Suzaku's POV
Chapter Two: Lelouch
"Lelouch!" I shouted. I never expected him to jump out of my grasp the way he did. Before I could catch him, he hit the ground so hard MY head hurt. "You idiot! What are you doing?"
He didn't move.
"Lelouch?"
No answer.
I whisked him back into my arms and darted to the infirmary. Thank heavens it was easy to find. I all but kicked down the front door. The gasps of nurses filled the air. I ran up to the nearest one.
"Please, my friend fell and passed out," I blurted out, "Is he okay? I mean, does he have any brain damage, is that even possible from such a height, he's not dead is he? Please, you have to do something."
"Lay him on the table, honey," the nurse said. I did as I was told and placed Lelouch on the cold table.
"Don't you have a bed that he can-?"
"First, we have to exam the damage. I ask that you wait outside until we are finished."
"No, I have to stay by his side." I clenched my fists. "I have to."
She frowned slightly and looked at me for what felt like forever. "I suppose it'll be okay. It doesn't look too serious."
I sighed, "Thank you," and returned to the room with the nurse.
She did a quick x-ray and determined that everything was fine. "He'll have one heck of a headache when he wakes up, but other than that he's just fine." She wrote something on her clipboard. "I'll have him brought to his room immediately."
"I'll take him, it's alright." I moved to the edge of the bed and gently lifted Lelouch into my arms. The nurse looked ready to object, but I was out of the door before she could say anything.
I walked slowly down the halls, not wanting to jostle Lelouch so much. "You know something Lelouch?" As if he could answer me back. "I missed you more than you'll ever know and…," I paused. This could be the only chance you get to at least say it out loud, Suzaku. Just say it. "I've always liked…that is, I think you're-"
Damn it! I can't tell him. He's unconscious for God's sake!
"Su…zaku," Lelouch mumbled.
I jumped a little. "Huh?" I looked down into that troubled face. He was still out of it. "I guess he was just dreaming."
"…you…idiot," he finished sluggishly.
I laughed, but bit my lip to keep it from bouncing off the walls. "An idiot, huh? Who hit the ground like a brick?" I shook my head. "If you had just let me carry you…it's not like you're heavy or anything. I've gotten stronger since I've been gone, you know. Now that I'm back...I can protect you like I use to. Remember, Lelouch?"
His mouth moved slightly, but said nothing.
So pale. I guess you're still not the 'play in the sun' kind of guy.
I stopped walking and looked around. "Umm, where the heck is his room anyway?"
"…dork," he said.
