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CHAPTER 57This past week a lot had happened: endless studying, last minute touches for projects, and final exams. My social life within a week disappeared right before my eyes. That however, wasn't what amazed me. What I did during that hectic week surprised me.
I studied. That was a thing I had never done back in Fukuoka. I didn't care about being the perfect daughter for my parents or an A plus student. I wanted to wander the streets with my 'friends', getting into trouble. That was a lot more appealing than locking myself into a room to study like some anti-social nerd.
This year though was different, very different. I for once, in a long time, actually cared about my grades. I had never worked this hard in a single school year before. I wasn't the only one who worked hard to pass with A's this year, so were my friends. They all worked hard to try and make it through the year with flying colors that I haven't heard a word from any of them in days, including Eri.
I missed Eri's voice. I even missed the text messages she would give me weekly during the hard studying for finals. All I had of her to look at was the background picture on my phone. I had taken that picture months before the car accident.
Sometimes, looking at the picture made me sad because I still had some guilt about the car accident, but I tried not to focus on that feeling or remember the car crash. I always tried to pay attention on the happy moment Eri and I had when I took that picture. In this old photograph, for once her eyes didn't look hazy or unfocused. Eri was looking directly at the camera of my cell phone with a happy expression.
She had on this huge smile. I can even see the fang she has. I smiled each time I saw that goofy yet blissful smile. The picture I had been able to get me through the week without seeing Eri or speaking to her. It also helped me become motivated to study harder for my exams.
Now that everything is over I can relax. I can even see Eri again. I'll be seeing Eri shortly since she wants me to come to her house this week. I'm still not sure why, but I won't even think about not attending. I need to see Eri. I've been away from her too long.
It will be nice to get to hold her again or even kiss her. I can't wait to see her. I've done what she's asked. I bought a whole new dress that I managed to make time to shop for during the previous week. I settled upon a black strapped dress that stops just above my knees.
“Reina, Eri called. Are you done?” My uncle questions.
I stare into the mirror at the door of my room that shows my reflection onto the surface of my mirror drawer. I put my hand to the ribbon resting at the middle of the dress to see if it's securely in place, then rake my shaking hands through brown hair. I left my hair straight and down with a headband resting comfortably on top. I figured since I never put my hair down enough I would do that tonight when I see Eri.
I pick up the eyeliner and finished the last touches to my make-up confident about my appearance. I stand straight and sigh to gain more courage into day's event.
“I'm ready uncle.” I reply.
Looking through the mirror, I can see him opening my room door and smile at me. His eyes look over my clothing then to my hair.
“You've let your hair loose.” He states. “You look beautiful, Reina.”
I smile, beginning to feel my cheeks warm to his kind compliment. He motions for me to walk out first and follows close after me. I go to the coat rack next to the door and pick up my jacket.
“Let me help you put on your coat.” My uncle volunteers.
He takes my coat into his hands and holds it out for me to slip my arms through the holes of the sleeves. I pull the zipper up to my chest then open the front door, ready to go. I don't want to keep Eri waiting any longer. I pursue after my uncle to his car and take a seat in the passenger seat. I haven't drove since the accident.
I know that I can if I wanted to and I'm glad that my license didn't get taken away after the accident, but I just can't bring myself to drive again. I guess I've grown a type of fear to driving a car after the crash. I don't really need to drive again so soon anyway. I still need time to get over what's happened when I was behind the wheel.
My uncle isn't bothered with having to drive me everywhere though so that makes me feel less guilty about not wanting to drive again. He always seems to understand me so well.
“Let's not let Eri wait any longer.” My uncle suggest.
He opens the door and motions for me to exit first. The closer I get to the car the more excited I become. This means I'm one step closer to see Eri. I'm a little nervous since I'm not sure what Eri has planned or if this is the type of dress she had in mind I would wear, but I shouldn't focus on that. I'll finally be with my girlfriend and I can't wait.
I get into the passenger seat and my uncle gets inside to start the car. I make sure that before the car moves I put on my seat beat and sit back into the cushioned seat. I take a deep breath to calm myself as the car moves. I figure I should calm my nerves before approaching Eri. I close my eyes and breathe out slowly.
I'm becoming so nervous over nothing that my stomach is starting to hurt. I tap my fingers against the window sill.
“Relax, why are you so worked up?” My uncle ask.
I open my eyes and look at him. He has his eyes to the front of the car, waiting for the light to turn green. I put on a sheepish smile and shrug.
“I'm not sure.” I admit.
“I'm sure you're excited. It's been how long since you've seen her?” My uncle questions.
“A week.” I reply.
“You're just a little edgy is all. Calm down, Reina.” He instructs.
The car moves again. I nod, listening to my uncle's word of advice. The car ride remains silent after that and surprisingly the ride isn't that long either than I thought it would be. I'm trying my best to keep my stomach from hurting again as I open the car door.
“Reina, if you need to spend the night don't worry about it. Just enjoy your night with Eri.” My uncle allows, before I go to knock on the door.
I thank him briefly then knock on the front door. I hear Eri's voice on the other end as she makes her way towards the door and I'm excited and edgy all over again. I finally am going to see her. I'm looking forward to this. The door to her house opens and she smiles at me with extreme joy.
“Reina, you remembered!” She says.
“Of course, I would never forget.” I confirmed.
“Come in, I'm starting to feel the cold.” she encourages.
“I'll see you tomorrow Reina.” My uncle says. “You look amazing Eri.”
Eri blushes as his compliment. I'm sure she didn't even know my uncle was here so she's probably embarrassed.
“Thank you.” she replies.
My uncle walks away and Eri latches on to my arm to guide me inside. I turn back around and allow myself to look over Eri's chosen outfit as well. I'm taken away. I've never seen her look this beautiful. Her hair is down with loose curls at the edges.
Her dress is dark red and it leaves her shoulders exposed. I have a good view of her legs and feel myself fill with a different type of excitement. I've been away from her too long. I want more than anything to rip that dress off her! I close my hands into a tight fist to try and contain myself.
I shouldn't have such thoughts right now. For all I know, Eri might just want to have a nice evening with me and that doesn't include sex. God I hope not! OK, I have to stop thinking for a second. Eri gives me a soft smile, unaware of my burning desirable thoughts.
I make sure to close the door after me the second I'm inside. With my mind slowly leaving the gutter, I begin to look around the house and notice that there's something different about this place. It's completely silent as if it's empty.
“Where is your dad?” I say.
“He's out and so is my brother and sister. It's just us here.” Eri answers.
We're the only ones here? Does this mean we're on a date? Before I can go into full panic mode, Eri drags me into the kitchen and I'm speechless. The table is decorated nicely with a fancy smooth table cloth, two long candles that are at both ends of the table, then there is a vase in the middle of the two candles with a few roses placed inside.
The whole room is filled with dim light and I can hear soft music being played somewhere around here. Eri did all this for me?! How did she find the time to do all this? I walk over to the table and see that she's prepared plenty of food for us to enjoy, possibly more than I can eat in one day.
“Eri...you did all this?” I whisper, in complete shock.
“Yeah, Gaki-san helped me with most of it, but the idea was mine. Do you like it?” she response.
I feel myself smile overjoyed. I turn around and pull her into a tight hug.
“I love it!” I yelp. “Because it came from you and from your heart. This has so much value to me.” I take a step back and give her a quick kiss. “Thank you.”
Eri pulls me into another hug and clings on to me for a few seconds enjoying the feel of me in her arms.
“I do this because I love you Reina. I thought we should have a more formal date together and well it was hard to plan because of finals, but I was determined to do this to show you how much you mean to me.” she explains.
I bury my face into her neck and inhale the sweet fragrance I've missed this whole week. She put on the perfume I like the most. I find it cute how she remembers that smells I like and puts them on just for me. I hold her in comfortable silence for a few minutes then hear my stomach growl through the quietness. Eri giggles then lets me go.
“We should probably eat now.” she states.
I release my hold around her curvy waist and nod in agreement. I take a hold of her wrist before she walks away to a chair.
“Let me help you sit down.” I volunteer.
She slips her wrist free from my hand.
“I can do it.” she equips.
I watch her as she makes her way to a chair with ease and puts her hand out to grab into the seat to locate where to sit. I'm relieved to see that she sits down without any harm and I walk over to get a chair of my own next to her.
“Let me at least serve you Eri. I don't think you should be cutting meat blind.” I plead.
Eri this time agrees to let me give her the food, but I know that she will want to feed herself. I'm sure she gets enough babying from her family so I will let her eat on her own. When the food is done being served, we eat together in silence. The food tastes great.
I never doubting Eri's cooking skills though. I've tasted her cooking before. I'll have to remember to thank Gaki-san for her help. I don't think I will be able to eat all of this food though. I'll just have enjoy what I can eat before I become full.
***
About half way through the meal, I was done eating. My stomach became so full it felt as if it was about to explode. I lean back into the chair and exhale. I glance tiredly towards the table and take note that there is still plenty of food left that isn't even half way down.
“Ah, I can't take another bite.” I cry.
Eri smiles and puts down her fork. I sit up into my seat properly and smile back at her.
“Did you enjoy the food?” she ask.
“It tasted delicious.” I comment.
“You don't have any room for desert do you?”
“I just might feel sick if I eat more.” I honestly respond.
“OK, we can have desert another time.” She decides.
Eri places her napkin onto the table and gets up from her seat.
“Oh, Reina, by the way...I love your dress. The headband on you is cute. You should put your hair down more often too.” she states.
“Ah, thank-wait...WHAT?!” I shout.
I stand up from my seat, finding it hard to believe what I've just heard. I'm nearly about to have a heart attack. Eri looks back at me and opens her eyes and smiles. I stare at her, speechless for a second to gather my thoughts properly before speaking.
“YOU CAN SEE?!” I scream.
“Surprise!” Eri giggles.
I rush over to her and hug her. “When?! How?! I can't believe it! Did you set all this up to show me you could see again?”
Eri laughs and strokes my hair as I continue to hug her. “I didn't plan on seeing again. I just woke up one day and I noticed I've gotten my sight back. I figured it would be a nice touch for our dinner tonight though.” she clarifies.
“I...this is amazing! Did you tell everyone else?!” I exclaim.
“I didn't tell everyone. The only person who knows is Gaki-san since she helped me prepare dinner and the decorations.” she claims.
I let go of Eri and look directly into her warm lively eyes. They aren't dull and cloudy anymore, but instead clear and bright. The vibrant light that shinned behind those brown orbs are there again, flickering with happiness. Eri smiles at me again and seeing her smile like this, directly at me, makes my heart throb. I lean up to her and kiss her passionately.
Her hands, that are still wrapped around me, clench around my body stronger, pushing our bodies closer together. I moan at the feeling of her body pressed onto me. I can't remember the last time when we were able to get intimate again, but I think we're about to now. I'm more than happy to give in if that's what Eri wants. As if she were reading my mind, Eri easily slips her tongue into my mouth telling me she just how much she wants this. I moan again louder and kiss back more fiercely.
Feverishly, the both of us kiss as if our lives depended on it and only break away to breathe again. I look into my girlfriend's brown colored eyes again, lost at the dark color that's displayed before me. My breath hitches and I'm breathing a lot more heavily. This is a lot better than desert. It's like one hundred times better!
My brain stops thinking and my feelings take over. I take a hold of Eri and turn her around so her back instead is facing the table then sit her down before I push the plates to the floor. Eri lets out a small gasp, but moans again when she feels my hand on to her thigh. I move her dress up to her waist and quickly yank down her underwear. Eri wraps her arms around my neck and kisses me, hungrily.
This is going to be one long and interesting night.
***
“Reina?”
I frown at the person who decided to bother me on much needed sleep. Now isn't a good time to bother me. I grab the bedsheets and yank them over my head.
“Reina.”
I let out a snort, trying not to focus on the person's words. I feel soft hands on to my shoulder and gently they shake me, trying to coax me out of my slumber. I breathe in sharply then let out a deep sigh.
“Huh?” I mumble, through the sheets.
“Reina, you're uncle called. He wants to know when should he come to pick you up?”
I push the sheets back from my face and peek through half closed eyes. Eri is sitting above me, smiling at how disoriented I've become. She tucks a piece of brown hair behind her ear and waits for me to reply. I exhale and put a hand to my face, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I need a drink. My mouth is so dry.
“W-what time is it?” I croak.
“It's almost five in the afternoon.” Eri replies.
I quickly sit up in bed alarmed. I look around me and see the bright sun peeking out through the blinds of Eri's room window.
“What!” I yell then breathe out, exhausted. “I've slept for too long!” I run a hand through my loose hair, still trying to collect my thoughts and clear my foggy mind.
“Are you still tired?” Eri questions. “You should be. We were up almost all night.” She lets out a small giggle to that fact and grins.
I put my hand to my mouth as I yawn, ready to go back to much needed sleep. “I'm so tired.” I grumble.
I lay back in bed, staring into the ceiling, while forcing myself to stay awake. Eri's bed is too comfortable to not fall asleep. I feel myself start to smile as I lay there recalling last night's events. Yesterday...was amazing. The food. The candles.
Eri is such an amazing girl. I feel the bed move and I shift over to make some space for Eri, but she doesn't lay next to me. She decided to straddle my hips and sit above me. I focus on to her face, surprised by her sudden move and the amount of distance that's no longer between us. I blink at her, still hazy from my sleep.
Eri smiles at me again and brushes a finger against my bangs.
“What were you smiling about, Reina?” she ask, tilting her head to the side.
I smile back at her and shake my head. “Nothing.” I reply.
Eri dips down and kisses my forehead. “You're so cute. You know that, Reina?” she blurts.
I put a hand behind my head and sigh. “I know I'm cute.” I confirm. She flicks my forehead at my selfish answer. “ow!”
“Have you been hanging out with Sayu too much?!” Eri ask.
I laugh at how serious she looked asking me such a stupid question. When I begin to settle down I put my free hand around her waist. Our laughter dies down and our smiles go away. We stare lovingly into each others' eyes. I still can't believe she can see again yet here she is, staring at me affectionately and her eyes are completely focused on me.
“You're one...amazing girl. You know that?” I say, watching Eri blush. “You're...perfect. A perfect friend, sister, daughter... the perfect girlfriend.” I put my hand that's behind my head up to Eri's face and pull her down to place a sweet and quick kiss. “I love you.”
I watch Eri's face turn pink and her eyes start to fill with tears. She blinks back a few of the tears and smiles. She's trying so hard to hold back her sobs.
“Eri, don't cry!” I shout.
She lets out a small chuckle then wipes her eye with the back of her hand. She smiles again. “No, this is different.” she stutters. “I'm crying...because I'm so happy. You make me so happy Reina! I love you so much!”
She puts a hand to her mouth and puts her head down to hide her tears that she can no longer control. I can see beads of clear liquid stream down her cheeks and disappear behind her hand. I stare at her in complete awe. She's still so beautiful. Her eyes even seem more beautiful when they're covered in tears.
After staring for a few seconds, I feel myself starting to smile. I smile out of joy. I smile because of Eri's happiness and our undying love towards each other. Eri removes her hand and swipes away the tears around her eyes and on her cheeks then smiles at me. She begins to laugh.
It's a small yet cheery laugh. I think I enjoy hearing her laugh more than seeing her cry from happiness. Her laughter is what I want to hear the most everyday I'm around her. I put my hands onto her hips then tickle her sides. She jerks back and lets out a louder more longer giggle.
“Ah, you're ticklish there, huh?” I grin, running my hands to her stomach.
“R-Reina stop it!” she yells through her laughter.
I continue to tickle her, letting my fingers travel over her neck and anywhere else I think is good enough to emit another laugh. I completely ignore her plea for me to stop, enjoying her laughter too much to quit. This goes on until Eri manages to slip away from me and she sits at the edge of the bed grinning at her quick escape. I look at her and blink, putting together the meaning of her wolfish smirk. I shovel over to the other side of her bed and only manage to tangle myself into the sheets even more.
“No!” I yelp. “No, don't even think about it Eri! I'm sorry!”
She lunges forward and I let out a sharp scream. She lands on to me, but I won't make it easier for her to tickle me back. I grab on to her arms and we start to move around to gain the upper hand. All I can hear is our grumbling and the creaking of the bed as we squirm around. She's a lot stronger than she seems.
It's hard for me to hold her back. It doesn't help that I'm tied in her bed sheets, giving Eri a better chance to hold me down and tickle me mercilessly. She gets me pinned down after all the struggling and I'm left flat on my back to her vicious attacks. Eri puts her hands around my wrist and puts them above my head in a death grip.
“Haha, I have you now!” she announces.
Then she starts to tickle the sides of my stomach and anywhere else she can reach, leaving me breathless from laughter and blinded from the build up of tears in my eyes. I try to squirm away, but every time I move an inch back she moves an inch forward. I seriously think I'm going to pee myself if she doesn't stop!
“Enough! Enough!” I gasp.
Eri doesn't stop though and my stomach is starting to ache from contracting so much. Just when I think the tickle fest isn't going to end there's a knock at her room door. Eri pulls her hands back and releases me. I let out a deep sigh and suck in huge amounts of much needed air. My lungs can finally breathe again! For once, I'm happy to have someone interrupt us.
“Yes?” Eri calls.
“Eri I just wanted to tell you that I'm going out for a while. I'm taking your sister with me. Your brother left for work. There's food already made for you and Reina if you get hungry. All you have to do is heat it up.” Her father replies.
“OK, thank you dad.” Eri answers.
Then he's gone and Eri turns back to me. I sit up in bed again, feeling less winded and tired. I push the sheets back before sitting at the edge of the bed.
“Are you going to eat first?” Eri ask.
“I'll just eat at home. I'm sure my uncle is wondering when I'll be back.” I reply.
I stand out of bed and stretch to loosen the tense muscles in my back and arms. I turn around and notice Eri staring at me attentively.
“What?”
“Reina, you're still naked.” she states.
I look down and see that I have not a single piece of clothing around me. How could I forget that?! I blush and instantly cover myself from Eri's hungry eyes.
“Don't look at me!” I yell.
Eri laughs and puts on a devilish grin. “Oh come on, it's not like I haven't seen or touched anything on your body.”
I start to blush again and Eri takes joy in seeing my face turn bright red. I pick up a sock then throw it at Eri's head.
“Don't look!” I shout.
I watch the sock bounce off her head and Eri looks at me confused while rubbing subconsciously where the sock landed as if it hurt. I glare at her and she sighs, turning herself around so she's looking at a wall.
“Fine. You don't have to be brutal.” she grumbles.
When I see that she isn't peeking and staying where she is I then start to dress myself properly. I really was looking forward to having breakfast with her, but I've slept too much so I'll have to go home. I've stayed here too long. I can always be with Eri another day. I hope we can even have another romantic night like last night again. I'll have to plan it for next time.
***
“I'm sorry I can't stay with you longer Eri.” I apologize.
Eri smiles at me and latches on to the wrists of my hands. “It's no problem. We can be together another day. I'll miss you while you're gone.” she answers.
I feel myself grin and pull her into a tight hug. Every time I'm around her I always find myself falling deeper in love with this woman. That's something I thought was never possible. I think some of it has to do with Eri gaining her sight again. I'm not only happy about that, but I'm happy about it for her.
“What will you do the rest of the day?” I question.
I let her go to get another view of her beautiful brown colored eyes. I want to look into them forever now that they've gained their brightened color. It's a lot better than seeing unclear almost grayish eyes. She thinks about her answer then shrugs.
“I don't know. I guess I'll go hang out with Gaki-san and Ai-chan. Or maybe I should go with Sayumi somewhere.” she replies.
I cringe remembering when I decided to hang over at Ai's place. I wonder if Eri even knows what they do on their time alone together. I better tell her to stay with Sayu today if she doesn't want to hear those two screwing all night!
“Uh...Eri, maybe you should hang out with Sayu today.” I suggest. “You two are best friends, right?”
“Yeah, I haven't gone anywhere with her alone. I'll go give Sayu a call then.” she agrees.
She has no idea how much Sayu is the much better choice. I sigh, feeling relieved to her choice. I lean forward and give Eri a kiss on the cheek. I know that we're outside on her front porch, but when I'm around her I can't control myself. I need to have some sort of close contact with her. I had enough self control to kiss her on the cheek at least.
“I'll see you another time.” I whisper.
Eri smiles at me and nods. I give her one last smile then walk away. It's time to go home to my uncle and get a fresh pair of clothes and take a long bath. I know that if I did take a bath at Eri's place I wouldn't be leaving her house until tomorrow morning. I don't have a problem with that though, but I need some time to recover from last night.
***
“Uncle, what the hell happened to you?!” I shout, when I spot my uncle sitting on the couch.
I didn't expect him to be there looking like a bum with messy hair. It looks like his hair was struck by lighting and his clothes...are those stains? My uncle turn around and stares me in complete shock as if he wasn't expecting me to come home. I walk closer towards the couch and take a seat. Of course I would be home!
I spend the night over Eri's house and need to bathe. I won't stay in Eri's house smelling. Speaking of smell...my uncle doesn't smell exactly like roses! I cringe and scoot to the other end of the couch to get away from his odor. Seriously...has he heard of a bath?!
“Uncle, you look like a hobo!” I growl.
My uncle turns back towards the TV and sulks. “Gee, thanks.” he mumbles. “I woke up late. I had a long night while you were gone.”
“What did you do last night?” I curiously ask.
I really wish I did though. The door to his room opens and down the hall I can see his girlfriend sloppily walking, dragging her feet along as she moves. Her hair is just as messy and she can barely see through half opened eyes. Is that my uncle's shirt that she's wear? Where the hell are her pants?!
Please tell me she has shorts under that shirt! My uncle's girlfriend walks directly to the bathroom unaware of me. The bathroom door closes and I sit there staring, with my eyes open in surprise. I stay there nearly tramatized for a good minute and a half. I then turn to my uncle to see that he has the same face as me then his cheeks turn red.
“Is that...” I squeak.
“Yeah...” he croaks back.
“You two...” I trail. “She was here last night?!”
My uncle remains silent and I just about explode, ready to scream and run around. Don't freak out! Don't freak out! I know this is gross because he's my uncle and all, but the last thing I want to do is end up foaming at the mouth or something worse! There's a awkward silence around us after my question.
“I don't even wanna know!” I scream, then face the TV.
“Let's just pretend you didn't see her.” My uncle advises.
“Good idea.” I respond.
We start to watch TV together in less awkward silence. I reach over to the back of chips resting in my uncle's lap forgotten and take the bag. I pick up a few chips and munch on one quietly. My uncle takes a handful himself and shoves it into his mouth. I continue to have my eyes stuck to the flashing screen, finding it more interesting at the moment.
It looks like I won't get that bath just yet.
“So...” I say. “Did you use protection?”
My uncle starts to choke on his chips. I keep my eyes on the TV screen, but can't help contain the huge grin on my face as my uncle coughs violently to get the chips out. Payback is a bitch.
NOTES: Don't ask for a perv because there isn't one! Actually...there is, but I decided to keep it out, but I am thinking about conintuing it though. I'll have to see. Until then there is an incomplete perv.