It's never easy

Steph-Hime

Authors notes: *bunch of hisses from S+S fans* I know, it's not S+S, but give it a chance. It's written in the opinion of Syaoran, and is very fluffy. I have to say, it's the only one of my fics so far that is! Fluffy that is.

Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captors, or Card Captor Sakura. Which ever way you look at it I don't own! All I have are two new magazines that I brought yesterday and a 20p!

Story

" But I thought you loved me?"
Those words played in my mind over and over, the same scene repeated. Which ever way I look at it, I can't seem to make it any better.
I didn't want to do it, but I couldn't go on living a lie. It was true, I had broken up with Kinomoto Sakura, my girlfriend for the better part of 4 years. It's not that I don't love her any more, I do, but it's more a love felt between brother and sister. Sibling love. And plus, I developed feelings for someone else, but I would never tell her that, I didn't want to hurt her any more than I had to.
One of my best friends, though I'd never admit it, Eriol phoned me. Sakura had gone to him afterwards. Why him? Why not Tomoyo, her best friend and second cousin? Maybe it's because he and her father are joined, as reincarnations of Clow. Or maybe because of everything they had been through, with the transformation of the Clow cards. I don't know, I'm just confusing myself.
Eriol wanted to know why I had broken up with her. So I told him, the cold hard truth, not leaving out any detail, no matter how small. He was shocked, mind you, I would be too if someone I had known for 4 years had said what I did.
I wonder what mother would say if she found out I was in love with someone else, a guy for that matter. I suppose she'd be shocked more than anything. Meiling will support me, I hope. She supported me when she found out that I was in love with Sakura, heck, it was her and Tomoyo that finally got me to admit it!
I wonder what Tomoyo and Sakura will say when they find out? I can't hide it, it'a a part of me. I just hope that Sakura will let me explain everything. She's been my best friend as well as my girlfriend, and I don't want to loose her. I've been through thick and thin with her, I hope she'll repay that gratitude.
The rain keeps hitting on the window pane, and it shows no sign of stopping. I wonder if this is Sakura's way of getting me back, using the rain card to cause a flood. No, she wouldn't do that, it's not her style.
The phone's ringing. I suppose I better get it.
" Moshi moshi."
" Syaoran, It's Tomoyo."
" Tomoyo-chan, let me explain."
" No I need to talk Syaoran. Eriol's just rang me." she said.
" He has?"
" Yeah, why didn't you say earlier?" She asked me.
" I didn't want to hurt Sakura. She's my best friend, and I would never hurt her. That's why I didn't break up with her until now."
" Don't that silly. Why didn't you tell me that you, you know."
" That I love someone else?"
" Yeah. So who is she? Do I know her? Is she pretty? Well of course she's pretty, I wanna know all about her!" Tomoyo said excitedly.
Somehow, even though I'd broken up with her best friend, she still wanted to know. Of course, Eriol hadn't told her the whole truth.
" Actually, Tomoyo-chan, I'm in love with a guy."
I dreaded saying those last six words. How would she take it?
Silence
" Tomoyo?"
" So, Don't just leave me in the dark, who is he?"
" You mean, you don't mind?" I asked surprised.
" Of course not baka! I'm your friend, I'll support you though anything."
That last sentence felt like a huge weight had been lifted. Tomoyo supported me.
" You might not feel that way when I tell you who he is."
" Come on tell me! Does he love you too?" Tomoyo said, no doubt thinking of really embarrassing couples outfits.
" I don't think he does love me." I said, fighting back the tears.
" Oh, Syaoran. You can still tell me."
" Okay, It's Eriol."
" What?!" She shouted.
" How did I know you'd react like that."
" Wait till I get my hand's on Hiiragizawa!" She shouted. " If he moans to me one more time I'll kill him!"
" Huh?"
It was the only thing I could say. I thought she'd go off the deep end at me, but no, she's threatening him.
" I've gotta call some one Syaoran, but I'll come round later 'kay?" She said.
Before I could even say anything she hung up, to call Sakura no doubt.

Just before 7 there was a knock on the door, I figured it would be Tomoyo. I answered it to find Eriol.
" Well If I knew you were coming, I would have dressed up!" I joked.
Okay, jokes aren't my strong point, but at least I'm trying to impress him.
" We need to talk." He said, coming in and heading straight for the couch.
" Fine." I said, following him.
He sat down on the couch.
" Listen I," I began to say before Eriol cut it.
" I was a idiot."
" You were a idiot?" I questioned. " I had no right to tell you what I did. I should have known that you didn't feel the same."
" You had every right to tell me, and in fact, I'm glad you did. If you didn't I would never have had the courage to do this."
He stood up and walked towards me, stopping when our faces were almost touching.
I could feel my cheeks heating, but he didn't seem to mind.
" You know, you're cute when you blush." He said, before gently brushing his lips against mine.
What did I do in return? Stood there like a moron of course, blushing all the way.
He lifted his hand to my cheek.
" I should have told you when I first started to feel this way. But you and Sakura looked so in love, I didn't want to ruin it." Eriol said.
" Baka. That doesn't matter now." I said taking his hand and holding it in mine.

" What are you doing?"
" Damn it Hiiragizawa!" I shouted.
" I'm sorry, did I interupt you?" He said, smiling.
There was a time when I hated that smile, but now, I think it's quite sexy.
" So what are you doing?" He asked again, peering over my shoulder to look at the screen of my laptop.
" Writing." I answered bluntly.
" Writing what?" he asked.
" Is this 20 questions or something?" I asked annoyed.
" I was just wondering." He said, starting to massage my shoulders.
" I didn't know you could do that." I said, relaxing.
" I can do a lot of things you don't know about." He said, grinning.
" Why'd you have to be so damn mysterious?" I asked.
" Admit it, that's why you love me."
" Of course." I said, turning to face him and stealing a kiss.
" You know, Sakura and Tomoyo are coming around later." Eriol said.
" Good, I miss talking to them."
" It was your choice to move to England with me." Eriol said.
I pouted. " I know, It's too bad the cost for long distance is so high."
" They have a surprise too." Eriol said.
" What kind of surprise?" I asked, knowing that their last surprise ended in me being tied to a tree with a sign around me neck saying ' I love Eriol.' I didn't mind that part, the part I didn't like was that I only had my underwear on.
" You'll have to wait and see."






Steph-hime: so what do ya think? Click on the little button below to review, and oh yeah S+S all the way! ('cept of course this little ficcy.)