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I heard someone call my name softly.
"Cagalli," the voice said again, "You need to get up."
"I want sleep," I mumbled out, hiding under my covers. I felt a pair of arms grab my waist and haul me out. I leaned on the person's chest tiredly still snoozing. Then I felt finger tips on my sides and I burst out laughing as they tickled me.
"Can't breathe," I said trying to run away. My eyes were wide open now.
"I didn't know you were such a deep sleeper," I heard Athrun's voice clearly now.
I looked up at him he was dressed in some cargo shorts and a muscle shirt. I mentally drooled at the site.
"What are you doing in my room?" I asked him rubbing my eyes of their sleep, trying to avoid looking at his delicious body.
"We have a rehearsal to get to," Athrun said nudging me off the bed.
"We?" I said confused, "I can get to the rehearsal myself."
Athrun stared at me and said, "You don't want to go with me?"
I shook my head quickly and said, "No I didn't mean it that way, and we can go together. You're just going to have to wait, and I can guarantee that you'll be late."
Athrun smiled and said, "I agree to your terms."
I laughed a bit and went to the washroom. Before I closed the door I saw Athrun run a hand through his hair and his expression was relieved. I wondered what was wrong with him.
I quickly showered and came out going to me closet. New clothes were already hung there I briefly wondered what to wear. I took out some dark blue jeans and wore a blue silver chain halter top. I dug through and found some shoes and rushed out heading down the stairs where I saw Yzak and Shiho sitting eating some breakfast and Luna talking to some blonde guy. I quickly said morning, grabbed Yzak's pieces of jammed toast, thanked him and said good bye just as fast. I saw Athrun outside, sitting in his car, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel.
"When did you get up," I asked him as I buckled in.
"Around 7:30," he said, "Why?"
"You need to sleep in more," I said.
He chuckled and said, "It's a habit, I have a tendency to wake up early."
"Okay then," I said, "Have you ever sped on a highway?"
"No," he said.
"Well you might have to if you want to make it on time," I said pointing to his car clock.
"It won't matter if I'm a late for something once in my life," he said.
"Have you ever done anything wild in your life?" I asked him.
"What constitutes as wild in your vocabulary?" he asked.
"Umm I don't know, gotten excessively drunk, thrown parties, been a playboy, got arrested by the police, smoked drugs?" I asked, "Bungee jumping?"
He looked at me and said, "I'm not a playboy, I've never smoked or done drugs. My police record is clean. I drink occasionally. But I've bungee jumped before, for a stunt. I've driven a motorcycle over a bridge once, been in a car race track, jumped off a building, wrestled, and escaped explosions."
I stared at him and said, "Sheesh haven't you done anything normal wild?"
"I like doing my own stunts," Athrun said, "They're fun."
"And quite dangerous," I said, "Have you gotten hurt?"
"So many times I've lost count," Athrun said laughing a bit.
"Well I don't see any marks on you?" I said, "Don't tell me you've surgery them all out."
He shook his head and said, "None of them were lethal, so they all healed up nicely, expect for one which on my hip. It cracked a bit a few years ago."
"Ouch," I said, "You must have been an invalid."
"For a few weeks yes," he said.
"I assume that was the motorcycle one?" I asked
"Actually," Athrun said thinking about it, "I think it was."
"You missed the exit," I said looking back.
"I know," he said, "Murrue wanted the rehearsal on an actual dance hall."
"Oh," I said leaning back on my seat comfortably, "How far is it?"
"Ten minutes," he said
"Oh," I said, "So we won't be late."
"Exactly," Athrun said.
We arrived soon enough and Athrun held my hand as he directed us to the room. I questioned his motives about holding my hand and he simply replied that he did not want me to get lost. I definitely did not believe that, but no matter I didn't let go. Our hands felt perfect together.
I waved to everyone there and Murrue came up to me and said, "Kira came up with a few ideas that involved more dancers. I choreographed them in for you."
"Thanks," I said, "You are the boss Murrue, I have no problems."
"I just to make sure you knew that you'd still be the only person recognized," she said.
"Oh thank you," I said, "But it doesn't really matter to me."
"Still," she said, "You'll be credited."
I smiled and said, "So who's part of the group now?"
"They're in that room," she said I turned and I heard smashing and yelling coming from the room and I smile spread across my face as I recognized them. Athrun was pulled to the room and I opened and said, "JEFF! MARY!"
Jeff who was currently on the floor being choked by Mary, got her off and held his arms out like me and said, "CAGGY!!"
Mary shrieked out too and they both tackled Athrun and I to the ground. Athrun oomphed and I laughed as they got off and hugged me properly.
"Oh my god, I missed you so much Cagalli," Mary said, "Jeff's been such an ass."
"But I'm your ass," Jeff said cheekily, "Sorry about the sandwich sir she's my favourite lady in the world."
Athrun smiled, and patted his shoulder saying, "No harm done."
"My butt," I winced rubbing it, "You idiot."
"But I'm your idiot," Jeff said with bright eyes, "I can't believe I'm saying this but I miss your classes and calls in the morning."
"He's telling the truth," Mary said, "There was this one time his mom called and he said, 'Hello Caggy if you love me you won't force me to come to class today.' His mom freaked out."
I laughed and said, "Aww my baby missed me so much," squeezing the life out of his cheeks.
"I'm only 3 years younger then you," Jeff said exasperatedly.
"Too bad," I said.
"OH MY GOD I BASHED INTO ATHRUN ZALA," Mary yelled out finally looking Athrun beside me, "I'm so sorry sir."
Athrun shook his head and said, "It's no problem."
"I'm a really huge fan of your," Mary said excitedly, "Can I please have your autograph."
She rushed to her bag and took out a poster of his and a marker and Athrun laughed sheepishly and signed on her poster.
"You're lucky I'm not a jealous boyfriend," Jeff said rolling his eyes at Mary.
"You'd get a spanking," Mary retorted, "If you tried."
"No because I know you love me too much," Jeff said, "And even if you tried anything I always have my Cagalli, right darling," holding my waist.
"Mary wouldn't try anything in the first place," I said taking his hand off, "Two if she did, it would be your fault and three over my dead body."
Mary and I high fived.
"I feel so unloved," Jeff muttered and Mary kissed him better.
"Let's get out of here before they put on a show," I said walking out of the room.
"So those were your students?" Athrun asked as we walked through the dance floor.
"Yeah they graduated just last year," I said, "They're commercial dancers I assume."
"Good ones to be here," Athrun said, "Well I wouldn't doubt it knowing their teacher."
"Stop trying to flatter me Mr. Zala," I said, "My ego is already way too high for my liking."
"Is that so," Athrun said, "Is it high enough that you would consider being with m-"
"Athrun!" Sarah said, "Finally I found you."
"Hey Sarah," Athrun said with a smile on his face. I was momentarily left aside as they conversed. They were talking about acting stuff, which I didn't bother wondering about but then.
"So you're still coming over tonight right?" Sarah asked
"I plan to yes," Athrun said, "Dinner right?"
"Yes," she said with her eyes twinkling and she looked at me showing her obvious victory.
I was to sneak away from them but found that Athrun's hand holding my wrist. I looked at it curiously and him as well. He smiled at me and said, "I have to talk to you."
"I don't recall there was anything we were supposed to talk about," I hissed at him struggling to get his grip off. Sarah intervened and held onto Athrun and his grip loosened enough for me to take my hand off and walk away in haste.
"Bastard," I mumbled rushing to the change room and wore the costume prepared. I was fitted for a final time as went to the floor, where I sat on a chair angry at myself. Who was I kidding? And what was Lacus talking about. Athrun liked Sarah obviously, that was why he was still going to her house right after this practice. Bloody ass rich damn actor.
Murrue sidetracked me from my thoughts as well as Jeff and Mary. I caught up with my two students wonderfully and hid from Athrun the rest of the time as Murrue announced everyone to go to their respective places on the set. The music started and Sarah seemed to be messing up. I swore mentally in my head. Did she have to get it wrong!! Athrun was looking at me with a smile and said, "Are you willing to show her the steps?"
"Jerk," I muttered fuming as I went to him. Sarah insisted that she knew the steps and I, mentally dancing, went back. Murrue gave me a knowing look as the dance progressed on. No, Sarah was still not getting it. Without Athrun saying a word this time I floated to his arms and was quite stiff.
"We won't ever be able to make impression if you keep your back as stiff as a rod," Athrun murmured into my ear, "relax."
My body listened to him much to my displeasure. The jerk knew how to keep me calm. The music started once more and we pulled of a great show. There were a few lines in between but I remembered the scene from before because Athrun was practicing with Kira over it the night before. My mouth automatically strung lines together and Athrun said his part perfectly. The dance continued on and as we stopped panting in each others arms, I felt weary suddenly of everything going on with my heart and brain thinking about Athrun. I realized then that I truly did love him and not just in a light first crush way. I rubbed my temple feeling headache growing. This was too much. I couldn't bear to love Athrun. It wasn't supposed to happen.
"What's wrong," Athrun asked pulling me up asking someone to get me water. I drank it gratefully and said, "Just kind of dizzy."
Athrun placed me on a chair holding my hands as I finished my water.
"I'm okay now," I said after a while.
"But what happened?" Athrun insisted.
"I was just tired," I replied, "Give me five minutes I'll back on my feet doing cartwheels."
Murrue told me to rest and forget about practice if it meant conflicting with my health.
"I'll sit and watch," I said.
"Finally some real company," Mr. Pissed called out, "I was getting bored with these two lunatics."
I laughed and started conversing with Mr. Pissed as the practice resumed. Sarah still had a bit of difficulty but Athrun managed to get her through. Other than that the rest of the practice was done smoothly.
Murrue told Athrun to practice with Sarah more over the weekend as the shoot was on Monday and she wanted them to be ready and dance flawlessly. Sarah beamed at the opportunity and Athrun agreed as well. She went on about her plans to Athrun and he listened adding his points to her ideas.
"We can practice our lines too," she said, "We haven't practiced since forever," but looking at me clearly saying since she came into the picture.
Practice was over by 6 in the evening. I trudged to my car and realized I had come with Athrun…great!
Athrun was standing by his car with Sarah talking to him. Well, I realized at least she wasn't attached to him. She was a decent woman really, who just got what she wanted. And maybe if I wasn't in her way with Athrun we would have been friends.
"Hi Cagalli," Sarah said, "You danced wonderfully today. Thank you so much for the demonstration. They really do help."
"You're welcome," I said, "So you two have a date tonight."
"Yes," Sarah replied as soon as Athrun opened his mouth to speak.
"Well I hope you have fun," I said.
"It's been weeks since we had our last date," she mused, "Usually we'd be inseparable, but we've both been so busy."
"I totally understand that," I said, "A real downside to fame."
"I know," she said with a frown, "Anyways Athrun I'll see you at my place at 8."
Athrun nodded numbly and waved, as she drove off.
"Cagalli I can really explain," he said and I stopped him with my hand.
"Its fine Athrun," I said, "Why do you have to explain that you have a date with your girlfriend?"
"Because you are just going to assume that this is going to last forever," he said sighing.
"And why can't it?" I asked.
"Because she isn't the girl I want," he said.
"Oh and when do you think you'll ever find a girl you want for more then just a little fling?" I retorted.
"I've never done flings Cagalli," Athrun said, "And I've only had a handful of girlfriend if that doesn't surprise you. And for your information I've finally found the girl I want for more then just a measly relationship."
"Humph, I don't care" I said knowing he was right. Athrun wasn't a playboy, and ever since his career as an actor he's had only 3 girlfriend, one who lasted at least six months and I think were even engaged at one point, but it was said to be a rumour.
"Well there's no need for you to be explaining anything to me anyways," I said.
"Well you're the one getting jealous," he said.
"I am not jealous," I said announcing each word out, "You can date any girl for all I care!"
"Well then why did you have such a huge problem when I was taking to Sarah for a measly five minutes?" he asked
"Problem!" I asked, "When did I have a problem?" biggest lie of the century.
"Then why did to you leave?" he asked
"I had better things to do," I said
"You are the frustrating woman I've ever met, despite liking me you refuse to have anything to do with me," he muttered.
"Oh give your ego a rest," I yelled, "Not everyone likes you and maybe you just aren't my type!"
Athrun was still the one keeping his cool and he smirked at little and said, "Not your type?"
"Yes," I said, "You are not my type."
Then he planted on me. And I swear it was heaven. Gone was the steam from my ears, gone was the anger I felt towards him and all that ruled my senses was his lips. He lightly touched his mouth to mine, his lips moving with tantalizing expertise. I drank his tastes in as my lashes fluttered and drifted shut. I felt my heart pound and he said my name and deepened the kiss. His tongue thrust into my mouth, hungry, passionate and demanding. My hand wound around his neck moving my hand delving into his thick, silky hair and wholeheartedly accepted his kiss with eagerness. My other hand drifted to his shoulder feeling his muscles that stretched for miles across his frame. I clung to him my senses fogged by lust and I gave him everything good I could give. Our tongues battles, mouth mated, breaths let out harshly as I pulled away as my brain finally functioned. I slapped him hard moving far away from him as I could.
My nerved still sizzled with pleasure, and twitched as I realized what just happened. Heaven help me, I had never reacted towards a man like this before.
Athrun stared at me simply seemingly satisfied with the reaction he got from me. I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out. Letting out a breath and tried again.
"Take me home," I pleaded.
"Cagalli, I'm so sor-" Athrun said realizing what he had done.
"You know what," I said giving him and astonished look, "I can get home by myself."
I got out of his car leaning on his car so I didn't fall over, "You have fun with Sarah."
"Cagalli, seriously I didn't mean for you t-" he started again.
"It's okay," I said cutting him off, "You were just trying to get me to shut up. It's alright you aren't a first to try that."
Athrun was angry now he got out the car. He reached out for me and I jumped back tripping on a hole in the ground and felt my elbows tear skidding on the graveled road. I got up wiping off the blood on my jeans. Athrun walked toward me again and I started to run away from him. He caught up easily to me and lifted me in his arms and gave me another kiss so comforting that this time tears streamed down my face as I kissed him back. He broke away and said, "Hey don't cry."
He kissed my tears I said, "What do you want Athrun?"
"Just you," he whispered,
"Why?" I said fearing his next words.
"I love you," he said holding my face so I looked into his eyes. I swallowed with difficulty. I saw nothing but truth in his emerald orbs
"Athrun I-" I said with uncertainty
"Shh it's okay," he cut me off, "You don't need to say anything."
"But you," I said, "You aren't supposed to love me."
"Says who?" Athrun said nuzzling my neck.
"Says Hollywood politics," I said with a small smile.
"I lied about that," he said, "I was just trying to make you jealous."
I stared at him for the longest time and huffed up saying, "You are the biggest jerk in the world!"
Athrun laughed and said, "Only you would say that. Now let's get you home, and fix your arms."
"And then?" I asked.
"And then I go over to Sarah and break up harmlessly though she was in on my plan. Dinner was just part of the plan I wasn't actually going to go over. She's happily going out with her boyfriend. We broke up months ago," he said.
"So all this was?" I asked
"Just to see if you liked me," he said smiling, "Now that I know. I'm going to keep it that way until you fall in love with me."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I looked up with him and just wondered if he could read the words my eyes were saying.
I already do Athrun.
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"Great I'm going to head back home," Athrun said looking forward to see Lacus and I, "Or not."
Lacus went forward to hug Kira who smiled and gave her a kiss. I stood there feeling awkward and had no idea what to do. Athrun chuckled and walked to me and gave me a kiss. I flushed as he pulled away and he whispered, "I missed you."
I was a blubbering mess and I managed to say, "Me too."
What have I become?
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