Chapter 4: I'll love you whoever you are

"You know master, I know exactly what you're feeling. It's not everyday you find yourself attracted to a girl especially this girl neh? She has a place in your heart-" Spinel Sun said before Eriol. He placed the book he was reading and gazed down at the feline.

"Stop" was all he muttered.

Spinel got up and went for the door, "One cannot hide his true feelings. If you need me master, I'll be in the kitchen" he opened the door and left.

Eriol tried to get back to his reading, but he obviously lost interest. He placed the book down and massaged his temples. 'God, what's the matter with me? I can't understand women! Something's wrong with her and I'm going to find out' Determined to know what's bothering Tomoyo he stood up and walked towards the door.

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He didn't know how long he stood in front of the Daidouji's door. Finally, he brought the courage to ring the door bell. He was anwered by one of the maids; he told her he was here for Tomoyo.

"Miss Tomoyo is not in good condition right now" the maid said.

"I won't take long, please" it was probably charm that made the helper yield and direct him to her bedroom.

"Thank you" the maid bowed and left him.

Eriol took in a deep breath and knocked on the door. No answer. 'Dammit' he tried once again. Ayame opened the door and gasped to see him.

"Eriol-san! Miss Tomoyo is-" too late he was determined than ever so he pushed the door and went straight into Tomoyo's bedroom. He was stunned to see a paler version of the adolescent, lying in bed, eyes staring directly at him.

"Hiiragizawa-kun, you know *cough* very well that *cough*..." the sentence was never finished when she broke into fits. Eriol went to her and held her hand.

"Ssshh" he patted her back. The time wasn't right for talks, he left Tomoyo sleeping peacefully. Outside her room he asked Ayame Tomoyo's case.

"Well, you see master...ever since that incident with you two..she lost interest in..eating nor taking her medicine. No one could force her, not even her mother." Ayame sighed "Whatever happened to the two of you?"

'To us? I have no idea' "That's why I came to find out" he placed his hands inside his pockets and bowed to Ayame. "Good day Ayame, I'll come back tomorrow"

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Everyday he would try and visit Tomoyo, but her maids would always say she is asleep. He would always leave a basket of fruits and a strange feeling of heaviness. He grew more desperate; he even called her. Soon Tomoyo's fever disappeared and it was only Sonomi that ordered the maids to keep Eriol away.

"I think it will be better if Tomoyo will not or never see Eriol again. This will (probably) help her recover from her sickness" that was what Sonomi told Ayame and the others.

Eriol was walking down the hall to get his things from his locker. As he was fixing them he heard giggles and murmurs. He tried to ignore them, but he heard Tomoyo's name he fixed his attention to them.

"She's been absent for awhile. Wonder if she's in the hospital..."

"Oh my gosh, I heard a bunch of girls confronted her and told the little anemic to quit following Hiiragizawa-kun!"

"Well, duh! She's not fit for mister popular!" then the rest faded to his ears. Now he knows what made Tomoyo avoid him. He was furious to whoever did that to Tomoyo and...he was upset at Tomoyo for believing such crap.

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"Where's Tomoyo? Don't tell me she's asleep because I_am_not falling for that!" the maids just pointed to her room, evidently startled and scared. 'Oh my master Eriol is not himself'

Eriol did not even bother knocking. When he opened the door he found her quite dazed. She just woke up from sleep, looking very angelic.

"Hiiragizawa!" she was shocked to see him. She sensed something different about him. Eriol growled and headed for her bed.

He was breathing hard, clenched fist and staring directly at her. Tomoyo gulped and stood up to place her palm on his forehead.

"No" he caught her wrist.

"Eri- I'm sorry..." she gasped when he hugged her. She felt his breathing against her hair.

"W-what's wrong?" she tried to pull away, but he pulled her closer.

"Stop it!" it was almost like demanding. He was rather furious and he wanted to crush her. She let him ease down until finally he loosen his grip.

"Gomen, Dai *gulp* douji-san" he pushed his glasses making him look so cute especially to Tomoyo. Both where flushed at his abrupt action. "I've been really worried about you, and please don't believe what others say. I don't care if you have a stupid disease because-" it was like something was stuck in his throat. Tomoyo tilted her head obvious that she couldn't get the idea. "To hell with it" he said in a low tone then grabbed Tomoyo by the waist.

Time stopped as he pressed his lips on hers. Soon it was more than a simple kiss as their tongues entwine with each other. His tongue moved deeper and she responded both hungry for domination. When they broke the kiss, both were gasping for breath. Tomoyo smiled inwardly.

Eriol hugged her again and whispered to her ear, "I love you Tomoyo"

It was love after all...

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A/N: THE END! Sorry if it kinda sucks...I know it needs more action :( but I'm not good when it comes to falling incidents...like that..whatever. So as you can see it's a little cliffy you might ask "what ever happened to Tomoyo?" well it's up to you to find out! Sorry...go ahead and flame me :-|