Thanks to those who read and special thanks to those who review this story. Please give me ideas that could improve this story, I might use them.
Thank you for those who wished my brother a Happy Birthday.
I need your help. An idea for a gift for Fai to give to Kurogane for his birthday.
Here I go.
A Lonely Soul
Chapter 10: News about a Birthday and Shopping with Tomoyo
Fai felt better by the following Monday. She and Kurogane were at school and having lunch with Tomoyo, Sakura, and Syaoran.
"So Kurogane, what are you doing for your birthday?" asked Tomoyo. Fai was surprised to hear this.
"Birthday? What birthday?" questioned Fai.
"You didn't know? Kurogane's birthday is in exactly one week from now, February twenty- eight", told Sakura.
"Kurogane, why didn't you tell your own girlfriend about your birthday?" asked Kurogane angrily.
"You know I don't care about birthdays. I wasn't thinking about it", told Kurogane.
"You should care, Kurogane. Birthdays are important. It tells you that you lived for another year", told Syaoran. Hearing this, Fai felt a bit sad.
Kurogane saw this and held her left hand with his right hand out of the other's view. Fai gave him a side glance.
When school ended, Kurogane and Fai were heading to the front of the school to get to their clubs.
"I'm sorry about what Syaoran said", said Kurogane.
"It's alright, he didn't know, but why didn't you tell me about your birthday?" asked Fai.
"I really don't care about it and with everything that's been happening, I forgot", told Kurogane. He then thought about something.
"When is your birthday, Fai", he asked.
"It's on March tenth", told Fai.
"Wow, you're not that much older than me. I thought you were a few months younger than me", said Kurogane.
They arrived at the front of the school and faced each other.
"What should I get for your birthday?" asked Fai.
"You don't have to get me anything, alright. I don't really want anything anyway", told Kurogane and said, "I have to go. See ya." He then kissed her on the cheek and left.
Fai watched him for awhile and then headed to the greenhouse, thinking of what to get for Kurogane.
Before she entered the greenhouse, someone called out, "Hey Fai." Fai turned to see Tomoyo coming toward her.
Tomoyo came up to her and then asked, "Do you know what you're getting for Kurogane's birthday?"
"No, I don't", answered Fai.
"Would you like to go shopping this Saturday with me so we can find a present for him?" asked Tomoyo.
"But I don't have any money", told Fai.
"Oh don't worry about it. I'll pay for it if you do something for me", said Tomoyo.
"Are you sure?" questioned Fai.
"Yeah, I'm sure", answered Tomoyo.
"I guess it will be alright", said Fai.
"Great, I'll pick you up at Kurogane's place this Saturday at 11:00A.M. Is that alright?" asked Tomoyo.
"Sure', answered Fai.
"Great, I'll see ya", waved Tomoyo and then she left.
Fai entered the greenhouse and went to the shed to change. A smile was on her face.
When Saturday arrived, Fai was ready ten minutes before eleven.
Fai was wearing a red short sleeve shirt and a white knee long skirt with black leggings and black slip-on shoes.
She was waiting by the door when Kurogane came downstairs, in a black t-shirt and black sweatpants, and saw her.
He walked up to her and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Tomoyo is taking me shopping", answered Fai. Kurogane's face expressed worry.
Fai saw this and asked, "Is something wrong?"
"It's just that Tomoyo goes a little crazy when she shopping with someone", told Kurogane.
"What do you mean?" asked Fai. Before he could answer, the doorbell rang.
"That's her. See ya", said Fai and went out the door. Kurogane felt sorry for her.
Arriving at a large shopping mall, Fai and Tomoyo entered. All around were so many people and stores.
"Come on, lets go", said Tomoyo, grabbing Fai's right hand with her left hand and pulled her deeper into the mall.
"Tomoyo, I don't even know what to get for Kurogane's birthday", told Fai.
"Don't worry about that. That'll be the first thing to look for", said Tomoyo.
"First thing? What else are we here for?" questioned Fai.
"You'll see", said Tomoyo with a sneaky grin.
They looked around the mall until Fai found something that she liked to give to Kurogane.
"Well, now that we have that done, we can go do the other thing we are here for", said Tomoyo, her sneaky smile coming back.
"And what is that?" asked Fai.
Tomoyo looked at her straight in Fai's eyes. She then suddenly said, "I want to dress you up in different outfits that I have designed. It could be a way for you to pay me back. Can I please?"
Fai looked at her with a surprised expression on her face. "Uh….I guess that will be alright", said Fai, unsure.
"Yay", cheered Tomoyo. She then grabbed Fai again and pulled her out of the mall. They went to the car that they were brought in. Tomoyo's driver drove them to Tomoyo's mansion.
Fai was shock at seeing Tomoyo's house. "This has to be the biggest mansion that I have ever seen", she said with a surprised look.
"Didn't Kurogane tell you? My mother owns the largest toy business in Japan", told Tomoyo as she led Fai into her mansion.
Entering the mansion, a small row of maid greeted them. The mansion looked like palace with its beautiful carpets, furniture, and other objects. Fai followed into Tomoyo's room.
It was a large room with a queen size bed and a huge window that opened to a balcony. The room was filled with a giant dresser and a numerous quantity of stuff animals. A big TV was crossed her bed and a sizable TV stand. On one wall next to the bed was a door.
"Wow", said Fai with a shock expression on her face.
"You just stay here for a moment, I'll be right back", said Tomoyo and she went through the door that was next to her bed.
Fai continually looked around the room and stopped at one of the stuff animals. She went to the toy and picked it up. It was a medium size stuffed black cat with a golden bell around its neck, tied by a black ribbon.
It brought memories to Fai and she stared at it. She didn't even hear Tomoyo coming in and walk up to her.
"Is everything alright?" asked Tomoyo. Fai slightly jumped in surprised at this.
"I'm sorry Tomoyo. I didn't hear you coming back", apologized Fai.
"It's alright. It seems that you like that black kitty", said Tomoyo.
"Oh, it's just that it reminds me of a toy I once had when I was really little", told Fai.
"Really. What happened to it?" asked Tomoyo.
"I lost it a long time ago", told Fai and then said, "Well, let's get this thing started."
"Alright. Just come with me", said Tomoyo, leading Fai to the door next to her bed.
Entering the room, Fai was again surprised by this room. It was filled by clothes, fabrics, sewing equipment, a changing room, and other materials.
Fai looked at the clothes and asked, "You made all these clothes?"
"Yes", answered Tomoyo and them said; "Now let's get started and if you like, you can keep some of the outfits."
They started with Tomoyo giving Fai an outfit and Fai going into the changing room to put on the outfit. They did this for hours and Fai started to become tired. After several hours of this, Fai was done and Tomoyo made her keep many of the outfits.
They returned back to Kurogane's houses a little before 9:00 P.M. and Fai had fallen asleep on the way. Kurogane came out and carried Fai back to her room, placing her on her bed, under the covers and sheets and took off her shoes and socks. Tomoyo placed Fai's new clothes in her room, next to the dresser.
"How many clothes did you buy?" he asked.
"None. All the clothes are my designs", answered Tomoyo.
"Then what did you buy at the mall?" asked Kurogane.
"That is none of your business", told Tomoyo. Kurogane sighed.
"Well, I better be going. See ya Kurogane", waved Tomoyo and she left.
Kurogane watched for her leave and then looked back at Fai. He smiled at her.
"Good night, Fai", he whispered, giving her a kiss on her lips and then he left.
Finally done. Hope you liked it. Good night.