It retrospect, it wasn't the wises option, doing homework in the student council room. It ran a huge risk of running into- well, anybody on the SC. Milly, Rivalz, Nina-

Shirley.

It- it was just a bad idea. That was understood.

But the risk also included a possibility the lilac visioned Britannian couldn't let go.

Anxiously glancing at the clock, the sullen brunette hastily shoved the miniature black book, previously open on the table, into the closest desk drawer as he looked toward the door.

Someone was coming...

Rolo Lamperouge spun back around, facing the desk, opposing the door, as he pretended to fuss over his homework.

He didn't turn as the door opened, or as the person paused.

He didn't turn as soft 'pat's emerged from the door- toward the table.

He did flinch as Arthur jumped onto his textbook and crushed his hopes in one graceful, fluid leap.

"Ah! Ugh, silly. You scared me. Shouldn't you be with Kururugi?" Rolo cautiously brushed the felines fur as he rested his disappointed head against his hand. The cat leaned into the slim, pale fingers as he began to pur, pacing his paws over the books pages.

"No no no, don't do that." Rolo warned as he lifted the pet off of the surprisingly easy assignment.

Posing as Lelouchs brother came with its own high set of standards. Standards he couldn't fall below if he was to be convincing.

It was almost laughable how determined Rolo was to fit this role- to be Lelouchs brother- Lelouch! He had no idea what he was getting himself into. But alas, he had gotten into it, and now he had begun to settle into the social aspect of that role. Things that challenged and embarrassed him at first were now simple as speaking. He finally began to live up to the expectations of Lelouchs little brother.

But.

That didn't mean he couldn't milk the prince for all the help he could give. Because truthfully- Rolo still really needed it, wanted it; survived his days on it.

Setting the cat on his lap, Rolo resumed stroking the soft, slightly matted coat while letting out a deep sigh. It seemed, lately, his big brother didn't want to offer him any help anymore.

"Nii-San didn't even-"

The door closed.

Either someone just walked out, or someone just walked in.

Rolo hadn't heard any footsteps- it could've just been someone passing by, closing a door for- Absolutely no reason.

Well that wasn't it. Rolo hoped he hadn't been locked in. The room was very obviously occupied.

The false Lamperouge froze when a mellow voice of silk slid over his neck, causing the cat to jerk and pounce to the floor.

He had arrived.

"I didn't what?"

"Ah! Nii-San!"

Rolo jerked his shoulders as he attempted to turn and face Lelouch.

"Come to look for you? Is that what you wanted?" The question was straight forward.

"Not at all. Why would I seek out solitude only to wish for you to find me?"