Author's Notes: I don't own Card Captor Sakura. This story is dedicated to myself-for my twentieth birthday, last June 29, 2009. Wahahaha…Ice is not getting any younger! Well, do enjoy! XD
"Under the falling snow, I'm waiting for him to come back to me…"-Iceblueyes
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Tomoyo Daidouji sat on the desk of the chair, her amethyst eyes were looking outside of the room. It was 4:15p. the CHOIR-Eriol's CHOIR to be exact, have a practice this 5:30p.m. Since she has no classes because her classes ended at 4p.m. she decided that she'll be waiting for her choir mates in the music room.
Things somehow changed when her best friend and second degree cousin Sakura Kinomoto left for Hong Kong to study there for College, together with her boyfriend Li Syaoran. Saddened by her cousin's leaving, she didn't expect their former classmate from grade five, Eriol Hiiragizawa, to study in Japan again. She was in first year college when Sakura left and she was in first year college also when Eriol arrived.
Ah, the mysterious Eriol Hiiragizawa. She had treated him as a best friend already. She didn't expect that she'll be close with Eriol. But then again, she remembered he was warm and friendly when she was in grade five…and still is.
But somehow she doesn't understand what she feels for the young man. She doesn't get it when she blushes whenever he is near or when he clasped his hand with her like close friends do. A wry smile was on her lips thinking that she is denying she had fallen in love Eriol. She doesn't want to think of it that way-never want to think of it that way.
The sliding door opened as she looked to who have arrived. But it was Eriol Hiiragizawa himself nonetheless. She smiled sweetly at him. "You're early Eriol-kun", Tomoyo began as Eriol placed his sling bag on top of the chair. He smiled in return.
"And you are even early yourself Tomoyo-san. The practice still starts at 5:30p.m."
"I've got nothing to do anyway", she replied as she averts her gaze and look at the cherry blossoms falling to the ground. It was somehow difficult to look at him straight in the eyes knowing…knowing she has feelings for him.
"Since when did I learn that I have fallen in love with him anyway?" Tomoyo thought as she steals a glance of Eriol who was busy looking at the music sheets. She couldn't forget those times when Eriol was there to comfort her when she's down when Sakura had left. He has tried to make her laugh and put a smile on her face. "And guess what you succeeded". She smiled wryly as Eriol slowly looked at her.
"Something wrong Tomoyo-san?" he asked. She shook her head, smiling a little.
"I was just thinking how lucky I am to meet you", she replied as Eriol went to her and sat on top of a desk of another chair. "You were always there to cheer me up whenever I'm down".
"That's because I've promised my ever loving Sakura never to make you cry and always put a smile on your face when she's not here". His sapphire eyes were busy looking at the music sheets when he said that. Somehow, she never grew tired of looking at his handsome face. "Wonder what song we should sing for the upcoming Mass".
"I'm sure any song would do", was her simple reply. He looked at her and smiled-one that took her breath away. "You know you are popular with the girls right?" a slight laugh from the magician.
"And you know that you are popular with the guys right?" he shook his head, chuckling. "There is this one girl I like but somehow I just couldn't tell her how I feel". Shock of his sudden confession, Tomoyo's eyes saddened on what she has heard.
"Sou…desu ka…"
"How about you Tomoyo-san? I'm sure you like someone", Eriol added with a grin. She looked at her lap, smiling wryly.
"Even though he'll know that I have feelings for him it wouldn't matter. His heart belongs to someone else anyway". She gasps as she covered her mouth, her secret revealed. "A-Anou…"
"So you do like someone", Eriol said, grinning. "You never shared that to me for the three years that had gone by". She only gave a slight laugh. "Neh Tomoyo-san, since it's still early, do you like to play a game?"
"Game?" she asked back, tilting her head. "All right. What game?"
"Since both of us like someone let's sing a song. Not the whole song but you can sing the first stanza and then chorus or the chorus only. We'll take turns on singing. Imagine that we dedicate these songs to them. What do you say? Game?"
"So how many times are we going to sing?" Tomoyo asked, feeling nervous. Although she has sung many times and Eriol have heard her singing many times, she is nervous when it's only him and her.
"Five times", he replied with a smile. He put the music sheet on the other side of the table and looked at her. "Game?" she nodded her head, preparing for this game. "As what they say, ladies go first". She was dumbfounded. Though it was somewhat expected from Eriol as a gentleman. "What's the problem Tomoyo?"
"I-I'm feeling nervous", Tomoyo replied, lowering her head. "I-I don't know how to start…"Eriol overlapped his hands on her as her cheeks reddened. Her amethyst eyes looks at him. "E-Eriol-kun…"
"You can do it. I know you can. They didn't call you the songbird for nothing, believe me." His hold on her hand grew tighter. "Onegai…sing…" Tomoyo breathed in deeply as she thinks for a song. And then slowly the words came out of her lips.
My hands are searching for you
My arms are outstretched towards you
I feel you on my fingertips
My tongue dances behind my lips for you
This fire rising through my being
Burning I'm not used to seeing you
I'm alive, I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
She exhaled deeply after she sang the song. "Bravo! As expected from the songbird herself", Eriol said, clapping his hands. Tomoyo shook her head, smiling a little.
"It's your turn neh". Eriol nodded to what she said.
"All right then". He tilts his head thinking of a song.
She's getting out of bed at half past ten
She starts to comb her hair,
Just an ordinary day
She looks at her reflection at the wall
Why do I care at all
Just an ordinary day
An ordinary day that's hurting you
Don't hide out inside yourself
If you only let the sun shine on you
I promise you
You're not alone
When the lights go out at night
When you're feeling lost inside
You're not alone
You're not alone when the world is falling down
I will be the one around
You're not alone
He looks at her with a sad smile on his face. "I've always wanted to tell her that she's never alone. That she always has me whenever she needs me". Even though she felt a pang of jealousy at the moment she couldn't help but feel sad too.
"I'm sure she'll be happy to hear that". Eriol looked at her and gave a wry smile. "You're turn Tomoyo-san". She thought of a song again. It was not easy to think of a song for somebody special.
Every time I think of you
I get a shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine but it's a problem I find
Leaving a life that I can't leave behind
There's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of a fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes
And it's what nobody knows
Well everyday my confusion grows
Every time I see you falling I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You'll say the words that I can't say
She realized that the song she sang was too obvious of what she feels for him especially that Eriol likes another girl. "But he wouldn't know it anyway. This is just a game of singing after all", she thought, praying to the heaven's above. "You're turn Eriol-kun".
"That was a nice one Tomoyo-san. I'm jealous of that guy to whom you dedicate that song to". Before she could react on what he said, he had started singing another song.
My life is brilliant
My love is pure
I saw an angel
Of that I'm sure
She smiled at me on the subway
She was with another man
But I won't lose sleep on that
Cause I've got a plan
You're beautiful, you're beautiful
You're beautiful, it's true
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don't know what to do
Cause I'll never be with you
"How come the song you just sang right now is the same meaning with the song I just sang?" she said with a slight laugh. He blinks his eyes, not realizing that. And laugh along with her.
"You're right. I guess it was a coincidence after all", Eriol replied, averting his gaze. "You're turn". Tomoyo thought of a song again, thinking deeply.
I will meet you in some place
Where the light lends itself to soft repose
I will let you undress me
But I warn you I have thorns like any rose
And you could hurt me with your bare hands
And you could hurt me with the sharp end
Of what you say
But I'm lost to you now
There's no amount of reason to save me
So break me, take me
Just let me feel your arms again
Break me, I'll let you make me
Just let me feel your love again
"I guess we are getting too emotional here", he said after she sang the song. "But that was a nice song Tomoyo-san". She smiled sweetly at him, one that he holds near in his heart.
"Arigatou Eriol-kun. You're turn neh". He clears his throat, preparing to sing.
When I see your smile
Tears run down my face
I can't replace
And now that I'm stronger I have figured out
How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul
And I know I'll find deep inside me
I can be the one
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
Tomoyo looked at him blankly as she said, "Sugoi neh. Looks like you would do anything for her Eriol-kun". Eriol fixed his glasses so that it wouldn't be obvious that he was blushing.
"A-Arigatou gozaimasu". Before he could say anything, she had started singing a song, which made him smile.
The daylight's fading slowly
But time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only
The slightest touch and I feel weak
I cannot lie
From you I cannot hide
And I'm losing the will to try it
Can't hide it, can't fight it
So go on, go on
Come on and leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me
Until I can't deny this loving feeling
Make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on, yeah
Come on
Eriol was somewhat dumbfounded when she said that song and she can only laugh. "What's wrong Eriol-kun?" she asked, still giggling.
"That was…t-that was…"he was groping for words and Tomoyo said, "Never mind neh. It's your turn". He nodded, somewhat speechless of that last song she sang.
Waiting for your call I'm sick
Call I'm angry, call I'm desperate for your voice
Listening to the songs we used to sing
In the car, do you remember Butterfly, Early Summer
It's playing on repeat just like when we would meet
Like when we would meet
I was born to tell you I love you
And I am torn to do what I have to
To make you mine, stay with me tonight
Her eyes softened when she heard the words "I was born to tell you I love you". "You really love her neh".
"Yeah and I'm planning to tell her about my feelings. She's very important to me even if she wouldn't return my feelings because she has another person she likes". Before he could continue what his heart would say, he looked at her and smiled wryly. "Last long, let's finish our game before the others arrived". She nodded as she prepared herself to sing the last song.
Swaying room as the music starts
Strangers making the most of the dark
Two by two their bodies become one
I see you through the smokey air
Can't you feel the weight of my stare
You're so close but still a world away
What I'm dying to say is that
I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you'll know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new
You'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you
"I like your songs which you dedicated to him Tomoyo-san. Well, I hope through this song, she'll realize how I feel".
All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion's unfolding
Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me cause I
He tucks her tresses behind her ear as he moved closer, her face flushing by his touch.
I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul it's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much I do
"A-Anou…Eriol-kun…"he was caressing her cheek lovingly using the back of his hand. "A-Are you daydreaming of her through me?" he blink his eyes, she was that clue less. He laughed on what he said as he went down from the desk. His arms were around her waist as he pulled her closer to him. "E-Eriol…"
"The girl that I've loved for three years is none other than you", he replied, his eyes softening. "Though I know you won't feel the same because-"she silenced him, using her finger. "T-Tomoyo…"
"I never knew our feelings crossed", Tomoyo began as she pulled her finger away. "Those songs are dedicated to you Eriol-kun. You were the guy that I've secretly like and love for years too". He smiled on what she said.
"Including the song Breathless?" she laughed when he said that.
"Well, you do tease and tempt me sometimes". He was caressing her cheek when she said that.
"What kind of tempt?" he asked huskily. Her face grew warm.
"F-Forget what I-"but before she could say what she wants to say, his lips fell on hers. She closed her eyes slowly. "I'm glad, I wouldn't be lonely anymore because I always have you…always…" he broke the kiss slowly, looking at her amethyst eyes. "I love you Eriol-kun. Arigatou for always being here with me". She cupped his face with her hands, a wry smile on his lips. He closed his eyes for the moment feeling her touch.
"Same here Tomoyo", Eriol said as he kissed her again. Slowly, a teasing kiss. "Same here…"
End.
Author's Notes: All songs are not mine to claim. Oh well what can I say…hmm…"If you're asking do I love you this much…I do…"
