Hello everyone! I am new to writing and this is my first story so go easy on me!

This story takes place DURING(No meeting with Mao and finding out Lelouch is Zero...yet.) R1 Episode 13 right after the funeral of Shirley's father.

It was just after the funeral of Shirley's father and everyone was heading back to Ashford Academy. It was a very gloomy day, overcast with no hope for sun whatsoever. There was nothing but silence among the student council members on their long walk back though it was Rivalz who decided to break that silence.

"Hey guys, what do we have planned for the rest of the day?" Rivalz asked.

"Well, we have to go back for a few classes and I don't think we'll have a meeting today." Answered Milly.

"Well it looks like nothing then, hey Lelouch wanna beat some nobles at chess after class?" asked Rivalz.

"Sorry Rivalz I have other things to attend to. I need to speak with someone as soon as possible." His eyes focused on Shirley. Though she didn't notice as she just looked down as she walked.

"Well I think Nina and I are going to go shopping after class, your welcome to come if you like Rivalz, how about you Shirley?"The blonde asked.

"Huh? W-well, sorry I think I'll have to pass." Shirley stated while attempting a fake smile"Sorry."

"Well I think I might as well come since Lelouch has to do something else." stated Rivalz.

As soon as the group started to get distracted with their conversation about what they were going to do at the mall, Lelouch used this opportunity to talk to Shirley.

"Shirley?" he asked.

"Yes, Lulu?"

"Meet me at the student council room after class, I have something to talk to you about." He whispered so the others wouldn't hear.

"Oh, ok then I'll meet you there." she stated blandly. It was that moment Lelouch knew something was seriously bad, since normally she would jump for joy at the thought of being alone with Lelouch or at least have a slight blush.

"Yes, I must try my best to make her herself again. I gotta start thinking." Lelouch thought as he would spend the rest of his classes coming up with something.

Hey guys! First chapter up! I will take any reviews good or bad! Remember bad reviews help a lot with my writing to make it better, good reviews let me know I am doing good