8. Innocence
That was something that he had taken from her, and he hated himself for it.
So then why did he find salvation in her?
He held her in his arm tightly, as if she was his only anchor to the world.
He kissed her, as if he would perish without her.
He never wanted to let her go.
But wasn't she supposed to be the one who desperately needed help? And what was he doing, as Zero, comforting her? He killed her father, for crying out loud!
She was without a father, because of him.
She was broken, because of him.
She…
"Lelou…" Shirley said, putting her hand on his cheek. "Why are you crying?"
"What?" he said, touching his face. It was wet. He never realized…
"It's okay," she said softly, her eyelids drooping, "It's okay…" she fell asleep, her face looking peaceful.
Lelouch kissed Shirley's forehead tenderly.
"I'm sorry…"
A/N: Make of that of what you will. :3