A/N: I'm not dead. I'm just a little late on updates, so yay a one-shot! Song-fic of "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" by Savage Garden. It's a really nice song, so download it! I'll get the other stories up soon so...yeah. on with the fic.

And she takes another step
slowly she opens the door
check that he is sleeping
pick up all the broken glass
and furniture on the floor

Meiling woke up from a restless sleep, eyes immediately darting to the door where her husband slept soundly.

'Why the hell can't he do that in the evening?'

Meiling opened the door anyway just to double-check. There he was. It was him she was arranged to marry when Syaoran married Sakura without the elders' consent. That's right, she was to suffer for her cousin's mistake.

Making her way to the living room she picked up glass shards and chunks of wood, wincing at the sight of blood on some. She gathered all the pieces she could and dumped them carefully into the trash can.

been up half the night screaming
now it's time to get away
pack up the kids in the car
another bruise to try and hide
another alibi to write

She carefully snuck into her eldest daughter's bedroom. She gently shook the five-year-old from her slumber.

"Mommy?" she whispered groggily, rubbing her eyes.

"Yes, Yuki, it's Mommy..." Meiling whispered back. "Look, we have to get out of here. Help me wake up your brother. I'm going to get your sister."

"Ok..." her daughter pulled on a jacket, looking at her mother with her own ruby pair of eyes. "But where are we going, mommy?"

Meiling paused from pulling on her own coat. Where could they go? She sighed carefully. "I don't know, but we'll find somewhere..."

Yuki nodded and ran into her brother's room. Meiling tiptoed into her youngest child's room. Brushing away the hair in front of her face, she picked up the baby girl, shushing when she started to stir. She made her way to the car where her other daughter and only son were already sitting. Yuki sat up straight, red eyes wide with fear. Little Rei, on the other hand, yawned and rubbed his eyes, still groggy. Meiling handed baby Ayumi over to Yuki and ran silently back into her bathroom, only grabbing necessities and pulling her purse with her. She jumped into the car and drove off.

another ditch in the road
you keep moving
another stop sign
you keep moving on
and the years go by so fast
wonder how I ever made it through

Meiling didn't know where she was going. The only thing she knew was to get away from that place. Soon she zoned out, and by the time she focused again, she was in unfamiliar territory.

'Where the hell am I supposed to go now?'

She pulled over on the side of the road to think all of this through.

and there are children to think of
baby's asleep in the back seat
wonder how they'll ever make it
through this living nightmare
but the mind is an amazing thing
full of candy dreams and new toys
and another cheap hotel
two beds and a coffee machine
but there are groceries to buy
and she knows she'll have to go home

Meiling pulled at her hair, frustrated. She leaned back in her seat.

'Tomoyo...Eriol...Sakura...Hell, even Syaoran...' she squeezed her eyes shut to avoid tears. Because of her marriage to...that monster...she couldn't be with the love of her life. She wasn't going to let it stand in her way anymore. She needed to see him.

another ditch in the road
you keep moving
another stop sign
you keep moving on
and the years go by so fast
wonder how I ever made it through

Meiling was going over the speed limit but she didn't care. She finally made her way to the apartment building she knew so well. She parked the car and ushered her kids out of the car, taking Rei and Yuki's hands while Yuki used her free arm to carry Ayumi. The tiny family made their way into the elevator. Meiling pushed the number 9 and soon they were in front of his door. Meiling's hand shook as she rang the doorbell.

another bruise to try and hide
another alibi to write
another lonely highway in the black of night
there's hope in the darkness
I know you're gonna make it

The door slowly opened to reveal the love of her life. The only man she ever wanted to be with. Course, he looked terrible, hair flying all over the place, eyes bloodshot, and counting from the stench of alcohol and his ghostly appearance, obviously not taking very good care of himself. His chocolate brown eyes shot open, eyes shining with new tears.

"Mei..." he murmured.

"Touya..." she whispered back, releasing the hands of her charges and throwing them around his neck. He responded and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer and inhaling her scent. She soon pulled away.

"Touya, we need somewhere to stay."

Touya noted the three children and his eyes softened. He nodded and led them inside. He put them all on his large queen-sized bed and tucked them in, kissing them each on the forehead. Soon all three were fast asleep. When he was positive they were in deep sleep, he left the room and closed the door.

Touya made his way to the kitchen where Meiling was making two cups of coffee. When she finished, she gave him one cup. He took it, but used his free hand and caressed her bruised and swollen cheek. His eyes narrowed.

"What the hell did that bastard do to you..."

Meiling said nothing but placed her hand on his.

"It doesn't matter now..." she murmured. "All that matters is that I'm with you now. I managed to get him to sign the divorce forms while he was drunk but not violent...it's over. He gets the house, but it doesn't matter. I get the kids and the car...I'm finally home..."

Touya removed his hand and placed the coffee down. Meiling followed his example and once again wrapped her arms around his neck. He lowered his face to her ear, tears rolling down his face.

"...Welcome home..."

another ditch in the road
keep moving
another stop sign
you keep moving on
and the years go by so fast
silent fortress built to last
wonder how I ever made it