Summary: Alternate Endings, AU, Shounen-ai, Crosses, and whatever I feel like at the time of Code Geass.
Title: Sine Qua Non
Pairing: Lelouch/Suzaku
Summary: Sine Qua Non noun. an indispensable condition, element, or factor; something essential
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Lelouch brooded a lot on the subject of Suzaku and their 'relationship.' Ever since he learned of Suzaku being the pilot of the white armor that created problems every time, he grew distant from the emerald-eyed boy.
Suzaku took his distance as an accusation of not being around a lot, therefore neglecting him for work. The past two days, a puppy-eyed soldier, trying to appeal best to his boyfriend's aggravation, followed him. This only made things worse.
Every time he saw Suzaku, he thought of the many times the other almost died. The times that he ordered a kill only to have it fail. Now as he watched the darkening sky outside, he was thankful of all his failed attempts.
This afternoon, Suzaku had to leave before school ended because of some meeting he had to attend with his military personals. Being the straight-forward idiot he was, Suzaku grabbed him and led him to the roof. He apologized for neglecting him with the most tender and caring voice the Japanese boy could muster.
Lelouch could still feel the lingering kiss on his lips. The other's warmth hadn't completely disappeared. Suzaku's loving gaze stared right through him as he confessed that the only reason he would leave was because work demanded it.
At this point, Suzaku made Lelouch feel like a spoiled brat that didn't want their parents to go to work.
"I want to make this world better, from within Britannia. So we can be happy."
Lelouch laughed in Suzaku's face after an uncomfortable silence. He leaned in to give his boyfriend one more peek on the lips before ushering him away.
"Now go on, you hero. Not everyone needs you by their side 24/7."
Suzaku only pouted before giving Lelouch a full smile and descended down the stairs not looking back. Lelouch had watched from the roof, the pilot running to the entrance of the school and exit.
Now as he clasped his cloak on and tugged on his gloves, he thought of what he was doing. He thought of facing the white Knightmare Frame tonight, to fight and end up in a stall mate. He thought of meeting Suzaku tomorrow, to receive and give loving, but embarrassed kisses.
Suzaku was definitely a sine qua non, to both Lelouch Lamperouge and Zero.
With that thought, he put on his mask.
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AN: Here's a short on Lelouch and Suzaku in Lelouch's POV. I wrote this for the Word of the Day for on February 18 of this year.
I'll probably write whatever comes to mind when I see the next day's word. It'll usually be Suzaku/Lelouch pairing. I'm not too keen on Suzaku/Euphie sorry peoples.
Maybe Lelouch/Shirely or Kallen or C.C. Maybe even Suzaku/Kallen, but no knight/princess stuff until I get over my fear of them.