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Chapter 8: On the Other Side of the Line
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"I wonder who that was," said Tomoyo as she replaced the receiver back on the hook.
"Who was is it, Tomoyo?" asked Kero, as he flew in.
"I don't know, Kero. It was probably a crank call," said Tomoyo with a shrug
"So did you bring the movie?"
"Of course Kero, so you get to see Sakura and Syaoran in their best performance yet," said Tomoyo with a wink.
"Tomoyo, is everything okay?" asked Sakura as she came in with the tea tray
"Yes, things couldn't be better."
"Really?"
"I'm sure, Sakura," said Tomoyo firmly
"Okay, it's been so long since we've had some time just the us two girls."
"Yeah, things have been kind of hectic lately, haven't they?"
"Agreed, which is why I am so glad your mom let you sleep over tonight."
"So what do you want to do first?"
"Well, there is this new movie I just made, and I thought you would like to see it, and Kero wants to take a look at it too, so I thought we should look at that first."
"It wouldn't have anything to do with tonight's earlier theatrical event, would it?"
"Actually it does, Sakura, you know I can't resist a chance at taping you in my costumes."
"But I thought you left your camera at home, Tomoyo, I mean I didn't see it on you when I saw you before the performance.:"
"Well, I did have one on me, because Mom's company just came out with the latest video camera, and it's so small and light that I can carry around easily with anyone noticing."
"Tomoyo, you're hopeless."
"No, I'm just incorrigible," laughed Tomoyo
"That goes without saying Tomoyo. So I guess I have to watch it."
"What Sakura, you don't want to see your own work. I mean you so great in my costumes, and your performances is always amazing, especially when they are with Syaoran."
"Tomoyo-chan!!" said Sakura, with her face a lovely peach pink blush.
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About half way through the movie, Sakura paused the VCR. Getting up and stretching, Sakura turned to Tomoyo, "So Tomoyo-chan what has been happening with you and Eli, did you tell him?"
"Tell Eli what?"
"Come on Tomoyo-chan, did you tell him what you told me before you went to Reflections?"
"Yes, I did. But he didn't seem to want to listen."
"What do you mean he didn't seem to listen," asked Sakura sharply.
"Eli said he wasn't going to give up until I saw that we, him and I, were meant for each other."
"Oh.. boys are so stubborn. I remember when Syaoran was so stubborn. Do you remember that, Tomoyo?"
"Oh yeah, especially about the Clow Cards at the beginning. But it didn't take him long before he discovered what a special person you are, Sakura."
"Tomoyo, I'm not that special."
"You are to Syaoran."
"He tells me that everyday," said Sakura blushing.
"That is so sweet of him. But that's Syaoran for you."
Sakura smiled ruefully, " True, except for when he makes a mistake."
"Did you two have a small fight?" asked Tomoyo curiously.
"A small one. I'm not talking to him until tomorrow when he fixes things."
"What did he do wrong?"
"He to-gave someone some wrong information for something important."
" I see."
"Yeah, who was that on the phone, just a half hour ago?"
"I don't know the person hung up or something."
"Oh."
"Who do you think it might have been?"
"Probably Syaoran probably begging for forgiveness," said Tomoyo with a sly grin, "You know he can't stand not being able to talk to you for a whole day."
"I know, why else do you think I use it as light punishment, mind you it drives me crazy to a certain extent too."
"I know, I wonder if I will ever feel what you feel with Syaoran, with someone else," said Tomoyo wistfully.
"I'm sure you will, Tomoyo," said Sakura, and added to herself, 'Just leave it to Sakura'
"Thanks for the vote of confidence, Sakura."
"I know you will, …but it isn't Eli though. I'm sorry."
"Who's suppose to be sorry, Sakura. I probably shouldn't have encouraged him."
"Tomoyo, you didn't encourage him. You were just your charming self, you don't have to do anything to make people love you."
"I guess, but still…" said Tomoyo, her voice trailing off.
"Tomoyo, do you want to watch the rest of the movie?"
"Yes, we haven't gotten to the best part yet."
"Oh?"
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Meanwhile just outside of Sakura's front door, there was a small battle taking place, between the formidable forces of Syaoran, Nakeru, and Suppi-chan, against Eriol, who was admirably holding his own.
"Can't I do it later, guys?" asked Eriol, who had been literally dragged from his library on the other side of town to the front door of Sakura Kinomoto's home.
"No, you do it now," hissed Nakeru, "You're going to ask Tomoyo-chan out in person instead of over the phone."
"But it's easier over the phone."
"You know it could count against you, I mean what about Eli, I bet you, he always asks Tomoyo-chan out in person," teased Suppi-chan.
"But Tomoyo isn't mad at Eli at the moment," protested Eriol
"Don't worry so much Eriol, Tomoyo will say yes," said Syaoran.
"How can you be so sure?" queried Eriol.
"Because I know Tomoyo, better than you."
"What is that suppose to mean?"
"Come on Eriol, you didn't contact her personally, in writing or by phone over the last 5 years. Then presto, you appear out of nowhere expecting a warm welcome from her. What did you expect realistically?"
"I guess you are right."
"She's had a little time to get over the initial shock that you are back in town."
"Therefore you are going to ask her out now," said Nakeru, and with that she rang the doorbell to Sakura's house.
" Now you wait right here, Eriol, and don't move until Tomoyo-chan comes to the door."
"Suppi there is one problem, this is Sakura's house, and therefore there might be a chance that you know… SAKURA might answer the door."
"Except Sakura and Kero are both in on it," said Syaoran with a smirk.
"Great…" grumbled Eriol, " Is the entire world against me?"
"Nope, just working with you."
Just then the front door opened, and Eriol found himself staring a pair soft purple eyes, a pair of eyes he had been dreaming about constantly for the last 2 years.
"Tomoyo-chan!"
"Eriol, what are you doing here?"
"I'm…. uh here to see you, actually. Even though you're here at Sakura's house."
"How did you know I was going to be here?"
"Sakura must have mentioned it, either that or I had a premonition."
" I see."
"Yeah, Tomoyo are you busy tomorrow afternoon?"
"I am sort of. I'm busy for the early part of the afternoon, but I'm free from 3 'o'clock onwards, why?"
"I was wondering if you would like to go to this new exhibit that the Tomoeda Art Gallery is opening tomorrow, it's about textiles and stuff."
" Sure."
"And maybe to something to eat afterwards?"
"Sounds good."
"Where are you going to be?"
"At Tomoeda High school you can pick me up at the theatre at 3."
"Okay, see you then Tomoyo?"
"Yes, Eriol. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Good night, Tomoyo," said Eriol quietly, and stiffly walked off into the night.
A couple minutes later, Eriol was joined by Nakeru, Suppi and Syaoran
"There. That wasn't so bad was it Eriol?"
"It was absolutely terrifying what do you mean?"
"But now it's over with and you have a date for tomorrow exhibition." Said Nakeru cheerfully.
"Now we have to get you ready," commented Suppi.
"Yeah, we have SOOOO MUCH to do, said Nakeru energetically, "oooh this is going to be so much fun!"
"Why do I get the feeling I'm in BIG trouble," groaned Eriol
"Big trouble, more like in luck," said Syaoran, as he, Eriol, Nakeru, and Suppi-chan walked off in to the night, back to Eriol's home on the other side of town.
To be Continued…..
Author's note: Gomenasai for taking so long in updating but I've been busy with essays and classes Arrrrghh I'm a horrible person… I'm sorrie… I'm going to try and get the date chapter up sometime within the next two weeks. Please write me a review, and scold me for taking so long to update…
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