Dear Ice Man-san
Pairing: E+T
Chapter 1: Ice Man-san
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, Eriol and Tomoyo
Takari-san: I admit! I got the character jobs from the anime Pretear… but it was so kawaii! I had to… It's my first E+T series and I hope not the last… ^____^ Enjoy…
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As the rays of the sun peeked through the window of Tomoyo Daidouji she opened her eyes, yawned softy and went towards the comfort room getting ready for the day ahead of her. Meeting a person, both her friend and enemy at their usual meeting spot before going to work, she quickly got dressed and exited her room.
Frantically searching for her car keys in her coat, she was jumping up and down in nervousness as her mom watched her in awe…
"Are you sure you don't want our driver to send you to work?" her mom noted, "It would be easier on your part…"
"No thank you mom… I can handle myself; I don't like the fact of being followed around." Tomoyo replied and soon jumped for joy as she found her keys.
Gathering her newest sketches, she kissed her mom on the cheek before going out of the house, into the car and driving away.
"Late as usual Tomoyo-san?" a familiar voice greeted as she entered a coffee shop.
"Why did I not expect you to comment on my initiative again?" Tomoyo sighed as she flopped down to her usual seat.
"I don't know…" the man smirked, "Your usual?" He asked handing her a cup of coffee.
"I guess so…." Tomoyo said taking the cup of coffee from the man who was in his early 20's.
"Usual coffee before going to work huh?" the man smirked.
"Yes, of course… you know me too well it begins to freak me out…" Tomoyo shuddered.
"Of course… I'm the great Eriol Hiiragisawa." The man said arrogantly.
"Yes, yes… you're going to your new job today right?" Tomoyo changed the subject.
"Yes, I don't if I'll do well but with you as a lucky charm, anything's okay." Eriol kidded, grinning.
"What's this job of yours anyway?" asked Tomoyo not minding Eriol's compliment.
"Guess." Eriol grinned at her broadly, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Hmm… are you going to be the destroyer of the universe? A stage extra in porn movies who models there for fun? A street vendor who sells drugs and also uses them?" as Tomoyo's list went on and Eriol just sweatdropped.
"Am I that bad?" asked Eriol sweatdropping.
"I guess…" shrugged Tomoyo laughing then looked at her watch, "Well I have to go, those models want to see the clothes I made them, who knows I might see you there." She laughed laying the empty cup of coffee down she made her way to the door, "Good luck on your job." She said before going back to her car and driving away.
"Yes, good luck for me indeed…" Eriol said going out of the coffee shop, getting on his car and driving away as well.
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"Welcome folks and today we are honored to present our new radio advice column… and here's our host, Ice Man…"
'Another new program…' Tomoyo noted as she drove her car towards her office.
"Konichiwa minna-san, how are you? I'm Ice man this timeslot's new adviser… but do expect not the normal replies from me… after all the name is Ice Man, and that is that way for a reason." Laughed the voice
'That voice is very familiar… nah, it must be just my imagination.' Tomoyo thought.
"I guess there wouldn't be any letters sent today? Why of course not! It's my first day…' chuckled the voice sexily.
'This guy or whoever he is… he has an ego bigger them himself…' noted Tomoyo, 'Though I do think that he will get a lot of female fans…'
"So what do I without your letters? How about a little bit of info about myself?" the voice asked, "I guess you should know something about me since I am going to be the host of this timeslot." He laughed.
'He just answered is own question… how odd.' Tomoyo thought sighing.
She soon parked her car as she finally arrived at her office. As soon as she entered the room eager models quickly barraged her, excitedly waiting to see their dresses… Calming down, she soon showed them the designs and asked if any objected, soon the meeting was over and the models were out, leaving Tomoyo alone in the air-conditioned room.
It was always like this, when people got what they wanted from her they would go away, leaving her alone… just like Sakura-chan did. No, she does not hate or feel the slightest bitterness for Sakura-chan. She loved her but it was fate that made Sakura-chan not feel the same. Sakura-chan went away to Hong Kong a few years ago right after her wedding with Li Syaoran in which Tomoyo herself designed. 'Only the best for Sakura-chan' was Tomoyo wanted. Eriol, her best friend and also her mortal enemy has been the best man for that wedding. He decided to stay in Japan and thus he became close to her but no one could ever replace Sakura-chan. She doesn't want anyone to. She doesn't want to get hurt when she finds out the other doesn't feel the same. She doesn't want what happened with Sakura-chan ever to happen again even if it meant never loving again.
Sighing, Tomoyo brushed away those thoughts knowing one must not rely on the past for the future is ahead of us, she soon found herself switching the radio on listening to the "Ice Man" once more.
"Ah… yes the show is about to be over… I wonder will there be any letters coming to me tomorrow? I hope so because I would find it enchanting if there were any!" laughed the same cocky voice she heard a while ago.
Tomoyo laughed, this show is enchanting, it somewhat takes your mind off of your problems…
"Well… This is the Ice Man logging out." The voice said and soon a commercial replaced the cocky and sexy voice.
Tomoyo smiled, no one would know, right? This Ice Man-san fellow doesn't know her so…
She got a piece of paper and a blue-inked pen and soon scribbled away pouring her heart into a piece of paper.
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Looking at the letter she had produced; she sealed it in an envelope and drove to the radio station before meeting Eriol in the coffee shop.
Dropping the letter into a box that clearly said "To Ice Man" she scurried off to the coffee shop not noticing a handsome navy-haired man who just came out of a studio.
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"So you're the one late this time…" Tomoyo grinned as her best friend entered the coffee shop they always met in, before and after work to be exact.
"Yes, guilty." Eriol grinned as he sat down beside her getting the cup of coffee which wasn't drunk yet.
"To say you were the one who was giving me a sermon a while ago." Laughed Tomoyo.
"Yes, but blame my boss he wouldn't let me out!" exclaimed Eriol.
"I don't even know your boss."
"Yes, but did you guess my job?" asked Eriol.
"Nope… one day you'll tell me." I shrugged.
"How sure are you?" Eriol looked at her testily.
"I just know it." Tomoyo replied.
"It's a bet then… though I'm sure I'll win." Eriol laughed with his overflowing pride.
"Easy there, you might flood this place with your arrogance." Tomoyo commented laughing.
"Well, I can always still save the two of us with one snap of finger…" Eriol replied.
"You have a point there…" Tomoyo grinned.
"I always have a point." Eriol replied.
"Yes Mr. Ego… Well I have to go, my mom will get mad if I get home late." she said standing up.
"Huh? But I just arrived." Eriol whined like a little boy hoping his best friend could stay longer though with no avail.
"See you tomorrow!" She said flatly, giving him no time to reply she soon went out, a smile on her face while watching Eriol pout from the outside.
Eriol, she hated him and liked him as well. She could never forgive him for hurting Sakura-chan but she knew he had a heart in there. He was mainly just confused of himself when he decided to live here but he never told her why… and maybe that's one of the reasons why he cannot replace Sakura-chan. It was because they could not trust each other enough
Turning her gaze away from Eriol, she got into her car and drove herself home.
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Arriving home a few minutes later, she and her mother ate dinner and she right away started on the rough sketches of some dresses her customers wanted. Being a fashion designer was tough yet fun since she really did love designing, especially for her beloved Sakura-chan.
Pushing away all the rough sketches she had made since she was bored of drawing, she soon got to the sewing the dresses of the models a while ago. After about an hour of that she soon got tired and decided to go to sleep.
'Let's see what Ice man-san got for me tomorrow…' Tomoyo thought before closing her eyes, thinking about the letter she wrote a few moments ago. Her mind kept wondering if this "Ice Man-san" could understand how she feels.
*Tsuzuku*
Takari-san: This is my first tribute to ff.net that is a decent E+T… WAI! I'm so proud… When should I make the next chapter? Is this even decent? How long will this be? AH!!!!!!!! So much questions O__O HELP!!! Oh well… R/R!
Preview:
Chapter 2: He Understood!
Tomoyo listens to Ice Man-san (^___^) in the morning after meeting up with Eriol and what? He hit jackpot! He actually knows and understands Tomoyo's Sakura dilemma about losing the one you love. Tomoyo goes and write to him again... but who is this guy anyway?
Takari-san: I love this fic. I love this fic. I don't know about you but I do! It makes me think about Sasame and Mawata together (they're from Pretear)! R/R!