Always better when we're together.

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

[The good mood from the island refuses to leave him even in this place. From morning to night he feels like his humming with energy. Not just any energy, oh no, this energy makes him want to yell at the top of his lungs that he is happy and in love.

Rather than that, he decides to put all of his energy into baking. Which would explain the frosted heart shaped cake he has on the table. In the middle of it written in pink frosting is "Lelouch + Kallen". He sighs happily as he looks down at the cake and smiles as he reflects on their time together.

Why isn't she here already? He's not sure how much longer he can wait for her. To keep himself from pacing too much, he moves over to the kitchen and takes out the fresh batch of cookies that he made.]

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[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

[It's been quite a while since she's seen her boyfriend (yes, boyfriend, as she finally came to terms with their relationship -- especially after the incident during Christmas Eve which almost led to their break-up, but that's all in the past). Smiling to herself, she rings on the doorbell, making her presence known.]

Lelouch! Hey, open up!

[Absence truly makes the heart grow fonder. She waits for him to let her in, unbeknownst to her that the man she loves is... not exactly himself.]

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

Kallen!

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

L-Lelouch?!

[Suddenly, she finds herself in a strong embrace and his nose right up against her cheek. What the hell is going on? Who is this, he's definitely NOT Lelouch, not the one she knows.]

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

[... He really missed her so much, didn't he? Her eyes widen in shock as her cheeks turn bright red from the kiss. She would gasp out loud from being dipped except it's completely muffled, lips parting to tremble against his.]

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

I have a surprise for you.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

[She's practically gasping for breath once the kiss is over. Confusion spreads all over her face.]

You mean this isn't the surprise?! Tell me what's going on!

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

What do you mean? It's Valentine's day.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Well, I know that... I was referring to your behavior.

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

Again, it's Valentine's Day? What better day than to express how you truly feel about someone?



I don't know why I've waited this long to say this, but I can't wait any longer; I love you, Kallen.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

No, not that! You're not usually this--

[Heat rises from her cheeks as he gives her a kiss; hearing those words out of his mouth, well...]

... romantic.

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

Which is changing as of today. I promise I'll be much more open with you and show you every day just how much I love you.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Uh... okay. Really, Lelouch, have you been watching too many chick flicks while I was away?

[She thinks her boyfriend has been replaced during her absence. Nonetheless, she playfully tugs on his shirt collar because her awkwardness is setting in.]

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

No, don't be silly Kallen. I keep myself occupied in other ways.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

[And she's being led into the dining room as they're holding hands -- lo and behold, that cake.]

... "Lelouch + Kallen"?

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

Do you like it?

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

It's... unique and--

[Oops, she's laughing.]

So cheesy!

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

Does that mean you don't like it...?

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Huh? Wait, no, I didn't say that!

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

I can make you another one if you'd like, whatever will make you the happiest.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Ah-- no, that's fine! You put so much effort into this one, I don't see why we should waste it.

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

I've tried this recipe before for red velvet cake and everyone here seems to like it, I hope you do too.

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Hey, I can feed myself!

[Nonetheless, she parts her lips to bring the cake portion in her and lightly chew on it; damn it, Lelouch, you're making her blush again.]

[power-of-lies.livejournal.com]

What do you think of it?

[rebeleleven.livejournal.com]

Mmm... it's delicious. You did a great job on it, I have to admit.

[Swallows and slowly licks her lips to get rid of the frosting.]