A/N: WOww..sorry that I haven't updated in such a logn time.BUT! This is the longest chappie I EVER wrote.hahhahahaha sorry for the delay! And there is soem OOCness in this chapter as well! Please review!

Disclaimer: CCS does not belong, to me and it probably never will.sigh.

"Eriol-kunnnnnnnnnnnnnn!" a soft yet loud voice called, "Hurry up or we'll be late!!" Tomoyo said as she ran down the wooden staircase of the HIragizawa residence. "My god, he takes even longer than me!" Tomoyo giggled at her remark tucking strands of her hair behind her ear.

"Oh don't be so impatient!" The masculine voice replied, "You can me such a child!" Eriol said following by the sounds of ruffles, "Done."

"FINALLY!!!!!!!!" The amethyst eyed girl exclaimed, "And I developed my childish side from you, so YOU are to blame!" She giggled as she turned to her friend, "OMG!" astonished; Tomoyo covered her mouth while scanning Eriol head to toe.

"Is something the matter?" Eriol asked, fixing his collar, "Hm.you're checking me out aren't you?" He said chucking. Eriol had on a dark sliver blue button down tucked into black casual pants. His front bangs were slightly pushed back and he wore rimless glasses.

Tomoyo blushed at his remark, "Yes! Who else would be checking out? Hehe. Eriol, you're so handsome!" She said sarcastically.

"Very funny. Ready to go?" Eriol held out his hand and Tomoyo grasped it tightly, "Of course, I'm always ready, especially for Sakura-chan's birthday!"





Soft music played as people's chatters filled the banquet hall. Pink and white balloons filled the room along with streamers and a large banner that read "Happy Birthday Sakura!!!" Ten large tables were set up around the large square dance floor, where many young and old danced.

"I hear the music already Eriol! You have to save me a dance later, ok?" Tomoyo asked Eriol, who opened the door. "Isn't the man supposed to ask the lady to dance, not vice versa?" He asked as they entered the room, "Well, I never gotten to dance with you before, and I think it was about time I have, so I have to break common morals for once." She said looking at her feet, "I'm sorry. It was very rude of me."

"Don't say that Tomoyo, of course I will dance with you, I was going to ask you anyway." Eriol said turning to her, "OK!" Tomoyo said cheerfully.

"May I have this dance?" A voice asked. It belonged to a tall man looking around his twenties. He had spiked up jet black hair with bangs flinging down his face and large grey eyes. His hand held out to Tomoyo as he bowed, leaving Tomoyo blushing, "I'd love to." She enveloped her hand with his and followed to the dance floor.

"May I ask for your name fair lady?" The dark haired man asked, ask the two moved into the middle of the dance floor, "Hm.first of all let me ask you a question. Who are you and what are you doing here?" Tomoyo asked, "-kind sir," she added to play along.

"Me? Alright, since you are the lady. I'm Ryan Sol. I have classes with Sakura." Timothy swirled Tomoyo causing her to laugh, "Oh I see. So you are the famous Ryan Sol, student from New York, that everyone thinks is a kind, suave, gentleman."

"Ah. I think you know much more about me than I do, miss." Ryan laughed, "Well seeing your stunning beauty, long violet hair, and extensive knowledge of others, you must Sakura's best friend, Tomoyo Daidouji?"

"Correct!" Tomoyo smiled sweetly, "So what are you planning to major in Ryan?"

"Business management, my family owns a large company back in America, and so to get me prepared for my position back there, my father got me an internship at a company here." Ryan sighed, "I don't know what company it is yet, he wants it to be kept a secret, fathers these days."

"Well.at least you know what it is like to have a father. My father passed away a long time ago, so all I have is my mother, Sonomi. I know she tries, but sometimes I want someone to chase away my dates, or give me lectures on how horrible men are."

"I'm so sorry. But, not all men are horrid. Most of us are sweet and sophisticated. We also know how to treat ladies, and our fathers taught us how to deal with your fathers. But it is still cool to have a mother. My mom left my dad for another man when I was fifteen, and its sad to say that my father hasn't really taken much interest into finding another wife."

Tomoyo sighed, "Same here. My mom doesn't go off on dates at all! It's always work or family."

"Well Tomoyo Daidouji, would you care for another dance?" Ryan asked pushing his bangs back

"Who said I was stopping?" Tomoyo said giggling, "You know.there's something about you.you remind me of someone.wait I know! You remind me of Eriol!"

"Eriol Hiragizawa?" Ryan asked politely.

"Yes, he's my other best friend, other than Sakura. He's handsome, smart, dependable, and."

"It looks like you have a little crush on your best friend Tomoyo." He said keeping a small smile on his face

"A crush on Eriol? I don't think so! We're just.well.its just not like that!"

"If you say so Tomoyo, if you say so."

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"Eriol-kun! Why aren't you on the dance floor?" the sweet emerald eyed heroine asked, "You're usually the first one on the dance floor!"

"I don't really feel like dancing tonight, Sakura-chan, why don't you go dance with Syaoran? He seems to be lonely without you."

"I will. But it seems like someone is wanting to dance with you, well lots of someone's actually," Sakura stated pointing to different girls around the room eying Eriol. "Well hope you have fun tonight Eriol!"

"Thanks and Happy Birthday!" Eriol slowly walked to a girl with medium length hazel hair, "Would you care for a dance miss?" Eriol asked leaving the girl blushing

"Y-Y-Yes.please," she answered politely, "Ano.may I please ask for your name?"

"Eriol Hiragizawa, may I ask for yours?" He said giving her a sweet smile

"Sammi.Sammi Lin. I've heard so much about you Hiragizawa-san! I'm so happy to finally meet you in person!" She bowed slightly

Eriol laughed, "The pleasure is mine," in a second Eriol swept her off into the dance floor, they pranced in circles, leaving many envious eyes watching.

"It was a pleasure dancing with you Sammi-chan" Eriol whispered to her as the song slowly ended

"Eriol-kun!" a soft voice called

"Tomoyo-chan!" Eriol said, "Arigato Sammi." He said turning away from her

"Ready to dance Eriol?" Tomoyo smiled, "Of course Tomoyo-chan." Eriol answered wrapping his arms around her waist as the slow tune played

"You wouldn't believe the person I just met before.he was sweet, romantic, handsome, and he really reminded me of you." Tomoyo began to say.

"You know there was a girl who acted very much like the first impression I had from you back in the fourth grade. She was very beautiful and had such a sweet personality, but she was full of INNOCENCE unlike you."

Tomoyo stepped on Eriol's foot hard, "Ow! What was that for?!" Eriol said

"For using your smart mouth again, what else?" Tomoyo smirked.

"And this is the way of life in the jungle, the handsome, intelligent ones get stepped on by females who are over obsessive and who happen to be their best friends!"

"Isn't the way of the jungle so productive?" Tomoyo laughed aloud



While Eriol and Tomoyo were dancing, a jealous man grumbled, "No one is going to take Tomoyo, I saw her first!" Ryan thought, while bumping Eriol on the dance floor, "May I cut in?" He asked Tomoyo

"Umm I promised Eriol a dance, Ryan-san" She said staring across to the furious magician

"Oh I don't think he would mind, don't you Eriol?" Ryan turned to Eriol with a smirk.

"Oh but I do. Very much too," Eriol walked back to Tomoyo and grabbed her hand, "We were in the middle of OUR dance, you don't want to be rude and interrupt it, DO YOU?" Eriol gave his infamous senile look to Ryan, causing him to slowly back off, "Ah yea, now where were we?"

Tomoyo smiled, "I was just about to say how Ryan and you are so similar!!!"



Okies, sorry that this chapter took so long! And im so sorry that this chapter wasn't that interesting? But something good is gonna happen next chapter! Hahaha hopefully.

Rory