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Shaoran x Tomoyo
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over 100 reviews... i dont know what to say! im shocked! thank you sooo much, guys! youre the best reviewers ever... ^_^
and on another note... gah what is up with ff.net lately?! sorry i didnt post this sooner, it told me that login had been temporarily disabled, or something like that... T_T
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Kichi-chan~ glad you liked the chapters! sorry, i dont have any other tomoyo x shaoran fics (at least not yet...) im happy you'd read them if i wrote them, though... so i guess ill think about writing some! ^_^
Dark_Syaoran~ ^_^ thanks! and your fics are definitely as good as mine, dont be so hard on yourself~
Simplicity~ hmm we'll just have to see what happens, wont we? dont worry tomoyo wont lose the love of her life. ^_^ yeah i would have thought the same thing, too, if i was in sakura's place...
bratz-fan-girl~ haha im so glad youre so enthusiastic about my story! im not sure what chapter (ill prolly go to 30, just so its an even number) but i know what part of the plot im going to end this at. and then there's gonna be the sequel! yay! ^_^
Serenity Blossom~ fine fine you can have shaoran when im done with him ^_^ just dont hurt him too much okay? (and you may have to share with tomoyo...) haha a *lot* of the reviews are from you! my most devoted reader~ ^_^ thanks so much! damn you figured it out... actually i know its a lot of reading, so im gonna end this one soon and start the sequel. i think people who havent read it yet see 26 chapters and go ah i dont wanna read something that long... ^_^ dont worry though itll just be a continuation of this plot.
Ellie~ yes, im getting to what the parents think... (scary scary) im thinking tomoyos mom is gonna be kinda hard to write though. but ill do my best ^_^ shaoran doesnt seem like the kind of person that would want to go shopping, though... hmm ill have to think of things for him and tomoyo to do ^_^
D a r k n e s s in H e a r t~ wow you like my sense of humor? :D thanks soo much! ^_^ im really flattered! i dont get that a lot. people usually just say im cynical. T_T haha dont worry, though~ ill keep up with the updates! ^_^ you dont have to be so nice about it... i really dont have a life. but its on purpose... i like not having a life, so its all good ^_^ although itd be fun to keep you guys in suspense, id feel bad... personally it drives me crazy. (so i cant do that to my faithful readers, now can i?)
Lil-ChiBi-Person~ ^_^ glad you like it~! Chapter 18, huh? Sorry its so long . i hope you like the rest too though!
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~~~~~Chapter 26: Pansies~~~~~
Shaoran's POV
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Ugh, I'm bored.
It's sad, but I really *don't* have anything to do when Sakura and Tomoyo aren't around... This town's kinda small, and the guys at work are kind of, well, annoying. All they talk about is sex and sports. Ch. Well, I'm not being fair... sometimes they talk about cars, too. ...I guess it's a matter of the way I was raised, but still... those aren't exactly my choice topics of conversation.
Well... actually, I guess it's good Tomoyo's out shopping with Sakura... As much as I love her, it's really for the best, right? I really need some time to think... I mean, this all really is more complicated than I'd like it to be.
Hn. I hate complications.
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I... I know I want to marry Tomoyo. I'm going to do all I can to make that happen. And... asking her to marry me... that's not exactly a 'nothing' decision. It's not a spur of the moment thing, either. I actually love her. I'm not really the type to admit to stuff like that, or even acknowledge it.
It's kind of scary.
But, that aside, what now? Do I propose first, then go to Hong Kong? Do I go to Mother first?
Well, I love Tomoyo, and Mother's objections aren't going to change that... but will it make Mother angrier if I don't tell her my intentions before I propose? If I don't warn her that I'm not marrying Sakura, and that I'm planning on marrying someone else?
I know there's the whole 'for the good of the family' thing... but does she really expect me to consult her first? And, how could she say no? Would she really deny me happiness like that? Isn't that kind of... medieval?
Not that it really matters... I won't let Mother stop me. Whether she says yes or no, I'm going to marry Tomoyo.
Well, that is, if she accepts me.
All I know is that I love her and waking up next to her felt so... right.
Does she feel the same way? I think she does...
Oh, never mind that, Shaoran. If you don't ask, you'll never know for sure, right?
Maybe I should propose *before* I go to Hong Kong. That way, Mother won't even *try* to dissuade me.
Or will she?
No, she's more realistic than that. She knows when she's lost. And this really isn't the freaking middle ages! I don't need permission to ask my girlfriend to marry me. If she agrees, *then* we can go ask for Mother's blessing.
And, if she refuses to give it... well, that's just too damn bad for her.
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But, um... How the hell does one go about proposing, anyway?
It's not like me to make it all romantic like they do in the movies... and I'd just mess it up. And I don't want to do anything flamboyant or embarrassing like those people you hear about on TV. You know, the people with the sky-writing or proposing over loud-speakers at baseball games or other things like that... If I tried something like that, the only question would be which one of us would die of embarrassment first; me or Tomoyo.
Probably me.
Should I just go for something basic? You know, the whole 'go down on one knee' thing? That'd work, wouldn't it?
I mean, Tomoyo knows me damn well. And, if she loves me like she says she does, she'd realize that that was just a typically 'me' thing to do, and wouldn't mind that it wasn't all creative and original, wouldn't she?
I guess that's what I'll do... something 'typically me' sounds like the best way to go. If she loves me, she loves me for who I am, right? I mean, I definitely wouldn't want *her* to do something totally out of character because she loved me.
Well... I'd love her no matter *what* she did... but I wouldn't want her to change for me. No way.
...I really don't wanna ask Meilin or Sakura for advice again. Not that their advice was bad the last time... I'll never say it, but they were actually helpful. I never would have confessed to Tomoyo without them. It's just that, well, I kinda want *Tomoyo* to know I want to marry her before they do.
Ah... that reminds me... Meilin still doesn't know we're even together, does she? She's gonna kill me for not calling her. I guess I'd better do that sometime soon...
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And, even before planning a way *to* propose, don't I need a ring? How the hell does one shop for something like that? I have no idea about jewelry!
It's not like I don't know Tomoyo's ring size. 5 1/2. Don't ask me why I know that... I just do.
Ch, fine. ...It's fun to buy your girlfriend jewelry, all right? Or anything, for that matter. It makes her happy.
And the rewards for making her happy are *very* nice.
But how do I pick one? I don't really know anything about jewelry. I mean, what I've gotten her before was just little things, things that I saw and thought 'That'd look great on Tomoyo...'. Nothing as important as this.
Maybe I *should* go to Hong Kong first... my sisters would be able to help with something like this...
No... I really don't want help. I'm doing this on my own. I want this to be entirely planned by me. I want it to come from the heart.
For my Tomoyo... 'cause she's worth it.
Uhm... but, if I went to a jewelry store, they'd be able to explain stuff, right? I mean, I'm sure there are lots of guys with no idea about jewelry, trying to buy engagement rings for their girlfriends.
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Engagement... I never thought a single word would make me feel like this. It's like being happy and nervous at the same time, but worse. What the hell's wrong with me? I *know* she loves me, she told me so... I mean, she *is* going out with me and all, right? If I feel this strongly, isn't there a good chance she does, too? But then again... she's so perfect, I don't know... what the hell is she thinking, dating me of all people? Why would she want *me*?
Either way, I'm pretty sure Tomoyo will say yes... at least, I hope so. But I really feel that she will. I don't know why. Call it instinct. Or maybe just call it optimism. How 'bout blind faith? I don't know... but it's something. And, whatever it is, I really hope I'm right.
Guess there really isn't anything left to think about, then, is there? I'm gonna propose to an angel... my Tomoyo-chan... Gods, I hope she accepts.
Guess that means I'd better go out and look for a ring, huh?
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~~~~~pansies are supposed to represent the thoughts of lovers.
ah i know this chapter kinda came from nowhere. i was going to write about sakura and tomoyo shopping, but i decided i really needed to get back to the plot. ^_^ sorry bout that, if anyone really wanted to hear about them shopping. and sorry this chapter was kinda choppy. . i think the next ones better (sorta)
does anyone think im getting too predictable?
Shaoran x Tomoyo
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over 100 reviews... i dont know what to say! im shocked! thank you sooo much, guys! youre the best reviewers ever... ^_^
and on another note... gah what is up with ff.net lately?! sorry i didnt post this sooner, it told me that login had been temporarily disabled, or something like that... T_T
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Kichi-chan~ glad you liked the chapters! sorry, i dont have any other tomoyo x shaoran fics (at least not yet...) im happy you'd read them if i wrote them, though... so i guess ill think about writing some! ^_^
Dark_Syaoran~ ^_^ thanks! and your fics are definitely as good as mine, dont be so hard on yourself~
Simplicity~ hmm we'll just have to see what happens, wont we? dont worry tomoyo wont lose the love of her life. ^_^ yeah i would have thought the same thing, too, if i was in sakura's place...
bratz-fan-girl~ haha im so glad youre so enthusiastic about my story! im not sure what chapter (ill prolly go to 30, just so its an even number) but i know what part of the plot im going to end this at. and then there's gonna be the sequel! yay! ^_^
Serenity Blossom~ fine fine you can have shaoran when im done with him ^_^ just dont hurt him too much okay? (and you may have to share with tomoyo...) haha a *lot* of the reviews are from you! my most devoted reader~ ^_^ thanks so much! damn you figured it out... actually i know its a lot of reading, so im gonna end this one soon and start the sequel. i think people who havent read it yet see 26 chapters and go ah i dont wanna read something that long... ^_^ dont worry though itll just be a continuation of this plot.
Ellie~ yes, im getting to what the parents think... (scary scary) im thinking tomoyos mom is gonna be kinda hard to write though. but ill do my best ^_^ shaoran doesnt seem like the kind of person that would want to go shopping, though... hmm ill have to think of things for him and tomoyo to do ^_^
D a r k n e s s in H e a r t~ wow you like my sense of humor? :D thanks soo much! ^_^ im really flattered! i dont get that a lot. people usually just say im cynical. T_T haha dont worry, though~ ill keep up with the updates! ^_^ you dont have to be so nice about it... i really dont have a life. but its on purpose... i like not having a life, so its all good ^_^ although itd be fun to keep you guys in suspense, id feel bad... personally it drives me crazy. (so i cant do that to my faithful readers, now can i?)
Lil-ChiBi-Person~ ^_^ glad you like it~! Chapter 18, huh? Sorry its so long . i hope you like the rest too though!
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~~~~~Chapter 26: Pansies~~~~~
Shaoran's POV
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Ugh, I'm bored.
It's sad, but I really *don't* have anything to do when Sakura and Tomoyo aren't around... This town's kinda small, and the guys at work are kind of, well, annoying. All they talk about is sex and sports. Ch. Well, I'm not being fair... sometimes they talk about cars, too. ...I guess it's a matter of the way I was raised, but still... those aren't exactly my choice topics of conversation.
Well... actually, I guess it's good Tomoyo's out shopping with Sakura... As much as I love her, it's really for the best, right? I really need some time to think... I mean, this all really is more complicated than I'd like it to be.
Hn. I hate complications.
.
I... I know I want to marry Tomoyo. I'm going to do all I can to make that happen. And... asking her to marry me... that's not exactly a 'nothing' decision. It's not a spur of the moment thing, either. I actually love her. I'm not really the type to admit to stuff like that, or even acknowledge it.
It's kind of scary.
But, that aside, what now? Do I propose first, then go to Hong Kong? Do I go to Mother first?
Well, I love Tomoyo, and Mother's objections aren't going to change that... but will it make Mother angrier if I don't tell her my intentions before I propose? If I don't warn her that I'm not marrying Sakura, and that I'm planning on marrying someone else?
I know there's the whole 'for the good of the family' thing... but does she really expect me to consult her first? And, how could she say no? Would she really deny me happiness like that? Isn't that kind of... medieval?
Not that it really matters... I won't let Mother stop me. Whether she says yes or no, I'm going to marry Tomoyo.
Well, that is, if she accepts me.
All I know is that I love her and waking up next to her felt so... right.
Does she feel the same way? I think she does...
Oh, never mind that, Shaoran. If you don't ask, you'll never know for sure, right?
Maybe I should propose *before* I go to Hong Kong. That way, Mother won't even *try* to dissuade me.
Or will she?
No, she's more realistic than that. She knows when she's lost. And this really isn't the freaking middle ages! I don't need permission to ask my girlfriend to marry me. If she agrees, *then* we can go ask for Mother's blessing.
And, if she refuses to give it... well, that's just too damn bad for her.
.
But, um... How the hell does one go about proposing, anyway?
It's not like me to make it all romantic like they do in the movies... and I'd just mess it up. And I don't want to do anything flamboyant or embarrassing like those people you hear about on TV. You know, the people with the sky-writing or proposing over loud-speakers at baseball games or other things like that... If I tried something like that, the only question would be which one of us would die of embarrassment first; me or Tomoyo.
Probably me.
Should I just go for something basic? You know, the whole 'go down on one knee' thing? That'd work, wouldn't it?
I mean, Tomoyo knows me damn well. And, if she loves me like she says she does, she'd realize that that was just a typically 'me' thing to do, and wouldn't mind that it wasn't all creative and original, wouldn't she?
I guess that's what I'll do... something 'typically me' sounds like the best way to go. If she loves me, she loves me for who I am, right? I mean, I definitely wouldn't want *her* to do something totally out of character because she loved me.
Well... I'd love her no matter *what* she did... but I wouldn't want her to change for me. No way.
...I really don't wanna ask Meilin or Sakura for advice again. Not that their advice was bad the last time... I'll never say it, but they were actually helpful. I never would have confessed to Tomoyo without them. It's just that, well, I kinda want *Tomoyo* to know I want to marry her before they do.
Ah... that reminds me... Meilin still doesn't know we're even together, does she? She's gonna kill me for not calling her. I guess I'd better do that sometime soon...
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And, even before planning a way *to* propose, don't I need a ring? How the hell does one shop for something like that? I have no idea about jewelry!
It's not like I don't know Tomoyo's ring size. 5 1/2. Don't ask me why I know that... I just do.
Ch, fine. ...It's fun to buy your girlfriend jewelry, all right? Or anything, for that matter. It makes her happy.
And the rewards for making her happy are *very* nice.
But how do I pick one? I don't really know anything about jewelry. I mean, what I've gotten her before was just little things, things that I saw and thought 'That'd look great on Tomoyo...'. Nothing as important as this.
Maybe I *should* go to Hong Kong first... my sisters would be able to help with something like this...
No... I really don't want help. I'm doing this on my own. I want this to be entirely planned by me. I want it to come from the heart.
For my Tomoyo... 'cause she's worth it.
Uhm... but, if I went to a jewelry store, they'd be able to explain stuff, right? I mean, I'm sure there are lots of guys with no idea about jewelry, trying to buy engagement rings for their girlfriends.
.
Engagement... I never thought a single word would make me feel like this. It's like being happy and nervous at the same time, but worse. What the hell's wrong with me? I *know* she loves me, she told me so... I mean, she *is* going out with me and all, right? If I feel this strongly, isn't there a good chance she does, too? But then again... she's so perfect, I don't know... what the hell is she thinking, dating me of all people? Why would she want *me*?
Either way, I'm pretty sure Tomoyo will say yes... at least, I hope so. But I really feel that she will. I don't know why. Call it instinct. Or maybe just call it optimism. How 'bout blind faith? I don't know... but it's something. And, whatever it is, I really hope I'm right.
Guess there really isn't anything left to think about, then, is there? I'm gonna propose to an angel... my Tomoyo-chan... Gods, I hope she accepts.
Guess that means I'd better go out and look for a ring, huh?
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~~~~~pansies are supposed to represent the thoughts of lovers.
ah i know this chapter kinda came from nowhere. i was going to write about sakura and tomoyo shopping, but i decided i really needed to get back to the plot. ^_^ sorry bout that, if anyone really wanted to hear about them shopping. and sorry this chapter was kinda choppy. . i think the next ones better (sorta)
does anyone think im getting too predictable?
