I'm sorry for being so late with the update… and by late I meant it felt like centuries before I am able to update this. Sigh. But since I owe you guys a lot, I will make this interesting… or at least try to make it interesting. I hope you guys are still out there to support this. And if you are, I thank you. I have been recently caught up with so much things and entering a lot of part time jobs to save money for some decent monitor. I wanted a big flat one for a bigger workspace. Hehe. I recently have been hooked also with Bleach… more on the manga than in the anime. So, I might start making some fics of it from time to time… and if any of you like the Ichiruki pairing, feel free to check me out when I start making one. ; and everyone now realizes that I have a knack for brash girls, stubborn couples and oh… forbidden love.
Anyway, here's the scoop. If any of the things I type down there might seem weird or whatever you might want to call it, forgive me… I had to reread again the chapters to remember what I have written. Plus, I realized I have a lot of spelling booboos. I am determined to check them form now on. --;
Lastly, I have a final fic for the asucaga pairing… It's entitled 'dilemme'. I will post it some time this week or whatever time I feel like it. But I will inform you guys about it. Please do check it out when I do post it. In the Future, will finally… (Emphasis on the word finally) be finished. I didn't know what came over me and didn't post it earlier. Darn. I'm so lazy sometimes.
This is long.. I have a list of personal thank yous next. Unfortunately, I won't be able to address thank yous and answers to halted questions one by one so let's hang on for a little bit. Hehe
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That's about it. If I missed anyone, please forgive me. It's been a long time since I updated. So I wasn't able to check much.
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The Art of Love – chapter 22
No recap. My freakin MSword is messing up I hate it.
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Dream Kiss
"You're kidding me." Dearka growled as he took a peak at his cell phone. "What's the matter?" Kira inquired. "I knew it was too good to be true, him buying stuff we asked him to." The tanned-blonde young man paused a bit before continuing. "The fool decided to ditch us with the whiskey we asked for him to buy."
Lacus stopped fiddling Kira's hair to focus her attention at the pissed-off friend of Athrun. "Oh." She finally said. Kira stood up a bit ad shook his head. "Yzak must be tired, it's okay, let him go."
Dearka grumbled as he erased Yzak's message in his cell. "But still… I'll give that guy a piece of my mind.. If I'm given the chance." He whispered the last sentence with distaste.
Athrun soon comes in the room, a bit baffled but okay nonetheless. Kira looked up at him. "Yo, what's up?"
The emerald-eyed young man sat down on the floor with his friends. As he did so, he gave out a loud sigh. "Uhmm… nothing have you guys seen Cagalli?"
Nick whom is sitting across him decided to answer back since he knew where Cagalli was before they came inside. "She sad she was just going to get something from the car, but she hasn't come back yet." Athrun frowns at him but was not noticed by the young man. "I wasn't asking you." He grumbled to himself.
He mentally slapped his head after realizing that jealous streak reaping inside of him. He stood up to leave again and announced: "I'll go check up on her."
Dearka crunched on to some crackers in front of him. "What's going on with these people? First Yzak, now her." He then proceeded to take some unopened bottle of red wine. "Ah… who cares, I'm here to get drunk!"
Miriallia frowned at him. "That's your goal? Sheesh." Dearka took notice of the young woman beside him and quickly did a defense against his barbaric idea. Well,sort of. "For now. I mean, it's not everyday a play becomes a success.
Kira did a rebuttal on that part that made Lacus blush like mad. "For Lacus it is." Dearka nodded. "Exactly."
Athrun then again fidgeted in his seat. "Guys I'm a little worried about Cagalli." Dearka chuckled a bit, spilling some red wine in the process. "A little!? That's an understatement. You might want to edit that a bit… like… 'Guys, I'm ALWAYS worried about Cagalli."
Athrun frowned and roared a loud: "Dearka." Everybody wanted to laugh at Athrun's reaction if only he wasn't so tensed about it. "I'll go check up on her." Nick volunteered and was cut of by the now snarling Athrun before he even had a chance to stand up.
"I'll do that thank you." He grumbled yet again and stormed off the room.
When the azure haired young man was nowhere in sight, Nick suddenly chuckled as hard as he could. "God, why doesn't he just go up and tell her already?"
Lacus raised an inquisitive eyebrow. "Excuse me?" Nick looked at her and stopped laughing. "Come on, the whole lot knows that the two of them like each other so much, they scare each other off."
Miriallia suddenly butt in. "It's not good, nothing will happen if the two of them are afraid of losing the other after." Lacus, now getting the idea looked at her boyfriend who is quietly sitting by her side. "But we can't barge in on them right Kira?"
Kira didn't utter a word; instead he decided to not look at Lacus' eyes to avoid answering anything.
Dearka snapped his fingers and made a sound like he just hit a jackpot of ideas. "I knew it! Something was wrong with that Zala guy, blushing and stuttering here and there and dates! He never goes out on his own accord."
Miriallia raised an eyebrow and stared at Dearka in disbelief. "You're kidding me right?"
Dearka looked at her and smiled. "No... It's true... zala he's…" Miriallia growled a bit. "I didn't mean that! I meant… you're that slow? All of us practically knew what was going on!"
Suddenly, a familiar tone engulfed the room. Kira hurriedly reached out for his cell phone and answered it. "cagalli." The name escaped his lips. All of the people in the living room looked at him quietly and waited.
"Where are you?" Kira finally inquired. He slowly nodded his head and smiled even if Cagalli couldn't see him from the other line. "Alright I understand. But please, like I said before… don't go off running away like that. It makes me worry a lot.
Cagalli let out a force chuckle. "Kira, Kira… I didn't run away… I just needed to go. I just didn't feel the need to tell you guys or something like that. Anyways, have fun. I'll be okay..." She finished while still letting out a short laugh.
"Wait… Where will you be stayin—?" Kira was cut short when Cagalli decided to put down the phone. "Well… that was nice." He then raised an eyebrow.
All of the people in the room had that inquisitive look in their faces. "Well? Where is she and what happened to her?" Dearka impatiently asked. "She just wanted to leave. We all know Cagalli is like that. So, who am I to argue?" Kira shook his head. With a sibling like Cagalli, everyday is a surprising day.
"It's just so her to suddenly jump into something in the middle of something. Which we can call mood swings." Miriallia smirked. "So… I guess there's no need to worry then." Lacus smiled and took some chips from the chip bowl.
"She's not outside. Shouldn't you be contacting her Kira?" Athrun came in with a flustered look. Kira smiled at him and assured that its fine. Athrun nodded, but it was evident that he was all fidgety in seat the whole night.
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"What are you planning to do then?" Shiho, Yzak's girl friend asked the blonde haired woman beside her. After hearing out what happened from both Yzak and Cagalli, she analyzed the problem and decided that she wanted to at least help the blonde lass in arranging her misfortunes.
"I don't know. And to think I thought I had one problem out of my shoulder." Cagalli sighed. Her mind still drifted to her artworks that were washed away by the current in the river. "Somebody up there doesn't like me much." She continued and slouched down a bit. She was wearing Shiho's clothes for hers was all soaked. Yzak hastily called her up for her to assist him in this little problem he had brought home.
"Good thing they are all getting drunk there. So Dearka won't be home.. so you can stay here for awhile… Of course, I'll be staying here too. Yzak is not much of a company when it comes to this." Shiho winked. Cagalli bowed her head for both an apology and thanks.
"Don't worry woman. I won't tell Athrun... but the jerk better pay me up for taking his woman in." Yzak scoffed and went back to his business. "I am not his woman." Cagalli flushed.
"Anyways… Why don't you try again?" Shiho beamed and took a chip from her potato chip bag. "That's easy to say… But I think I should call it quits for now. I don't know what to think anymore. Lately, I have been all moody and stuff because of it. I think too much, I exaggerate things…" She sighed, thinking about what she said.
To be honest, she thinks she's really true with those things. She was thinking a LOT. And it always involves a certain blue-haired young man. And the exaggerating stuff? She thinks she got too emotional when she saw Meyrin confess to Athrun.
Not that she's jealous. She's not mad also. IN fact, she was envious of Meyrin, for she could openly tell Athrun what she feels unlike her who always deny it and hide in the dark because she's such a big coward.
"I think you should try again. You don't have a deadline for that right?" Shiho warmed up again and snapping Cagalli back to reality. "Not really. But with all the effort that it took to make those? I think I would want to die. Plus, I didn't have any time to look for a place to exhibit those things… So I guess it's really impossible." Cagalli hated being a pessimist sometimes but that's reality, and also the fact that somebody up there must really, really hate her.
Shiho giggled and took out a card from her purse. "Tell me Cagalli, do you believe in miracles?" Cagalli looked at her in a bewildered expression. "Not really especially when somebody up there hates me… but how does that make sense into all of these? You're talking randomly aren't you?"
"No, no... You see, our family runs the H Gallery... You know the one inside that expensive mall downtown?" The brunette grinned, her brown locks flowing gently in her hair.
"No way." Cagalli couldn't anymore muster a word. That Gallery was probably one of the most sought of after for exhibits. And many famous artists have already showcased their talents there. "Yes way. How about you continue what you are doing. I'll wait. And then when you're done, call me and I'll have the gallery reserved and ready just for you." Shiho smiled at her. Yzak overheard what the girls are talking about but simply shrugged and went back to his work.
"I-I can't…" Cagalli gasped a bit. "Sure you can. I'm offering you the gallery since I know a talented person when I see one. Oh, and if this is anything about repaying or pride or something for that matter, dust it off, those things don't work for me." Shiho snorted.
Man, this girl is straightforward. Cagalli blushed a bit and accepted the offer. It was one step, she is now sure to take the other. It's not bad to brush off pride away once in a while. It's also not bad to try again. And most importantly, it's not all bad to think once in a while that maybe someone up there doesn't really hate you, they just want to make you all crazy before actually helping you.
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It was a long night and a fun one at that if Dearka is asked. He drunk himself to sleep, indulging in some unlimited alcohol that was perfect for the occasion. Everyone were scattered inside the living room, with smiles on their faces. Athrun on the other hand, refused to take any alcohol that night, not even a sip. He didn't want to go home all flustered and stuff plus he was really wondering and completely worried about where Cagalli is.
So, he was the first to wake up and went straight to the kitchen to make him a cup of coffee. Kira and Lacus were all snuggled up beside each other while Milly and Nick are on the other side with Milly's head on top of Nick's stomach. Dearka was on top of the pool table, mumbling about something like how the guys envy him for he attracts all the girls and stuff but Athrun didn't bother hearing some more.
He gently stirred the spoon in his cup and sighed as he closed his eyes. Suddenly, a 'hello' echoed throughout the hallway of the house. Athrun went to see who it was.
"Shin. What brings you here?" He finally said as soon as he recognized the newcomer. "Oh... I just came to bring the reports of Ms. Lacus' concert last night. It topped everything and after that, her records sold out at exactly 9:35 this morning." Shin grinned and handed Athrun some files and then he looked around.
"What happened here?" The ruby eyed young man inquired. "Oh... They partied themselves until they are out cold. Don't mind them... they'll be okay when they wake up.. Well at least Lacus will be I assure that. That woman doesn't seem to be one bit affected by alcohol." Athrun chuckled. "So, you want some coffee?" He asked.
"Uhm no.. I best am going on my way. They just asked me to hand that over..." Shin smiled. "Come to think of it, this isn't your job… you're in my production division… not a messenger." Athrun sipped some of his coffee. "The bastards are all drunk too after the party they held. I was the only one sane enough to come here." Shin scoffed.
"You should give him a raise." A voice came and Athrun recognized it very well. "Cagalli." He stammered.
"Yep. It's me. Sorry for ditching last night But I'm all up and ready." She grinned at the two men in front of her. "Oh.. Hi Miss Athha." Shin waved his hand. "Oh hey, Shin.. Just call me Cagalli okay?" She waved back.
"Where were you last night?" Athrun inquired with a serious expression. "Uhm.. so, what was I saying? Oh, right… you should give this guy a raise." Cagalli patted Shin's head and ruffled hi hair up a bit. As much a Shin hated the idea of his hair being put into a mess, he didn't much argue since the girl is talking Athrun into giving him a raise, who knows, he might actually give in to it.
"Eh?" Athrun looked at her, oblivious to the fact that she is trying to divert the conversation from her being where she is last night to this boy's raise.
Shin and Cagalli looked up at him expecting some answer, which he then gave. "I'll work on that okay? Uhm.. Shin, I hope you don't mind… but I would like to have a talk with Cagalli alone."
Shin gave a mock salute after winking back at Athrun implying two things: One was that he wanted to tease him and say 'go get her, lover boy' and the other was saying 'oh, and don't forget my raise.'
Athrun just looked at him in surprise. 'The little—had the nerve to indirectly tease me like that.'
"What now? You're pulling that serious face again." Cagalli snorted and gently bent down to take off her shoes. "I haven't even started yet." Athrun frowned. "I know, I know… where I was last night? I was at home." She spat out, carefully trying not to twitch with that lie she blurted out so Athrun wouldn't notice.
The midnight-haired young man flushed a bit at how predictable he sounded like to Cagalli. "Uhm… yeah that and why did you leave without telling anyone?"
Cagalli scanned the room to see the same mess of people like what Shin saw. Then she took some leftover popcorn from a bowl and happily swallowed it. "I don't have to explain myself to you. I'm all racked up inside here." She pouted and pointed to her head discreetly.
Athrun, giving up just sighed and took her hand. "They're all out. Let's go get some breakfast."
"I don't really think I know how to cook." Cagalli scratched her head. "What kind of answer is that? I mean… I'll cook. Want some pancakes?" He gently smiled. He shouldn't be all tensed up and worried about something that happened already anyway. After all, if it's nothing to Cagalli why does it have to matter to him?
"Is it really okay to just do things around here in Lacus' house?" The amber eyed girl looked back at him after examining a cereal box. Athrun just nodded.
After a few tricks, the two were soon helping themselves with some delicious pancakes.
(AN:Drat, I'm getting hungry right now)
"You know… I actually came up with something for the exhibit." Cagalli blurted out. "Oh… then we should be expecting that soon won't we?" Athrun looked at her, while chewing on to some delicious pan cooked cakes.
"Nah. It got ruined. And to think I had it all done and stuff. I finally got the idea you know, thanks to the book you gave me." She winked at her and Athrun flushed a bit with the fact that his book was the source of her ideas, but frowned after realizing it got ruined.
"But you can still do it again right?" He shot back at her. "I can… But I don't think I'll be taking that concept again. I don't want to overuse it since it'll be boring for me." She looked at Athrun's sad face. "Oh hey, don't worry. It's not that I didn't like the idea… I think I need a new one this time." She smiled.
"H-how can I help?" Athrun asked.
Cagalli looked at him for a minute, tracing his face like she had never done before. He was indeed perfect; every inch of him is just so perfect for her.
"Just always be there." She finally uttered.
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Cagalli had finally pulled herself back together. That ditching the party and talking to Yzak's girlfriend really helped.
She wasn't all jittery when Athrun's around. Shiho was right; she should focus on her exhibit first. Athrun could wait, and if he can't its not her problem anymore right? Okay, so it will still be a problem.. But at least she's not going to sulk about it anymore.
Then she passed by Mr. Edwards' office. The old man had left for Europe and left Meyrin to tend to his paperwork. She sighed and pitied Meyrin for the extra work the man had left her so she decided to check up on her.
Honestly, she really did want to see the brave girl. It wasn't as if she held anything against her, it wasn't her fault she's strong and that she too fell for Athun. But that was over, and the blonde slapped her head for thinking about the raven haired boy again.
"Ms. Cagalli." Meyrin spoke, her gentle voice echoed across the room. "Meyrin." She smiled and entered. "What brings you here?" The red haired looked at Cagalli, her pigtails bounced at the sides of her head. "I just came to ask you if you need any help. You know, that old man just dumped all the work on you." Cagalli smiled back and sat down on a cushion at the corner.
The girl beamed, and shook her head. "That's very thoughtful of you Ms. Cagalli. But I think its okay. I am done anyway, no need to bother you."
Cagalli stood up. "Oh, I see… well then if you're not doing anything maybe we can go grab a bite and do a little strolling…"
The perky girl immediately smiled and nodded. She then hurriedly took her purse and locked the office. "Let's go then Ms. Cagalli." Cagalli shook her head. "Just call me Cagalli."
The two decided to eat in a simple restaurant. Nothing fancy, but has great food nonetheless.
Cagalli munched on some choco pops while Meyrin looked at her interestingly.
"Zala-san likes choco pops too didn't you know?" The red head chirped. Cagalli looked back at her and scoffed. "That Zala? Yeah… thanks to that, I had pretty much heavy competition with these beauties." She grinned as she held her choco pop carton. "You seem to know each other pretty well." Meyrin continued and stirred her coffee.
Cagalli wiped her mouth and then answered back. "Not really. I met him months ago, learned that he's actually my brother's best friend… and that he's often annoying but okay at times. He's too polite for his own good and such a worrywart too! Sometimes I think he's so full of himself with that I-am-so-damn-hot look he always carry… and that's about it."
"And you like him so much right?" Meyrin giggled.
"What?! NO!" Cagalli almost screamed.
"Yeah right.. and I'm queen of England." Meyrin chuckled again. "Actually, you could pass as one since you're pretty and stuff." Cagalli tried to divert the conversation.
"Please don't try to avoid the topic Cagalli. You know very well what I am talking about." Meyrin pouted and crossed her arms in front of her chest. "You know… I actually confessed to zala-san… that I like him." She then followed.
Cagalli's eyes widened. "M-Meyrin look. You don't have to tell me…"
"No.. I think you have a right to know. I confessed to him… and he said he can't return the feeling back… you know why?" Meyrin approached Cagalli and held her hand. "I think it's because of you." She smiled at her.
Cagalli didn't know what to do; she can't believe Meyrin is telling her these things. Isn't it supposed to be something secret for her? I mean, have she lost her mind? Athrun, the hell with you what have you done to her?! Omigosh! What in heaven's name is going on? Meyrin, I swear if you cry in front of me I'll… Heck, I don't know what I will do.. so please don't cry!
Cagalli's face sent signals like: pain, worry then anger then back to worry. Meyrin couldn't help but giggle at the scene.
Cagalli was then snapped back to reality. "Uhm…"
"I'm sorry. It's just that… haha…" The red haired girl was all teary eyed from laughing. "You were thinking about me right? The way you had that worried look in your face… and anger… were you thinking of zala-san?"
Cagalli sighed and laughed also. "I can't believe how readable I am! Am I such an open book that people knows what I am thinking?" She giggled. The two girls laughed as hard as they could and soon stopped.
"Don't worry about me Cagalli… The reason I told you this was because I wanted to.. and also to help you realize something you don't want to realize." Meyrin smiled.
"Meyrin…" Cagalli sobbed a bit. "The truth is, I am so confused. I like him, but at the same time, I don't want to be with him!" Meyrin patted her back and comforted her. "May I know the reason why you don't want to be with him?" She asked.
"I don't know. Maybe I'm afraid… and that. Damn Athrun, I wish you would rot." Cagalli frowned. Meyrin laughed again. "You are so funny Cagalli. This is the first time that I have heard someone wished for someone they like to rot. You want to know what I think?"
Cagalli looked back at her.
"I think that you just think too much. And that you know what you feel, you just don't want to let it out, let alone face it. You hate failing with him because he's something you don't want to lose. You love him and because of that you hate him. You say you know what you feel.. True, that's what you do with your artworks. You know what you do with your works because unlike Athrun, your works run like your mind… you know what it feels also so you know what to do even if you fail with it… you can always start again." Meyrin smiled and continued.
"But with Athrun… everything is a whirlpool. You don't know how he runs; you don't know what he thinks. It is because Athrun is not your artwork; he is your one and only love."
Cagalli's eyes widened. She can't believe how people around her who barely knew her, could understand what was in her heart all along. Tears welled in her eyes again. That's all she needs, she thinks… someone who would slap the reality and what she has been trying to deny, in her face.
"Gwah! Meyrin! I'm such a stupid, stupid fool!" Cagalli sobbed in the redhead's arms. "Don't worry, it's alright.. andd you're not stupid." Meyrin retaliated. Cagalli looked up at her. "Thank you." "You're welcome. Now, let's do something about this Athrun dilemma of yours so that all my efforts here won't be put into a waste." Meyrin smiled.
Cagalli's eyes softened at the girl. She really is very, very brave.
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"So, have you thought about the raise?" Shin grinned. Athrun frowned. "You know I'm not really falling for that so drop it."
"Feh. Chepskate. I'm gonna tell cagalli." Shin grinned and was about to leave the room when Athrun grabbed his collar and pulled him back. "Alright, you conniving little piece of… I'll give you the raise!" Athrun growled. "Yes!" Shin made a 'V' sign and left, prancing all the way down the hall and boasting to everyone how thoughtful and generous his boss is.
Athrun grumbled and pulled down the blinds in his office. He's getting bored. After Lacus' concert, everything was back to normal, the usual everyday business transactions and stuff. He sighed yet again and thought how Kira and Lacus are doing.
Kira, apparently was already planning to ask Lacus' hand in marriage anytime this month or was it the month after? He didn't really care that much since he knew those two would be going in that direction anyway. So the two of them went out for lunch, and most probably something more since they haven't come back yet, after all today's business is regular and not hectic like it usually is.
And he's one of the bosses for gosh sakes, he has all the liberty of relaxing away. But since were talking about Athrun Zala here, he lives his title.
And then he thought how Cagalli is doing in school today. He remembered some weeks ago that she told her she's re-doing her exhibit stuff. He smiled at the thought that Cagalli had asked him to always be there, in this case he liked very much. But then frowned when the idea crossed him: I'm not really there with her right now aren't I?
But then again, her saying that may possibly have some limitations. Of course, he can't always be there beside her… especially when she's doing private things like: going to the bathroom and stuff. Though he liked that idea, he violently shook it off his thoughts.
"Oh my g-. I'm starting to think pervert thoughts about her. Sh--!" He cursed and then stood up, covering his now red face in the process.
"What's wrong with you?" A voice came and Athrun peeked in from his hand who it was. Silver hair met his gaze and then he smiled. "Yzak."
"Yeah.. what's wrong with you? You hit your face or something?" Yzak sat down, in his hand a small package.
"What about you? Last time I had seen you was Lacus' concert and before you ditched us." Athrun smirked. "Put a lid on it Zala. I didn't feel like mingling with you guys any longer. So I left. That's it end of story so shut up." He scoffed. "Oh, By the way, give this to your woman." He stood up and handed the small package to Athrun.
"What's this?" The azure haired young man asked. "No idea. I was just ordered to give it to you. It's from Shiho." Yzak went directly towards the door.
"Shiho? When was she associated with Cagalli?" Athrun asked again. "Bye Zala." Yzak ignored his question and left.
Athrun eyed the small package, and shook it a bit. "It looks like a small book or something. Wonder what's inside. Maybe a little peek won't hurt." He grinned.
"Hey Athrun." A voice came again and Athrun shrieked.
"Ookay.. what was that girly shriek for?" cagalli raised an eyebrow, controlling her chuckles. Athrun coughed, and waved back at her. "No-Nothing. What brings you here?"
Stupid, stupid Athrun! This is the first sign of her here and you're sounding like you don't want her here you stupid, stupid moron! He coughed again. "I mean… Uhm, can I do anything for you?"
"You could come over here and kiss me." Cagalli thought and then she blushed. "What the hell? where did that come from?" She shook her head in embarrassment.
Athrun looked at he inquisitively. She looks like she's in a fierce battle with herself. What's going on in that head of hers?"
Cagalli was able to go back to her usual composure she then eyed the package on Athrun's hand. She pointed at it. "What's that?"
"Oh, this. Oh. Right. It's for you. From Shiho." He smiled and gave it to her. "You were trying to peek in it weren't you? That explains the girly shriek." Cagalli grinned.
"I-I was not!" Athrun blushed.
"Explain this." Cagalli narrowed her eyes and pointed at the small torn up wrapper on the side. "It was like that when it was given to me!" Athrun defended. "Sure, whatever. If you want me to keep the girly shriek and the girly attitude a secret, you could have asked nicely." Cagalli snickered and tore open the package.
She gasped, not loud but audible enough for Athrun to hear.
'I'll be waiting for you here prodigy. Your works will be placed right here. See that? Beautiful isn't it?'
--Shiho.
In the picture, Shiho was standing in the center of a huge room, the room was pretty much royalty looking in itself and looked as if it could compete with one of the royal rooms in one of England's palaces. It was a perfect room to be adorned with masterpieces.
"The grand wing! My God, Athrun! The grand wing! I will get to use the Grand wing! It's like oh my…!" Cagalli ran over to Athrun and snaked her arms around his neck in joy. Athrun didn't know what she was talking about but hugged her back anyway since it felt so good, and that she fits perfectly in his arms anyway.
"I'm beginning to love my life piece by piece!" She bellowed and let go of Athrun. Athrun smiled back at her. "I'm beginning to like mine too much too." He thought.
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"This will be so great, Wait till Kira hears about this!" She waved her hand to the waiter for another round of beer. "This is the life eh, Athrun? I'm finally going to be able to pull it off!" She smiled back at him and drowned herself with a glass of beer. "I know you could do it!" Athrun bellowed also.
Lucky for them, they were able to reserve a table that doesn't make them the highlight of the bar with the way they are bellowing right now. Cagalli chuckled. "You know what Athrun, this is a secret okay?"
Athrun looked back at her, a little bit hazy but still awake. "Yeah what?"
"I'm almost done with my artworks. And you know what? It's all thanks to you!" She grabbed him by the neck and tangled her arms all over it, pressing her body closer to him. Athrun hugged back and they both laughed while yelling: CHEERS TO US!
Right. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that they are both wasted.. drunk to who knows where.
Athrun fumbled for his house keys, his blurry eyes and the blonde he's holding was not helping him at all. Finally, with a satisfied 'Ah' he was able to open the door, dragging with him the slurry blonde.
He plopped the both of them on the couch.
Cagalli giggled. "That was fun Athrun. Let's do that again."
Athrun chuckled back. "What, the plopping or the drunken state?"
Cagalli thought for a minute and then bellowed. "BOTH!" She then laughed and leaned next to Athrun's ear.
Luckily, the two of them walked their way towards the bar from the office and from the bar to their home, thus saving two lives from a possible car accident due to driving.
"Athrun, you have such nice beautiful eyes you know that? And I love that about you." She purred. Athrun smiled back at her. "You know another thing? That's not the only thing I love." She inched her face close to him, their lips almost brushing.
"What?" Athrun did the same.
"I really, really love you." Cagalli sighed and Athrun closed their gap. She felt his lips brush up against her. Soon after, he felt his tongue exploring her mouth. It gave her a rather tingling sensation.
Athrun moaned against her lips. Murmuring an 'I love you' in his ragged breath. They kissed each other like there's no tomorrow, their hands caressing each other's back and neck.
They broke apart, panting.
"Hey Athrun…" Cagalli smiled. "Goodnight." She slurred as she fell back on the couch and fast asleep.
Athrun looked at her in drooped eyes, he two fell back sound asleep. They were too drunk to even move and kiss each other anymore.
And unfortunately, they were also too drunk to remember any of what happened that night.
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Gah! They finally kissed! Can you believe that? I did it! I finally made them kiss! But with a few drawbacks. I'm still cruel. Thank you for reading guys. And I missed you! Please review! Thanks for the support! Oh, and could someone please tell me the full name of Shiho? I'm having a hard time spelling it. Thanks!