Disclaimer: I do not own Clannad or any Key-related works.
This is my first story, and was a quickly written one shot about Kyou. Reviews are greatly appreciated.
The day you chose her, a part of me died. I had been hiding my feelings for so long that when it happened, I was not prepared for the sudden onslaught of emotions. I had always loved you, you see. Ever since we first met, our junior years, I was head over heels in love with you. But I stowed my feelings away, sacrificing my chances of having you for someone I love just as much: my sister, Ryou. It wasn't always easy, my sacrifice. There were times I wanted to tell you, times I wanted to spend alone with you. And when you began to fall for Nagisa, I almost gave in. Ryou was making little progress, and when we were alone in the shed, I was ready to confess…but the moment passed. I stepped up my efforts with Ryou, but it was too late, for you and Nagisa were meant to be. The feelings I felt, the day it became clear, are ever fresh in my mind. For despite the passage of time, my love for you has remained. I know it is not to be, but I can't suppress my feelings for you. When the love of your life passed, I suffered with you. I couldn't bear to see the wreck that you became. But once again, I hid my feelings. I failed to step in, and the guilt of that hangs with me each day. But five years later, you finally became yourself again, thanks to your daughter. I was her teacher, and the day you brought her, my heart leapt. She is like Nagisa in so many ways, it is no wonder you are happy again. How I wish I could be her teacher for life, and be with the two of you forever. But I know that I can't replace Nagisa, for she is a part of your heart now. Still, I find myself keeping hope that, someday, I can be with you. For until I die, Tomoya-Kun, you will hold a place in my heart, a secret place, where we will always be together.