Forever in your eyes

Chapter 20

Author's jibberish: Nothing

            "I see," Syaoran said.

            "I've been trying all week to talk with Eriol-kun but he's been avoiding all of us...I think." Sakura turned to the lilac maid of honor dress that was in her open closet. "And the wedding is on Sunday."

            "If you want, I'll try to talk with him tomorrow," Syaoran offered. He turned to his calendar, which sat on his desk. Tomorrow was Friday.

            Eriol, as usual, had arrived ½ hour early for school. To his surprise, he saw Syaoran, occupying his seat. Eriol played his best smile. "Ohayo gozaimasu."

            "Ohayo," Syaoran responded. "Ogenki desu ka?"

            "Genki desu," Eriol said as he pulled off his bag.

            "Liar."

            Eriol looked up at him.

            "Do you need to talk?"

            Eriol sat down. "Whatever for?"

            Syaoran turned on his seat. "About Daidouji-san."

            Eriol averted his eyes. "Her wedding is coming soon...isn't it?"

            "In two days," Syaoran corrected. "What are you going to do about it?" he asked as he propped his chin on his fist.

            Eriol gazed at the floor. "I'm leaving for London."

            Syaoran's hand dropped. "What? Why?"

            Eriol smiled. "You'll actually miss me? I'm touched, Li-kun."

            "Don't flatter yourself, Hiiragizawa. I'm just curious."

            "I left England and attended this school because of Kaho. I have no real purpose here," Eriol tisked.

"Do you have purpose in England?"

Eriol frowned. Time to turn the tables. "Tell me, Li-kun, what would you do if you were deeply in love with a person but she was not available and she told you to leave her alone?"
            Syaoran shrugged. "I don't know. That's never happened to me."

            "Now do you see why I must leave?"

            "When are you leaving?"

            "My flight's at 12 noon. This Sunday."

            Syaoran sighed. "Before you move, could you at least give it a second thought?"

            Eriol readjusted his glasses, not looking at him. Syaoran knew for some reason that he wouldn't.

            Slowly, the classroom filled. Five minutes before the bell rang, Tomoyo walked in. As expected, Eriol had a book open, pretending not to notice. So long as he didn't have to look at her, he was fine. He managed to do so for almost two weeks; 2 more days wouldn't affect anything. Two minutes later, Sakura came running in, panting her heart out. She collapsed on her desk. "S...safe," she muttered.

            "O-hay-o," Syaoran playfully greeted his girlfriend. He gave her a kiss on the cheek.

            "Ohayo," she breathed. "Ne, Syaoran?"

            "Hai?"

            "Did you talk to Eriol-kun?"

            Syaoran nodded. "Yeah, but there's something else. He's…"

            Teruzane-sensei entered the room. Everyone stood, bowed, greeted him and sat down. "Ohayo gozaimasu. Class, I have some rather sad news. Our own Hiiragizawa is planning to return home to England." Everyone turned to Eriol, whose eyes were on his desk. "We shall miss you Eriol," the teacher said.

            Tomoyo slightly turned her head, her eyes gazing at him. She then locked eyes with Sakura, and then sadly returned to the notebook on her desk.

It was soon after school. Immediately, Eriol sprang to his feet and headed to the music room. His body led him there without thought. This room...beautiful, cursed room led him to such a beautiful and cursed fate. Here, Kaho paired them up. Here, he got to know Tomoyo. Here, at this very piano, they shared their souls. Eriol sat in front of it and began to touch the keys. Instantly, the room filled with the song they wrote together. It felt as if magic engulfed the room, sending him to his own world.  His world consisted on happily ever after: a cat, a house with a white picket fence, one boy and one girl for children, and...

            Tomoyo was standing in the doorway. Eriol stopped and stood. "You're leaving?" she asked.

            "I beg your pardon?" he closed the piano.

            "You're leaving Tomoeda?"

            "Yes."
            "When?"
            "Sunday."

            Her eyes drifted. "I'm sorry but I won't be able to see you off."

            She didn't ask why he was leaving. He knew she understood his reasons. Eriol stalked to the door. "We both should be on our way. We have a big weekend ahead of us."

            "Hai."

            Eriol quickly turned and left, his feet as if they were on fire. Quickly, he thought, before you hold her, or kiss her...or worse, love her all over again... Eriol flew out the door.

            Tomoyo took a deep breath. She watched Eriol fade from a distance.  Tomoyo felt her heart sink into her feet, like a heavy weight, with her mind clouded. Suddenly, her knees gave way and then her vision turned black.

...to be continued =)

Author's jibberish: Dum-dee-dum-dum...Oh lordie, things aren't looking good for E+T...