***Kanou***P.O.V

When the weekend rolled in I was up early in the morning. I don't know why but I was anxious to see Tomoyo today. Well actually I'm not really seeing her.

I'm more of spying on her and her music club. That's not creepy is it? Well it doesn't matter I gotta make sure Eito doesn't make anymore moves while I'm not there with Tomoyo.

I don't know why but I know I have to beat Eito. I have to be the one Tomoyo likes. No I have to be the one Tomoyo loves.

What is happening to me once I was afraid of girls now I want one to love me?

I guess that can only mean one thing...

"I am madly in love with Tomoyo!" I say proudly aloud for the first time.

"What was that?" I see Yukimura walking into my living makes me jump and blush at the same time.

"H-How did you get in here?" I say still shocked he almost heard me.

"I kept knocking but no one answered the door so I let myself in. You really need to lock the door Kanou," Yukimura explained.

An awkward pause passes before Yukimura begins to speak.

"You ready to go to Gretty's?" He asks. I just nod my head and we both head out the door.

Once were outside Yukimura speaks once again.

"So how do we get to this new restaurant?" Yukimura asks me. Oh crap I did not think this far ahead! I don't know how to get there. What do I do now?

At that moment I noticed a familiar girl with orange hair in front of us walking with three other people. I finally realized it was Tomoyo and the music club.

This is my chance I can closely follow them to the restaurant but not too close for anyone to notice me even Yukimura.

We finally arrived at Gretty's it was packed for a new place. There were fancy lamps newly colored bricks and the windows were tinted a light shade of black.

This place was fancy let's just hope it looks as good in the inside as it does outside.

"This place looks nice Kanou, good job!" Yukimura says cheerfully giving me a thumbs up before we head in.

Well I was completely wrong about looking nice in the inside. There were wood tables with red checkered table cloths.

The chairs were made of old brown wood and were very uncomfortable to sit on.

Yukimura and I decided to sit at a booth at least the seats were more comfortable.

All the way on the opposite side of the room Tomoyo and her music gang sit at another booth. I can hear giggling and laughter.

What's even worse is that I can see Eito staring at Tomoyo laughing and having a good time. Oh how much I wish I can throw food at him.

Suddenly a waiter appears with short black hair and blue eyes. She was short and cute but she was no where near as cute as Tomoyo not even close.

"Hello welcome to Gretty's! My name is Mina and I'll be your server for today!" She said cheerfully before talking again.

"Is there anything to drink I could get you guys?" She asks us both.

"So-"

"Water for both of us." I say cutting Yukimura off. He makes a confused glance at me. The sooner this waiter leaves the sooner I can spy on Tomoyo and her gang.

"OK I'll be right back." The waiter grins before leaving.

Once she's gone, I can still see the music club laughing and smiling.

"Kanou what are you staring at?" Yukimura asks and I quickly look away.

"Nothing!" I lie with my voice sounding high without meaning to then tries to see what I'm looking at.

There is a long silence before Yukimura speaks.

"You didn't wanna hangout here because you heard Tomoyo was going to be here did you?"

"What no don't be ri-" I stop my sentence when I see Eito put his hand on Tomoyo shoulder as they laugh. I sneered in his direction.

"In that case...Hey Tomoyo!" Yukimura yells waving I was too late my cover has been blown. I'm screwed.

Tomoyo makes a grin but it quickly turns into a confused grin. She gets up and walks over to us.

"Oh um, hey guys. How did you find out about this place?" Tomoyo asks. I start to zone out a little staring in her beautiful brown eyes.

" I heard it from Kanou." Yukimura blurts out with everyone looking in my direction.

"I-I" I stuttered with my cheeks starting to turn red. How was I suppose to explain this?

"Well anywho, you can join our table if you want there is enough room." Tomoyo says realizing that the situation has became awkward. She then walks off to her music table.

"Come on Kanou lets go join them before this turns anymore awkward." Yukimura explains getting up I nod my head and follow close behind him.

When I sit down I notice a guy with blond curly hair, a girl with a long pink ponytail and Eito were sitting at the table.

"Hello I'm Mizuki..." The girl with the long pink ponytail says. I nod my head and Yukimura says hello back.

Eito doesn't say anything instead he gives me a blank stare. I can tell Tomoyo can sense the awkwardness between us because she's looking at the both of us funny.

"I need t-to be excused." I say getting up from the table and heading to the bathroom.

When I got inside I splashed water over my face and looked in the mirror. What was I thinking? Spying on Tomoyo like this. At this rate she will really think I am a creep.

Suddenly the door opens and there pops in Eito. He is grinning to himself with his hands in his pockets.

"Hey Kanou was it? You are really good friends with Tomoyo aren't you?" He asked.

"Y-Yeah." I wanted to wipe that smile right off of Eito's face.

"Well has she ever mentioned anything about me? Well you know because she's a really cute and funny girl."

I am seconds away from telling him to back off Tomoyo but I need to get along with him for Tomoyo's sake.

"Yeah she is...pretty and smart. No, not just pretty she's more than that she's beautiful and a wonderful person." I say. Eito just stares at me in shock.

"I mean, yeah she's cool." I add.

"Yeah...well I'm gonna confess my feelings today to her at the table you think I should go for it?" Eito says which makes me cringe at the words confess my feelings.

"If you don't mind me asking what exactly are your feeling towards Tomoyo?" I asked.

"Isn't it obvious? Tomoyo well in short I think I love her." Eito says which shoots my heart like a bullet. He can't love Tomoyo because I love Tomoyo.

Even worse what if Tomoyo loves Eito back after all they've been spending enough time together. What will I do then?

I say something that makes wish I couldn't talk.

"Go for it." I say in what almost sounds like a whisper. Eito smiles and gives me a thumbs up before saying something that surprises me.

"Oh and Kanou you try your best as well. I don't like weak rivals, I want a worthy opponent." He says before walking out. I follow close behind him out the bathroom.

"Well it took you two long enough we were just about to start karaoke." Yukimura says as we both sit down.

Tomoyo then begins to sing and her voice sounds amazing. Her eyes are sparkling and her long orange hair flows as she sings.

Tomoyo is beautiful and I wouldn't give up on her for the world. I must beat Eito I just have to!

When Tomoyo is done singing everyones food arrives and everyone begins chatting away. I don't pay attention to what they are saying I just focus on how I will beat Eito.

Suddenly Eito starts cling his cup with a spoon to get everyone's attention. We all focus on him even me surprisingly.

"I just wanna say something important to Tomoyo."He states and he now has everyone's attention.

"I've been spending so much time with you Tomoyo a-and I wanna say I...I love you Tomoyo!"

Tomoyo blushes and at that moment I just want to leave but I have to beat Eito I just have to!

Tomoyo still doesn't say anything all eyes are on her though. Suddenly Eito's hand begins to move towards Tomoyo and I swear he is about to ruffle her hair.

Something that I only ever did to Tomoyo and now Eito is going to do it too. Tomoyo isn't doing anything about it either it seems.

***Tomoyo***P.O.V

I see Eito's hand coming towards me I close my eyes and wait to feel his hand ruffle my hair but I don't.

I open my eyes and see Kanou's hand stopping Eito's hand from ruffling my hair. I stare at Kanou in shock but he hangs his head low where I can't see his eyes.

Even Eito looks surprised. Kanou gets up from the table and says he has to go then walks out of the restaurant.

I can't keep doing this it's not fair to Eito nor Kanou I have to make my decision. Eito or Kanou.

"Hey Tomoyo just forget about Kanou." Eito says. This is it, time to make my decision follow Kanou or stay here with Eito.