A/N: Thanks for all the reviews. I know this is not a really good fic, and I'm not really a good writer. Btw, thanks to Seida-310 for the anemia facts. However, the reason Tomoyo is in constant watch is because of her mother. It is after all a rare anemia.

Chapter 3: Don't pity me

It had been two months since they first met. Tomoyo's health according to the doctor was slowly recovering. Ayame and Sonomi thought it was also because of a certain young man. The doctor advised Tomoyo to take some morning walks and Eriol was always kind to accompany her.

Ayame knew that the two had chemistry and it was fate that played a game to make them acquainted. The nurse would pull jokes and hints that would make the two blush. She would also try and sneak away from Tomoyo whenever Eriol is around. Tomoyo once asked Ayame why she keeps on doing those things and she would simple wink and giggle.

A knock on the door was heard from Tomoyo's room and Ayame came inside, "Tomoyo, prince Eriol called. He said he will visit his princess in 30 minutes" her playful tone suggested another hint of matchmaking. Tomoyo couldn't help but blush deep red, "Ayame!! Hiiragizawa-kun is not MY prince!". Her nurse couldn't help but laugh.

"Gomen Tomoyo" she walked away before Tomoyo could retort.

Minutes passed when Ayame came inside, behind her was Eriol, Tomoyo's room. "Your highness, prince Eriol is here!" she yelped and quickly pushed the astonished Eriol inside. Tomoyo was reading a book when he came inside. He waved a hand to Tomoyo and said, "What's up with Ayame? She's like Nakuru."

She put aside her book and said, "Yeah they could be best friends. What brings you here?"

"Uhm, just visiting my princess" he smirked at the wide eyed Tomoyo in front of him. 'Your princess?'

"Really..."

"Okay, I'm here to pick up the royal princess and walk her to the park."

"I couldn't possible say no since you're here" she said standing up. Because of Tomoyo's health improvement, she no longer needed to aide of Ayame whenever outside the Daidouji mansion. Eriol was in fact a good chaperone and friend to her.

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They were walking near the park when Eriol spotted a group of girls grinning and laughing. He thought something's not right and moved closer to Tomoyo's side. She continued talking oblivious to her surrounding when one of the girls from the group walked closer. She pretended to walk pass them, but when she got closer she "accidentaly" pushed Tomoyo.

"Oops" was all she could mutter, supressing chuckles.

"Ah.." Tomoyo thought she'll hit concrete ground, but Eriol caught her safely.

"You ok?" he whispered near her ears that she felt her nerves tingle.

"Yes" Tomoyo pulled away from Eriol's grip and excused herself, "I have to go home now, thank you Eriol" then she left leaving a bewildered Eriol.

She walked home briskly and tumbling now and then. Her heart was pounding to loud!

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It was a bright Saturday morning when Tomoyo woke up. Her morning routine was to walk to the park with Eriol. Suddenly the phone rang and she was quick to answer.

"Hello?"

"Tomoyo? It's Eriol, listen I can't accompany you to the park today. My father needs my assistant in the company would it be okay?"

"Of course!" she drew a silent sigh and said good-bye to Eriol.

Eriol felt that something wrong was about to happen then he realized Tomoyo could ask her bodyguard to assist her. 'Stop worrying, she's going to be alrgiht'

Tomoyo dressed herself and went out not bothering to bring with her a bodyguard. She was so preoccupied that she didn't notice two girls staring at her. When she reached the park she sat herself on a bench and opened her sketch book. Busying herself on drawing the fountain, two girls walked up at her.

She looked up at them smiled and said, "Yes?"

The two girls started to laugh. One stopped and used her hand to gesture a stop.

"You're Tomoyo Daidouji right?" she asked, almost a shriek.

Tomoyo nodded. Obviously annoyed by the two girls she went back to drawing.

One of them knocked the pad away and slapped Tomoyo. She gasped and stood up holding her right cheek.

"Don't be too rude miss bitch! Listen here, stop using Eriol as another nurse! He doesn't need you and vice versa. Do you honestly think he likes you?" she snickered then the other girl continued her statement.

"Yeah, he pities because you're obviously helpless. He helped you last time because you're like a glass, so fragile and stupid. Eriol's too popular for an anemic girl like you! Get A-W-A-Y from him!" then they left giggling and mocking the girl on the bench.

Tomoyo was almost moved to tears at what she heard. It could be true but then it coudn't. She was so upset that when she got home she locked herself inside her room.

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A ring on the phone startled Eriol. He placed down the book he was reading and picked up the phone.

"Hiiragizawa residence may I help you?" he asked in a tone girls would suddenly squirm.

"Master Eriol? ThisisAyame! Ineedyourhelpyousee.." Ayame was on the other line obviously breathless.

"Wait slow down Ayame. What's wrong?"

"Miss Tomoyo locked herslef in her room since morning. She hasn't eaten anything yet and I'm afraid something has happened!" Ayame was already sobbing.

"Be right there" he placed the phone down and dashed outside their house.

'Whatever happened to Daidouji-san?'

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He knocked on her door. "Daidouji-san? May I come in?" he said but no one answered. Ayame was right behind him she stepped forward and kncoked.

"Tomoyo please open up your mother will be so upset when she finds out."

At that momment the door slightly opened and Tomoyo popped out her head.

"Neh? Ayame? Don't call mother!" she looked so kawaii that Eriol smirked and thought Tomoyo's weakness was her mother.

Tomoyo noticed Eriol beside Ayame then she gave me a questioning gaze, "What are you doing here?" Ayame's eyes widened at the cold remark to Eriol.

He simply smiled and said, "I was worried about you" his expression changed when Tomoyo moved her hand to close the door.

"Oh no you don't" he stopped her just in time causing Tomoyo to jump.

"What is going on inside Tomoyo!?" Ayame was losing self-control and joined Eriol. They pushed the door open and made Tomoyo fall on the ground. The two did not expect that to happen. He went to her side and held her upright, "See, you're so weak you haven't eaten anything since morning." Tomoyo pushed him away and went to her chair.

Ayame was agape. Eriol remained calm, but inside he was worried.

"Ayame, I'm hungry could you bring up my food here?" her expression changed when she addressed to her nurse. When Ayame nodded and left she turned to Eriol and sighed.

"Hiiragizawa-kun, please don't pity me. I don't need it" she said it so coldly that Eriol's forehead creased.

"Daidouji-san what do you mean?" he took a step forward, but Tomoyo gave him a sign.

"Please leave, Hiiragizawa-kun..." she turned her back from him.

He was obviously confused and somewhat angry. "Tomoyo, what's wrong?" 'I called her Tomoyo?!' no reply so he took a step forward but she stopped him again, "Now!" this time her tone was forceful. He walked away slamming her bedroom door.

This is the end...

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A/N: Wahaha! This is a roller coaster neh? Well I need some tips of what will happen next WRITER'S BLOCK! oh no..