Turn 6.2
Dinner last night with Suzaku and Nunnally was very chill honestly.
Even with CC needling us and forcing me to cough up to Nunna, that yes, Suzaku and I are involved.
My little sister wasn't entirely happy in our private conversation later, but I told her enough that she's now both getting over her crush on Suzaku, and suspicious about the genesis of our relationship.
Nunnally isn't stupid. If Milly could catch that I'm acting suspicious, my sister almost certainly is onto me.
Only my promise to explain things soon has kept her from pressing the issue.
CC on the other hand...was very frazzled after I saw her during lunch later.
I still have no idea what Milly and her talked about, or did.
And my witch is still pissed at me for throwing Milly at her to save my own skin.
Please. She would have done the exact same thing to me. She can't be seen in public, yet. Not till we have a cover for her.
Milly...is Milly. She does whatever the hell she wants.
Thus, the only logical decision.
I feel like I've forgotten something though. Something about today.
Ohgi? Nah. Talked to him. Blood of the Samurai got steamrolled like the original timeline.
Orange? Nope. He's on stand by. Cornelia was much more lenient on him this time. His resources are more limited, but he didn't get demoted this time.
Jerry's watching for any upcoming operations. Still expecting Saitama, but I'm not taking chances.
Kallen? No, that's handled so far. I got one of my chess match marks to put a knightmare frame training simulator as collateral to my calling in his marker.
Suzaku? Aside from the usual Britannian racist bullshit, nope.
So what the hell did I forget?
At that moment, a cat darts across my path.
Wearing my Zero mask.
That I thought I had locked up and secure.
...I take a deep breath.
"FUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK!" I yell as I take off running, dialing CC on my headset phone.
"Yes, boya?" She yawns after answering.
"What the fuck did you do?!" I yell at her as I run down a corner.
"That's very rude."
"A god damn cat swiped my mask, the mask I was sure I put away."
I duck past some students, who appear to have missed the cat.
"Which means, you unlocked it, or I left it unlocked and you let the cat go. So which was it?" I seethe at her on the phone.
Her response is an evil cackle. "My fault? Only for not stopping the cat from leaving out the window. YOU, left the briefcase open. And if you have to run around abit? That's not my problem. Just use your Geass if anyone sees it."
Looking around, I don't see the cat anywhere.
"I'm tanning your fat ass red tonight." I say flatly.
"Muwahahaha! I look forward to seeing how you handle being the dominant one. Don't disappoint me, Lulu." She finishes with a licking sound and smacks her lips mimicking a kiss before hanging up.
"...As annoyed at her as I was...that was hot." I muse.
I reconfigure my phone for conference call mode and dial Suzaku and Kallen.
"Lelouch? What's going on?"
"Yes, Kallen Stadfelt speaking. How may I help you?"
Suzaku clearly isn't anywhere near people. But judging by her response and the giggling around her, Kallen is sitting with her shitty fake friends.
I dash around a corner, looking for that fucking cat.
"Kallen, get somewhere private. We have a problem."
"Excuse me ladies, I simply must take this call. Demands of the nobility, you understand."
"Suzaku, did that impress you too?" I whisper.
"Yeah, I wouldn't have guessed that was Kallen."
A door slam over the headset means Kallen is now likely going to drop the act. "Alright, what's going on? You never call me at school unless it's an emergency. What did you do this time ?"
"Well technically, it's CC's fault for not stopping it. But I suppose part of the blame is mine." I whistle.
I take a deep breath to speak, when suddenly the PA system switches on.
"Attention Ashford students! This is your student body president, Milly Ashford! Today we have a special treat for you!"
...Oh fuck no. Don't you do this. Don't you fucking do this to me, Millicent!
"A cat has swiped something belonging to a member of the student council. So...CAT HUNT EVERYBODY!"
GOD DAMNIT MILLY!
I tune out the rest of her broadcast, though Nunna's cat impression is adorable.
"So Milly's doing something crazy again. What's the emergency?" Kallen says with an exasperated tone.
I kick a door open, eyes blazing with fury.
"Because Red...あのさがしものは私のかめんだ!" (The missing thing is my mask!) I yell in Japanese to hide what I'm saying.
It's actually a rare skill among Britannians to speak it. Only the student council and a few outliers at Ashford speak it.
Suzaku just swallowed his tongue and Kallen...
Yep. She mad.
"HOW THE HELL DID YOU LOSE YOUR MASK TO A FUCKING CAT?!"
I spot Arthur and dive towards him, only to miss at the last moment.
How the fuck did I forget about the stupid cat hunt?!
"Because I'm an idiot and CC decided to be lazy to spite me for siccing Milly on her!" I growl back.
"Wait, Milly met CC? That sounds...ominous." Suzaku mumbles.
I make a waving motion dismissively, then realize they're not here after a moment.
"Bah. What's the worst that could happen?"
"...Fuck you Lelouch! Why did you say that?! Now she's going to do things to us!" Kallen yells at me, rattling my eardrums.
Damn, that girl has pipes. The jokes about her Domon Kasshue's daughter make so much sense.
"Suzaku, I think it's headed for the clock tower. Kallen, run interference where you can. I'll coordinate with Milly."
"I see Shirley, I'll distract her. Keep your shit back." Kallen says before hanging up.
I hang up on Suzaku as I run towards the clock tower, speed dialing Milly.
"Hellooo! Milly Ashford speaking! How's my vice president enjoying the cat hunt?" She's cackling now, but I'm really going to enjoy bursting her bubble.
"ミリ、あのひみつものは私のかめんだ。" (Milly, the secret thing is my mask.)
She drops dead silent.
"Where was it headed?"
"...Clock tower. Oh my god Lulu, I'm so sorry..."
I sigh. She didn't know. And I can't really be mad at her for being her.
I spot Suzaku and wave him towards me as we take to the stairs.
"Milly, we'll talk later. I think we have it handled."
I hang up and try to catch my breath.
I've had to spam my Geass a few times, but I think it was less than the original timeline. At any rate, this bullshit reinforces my need to start working out.
Suzaku looks back from where he was bounding ahead of me.
"Lelouch? Are you ok?"
I gasp for air. "Give me...a sec...to not...cough up a lung."
Suzaku shakes his head in disappointment. "This is what you get for not working out and being a smoker." He scolds.
I catch up to him, breathing hard. "Kiss...my...ass...Suzaku."
He smiles. "You wish, Lulu." Then he dashes off to the roof.
...When did Suzaku learn how to be sarcastic? I gape in shock at for once being the guy on the receiving end of the wiseass remarks.
Huh, I think I'm actually blushing.
Ok, where...HA! "A pussy in the hand is worth two in the bush!" I say, diving for the cat out the rooftop window. At the last second, Arthur evades...and I'm skidding along the roof.
Shit.
Thankfully, Suzaku has grabbed me before I fell three stories.
"Lelouch...why did you say something...so stupid?" He grimaces as he pulls me up.
I catch my breath for a moment. "In fairness, it sounded better in my head, and I've had a very stressful day."
Suzaku gets an impish smile and scoops me up into a bridal carry.
"Well 'princess', guess I'll have to be your steed." He snarks with a wide smile.
I'm stunned momentarily. And then I can't help myself. I start laughing at the absurdity of it, and the feeling of Suzaku holding me up.
It's actually very relaxing.
"Wait, we need to collect the mask." I say quietly.
A quick trip to the other side of the roof, the mask secured, and Suzaku is carrying me down the stairs.
"I'm definitely getting you and Kallen as personal trainers after today." I mutter.
This was the last draw. I'm sick of being so feeble.
"And here I thought you liked this." Suzaku chuckles.
I swat his shoulder with my cheeks red. "Hush you. Your prince is enjoying his noble steed." I say imperiously.
Suzaku cracks up and is laughing all the way down.
Shortly before we hit the entrance, Suzaku sets me down gently. "You scared me up there."
He looks at me sternly, poking me in the chest. "Don't. Do. That. Again."
His eyes are alight with protective instinct and passion.
God I want to fuck him so badly right now.
Bad Lelouch. Not now.
We walk back into the sunlight, the student body in shock, having seen Suzaku haul me up and save my life.
Doubtless the more indoctrinated among them are now questioning their actions against Suzaku.
Good. They should feel guilty. Suzaku Kururugi is worth ten of most of them.
Milly is playing this up with a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. She knows she fucked up. I smile and use my special signal system to tell her it's fine.
Need to teach Kallen that soon.
"So Vice President, did you get the item?"
I shrug. "Sadly, all we have is a cat with a game leg. And nothing to show for it otherwise."
Milly snaps her fingers in frustration. "Aw darn. And here I thought I had gotten some dirt on people."
Uh oh. She's grinning. "Sooooo, who's getting the kiss?"
I could play this the original way...but I've got a better idea.
"Actually Madam President, I have a two fold request. First, do you mind if Suzaku joins the student council?"
"Well, sure. But what about the kiss? He did win one by saving your life." She says, non-plussed.
I smirk at her. This should be fun.
"Who says I forgot?" I pull Suzaku by the waist to me and turn his face with one hand cupping his cheek.
"After all, he's my boyfriend." I say as I close my eyes and kiss him.
Suzaku is definitely bi. And he's clearly learning to be the aggressor judging by his leaning into the kiss.
Annnnd Milly is giving out catcalls. Along with Nunnally...should have seen that coming.
As we part lips, abit of wetness on our lips, I look over the crowd.
Most of the guys are aghast. And a sizable fraction of the girls. Though several are blushing and giving me bedroom eyes.
Milly on the other hand...is positively salivating with a nosebleed.
Kallen is trying to hide hers, unsuccessfully.
Rivalz is stone cold shocked.
Shirley...is KOed.
I take a stage bow. "This concludes today's entertainment." I proclaim, a bit breathlessly.
Milly is clapping wildly and looking at me with a look that promises I'll need to do some fast talking later.
"Suzaku, worth it?"
He kisses my cheek and pulls me into a hug. "Worth it."
A quick beep from my phone heralds a message from Jerry.
Orange: Confirmed. Operation set for Saitama in two days.
Finally. The shadow war begins.
