THINGS YOU DO FOR LOVE
Hi! It's me again! Can't wait to submit the chapter 2. I got moved by your reviews and comments. Some are kinda hard for me to understand as a beginner but I can easily adjust. Sorry for some people who got disappointed by the way I made the fic. I guess I really have to improve my writing skills. But for now, some explanations of your comments will be applied on this chapter, and even though I got quite a lot of comments, I'm happy coz I know those suggestions could help me improve for the better. Afterall, even I'm just a beginner, I wanted to make people fond of reading fanfictions. Sorry for quite a long speech. So here's the next chapter!
Chapter 2
Alone, in their own ways
Hi! It's me again. Can't stop thinking about what to put in the next chapter. Okay, so likewise R&R please. And enjoy the fic!
Athrun ran and immediately to buy something for him and Cagalli to eat. He headed back to the classroom, carrying some cookies and drinks.
"Cagalli? Here, it'll put something in your stomach" he offered
"Thanks- but...wait a sec-. Why is it that buying something to eat and lurking me here into the classroom are the first things that came into your mind the moment Kira brought Lacus to the clinic?" asked Cagalli confusingly
Athrun was silent for a moment and shook his head down to what he is holding.
"Ahh...err..." Athrun told in his own low-tone expression
Suddenly, Cagalli's stomach slightly grumbled, making her just smile a bit out of it.
"That's why" answered Athrun teasingly
"Very funny. Well, thanks anyway. Maybe because of the excitement due to the game, I forgot to eat breakfast" Cagalli replied jokingly
"Fine with it. Now, I want you to eat and fill that stomach of yours."
"But what about Lacus? What's her condition? Is she okay now? What??"
"Sshhh. Stop nagging about Lacus' condition and start worrying about yours. Kira's there, so stop worrying." Athrun ordered
Typically, it was an order from Athrun. Cagalli stared at him looking childish as if someone's telling her what to do. Nevertheless, Cagalli found out she couldn't do anything but to follow him. So she opened the pack of cookies and ate.
"Told you." Teased Athrun.
"Yeah, yeah you're right now. Stop lecturing me will ya?" she defended while chewing a few cookies in her mouth. And causing herself to choke out.
"Cagalli? Are you okay?" Athrun asked worryingly while patting Cagalli softly on her back.
"Yeah, ugh...uh- (coughing)"
"Sssshhhhh." Athrun put his fingers on Cagalli's lips trying to prevent her from talking.
"Don't speak. Try to eat well and don't talk. You'll just cough everything out." 'I wouldn't want my princess' condition got into any worst'
"Athrun?" she asked, trying to clear her voice and recovering it from stupid choke and cough.
Athrun suddenly break up and woke up from his slight trance. He nodded and reached out for the drink and handled it into his princess' hands.
Cagalli took the drink and sip some to completely clear her voice.
"Thanks Athrun."
"Don't mention it. I wonder how Kira is going."
"Makes me think too. Oh, Athrun I just wanna ask you something..."
"What it is, go ahead"
"Ummm, I was just wondering why your game's scheduled to early. I mean, Isn't 6:00 in the morning's too early for a big game?"
Athrun stopped on eating for a while
"Well?"
"Well, yes I can say it's too early. But I gotta tell you something..."
"What?"
"Kira and I lied to you and Lacus... about telling the game's schedule. We adjusted it an hour, coz were somehow quite nervous about the game and we just wondered, maybe if you two were there before the game, you could somehow lessen our nervousness. I hope it's okay with you and sorry for lying"
"Oh, so now I see. So you mean your game's scheduled time is 7:00?"
"Yes. And they say it's scheduled early because they're expecting the game to be a crowd-breaker. You know, it'll wake everyone up and not to mention the other games lined up for Kira, me and the other players. The committee's also concerned about every student's schedule. And sorry again"
"That's okay. Afterall, to tell you honestly, I'm really excited about the game, so I slightly somehow pressured myself and I affected Lacus' too. Now she's there in the clinic unconscious... And it's my entire fault" Cagalli blamed herself in down head
"No, it's not your fault. In reality, you didn't want that to happen... no one did. So stop blaming yourself. As I have told you, Lacus will be fine and don't worry much, Kira's there"
Athrun explained trying to wash away Cagalli's blame to herself and trying to convince her that she has nothing to do to want happen. After all, his princess' never intended something like that to happen.
Meanwhile.......
Lacus was laid down on a clinic bed and Kira's right beside her; still, their hands are clasped together, tightly. Her fingers slightly move and Kira alertly watched his angel while she's trying to recover.
"Uhhmm..." She moaned
"Lacus, Lacus?"
Again, Lacus tried to open her eyes. At this time, she was able to do it successfully and she clasped Kira's hand tighter.
"Kira? What happened? And were in the world am I?"
"Lacus. Wait a minute, is there anything you want or? Are you okay now?"
"N- No. I don't want anything and I'm certainly fine"
"Are you sure?" Kira replied sounded worrier than his first lines
"Y- Yes. Why sound so worry? I just got unconscious that's all. Maybe a little lack of sleep, I think." Lacus reasoned with a cheerful smile like usual.
"Me?" Kira asked with a gulp "Worrying? - NO. And referring on your answer maybe you should get more rest, don't you think so?"
"More rest??? Kira, that would just make me feel a lot worst. After all, with this lined up following games for me and Cagalli and also yours and Athrun's, I cannot just stay here for this day and rest!"
"I knew you would say that. You're acting more like Cagalli now."
"Not so confusing, she's my bestfriend afterall."
"No wonder, coz you're adopting some of her characteristics as well"
"I guess. It's not that too bad if you ask me- OH!" she gasped
"What? Is there any problem?"
"What about your game?"
"Oh that, it was canceled. And if you wanted to know why, they say it's because of the weather."
"Oh, okay. That's quite sad to hear but, we cannot do anything with it, nature's nature. But Kira, can you do me favor?"
"Sure." 'Anything for my angel'
"Can you just accompany me to our coach?"
"Why? You're suppose to be resting, remember?" reminded Kira
"Resting? Kira I'm fine. Please..."
"Okay, okay. I'll go with you. But coach in what?"
"In badminton. I'm listed to play this afternoon and I wanted to have some warm-up before the game starts. As far as I know there were-" before she's done talking, Kira broke up his words
"Lacus!"
"What???" Lacus exclaimed
"You're not allowed to play. You could loose your consciousness again or something."
"Kira, I'll be fine. I know what my limitations are and I'm just quite exhausted this morning, a little stress a very small amount lack of sleep. Nothing more matters than that." The girl explained
The two just agreed, somehow, Lacus convinced Kira that everything is fine with her now.
"Okay you win." Kira agreed expressing a little, his tone of defeat
"Shall we go now?"
"Sure. But are you sure nothing's wrong?"
"Nope. Lacus is ready to go. Ummm, Kira can ask you something before we leave?"
"Sure. About what?"
"About Athrun"
"What about him?"
"Well, I certainly notice some changes in his attitude these days. He's been acting coldly lately, you know. I know he is not that type of person who would tell everyone how he feels; he is also not quite interested when it comes to love relationship, but... I've known him as a very cheerful and friendly person... but now, he's been acting, not like himself"
Kira turned silent for a while, thinking of what to answer
"Kira? So, what do you think?"
"Ummm, well, I've somehow noticed these changes myself. I never got a chance to ask him why he's been acting that way. But I'll try to find out why"
"Do you think something's wrong? Or maybe he just has a problem."
"Sorry, but... I don't have any idea. Maybe, but let's ensure things when we talk to him"
"Okay." 'I hope these changes will not affect his feelings for Cagalli. He's a person who's not quite interested in love, but when it comes to Cagalli, his world seems full of happiness. I do hope I would not change anything'
As the two were walking from the clinic to the indoor court, they remained silent as they reach the indoor gymnasium.
Lacus ran to her coach
"Hi coach!" greeted Lacus cheerfully
"Oh, Lacus! You were quite early this morning"
"Yeah. Umm, coach; I wonder what the time for my scheduled game for this day is."
"Hmmm, wait, Lacus, lacus... Oh! Here it is. You're scheduled at around 2:00, after lunch."
"Oh, I see."
"So, I guess you'll have enough time to practice then, ey Lacus?" Kira asked. He remained quiet since they got there, so when he spoke, he gave Lacus' coach quite a surprise
"Oh! I didn't notice you have someone with you" the coach explained
"Ah, sorry coach, I forgot to tell you. Eheeehem, coach, this is Kira."
Lacus introduced Kira to her coach
"Hello ma'am. Sorry if I gave you a slight freight" Kira apologized with a smile
"That's quite alright. And... Kira?"
"Yes ma'am. I'm Kira, Kira Yamato. I'm not commonly going in this side of the school, well, sometimes, when I'm waiting for Lacus and Cagalli." The boy explained respectfully
"Kir- Kira Yamato? You mean you're the boy in junior high? I know I'm familiar with the sound of your name. Wait, if I were correct, your one of the most popular guys here in the campus and also a MVP player every year. You certainly have some guts to have such titles. Sometimes, I hear your name being talked about some of me trainees here. Pleased to meet such a young man." The coach greeted, offering her hand to shake with
Kira reached out his hand and shake it with the coach. Lacus gave u a smile on this meeting
"Pleased to meet you too ma'am. And you gave me a shocking introduction somehow. I'm not that good" Kira commented, showing his shyness
"Oh, come on Kira. Don't try to cover yourself up. You're too popular here in campus to do that." Lacus teased
"Lacus. You're acting more like Cagalli now"
"Cagalli? You mean... you know Cagalli Yula Attha?" the coached asked
Lacus tried to answer the question this time
"Oah, sorry coach, I also forgot to tell you. If you wouldn't mind asking, Cagalli happens to be Kira's twin sister." The girl explained
"Really? Well, you certainly have some similarities"
Kira blushed slightly while Lacus grabbed his arm and head on walking
"Well coach, if you don't mind, we would be going now"
"Oh, okay. Just be here at exactly 2:00 okay?"
"Yes coach!"
"Bye ma'am and nice meeting you!" waved Kira while pulling Lacus' hand this time
They both stopped when they reached the first room near their classroom.
"Now what to do?" asked Kira
"Why don't we stay inside the classroom for a while?"
"Okay. You want something to eat? I'll go get some" Then Kira rushed off while Lacus was trying to say something
"Kira- wait! Huh, he's gone. Well, I guess I'll just have to wait until he gets back. He would probably be mad if I run and chase him. He'll scold me over and over again"
Then Lacus heard some people talking inside the classroom, sounds like Cagalli and Athrun
"Is that Cagalli's and Athrun's voices? I didn't know they were here."
Lacus headed for the door and opened it and found Cagalli and Athrun sharing funny stories while laughing inside the classroom
In anywayz, when Cagalli and Athrun saw Lacus, they suddenly became quiet and then Cagalli stood up and ran unto Lacus, embracing her friendlily.
"Lacus! You okay now? Is, is there anything more wrong?" Cagalli asked her bestfriend worryingly
Athrun on the other hand, stood up to calm Cagalli down again. This time, Lacus noticed that Athrun was back in his normal self again. Now, he's improving, his cold face for love, somehow fades away bit by bit.
"Cagalli, I'm okay now. Stop worrying. I see you two were having a good time together, I am I right?" Lacus asked politely
Cagalli stopped blabbering for a while and she and Athrun blushed. They look so cute when they're acting like that.
"Ahh, err, ye- yes. Well, we've been sharing funny stories lately." Explained Athrun
"Then why did you stop? Come on, don't be shy. Admit it; you're having a good time when you're together, right?" Lacus asked while looking and trying to observe her friends' reactions
The two just nodded at her and Lacus expressed her gladness and gave them a smile
"You know, it feels good when I know that you're having fun together. At least you know whom to talk to when you're feeling down" she agreed
"I couldn't agree more" Cagalli replied
"Same here" smiled Athrun
Then Kira entered the room seeing his 3 friends gathering together; Cagalli, Athrun and Lacus.
"Kira!" the three called his name all at the same time, while Kira, smiled and joined them, carrying some snack he bought
lacusdestiny- Well, that's all for the second chapter. As usual it's incomplete and again I want to here some comments and suggestions if there are any. And if you have questions regarding the fic, just email me, ok. And again, please be good, coz I'm just new in this. But I'll try to improve so I would not disappoint other readers again. I'll try working on the next chapter. R&R and thanks!