Gundam SEED Fan Fiction ❯ Eternal Love ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3

 

The next morning Cagalli woke up early to get to the mall. She had to pick up some clothes from the dry cleaners for her job interview which was at noon. Cagalli had everything prepared; she was always one step ahead of her to do list. Getting her clothes was all that was left, considering that she got a call last night for a next day interview. The mall wasn't packed, but it wasn't dead either. It was still bright and early. Most people were either sleeping or working by this time. Cagalli reached the dry cleaners and picked up her clothes. Cagalli was about to head back to her apartment when she noticed a familiar figure, it was Kira. Kira had his eyes fixed on a Lacus Clyne poster.

 

Even though Lacus wed to have her father's company merge with Mark's, she still pursued her dream of becoming a famous pop star singer. Lacus Clyne was the role model for thousands of teenaged girls. Lacus could have easily afforded a place of her own, but everyone who knew Lacus, knows that Lacus hates being alone. Lacus had always been that way. It must've been something she went through as a child.

 

Cagalli walked in from behind, unnoticed. Cagalli noticed a type of material hanging around from behind his neck; it looked kind of strange to her.

 

“…Kira what are you doing here?” Cagalli asked. It took a few seconds for Kira's mind to absorb what was being said to him. A few seconds passed until Kira turned around.

 

“…Cagalli?”

 

Cagalli's eyes dropped as she noticed his arm was wrapped in a cast. “…Kira what happened?” Cagalli ran straight up Kira.

 

“…Oh… I've kind of punched a metal door, with all my strength” Kira said, feeling a bit embarrassed. Cagalli's eyes widened.

 

“…Punching a metal door… Kira what were you thinking?” Cagalli asked. Kira gave in a deep sigh.

 

“I wasn't, that's the problem” Kira said.

 

“Does it hurt?” Cagalli asked.

 

“Well of course it hurts, why else would I need a cast? Despite the fact that it's fractured, the doctor prescribed me with pain killers.” Kira said. Cagalli frowned.

 

“When did it happen?”

 

“Just after I left you're apartment yesterday.” Kira said. Cagalli's head jerked up, she looked into his eyes.

 

“Was it because of …Lacus?” Cagalli asked. Kira didn't say anything; he simply nodded and lowered his head.

“…Kira you know, Lacus knows she made a mistake, don't you think you were a little hard on her.” Cagalli said. The question surprised Kira; he felt his eyes go dark.

 

“I don't care if I hurt Lacus. I'm not regretting what I said, I was glad to see her crumble.” Kira said. Cagalli was surprised, she knew Kira was hurt, but she didn't know her brother could say such harsh things. Cagalli felt a little worried from the tone and expression Kira was giving out so she tried to change the subject.

 

“Well anyways, what are you doing here? I thought you would've left Japan by now.” Cagalli said.

 

“…Oh well I was planning on staying here for a week, but because of my arm, I won't b able to do my job properly. I took 6 to 8 weeks off work, so I'm just going to stay here in Japan for the time being.” Kira said.

 

“…Oh I see, that's good. Why don't you come on over today…?” Cagalli asked.

 

“…No… it okay, but thanks. I'm going to go visit an old friend who lives up north.” Kira quickly added, trying to come up with an excuse. He was trying to avoid seeing Lacus as much as possible while he was currently in Japan.

 

“Oh …I see, well call me later, or I'll call you. I have to get going.” Cagalli said, trying to hurry herself up.

 

“Okay, I'll talk to you later then. Bye” Kira said, realizing Cagalli's rush.

 

“Bye Kira” Cagalli quickly added before running off. Kira sighed.

 

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The mourning light was beginning darken as clouds began to cover the skies of Japan. Athrun Zala's car had broken down today and he was forced to take the bus to work. Athrun was a high class doctor; he was well respected, and was the highest ranking doctor at his hospital.

 

Athrun was standing up on the bus. It was a school day so the bus was completely packed; there was barely any room to breathe. Athrun didn't care though, his thoughts trailed off. Athrun found himself thinking about a certain blond haired girl. Athrun had been thinking all night and most of the day yesterday thinking of what he had done to make Cagalli so upset at him. It was just so random, one minute he's talking to Cagalli, the next she's shutting him out like he had just done something horrible.

 

Athrun had been thinking about this so hard that he didn't even notice that nearly half of the people that were on the bus were gone. Athrun was about to take a seat when a situation on the bus caught his attention.

 

There were 3 teenage boys, and 1 teenage girl. They all looked around the age of 17. They were surround a boy, he was around the age of 14, he was small, and was taking abuse from the 4. The 3 boys had their hair wrapped in a bandanna, so did the girl, it was like they were trying to act gangster.

 

“So someone told me you like boys more then girls, is it true?” one of boys said, the rest laughed. The kid didn't say anything; he continued to look straight out of the window, ignoring them.

 

“Hey, look at me when I talk you, you little shit”

 

The kid didn't say anything, almost like he was deaf, he tuned them out. “The punk's ignoring you, you going to actually take that?” one of the other boys said. The girl smiled. “Maybe he actually feels threatened by the little shrimp” the girl said. The one doing the talk down to the kid was starting to feel humiliated. He grabbed the boys head and forced his head to face him.

 

“…Let go of me!” The kid cried. The 4 smiled.

 

“Oh, now you're able to talk. Do you know who I am?” he said, starting to pull his hair. Athrun could see boy's face turn into a wince. Finally Athrun decided he had enough and walked over to the 4.

 

“Well, I'm not just going to forgive you like that. You made me look like a fool, I'm sorry won't cut it!” He raised his hand into a fist and was about to punch the kid, but before he could even get his fist down, Athrun punched him square in the face, breaking his nose instantly. The kid fell to the ground and quickly held his nose. He looked up and saw Athrun standing over him. This caught the attention of all the people on the bus, including the bus driver.

 

“All 4 of you, get off now.” Athrun said. Athrun was a lot taller then the teenagers. It made him feel a little guilty for punching one of them. The bus came to a bus stop and the 4 got out quickly, not causing anymore trouble. Athrun turned to the kid.

 

“If you don't stand up for yourself, people are going to walk all over you for the rest of your life” Athrun said, the kid nodded. The kid was a little shocked and didn't have much to say. Athrun walked to the front of the bus.

 

“…Sorry about” Athrun said, apologizing to the driver.

 

“No, not at all, I was about to do something, but you beat me to it” the driver smiled. A couple of stops passed and Athrun reached the hospital.

 

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It was 11:30 now, Kira finally left the mall. Just as Kira got in his taxi, rain began to fall from the sky; the rain came down hard with little time. Kira sighed.

 

“Perfect timing” Kira chuckled. The taxi driver smiled. “Where would you like to go sir?”

 

“The Radisson Inn”

 

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“Cagalli what time's you're interview at?” Lacus asked.

 

“It's at noon” Cagalli said, adding some last minute touches to her hair. Lacus' eyes widened.

 

“Aren't you going to be late?” Lacus asked.

 

“Actually I'll be early; my interview is right around the corner.” Cagalli said.

 

“…I see” Lacus said. “Umm… I know it's still too early, but, have you spoken to Kira at all since yesterday.” Lacus said, trying to keep herself together.

 

“Well umm… actually, I've kind of spoke to him today.” Cagalli said, not knowing how to break it to Lacus. Lacus gasped.

 

“…What did he say…?” Lacus asked, hesitantly.

 

“…I'm sorry Lacus. He's a wreck, and he's confused. He's still upset, I can tell.”

 

Lacus could only give a disappointed look. After the way Kira reacted yesterday, it sounded like Kira didn't ever want to forgive her.

 

“Just give me some more time to talk to him more. I was kind of in a rush. Plus I was a little concerned about him. When I saw him today, he had a cast around his arm.” Cagalli said. Lacus shot a concerned look.

 

“…A cast? What happened to him?” Lacus asked. Cagalli walked over a couple of steps and grabbed her jacket. “He said… he punched a metal door.” Cagalli sighed. “Don't ask me, I don't know why he did it either, he wouldn't tell me” Cagalli already had a good feeling that Lacus was going to ask.

 

“…Is he going to be okay?” Lacus asked.

 

“Yeah he is, but he won't be able to do his job for about six weeks. He told me he was going to stay in Japan for the time being.” Cagalli said, glancing at the time. “We'll talk later Lacus. My interview starts in 20 minutes. Lacus waved as Cagalli made her way out the door. Lacus didn't want to stay by herself, so she left the apartment. It was raining, but Lacus didn't care. She left the apartment without bringing an umbrella.

 

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Athrun checked into his office, he applied his lab coat and headed into the elevator to the third floor. Athrun passed by one of the other doctors he usually spots by this time. His name was Mike, one of Athrun friends at the hospital. You would often see those 2 talking a lot. Athrun started the conversation as he saw a rather large grin shinning on Mike's face.

 

“What are you so happy about?” Athrun said. Mike chucked.

 

“You're never going to believe who I diagnosed yesterday?” Mike said. Athrun thought hard, raising his head, he made it sound like he knew the answer already. Athrun's face quickly lowered, showing a sad expression.

 

“There's nothing special about diagnosing you're mother…” Athrun said, holding in his laughter. Mike's grin faded quickly. “…I'm just joking, relax.” Athrun bursted out laughing, the expression on Mike's face was priceless.

 

“It's not funny! Don't laugh!” Mike said angrily. Athrun chucked.

 

“Sorry, I couldn't help myself; you're too much fun to tease.” Athrun said, walking near his direction. Mike shrugged it off and walked by Athrun.

 

“I diagnosed the great Kira Yamato, the one said to be one of the smartest in this generation.” Mike simply said. Athrun's head jerked up

 

“…What?”

 

“Kira Yamato, you know. The one that owns Infinity, how do you not know who he is?” Mike said, trying to understand Athrun's ignorance.

 

“I know who he is; don't treat me like I'm an idiot. What was wrong with him?” Athrun asked.

 

“He had 3 broken fingers, and broken wrist, and a very badly fractured forearm on his right arm.”

 

“…How did it happen? Did he tell you?” Athrun asked.

 

“He said he punched a mental door as hard as he could.”

“…Really?”

 

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On the way to the hotel, they passed a cemetery; he noticed a familiar figure standing alone. It was happening a lot lately, running into his past. It was something that Kira had no control over. Guilt and hatred ran through his heart. He hated the way he acted when he thought about her; it was something that he could never really fight.

 

“Actually, stop right here. I'll walk from here.” Kira said.

 

“But sir, it's raining, are you sure?” The taxi driver pulled over. Kira handed the driver cash.

 

“Yea, I'm sure, thank you” Kira said walking out of the cab. Lucky for Kira, the taxi pulled over right near store that sold umbrellas. Kira went in quickly and bought an umbrella.

 

Lacus Clyne stood in front of her dead father's grave, her eyes gazed at his tombstone. Siegel Clyne had been assassinated over a year ago. Lacus' mother died giving birth to her, so all she had left was her father, but her father was now deceased. Lacus would come to her father's tombstone often. There was no emotion on Lacus' face; the rain was pouring down hard. Lacus didn't seem to care that she was drenched. Lacus was reaching a point in her life where she completely despised herself. Lacus' face quickly turned sad as she dropped to her knee's and began to cry, her sobs were almost soundless, it was being covered up by the sound of the rain pouring.

 

Kira silently approached her from behind. Kira's eyes widened as he saw the tombstone that lay before him. …It was Siegel Clyne's. Kira felt a pain of guilt shoot throughout his body. Why did he have to say all those things?

 

Lacus stopped dead in her tracks when she realized the rain wasn't falling on her. Lacus looked up and saw that she was under an umbrella. It shocked her even more was that the one holding the umbrella was Kira. Lacus instantly got up off her knees and stared into his lavender eyes.

 

“…Sorry” it was the only thing Kira could say. “I didn't know” It was clear that he was talking about her deceased father. Lacus didn't say anything. Kira shut her out before. Kira hated Lacus… that was Lacus' conclusion; she even heard it from his lips. Lacus was already feeling miserable and depressed, the last thing she would want to do is say something that would make him angrier, so she tried to avoid a conversation. However, Lacus saw the condition his arm was in, she already knew what happened, but she wanted to ask anyways.

 

“…What happen to your arm?” Lacus asked, trying to hide her emotions. Kira was a bit hesitant to answer.

 

“I punched a metal door…” he sighed. “It's a long story. Come on, I'll walk you home” Kira offered. Lacus' eyes widened, she quickly got up. Kira hated her right? Then why did he say he would walk her home?

 

“…You're soaking wet. What were you thinking idiot? Were you trying to kill yourself?” Kira quickly added, trying to make it clear that he wasn't forgiving her. Lacus didn't respond, or rather she didn't know what she would say.

 

It was salient, none of them spoke, nor did they try. It was silent up until they reached Cagalli's apartment.

 

“…Thanks for walking me, Kira.” Her blue crystal eyes gazed into is lavenders.

 

“It was no problem, don't worry” Kira said, trying to keep his voice balanced. Lacus reached down and unlocked the door, she opened the door. Kira was about to leave when he felt something grab his left hand. Kira's heart skipped a beat.

 

`Damn it, why am I feeling like this?' Kira turned around and faced her.

 

“…Why don't you come inside for a bit… please” her eyes pleaded with his. Kira sighed.

 

“Sorry” Kira walked away. Lacus watch as Kira walked away. There wasn't much she could do to change how he feels. If only there was some kind of way…

 

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It was 6:30 in the evening. Cagalli had just gotten out of her interview. It lasted 6 hours and a half. It wasn't just an interview, Cagalli was tested several times, and she was evaluated for it. Cagalli was finally done, and she was heading home. Just as Cagalli was getting into her car, she noticed Athrun; he was standing right behind her.

 

“…Athrun?” Athrun walked up to Cagalli. Cagalli shut the door to her car, she faced him.

 

“Tell me now, what's wrong?” he spoke with confidence. Cagalli frowned.

 

“…I told you there's nothing wrong” Cagalli opened the door to her car, but Athrun put his hand on the door and pushed it shut. He was determined to figure her out. Cagalli's eyes widened.

 

“…What are you doing idiot! …Move!”

 

“…I'm not moving until you tell me what's wrong.” Athrun said.

 

“Nothing's wrong! Why won't you believe me?” Cagalli was starting to feel annoyed. Just what was pushing Athrun's determination?

 

Athrun sighed. “I think I know what's wrong…” her eyes widened, her legs began to tremble.

 

“…Then what is it?” Cagalli asked. Her eyes were shut, she knew Athrun didn't know. She was hoping he would give up and walk away; she shut her eyes and waited it to play out. What happened next, shocked Cagalli, it through her emotions completely off.

 

The next thing she realized, his lips were pressed up against hers, and he closed his eyes, gently pushing in harder. Cagalli's eyes widened, and her body began to fidget. Athrun slowly pulled away, starring into her amber eyes, he could see them quiver.

 

Cagalli lowered her head. Athrun starred, he was shocked at his actions. They were both silent, it lasted that way for about 2 minutes.

 

“…Why?” she said, breaking the silence. “…Why now?” she whispered, she was almost in tears.

 

“…I don't know… I'm sorry” he said, backing away. More silence broke out; nether of them knew what to say, or what to do.

 

“I… well” Athrun said, speaking up. “Cagalli the truth is-” Athrun was cut off

 

“I've always loved you, but I was afraid of what would happen if I tried anything” Cagalli said. Athrun's eyes widened. Did he hear her correctly? Did she just tell him… she loved him?

 

Athrun felt his heart open up. His face quickly heated up.

 

“…I hate seeing you with girls, that's why…” Tears began to fall down her face, she hugged herself.

 

“…I was able to bare it before… but I just can't handle it anymore.”

 

Athrun smiled, he inched closer to her and embraced her lovingly. “I've always been in love with you too, Cagalli.” Cagalli felt her heart open up. This had to be a dream; it couldn't be real, could it?

 

“I was always afraid you didn't like me, because of the way I used to act around girls back then. Also I was afraid of what Kira would if he ever found out. I was going to try anyways, but then Kira left, and you became upset and miserable for a long time.” Athrun said, holding her tightly. Cagalli wrapped her arms around his neck and forcefully pulled him into a passionate kiss, which Athrun gladly returned.

 

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A few days later…

 

“No, No, No!” Kira said, he was really getting angry now. “Why would you do that?” Kira said. He clutched his phone tighter in his hands, he was thinking about breaking his cell phone by throwing it on the ground and stomping on it.

 

“Listen Kira, stop mixing you're personal life with our company. It's not my fault that he has the qualifications, this could be a good thing.” Mwu said, defending his decision.

 

Mwu had just hired Mark. Mark was Lacus' now ex-husband. Kira sighed.

 

“I guess you're right. Sorry for snapping, it must be the side effects from the pain killers the doctor prescribed for me” Kira said, making an excuse.

 

“Pain killers? I thought Kira Yamato could handle anything” Mwu teased. Kira chucked.

 

“…Shut up Mwu” Kira said.

 

“Well, I have to get going. I'll call you again tomorrow.” Mwu said.

 

“…Alright fine, take it easy”

 

“Yea, bye”

 

Kira disconnected the connection. Kira lowered his head and sighed.

 

“This is just great, what's next?” Kira continued to walk. Kira's thoughts began to change as he started to gaze at the city he was in.

 

“God I love this place, I wish I could stay.” Kira couldn't help but give a sad smile. While walking through the sidewalks of the city, he saw a familiar pink haired girl, and she was arguing with…

 

Kira quickly hid behind a wall, hoping not to be noticed. Kira could hear everything they were saying.

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