Love Conquers All
Chapter 7
Tomoyo woke up with a contented smile on her face. Last night, Eriol kissed her. It was a beautiful night, a beautiful kiss and a hopeful beginning to a beautiful relationship. She smiled, a blush creeping up her throat. She slowly stood up and opened the door. She noticed Eriol folding his bed sheets and placing them at the edge of the couch. He smiled at her. "Good morning, Beautiful," he greeted.
"Is that my new nickname?" she asked as she approached him.
"I suppose," was his response. He took her in his arms and embraced her, burying his face against her neck.
His breath tickled her skin; she giggled. She felt in absolute bliss being in his arms. They sat on the couch, cuddling. "I don't have a nickname for you," she said between laughter.
"That's alright. Anyway, because of you, I started writing this morning."
"Really?" Tomoyo's eyes lit up. "What's it about?"
Eriol stood, ready to tell her his treatment. "Back in Edo, around late 1800's, there is a geisha house. Many men come by for the provided entertainment. One evening, a Japanese-British playwright arrives in the city, hoping to find some sort of inspiration. The fellow he's staying with takes him to the geisha house. There, he meets many women. The most famous geisha is the beautiful woman with light raven hair and bright amethyst eyes…" he watched Tomoyo smiled, "and she is known as 'The Plum Blossom'. She is, without a doubt, the most enchanting woman the playwright has ever seen.
"The Plum Blossom has a dream of becoming a star in the Paris Opera House. She meets the playwright and they soon fall in love. However, a French diplomat is pursuing her and he insures her success in his country if she stays with him. She must decide who to choose: the man who could make her dreams come true or the man of her dreams."
Tomoyo clapped. "That was great!"
Eriol flopped back on the couch. "But now, I lost some of my inspiration…"
Tomoyo pivoted, straddling his lap, facing him. She grabbed him by the collar and pulled him forward. She leaned down and kissed him passionately. Tomoyo pulled away. "Does that inspire you?"
Eriol nodded earnestly and they began to kiss again. His cell phone ring interrupted their moment. Eriol gently, but reluctantly, parted with her and picked up the annoying little bugger. "Hello? Oh, hello, Fujisawa-san. I'm FINE!" he shrieked as Tomoyo nibbled on his ear, still sitting on his lap. "Yes, I'm writing. Call you later. I'm busy. Yes, yes, inspiration is kicking in. Goodbye," he turned off his cell as Tomoyo placed trails of kisses on his neck. "That was evil," he said, enjoying her attention.
She smiled. "Bite me," she challenged.
Eriol smiled back. "So, what would you like to do today? Eat breakfast on the beach? Then again, we can always make out under the waterfall…"
Tomoyo giggled. "Hm…sounds good," she leaned in and kissed his lips again. It was a beautiful Wednesday morning.
And night came quickly. It was near midnight when Tomoyo woke up from the storm outside. She crawled out of bed and walked out of her room. She found Eriol, lying in the pullout bed, listening to the radio.
"What's wrong?" he asked as he saw her approach him. He could see the light pass through her translucent nightshirt.
"I can't sleep," she said.
He waved his hand, signaling her to join him. She did, and cuddled against his warm body.
Oceans apart, day after dayAnd I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
I see you next to never
How can we say forever
She smiled. "You know this song?" She felt Eriol nod, his breath against the back of her neck.
Wherever you go, whatever you doI will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
"This song is so sad," Tomoyo muttered. "It gets you thinking…"
"About what?" he asked.
I took for granted all the timesThat I though would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me goin' crazy
"How much I'll miss you," she sighed. Her body began to shake and she closed her eyes, hoping she wouldn't cry.
Wherever you go, whatever you doI will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
"Don't worry," he said, holding her tighter.
"Where is our relationship going from here?"
I wonder how we can surviveThis romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance
"I'm sorry Beautiful, I wish I knew," he chuckled softly.
"I'm leaving soon," she said. She turned, facing him. "Eriol-kun…"
Eriol touched her cheek, stroking it with his thumb. He kissed her lips tenderly, with soft touches on her skin.
Oh can't you see it babyYou've got me goin' crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you doI will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
They fell asleep in each other's arms.
The storm continued.
…to be continued ^_^
Author's jibberish: The song is Richard Marx "Right Here Waiting." Why is he in this story again? He has fitting ballad, all right? Anyway, storms are never a good sign, don't you think?