Disclaimer: I do not own Code Geass and even more regretfully, Suzaku.

Passing Notes

A fly buzzed monotonously somewhere unseen as the teacher droned on, explaining in a bored sort of voice, the impact of history on today's society. It would usually be a subject of great interest to Lelouch, the way civilisations had grown and fallen their victories and defeats altering the paths of the future, but today he couldn't care less.

He had given up on attempting to stay awake about a half hour ago and had now submitted to letting his head rest heavily on a curled fist, black hair cascading over his eyes, only a glimmer of purple peeping through his readily drooping eyelids. This double life was taking its toll. He hadn't had a decent three hours uninterrupted sleep for what seemed like years now. Not that he regretted it, not in the slightest. Apparently there is no time to rest when you're saving the world.

He shifted restlessly, letting his eyes finally fall shut, breathing slowing to an even pace. His contentment was short lived though as something poked into his arm. He sniffed and frowned, eyes remaining closed as he moved slightly in the opposite direction. It came again, harder and sharper this time. Amethyst eyes flew open regretfully, flickering with a dangerous spark. He turned to the source of his disturbance and threw an annoyed, and probably a little harder than necessary punch in the direction of Suzaku's arm. Suzaku sent an insulted look in his direction, and ripped off a piece of paper from his notebook, scratching his pen on it and casually slid it across the desk.

What was that for! :(

Lelouch yawned, blinking as his eyes watered and wrote his response, crumpling the paper and tossing it sideways so that it hit Suzaku in the head.

Because I was trying to sleep you idiot!

Suzaku raised an eyebrow at Lelouch, his writing scrawling on the now tattered paper.

Well I'm sorry that I was trying to wake you so you could learn something at school. You know, the place you go to to learn stuff and not sleep?

Lelouch snorted loudly, to which many of his fellow students turned around to stare at him. Ignoring them he wrote back.

Liar. You were just bored. Admit it.

Suzaku grinned, and poked his tongue out playfully.

Shutup! I finished my sketch of the Lancelot and I had nothing to do!

The Britannian folded his arms and silently shook his head.

This isn't art class you know.

Suzaku sighed in defeat.

Okay, okay, I was bored!

Purple eyes gleamed victoriously.

Hah! You admit it! Come on then, show me your sketch?

Suzaku read the note and shuffled around a bit, glancing up at the teacher, reassuring he wasn't being watched, and angled his notebook towards Lelouch so he could see. On the bottom left hand corner there was a surprisingly accurate sketch of the Lancelot with a chibi image of someone, probably Suzaku, punching his fist triumphantly in the air with a grin. Suzaku looked at Lelouch and grinned, scarily identical to the chibi version of himself in the picture.

Lelouch laughed silently and motioned to have the scrap of paper from Suzaku who passed it over.

Is that supposed to be you or a potato with green eyes? And what the hell is that thing in front of the Lancelot?

Suzaku mock scowled at Lelouch.

Its Zero, silly. I killed him.

Lelouch inhaled sharply at this and felt his heart constrict painfully but managed a smirk and grabbed the whole notebook from Suzaku. A devious smile lit up on his face as he chewed the end of his pencil thoughtfully. He erased the image of Zero on the ground and began to alter the image.

He tossed the book back to Suzaku and smiled triumphantly.

The image now looked even more childish than before. There was no doubt Lelouch's artistic skills had never progressed much from when he was six years old. Suzaku had been crudely re-drawn so that he seemed to be passed out on top of the Lancelot, his eyes uneven spirals and his tongue lolling out. Beneath him stood a victorious Zero, flashing a thumbs up surrounded by an unhealthy amount of stars and shoujo sparkles.

Suzaku brought a hand to his mouth to stifle his laughter.

I don't see why I didn't get any shoujo sparkles Lulu?

Lelouch frowned.

Don't you call me that! And I thought that would be obvious.

Suzaku turned to Lelouch, his eyes unnaturally large.

What? Are you trying to say I'm not shoujo material?

Lelouch paused for a minute before he began writing his response.

Not at all! You're quite the opposite!

The already large green eyes widened.

W-What are you saying now? That you think I'm attractive?

Lelouch snorted for the second time that day.

No, I mean, you're exactly the type of girlish guy that is always featured in shoujo mangas.

Suzaku sent a glare in his direction.

I'm offended.

Lelouch shrugged indifferently.

Whatever. Like I care.

Suzaku didn't even look at the note and just threw it carelessly back at Lelouch. Lelouch, who was in fact extremely bored and did not want his only source of amusement to end, decided to draw a small sketch of Arthur saying, 'nya?'

Suzaku unfurled the paper and a smile crept onto his face, replacing his scowl.

You know Shirley is staring at us from across the classroom? She looks suspicious haha.

Lelouch turned his head slightly and saw that Shirley was indeed watching Suzaku and himself with narrowed eyes.

I guess she wants to join in what she thinks is gossip

Yeah, that and she's jealous you're giving all your attention to me.

Lelouch drew a little sketch of Shirley, hands on hips and pouting and sent it over.

Suzaku added on a chibi Lelouch and hearts around Shirley's eyes.

Lelouch erased the drawing to Suzaku's amusement.

Get lost Zaku.

Suzaku smiled.

Hey, you know, I think Kallen likes you as well?

Lelouch let out a loud laugh and the teacher glared at him, to which he bowed his head and poised his pen above his book as though he was thinking of what to write next.

No way! The girl hates me!

Suzaku sent an annoying, all-knowing look at him.

I wouldn't be so sure if I were you. You can be pretty thick sometimes when it comes to emotions you know.

Lelouch leant over and elbowed Suzaku in the ribs.

What about you Zaku? Anyone like you since you're the all-knowing love guru?

Suzaku smiled.

Not that I know of.

Lelouch threw the paper back at him.

Anyone you like then?

Suzaku visibly stiffened, a light blush tainting his cheeks.

Nope.

Lelouch grinned.

I might be 'thick' sometimes, but even someone as stupid as me can tell you're lying.

Suzaku glared at him.

Well, you're wrong.

Lelouch gave him what he hoped was a look that said, 'you can trust me, I'm your best friend, just tell me!'

You can trust me, I'm your best friend, just tell me!

Suzaku bit his lip and his pen hovered over the paper.

The bell sounded suddenly, wakening all of the sleeping students and setting the start of the after school rush. Lelouch jumped up, eager to get away from school and into his bed, for what would hopefully finally be an uninterrupted sleep.

He didn't notice the slip of paper which fell out of his books as he packed up his things and left his seat. It glided peacefully onto his bare desk in the now empty classroom, proudly displaying Suzaku's scrawly handwriting.

I'm in love with you, Lelouch.

AN: So, depending on how many reviews I get, I might possibly make this into a set of drabbles revolving around the Code Geass kids at school and, well, 'passing notes'. So, you know what to do, REVIEW MY LOVELIES!~