Shirley diary

Diary Entry - 17 November

Dear diary

It was a strange day, Lelouch was visibly troubled by something, I tried to talk to him, but as always he pretended there was no problem.

Diary Entry - 18 November

Dear diary

Like yesterday Lelouch wasn't paying attention to the club activity and Kallen was not feeling well, so I, Milly and Rivalz did all the work, it was exhausting.

Diary Entry - 21 November

Dear diary

I talked about it with Milly, she suggested giving him space.

Diary Entry - 22 November

Dear diary

I set a new personal record in the pool.

Diary Entry - 23 November

Dear diary

Nice day today.

Diary Entry - 24 November

Dear diary

I can't keep pretending nothing happening.

Diary Entry - 25 November

Dear diary

I've talked to Nunnally, she also noticed something, she is convinced that these are love problems, and she told me how in the morning a week ago Kallen showed up at the door(...) Lelouche stated that he's only helping her with something... I'll get to the bottom of this story.

Diary Entry - 29 November

Dear diary

I managed to follow them without being discovered, they were talking about a certain Tanaki, or something similar, It seems that the poor guy was seriously injured, he is in danger of no longer being able to use one of his arm, this would explain their behavior...

Diary Entry - 30 November

Dear diary

I followed them again, they were talking about some problem between Kallen and her brother, I left immediately, I shouldn't have violated her privacy, my friend is suffering, and I didn't even notice, I fell horrible.

1 December

Kallen POV

She woke up earlier than usual, the alarm clock showed 6:12, the desire to go back to sleep was strong, but the thirst was stronger, she got up reluctantly and headed towards the kitchen, with her thirst satisfied she headed towards her room, when she heard a noise coming from her mother room, Kallen approached against her better judgment, a duster left on the ground in front of the half open door, her mother was crying holding a frame in her hand, Kallen couldn't see what was in the frame, but she didn't need it, it was an old photo, it came from a happier time, many years ago, when 2 loving parents, a brother and sister lived in this villa, now this family no longer exists, her father left, her brother kicked her out and the woman who she once called mother is nothing more than a shadow of what she was, this woman is just a painful reminder of what she has lost, if only she would go away Kallen could forget about all of them, about how she has been abandoned...

Her mother noticed her, regaining her composure as best as she could "M-Miss Kallen, what can I do for you?".

Kallen regretted not going back to sleep "I'm...leaving early today, prepare breakfast".

Kallen returned to her room without waiting for a response, she hated how much it hurt to talk to her mother, but right now the only thing in her mind is how to get out, escape from this hell...

She took the toast before leaving, having nothing to do she simply walked aimlessly, until some idiot slammed into her "LOOK WHERE ARE YOU GOI...oh hello Shirley".

Shirley helped Kallen getting up, she looked mortified and a little embarrassed "Sorry, I was distracted; I've never seen you around here at this hour" Shirley stopped herself before adding "You usually arrive at school shortly before the start if not late".

Kallen couldn't say it wasn't true, but she never liked getting called out for this "I... just needed some fresh air, why are you here this soon, school will start in over an hour".

Shirley smiled with pride "I always go jogging in the morning".

Kallen was not a lazy, but she was also a normal person that liked to sleep, how can somebody wake up so soon and be so active? It goes beyond her "I... I think I will go", kallen at least tried to do that, but Shirley blocked her.

"Come on, keep me company, we can just walk and talk".

Kallen was not in the mod, but she really didn't want to hurt her friend "Fine...".

The two started walking together, Shirley was clearly searching a way to start a conversation, she didn't seem comfortable but asked "Are you ok?".

Kallen was a bit surprised, she was so obvious? "Sure... why do you ask".

Shirley didn't believe her "There is no need to lie, I can keep a secret" Kallen stayed silent "I... noticed You changed suddenly, in some moments you seem to distance yourself from everything, if something has happened there is no need to keep everything inside".

Kallen looked at her friend "Shirley I have no pr..." Kallen stopped herself, Shirley is not stupid, "Ok, You are right, and I appreciate your interest, but... I don't really wanna talk about it".

Shirley smiled at her friend "You know you can count on me. Hey, why don't we hang out after school, just the two of us".

Kallen almost laughed at how enthusiastic Shirley suddenly become, it could be a distraction, at least for a few hours"Sure, why not".

Later in the evening

Kallen's cell phone received a call from Naoto, for a moment she thought to ignore it just to annoy him, but in the end she answered.

"Naoto".

"Kallen".

"Did you call to apologize?".

"NO, but somebody wanted to talk with you".

Kallen recognised immediately Tamaki voice.

"Hey, Lelouch is whit you?".

Kallen was a bit confused "No, why he should".

Tamaki "Come on i have seen the two of you a guy and a gir...".

"SHUT UP WITH THIS BULLSHIT, I SWEAR IF I HEAR AN...".

"OK, Ok, I was joking".

Kallen calmed herself, she didn't need another Milly "So, how is the treatment going? Are you feeling better?".

"Yes, soon I will return to the action".

"And... your left arm, do you feel anything?".

"I... no, but don't worry, I'm sure it will heal, and you know how amazing I'm and after all I only need one arm to hold a gun".

Tamaki was trying to be positive, Kallen apreciated the effort, and tried to do the same "Ok cowboy, I expect you to be careful and take care, or I will come down there and kick your ass".

"Ok boss, say hi to that Britannian from me" then he hangs up the call.

Lelouch POV

Lelouch listened intenselyto the radio, monitoring Naoto's operation closely. He noted with interest that Naoto had grown bolder; it appeared that a Knightmare-carrying truck had vanished, likely due to his influence. Furthermore, it seemed he had managed to secure positions for some individuals from Shinjuku within Britannia's line, though they wouldn't have access to high-level information, it was still a good move on his part. Lelouch was about continue his work, but tiredness suddenly overwhelmed him, the last week has been exhausting, he tried his best to hold everything together, he had to take care of Nunnally, Kallen was at her worst, thank God Milly was not bothering him, Rivalz tried to cheer him up, it went as well as his attempts to flirt with the president.

He even didn't notice that yesterday somebody was listening to him and Kallen talk until he left, it was not dangerous information, but still... the uncertainty was consuming him, he had never been a person who left himself at the mercy of events, but right now there are many paths and He still unsure which one is the right one.