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Chapter 9

It has been half a year since he saw her in person. For the past six months, he saved every article he could find of her. Her music was being praised as 'heavenly' and 'a gift from the gods'. Her fame was quickly growing, and she was becoming a hit overseas.

The kids in his class made the connection about a month after, the connection that Oyo-chan is Tomoyo. When they found out, the kids went crazy. Many were bragging about how many classes they had with her, while others just ignored it.

Ever since the public found out that she's studied overseas, people have been demanding that she go back over. There were even speculations that she has a lover overseas.

But the articles that worried Eriol the most were those about her and her lead guitarist, Shanji Shouya. There have been many rumors that Tomoyo and him were dating. When the first story came out, Eriol was shocked. It was only two weeks ago when he found out…

He walked into the classroom. Sakura and Syaoran were already there. He's tried to ask Sakura about Tomoyo, but every time Sakura ignored him. Today when he entered, they both stared at him.

Sakura approached him first, "Did you hear…" Started Sakura. Eriol thought to himself 'why am I always the last person to know something?'

"Tomoyo and Shanji Shouya… They might start dating soon." Eriol looked up into Sakura's face.

"Is this… Is this just a cover? Just to make them more popular?" Asked Eriol.

Sakura shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. I haven't been able to talk to her lately. They've been busy. You heard about overseas? They might actually stay there for a few months."

A few students trickled in as Eriol sat there, debating whether or not it was a cover.

After two weeks, Sakura and he couldn't get in touch with Tomoyo. It appeared that she's always been busy, or maybe her manager disapproves of the 'fans'. Whatever the case, Eriol hasn't been able to confirm his suspicions.

When Eriol entered the class, the students were in turmoil.

"Tomoyo-chan's coming back!"

"I can't wait! I wonder what class she'll be in."

"Maybe she'll be in ours!'

A student from the window called out, "She's here!" The class gathered by the sliding door, all but Sakura, Syaoran and Eriol that is. They crowded to see Tomoyo.

"Oh look! She's with Shanji! Are they both going to our school?" Their heads turned as the pair walked pass the classroom and around the corner.

"Class, please take your seats." Said their teacher. I have an announcement. We have a new student joining us today. Please come in." The door slid open and Shanji Shouya talked in. "His name is Shanji Shouya and many of you should know him as Tomoyo's lead guitarist. Please make him fell welcome and…" The teacher trailed off, realizing that the students weren't paying attention anymore.

"Is it true that you're going out with Tomoyo?" Asked a girl. Sakura remained in her seat when all the other girls gathered around the front.

"If is isn't Sakura-chan!" Yelled Shanji while waving to her. The girls glanced at Sakura before turning their attention back to Shanji. Sakura twitched when he called her and acted as if nothing ever happened.

"Class, please calm down and return to your seats!"

The class reluctantly dispersed when Shanji smiled and bid them back to their seats. "Shanji, there is a seat in front of Sakura, please sit there. Sakura, please stand…"

"No need sensei, I know who Sakura is." Said Shanji, as he smiled at Sakura. Syaoran, who sat behind Sakura, glared at the new comer. Eriol couldn't help but turn in his seat. Each time he did, Shanji was always looking back at him with intensity.

Three classes went by before the lunch bell finally rang. Everyone crowded around Shanji's desk as he amused them with his stories of celebrities.

"Shanji? Are you coming to lunch?" Asked a voice from the door.

"Hai, Tomoyo-chan. Hold on." He then directed his attention to his fans, "I have to go now I'll you later." He then walked out the door. Eriol could only glare at the door.

"Hey Eriol, isn't that the guy that Tomoyo is supposedly going out with?" Asked Syaoran.

Instead of waiting for Eriol to answer, Sakura answered for him.

"Yea, Shanji Shouya. I've heard he's quite a character. He was born in Okinawa and started playing the guitar when he was fifteen. Although he wasn't a prodigy, he worked hard and achieved fame. He has a father that's never there, his mother died when he was ten and he has a sister that he looks after. His dad owns a multimillion-dollar company, but Shanji got thrown out of school when he was eleven for fighting and was sent to school in the states. He came back when he started to become famous. Since then, he's had about seven ex-girlfriends."

When her description ended, Sakura was greeted with the blank stares of Eriol and Syaoran. "What? I like to know who my best friend is 'going out' with." Eriol only sighed.

"Say, Sakura, would you like to go eat lunch now?" Said Syaoran. When they were at the door, he turned, "do you want to join us?" He asked Eriol as an after thought.

Eriol didn't want to ruin their fun so he declined.

He made his way to the cafeteria to buy some food. He walked by some windows, which faced the field. Hesaw Sakura unpacking a bento and he saw Syaoran smiling with her. He kept on walking while staring out the window.

He paused slightly when he saw Tomoyo with Shanji. His fist clenched involuntarily as he walked by. His eyes were looking at the floor, obviously hurt. If Tomoyo looked up, she would have seen the hurt expression on his face. But she didn't; instead, Shanji looked up and smirked at the expression on Eriols' face. Eriol could only give a final glare at the guitarist before he turned the corner.

Notes: Good, bad? I think I'm getting better at this updating thing. Ya know, considering that I have about six (and a half) stories to update. I hope you like this chapter. Any questions comments, and critiques can go in a review. I love you all.

What would you like more of, Eriol and Shanji rivalry or the 'Evil forces'? I would love to know.

Something's up with the 'hits' on I Got six reviews for a chapter, yet no ones viewed that chapter… . I hope that gets fixed.

LWB