Author's notes: An update!

Actually, I hope that things will run a bit faster but for the flow of the story, it can't! This time, I have to tell myself, bear with it!

I can't update so soon as school has already started...It sucks, a lot...

And to 3fi-pina3, I'm a dude-ette! How can guys write such sappy stuff! (No offence to the dudes out there!)

Anyway, enjoy this story and please review!

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed/Destiny or any of its characters.

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Chapter 3: Keeping The Act

Everyone was in shock when they heard him say that.

“You…you can’t remember who you are?” Shinn asked.

“Who am I?” he asked again before he felt another pain in his head.

“Wait!” Kurobane rushed forward. “You had an accident a while ago and hit your head. That explains why you can’t remember a thing. You are suffering from amnesia.”

“Amnesia?” he repeated. Kurobane nodded his head in agreement.

“Then, you know who I am?” he asked Kurobane.

Shinn cut in. “You are my cousin and you have come to Orb to stay with us.”

“You are my cousin?” he asked again.

“Yes, and this is Mana, our Aunt.” Shinn answered, pointing to Mana. “And you are Alex Dino.”

“I am Alex Dino…” Alex repeated.

“This is Uzumi Nara Attha, the owner of the restaurant and convenience store in which you will be helping out.” Shinn began to introduce. “Kurobane Harukaze and Amane Hikaru who are also helping out.”

“You can just call me Kuro-chan like everyone else and call him Davide.” Kurobane smiled at Alex.

“And she is Stellar, Boss’s niece.” Shinn resumed. “And the girl in front of you is Cagalli Yula Attha, the daughter of Boss.”

Cagalli smiled nervously at Alex as he studied her.

“We have to get to work now right Boss?” Shinn looked at Uzumi for confirmation who quickly nodded. “So, Alex! You just take a rest here and…someone will be back to take care of you!”

“Have a good rest Alex!” Kurobane said to him.

“Rest in the restroom. Pfff!” Davide cracked a silly joke which was not funny at all, again. This time, Kurobane literally kicked him out of the room.

“Alex dear! Please rest well!” Mana smiled at him and exited the room, followed by Uzumi and Stellar.

“Take…take a good rest and…if…if you need me, just call me! Hehehe!” Cagalli got out nervously and ran out of her room.

Once in the safety of the restaurant, everyone began to have a discussion.

“So the guy…” Shinn started. “Who is Alex now, is suffering from amnesia. It is to our advantage that he does not remember a thing.”

“That was quick thinking of you over there Shinn!” Kurobane complimented.

“Shinn is great!” Stellar praised.

Shinn blushed upon hearing the praises but it mostly due to Stellar’s praise.

“We have to keep the act on now.” Uzumi declared. Everyone agreed.

“Will it be ok?” Cagalli asked.

Uzumi patted her head lovingly. “Don’t worry Cagalli, it will be fine.”

“I hope so…” Cagalli replied. She was still feeling guilty towards Alex. “I…I shall go take care of Alex! Do you have some soup Mana?”

“In the kitchen.” Mana answered.

“I will be responsible for taking care of him now since it is my fault!” Cagalli said in a determined voice. Then she went into the kitchen.

“Hai…” Uzumi sighed. “Why do I think there’s going to be so much trouble from now on?”

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Cagalli carefully balanced a hot bowl of soup on a tray while walking just as cautiously. She stopped outside the door of her room which was left ajar. As her hands were already on the tray, she used her feet to open the door wider.

Amber orbs met emerald ones. Cagalli gave a gasp and said quickly: “I’m sorry for intruding like that! I should have knocked but I…”

“It’s ok.” Alex cut her off. “This is your room right? No matter how I look, it’s a girl’s room. I’m the one who should apologise for intruding…”

A pang of guilt overcame Cagalli. She was the one who caused his condition and yet he was apologising to her…

“Do…do you want some soup?” Cagalli stammered slightly, trying to act as normal as possible. “I thought you might be hungry…”

“I was feeling a bit hungry.” Alex smiled at her. “Thank you.”

Cagalli brought the tray over to her bedside in front of Alex. “Are…are you well enough to eat by yourself?” she asked.

“I think so…” Alex replied before a stinging pain hit his head once more. He clutched his forehead tightly and his features showed intense agony.

“Are you all right?” Cagalli asked worriedly.

“Yeah…” Alex answered. “This happens when I think too hard…But I just can’t remember anything.”

“Take…take your time…” Cagalli was sweating slightly. “You shouldn’t think too much now. Have some soup!” she said as she filled the spoon with soup and put it to Alex’s mouth. Alex drank from it as Cagalli slowly fed him. As she fed him, he studied the girl in front of him. Blonde hair, slightly thin with burning amber eyes. They were filled with concentration and somehow, it attracted him. However, what he did not know was that it was not exactly concentration in those eyes.

“I hoe he doesn’t remember I was the one who knocked him down!” Cagalli prayed silently.

“The soup is delicious.” Alex commented.

“Really? Mana would be glad to hear that!” Cagalli said. “Her culinary skills are the best in Orb!”

“I see. But somehow I can’t remember I had such a great cook for an aunt…” Alex said absent-mindedly.

“Hehehe…” Cagalli laughed nervously. “It is because you haven’t seen Mana for a long time!” she cooked up an excuse.

“I guess…” Alex said.

A silence hung over the couple. To Cagalli, it was uncomfortable, extremely uncomfortable.

“Are…are you still hungry? I’ll get you some more soup!” Cagalli quickly got out as she stood up and reached for the bowl.

“I’m fine!” Alex answered and stopped Cagalli by holding onto her wrist.

“Ahh!” Cagalli blushed.

“I’m really sorry for causing you all this trouble.” Alex said, not noticing Cagalli’s red face or that he was still holding onto her wrist. “I have already inconvenienced you by putting up here and now I have brought you more trouble with my accident…”

“It…It’s not your fault!” Cagalli stuttered. “The accident was not your fault!” “It was mine!” she thought guiltily.

“And you are no trouble!” Cagalli continued. “We…we are rather short-handed and it was great of you to come and help us!” Inwardly, she prayed the gods would not execute her on the spot for the fibs she was spurting out of her mouth.

With that, Alex relaxed a little. “I’ll do my best to help out!” he smiled as he let Cagalli’s wrist go.

“And I’ll do my best to help relieve myself of the guilt too…” Cagalli thought.

“Yeah thanks! Hahahaha!” Cagalli tried to laugh to conceal her inner thoughts.

“But I shouldn’t stay here. It is your room right?” Alex asked.

“Oh no!” Cagalli hastily replied. “You are hurt! I don’t mind giving up my room to you. I can bunk with Stellar until you are healed.”

“I shouldn’t…” Alex began.

“You must.” Cagalli said, with a tone which sounded as if it was an order.

“O…Ok then.” Alex relented. “Thank you, Cagalli.”

Cagalli stared at him for a moment. “How did you…”

“I can remember all of your names.” Alex said. “But I just can’t remember the past. But I guess it is no matter now. I can regain my memories slowly.”

Cagalli stiffened at his words. If he could remember all their names so quickly, could he remember the past, most importantly the accident as well?

“I…I…” Cagalli stuttered. “You…you take a good rest ok! Don’t work your brain too much! I…I…got something to do!” with that, she raced out of her room, leaving Alex to stare at her running figure.

“Oh god!” Cagalli let out when she was sure she was far away from Alex. “I’ll do anything! Just don’t let him remember I was the driver!”

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Author's notes: I hope that this chapter was fine with all of you!

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