A/N - Um… Review me?
Chapter Five - Tomoyo and Syaoran's Jealousy
Tomoyo was in an especially good mood after capturing the Flower. She walked to school practically dancing. Immediately, she was caught up in the whirlwind of girls heading to talk to the new boy. She sought out Rika. "Rika-chan, what's going on?"
Rika turned, much calmer than all of the other girls. "There's a hot new boy in our class. Most of the girls are all fawning over him."
Tomoyo looked curiously at her friend. "Aren't you excited?"
Rika shook her head. "No, I like…someone else. He's over there if you want to get a look." Tomoyo automatically turned, and felt her heart do back-flips.
He was tall, with dark brown hair, creamy skin, and a gorgeous pair of aquamarine eyes. All thoughts of Eriol and Syaoran flew out of her mind. The boy turned to her and smiled. She felt her heart melt.
He walked toward her. Tomoyo noted all the girls were looking enviously toward her. He spoke up. "I'm Kazu Matsumoto. Your name?"
She stammered over the words. "To…Tomoyo…Daidouji." Kazu grinned broadly.
"Pleased to meet you. May we be friends, Tomoyo-chan?"
"Hai!" He took her hand and they walked toward the entrance of the school. Tomoyo was so happy she failed to notice that Syaoran and Meiling were walking nearby. Syaoran stopped when he saw her, and his eyes flashed a dangerous copper.
Kazu was in all of Tomoyo's classes, and she was picked as his guide through the school!! Tomoyo was in one of her happiest moods since she dumped Eriol.
At lunchtime, she found Meiling sitting with Sakura and the others. "Meiling! I didn't know you came back. When did you arrive?"
Meiling grinned. "Last night. Syaoran must have forgotten to tell you. Where is he anyway?" Tomoyo looked around. In the excitement of meeting Kazu, she had forgotten about Syaoran.
Sakura pointed. "He's over there with Matsumoto-kun!" Every head turned to see the two boys glaring at each other. It would have been funny if the situation hadn't been so tense. Syaoran's eyes had turned red with anger, and he was simply staring at Kazu, the need to glare was unnecessary, when you consider the power of his stare. Kazu was glaring at Syaoran, his light blue eyes furious.
What made the situation comical was the difference in the two boys. Muscular Kazu towered over the petite Syaoran by at least a foot. Kazu had a powerful build, and had rolled up one sleeve to boast some muscles. Syaoran was simply crossing his arms, and it was plain to see that he had no muscles to boast. After all, Syaoran relied more on speed and cunning to win fights.
Tomoyo felt her heart skip several beats. She dashed over before a fight could break out. "Syaoran-san? Kazu-kun? What's going on?" Both turned to look at Tomoyo. She felt Sakura and Meiling come behind her.
She waited for an explanation. Syaoran simply looked at the ground. Kazu decided to win Tomoyo's favor. "Tomoyo-chan," Nobody saw Syaoran wince when he said "chan."
Kazu began his explanation quickly. "I didn't do anything, he came up and asked what I was plotting about you."
Tomoyo turned angrily toward Syaoran. "Did you say that? Syaoran-san, how could you?" Syaoran looked totally shocked.
"I didn't say that…" Tomoyo gave a rare glare at the confused teen, and Kazu smirked at Syaoran. Tomoyo promptly turned around and took Kazu's hand.
"Come on Kazu, let's go somewhere else." Their whole posse of watchers looked back at Syaoran, who hadn't moved. He bit his lip, knowing he was going to cry. Damn you Xiao Lang!! You're so sensitive… He quickly ran away from the critical eyes, and proceeded to cry alone.
Meanwhile, Tomoyo's friends confronted her. Meiling gazed sadly at her. "Tomoyo, you hurt his feelings!!"
Tomoyo, who was a victim of Kazu's charms, defended herself. "He deserved it!"
Sakura, who still felt fond of the Chinese boy, tried to defend him. "Didn't you see his face? If it wasn't for the fact that he's normally stone-faced, I would say he was ready to cry!"
Eriol abruptly got up. Those eyes… Being so sensitive… The name… Could it be? "That's it!" He dashed away, leaving all the girls staring after him.
Eriol looked around for the spot where Syaoran had fled to. "Li-san? Li-san? It's important!" Suddenly, he was aware of a muffled sniffle coming from nearby. He looked around, and finally sought out the crying figure.
The boy paid no attention to him. Eriol marveled at the boy. Even after crying, the only trace that he had been crying was the tears on his cheeks. "You're Xiao Lang, aren't you?"
Syaoran looked up abruptly. "Why do you care?" Eriol winced at the tone.
"That's why your eyes change color. That's why you're so sensitive. Kazu's trouble, and he'll find out if you're not careful." Syaoran turned away indifferently.
"Tomoyo doesn't care. No one cares! Why should I?" Eriol groaned inwardly. It was true when they said Xiao Lang was the sweetest guardian, but after what had happened in the past, all of the guardians changed. Xiao Lang had become seemingly insensitive to everyone else. He was so quiet and shy.
"Listen! If she finds out, she'll mess up the Final Judgment! You want her to win, don't you?" Syaoran nodded. "Then you have to ditch this false form. Syaoran Li will just vanish, and you'll be fine at my place."
Syaoran shook his head. "No. I don't wanna just stop helping Tomoyo. And you can't stop me!" He pulled a card from his pocket.
Eriol realized what Syaoran was planning to do. "No! Don't release the card!!" Syaoran paid no attention.
"Maze Card, trap the school in you maze…" The card's power blasted out, and Eriol was dimly aware of falling in the maze before blacking out.
A/N - T+S fans, you need not worry. They do hook up at the end of the series. I'll give you a clue to why Tomoyo is acting so mean. Kazu's magic consists of charms. CHARMS. He enchanted Tomoyo. Ja ne!