I'm so sorry if the last chapter was short. Please forgive me. Anyway, here's the next chapter for you. It's going to have flashbacks because...uh..I just want to have flashbacks. I'm going to stop now. AND, Thanks for the reviews from chapter 1! Enjoy!
P.S. The words in italic are my narrations about Eriol and Tomoyo's friendship. They are merely used to elaborate the history of their friendship. So, they are not part of the current situation,K?
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by CSweet
"Tomoyo..." she heard a voice say. The voice was cool and comforting. It made her feel like everything was alright.
Without hesitation, she hugged the owner of the voice and cried on his chest. "Eriol..." she whispered. Eriol hugged her back. "Don't cry, you're getting my shirt wet." he said.
Over the past five years, Hiiragizawa Eriol and Daidouji Tomoyo have gotten closer to each other. They would always kid around and walk together. They even have lunch together. Eriol and Tomoyo were practically inseparable. How did this happen, you ask? Well, as Sakura and Syaoran have been busy being with each other, it was them who end up being together.
-----Flashback-5-years-ago---
"Sakura-chan!!!"
Sakura turned around and saw her bestfriend, Tomoyo, running after her.
"What is it, Tomoyo?" she asked.
"You promised me, we'd go to the candy shop today." she stated.
"Was that supposed to be today?" she asked, confused.
Tomoyo nodded while Sakura frowned. "I'm sorry, Tomoyo. Syaoran asked me to go to the bay with him. But, you can come with us, if you want." she suggested.
Tomoyo wondered why Syaoran would want to take Sakura to the bay with him. She figured that he might want to watch the sunset with her. She must not ruin the romantic moment. So, she answered with a smile "It's alright, Sakura. You can go with Syaoran." But deep inside, she was really hurt. She wanted so badly to go to the candy shop with Sakura.
"Really, Tomoyo? Thank you so much." She hugged Tomoyo and then left.
"Really, Sakura" she sighed.
"I'll go with you." came a voice from behind her. She turned around and saw a smiling Hiiragizawa Eriol.
"Hiiragizawa-kun?" she asked.
"The one and only." he replied "Now, will you go with me to the candy shop, Daidouji-san?" He held out a hand and smiled.
Tomoyo smiled, nodded and took his hand. She was happy that he understood how she felt.
-----End-Flashback-----
Probably, you're also wondering how they began to call each other by their first names. After many other encounters with Eriol, Tomoyo began to know him better. Also, Eriol enjoyed Tomoyo's company because she was a happy girl and he needed happiness. So, after many conversations(and moments), they began to feel comfortable with each other that they decided to call each other by their first names.
-----Flashback-3-years-ago-
"Daidouji-san?"
"Hmm?" she replied, reading her novel. They were seated in a bench in the park.
"Well, I was wondering..."
"That we know each other well enough?" she continued. Eriol was shocked, he didn't know that Tomoyo could read minds.
"Well, yes. And, I think that our knowledge about each other is satisfactory to..."
"To call each other by our first names" she said. Eriol was shocked once again. So, he asked "How did you know?"
"Well, I can tell that you feel uncomfortable in calling me 'Daidouji-san'. It's too long." she answered.
"Oh. That's right. So, how do you feel about the suggestion?" he asked.
"What suggestion?" she asked back, not bothering to look at him.
"You know, calling each other by our first names?" he said.
"It's alright, I guess." she replied, still not moving her eyes from the novel.
"What do you mean, 'It's alright, I guess'?" he asked, looking irritated.
She closed her book and faced him. "Well, Eriol, if you don't know what the phrase, 'It's alright, I guess' means, go research." she teased.
Eriol was about to walk-out when he realized that Tomoyo called him 'Eriol'. He replied with a smile "Fine, Tomoyo."
Tomoyo smiled when she realized that their friendship bond was now tighter. They were close enough to call each other by their first names.
-----End-Flashback-----
"Eriol, why am I so weak?" asked Tomoyo as she cried some more " I just wanted to tell him how I felt..."
"...and you end up getting hurt?" he continued. She nodded. "Because, that's what girls like you end up in, when they don't listen to their bestfriends." he answered.
Tomoyo couldn't help but smile at his answer. "You're not helping." she said. She was amazed at how he could manage to make her smile at times she is extremely sad.
"It's true, you know." he argued. Yes. It was true. He had already warned her about loving a guy who is already taken, particularly, Jinjiro Miyaguchi.
-----Flashback-2-months-ago----
"Eriol, look!" Tomoyo said as she pointed to a tall boy who had maroon hair and black eyes.
"What is it, Tomoyo?" he asked, confused.
"It's Jinjiro-san!" she replied.
"So?" he asked, still confused.
"Oh, Eriol! Look at him!"
"I already am! What's so special about him, anyway?" he said, looking annoyed.
"What's so special? You're asking me what's so special about him?"
"Yes. I bet I'm better than him!" he said. Another game has begun.
"He's only the cutest in the world!" she stated proudly. One point for Tomoyo Daidouji.
"So what? I'm cute too!" he chuckled. Score: Tomoyo-1 Eriol-1
"He's talented! He sketches!" she said. Score: Tomoyo-2 Eriol-1
"I play the piano." he said. Score: Tomoyo-2 Eriol-2
Suddenly, Tomoyo had an idea that would surely let her win this game. "He's not evil!" she said.
"Ok, fine. You win!" Tomoyo laughed triumphantly. Again, she has won in one of their 'duels'.
"But anyway, Tomoyo, Miyaguchi already has a love." he said, his voice becoming serious.
"I know, but, would it hurt if I just tell him how I feel? I mean, I don't expect him to love me back but..." she was cut off by Eriol's hand.
"If you weren't my friend, I'd say you were crazy." he said while giving her one of his smiles.
"I'm in love, my dear friend, I'm in love." she whispered.
-----End-Flashback-----
"Alright. Eriol, let's talk." she said, her voice getting stronger.
"Talk about what?" he asked. He truly was confused. What would Tomoyo want to talk about?
She sighed. "Well, Hiiragizawa-kun," she started. Eriol didn't know how to react. Why did she suddenly call him by his last name?
"I know you have someone else in your mind and heart, but I...I wanted to tell you that I love you so much!" she declared.
"WHAT?" he hissed. What is she saying?
"Relax, Eriol. That was just practice. Was there something wrong in my attack?" she asked.
"N-no. But, don't scare me like that!" he said.
Tomoyo grinned. "What's so scary about that? I always tell you that I love you." she said.
"Yes but, the way said that was hinting something kinda...uh...romantic." he stated nervously. He was afraid that if he said something wrong, Tomoyo might think wrong of him.
"I didn't know my dear friend knew something about...romance." she giggled. Eriol shot her a glare.
"At least she's smiling again" he whispered softly trying not to let Tomoyo hear but...
"What was that, Eriol?" she asked sweetly. "Nothing." he replied.
"I'm sleepy" she said while yawning.
"Then go sleep" he rolled his eyes.
"You're so unsweet" she whined.Eriol chuckled
"Tomoyo, really, is there such a word?"
"I was just testing you, you know." she stuck her tongue out.
"Oh. Really?" he said sarcastically.
"Yes."
"I'd say you weren't."
"Thank you, Eriol." she gave him a very sweet smile.
"For what?" he asked seriously.
"For being there when I need you." she gazed at his eyes intently.
"I'm always there when you need me." he said, placing his left hand on his chest and resting his other hand on her shoulder.
Tomoyo was surprised to see her bestfriend acting like that. Usually, he would just give her a smile. She felt the urge to cry although she didn't even know what she should feel. She was part happy because she had Eriol. She was part sad because of how love pained her deeply. Sometimes, she just want to think that love isn't for her. Love always hurt her. She wanted to feel numb at times. Now, tears came trickling down her cheeks. That was another problem. She sometimes thought that her tears were rivers, they don't end. How come? she didn't know. All she wanted to be with is her bestfriend who understood her and that made her happy.
Eriol sensed that Tomoyo was now crying. He knew exactly why. Daidouji Tomoyo is easily moved by emotions. He didn't understand why some people are like that but, it is that characteristic of Tomoyo that makes him want to be stronger. He liked giving her his strength when she was terribly sad. In this case, he hugged her tightly and asked her what was wrong. After she gave no answer, he knew she was tired. Tired from what? He didn't know. All he wanted to be with is his bestfriend who cared for him and that made him happy.
She pulled back from his hug, wiped her tears and said "You know, Eriol, I think I should love no other man but you...and Syaoran"
Eriol knew that Tomoyo has never seen her father so, naturally, she wouldn't have grown to love him. But, if Syaoran was her friend and he was her bestfriend, then that could mean...
"You mean, you won't love again?" he looked down. It was a touchy subject for Tomoyo.
"No, you silly boy, of course I'll still love. I love Sakura. I love mother. I love Syaoran. I love you." she laughed.
"No, Tomoyo. What I meant is that, you won't be romantically inclined to a man again?" he asked curiously.
"Maybe. Maybe not." she pouted.
"Tomoyo, you're still a child." he mumbled silently as he smiled at her. She smiled back.
Suddenly, Tomoyo's cellphone rang. "Hello?" she answered "What? Yes, of course. Bye!" Eriol had a worried look on his face "What was it about?" he asked hurriedly.
TO BE CONTINUED
Guess who called Tomoyo and what happened. Bye!