Forever in your eyes

Chapter 6

Author's note: After formatting the story, there will be a total of 20 something chapters.  Holy mother of pearl...

            But that didn't work.  It was a dull afternoon.  "The song," Hine-sensei told them, "must be a nice length.  No shorter than 3 minutes."  So far, they had created about 1 minute and ½ worth.  It was getting late, so as they were walking home, Tomoyo spoke:

            "I want to show you something."

            "What is it?"

            "Just follow me."

            He did and she took him to a spot in the hills that overlooked the town.  The sun was low in the sky and the clouds were painted with pink, orange and purple hues.  "What are we doing here?"

            "I noticed that you're having some difficulty. You have to let it go."

            His eyebrow rose. "Daidouji, what are you up to?"

            She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I always feel alone!" she yelled to the city.

            Eriol jumped back. "What are you doing, Daidouji-san?"

            "I wish you'd call me 'Tomoyo'!"

            He smiled. "You could just ask me...in a normal manner."

            "I want to be able to call Hiiragizawa by his first name!" she yelled, then looked at him.

            "All right!" he yelled back.  He caught himself in her game and smiled.  "You sure are something, Da-uh, Tomoyo."

            She smiled, then grabbed his hand and pulled him to her. "Now it's your turn to release."

            He looked blankly at her.

            "Say 'I want to get over Kaho'."

            "I-I want to get over Kaho."

            "Louder," she requested.

            "I want to get over Kaho," he said, his tone louder.

            "Shout it!" Tomoyo ordered.

            Eriol took a deep breath. "I want to get over Kaho!" he yelled.  It echoed through the sky.

            Tomoyo giggled. "Good. Anything else?"

            "I want to get on with my life!" he hollered.

            "More!" she exclaimed.

            "I...I want to do well at the show! I want to be a better partner!" he yelled. He looked at her.

            She smiled.  "I want to be Eriol's friend!" she hollered at the top of her lungs. "How do you feel now?"

            "Better...slightly embarrassed...slightly better," he smiled.

            "I'm glad," Tomoyo smiled.

            They soon left and he walked her to her house.  When he got home, he took a quick shower. Eriol opened the door of his bedroom, wearing a white t-shirt and black pants.  A towel was flung around his shoulders.  He flopped onto the bed, curious.

            Shouting at the top of your lungs really can make a person feel good.  Eriol didn't notice it until he tried it himself.  Sure, he wasn't over Kaho in one second, but he was beginning to.  It was a start. Daidouji Tomoyo gave him a new start.  She sure was interesting.

            Eriol sat up and picked up his phone.  He dialed the operator to connect him to the Daidouji residence.

            It rang twice before : "Moshi, moshi?"

            "Moshi, moshi," he replied. "This is Hiiragizawa Eriol. Is Daidouji Tomoyo there?"

            "I'm sorry, Sir. She and the lady of the house are out at the moment."

            "Ok," he nodded. "Please tell her I called. Bye." Eriol hung up the phone and headed downstairs.

...to be continued =)

Author's note (again): Eriol + yelling = dorky moment.  I know, but it's just cute...in a supreme dorky fashion.