This is a story of a boy and a girl in the past who secretly loves each other. But they didn't have the chance to confess for fear of rejection.
In the present, two people, (their reincarnation) are to continue the story that didn't end happily.
Past is past. Present is present.
Will their story be tragic or will it end for their happiness?
Prologue
"Rumiko, what are you doing!" he yelled.
She was holding a knife and her left hand was bleeding. "Weird how you could still say that." she said.
"I'm going to take you to my manor." He went to her and lifted her body. When he was to stand, she held his hand as if to say 'no' and cradled his hand on her against her face.
"You don't need to. I just want to stay here. Cradled by you. And watch your face until I die." she said. Tears dropped as she spoke. His tears.
"Our story. I don't have magic like you do. How I wish I had so I would see you again. In another time. Another place." she said. She smiled up at him and closed her eyes.
"I love you." she said. Her hand that had been cradling his fell to her side.
"One day, we'll see each other again. You don't have magic so, your feeling and memories may not come back. You may not love me then. But I know that we'll… fall in love with each other all over again. Sorry I didn't tell you earlier that I… I love you, too." That was all he said.
Then he chanted a spell that would reincarnate her and him. But she wouldn't remember anything. While he would only remember half his life. And it doesn't include her. Not long after that, he died himself.
Do You Remember
by Regina
Eriol Hiiragizawa
Tomoyo Daidouji
Chapter One:
"We'll see each other again"
Clow Reed Li
Tomoyo woke up from her sleep and looked outside her window.
'What a weird dream.' she thought.
She went to the shower and after taking a bath, she dried herself. It was only 5:00 am on her clock and her class starts at 8:00 am. But she didn't care. She went downstairs after dressing up and saw breakfast on the table. Kaori, he personal maid, and Ralph, their chef were used this. Waking up in the early morning. Finishing breakfast, she went out and walked to school.
Reaching her school, she went inside her classroom. Sitting on her chair, she looked out the window. She remembered her dream.
"Azure." she whispered.
"We'll see each other again." the man said. And it echoed through her ears. She suddenly felt dizzy and gripped the chair's end. And then she heard the door open and close. The footsteps. It was getting nearer. Then it stopped. She can't see well. She saw someone in front of her but she couldn't see the person clearly. Then she focused her mind. But it was too much for the pain in her head. But she saw one thing. One thing before she lost consciousness. Azure.
When Tomoyo woke up, she was in the school's clinic. She sat up and looked to her side. There was a table with TYLENOL.
Then the door opened. Amethyst met azure. 'So he was the person before.' she thought. Then he smiled at her. Very similar to hers. A smile that could hide any secret.
"I didn't know girls faint every morning." he said.
"I'm sorry if I caused you trouble. I think it's time to go back to class?" she said.
"Oh but classes just ended."
"Have I slept that long?"
"No. but if you'd like, I'll walk you home." "Thank you."
As she got out from the bed, he helped her. She stood up, calmly. And her eyes met his. And for some reason, her eyes wont leave his.
"(Cough)" someone interrupted.
Both of them looked at the direction. And Tomoyo gasped and smiled.
"Touya! How long have you been there?" she asked.
"Long enough to know you two just met each other." he answered.
"Sorry. Are you her boyfriend?" the boy asked.
"Oh no. He's my best friend's older brother." she said.
"You better stay away from her." Touya said. They just smiled and left Touya alone.
The boy and Tomoyo walked to the locker's room. A coincidence because his locker was beside hers. For all she knew, that locker was a vacant. And then they started to walk.
"Well, it's nice of you to bring me to the clinic. How did you bring me there?" she asked.
"I carried you." 'bridal style' he thought.
"Oh. Am I heavy?" she asked.
"No. You're light as a feather." He replied.
"Thank you."
"Why were you in our classroom?" she asked.
"Oh, that. I was strolling around the school to see my new classroom. Then I saw a lady inside who looked dizzy. So I came to help her." He said.
"Okay. So what classroom are you going to spend your school year?" she asked.
"Same as yours." He answered.
Then he kneeled in front of her and took her right hand. "My name is Eriol Hiiragizawa." he said in perfect English.
"Clever. My name is Tomoyo Daidouji. Nice to meet you." She replied in a Japanese accent English. But it sounds perfect as well.
"Ah. So the lady is fair." He said.
"Thank you."
The following would be in Japanese.
"Can I still walk you home?" he offered.
'Well, I just met him. But maybe he'll be a good friend.' she thought.
'So, she doesn't trust me' he thought.
"Sure." She said.
And so they walked. But he kept his pace as fast as hers. As if he knows where she lives.
"Do you need to have a stroll around Tomoeda?" she asked.
"Yes, I do." he said.
"Then I'll show you around. How about two days from now?" she asked.
"Saturday? That's fine." He said.
"Then Saturday it is." She replied. Then he paused. So she stopped.
"Daidouji-san."
"Yes?"
"Have we met before?"
"No."
"Sorry. It just felt like it." They continued walking then they stopped.
"Well, it's here. Thanks." she said.
"No problem." he replied. When he was to turn his heels, she grasped for his uniform. He turned to her.
"Hiiragizawa-kun, would you like a cup of tea?" she asked. He looked at her questioningly.
"Why do you do this?" he asked.
"Well, I know it's strange to let a stranger take me to the clinic, walk me home and then let him inside the house. But I really want to be good friends with you." she said.
"Oh." He whispered.
"So, still up for my offer?" she asked.
"I haven't even said 'yes', yet." He said.
"Oh. Is that so? Then I'll ask you again. Would you like a cup of tea?" she asked. And then he smirked at her.
"Sure." he answered.
She smiled at him and for some reason, he smiled back at her.
'What's wrong with me?' he thought.
She took his hand and led him inside.
It was the first time he have walked inside Daidouji's manor but he felt like he was there before.
"You could sit here." she said pointing at a chair in the living room. "I'll just get our tea." she added.
When she turned around, she came face to face with her mother.
"Mom!" she squealed.
"Tomoyo, you didn't tell me you were going to have a visitor." her mom said.
"Oh but I didn't expect to invite one either." she answered.
"Care to introduce yourself, young man?" she said to Eriol who was sitting quietly.
He stood up and bowed in front of Tomoyo's mother.
"My name is Eriol Hiiragizawa. It's a pleasure to meet, you, Daidouji-sama." he said.
"Well, he is a fine gentleman. You choose well, Tomoyo." she said. "Introduce me." she ordered.
"Hiiragizawa-kun, meet my mother, Sonomi Daidouji. She owns a big toy company." Tomoyo introduced.
"I know. When I heard your last name, I exactly knew." he said.
"Oh! I'm going to a business trip tomorrow. And I have to go pack my bags. And I need to have a goodnight's sleep. Goodnight, honey!" Sonomi said.
Then all suddenly, Sonomi faced Eriol and pointed her index finger in front of him.
"Listen, Hiiragizawa, you may be a fine gentleman to me. But if you hurt a single hair on dear Tomoyo's head, you're dead meat!" Sonomi warned.
She turned around and went upstairs to her room.
The teenagers sweat dropped after hearing Sonomi's door close.
"You're mom is…" he said, uncontinued.
"Weird? No. She's just overprotective of me. You see, her best friend died at 27. so she doesn't really trust guys." Tomoyo explained.
"Why?"
"Sit on the chair outside the garden. I'll bring the tea over and then I'll explain."
He nodded and they smiled at each other again.
While she went to their kitchen, he went straight to their garden.
As he steps outside, he saw such a beautiful cherry blossom on the table. He picked it up as he remembered Sakura. He's heiress. Of course he knew about Sakura! Most of all, Syaoran. His 'cute little descendant' who was sent to help the card mistress.
A sound broke his thoughts. It was Tomoyo.
"Sorry. You were staring at the cherry blossom. Are you wondering why some cherry blossom trees and nadeshiko's are planted here? Please take a seat." she said.
He did as he was told. He sat on the chair across from hers.
"Tell me where to start." she said.
"Tell me your story beginning from Nadeshiko and your mom." he said.
She didn't even flinch as an act of surprise.
"How did you find out?" she asked.
"Well, looking at your garden, it's so full of Nadeshiko's and Sakura's. And Sakura Kinomoto is your best friend, right?" he said.
"Correct." she said. "On with my story." she added.
"Nadeshiko and my mom were best friends and cousins. They had been best friends since they were small. And so my mom was so overprotective of her. But one day, Nadeshiko met him. Fujitaka. Mom was so furious she always challenged Mr. Kinomoto. When they got married, mom gave up. And tried to accept that the two have fallen in love. After nine months, she gave birth to Touya, the guy before. Then when she turned 24, she gave birth to a girl, Sakura. After three years, she died." she explained.
He stared at her as she took a sip of her tea.
When she opened her eyes, she saw his eyes. Azure.
"It's not nice to stare, Daidouji-san." he said.
"Oh, but you started it, Hiiragizawa-kun." she replied.
They smiled at each other and broke into laughter.
Eriol looked at his watch and smiled softly at Tomoyo.
"Well, I guess it's time for me to go." he said.
"Then I'll escort you to the gates." she said.
They stood up and looked at each other. Then smiled at him again and motioned for him to follow her.
While he had been staring at Tomoyo, he couldn't help but wonder if he had met her before.
And unknown to them, Sonomi had been watching them from inside her office.
"Azure eyes. I know something." Sonomi whispered.
Let's go back to Eriol and Tomoyo, shall we?
Tomoyo and Eriol reached the gates.
"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow." she said.
"Yeah, and the day after, you'll show me around." he said.
"Yes."
She smiled at him and he bowed at her and then he waved goodbye and walked away.
She waved back and when she can't see him anymore, she closed the gates and went inside. Stepping onto the living room, se saw her mother sitting on a chair.
"Come here, dear." Sonomi said.
She obeyed and sat on a chair.
"Stay away from him." Sonomi continued.
"Why?" Tomoyo asked.
"Just because."
"Well mom, I can't do that if there's no reason."
Sonomi sighed and looked at her daughter.
"Suit yourself. Just be careful, okay?" Sonomi said.
"Sure." Tomoyo said.
Tomoyo went to her room quietly. And when her door closed…
"Be careful of your decisions, Tomoyo." Sonomi whispered.