Caged Bird

…Mixed Feelings.

CC: I wonder if they’ll let me plan their wedding…

Anya: *watching Kallen rant*

@azul-flower

He would like to keep his dignity thank you

“Okay, got it. And for you sir?” she asked Suzaku who took a moment to glance at the menu again to double check what he wanted.

“I would like to have pancakes and an omelet with orange juice.” he told the woman as she jotted down their orders.

“Oh well, I may get the same thing. Along with an omelet.” Suzaku answered a little awkwardly his husband, hoping his semi large appetite wasn’t a bother. “I figure they may add meat to that so if you prefer, I can make you an omelet sometime.”

‘I wish there were more vegetarian options for him. It seems like he’s limited nutritionally…’ he frowned as the waitress returned with two glasses of water for both men.

“Yes of course. I remember you are vegetarian, love. No need to worry but thank you for reminding me.” Suzaku said, giving Lelouch’s hand a gentle squeeze. He then began to browse the menu, immediately crossing out any dish that had meat in it within his mind. He found a good meal with pancakes and an omelet. Then another meal with the omelet on it’s own. Then there were waffles as well.

     “I did say breakfast, Suzaku. And I’m willing to bet their Chicken Parmesan here isn’t vegetarian. Pancakes should be fine, maybe with some orange juice,” he smiled, grateful for such an accommodating husband. “What are you going to have?”

‘Today will be special. I will make it so just for him…’ he thought as he smiled to himself.

The husbands walked into town within minutes with Suzaku feeling more euphoric as the bustling atmosphere surrounded him. He stayed alert so he wouldn’t lose Lelouch. No, he didn’t want that to happen. The knight looked around for the restaurant and made a triumphant sound as he confirmed it’s location within the next few minutes. They went inside and were greeted by the waitress.

“Hello, welcome. Two of you?” she asked as Suzaku gave her an affirming answer. “Okay, follow me.”

     “It’s alright,” the menu placed down, he closed it. The smile never left his face--he was just happy to be enjoying time out with his lover. It had been such a long time since they’d had a date. “If you could read what’s on the menu, I’m okay with that.”

     ‘If it’s not a burden.’

Suzaku smiled, thinking his husband is too precious for his own good and he couldn’t help but take his hands to place a kiss on them. His lips lingered on the wedding ring adorning Lelouch’s left hand. He released his right hand and kept a gentle but firm hold on his left. Today is their day. Even if he had nothing planned for his husband, the knight still wanted to make it special for him. With that thought, Suzaku lead Lelouch out of their room and soon out the house.

Walking to the restaurant wouldn’t take long and neither men had been out to enjoy the day in a long while. This was a nice idea. ‘I wonder if walking there is really okay… It’s only a ten minute walk. I should check with him.’

     ‘It’s our day. I want to make it memorable for us. I want to make sure he has a good day...He deserves it.’

The knight got out the shower and dried himself off before pulling on his clothes. They were casual since he didn’t have anything special planned for Lelouch. He would need to think of what to buy him while they are out on their date. ‘I want to make him happy. More happy than he has ever been now that I am here…’ he thought as he left the bathroom with the towel on his head, drying his hair a little before tossing it into the hamper.

     “I’m ready,” he was straightening the cuffs by feel, smoothing out any wrinkles, making himself presentable...all by touch alone. He shifted his feet slightly, then walked over to where his husband was, holding his hands out a little for him to take. “I’m ready,” a repeat, “if you’d kindly lead the way to the restaurant.”