Current mood:	content
Current music:	Bach - Cello Suite no. 1 in G - Prelude

I'm back...
...back to the chaos of the Hyotei dorms. I already miss home.

I have so much to discuss!



I expected only to spend Christmas with my mother (and Ryou and Hiyoshi, of course), but when we got there, it turned out that this was not to be the case! Nanna, and Jack, and Ronnie, and Uncle Maharu, and Aunt Valentine, and William, and Missy Florence, and all her children, and even my father were all there. What a wonderful surprise! I could tell that Ryou and Hiyoshi were a little intimidated--they're lucky the entire extended family didn't come too, if they felt that it was a little stifling.

Anyway, it was great. I haven't seen Ronnie in ages, and she's just as tough as ever. I told her that Hiyoshi studies various jutsu... oh, how her eyes lit up. In retrospect, it probably was a bad idea, as she kept challenging him... and she threatened Ryou. ... several times. What is it that makes people think he's going to hurt me?

Mom seemed to take fairly well to both Ryou and Hiyoshi. Although, I don't think Dad likes Ryou much--which I already had predicted. I didn't know that Ryou's father was a lawyer too though...? Dad seemed to recognize the name. At least they remained civil (however coldly) to each other.

Nanna loved them both, even though she said Ryou was the ugliest thing she ever saw, and asked if someone .. uhm... urinated in his corn flakes before he came over. (I don't think I even need to touch on her opinion of Hiyoshi, which went anywhere from 'fungus' to 'man-doll.' .... yes, Nanna is very forthright with her opinions.) Still, I think beyond Ryou's usual grumpiness, she approved.

So did Jack... although when Jack started asking rather personal questions about my relationship with Ryou, it got a little uncomfortable. (I cannot believe he gave Ryou that for Christmas! I mean... I know Jack means well, but ... well, that was rather embarrassing.)





Speaking of presents, Ryou went against what I said and got me a present. Well... not really 'got'... he played on his cello for me: Bach's Cello Suite no. 1's Prelude, in fact . He must've practiced so hard to get so good at it! I mean, the liquid playing was so very different from that caterwauling I heard previous. I don't much like Bach, really, but I'll definitely develop a new appreciation if he continues in such a manner.

... of course, I knew about the gift already. I had seen Phil-san haul in the cello when he went to pick up Ryou from his mother's. (My terror abated when I realized that Ryou had gotten rather proficient at it.) But my delight wasn't any less--and I think my love grew a lot more.

Of course, I gave him nothing. It's hard to give anything, when you've already offered your heart and soul... He didn't mind, but I don't think I gave him a chance to when I drowned him in kisses.





I'm also really glad I gave Hiyoshi that daisho for his birthday; although when it came down to his Christmas present, I realized there was little I could give which would top that. (Although I think he secretly likes that mushroom pillow. He put it on the dresser when we unpacked. It was face-down though, so I righted it so everyone can see it's smiling face.) Anyway, he showed me his kata--such beauty, such elegance! Tennis does little credit to his grace. I was struck by the passion that sparked in him as he moved--I've never seen him so alive.

I think a little of my agenda showed through then, but I was so delighted to see that there were ways for him to lose himself. It seemed as if he realized it too, because for a moment, I seriously thought he was going to strike me...

But I think we're actually friends now. He listened to me play the piano (I was flattered by the attention), and even when I was spouting boring nonsense about the stars. It took almost over a school year, but results have finally been achieved.



I'm glad you like my gift, Sengoku-kun! You are completely impossible to shop for. And thank you for your present! My mother thought it was really wonderful too--she says you're a very talented artisan. (I'm wearing it right now!) Nanna gleaned a lot of amusement from your chess figures as well--she was very sorry she didn't get to meet such a colourful, imaginative boy. (And then asked me why we weren't dating.)

I'm sure there's a lot more to tell, but I can't remember it all. However, I had a lot of fun, and it definitely was one of the best Christmases ever. Too bad it had to end. I already miss sharing a bed with Ryou...