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Chapter 15: Chocolate Cake
"Hi!" Eriol looked up and saw Tomoyo standing in front of him. It's early in the morning and there were only a few students around. Tomoyo was holding out something to him. It was a white box with a blue ribbon tied to it.
"A gift?" he asked, surprised at the gesture.
"A thank you gift," Tomoyo answered, not quite meeting his eyes and quite pink in the cheeks.
"Didn't know you are one of my fan girls," he said cheekily.
"Of course not!" Tomoyo exclaimed, her eyes blazing, but all the same, blushing even more.
Very sure now that her face was as red as a tomato and knowing she couldn't do anything about it, she continued, keeping her voice calm, "It was to thank you for last Friday."
"Oh, your Mother already thanked me," Eriol said nonchalantly, but taking the box all the same. "What kind of cake is it?" he asked curiously.
"Chocolate cake, of course. It's your favorite," Tomoyo said, absently. "What do you mean Mother already thanked you?"
"Because of this," taking a silver envelope out of his bag.
Recognizing it instantly, "Mother invited you to her birthday party?" Tomoyo asked, unbelieving.
"Yes, she sent it this morning, just as I was just leaving. I didn't know how whe knew where I lived though," Eriol said.
"Mother has her ways," waving his concerns aside. Her thoughts were racing. Exclusive, elegant, private were words that will be used to describe Daidouji parties. Mother seems to like him, that's weird. She doesn't like teenagers as a rule, well, except for Sakura. But as Friday afternoon suggested, it may not be far from the truth.
Last Friday
Tomoyo woke up, wondering why she was in her pajamas and sleeping in the middle of the afternoon. Then she remembered, being upset at her mother, crying to Eriol, Eriol hugging her. Then nothing. Perhaps, Eriol brought her here. How embarassing! Well, she'll deal with that on Monday at school.
Suddenly famished and not wanting to bother the maids, she decided to go to the kitchen to get some milk and cookies. On her way to the kitchen, the maid informed her "Mistress Daidouji and your friend are having tea."
Happy that her Mother was there, and determined to rescue Eriol from the undoubtedly gruesome grilling by her Mother, she let the maid lead the way.
Tomoyo was amazed at what she saw. Her mother and Eriol was actually having a good time looking at a photo album. Wait, I recognize that photo album, that's the one with my baby pictures in it! Absolutely mortified, she might have squealed or at least made some noise because her mother and Eriol looked up. And saw her.
Her mother immediately rushed to her side, hugged her, saying "I'm so glad you're all right," then held her at arm's length as if inspecting if she's really fine. "Are you not ill or something because you look like a little flush," her Mother laid her hand on her forehead to check her temperature. "I'm fine really Mother. I see you already met Eriol."
Sonomi stopped fussing about her and turned to Eriol, "Yes, we have a lovely afternoon looking at your baby pictures."
"All of them, except the blue one, I think that's the one that has…"
"Mother!" cutting off her Mother's words, she couldn't let Eriol know that it has her naked baby pictures in it.
"I must say Tomoyo, that you're probably the most photographed baby in the world," Eriol said, clearly enjoying himself at the Daidouji mansion.
"Say Tomoyo, how did you know that chocolate cake is my favourite?" Eriol asked, breaking her thoughts.
"Don't you remember? You told me, the day you left Japan," Tomoyo answered, her eyes meeting his. "I'm glad you decided to come back."
This is just filler. A little too short. I don't know, I think the story need it. Anyway, let me know what you think! Sonomi approves Eriol! ) I think there will be another flashback next chapter. I think I'll update again this weekend. Don't forget to leave a review! It means a lot! Thanks!