Chapter 16
Tomoyo fidgeted nervously as she twirled in front of the
mirror.The outfit flattered her feminine figure and made her
loook..different.
She couldn't believe that the sophisticated woman in the purple
gown that brought out the exquisite color of her eyes who was
gaping back at her was her reflection.
It was she,Tomoyo Daidouji,proud loyal child of their country.
Yet she was dressed like the foreigners she once abhored.
A knock on the door."Mistress Tomoyo,Master Eriol is waiting
for you downstairs in the dining room."
"I-I'm coming!"She inhaled deeply before she headed out
of the room.
Eriol stared at his table napkin sadly.After the dinner,he
planned to tell her that he's leaving the next day.
But when she entered the room in all of the quiet radiance and
grace of a princess,he suddenly forgot about his worries and felt
the world stop moving.His heart punded.
"S-So how do I look?"Tomoyo asked nervously as she
stepped forward to be examined.
His throat went dry."Breathtakingly stunning."he
murmured huskily.
Her face reddened."You don't look too bad yourself."
He smiled gorgeously."Ah,the first compliment I ever heard
frpom you,bijin."He stood up and pulled a seat for
Tomoyo."Take your seat please."
She nodded.
"So you like music too,huh?"said Tomoyo shyly as she
sipped her juice nervously.
"Yes,I love playing the piano."he replied."What
about you,Bijin?Do you like music too?"
"I love singing."she immediately replied.
He smiled."Maybe I can play the piano for you while you
accompany me with your songs."
"And what makes you think that I'll do that with
you?"she said.
"You are so belligerent."He stood up and offered his
hand to her."Dance with me then.Don't dare say no or
else.."
"Or else what?"
"I'll make you sing in my bedroom all throughout the
night."he replied.
She stood up quickly."Oh,Obake?Did I ever tell you that I'm
a very good dancer?"
"To see is to believe."Eriol led her to the middle of
the lavishly-dressed dining room.
Nakuru was watching the couple sway to the rich majestic music
created by her violin.She stood in the corner,a witness to two
hearts slowly being put under the magical spell of love.
A few lines came into her mind and she softly sang them to
herself.
Tale as old as time,true as it can be
Barely even friends
then somebody bends
unexpectedly
Eriol drowned himself in the deep purple eyes of
Tomoyo."Bijin,how many times have I dreamt of this moment
when I could hold you this intimately close again."
"A-Again?"Tomoyo was bewildered.
Just a little change small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast
He shook his head."Never mind."He hugged her tighter.He
didn't want to speak anymore.He just wanted to feel her warmthy
next to him,and cherish it.He wanted to keep her every
scent,every breath and every touch before he leaves.
Ever as they say ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
"Obake you're making me nervous.What's on your
mind?"she wanted to know when she noticed how intense his
gaze was on her.
"Do you really care to know what an obake thinks?"he
asked.
She nodded.
He sighed and pulled her even closer to him."Where do I
start?"
"I suggest at the very beginning."
Another sigh,then he spoke."Ever since I first met you,you
already aroused my interest.You are the first woman to resist
me,and my ego wasn't happy with that.I wanted to tame you,but sas
time passed,I realized I couldn't."
"W-Why?Is it because I won't let you?"she asked.
"No.I-"He gazed at her tenderly.
Tale as old as time tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
"..it's a secret."he finished.
She frowned."Very funny."
He leaned towards her and pressed his forehead on hers."But
here's another secret and it's about you.Your first kiss was
stolen by a complete stranger."
She recalled her dream,and instantly her face burned."I
wasn't kissed yet!"
He chuckled."You're right.It's a shame to call that kiss the
much-revered first kiss.How about if we do an official
one?"Without a moment's pause,he bent down and kissed her.
Tomoyo was shocked.The magician who brought her heart to life one
rainy afternoon was none other..
..than the obake himself!
Anfd everything wasn't a dream!
Nakuru smiled to herself.
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast