Tanjoubi Omedetou, Eriol – kun. : A CCS fic

by: nikki hiiragizawa sailorsjini@yahoo.com

Genre: drama/romance/E and T pairing

Rating: R

Disclaimer: I know you already know this, but in case you don't know yet, I want to let you know that I know CCS is not mine. The wonderful CLAMP ladies own them. Please I do not need anyone suing me… The song "Scarlet", on the other hand, was taken from the series Ayashi no Ceres. It was the opening song and coincidentally, Tomoyo's seiyuu Iwao Junko sang this song.

Nikki: Whew! I just made a fic in time for Eriol's birthday. This is for all you growing E/T fans. If you are other than pleased to see E/T pairings, you better not read this. Anyway, too much talking has got to stop. On with the fic!

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CHAPTER 6: Kin no Hakken (Golden Discovery)

Eriol logged in to the computer in his office. This is the first time he is going to try out Tomoyo's computer.

This is bad, he thought. I think everytime I see her, I want to embrace her and kiss her.

That is practically sinful! His mind scolded. You are still in love with her and you have Kaho!

Eriol placed a hand on his forehead and sighed. "Well, we cannot do much about it," he decided. "Tomoyo is happy with Hasegawa."

Is she? His mind asked again. He frantically shut his other thoughts down and proceeded on using the computer.

It was practically the same computer as anybody else's same toolbars, a nice wallpapers, same programs and shortcut icons, except for one.

There was an icon in the desktop with the picture of heart. Underneath it was the label, "Everyday". Curious, Eriol clicked the pointer over it. It was an HTML document. It has light purple wallpaper with flowers as a background. Eriol scrolled down.

A picture of Tomoyo decorated the first page. It was a certain picture Eriol himself took. She was wearing a white dress made of light fabric that made her look like an angel. Just looking at it made him breathless. Under the picture was a title. "Tomoyo's whims, dreams and schemes" it said.

This is going to be interesting, Eriol thought as he found out that he had opened Tomoyo's diary. Its first entry was dated about a year ago. Very interested, Eriol read on.

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"Oh my," Tomoyo said as she hurried down the corridor towards her past office. "I forgot to tell Eriol I haven't removed the files in my computer yet. What if…" She did not want to continue her thoughts so she just walked faster.

"Daidouji-san!" Matsuri-san was hurrying towards her. "Your fiancé. He…he got in a fight."

"What?!" What swell time to get into a fight, Tomoyo thought. "Please tell him I have something very important to do. I'll visit him later."

"Oh you must come immediately, Daidouji-san," Matsuri –san insisted. "I think he has a broken arm or something."

Cursing her boyfriend for being so in wrong timing, Tomoyo followed the other girl into the locker room.

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Eriol could hardly believe his eyes. He read Tomoyo's e-diary so that he could point out any clue of haughtiness and pride in the girl, and also to see if she ever think of him even though they are separated. But he saw different, very different things. He rarely read about Tomoyo talking about Hikaru…mostly she talked about the guy in a bad way. He had only read about Tomoyo's sadness.

And him.

There were so many entries about him, solely him. Tomoyo talked about him as if they did not fight, as if they were still staying together in the same house, yet there are also some articles that told of how Tomoyo missed him. He could almost feel what Tomoyo was feeling at that time. One of the entries was specifically special, basically because little purple hearts decorated it. Eriol squinted and read on.

Dear E-Di, (it said)

Today is my 4th year anniversary with Eriol…well…supposed to be. I can still remember that fateful day we parted. I was so harsh, so impulsive with my words. I am afraid I had hurt him so much.

Do I still love him? What do you think?

Well, the truth is, it never passed my mind that I do not love him anymore.

Eriol's eyes softened. So, she still loves me…but why leave me?

If only Father did not leave us with so much debt. Mother was so in trouble, we had to sell a part of our company. Half of our industry went to the Hasegawa industries, owned by that damned Hikaru's dad. All the negotiations were going well.

Until Hikaru and I met.

He told his father he likes me, and his father told my mother. Mom was aware that I was currently staying with Eriol and that I only visit her to check if she's okay. Eriol and I had been planning our wedding at that time, even though it will take place after a long time.

Mom told Hikaru it's nice if we were friends, but he wants more than that. Because of this, his father threatened my mom that he would leave his part of the business untended if I do not agree to become Hikaru's girlfriend. My mother, of course, was defiant, but I told her that I'll do it. The business stayed in shape. Eriol and I broke up, in the ugliest way.

I cannot explain to Eriol that I chose our business over him. He would be very disappointed with me. I know he loves me very much, but seeing him suffer because of me is too much for me to envisage. I cannot very well let my mom submerge our business into another pool of debts.

I was at a loss and I couldn't d anything but follow.

At least, the business is now intact, but memories of Eriol's last words to me were all too painful. I want to tell him it was all my fault. I lied to him. but I cannot. Hikaru and I had a deal that we will not tell anybody, and since I am the only one who uses this unit, I am free to open up to you. I want to tell you how painful it is to lose somebody you love, more painful if it is because of your own doing.

Oh how I miss him…his words…his comfort…his touch…

But it is too late now. Eriol is mad at me…so mad he wants to kill me.

All I can do is be happy with Hikaru…although he cannot love as much as MY Eriol can love…

Sincerely,

Tomoyo

Eriol weakly dropped his hand from the mouse. He was wrong. He accused Tomoyo wrongly, he did not know the problem was this complicated.

His fist clenched. That Hikaru…he took away Tomoyo from him. Tomoyo's agony and pain rushed through his head.

"No, Tomoyo," he whispered. "All is not lost." His brow furrowed. "That Hasegawa's getting it for making my Tomoyo…only mine…cry!" He closed the window and moved the swivel chair towards the desk when he saw Tomoyo standing petrified by the doorway.

"Tomoyo…"

"Anou…I just came to…uh…remove my files from the computer," she breathlessly announced.

Eriol stood up. He cradled Tomoyo's face with one hand. "Tomoyo…I am so sorry…"

"I should've…uh…erased my files sooner, eh…" Tomoyo tried to say in a cheerful manner as she eluded Eriol's hand. She went to the computer, inserted a diskette, and hurriedly began to highlight, save and delete files while continuing her unstoppable talk. "You must've read those trash I've been writing…Really, studying too much makes me think of the weirdest things…." She nervously paused as she heard the lock on the door click into place. She whirled around and saw Eriol staring at her. "Uh…I think I have deleted all my files. I should be going, Hikaru's waiting for me." She tried to go to the door but Eriol's blocking the way. "Eriol…"

"We have to talk."

"Couldn't we talk about this later, I mean, I have other things to do…"

"We have to talk now!" Tomoyo's eyes widened. She never heard Eriol use that kind of tone before. She primly sat down and waited. Eriol kneeled by her chair and grabbed the sides of the chair. "Why didn't you tell me?" he hissed.

"What?" Tomoyo tried to appear nonchalant, but it was very difficult with Eriol's eyes piercing her very soul.

"You know very well what I am talking about, Tomoyo."

Tomoyo did not know what to do anymore, so she simply remained silent.

"You should have told me! I have called you names and even hated you because I was ignorant!"

Tomoyo looked back at him with angry purple eyes. "What can you do? If I tell you, what can you do to help me? Nothing. We'll just be in this same situation and with more pain!"

Eriol stood up and walked around. "I could've just worked and help you earn the money you have lost. I have many friends in England who can help. I could help you."

"I don't want to ruin you dreams, Eriol," Tomoyo sobbed. "I…I do not want you to worry."

Eriol walked towards her, making Tomoyo back against a wall. "My only dream is to be with you! And you ruined it by leaving me without explanation! Now, tell me you don't want to ruin my dream."

"I'm sorry! So…sorry…" Tomoyo cried, covering her face with her hands. "I could not think of any other way. She straightened and wiped her tears. "I apologize, Eriol. I didn't know…"

Eriol somberly looked at her. "Can we…can we fix everything back to normal?" he asked.

Tomoyo looked at him with amazement. Eriol is not mad. She could be with him again…she could…she could feel Eriol's love once more.

"Leave him," Hikaru had said. Tomoyo flinched. She was certain something bad is going to happen if she does not obey Hikaru. Slowly, she shook her head.

"I am so sorry, Eriol." Eriol looked at her with pleading eyes, but Tomoyo was not swayed. "After some time, I finally found myself in love with Hikaru. I cannot break my promise to him. Besides, you have Kaho. It will be very painful for her…"

"But in your diary…"

"My diary was dated a year ago," she firmly replied. "Many things happen in a short span of time." She bowed her head. "I am sorry I have to hurt you again. I really want us to remain as friends. Maybe if we…"

Tomoyo was stopped as Eriol bruisingly kissed her mouth. "Say no more," he crooned. She tried to get away but Eriol had her stuck firmly on the wall. He forced her mouth opened under his, and she stubbornly refused.

However, it had been so long since Eriol kissed her like this…the one in the classroom was not the emotional one.This was full of what? Love? Slowly, Tomoyo instinctively opened her mouth, and Eriol grunted a grateful sound in his throat as he slid his tongue into her mouth.

Playing with fire is not such a nice game, but it was now. Eriol's lips traveled the length of Tomoyo's neck as she whimpered in plead...asking him to make her forget her worries. Eriol's hands were doing a traveling of their own, one caressing her back to soften the wall's touch, and the other climbing up her thigh towards under her skirt.

Tomoyo gasped as Eriol found one sensitive spot. Eriol smiled against her skin as he made her remember the day they first made love. He returned to her mouth for another earth-shattering kiss and this time, Tomoyo gave in.

It was like a dance, fast and then slow and then fast again. Tomoyo was beginning to feel the need for a real love, a real feeling, a real hope, and Eriol wants to make sure Tomoyo meets that feeling right here and right now. He moved the hand on her thigh a bit higher and earned a gasp from Tomoyo.

"Don't stop me, Tomoyo," he pleaded. "Please let me refill what I had removed from you with my careless actions."

"Eriol," she breathed. "I cannot be with you…" She was once again stopped by one of Eriol's kisses.

Eriol continued to deepen the kiss as he unbuttoned her blouse. Tomoyo tried to stop him, but her yearning made her weak. She leaned on the wall and let Eriol do as he wants.

"It's been so long," Eriol murmured as he let the last button slid free. "That my Tomoyo is here again." Tomoyo smiled. Eriol moved to hurriedly transfer themselves to a nearby table, eager to meet his Tomoyo once again.

Tomoyo opened her eyes and met Eriol's and she nodded to tell him that she wants to meet her Eriol, too. He leaned down to kiss her throat.

"Tomoyo?" a knock was suddenly heard outside.

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Nikki: Aaah! Lemon!!!! Close your eyes!

Alter Nikki: Shut up, Hentai!

Nikki: I am not hentai…you *pulls out a mallet but sees the audience* Whoops…hehe…I warned you, okay? Anyway, please don't think I am too cruel to leave Hikaru and Kaho alone hah. Their time will come.

Please don't get tired of reading! I promised I'll update it always, right? Jaa na!