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I arrived at the orphanage way early to ready the surprise. Athrun called and I said I'd give him a signal. The kids were obviously disheartened to see that I had brought no one with me. Danny came in looking dashing as usual and asked me, "What going on?"

He had the cutest face plastered upon his face and couldn't resist squeezing his cheek.

"Oww," Danny said moving away rubbing his now red cheek.

"Aww don't be such a baby, I'll kiss it better for you," I said giving him a quick little peck, "there mommy made it all better for you."

"You are an evil woman Cagalli, evil," he said shaking his head, "Now my little spawns ready for lessons."

They were all slouching and I said, "I'm sure if you dance beautifully Athrun will magically appear."

They all got my hint and were the best little angels I had ever witnessed. They rehearsed the steps as best as they could and I clapped in glee seeing the success. I texted Athrun on his cell and he came in when the children did their finale. He clapped along with me and all the kids stared at him wide-eyed and Danny whispered in my ear, "So that's what's going on."

"Shh," I said smacking his arm and walked up to Athrun and said, "Kids this is Athrun Zala, and Athrun these are the best little dancers I've ever taught thus far."

They are yelled out and rushed to Athrun asking him questions, getting his autograph and just talked to him. Athrun had a huge smile on his face and kneeled down to their height and just talked to them. Danny poked my side and said, "I think you like him."

"Everyone does Danny," I said giving him a look, "Not a big deal."

"But you like, like him" he said, "I can see it in your eyes. I wonder what he feels for you."

"Mutual friendship," I said.

"Really," he said eyes twinkling, "I'd like to prove you wrong."

I stared at him as he said, "Can you go with me for a while please."

"What," I mumbled as he kissed me on the lips.

I stiffened and a girl yelled out, "See I knew those two liked each other."

"My little spawns," Danny said holding me by the waist, "After month of wooing, Cagalli has finally agreed to be my girlfriend."

"Yay," the children yelled out happily. I looked at Athrun who seemed to focus more on that autograph at hand.

"What are you doing?" I hissed at Danny quietly.

"Don't worry they're in on it too," he mumbled back.

"So Mr. D?" Tucker yelled out, "When are you going to marry her?"

"As soon as she'll take me," Danny said holding my hands.

"Danny," I said softly laughing.

"Yes Cagalli darling, I've loved you for too long. Every day I dreamed of this moment when you'd finally love me back, and I could proudly say you're mine and only mine," he said kissing me again, and then breaking away, "Don't you think we're perfect Mr. Zala?"

Athrun looked up; staring at Danny and me with some resentment, I think, and said, "A match made in heaven," with disdain.

"I think Mr. Zala must see one of out dances," Danny said, "You won't believe how compatible we are together Athrun. We're one when we're dancing right Cagalli."

"My best dancing partner yet," I said, though I knew Athrun now took that spot.

"Sure," Athrun said looking at me like I was some stranger, "You children want to sit back, while we watch the lovebirds."

I looked at him in confusion and as Danny pulled me into his arm and whispered stuff making me blush. The music turned on and I hissed at him secretly, "This song!"

He stalked in circles around me at first twirled me in his arms. The children gasped at a few of the scenes and some of the children were covering their eyes. Yeah he touched me a lot, though only I knew it was in a purely platonic manner. As soon we finished all the children applauded and Athrun then announced that he had to leave.

Athrun came up to me and said, "If you don't mind I'd like them to be in the movie we're doing. And congrats by the way, karma came right on the dot didn't it."

I looked at him and spontaneously kissed his cheek, saying, "I guess it did."

He touched his cheek lightly with a sad smile. At that time I didn't know I was talking about him. He left, saying his good byes to the kids. Danny stood beside me and said, "He was definitely seething in anger. That was some green eyed monster. I thought he was going to kill me."

"How come I didn't notice anything?" I asked him.

"Because you never notice these things," he said shaking his head, "I'll open the truth to him later though, I promise. But it wouldn't hurt to see him like this for a while."

"You are the cruellest gay guy I have ever met in my life," I said.

"I know I'm an evil bitch at heart," he said, "Didn't you know that already?"

I laughed shaking my head.

If there were two words to describe Athrun's behaviour towards me it would be bitter cold.

When I arrived to set Monday morning Athrun avoided me, wouldn't look at me, and wouldn't talk to me, nothing, zinch, zero, nada to do with me. And I honestly wondered why. The set was magnificent. It looked like I had travelled back in time. I was supposed to go in for costume and make-up but I was too distracted by everything. Murrue was there laughing at my bewilderment.

"This is Hollywood Cagalli," she said patting my shoulders.

"It's so amazing," I said gaping, "Look at the horse!"

"Anyways you need to get changed or Kira will get mad," she said.

"I assume that is the director," I said

"Yes now go," she said pushing me to the changing room. I looked at the rack filled with dresses and found mine under 'Dancer Number 1'. I put on my gown and twirled in it happily. Lacus did a design like that for me a while back. Thinking of her disheartened me. I always wondered how she was doing.

I went into make-up as the assistant grabbed me and tweaked my face with powder, blush and who knows what else. She quickly curled my hair and said, "You are such a wonderful canvas."

"Thanks," I said wondering if the was a compliment or not. Well at least I thought I looked nice I saw my reflection in the mirror. Behind the stage I practiced my steps and heard the director asking people to take their places. I went out immediately bashed into Meer, and fell gracefully down. Huge sarcasm there.

"Ouch," I said rubbing my butt.

"Watch where you're going bitch," she said.

I sighed, ignoring and said, "At least I'm not going to embarrass myself on the camera."

"Just you watch, as soon as Athrun sees my dancing he'll be jumping for my number," she said smugly.

"Of course," I said rolling my eyes and walked away to the end of the set where I was sitting of a hay stack.

"Make-up," the assistant director called out for Athrun as he was walking out.

And there I saw a person I didn't expect to see ever. Lacus walked up to Athrun and powder his nose he laughed at what she said. A young browned haired man came up behind Lacus and held her, and kissed her cheek, talking to Athrun. In my shock I pulled on a string which caused a bag of weight to fall on the ground smashing right in front of me and sprayed me with paper shreds. I looked at the mess and then back up at the faces staring at me and I said, "Tada!"

Ok not funny. Lacus was staring at me in shock. She sat back on a chair, and gawked at me. The brown haired dude grew concerned trying to snap her out of whatever trance she was in. Lacus stared crying getting up, running to me and hugged me tightly. I couldn't help the tears coming out of my eyes as well and I hugged my long lost friend.

"Oh god Cagalli, I was so worried about you," she said pulling away wiping her tears, "Where have you been? What happened to you?"

"Cagalli!!" I heard Luna slammed into me as we both fell behind a haystack.

"AHH!" I yelled out, "Help, lesbian attack."

She smack my arm and help me up and said, "Oh god I missed you like hell. Where the hell are you been?"

"Just around," I said with a smile, "Wow guys, I can't believe you're here."

"I think I'm dreaming," Lacus said, "I went back to town Cagalli! You weren't anywhere in sight! I looked everywhere for you!"

"Uhh audience," I said pointing behind, "And we have all the time in the world, to talk."

"No way missy," Luna said grabbing my arms, "Kira we'll be just a moment."

Kira was staring at us and I said, "Hi Mr. Director, can you help me?"

Lacus grabbed my other arm and said, "Kira darling, we'll be back in a second."

Kira shrugged and said, "Anything for you."

"It's not important!" I said.

"You vanishing for a year," Lacus said giving me a glare, "Is quite important."

I looked at Athrun who was curious, but then I saw Meer latch onto his arm and his attention vanished.

I was pulled into a coffee room and Luna sat me down on the couch and said, "Now talk, about everything."

I sighed and said, "Well after I broke off the engagement with Yuna, I just left and moved to different state. I ended up eventually in Nevada."

"You were so close," Lacus said sadly, "I didn't know in what condition you were."

"I'm so sorry, you number got switched and my phone got stolen," I said, "I lost your number."

"I was so alone without you Cagalli," Lacus said, "You were my sister basically…and I knew I shouldn't have gone!"

"Oh come on, I saw that guy you were with. It was totally worth it," I said winking at her. She blushed furiously.

"Who is he?" I asked

"He's her fiancé," Luna said nudging her.

"Wow a fiancé," I said, "I've missed so much."

"It's okay, because I'm never going to let you leave my sight," she said, "You gave me a heart attack."

"Now can we go to the set?" I asked happily, "I loved my hay stack."

They only laughed.

I went back out and they both grinned and me. I went to my spot as Athrun was in the middle with the leading actress Sarah Hales. I almost pictured me there in his arms, but shook off my thought. The other dancers were ready and gave me a thumbs up, expect for Meer obviously. Lacus and Luna cheered me on and a person yelled out "action!"

Athrun started talking, and I took a look at his costume and noticed that look even good in tights. Athrun mesmerized me with his voice, and with his speech towards his 'army'. Sarah commented as Athrun took her into his arms and kissed her thusly. I stopped myself from biting my lip and minded my own business as the music turned on, in a tune I recognized. The other dancers started and there was a loud, "CUT!"

I looked up and saw Meer who was on the floor and Athrun, being the gentleman helped her up.

"I'm so silly," she said, "There was a wire there."

"Of course," I mumbled.

She glared at me and I only smiled brightly at her.

"Take two, just the dancing please," Kira said.

The music started again and before I moved Meer messed up again. After about five takes, Kira stopped and said, "Just what exactly is your problem?"

Meer started letting out fake tears and bawled said, "Cagalli didn't teach me the steps, and I don't know what to do."

"Yes, it's entirely my fault," I said lying on the haystack fiddling with the pieces of straw, "What are the chances I'll find a needle in here?"

"Are you not taking this movie seriously?" Kira asked

"Talking to the wrong person," I said, "I wasn't the one who at rehearsals refused to practice, but instead: do my nails, paint my nails, fix my hair, talk to myself in the mirror, tan in the rain and let's not forget talking to Athrun's picture. That was the highlight of my rehearsals."

My other dancer said, "Cagalli's right, she tried her best to get Meer off her butt, but she refused."

"And I'm pretty sure we could do better without Meer," another one said

"But the scene was choreographed for five," Kira said.

"I can make up into four," I said looking at him upside down, out of boredom.

"How long will that take you?" Kira asked

"Only half and hour," I said, "Maybe less."

Kira sighed, nodding and said, "Go right ahead, and can security please escort this lady out," pointing to Meer.

She was out and I quickly got to work first, consulting my dancers first of all, then the male dancer showing each on quickly what they need to do. Very cooperative these people.

"Is there anything we need to do?" Sarah asked sitting and drinking some water.

"You two are fine," I said looking at Athrun briefly who still refused to acknowledge my presence. What a bummer.

I was done before the half hour and the shot started. All the dancers did their part fine, but halfway through the song, Sarah messed up.

"You keep your hand out," Athrun said smiling at her.

"I don't know," she said exasperated, "I only learn through visual."

Kira sighed and said, "Now what."

I looked up at Athrun and said, "Are you willing for us to demonstrate?"

Athrun shrugged and said, "Watch closely Sarah, please don't let me do this more then once."

Sarah giggled, nodding and I felt a bit hurt at his words.

Athrun brought his arms around me and I did the same. I felt a shock pass through my body. I knew Athrun felt it too. Immediately it felt like we were back to those nights when we practiced the steps, and how close we became, and how perfect we danced with each other. It was all coming back and as the music started, so did his lead. He did it flawlessly and I followed, still better then him, but no one could ever be able to tell.

As the music stopped the set was deathly quiet, I came out of my trance and jumped away from Athrun and turned to Sarah and said, "Is that good?"

Sarah her mouth open and said, "I would never be able to make it look like that," waving her arms at us.

"That was so beautiful," Lacus said.

"Why couldn't you be an actress Cagalli?" Kira said sighing.

"And what did I say Lacus?" I laughed recalling she asked the same question.

"She's meant for the stage Kira," Lacus said, "Nothing more."

"Anyways, just do you best Sarah," I said, "You want to practice a bit?"

"No," she said shaking her head, "You two had a way of permanently making that dance stuff in my head."

"Okay so ready?" Athrun said holding out a hand for Sarah. She nodded gleefully and I went back to my position, where I belonged. We had to do the song twice and the last result was as close to perfect as they could have gotten. I changed out of my clothes, feeling oddly heavy in the chest.

Lacus and Luna met up with me and said, "You've improved."

I smiled and said, "Thanks, I practice as much as I can, and now I'm really tired."

"You can stay with me," Luna suggested.

"I do have a place of my own," I said handing Lacus my cell phone, "I'll call you in the morning okay."

"Promise?" she asked

"Promise," I said, "And you can always ask Murrue if you need any info."

"Okay," she said hugging me, "Remember to call."

I nodded and said, "I'll see you later."

As I passed by the hall I heard Sarah's voice, "So dinner at my house Friday night?"

I heard Athrun's chuckle and he said, "Sure."

"I'll be ready for you, so watch out Mr. Zala, I will steal your heart," Sarah said kissing Athrun's lip.

"Steal away my love," Athrun said laughing.

I swallowed a hard breath and passed the hallways quickly, running to my car feeling tears stream down my face and zooming out.

I stopped a bit a distance into a deserted parking lot and just cried.

"Why am I crying?" I asked myself, confused at my tears. It shouldn't matter to me whether Athrun had a girlfriend or not. Whether he kissed other girls or not. He's nothing to me, not even a friend. What was he to men anyways? Plus did I honestly think he was ever going to have some sort of feeling for me …of course not? But still…why did it hurt seeing him with Sarah, when be ignored me? Why?

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Danny waved bye and said he'd call me.

"Oh man," I said sitting down with a cup of Starbucks in hand, "I'm tuckered out."

"I wouldn't blame you," Athrun said taking a sip of his.

"So is Sarah ready for Friday?" I asked him.

He nodded slowly and said, "Yeah she's got it this time."

"You two really look nice together," I said smiling.

He stared and me and just gave a simple nod.

It was confirmed. They were together.

I felt crushed

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