"Syaoran, where were you last night?" Sakura asked accusingly. It was Monday morning.
"Um…" Syaoran didn't know what to say to his girlfriend's question. Looking at both Tomoyo and Eriol for help, he just saw them smiling at him. It's a little bit disturbing that they have exactly the same expression on their faces. As if they find this amusing.
"You left your cell phone at home so I called your house because you might look for it and no one was answering. And that was three hours after you left my house. I don't think it was three hours from my house to yours, Syaoran," Sakura said.
"I went to Eriol's house last night," Syaoran finally admitted.
"Why?" Sakura asked suspiciously. Even to her, it's obvious that the two boys don't get along.
He looked at Eriol for help. When he saw that none was coming, he finally said, "I invited him to join the basketball team," he said, closing his eyes, wishing desperately that he just didn't said what he thought he said.
"You did! That's great!" Sakura hugged her boyfriend. Li turned a deep shade of red.
Looking over at Sakura's shoulder, Syaoran smiled at Eriol who smiled back. That's weird; this two seems to be really getting along, Tomoyo thought.
"I hope Mother will not see you standing in the middle of the road wearing only a cowboy hat," Tomoyo said in a teasing voice. Syaoran even turned redder. Tomoyo and Sakura laughed.
Eriol looked questioningly at Tomoyo who said, "I'll explain it to you later."
The basketball team was practicing in the other side of the court of the gym and the cheerleaders were at the bleachers, watching. Eriol and Syaoran were playing against two other basketball players.
"Who is the new one? He's hot!" Tomoyo turned and saw Riyo Mori talking to her. Her long dark curly hair framing perfectly her beautiful face. She looks very sensual and seductive. And yet she still has that air of innocence around her. Riyo Mori is the prettiest and most popular girl in school.
Tomoyo asked, "Whom do you mean?" She knew perfectly well whom Riyo is talking about.
"Don't tell me. I noticed you're also staring at him. The guy wearing glasses. I wonder who he is. Hmm… he looks familiar."
Intrigued, Tomoyo began to say, "He's my classmate. He is…" before Tomoyo can continue their coach called them. Cheerleading practice was about to start.
After cheerleading practice, Sakura and Tomoyo were outside the boys' locker room waiting for Syaoran and Eriol to come out. Riyo came out of the girls' locker room looking as fresh as she was before the practice.
"Whom are the two of you waiting for?" Riyo asked walking towards the two girls.
"We are waiting for Syaoran and Eriol." Sakura replied.
"Eriol? As in Eriol Hiiragizawa?!" shrieked Riyo. Sakura and Tomoyo looked at her confused. How did she knew him?
Just then, the door opened and Eriol and Syaoran came out.
"Eriol!" Riyo dashed to Eriol and hugged him.
"Riyo!"
As much as she tried, Tomoyo couldn't read the expression on his face. She hates this sense of dread she is currently feeling. She certainly didn't see this coming. She wished that she were somewhere place else. She definitely wished that Sakura would stop looking pityingly at her.
Tomoyo was soaking in the bathtub, her cordless phone in her ear. It was their usual after school talk.
"I assume you are in your bathtub again," Sakura said.
"No, I'm not," Tomoyo denied.
"Yes you are."
"No I'm not."
"Yes you are. You usually are soaking in the tub when you are upset. And I'm perfectly sure you are." Sakura stated in a very confident voice.
"I have no reason to be upset at all."
"You are. You are jealous of Riyo Mori."
"What?! That's absurd! Of course I'm not. Who cares if she knew Eriol?"
"Obviously you care."
"Maybe they just have met once before."
"Well, there's that hug…"
Silence.
"You should have seen your face when Riyo ran to Eriol. You have this funny look in your face not unlike the time when Syaoran was jealous of Eriol."
Tomoyo was about to go to bed, brushing her hair. She kept thinking about her earlier conversation with Sakura.
"I'm not jealous of Riyo. Who cares if she knew Eriol? Eriol can have other friends than me," Tomoyo reasoned with herself. Then she remembered the hug. God, I need to take my mind of that. She was suddenly reminded that she got another letter from her secret admirer today. That would take her mind off that, giving her another thing to ponder about. In the same handwriting as the first letter, was another poem written for her.
ANGEL FROM ABOVE
Gazing into her lavender eyes when we first met
I knew then she was heaven sent.
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
She had no idea from the start
true love, I'd found in my heart.
One of a kind, love that lasts a lifetime
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
Still, her smile, my breath it takes away
wanting, needing, to hold her, so much to say.
All my prayers answered when into my life she came
to me, she is everything.
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
Like the moon, stars, morning sunrise
so much beauty, so much grace.
She's even more through my eyes.
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
Together, forever, I long to be
can you see, you're very precious and sweet.
The only one for me.
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
Your gentle words, your tender touch, life meaning so much
wrapped tightly in each others arms I wish to be.
With you, I feel so free.
A vow to you I made, forever, you'll have my love.
All I ever dreamed of, an angel from above.
Tomoyo sighed. She wished that whoever had been sending those roses and letters would reveal himself to her. The new poem just made her more curious about him. It's seems somewhat familiar.
Thoughts of Eriol and Riyo came back to mind and Tomoyo tried to put them aside. She wasn't ready to face her feelings yet. Maybe a glass of milk before going to sleep will help.
Author's Notes:
1. The author of the new poem is Robert Small. Not me. I'm absolutely dreadful with poems.
2. Riyo Mori was the 2007 Miss Universe Pageant winner. I think it's the first time Japan won after like 50 years. I'm not sure.
3. It might be awhile before I update again. I'm still thinking of what will happen next to Tomoyo/Eriol/Riyo
