A/N: I decided to continue because I found more pictures with Cagalli in a bathing suit. There will be only one more installment and then that's the end of this chapter.

Special thanks go out to Rubenz aka asga for allowing me to use the image linked at the bottom for inspiration.

Fun in the Sun: Part II

Cagalli peered from beneath her bangs at the man whom she loathed across the sandy expanse of the beach. Day two of their vacation away from Orb, away from ZAFT, just away from everything, proved to be a lot more nerve wracking than Cagalli ever expected it to be.

Lacus had managed to coerce Cagalli into another teasing swim suit. Though, after the pink-haired girl had let it slip that not even stupid Athrun would be able to resist Cagalli in that get-up, Cagalli all but jumped into the flimsy pieces of cloths.

It was with a blushing face and fumbling fingers that Cagalli sought Lacus' help for the tiny yellow ties of her pink bikini bottom.

With more than a calm smile, the serene coordinator efficiently laced the yellow ribbons together into charming knots. Even Lacus could not help but blush at Cagalli's oh-so-cute self in the adorable, albeit revealing, swim suit!

When that was done, Cagalli took notice of Lacus' way cool purple swim gear accented with lavender ribbons and pink lace that she was sure did nothing to hold up the panties. Of course, Lacus Clyne, and only Lacus Clyne would be able to pull off the gothy looking colors into an adorable ensemble. The yellow flowers placed stregically about her persons also helped, no doubt.

The blonde took sick pleasure in knowing that Lacus Clyne was her best friend. Also, no matter how much that fru-fru Meer tried, she would utterly fail. Sure, Cagalli was a bit of a sadist. If push came to shove, the petite young woman would gutt any she-male that came between Athrun and her. It was too bad that Lacus was such a soft heart. Any violent actions would only receive a violent reprimand in return, and Cagalli shuttered just thinking about it. She decided to tuck that little thought away for a rainy night around a bonfire.

For now, Cagalli could only wonder how and when the bubbly pink girl had managed to attach the yellow roses onto her own persons. She delicately fingered the silken petals and blushed at the soft feel. It was almost too fine for the hardened warrior and Lioness of Orb. The sound of masculine laughter alerted her to the outside world.

Lacus took note of the way Cagalli's beautifully arched spine stiffen at the sight of the males playing sport in the water. Her pink lips turned up into a smile and she announced, "we're going to make a sand castle today!"

Honered eyes blinked once, twice, and three times before the words registered in the blonde's head. "Sand… castle…?" Cagalli repeated slowly, just in case she had missed something.

"Yes!" slender hands clapped together gleefully, and then tucked themselves under a very femininely pointed chin. "It will be fun!" Lacus reassured.

Cagalli was always amazed by Lacus and her strange powers. Such as, where on Earth did the girl obtain two plastic buckets, two plastic shovels, and various other assortments of goods? The flighty blonde could almost imagine the peaceful pink head singing a lullaby to an unsuspecting child. He would fall asleep almost instantly from the girl's magical voice. That was when Lacus would take the poor kid's building tools and high-tail it out of there!

Lacus gave Cagalli one of her award winning smiles. She was blissfully unaware of the girl's errant thoughts.

Warm summer breezes brushed past the two girls who played in the sand.

She didn't get it.

She pounded and prodded, she coaxed and caressed, she whittled as she whispered, but still her results were abysmal at best! How did that bubblegum colored head make a fabulously grand castle and all Cagalli could make was a grave? She had dark thoughts about who to place into the grave before soft melodious words flowed fluidly from Lacus' lips.

For a moment, Cagalli thought Lacus was singing for her benefit. But, when she saw her best friend bent intently over her work, she couldn't help but feel otherwise. She allowed herself a moment to relax and think.

The words and melody, as always, moved Cagalli's heart and soul. Her fingers seemed to work of their own accord as she constructed one grand tower of sand.

The singing stopped and Cagalli froze. A piercing scream interrupted the next stanza of the song. Recognizing the voice to be that of Lacus, Cagalli jumped up to see what had ailed her dear friend.

"Cagalli!" The very strawberry blonde gasped out with fright laced into her beautiful voice. "Look!" And it was all Lacus could do to keep a straight finger and point.

A moment's glance was all it took before Cagalli's yelp of surprise filled the air. Her legs became unsteady and buckled beneath her slender weight. Strong, steady hands that she immediately recognized as belonging to Athrun captured her around her petite waist before she could touch the sand.

Unfortunately, the crustacean was still attached to her bikini bottom strap.

"Get it off! Get it off!" the dirty blonde wailed as she wriggled in his grasp.

Athrun's frown hid his laughter. "Alright, Cagalli!" he tried to appease the girl. "Just. Stay still… long enough for me to… or else-"

Too Late.

A sharp sound of fabric slicing hissed into the still air.

He moved in immediately, scooping her up into his strong arms as he clutched at what remained of her yellow ties.

Cagalli's own delicate hands covered her face from the mortification that she was sure to come. However, when none did, she peeked open her eyes from, between her fingers. All she could see was Athrun's bare and tanned chest, glistening from his earlier swim in the ocean. The skin underneath her hands suddenly became very warm.

Lacus' voice, now calmer than before as she stood in Kira's protective arms, spoke: "you should take Cagalli back to her room," she advised. "There's a spare swim set in her closet." She shooed him and her off with a smile and a flick of her delicate wrist. Her smile was way too cheery after that bout of screaming, Cagalli decided.

She noticed that her swimwear was still attached and thanked the gods for her luck. She began to wriggle her way out of Athrun's embarrassing hold.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," the green eyed coordinator warned. "Because-" and again he was unable to finish his sentence for the slippery girl who had managed to slip away. It took his superb reflexes to catch the ties before more than just a little bit of skin was shown. (Especially to the leering Yuna!)

Big brother Kira wanted to catch Cagalli, if not for Lacus' surprisingly strong and volatile stab to his ribs.

Athrun's arms were secure now, he made sure as he made his way back to their hotel.

Cagalli tried to hide her warm red face in Athrun's chest. But, there was only so much burrowing that a girl could do before she broke through the skin. His skin feels nice. Her thoughts began to wander. Why does he always have to smell nice, too? A few minutes more and Cagalli fought the horribly strong urge to lick his salty skin. Did he have to walk so terribly slow?

She peeked over his shoulder only to find that they were already outside her room.

A/N: Final chapter will continue with the continuation of this ending scene. Also, I would love reviews.

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http :/ gallery. minitokyo. net/view/240110