-AN: This is my first fanfic. This was inspired by one of my favourite romance story. I know, I'm not that good. But please leave some reviews. Thanks to Rei Akira Chan for sharing some of her ideas. Characters are OOC.. xx

Summary: Ballet was Cera Corbiere's life [Cc]. She dreamed to become the greatest ballerina. But she had another dream, Lelouch Lamperouge, a sleeping demon emperor [Or so they call him] He was the only man that could make her melt and weak. And only his kisses can once again make her heart beat.

Just when she finally believed in the magic of love, Lelouch destroyed her heart and hopes remorselessly.

The Cold Cinderella's Diversion

Cc was breathing hard. She just finished practicing. She was at the center of the living room inside her little apartment. She was exhausted from the non-stop practice but still her thoughts were unclear. She would dance the role of Cinderella at Theatro Aneleiti in Venice, Italy. It was what she wanted since she was a little girl; it was the kind of role that will brand her as a true ballerina. She followed her French mother's footsteps as a successful ballerina. She was a graceful and perfect dancer. Even their choreographer was really amazed. Her only problem is her expression, how can she look so hopelessly in love? She didn't know how would she react, would she blush? Would she feel shy? She felt like her mind was about to explode any moment now.

She was the type of woman who wouldn't feel such kind of things especially to a dance colleague even if it means business. She was twenty-two and was making her way up to be a principal dancer. "What am I going to do now?" She watched as snow begins to fall. The weather was as cold as her love life. She never had a boyfriend. She promised herself to only focus on her dancing career. She didn't pay attention to any kind of romance besides her art. Doing classical ballet was about romance, a magical world of fairy tale. She can't think of fairy tale if there is a missing Prince as her inspiration. She needed that inspiration soon; otherwise she'll never get over her unromantic façade. There was one special guy that she liked. But she can only like him silently, watching him from afar. She will stop imagining a guy that seems so distant, before it drives her mad.

She felt a different kind of excitement and happiness when she was called to play the role of Cinderella. She was the first soloist that was observed to be a principal dancer. She danced for the leading role countless of times already. But playing Cinderella's role was really different from her previous ones. She needed to muster up all the grace and ballet expertise especially the air of love and magic.

She really shouldn't mess up. She didn't want to be embarrassed in front of the audience. After she graduated from Hestia Ballet Academia, a prestigious ballet school at Greece, she vowed to her mom that she would do everything to be a prima ballerina. And she was almost there. So where would she get that inspiration for the change of her stoic expression? Her time is running out. If she messed up, even her own fairy tale would be ruined. She was cut off from her thoughts when she was disturbed by a loud knock at her door. "That must be Euphy. What's her problem now?"

Euphy was also a member of Theatro Aneleiti. Their good friends and treated each other like sisters. Euphy dreamed of being like her, to be the best ballerina. Though most of the time Euphy gives trouble and headaches to the choreographer and her colleagues. She was always running to Cc for help. She opened the door. "So what trouble are you in this time, Euphy…" Question mark left hanging on her tongue when she noticed it wasn't Euphy she was facing. A smirking young man in his mid-twenties. He was really tall. Even at the height of five feet-eight inches, she had to look up to counter his violet and aristocratic orbs. His tall nose and fair complexion, standing out. It was Lelouch Lamperouge. The man she just admired from afar before, but now here standing face to face with her. She let him inside since it was much warmer than the outside. Her knees turn jello when he brushed past her. He was now incredibly close to her. She could smell his intoxicating manly perfume. His raven locks wet caused by the melted snow. It brought a different feeling through her entire system. Even if the whole Venice would freeze or even the whole world, it seems like Lelouch's closeness is enough to instantly melt her. She could hear her heart beat fast, uncontrollably. She felt sticky due to her perspiration caused by her unending practice earlier. She felt embarrassed to stick so close to Lelouch. Lelouch looked too fresh and clean while she looked filthy and disgusting.

Lelouch dropped himself at the sofa and yawned. "Damn, it's freezing outside." "Snow is not even that strong outside. It's just normal. How about a cup of warm tea?" Cc smiled warmly. "How 'bout coffee?" He suggested with tea-are-for-ladies expression plastered all over his face. "Coffee it is then." She loved the mild scent of tea. It soothes and made her body relax. The scent of coffee is too strong for her liking. But she always has back-up especially for Lelouch. "I have a conference at Spinea tomorrow. I arrived here earlier to see Euphy. I first headed to her apartment but she's not there," his eyes shut, talking as she served him his coffee. "Really? Maybe their extending the rehearsals." She queried. "I think I interrupted your practice." Lelouch commented looking at her who was only wearing a loose blouse and black leotards. "Ah! No you didn't. I was only resting before you arrived." And was also thinking where to get a prince for her inspiration. He suddenly encircled his hand around her wrist. "You look even skinnier." She automatically pulled back her wrist because she felt electrocuted. She was used on being held that way, even closer by her dance partner. But Lelouch is the only one man that could make her feel that way. Lelouch chuckled and retrieved his phone from his pocket. "I'm not fond of women who like to starve themselves to death." After a few minutes of chatting there was a soft knock. "I'll go get it this time, you just wait there." Lelouch stood up and headed to the door. Cc just sat there thinking how she would make her performance magical when Lelouch snapped his fingers at her. She didn't noticed he was already there, she suddenly sniffed a scent of something she liked it smelled delicious. "Here, eat some! I know you can't resist this, especially since this is your favourite." The sight of the pizza made her mouth water. Lelouch really knew how to please her. She opened the box and inhaled the scent of fresh baked pizza. "Thank You! I really miss eating this." It was a forbidden food. But she cared less. "No problem! Now munch it all up!" Lelouch replied smiling a bit. She grabbed a slice of pizza. "Let's eat Lelouch!" She offered and glanced to his way. But a sleeping Lelouch was all she saw. It was visibly obvious that he is tired. She let him rest. "Must be jet lag." She went to grab a blanket to keep him warm. When she placed the blanket around his body he moaned and willingly adjusted the blanket to be more comfortable.

A smile was plastered on her face. Lelouch looked more handsome and less dangerous while he's sleeping. He doesn't look like a demon. He looked like a prince. A sleeping demon prince. He looked so irresistibly kissable. She felt the beat of her heart getting louder when she took a glimpse of his pursed lips. He was the inspiration she needed. Her feelings were doubled when he's not grumpy and cold looking. And it only happens when his fast asleep. Lelouch is the most gorgeous man on the entire planet when he's sleeping soundly. There was no other man that could make her heart frantically beat like Lelouch does. And he's the only man she would love to kiss. This opportunity is not that often.

She slowly closed her eyes and leaned at Lelouch to touch his lips with hers. She tried to fuse with her character. She was Cinderella. A young maiden that found her happiness in a prince she once longed for. She felt the current of electricity zapping inside her body. She felt every vein from her body electrocuted. The kiss was gentle, sweet. Lelouch was an explosion in his sleeping state. Imagine what would happen if he's awake?

She held her breath when slowly, Lelouch opened his eyes. Uh-oh, she's in trouble. She scurried back to the table and continued munching on her cheesy delight. She heard him groan, but didn't looked back even when she felt his gaze at her. "Cc, did you kiss me? Or it was just a dream?" Her tongue went numb when she tried to lie. She was not the best liar. "Uhm, I kissed you, 'cause…" You look so insanely handsome, especially when you're sleeping. "As thanks for the pizza?" He asked. "Pizza?" She looked at the slice of pizza she was holding. "Ah, yeah! I really wanna thank you." She patted his cheeks. "Thanks again." He nodded and closed his eyes again. She noticed his gentle breathing.

She turned on the remote of the CD player and continued her practice. She imagined charming the people inside the theater. She felt great and energized. No doubt that she'll make a great Cinderella. She had her own prince now. Her sleeping demon emperor- Lelouch.

AN: There you go! Thanks for those who read! Shall I continue? xx