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Disclaimer: I don't own CCS and am not related to any part of it.

Summary: Looks at the trials and hardships of two friends, as they go through the most confusing chapter of their lives, experiencing refreshing and new; never felt before emotions.

A.N.: Polgara-C =p they're princes & princesses. thanks for ur comments..

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Aftermath

I woke up to the sound of busy rustling in my room.

'What on earth is going on?!' I thought as a bunch of people walked into my room, each carrying a huge bouquet of flowers.

"Ano, may I know who you are and what you're doing in my room?" I asked as I got up from my bed, still in last night's dress.

"Hai. A special delivery from Hiiragizawa-sama, your lady."

"Uhh....."

I looked around my room, speechless. Practically every availible space was covered with brilliant crimson red roses. I looked over to my dressing table, where a huge card was sitting.

'Dear Tomoyo-san, please accept these roses as an apology for my behaviour last night. Love, Hiiragizawa Eriol.' read the card.

My memory flashed back to the little episode the night before. I thought I'd already forgiven him.

I over-reacted a bit. Eriol-san was just playing, it was my fault too. I was the one who embarrassed him in front of the whole room last night.

I should go visit him to send my apologies too.

-----Later-----

My carriage arrived at the Hiiragizawa's palace and as I stepped down, informed the servants not to announce my arrival. I wanted to surprise Eriol-san.

I found him in his arena, as usual, and watched as he practised his fencing with Kanatae-sensei.

"You're getting better Eriol-san," I called out.

He immediately stopped the practice and dismissed Kanatae-sensei. "Tomoyo-san? When did you arrive? How come no one told me..." he asked confused.

"Oh, I only just came. I wanted to thank you for the roses," I told him.

"It was nothing Tomoyo-san. I had to apologise in some way."

I smiled at my best friend, "Also, I came here to apologise too. It wasn't thoroughly your fault about... last night,".

Before he could say that it was really all his fault and I shouldn't be apologising for something I didn't do, I continued with what I came to say.

"I'm sorry Eriol-san. I acted like a child and I just want to say sorry about everything. Can we go back to the way things were before yesterday?"

I think Eriol-san wanted to cry, his eyes were cloudy. Why I didn't know but I went over to hug him.

"You smell Eriol-san. Go for a bath," I commented.

"Of course I smell Tomoyo-san. I just tried to fence sensei off his ass without any success for two hours. At least I can put it to good use," he replied and hugged me tighter.

"Hey! You're going to get me smelly too!" I complained.

"That's the point. You are getting slow into your old age aren't you?"

Eriol-san let me go and we headed for his room where he went for a bath and I sat down on the sofa and picked up his half-read book.

I don't know where he learnt it but Eriol-san really showered very fast. He was in and out in no time and looked as fresh as usual.

"Sorry to keep you waiting but if I remember correctly, there will be a certain guest arriving at your palace soon? Going by the name of Kintaro Ryu?" he asked me.

"Ano.. That's another reason I came here," I confessed, grinning.

"Ah.. Running into the arms of charming Hiiragizawa Eriol in times of hardship, the most intelligent thing to do my lady," Eriol-san said, sticking his nose into the air.

"Arrogant idiot, Eriol-san. Too charming I think. Every princess lusts for you, did you know that?" I asked innocently.

"As they put it, 'his silky hair and chiseled nose, beautiful dark blue eyes and such a well-built body'" I continued.

"Stop it Tomoyo-san. You're embarrassing me. I've heard though. All those balls we go to, your lady friends talk much too loudly for anyone not to overhear. And Xiao Lang, that descendant of mine, absolutely no respect for me. Laughs like no one's business."

I grinned at him, "Some even confess to me that they wouldn't mind kissing my best friend. They even have quite erotic dreams of you dear Eriol-san. Would you like a detailed account of it? I'm sure you would. What prince wouldn't? Am I right Eriol-san?"

I turned to him to find him giving me a look of disgust, his face blushing red from all I said.

"No, thank you Tomoyo-san," the poor boy choked out.

"You're cute when you get embarrassed Eriol-san. I was kidding though, about giving you an account of the other princesses' wild fantasies of you. However, I wasn't kidding about them having those fantasies of you, you know."

"Much is said of how they would so lovveee to see our dear prince in nothing at all."

Dear Eriol-san turned even redder, I swear, he looked almost about to burst. I stood up to walk over to him and placed my hand on his face.

"You're getting warm Eriol-san. Are you sick?" I inquired, knowing quite well he wasn't really sick. Just overwhelmed by, emotions.

"I.. I'm fine, t-thank you," he struggled to get the words out.

I had to laugh, or I would be the one bursting from the lack of oxygen.

"Eriol-san," I said in between giggles, "Don't take it too hard. It's part of human nature is it not? Sex, I mean."

"Tomoyo-san!!" he hollered, looking absolutely horrified.

"Hai, hai, hai. I shall cease all these nonsense now. Composure my dear Eriol-san," I said as I gave him a pat on the head.

Eriol-san was now sprawled on his bed, having some breathing diffculties.

After a while, he seemed to have gotten better. He stood up and came to where I was seated.

"What on earth possessed you to say those, stuff Tomoyo-san. Ladies should not say such things to men. I think you just deflated my pride and ego," Eriol-san said, sounding almost hurt. Almost.

"Aww, Eriol-san. You did enjoy hearing those to some extent. It must be flattering to be such an attractive man in those ladies' eyes. Admit it Eriol-san."

"I'm so very insulted my dear. Ah, this is torture. I shall have to get my revenge somehow," Eriol-san said as he put his finger on his chin in supposed deep thought.

"Ah... Did I ever tell you about what the men think of you dear Tomoyo-san? I don't think I have. Hadn't wanted to tell my innocent princess about how dirty a man's imagination can get, but I see there is no other choice."

"Eriol-san, really. What would my parents say if they find out you've indulged me in information which I should not know of at this age? They would be so disappointed," I said hurriedly.

"I hardly think they'd find out."

"Oh! Eriol-san, look at the time. I really should get going. Mother wouldn't be pleased if I were absent when the guests arrive," I said trying to change the subject.

I grabbed his hand and dragged him out to where my carriage was. "Would you like to join us for dinner? Sakura-chan and Li-kun are coming too I think. Oh, I wouldn't take no for an answer. Let's get going."

Eriol-san shrugged his shoulders at his servant who nodded his head in understanding. It happened quite often so everyone was used to it by now. Eriol-san going off at last minute's notice to my palace for dinner was very common.

Hiiragizawa-sama would be informed of his son's dinner invitation, which in turn meant that they too were to be present at the dinner. It was quite simple really.