Okay. To the people who have read my story up to now, I am soooo sorry for such a long update. My document wouldn't be submitted. -.-;; Well, I don't think much of this chapter. Please feel free to give advice.

Chapter 7: The Plan

Lacus, Cagalli, and Mirry were all shocked. They never heard of any dance, especially one that was being taken place by tomorrow. Kira too had looked a little startled. Finally, he ended the silence.

"Athrun, where did you hear that?" Kira managed to ask.

Athrun then seemed be surprised that none of them knew. "Didn't the receptionist at the front desk tell you about it?"

"Hello?! Earth to Athrun! Mirry and I didn't don't even have keys. How do you expect US to know all of this?!" Cagalli immediately said.

"Well I'm sorry," Athrun said sarcastically. "I didn't know YOU didn't have YOUR keys."

"Couldn't you hear the banging on the door?!"

"Oh, that was you," Athrun smirked. "I thought it was a monster making that noise. I thought I was imagining things until now."

This made Cagalli furious. How dare he insult me!

Kira, Lacus, and Mirry just sighed. "Weren't you two just getting along," Kira asked. He then put head on his head. Those two put together are impossible.

Cagalli, fumed with annoyance, huffed and sat on the corner of the couch. Athrun, likewise, sat at the other end of the couch.

"Err….sorry you guys. If I had heard her, we would all have known about this," stated Kira.

"It's alright," comforted Cagalli. It's all Athrun's fault. He could have told us that earlier. "Do we HAVE to go?"

That woke Lacus and Mirry up from their thoughts. "Cags, of COURSE we have to go. Don't you want to meet other people?" Lacus said.

Cagalli groaned. Dances are so pointless. I don't even dance. "I don't want to though."

"Oh common Cags. You liked Lacus' birthday last year," Mirry pointed out.

Oy. With the two of them, I have to go. She sighed. "Alright alright. I'll go, but don't expect me to have fun or anything."

"Yay!" the other two girls squealed. They loved parties, moreover dances.

Athrun and Kira just stared at the girls. 'Boy, they are easily amused. Hmm, I have never heard of any girl that didn't like dances. She's something different,' Athrun thought. He then started dozing off. Meanwhile, Kira was just glad that Lacus was cheery and happy again.

"So Athrun, what time is the dance? Oh, where do we meet?" Lacus asked.

There was no response from Athrun. It was as if he was in his own little world again. "ATHRUN!" Cagalli shouted.

Suddenly, Athrun snapped back. "Huh?"

'He's so weird, daydreaming like that," Cagalli thought. "Didn't you hear Lacus?"

"Er no. Umm, what was it?"

"Uhhg. Can't you pay attention?"

"It is alright Cags. Athrun, I asked the time and place of the dance," Lacus interrupted. I hope they don't argue anymore.

"Oh! Well, we meet in the lobby and wait for further instructions," he said.

"Thank you," Lacus said and smiled.

'How can she be so nice to him," Cagalli thought. She sighed. "Kira, Athrun, if you don't mind, can you leave."

"Cags, that's not polite," Mirry exclaimed.

At the sound of leaving, Athrun was happy for the first time all day. Trying hard not to sound anxious to leave, Athrun quietly said, "that's okay. We have to sleep anyway."

Before Kira could say good night to everyone, he was dragged out by Athrun. Then, the door had closed.

"Dude, what was that for?" Kira pouted. He really wanted to talk to Lacus before he left. There was no response from Athrun. Okay, maybe he's really annoyed. Although he's quiet and nice, he can be REALLY scary when he's mad.

Walking next door, Athrun opened the door and slumped on a nearby couch. He groaned. Can today get any worse?

Kira looked at his distressed friend. I've never seen him like that before. I don't think that Cagalli could have upset him that much. Yzak is worse. I wonder what's wrong.

Carefully moving towards him, Kira sat on the couch beside him. "What's wrong?"

Athrun looked up. Should I tell him? "It's just that," his voice trailed off. Maybe later. "It is nothing. Trust me." Trying very hard, a plastered a small smile on his face.

Kira decided not to go on. He'll tell me when he is ready I guess. "Alright. Let's get some rest then. I'll help you unpack."

With that, Athrun was very grateful. Now is not the time to tell him. It'll just be another burden.

With Lacus, Cagalli, and Mirry

Cagalli was still sitting at the corner of the couch. Lacus and Mirry looked at their friend. Both of them moved closer to her.

"Are you okay?" Mirry asked.

Cagalli, who was staring out the window, looked back at them. She smiled. "Yeah, I'm fine."

Sensing that Cagalli was alright, Mirry and Lacus decided to talk about the dance. "So Cags, what are you going to wear?" Lacus asked.

"Uh, maybe a pair of jeans and a shirt."

"That's IT!" both responded unanimously. "Oh common, why don't you wear something better?" Mirry said.

"Whaaa. That's good enough in my opinion," declared Cagalli childishly. Then she pouted. "No way am I going to wear anything more than that."

Lacus and Mirry giggled. That was the same childish Cagalli that they have always known. For the next ten minutes, all three were arguing about what Cagalli should wear. Soon, Mirry and Lacus gave up. 'We'll find another way to get her to wear a skirt,' Mirry thought.

Soon, Mirry and Lacus were chatting away about they should wear. Lacus, obviously, wanted to wear something pink and Mirry yellow. Only after a few minutes of their talking, Cagalli was falling asleep. Man they are so boring. Can't they talk about something more interesting? Anything but clothing.

In order to get away, Cagalli yawned. "I think I'm going to get some rest now. I'm really tired."

The other two looked at their best friend and then to the clock. It was 10:30. Hmm, Cags never sleeps this early. Then both chuckled. When it comes to girl things like fashion and clothing, Cagalli stayed away.

"Alright. Good night." Both girls cheerfully said in unison and went back to talking.

'I'm glad I'm away from those two,' Cagalli thought as she made her way to her room.

Lacus and Mirry carefully watched Cagalli walk into her room. Once they heard the click of the door, they started talking again. This time they were devising a plan.

"Okay, Lacus, I have a plan to get Cagalli to wear a skirt."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. Oh common, you want her in a skirt just as much as I do."

Lacus nodded. She really has to open herself a little. "Alight, what should we do?"

Using a very hushed voice, Mirry started telling her, her plan. "You know how Cagalli is a heavy sleeper right. Well, once she falls asleep, we'll put the skirt and a dress in her closet. We'll take all of her other clothes out. Hey Lacus, doesn't she have that green skirt.?"

"Yeah. I packed it."

"Okay good. You have a spare dress too. In the morning, Cagalli would be forced to choose between her skirt or your dress." Mirry then grinned.

"Mirry, isn't that a really I don't know absurd plan. Seriously, do you really think that Cags would fall for that. And, how are we supposed to take her stuff without her hearing?"

"Don't worry. Have you seen her room? Nothing is packed. Besides, even if it doesn't work, it'll still be fun to see Cags annoyed."

Lacus smiled. "Yeah that will be fun."

With Cagalli

Cagalli had closed the door to her room and sat on the bed. Today has been a tiresome day.

Looking around the room, she saw a curtain that appeared to be hiding something. Getting up, she walked to curtain and pulled it open. Behind it was a little terrace that looked out into the woods.

Opening the glass door, she stepped out. Outside was beautiful and most of all peaceful. There was only one other terrace beside hers. What a relaxing place.

Deciding to change into more comfortable clothing, her pajamas, she went back in. She looked around. Maybe I should unpack a little. After changing she unpacked two suitcases and left the other 3 in the corner. I'll do that tomorrow.

An hour had passed as Cagalli went back out onto the terrace. Bringing a chair outside, she sat and stared at the stars. Amazing.

Just as she was scanning the area, she thought she had seen a shadow from the terrace next to her. Strange. I must be imagining things.

Deciding that she should get rest, Cagalli went back in and fell asleep, wondering and dreaming about the shadow.

Meanwhile, Lacus and Miry had just finished talking and headed to their rooms. They suddenly stopped when they heard a loud snore. Both giggled.

"Apparently she's asleep," stated Mirry.

Lacus, through giggles, managed to say, "N-no duh. Wanna do play our little 'trick?'"

Mirry seemed to think about it. "Alright."

Silently tiptoeing into the room, the two girls entered. Both were amazed.

"Since when did Cags start organizing anything," Mirry asked in a hushed whisper.

Lacus shrugged. "I wish she didn't. Now it's more work for us."

Astonished Lacus and Mirry lugged the clothing back into the two empty suitcases. 'For someone like her, she packs a lot,' both thought.

Finally, all of the packing was finished with. Everything looked exactly how they found it. "Now for the finishing touch," Lacus said as she brought the dress and skirt. Mirry hung them both in the closet, along with a note. Choose whichever one to wear to the dance.

With that, they exited. Once they were out, they were laughing hysterically. They couldn't wait to see the look on Cagalli's face.

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Alright, that's it. I'll try to update as soon as possible. Bye.