One Week Later

Sunohara was just chilling in his room after a long day of school. It was finally Friday and he would like to relax.

The door opened after a couple knocks and in came Okazaki. "Hey man. You wouldn't mind if I stay here for a while?" Okazaki asked. "Sure. Help yourself." Sunohara said.

Okazaki was drinking tea while Sunohara read Manga. "Say man, do you like Tomoyo?" Okazaki asked. "Heh?" Sunohara let a questioning sound escape his lips. "You like Tomoyo, don't you?" Okazaki said for the second time.

"I uh, I guess so. Why? Why do you ask." Sunohara wondered. "Well, there have been plenty of rumors at school that the two of you are friends but are madly in love with each other." Okazaki stated proudly. "What?! Since when?!" Sunohara asked.

"Well, ever since Kyou shouted out loud that Tomoyo really likes you and that the two of you are in love. You were not there because you ditched school." Okazaki said. "Damn you Kyou! Wait, did you just say Tomoyo likes me?" Sunohara asked.

"Yep! And she thinks that I should tell you because she said that an oblivious friend of yours like me should help the two of you get together." Okazaki said. "I don't know man. I haven't really thought about it lately. Are these feelings really mutual?"

"Yeah. Just DO IT!" Okazaki said, giving him a Shia Labeouf imitation. "Haha. Whatever. Thanks, but you just focus on getting with your beloved Nagisa. I can handle asking Tomoyo out." Sunohara stated, trying to sound brave when deep inside he knows he is a little nervous.

"Sure. Just know I ship SunoGami just as much as Kyou!" Okazaki said. "Whatever. Just don't do anything weird to force our relationship. Same with Kyou. Besides, don't you think the student council will pressure her to focus on studies only? How would she even have time for me?"

"She will ignore them of course. Like I said, she loves you man. We all know that you are the person she needs the most. She would never just let go of you because others told her to." Okazaki assured. "Then, hopefully she doesn't take any of it too seriously." Sunohara said.

Sunohara was still skeptical if she was in love with him. It had only been two weeks since they became good friends. Maybe she realized that Okazaki was just a stupid little crush, and not love?

If that was the case, Sunohara would keep his eye out for any signs that she wants more than friendship between them. After all, she seems to be awfully comfortable and happy with him and likes to spend time with him nowadays. She changed.

Six Days Later

It was now Thursday. Tomoyo was on her way to the cafeteria for lunch when she suddenly felt someones weight on her back and fell right after making it to the main floor at the base of the stairs. She looked to the side and saw Kyou on top of Kotomi, who both wound up falling into her.

"Ow... Hey, what the hell are you doing Kyou?!" Tomoyo asked, frustrated. "I am trying to save everyone's ears from the horror of Kotomi and her terrible violin performances. She was about to play and I tackled her." Kyou stated in a mixture of stress and pride.

"Why? At the staircase? Are you? Stupid? Kyou?" Tomoyo asked, still winded and recovering her breath. "Sorry Tomoyo. Hehe." Kyou giggled, returning back to her bubbly self. "Why are you such a bully, Kyou?" Kotomi wondered out loud.

"Oh right, forgot you were still here." Kyou beamed. "I gotta go before anyone starts talking about me being violent towards another student. That would be bad for a class rep. See ya!" Kyou said, running to the cafeteria.

"Sorry about that, Tomoyo. She is a handful." Kotomi said, sitting up. "Don't worry about it. I am used to it." Tomoyo admitted. "Yeah? You mean with her rumors of you and Sunohara being madly in love?" Kotomi said.

Tomoyo blushed. "Yeah. That." Tomoyo said. "I gotta get to class too. Good luck with Sunohara. See ya!" Kotomi ran away, holding her violin case, which was still partially open. "Better collect my stuff I dropped." Tomoyo wondered out loud.

She looked over to see her bag, lunch, and water bottle sitting a few feet away. Trying to get up, a sharp pain ran through her legs. "Ow!" What happened? A sprained ankle? A pulled muscle?

"Tomoyo? Are you okay?" She looked up to find her man, Youhei Sunohara, who has a look of concern plastered on his face. He must have heard her say ow. This is awkward. "Yeah. Sorry. I kinda fell. How clumsy. I am alright though." Tomoyo smiled, embarrassed.

"I bet this had something to do with Kyou." Sunohara muttered under his breath as he came to Tomoyo's side. "It hurts, doesn't it?" Sunohara said, still looking worried. "What? No, really, I am fine Youhei. " Tomoyo insisted.

"Don't be silly." Youhei said. He suddenly put her arms around his neck and grabbed her knees as he picked her up. "Woah! Hey! Ah! Youhei, you're going to drop me!" Tomoyo panicked.

"I won't Tomoyo. Don't worry. I may be clumsy myself at times, but I would never drop you." "Where are you taking me?" Tomoyo asked. "My place. You can rest there." Youhei said. "I can't miss school." Tomoyo protested.

"Well, I am not giving you a choice. You need rest, and that is that. Safety first, Tomoyo. Stop pushing yourself so hard." Youhei said plainly.

"Please, don't trouble yourself on my account. I am not worth the time. I can walk." Tomoyo protested. "Tch. Like hell you can. You are terrible at lying, and besides, don't think that you are not worth my time, because you certainly are." Youhei stated.

Tomoyo blushed at his words. There is no getting out of this, but as embarrassing as it is, she is secretly glad that he came to the rescue when she needed him. He has once again reminded her of his strong loyalty towards her.

After a long, awkward walk to the dorm, Sunohara set Tomoyo down gently on his bed. "You must be tired." Sunohara said as he pulled the blanket over her. "Ha. Says the guy who carried a girl a whole mile without sweating." Tomoyo joked. "Haha. No seriously. Get some rest." Youhei said.

"I am really sorry for being such a burden on you. You should not be skipping school for me, Youhei." Tomoyo said. "Don't be stubborn. I am here to help you voluntarily. Besides, I would rather have a burden than nothing at all. So, you're my burden, and I am content with that." Sunohara declared.

Tomoyo blushed like hell. She felt guilty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If only Kyou had not tackled Kotomi into Tomoyo, Sunohara would not have to be so... devoted? Yeah. He sure is.

For the next ten hours, Sunohara fed Tomoyo and helped her walk to the bathroom and let her take care of business in there. Before they knew it, night time came.

*Yawn.* Tomoyo was having trouble keeping her eyes open. What a day. "Sleepy already, huh? You know it is not even 9:00 PM just yet. I can't blame you. Being student council president must be tiring." Youhei said, smiling. All Tomoyo could manage was a nod along with a hum to aknowledge that she is indeed tired. Before they knew it, she fell asleep.

*Breathing.* *Light snoring.* Hehe. So cute, Youhei thought. "All of us need help sometimes, no matter who you are. I will never leave you and will try my best to be there for you. I love you, Tomoyo." Youhei whispered, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.

*Squeek.* "Hmmm. Youhei. My... Love." Tomoyo muttered in her sleep. Was he hallucinating now? "My... Hero. Hmmmm." Tomoyo muttered again. This is real. She just sleep talked and unaware of herself, confessed her love for him.

Okazaki was right. She has changed. She does love him. Operation "SunoGami" huh. What if Kyou planned this? He will have to remember to thank her later. That is, if he and Tomoyo actually become a thing.

Now, the question is, how will he confess his love for her? His confidence has boosted after hearing her sleep talk her feelings away, but what will he do to relay his feelings for her?

He will deal with that later. All that matters now is taking care of Tomoyo. One step at a time. With that being said, Sunohara pulled up a chair used at the front of the building reception.

Sunohara was unwilling to sleep in the same bed as the girl he loves yet. He wants to give her as much room as possible and doesn't want to freak her out or make her feel uncomfortable in any way.

He laid his head on the edge, getting a little of Tomoyo's sweet hair and smell in his nose. This close to her, he could hear her steady breathing. Ah. How peaceful. It's like music to his ears. With that being said, lights out, and he too, fell asleep.

And that will end it for this chapter. Thanks for reading!