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Avalanche Kisses
by: Daphne Li
Chapter 9.
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"Tomoyo! Dinner will be ready, soon!" Nakuru called from the kitchen, one year later. Tomoyo looked up from the book she was reading and smiled.'
"All right, Nakuru. Eriol should be home soon." She called back.
After their wedding, she and Eriol had chosen to move back to England for a few years, straighten up his affairs, then move back to Tomeda, nearer to her mother and Sakura. They were presently staying in his country manor, which was close to the city, but not overly so.
Over the past year, so many things had happened that it almost made her head spin. Naoko had gotten married to her doctor soon after her friends, and Yoshi and Rika had announced that Rika was pregnant with...girl triplets. Chiharu and Yamazaki had adopted a five year-old little orphan boy, who had shown up on their doorstep one night, half-starved and tired. The boy had been a joy for them, since they had found out Chiharu couldn't have children.
Next it was Sakura's turn to announce her pregnancy; she was expecting a little boy come next March or so. And Syaoran...he couldn't have been happier.
And now...now it was her turn.
Tomoyo smiled and affectionately patted her still-flat stomach. She hadn't gotten any morning sickness, so she almost had missed the signs. But she had gone to the doctor yesterday, and he had confirmed her suspicions. She had gone right to Nakuru and Spinel and told them, but both of them agreed that she should tell Eriol a little later.
"Tomoyo-sama, are you feeling all right?" Spinel asked, as he noticed her rubbing her stomach. He had been sitting on the window seat, reading a book. Tomoyo looked over and nodded.
"I'm going to tell him tonight. Do you think..."
"He'll be happy, mistress. I am sure of it. In fact, I fear it, because I wonder what sort of fool he will make of himself when he finds out." Spinel smirked at this and Tomoyo giggled, her worry seeping away.
"Thank you, Spinel."
"Anything for my mistress." He answered, going back to his book. Tomoyo was just getting back into hers when the doorbell rang.
"I'LL GET IT!" Nakuru shrieked, and they heard her bouncing towards the front foyer.
"Who could that be?" Spinel asked, getting up and walking over to the door. Curious, Tomoyo followed him out of the room and down the stairs, her light lavender dress flowing around her knees comfortingly. She had allowed her long hair to hang down today, so it blew back gently as she walked.
"...What are you doing here?"
Tomoyo looked down at Spinel in alarm. Neither of them had ever heard Nakuru's voice so sharp or serious in their lives. Nakuru was standing at the door that she had obviously flung open, fists clenched on her hips. Her body was stiff with anger, but shaking slightly, as though she was holding tears back.
"Oh, no." Spinel murmured, as he too, caught sight of the person now stepping into the foyer. Tomoyo choked in shock, recognizing the person.
It was Kaho Mizuki.
The older woman did not look as though Nakuru's voice had bothered her. Instead, she boldly stepped into the room and eyed the two people on the stairs.
"Where is Eriol?" She asked in a self-assured voice. Tomoyo clenched her fists and motioned for Nakuru to leave the room. The irate guardian did as she was told, quite willingly. Spinel glared at Kaho and made his way down the rest of the stairs.
"What are you doing here?" He asked sharply. The woman smiled.
"I'm here to be with my Eriol. Now if you don't mind, tell him I'm here." She insisted. Spinel sniffed and his tail swished angrily.
"He is not here at present. May I show you to the sitting room, Kaho?" Came Tomoyo's soft voice from above them. Kaho narrowed her eyes at the lovely woman that stood there, and a frown appeared on her face.
"Who are you?" She snapped. Tomoyo smiled, and picked up Spinel, who snuggled comfortingly in her arms.
"The sitting room is this way." Tomoyo stated, ignoring the other woman's question. Kaho stiffly followed, her eyes still narrowed. Tomoyo offered her a seat, and Kaho took it, looking around the lovely room in awe.
It was one of the rooms that Tomoyo had insisted on re-decorating. There were sheer white curtains on the windows, and comfortable chairs decorated with lovely blue upholstery. The carpet was a creamy white, and the wooden furniture was made entirely of mahogany.
"Thank you. Would you kindly get me some tea, I'm rather tired from my journey." Kaho stated. Tomoyo's fists clenched. The woman obviously thought that she was a servant.
"Of course." She murmured, stalking from the room with Spinel at her heals. They walked into the kitchen, where the tears that had been welling in Tomoyo's eyes, began to fall.
Kaho had returned! Would Eriol be swayed to love her again? Would he leave his wife to be with her?
Nakuru pulled Tomoyo close, soothing her gently. Spinel rubbed his head into her arm, to add to her comfort.
"He loves you, Tomoyo-sama. He's told me numerous times that he regrets ever thinking himself in love with that woman. Don't worry. You are his one and only." Spinel said. Nakuru nodded and hugged her mistress even tighter.
"What is this?" Came a soft voice from the back of the kitchen. They turned to see Eriol standing there, a vase full of red roses in his hand. Tomoyo let out a sob and rushed into his arms, forcing Nakuru to take the vase from her master and set in on the nearby counter.
"Tomoyo, darling, what's wrong?" Eriol asked, alarmed. Nakuru wiped a few of her own tears away.
"That Kaho has returned! She's in the parlor, and she wants to see you." The guardian spat, her eyes flashing. Eriol's eyes widened and he pulled his wife closer.
"She didn't hurt you, did she?"
"No. She thinks I'm a servant." Tomoyo murmured, burying her head in his chest. He growled.
"Then we will have to set her straight. I don't want that woman in my house any longer than is necessary. Will you come?" He asked softly, tilting Tomoyo's head up and kissing her gently. Tomoyo's heart fluttered and she nodded.
"She wanted some tea." She stated as an afterthought. Eriol chuckled.
"Too bad, she's not getting any. Come." He murmured, pulling her from the room and motioning his guardians to follow at a distance. As they came to the door, Eriol put his arm around her waist and pulled her to his side possessively.
"Stay here. I don't want you hurt." He whispered. She nodded and watched as her beloved husband opened the doors to reveal his past.
"Miss Mizuki?" He asked, seeing the woman sitting there. She was wearing a grey suit, and her hair was pulled up into a bun. Kaho turned and her face lit up.
"Eriol! I've come back! Aren't you glad?" She asked, advancing on him with her arms wide, as if to hug him. He frowned and stepped back.
"What are you doing here, Kaho?" He asked. She looked confused.
"What do you mean? I promised to come back when you were older, so we could love in peace. And I have." She murmured. His frown grew.
"Kaho, you left. I have forgiven you for it, and even thanked you. You made me re-evaluate my choices, and I realized that I had been deceiving myself."
"I knew you would!" She beamed, obviously mistaking his meaning for something else.
"And that is why I know I could never love you, nor have I ever. You made me see what was right in front of my face the whole time. And I followed that." He murmured.
"You...you don't love me?" She asked, her face falling rapidly. He shook his head.
"You left me, Kaho. You wrote that letter to make me feel guilty and make me want to take you back. You were punishing me for kissing Tomoyo, weren't you?" He asked. Her eyes flared with anger.
"I was. What did you ever see in that little slut anyway, Eriol? When you had me?" She snapped. Tomoyo, who was hiding behind the door, let out a soft sob, which Eriol heard. His face became a thundercloud.
"You will never, in my presence, say that again. Tomoyo is my wife and you will not say such things about her, do you understand?!" His voice was near to a shout, and his eyes flashed. Kaho became enraged.
"YOUR WHAT? YOU MARRIED HER?" She screamed. Tomoyo trembled and Nakuru slipped her arms around her mistress, giving her a hug.
"Yes, Kaho. I married her, and I am so very glad I did. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and to tell the truth, I don't deserve her. She is an angel. In fact, I believe that I loved her even when we were children in grade-school, and hardly knew each other." He answered, his eyes flashing with triumph. Kaho's face worked, threatening anger filling it.
"How could you, after all I did for you? I loved you, Eriol!" She hissed. Eriol frowned.
"If you had loved me, you wouldn't have left. But I am glad that you did. Now, I am commanding you to leave again. It is almost supper-time, and I would like to spend a quiet evening with my wife." He stated. At this, Tomoyo walked from behind the door, and stood beside him, as he twined his arms around her waist. She snuggled close as Kaho shot her a malignant look.
"I hate you, Eriol Hiiragizawa. You've humiliated me and broke my heart. I will never forget this!" She hissed. Nakuru stalked into the room, her eyes flashing.
"Good. Now you know how Eriol felt when you left. Now go, before I do something I'll regret." The guardian hissed, her fingers flexing dangerously. At her feet, Spinel stood, his fur straight up, and his back arched for an attack.
Kaho shot them one last glare, then stalked from the room, slamming the front door behind her. Nakuru and Spinel followed her to make sure she left, and Tomoyo collapsed onto a chair weakly, burying her head in her hands.
"I'm sorry, love. It's all over now." He murmured. Tomoyo sighed as he wiped her tears away.
"Tonight was supposed to be so special. We were going to have a special dinner all ready, and then I was going to give you a surprise..." She moaned. He smiled at her and pulled her into his lap.
"No. Tonight is perfect. We have finally buried the past, and now, all we have is our future together. Right now would be a perfect time to give me your surprise." He murmured, kissing her neck. Tomoyo giggled and pulled away, gazing into his eyes.
"Ok, Mr. Daddy." She stated, her amethyst eyes sparkling. For a moment, Eriol looked confused, but then his eyes suddenly widened in comprehension. He froze, his eyes searching her telltale, smiling ones, then he let out a shout of joy. He pulled her out of the seat and swung her around over his head, laughing. Tomoyo squealed and then gasped as he pressed a hard, passionate kiss to her lips.
"I'm going to be a father! And you're carrying my child!" He shouted. Tomoyo laughed and nodded.
"I found out yesterday! And I had to tell you...are you mad?" She asked hesitantly. Eriol pulled her into a waltz, right there and then.
"Nope. Happier than I've ever been in my life...except when I married you." He stated, swinging her around the room.
"And you're also making a fool out of yourself." Spinel commented from the doorway, where he and a starry-eyed Nakuru stood. Eriol let out a shout of laughter, and swung his wife above his head again.
"I don't care! I'm gonna be a father! Father's have a right to act like this!" He shouted, grinning. Tomoyo was laughing again.
"Eriol, really! Dinner is getting cold!"
"Who cares? I'm going to be a father!"
"We care! Now come on!" Spinel called, as he and Nakuru crept from the room and back to the kitchen. But Eriol didn't hear.
He was presently in the most passionate lip-lock of his life, and it was with the woman who was carrying his child.
"I love you, Tomoyo-tenshi-love! I love you so much!"
"I love you, my Eriol." She giggled. He smiled and pulled her close, kissing her earlobe gently.
"I'm gonna be a father!"
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THE END
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Avalanche Kisses
by: Daphne Li
Chapter 9.
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"Tomoyo! Dinner will be ready, soon!" Nakuru called from the kitchen, one year later. Tomoyo looked up from the book she was reading and smiled.'
"All right, Nakuru. Eriol should be home soon." She called back.
After their wedding, she and Eriol had chosen to move back to England for a few years, straighten up his affairs, then move back to Tomeda, nearer to her mother and Sakura. They were presently staying in his country manor, which was close to the city, but not overly so.
Over the past year, so many things had happened that it almost made her head spin. Naoko had gotten married to her doctor soon after her friends, and Yoshi and Rika had announced that Rika was pregnant with...girl triplets. Chiharu and Yamazaki had adopted a five year-old little orphan boy, who had shown up on their doorstep one night, half-starved and tired. The boy had been a joy for them, since they had found out Chiharu couldn't have children.
Next it was Sakura's turn to announce her pregnancy; she was expecting a little boy come next March or so. And Syaoran...he couldn't have been happier.
And now...now it was her turn.
Tomoyo smiled and affectionately patted her still-flat stomach. She hadn't gotten any morning sickness, so she almost had missed the signs. But she had gone to the doctor yesterday, and he had confirmed her suspicions. She had gone right to Nakuru and Spinel and told them, but both of them agreed that she should tell Eriol a little later.
"Tomoyo-sama, are you feeling all right?" Spinel asked, as he noticed her rubbing her stomach. He had been sitting on the window seat, reading a book. Tomoyo looked over and nodded.
"I'm going to tell him tonight. Do you think..."
"He'll be happy, mistress. I am sure of it. In fact, I fear it, because I wonder what sort of fool he will make of himself when he finds out." Spinel smirked at this and Tomoyo giggled, her worry seeping away.
"Thank you, Spinel."
"Anything for my mistress." He answered, going back to his book. Tomoyo was just getting back into hers when the doorbell rang.
"I'LL GET IT!" Nakuru shrieked, and they heard her bouncing towards the front foyer.
"Who could that be?" Spinel asked, getting up and walking over to the door. Curious, Tomoyo followed him out of the room and down the stairs, her light lavender dress flowing around her knees comfortingly. She had allowed her long hair to hang down today, so it blew back gently as she walked.
"...What are you doing here?"
Tomoyo looked down at Spinel in alarm. Neither of them had ever heard Nakuru's voice so sharp or serious in their lives. Nakuru was standing at the door that she had obviously flung open, fists clenched on her hips. Her body was stiff with anger, but shaking slightly, as though she was holding tears back.
"Oh, no." Spinel murmured, as he too, caught sight of the person now stepping into the foyer. Tomoyo choked in shock, recognizing the person.
It was Kaho Mizuki.
The older woman did not look as though Nakuru's voice had bothered her. Instead, she boldly stepped into the room and eyed the two people on the stairs.
"Where is Eriol?" She asked in a self-assured voice. Tomoyo clenched her fists and motioned for Nakuru to leave the room. The irate guardian did as she was told, quite willingly. Spinel glared at Kaho and made his way down the rest of the stairs.
"What are you doing here?" He asked sharply. The woman smiled.
"I'm here to be with my Eriol. Now if you don't mind, tell him I'm here." She insisted. Spinel sniffed and his tail swished angrily.
"He is not here at present. May I show you to the sitting room, Kaho?" Came Tomoyo's soft voice from above them. Kaho narrowed her eyes at the lovely woman that stood there, and a frown appeared on her face.
"Who are you?" She snapped. Tomoyo smiled, and picked up Spinel, who snuggled comfortingly in her arms.
"The sitting room is this way." Tomoyo stated, ignoring the other woman's question. Kaho stiffly followed, her eyes still narrowed. Tomoyo offered her a seat, and Kaho took it, looking around the lovely room in awe.
It was one of the rooms that Tomoyo had insisted on re-decorating. There were sheer white curtains on the windows, and comfortable chairs decorated with lovely blue upholstery. The carpet was a creamy white, and the wooden furniture was made entirely of mahogany.
"Thank you. Would you kindly get me some tea, I'm rather tired from my journey." Kaho stated. Tomoyo's fists clenched. The woman obviously thought that she was a servant.
"Of course." She murmured, stalking from the room with Spinel at her heals. They walked into the kitchen, where the tears that had been welling in Tomoyo's eyes, began to fall.
Kaho had returned! Would Eriol be swayed to love her again? Would he leave his wife to be with her?
Nakuru pulled Tomoyo close, soothing her gently. Spinel rubbed his head into her arm, to add to her comfort.
"He loves you, Tomoyo-sama. He's told me numerous times that he regrets ever thinking himself in love with that woman. Don't worry. You are his one and only." Spinel said. Nakuru nodded and hugged her mistress even tighter.
"What is this?" Came a soft voice from the back of the kitchen. They turned to see Eriol standing there, a vase full of red roses in his hand. Tomoyo let out a sob and rushed into his arms, forcing Nakuru to take the vase from her master and set in on the nearby counter.
"Tomoyo, darling, what's wrong?" Eriol asked, alarmed. Nakuru wiped a few of her own tears away.
"That Kaho has returned! She's in the parlor, and she wants to see you." The guardian spat, her eyes flashing. Eriol's eyes widened and he pulled his wife closer.
"She didn't hurt you, did she?"
"No. She thinks I'm a servant." Tomoyo murmured, burying her head in his chest. He growled.
"Then we will have to set her straight. I don't want that woman in my house any longer than is necessary. Will you come?" He asked softly, tilting Tomoyo's head up and kissing her gently. Tomoyo's heart fluttered and she nodded.
"She wanted some tea." She stated as an afterthought. Eriol chuckled.
"Too bad, she's not getting any. Come." He murmured, pulling her from the room and motioning his guardians to follow at a distance. As they came to the door, Eriol put his arm around her waist and pulled her to his side possessively.
"Stay here. I don't want you hurt." He whispered. She nodded and watched as her beloved husband opened the doors to reveal his past.
"Miss Mizuki?" He asked, seeing the woman sitting there. She was wearing a grey suit, and her hair was pulled up into a bun. Kaho turned and her face lit up.
"Eriol! I've come back! Aren't you glad?" She asked, advancing on him with her arms wide, as if to hug him. He frowned and stepped back.
"What are you doing here, Kaho?" He asked. She looked confused.
"What do you mean? I promised to come back when you were older, so we could love in peace. And I have." She murmured. His frown grew.
"Kaho, you left. I have forgiven you for it, and even thanked you. You made me re-evaluate my choices, and I realized that I had been deceiving myself."
"I knew you would!" She beamed, obviously mistaking his meaning for something else.
"And that is why I know I could never love you, nor have I ever. You made me see what was right in front of my face the whole time. And I followed that." He murmured.
"You...you don't love me?" She asked, her face falling rapidly. He shook his head.
"You left me, Kaho. You wrote that letter to make me feel guilty and make me want to take you back. You were punishing me for kissing Tomoyo, weren't you?" He asked. Her eyes flared with anger.
"I was. What did you ever see in that little slut anyway, Eriol? When you had me?" She snapped. Tomoyo, who was hiding behind the door, let out a soft sob, which Eriol heard. His face became a thundercloud.
"You will never, in my presence, say that again. Tomoyo is my wife and you will not say such things about her, do you understand?!" His voice was near to a shout, and his eyes flashed. Kaho became enraged.
"YOUR WHAT? YOU MARRIED HER?" She screamed. Tomoyo trembled and Nakuru slipped her arms around her mistress, giving her a hug.
"Yes, Kaho. I married her, and I am so very glad I did. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and to tell the truth, I don't deserve her. She is an angel. In fact, I believe that I loved her even when we were children in grade-school, and hardly knew each other." He answered, his eyes flashing with triumph. Kaho's face worked, threatening anger filling it.
"How could you, after all I did for you? I loved you, Eriol!" She hissed. Eriol frowned.
"If you had loved me, you wouldn't have left. But I am glad that you did. Now, I am commanding you to leave again. It is almost supper-time, and I would like to spend a quiet evening with my wife." He stated. At this, Tomoyo walked from behind the door, and stood beside him, as he twined his arms around her waist. She snuggled close as Kaho shot her a malignant look.
"I hate you, Eriol Hiiragizawa. You've humiliated me and broke my heart. I will never forget this!" She hissed. Nakuru stalked into the room, her eyes flashing.
"Good. Now you know how Eriol felt when you left. Now go, before I do something I'll regret." The guardian hissed, her fingers flexing dangerously. At her feet, Spinel stood, his fur straight up, and his back arched for an attack.
Kaho shot them one last glare, then stalked from the room, slamming the front door behind her. Nakuru and Spinel followed her to make sure she left, and Tomoyo collapsed onto a chair weakly, burying her head in her hands.
"I'm sorry, love. It's all over now." He murmured. Tomoyo sighed as he wiped her tears away.
"Tonight was supposed to be so special. We were going to have a special dinner all ready, and then I was going to give you a surprise..." She moaned. He smiled at her and pulled her into his lap.
"No. Tonight is perfect. We have finally buried the past, and now, all we have is our future together. Right now would be a perfect time to give me your surprise." He murmured, kissing her neck. Tomoyo giggled and pulled away, gazing into his eyes.
"Ok, Mr. Daddy." She stated, her amethyst eyes sparkling. For a moment, Eriol looked confused, but then his eyes suddenly widened in comprehension. He froze, his eyes searching her telltale, smiling ones, then he let out a shout of joy. He pulled her out of the seat and swung her around over his head, laughing. Tomoyo squealed and then gasped as he pressed a hard, passionate kiss to her lips.
"I'm going to be a father! And you're carrying my child!" He shouted. Tomoyo laughed and nodded.
"I found out yesterday! And I had to tell you...are you mad?" She asked hesitantly. Eriol pulled her into a waltz, right there and then.
"Nope. Happier than I've ever been in my life...except when I married you." He stated, swinging her around the room.
"And you're also making a fool out of yourself." Spinel commented from the doorway, where he and a starry-eyed Nakuru stood. Eriol let out a shout of laughter, and swung his wife above his head again.
"I don't care! I'm gonna be a father! Father's have a right to act like this!" He shouted, grinning. Tomoyo was laughing again.
"Eriol, really! Dinner is getting cold!"
"Who cares? I'm going to be a father!"
"We care! Now come on!" Spinel called, as he and Nakuru crept from the room and back to the kitchen. But Eriol didn't hear.
He was presently in the most passionate lip-lock of his life, and it was with the woman who was carrying his child.
"I love you, Tomoyo-tenshi-love! I love you so much!"
"I love you, my Eriol." She giggled. He smiled and pulled her close, kissing her earlobe gently.
"I'm gonna be a father!"
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THE END
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