Dinner and a Song
Chapter 15: Play and Play
Tomoyo woke up the next morning feeling ready, she had to head to the theater and get ready for the play. She had about sixty changes and thirteen performances all together and changing costumes, hair and make-up, and preparing her voice was going to be hard. Tomoyo rushed out of bed and took a shower. Once she finished cleaning she dried and got dressed and looked to her answering machine seeing she had a message. She walked over and pushed the play button. "Hey, Tomoyo it's Eriol. I'll see you later tonight I have that surprise for you after the show remember,"
Tomoyo smiled listening to his excited voice as she walked to the counter picking up her purse. "And don't forget to grab something to eat so put your purse down and opened the refrigerator you have time," Tomoyo laughed and she put her purse don't and went to the refrigerator taking out some yogurt and a apple. "You should really learn to take care of yourself more. But I'll see you tonight, Good luck."
When the message ended Tomoyo smiled and bit into the apple and headed out the door holding her plastic spoon and yogurt.
Meanwhile Eriol was eating breakfast looking to his cereal that he was eating but not tasting. He was looking forward to seeing Tomoyo's show and showing her a great time afterward. Eriol looked to his hand thinking about her and how beautiful she looked last night. He chuckled and finished eating afterward heading to the restaurant, he was going to be working the breakfast and lunch shift and Syaoran and Sakura were going to stop by later.
When Eriol arrived at the restaurant it was once again crowded so he rushed to the kitchen. His staff greeted him cheerfully. They were happy to see him looking better then he had when he was sick and they noticed the glimmering sliver ring of his finger that he played with every so often. They knew Eriol to be an almost-by-the-book kinda guy so seeing him wearing a ring while making eggs was something. The staff secretly gossiped about how happy he had been lately even when they mixed up a order he would just smiled and switch it they were liking this new Happy Eriol.
Syaoran and Sakura were at their penthouse suite looking over the invitations to this party that they were going to with Eriol later that week. "This is going to be the best party." Sakura squealed kissing the tickets she had. "It's just an expensive dinner for the rich and famous. I'm actually looking forward to Tomoyo's play tonight more, remember?" Syaoran said looking to his wife. Sakura gasped loudly. "That's right! It's premiering early." She said getting up from the table they were sitting and running to their bedroom. Moments later Sakura came back holding the theater tickets smiling. "I can't wait to hear about the park and Tomoyo. It's really sweet of Eriol." Sakura sighed. Syaoran rolled his eyes and sighed. "Whatever, his so head over heels he can't even think straight."
Sakura frowned. "You make it sound like your best friend being in love is a bad thing. You should be ashamed of yourself." She said folding her arms. "It's not that I don't care, it's just were not hanging out and every other word is 'Tomoyo this-Tomoyo that'." He said standing up and putting his arms around his wife. "Your jealous?" Sakura said surprised looking to her worried husband. "A little, and I'm worried what if Tomoyo's not what she seems. Some girls can really put on an act for guys." Syaoran said seriously. Sakura slapped Syaoran's on the arm. "Shame on you, Tomoyo is a wonderful person. Why can't you see that? Eriol's been like a brother to you and you should take his word when he believes in someone." Sakura said.
Syaoran nodded. "I'm sorry, I guess it's just a gut feeling." He sighed. Sakura smoothed Syaoran's hair from his face and smiled kindly. "Don't worry if all goes well they'll be getting married." She smiled. Syaoran chuckled. "That's jumping the gun a little honey." He said. Sakura smiled and kissed Syaoran.
Tomoyo was sitting in the make-up chair getting the last touches on her when she turned seeing Rika come in smiling wearing a sliver glittering dress. "Rika!" Tomoyo smiled but she didn't move as the artist was putting on her eyes make-up. "You look beautiful." Tomoyo said. Rika gave a spin. "Girl, I got this old thing on sale." She laughed. The artist chuckled while she kept Tomoyo still. "I have about an hour before show time and I'm already getting butterflies." Tomoyo sighed. "Don't worry, everything is going to be fine you worked hard for this." Rika assured her friend. Tomoyo nodded and smiled. "Well I better get in my seat, Dave is waiting for me." She smiled. Tomoyo frowned. "Dave, the hot waiter at the bar and grill?" She said. Rika smiled and Tomoyo smiled back knowingly. Rika always liked Dave but they only flirted Tomoyo guessed they finally got the courage to ask each other out.
Back at Eriol's apartment he was rushing to get ready. They kept him there at the restaurant for another half an hour so he rushed to his apartment to get ready. "Shit." He cursed as he tripped over his shoes running to the bathroom and taking a shower so he didn't smell like a restaurant. Eriol came out and looked to his clock and rushed drying his hair and body. Eriol rushed to his closet selecting a blue button down shirt, jeans, and a sports jacket. He turned around as he put on his watch seeing the time. "Damn!" He cursed and rushed to the door getting this shoes.
Meanwhile Tomoyo was on stage and everyone she invited were there. She saw Syaoran and Sakura, Rika and Dave and the two boys she invited from the beach were there waving to her. Tomoyo just smiled and nodded to them. There was an empty seat in the front row, Tomoyo's heart sank a little seeing that Eriol wasn't there yet. Tomoyo danced and sang the first act.
Eriol rushed down the next block and turned for the third time getting caught by a red light. "Ah, c'mon." He shouted in English. Eriol looked behind him seeing the flowers he got from Tomoyo and checked his pocket for the Park tickets. The red light turned green and Eriol sped down the street finally getting to the theater. He sighed and got the flower and went to the ticket booth. He showed his ticket and walked in as the curtain were closed and everyone was speaking in whispers as they waited for the next act.
He rushed down the isle seeing Sakura and Syaoran up front. Eriol sighed and walked to the front row and saw in his seat. "Eriol, your late." Sakura hissed. Eriol nodded panting a little. "I was held up at the restaurant and the I must have been stopped by every red light here." He sighed. Syaoran looked over to Eriol as he put the flowers under his seat. "Tomoyo's?" Syaoran asked and Eriol nodded at the curtains were pulled back and applauses filled the theater.
Everyone cheered even louder when they heard Tomoyo sing and coming out sporting a ribbon and a flowing dress which she stripped off later dancing in really short pants and a black Cami top. Eriol couldn't help but feel glad he didn't miss this part of the show. Tomoyo did her flips and dance numbers perfectly and at the end of her act she did a split and everyone cheered. Tomoyo turned seeing Eriol and he smiled and Tomoyo heart began racing as she gave a slight smile back.
The rest of the show was dramatic and angsty. Tomoyo was a surprisingly good actress and Eriol couldn't help but feel slightly jealous as she kissed the actor that was supposed to be her husband-to-be, but it was clearly a stage kiss. When the show ended everyone couldn't stop cheering. Eriol couldn't have been happier for Tomoyo as she bowed and blew Eriol a kiss. When the curtains closed He headed back stage and went to Tomoyo's room holding the flowers behind his back.
Tomoyo turned her head and smiled seeing Eriol. "Hey." He said revealed the flowers and Tomoyo smiled. "Oh, thank you. I was scared you weren't going to make it." She sighed hugging Eriol. "Sorry about that." He sighed closing the door. Tomoyo sat her flowers down and put her arms around Eriol's neck. "So what did you think?" She smiled. "Mmm, I think I might have to put you in a cage with all those drooling guys around." He teased snaking his hands slowly around her small waist.
Tomoyo looked to Eriol sincerely. "I'mreally glad you came." She smiled. Eriol captured Tomoyo's lips in a soft kiss. Tomoyo couldn't help but feel like she was walking on air. Eriol's right hand took Tomoyo's hand and he broke the kiss and kissed her hand keeping eye contact. "C'mon get ready." He smiled. Tomoyo nodded as he left the room. Tomoyo put her hand over her chest and sighed, her heart was beating like a drum. 'Thank God for Eriol.' She thought putting on her short plaid pants, a tee shirt and converse shoes looking cute and sporty. Tomoyo put a little lip gloss and make up on and headed out the door congratulating everyone and apologizing wasn't going to make it to the after party.
Eriol was waiting in his car, he was looking forward to having Tomoyo once again all to himself and he was also looking forward to this big party that was going to happen in tomorrow. He could meet all the famous people and hang out with Syaoran and Sakura. He felt a little guilty for not spending time with his best friends and hopefully going to the party without Tomoyo would be good. 'Tomoyo wouldn't like all those camera and rich jerks anyway.' He thought carelessly.
Tomoyo smiled to Eriol as he started the engine. She rushed to the passenger side on the car. She leaned over and passionately kissed Eriol surprising him and then braking away to sit down and buckled up. Eriol smiled, "What was that for?"
"Nothing, I'm just happy." She smiled even more as Eriol pulled away from the curve and headed for the park. When they got there Eriol smiled as Tomoyo looked out the window confused. "What's going on?" She asked seeing Eriol now grinning.
"C'mon I'll show you." He replied parking and getting out the car along with Tomoyo. She jogged around to Eriol and took his hand. She looked to the park entrance seeing a slowly spinning Farris Wheel with sparkling lights. Tomoyo gasped covering her mouth feeling happy tears welling up in her eyes. 'Thank God for Eriol.' She thought again. Eriol smiled and turned to see the tears in Tomoyo eyes. "Hey, what's the matter?" He said pulling her closer and tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She shook her head and uncovered her mouth smiling.
"I-I didn't know- I mean," Tomoyo smiled and looked to the Farris Wheel. "Well, I was thinking shopping in New York or something lik-" He was cut off with Tomoyo giving him another kiss and when she broke away she hugged him. "This is perfect!" She smiled even more taking his hand. Eriol smiled back. "Good because I was beginning to think I couldn't surprise you." He said teasingly. Tomoyo smiled and took Eriol's hand and the couple ran to the park.
Tomoyo smiled seeing the kids with cotton candy and prizes in their hands. "Lets so on the swings first." She announced looking up to the people sitting on seats that were spinning around in the air. Eriol gulped. "That's . . . high." He said slightly nervous. "Chicken." She smiled and they got in line for the next ride. When the machine whined down and came to a halt Eriol and Tomoyo got on finding seats next to each other. "Have you ever been on one of these?" Tomoyo asked putting her belt on along with Eriol. "No." He answered nervously. Tomoyo reached over and took his hand. "It's going to be fun, just hold on to my hand." She said as they began to rise up. Eriol and Tomoyo laced their fingers together and smiled. Eriol nodded feeling thrilled as the machine began to turn slowly and then picking up speeding. Tomoyo's hair dance in the wind as she laughed at Eriol's surprise looked.
After that ride on the swings Eriol wanted to almost try every ride and they did, they got on the roller coaster seven times and then they went to the different stalls winning Prizes. Eriol and Tomoyo sighed sitting on a bench after coming from the car putting their winnings in the trunk. "That was fun." Eriol laughed. Tomoyo smiled looking around for something else to do. Tomoyo smiled seeing two friends singing karaoke. "C'mon let's so." Tomoyo smiled pointing to the small stage. "Tomoyo, I'm not that good a singer." He said. "So it's just for fun." She smiled taking Eriol's hand as they walked out and sighed up after picking a song they both knew.
"Okay folks next were have Eriol and Tomoyo." Announced a chunky bale man as the bang started up the music and Tomoyo laughed pulling Eriol to the stage.
(A/N: Tomoyo's part is going to be normal, Eriol's part is going to be bold and when they sing together it Italic.)
We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
Tomoyo nodded to Eriol as he part came.
No one told me
I was going to you
Unexpected
What you did to my heart
When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start
Tomoyo looked to Eriol surprised, because his singing voice was perfect and smooth but it sounded like he had been singing for as long as she was.
Life is a road
And I wanna keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is the road
Now and Forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
The crowd cheered amazed and were wondering if these people were professional singers.
When were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Never dreaming
How our dreams would come ture
Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
Life is a road
And I wanna keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is the road
Now and Forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me along in the dark
Now I know my dreams will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart...
Life is a road
And I wanna keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is the road
Now and Forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river and I wanna keep going on
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep flowing
In the I wanna be standing
at the beginning with you. . . .
When the song Eriol and Tomoyo took a bow and everyone went wild. They made their way off the stage and Tomoyo punched Eriol in the arm. "Not a good singer?" She said with a grin. "Well what was I supposed to say, I'm the best male singer in all of Europe?" He said. Tomoyo laughed. "Well, you could have started with not being so modest, you sing like you've been doing it forever." She said. "Oh, yes my greatest performance was in my shower." He teased. Tomoyo rolled her eyes and took Eriol's hand. "C'mon lets get something grilled to eat."
Eriol and Tomoyo were seated at the table with a picnic table cloth over it, they order grilled smoked salmon with rice and for desert sticky rice and mangos. Tomoyo sighed savoring the salmon. "This is the best night ever." She smiled to Eriol. "I haven't had this kind of fun since I was seven when we went on field trips at the orphanage." He sighed finishing his salmon and eating the rice which was perfectly done.
"Eriol, thank you so much." Tomoyo said sincerely. Eriol took her hand and kissed it. "Anything for my girl." He beamed. Tomoyo smiled and drank her soda when she heard a voice. "Tomoyo Daidoji?"
Tomoyo turned around looking to a smiling women holding a stuffed fat cat and her hair was cut in short accenting her face. "Oh my God!" Tomoyo squealed getting out her seat and hugging the smiling women. "Chiharu!" Eriol stood looking confused at his girlfriend and obviously someone she knew. "Look at you." Tomoyo smiled and they hugged each other again. "Tomoyo you look beautiful, I would have never guessed I would see you here." She smiled and the girls hugged once more.
"Oh goodness, I thought you'd be back home getting the wedding together." Tomoyo sighed as Eriol walked over. "We were and then it got so stressful so we thought a trip to Tokyo would make us feel better." She smiled. Tomoyo turned looking to Eriol. "Oh, Chiharu I would like you to meet my boyfriend Eriol Hiiragizawa." Tomoyo said and they both bowed. "For a minute I thought Tomoyo was screaming about shoes again." He teased putting his arm around Tomoyo's waist.
Chiharu laughed. "You might have met the biggest shoe fanatic in Asia." She laughed. Tomoyo smiled. "Chiharu is getting married in December and where is Mr. Right?" Tomoyo said. Chiharu looked around. "Somewhere. His been at the bingo for two hours and he won twice and his been going around to almost every stall winning prizes and Eriol you've got quiet the girl." She smiled. Eriol smiled to Tomoyo. "I know."
"Let me buy you a drink you look thirsty." Tomoyo said. "I'll be back." She smiled and pecked Eriol on the lips. "Tomoyo, you know his a famous cook?" She said as soon as they were out of ear shot of Eriol. Tomoyo nodded. "I can't believe how cute he is." Chiharu squealing making Tomoyo laugh. "Oh, his so perfect. He surprised with this today and then to this dance festival, and our first dance was to this expensive restaurant called Midnight. His so perfect." Tomoyo said as she order Chiharu a large bottle of water.
"But is he a great kisser?" Chiharu asked narrowing her eyes. "Yes." Tomoyo sighed dreamingly. "Oh, his the best kisser by far. So soft and passionate. I think he might be the one." Tomoyo said in a low voice as they slowly walked back to the table. Chiharu looked surprised. "Well, you might be planning a wedding in a few months." She smiled. Tomoyo blushed.
"But the weird thing is that we don't say 'love'." She said. "Huh?" Her friend said back confused. "Yes, he doesn't said 'I love you' I don't say 'I love you' even though the magic is there. Mom said I should tell him at the right time. But I'm scared that I'll freak him out and he'll leave me or something." Tomoyo said seriously as she stopped walking. "Tomoyo, he looks like he really likes you. The way he looks at you and you know those guys who are afraid to meet the friends, he seemed interested in meeting me." She assured her.
Tomoyo nodded and sighed. "I just have to stop thinking the worst, thanks for saying that. So when are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow night. I still have to pick out the my wedding dress, can you believe it?" She said as they continued to walk on. "You'd think that I'd pick the dress first." She smiled opening the bottle and taking as gulp as they reached the table. Eriol smiled seeing Tomoyo laughing at what her friend said. "Well, thanks for the drink I needed it and I better get going. I'll see you December." She said to Tomoyo and hugged her tightly. "And it was wonderful to meet you Eriol." Chiharu smiled. "Same here, hopefully we'll meet again." He smiled. "Bye!" She called rushing off waving. Tomoyo waved back and then sat down.
"She's nice." He laughed. "She's always nice." Tomoyo smiled, "You should see her on an off day; she'll scream and shout like a kid." She joked. Eriol and Tomoyo finished their dinner and walked around the park laughing at screaming teens and kids on the roller coaster which they got on one last time. "Well this was a nice evening." Eriol sighed putting his arm around Tomoyo's waist. She nodded smiling to Eriol and just like on cue a loud thunder cracked and rain began pouring down on the screaming people. "Shit!" Eriol cursed in surprise and they ran for his car.
"I hope you don't mind you car seats getting wet." Tomoyo said over another loud crack on thunder. "There waterproof." He said and rushed to the car door opening it and unlocking Tomoyo's side and they got in dripping wet and panting. Lightening flashed overhead. Tomoyo and Eriol look to each other. She then leaned toward Eriol and pushed back his wet hair that stuck to his forehead. Tomoyo's hair curled on her cheek and stuck to her arms and neck. "Well, at least it was fun while it lasted." Eriol smiled. Tomoyo laughed and sat back as Eriol started the engine and headed to her apartment.
Moments later Tomoyo and Eriol took off their clothes and hung them to dry in front of the fan at her apartment. It was steamy inside the apartment from the warm thunder storm. Eriol was sitting on he couch in his black boxers and Tomoyo came in holding her rode around her and handing a towel to Eriol so he could cry. "Well, that answers the Boxer of Briefs question." She smiled. Eriol grinned. "Well it doesn't answer my question."
Tomoyo chuckled. "I'm going to brush my teeth, I don't want cotton candy in my mouth all night." She walked off. Eriol sighed and put the towel to his hair and began drying it. He stopped and smelled the towel that sweet like Tomoyo. He smiled and stood and walked to the bathroom door watching Tomoyo brush her teeth in her really short Pajama pants and black lace bra. He leaned in the door watched with folded arms. Tomoyo spat out the paste, rinsed her tooth brush and rinsed her smiled and gave toothy smile in the mirror.
"Well, that answers my question." He teased. Tomoyo gasped and turned to Eriol and frowned. "Does privacy mean anything to you?" She said. "Black lace, very sexy." He smiled. Tomoyo blushed and took a step back hoping he couldn't see her slightly red cheek. "Almost tempting." He smiled and walked toward her taking her hand. "Almost?" She said and running her finger through his hair with her free hand. Tomoyo smiled and pulled away and headed for her room which was cooler. Tomoyo sighed and flopped on her bed and smiled supporting her head on her head looking to Eriol. "That roller coaster ride was crazy." She smiled as Eriol walked over and laid next to her and she smoothed his hair from his face and he closed his eyes with a small smile playing on his lips.
"I thought I was going to puke." He laughed. Tomoyo's fingers traced across Eriol's warm skin and to his nose and to his lips. He kissed her finger and took her hand in his and looked to her smiling lightly. His hand played along her and she smiled looking to him and he back to her. "If I knew you liked simplicity I wouldn't have been so over the top on our first date." He whispered. Tomoyo laughed airy and adjusted her bra strap. "Don't worry, I was flattered." She whispered back. Eriol smiled to himself and when he look backed to Tomoyo his chest got tight.
'I could tell her, I could tell her I love her right now.' He thought and with his free hand he pushed back Tomoyo hair and kissed her collarbone and caressed her cheek. "I'm glad you found me." She whispered. Eriol looked to her puzzled. "I was lost after Shin, I thought I could never trust another man again. I'm glad your with me." She said and smoothed Eriol's hair back and then her hand laid on Eriol's chest. Eriol and Tomoyo and looked to each. It was almost like it was only them in the world. Eriol and Tomoyo's forehead touched and their eyes were still locked. "Je t'aime." He whispered in French and Tomoyo looked to him puzzled. He just closed his eyes and after a few silent moments sleep washed over the couple.
Hola, Hello, and Wassup peeps. I hope you guys like this one this is another one of my favorite chapters in this story and hopefully everyone will like it. Hopefully my Grammar and Spelling is inproving for those of you who review about my Grammar and Spelling. But there's more drama and romance coming your way I'll update ASAP. And thank you to everyone who reviewed and are about to review.
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