Hello guys! I'm sorry if I updated late this time again. As usual, I had a lot to do… its exams week and so on… I had to finish up my artworks to get a decent grade. ; So, I had to balance my drawing sessions with my fanfic sessions. Anyway, I will be active after the exams. That I promise. I have two new stories to post and one fic to end.
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Risingsundynasty – Yes… I'm going to start on the DM pairing. But of course, this fic is entirely AC centric. Ac will have a lot of obstacles and sad to say, their being together is not easy as 123. It makes the relationship grow stonger. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Minerva's cradle – hey. Salamat. I'll be active from now on here. I decided to drop things on the way to lighten my load… for now. Hmm. Isasama ko sila shin don't worry. And shiho. Although hindi masyado mabigat ang scenes nila. Kasi I want minimal characters for now. To emphasize on the pairing. Thanks again. Atsaka, magaling na nga pala ako. Water theraphy works like a gem!
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tacit.lady – You and everybody else. Don't worry they will be together eventually. This is after all, an AC fic. Haha. That is.. if I don't go into sadistic mode. Thanks!
zXia0RayZz – Nope. Dearka didn't hit her hard. Just a small bump and a few scratches, Cagalli won't go into amnesia mode I wouldn't want that.
The Angels' Princess – I'm so sorry if there's no AC fluff. Don't worry, I'll place some soon. I just had to do this chapter this way to give emphasis on the conflict at hand. Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
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Celle666 - Dearka would tell soon I promise. Although I don't think it would help. Eventually, it would be Athrun and Cagalli who would settle things on their own.
Girl Wonder 2005 – Hmm.. I won't be placing any lemons in here. Since, well… it's not a lemon fic so don't worry. Don't apologize for the malfunction.. it's not your fault. At least you were able to read and review. I know it's Elsman… but then I came upon this PS advertisement of GSD and they had spelled Dearka's name as ELTHMAN. And the same goes with those posters I got. I don't know what is the real thing so I took the ELTHMAN surname since well, it's the Japanese themselves who made those poster and ad. Sorry. Not my fault. Hehe
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Hagumi – Ahh.. Hagumi-chan. Thanks. Well.. The last part was a bit dark in terms of moods. Yep, I merely focused on Dearka, Yzak and Miriallia coming into the picture. And Dearka would help a lot in AC relationship that's why I made Cagalli and Dearka know each other a bit more. Kira would definitely have a fit. And Athrun is still in trouble. But Cagalli would help out soon in his predicament as to not oush him down. I am so giving the plot to you now. Hehe Read on!
Steph – really? You liked athrun not being able to follow Cagalli? You're the only one who said that. Hmmm. About Cagalli forgetting that Kira would worry about her, well.. she's still in a daze at the bump.. but she does know he'll worry about her. Thanks for R&R.. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Yzak and the others are here to stay.
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The Art of Love – chapter 20
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Recap: (Forgive me for this recap. I have to put this since I came in late.)
"You're still here?" Yzak groaned as he eyed the blonde girl in front of him. Cagalli stared back. "Well, you almost ran me over.. I have every right to do what I want to do here." She smirked and let out her tongue at him. Yzak growled in response and went back to the kitchen.
"Is he always like that?" Cagalli asked Dearka who seemed to be busy watching TV. "Yzak? Yeah… I guess.. I mean He's been like that for years. I wonder if his hair turned white due to aggravation." Dearka chuckled and Cagalli can't help but chuckle too.
"I heard that!" Yzak came from the kitchen and the two chuckled even more.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"Oh! That must be Milly!" Cagalli stood up, Dearka gestured her to sit down again and let him answer.
He slowly opened the door to reveal a young brunette wearing an orange tank top and skinny jeans.
"Wow." was Dearka's initial reaction.
"Um. HI. I'm looking for my friend… Cagalli…" Miriallia came. "Oh. Do come in! She's in here." Dearka grinned. "By the way, I'm Dearka, Dearka Elthman." He reached out his hand.
"Uhm.. Miriallia Haww… Uh.. so.. where's Cagalli?" She let out a small grin. "I'm here Milly!" Cagalli waved as she went towards Milly and Dearka.
"Cagalli. Oh God, are you okay? What's with the bandage?" Miriallia approached her friend and held on to her shoulders. "I'm fine Milly.. I'll explain later." Cagalli sighed and turned to Dearka.
"So.. It was nice meeting you.. And thanks for not leaving me behind back then… and no thanks for running me over." Cagalli grinned while Dearka frowned. "Nah. I was just joking."
"So uhm… Milly… will I see you again?" Dearka smiled seductively. "Oh please… I don't think so." Miriallia thought to herself. "We'll see." She finally blurt out. "Let's go Cagalli. And thanks." She finally said as she waved off to Dearka.
"Hey Yzak,she left already!" Dearka bellowed as soon as he closed the door behind him. "SO?!" Yzak yelled back.
"It's a good day today. Let's go out!" Dearka sat down the sofa. "What's up with you?" Yzak looked at him disgustingly.
"Oh nothing. I think I have found my dream girl… What a stroke of luck." He smiled heavenly as he bit off some potato chips.
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Here by me.
A day…
It's been almost a day since Cagalli went missing. They haven't heard from her in the span of those hours and they tried reporting it to the police but it needs to be at least 24 hours before they consider her as missing.
Kira gripped tightly at his steering wheel. He cursed inwardly and blamed himself in the process. After learning about what Lacus had found out from the old man, he can't help but feel worried. They have checked almost all the hospitals from around town and none of them had any blonde haired patient that was run over by a car.
He sighed again for the nth time. Maybe it wasn't Cagalli. Maybe she's fine.. Maybe.… just maybe.
"Kira watch out!" Lacus' voice bellowed. Kira snapped back to reality and skid to a stop as soon as he realized that he almost rammed their car at a sidewalk post.
Lacus looked at him with concern. "Are you sure you're okay? Should we switch sides?" Kira smiled at her and shook his head. "It's okay… I'm just a bit tired. Let's go home for awhile."
Athrun sat at the back seat quietly and his face saddened by the turn of events. "What was wrong with Cagalli anyway? She's usually not like that. Could it be…" He ran a hand through his silky blue hair, as he remembered the events that took place last night.
She was already angry when she came inside the office… and the cried outside. There was something bothering her. Could it be that he saw him and meyrin together? But he can't jump to conclusions like that. It's not as if Cagalli is jealous right? She doesn't even have any feelings for her! Athrun frowned at that thought.
So, what was it then? What was it that made her say: "Don't do this to me anymore?"
"Athrun…." Kira came. The midnight haired young man looked up at his bestfriend. "I think you should rest too." Kira came again. Athrun nodded.
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"Cagalli… shouldn't you be resting?" Miriallia asked her blond friend as she followed her. Cagalli brushed herself clean and decided to just go home today. "Kira must be worried. I left all of my things back at…" She stopped and remembered Athrun.
"He must be contacting me all day and… Can I ask you another favor?" Cagalli looked at the brunette. "Sure. Anything." Miriallia smiled at her. "I'm really sorry for bothering you and stuff.. But.. can you accompany me home? I don't know what I will say to Kira if he sees me like this."
Cagalli pointed at herself. She had bandages on her head and her forehead, some small plasters on her cheeks and a bandage around her hand. When Dearka almost hit her, it didn't do much damage. But when she rolled over towards the pole, she ended up with a lot of scratches.
"Okay, okay I get your point. I'll do the talking with your brother." Miriallia smirked.
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"We'll drop you home first. Don't worry; Cagalli is a strong girl… I'm sure she's fine." Lacus smiled gently at Athrun as the emerald eyed man nodded. Kira's eyes remained focused at the road as he too, nodded.
Suddenly, he hit the brakes, causing his passengers to topple forward a little.
"CAGALLI!!!" Kira cried and quickly pushed open his car door.
Cagalli, who was walking on the sidewalk with Miriallia looked up to see who was calling her.
"Kira?" She blinked and quickly hid behind Miriallia.
"Cagalli?" Athrun and Lacus came. The pink haired songstress opened her door also and jumped forward toward Cagalli and Miriallia. Athrun followed suit with worry in his eyes.
"Cagalli.. where were you? And… God, what happened to you?!" Kira pulled her into his arms, enveloping her in a warm embrace. "I was so worried!" He gritted his teeth as he held on to her tightly.
"Ack… K-Kira?" Cagalli stammered. She hadn't seen Kira like this before. It was really bizarre. He wasn't mad? She then rested her head on his shoulders and hugged him back. "I'm okay silly. Alive and kicking… Sorry if I worried you lot." She smirked.
Lacus joined their hug and tears formed in her eyes. "Oh Cagalli!"
"What were you guys thinking about anyway? That I'm dead and stuff?" Cagalli frowned and then caught glimpse of Athrun staring at her with relief in his eyes. She blushed a bit and then quickly avoided his gaze.
Kira quickly took his coat and placed it over his sister's body. "Here, that coat of yours is not enough, let's get you home." He smiled and turned to Miriallia. "Thank you for taking care of her. If you don't mind, I would like to give you a lift home."
Miriallia stammered and then nodded. "Thanks. And don't worry, Cagalli is my friend, I'd do anything for her."
Cagalli looked at her twin, and her face softened at how caring and understanding he is. And shivered a bit with how Kira is acting; all serious and stuff, totally opposite of the clumsy one.
Lacus turned to Athrun and gestured for him to come along. Athrun shook his head declining the offer. "Kira could take care of her… I don't think I'm needed here… for now… besides, I have done enough haven't I?" He smiled sadly,
Inside, he blamed himself with Cagalli's condition, seeing her with bandages like that is enough for him to boil like mad. He should have looked for her extensively that night… But he didn't.
He was practically useless.
Besides, he can't just barge in asking what Cagalli's problem is, it's just not right.
He caught glimpse of Cagalli looking at him sadly. He turned away after waving goodbye to them… and to her.
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Kira placed down his desk phone as he finally finished another transaction regarding Lacus' concert.
He sighed as he made a small smile as to how things are doing just well today. Yesterday was very tiring and at the same time troublesome. When he took Cagalli home with him, he did not dare ask her anymore questions seeing how daze and tired she also is. Even if he knows he must be strict with her, it doesn't mean he should disregard all brotherly affections such as 'understanding' from her.
He was glad she was safe and Lacus was there with her and not to mention Cagalli's friend Miriallia – who he should thank a lot for taking care of his sister.
He has yet to talk to Athrun about what happened, only now is not the time for that since Cagalli still refused to say anything about what happened and how she ended up like that saying that it's not necessary since she's dine and dandy now.
He turned to face Lacus, who was busy feeding his goldfish inside his office aquarium.
He was about to compliment her again when suddenly……..
"Ms. Lacus! Mr. Yamato!" A young man with fierce red eyes came running about. Shin Asuka, assistant to the production department gasped as he tried catching his breath.
"What is it Shin?" Kira stood up and approached the young man.
"Cha-Channel 4… now… you gotta see it." He finished as Lacus offered him a glass of water which he gladly took.
Kira pressed the 'on' button on his remote control. And out came an image of Meer Campbell on the LCD screen.
"So, Ms. Meer tell us about your wonderful costumes for your spring concert?" The host came, and the screen flashed Meers' 'supposed' costume designs. "Yes, aren't amazing? It perfectly fits me!" She squealed.
"What in the…" Kira gasped at the scene before him. Those designs…
"My costumes." Lacus whispered and her face paled. "But… how?"
Shin stood up and dusted his shirt. "Exactly!" He came and the couple looked at him with inquisitive eyes. "It's Yuuna… bribed the freakin' gay. He met up with Meer's manager the other night, Got a wad of money from them… Now, Ms. Lacus' designs are theirs."
Kira's eyes widened and were replaced with raging ones. "But he can't do that… he entered a contract…"
"Apparently he can, he can claim it his… the designs I mean… It's his work anyway. He can't do it if he's still in the company… but unfortunately, he quit yesterday… We thought it was a joke, you know one of those imaginary PMS he dreamed he had…" Shin sighed and handed Yuuna's resignation letter.
Kira snatched it from Shin's hands, who took a glass of water for the almost fainting Lacus.
He read it and then tore it to pieces. "That freakin' Homo!" He bellowed, while Shin and Lacus were surprised at his sudden outrage.
Personally, he doesn't have any hatred towards Homosexuals, he even respects them actually, but Yuuna was the type who would shame or get even hated by his own race.
In short, he was a hateful person… No matter what gender he belonged in.
Kira grumbled and cursed inwardly, how could Yuuna do that? Sell the designs to Meer of all people! Meer had always been competing with Lacus, trying to out do her in any way possible. She even went to measures like hiring Athrun in her own company, and she has a huge crush with him mind you.
If it wasn't for Athrun's loyalty and attitude of… oh well he doesn't like her… I think that's enough reason on why he didn't give in.
"Don't worry Lacus… We can still re-do the whole thing!" Kira came up to his girlfriend. "It's okay. I can always sing in my everyday clothes. It's not a big deal!" Lacus smiled.
"No" Kira frowned he refused to have his girlfriend get beaten up like that. "I would do anything in my power to make your concert a huge success!"
"It's already a success… Lacus is extremely popular." A voice came, everyone turned to see who it was.
"Cagalli!" Lacus stood up and approached her. She smiled back at the pink haired girl and slowly made her way to a chair, bandages still on her head.
"You came here on your own?" Kira's eyes showed worry. "I can still move, I'm not paralyzed nitwit." Cagalli pouted.
"So who's the staring boy?" She pointed at Shin who was standing on a corner, looking at her dumbly.
"Oh, he's assistant to the production department. Shin Asuka." Lacus giggled as the red eyed boy snapped back to reality.
"I'm sorry I guess I was a bit surprised with your er… appearance"Shin reached his hand to Cagalli for a shake.
She took it while saying, "Why, haven't seen a bandaged person? I'm much decent looking compared to the mummies in the museum."
"So why the long face?" Cagalli asked as she placed her pads on top of Kira's table. Kira sighed and told her everything that happened a few minutes ago.
"That explains the litter on the floor." Cagalli snickered and pointed to the pieces of paper on the carpet. "So if you're gonna redo the whole thing… I suggest you make it something simple. You know, easy to make but has elegance to it. Yuuna's seems to be a bit ornamental. Lacus' can't sing and dance with that. You have to make it blend with the singer. It's not a freakin' fashion show." Cagalli pulled her hair upward and tied it in a bun, wincing a bit in the process since her hands still hurt.
Shin, Kira and Lacus looked at her in awe as they absorbed what she had said. And that was it.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have found our replacement.
"Cagalli." Kira approached her and she looked at him dumbfounded. "What?" She spat out.
"How would you like to be the one to design my costumes?" Lacus squealed Cagalli's eyes widened and she almost spat out the water she was drinking "What?! Are you out of your mind?! I can't design, and I have a lot of things to do!"
"If it has anything to do with your project, I'll help you with that… just please accept this… You're our only hope!" Kira pleaded, while Cagalli thought for awhile.
Hmmm… Maybe Kira can help her with her exhibit problem… This can be a good transaction… Plus, she gets paid. It was like hitting two birds with one stone
"Alright. I'll do it. But if it doesn't come out perfect, don't blame me." She sighed as Lacus and Kira gave her a hug! Kira then turned to Shin.
"Shin, call the head of your department. I need to introduce my sister." The brunette ordered and Shin obliged.
"What for?" Cagalli asked. "You still need to talk things over with the production head… It's now you and the head hand in hand. You two work together in the projection line." Kira smiled.
Lacus pulled him to the side as they wait.
"Are you sure about this? What if Cagalli wants to do this alone? And I thought you would be very strict with her in regards to her well being and feelings." Lacus raised an eyebrow.
"As mush as I want to protect Cagalli, there are some things that she must settle on her own… but I didn't say I won't meddle every now and then." Kira snickered and Lacus jabbed him lightly on the side.
"Hey, You two… You're talking about me there are you?!" Cagalli frowned, Lacus and Kira grinned.
"Well Kira, what is it?" A voice came out and the trio looked at its direction.
"Athrun…" Cagalli wanted to faint, as she almost dropped her pencil.
"Cagalli." Athrun stammered back as he almost felt his knees weaken.
"Athrun, she'll be your partner from now on. She'll be handling Lacus' costume design and you have at least I and a half weeks to do it." Kira turned to Cagalli "And Cagalli, meet your partner and head of the production department."
"NO WAY!" Cagalli shouted inside her head.
Athrun on the other hand, paled.
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"Hey." Athrun sighed, trying to catch the attention of the blonde lass opposite from where he is seating. He and Cagalli have been sitting there for quite awhile now and Athrun had then concluded to himself that the said girl is averting his gaze and completely stressing that she isn't interested in any conversation that may arise between them.
"Cagalli… At least nod your head when I'm asking." Athrun groaned in defeat. "You can't go on like this. We're partners here." He finally commented.
Cagalli's ears twitched, and then tilted her head to look at Athrun with irritation plastered all over her face. "Partners?" She coughed, Athrun nodded nervously making Cagalli twitch again.
"We work together but that doesn't make us Partners, partners." She bit coldly. Athrun frowned and then stood up. Cagalli looked at him at the side of her eyes and then turned her head in surprise as she realized he was now standing at her side.
Without notice, Athrun pulled her up and forcibly faced her to him. "Wha- what are you doing? Let go of me!!" Cagalli flushed. "What is wrong Cagalli? Why won't you tell me?" Athrun enveloped her into his embrace, making Cagalli's heart skip a beat.
"Please… Let go of me… I – I have a lot of things to do." Cagalli tried to wiggle free but to no avail. Athrun just stood there, his arms around her tiny body. "You weren't like this a week ago….. If there's a problem, I would like to help." He came as he closed his eyes and smelled Cagalli's hair.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she held on to Athrun's arms. 'Darn it athrun… I can't tell you what the problem is… because you are the problem… I love you… and it hurts so much at the same time.' Cagalli cursed inwardly. She wanted to say those exact words at him, but she can't… she just can't. In replacement of her restrained feelings was downpour of her tears.
Athrun's eyes widened as he saw Cagalli shiver and cry in his arms. He held her tighter. He knew there was something bothering Cagalli but he can't just barge in if she doesn't want to tell. Besides, he doesn't even know if she could really ease her pain if she does tell. All he can offer for now are comforting words and support.
He slightly pushed Cagalli away from him to look at her face. And he carefully wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Look, I know that you won't tell me anyway what your problem is.. I respect that. But I want you to keep in mind that I will always be here to help okay? Don't go running off and getting hit and leaving all of us—especially me… confused as to what happened to you." Athrun smiled and Cagalli nodded.
"Thanks." She smirked. She can always learn to be contented with what's in front of her… even if that means Athrun not being hers. After all, she grew up used to not getting everything she wants… What right does she have to be selfish with him? She carefully sat back on her chair. "Now let's start. These costumes won't make themselves you know."
Athrun chuckled at her sudden change of mood and sat beside her. "You're right. Fire away, boss." He smiled sweetly at her.
Everything will be okay as long as they let things happen… It's natural in this world after all… that some things are just not what you want it to be.
Amber and Emerald met… thinking: 'I would continue to love him/her… even if it doesn't get reciprocated.'
At least that's what they think.
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After long hours of work and a few designing here and there… Cagalli and Athrun were finally able to agree and finalize 3 designs. Athrun sighed and rested his head on the desk.
3 designs done and 4 more to go, the pressure was so intense.
But of course, neither of them minded. They were spending time with each other…
Cagalli squirmed a bit in her chair this however, didn't go unnoticed by Athrun as he smirked at her. "What?"
"Huh?" Cagalli spun around. "You're squirming in your seat." He chuckled back, Cagalli flushed.
"It's boring." She finally blurts out and Athrun gave a hearty laugh. "What's funny about getting bored?" Her face frowned. "Nothing. It's just…" It was now Athrun's turn to blush. "What?" Cagalli pressed on. "It's just really cute." He finished in between coughs.
"Whatever." Cagalli stood up to get a glass of water. "So… What should we do?" Athrun followed her and got himself a glass of water too. "What do you mean what should we do?" Cagalli asked, not taking off her gaze from the water dispenser.
"You said you were bored. What do you want to do? We can always ditch this designing stuff; you don't need to ask permission." Athrun pressed the button on the dispenser and cold water came out of it. "How unprofessional of you, we only have a week for this." Cagalli raised the designs for Athrun to see.
"It's just a break. Geesh." Athrun frowned and sat back down, turning his back at Cagalli.
"Hey." Cagalli came, and Athrun did not budge. "How childish!" Cagalli fumed inside. "Hey!" She came again.
"I won't budge until you say 'yes'" Athrun scoffed. "God Athrun, stop being so childish and talk to me about these designs." Cagalli glared at him even though he wasn't able to see her do that. "Not the answer I want to hear." Athrun placed an arm over the table, his back still facing Cagalli.
"Oh for gosh sakes, Alright! Let's go out for awhile if that makes you happy freak!" Cagalli cursed and grumbled as she slapped the folder and papers on the desk, leaving it and making her way to the door.
Athrun's eyes sparkled in delight and quickly went near the blonde swooping her from the ground.
"ACK! Athrun you psychopath, put me down!!" Cagalli yelled, as she flushed hard from Athrun's sudden action. "Why? I'm just expressing my happiness! Isn't that what artists do, express themselves?" Athrun chuckled as he continued swinging Cagalli like a crazed lunatic.
Everybody in the office looked at the couple prancing about in a fairy tale manner. It was weird but cute. Cagalli covered her face with her hands in embarrassment as Athrun continued with whatever crazy thing he is doing while making his way to take her in the elevator.
"What's the commotion out there?" Kira peeked from his office and saw Athrun carrying in his arms a rather flushed Cagalli. "Athrun what the… Put my sister down!" He bellowed but to no avail for Athrun and Cagalli had finally entered the elevator.
Kira flustered and tried to follow them when Lacus stopped him. "Let them. They're having fun."
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Athrun finally placed Cagalli down when she threatened to poke the daylights out of his eyes.
She breathed in a little and then out, then fixed her shirt and pants while Athrun watched her interestingly.
She turned to him and smiled. He smiled back, and then she punched him.
Athrun winced a bit and looked back at the fierce blonde. "What in whatever's name was that for?!!" She bellowed. Other passengers who caught her going into 'kill mode' did not anymore attempt to ride the elevator thus making it completely theirs.
"I was just happy." Athrun chuckled. "What's wrong with that?"
"Happy people don't just pick up and swirl random persons around!" Cagalli flushed as she tried to catch her breath. "But you're not just any random person. You're Cagalli… And I want to carry you because I'm happy." Athrun teased.
Cagalli sighed in defeat. "You're… You're just plain crazy." She coughed. 'Crazy but gorgeous actually.'
"Cagalli… We've been worried to death… or rather I've been worried to death when you went missing for 2 days… and learning that you got run over and stuff…" Athrun looked at her with sad eyes. "And seeing you okay and all… is enough to make me happy and go tralala." He finished.
Cagalli blushed and then laughed. "D-did you just say 'tralala'?"
Then it was Athrun's turn to blush. "Well.. yeah… what's wrong with that?"
Cagalli laughed even harder. "Corporate men don't say 'tralala…'"
Athrun smiled at her, she is very unpredictable. And he thought to himself, 'yes they do… especially when they are in love.'
The Elevator soon reached the ground floor. And before its doors opened, Athrun bravely took Cagalli's hand and whispered to her ear: "I'm so glad; you're here back beside me."
Cagalli turned to look at him as the hairs on her back stood up at the sudden contact. And as she did so, Athrun gave her a small peck on the cheeks, at least an inch closer to her lips.
Both looked at each other, stunned. Athrun didn't expect that kiss in the cheek to be almost on the lips. But because Cagalli turned her head at the same time, it happened. "Sorry." Cagalli stammered and brushed it off away as hard as she could. "Let's go. I'm starving." She freed her hand from his grip and quickly paced in front of him, as she slowly tried to calm her raging heartbeat.
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There. Another chapter done. I'm sorry for the delay again. But, like I said… I will and will try being active from now on. So, what do you think of the chapter? Please R&R. I hope you liked it guys. ; The title was taken from a Three doors down song.. which I really, really like and suits Athrun's image. Hehe I can't wait to hear from you guys. I'll be waiting. I'll be posting the new chapter as soon as I get my notebook back. I left it with my friend. And that is where I jot down the future chapters of AOL. Muah! Oh, and if there are again, grammar errors.. forgive me…am not perfect. Hehe --;