The walk home was filled with an uncomfortable silence. I had so much to say, but the words wouldn't come out. I wanted to say sorry, but I wanted him to say it too. I wasn't cut out for being mean, I just...I didn't know what I wanted.
I was walking ahead of Tomoe, who was doing a moapy sort of walk. I had made things worse by my words, again.
"Tomoe, are you mad at me?" I asked cautiously.
"Why would I be mad? I'm confused."
This surprised me. The knowing, always in control fox I fell in love with was confused.
"Why are you confused?" I prodded.
"I don't know."
I don't know? What was happening?
"Oh."
This was going to come up again, I knew it. I loved Tomoe, but sometimes I wanted to throttle him. This was one of those times.
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"We're back." I called, walking into the shrine.
A barrage of questions greeted me, most of them asking where I was.
"I'm really sorry, my emotions got ahead of me." I apologized.
Mizuki hugged me, a gesture of forgiveness. I heard a low growl from Tomoe, and I hugged the snake back, mostly from spite.
"Dinners ready!" Suiruo called, breaking us out of our stupor.
A festiveness crept into me, I was excited.
"Sorry for making you cook by your self!" I gushed.
"Perfectly okay, besides," Suiruo joked, a playful smile on his face," I got to have a taste test!"
I faked a gasp. Finally, everything was going good.
Dinner ended up being a success. Everyone joked around, save for Tomoe. He was obviously in a bad mood from earlier, but I didn't mind. It would pass.
We all settled in front of the TV, our gifts in hand.
"I'll go first." I suggested. I wanted to get mine over with.
I gave my presents out slowly, cherishing the happy look on my friends faces as they saw their gifts. I had gotten Suiruo that new cologne, Giro a watch, Misuki a bracelet, and the two shrine spirits bracelets to match. Tomoe's gift...I would give later.
I received gifts that put my own to shame, but I was okay with that. It was the thought that counted.
We watched a movie afterward, and I felt myself drawing to Tomoe more and more. Eventually we were close enough, and I felt calmed. This Christmas would be amazing.
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Falling In Love With You (Nanami x Tomoe)
RandomI saw Tomoe's eyes fall closed, and I watched his face go slack from exhaustion. He was gorgeous, even asleep. The curve of his cheek, slightly pressed against the pillow we shared. The way his chest was directly on mine. The way his heartbeat felt...
