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All right, here's Chapter 5! Oh, and amethyst sweet angel, it may seem right now that I'm doing it by couples, but later on, it'll show that the POV's are connected... darn! Did I say that? * slaps forehead *

Chapter 5: Rika

Sasaki Rika carelessly flipped through the magazine she was currently reading.

Have a Sassy Wardrobe for Summer! Rika raised an eyebrow at the article.

Boring, though I like that sundress, she thought, turning the page.

My Boyfriend left me for a GUY! Rika felt a smile creeping up her face. That's sad, but still boring, she said, turning the page once more. She was suddenly aware of a small nudge in her ribs, but ignored it. She thought it was just a figment of her imagination.

NOW we're talking! Horoscopes! Rika thought triumphantly. Then she felt it again. That nudge. This time, it was a little harder. She brought down the magazine, irritated, to find Hiiragizawa-kun staring at her.

"What do you want Hiiragizawa-kun?" she asked. He jerked his head to where Tomoyo-chan and Chiharu-chan were quietly talking.

"What do you think they're talking about?" he asked. Rika picked up the magazine again.

"Must be girl talk," she said, looking for her zodiac sign.

"Do you think they're talking about me?" Hiiragizawa-kun asked.

"What makes you say that?" Rika asked, not looking up from the magazine.

"Because they keep staring at me," he replied. Rika tore her eyes away from the magazine and checked if Hiiragizawa-kun was telling the truth or his head is just getting big. Sure enough, Chiharu-chan looks at Hiiragizawa-kun, then whispers something to Tomoyo-chan, who also looks at Hiiragizawa-kun, then whispers back at Chiharu-chan.

"I guess they are talking about you," she replied, going back to her magazine. A thought suddenly occurred to her.

"Why do you care if they're talking about you Hiiragizawa-kun?" she asked. Was it just her or did Hiiragizawa-kun's cheeks have pink stains in them. Rika raised an eyebrow. Hiiragizawa-kun might be one of the school's bishounen, but he's not known for having a tomato face like Li-kun.

"I was just wondering," he replied. For some reason, Rika didn't believe that.

"Come on Hiiragizawa-kun, I'm not that stupid," she said. Another thought struck her.

"Do you like Tomoyo-chan Hiiragizawa-kun?" she asked. Her thoughts were confirmed when Hiiragizawa-kun's face turned red.

"Actually, don't tell me. Your face says it all," she said. Hiiragizawa, looked at her, surprised.

"You can read my expression?" he asked. Rika wondered for a moment why he'd be so surprised, then realized that she actually read Hiiragizawa-kun's expression, which was impossible… unless of course, if you're Tomoyo-chan, that is.

"Wow, I guess you're not that hard to read when it comes to love," she said. She giggled when Hiiragizawa's ears are now turning a brilliant shade or red.

"Did you ever tell her how you feel?" she asked. Hiiragizawa-kun looked down, and Rika noticed the sadness in his eyes.

"I know she only sees me as her best friend," he replied. Rika looked at Tomoyo-chan, who was blushing at what Chiharu-chan had told her.

"Did she say that?" she asked. Hiiragizawa-kun shook his head.

"So then how can you be so sure if you didn't hear it from her own mouth?" she asked. Hiiragizawa-kun just stared at her. Rika sighed.

"Hiiragizawa-kun, I think you should tell her. If she says she only sees you as her friend, then at least you'll be VERY sure about it. Besides, it's better to have her as a friend than nothing at all, right?" she said. Hiiragizawa-kun stared off into space, his face thoughtful.

"You're right, Sasaki-san," he finally said. Rika smiled at Hiiragizawa-kun. It never occurred to her that Hiiragizawa-kun would actually talk about feelings. Especially his feelings. To her, Hiiragizawa-kun was one of the most handsome guys in the school who smiled at anyone and would constantly tease Li-kun and Sakura-chan. It amazed her to find that Hiiragizawa-kun found love in her lovely friend.

Rika's thoughts were broken when Tomoyo-chan went back to sit beside Hiiragizawa-kun after a chat with Chiharu-chan. Rika picked up her magazine, pretending to be reading it but listened to Hiiragizawa-kun's and Tomoyo-chan's conversation.

"So what did Mihara-san want?" Hiiragizawa-kun asked. Rika was amazed to see Tomoyo-chan blush again. Of all the times Rika known her sweet friend, Tomoyo-chan was never the one to blush. Of course, she'd blush when something exciting happens (like Li-kun falling off the tree because Sakura-chan yelled at him while he was taking a nap. Rika giggled at that memory) and she'd whip out her video camera to tape the "kawaii" moment. To see Tomoyo-chan blush for something else other than that, it was truly amazing.

"She just wanted to know some things," she replied. Rika saw Hiiragizawa-kun stuck out his lower lip, giving him an adorable expression.

"Aren't you going to tell me Tomoyo-chan?" he asked. Tomoyo-chan giggled and playfully slaps Hiiragizawa-kun's face.

"You'll find out soon, Eriol-kun," she replied. Rika smirked. She can't believe Hiiragizawa-kun can't see that Tomoyo-chan is just as in love with him as he is with her.

"What were you and Rika-chan talking about?" The sound of her name made Rika pay more attention to her magazine. Just a little.

"You'll find out soon, Tomoyo-chan," Hiiragizawa-kun replied teasingly. Rika saw Tomoyo-chan smack him on the back.

"You're too much, Eriol-kun," she said, packing up her lunch.

"Are we still up for ice cream after school?" Hiiragizawa-kun asked. Rika resisted the urge to squeal. She could picture it now; Hiiragizawa-kun taking out Tomoyo-chan for ice cream, then telling her how much he loves her and Tomoyo-chan would say the same. Rika snapped out of it just in time to hear Tomoyo-chan's reply.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world," she said, giving Hiiragizawa-kun a genuine smile. Rika's eyebrows furrowed. She never saw Tomoyo-chan give anyone that smile before. Sure, Tomoyo-chan smiles as much as Hiiragizawa-kun, but sometimes, Rika could tell that Tomoyo-chan's smiles were a bit strained. It was the first time that she saw Tomoyo-chan smile that lights up every feature of her already lovely face.

Rika never said this to anyone, but she envied Tomoyo-chan a bit. Tomoyo-chan's beauty just comes naturally to her, and she doesn't need to do anything to make her look anymore beautiful than she already does. Once, when her, Tomoyo-chan, Sakura-chan, Naoko-chan and Chiharu-chan slept over Tomoyo-chan's house and they all woke up the next morning, everyone looked horrible with their hair all messy, but Tomoyo-chan was an exception. Sure, her hair was just as messy as everyone else, but it only showed just how beautiful she really is.

Rika shook her thoughts away. She's happy that Tomoyo-chan has found someone that loves her for everything that she is, because Rika knew that no one can fully appreciate just what Daidouji Tomoyo is capable of.

No one that is, except for Hiiragizawa-kun, she thought, smiling.

"Guys, we have to go back to class now," Naoko-chan's voice broke Rika's thoughts. Slowly, everyone stood up from their comfortable position and started cleaning their mess. Rika watched as Hiiragizawa-kun pulled Tomoyo-chan up, and seeing their intertwined hands, they blushed. Rika giggled at their reaction.

Take care of her, Hiiragizawa-kun. She's one rare and fragile creature, Rika thought before she waited for everyone else to finish stretching and heading off to the school.

All right! End of Chapter 5! I'm looking forward for your reviews! Until then, see ya! * blows kisses *