Request: Uni AU, Cornelia is a young university lecturer that every guy on campus has the hots for, except for her own genius student Lelouch.


Campus Conundrum


"Now then" the woman stated, addressing the full lecture hall "Your essay's on a military disaster of your choice are due next week, and I expect them all handed in on time. Late marks will be docked and you've got the rubric to show you the particulars."

"Yes ma'am" the entire hall chorused, all in sync.

The large lecture hall at Victoria University was packed full, which was an odd occurrence for any class, even the most entertaining ones, and most people did not find history entertaining.

The young lecturer pushed a few strands of violet hair behind her ear, and rolled her eyes at the collective sigh that came from the crowd of males in front of her.

It was no secret that practically every man on the campus wanted to get with the young woman, but she didn't care.

That was until she spied him.

Sitting two rows back, pen in hand writing in his usual flamboyant, elegant scrawl, was Lelouch Lamperouge.

She held in her own sigh as she watched him brush back some of his onyx hair that was in his line of sight before continuing his work.

"Now that's a man I wouldn't mind showing attention to me" she thought, pacing back to the center of the stage.

However, Lelouch was probably the only guy on campus not absolutely smitten by Ms. Engel, which was a feat that he didn't even know of.

His mind was occupied by other things such as grades and such rather than focusing on how attractive she was.

Except he had no idea that the young lecturer was absolutely smitten with him

"He will be mine eventually" she thought, a small smile coming to her face as she began to think of a plan.

"Now then" Ms. Engel said "I've given you your assignments. Mr. Lamperouge, please stay behind for a few moments, but the rest of you are dismissed."

The entire hall grumbled collectively as they filed out while Lelouch remained seated at his place, still working away.

The doors clicked shut, leaving the two of them alone in the massive hall.

"Lelouch, please come over to my desk" she stated, taking a seat in the plush leather chair and swiveling it forward.

"Grab a seat, we've got something to discuss" she said, after he had gotten up and walked over.

"Okay Ms. Engel, what's going on? Am I in trouble?" Lelouch asked, slightly nervous.

"Not that I know of" the woman said, letting him smile and relax a little "No, I was merely going to talk to you about the topic of your essay. I assume you've already picked one?"

"Of course" he stated, before asking "but why would you want to know?"

"So that I know how far in advance I need to clear my schedule to read it and enjoy it" Ms. Engel informed him, resting her elbows on the desk and folding her hands under her chin in support.

"I guess that makes sense" he replied, shrugging his shoulders "I'll be writing about the Battle of Tsushima."

"Interesting" she mused, jotting something down on a piece of paper that he couldn't quite see.

"Was that all Ms. Engel?" he asked, before she shook her head and smiled.

"No Lelouch, there's something else I wish to discuss with you" she paused for a moment, gathering confidence, before asking "Why are you so distant with everyone? You seem to put on an icy front. Why don't you get to know your classmates?"

These questions weren't legitimate. No, they were merely to find out how she could break through his exterior and reach the heart inside.

"I've just learned to be more self reliant, instead of relying on others, where they could fail me which would result in the failure of a project. It's just easier keeping to myself instead of going out of my way" he stated, tenting his fingers.

The young woman in front of him frowned slightly "Pardon my language, but that's a shitty outlook."

Leaning back in her chair, she could feel her breasts strain ever so slightly against the blouse she was wearing and couldn't help but smile as the student's eyes twitched down before going back up.

"If you're on your own, who will be there to catch you when you stumble? Who will have your back during a time of need? In the examples your using, it seems as though grades are the only thing that matter to you, which again, is a shitty outlook. Life has much more to offer."

There was a silence between the two of them as Lelouch began to mull over her words.

"What does life have to offer if I open myself to it? There's misery, drudgery, boredom, and the like, so do tell Ms. Engel, what are the positives?" Lelouch asked.

"Friends you can count on" she listed "People that will know you better than most and would do anything for you, they would comfort you, help you, and generally be all around good folks. Then there's romantic relationships, where you can find that one special person, and call them yours for the rest of your life.

"They mean the world to you, and you do in turn to them. They're the kind of person that you would die to protect if need be, and then you would spend the rest of your life with them."

Again, it descended into silence between the two, before Lelouch nodded.

"I guess you're right Ms. Engel. Becoming a more so outgoing person does have its perks" he stated, before saying "I owe you one it seems."

"Lelouch you owe me nothing. I was merely giving a little friendly advice...although, if you did want to pay me back, it could be arranged" she stated, her indigo eyes flashing with humor.

"And what would that be Ms. Engel?" Lelouch asked, smirking slightly.

"Well if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to discuss your last essay you did on Erich von Manstein, but I'd rather do it over a cup of coffee, if you'd care to accompany me, that is?" she asked, brushing her violet hair back.

"Sure, that would be alright" he stated, standing from the chair and going back to his seat, slinging his laptop bag over his shoulder.

"Oh, and do call me Cornelia once we're out of this place. Ms. Engel is far too formal for a date" she said in passing.

Lelouch, who either didn't catch the end of it, or didn't care, simply smiled and said "You got it Cornelia" as they walked out the doors of the hall.


Fin