Episode 2, Part 2
My Girlfriend
Lelouch and C.C, sat in front of the bright lights in Lelouch's studio. Lelouch was about to press the record button on his camera when C.C spoke skeptically,
"Are you sure your bright idea is going to go over well with your fans Lelouch?"
"If they are truly my fans, they will support my happiness. And actually C.C, I've thought of a million ways already of how this situation would play out. If I told them we weren't dating, they would spread rumors of how you threw yourself at me and were rejected-
C.C frowned at the scenario.
"If I said I pursued you, they would make rumors of how cold you were to even reject me-
C.C rolled her eyes.
"I don't want that to happen, so the only way I can protect you is to go out with you…what do you say?"
C.C looked at him boredly.
"So, you're only dating me because it's your last option." She stated and he smirked, turning on the camera.
"You'll find out soon."
For the next thirty minutes they filmed Lelouch's new video which would be titled 'My Girlfriend'. C.C stared awkwardly into the camera as Lelouch basically talked throughout the entire video. She was amazed by how naturally he addressed his followers.
After he shut off the camera, C.C let out a deep sigh and looked at her phone for the time.
"When does your first class start?" Lelouch asked.
"At 10, what about you?"
"1, we have an hour... As your boyfriend, I am going to make you a brilliant breakfast to start off your day on an excellent note!"
"Heh, you're more like a mom." The hurt expression Lelouch made, caused her to laugh.
C.C watched as Lelouch tied his apron and turned on the stove to heat up the butter in the frying pan. The fact that she had to go back to campus and leave this peaceful dimension caused her to feel sad. Lelouch turned to look at her at the right second to catch her sadness.
"What's the matter? You can tell me." She sighed and decided to let out the emotions she was currently feeling.
"Honestly…I don't want to go back to campus."
"Then don't. Why don't we stay and watch movies today?" He suggested and she felt a smile grace her face.
"Are you usually this rash in making decisions? What about your grades?"
"As I said C.C, I put a lot of thought into everything I do. One day won't hurt, plus I'm an honor student with excellent grades and relationships with my professors."
He bragged and she pretended to gag. With that, she allowed him to continue cooking. He moved around the kitchen like a professional.
"How did you become so good at cooking?"
"I always cooked for my little sister."
"What about your parents? Didn't your mom cook?"
"They were always busy with the university. So my sister and I are really close…"
C.C could feel the love he had for his sister as he boasted about her beauty and loving heart. However, she could also hear pain in his voice…She thought back to the person he failed to protect. Was it her?
Breakfast was finally finished and C.C's eyes lit up from excitement to eat. Lelouch prepared omurice, a Japanese dish he learned to cook when his family moved to Japan. She took a bite and immediately a blush formed on her face as she was overwhelmed by the motherly flavor.
"How is it?" Lelouch asked, amusement gracing at her adorable reaction.
"It's the best meal I've had in a while. You are the best mom." He rolled his eyes at her last comment.
"Well, all you eat is pizza. Can you even cook?" She shook her head.
"I guess I'll have to cook for you every day." He said with a sigh and C.C rolled her eyes despite the blush on her cheeks.
C.C hugged a throw pillow to her chest as her and Lelouch watched a movie called 'Howl's Moving Castle' in his living room. The curtains were drawn, blocking out the world as they basked in each other's' company.
"You really do love your sister, but when you talked about her, I could feel pain from your voice.."
Her statement took him by surprise.
"Can I be real with you Camellia?" He asked and she turned to face him, her arms still choking the pillow.
"You are my boyfriend, so doesn't that mean you can tell me anything?" She asked and he let a small laugh escape as he moved closer to her.
"Then I'll tell you the reason why I'm afraid of hurting you."
5 years ago
"I was 16 at the time. Nunnally, my little sister, and I were walking home from school in Brittania. We were walking peacefully until the bullies from my class saw me and started to harass us. I thought ignoring them would be the best action, but instead they became more aggressive. Nunnally, being a person who couldn't stand for injustice, stood up for me and yelled at them. Could you imagine, her big brother was a sissy just like they always said,
"Why did they call you that?"
"It's because I did makeup. It was my passion and ever since a young age I wanted to dress my sister up and make her feel beautiful. The boys in my school called me a sissy and some other awful homophobic slurs."
C.C nodded as he continued,
So she yelled at them and they got angry and tried to push her. I stepped forward and was pushed to the ground instead. I never was athletic unlike my friend Suzaku…They then teased me and pushed Nunnally around, knowing I couldn't fight them by myself. One of the boys pushed Nunnally harder and she stumbled off of the sidewalk and into the road….at that point it was painful to watch as a car hit her…
C.C, discarded the pillow and held his trembling hands.
"From that day, she was paralyzed from the waist down…If only I was stronger, if only I weren't her brother, she would be able to run around and enjoy dances and other activities with her friends…but I'm so useless…"
C.C wrapped her small arms around him. He leaned into her embrace as tears fell from his eyes. She spoke softly into his ear,
"As your girlfriend I will comfort you."
To be continued~
