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I don't know how obvious it is, but I've haven't flown anywhere since I was three and I obviously don't remember it. Thus I have no idea what I'm talking about when describing the airport… Nevertheless, this was very fun to write.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Geass. Or the characters I am having so much fun playing with…

Thankfully for the pair in the backseat, the drive to the airport was a short and uneventful one. CC and Lelouch somehow managed to fill the silence with meaningless conversation, stopping Mao from asking any questions that Lelouch and Suzaku hadn't rehearsed answers for. Lelouch seemed to be playing into his role as the 'crazy cat lady' giving CC detailed instructions on exactly what she should and should not do with his cats. For example: she was not, under any circumstances, to let them eat pizza, not in the least because the tomato sauce would stain their fur.

Suzaku watched with some amusement as Lelouch slipped perfectly into his female role. How many years had it been, and his acting skills hadn't faded at all. It annoyed Suzaku somewhat, that he was rarely ever able to spot honest behaviour from the other. He supposed Lelouch hadn't been given an opportunity for his acting skills to grow lax. He could hardly be himself nowadays, since he had to pretend to be an ordinary person, living in an ordinary town, with an ordinary life. He got a lot of practice at pretending to be something else. Suzaku hoped that at least Lelouch would feel comfortable being himself around him.

They arrived at the airport, identities safely intact, and CC sent Mao off to find a trolley for their luggage. Of course, Suzaku could easily have managed to carry it by himself, but CC really just wanted a few moments alone with the other two.

"Well… I don't know what you two are up to in Japan of all places. But please try to remember that I'm not gonna be able to transport across the world and swoop in to rescue you like before Lelouch."

Suzaku nudged Lelouch slightly, "She did that?" he whispered.

Lelouch frowned and looked away. "Maybe once or twice" he said dismissively.

"Well… don't do anything stupid. And I expect to hear all about it when you get back Lelouch, or these cats may not make it back home."

After a few seconds of glaring on the part of Lelouch, Suzaku nudged him again, to alert him to Mao's return.

"Ah, of course I'll tell you all about the trip. And I guess we'll send you a postcard, just so you know we're safe and haven't been maimed by the locals or whatever it is you're worrying about." said Lelouch with a nervous laugh. Suzaku certainly hoped that whatever it was they were doing, maiming would not be a significant part of the experience. Although, knowing Lelouch, it was probably best to prepare for the worst.

"Ah, Lulu, shouldn't we be going now? We don't know how busy the queue at the ticket office will be and we don't want to be late," said Suzaku as he dumped Lelouch's suitcase onto the trolley Mao had brought. He wanted to leave quickly before Mao attempted to engage him in conversation again and he blew their cover.

"Of course" said Lelouch, before turning and curtseying slightly to Mao, surprising Suzaku with the grace with which he pulled off such a feminine gesture. "It was nice meeting you."

"It was nice to meet you too" replied Mao. "Have a safe trip."

As the young 'couple' made their way into the airport building Mao stared after them with an expression of intense concentration.

"You know, she looked really familiar. Are you sure I haven't met her before?"

"Don't be silly Mao" scolded CC "You must be thinking of her father? He used to live with us a while back when you were little. He sometimes helped you with homework. She takes after him."

Mao frowned. "I suppose, if you say so. Wait…. Do you mean Uncle Lulu? I always wondered where he went. Strange that they both use the same name though."

CC sighed. Her son remembered the most inconvenient things sometimes. All she could do was try to stop him thinking too much on them. "Come on Mao, let's get home before she comes back out here and gives me more instructions on how to look after her cats."

"Lelouch," hissed Suzaku as he wheeled the trolley into the airport. "Do you have to keep your hand on my arm? It's kinda embarrassing."

Lelouch kept his gloved hand resting resolutely on Suzaku's forearm, and a pleasant smile on his face. "It's called acting Suzaku. Body language is very important in how others see you, and it is something that most people can read without thinking. We need to act like we're engaged and in love so as not to arouse suspicion. Any time you want to join in is fine with me."

Oh? Thought Suzaku. Is that a challenge? Well Lelouch, you're not the only one who has been pretending to be someone else all this time. I'll show you just how good my acting skills are.

He allowed his posture to relax, pretending to the world that he was not even slightly unnerved by the way Lelouch's thumb was gently brushing the underside of his arm. As they arrived in front of the ticket office, Suzaku stopped the trolley, and gently took one of Lelouch's hands in his own.

"I'm going to pick up the tickets." He said warmly. "Will you wait here with the trolley?" he asked. Then, as Lelouch nodded in response, he leaned in, as if to plant a kiss on Lelouch's cheek. "How's this for acting" he whispered against Lelouch's skin.

"Not bad," muttered Lelouch, his eyes flashing slightly with irritation. "But I think you can do better."

As Suzaku pulled away, he noticed the faint blush on Lelouch's cheeks. Maybe he could have some fun with this acting business. "The queue's not very long so I should be back soon." He said finally, stepping away from Lelouch.

As he stood in the queue, eyes occasionally glancing over to where Lelouch was staring back at him, he tried to figure out just how he could embarrass Lelouch further. He wasn't sure exactly why he wanted to embarrass the other, but Lelouch's blushing face made him want to make him do it again.

He left the queue, ticket in hand and rejoined Lelouch.

"We've got a while before they start boarding" he said. "Do you want to go get a drink?"

They left their luggage under the watchful eye of an attendant and made their way to a small airport café. As they walked, Suzaku made a point to catch Lelouch's hand and entwine their fingers together affectionately. They ordered their drinks, Suzaku kindly paying for them both, and took their seat at a table.

Suzaku looked across the table, meeting Lelouch's eyes. Behind the warm expression he could make out the faintest trait of a smirk. Suddenly he felt a pang of fear. Lelouch didn't like being beaten. He obviously was planning something.

Trying to ignore his apprehension, Suzaku slowly lifted his cup to his mouth, but barely managed one sip, before he almost spat out what was in his mouth in shock. Something had brushed against his leg.

Fighting to regain his composure, he glanced across at Lelouch again. There was a mocking glint in the other's eyes, and as Lelouch permitted his smirk to widen momentarily, the sensation was repeated. The sensation… it was Lelouch foot brushing against his leg.

Trying to ignore the sensation as Lelouch's foot crept further up his leg; he took another sip of his drink, fighting down his own rising blush. Lelouch seemed perfectly composed, as if he had no idea what his own foot was doing. Suddenly Suzaku shifted his legs, pinning Lelouch foot between his calves, a movement which unbalanced Lelouch, causing him to wobble slightly in his chair, an expression of surprise briefly passing across his features.

"Now now, Lulu" chided Suzaku, with a grin. "Not in public."

Lelouch, who had obviously not been expecting a response from Suzaku, couldn't prevent his face reddening at the suggestiveness of the statement.

They finished their drinks in silence, both wondering what to try next.

They were called for boarding so they retrieved their luggage, and made their way across the airport peacefully, though Lelouch once more rested his hand on Suzaku's arm, to keep up the appearance of a couple. After they had left their luggage in the right place, they joined the line of people waiting to board.

Suzaku decided now was a good a time as any to pull his next stunt. "Oh, by the way Lulu" he started. "I had a word with the lady at the ticket office. She was very nice and managed to change my ticket."

"Change? How?"

"Well, now I can sit with my lovely fiancé on the plane. Isn't that great?" he proclaimed, beaming towards said 'lovely fiancé'.

Suzaku watched a myriad number of expressions travel across Lelouch's face. He could tell the other was a little irritated by him drawing further attention to them by making such a request. Suzaku wasn't bothered, he knew the woman at the ticket office hadn't know that he had booked his ticket by mentioning he was working for the Britannian empress, and she most certainly wouldn't tell her colleagues any specifics, especially not seat numbers. Unfortunately for him, Lelouch was paranoid.

Possibly even more unfortunately for him, Lelouch was also very quick to decide exactly how to retaliate to this. His expression momentarily settled on an evil smirk, before morphing into a loving gaze, fooling all onlookers into thinking he was very pleased about this development.

Lelouch turned so that he was properly face to face with Suzaku, and raised his hands to rest on the other's shoulders. Then stepping a little closer he slid his arms down to rest at Suzaku's elbows. Suzaku tried not to tense too obviously, and managed to raise his own hands to Lelouch's hips, hoping this gentle contact would prevent the other from escalating the situation further. No such luck.

"Oh, how wonderful," said Lelouch meeting Suzaku's eyes across the small gap that currently separated them, and only Suzaku could hear the quiet mockery hidden in the other's tone. "You're so clever to get her to do such a nice thing for us. I'm so glad we can sit together."

Suzaku watched with mild horror, as Lelouch leaned in, closing the small gap between their faces, until their lips met gently. The contact was soft and chaste, Suzaku too much in shock to make any form of protest. After a few brief seconds, Lelouch pulled away, his eyes sparkling with mirth as he celebrated his victory internally.

Suzaku continued staring blankly in front of him, any pretence of acting gone, his brain desperately trying to process what had just happened. He kissed me! Why did he do that?! He thought. He didn't need to go that far. Damn Lelouch! A part of his brain though, a quiet part at the back that he didn't really listen to very often, informed him that, actually, it had been rather nice. He mentally kicked that part of his brain into a corner, and recovered himself just in time to notice the queue was moving.

Lelouch took his arm once more, leaning against his side for a few seconds before following Suzaku diligently onto the plane.

AN: Sorry the chapter's a bit short again, but that seemed like a good point to stop I really wasn't expecting that to happen when I started the chapter... I was gonna put a little bit on Nunally's potential successors here… but then those two started their little game… Oh well… means I have more time to work on those characters before I have to write about them… Hope the content made up for its shortness!