Between Friends

Desolation

The one thing that pissed Cagalli off more than anything else was the fact she was a girl.

She damned her biological father and his team of genetic scientists for their short sightedness in not making her a boy. What was the point in having one twin genetically enhanced if she, the 'control' subject was of a different gender?

Across the living room, Athrun wrapped an arm around Kira's shoulder and whispered something in his ear. Kira laughed as he shoved his best friend playfully. Athrun turned his head a little and smirked pointedly at her. Cagalli's hands turned into fists as she fought the burning urge to hit Athrun square between the eyes. A moment later, Athrun yawned widely and stood up.

"I'm beat. I'm going to bed." He raised a brow at Kira. "Coming?"

Kira set his magazine down and let Athrun help him up. Athrun immediately slung an arm casually around his shoulder, prompting Kira to curve his own around the dark-haired boy's waist. Icy fingers gripped Cagalli's heart as she watched them disappear upstairs towards their shared bedroom.

Cagalli swore under her breath and damned Ulen Hibiki to suffer eternal hellfire. If only she had been a boy, she would have been the one sharing a room with Kira. Hell, they could even enjoy a good soak in the hot tub together. Instead, it was that anally possessive Athrun who got to room with her beloved twin, soak in the hot tub and do only God-knows-what with her Kira.

Lacus shifted closer and hugged her, cooing sympathetic words into her hair.

Head bowed, Cagalli stared in shock as two hot tears slipped down her cheek and splashed wetly on her fists. It was then that she knew nothing could ever warm the cold, dark places deep within her heart.

FIN