Dinner and a Song

Chapter 16: Two Wrongs don't make a Right

Eriol sighed and awoke the next morning with Tomoyo in his arms. He smiled feeling refreshed and hearing the birds chirping and the sun beaming in from the small bedroom window. Eriol yawned and rubbed the sleep from his eyes and got up looking to Tomoyo who was peacefully sleeping with a small smile on her face. Eriol's heart raced as she remembered what he said to her last night 'Je t'aime'. He smoothed Tomoyo's hair from her warm face and she moaned softly turned to her stomach with a sigh. Eriol stood and walked out of the room. He said 'I love you' but in French something that she wouldn't understand. It made him feel somewhat happy that he said it but sad that she didn't understand. Eriol got his cool cry clothes and left the apartment, he had to get ready for the party that was tonight and his shoulders were tight from the lack of his massage therapy sessions.

Moments later Tomoyo was waking up and her head ringing with the word Eriol had said that she didn't understand, but for some reason it held some sincere reason to her. Tomoyo gasped and looked around seeing Eriol wasn't with her. Tomoyo got out of her bed and rushed to kitchen and he wasn't there and his clothes were gone too. Tomoyo sighed and touched her chest feeling her heart rapidly beating in her chest as she thought about Eriol's gentle touches and kisses. Tomoyo smiled and walked to the bathroom and took showered getting ready for work. She was so happy that Eriol was with her and she knew today was the day she was going to tell him how she really felt.

When Tomoyo arrived she on time for once and Nobu-san was happy to see that. She went back stage and got ready for work. "Tomoyo where were you last night? I thought you were going to be at the after party?" Rika said she took off her sneakers. Tomoyo smiled. "I was with Eriol last night, we went to an amusement park." She smiled dreamily. "Did he stay over?" Rika teased. Tomoyo nodded and sighed. "He said something to me last night 'Je t'aime', what do you think that means?" Tomoyo asked puzzled. Rika frowned thinking. "Sounds French or something." Her friend replied. Tomoyo nodded. "That's what I thought."

"I was never good with French anyway." Rika laughed and Tomoyo joined her. "I think I'm going to tell him I love him today, I have to. He means so much to me. I can't help but think that he might be the one." She said softly as she shut her locker. "Aw Tomoyo I'm so happy for you." Rika squealed hugging Tomoyo. "What's he doing tonight?" She asked. Tomoyo swore. "I forgot his doing something tonight, I have to wait until tomorrow." She sighed disappointed. "Well, at least it gives you time to think about what your going to say." Rika assured her friend. Tomoyo nodded. "Your right, I shouldn't be blunt. This is serious." She said.

Eriol was with Sakura and Syaoran getting a massage in a steamed room and Eriol felt so relaxed and then he look down to his ring that shined and it reminded him of Tomoyo's smiled. "So how was the amusement park?" Sakura asked and then sighed feeling a knot in her lower back loosen. "It was brilliant." Eriol smiled. "Oh, details." Sakura squealed. "Sakura, C'mon. The man is entitled to some romantic privacy." Syaoran said. Eriol laughed and told them everything that happened, meeting Chiharu, going on the roller coaster more then once and when he stayed over with Tomoyo. "You did what?!" Sakura and Syaoran said lifting up their heads. Eriol sighed.

"You said you loved her but she didn't understand because it was in French?" Syaoran said angrily. "I'm sorry. I didn't want to freak her out, but she said that she was glad I was with her and she trusted me. Was I supposed to say 'I love you'?" He said as the massagers shot each other glances at their interesting conversation. "Yes." Sakura grunted. "I'm scared okay, I don't know it she really wants me like that." He sighed. Syaoran laughed. "She said she was glad being with you and trusted you, I think that enough. What do you say Sakura?" Syaoran asked.

"I'm not sure to this point. Eriol you better say so she understands sooner or later before you regret it." Sakura said. "Tomorrow then." Eriol said slightly frustrated with himself. "Good." Sakura said. "This is amazing, I never in a million years that I could have such a beautiful women to love. It's surreal to me and almost painful thinking about the years I lived without her." He said. "Oh, man that is so cheesy." Syaoran groaned rolling his eyes. Sakura sighed dreamily. "I'm sure she thinks the same thing." She said. Eriol lifted his head and looked to Sakura. "You think so?" He said with a smile. Sakura lifted her head and nodded.

When Lunch scrolled around Tomoyo and Rika were at a small chart by the beach getting hot dogs. "That sounds so romantic." Rika sighed as she walked over to a small bench and sat as Tomoyo told Rika about her night in small details. "I hope I can see him today." She smiled looked to a little boy and girl playing in the sand at the beach.

"Tomoyo girl, I'm so happy for and guess what?" She smiled. Tomoyo looked to her friend with a smile as she bit into her plain hot dog. "Dave and I are going out tonight." Rika smiled. "Oh!" Tomoyo squealed and hugged Rika. "Rika, you have to hold onto him. His hot!" Tomoyo exclaimed. Rika sighed. "I know and he an amazing kisser." She sighed putting her hand to her chest. Tomoyo raised and eyebrow to her friend and they laughed.

Eriol was walking down the street holding his suit that he had dry cleaned, he thought he could stop by and see Tomoyo really quick before he want about the rest of his day. He had to see her. When he stepped into the restaurant it was crowed with waiter's and waitress serving and Nobu-san was at the door with a clip board. "Aw Mr. Eriol so nice to see you. Do you need a table?" He smiled. Eriol shook his head turning his attention to Nobu-san. "I was actually looking for Tomoyo." He said. "Oh, she went on her lunch break; which was over two minutes ago." He growled. "How long is their lunch break?" He asked. "Five minutes." He smiled proudly.

Eriol laughed, "Surely you can't possible think that people can eat and relax in five minutes." He said. "I do it." He smiled. Eriol nodded and left the restaurant looking to a hot dog cart and to a bench where Tomoyo was stand putting her arms out. Eriol smiled and crossed the street with his heart racing. "I can't believe I caught you before your five minute lunch break was over." He teased and Tomoyo turned around and smiled jumping off the bench. "Eriol, I didn't think I'd see you today." She sighed and kissed him. Rika smiled seeing how happy her friend was. "I can always make time for you, besides I know you can't resist British blokes like myself." He teased with a charming grin.

"Well, Eriol. I heard nothing but great reports." She smiled. Eriol smiled back to. "Of course." He said playing along. "So what do you ladies have planned tonight?" He said letting go of Tomoyo but didn't want to. "Well, Rika has a hot date tonight." Tomoyo smiled making Rika blush. "Really? best of luck to you." He said. "I hope it goes well, our encounter was spent locked in the restaurant." She laughed along with Eriol and Tomoyo.

"And you?" Eriol said looking to Tomoyo. "Well, nothing really. Sit home, read a book. Catch up on some sleep." She smiled. "Your not working?" Rika asked. Tomoyo smiled. "One night off and morning." She said. Eriol nodded. "Well it sucks I have to be at this party." He sighed. "I'm sure It'll be fun." Tomoyo said not minding that Eriol was going to a party by himself. Eriol looked to his watch and swore. "I'm late, I have to pick up some shoes for Sakura." He sighed. Eriol reached over and gave Rika and small hug and friendly peck on the cheek and he leaned over and kissed Tomoyo. "I'll see you tomorrow morning." He said and walked away. "Okay, see you tomorrow." Tomoyo sighed.

"His so perfect." Rika sight. "You don't mind him going to a party without you?" She said. Tomoyo shook her head and smiled. "No, it might be boring."

"Tomoyo, not to sound grim but what about all the girls there. Eriol is a catch and having him go to a party by himself is going to give off the impression that his single." Rika said. Tomoyo nodded. "I know but I don't want to crowd him, I trust him." She said and they finished their lunch. Rika just nodded but was actually worried. And Tomoyo couldn't help but feel the same thing.

Eriol, Syaoran, and Sakura were in the Limo. Sakura was wearing black gown with her hair pulled up and Eriol and Syaoran were wearing black suit with Red and white silk ties. Sakura sighed. "You know I think you should have brought Tomoyo." She said. Eriol tensed and thought about for a moment, he didn't want Tomoyo here. She wouldn't fit and she wouldn't like it anyway. "It's fine, I'm sure she wouldn't like it anyway." He said calmly and the Limo stopped and Syaoran stepped out first and helping Sakura out and the camera's were flashing and reporters were shouting questions and the three of them just smiled and poised for pictures and greeted people they saw before at different parties. Eriol -for a better word- felt plain without Tomoyo at his side.

He half expected to see her smiling with him as they entered the dining area where people were dancing, eating and talking. But she wasn't. Syaoran, Sakura, and Eriol sat down and laughed and ate with the people they had at their table and some people who came over and introduced themselves or said hello because they knew them and just greeted them and admired designer suits and gowns.

"Well, well, look who came out the kitchen."

Eriol turned his head and his heart skipped a beat feeling unsurprised. He was looking to one of his ex's. "Indigo." He said trying to sound glad to see her when he really wasn't. She just smiled flipping her dyed blond hair back and putting her hand on her hip. Eriol would have almost found that bright yellow form fitting dress attractive if he didn't think that Tomoyo would have looked better in it. Eriol stood and Indigo held out his hand and he shook it. "Indigo, I'm surprised your here." He said and she just smiled with her tongue piercing gleaming through her teeth. "I'm a representative for a cosmetic company, it's nothing really. Come lets sit some place quiet and catch up." She said taking Eriol's hand. Eriol looked to Syaoran and Sakura and they nodded and glared at Indigo who ignored them.

Having Indigo's hand in his made him feel uncomfortable, he loved holding Tomoyo's hand and for some reason Indigo's hand was slightly hard and uncomfortable. Eriol and Indigo sat down at a table for two and sipped wine. "So I hear your restaurant is a hit, I'd love to stop by and try some of the food." She said giving Eriol a catty smiled. "Business is fine and thank you for noticing." He said trying his best to be polite. "Well, you must already know I don't want to talk much, but I was wondering if there was still something between us." She said putting her hand over Eriol giving him a cocky look.

Eriol pulled his hand back and she caught a glimmer of the sliver ring. "What are you married now?" She sneered putting her clutch purse on the table. "No, I'm seeing someone." He answered smiling inwardly. "And who is she?" She asked folding her arms. "Just someone." He gave a small smile seeing the annoyed look on her face. "Eriol stop playing games, it's not like she's some poor country girl." She sighed. "Actually she is." He said seriously. "Your joking, I hope she's not ugly." She laughed. Eriol frowned. "She's not, she quite beautiful and charming unlike yourself. You could learn something from her." He smiled proudly seeing the disgusted look on Indigo's face, but then she laughed.

"Seriously, how long do you think you can last without me?" She said and Eriol didn't answer. "I know you miss me." She said crossing her legs and her toes rubbing on Eriol's shin. "Too bad I don't. I fine with what I have." He said and moved his legs. Indigo lean over and clasped Eriol's hand again. "You know you want something more . . . exotic." She teased as she inched forward. Eriol frowned. "I'd wish you'd get over yourself." He said and before he knew it she roughly captured his lips in a hard kiss. He pulled back not kissing her backand stood up whipping his mouth. "See what your girlfriend thinks about that." She smiled.

"You'll regret that." He growled and stormed away taking a wine glass off the waiters tray and gulping it down putting the empty glass back. Eriol sat back at his table and Syaoran and Sakura looked shocked. "Did she just kiss you?" Sakura said unbelieving obviously seeing the whole thing. "Little bitch." Eriol sighed and straighten his tie. "You didn't kiss her?" Syaoran said. "No!" Eriol said a little louder then he meant to. "I should have known she would pull something like this." He grimaced and drained his water glass. "Bitch." Syaoran and Sakura said at the same time and Eriol laughed. "I can't believe I was attracted to her, I must have been drinking." He said and Syaoran and Sakura laughed and continued their night.

Tomoyo was laying on her bed sleeping and dreaming.

Tomoyo's dream

Tomoyo was sitting in a boat and Eriol was rowing silently but his hair was long and he was dressed like he came from the 1800s. He smiled when he stopped and turned pointing to a door and he stood and Tomoyo followed him and she was dressed in a large gown and they walked over the water to the door and Tomoyo stepped in seeing Eriol in the kitchen cutting some carrots. "Eriol?" Tomoyo said and she turned around and he face was tear stained and his eyes were rimmed red . . .

End of Tomoyo's dream

Tomoyo woke up startled and sighed looking to her clock, it was four in the morning. Tomoyo groaned and flopped back on her bed and fell back to sleep.

Oh, Lord have mercy! What has Eriol done?! I told you guys that some drama was going your way. So what do you think? I hope my grammar and spelling is better in here and thank you to everyone for waiting and reviewing my story. I'm looking forward to everyone's reviews. Hopefully you'll like this chapter as much as I do.

Peace.

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