FORGET ME NOT

TouyaXTomoyoXEriol

A Card Captor Sakura Fanfic

Chapter One: The Separation

Summary : When Hiiragizawa Eriol, Daidouji Tomoyo's boyfriend, leaves Tomoeda to study at Oxford University, her entire life changed. She closed her world to every one, even to her best friend, Kinomoto Sakura. Her world only revolved around Eriol and the internet where they chat and make endless emails for each other (well, at least, Tomoyo does; Eriol isn't that much of a letter writer). But when Kinomoto Touya came and pushed through her barrier shield, more changes occur. And now, she is torn between the love she feels for Eriol who is a million miles away from her and Touya, the guy who made her see that some things change for THE BETTER.


Daidouji Tomoyo stared at her boyfriend, totally appalled by the news. Her mouth hung open as she searched for the right words to say. Yes, of course she's happy that he passed the entrance exam to Oxford University with a percentage of 98%. But really, Oxford is on the other side of the world for God's sake! She cleared her throat before saying, "Wow, Eriol. That's... Really something."

Hiiragizawa Eriol's face beamed with pleasure. "I know! Isn't it great!" he exclaimed before lifting her up and twirling her around. Daidouji Sonomi, the president of The Daidouji Toy Company and Tomoyo's okaasan, then, entered the living room. She smiled teasingly at the two love birds.

"Honestly, Eriol-kun," she began. "You've literally swept my daughter off her feet."

Eriol chuckled. "Sorry about that Aunt Sonomi. It's just that I was so happy. I passed Oxford!"

Sonomi tried to hide her alarm by congratulating him. "So, when does the semester start?" she asked as she tried to eye her daughter without anyone noticing.

"In a month," Eriol answered, still smiling.

"And where are you staying?"

"Oh, we have another mansion back in London. They're already making the preparations for me," he said, undeniably oblivious to Tomoyo's silence.

Sonomi nodded and then smiled. "I see. Well then, I'll leave you two for the moment. I am needed at the office so, do continue to celebrate without me. Take care, Eriol-kun and good luck!" she said before leaving.

Eriol smiled at Tomoyo once more. "I never thought I'd pass. I'm just so overwhelmed right now."

"Yeah... Me too..." she said, looking paler by the minute.

He finally noticed her lack of feeling. "Hey? Are you okay? Did I say something wrong?" he asked with a worried frown.

Tomoyo shook her head and tried to smile. "No, of course not," she answered.

"Then, what's wrong, Luv?" he asked, using his endearment for her.

She sighed in defeat. "I... I thought you said you were going to Tokyo University instead? With Syaoran-kun and the others?" she asked almost accusingly.

Eriol's eyes saddened when he noticed her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I was... But, that's because I thought I didn't pass Oxford," then he took her hand and placed it on top of his heart. "I'm sorry, Tomoyo. It's just that, it's a dream come true for me."

Tomoyo glared at him and took her hand away from his grasp."Well then! I guess I don't matter after all!" she said before turning away.

He sighed. "Tomoyo... Please, try to understand," he began but something in the way Tomoyo's eyes flashed when he said those words made him halt.

"Oh, yes... I completely understand, Eriol," she said and Eriol knew he was in for it. He felt beads of sweat drop from his head to his face. "Oxford is your DREAM. As a little kid, you've dreamed of studying there. Even BEFORE you met ME, it had always been your DREAM. Yes... I understand... I understand that Oxford will always be more important than ME!" she yelled before bursting into tears.

She sobbed uncontrollably and Eriol immediately drew her near him but she pushed him away. "Oh, go to hell!" she shrieked.

"Tomoyo," he said in a gentle, soothing voice. "I know you're disappointed by all this, but-"

"Disappointed?" Tomoyo asked, sounding like an insane person. "DISAPPOINTED? I'm DEVASTATED! BEYOND REASON!"

The maids upon hearing the commotion rushed to the living room to see what had happened. They panicked as they saw their young mistress in total frenzy for the very first time. "Tomoyo-sama!" they all exclaimed and approached her.

Tomoyo panted heavily and pointed a shaking finger (ala-anime) at Eriol. "Get... him out... of my sight!" she said, gritting her teeth.

Eriol didn't complain and walked calmly to the door. "Call me when you're ready to talk," he said without looking back.

"I WILL NEVER, EVER TALK TO YOU AGAIN!" she yelled back at him.

When he left, Tomoyo instantaneously (and dramatically) fell to the floor. "Tomoyo-sama!" the maids exclaimed again and one of them tried to help her up but she slapped the hand away and instead, commanded her to ring Kinomoto Sakura, her best friend. The maid came back a few seconds later with the phone and Tomoyo grabbed it hastily. "Sakura," she whimpered pathetically.

"Tomoyo?" Sakura's voice sounded worried. "What is it? Are you hurt?" Are you okay?"

She heard Tomoyo sob and then she heard her say, "No! I'm not alright! I'm miserable!"

Sakura asked her what happened but Tomoyo told her to come immediately. "Please, Sakura... I know you're busy but, please... If I stay alone, I think I might do something desperate!"

Sakura told her to wait for her and not to do anything crazy. In fifteen minutes, Sakura entered the living room. She rushed to her best friend with a distraught face. Tomoyo was there, a big heap on the floor.

Meanwhile...

"Okairinasai! Eriol-kun!" Nakuru Akizuki greeted her cousin. Eriol didn't answer and just went straight to the direction of his study. Nakuru's sweat dropped comically. "A-re?"

Eriol sat on his favorite chair in front of the fire and ran a hand through his hair. He sighed as he thought of the fit Tomoyo threw a while back. He's never seen her look so betrayed and outraged before. But he couldn't just let Oxford go! That would be completely insane! But, I love Tomoyo... More than anything, he thought. Eriol continued to stare at the fire, his heart torn in two.

Nakuru knocked and Eriol gave her permission to enter. She walked over to the couch and sat looking curiously at her cousin. "Nee, Eriol-kun... What happened? You seemed ecstatic before you left for Tomoyo-chan's," she said.

Eriol glanced at her then quickly looked away. "Well, she was very astonished," he said.

"Who wouldn't be?"

He sighed again. "She thought I was going to Tokyo University."

Nakuru's brow rose with amusement. "That's a no, right?"

Eriol nodded. "Yeah. I'm not. And she almost bit my head off."

Nakuru laughed. "Wow. I never knew she could actually get mad over anything," she said with a grin.

Eriol snorted. "She IS human after all. Of course, she also gets upset every once in a while."

His cousin crossed her legs. "So... What are ya gonna do, now?" she asked.

Eriol stood up and turned away. "Nothing," he murmured.

"You seriously think that's a good idea, Eriol-kun?"

He nodded again. "Hell, yeah."

Nakuru looked pensively at him and then after a few seconds, said, "Hmmm... Then, I sure hope you know what you're doing. But, I just wanna remind you that it IS Daidouji Tomoyo, THE greatest love of YOUR life, we are talking about," she grinned at him before he left the room.

As he shut the door behind him, he whispered to himself, "There's absolutely no need to remind me, Nakuru-san."

Back at the Daidouji Estate...

Tomoyo had just finished recapitulating the recent events of that afternoon to her best friend. Sakura stroked her hair comfortingly and nodded in complete understanding. "I don't believe it!" Tomoyo exclaimed. "I'm losing to some god-forsaken school!" and she continued to sob furiously.

"I understand how you feel, Tomoyo-chan. But, truth be told, I don't think there's any particular reason why Eriol-kun shouldn't go to Oxford," Sakura said softly.

Tomoyo looked incredulously at her. "So, you're saying that I am not reason enough?"

Sakura felt her beads of sweat falling. "N-no... That's not what I meant."

"Well then explain it more clearly!" Tomoyo said sounding rather annoyed.

Sakura sighed. "Look, Tomoyo-chan. If Eriol-kun asked you to refuse to become the O.I.C of Aunt Sonomi's company, would you do it just because he doesn't want you to?" she asked.

Tomoyo nodded to her complete and utter dismay. "Yes..."

This is harder than I thought, Sakura almost said it aloud. "Okay? Uhm... Tomoyo, how about hanging out with me and Syaoran?" she asked and to her relief, Tomoyo obliged. They went upstairs and helped her change and fix herself.

A few minutes later, they were off to a disco on a limousine. They were supposed to meet Li Syaoran, Sakura's boyfriend, at a disco called Jade. They arrived shortly and Syaoran opened the door for the ladies. He offered his arms and they took it without comments. Sakura already sent a message to Syaoran earlier about what happened so he didn't have to ask. Tomoyo wanted to let loose and she was immediately asked by a handsome guy to dance. Sakura and Syaoran didn't actually approve of it but, Tomoyo was too quick. The two of them just sat in a corner watching the heiress move. About ten minutes later, Tomoyo was nowhere to be seen. "Oh, God! Where did she run off to?" Sakura asked, standing up.

Syaoran looked around and then finally found her. He gaped and said, "That doesn't look too good." Sakura followed the direction of his gaze and she gasped. "Oh, dear... She's not allowed to do that." Tomoyo was there, drinking champagne from a bottle she was offered by the guy whom she danced with.

Tomoyo whooped crazily and flung her arms in the air, bottle on hand, "Cheers to my boyfriend who's an idiot for passing Oxford!" she laughed heartily one moment and then the next, she was crying hysterically. The guy pulled her in an embrace.

"I love him! I love him so much!" Tomoyo wailed.

The guy shushed her. "It's okay, it's okay. He's a moron," he said.

"I love Eriol so much!" she cried out.

"Come on," he smiled down at her. "I'll take you to my place. I'll never leave you over some goddamn school."

Someone, then, tapped him on the shoulder and he turned to see who it was. "Get your hands off my girl," the guy who turned out to be Eriol said. He punched the guy square on the face. Tomoyo was out of her wits so she lost her balance but Eriol caught her just in time.

When Tomoyo looked up and saw his face, she smiled and cried at the same time. "Eriol," she murmured.

"Oh, baby," he whispered and then he kissed her. Every one clapped while the other guy stared at them in disbelief.

Sakura smiled at the touching scene, her eyes suddenly watery. "You told him?" she asked Syaoran.

He smiled in answer. "Well, he'd have to be the biggest loser if he didn't show up."

Sakura shook her head. "I can't believe you're actually getting all the credit for this," she joked as they approached the other couple, smiles on their faces.

Syaoran took them home in a jiffy. Eriol took Tomoyo to her room with perfect ease. He thought she was asleep so he was a bit surprised when he found her staring at him. "Hey," he smiled at her. "You're safe home."

"Thanks," she whispered, looking embarrassed.

Eriol took her hand and kissed it, his eyes never turning away from her steady gaze. "Do you still love me? Even if I'm an idiot for passing Oxford?" he asked teasingly.

Tomoyo blushed but giggled anyway. "Yeah... Sorry... For calling you an idiot back there."

He shook her head and smiled, "You were right, you know."

"I was?" Tomoyo looked confused.

He just continued to smile. "Listen," he began. "I decided I won't go to Oxford after all."

"What? Why?"

Eriol rolled his eyes, jokingly. "Because of you, silly girl. Now, get some sleep. I'll be here in the morning." He kissed her good night before leaving with a smile on his lips.

The next day...

"Ack!" Tomoyo exclaimed. "My head..." She looked at the time and saw that it was already noon. Her head felt fuzzy and it hurt real bad. She carefully sat up and pushed the button of the intercom. "I need a glass of water and an aspirin. Thank you," she said in her normally polite tone. She lay back again and closed her eyes as she tried to remember what had happened. Something about Eriol... Oxford... Stupid idiot... Sakura... Disco... A guy... Champagne... Eriol... Eriol...

"Eriol!" she gasped as she remembered what he said the night before. He had told her that he wouldn't go to Oxford anymore. "Because of me..." she whispered. She should've felt happy but instead, she felt terrible. She felt selfish... And immature. The door opened but she didn't look to see who it was. "Just leave it on the table," she said softly.

"Okay," a male voice... Eriol's voice.

"E-eriol!" she said with total surprise.

He smiled at her. "What do you say I take you out for breakfast? Well, lunch actually."

Her mouth hung open and then she closed it. "A-anou... Eriol, I'm... Sorry," she whispered.

"Whatever for?" he asked with confusion.

"For being selfish and immature and pigheaded and-"

"Woah... Hold it," Eriol interrupted. He stroked her cheek and said, "You don't have to apologize for anything. I should've been more sensitive about your feelings and talked about it with you first." Tomoyo started crying again and Eriol pulled her towards him and held her. "What's wrong now, my love? I thought you'd be happy now that I'll be staying here? I thought you didn't want me to go?"

Tomoyo nodded. "I don't. But, Eriol... You have to," she said.

"What are you talking about? I don't have to if I don't want to."

She looked at him with determination. "I don't want to be the reason why you're not going to Oxford, Eriol. I'd feel so selfish and immature and sick of myself! Please... Do as you wish. I can't bear to see you regret this when the time comes," she said with more feeling.

Eriol smiled at her, totally amused by the situation. "You know, Tomoyo... You're fast turning into a drama queen," he said teasingly.

Tomoyo scowled at him. "Eriol! I'm serious!" she finally caught his attention. Then her eyes softened. "This is your dream... Right?"

Eriol scratched his head. "Yes... But-"

"No buts," Tomoyo took his hands and caressed them lovingly. "You'll go to Oxford. And fulfil your dreams."

Eriol stared at his girlfriend trying to comprehend what's going on in her head. Finally, he understood. He smiled affectionately at her and said, "You're one of my dreams too, Tomoyo," and then he kissed her with more love than ever before. When they broke the kiss, he smiled again. "And I'll be back to fulfil my dream of being with you. After college," he finished. Tomoyo smiled back and they, once more, shared another mind-blowing kiss.

Tomoyo had less than a month to spend with Eriol before he goes to London. They took lots of photos and videos of their happy times together. Every day, they did fun things and went to interesting places. On Eriol's last week, a party was held at the Hiiragizawa Manor (arranged by Nakuru and Sakura) and all their friends (obviously the whole Card Captor Sakura cast) were invited and they all had a blast.

On Eriol's last day,they just spent their time quietly, walking together hand in hand in the streets of Tomoeda. When night fell, they stopped on Penguin Park and sat on one of the benches. Tomoyo rested her head on Eriol's shoulder, trying to memorize Eriol's scent. He had the kind of smell most rich men have on them. It filled her senses and she buried her face even more. They didn't talk much during that last day. They just enjoyed the silence, not thinking of their future separation. Eriol slipped an arm around her waist and kissed her temple. Tomoyo smiled. A few passers-by grinned at the beautiful couple in sight. Tomoyo sighed and Eriol smiled down at her. Finally, he broke the silence by asking, "You alright?"

Tomoyo nodded. "Yeah... I'm fine."

"Hmmm..." Eriol decided to tease her and said, "You're thinking about tomorrow, aren't you, my dear?"

Tomoyo sighed, yet, again. He took it as an affirmative and stroked her hair. "Do you want me to stay? I will if you ask me too," he said, seriously.

"NO!"

Eriol chuckled. "Okay, okay..." then he gave her another warm look. "I'll be back for sure. And you know I'll be here on holidays."

Tomoyo nodded. "I know..."

Silence again. A few moments later, "What'll happen to us now?" Tomoyo asked.

Eriol looked at her first with a confused sort of look and then his eyes turned gentle with understanding. "We'll continue loving each other despite of the distance," he said with a confidence he, himself, never knew he had before.

Tomoyo stared at him with questioning eyes. "You really mean that?"

Eriol took her hand in his and stared deep into her eyes. "You know I do," he paused for a little while and then continued, "In fact, I won't even date anyone while I'm away from you. I love you that much."

Her eyes widened, her heart touched by his words. She couldn't help it. She couldn't fight the tears anymore. "I love you so much, Eriol! How am I supposed to live without you here?" she cried and he pulled her for a tight embrace as he kissed her face and her hair.

"I know how you feel... But, for sure, no matter how far I am away from you, my heart will forever belong to you," he whispered before kissing her fully on the lips. He tasted her tears through the kiss and he only deepened it even more. Once they stopped, he made her look him in the eye. "You're the only one I want."

Tomoyo nodded and wiped away her tears with one hand. "I promise that I won't date, either. I'm yours and only yours, Eriol," she said.

"Good," he smiled slyly at her. "Because," he put his hand inside his pocket and then took out a small box. "Because, I have a gift for you." He opened it and revealed a beautiful charm bracelet.

Tomoyo gasped and said, "You're crazy, Eriol! I almost thought that you were gonna propose to me!"

Eriol laughed. "No, not yet... I need to prove myself to Aunt Sonomi first. I can't have her thinking that I just rely on my family's fortune. I need to be stable on my own," he said as he helped Tomoyo put it on.

"I can tell that this costs a fortune," Tomoyo said as she inspected the gift.

"Only the best for my dear girl," he fingered the bracelet and smiled in satisfaction. "It looks beautiful on you."

"Well, it IS beautiful after all," Tomoyo nodded in agreement.

"It's a family heirloom, actually," Eriol confessed.

"What?" she immediately tried to take it off but Eriol stopped her.

"Don't... It was my mother's when she was still alive. It's sort of my favorite. So I gave it to you. Because, you're my most beloved person now," he said and fastened the bracelet on her wrist again.

"Gee, Eriol. I hope I'm not intruding into anyone's property," Tomoyo said shyly.

Eriol smiled at her. "It's my gift to the person I want to spend the rest of my life with."

Tomoyo's heart skipped a beat and she blushed furiously. Eriol chuckled. Then his eyes turned serious. "Someday, I'll propose to you. For sure," he said.

She nodded. "I'll be waiting for that day, then."

Eriol's wrist watch suddenly glowed and an alarm was heard. He sighed. "It's ten o'clock sharp. Time to take you home, Tomoyo," he said and then stood up.

Tomoyo nodded and stood up as well. He took her hand and they started walking to the bus stop. They only waited a short while and the bus came. A few minutes later, they arrived in front of the gate of the estate. Tomoyo turned to Eriol. "You wanna come in?"

Eriol shook his head. "I have an early flight tomorrow, Tomoyo. I can't stay long."

Tomoyo nodded. "Then, I'll see you tomorrow. I'll see you to the airport-"

"No, Tomoyo," Eriol interrupted, his expression unreadable.

"But, why? It's a long time before thanksgiving. I won't be able to see you for so long," Tomoyo wanted to cry again.

"It'll be harder to leave. If I see you there, I know I won't be able to leave," he explained and Tomoyo saw that he, too, had been having a difficult time ever since he decided to go to London.

Tomoyo finally nodded as she understood. "Okay. I get it. I won't see you off."

Eriol smiled down at her. "I'll be here on thanksgiving. That's only a few months from now."

"Uh-huh," she said.

"Well," he cleared his throat. "I... guess I'd better go." He kissed her forehead, her cheeks, her nose and then finally her lips. He chuckled after that. "I wonder if I'll be able to live without kissing you for a few months."

Tomoyo slapped his arm playfully and then smirked. "Don't you dare kiss other girls. Or guys," she said.

"Oh please... You know I hate girls. I can never resist men with muscles and pouty lips," he laughed as Tomoyo slapped him some more.

After the laughter and teasing, Eriol turned serious again. "I promise you, Tomoyo. No one else. Only you," he said.

"I trust you. And I won't dare look at anyone else either," she replied with determination.

Eriol smiled and hugged her for the last time. "Farewell, Tomoyo. I love you," and he turned to leave.

Tomoyo stared after him as he walked away in the night. "I love you..." she whispered, tears falling freely down her cheeks.


From the Author : Done with the first chapter! Yay! Yay! Yay! So... How was it? I'd love to read your reviews. Leave me some okay? I've done so much editing on this and I finally got to this outcome. Watch out for the next chapter of this fiction I was so inspired to do. Sashiburida nee! (It's been a while!)

Vocabulary words :

1. Okaasan - mother

2. -kun - is usually added to boys' names (-chan - for girls, -san as a sign of respect)

3. -sama - added as a sign of respect (used usually by servants of the sort)

4. Okairinasai - used to welcome someone home; combined with "Tadaima" which means "I'm home".

5. A-re - an expression which implies surprise or confusion

6. Nee - "hey"/"eh"/"right"; depends on the situation