a/n And Merines Shinku is back! Since the previous story had quite a heavy theme, I'm lightening this one up by a lot. But don't worry, you'll get the drama later. After all, Meshi loves drama :D
Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass, only this plot. Araya Co. belongs to my friend... May you lead a good business, Nando :D
Thank kuma-kun for helping ^^
Fanfiction didn't allow periods... the original title is [I... him, I... her.]
Enjoy!
Turn 01. Marriage is…
C.C's POV.
Dreadful!
Perhaps the gods or whatever hates me, no that's just not possible. No one hates me. NO ONE.
Well maybe there is one, one single person that loathes me. He thinks my existence is a bother to him. Don't get me wrong, I hate his guts too.
And guess what? That person is my dear HUSBAND.
Well, actually he's not my husband… yet. We're getting married very soon, something I am most definitely NOT DELIGHTED about. How did this happen? I'll tell you how. It all started with a simple joke, A DREADFUL JOKE.
Several days ago…
Charles Lamperouge the head of Araya Co. Ltd., a real well known real estate agent was having dinner with Kay Blanc, CEO of the interior design company Horizon Co. Both of them were considered not sober, not sober at all.
"Charlie, my friend! We've known each other for what, 40 years?" Kay asked his childhood friend.
"Kay-Kay! It's 42 years!" Charles said very intoxicated.
"Oh really? That's great isn't ittt? Anywayyy, since we are performing a joint venture we should make it big! Get some engagements going on!" Kay said half conscious.
"Ah, great idea! My stupid genius son is very troublesome! He's never been on a date! Can you believe that? I mean he's what? 32?" Charles said furrowing his eyebrows.
"No, Mr. Lamperouge… He's 23." A girl known by the name Ivory Blanc told the large man.
"Potato patato! Ivy! You shouldn't be so serious! Drink, drink!" Charles said happily.
"Sir, I'm underage…" Ivory noted before taking a sip of her juice.
"Nonsense! You are what, 20? Drink!" Kay said giving his niece a bottle of beer.
"I don't drink beer, Uncle… It makes your stomach big…" Ivory said dropping her head slightly.
"Are you saying we have big tummies?" Charles asked giving her a puppy dog face.
"N-No! I mean it will give you a big stomach if you continue!" Ivory said putting her hands up.
"Ahahaha! Don't mind it! Then grab a cocktail or something! You're an adult! CELEBRATE!" Kay said cheerfully.
Ivory reluctantly accepted a dry martini and drank slowly.
"You were saying, Charlie?" Kay said returning to their previous topic.
"I was saying, Rerosho has been single for too long! He needs s to get laid!" Charles said loudly.
"How about we get him engaged? Ivy here is single right, Ivy?"
"NO!" Ivory screeched.
"Ah, must you scream? Come darling, Rerosho is a fine young man!" Kay said offering while grinning.
"I'm not single!" the 20 year old shrieked. "I have a boy friend!"
"AAAH? IS THAT SOOO? WELLLLL BREAK UP WITH HIM HAR HAR HAR!" Charles said laughing before taking a big gulp of beer.
"Pardon?" Ivory asked spitting out her martini.
"HAR HAR HAR Charlie's just joking, Ivy! Joking, hah! But you could consider it! Rerosho is a fine young man!" Kay said once again.
"Yes you said that already just now… Why me though? YOUR daughter is also a loner like him! They'll be a perfect match!" Ivory added the last part smiling a little.
"AHHHHH! KAY-KAY BUDDY! IVY IS RIGHT! YOUR DAUGHTER KNOWS MY LITTLE SONNY RIGHT?" Charles said laughing hard.
"WE SHOULD GET THEM ARRESTED THEN! I MEAN ENGAGED! HAHAHAHAHA!" Kay said completely unaware of the deal he just made.
"WE SHOULD! HARHARHARHARHAR!"
"C.C…. please forgive me…" Ivory said looking away.
Forgive me my ass, now I'm stuck with HIM.
Just because my father made a silly remark, I'm to marry my mortal enemy. Why is he my mortal enemy? Well it's quite simple really, we hate each other. Why do we hate each other? WE JUST DO.
He's Lelouch Lamperouge, eldest son of the prestigious Lamperouge family, founder of the Araya Estate Agent. They are well off, they attend many events, throw many parties, dine in high end restaurants, wear designer outfits, in other words: they are filthy rich.
I don't hate him because he's well off, I hate him because he's not well bred. The nerve of that guy! Do you know what he said to me when we first bumped into each other?
"Your lime head is sticking out too much, could you move over please?"
I hate him.
Then he just had to study in the same university as be, not only that, he's in EVERY class I attend.
I hate him.
What is amazing is that he and I always stand even when it comes to grades. Well there are moments where I win of course. Moments where he wins? We are talking about me here. Forget about that narcissistic male.
Thank the gods that I don't live anywhere near him, otherwise I'd murder someone already by now. Who could stand being with someone so egoistic and arrogant?
He thinks he's awesome? Well he's not! I'll crush him one day, make him beg for mercy.
"Ms. C.C., the limousine is here to pick you up. Mr. Lamperouge said he doesn't like to wait."
I really really really hate him!
Lelouch's POV.
I am going to murder my father!
What was he thinking? Alright, I maybe single and I may have never dated anyone. That's just because I've never found anyone interesting. Sure I have many fan girls, it makes sense, I am after all good looking. But they're just fan girls, I could never date them!
BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT MY FATHER CAN ARRANGE ME TO MARRY!
Worse, marry my mortal enemy!
Why her of all people?
That lime headed egoistic slob for my wife? I'd rather cut my head and place it on a silver platter. No, that can't work… Nunnally needs me, my precious little sister! How could my father make me marry someone? Nunnally needs me!
Rolo too of course, my baby brother! How could I forget about him? He's my only brother! They both need me!
And yet here I am, in a dinner involving my engagement with HER.
C.C. Blanc, is that even a name? Never mind that, it's not important. She is my enemy I tell you, my mortal enemy. Why? Well it's simple, I absolutely hate her.
She's a slob, she's arrogant, absolutely narcissistic and egoistic. Worse part is that she's close with Nunnally! I swear, she's trying to poison her to get back at me because I beat her in the last semester's exam! Second worst part is that her whole existence is a waste of land, time and money! So what if she's smart? Her brain's rotten!
So she has an army of fan boys, so what? I don't even understand the basis of that, what is there to like about her? Sure she's got a nice body and a pretty face, hey I know how to appreciate you know, but anyway! That's just it! A good shape and a good face is good, but her personality is a ship wreck!
Look at her! She's conversing with Nunnally like it's the simplest thing in the world, away from my sister witch!
"Hello… Lelouch." She greeted me in that oh-I'm-cool-slash-enigmatic tone.
"Good to see you… C.C." I replied her, faking a smile.
"What a beautiful fake smile you're putting. I almost thought it was genuine." The witch said stoically as she stood in front of me.
Curse you, witch, curse you. She's the only person who could see through me, and I hate that.
"Well at least I can make an emotion, unlike someone who pretends to act cool." I retorted back still keeping said fake smile. Hah! Take that you slob.
"I choose to be devoid of feelings, it's easier to handle the fans." C.C. said flipping her hair. "At least I don't get raided by my fans."
"You witch."
Normal POV.
Charles sat grinning at the pair, "Stop glaring daggers at each other you two, you're engaged! You should be happy! Right, Kay-Kay?"
Said "Kay-Kay" just nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, Charlie is right, you should be smiling! It's a happy event!"
"How are we supposed to be happy when we were forced into this?" Both young adults asked in sync before glaring at each other.
"Don't mimic me, witch." Lelouch said icily.
"Oh? Wasn't it you who mimicked me… boya?" C.C. said smirking.
"How dare you call me that, witch!" Lelouch asked gritting his teeth.
"Why not? I am older than you… boya."
"By one day!"
"Still counts."
"No it doesn't!"
"You two are so in love…" Lelouch's mother, Marianne Lamperouge added clapping her hands.
"Says who?" Both of them answered in unison yet again.
"Stop copying me! I'd never fall for someone like her! I hate existence!" Lelouch said grumpily.
"You stop. Humph, you think I'd even accept it if you actually fall for me? I'd rather die." C.C. said spitefully.
"Ara, ara, youth… So straight forward to each other… Be careful now, your words might just bite you back." Marianne said winking.
"MOM! Please¸ I'll NEVER fall for this, this, thing!"
"Excuse me? I am not an object, mind you. And here I thought you'd at least be a real gentleman for once." C.C. said crossing her arms.
"I am always gentlemanly!"
"Says who? The voices in your head?" C.C. sneered at the raven haired nobleman.
"What voices in my head? Don't be foolish, you foolish witch." Lelouch said shaking his head feigning disappointment at the noblewoman.
"They seem to be deep in love don't they? Why don't we bring forward the wedding to say… Sunday?" Kay asked the two parents seated near him and his wife Miranna Blanc, often called Mira.
"Ara, what a wonderful idea!" Miranna said happily. "We can be in-laws sooner then, Mari!"
"It would be so delightful, Mira!"
C.C. visibly flinched, "Mother. Please. Sunday? It's only 5 days away… How can you finish the preparations? It's impossible."
"Nothing is impossible, C.C. darling! With the Lamperouge-Blanc power, we will get it done in 1 and a half day! Right, Mari?" Miranna said looking at her friend.
"We can even get it done today!"
"BULLSHIT." C.C. and Lelouch said together.
"Tck, tck, don't use bad words you two. It's improper. Well it's settled then! Marianne and Miranna, we'll leave it to you." Charles said grinning.
Both mothers smiled brightly that the whole room was literally… bright.
C.C. and Lelouch sighed in defeat as they sank to their seats and glared at each other, again.
And the dreadful Sunday came…
"We are gathered here today to celebrate life's greatest moments to give recognition to the worth and beauty of Lelouch Lamperouge and C.C. Blanc's love. Should there be anyone who objects this unison, please stand up."
"Right here." Lelouch muttered under his breath.
"Don't copy my sentence." C.C. said cooly.
"No? We shall carry on." The pastor said ignoring the two. "Let us move on to the vows… Do you, Lelouch Lamperouge take thee, C.C. Blanc as your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?"
"I do-o…" Lelouch said feeling a chill run down his spine. He was sure that came from his mother.
"And do you, C.C. Blanc take thee, Lelouch Lamperouge as your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?"
"I wish I don't."
"AHEM."
"I mean, I do." C.C. said bored.
"They are so meant for each other… Until they both made the same mistake by saying the wrong words…" Miranna said dreamily.
"Do we have the wedding rings?"
Rolo, being the ring bearer, handed the small bands to each young adults.
Lelouch gave out a fake smile and prepared himself to force the ring into C.C.'s finger until he saw her bend her ring finger, "Not there, another finger."
"AHEM."
"… Fine." C.C. huffed.
Lelouch, still fake smiling, finally forced the ring into C.C.'s finger and the latter hissed before fake smiling too. The bride, smiling evilly now, pressed on Lelouch's finger hard before slipping the ring in.
"Ahem… I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride!" The pastor said extending his arms in a dramatic way.
Lelouch swiftly circled his right arm in C.C.'s lean waist and pulled her in.
"Don't you dare, Lamperouge." C.C. hissed.
"You think I want to, witch? Besides it's only on the cheeks." Lelouch said grunting before kissing his bride on the cheek.
"You may now kiss the bride, on the LIPS."
"The bride doesn't want to be kissed." C.C. quipped.
"And the groom doesn't want to kiss." Lelouch added.
"Just kiss! Or you may not leave this place!"
Both young adults gulped before sighing in defeat but glared at each other.
"Well you heard him." C.C. said simply.
Lelouch rolled his eyes before dipping his head to give his new bride a peck.
"Congratulations, you two. May you have a happy marriage!" The pastor said grinning.
Both of them rolled their eyes before fixing a fake smile on their face and turning around to walk down the aisle.
C.C.'s best friend, Kouzuki Kallen and her boyfriend Gino Weinberg clapped at the two of them while smiling. Oh they had no idea what was really going on, no idea at all.
Smiling beside them like a foolish lovesick couple were Lelouch's cousin Euphemia and his best friend Kururugi Suzaku who were surprisingly friends with C.C.
They took the car to the reception, which was at The Peninsula. These people really know how to live good, a room that costs 850,000 Yen was nothing to them, so was the ball room.
The bride and groom both changed into gold outfits, to symbolize their wealth of course. Along the way, some off handed comments were given such as, "Nice dress, it would've been nicer if a woman actually is wearing.", "I don't think a boy in an oversized tux would understand the beauty of a lady's body." and "I don't suppose you see a lady around, do you?"
The newly wedded couple soon found themselves cutting their wedding cake, where C.C. all the while smiling shoved half of the first slice of the cake roughly into Lelouch's mouth.
"Here, honey, have some cake."
Lelouch spluttered unceremoniously before glaring at C.C. and restrained himself from shoving the other half into her mouth. Remain a gentleman, remain a gentleman…
"Can't stand it, can you? Lelouch Lamperouge just had to keep his image…" C.C. said low enough for only the raven haired young man to hear as they walked together again, this time exiting the area and going up to their penthouse.
Lelouch remained silent but kept his smile, it was not long later before he "accidentally" stepped on C.C.'s gold dress. In other words, he tripped her. Oh but he's a gentleman, and a gentleman always helps people in need. Despite said people was a conniving witch.
"Are you okay, honey? You should watch were you are going." Lelouch said smiling evilly as he held C.C. close to him.
"You did that on purpose." C.C. muttered.
"Of course, but no one knows that." Lelouch whispered to her ear.
"Lamperouge…" C.C. hissed.
"Blanc…" Lelouch said plainly.
"You're carrying me back."
"And why should I do that?" Lelouch said scoffing.
"You tripped me, and my stiletto broke." C.C. said dangerously close to his mouth.
"… Fine." Lelouch said picking his bride up, "Let's go, baby."
The people around them cheered, Miranna and Marianne gazed dreamily at them, Charles and Kay laughed loudly and the friends of the couple cheered and gave wolf whistles.
Lelouch's POV.
This witch is heavy!
I practically threw her on to the sofa the moment we entered out penthouse.
"Watch it." She said monotonously before pulling her dress up, revealing her very broken shoe and a swollen ankle.
"I did not do that." I really didn't, I just tripped her.
"You're wrong, you did do this. Sure you tripped me and made me break my heel, but when you spun me around just now I twisted my ankle. Wonderful isn't it?" The witch said bored before she stood up and tried to unzip her dress in front of me.
"Now what do you think you're doing?" I was completely taken back when the dress fell to the floor with a loud thud. Was it really that heavy?
"Changing, what else? Do you actually think I'll walk around in that heavy outfit?" Lime head pointed at the clothing on the floor.
I shrugged and turned away, no way in hell am I going to let her know that I've never actually seen a girl's body. Yup, no way. Thank god for the piece of clothing she wore underneath the dress, I might have gotten a nosebleed otherwise. Like I said, I appreciate.
"Help me. I can't walk."
Ah great…
I walked over before huffing and muttering, "So troublesome."
I reluctantly gave her my hand, "Hurry up."
"What? No. Carry me. To the toilet." Who does she think she is? I'm not your slave, witch!
"Why should I? Go to the toilet on your own." I told her before walking away to unpack.
Strange enough I didn't hear any protests for the lime head so I continued to unpack the materials for the work I have to do. What? Do you actually think I don't have work to do just because I'm it's my wedding? Let me tell you something, we are university students, we have tons of work to do. Wait, why am I speaking for the witch? I have lots of things to tend to.
Soon after I unpacked half of my luggage I heard a thud from the living.
What now?
I went to check where that sound came from and voila, it was the witch… again. Only, this time she was in two very, let's say, revealing pieces of clothing. Yes, yes, she was in her undergarments. Lacy, black undergarments… NO. Forget about that, yell at her first!
"The hell are you doing? Change somewhere else, will you?" I pointed at her.
"I can't, Sherlock. I told you, I can't walk. It's all your fault, remember?" She said oh-so monotonously.
Curse this witch. I huffed and picked her up, ignoring the fact that she was almost naked and ignoring her stupid smirk. I once again dropped her, on the bed this time.
"Aren't you nice." C.C. said in a teasing tone.
God I hate her.
Finally after 1 hour of packing and cleaning up, showering, etc., I could claim my place in the bed.
One problem, there was a witch on it.
"Scoot, witch. That's my place."
"Guys sleep on the floor."
"Like hell that'll happen! Scoot! I'll divide the place so scoot!" I roughly pushed the witch away and took out a measuring tape to divide the bed.
"Wait, my side is smaller."
"No it's not."
"Yes it is."
C.C. pulled out a ruler and showed me that indeed her side was smaller.
"BY AN INCH."
"Still counts."
"Fine." I moved the tape a little. "Now sleep."
"Yes, dear…" The witch said mockingly.
"Lights out." I ordered the witch, since she's being obedient I'll command her around.
"…No." And she's back…
"Fine at least dim the lights." Ah she listened. "Good night, witch."
"… Boya."
Yup, no doubt.
I really really really hate her.
a/n Phew, they're insane... even the pastor. At least C.C.'s parents are normal people... in a way. Ivy made an appearance! Yay! Well, just give me your opinions! This fic will not go for more than 12 chapters... I think... Who wants Orange to appear? HUH? HUH? Who else do you want to appear? Milly? Lloyd? Name them and I might consider :D
Anyways, reviews are love!
Toodles.