Disclaimer: CCS is not mine. It belongs to it's rightful owners. CLAMP/Kodansha, blahblah. All I know for sure is it ain't mine and that's that. Gr.
Night was just about settled on Tomoeda and except for the hustle and bustle of downtown, the city was ready to fall into slumber save one area that stood a-glow, with lights and with joy. Even as groups of people were leaving the carnival, four teenagers made their way to the entrance, three laughing and one skulking behind.
"As you can imagine, we were all rather surprised to discover that it was Li-kun here who'd suggested a bake sale for the fundraiser event. I only remember the coach staring him right in the eye and advising my kawaii little descendant that he was not to jeopardize the team with his feminine ideas. He also mildly suggested that the next time we were to do secret ballots, we shouldn't write our names on the slips!"
Peals of laughter came forth from the two girls of the group. One, with dancing emerald eyes and a brilliant presence turned to face the afore mentioned 'kawaii little descendant' and hooked arms with him, who had managed to turn a bright, nearly impossible shade of magenta.
"Poor Syaoran-san! I'm sorry for ever suggesting the bake sale, they were always so popular with the cheerleading squad I thought, maybe... "
He could take no more. It was as though the whole carnival heard this embarassing tale and now everyone was about to point and laugh. Clutching his bewildered girlfriend's arm, he dragged her towards the first ride without a lineup he could find. Anything. Maybe she'll forget about this. Please, make them stop talking about it. Anything. And another thought, do something about that stupid, moronic, idiotic, baka...
Tomoyo actually had to catch her breath from laughing so much, and she took out her handkerchief in time to wipe the tears from her eyes at the couple's further antics. Suddenly, she felt a gentle nudge on her arm and before she knew it, a handsome youg-man with playful blue-grey eyes had entwined his arm with hers.
"Shall we join them, fair maiden?"
A small smile crept up to her face and once more, his English gallantry caused a light colour to spread on her cheeks. She shook her head however.
"Too whirly. Sorry Hiiragizawa-kun, I was never one for roller-coasters."
He shook his head however, in agreement,
"Nor I, Daidouji-san, it looks nauseating if I do say so myself."
"Well..."
Her serene yet unnervingly dark violet eyes looked around and finally settled on a ride, not too far from where they stood.
"That one." She pointed upwards and he followed her finger to the gingantic and vibrantly coloured wheel, creeping slowly around, while a sweet melody fluttered to his ears.
"Good choice," he said, his ever-present smile widening just a tad more.
They jogged, him holding daintily on to her wrist and were just able to catch the last free seat. Finally, as they ascended, Tomoyo shivered, not realizing how much colder it would be although they were only a few storeys higher. Beside her, Eriol obviously felt her shiver because he started tutting like a worried mother.
"Oh my, you look down-right chilled! Silly Daidouji-san, you're lucky I remembered to bring my jacket or else you might have frozen to death on a ferris wheel. And on such a beautiful night too!"
The mirth in his eyes never wavered even as he gave Tomoyo a mock-pout and placed the jacket snugly around her. She never even had time to protest as he quickly shushed her and pointed towards the rest of the carnival which was now under them.
From her vantage point, she could see the happy stream of people coming and going from the entrance and exit of the carnival. Clusters of teens chatting much as they had been only a few minutes ago, a couple giant stuffed bears parading around and countless couples walking hand in hand. All the flashy lights and the blaring noises seemed only a faint memory as Tomoyo closed her eyes and listened to the music of the ferris wheel. A pretty melody, sweet, catchy and oddly familiar. The scent of a certain blue-haired reincarnate. The warmth of a certain blue-haired reincarnate. The voice of a certain blue-haired reincarnate.
"This was the song I played for the Spring Concert last year."
"Ah. It's beautiful."
She opened her eyes and smiled up at him but found it not returned as a thoughtful look crossed his face. He was silent for a while, just staring at her and for a moment, Tomoyo felt a blush on her cheeks when Eriol finally averted his gaze,mumbling something about the view. The raven-haired girl noticed his cheeks were all rosy from the cold and ever the giver, she scooted towards him, to share her warmth.He suddenly coughed out loud at her touch, and the first two words he could muster when asked if he was alright were,
"Yes, beautiful."
"Look, I can see Li-san and Sakura-chan!"
"Yes... oh! My, I don't think Sakura liked that very much."
"Er... no, puke green doesn't quite go with that outfit."
A/N: Heeheehee. Um, yes, Another late night endeavour by yours truly. I feel the need to catch up to my non-CSS writing in the past so I have to rush on this. I don't know why, time limits are so... confining. Argh. Anyway, dozo, enjoy! D
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