The next morning when Lelouch woke up he had the worst headache he's ever had. He groaned softly and tried to sit up in his bed but fell back down onto his pillows.

"Damn you Schneizel!" He growled quietly and tried to sit back up again. He soon felt a bit lighted headed and rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. What exactly happened last night? He thought and rubbed the back of his head. He noticed that he was still wearing the clothes from last night...but after that the memory became too hazy. Suzaku helped him into his room...then what happened? He groaned loudly in annoyance.

"Are you alright sire?" Suzaku asked as he poked his head through the door. "I'm sorry...I did knock and when you didn't answer I thought that you would need some assistant."

He nodded tried to get up from the bed.

"You shouldn't move as much. You still have a bad hangover." Suzaku said and came in with a try of water and plate of eggs. "I also though you might be hungry."

He gave a small smile as the tray was in front of him. "Thank you." he said and grabbed the cup of water. It felt cool going down his throat as he breathed in a bit of relief. He picked up the fork and started eating in silence.

"How did you sleep sire?"

"I can barely remember sadly." He chuckled and had more of his water.

"Anything?"

"Just when Schneizel had offered me champagne but I refused..." Lelouch said as he thought about it for a second. "Then I saw you and Euphie...then I started drinking red wine...after that I don't know."

He nodded and offered a small smile. "Gino told me you might have had too much to drink, so I helped you to your room. But you said that you didn't want to leave, so I had to carry you up the stairs so you wouldn't hurt yourself."

"Oh. That's embarrassing." Lelouch chuckled and smiled. "Thank you for taking care of me."

"It's my duty too." He smiled. "Oh and Euphie said she'd be here sometime in the afternoon to come and check on you."

"I'm sure after my appearance last night. That is the last time I'd ever take drink from Schneizel again." Lelouch said and finished up his breakfast.

"Why did you drink in the first place?"

He stopped breathing for a second. I got jealous because I saw you enjoy yourself with Euphie. How would it sound if I told you? He thought for a second. "I don't know. Maybe I wanted to enjoy myself for once." He lied.

Suzaku nodded and gave a smile. "If you say so sire. But for future reference I only recommend half a glass of wine or any strong liquor you might drink." He said and walked to the curtains and opened them to let in the sunshine. "What is on your agenda for today sire?"

"The usual." He sighed and got out of bed. "If you don't mind I'm going to go ahead and take a shower to get my head on straight."

He nodded as he stepped aside to let him through. Once the bathroom door was closed he breathed easily. Suzaku was both glad and disappointed that Lelouch didn't remember the kiss that happened last night. Maybe it was for the best that he didn't remember. Last thing he wanted was to make their relationship complected.

In the bathroom Lelouch looked in the mirror and lightly placed his fingers against his lips. He could still feel Suzaku's lips on his, which made his heart hurt a bit. The action he did against him was completely uncalled for, and he could probably blame it on the drinks he's had that night or if he really wanted to do it. This was completely new territory for him and it was confusing him greatly. He splashed cold water on his face and breathed deeply.

I need to stop thinking about this! And now! He thought as he turned on the shower. Every time he tried to forget about last night it came back bright as day. The feel of his body against his...the soft texture of his lips... Lelouch leaned his head against the tile wall and and felt the hot water run down his back. This was going to be hard to forget, if he wanted to forget. After what seemed like forever being in the shower he got out and wrapped a towel around his waist and walked into his room to see that Suzaku was gone and so was the tray.

"Hmm." He hummed as he went to his closet and grabbed a simple white button down shirt, and black jeans. There was a light tap on his door as he opened it to see Suzaku standing there.

"Are your ready sire?"

Lelouch nodded as he stepped out of his room and waited for him. As they walked side by side he couldn't help but see that image pop into his head. He groaned softly and shook his head.

"Are you okay sire? You seem a bit distracted? I wouldn't want you to run into something."

"I'm fine, I'm just lost in thought that's all." He told Suzaku with a small smile on his lips.

He nodded and kept walking in silence.

Euphie knocked on the door to Lelouch's is study and poked her head through the door with a huge smile on her face as she saw Suzaku stand beside a bent down Lelouch who had a stack of paper work on one side and a pen in his hand.

"Lelouch!" She giggled and walked inside.

"Hello Euphie." Lelouch said, eyes still on his desk.

"I came to check up on you...how did you feel this morning?" She asked softly and stepped closer.

Lelouch stopped for a minute. "Terrible. I had the worst headache of my life and felt like throwing my guts out."

"Well you did drink more than your use to..." She murmured softly.

"Thank you for stating the obvious!" He snapped at her and threw his pen down onto the desk.

She took a step back a hurt expression on her delicate face. Suzaku place a gentle hand on his shoulder. He looked beside him up at Suzaku and sighted. "I'm sorry Euphie..." He said softly and re-picked up his pen.

She nodded and offered a smile in reassurance. "It's okay, do you think I could borrow your Knight for a minute?"

The sudden request startled Lelouch. "Ask him."

She looked towards Suzaku and waited for his answer.

"If it is okay with you sire..." Suzaku murmured softly.

He nodded and got back to work again. Suzaku quietly stepped passed Lelouch and followed Euphie into the hall. "You wanted to talk to me Princess Euphemia?"

She chuckled softly. "Suzaku...please call me Euphie."

Suzaku nodded and waited for Euphie to begin.

"Did anything happen last night? When you took Lelouch to bed? Because he seems kind of...annoyed when he looks at me..." She said and sighted sadly.

Should I tell her? What will she say...? He thought and made up his mind. "No. He seemed fine when I tucked him into his bed and left."

"Are you sure nothing happened?"

He nodded. "I'm sure. Maybe he's still feeling the hangover?"

"I guess...but please keep an eye on him so he wont hurt himself. Because I wouldn't want a repeat of last night to happen again."

He nodded in understanding. "I'll make sure it doesn't."

"Good. And tell Lelouch too please take care of himself." She said and turned around to go.

As she walked down the hall he let out a small breath of relief and went back inside the room too see Lelouch standing by the window his back towards him.

"Sire." He said softly and got down on one knee and bowed his head down.

"You don't need to do that every time Suzaku. It's fine without the bowing." Lelouch chuckled softly and kept looking out the window. "Where did Euphie go?"

"She left. But she told me to tell you to please take care of yourself." He said and stood up. "Please don't be angry with her..."

"I'm not." Lelouch lied and still didn't look back.

He nodded and thought about something. "How busy are you right now?"

"I just finished the paper work but i have few meetings with Areas 5 and 1..." Lelouch said and sighted.

"How about you...oh I don't know ditch all of those meeting." He asked and had a small mischievous smile on his lips.

"Are you being serious?" Lelouch asked and raised an eyebrow.

Suzaku nodded. "Have you ever been out of this palace? For more than a few minutes?"

"Well no..." He said and flushed a bit.

"Then I would like too take you on an adventure to Japan...if his highness will allow me." Suzaku said and had a smile of hope on his face.

"You know they wouldn't allow it..."

"Who says anybody has too know?"

"Good point...and I work so much already...I could use a day off from my duties." Lelouch said and thought about it. "Well Suzaku you convinced me, how do we sneak out of here?"

"Don't you worry. I handle that, but first go change into something more...normal and I'll need to also so we wont be recognized. Meet me in the west wing in about twenty minutes.

Lelouch nodded and watched Suzaku walk out of his study. Lelouch soon turned bright red and gripped his desk.

Suzaku walked to his room too change out of his Britannian uniform and changed into something more comfortable and unrecognizable to the public. As he made his way through the hallways, passed the armed guards and made his way towards the west wing seeing Lelouch already right there waiting. He noticed that he wore a simple blue shirt and black jeans. He smiled and placed his hand on his shoulder lightly. Lelouch jumped a bit at his touch.

"You scared me Suzaku! I thought you were one of the guards!" Lelouch whispered.

"I'm sorry. Lets hurry before they find us." He said and grabbed Lelouch's hand and pulled him forward. Lelouch blushed a bit more as he was dragged by him out of the castle and into the busy streets.

"Wow! I can't believe I did that!" Lelouch laughed happily.

He smiled at his carefree laugh and his gazing eyes.

"Come on! I haven't been outside since I've taken the thrown! I want to take in as much of the sights I can, before I go back!" Lelouch said and grabbed his arm.

Suzaku smiled more at his enthusiasm. "Then lets."

As they walked down the street Lelouch looked over all the stores in awe as his smiled grew bigger. Suzaku couldn't help but feel happy that his Emperor was enjoying himself more than he thought he would. He was like a child who opened his eyes to the world for the very first time. He swore he could watch Lelouch all day.

"Why are you staring at me?" Lelouch mumbled and looked down.

"Just how much fun your having. It makes me happy to know that you didn't make a mistake coming out of the palace with me." He smiled causing Lelouch to blush even more. So adorable... He thought and smiled even more.

"Look! There's a poster saying there's a carnival here! Do you think you can take me?" Lelouch asked as he looked at the red flier.

Suzaku leaned in placing his chin on his shoulder and smiled. "Of course. Its not far from here."

"Would you need some money?" Lelouch asked and looked at him.

"Of course not! I invited you out so you don't pay for anything!"

"But I wouldn't feel right..."

"Its completely fine." He said with a smile.

Lelouch nodded with a smile. When they started walking again Lelouch smiled brightly and tried so hard to contain his excitement! Its been so long since him and Nannullay ever been to a carnival! But...he was going with Suzaku...was this a date? A date? No! It couldn't be a date...or was it. Just the word date gave Lelouch butterflies in his stomach. He actually was nervous! Lelouch the Emperor of Britannia! Actually nervous!

"Were here." He chuckled and let Lelouch see.

"Wow." Lelouch breathed as he saw the many rides and both's. "Which can we ride first?"

"Can you handle the scary rides? Or are you scared of heights?" He teased and nudged his shoulder.

"Im fearless!" Lelouch stated and dragged him into the line for the Screamin' Swing.

Suzaku looked at the machine that was made of two individual arms. Just looking at the ride sent a shiver down his spine.

"Ready?"

"To die? Sure.?" He chuckled nervously.

After hours of riding so many rides Lelouch started to feel like his stomach was in knots. And it irritated him as he took of his water, trying to calm himself down.

"You okay? You don't look so good." Suzaku asked and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"I'll be fine, how about we just stick with the arcades?"

He chuckled and nodded. "Fair deal."

Lelouch smiled as he walked forward to the baseball toss. He thought about it for a minute, knowing that he probably did't have the physical strength for it...

"Give it a try." Suzaku encouraged.

He nodded and paid the man who in turn hand him three base balls. He breathed softly and aimed for the stack of bottles. When he threw it his aim was completely off. Suzaku chuckled softly and looked at him. He grabbed another and tried again but missed. He sighted in annoyance and handed the last ball to Suzaku. "I know for a fact you wont miss." He chuckled.

Suzaku smiled and took it. As he pulled his arm back and aimed for the sack and threw it, hitting his mark.

"Congratulations sir. Sadly you can only pick the small prize." The guy said and showed him the wall. Suzaku picked the small white bear with purple eyes as the guy handed it to him. In turn he offered it to Lelouch.

Lelouch blushed bright red as he took it. "Thank you." He smiled and hugged the bear close.

He smiled. "It was nothing."

He smiled back as he looked up at the night sky. "There is one place I want to show you." Suzaku said and grabbed his hand again. He nodded and let him pull him away from the carnival and back into the streets. There was less people outside as they walked closer towards their destination. They came upon a ladder as Lelouch looked at him skeptically.

"Come on." He said and climbed up the stairs as Lelouch followed until they were on the roof.

"Why are we up here?" Lelouch asked and looked at him

Suzaku sat down on the rubble and patted the spot next to him. Lelouch thought about it for a second until he just sat down next to him. "Its going to be a beautiful night out. And I wanted to share it with you..."

Lelouch blushed brightly and looked down. Suzaku laid down and offered his arm so Lelouch could lay his head down on it, instead of the ground. He laid his head on his arm and looked up at the sky. The stars seemed endless! Never once did he have a view like this...inside he felt like crying like a small child but he knew he had to keep it together.

"Thank you for today Suzaku." He murmured softly and curled up next to him, still holding the bear closely.

This is enough... Suzaku thought happily and kept looking up at the sky.

End Of Stage Five

Well here it is! Chapter 5! I must say this is the longest chapter ever written! I know the beginning may be kinda boring, but bear with me people! It will get good -chuckles- I hope all of you enjoy this chapter -smiles- And to answer some of the followers questions, Rapid Puzzleshipper Saiko: The only reason I cut off at the kiss was too get the readers excited for the better stuff to come(; and nope there's no poison in his drink, but there will more mischievous Schneizel though -grins- and Deidara4ever: yes it did kinda weird between them there but I think there going to get closer there! So prepare yourself! -giggles- anyways enjoy this chapter! Now off too think of chapter 6! Until next time!

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