Life's Accelerando

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam SEED or Gundam SEED Destiny (Duh. If I do, I wouldn't let Raw die).

Ch.1

Da Capo

(Athrun's POV)

I groaned. They were late, but that's not the majority of the problem. The stock just went down 3 points, according to the data shown on the computer screen. Today is not my day.

"Athrun!"

I looked up. "You're 12 minutes late. If you were one of my employees, you'll hear a 'You're fired' before you can even enter the building."

"Thank god I don't work for you then," Kira remarked before making way for Lacus,

"Nice to see you again, Athrun," Lacus greeted.

"Same," I replied. It came out as rude, but I didn't mean it, did I? I didn't feel anything for her in the first place. Of course not. I'm not jealous of Kira...Even though he stole my fiancée and all.

What the hell am I thinking?

Kira and Lacus are now seated in the chairs across me. They were holding hands, I was sure. This made my temple throb. "I have to use the restroom. Excuse me."

(Third person POV)

Lacus laid her hand on Kira's lap before he can let out a sound. "But..."

"Let him go," Lacus said softly. "He'll need some time."

"I guess there are things that friendship can't substitutes. I just wish that he'll find someone." Kira stared after Athrun.

"He will, but he has to find that person by himself. Play match-up may not get him the girl that he likes."

Athrun soon came back and the diner went on quietly.

An angry yell echoed the 8th floor of Zala corp. first thing in the morning. The secretary would've come into Mr. Zala's office, if only she was there.

"What'd you mean you're quitting! You could've at least gave me a warning a month before!"

"I'm sorry Mr. Zala! It's just all so sudden. I have to take care of my parents," the secretary rushed her prepared speech. After working for Athrun Zala for 4 years, she knew him like her own child.

"Now I don't have any replacement to replace you!"

"Sir, calm down," the secretary begged.

Athrun sucked in a breath. "I. Am. Calm." He opened his drawer and take out his squeeze toy. "I'll find someone. Good luck taking care of your parents."

He hung up. The squeeze toy never regained its shape. Mental note: Get a new squeeze toy.

"Kira," Athrun started.

The brunet glanced up from his steak dinner. "Yeah?"

"Do you happen to know anyone who works as a secretary?"

"Cagalli does. Why?"

Ah, how could I forget? Cagalli works as a secretary. I haven't seen her since I was 12, and as far as I can remember, I wanted it that way.

"Is she still employed by that...Umm...So called 'Mr. P.I.T.A.'?"

"No. She threw the work into his face and screamed 'I quit' last week. Why?"

So she hasn't lost her attitude, even 10 years after. "Umm...My secretary quit today, and I need replacement...So..."

"Hiring Cagalli might not be the best idea, you know?" Lacus stated.

"Yeah. Remember how she used to try to pick a fight with you? As far as I know, she still wants revenge." Kira sips his tea. No more popping pinky, Athrun stated.

Athrun sighed. "I don't care. As long as she can work with paperwork, I'm OK with her."

After a long uncomfortable silence, Kira gave up. "I'll give her a call."

Let's hope she doesn't remember what happened 10 years ago...