinnamon? Only a few people know my desired yet abnormal taste, Cagalli knew but now her of me memory is gone right?'
"Hey Athrun, the guys are gonna spar later, wanna come along?"
"Spar? With who? You?"
"Something wrong with that?" her eyes blazed.
"Uh, no…" he said nervously
"Good!" she said satisfied, "Ah! It's here!" she explained as the parfait came, "Wanna try?" she asked as she scooped a spoonful of ice cream towards his direction.
"No thanks, don't eat sweets" he replied as he drank his coffee
"You don't eat sweets? What are you? You missed half you're life! Here, try some." She raised the spoon again.
'No"
"Try, it's so much better than your black coffee with cinnamon, it's a weird combination"
"No" he never ate sweets after what happened three years ago, sweets always reminded him of her.
"Try it!"
"No!"
"Don't make me force you!"
"No!"
Cagalli shoved the ice cream in his mouth, "Now that's a good boy…" A giggle escaped her lips
Athrun wiped his mouth, "That was so mature of you" he said sarcastically
"I know" she grinned
'She hasn't changed a bit' Athrun thought happily yet sad
"Who's winning?" Cagalli asked Dearka as she and Athrun walked in the gym
"It's hard to tell, both of them are good, Shiho used to lose to me, now she's head to head with Yzak."
Shiho and Yzak were sparring head on.
"Oi, Yzak!" Cagalli called
This caused Yzak to look up, letting Shiho an opening to knock him over
"No fair! I was distracted!" he was pinned to the floor, Shiho kneeing his chest.
"Nope Jule, deal's a deal." She smirked as she stood up and offered her hand and pulled Yzak to his feet. "You have to drink Dearka's poison, cough I mean juice…"
Dearka poured Yzak a glass of his…uh…unknown juice which was not appetizing to look at, it was gooey and sloppy and green. Yzak looked at the glass distastefully, and then using all his wits, he grabbed the glass and drank all straight.
"Ugh!!" he coughed out loud as if dying which everyone found it entertaining
"How is it?" Shiho inquired, her eyebrows rising, making fun of Yzak.
"It was rotten! Shit Elsman, what was that?!"
"My secret weapon! Mwahahahahaha!!!!" Dearka gave an evil laugh which made everyone stare at him
"Round two!" Yzak challenged, "I won't be a loser!"
"You already are." Shiho commented
"Give chance to others!" Cagalli protested, as Yzak was busy glaring at Shiho
"I'll challenge Athrun to a spar!" she announced pointing a finger at him
"Me? I can't, I don't fight girls" he reasoned
"Girl, my ass, Zala!" she gave an evil smirk, "Or are you afraid?" she taunted
"No way in hell!" he said losing his cool; he didn't like the looks given to him by refusing her offer. Both of them got on their stances.
"Ready…set…GO!" Miriallia signaled the start.
Both attacked each other, of course, Athrun held back a little, he didn't want to hurt her, until he heard the wager.
"The loser has to eat Dearka's cooking!" Shiho shouted
'I can't lose!' Athrun thought as he threw a punch
'I don't wanna die yet!' she gave a kick.
Athrun caught the kick, this looked bad for Cagalli. He twisted her leg so that she fell on her stomach to the floor. Athrun secured her by holding her arm at the back and sitting on her back.
Cagalli groaned out loud. "Damn!"
"You see, I'm not afraid of fighting a girl" Athrun smirked down at her
Cagalli head was spinning…images of someone attacking her flashed through her head. It was a shadow, she wasn't sure who ever that was. She could just make out a hazy shadow
She shot at the shadow, he appeared on top and knocked her over, and he held a knife. She saw a knife come down at her. She gave of a pitched scream.
"A girl?" The shadow was shocked, all she could see were his emerald orbs in shock
"Cagalli!"
"Cagalli!" she could hear a voice calling her
"Cagalli!" Athrun said shaking her beneath him
"Huh?" she said snapping out of her trance
"Are you okay? What happened? You suddenly went limp"
"Maybe its because you're still on top of me…Do you know how heavy you are?" she said sarcastically
Athrun flushed red, "…sorry…" he stood up and offered his hand to Cagalli.
She took his hand, it felt familiar…
"You lost, you have to eat Dearka's cooking" Athrun said grinning
She groaned, slapping her forehead. She went near the table where the chunk of who-the-hell-know-what-this-is food. She glanced at Athrun giving him the puppy dog eyes, hoping he would be kind and spare her.
Athrun couldn't resist her puppy dog eyes, he glanced away, "You can do it!" he encourage with a hint of smile in his lips.
"You suck" Cagalli grumbled at Athrun, Athrun just grinned at her in return.
As she was about to pop one into her mouth, Athrun went closer to get a good view, Cagalli, with fast reflexes for a natural, got one and pushed a chunk into his mouth.
"Eh?!" Both of them were turning different shades of color, the audience leaned forward anticipating their reactions.
"What the hell was that?!?!" Cagalli was the first one to recover
"Hehe…" Dearka gave another evil laugh
Athrun was still struggling until Kira gave him a slap in the back, which made him swallow all.
"Water…Wa-water!" he called out
As he finished drinking, he gave a sigh of relief, "I thought I was gonna die!" he said exasperated. This made everyone laugh
"Remind me never to let Dearka cook again" Athrun said, he then turned to Cagalli, "You're so unfair, you pushed a chunk of THAT into my mouth!" he complained as he frowned at Cagalli
"I also ate one anyway and…uh…it was tempting?" Cagalli gave a shrug and put on an innocent smile
"Haha…whatever"
"Sorry, but you cant go to the party tonight." after feeling her burning hot forehead.
"NoOoOo!!! I have to go!!! I'm the twin!!!" she yelled, having tantrums like a 3-year old
"Nope, I'm in charge of you, Kira and Lacus won't even let you go if they ever find out. It's your fault too, You just recovered then you eat ice cream, spar with me and Dearka's chunk of God know what."
"We could keep it a secret…Please!!!" she gave her puppy dog pout.
"First, I want you to sleep, we'll see how you do later."
"Thanks" she said as she gave him a sincere smile and then she dozed off.
'She's still a soft girl inside. She hasn't changed that much. This is what I love about her.' He tucked her in
"Athrun, hurry up! We're gonna be late!" Cagalli shouted as she raced down the hallway leading to the ballroom in her gown. Yes they were going to the engagement party. Athrun woke Cagalli up a little late so they were running late. Cagalli was wearing a simple mint-green spaghetti strapped dress while Athrun was wearing a white tux with a half-coat.
"We're not that late, calm down, anyway you're not that well yet!" he said as he chased after her.
"I'm fine, come on!"
"Cagalli Yula Athha of Orb and Athrun Zala of PLANT" the voice announced their arrival as they stepped into the ballroom
A gasp could be heard all around. Cameras were flashing. The paparazzi were always ahead, they were always after the love lives of the Chief Representative of Orb and the soon-to-be Chairman of PLANT since both of them never seem to show their affections in public.
"Shall we?" Athrun whispered offering his arm like a true gentleman
"Yeah…" she said taking his arm
Meyrin looked from a distance. 'She lost her memory about Athrun, why is he still with her?' She always knew that Athrun was still I love with her and that she had no chance, but she was there for him for 3 years didn't that count for something?anger could be seen in her eyes. She felt that Athrun has been snatched away from her, She was the one Athrun should be with. 'You're gonna pay, Athha!'
"What took you guys so long?" Dearka asked as he placed his arms across Athrun and Cagalli's shoulders
"It was his entire fault." She said pointing to him
"My fault? What did I do?" he said frowning
"He was a slow poke, he took many of my precious minutes just to change."
Dearka raised his eyebrows at Athrun's direction. He knows that Athrun only takes awhile to change. The truth was he wasn't changing, he was hiding things that would trigger Cagalli's memory of him which when she asks, he wouldn't be able to explain it. He would rather watch her from a distance than to hurt her again.
"Yeah…it was my fault" he finally said
"See?" she pointed
They were all having a fun time, they were dancing the night away except Meyrin, who rejected the offers of the people to keep watch at the actions of Athrun. She may sound like a stalker, but the truth is that she made a promise to herself; she would never be in the shadow of another anymore. Luckily she had a caring sister, she may be jealous of her sister, but now she has Shinn. Shinn has been like a brother figure to her. Shinn and Luna always knew how to make her feel better. Both knew how her silly little crush on Athrun blossomed into love and how she struggled to win his love. Right now, they stopped just to keep her company.
"Mey, why don't you dance? Forget Athrun for night."
"Uhmm…okay…Let's dance Shinn." She said as she pulled Shinn across the ballroom
Shinn and Luna stared at her strangely. Meyrin waited for Athrun and Cagalli as they were getting closer. She 'accidentally' bumped into the, causing the 4 to stop.
"Stellar--?" Shinn whispered as he only got a glimpse of blond hair.
"Ha?!"
"Oh Athha," he narrowed his eyes, glaring even as he realized his mistake.
"Hi" Cagalli greeted, "do I know you? Cagalli Yula Athha by the way."
All 3 were shocked to hear her say that. They thought she only forgot Athrun but Lo and Behold, another one. Cagalli stared at Shinn, waiting for his answer. She had to mask up herself, because she was sure she's never met this guy. She has to be civilized to keep her image
"Shinn. Shinn Asuka." He finally said
"Nice meeting you, Shinn. We have to go now." She smiled as she and Athrun walked away.
Shinn was drawn to her, He felt as if it was Stellar he was talking to. The first time he met her, she was a headstrong Athha with ideals that would never come true. Now he was just plainly attracted to her.
"Who was that brat?" she asked
"Shinn Asuka, didn't he tell you or are you now deaf?"
"Shut up, anyway I know who he is. What I want to know is, who.is.he?"
"Isn't that the same question?"
"NO. I didn't do anything and yet when THEY bumped into us, he glared at me. And I am not Stella or Stellar or whoever that is!"
"Calm down, he has a reason to."
"A reason to what?! Get mad at me? I don't even know him?!"
"I'll tell you later" Cagalli looked at him skeptically.
"Promise." He said as he raised his right hand.
"So you're telling me, his family died during the Onogoro incident. And now he's mad at the Athha's and Stellar was his crazy girl that Kira accidentally killed. And now Kira and Shinn are friends."
"Yeah, a little different from what I said but yeah somewhat like that."
"He's unreasonable!"
"He is still a kid---"
"So what, he's 18 for God's sake! I ran Orb since I was 16. He's impractical!"
"Keep quiet, people would hear---"
"excuse me," a voice interrupted. Cagalli was about to scold whoever disturbed their talk when she looked up.
"Look here, du--" She saw Shinn standing in front of them. "What is it?" she asked, putting on her image
"uh…can I have this dance?" he offered his hand
Her eyes widened in shock, "Ok." she responded by placing her hand in his, she gave an apologetic look at Athrun. Athrun gave her a nod, signaling a go, but he felt something brewing within him. Something he never felt before except for the time he heard Cagalli almost got married to Yuuna.
"A-Athrun-kun!" he looked up to Meyrin, "ano, let's dance, shall we?"
'I guess, I have no choice, damn Cagalli why did you have to go now?' he thought. He smiled at her, "I'd love to," keeping his gentleman image.
"Shinn, I thought you hated the Athha?" a voice mumbled softly talking to no one.
"What are you doing here?"
Shiho didn't bother to turn around as she watched the space through the big glass window. She lived here all her life, yet it never ceases to amaze her. She came out here since her partner was pissing her off and Yzak was somewhere off flirting with blond girls, daughters of the old councilmen. She doesn't love Yzak, right? Why is she feeling this way?
Yzak stepped closer towards her. They could hear the music form the ballroom.
"I thought you were dancing with the representative of Carpentaria?"
"I was…he IS an asshole." She said obviously pissed.
"What did he do?" he asked trying to control himself. He didn't love Shiho, right? Maybe he did a little but he is still confused. He just cared for her, he was just concerned for her, he just hated seeing her in pain, anger and pissed, he didn't like how men lusted after her, and he just didn't like men to flirt with her. After all he is her husband, he is possessive. But that doesn't mean he loves her, right?
"After dancing, he leaned over to kiss me, I was shocked I froze, he went closer…" Yzak clenched his fists, "then the smell of alcohol in his breath brought me back so I punched him in the face, think I broke his nose." She shrugged indifferently. "Then as I was walking away, he pulled me back then started doing stuff, and then I twisted his arm and kicked him in the balls." Yzak felt a little pity for him but he deserved it…
"He what? What stuff?!" his voice rising when he realized what she just said, he was about to go back in to teach him not to mess with him, when he felt Shiho pull him back.
"Don't do anything rash"
"I won't"
"No really, Yzak. Stop it. I did enough. Anyway you're not yourself today. You sound like a jealous husband."
"So what if I am." He muttered, turning his face away. She looked at him weirdly, she was shocked, never did she think that Yzak would say that.
"You are a sweet talker, you know that?" she said turning her back at him.
"Sweet talker? I tell the truth." He said looking a bit hurt but was still blushing furiously.
"haha, very funny, cut it with the jokes. I know you had fun with those blond spoiled brats awhile ago."
Yzak stared at her back, till he realized what she was saying, he smiled "Oh…so you are ALSO jealous."
"Am not!" she was glad her back was turned toward him, not to let him see her face heat up.
"He felt a smile tug at the corners of his mouth. He loves it when he reads right through her, yet she finds a way to cover it up. Yzak took her by the waist, "Don't worry I won't change anyone over you, you are the one I married, not to mention, my mom would have my head if she ever heard that I hurt you."
Shiho laughed as she relaxed in his arms, "Still a mama's boy, huh?"
"Whatever, let's dance" he whispered against her ear. He turned her around to face him as he swayed to the beat. Shiho followed his lead as she rested her head on his chest.
'I'm starting to fall for her,' he thought. She has been with him for the past 5 years. One of his most loyal companions. She was headstrong and independent; she was always calm when everyone was in panic. She cared for others more than herself. She was a know-it-all but it was one of the things that attracted him. She was one of the few people, who could make him laugh, enjoy life and read right through him. She was always there, showing care, even though he never deserved it. She was thoughtful and kind. 'I would be lost without her'
Yzak suddenly stopped and pulled back. He lifted Shiho's chin up. He stared right in her eyes. Her amethyst eyes suck you in, they were really sharp as if having life of its own.
"Shiho, don't leave me."
"What?"
"Just don't, don't leave me, promise me"
"I won't" she promised, confuse but she still smiled assuring him. She doesn't understand Yzak but he always has a reason to do such things. She stared deep into his icy blue eyes.
He leaned down to kiss her. Her eyes widened in shock. She slowly closed her eyes and returned his kiss. He deepened the kiss. His tongue traced her lips begging for entrance as she opened her mouth for him. The tongues battled for dominance in that kiss. Yzak pulled her closer as Shiho ran one hand through his silky hair and the other she trailed down his neck and rested it in his shoulder.
Both of them pulled back for air. "Oh wow…" her fingers came to her lips
"Was I, your first one?" Yzak asked as he raised his eyebrows
Shiho nodded, her face firing up. "You did okay, for a first timer." Yzak said teasingly
"Yzak!" Shiho said, her face heating up more.
Yzak smiled at her then pulled her back for a hug. Shiho laid her head back on his chest. He loved it when Shiho blushes, she looks like a little school girl. They just swayed to the music, enjoying each other's company.
"Yzak wasn't this mature before…the more I want him, cherish your time with him as you can, Hahnenfuss…he will be mine." A voice said spying on them.
"Hey, you've seen Yzak?" Dearka asked
"Nope." Miriallia answered back
"Let's look for him. Awhile ago, he was pissed seeing the rep of Carpentaria flirt with Shiho"
"Oh? Shiho was also pissed since Yzak was flirting with a bunch of blonds."
"They are so meant for each other." Dearka grinned a mischievous grin
Miriallia and Dearka went over to Kira, Lacus, Athrun. Cagalli, Murrue and Mwu who were peeping in a slightly ajar door
"What are you looking at?" Miriallia asked
"Shh!!!" Cagalli covered her mouth and pulled her down to peep in the ajar door, her eyes widened in shock
Yzak and Shiho were making out. They were all watching. Fascinated, Shiho and Yzak rarely showed their affections.
"Wha--!" Dearka almost yelled if it wasn't for Kira and Athrun who covered his mouth.
"Milly, camera!"
Snap! Snap! Snap! Polaroid, film and digital pictures were taken, for back-up purposes.
"That is so going to the photo album" Kira grinned
As the party came to an end, people were all retiring to their bedrooms. Shiho and Yzak were busy chasing Miriallia and Dearka around after they showed the photo. They all joined Kira and the others at the refreshment table as most have gone.
"So sis, how were your dances? Anybody asked you, I mean, you look so much like a girl today…" Kira said.
"Yes, bro, a lot asked me. Even Athrun here danced with me," she carelessly waved her hand at Athrun, " Even a dude named, Shinn. You know him right? How come I don't get to meet your friends?" Cagalli pouted
"Shinn? You don't know Shinn?" Cagalli shook her head
"Even Shinn you don't remember?" Kira asked again
"Even? Who's the other one?" Cagalli asked confused.
Kira clamped his mouth shut, realizing his mistake. "Who is the other one?" Cagalli asked again. Kira turned his gaze somewhere else. She looked at everyone, but most of them would not look at her eyes.
"Who is it? Is it bad for me to know? Yzak, Mwu, Milly…" turning to each one looking for answers.
Athrun kept quiet. But he didn't like lying to Cagalli. Lacus touched Athrun to the shoulder. As he looked at her, her eyes told him to do it. She smiled at him signaling that he was not going to make a mistake by telling her that. He looked around and each of their eyes told him to go for it.
"It was me, you forgot who I am."
Cagalli turned around, since Athrun was behind her. She looked at him confused and wide-eyed.
"Wh-what?" she stammered
"The friend that you can't remember, was me."