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Chapter 7: Hopes
The orange haired women waited patiently on the landing strip, waiting for her husband's arrival from war. Her and her daughter had been waiting months for this moment.
She saw the plane come into sight and smiled with anticipation, soon it landed, and officers started to exit the plane, she was confused though, highest ranked officers were supposed to exit first, and her husband was the highest ranked in the squad, she shrugged it off, and waited for her husband to exit, after six men left the plane, one other came out, holding a coffin behind him, another soldier came out, holding the other side of the coffin.
Her mind split in two, there were 9 men in that squadron, and her husband wasn't seen, all other 8 were accounted for but that means that the one in the coffin was…
"No…." She whimpered
The lieutenant stared at the ground, "I-I'm sorry."
She broke into tears and fell to the ground, it wasn't possible, it was a dream, this is a dream! It's a –
Shirley closed the book and took in some air, she wanted to read more but it was just too harsh.
Sighing, she head to the kitchen and got some milk, pouring it into a glass. Today was fun, but she burnt the most crimson red when she found out she was sleeping on Lelouch's shoulder. That thought caused her to blush. She let it pass, and head back to the couch, picking her book back up and continuing.
Lelouch pounded his fingers against the desk, constantly thinking of how to ask Shirley to go to the prom with him.
Shirley, it's boring at your house, let's go to the prom. Wait no. Shirley, what do you say about a prom? No. Shirley! Nice TV you have! What does that have to do with anything?
Grunting he fell unto the bed, stuffing the pillow into his face. What if she says no…but what if she says yes?
He grunted again and sank deeper into bed. He just needed some sleep.
But then if he asked tomorrow she wouldn't have enough time to get ready. It be plain rude.
Grunting again, he got up, took in a breath of confidence, and continued down the stairs. There was Shirley seated on the couch reading a book.
"H-hey there." He started.
"Oh, hello there Lelouch," Shirley greeted, putting away her book, "Do you need anything?"
Lelouch smiled roughly, "Well Milly told me there's a prom going on, but you need a partner to go, I can't really find anyone so I was wondering if you'll go with me?..."
Shirley stared oddly at Lelouch for a moment, before pinching herself on the arm.
"Ow!" She yelped.
"Oh! Are you okay?" Lelouch asked in concern.
Shirley regained her composure and nodded to Lelouch, looks like she wasn't dreaming after all.
"I can understand if you don't want to, I mean you must be busy, so it's totally fine with me if you do-"
"Sure." Shirley smiled.
Lelouch was dazed for a second, "Sure?"
"Of course, I'd love to go with you, I mean, if you can't find anyone else." She said, slightly blushing.
Lelouch let out a triumphant smile, and had a mental ceremony," Its tomorrow at six, just so you know."
"Ok, thanks I'll be ready." She informed.
"Well then, good night." He waved.
"Mhm, good night."
Shirley took in some breath and looked over her wardrobe, there was no holding back today, Lelouch was a respected officer, and since she was going with him, she had to be perfect, no holding back on clothes, makeup, shoes, accessories or anything else.
She cracked her fingers and took in some confidence, "Let's do this."
Lelouch stepped out of the car in a new tuxedo, he heard some officers were going to be there, so that's the excuse he used when telling Suzaku he was going to buy a new suit, but Suzaku knew the real reason.
He was going as well, being in a dark green suit, he dropped off Lelouch at Shirley's house so he could pick up his own date.
"Well, try and make it to the party." Suzaku winked.
It took Lelouch a second to catch on, "Very amusing, shouldn't you be going now?"
"So cold," Suzaku smirked, "Well, see ya there."
Lelouch nodded while Suzaku drove off, he rang the doorbell to a red haired women opening it.
"Oh! You must be Mr. Lamperouge?" The redhead asked.
"Yes, you must be Nunally's sitter?" He said.
"Uncle Lulu!" A cheery voice said.
"Oh, hey there Nunally," The soldier replied, kneeling down and patting her on the head, "Is your mother ready?"
"Mmmm, I'll go check!" She chimed, running upstairs.
Lelouch watch her run off, as he stood back up.
"So yea, I'm Nunally's sitter." The sitter answered, "So you're going with Ms. Fenette to a ball?
"Yes, well be back by 10 for a reference." Lelouch told.
"Oh ok, thanks."
Nunally ran down the stairs again, "Mom says she'll be down in a second."
"Ok then, thanks." Lelouch said, receiving a smile from Nunally.
Nunally started reading some books, as the sitter joined her. Lelouch head to the kitchen and got a glass of water, wondering how Shirley was going to look like.
"Lelouch I'm ready." Shirley called, footsteps coming from the stairs.
Lelouch head back into the hall, "It's about ti-"
He didn't get to finish his sentence; he was utterly dazed by the women coming down the stairs. Her hair was washed and straightened, she was wearing some light red lipstick and a bit of blush. Her dress was pure black, and reached her ankles, it was stacked up at the top and straps, and near the bottom of the dress as well, a ruby sigil was wrapped around her neck, with matching earrings. She was also wearing a thin fur lined black coat, with her purse dangling from her hand.
She stepped down the stairs as the sitter looked at her, then to Lelouch, then to Shirley again, Nunally was looking too, but didn't seem to understand what was going on.
"How do I look?" Shirley asked after a while.
Lelouch kept on staring, until he realized Shirley was talking, "I'm sorry, what?"
"I asked how I looked." Shirley laughed.
"O-oh, yea you look great, for sure," Lelouch praised, "well, we better head out then."
"Ok, bye then, Nunally, Megan."
"Right, bye for now." Lelouch added.
"Bye bye." The sitter waved.
"See ya later!" Nunally smiled.
It was hard for Lelouch to drive, with him constantly stealing glances at Shirley. He was glad they rented a vehicle for him, but right now he wished Brian was driving.
After a while he let out a sigh.
"Is anything wrong?" Shirley asked, noticing his mood.
"No it's just…" Lelouch rubbed his forehead thinking of something, "I'm just saddened that women wear so much makeup."
"Hey, besides some lipstick I don't wear any makeup." Shirley countered, straightening her back.
Lelouch stayed still for a moment, being at a red light, and then lightly brushed his hand over her cheek, rubbing off the pink residue from his finger.
"Only lipstick, correct?" Lelouch stated.
Shirley blushed looking away, Lelouch smirked and continued driving.
Lelouch and Shirley entered the building, all sorts of people around them. They met up with the group and got settled.
"Lots of people here." Lelouch stated.
"That's for sure." Rivalz complied.
Lelouch looked around the room and noticed Suzaku talking to beautiful pink haired women. Probably his date. Suzaku looked over and waved to him, he waved back as he walked over.
"Nice to see you made it, Colonel."
"Today, you don't have to address me as Colonel, you should make use of that," Lelouch winked, "But anyways, who's your date?"
"Oh, this is Euphemia, she's a government worker, works in Sector 12, the People's Rights sector." Suzaku introduced.
"Nice to meet you Euphemia."
"Nice to meet you as well, Colonel Lamperouge." Euphemia answered with a smile.
"Well, shall we introduce her to the others as well?" Lelouch offered.
"Ah, sure, if your fine with that." Suzaku asked her.
"Of course, I'd love to meet them." She chimed.
Nodding, Lelouch led them to the others and started introductions.
"Euphemia, this is Shirley, Milly, and Rivalz," Lelouch started, "Everyone, this is Euphemia, she's a worker in the People's Rights sector.
"Oh, nice to meet you Euphemia." Shirley greeted, Milly and Rivalz complying.
"Ah, Colonel, I've been looking for you." A voice came from behind the group.
Lelouch turned around to a young, light brown haired, man. Wearing a black tuxedo, with a wine glass in his hand.
"Major Rolo!" Suzaku exclaimed, saluting to the officer.
"Major…It's good to see you." Lelouch greeted.
"The same with you sir," Rolo said turning to Suzaku, "You as well, Suzaku."
Lelouch looked back at the group who seemed confused, "Oh yes, this is Major Rolo, an officer stationed in my district. I believe he is here on duty with the Brigadier General."
"I see then, nice to meet you." Rivalz greeted.
"Lots of army men around eh?" Milly whispered to Shirley, receiving a small laugh.
"Um, sir, If you don't mind there is something I would like to talk to you about." Rolo asked.
"Of course." Lelouch answered, walking over to another part of the room.
Rolo sipped his wine before saying anything, "We have a match on the target."
Lelouch blinked for a second, and looked around making sure no one was watching them, "Percentage?"
"98%"
"Where?" Lelouch asked.
"No specific area, it's ranged, 28.2 to 58.2, being in District 7. We last saw him at co-ordinates 32.1 BETA." Rolo replied.
"I see then, keep up the good work." Lelouch said, heading back to the group.
"Sir." Rolo nodded, heading off to his own business.
Lelouch picked up two wine glasses on a table walking to Shirley.
"So what were you guys talking about?" Shirley asked.
"Hmm? Oh nothing much, just anew Oil plant starting up." Lelouch lied, handing her one of the wine glasses.
"Oh, I don't drink." Shirley explained.
Lelouch raised an eyebrow at her, "It's not very potent."
"Nope, I've seen what alcohol does to people; I rather not become one of them myself." Shirley explained.
Lelouch let out a sigh placing both wine glasses onto a table, "Well then, let's have a look around?"
Shirley seemed confused, "Just because I don't drink doesn't mean you can't…" She said.
"It's not a problem" Lelouch winked, "Now, let's see what's around."
"Alright ladies and gentlemen!" A voice boomed from the stage, "The dance floor is now open!"
Several people started to cluster at the dance floor, Lelouch following, "Care for a dance?"
"As if I could say no." Shirley joked, taking his hand.
Lelouch wrapped his arm around Shirley's waist, and motioned slowly with the music. He looked around to see people stumbling and laughing. But him and Shirley seemed to be in sync.
"Have you done this before?" Lelouch asked.
"I took a class in college." Shirley answered, "How about you?"
Lelouch averted his gaze, "I haven't been exactly distant from women."
Shirley laughed as Lelouch looked over, to her beautiful face, and her tender smile…and those soft lips.
He couldn't take it.
He grabbed Shirley's hand and rushed to a unoccupied room, pushing her against a wall.
"Lelouch? What are yo-"
Shirley was cut off when Lelouch struck his lips against hers. At first she was stunned, but gave in. Closing her eyes.
As they broke apart he stared into her eyes, which were full of mystery and question.
"I love you, Shirley."
Lelouch leaned in again, but was interrupted by a voice calling for him.
"Colonel! Colonel!" The voice called.
Lelouch angrily broke away and saw Rolo calling out to him, "Yes? Major?"
"Sir, the curfew for officers is due in 1 hour. It's recommended for you to head home immediately." Rolo explained.
Lelouch looked inventively at the officer, he wasn't informed about this curfew, but he shrugged it off and agreed.
He walked by the group, telling them about the scenario and apologizing, before him and Shirley bid their farewells and left. But no one could help but notice that it seemed something happened.
The drive was quiet, not as much as a whisper from either of them.
Shirley thanked the sitter and paid her, waving to her as she left, and got settled. But as she walked past Lelouch, he once again grabbed her and pushed her against her living room wall.
"I wasn't joking." Lelouch said, stroking his hand through her hair.
Shirley stared with wide open eyes at Lelouch, his face coming closer, "I love you."
Shirley moved her gaze to Lelouch's lips, and closed her eyes slowly while whispering, "I love you too."
Their lips met again, this time more passionate then before, he begged entrance into her mouth, and earned a gasp once he invaded. Shirley moaned as their tongues wrestled, Lelouch grabbed her by the waist and brought them closer to each other, as Shirley's hands were in wrapped in his hair. He broke the kiss and kissed her under her ear, earning gasps whenever he contacted her skin, he preceded down her neck, then lower...and lower...and low-
"L-Lelouch…w-we can't" Shirley stuttered, slightly pushing him away.
Lelouch broke the chain and met with her eye contact, "Why?"
Lelouch mentally beated himself right as the word left his mouth. Of course he would ask why. It wasn't due to the fact she was raped and has a daughter to think about. Or that she's only been reunited with him for a couple of days.
"Mom?" Nunally called from upstairs, "Are you home?"
Shirley gave a weak smile to Lelouch, "That's why."
She slipped by him and ran upstairs telling Nunally she was on her way.
Lelouch let his forehead hit the wall and grunted deeply.
Real smooth Lelouch.
The black haired man laughed crazily at the screen.
"My my, looks like they've gotten close, "He started, "Perhaps not as close as I've been with her."
"Tell me when you need more information." A voice behind him said.
"Of course, you are pretty close to him aren't you." The black haired man snickered.
The man stroked his brown hair, "Indeed."
Ok, sorry if you felt this was a little rushed but I don't have much time open and really gotta move things forward.
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