Ne dites pas Que Vous M'aimez
Chapter 3: Catch Me
By: Azure Rosas
She gazed at herself, wonderingly in the mirror, as she ran her hands down her cheek and observed her arms; trying to find any signs of bruises or scars. It was a bit odd to be healed and rid of those wounds so. . . easily. She racked a hand through her raven hair and heaved a sigh.
'It was the work of Eriol. . .' she thought silently to herself. 'He probably used his magic to heal my wounds. . .'
Crossing her arms, she walked out of her room and entered the living room where the sapphire eyed magician could be seen, sitting on the couch and watching the weather report.
"Snow, snow, and more snow today folks," the man on the tv reported as a screen of what seemed like a map appeared behind him. He started pointing at different sections of it. "It'll come down slow at first, but as the day progresses, it may get a bit heavier so don't forget to wear your snow gear!"
"Damn snow. . ." Eriol cursed under his breath as he turned off the tv with the remote. He blinked when Tomoyo appeared in front of him. He looked up and smiled that charming smile of his. "Why hello, Mademoiselle Tomoyo."
Scrunching her eyes up in a glare, she tapped her foot. "Tell me, Monsieur Eriol, did you rid my wounds with your. . . magic?"
He leaned back on the couch as he adjusted his glasses. "Yes, I did. Why? Is there a problem?"
She placed her hands on her hips and scowled at him. "You. . . you. . .idiot! Doesn't healing take up the healer's powers???"
Eriol shrugged while lazily yawning. "Yes. . . It does. . . But I'm the reincarnation of Clow Reed so I'm still strong even after healing you so it didn't phase me that much."
Tomoyo's glare intensified. "Don't you try to lie to ME, Eriol Hirrigazawa! I could see it in your eyes that you're tired and weary. I could feel that your exhausted! Explain to me why you're so worn out all of a sudden!?"
He sighed and lost that smirk of his to instantly replaced by a frown. 'I should know better by now that I can't lie to her. . .' he thought to himself. 'She was always able to read my mind ever since childhood.' Removing his glasses, Eriol rubbed his eyes and began to explain. "Well, you know how I said I haven't used any magic ever since I left Tomoeodo?" She nodded. "It caused me to slowly loose my powers. If a magician doesn't use his/her powers over a long period of time, it'll cause them to forget their magic in which making it go away to some place deep in them where it can't be found until it is finally extinct. And it'll also cause them to become weak and tired. So that night when I healed you, I summoned the strength and powers I lost, but it was hard considering that I haven't tried to do magic for years. Thus, causing me to be all worn out." He brought his hands behind his head and leaned it back against the couch. His face showed a look that stated as if nothing mattered really. "There ya have it."
The amethyst eyed girl was silent for a long while; all that could be heard was the ticking of the clock near by. Then she let out a cry of frustration as she threw her arms in the air and started to pace back and forth. "Quel idiot! Il devrait non n'améliorer alors pour employer sa magie si cela le rendra fatigué!" She exclaimed all that in one breath, an outraged look on her face. It was clear that she was talking to no one in particular.
Eriol watched her, a slight sweat drop rolling down the back of his neck. "Er. . . Tomoyo. . . Please, calm yourself! I'm perfectly fine now!"
"Oooh! You're fine NOW but were you okay earlier!?!" Tomoyo snapped at him. "No! I believe you weren't! Next time you think of doing something like that again. . ."
"Like what?"
"Argh! Like. . . Heal me with your magic. . . Then you're sooo dead!" she threatened in a low growl.
He waved a hand at her to dismiss her little threat. "Yeah, yeah, whatever Tomoyo. It's not like I'll be needing to heal you or anything because I promised you I won't let Aleron harm you, remember? And I tend to keep it."
Sighing, the anger in Tomoyo's eyes were gone as she took a seat next to him. Instead of the anger that were in her amethyst orbs, bitterness was replaced. "Yeah. . . Like you promised to come back, but never did?" she mumbled aloud to herself, but was heard by Eriol.
A hint of guilt flashed in his sapphire eyes. He felt as if he was just stung by some bolt of electricity when staring down at the girl who gave him a bitter look. "I'm sorry, Tomoyo. . . I really tried to come back. . . I really did try. . ."
"Save it, Eriol."
"No! Listen to me, Tomoyo!" Eriol said fiercely as he cupped her face between his hands and gently forced her to look at him. "I wanted to go back to Japan. . . I wanted to go back to you. I tried keeping my promise, and I did." She gave him a confused look. "I returned to Japan 3 years ago, only to find that you were long gone. I asked your mom where you went, and even SHE didn't know where you went off to! I kept my promise and went back to Tomoeodo. But I was to late. And when I found out you were gone. . . I thought I'd never see you again. . ."
She gazed sadly into his own eyes. Throwing herself at him, she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Oh Eriol! I'm so sorry for ever doubting you!"
He grinned faintly down at her as he embraced her back and gently stroked her hair. "It's alright. . ."
All was silent after that. No words were spoken and no words really needed to be spoken. Tomoyo continued to hold on to Eriol; her head resting against his chest. She cuddled even more into his arms; feeling safe and warm in his protective hold. She closed her eyes and allowed a smile to cross her lips.
'So. . . He did keep his promise,' she thought to herself. 'I just wish I was there when he came. Baka self for ever leaving Japan! Still. . . I couldn't STAND being near Aleron. Running away seemed like the only solution.' Her thoughts drifted off to her mother, Sonomi Daidouji. 'Oh Okaa-san, I wonder how you are? Do you miss me? Do you know that I'm alright? Do you still remember me?' She sighed. 'I hope she's not TOO worried about me. . .Once Aleron is out of my life, I'll return to Tomoeodo and back to where I belong: Home. With Okaa-san.'
"I'm glad you're here, Eriol. . ." Tomoyo whispered into the silence.
She looked up to meet his questioning gaze and she could feel his embrace tighten. Her amethyst eyes glistened and twinkled and she sent him a grateful grin. "I'm glad you're here because I now know I'm not alone in this. . ."
He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. Then he rested his chin on the top of her head. "I'm glad, too." And he was. He was glad that he was with her; overjoyed to see her; relieved to know she was alright; and content in holding her forever in his arms.
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They went to Tomoyo's house so she could change into something warm. After she was done, she offered to show him around Paris. The weather report was correct: It snowed. It was gentle snow and Tomoyo enjoyed watching the snow flakes drift slowly down to earth. They were a few yards in front of the Eiffel Tower. The grass was covered in beautiful white cotton-like snow. She skipped ahead of him and started to spin around in circles; her arms spread out to her sides and her head tilted back so she could look up at the sky. A peaceful look and content grin was on her face as she stopped spinning and held out a hand. A single snow flake landed on her gloved palm. She stared at it and watched it disolve away.
Eriol watched her. He caught his breath in his throat. She looked just so beautiful; like she always had. Like an angel from the Heavens. . .An angel without wings. . . Like an angel in disguise. She lifted her head up and met his gaze, sending him a grin which caused him to blush and look away. Tomoyo's grin turned into a devious one as she bent down and quietly gathered a ball of snow between her palms. Tip-toeing, she tried her best to be silent as her feet slightly made crunching sounds because of the snow. When she was being the midnight haired 21 year old, she threw the snow ball at the unsuspecting magician's head.
"Hey!" He wiped the snow from off his head and turned around to meet her teasing gaze. She smiled at him playfully and waved; an innocent look on her face.
"Hello to you too."
Eriol smirked mischievously. (Kinda like the devious smile Tomoyo had not to long ago.) She blinked and gulped as she watched him gather a fistful of snow in his hand.
"Now, it's pay back time!" he called in a playful manner.
She giggled good humouredly before turning her back to him and dashing off. "You have to catch me first!"
"No fair! You got a head start!" He ran after her, a smile tugging at his lips.
He could still hear her melodic laughter from ahead ringing in his ears like a bell. She sent glances at him from over her shoulder, the same smile always on her face. Her amethyst eyes twinkled at him and gleamed with laughter.
"Catch me if you can!" She called to him.
He burst into a faster speed, determined to catch her. People watched them run; some smiling and others blinking in confusion. Tomoyo squeaked in surprise when Eriol caught up to her and tackled her to the ground. He lied on top of her, their noses just inches apart. She could feel his warm breath beat against her numb face and her cheeks turned a bright red. They stared into each other's eyes and remained silent; their ragged breathing only to be heard.
"I caught you," Eriol stated, grinning.
"Yes, I guess you did. . ." Tomoyo replied softly.
He leaned in towards her. She could feel her heart beat wildly in her chest and her blush darkened even more. When their lips were just centimeters away, Eriol stopped himself and pulled away. He got off of her and helped her up. An awkward silence rested on them and both avoided each other's gaze. Tomoyo shuffled her feet, looked up at the sky, then up at him.
"So. . . Would you like to go get something to drink?"
"Sure. Where at?"
"There's a café near by. We can go there," Tomoyo suggested. Eriol shrugged and nodded as he followed her.
Once they reached the café, they took a seat at a table. A waitress approached their table. She was a girl, around Tomoyo's age with long, dark brown hair and sky blue eyes that seem to twinkle when seeing Eriol. She grinned in a flirtatious way at him and from behind the waitress, Tomoyo glared up at her.
"How may I help you, Monsieur?" she asked in a husky voice.
"The Lady and I would like something to drink," Eriol replied in a cool tone.
Eyes landing on Tomoyo, the waitress snarled at her and had a look of disgust and jealousy. "What is it that you'd like to drink?" she asked in a more business-like-manner. Though her question was mostly towards Eriol then to Tomoyo.
"Hot chocolate," Tomoyo said, not to nicely and not even bothering to add 'please,' at the end.
"I'll have the same."
She wrote down the order on a notepad, and before she left, she sent Tomoyo a glare who sent one back. She looked at Eriol who stared at her with humor in his sapphire eyes.
"What a slut," Tomoyo spat under her breath.
"If I didn't know any better, Tomoyo, I'd think that you were jealous," Eriol remarked in a teasing tone.
Rolling her eyes, the amethyst eyed girl snorted. "No. I just don't want to see sluts like her flirting with my friend. That's all."
When the waitress came with their drinks, she set one of the cups in front of Eriol, and slammed the other in front of Tomoyo, causing some of the hot chocolate to spill and splatter on her clothes. Smirking, the sky blue eyed girl walked away. Growling at her back, Eriol bent over the table and pressed his hands against her shoulders to keep her from jumping off the chair and beating the girl to a pulp.
"When I get my hands on her. . ." Tomoyo growled through gritted teeth, her eyes scrunched up in a glare.
"Tomoyo, cool yourself!" Eriol said. "Why don't you go to the bathroom to get yourself cleaned up?"
She heaved a sigh, the anger in her gradually dying down. "Alright. I'll be back." She got off of the chair and walked to the back of the building where the restrooms were.
Eriol took a sip of his drink and looked over the cup when he heard someone join him at the table. It was a man, at least 25 years of age. He had spikey black hair that seemed to stick up at all ends, and teel blue eyes. Eriol cracked a grin at him before setting the cup back on the table.
"Hello, Cody," Eriol greeted.
"Hey Eriol!" Cody said in return in a gleeful manner. "How's it goin'!?"
"Just great."
"And the mission?"
"Coming along fine. . ."
Cody leaned back in the chair. "So. . . Is it really him?"
Eriol nodded, staring down at the dark brown liquid in the cup. "Yes, it's him. But how do we prove him guilty when he's the owner of the world's biggest company?"
"Isn't all the deaths proof enough?" Cody asked in a low murmur, careful to keep his voice slow so he didn't draw attention to the other people in the café.
"No. It's not. We don't have any proof that he caused those deaths either," Eriol replied in the same low tone. "And even though he's been harassing Tomoyo, even THAT isn't enough! He'll just deny it and the judges will believe him."
"Then what are you suppose to do? How are you gonna crack the case and finish it if you don't got no proof?" Cody questioned in a serious tone.
"I'll just have to FIND proof." Cody stared into his friend's sapphire eyes to find nothing but deep determination to finish his hand at task. Letting out a sigh, Cody smirked.
"I don't know what it is about you, Eriol, but I believe you will find the proof you need." He stood up and grunted, still grinning at his friend. "Well, I better leave now before she comes back. See ya."
Eriol watched as Cody exited out of the café. No sooner had he gone when Tomoyo returned. She resumed her seat; a grumpy look on her features. She stared at her hot chocolate, scowled, and pushed the cup away. Tomoyo crossed her arms over her chest and grumbled. "There's no way I'm drinking that especially after that SLUT served it. . ." Eriol chuckled and shook his head as he took a gulp from his own drink.
"Hey, Eriol?"
"Yes?"
"I'll be performing again tonight at Monsieur Drake's. Would you like to come?"
He grinned. "Of course. I'd be honored to come."
-Later On That Night-
Tomoyo and Eriol entered Monsieur Drake's. Upon entering, they were enveloped by the warmth of the building and washed over by the dim light that was shown in side. They pub seemed more lively than ever before and up on the stage, Evelyn could be seen playing a very cheerful and catchy tune on her violin. People clapped along and stomped their feet; some cheering; others hooting. Eriol and Tomoyo removed their coats, hanging it on a coat hanger near by. They walked up to the booth where Pierre could be seen serving drinks. The two took a seat on the same stools they were at when they were reunited after those long years that felt like an eternity to them.
"Mademoiselle Coretta ! So glad that you made it!" Pierre exclaimed, his chubby cheeks red (as usual) and a smile on his face. His gaze fell on Eriol. "I believe I haven't caught you're name yet, Monsieur."
"Eriol Hirrigazawa, at your service," Eriol introduced himself in a curtly manner.
"You were always the formal one, weren't you Eriol?" Tomoyo asked as she giggled.
Pierre had a look of sheer bewilderment and confusion on his face. The last time he seen the two young ones, they were both dead serious and distant. But now. . . They were happy; smiling; and a lot more closer then before. He shrugged it off and could only grin at them; thinking that they made such a cute couple. (A/N: Yeah. . . -sighs dreamily- E+T are just soo kawaii together!) Evelyn finished off her performance with a hop and ended the note before dipping down in a bow. Everyone in the bar applauded and cheered the flushed girl as she walked off the stage and up to Tomoyo.
"'Ello Miss. Coretta," she greeted. "I believe it's your turn now."
"Thank you, Evelyn," Tomoyo said as she approached the stage and stood in front of the microphone. The same pianist from last time took a seat at the piano and cracked his knuckles before starting to play. Tomoyo grinned, opened her mouth, and sang:
"Ooh it's been such a long, long time. . .
Looks like I got you off of my mind.
But I can't.
Just the thought of you (just the thought of you)
Turns my whole world. . .
Misty blue.
Ooh honey, just the mention of your name. . .
Turns a flicker to a flame.
Listen to me good baby.
I think of the things we use to do,
And my whole world turns. . .
Misty blue.
Oooh baby I should forget you.
Heaven knows I've tried
Baby, when I said that I'm glad we're through
Deep in my heart, I know I've lied.
I lied. . .
I lied.
Ooh honey, it's been such a long, long time
Looks like I got you off of my mind.
But I can't.
Just the thought of you (just the thought of you)
My love
My whole world turns. . .
Misty Blue.
Oooh no I can't
No I can't.
I can't forget you!
My whole world turns. . .
Misty blue.
Oooh my love my whole world turns
Misty blue
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I should forget you
My whole world turns
Misty blue.
Oooh my love
My whole world turns
Misty blue
Baby, baby I should forget you. . .
Misty blue."
Everyone in the pub broke into a round of applause. Whistling and clapping echoed around everywhere and some people that were near the building, could've sworn they heard cheering. . .
Evelyn placed a hand on either side of her mouth as she shouted over the loud hooting, "Chantez encore! Chantez encore!"
"Ouais, plus!" the crowd added, everyone eager to hear her sing again.
Tomoyo felt herself go red in the face. Her gaze fell on Eriol who smiled up at her and nodded, signaling her to sing one last song. Sighing with defeat, she began to sing and the pianist soon followed along with her by playing the piano.
"Almost made you love me
Almost made you cry.
Almost made you happy, babe
Didn't I, didn't I.
You almost had me thinkin'
You were turned around.
But everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
Almost heard you saying
You were finally free
What was always missing for you, babe
You'd found it in me.
But you can't get to Heaven
Half off the ground
Everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
I can't keep on lovin' you
One foot outside the door
I hear a funny hesitation
Of a heart that's never really sure.
Can't keep on tryin'
If you're looking for more
Than all that I could give you
Than what you came here for.
Gonna find me somebody
Not afraid to let go.
Want a no doubt be there kind of man
You came real close.
But every time you built me up
You only let me down.
An everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
Maybe you'll be sorry
Maybe you'll be cold
Maybe you'll come runnin' back, babe
From the cruel, cruel world.
Almost convinced me
You're gonna stick around
But everybody knows
Almost doesn't count.
So maybe I'll be here. . .
Maybe I'll see you around.
That's the way it goes. . .
Almost doesn't count."
Once she finished with the song, she opened her eyes that she kept closed, only to meet Eriol's sapphire eyes. The pub's clapping seemed distant to her ears and all that seemed to matter at the moment was. . .him. He continued grinning at her, his eyes twinkling. Then she snapped back to reality and was suddenly washed over by the crowd's applauding. Smiling shyly, Tomoyo curtsied and walked off the stage. Evelyn ran up to her, smiling from ear to ear.
"Wonderful as always, Miss. Coretta!" she praised.
"Merci, Mademoiselle Evelyn," Tomoyo thanked in a grateful way. She took her seat next to Eriol.
"You were splendid," Eriol whispered into her ear so he could be heard by her over the loud chattering of the people. "Absolutely stunning and gorgeous."
Tomoyo's cheeks turned a scarlet red. He always made her blush. . .
-End of Chapter-
Azure Rosas: Yay! Chapter is finished! ^-^ Did it take me long to post this? I sure hope not. . . Oh and the first lyrics were "Misty Blue" sung by Monica and the next ones were "Almost Doesn't Count" by Brandy. And let me thank these people for reviewing:
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Chapter 3: Catch Me
By: Azure Rosas
She gazed at herself, wonderingly in the mirror, as she ran her hands down her cheek and observed her arms; trying to find any signs of bruises or scars. It was a bit odd to be healed and rid of those wounds so. . . easily. She racked a hand through her raven hair and heaved a sigh.
'It was the work of Eriol. . .' she thought silently to herself. 'He probably used his magic to heal my wounds. . .'
Crossing her arms, she walked out of her room and entered the living room where the sapphire eyed magician could be seen, sitting on the couch and watching the weather report.
"Snow, snow, and more snow today folks," the man on the tv reported as a screen of what seemed like a map appeared behind him. He started pointing at different sections of it. "It'll come down slow at first, but as the day progresses, it may get a bit heavier so don't forget to wear your snow gear!"
"Damn snow. . ." Eriol cursed under his breath as he turned off the tv with the remote. He blinked when Tomoyo appeared in front of him. He looked up and smiled that charming smile of his. "Why hello, Mademoiselle Tomoyo."
Scrunching her eyes up in a glare, she tapped her foot. "Tell me, Monsieur Eriol, did you rid my wounds with your. . . magic?"
He leaned back on the couch as he adjusted his glasses. "Yes, I did. Why? Is there a problem?"
She placed her hands on her hips and scowled at him. "You. . . you. . .idiot! Doesn't healing take up the healer's powers???"
Eriol shrugged while lazily yawning. "Yes. . . It does. . . But I'm the reincarnation of Clow Reed so I'm still strong even after healing you so it didn't phase me that much."
Tomoyo's glare intensified. "Don't you try to lie to ME, Eriol Hirrigazawa! I could see it in your eyes that you're tired and weary. I could feel that your exhausted! Explain to me why you're so worn out all of a sudden!?"
He sighed and lost that smirk of his to instantly replaced by a frown. 'I should know better by now that I can't lie to her. . .' he thought to himself. 'She was always able to read my mind ever since childhood.' Removing his glasses, Eriol rubbed his eyes and began to explain. "Well, you know how I said I haven't used any magic ever since I left Tomoeodo?" She nodded. "It caused me to slowly loose my powers. If a magician doesn't use his/her powers over a long period of time, it'll cause them to forget their magic in which making it go away to some place deep in them where it can't be found until it is finally extinct. And it'll also cause them to become weak and tired. So that night when I healed you, I summoned the strength and powers I lost, but it was hard considering that I haven't tried to do magic for years. Thus, causing me to be all worn out." He brought his hands behind his head and leaned it back against the couch. His face showed a look that stated as if nothing mattered really. "There ya have it."
The amethyst eyed girl was silent for a long while; all that could be heard was the ticking of the clock near by. Then she let out a cry of frustration as she threw her arms in the air and started to pace back and forth. "Quel idiot! Il devrait non n'améliorer alors pour employer sa magie si cela le rendra fatigué!" She exclaimed all that in one breath, an outraged look on her face. It was clear that she was talking to no one in particular.
Eriol watched her, a slight sweat drop rolling down the back of his neck. "Er. . . Tomoyo. . . Please, calm yourself! I'm perfectly fine now!"
"Oooh! You're fine NOW but were you okay earlier!?!" Tomoyo snapped at him. "No! I believe you weren't! Next time you think of doing something like that again. . ."
"Like what?"
"Argh! Like. . . Heal me with your magic. . . Then you're sooo dead!" she threatened in a low growl.
He waved a hand at her to dismiss her little threat. "Yeah, yeah, whatever Tomoyo. It's not like I'll be needing to heal you or anything because I promised you I won't let Aleron harm you, remember? And I tend to keep it."
Sighing, the anger in Tomoyo's eyes were gone as she took a seat next to him. Instead of the anger that were in her amethyst orbs, bitterness was replaced. "Yeah. . . Like you promised to come back, but never did?" she mumbled aloud to herself, but was heard by Eriol.
A hint of guilt flashed in his sapphire eyes. He felt as if he was just stung by some bolt of electricity when staring down at the girl who gave him a bitter look. "I'm sorry, Tomoyo. . . I really tried to come back. . . I really did try. . ."
"Save it, Eriol."
"No! Listen to me, Tomoyo!" Eriol said fiercely as he cupped her face between his hands and gently forced her to look at him. "I wanted to go back to Japan. . . I wanted to go back to you. I tried keeping my promise, and I did." She gave him a confused look. "I returned to Japan 3 years ago, only to find that you were long gone. I asked your mom where you went, and even SHE didn't know where you went off to! I kept my promise and went back to Tomoeodo. But I was to late. And when I found out you were gone. . . I thought I'd never see you again. . ."
She gazed sadly into his own eyes. Throwing herself at him, she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Oh Eriol! I'm so sorry for ever doubting you!"
He grinned faintly down at her as he embraced her back and gently stroked her hair. "It's alright. . ."
All was silent after that. No words were spoken and no words really needed to be spoken. Tomoyo continued to hold on to Eriol; her head resting against his chest. She cuddled even more into his arms; feeling safe and warm in his protective hold. She closed her eyes and allowed a smile to cross her lips.
'So. . . He did keep his promise,' she thought to herself. 'I just wish I was there when he came. Baka self for ever leaving Japan! Still. . . I couldn't STAND being near Aleron. Running away seemed like the only solution.' Her thoughts drifted off to her mother, Sonomi Daidouji. 'Oh Okaa-san, I wonder how you are? Do you miss me? Do you know that I'm alright? Do you still remember me?' She sighed. 'I hope she's not TOO worried about me. . .Once Aleron is out of my life, I'll return to Tomoeodo and back to where I belong: Home. With Okaa-san.'
"I'm glad you're here, Eriol. . ." Tomoyo whispered into the silence.
She looked up to meet his questioning gaze and she could feel his embrace tighten. Her amethyst eyes glistened and twinkled and she sent him a grateful grin. "I'm glad you're here because I now know I'm not alone in this. . ."
He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. Then he rested his chin on the top of her head. "I'm glad, too." And he was. He was glad that he was with her; overjoyed to see her; relieved to know she was alright; and content in holding her forever in his arms.
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They went to Tomoyo's house so she could change into something warm. After she was done, she offered to show him around Paris. The weather report was correct: It snowed. It was gentle snow and Tomoyo enjoyed watching the snow flakes drift slowly down to earth. They were a few yards in front of the Eiffel Tower. The grass was covered in beautiful white cotton-like snow. She skipped ahead of him and started to spin around in circles; her arms spread out to her sides and her head tilted back so she could look up at the sky. A peaceful look and content grin was on her face as she stopped spinning and held out a hand. A single snow flake landed on her gloved palm. She stared at it and watched it disolve away.
Eriol watched her. He caught his breath in his throat. She looked just so beautiful; like she always had. Like an angel from the Heavens. . .An angel without wings. . . Like an angel in disguise. She lifted her head up and met his gaze, sending him a grin which caused him to blush and look away. Tomoyo's grin turned into a devious one as she bent down and quietly gathered a ball of snow between her palms. Tip-toeing, she tried her best to be silent as her feet slightly made crunching sounds because of the snow. When she was being the midnight haired 21 year old, she threw the snow ball at the unsuspecting magician's head.
"Hey!" He wiped the snow from off his head and turned around to meet her teasing gaze. She smiled at him playfully and waved; an innocent look on her face.
"Hello to you too."
Eriol smirked mischievously. (Kinda like the devious smile Tomoyo had not to long ago.) She blinked and gulped as she watched him gather a fistful of snow in his hand.
"Now, it's pay back time!" he called in a playful manner.
She giggled good humouredly before turning her back to him and dashing off. "You have to catch me first!"
"No fair! You got a head start!" He ran after her, a smile tugging at his lips.
He could still hear her melodic laughter from ahead ringing in his ears like a bell. She sent glances at him from over her shoulder, the same smile always on her face. Her amethyst eyes twinkled at him and gleamed with laughter.
"Catch me if you can!" She called to him.
He burst into a faster speed, determined to catch her. People watched them run; some smiling and others blinking in confusion. Tomoyo squeaked in surprise when Eriol caught up to her and tackled her to the ground. He lied on top of her, their noses just inches apart. She could feel his warm breath beat against her numb face and her cheeks turned a bright red. They stared into each other's eyes and remained silent; their ragged breathing only to be heard.
"I caught you," Eriol stated, grinning.
"Yes, I guess you did. . ." Tomoyo replied softly.
He leaned in towards her. She could feel her heart beat wildly in her chest and her blush darkened even more. When their lips were just centimeters away, Eriol stopped himself and pulled away. He got off of her and helped her up. An awkward silence rested on them and both avoided each other's gaze. Tomoyo shuffled her feet, looked up at the sky, then up at him.
"So. . . Would you like to go get something to drink?"
"Sure. Where at?"
"There's a café near by. We can go there," Tomoyo suggested. Eriol shrugged and nodded as he followed her.
Once they reached the café, they took a seat at a table. A waitress approached their table. She was a girl, around Tomoyo's age with long, dark brown hair and sky blue eyes that seem to twinkle when seeing Eriol. She grinned in a flirtatious way at him and from behind the waitress, Tomoyo glared up at her.
"How may I help you, Monsieur?" she asked in a husky voice.
"The Lady and I would like something to drink," Eriol replied in a cool tone.
Eyes landing on Tomoyo, the waitress snarled at her and had a look of disgust and jealousy. "What is it that you'd like to drink?" she asked in a more business-like-manner. Though her question was mostly towards Eriol then to Tomoyo.
"Hot chocolate," Tomoyo said, not to nicely and not even bothering to add 'please,' at the end.
"I'll have the same."
She wrote down the order on a notepad, and before she left, she sent Tomoyo a glare who sent one back. She looked at Eriol who stared at her with humor in his sapphire eyes.
"What a slut," Tomoyo spat under her breath.
"If I didn't know any better, Tomoyo, I'd think that you were jealous," Eriol remarked in a teasing tone.
Rolling her eyes, the amethyst eyed girl snorted. "No. I just don't want to see sluts like her flirting with my friend. That's all."
When the waitress came with their drinks, she set one of the cups in front of Eriol, and slammed the other in front of Tomoyo, causing some of the hot chocolate to spill and splatter on her clothes. Smirking, the sky blue eyed girl walked away. Growling at her back, Eriol bent over the table and pressed his hands against her shoulders to keep her from jumping off the chair and beating the girl to a pulp.
"When I get my hands on her. . ." Tomoyo growled through gritted teeth, her eyes scrunched up in a glare.
"Tomoyo, cool yourself!" Eriol said. "Why don't you go to the bathroom to get yourself cleaned up?"
She heaved a sigh, the anger in her gradually dying down. "Alright. I'll be back." She got off of the chair and walked to the back of the building where the restrooms were.
Eriol took a sip of his drink and looked over the cup when he heard someone join him at the table. It was a man, at least 25 years of age. He had spikey black hair that seemed to stick up at all ends, and teel blue eyes. Eriol cracked a grin at him before setting the cup back on the table.
"Hello, Cody," Eriol greeted.
"Hey Eriol!" Cody said in return in a gleeful manner. "How's it goin'!?"
"Just great."
"And the mission?"
"Coming along fine. . ."
Cody leaned back in the chair. "So. . . Is it really him?"
Eriol nodded, staring down at the dark brown liquid in the cup. "Yes, it's him. But how do we prove him guilty when he's the owner of the world's biggest company?"
"Isn't all the deaths proof enough?" Cody asked in a low murmur, careful to keep his voice slow so he didn't draw attention to the other people in the café.
"No. It's not. We don't have any proof that he caused those deaths either," Eriol replied in the same low tone. "And even though he's been harassing Tomoyo, even THAT isn't enough! He'll just deny it and the judges will believe him."
"Then what are you suppose to do? How are you gonna crack the case and finish it if you don't got no proof?" Cody questioned in a serious tone.
"I'll just have to FIND proof." Cody stared into his friend's sapphire eyes to find nothing but deep determination to finish his hand at task. Letting out a sigh, Cody smirked.
"I don't know what it is about you, Eriol, but I believe you will find the proof you need." He stood up and grunted, still grinning at his friend. "Well, I better leave now before she comes back. See ya."
Eriol watched as Cody exited out of the café. No sooner had he gone when Tomoyo returned. She resumed her seat; a grumpy look on her features. She stared at her hot chocolate, scowled, and pushed the cup away. Tomoyo crossed her arms over her chest and grumbled. "There's no way I'm drinking that especially after that SLUT served it. . ." Eriol chuckled and shook his head as he took a gulp from his own drink.
"Hey, Eriol?"
"Yes?"
"I'll be performing again tonight at Monsieur Drake's. Would you like to come?"
He grinned. "Of course. I'd be honored to come."
-Later On That Night-
Tomoyo and Eriol entered Monsieur Drake's. Upon entering, they were enveloped by the warmth of the building and washed over by the dim light that was shown in side. They pub seemed more lively than ever before and up on the stage, Evelyn could be seen playing a very cheerful and catchy tune on her violin. People clapped along and stomped their feet; some cheering; others hooting. Eriol and Tomoyo removed their coats, hanging it on a coat hanger near by. They walked up to the booth where Pierre could be seen serving drinks. The two took a seat on the same stools they were at when they were reunited after those long years that felt like an eternity to them.
"Mademoiselle Coretta ! So glad that you made it!" Pierre exclaimed, his chubby cheeks red (as usual) and a smile on his face. His gaze fell on Eriol. "I believe I haven't caught you're name yet, Monsieur."
"Eriol Hirrigazawa, at your service," Eriol introduced himself in a curtly manner.
"You were always the formal one, weren't you Eriol?" Tomoyo asked as she giggled.
Pierre had a look of sheer bewilderment and confusion on his face. The last time he seen the two young ones, they were both dead serious and distant. But now. . . They were happy; smiling; and a lot more closer then before. He shrugged it off and could only grin at them; thinking that they made such a cute couple. (A/N: Yeah. . . -sighs dreamily- E+T are just soo kawaii together!) Evelyn finished off her performance with a hop and ended the note before dipping down in a bow. Everyone in the bar applauded and cheered the flushed girl as she walked off the stage and up to Tomoyo.
"'Ello Miss. Coretta," she greeted. "I believe it's your turn now."
"Thank you, Evelyn," Tomoyo said as she approached the stage and stood in front of the microphone. The same pianist from last time took a seat at the piano and cracked his knuckles before starting to play. Tomoyo grinned, opened her mouth, and sang:
"Ooh it's been such a long, long time. . .
Looks like I got you off of my mind.
But I can't.
Just the thought of you (just the thought of you)
Turns my whole world. . .
Misty blue.
Ooh honey, just the mention of your name. . .
Turns a flicker to a flame.
Listen to me good baby.
I think of the things we use to do,
And my whole world turns. . .
Misty blue.
Oooh baby I should forget you.
Heaven knows I've tried
Baby, when I said that I'm glad we're through
Deep in my heart, I know I've lied.
I lied. . .
I lied.
Ooh honey, it's been such a long, long time
Looks like I got you off of my mind.
But I can't.
Just the thought of you (just the thought of you)
My love
My whole world turns. . .
Misty Blue.
Oooh no I can't
No I can't.
I can't forget you!
My whole world turns. . .
Misty blue.
Oooh my love my whole world turns
Misty blue
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I should forget you
My whole world turns
Misty blue.
Oooh my love
My whole world turns
Misty blue
Baby, baby I should forget you. . .
Misty blue."
Everyone in the pub broke into a round of applause. Whistling and clapping echoed around everywhere and some people that were near the building, could've sworn they heard cheering. . .
Evelyn placed a hand on either side of her mouth as she shouted over the loud hooting, "Chantez encore! Chantez encore!"
"Ouais, plus!" the crowd added, everyone eager to hear her sing again.
Tomoyo felt herself go red in the face. Her gaze fell on Eriol who smiled up at her and nodded, signaling her to sing one last song. Sighing with defeat, she began to sing and the pianist soon followed along with her by playing the piano.
"Almost made you love me
Almost made you cry.
Almost made you happy, babe
Didn't I, didn't I.
You almost had me thinkin'
You were turned around.
But everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
Almost heard you saying
You were finally free
What was always missing for you, babe
You'd found it in me.
But you can't get to Heaven
Half off the ground
Everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
I can't keep on lovin' you
One foot outside the door
I hear a funny hesitation
Of a heart that's never really sure.
Can't keep on tryin'
If you're looking for more
Than all that I could give you
Than what you came here for.
Gonna find me somebody
Not afraid to let go.
Want a no doubt be there kind of man
You came real close.
But every time you built me up
You only let me down.
An everybody knows. . .
Almost doesn't count.
Maybe you'll be sorry
Maybe you'll be cold
Maybe you'll come runnin' back, babe
From the cruel, cruel world.
Almost convinced me
You're gonna stick around
But everybody knows
Almost doesn't count.
So maybe I'll be here. . .
Maybe I'll see you around.
That's the way it goes. . .
Almost doesn't count."
Once she finished with the song, she opened her eyes that she kept closed, only to meet Eriol's sapphire eyes. The pub's clapping seemed distant to her ears and all that seemed to matter at the moment was. . .him. He continued grinning at her, his eyes twinkling. Then she snapped back to reality and was suddenly washed over by the crowd's applauding. Smiling shyly, Tomoyo curtsied and walked off the stage. Evelyn ran up to her, smiling from ear to ear.
"Wonderful as always, Miss. Coretta!" she praised.
"Merci, Mademoiselle Evelyn," Tomoyo thanked in a grateful way. She took her seat next to Eriol.
"You were splendid," Eriol whispered into her ear so he could be heard by her over the loud chattering of the people. "Absolutely stunning and gorgeous."
Tomoyo's cheeks turned a scarlet red. He always made her blush. . .
-End of Chapter-
Azure Rosas: Yay! Chapter is finished! ^-^ Did it take me long to post this? I sure hope not. . . Oh and the first lyrics were "Misty Blue" sung by Monica and the next ones were "Almost Doesn't Count" by Brandy. And let me thank these people for reviewing:
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