I froze when Suzaku finished speaking. I couldn't believe what he said.

"But," I said "my parents even said that.." He put his finger on my lips.

"We all told you that because we wanted you to be happy," he said.

"And I was happy," I said.

"Clarissa," Suzaku said "before Lelouch gave you the locket, I over heard him, his father, and Euphie talking. His father said that he and Euphie were having an arranged marriage." My eyes went wide open.

"Then why did he give me this damn locket?" I asked.

"Euphie told him to give it to you," he replied "then, she told him to break your heart." I looked down at the locket. I already took out the picture of Lelouch.

"I didn't want to tell you," he started "and I didn't want you to cry. So I kept we kept it a secret." I started to cry.

"Please don't cry, Clarissa," he said "you're gonna make me cry." He started to.

I couldn't believe it. All this time, my life has been a lie.

I put my head on Suzaku's chest. His strong hands wrapped protectively around me.

Then, I looked at him.

"Suzaku," I said. Before I could say another word, Suzaku's lips swooped in and touched mine. My eyes went wide open.

This is wrong, but it feels right. I've been with Suzaku all my life. And now, this is happening. Oh, Suzaku. I never realized that I….

He broke apart and looked at me. We stared at each other's eyes.

"Clarissa," he said "I'm sorry."

Suzaku…

"I'm sorry that about what I just did. I just had to," he explained "I realized now that you are the only one I want."

"I accept your apology," I said "but I need you to take your sorry back." He looked stunned. I quickly pressed my lips against his. I caused him to fall on his back with me on top. We were wrapped in each other.

He broke apart, but only to breathe again. Suddenly, his tongue entered my mouth. We were plying with one another's tongue. However, I didn't want to go a step ahead, since we were only 17.

"Suzaku," I said. He put his finger on my mouth. I suddenly felt his hand behind me head. He gently pushed my head on his chest.

As my head slowly touched his chest, our eyes closed and we fell asleep.

Moments after, may come back in. She saw me on Suzaku's chest. She carefully pulled my covers on us.

"Clarissa," she thought "you finally granted my wish. You have not only found your true soulmate, but you have become my closest friend." May went back to her room and fell asleep.