Alright, so after one month, I finally managed to update this story. Thank you, school and responsibilities for making me update so late. Anyways, enjoy!

Lesson 5: Do Not Lean On One's Shoulder

"Suzaku, hurry up!" Lelouch hollered, while tapping his foot impatiently at the floor. His arms were folded on his chest and had a disappointed look casted on his face. The raven was not really the patient type whenever it comes to waiting for him to get ready. Why? Suzaku is just too damn slow. And that pissed Lelouch. Plus, he's totally sleep deprived because of Suzaku's mumbles. It kept him awake, half of the night. The brunette has been having constant nightmares about zombies after that zombie-in-a-closet incident. Well, not really a zombie, but a pizza-obssesed witch who hogs your bed, spends your credit card on a dozen of pizza boxes and often ruins things for you.

"Come on, you idiot! We're gonna be late for school!" the raven yelled again. And that's when the young soldier came out of his room.

"Sorry.." Suzaku apologized with a sly grin.

"You better. What took you so long? 15 minutes and we're considered tardy, you know that?"

"Of course I do. I was just having some trouble finding something. You're not really a fan of tardiness are you?"

"Obviously."

When they stepped out of the building, a gusty wind went blowing across them, accompanied by a trail of white snow. It hit them like thousands of cold needles, regardless of the jacket they're wearing over their school uniform. They shivered a bit, upon feeling the intense cold air course over their figures.

"Damn, it's cold." Suzaku muttered. "It's like less than 10 degrees today, right?"

Lelouch gave out a nod. "Yeah." Then, the duo began to make their 10 minute walk to school.

... ... ... ...

Everything that they're learning doesn't look that intriguing at all. Lelouch nearly dozed off in the last period but then, class was dismissed at that time. Suzaku had an extra class after his last period every Mondays, which is P.E. class. He had to consume 2 more hours of physical tests before he can meet up again with Lelouch.

Finally, after seven boring hours, school is finally over. They walked briskly at the sidewalk coated in snow.

"I'm beggining to have second thoughts. I want to quit school." Lelouch said. "It's boring."

"Quitting school is not an option. You need it for your future." Suzaku stated in a parent-like way. "Scrub that thought and keep moving."

The former prince smirked. "Yes, Dad." he joked. And Suzaku is not amused.

"I'm not your Dad, so drop it. I only said that to protect you."

"How is quitting school going to endanger my life? Can you be more specific, please?"

"When I said 'protect you', I mean your future. Life is always full of surprises and if you don't graduate, you'll never live a happy ending."

"Well, I don't find that-HEY!" Lelouch shouted as he felt something cold smashed on his shoulder. He glared murderously at the brunette, who's grinning widely at him. "Suzaku, why did you-" ..And there goes another snowball attack.

Suzaku laughed his butt off. He always find it amusing everytime he plays his tricks on Lelouch. "Oh Lulu.." he managed to say. "You look so cute whenever you react like that!"

"Dammit, Suzaku! That wasn't funny!" Lelouch scowled. "And that pet name again! Ugh, make it stop!"

The brunette wiped the tears from his eyes as he recovered from his laugh trip. But he's still smiling cheekily at him. "Fine fine..want to play a snowball fight?"

"No way in he-" Kaboom. Snow on his face. "UGH! For goodness sake, Suzaku! Quit. Throwing. Snowballs. At. Me!"

''Not until you challenge me in a two round snowball fight." Suzaku replied with a wink and threw another ball of cold ammo at his enraged best friend. Lelouch managed to fend it off with his hand's reflexes.

"Show me what you got and we'll head home!"

Lelouch stared at him with narrow eyes. "Sure?"

"Yeah!"

"Alright. Two rounds! Let's go!"

They got off the sidewalk and walked to a spot where there is plenty of snow. Then, began to play the game. They both scooped up a handful of snow and turned it into a ball. They stood up and looked at each other for a while before they both declared..

"ATTACK!"

Their snowballs crossed. Suzaku had missed Lelouch's attack and as for the raven he has been hit on the right leg.

"One point!" the brunette said proudly.

"Oh yeah? What about this..!" Lelouch tossed two snowballs at the brunette and both hit him on the thighs. "That's two points, now."

"Hey, no fair! I wasn't ready!" Suzaku pouted.

"There's no rules in this game you exercise nut. Less talking, more throwing! The limit is 15 points."

Suzaku smirked. "Challenge accepted, then."

...

"Suzaku, slow down!"

"Nope! Evade faster Lelouch!"

...

"OW!"

"Whoops. Sorry, Suzaku. He he.."

"Revenge!"

( 2 hours later )

Lelouch and Suzaku layed their tired bodies on the cold snow, with smiles on their faces. Two hours have passed and they have just finished a lifetime's game of snowball fight. They never have like this moment before.

"We should head home, now." Lelouch said. "Nunnally's worrying, maybe."

"Yeah."

They sat up and grabbed their school bags. They stopped by a bus stop sign, waiting for the bus to arrive. After spending another 15 minutes, the bus have arrived. They took the remaining seats and sat beside each other. The bus took off.

( 10 minutes later..)

"I got this feeling that a blizzard will occur, don't you think so, Suzaku?" Lelouch asked while looking out the window, enjoying the awesome view of the mountains. No response came from the brunette. "Uh..Suzaku?" He can hear faint snoring beside him. He trailed his eyes at Suzaku, only to find him asleep on his chair.

The bus ran over a big hump, causing Suzaku's head to fall on Lelouch's shoulder.

W-what the heck..?!

Lelouch don't know exactly how he should feel as he saw the brunette resting on his shoulder. Flattered? What! He's not gay! Angry? How can he be angry if he's seeing Suzaku's peaceful features? It's nearly irresistible! Or..just let him be? Well, they are best friends after all

Maybe I should let him sleep. It's been a long day.

Few more minutes have passed, Lelouch was about to drift off as well until he felt something wet soaking the fabric on his shoulder area. He looked right and the brunette was DROOLING ON HIS SHOULDER.

DAMN! DROOL?! That..wasn't part of it right?

He wanted to wake him, but he refused to do it. He felt it getting more wet. Lelouch is about blow up.

Calm down, Lelouch. It's just drool..just drool..just..

He peeks at him again.

Dammit, calm down! Why is my heart racing? Signs of being gay..I guess? WHAT AM I THINKING?! I AIN'T GAY!

...

Snore. Snore. Snore. Snore.

Suzaku, just wake up. Please, please, please.

Snore. Snore. Snore. Snore.

Wake. Up!

Snore. Snore.

SUZAKU!

Snore.

"Suzaku, wake up!" Lelouch finally said in a hushed tone. "Wake up! You're drooling already!" The brunette awoke from his light slumber and raised his head up.

"Lelouch..?" he said groggily. "Are we there yet?" he asked as he rubbed the sleep off his eyes.

"Halfway there. And Suzaku.." Lelouch pointed to the wet spot of his jacket. "Explain this."

Suzaku stared at it for a while before he smiled sheepishly "Ah..heh heh..I'm sorry?" Lelouch smacked him at the back of his head.

"OW! Seriously, Lelouch. When will you ever learn to STOP hitting me with that iron hand!"

"I'm your best friend, genius. I have the right to smack you whenever I want." the raven said with a smirk. "Oh, and if you're ever going to sleep on my shoulder then, don't drool! If you do, you'll be the one to wash it."

He cocked an eyebrow at him. "Eeeh?"

"You hear me."

Suzaku sighed. "Yes..sir." he mumbled.

That's never lean on one's shoulder or you'll receive a consequence: Laundry

End of lesson 5, peeps! I changed the cover photo into something that suits the plot. And yup it matches! I still have a few stories that I need to update so the next chapter might come out sooner. But, I'm always open for suggestions for the next chapter. Your idea must be about the things you should or shouldn't when you're around with your best friend. If somethings comes to your mind, PM me or insert it in your review. :)

Until next time!

~Dark Zero 1718