Hi readers! This is my first and would probably be my last fanfiction on Cardcaptor Sakura Anime/ Manga. Just so you guys know, Tomoyo and Touya are one of my most favourite pairing in the fanfiction world and I personally think that they make a very cute but all the more eventual couple. Various facts in the manga such as, Tomoyo resembling Nadeshiko so much, Tomoyo blushing when she saw how Touya's ears resembled Sakura's etc., I could not help but take them all as subtle hints of the impending romance between Touya and older Tomoyo (i.e. when Tomoyo grows up)…
I intend to make this as a one-shot or if I feel like it, a small story with very few chapters. I hope you like this story!
Blanket Disclaimer for all the chapters: I don't own Cardcaptor Sakura. If I did, Touya and Tomoyo would have ended up together at the end of the series….
"How did I *CHUCKLE* end up with the most beautiful girl on planet?!"
Touya was fascinated with his little sister's best friend, who was currently cuddled up in his arms on the couch in the Kinomoto home, when all other occupants were out.
Tomoyo's immediate reaction was a soft giggle brushing sweetness in her boyfriend's heart. Yes. They have been dating for about eleven months now. They have had their best and worst times together which occasionally had bad arguments, but somehow they had surged through them all in success and are now a happy and content couple.
It all started when Touya who as an investment banker working in a popular Private Equity firm came down to Tomoeda for his upcoming M & A project at the town. He was pretty excited about getting back to his hometown as it was not often that he could get an opportunity to stay home with his father and little sister for full four months. After toiling like a dog day in and day out on various projects over two years, staying at home for four months seemed like a long vacation although his stay was for official reasons.
His flight reached Tomoeda on time and he wasted no time in getting a cab home. Inserting the spare key into the keyhole and turning it, he let the door unlock itself. Closing the door gently behind him he sauntered his way inside, his senses sharpened to pick up any form of life in the house. Dad did tell me that he and Sakura will be home when I come…. He wondered after which he heard the sound of kettle whistling. I knew it! Touya thought excitedly when he made his entry into the kitchen, questioning himself how come the house was so quiet when Sakura was there.
"I'm home!" said he in his usual moderate enthusiasm, realizing too late that his had jaws dropped to find a stunning look-alike of his mother, Nadeshiko Kinomoto.
"Welcome" said the damsel as she smiled the same gentle smile her mother had owned. The damsel in her apron was pouring the tea in the teapot. "You're right in time for tea"
Daidouji….?! Touya did not expect the presence of such a familiar but all the more beautiful guest, leaving him frozen. She carried the tray containing the teapot and two sets of cup and saucers and placed it on the table. From her face, features, hair, complexion, glow, physique, talk, walk and grace it was evident that she was the splitting image of his mother. May be her hair was a darker shade and her bangs were cut evenly on her forehead. Her eyes were obviously of different colour though.
"Touya….?" Asked the maiden tentatively, wondering why he has not said anything and why he has only been staring at her the whole time.
Clearly embarrassed of getting caught of shamelessly staring at her, Touya desperately tried to compose himself and said without thinking, "Sorry, I...I thought….*SIGH* You look like mom" Gosh! Why did I say that?!
The girl chuckled and teased, "And thought that I was her ghost? I hope I didn't scare you!"
Touya made his charming smile which he makes only to those special to him, before saying, "Nope" You're too beautiful to…. Touya blinked. Where did that come from….?
She only smiled her signature smile, making the man wonder how she gained possession of his mother's copyrighted smile.
"Have a seat. Kinomoto-chan had to go to the University in order to attend an urgent business. Sakura-chan needed help with the lunch. So, I invited myself to do the cooking while she left to get cake for dessert"
That's right…. He must have sent me a message… But, I have kept my mobile switched off and have forgotten to switch it back on…. Touya thought as he eagerly took his seat opposite to her as if in a date and said, "So the monster took off with the easier chore leaving you with this difficult-"
"Oh no! It was I who insisted to cook. It's not her fault"
"Defending her as always, I see" Touya said with a smirk, as he took a sip of his tea, "I knew all too well how much she loves your cooking. Dad does too. They talk about you and your good cooking all the time that often tempts me to get back home"
Cupping her left cheek, the blushing girl said, "That's enough, Touya! You're flattering me!"
She's right…. I really didn't have to tell her all this… Why am I buttering her up so much….? Touya deliberated and said, "Not really… I'm just stating the fact"
"Well, then, let's see if your temptation subsists after you eat what I have made for lunch" she teased.
Touya smirked and said, "Bring it on"
After few moments of silence, Tomoyo started to talk about her school work, Sakura's cheerleading practice and Syaoran's soccer practice. Although the mention of the Li boy irked him, Touya was listening to it all keenly. On the other hand, the mention of her high school reminded him of the huge age gap between them. She is seventeen….And I'm twenty four... Seven years is not a simple age gap…. Touya stilled his thoughts and questioned himself where in the whole wide world did that thought come in….?
Touya began to state a gist of his professional life sharing few things here and there which were comprehensible with little efforts for the teen. He hated to admit to himself but this entire encounter seemed like a date to him as they were casually chatting with each other discussing about each others' lives. She's very charming…. Was mom like her too….? I wonder if this is how dad felt about mom…? Touya blinked again in confusion. What was the matter with him…?! Did years of single-hood cause such sudden desperation in him for a woman. And this girl is not even a woman even if, with a little makeup, change in hairstyle and attire, she can pass off as an adult. She was only seventeen! A school-going kid! But the reminder only disappointed him.
Touya struggled in maintaining steady eye contact. Whenever her eyes strayed over something else, his eyes stealthily started to stray over the contours of her smooth, fair face and to a decent extent, over her thin frame, just to marvel over what the Creator would have gone through to chisel out this celestial sculpture of perfection in front of him. His heart silently started beating in a faster pace. Man….! She's so gorgeous….! I wonder if she already has a boyfriend….
The thought of her dating someone else made Touya upset beyond intelligence. Noticing the sudden change in demeanor of the man, Tomoyo called, "Touya…?"
Realizing that his gaze was on his empty tea cup, Touya refused to look up, knowing well that he was acting childish. He did not want her to see the look on his eyes that could give any of his secrets away.
"Touya…? Are you ok…?" said the worried girl as she reached out her hand to hold his. Shaken by the sudden contact with the soft hand on his, he looked up in surprise only to be taken aback by the grave look of anxiety in her amethyst eyes. Having been paralyzed by the thoughtful brown eyes of the good-looking man, who happened to be her long-time crush, Tomoyo was gazing in astonishment, as if she was cast under a spell. Two pairs of eyes were locked in a steady gaze for what seemed like eternity before which their subtle, sweet but all the more intense moment got interrupted by the sound of quick, clumsy footsteps filling the house.
"Sorry, I'm late!" said the green eyed girl, having lost her breathe after running her way back home.
So…? Did you like it….? Do you want me to continue….? Or leave this as a one-shot….? Please review and give me your opinion…. Thanks for reading! :) :)
