Author: DarkxDiamonds
Comments: Lately, I've found that I'm diverging from writing and starting to focus more on my site. *cough* Well, I'm back again and here's the latest chapter to POACB!
Something flawed hung in the air as Sakura and Tomoyo made their way down the cobblestone streets. Tomoyo had a knack for sensing, and she could feel the weight and gloom in the air. Funny...a simple broken heart can change the world so? Shaking her head, Tomoyo glanced up at the clear blue sky and noticed how few clouds there were. Perhaps it is a good omen...for her heart...and mine.
For Sakura could not sense or notice anything else besides the wedding that would happen besides the wedding. Tomoyo couldn't penetrate her thoughts, but she knew her pain. "Sakura-chan...the greatest thing you will ever know is just to love. And have your loved returned. I know that you will feel this and understand. Until then, you must not give up hope. Fate has decided your destiny. No one and nothing can change it." Tomoyo was a firm believer of destiny and Fate and hope. If she had found her heart's desire, then Sakura would too.
The eyes seemed slightly undulled. "You do not know my future, Tomoyo. But I know that your words are of true wisdom. I will hold onto them...but I cannot hold onto my hopes or dreams. I knew that you would bring this up...one day or another. And I have prepared my reply. There is nothing more to hold on to...I will be a maid until the day I die." Sakura voiced her belief without infliction or any emotion. It was as though she had known her doom would come no matter what happened or how late it came. "And I'd like to ask. What is ever the matter with you?"
Sakura wasn't sure if she was seeing things, but a slight redness appeared on her friend's cheeks. "It is wonderful to love someone, Sakura. But it is even more joyous if that love is returned. I... I have found my happiness." Her eyes sparkled. "Master or Mistress cannot change who I love or who I choose to spend the rest of my life with. And with that in mind..." her hand involuntarily clenched, "life is all the more brighter."
For the first time in days, Sakura broke into a true smile. "I'm so very happy for you, Tomoyo. Who is the lucky man?" Tomoyo blushed even harder. "Well...it's Eriol-kun. The doctor." Sakura's eyes widened. "The doctor? How did you meet him?"
"It was right after he had told you about your father... I was setting the rooms in order and once you had run off, he saw me. And we began talking, mostly about you. He's a very nice man...and it feels like I've known him since I was a child! But that's very foolish of me." Tomoyo grinned sheepishly. "But I met him a few more times and we talked a bit more...until he finally asked me to marry him! I couldn't turn him down...so I told him I would."
Sakura laughed. "You lovesick little girl!" she teased, "No wonder why your jobs aren't getting done!" Tomoyo winced. "Well, it's a bit hard to concentrate when your heart and mind are elsewhere." She coughed politely. "But they are getting done. Just perhaps...a bit slower than usual." She looked past Sakura's shoulders and her eyes widened in shock.
"Tomoyo? What's the matter?" Sakura glanced back and noticed a flash of blue hair and the glare of glasses. "Talk about ironic. I'll leave you two alone. Don't worry about me," she added hastily, "I can see the church right now!" Before Tomoyo could utter another word, she had run off. Tomoyo cocked her head, puzzled. Well...I guess that's Sakura...
"Good morning, Tomoyo." She turned, facing the man behind her. "Lovely weather, isn't it?" She smiled happily. "Absolutely Eriol-kun!" She was about to question about his plans, but she noticed the serious look in his eyes. "What... what's wrong?" Eriol shook his head slowly. "Sakura."
"What? What about Sakura?!" She knew she had reason to be worried. "Sakura is in a very difficult situation right now. It's hard to fight other's common sense with the feelings in your heart, but it is even harder when the common sense of one goes against the feelings of the heart in the same person. Perhaps you should step back. She will make the decision. Her heart...or her head." He sighed. "It is not an easy choice. People who knew her would not be able to choose in her situation."
Tomoyo nodded slowly. "I...thank you. You are right of course." Eriol hugged her. "I am not always right. But I know matters like thse quite well. Sakura...she will choose the right path. Her mind is pure and her heart is true. She will know at the right time." Tomoyo blinked. "Why do I get the feeling that you can read minds?" He laughed, but after a moment's hesitation. "You think the funniest things Tomoyo-chan."
-- The Church --
"Whew... I think that's all of it!" Sakura wiped her forehead. "Well, that was a nice workout..." She sighed in her attempt to be sarcastic. Tomoyo popped from behind her. "Sakura-chan, don't be silly! You hardly broke into a sweat!" Her friend peered at her. "Sometimes, Tomoyo, despite your wisdom, I think that you might be going blind."
"Well then, I'll be a blind wisewoman!" Tomoyo shoved her gently. "Well...the wedding is tomorrow." The sentence caused a transformation of Sakura's face. "I know Tomoyo...I know." Tomoyo prodded her gently. "What are you going to do? You have less than 24 hours to confess your feelings!" Sakura spun around, furious. "How many times must I tell you?! I CAN'T confess! I can't tell him, I WON'T tell him! He's happy enough...he's got a perfect life, a perfect wife, a perfect home, and perfect servants! What do you think is going to happen when those "perfects" disappear? His life will be ruined, his wife will be thought of as a witch, his home won't be safe anymore...he'll lose his face! And...I can't be the reason ... if that does happen..."
Glancing down, Tomoyo noticed the slight wetness on the ground. "You can't hide forever, Sakura. One way or another... your heart will explode. And then every single bit of love you have will be told..."
"Well, I won't let it!" Sakura broke into a run leaving Tomoyo staring after her. A crumped piece of paper rolled out and landed directly in front of Tomoyo's feet. She peered at it and finally bent to retrieve the paper and smooth out the wrinkles in it.
Everyone falls in love sometime
Everyone falls in love somehow.
And each of these feelings is so complex
I think I've fallen in love now.
I can see my love shining
Like diamonds in your eyes.
I can see you smiling
Even as the light dies.
Tomoyo stared at where Sakura used to be. "Somehow Sakura..." she barely whispered, "your heart will be free."
[Author's Note] : This sure was a fun chapter to write! I hope you enjoyed it, you romanticists! ;)