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Cliques and Colors
Chapter 5
It was an ominous and stormy night, the pattering sound of harsh rain drops hitting roofs and windows loud in contrast to the empty and lifeless streets. Footsteps can be heard in the distance, dirt soaked boots squeaked and stomped on the metal stairs of the apartment complex. Climbing higher and higher until it reached its destination.
Cagalli tossed and turned on her bed, having trouble falling asleep with the sounds of the rain and the rumble of the occasional thunder. Lightning lit up the sky for a second, casting menacing shadows on the walls of her bedroom. She let out a small whimper and pulled her blanket over her head.
Suddenly, she heard a knock. Before Cagalli even had the time to think who it could be, a terrible chorus of banging came.
She sits up quickly, her heart pounding in her chest. Sliding carefully out of her bed, she cautiously made her way out of her bedroom and into her living room. The banging abruptly stopped. Cagalli stared at her apartment door, holding her breath.
Without warning, a loud deafening sound cut through the sound of the pattering rain, louder than thunder. Cagalli was frozen with shock and fear as she watched her door break and fall backwards. There was a sudden pounding of footsteps before she was surrounded by five men, sporting shades and dressed in all black. She wanted to scream, but found herself unable to let out a single sound. Terrified, she stared at the five intruders before finally finding her voice.
"W-who are you people? Why are you here?" Her voice was loud, but there was a tremble in it. She gasped as one of the men opened his mouth to reply.
"Cagalli Yula Athha, we've come to take you back to Orb, under the order of your father, Uzumi Nara Attha."
Her eyes widened with panic. "No! No…I don't want to go back! Get out now!" She managed to yell.
"This is not optional Princess, if you shall resist, we have permission to take you back with force."
Cagalli slowly shook her head from side to side, unable to believe what was happening. She desperately made a dash towards an opening between two of the men but before she can take 2 steps, a foot shot out and tripped her. She collided onto the floor with a shriek, she began screaming and struggling as the men started binding her wrists and feet with chains. The man who spoke earlier promptly placed two fingers firmly onto the side of her neck, seizing her struggles and sending her into unconsciousness.
"No…no! Let me stay…" Cagalli struggled in her sleep, her sheets getting tangled between her legs as she tossed and turned.
Suddenly her eyes snapped open and she shot up on her bed, her breath coming in deep and harsh gasps. Cagalli sighed with relief when she realized that it was all just a dream. But she can't help but feel a little worried; she didn't want to go back. She rubbed her eyes before glancing at the clock.
4:56 A.M.
'Good,' She thought. 'two more hours before I have to wake up.'
Burying her face into her soft pillow, she closed her eyes before falling into a dreamless slumber.
The sun was shining in the clear blue, almost cloudless sky. It was a beautiful morning, not too chilly with the warmth of the sunrays. Cagalli was sitting under one of the beautiful trees available on the school grounds. It was well into Autumn and the leaves have already turned brown, yellow, orange, red, and every color in between.
A breeze swept by, she shivered and adjusted her deep green scarf that was wrapped around her neck and shoulder. Since the weather was getting chilly, the students have modified their uniforms, but the skirts and pants are to remain the same. Cagalli has changed her short sleeved white shirt into a longer one with a thicker material, and added dark grey leggings with leg warmers.
It has been 3 weeks since her first day here at Destiny High, Cagalli found the school to be fun and enjoyed being with her new friends. Her new waitress job was also enjoyable, save for the rude picky customers and the occasional flirt.
During the past few weeks, she was quick to get along with most of the people here, although, there were a few that has gotten onto her nerves.
Yunna Roma Seiran was the first one. The guy-er-sissy is one of the most annoying person she has ever met! EVERYDAY, every-freaking-school-day, he finds time in his schedule to stalk Cagalli and proclaim his undying love for her. It always ended up with him getting injured but apparently he didn't have a brain to TAKE A FREAKING HINT. Even if it's in the shape of Cagalli's fist flying towards his oh-so-precious face.
The second annoying person- or should she say group, is the Athrun Zala Fan Club Clique (AZFCC for short). Is there even a need for an explanation here? What part of screaming, eep-ing, eyelash batting, and pouty lip-ing that's not annoying? Poor poor Athrun, and his friends.
And last but not least, Meyrin Hawke. This girl is just weird, one second she seem so sweet and nice, the next she's either ignoring Cagalli or giving her a death glare. Cagalli is 243% sure that Meyrin is IN LOVE with Athrun Zala, but why is Meyrin hating on Cagalli?
Well, it seems that Athrun and Cagalli have been getting pretty close lately. They always have something to talk about with each other, sometimes they even flirt but don't realize it. Miriallia once told Cagalli that their relationship was more than friends, but less than a couple.
Thinking about this, Cagalli couldn't help but blush. Truthfully, she's never been interested in guys, or things like love. She doesn't know if she likes Athrun in that way or not, but she does know that he was different. She's thought about this before, but always end up deciding that liking Athrun would be too complicated, what with his fan girls and of course…Meyrin.
Still, she can't help but smile every time she's with him.
Suddenly there was a rustle behind her.
"Whatcha doin?"
Cagalli grinned, speak of the devil. "I don't know, what are YOU doing?"
Athrun chuckled before taking a seat next to her. "Do you even need to ask? It's the same every morning, FAN GIRLS!"
"Go find your own tree." Cagalli said with a cute pout.
"But I'd rather hide under this one." He teased, his eyebrows dancing.
Cagalli raised a brow, fighting back a grin. "Oh? And why's that?"
Athrun threw his left arm around Cagalli's shoulder and replied with all the seriousness he could muster. "So you can protect me if they find me."
Cagalli slapped his arm lightly, fighting back a small blush. "Oh Athrun, you're so heroic!" She cooed in a high pitched voice laced with sarcasm.
"Why of course!"
Suddenly, a high pitched seemingly pre-pubescent voice disrupted the comfortable atmosphere.
"OHH CAGAAALLIIII~"
Instantly recognizing the annoying voice, Athrun and Cagalli fought the urge to sigh and roll their eyes.
A few yards away, a man with lavender hair and lavender pants was skipping towards their direction. Yes, skipping, with the hands flailing back and forth and everything. He spotted Cagalli quite instantly before running straight towards her.
Athrun and Cagalli quickly moved aside, causing Yunna to slam straight onto the tree trunk. He let out a pained groan before stiffly falling backwards, seeing stars. The witnessing pair burst out laughing before stepping over the twitching body and making their way into the school.
Second Period - Math
Cagalli was staring at her worksheet, but her mind was nowhere near solving math problems. Her mind kept wondering back to the dream that she had the night before.
'Sigh, I hope Daddy doesn't find out that I'm at PLANTS, I want to stay here.'
Focusing her thoughts back to her worksheet, Cagalli mentally cursed. 'Ugh! I don't understand any of these! I seriously need to get better at math!'
She glanced at Meyrin and noticed that she was already done. Figures, the girl was a genius. She's supposed to be in her Junior year but due to her academic achievements, the Principal has granted her the privilege of skipping the grade. Meyrin is one of the youngest Seniors and probably one of the smartest.
She then glanced at Athrun, he'd just completed his worksheet. Cagalli perked up. 'Maybe I can ask Athrun to tutor me!'
Class Ends
Cagalli gathered her things into her backpack before yawning and stretching out her arms.
"Tired already Cagalli?" Athrun asked as he also gathered his things.
Cagalli snorted. "Math always makes me tired Athrun."
Athrun chuckled. "So did you finish your worksheet today?"
"No…" Cagalli sighed as they made their way out of the class to go to lunch.
"You know you can always ask me if you need help right?"
Cagalli grinned. "Well…Do you mind coming over to help me after school today?"
Athrun felt his face heat up. "Y-you mean, your apartment?"
Cagalli nodded. "Mhm, or I can go to your house? Either way's fine with me." She said as she looked at him with large innocent eyes.
Athrun caught himself getting lost in her amber eyes but snapped out of it quickly. "S-sure, no problem Cagalli." He managed to say with a nervous laugh.
"So…my place?" Cagalli smiled excitingly.
"Fine by me." He gave an affirmative nod and smiled that smile that could make any female weak in their knees.
Cagalli would have blushed but she was too excited to. "Yay! Thank you Athrun! Lunch is on me today!"
"No problemo amigo." Athrun laughed.
"It's amiga Athrun! I'm a girl!" Cagalli smacked his arm.
"OW! I know you're a girl Cagalli! I just wanted it to rhyme…" Athrun rubbed his sore arm with a pout.
Cagalli stuck out her tongue. "Whatever-
"ATHRUN!" Meyrin suddenly came from behind.
"Oh hey Mey." "Hello Meyrin."Athrun and Cagalli greeted.
"Oh hi." Meyrin barely acknowledged Cagalli before turning her attention to Athrun. "Why didn't you wait for me Athrun? I needed to talk to the teacher."
"Sorry Mey, I didn't know." He replied with an apologetic smile.
Meyrin was dazzled by the smile and her previous thoughts flew out the window. "It's okay! Anyways we should hang out at my house today Athrun! We can do our homework and maybe watch some movies!" She gushed with excitement.
"Er…Sorry Mey, I can't. Cagalli and I already made plans to study at her apartment tonight." Athrun said with a shrug.
"Oh…Okay." Meyrin furrowed her brows.
"Sorry Mey…Maybe next ti-
"Can I join you guys?" Meyrin cut in.
Athrun and Cagalli were caught off guard.
"Uh…Cagalli?" Athrun looked at Cagalli for an answer to Meyrin's question. After all, it is her apartment.
Cagalli was having a mental debate.
'Damn! Why does she have to ask that?'
'MAN I don't want her to come! We both dislike each other so why is she trying to butt in my home?'
'She likes Athrun! DUH! She wants to make sure nothing happens behind her back!'
'Nothing was going to happen! Athrun and I are just friends!'
'Uhuh, that's not what everyone else is thinking.'
'Shut up! Who are you anyways?'
'I'm your cliché conscience…Duh.'
'Oh no wonder you're so annoying then…'
'EXCUSE ME?'
'I believe I was loud and clear, not literally of course.'
'Whatever! Just say no to that bimbo already!'
'I can't say no! She's Athrun's friend.'
'CURSES!'
"Um sure Meyrin, you can come too." Cagalli replied with reluctance.
"Great! Well I gotta run to my locker real quick, I'll see you guys at lunch!' Meyrin beamed before dashing off.
When she was out of sight, Athrun and Cagalli both let out a sigh. Cagalli raised a brow. 'Why did he sigh?'
"What's wrong Athrun?"
Athrun sighed again and shrugged. "Well…it's just that Meyrin's been acting kinda strange lately."
"How so?" Cagalli asked curiously.
"She's been sort of clingy…and it reminds me of those dumb fangirls." He shook his head.
"Oh…well that's not good." Cagalli stuck her tongue out.
Athrun chuckled. "No it isn't. But she's my friend so I really hope that she doesn't keep acting like this."
Cagalli could only nod in agreement.
Meyrin stood in a corner of a secluded hallway, waiting for someone.
She waved when she sees a girl with shoulder length pink hair.
"So what did you call me here for?" Meer asked while examining her hot pink manicure.
"Just want to let you know that our plan to get rid of Yula will be in action tonight." Meyrin replied with a low tone, her eyes darting around for anyone who she might recognize. The last thing she need is for people to find out that she and Meer Campbell had made a private pack to get rid of Cagalli Yula.
"Oh really? Interesting…" Meer smirked. "What will you be doing?"
"Athrun and I are going to her house to study after school." Meyrin replied with an uncharacteristic smirk.
"Lovely, make sure you make her miserable." Meer narrowed her eyes.
"I will." Meyrin said before letting out a maniacal giggle.
AN: Okay guys! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Hmmm I was wondering if you guys would give me some ideas on how Meyrin should attempt/fail on making Cagalli miserable. What do you think should happen? I would really appreciate all your suggestions!
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