"Kallen…"

A voice…whose voice…

"Kallen!" Kallen opened her eyes to an incredibly worried Rivalz. She was in the student council room. There were papers all over the place, and the little desk Lelouch used to sit at with his laptop was dusty.

"What…happened?" She looked up at Rivalz questioningly.

"Well, you passed out. I had to drag you here, since the school was closer than my house." Rivalz let out a deep sigh, and flopped into the chair closest to him.

"You had me really worried y'know?" He placed a hand over his eyes and sighed again.

"I wasn't too sure what I would do if I lost you." He peeked at her through his fingers and smiled.

"What happened to your friend? That shopkeeper guy?" Kallen tried to stand, but her legs gave out, and she collapsed back into her chair.

"Jeez, how about you worry about yourself first? Do you even understand the situation you were in?" Rivalz kicked up his feet, and started rocking himself on the two hind legs of the chair.

"If I hadn't saved your heinie, you'd probably be naked in a ditch somewhere."

Wait…

"What about that other guy?" Rivalz looked at her, confused.

"What other guy? You mean the shopkeeper?"

…Was it just my imagination?

"Uh, yeah, your friend. Is he okay?" Kallen asked, genuinely concerned.

"Well, his jaws shattered, and he's got a broken leg. So I don't really think he's anywhere near okay. Not to mention, he's got like two broken ribs. It was pretty serious. But he's not going to die, so that's good." Rivalz looked at the ceiling. "I was honestly more worried about you."

"Eh? Now wait, I know I was a bit reckless for charging in like that, but don't you think I could've handled myself better than your friend?" Kallen crossed her arms and pouted. Rivalz stopped rocking, and stared at her. He sighed a third time.

"Look, I know what you can do. I was there, remember?" He smiled his goofy smile at her, but it disappeared almost instantly. Now he was dead serious. "But no matter what, you're a girl. I'm not saying you're less capable, I'm saying that people won't just beat the living hell out of you..." He got off the chair and walked toward her.

"I thought that after that experience, you would learn that already." He raised his arms in exasperation. "But maybe I was wrong."

Kallen watched cautiously as Rivalz advanced toward her, scooting her chair back a bit in surprise. Rivalz looked her in the eye, and leaned in, resting his head on her shoulder.

"I was really worried about you…"

Wh-wha-what?!?!

Rivalz pulled his head back, and looked into Kallen's eyes again. There was a sparkle behind his eyes. He drew closer and closer to her, and soon she could feel his hot breath on her lips. Her eyes were wide with shock, as their lips touched with a tender caution, and a surge of warmth rushed through her body. He leaned in, forcing his lips onto her's, and she could feel the ever increasing passion flow into her, leaving a tingling feeling in her stomach. Her heart was pounding in her throat, and Kallen felt as if though her soul was standing at Heaven's Gates. Her cheeks blushed bright crimson, and the heat that seemed to emit from the two of them made her dizzy. His hand brushed her hair, pulling her deeper and deeper into the sinful act of romance.

"S-Stop it, Rivalz! I got it, okay? I won't be reckless anymore, so cut it out!" Kallen stuttered as she protested to Rivalz's advance. He said nothing and simply kissed her again. All resistance left her, and she returned the act, hands gripping the seat so hard, she thought it would break. Rivalz broke off again, and left Kallen panting, watching her anxious face with a soft expression.

"Stop…it feels like I'm cheating on Milly…" Kallen choked.

"Forget her. She never noticed me, I would move on sooner or later." Rivalz held Kallen's face. "And you helped me." He kissed her again, speaking in between the gasps.

"The only thing I can see is you, and today, I thought I lost you forever…"

Kallen's mind was blank. She was being overwhelmed. This was Rivalz. Rivalz the idiot. Rivalz the goofball. Rivalz the moron who accompanied Lelouch on his little school adventures.

"Riva-" She was interrupted by another kiss, and she felt his tongue break through and massage hers. It was too much to handle.

"I love you Kallen. What else do you need to know?" Rivalz brushed her hair back, and held her cheek in his hand. "You're beautiful Kallen. I love you." It was as if all her worries had flown out the window. Three simple words, and she was begging for more.

Is this love?

His hand slid down her back, onto her thigh. Kallen felt her heart in her throat, as Rivalz cradled and caressed her body.

Love…

"Rivalz…I-" suddenly, the movements stopped. Rivalz staggered backwards, staring at the floor in horror. Kallen, stunned and a little put off, followed his gaze.

What the hell?

He wasn't staring at the floor. He was staring at his chest. Protruding from Rivalz's chest was the tip of a spear, thrust through from behind. And at the other end of the spear, was a dark figure in a hooded cloak.

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Author's note: Sorry for slow upload. Internet sucks. I forced my bf to kiss me like a thousand times so I could get the first kiss even semi right. I'll be getting more up soon if my proofreader gets his lazy bum in action.