Here I am again, thanks for the reviews in the past chapter guys. Here's my feedback list. If I missed anyone, it's probably because I have uploaded this already before I saw your review. But thanks anyway! I will sure place my specified thanks to you on the next chapter.
Animeboy-12 – hehe oonga. Thanks for reviewing though!! ; It's okay, I'm busy too so I can't upload that fast anyway.
Kandida – A real kiss… hmm.. I should get to that. Thanks for the review
Hagumi – Hagumi-chan, it's such a pleasure to have you reviewing me. Thanks. Yeah, Milly did help Cagalli… and it will be up to them to realize that they actually like each other contrary to what they believe in. Amusement park day is gonna be a blast! That I can promise very much!
Kathya – Yes, all fangirl clubs can be very scary. The way they stalk and stuff at Athrun… AC fluff will develop soon in a very cute way.
The Angel's Princess – Thanks for the review! I'm so glad you liked the chap.
Kitty-Kat90013820 – For your reading pleasure, the amusement park chapter is here!! Glad you liked the chapter.. And yeah, something is steaming inside Meyrin's head.
AnimeCrazyLovingRoyalty – The thing about Yzak and Dearka? Hmm.. perhaps, I adore those guys so much that I would die if I ignore them.
Asucaga30 – Hey, glad you liked the chapter! Yeah, astig tayo!!! Rock on!!
Meowmeow – kissing? Himitsu! Hehe, sorry if I have some wrong grammar you say? In the past chapters… I wasn't able to proof read it since I was in a hurry and all.. Plus, it was already 3 in the morning…I was feeling sleepy. Hehe
zXia0RayZz – Tag along? Haha, you wanna see them get on with it right? (get's kicked out for perverted mind) Athrun really loves Cagalli soo much!
Celle666 – I just have to let everyone know what is on cagalli's mind and what he thinks about Athrun. Glad you appreciate the info.
Akidarchangelprincess – Everybody is demanding a kiss.. I'm getting pressured. Hehe. But I was thinking about it all night too. Maybe I should let them have that kiss. First step in falling in love and if not sure, don't think too much about it. It'll drive you nuts! Haha! Thanks for the review.
4everKiraathrun – ooh. Thanks, glad you liked it. Let's see what meyrin will do. For now, she's not yet in this chapter
Gets bonked on the head for taking so darn long.
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Recap:
The blue-haired lad gently closed the doors and his other blinds and gave out a teasing look at the staff outside before closing the door. He then turned to Cagalli, who was still in shock at the turn of events. "So, you want tickets I presume?"
Cagalli turned to him. "Yeah.. But I was supposed to go to Kira.. not you.." She said and Athrun gave out a frown. "I mean, not that I didn't want to see you and… what the heck, just… where can I get one?" Cagalli resisted a blush.
Athrun smiled sweetly and gently opened his drawer. "You don't have to ask for this, I can guarantee you good seats up front for free." Cagalli shook her head. "No, no.. It's for my friend… I owe her so it's payment. Can I have two?" Cagalli reached for her wallet.
Athrun approached her and took her hand away from her wallet, placing two tickets on top of it. "Here, it's for free." He gently smiled at her. Cagalli was finding it hard to suppress blushes especially when it came without warning. "But." She protested and Athrun shook his head.
"Uhm.. Athrun… There are four tickets here…" Cagalli looked down at her palm. Athrun's head shot back at her in panic. "The amusement tickets! DAMN!" He thought and hurriedly went to Cagalli's side to take it. "Are those tickets for the newly opened amusement park?" Cagalli pointed to his hand.
Athrun let out a sigh. "Yeah…" Cagalli's eyes widened. "Oh my god! You have those? I can't get my hands on those since I don't have money yet for it." Cagalli placed the concert tickets inside her bag. "You lucky devil you. Uhm.. I should be going now. Thanks for the tickets Athrun." She slowly turned around to leave.
"Wait." Athrun grabbed her on the wrist. She turned back at him with an inquiring look. "Yeah?"
"Uhm… Actually, I was planning on asking you to come with me since you know, Kira and Lacus have appointments and… I don't.. ah.." Athrun stuttered and felt heat rise up his cheeks. "No kidding? Me?" Cagalli's eyes widened as she pointed to herself. Athrun nodded. "So, would you like to come with me next Saturday?"
"Oh wow! Thank you! I mean, yeah. Hell yeah I would come! Oh Zala, I could kiss you!" Cagalli bellowed and stop dead after she realized her last sentence. "Uhm…" Athrun was now flushing hard and he wasn't able to control it anymore.
"Uh.. not that I would Athrun.. I mean, it's just an expression… I what the heck, thanks! next Saturday then." Cagalli tried hard not to choke herself with the telephone line after that embarrassing line. Athrun's face went back to normal. "Yep, Saturday then.." He took the doorknob and gently twisted it open.
"So, how about some lunch in the meantime? I'm feeling mighty generous today.. So you get anything from me free of charge." He chuckled. Cagalli chuckled back and gave Athrun a light slap on the arm. "Sure… Now that you mention it, I haven't eaten yet… and I wouldn't dare say no to anything free."
Both went outside laughing. The people outside, most especially athrun's 'fan-club' we're staring intently at the two. Athrun smirked as he again placed his arm over Cagalli's shoulder and led her inside the elevator.
Cagalli stood there beside him. "Yeah, let things happen… I guess that might be the best solution for now." She beamed.
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Sweet Rides and bubblegum
Kira awoke at the sound of the radio blasting away from his sister's room. He grumbled as he got up and made his way to the offending person. "Cagalli… For crying out loud, will you please turn that thing down?" He rapped the door with sheer force; he almost broke it in half.
Cagalli opened it abruptly as she gazed up at Kira, looking disheveled with his bunny pajamas on. "Oh hi Kira.. did I wake you up?" Cagalli said as she tugged the clip off of her hair. Kira tapped his feet on the floor.
"What does it look like to you? It's freaking Saturday morning and you're practically blasting the beejeebus out of the people living in this apartment and that includes me." Kira grumbled as he leaned on to Cagalli's door.
Cagalli raised an eyebrow and quickly turned off the radio. "You happy now?" He shot back at Kira. Kira gave her a nod and was about to go back to his bed when he turned around again quickly at her.
"What are you wearing?" He inquired. He took note of his sister wearing a spaghetti strapped mint green blouse and a brown blazer with coffee colored khaki pants. Cagalli brushed her golden tresses and put on some perfume. "What does it look like to you moronic brother of mine? Clothes what else?" She teased.
Kira approached her and pointed at what she was wearing. "I mean, why you are wearing that on a Saturday morning… Are you going somewhere?"
Cagalli took her sling bag as she gave out a small blush. "I-I'm going out. I'm going to that newly opened amusement park." She tried to hide her blush by striding along towards the kitchen and quickly scavenging for food inside the refrigerator.
Kira followed her and continued bombarding her with questions. "You're going alone? Why didn't I know about this? And perfume… why are you wearing perfume? You never wear that." Cagalli's frowning face popped out of the fridge.
"Why the hell can't I wear perfume you dweeb?" She shot at him. Kira backed up a little but then maintained his position. "Uhm… scratch that… Where did you get the tickets? I thought you weren't able to get those." He scratched the back of his head.
"Athrun asked me to come okay? He had tickets… Why would I refuse them? They're free! And will you please stop interrogating me and go back to your dream land." Cagalli raised her eyebrows at her twin, he was getting irritating.
Kira processed what his sister had just said: Athrun…asked…Free tickets… his face paled and he quickly turned to Cagalli.
"What?! Since when did he ask you?" He almost yelled. "Two days ago okay? I was supposed to get some tickets from you and stuff… but he gave me some for free and then he asked me… what's the big deal? I mean, he said you can't come and all since you and lacus are busy with each other." Cagalli gulped on some juice. "Now quit it, I'm running late."
Kira stood there frozen for awhile. "That Athrun, giving out tickets for free… well, not that I care she's my sister, I could have given her free tickets also if she asked me… but actually asking her out on a date?! I mean, I did say I let them have their way.. but, but…. They're alone, in the amusement park!" Kira snapped back to reality as he realized that he had been debating on himself.
"Hey, I'm going. Go back to sleep, I think you need some more… You're spacing out." Cagalli shook her head and grinned. Kira sighed, he can't possibly win any argument now with Cagalli so he decided not to create one. He stood there and waved his hand and said goodbye to his sister. "Fine, take care okay? H-Ha…" He sighed, "Have fun."
"Sure I will, trust me on that. And maybe if you're not that busy anymore, maybe you and lacus could come the next time."
Cagalli smiled at him and waved her hand back, and then the door closed.
Kira sighed again and took out his cellphone. "I'm not really busy… But I do need some sleep I guess." He carefully typed some messages and sent it to Athrun. Kira gave a sly grin and went back to his room.
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Athrun looked carefully at his pocket watch and gave out a sigh. "Okay, breathe in and out… This is not really a date… more of a getting to know thing…" He stopped and thought again. "The hell, it is a date, no matter how you look at it!" He slapped his forehead as he grabbed for his phone and looked at the new message that came in.
Kira: "You jerk… you actually asked her out on a date? I didn't even know that! I let her go… But I swear if you do anything…"
Athrun gulped at the message. It sounded like a threat, heck; it is a threat! "I guess he knows."
"Hey Athrun! Over here quick!!" Cagalli bellowed as she violently waved her hand for Athrun to notice. Athrun quickly ran to her direction with a smile on his face. "Hey, glad you could make it." He snickered. "What's that supposed to mean? I came here as early as I can." She slapped his arm lightly, Athrun chuckled.
"You know, I really should have picked you up instead of meeting here… It's not so appropriate." Athrun blushed as both started to give out their entrance tickets to the park conductor. "It's no big deal really, and besides… It'll save us more time and all especially you." Cagalli entered the park in delight and strode along the pathway. "Wow." She gaped.
Athrun stared at her for a moment and found Cagalli and her childish behavior cute. He shook his head as he placed his arm over hers. "So, where do we start?" Cagalli looked at him and thought, not minding or rather not noticing that Athrun has placed his arm over her. "That!" She screamed and pointed to a huge roller coaster ride which had about 8 loops or more. Athrun paled. "What?"
"Don't tell me you're scared." She grinned at him. "I am absolutely not!" The navy blue-haired young man shot back. "Then, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" She grabbed his hand and they soon headed towards the ride.
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"Oh GOD!!!" Cagalli screamed as the ride finally went around the final loop. Athrun had been quiet during the ride due to some certain distractions. He sat there frozen and blushing for eternity after Cagalli had practically snaked her arms around his and squeezing herself to him in the process, with him feeling things the perverted would be happy about.
The ride finally halted and the people around gave out sighs of relief and some a yell of enjoyment. One particular tanned, blonde haired boy did not waste any opportunity to express out his enjoyment on the said ride, for he kept on yelling: More! Whoo! and the likes from the beginning till end.
"Hey, Athrun… The ride is over… We can go now." Cagalli released herself from him, and blushed after realizing that she practically groped the poor guy and wished he didn't notice it. "Huh?" Athrun snapped back to reality and tried to hide his sanguine face.
Athrun stood up and offered his hand for Cagalli to stand.
"Athrun?" A voice came. Both looked at who the person is. "Dearka, Yzak!" Athrun's eyes widened. "Hey, it's been a long time! Dearka and Athrun gave each other a hug, the blue-head boy faced Yzak after raising his arms for a big hug. "Don't think about it." Yzak scoffed. Athrun chuckled.
"You haven't changed a bit." He shook his head. "Yeah, still Mr. Old grumpy if you ask me." Dearka laughed. "Shut your trap." Yzak grumbled. "Who's the girl?" He added.
Cagalli raised an eyebrow. She was about to punch them out for actually ignoring her if only 'grumpy faced' hadn't noticed her. "You finally got yourself a girlfriend? Cool Zala! I thought you weren't interested in them, Nice." Dearka smiled and moved towards Cagalli. "I'm Dearka by the way. And that grumbled up silver-haired guy over there is Yzak." Cagalli flushed hard at the mention of her being Athrun's girlfriend, and Athrun did the same. "I'm Cagalli and… I-I'm not his girlfriend!" She shot back.
"Ooh… Touché." Dearka smiled. "Whatever. I guess we will be seeing each other in the future then.. For now, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone." He chuckled and then ran off with Yzak. "Keep in touch Zala, keep in touch!" He finally yelled.
Athrun waved back and turned to face Cagalli slowly, his face still has traces of blush on it. "Uhm… Sorry about that. They like to tease a lot. You don't have to worry about it. It's not like we're really together. " He sighed. The truth is he felt kind of hurt when Cagalli angrily spat out to Dearka that she wasn't his girlfriend. Well, not that she is… but of course he was hoping. And why does she have to be angry about it, does she hate the idea so much?
"It's okay. I understand it perfectly." Cagalli was still blushing, but she frowned when Athrun actually told her to be not serious about the accusation. Of course she denied it, if she didn't then what would Athrun think about her? He might be sensitive to that and then start avoiding her. She cursed inside.
"So, shall we go and try other rides?" Athrun spoke. Cagalli snapped back to reality. "Uhm… sure…" "So which one would you like to try on this time?" Athrun smiled at her and took her hand as they went out of the roller coaster site. "I think something more laid-back… I feel kinda sick after that ride." Cagalli shot back and gently pulled her hand away from Athrun, to her relief he didn't notice. "How about that then?" He pointed to the swirling tea cups.
"Do you want me to literally barf all over you?" Cagalli snickered. "I wouldn't mind, although that is not a very good idea." They both laughed. "Let's just try sitting down first." Cagalli finally suggested and rested herself on one of the park benches. Athrun soon followed. "Hey Cagalli, so how are you doing at school and Mr. Edwards?" Athrun asked as he turned to face Cagalli. "It's okay… Mr. Edwards could be such a tease sometimes. But not bad at all." Cagalli turned to face Athrun also.
"How about you? You seem kind of lax despite the fact that Lacus' concert will be weeks from now." Cagalli snickered. Athrun blushed a bit. "Everything is going fine really. I just don't know why Kira is busying himself so much."
"He has to." Cagalli sighed. "Because Lacus is the one who is working hard now.. He feels he has to be there for her always, share the burden. The same goes for Lacus. That's why both are busy.. But the tired feeling all goes away when they spend time with each other."
Athrun looked at Cagalli. "You know, for someone like you… You sure have a lot of wisdom inside that head of yours." Cagalli pouted, "What the heck do you mean by 'someone like you'?" Athrun chuckled and gently ruffled her hair. "Nothing… You're… you're just too special." He finally blurted out. Cagalli felt her heart pound like a drum roll on a festive night, it hurt but it felt marvelous. "Aw, let's quit this talk and go for some rides." She stood up and ran away. Athrun shook his head and followed her.
They soon rode the carousel and Athrun had to suppress his burning blush after he had just found himself riding on the same horse as Cagalli's, since there were no horses left. Cagalli insisted that he ride it so he could enjoy it, but then the two found themselves stiff as stone when they realized how close they were and Athrun having no choice but to hold on to Cagalli's waist so he would not fall off. Cagalli tried hard to keep up a conversation but found it as easy as trying to cross over one side to the other in the Grand Canyon.
The ride soon ended with two flushed up couple. Athrun bravely snapped out the silence by suggesting they ride the ghost train… which still didn't help their situation getting any calmer. Turns out that ultimate brave and strong, not to mention hot-headed and tough Cagalli is afraid of ghosts. Well, she knew they weren't real, but their horrible masks and faces sent shivers down her spine and nightmares to last a week. She had her eyes closed for the remainder of the ride and clutching hard on Athrun making the boy choke for air as well as blush to death because of the contact.
They sighed as they found themselves sitting down on the bench again. Athrun bought some drinks for them and relaxed a bit. They have ridden almost all of the rides in the park. The boy then looked at his watch, and into the sky. It was getting dark, but both did not make any attempt in leaving yet. There was of course still one ride left.
"So… Are you ready?" Cagalli asked as she inched closer to Athrun. Athrun blushed at the contact and sipped down the remainder of his drink. "W-what ready for what?" He stammered. "That." Cagallli pointed to the at least 30 feet high ferries wheel, at least that's what Athrun thinks… but that thing could be at least 60 feet tall. He gulped.
"Sure. After I finish this." Athrun pointed to his cup. Cagalli chuckled. "Silly, that's already empty. What, are you actually planning on draining it and the cup?" Athrun looked at his cup; indeed it had already been drained. He shrugged and then stood up. "Alright, to the scary ride it is." He snickered as he placed their cups inside a garbage bin. Cagalli looked at her with a confused look and then stride her way towards the giant wheel. "Hurry up slow poke!"
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"A date you say?" Lacus chirped, it was obvious that she was getting flushed and happy about what Kira was telling her. "Yes… I can't believe this… It's actually happening Lacus." Kira groaned. "I thought we have talked about this?" Lacus raised an eyebrow as she gently stroke Kira's bangs. "I know… I guess it'll be a lot of getting used to." Kira smiled at her.
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"Isn't it amazing how a simple thing can make someone so happy?" Cagalli looked up at Athrun. "What do you mean?" Athrun blushed. "I mean, look… this ferries wheel is a simple gadget… and yet, it doesn't fail in making me or anyone feel great." Cagalli tapped the glass window from their carriage. "I think I quite agree." Athrun smiled and looked outside. It was a beautiful sunset, and both are lucky to experience such a thing while drifting up to the sky.
"It's lovely isn't it?' Cagalli leaned back on the window. "Yeah… Lovely…" Athrun whispered, looking intently at the young blonde girl opposite him. "Hey, thanks for today." Cagalli looked at him. Athrun snapped back and quickly turned his gaze away from her, making sure that she didn't notice that he was staring at her awhile ago. "It's nothing. I'm also about to say the same." He chuckled.
"I have never been in this kind of… you know, before… Usually… my Mom and Dad get me to take a girl I don't know out to dinner… And that's that. And I never really had the time to go out too… I always tend to business and stuff…" Athrun opened up. Cagalli just looked at him. "And what are you implying?"
"That… I think this is the best day out of my life. And, I would definitely treasure this one forever." He smiled at her with his emerald orbs shining in sheer delight and fondness. Cagalli gazed up at them and blushed hard. "Thank you… I... So do I. You know, you're not that boring after all." She carefully tucked some of her hair behind her ear. Silence followed after.
"Hey Cagalli." Athrun came. "Yeah?" The blonde did not bother to look at him. "C-can I sit beside you?" He nervously asked. Cagalli's head shot up in surprise but then said yes by nodding her head. Athrun slowly stood up from his seat and gently placed himself beside her. "Hey, you okay?" She slowly asked. Athrun looked at her and gave out a gentle smile which made her heart skip a beat. "I have never been better."
Athrun slowly took her in his arms and hugged her tight. "A-Athrun?" She slowly stuttered. "I'm sorry… but, I just can't help it. I really, really appreciate everything about you… Cagalli, you somehow helped me look at things in a different light. You're really a good friend and I can't thank you enough." Cagalli softened her eyes and hugged him back. "I don't know what's gotten into you but hey, don't worry about it… I feel the same."
They stayed like that about a minute or so and they soon let go, their face flushed in embarrassment. "I'm sorry; you must think I'm a total freak for acting like that." Athrun came. "You are a freak." Cagalli chuckled, Athrun frowned. "But I like you for that. God, when will this ride end?" She leaned over to look down and Athrun chuckled at her.
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Soon, they got out of the Amusement Park and the two walked towards home.
"Hey, let's go eat.. My treat." Athrun smiled. "It's always YOUR treat." Cagalli smirked at her and pouted a bit. "Yeah, but you always end up agreeing anyway." The blue-haired young man strode along the pavement, slowly passing her. "You can't expect me to decline something free now can't you? Well, sorry for not actually getting to treat you, I'm just a poor thing." Cagalli pouted again and slapped Athrun at the back, making Athrun almost fall on the ground.
"Hey, I was kidding. And besides, I don't care how much I treat you… it's actually my pleasure." He jogged at her side. "Good. So, SCREW Fine dining! Let's go get some of that Chinese take-out!" Cagalli proudly bellowed as she made her way to the said place. Athrun shook his head in disbelief. After ordering some food, they made a quick cut through the park. Cagalli sat on one of the see-saw.
"Sit on the other side. Let's swing for a bit." She pointed her chopsticks at the empty space in front of her. "Are you sure? I mean, we are eating… I think it'll be hard for us to do that when we are swinging." Athrun sat down but his face had that worried look. "That's where the fun is. It's challenging this way… Why don't you try? Maybe after this you'll discover that you're talented in eating and playing at the same time." Cagalli smiled at him as she chewed some of her fried noodles. Athrun chuckled and then started the first move.
Both were now swinging while eating. It wasn't so bad, Athrun thought. And yes, like Cagalli said, it was indeed fun. The amber-eyed woman is one interesting person; he mused as he gave out a slight tint of pink on his cheeks.
They soon stopped and tried on the swing. Their take-out containers carefully discarded inside the garbage bin. Cagalli hummed as she swings back and forth, happy about the feeling of the cool breeze against her face. Athrun stared intently at her and started swinging too. They both hummed and giggled as the full moon shone upon them. Athrun then pouted. "I wasn't even able to buy you a decent dessert."
Cagalli looked at him. "We don't need to waste money on that. Here." She handed him a piece of sweet bubblegum. "It's not much, but it'll do. That will be our dessert for tonight. It's my treat." She giggled and continued swinging after she placed the gum in her mouth. Athrun looked at the gum and took out its wrapper, putting the said gum in his mouth too. "Yep, your sweet treat." He whispered.
"Ow, hey!" Cagalli yelped. Athrun quickly turned his head to hers. "What's wrong? " He inquired with a worried look. "This stupid thing, I kind of tangled my fingers on the chain… Ow, and this is what happened when I pulled it." She reached out her hand to Athrun for him to see. True enough, three of her fingers had some bruises on it and it was quickly turning red by the minute. "We have to get something for that." He took her hand as he reached for his handkerchief. "Athrun… It's getting painful. It's not gonna bloat up is it?" Cagalli looked at her hand worriedly. Athrun looked up at her and smiled. "Don't be silly… It's not. Here."
Without realizing it, he gently took her hand to his lips and kissed it. Cagalli shivered by the sudden contact. She just sat there, stunned but admitted to herself that it actually felt good. Athrun soon realized what he had just done but did not let go of her hand. He soon found himself inching closer to her. "Athrun?" Cagalli looked at his emerald orbs. "Cagalli." He looked back at her amber ones.
They stared intently at each other and soon coming in for an unconscious kiss, their bodies having a mind of their own but neither tried to snap away.
Then Cagalli's cell phone went off. Cagalli snapped back and so did Athrun. Finding themselves too close for comfort, they quickly pulled back and thought of what just happened. Cagalli answered her cell phone. "Y-yeah?" She stuttered.
"Where are you?" Kira asked on the other line. "I-I'm on my way home. What the heck is your problem?" Cagalli snapped. "Nothing. It's just that… can you get something to eat on the way? I'm kinda hungry and there's nothing in the fridge I can lay my hands on." Kira sighed. "Is he still with you?"
Cagalli blushed at the question. She was sure something was about to happen before Kira called. She didn't know if she was relieved that he did call or irritated by it. She was completely confused. But maybe, she was just thinking all of that, she didn't know. At that time, she was sure she felt the time stop and it was as if she's doing something she doesn't know. And she doesn't have enough courage to ask him about that.
"Hey." Kira came. "Huh? What?" Cagalli asked. "I said, is he still with you?" He came again. "Yeah." Cagalli answered back.
"I'm on my way home, sure I'll get you something to stuff your face on… so don't bug me anymore." Cagalli groaned as she finally shut off her cell. "Who's that?" Athrun asked. Cagalli turned to him. "It was Kira. He asked me if I could get him something to eat." She felt herself blush. And it was evident on Athrun's face too. But she wasn't sure because of the dim light surrounding them in the park. "Let's go home." She sighed as she strode off towards the exit. Athrun followed.
"Thanks for today Athrun. It was special." She smiled but not turning to him so he won't see her sanguine face. Athrun flushed behind her. "Don't worry about it." He walked past her. "Let's go."
Athrun looked at her seemingly angelic figure. "Yes, it was special… Because you are special…." He thought as a small smile escaped his lips.
"And I think I have really fallen hard for you."
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Athrun is definitely in love and he finally admitted it! Although to himself that is. Yay! Sorry for this late chapter mates! I hope you like this one even if there's no kissing scene. Ha! I sure enjoyed creating this one.. and I had the perfect background music for their times inside the ferries wheel and the park! (Shinkai no kodoku instrumental! Woohoo) I felt totally in love for them. Thanks. And please Review! And if there's any error on spelling and stuff, forgive me… I don't have time to proof read again.