Disclaimer: I do not own Code Geass. This chapter was all me (with a little inspiration from the song Sugar Rush by Cash Cash) and it is AU. Also, I will be separating this one into parts for my own amusement so any other chapters with a title similar to this one will be a continuation. I hope you all enjoy it~!

Sweet as Sugar

Suzaku Kururugi had never had to ask for help before in regards to his classes; normally he could slack off by doing the homework without making sure the answers were right until things got down to the wire and then pass with a low B. But his Physics class was kicking his ass like he never thought was possible for a class. So, in the end, he had been convinced to seek out a tutor in the form of Senior class Treasurer, Euphemia li Britannia.

Euphemia was in the top five percent of her whole class, was fluent in four languages, and considered one of the cutest girls in school. As a tutor, however, she did not come cheap. "It'll be about eleven dollars an hour. And, judging by your notes, homework, and test scores, you'll need at least four hours a day, at least three days a week," She had told him plainly with a bright grin on her lips. His eyes had twitched at the thought of the paying her over one hundred dollars a week but he needed the help. If his parents found out how low his grades were there would be Hell to pay.

He had, reluctantly, agreed to her terms and so far it seemed to be well worth it. He was three weeks into his tutoring session with his winter exams coming up in about two months and things were looking pretty good. His understanding of Physics was a little clearer and his grade in said class was currently at a wonderful B minus. Given that his other classes were doing fine as well, he was feeling pretty good about everything.

Until the day Euphemia decided to change their tutoring schedule on him.

"My younger brother is coming home and my parents don't want him spending his afternoons all alone. I hope you don't mind having the tutoring sessions at my house from now on," She has said politely. He had been unable to argue so he'd merely agreed. She had beamed and handed him a little slip of paper. "Head to this address about thirty minutes after school, okay?" And after getting a little nod, she had twirled on her heels and trotted off, leaving behind the light click of heeled school shoes behind her.

So now, here he was, ringing the doorbell to a beautiful little two-story home about three blocks away from the school. He shivered lightly, not from the slight nip in the air from the oncoming cold front of winter but more for the fear of going into a strangers' home. He perked up when he heard the locks on the other end being shifted and was greeted by someone who was not Euphemia stepping into the doorway.

The strange male had pale skin that reminded him of the moon on a cloudless night, luminous plum tinted eyes that shimmered like lights on a Christmas tree, and obsidian hued hair that fanned out around his head and into his eyes. The young man looked at him with one dark brow raised. "Can I help you?" He asked flatly in a deep yet velvety tone of voice.

Suzaku stared for a moment before jolting back up right. "Uh, hi. My name is Suzaku Kururugi. I'm here to see Euphemia; she's my tutor," He said nervously, rubbing the back of his head with one hand. The other glanced at him then disappeared back inside for a moment, leaving the door cracked. When it was pushed open again, it was Euphemia inviting him inside.

"Sorry about Lelouch; he's a little anti-social," She giggled as Suzaku headed in, switching his sneakers for a pair of guest slippers. The inky haired male was seated on the couch sipping iced soda through a straw with a bored look on his face, an episode of Mythbusters on the television, and glanced up only briefly at mention of his name. "Oh, don't look at me like that little brother! Maybe you should try spending time with more kids your own age like Suzaku!" She huffed, hands on her hips.

He shrugged before turning his attention back to the television. "Because I am not going to waste my time associating with people who only reach half my intelligence," He answered before taking down another gulp of soda. Euphemia rolled her eyes and led Suzaku through the room and into the kitchen, making sure to shut the door behind them. The sounds of the television were cut off by the heavy swinging door.

"Sorry about Lelouch; he's a child genius who just got his law degree. He's going to be one of the youngest lawyer's in modern history," She explained calmly. She headed to the fridge and pulled out two sodas, offering one to Suzaku.

"So he's around my age?" He asked while popping the top. Euphemia looked at him curiously and he took a quick sip of his drink. "You said something about hanging with kids his own age like me so I assumed you meant kids around my age."

"Yeah, he is. He's a few months older than you, actually, but he really doesn't act like it," She stated with a small smile. She then popped the tab on her own soda and took a seat next to him. Okay, so let's get started on your homework for today, okay?"

Though Suzaku wanted to keep going in regards to the conversation of Lelouch but let it drop for fear that it would make Euphemia uncomfortable.

…

The next weeks were spent at Euphemia's in regards to their study sessions. And, much to Suzaku's surprise, he actually got to talk to Lelouch a few times.

He learned from Euphemia that most of the Britannia children had different mothers' and one shared father. Lelouch's mother had been the most recent of wives taken on by their father and he also learned that Charles zi Britannia was actually still married to a few of the other mothers as well (which made him feel a little uneasy, but luckily the older man was never really around). One day, when Euphemia rushed off to answer a call from her full-blood older sister, Lelouch had waltzed in to get a snack. "Cornelia call again?" He had asked flatly.

"Oh, is that her name? Euphemia just said her sister was on the phone," Suzaku said, glancing up from his textbook and calculator. The other scoffed lightly, propping the fridge door open and letting it rest against his hip while he tilted his upper half better to peer inside.

"Talk about over-protective; Cornelia calls here at least three times a day to talk to Euphemia. Hell, she calls five times on the days when there's no school," He had grumbled lightly. He plucked an apple dipped in chocolate with peanuts all over it from the fridge, some plastic wrap covering it as it sat in a little paper dish with a stick jutting out of it. A yellow sticky note with the name "Lelouch" etched on in graceful cursive fell off as he plucked off the see-through cover and shut the fridge back up. He then hopped up on the counter, sitting on it, and plucked a piece off; apparently Lelouch, wherever he'd bought the little confection, had requested it be precut to make eating it later easier.

"Well, it just means she cares about her," Suzaku responded, tilting in his chair so he could see the other easier. He rested on arm on the table and the other was draped along the back of the chair. Lelouch took a bite out of the apple slice, releasing a small contented purr, and chewed quietly for a moment.

He swallowed just as quietly before responding. "I miss my younger sister and we were just as close in yet I still let her have her own life; I call her once a week earlier in the morning on the weekends when I know she doesn't have school and hasn't left to do anything yet. That way I can still let her know how much I care while respecting her own desires. Euphemia doesn't get out nearly as much as she should because she doesn't want Cornelia to feel ignored or get hurt," He said flatly. When Suzaku thought about it, that made quite a bit of sense; Euphemia rarely went to school events, despite being on the Student Council, and had never accepted a single offer for a date. "She only accepted your request for tutoring because you agreed to pay and, after missing a few calls, figured she could get you to come here instead so she gets the whole kitten caboodle."

"So she lied to me? Geez," Suzaku said with a small sigh, shaking his head. Lelouch snorted and took another bite from his treat.

"And what did she tell you was the reason she had to change your study sessions to being here?" He asked before tossing the last bite of the slice into his mouth.

"She said your parents asked her to baby-sit you until you could find a better way to spend your time," He answered flatly, jumping to his feet when the other began coughing and gagging on his apple. He darted over and smacked the other's back for him, hoping it would help clear the airway. "Hey, are you okay?" He asked frantically.

"Just fine; my older sister has decided to act like I'm a crude little child instead of admitting her older sibling simply has a sister complex!" He hissed angrily, massaging his throat lightly. Suzaku lightly rubbed his back in a way he hoped was soothing.

"I'm sorry; if it makes you feel any better, I didn't really think she was being serious anyway. Something about a teenage boy needing his older sister to baby-sit simply didn't make much sense to me from the start," He said gently. He was answered with a sigh and small smile from the other.

Which surprised him, because the up-curve of lips ended up kicking his heart into overdrive.

"Thanks," He said while sliding down from the counter with his sugary treat in hand, "it's nice to see someone has some sense around here. Maybe I'll talk to you some more later." He has said as he exited, Euphemia heading in with a quick glance between the two.

"What was that all about? Did Lelouch actually talk to you? And are you blushing?" Euphemia babbled curiously, getting up in Suzaku's face. He jerked back after blinking back a slight daze and his cheeks turned an even darker shade of pink. "You are blushing! You're interested in Lelouch now, aren't you?" She gasped.

"I… I guess I am… Just a little bit," He mumbled shyly, looking off to the side and rubbing the back of his head. He blinked a bit when he felt a thick, wicked aura of some sort ebbing in his direction. A quick glance up showed Euphemia wearing a demonic glare and annoyed scowl.

"Suzaku Kururugi," She said slowly, pointing at him, "if you so much as lay a finger on my little brother, I will kill you! No one may court him until every other older sibling has had the chance to give them their approval!" She declared brazenly. He blinked, took a step back, and watched as the usually cheery girl whipped her head back and released a siren-like laugh that sent chills up his spine.

Despite her words, however, Suzaku was a rather stubborn boy; he continued conversing with Lelouch when she wasn't around and decided to try using the other's sweet tooth to help him win his heart (whether Euphemia liked it or not.)

…

Suzaku had picked up a small box of caramel chocolates (which he'd learned through a few "sneaky" questions were Lelouch's favorites) before classes and been hiding it in his bag all day. Now, as he sat in the kitchen with Lelouch sitting next to him, both sipping from glass mugs filled to the rim with hot cocoa and tiny marshmallows shaped like snowmen, he rummaged through and plucked it out. "Here," He smiled, holding the decently sized box out to the other.

Amethyst spheres shifted between jade orbs and the offered sweets. "Why would you get me something like this?" Lelouch asked slowly in shock, taking the box in both hands. Suzaku merely smiled wider back happily.

"Because I really like getting to hang out with you and talk. I figured I'd give you a little token of my gratitude," He said happily before turning his attention back to the equations he had to complete.

"Thanks," Lelouch mumbled before setting the box down and lifting the lid. He nibbled on it quietly and they both just enjoyed one another's company for a moment or two. After a little while, Suzaku glanced up curiously.

"Do they taste alright?" He asked, wanting to make sure he'd gotten the right ones. He didn't want Lelouch to be disappointed or anything, after all. The other perked up and nodded, plucking one up and holding it out to him.

"Here; try one. Just open your mouth, okay?" He asked casually. Suzaku blinked but did as he was told. Lelouch lightly pressed the treat in, his fingertips brushing against the other's lips. They both jolted up at a slight jolt of excitement they felt at the slight contact. Lelouch then grinned, picked up the box, and headed out, waving behind him casually with one hand.

Suzaku sat there, stupefied, until Euphemia returned and he set to frantically making himself look absorbed in his studies.

End

I've needed a sort of release from writing depressing things (since Claws is pretty much angst right now) so I decided to gift you all with this short, sweet little bit of fluff. Also, I will not be updating my stories on this Saturday but the shift in update schedule will take place as of next Saturday. Other than that, the only other thing is in regards to my original fiction; if you're interested in reading my original fiction than send me a PM (or if you're new to FF and don't know how to, say so in your review) and I'll send you the link to my account on FictionPress. I will admit, however, that my original fiction is rarely updated simply because of my fanfics needing more attention and that my story (since I took my other story down to give it a desperately needed re-write) is not very popular with one review and very few faves. But if you're interested, please let me know; and, if you have the time, give me a little feed back there. I allow anonymous reviews so you don't have to login/ make an account to tell me what you thought. Well, see ya next chapter and hope you continue reading my works~!