The next morning, I moaned as I turned and moved closer to Athrun's warmth. I felt his hands wrap around my waist loosely and I sighed snuggling closer to him. The sound of Athrun's cell rang into the room.

"Who calls so early," I said pulling a pillow over my head.

Athrun kissed my shoulder and went to get it.

"Hello mother," he said, "Yes I'm still in bed. No it's okay I should be awake"

I heard him laugh as he said, "Yes she kept me up."

"I'm coming back to New York in a week," he said, "For a while I guess. I have a few offers. Yes she'll be coming with me. Okay. That's fine, bye mother. Love you too."

He hung up.

I was going to go back to sleep when I felt Athrun latch onto my neck his hands tracing my spine.

"Athrun," I moaned, "Let me sleep."

"But it's almost eleven," Athrun said.

"Good not noon, I have an hour," I mumbled pulling the covers closer. I then realized I was naked, and my eyes snapped opened as I remembered last night. Athrun had been, sweet, gentle and passionate, and I hadn't regretted a thing. I felt special and complete.

Athrun kissed my smiling mouth and said, "You were so amazing."

I blushed and said, "You should talk about yourself."

"Well you're lucky these are sound proof walls or we would have had a few complaints," Athrun said cheekily.

I blushed more and said, "Shut up."

"But it's not like I didn't enjoy it," Athrun said as his hands skimmed my front kissing every place his hands touched. My core dampened and I squeezed my thighs together to stop the ache. However I did not notice that his libido was squished as well.

I gasped and felt him harden and Athrun's body froze and he had a look of torture in his eyes.

Way past noon we got out of bed. I was aching as I limped to the washroom, holding a sheet around my nude form. I felt Athrun's presence behind and he started kissing my neck.

"Aren't you done yet?" I asked crossing my arms and the wrapped sheet up.

"I just thought to apologize for the pain, want me to set up the hot tub?" he asked drawing circles on my hips.

The sound of that was wonderful and I nodded.

About half an hour later I felt relived and energized. I blushed as I walked into the bedroom to see the bed with a little red dot on it. Athrun laughed seeing my reaction and said, "You're so cute."

I rolled my eyes as I changed the sheet and he picked up the clothes that were scattered in the room.

After making lunch since breakfast time passed long ago, I had to go meet Murrue. Athrun decided to come along as well because he had the day off. While we were in the car I asked, "Why'd your mom call?"

"She heard about the great response of the movie, since I'd usually be awake by now she called to congratulate me," he said, "Same with my father."

I nodded and said, "When do I get to meet her?"

"When we go to New York," he said parking in front of the office.

We took the elevator up and went into her office where Murrue explained some offers to me and how people really like the choreography. I had some for music videos, other movies, but I took Broadway. It was for a play which I really liked because I used to do those all the time. After that Kira called us over and we stayed there for the rest of the day.

The week passed so wonderfully. I felt closer to Athrun and that we just felt connected. I couldn't explain but I felt like Athrun was a person who I could see my whole life with. We weren't temporary, but that we really had a future. He took me on dates and it felt high school all over again as we made out in his car one night after we spent the day at the beach. He looked mighty hot when he was surfing. I enjoyed watching him from the shore, and then he took me on a boat trip. Another day he took me riding…on a horse, and another we raced cars. Athrun purposefully let me win but I didn't mind he still won his prize from the bet. Athrun took me to a car show and it even amazed me how happy I was around him. Seeing his name on my caller id, a smile sprouted on my face.

Athrun had a huge house…it was secluded on the outskirts of New York City and it had lush greenery and a huge garden and yard. Athrun had a horse as well.

"Wow," I said as I looked upon it.

"Welcome to my real home," he said, "Well now its home because you're here."

I nodded and went inside and immediately laughed.

"This place screams 'Bachelor living in the premises,'" I said

"Feel free to decorate," he said sitting on the couch, "But for now I think we should head to bed."

"How come I have this feeling we won't be sleeping tonight?" I asked

"That because we won't be," Athrun said in the most serious tone.

"Aren't we supposed to meet your mother at noon?" I asked

"I almost forgot about that," Athrun said, "Fine we won't be sleeping for most of the night."

I laughed, as he lifted me bridal style up the stairs.

"So what is so special about this bedroom?" I said torturing his neck.

"I have very nice satin sheets," he said, "But at this rate I'm sure the stairs will do."

"But Athrun," I said, "We wouldn't want to waste your lovely sheets."

Athrun rolled his eyes and said, "You're such a tease."

I laughed and said, "I know."

I fell in love with Athrun's mother. I'm not kidding. She was nicest woman I ever met in my life! I mean she gave me the most wonderful hug when she first saw me and talked to me like I was her daughter. She told me all about herself, and Athrun's father. She was told me all about Athrun's childhood as well, which I really enjoyed hearing.

We soon switched the topic to the latest drama and movies and anything in particular.

"You're such a sweet heart," Lenore said, "Come you must help me in the kitchen, you're going to show me how you get Athrun's stomach happy. I've been meaning to trying out some recipes but I thought why not learn from you?"

She appreciated everything I did. She wasn't a controlling mother as well, who didn't wish to keep her son in her own hands. She happily gave all of Athrun to me.

"How did you two meet?" She asked tasting the chicken and smiled at the taste.

"I sat on his lap actually," I said, "And told him then and there that I hated him."

She laughed and said, "I can see why he fell for you. You're so unique."

Athrun's father was just as great as Lenore. We got along really well. We both liked the same soccer, basketball, football, and baseball team. We stayed there till dinner before heading back.

"I love your family," I said lying on the couch a while later back at home.

"That's good to know," Athrun said, "She wants us to come over for dinners all Sundays."

I smiled and said, "Athrun, I really want to thank you so much."

Athrun looked confused and said, "For what?"

"For giving me a chance to have something as close to as a family as possible," I said as my emotion were let loose and few tears trickled out of my eyes.

Athrun's face softened and his eyes turned dark…not aroused dark, but dark that something really touched him. Athrun took me into his arm and kissed the tears that were on my cheek now.

"You're so pure Cagalli," Athrun said touching our forehead together, "And I love you so much it hurts."

I smiled and said, "Love you too, but now I'm really tired."

Wearing Athrun's t-shirt I fell asleep, feeling loved and content.

About three months passed by and recently I had been very busy. Being a choreographer wasn't easy and it was a bit difficult going back after such a long break. I stayed up late and woke up early for practices. Deadlines were short, but it was something I loved. I was a dancer myself and I loved being able to dance everyday. Athrun was quite busy in his own work and I barely saw him. And the time we did have time together would be to connect physically. Athrun would try for us to talk but one thing would lead to another and we'd be kissing each other sooner or later.

Right now Athrun was gone for a week to take a shot in Australia for his movie. Even though he was technically going with some other female actress who rumored has it, was after Athrun, I trusted him. Well there was a tiny bit of jealousy but hearing his voice every night reassured me and pushed away even the tiny bit of doubt. I wouldn't ever believe anything until I saw it with my two eyes. Athrun's eyes always told the truth. He could never lie to me. He's tried. However if it was a surprise, he'd do it well. But he could never hide guilt.

Athrun's birthday was coming soon and I was fussing over what to get him. What could one give to someone who had everything!

I told Lenore my problem and she grinned and told me exactly what I should do. I gaped at her and said, "Are you sure your Athrun's mother…make that a real mother?"

She looked at me innocently and said, "I'm also a wife, I know what men really want."

I blushed and said, "Well you're a horrible influence on me."

She laughed and said, "I love how you think sweetie. I'll even take you shopping."

Athrun was coming home the day before his birthday. Shopping with Lenore was a lot of fun. The gang had come to visit for Athrun's birthday because this year it was supposed to be on his birthday were everyone would come to visit.

It was certainly a surprise for me, but Athrun's place more then enough room for them. That evening I drove all the way to the airport and impatiently sat in the waiting lounge for Athrun. I took all of tomorrow off for Athrun and I couldn't wait to put my surprise into action.

After half an hour I saw him come out of the door and felt my heart soars as I looked upon his face. I saw him looking for me, but this guy blocked his view. I ran up to him and he caught me in his arms holding me close to him. I think we stayed like that for a while until Athrun put me down. He gave me a kiss and said, "God I missed you."

I just hugged him even tighter. In the secluded dark parking lot Athrun gave me a proper welcome kiss. It was ten in the night and just two hours until it was officially his birthday. It took an hour to drive home and I could tell that Athrun was exhausted. Well he'd have a surprise when we'd get home. Parking inside the garage we went inside and Athrun was surprised to see the gang over.

"Surprise," they all yelled out shocking Athrun. I laughed and kissed his cheek.

"What are you guys doing here?" he asked.

"Just here for our friend's big 28," Dearka said.

We talked for an hour and at midnight well all sung happy birthday to Athrun.

"Okay guys, the party's all set for tomorrow," I said, "Mr. Zala needs to head to bed before he falls asleep on the couch."

They noticed Athrun trying to keep his eyes open and nodding saying goodnight before heading to their own rooms. I pulled Athrun to our room and inside he saw his birthday present.

"What's this?" Athrun asked looking at the candle lighted room which was actually spa lights and Rose petals on the bed.

"Happy birthday," I said, "You're getting a nice spa treatment from your massage therapist Cagalli."

I took the courtesy of pulling his shirt off and he followed each of my commands and was lying on our bed enjoying my hands working into his tense muscles. As soon as he looked ready to fall asleep I put my second part into action and whispered into his ear, "You're going to fall asleep without seeing my sexy underwear."

That woke him up for the next few hours.

The next morning I woke up before Athrun. He was still snoozing away on the bed his torso revealed but the blanket covering his modesty. I wore a silk robe and took a quick shower, wearing pajamas and went downstairs to meet Lacus, Yzak and Rey.

"I pictured Kira to be an early bird," I said

Lacus shook her head and said, "He got your habit of sleeping in quite late. Where's Athrun though?"

I blushed and said, "He's taking a day off being an early bird."

Yzak smirked and I said, "For all I know you probably kept Shiho up."

He glared at me.

I quickly made breakfast for the birthday boy and took it upstairs and met Athrun who seemed to have just woken up. His eyes brightened at the tray I brought in and I said, "Breakfast!"

He laughed and said, "For two I hope."

"Of course," I replied.

After the quick meal I continued to get ready for the rest of the day. We were going to go paintballing. Though I had never paintballed before, it sounded very fun.

The weather here was getting cooler as well so I wore some jeans and long sleeved shirt and sneakers. Athrun was showered by then and came out with a towel around my waist and drying his hair. I still stared at him admiring his most wonderful body.

Athrun looked at me and said, "Darling do you think you could close that mouth, or I don't think we'll leave this room for the rest of the week."

I shook my head realizing that he was talking to me and said, "Well do you think you could be a little more conservative."

He came up to me and said, "I could say the same thing," as he dragged a thumb down my neck to the bit of cleavage that was shown by the shirt.

I saw his eyes darken seeing my skin erupt in Goosebumps and I pushed him away and said, "Get ready now."

"Your wish is my command," Athrun said laughing kissing my lips before heading inside the closet. He came out a while later dressed in jeans and a polo shirt.

"So where are we going?" he asked.

"I don't know," I said looking innocently spinning around on Athrun's desk chair.

"How come I have a feeling this isn't something good?" he asked me.

I only grinned.