THINGS YOU DO FOR LOVE
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Chapter 10: Buy yourself a friend
The victory Kira had was one of the best things he could ever think of achieving at that day. All four of them were happy about what happened. Soon, Kira went to the locker room to change clothes, while Lacus, Cagalli and Athrun waited for him
As he went out of the locker room, Lacus approached him while Athrun and Cagalli went outside of the gym
Moments passed, it was only Kira and Lacus inside the gym
Lacus was blushing when she faced Kira. Kira, on the other hand, couldn't think of anything to say. He's too overwhelmed for what happened
"Listen Kira…" Lacus started, as she looked down to her feet
Kira stared at her, now blushing, waiting for what she's got to say
"I was really scared, and I admit, I had a thought that you might lose…"
"If it wasn't for you, I might have lost…"
"Huh?" Lacus looked up and their eyes met
"I heard you calling my name… After that, everything went berserk!" Kira laughed as he ended his statement
"I thought I could keep myself calm. But I wasn't able to take it. So much pressure pushed me... I was so worried for a second, I thought of wanting to stop your game…" As Lacus spoke, Kira held up her chin with his right hand, and so their faces where just inches apart
"Kira…" shocked, she gasped as she uttered his name
"You look cute when you're blushing…" Kira uttered as Lacus blushed even more
"To be honest, I really don't know why I'm blushing…" She shyly replied, looking away, trying to set Kira's eyes away from hers "You're blushing too…" she ended, as she looked back at Kira
"Yeah… (laughs)… Like you, I dunno why…" Kira asked, as he looked deeper into Lacus' light, heavenly blue orbs
"I wish we know why…" Lacus answered
"There is a way to find out…" Kira replied. Lacus looked at him with confusion
"How?" she innocently asked
Without any words, Kira leaned closer and placed a soft kiss on her lips. As they broke, Lacus smiled while Kira looked deep in her eyes. Such sweetness is filling out from their stares.
"Were you able to find out?" Kira asked, grinning
Lacus held onto Kira's face with both hands and locked it safely in her caress. Then she played her nose onto Kira's
"Yes…" she sweetly replied and they both laughed.
As they went outside, Cagalli and Athrun were nowhere to be seen
"Where are Cagalli and Athrun?" Lacus asked, wondering where their companions had gone to
"I thought they'd wait for us here…" Kira replied
"What do you think we should do, Kira?" questioning Kira, she tried to look around to see if there's any sign of the couple
"I'll give sis a call…" Kira answered as he took out his cellphone from his pocket and called onto Cagalli
CALL:
"Hello?" Cagalli answered
"Cagalli…"
"Oh, hey Kira!"
"What 'hey Kira' are you talking about? Where are you guys?"
"(Laughs) don't sound too desperate my dear…"
"I'm not desperate... Why would I be? Now where are you?"
"Cafeteria…"
"Okay... got it…"
"Ciao…" Cagalli cut off the call
After the call, Kira and Lacus made their way to the Cafeteria…
Meanwhile…
"Kira and Lacus are on their way here…" Cagalli stated as she slides her phone back to her pocket
"Told you we should've just waited for them…" Athrun replied
"Nah let it off… I'm really hungry…" Cagalli stated as she stood up, placed her bag on top of the table and Athrun followed her
"Now where are you planning to go?"
"I'll buy some ice cream pie…" Cagalli answered, stopping at the front of the ice cream stall
Athrun stood beside her as she carefully picks her ice cream pie flavor
"Hey, what do you want?" Cagalli asked Athrun. Athrun on the other hand was surprised of what Cagalli said
"Huh? What?" still shocked, he couldn't think of anything to answer
"I'm asking you what flavor do you like…"
"I dunno… Why?"
"Hmmm… two Mocha ice cream pies please…" Cagalli friendlily ordered as the ice cream lady prepared her order
"You sure you'll be able to eat two ice cream pies?" Athrun asked, a bit of concern in his voice
Cagalli laughed as to what Athrun stated
"Something funny?" clueless as he could be, Athrun innocently asked
"(Laughs) the other one's for you, silly…"
"What?!"
"That'll be 70, miss…" the lady stated, as she placed the ice cream pies on a tray
"Okay…" but before Cagalli could give the money
"I'll pay for it!" Athrun insisted, picking out his wallet and handing the lady a 100
"No, I'll pay…" Cagalli took Athrun's money back and gave the lady her own 100 bill
Athrun tried to insist in paying but Cagalli just won't let him
"Here's your change, miss…" the lady politely gave Cagalli her change
"Thank you…" Cagalli ended with a smile. Then, as she was about to carry the tray, Athrun intercepted it from her clutches. Without any word, Athrun headed back to their table, not even waiting for Cagalli
Cagalli ignored Athrun's behavior and smiled mysteriously as she heads back towards the table
As she sat down, Athrun was looking a bit annoyed. His arms crossed his chest and he was looking on a direction far from Cagalli
Cagalli started eating her ice cream while Athrun remained the way he was.
"You know, mocha isn't such a bad flavor after all…" Cagalli started, trying if she could get Athrun to speak
"Actually, it tastes great!" she continued but no reply
Athrun kept quiet for a few more minutes until Cagalli spoke once again
"Hey, what's with you?" Concerned, she looked at him directly
No answer
"Athrun, I'm talking to you…."
Still no answer
"Hey, what's up? I don't get it…"
"I want to pay… but you stopped me…" finally, words came out from Athrun's mouth
"(Laughs) what?" Cagalli couldn't help but laugh at how childish Athrun could be
"Why did you buy ice cream pie for me without asking; why didn't you let me pay?!" Athrun was pretty mad… but Cagalli couldn't help but keep on smiling
"I'm getting angry Cagalli; you better stop the laughing and smiling…"
"Is that a threat?" Cagalli joked
"Not funny…"
Cagalli smiled sweetly before she stood up from her chair and sat beside Athrun
"Is that so?" she replied, sounding like she's insulting the person she's talking to
Athrun looked away. Cagalli made Athrun look at her and pinched his cheeks
"Owwwwwwwwwwwww!" A long term playing 'ow' got out of Athrun's mouth
Then Cagalli stopped her pinching and smiled again
"What was that for?!" Athrun madly asked
"You know, you look so cute when you're angry…" Cagalli stated… so sweet, it's quiet unbelievable
"Huh?" Athrun can't help but blush
"Hey, get real Athrun… You're my boyfriend… I don't think there are any rules stating that you can't buy your boyfriend an ice cream pie, right?" Cagalli smartly started, getting back to her chair
"But…"
"Your ice cream's melting… You better dig in…" Cagalli ended as she continued eating hers
"Next time, I'll make sure you won't be able to do that again…"
"Do what?"
"The bills…"
"Give it a break…"
"Humph!"
"I said cut it! Not a word about it!" Cagalli finished, her eyes flaming with strictness
"Ok, ok…" Athrun smiled as he started eating his ice cream pie
The two of them were both enjoying each other's company and the ice cream pie… They even forgot that Kira and Lacus were supposed to be with them. But something came to their surprise
"Well, if it isn't the blondie…" a quiet familiar voice reached Cagalli's ear
She looked up and saw an insignificant face she least wanted to see.
Athrun followed Cagalli's eyes and saw Christine, standing near Cagalli
"Christine…." Athrun uttered, watching his Cagalli carefully
"Hi Athrun…" Christine greeted Athrun back as flirty as possible
To Athrun's surprise, Cagalli said nothing… She just kept on eating her pie as if she heard nothing
"Hello Cagalli…" she then greeted Cagalli insultingly
Cagalli on the other hand gestured nothing and kept on what she was doing
"Oh great, now your deaf?"
Cagalli rolled her eyes and shook her head slightly, then continued with her feast
Athrun stood guard. He wouldn't want any commotion
"You know what Athrun, I pity you… having to accompany someone like her… You have no idea how unfortunate you are…" Christine walked towards Athrun
"What are you talking about?" Athrun hated what Christine said and replied without looking at her. His eyes were locked upon Cagalli
"Tsk, tsk, tsk… It's terrible Cagalli, being deaf isn't that easy…" Christine continued her insults at Cagalli, not minding whatever Athrun says
"Christine! What do you want?!" Once again, Athrun interfered
Cagalli was still wordless
"You know what; nobody should come near someone like you... your useless…" her insults continued
Surprisingly, Cagalli still moved no muscle. Athrun was pretty confused.
'This isn't like Cagalli…' he thought as Kira and Lacus arrived
"Hello Athrun… Hi Ca-ga…" Lacus greeted but stopped as she saw Christine
Kira kept quiet and looked at Athrun straight in the eye. It's as if they're talking but without words spoken out. It seems like Kira was asking what's going on and Athrun raised his shoulders, saying he doesn't understand either
Then to everyone's surprise, Cagalli smiled brightly and spoke
"Hi Lacus! Hey Kira!" she greeted cheerfully, shocking Athrun and of course, Christine, whom she'd been ignoring for a while
"Sis…" Kira started but Cagalli followed
"What took you guys so long?"
"We, took a little detour to the library to return some books I've borrowed last week" Lacus answered
"WAIT A MINUTE!" Christine angrily intercepted
Lacus, Kira and Athrun looked at her in shock, while Cagalli remained her bright smile and changed not the directions of her eyes
"What's with you?" Kira asked sarcastically
Angry as she could be, Christine walked in front of Cagalli and looked at her face to face
"Listen here Cagalli, your 'I don't see anyone' acting isn't working…" Christine started as Cagalli finished her last scoop of ice cream pie.
Then Cagalli properly placed her spoon on her plate, grabbed a tissue and wiped her mouth
Now Athrun, Kira, and Lacus were all on guard
'Now, what!?' Athrun tensely wondered
Cagalli rolled her eyes and set sight on Christine, finally….
Christine looked at her intensely, with anger and high temper. She felt so ignored, as if none of her insults were working on Cagalli anymore
The worried trio alerted themselves as Cagalli moved her hand and slid it into her pocket. Then she slid her hand out, holding two coins
"Cagalli…" Athrun uttered
"Stay out Athrun…" Lacus warned
"What now sis???" Kira followed
Cagalli smiled ironically at Christine as she took Christine's hand and placed the coins on her palm
"What the-?" Christine uttered
"There… Now that you have coins, go buy yourself a conversation partner, okay?" Cagalli insultingly stated
"Why you!!!!!!!!!!" Angrily, Christine closed her fist and was about to throw the coins back to Cagalli…
But before she could do so, Cagalli grab hold of her hand and opened it again. She took one coin and left the other one
"On second thought, you don't need two coins… One is enough... With your attitude, you can buy a friend at that amount. Don't' you think you're such a lowly? I don't think you'll need a high priced friend…" Cagalli finished. Then she stood up, grabbed her bag and walked away.
Athrun, Kira and Lacus, shocked as to what Cagalli just did and said, followed her without leaving any words for the stunned Christine
Irritated, Christine threw the coin with all her anger and walked away as well. Some of the students in the cafeteria giggled at her, some murmured; surely those are gossips and whatsoever. She felt so humiliated; she walked out looking down at her feet, not wanting to see anybody's face
Cagalli stooped by their favorite place, the lonely pavilion at the back of the school, put her bag down and looked at Athrun, Kira and Lacus with relief
"Cagalli?" Kira started
Cagalli took a deep breath and smiled
"That felt good…" she stated
"Are you sure you don't have a fever, huh Cagalli?" Lacus followed
"Nope. I'm A-okay!"
Athrun said nothing as he sat down
"What's with you?" Cagalli started, sitting beside her boyfriend
Athrun looked away, avoiding her
Lacus and Kira looked at each other in confusion
"Another drama?" Kira whispered
"Don't ask me…" Lacus replied as the two of them tried to keep distance to give way for Athrun and Cagalli's conversation
"Hey…" Cagalli again started "Athrun…?"
Silence once again
"Here you go again!"
No reply…
"What's with you today!?"
Then Athrun couldn't hold it much longer, he just laughed out loud, surprisingly Kira, Lacus and Cagalli
"What's so funny now?!" Cagalli, getting a bit irritated, asked
"You just never fail to surprise me…" Athrun sweetly stated
This made Cagalli blush while Kira and Lacus smiled
"What so you mean by that!?"
"Temper, temper… but you know… 'You look so cute when you're angry…'" Athrun ended as he slightly bumped Cagalli's forehead with his
"Silly…" Cagalli smiled
lacus-destiny: Okay, short… I know… But I'm still thankful because, finally! I'm able to update… I'm very sorry for being SO late… Anyhow, how was this chap? Please review! Keep on reading… God bless you guys! Have a wonderful SEMBREAK!
On the next chap Intramurals is almost over, everyone is preparing for the varsity ball. I wonder how they are preparing… Till next time! And also, better prepare yourselves; a new character might arrive. And one more thing, problems will arise; hope you keep up with me until this story is finished.
Thanks again! Ciao!