[His thoughts aren't entirely a mystery to her, not about Orb, her role there, or simply just her. She notices the way he stares at her, stealing a quick glance when no one else is (usually) watching. It's one she's happy to return when she's able and her focus isn't required for some other pressing matter.
The rare moments they get are a welcome and anticipated respite for her. They're one of the very few places she can breathe and just be Cagalli, not Representative Athha. He's one of the very few people she can be herself around, one of the few she feels absolutely at home with on every level.
Physical contact isn't usually an immediate need for her. Of course Cagalli hugs her friends and family with Kira getting the brunt of it when called for. Lacus, Miriallia, Meyrin, they've gotten an embrace here or there.
But Athrun... In the past she's been shy, embarrassed to do much without him taking the lead. The respect is appreciated as is going at her pace, given their circumstances and lives. However, with this realization of extra time comes the knowledge that she can improve in other areas. That includes coming to meet him in the middle so to speak.]
Hey. [It's all she says to get his attention if he's focused elsewhere or thinking of something else. Very doubtful, but just in case. He only gets a moment to respond before she closes her eyes and leans in, fully intent on kissing him first for once.]
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[His thoughts aren't entirely a mystery to her, not about Orb, her role there, or simply just her. She notices the way he stares at her, stealing a quick glance when no one else is (usually) watching. It's one she's happy to return when she's able and her focus isn't required for some other pressing matter.
The rare moments they get are a welcome and anticipated respite for her. They're one of the very few places she can breathe and just be Cagalli, not Representative Athha. He's one of the very few people she can be herself around, one of the few she feels absolutely at home with on every level.
Physical contact isn't usually an immediate need for her. Of course Cagalli hugs her friends and family with Kira getting the brunt of it when called for. Lacus, Miriallia, Meyrin, they've gotten an embrace here or there.
But Athrun... In the past she's been shy, embarrassed to do much without him taking the lead. The respect is appreciated as is going at her pace, given their circumstances and lives. However, with this realization of extra time comes the knowledge that she can improve in other areas. That includes coming to meet him in the middle so to speak.]
Hey. [It's all she says to get his attention if he's focused elsewhere or thinking of something else. Very doubtful, but just in case. He only gets a moment to respond before she closes her eyes and leans in, fully intent on kissing him first for once.]