Chapter 10: How Did I Fall In Love?
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Eriol held Tomoyo in his arms as they waited in front of the fireplace, staring at the wood burning. She was shaking from fright and he allowed his body warmth to seep into her and care for her. Even though the dilemmas happening at that moment worried him, he couldn't help thinking of how lucky he was to have Tomoyo right by his side. It was a rather selfish thought, because his buddy was out there, looking for his girl and here he was comparing the two. He shook his head in shame and let the thoughts dissipate from his mind.
"I'm so worried…" Tomoyo whispered, so Eriol pulled her closer.
"So am I, but Syaoran won't let anything happen to her." He assured. "He cares about her way more than he shows."
"I know…but this is my best friend we're talking about." She turned to face him. "I grew up with her, Eriol. He's just got to find her."
"He will, Tom." Eriol whispered and kissed her hair lightly. "If they don't come back in more than an hour, we've gotta look for them."
She nodded her head under his chin.
"You know something?"
She looked up. "What?"
"I'm glad I've got you right now by my side, babe." He looked into her eyes. "I know it's selfish to think about it like that…but I am. I'm really glad."
She hugged him tightly. "I love you Eriol…" Few unshed tears made their way down her cheeks. "I'm glad you're with me now."
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After 15 minutes or so, Syaoran with Sakura came in. He put her on his bed since it was closer than hers, which was at the top. Eriol and Tomoyo stood up with surprise and rushed over to her. "What happened?" Tomoyo asked, sitting on the edge of the bed.
"She's just sleeping." Syaoran muttered, sitting on the other bed, taking off his shoes. "I found her just sitting by a tree." His eyes seemed to fill with anger. "AGH! I'm so…" He shook his head. "Damn it!"
"What's wrong, man?" Eriol asked, surprised at the outburst.
Syaoran stood up and walked out of the cabin from the back door. He rested on the wall outside. Eriol followed.
"Syaoran, what's the matter?"
He kept quiet.
"Syaoran…"
"I failed." He whispered. "I let her down, man. I failed to protect her."
"No you didn't…"
"Yeah I did."
"You're overreacting, Syaoran…"
"I'm not." He snapped.
"Ok fine. So…how did you fail?"
"I'm supposed to protect her. I've always been there for her, Eriol." He looked down at the ground with arms crossed. "And when I saw her there…just huddled like a lost kid…I just got out of control. I was so angry with myself. It was the same when I thought she was kidnapped! I've never been scared like that my entire life. Then when…" He paused for a while. "God. This is crazy."
"I'm listening, man." Eriol put a hand on Syaoran's shoulder. "Go ahead."
He glanced at his friend and thanked him with his eyes. "When I saw her, I got so scared. I-I…I don't know."
"If that was Tomoyo, I'd be scared too."
"But Tomoyo's your girlfriend!" He interrupted. "It's different, all right?"
"How?"
"You're in love with her! I-I'm…not."
"Are you sure about that?" Eriol asked quietly.
Syaoran looked up. "Yeah…I…"
"It's hard to admit it, I know, but I think you like Sakura. A lot."
He shook his head. "I don't…"
"I see the way you look at her, man. Or the way she looks at you." He informed. "And if that's not love…then what is?"
"I'm not in love with her, Eriol."
"I think you're lying."
"I-I'm not lying." He stammered and shut his eyes. "I don't want to think about it, man."
"Well this isn't about what you want, Syaoran. We're talking about a girl's feelings here. Her feelings are at stake, man. You've got to think about your feelings. And hers."
"This is crazy." Syaoran muttered, walking forward. "I never felt this way and I don't want to feel this way."
"I think you do. You're just scared." Eriol said from behind him.
Syaoran closed his eyes again and sighed.
"I was scared too. When I first felt it." He said. "So it's all right to feel like that. Just make sure you know when to stop being a coward and when to be brave."
His words hit Syaoran like a brick.
"I'm gonna go back and…give you some…time to yourself, all right?"
He nodded. "Thanks." He whispered.
Eriol patted his shoulder and walked back into the cabin.
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Sakura woke up after an hour. Tomoyo glanced at her from the other top bunk bed. "Where's Syaoran?" She asked, rubbing her eyes.
"I think he's still thinking about some things." She shrugged. "I'm not sure."
"Well…is it okay if I go see him?" Sakura asked uncertainly.
"Go ahead, honey." Tomoyo smiled, assured. "I'm sure he wants to see you more than anyone here."
She paused for a second. "You know what? When I went out there…I wasn't scared for me…I was scared for him…"
"Do you like him, Sakura?"
Her eyes seemed to freeze.
"I mean really like him?"
She finally looked down. "I'm not really sure."
"I think you do. You actually risked your life out there, you know. For a guy who was a real meanie." Tomoyo teased.
Sakura exhaled with a smile. "I suppose so."
"Go out there and talk to him." Tomoyo urged. "I'm sure he's waiting."
"I'm dying to talk to him." Sakura admitted and went down the small ladder. "Talk to you later."
"Bye honey."
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Syaoran looked up at the stars and breathed quietly. The fresh air seemed to comfort him, even though he felt awful. He looked down and kicked at some grass and shook his head with dismay. Guilt hit him hard on the inside. He stood rigid and angry. Then he felt another presence. It had almost been an hour since he was there, so he thought it was Eriol coming to get him.
Remember when we never needed each other…
"I'm not coming back in." He muttered. "Not yet."
"I didn't ask you to."
He whirled around in surprise and amber faced emerald.
The best of friends like.. sister and brother
"What are you doing up?" He breathed out, staring into her.
She turned red just from looking at his handsome face. "I wanted to see you…"
"Why?"
We understood we'd never be.. alone
"I don't know." She admitted. "It's just that…whenever I see you…I feel safe."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
Those days are gone, now I want you so much
She walked over to him and he wrapped her up in his arms. "It's all my fault."
"What is?"
The night is long and I need your touch
"That you got lost. Because of me."
"I chose to look for you, didn't I?" She reminded.
Don't know what to say, never meant to feel this way
"Yeah, but still. It was my own fault for not telling you where I went." He said in a husky voice.
"It doesn't matter." She shook her head. "What matters is I'm safe now, because of you."
Don't want to be alone tonight..
"Still." He sighed and buried his head on her neck, kissing it lightly.
She felt her body shiver from his touch.
What can I do to make you mine? Falling so hard so fast this time…
"I feel like the biggest loser in the world." He confessed.
"You're not."
What did I say? What did you do? How did I fall in love with you?
"I am."
She sighed and looked at him. "Syaoran…"
I hear your voice and I start to tremble
He looked back at her. She was so beautiful. He gulped. "Sorry." He whispered.
Her eyes showed confusion.
Brings back the child that I resemble
He leaned down and kissed her softly, then intensely. He cupped the back of her head while she leaned up. Sakura let herself be kissed by him as she, too, kissed him hard. Then she felt his tongue slip past hers and taste her. She moaned. His senses alerted and he pulled her closer to him. After a few more seconds, they pulled away slightly and stared at each other.
I cannot pretend that we can still be friends
Her lips were moist and slightly swollen, looking even more desirable. Her innocent eyes flashed with affection and pleasure. His eyes held compassion and love for the petite woman in front of him.
Don't want to be alone tonight
"I shouldn't have done that." He mumbled.
Her eyes frowned. "What…?"
What can I do to make you mine? Falling so hard so fast this time…
Then she felt a flash of hurt. "You're regretting it?"
He was stunned at this. "Well, n-no, not really. It's just that…it wasn't right for me…to do that."
What did I say? What did you do? How did I fall in love with you?
She nodded slightly. "So…what happens now?"
"I don't know." He sighed. "I guess…we're…back…"
Oh I want to say this right and it has to be tonight
"No." She interrupted with a small voice.
"No?"
Just need you to know, oh yeah
"No." She looked up at him. "I don't want to be friends."
"Y-you don't?"
I don't want to live this life, I don't want to say goodbye
She shook her head. "Syaoran, I…" She stopped.
"You what?"
With you I want to spend the rest of my life
"I…I…"
"Loss for words?"
What can I do to make you mine? Falling so hard so fast this time…
"Like you wouldn't believe." She murmured.
He felt like smiling. And he did.
"You smiled." She leaned up.
What did I say? What did you do? How did I fall in love with you?
He kept quiet and stroked her jaw. She smiled back at him.
Then he kissed her again.