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To those who have been asking, my story is set in only one time (present to be specific). The characters just usually have flashbacks and dreams but it is all really in one time. Hope you're not confused.

The Land of Argonia

Chapter 3: A Touch at the heart

" - beside Tomoyo." Mrs. Shentin's words finished with a total stupefaction among the faces of the students. Nonetheless, it was not in level with Tomoyo's. Even though her face stayed calm (because it always was) her insides were swelling with intense awe. She had a feeling that something like this is going to happen but she never expected that it would reach to meeting him and worse - sooner.

"By the looks of him, I reckon he came from far away." Gossips flew from student to student as their new classmate walked further towards where Tomoyo sat. He stopped in front of her. She thought he was going to say something but he merely smiled.

Others might symbolize it as an ordinary one but not for Tomoyo. She felt differently towards him. His smile, his face, gives her a feeling of profound contentment and belonging. It was one of those things that she would never forget because no one has ever smiled like that to her.

As he sat, Tomoyo cogitated that he was not such a new student to her. It was as though she had known him for a very long time. She intended on asking his name but thought it better if she did it later.

Break passed by, then their lunch. Tomoyo still hadn't asked him who he is. Something always stops her. The bell rang and the teachers dismissed the students. Tomoyo was about to go across the gate when something told her to turn around. Then, there near the tree, she saw the guy with dark hair looking back at her.

She was so filled with curiousness that she didn't realize that he was walking towards her.

"I never knew that it would take this long for us to meet each other." He said with composure. The guy slowly knelt down and said. "I am Eriol Hiiragizawa by the way." He looked at her momentarily and continued. "It is my greatest gratitude to meet you princess Tomoyo." He held her hand and gently kissed it.

Tomoyo couldn't find the words to say. When Eriol soon stood up, she then said, "Thank you." She pondered of saying that he's totally mistaken because she is no princess. Nevertheless, she thought it would sound rude. The whole school was now looking at the two of them. Eriol finally spoke. "I hope to speak to you tomorrow." and with a last look at her, he left.

Apherdeite was just about to wonder what he wanted to tell her when she realized that all the eyes of the students were upon her. She blushed and hurriedly walked out of the gates of their school.

As she was about to cross the bridge of Numbark Scale, someone tapped her on the shoulder accompanied with a loud "Hey!" For some people, this action would be very surprising. However, not for Tomoyo, she turned around and faced her. It was Danice Burcham. The least person she would like to meet after such an astounding scene.

"So," Danice said in a mocking voice. "Trying to be the C.O.A. again?"

Tomoyo curled her eyebrows. "I beg your pardon?"

"Oh come on! You know perfectly well what 'center of attention' means." she walked past her and turned hands on her hips. "Ever since you invented that imaginary snake of yours, you never get tired of doing another play, do you?" Tomoyo just stared at her. She doesn't really like the idea of quarreling with someone. She wished Danice would go away. Burcham rolled her eyes and continued walking through Numbark Street one. Tomoyo was just going to feel assuaged but then Danice shouted: "Tomorrow, the whole school will be talking about it! Wait and see!"

Tomoyo sighed. "I thought it was over," she said to herself. "but now It is going on again."

The next day, Tomoyo walked through the halls in their school ignoring all the pointing and murmurings from the students as she passed by. She entered their classroom and went over to her seat. As she drew nearer, Eriol looked up and smiled at her.

"Good morning Tomoyo." he greeted warmly.

"Good morning too." she returned.

Then all of a sudden, Eriol's expression changed. "Are you alright?" he asked softly.

"I…" Tomoyo thought of saying yes but she knew that she would be lying to him. "I don't know." she finally said sitting down and trying not to let a tear fall from her eyes. Since that incident about the snake, her life in school have been changed.

"I'm sorry if I'd made your situation worse but you couldn't overcome those fears if you keep it inside." Tomoyo realized that he was right but before she could give back a reply, someone called her attention.

"Ms. Tomoyo Daidouji." Mrs. Shentin said. Tomoyo looked up and saw the teacher waving a paper in her right hand. She stood up and walked towards claiming it.

"Oooh! That must be the letter of expulsion." Even if Tomoyo didn't think, she knew it was Danice Burcham's voice. Upon reaching her seat, she opened the letter and in it was a warning.

Dear Ms. C.O.A.,

We hope you realize how ruddy your play was yesterday. Certain actions will be reported immediately to the headmistress if done again.

We warn you that these kind of acts will surely result for the person in charge to expel you.

With all due respect,

Mr. Henry Scum

(head of the organization of the society of behaviors)

Tomoyo bit her lips. "Why must this happen?" she asked herself. "Why?" and folded the note. Eriol's expression was still different. It seemed something in secret was waiting to be unfold.

It's now their lunch break and Tomoyo was looking to where Sakura sat. There wasn't the usual "Hey Tomoyo! Are you coming with us?" from her friend. Her feelings became worse knowing that her best friend was no longer at her side. Then she glanced at Eriol who was staring at his wristwatch. Tomoyo realized he was just new here and doesn't know what happened especially in the past.

Tomoyo didn't eat that time. She stared out of the window hoping the nature's elements would help her. Then Eriol touched her hand. She looked at him and they smiled at each other as if telling that everything would be alright.

It's miraculous how such a small thing as a smile could do a big difference with what people feel.

End of Chapter three! Please drop a review! Thanks! You're all free to ask questions if you misunderstood some points.