DWL Hi guys, I really wnated to write a Code Geass fanfic for a VERY long time. But I finally came up with a story idea and I hope everyone enjoys it!

Maid For Hire

Summary: Shirley Fenette has been hired to work as a maid for Master Lelouch Vi Britannia and the Britannia Family. But soon, servant turns into friend, and then friend turns into true love.

Pairing: Lelouch X Shirley

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Drama

Prologue: Promise

Shirley wasn't sure how she felt as she and her mother are sitting on a hard, wooden bench.

She couldn't believe what happened. Today, she just returned home from school but when she opens up the door, she finds two police officers talking to her mother, who was sobbing uncontrollably. One of the officers then walked up to her and informed what was going on. That was when she heard the news.

It was her father. While Joseph Fenette was driving home from work, he had a nasty run with a drunken driver and now he's lying in the hospital in critical condition. Fortunately, some passers-by witness the accident and quickly call an ambulance.

Right now, Shirley and her mother Jenny are waiting in the hospital, waiting to know what will happen to Joseph now. Shirley turned to her mother who is shivering uncontrollably and tears kept flowing down her cheeks. She rubs her mother's back, trying to comfort her. But it's no use…they weren't sure if Joseph will be okay.

Finally, the doctor walks out of the ward. Shirley and Jenny look up and widen their eyes. They immediately stood up from the bench and stood in front of the doctor.

"Well? How's my father?" Shirley asked the doctor.

"Is he going to be okay?" Jenny added.

The doctor glanced at both Shirley and Jenny before closing his eyes and sighed. This was never easy for him.

"Joseph Fenette is heavily injured beyond recovery. His injuries are too much for us to handle. He now only has a few minutes left to live." The doctor said.

Shirley and Jenny felt tears in their eyes. Shirley tried to hold them back while her mother hung her head, covers her eyes and sobbed.

Shirley closed her eyes and said to the doctor, "Can we see him?" The doctor gave a small nod. Without saying another word, Shirley and her mother walk into the ward. The doctor watched them go in sadness.

Shirley and Jenny walk over to the bed and saw Joseph lying on it. He has his mouth covered by an oxygen mask while his right arm and chest was attached with tubes and plugs to a heart monitor, which was blinking incessantly.

Shirley felt tears forming in her eyes as she saw her father in this state.

"Dad?" Shirley said quietly to her father. Joseph slowly turns his head to his wife and daughter.

"Jenny…Shirley…" Joseph breathed heavily.

"Joseph, the doctor told us that you were going to…it's not true, right?" Jenny asked.

Joseph closed his eyes and sighed. "Jenny, Shirley…I'm so sorry that I have to leave you two so soon…"

"Dad…" Shirley choked as she couldn't fight back her tears anymore.

"But I'm glad that I can see you two one last time before I go." Joseph smiled at his family despite his current situation. "Before I go Shirley, promise me…"

Loose tears rolled down from Shirley's cheeks as she walks a little closer to her father. She leans down to her father and places her hand on her father's hand.

"What is it?" She asked.

"I want you to study and work hard, live strongly and take good care of your mother." His father paused for a moment. "Also…promise me you'll find someone…someone who loves and cares for you…"

Shirley widens her eyes at her father for a moment, "Dad?"

"Promise me…" Her father said, now quieter.

Shirley gulped and nodded her head. "I…I promise."

"Thanks." Joseph smiled at his daughter. He slowly raises up his hand and places his hand on Shirley's cheek. "I am proud to have you as my daughter. I love you and your mother. Thank you…"

"Father?" Shirley asked in horror as her father suddenly closes his eyes, his hand fell and his head slump to the side. "FATHER!"

"Joseph!" Jenny cried as she runs up to her husband. It was no use. Joseph didn't answer and has stopped breathing.

"Father!" Shirley burst into tears as she fell down to her knees. "Noooooo!"

Jenny knelt down to her daughter and wraps her arms around her. Shirley hugged her mother back and the two clung to each other miserably with tears flowing down their faces like tiny rivers.

"Father…" Shirley sobbed. "What will I do without you?"

Shirley couldn't believe it.

She is only 12 years old, and her father is dead.

END OF CHAPTER

DW: And that was the prologue. I'm kinda disappointed of the lack of Lelouch X Shirley stories here because they're my favorite pairing. Lelouch and Shirley really deserves each other in the anime!

Stay tune for the next chapter and read and review!