"Complicated Life"
By: Na-chan

Disclaimer: I do not own CCS, kapeesh? And I also DO NOT OWN the song "Everything goes." It's by
Natalie Imbruglia!
Chapter 5: Secrets Left Untold

Author's Notes: Sorry this chapter's taken sooooooo long! I got lazy and almost decided not to
continue. Luckily, I had a conscience and chose to do it anyway. So here it is!

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An hour. It had been an hour since Tomoyo had gone missing. Sonomi still hadn't been notified and
Eriol had almost given up hope in finding the girl. There were only two places he hadn't
searched in. The bar and the sauna.

Damn. Is she even in this hotel? He thought, running his hand through his half-disgruntled hair.
He was headed towards the bar since the sauna was definitely not an option. When he reached the
said location, he was stopped by the bouncer.

"ID?" the burly man of 6 feet asked.

Eriol pulled out an identification card and smiled.

"Go on ahead."

The boy entered and blinked. He was not accustomed to the dim lights in the bar since the
hallway he had entered through was well lit. After a few minutes of adjusting, he scanned the
area for a certain raven-haired lady. He found her sitting alone on the counter, downing a shot
glass of alcohol. He approached her and tapped her from behind. "Daidouji-san? We've been looking
all over for you."

Tomoyo looked at him briefly before turning her full attention to her drink. "Go away," she said,
her cheeks slightly red.

He frowned. "I see you're exercising your right to drink now that you're eighteen."

"Shut up."

"I didn't know you were capable of such words, Daidouji-san." He said, amused but a hint of
concern lingered. He took the stool beside her. The bartender approached him.

"What'll it be sir?"

"Just water. I'm driving tonight."

"Good choice. Is this ojousan your friend? I think she's had more than she can take," the man
said, eyeing Tomoyo.

"I think so too. How many have you had?" Eriol asked her.

"What's it to you?"

He looked at the bartender for answers.

"That's only her second one."

"Second?" The boy couldn't help but smirk.

"Well what's wrong with that??" Tomoyo asked, somewhat angry at being laughed at.

He grabbed the half-finished beverage from her and grinned evilly. "It means your alcohol
tolerance level is low." He drank the contents of the glass straight. "Ah. Vodka. Good choice."

"Vodka?"

"What? You mean you didn't know what you were drinking?"

"Well, it's my first time to drink alcohol other than white wine!"

"Such innocence will get you killed."

"I am not innocent!" she tried to stand up but fell back into her chair, her eyes unfocused.

He took this as a sign to get her out of this place. "You're coming with me. I think you owe
me an explanation for being here ALONE." He stood up and tried to help her stand up when she
pushed him away.

"I don't owe you anything!" She stood up, a bit wobbly at first and started to walk away. Three
steps later her feet buckled and she fell to the floor only to be caught by Eriol.

"I'm taking you home."

She simply nodded her head in agreement. She was too tired to argue anyway.

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A black Toyota sped through the highway, its two pieces of human luggage inside.

"Don't fall asleep," Eriol admonished the barely awake girl beside him. He kept his eyes on the
road but constantly checked if his passenger was still conscious. "It'll be hard to carry you all
the way upstairs."

"Hah. Don't bother. I can take care of myself," Tomoyo said angrily. The car suddenly swerved
perilously to the right and she bumped her head against the windowsill. "Oww! Do you abhor me
so much you want to hand me over to Hades already?" She rubbed her head and glared at him.

He ignored her sarcastic remark and continued to drive. "If you don't like my driving you can
step out right now." He stopped the Toyota by the side of the road.

"Fine." She opened the door and tried to stand up, but to no avail. She held the car door for
balance.

"Get in the car." He instructed her, a smirk on his handsome features. He was enjoying seeing her
like this. Her vulnerability amazed him and her ability to put on a facade had disintegrated into
thin air. He saw her as she was in truth, lost and helpless. This Tomoyo Daidouji was new to him.

She pretended not to hear him. Her pride was hurt and she wasn't going to be like the typical
girl who'd break in tears for him. "No thank you. I can get back to the hotel by myself."

"Such belligerence. I now see before me the Daidouji behind the mask!" He derided her.

She bent down to face him and said, "Well this Daidouji happens to detest you even before we
met." Slamming the door in front of his face, she walked wobbly away.

He didn't let her go far. Stepping out of the vehicle, he followed her. "Wait, Daidouji."

"Leave me alone!"

"It's not safe to wander the streets at night."

"Well what's it to you!"

Silence. "Your mother would kill me if I let you." He finally replied solemnly. It was the only
excuse that came to mind.

"Fat chance in that! Nobody cares! Nobody loves me....nobody...." She stopped walking and
suddenly broke into sobs.

He was at her side the next second. Holding out a navy blue handkerchief, he eyed her anxiously.
"Shh. Sure someone does. You wouldn't be here if no one cared." He patted her head like she was
a child in distress.

She stopped her soap opera almost immediately and wiped her tears away with his handkerchief.
"Yeah. You're right. I shouldn't be acting like this especially not in front of you." She smiled
at him but it was a sincere smile unlike the other smiles she had given him.

"You look better when you smile with your heart." He commented, grinning.

"I'll keep that in mind. Now that I'm finished with my emotional rant let's head home."

"Sounds good to me. Race you to the car!"

"Sure..." Suddenly Tomoyo lost consciousness and fainted. Her abrupt outburst must have taken its
toll on her already incoherent mind. Luckily once more Eriol had caught her. (Author's Notes:
Great reflexes, man!)

He panicked visibly. He felt her breathing and her pulse. They were both normal. He relaxed and
carried her over to the automobile.

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She regained consciousness right before they reached the hotel. They continued the drive in
silence. They were also quiet when they entered the hotel and when they reached their rooms.

Tomoyo was the first to break the deafening silence. "Arigato. Is there any way that I can repay
you?" She asked, smiling pleasantly. It was useless to try and put up her mask in front of him
now that he had discovered her weakness. She also hated being in debt to anyone especially to
him. She did not despise him anymore but she still considered him as a formidable rival in
academics.

The boy eyed her oddly. "No... I don't think so."

"Are you sure? I'll do anything legal."

A mischievous glint appeared in his sapphire eyes and he grinned. "Well...there is something."

"Which is...?"

"I want to know more about you Daidouji-san. Are you free tomorrow? It's a Sunday."

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Her eyes narrowed.

"You said anything. Asking girls out on dates hasn't been banned yet, hasn't it?"

She glared at him. "Alright. But after that I'm never going to talk to you again. Only when
necessary."

"What time will I pick you up?"

"The less time we spend together the better."

"Then I'll pick you up around seven."

"Fine. But this doesn't mean I'll be friendly with you!" She crossed her arms around her chest.
Man! I'm the one trying to be nice and he still tries to be obnoxious, She thought, opening her
apartment door.

"You already are." He grinned and patted her head. He opened his door and went in, leaving Tomoyo
outside.

The nerve of that guy! He makes me so mad! Ah!!! I hate him! He treats me like a child or worse..
..like Spinel! She slammed her door behind her.

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The phone rang in the middle of the night. Tsubasa picked it up groggily. "Hello? Shinobiki
residence. Tsubasa speaking."

"Tsubasa. Good you're awake! Did you hear from Daidouji yet?"

Her eyes snapped open. "Kazuma! What are you doing calling at this time of hour!?"

"Daidouji-san has been pestering me about her daughter. She hasn't been seen yet. I've tried
contacting Hiiragizawa but I got his answering machine," Her boyfriend explained.

She yawned. "Tomoyo-san's probably at home asleep like the rest of us."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. Besides what else will she be doing at this time of the night, sing to her cat or
something?"

"Yeah, you're right. Thanks, Tsubasa. Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs-"

"I get the picture. Night to you too." She was starting to put down the receiver already.

"Wait! I forgot to say the most important reminder."

"What's that?"

His voice came loud and clear. "Love you." Then he slammed the phone down, not waiting for her
response.

"Boys." She returned the phone to its cradle. "You just don't understand them."
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Tomoyo could not fall asleep that night. She twisted and turned until she ended up tangled in
her beddings. That was when she decided to go, yet again, to the balcony. She called Spinel in
the darkness. "Spinel?"

The cat purred right under her and she practically jumped from surprise.

"Spinel! Don't ever surprise me like that ever again." She waged her pointer sideways in a
gesture Yamazaki would be proud of.

"Meow," The feline merely looked at her with a blank stare.

"Oh, never mind." She went to the balcony and sang. Sang at that time of night. Sang at that time
of night to her cat.

You live your life
You live like an island
Satisfied
You live for the moment
Here you come
You make it look easy
I bet you smile in your sleep
Are you smiling at me...

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Eriol couldn't sleep either. He stared blankly at the ceiling, waiting for it to envelope him in
dreamless slumber. It had no effect on him. Frustrated, he stood up and took a glass of water
from the refrigerator. It did little good. Then he heard a voice, the same voice from months
ago. So he went to the balcony in an attempt to unveil the identity of the culprit.

You live your life
You live like an island
Surrounded by
Water and silence
Mmm there you go
You make it look easy
I bet you laugh at yourself
Are you laughing at me...

Suddenly the song was called to a halt and he heard a regular voice. It was familiar...

"Why are you looking at me like that? Am I singing about myself again?" The soft,
feminine voice asked. There was no reply except for a faint meow.

His eyes narrowed. Cats weren't allowed inside the building... He shrugged the thought out of
his mind. He was probably delusional. He strained to see the face of the primadonna, still
oblivious to the fact that the voice came from the balcony next door.

'Cause sometimes anything goes
When you're looking at me
And sometimes everything goes
When you're looking at me

It was cloudy that night but at that exact moment the clouds parted and the maiden was revealed
by the silver light of the moon.

He had found her. She was right under his nose. Daidouji Tomoyo. He smiled and left the balcony.
Yawning, he found the bed and was fast asleep. He wore a smile on his face.

~~~Tsuzuku~~~

Author's Notes: Okay...so I guess I might get flamed for making Tomoyo drunk. Well I foreshadowed
it! But I am immune to flames so if you flame me I'll take it as a compliment. ^^;