Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captor Sakura especially Tomoyo and Eriol (how I wish I could x)) and the song Intermission.

Intermission

Tomoyo's mother is forcing her to marry the son of a multi millionaire business tycoon friend of hers. Since Tomoyo is now at the right age to get married, Sonomi, Tomoyo's mother and the said business tycoon agreed to have a fixed marriage for their only descendants. Once Tomoyo learned about her mother's decision, she almost shouted at her and ordered her mother to take her agreement with her friend back. She strongly disagreed to her mother's decision that it already caused them fight. Yes, Tomoyo is the only daughter of her parents and she's a rich kid but she's living her life in a simple way like the other people she knows. All her life, her mother decides for her and always tells her what to do but now it won't work. She's independent so she couldn't afford her mother to take it away from her. She won't allow her mother to make such big decision like that for her now that there are lots of things she still wants to do. And now, Tomoyo has to stop it. She will never ever agree to that arrangement. She will never let her mother take away her right to make decisions for herself and the right to marry the man she truly loves.

Tomoyo is in Sakura's house, pre occupied and wanting her best friend's advice and help. Sakura is not only her best friend but also a cousin to her. She went to Sakura because she knew that she has a solution for this and she will never let her down.

"WHAT! You told your mother you already have a boyfriend?" Sakura burst out when she heard the last statement from Tomoyo's story.

"Yes. And she wants to meet him. Oh I don't know what to do anymore." Tomoyo buried her face on the table. Syaoran, Sakura's boyfriend peered up from the living room and walked towards the two women.

"Hey, what's the shouting all about?" Syaoran asked and kissed Sakura's forehead.

"Well, Tomoyo has a problem. A big one actually."

"What is it?" Syaoran asked Tomoyo. "Maybe I can help you." Tomoyo peered up and looked at Syaoran.

"Find me a boyfriend."

"A what?" Sakura chuckled from her boyfriend's reaction.

"Oh, Sakura will tell you." Tomoyo buried her face on the table again.

Syaoran looked at her girlfriend and frowned. "What is it?"

"Tomoyo's mother wants her to marry her friend's son, but Tomoyo disagreed. Then her mother asked Tomoyo to give her one good reason to break the arrangement. And Tomoyo told her mother she already have a boyfriend." Suddenly the door bell rang.

"That might be him." Syaoran said.

"I'll get it." Sakura offered and walked toward the front door.

"Who?" Tomoyo asked but Sakura was already gone.

When Sakura opened the door, a guy wearing white long sleeves and black trousers with eye glasses smiled at her. Sakura smiled back at him whole heartedly.

"Hi." Eriol greeted Sakura.

"Hi there Eriol. Come in." Sakura led Eriol to the kitchen where Syaoran and Tomoyo are. Once the two got in the kitchen, Sakura blocked Eriol's way. Tomoyo is now standing beside the refrigerator, drinking a glass of water while Syaoran sits on the chair Sakura vacated earlier.

"Fell better now Tomoyo?" Sakura asked. "By the way, Tomoyo this is Eriol Hiiragizawa, Syaoran's friend. Eriol meet Tomoyo Daidouji, my bestfriend." Eriol walked towards Tomoyo and offered her a hand shake. Tomoyo accepted the offer and they both smiled.

"It's nice to meet you, Ms. Daidouji."

"And so are you, Mr. Hiiragizawa." Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other and smiled. They just found a solution to Tomoyo's problem.

After several minutes…..

Eriol couldn't seem to recover from Tomoyo's story and from what they're asking of him. The four are sitting on the chair with Tomoyo and Sakura sitting side by side and in front them are Syaoran and Eriol.

"So, you think you can help our friend?" Syaoran asked his friend.

Eriol parted his lips to respond then looked straight at Tomoyo. He could see the desperation and pleading look on Tomoyo's eyes and he's weak with that knid of gesture. Eriol bowed down his head and sighed while the others waited for his response. After seconds of thinking, Eriol peered up, looked at Tomoyo then smiled.

"Okay, I'll help you. I can be your boyfriend." Eriol finally said. Tomoyo's face lightened up while Sakura hugged her boyfriend.

"Thank you, Mr. Hiiragizawa." Tomoyo said.

"Eriol. Just call me Eriol."

"Eriol." Tomoyo muttered.

And there, they made an agreement. Eriol will be Tomoyo's 'boyfriend' for three months. Since Eriol has only three months of duration in Japan. And now Tomoyo is so eager to play the role of having a 'boyfriend' in front of her mother. And she has to do all the things she can so her mother will eventually break the fixed marriage. But there are rules in Tomoyo's and Eriol's agreement. First, no romantic gestures; that include the touching thing, holding hands and kiss when it's just the two of them together. Second, no commitment and no invading of each other's private life. Fourth, they will just act as lovers when Tomoyo's mother is around. Lastly, no falling in love with each other.

The two are walking down the streets, heading to the restaurant where Tomoyo will meet her mother.

"You know I can pay you after this." Tomoyo said.

"You don't have to. Let's say I'm just doing this for a friend."

Soon enough, the two reached the restaurant and Tomoyo's mother is already there, waiting for them.

"Hi mom." Tomoyo greeted. Sonomi stood up and met Eriol's gaze. "This is Eriol Hiiragizawa, my boyfriend."

"Good evening Mrs. Daidouji." Eriol greeted with a smile. The three of them sat down and ordered for their dinner.

"So, you're the one Tomoyo's talking about."

"I guess I am."

"So, how did you two meet?" Sonomi asked. The two looked at each other and Eriol answered.

"We met before in college. Through Li Syaoran…."

"And after that we communicated for years though he's in England." Tomoyo finished.

"You came from England?"

"Yes ma'am, but I'm really Japanese but my parents settled there to manage our family business." The three were interrupted by the waiter's arrival who is now serving them the appetizer.

"Excuse me; I'll just go to the comfort room." Eriol stood up and went to the comfort room.

Sonomi is working on her appetizer now while Tomoyo played with hers.

"I know you're just making this thing up." Sonomi suddenly said. Tomoyo looked at her and frowned.

"What are you talking about mom?"

"Your relationship with that Eriol."

"Oh, don't tell me you doubt on me."

"I can say yes. And if I find out the truth, I'll make sure you'll marry Mr. Hiroshima's son."

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And the show went on. Tomoyo and Eriol acted sweet lovers around Sonomi and they made sure always that Tomoyo's mother wouldn't have a doubt towards their 'relationship.' And for their success, Sonomi finally believed Tomoyo's 'relationship' with Eriol. Aside from that, the two became good friends. Tomoyo toured Eriol to the beautiful places in Japan. They always hanged out as a friendly date but they never knew that both of them are starting to care much for each other. If one of them has a problem or in trouble, the other will make sure that everything will be okay at the end of the day.

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Eriol's POV

Since from the first day he met her, the girl did captivate him. Then they became friends and he became her 'boyfriend' for a purpose. That happened in just a short while. At first, he thought he just admired her because of her good qualities and that she's really a beautiful young lady, but now he's starting to care for her. Whenever Tomoyo has a problem even if it's not that big, he makes sure that he will be there for her no matter how complicated things are. He just couldn't leave her like that. And there's something he can't understand. Every time their eyes locked at each other, he can feel his heart pounding and beating fast, like it wanted to get out of his chest. And every time their hands touched, he can feel something running through his hand, like a spark. Because of her, he became more motivated in life. Sometimes when he's all alone in his room, he finds himself smiling. Just thought of her beautiful face makes him smile even more. Before he gets to sleep every night, he's thinking of her and once he wakes up in the morning, she's the first thing on his mind. There are also times when he sees her with someone, he gets jealous and wondering who that might guy is. He must admit he's falling in love with her. But what he has with he was just a play or a show. A show where his role is her 'boyfriend' in front of her mother. He has to stop it. Yes, he has to stop it because Tomoyo is just doing this on a purpose nothing more, nothing less and that she's not feeling the same towards him. One more thing, they had an agreement that they must not fall for each other.

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Tomoyo's POV

Tomoyo sat on a couch as she watched the rain falls down hard. The night is cold that she wants someone to comfort and hug her. Suddenly, he thought of Eriol and she smiled. It has been two months since she met him and she could tell that she already knew him well. At first, Eriol appeared to her as a mysterious guy. He barely talks and he barely looks at her. But time went on and they became good friends. They always hanged out and went from place to place and she really likes his company. She enjoyed the time being with him. Then suddenly, she remembered the time he comforted her and eased away her pain. Those sweet gestures always make her stomach lurched, it's like there are butterflies flying in it. There was also the time that when they're just looking at each other, she got tempted to kiss him. He really made her life more meaningful. She must admit, but she's falling for him, because now she looks to the future unafraid at the beginning with him. Yes, she wants to be with him forever. But no, it can't be. She must stop it, no matter how hard it is. First, Eriol doesn't belong here. His life is in England and not here. Second, everything is just a show. This whole damn thing, her relationship is just a fake. Lastly, they had an agreement not to fall for each other. But why is everything feels so right every time he tells her 'I love you' though it's just a show? How she wished they met in a different way, different time and different place.

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Tomoyo and Eriol are walking hand in hand. They just went from the mall and watched the latest movie. The night is perfect. The man shines brightly and the stars twinkle beautifully. Eriol is quiet. Maybe he's thinking of something but he's unusually this quiet. From the looks of him, Tomoyo could tell that something's bothering him. The two walked silently until they reached Tomoyo's house.

"End of the line." Eriol said and smiled at Tomoyo while Tomoyo just stared at him.

"Something's bothering you. What is it?" Tomoyo held Eriol's hand. Eriol looked at her and sighed.

"I think I can't play the part no more. You know, being your 'boyfriend.'"

"So, you want it to be over?" Tomoyo held her composure.

"I don't want it to be over. But we need a break…" Eriol looked away from Tomoyo as the wind blew. "Before you break my heart." A moment of silence filled the night.

"I understand. If that's what you want." Tomoyo bowed down her head. Eriol caressed her face and kissed her tenderly. After a moment, Eriol broke form the kiss.

"I'll still love you when the lights come off. Right now you and me are better off apart." Eriol turned his back and started to walk.

"When do you think we can meet again?" Tomoyo asked, still trying to hold her emotion. Eriol stopped from walking but didn't look back at Tomoyo.

"When love leads us back." Eriol muttered and started to walk again. Tomoyo was left there. Her hair swayed against the wind. She watched Eriol go as her tears rolled down her cheeks. She never imagined that everything will fall in an instant. They will meet again. Of course. Maybe. Someday.

AN: this is not the best I can do actually. I can make it multi chapter story but I decided to make it just one shot hehe. And sorry for the grammar mistakes.