Before anything else, "THANK YOU HAGUMI-CHAN!" for your 'good luck with your drawing' well, good luck... It really cheered me up. I was really down when I got home today because I have loads to do and my professor doesn't seem to appreciate the hard work I put in my concepts and artworks. Wah! This fanfic thing and reviews are the things that give life to me I tell you! Sob, sob…
So we move on to Athrun and Cagalli's love story that will eventually bloom or not depends on the situation haha. I don't own GS/Destiny
Scribbles some nonsense and frustrations into loads of bond papers for I won't be sleeping a wink fro the next 2 weeks.
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The Art of Love –chapter 6
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Recap:
Cagalli was furious, not only did Millie rub into her that she doesn't even know the blue-haired guys' name but also her inner self is agreeing with it. Sure, she's much more comfortable calling him 'Zala' since he seems to respond to her when she calls him that, and the fact that she is now accustomed to calling him that way.
But still, she sighed. She wanted to know his name but she can't seem to ask him. It would be embarrassing because they've been friends for a month now and all she knows is his surname.
Which she thought would really BE his surname.
Cagalli sighed and shook her head. What a mess.
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Mix together some coincidences
"Athrun, look it's already a month since you were supposed to meet my sister. Maybe we could arrange something and we can all finally have a proper introduction." Kira induced.
Athrun lazily looked up at his friend. "Huh?" He blurted. "I said.." Kira was cut off. "Oh.. yeah, yeah… I'm sorry, I got what you said." Athrun apologized. "You okay? You seem out of it." Kira looked worriedly but then his face turned into a beaming one.
"Or that is if you're thinking about your mystery woman. Tsk, tsk Athrun can't get you mind off of her huh?"
"Eh! No! Uhm… just tired that's all.." Athrun almost stumbled off of his seat. Okay, so that was a major lie. He had been thinking about her, and what exactly to ask her if he gets into the predicament of knowing her name.
Athrun swore that he ever became like Pinocchio, he would have a nose the same length as that of the Eiffel Tower.
His thoughts were then replaced by what Kira had just said. He was so caught up with the nice things going on around him, the he seemed to have forgotten his 'right to meet and know Kira's sister', the last piece to complete his somewhat acknowledgement of Kira's existence.
"I'll call my sister." Kira took out his cellphone. Athrun played with his fountain pen and heaved out a sigh. "Yeah?" Cagalli answered. "Hey Cagalli look, if you would be interested maybe we could go out tonight. You, me, Lacus and Athrun." Kira beamed. "What is it with you and going out?" Cagalli raised an eyebrow.
"I owe someone the chance to meet my twin." The brown-haired guy chuckled. Athrun glared at him. "The nerve of this best friend of mine, he makes it look I'm excited!" The azure haired boy thought.
"Sure… But I'm not promising anything… You see, I already applied for the masters in the University. And they might call me up anytime." Cagalli beamed.
"Really? You never told me this! That's great!" Kira smiled and looked at his friend who seemed to be wondering why Kira is now beaming.
"Well now I'm telling you, but hey look, I have a lot of things to do. I'll just spill you the details when you get home." Cagalli smiled.
"Okay. See you then." Kira replied and then closed his phone.
"Now, what was that all about?" Athrun asked. "Oh, my sister.. She's finally applied at the University. Maybe she can now stop working herself out in some diner where her talents don't match." Kira beamed.
Athrun stared at his friend, "A Diner?" "Yeah hey, I still have tons to do, so see you later okay?" Kira left.
Athrun was left alone thinking hard. "A diner and University… now where have I heard those from?"
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Cagalli scanned an art magazine as she sipped some coffee in her favorite mug. "What's that?" Miriallia asked. "Oh.. it's just an art magazine, I'm looking at current local exhibits." Cagalli placed down her coffee mug.
"Why? You're going to go at one?" Miriallia asked again and took her own mug, filling it with milk. "Well.. yeah.. sort of." Cagalli closed the magazine and stood up. "My shift's done.. I'll see you tomorrow then Millie?"
"Yeah… But I doubt I'll be the first person you get to see in the morning.. hehe.. say hello for me to secret lover." Mirialli giggled. "Very funny.. I'll see to it that you'll pay for that comment you just made Millie, since I am not in the mood to do it now. And if you'll excuse me, I'll be going now." Cagalli shut the door lightly.
"Heh.. deny all you want Cagalli.." Miriallia smiled.
So, what was she supposed to do today? Ah! Yes, she is supposed to meet up with her brother and his friends. Not that she had met Lacus already but this Athrun person is becoming a curious subject already. Not that she thought of Kira's bestfriend, but the fact that they haven't met for a month surprises her despite him being her brother's friend.
She hurriedly went home to slack off a bit before she goes out on a dinner with her brother, Lacus and the Athrun guy. Clicking the door open, she placed her bag on the bed and plopped down. She had been thinking about a lot of things really… Her enrolling, her brother trying to convince her to quit the diner biz, thinking of getting a new job(?) and then… that guy.. that cute blue-haired guy.
Okay, she just didn't think 'CUTE' right? She stood up and shook her head. She was going crazy! Either that or she was just thinking too much of things going on around her. She chose to think the second reason. Cagalli then closed her eyes and drifted into a small nap.
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"Cagalli… hey. Cagalli hey!" Kira tapped on Cagalli's shoulder. Cagalli's eyes snapped open. She felt like she just slept a few minutes ago but when she looked at the wall clock on her bedroom, it told her otherwise.
"Oh God Kira, have I been dozing off for too long?" Cagalli stood open, her eyes wide. "No.. But I just thought that I should wake you up so you can get ready with our dinner tonight." Kira chuckled. He liked seeing Cagalli like that, so sweet and innocent. He adored her when she is not in barbaric mode but she was unique and he was proud of having her as his twin sister.
"Oh.. I guess you're right. Thanks." Cagalli stood up and went inside her bathroom opening the faucet. Kira stood up to and headed for the door. "oh, cagalli.. why don't you try wearing that skirt I just gave you as welcoming present?"
"What? No way!" Cagalli's head peaked out of the bathroom door. "aw.. that hurt.. don't you like it?" Kira made a sad face but it was obvious he was mocking her. "No.. It's just that.. I'm not wearing a skirt tonight okay? maybe some other time." She finally spat out with a pout on her face. Kira chuckled and then left waving his hand.
Cagalli got out of the bathroom a few minutes later. She sneaked a peek at his brother who is watching a few movies in cable and he was already wearing a nicely pressed blue shirt with a tie to match. She smiled and then went back to dressing herself. It wasn't such a hard thing for Cagalli to do. Usually, girls like her and her age would be hunting some clothes and what to wear on a night out like this. But she didn't care, as long as she is comfortable it was okay for her.
She soon got out of the confines of her room and signaled to her brother that she was ready. Kira eyed her carefully. Sure, she wasn't wearing something so extravagant, she was just wearing a mint green spaghetti strapped dress and her hair was let down flowing gently against her neck. But the way she wore that simple dress, made her look elegant and beautiful. He had to admit, she was indeed pretty and he sighed at the thought that Cagalli doesn't even realize this.
"So, what are you standing there for? Let's go.. I haven't got all night." Cagalli spat out and grabbed Kira's keys. "I'm driving okay?"
"What? No way.. you drive like… a madman or something." KIra yelled. "I don't! You're just exaggerating! And besides, I don't have a car so at least be nice to your twin and let her drive just this once." Cagalli smirked as she and Kira made their way to the basement parking lot.
Kira raised his hand as if surrendering to her.
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Athrun arranged his tie and combed his hair, but then ruffled it again for he looked like an idiot with such fully combed hair. He sighed, he's really excited to see Kira's twin but he can't let them see that or they might think the other way around, seeing that KIra and Lacus have a knack in teasing him to eternity. He was trying to ready himself on whatever reaction he would do to actually see the girl version of Kira; which the darn chocolate-haired boy didn't tell them after 20 years.
He hopped inside his car and drove on to the restaurant that they are supposed to dine.
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Lacus ran out of her house as soon as she heard Kira's car honked. She smiled as she saw KIra, beautifully dressed as ever and a grinning Cagalli at the driver's seat. "Oh.. you let her drive finally." Lacus giggled. "well, she made it clear that she would pound me to death if I didn't." Kira chuckled. "Hey, will you two get a move on. We don't have all night." Cagalli honked. Lacus and KIra chuckled at the very impatient lady maneuvering the car.
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The restaurant wasn't very crowded and the trio liked it since it looked as if they own the place and have it for themselves. Kira approached the receptionist to tell her about their reservations. The receptionist smiled and handed them over to the waiter who then led them to their table.
"Okay Cagalli this time, no more phone calls inside the restroom. I don't want you and Athrun to miss out on any introduction that is going to happen any minute now, and since I don't want to conduct another meeting day or night again. Hehehe" KIra chuckled. Cagalli looked at him and gave out a mocking snicker. "What's the deal with the introductions anyway?" Cagalli asked, as she twirled her hair. "God, where is that friend of yours? My hunger is killing me."
Lacus giggled. "We can order now if you like Cagalli." "Nah.. that would be too rude.." Cagalli spat out and smiled at Lacus. Kira eyed his watch. Athrun does seem to be taking a long time.
" If you don't mind, I'll just go down at the restaurant's garden to have a bit of fresh air." Cagalli blurted out.
"Not at all, while you're at it, we'll be ordering now. Have something you want?" Kira looked at his sister. "I'm not very familiar with this places' food. So, you can pick something for me that you think is good." The blond-haired girl smiled and then turned tp leave.
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Athrun just got in the restaurant and asked for his friend's name and he was shortly led there. "Athrun! Thank god you're here. Hope you don't mind, we ordered now." Kira stood up and pointed Athrun where he will sit.
"I thought I was going to meet your twin?" Athrun asked as he sat down. "She just went to get some fresh air. She's not a very patient woman I tell you." Kira chuckled and Athrun nodded. "Well, she would be happy once she gets back, the food's already here." Lacus chirped.
Athrun looked at his reflection on a side glass and noticed that his tie was disheveled. He quickly excused himself to straighten the darn thing.
He grumbled as he struggled on fixing it. It was hard doing it while walking and standing without looking at a mirror. He passed the terrace door and then noticed a distinct figure outside.
"Could it be?" He asked himself. He peeked in for a closer look. "It is her!" Athrun's eyes widened. "What is she doing here!"
Cagalli was sitting down on the terrace railings and looked up at the starry sky. It was so beautiful that Cagalli seemed to have forgotten about her hunger for a bit and decided to stay for a little while longer.
Suddenly, a voice distracted her from her star gazing. "Hey"
She looked up to see the blue-haired guy she was thinking about a while ago. 'Oookay, she was thinking of him?'
"Zala! What are you doing here?" She shot up in surprise. Athrun noted at how beautiful she looked with her simple mint green dress that clung perfectly to her figure. Athrun chuckled, "I'm eating here. What about you?"
"So am I.. hey, your tie's a bit well…" Cagalli raised an eyebrow. "I know.. I can't seem to fix it without looking at the mirror." Athrun blushed. "Here, let me do that." Cagalli went near Athrun and fixed his tie. Athrun's face was now beet red.
Cagalli didn't seem to notice that they were so close and then she tapped Athrun and declared to him that she was finished.
"I missed you" Athrun blurted out. Okay, he didn't know why he said that, but it was as if he did it unconsciously. He mentally slapped his brain because of his stupidity.
"Excuse me?" Cagalli looked up. "Uhm.. I said aren't you going to miss your food?" Athrun spat out.
"Oh hell, yeah.. I forgot! Nice seeing you again Zala, got to go!" She hurriedly ran and went inside after waving goodbye to him.
"Why oh why, do you haunt my heart so much?" Athrun sighed. He can't go in yet with a face flushed like a tomato. He decided to stay for awhile in the terrace and perhaps regain his original color.
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Wohoo! Thanks for the reviews and please review this chapter! Yay! I'll be looking forward to it. Anyway, I am on a mission to make more AC fanfics as well as drawing myself to death and please my profs. Hahahaha! Simultaneously! Good luck to me!