[peeks through to see if anyone's there] Hi everyone! I'm still in hiding from that angry mob, but don't mind me! Anyway, I appreciate all your reviews and I'm glad you all liked that chapter. I must say I enjoyed writing that chapter because it's funny to do Spinel Sun.

As you all know, this is the second last chapter, so this fic is close to being finished. But don't worry again dear readers! You'll be seeing me more than you think, now that school's over and I have free time almost everyday (notice the world almost there…) [hears noise] EEK! The mob's back! I have to go, but before I go, here's chapter 14! [Runs away]


Chapter 14: Eriol


Hiiragizawa Eriol stared at the roof of his bed, his arms spread out. He wasn't really staring at it, he was really thinking, and his eyes just happened to be looking there. Eriol was thinking about the raven-haired girl that was currently helping his moon guardian in the kitchen. Eriol chuckled, suddenly realizing that Tomoyo's the only thing in his mind nowadays.

I wonder why that is, Eriol thought sarcastically, turning to his side so his back was facing the door. Eriol didn't think he'd know how to live without Tomoyo if she ever left him. She already took so much space in his heart that if she left him without any reason, he'd probably die of a broken heart. Of course, Eriol's just exaggerating, but hey, he loves that woman. What can he do?

Then Eriol's thought went to what Tomoyo's done for him. She was always by his side whenever he was angry, depressed, sad, happy… Everytime Eriol needed someone to talk to, Tomoyo was there to listen. Whenever Eriol was stressed from the world, Tomoyo's voice alone would soothe him until he felt like taking on the whole world, just as long as Tomoyo's there to support him. Even if Eriol was just bored and felt like bothering Tomoyo, she'd just laugh and go along with him to do something. But what Eriol loves most about Tomoyo is that even is she was just as busy as Eriol, and he would need her to talk, she'd put away whatever she was doing and would immediately be there for Eriol.

She's my angel, Eriol thought with a smile, then blushed at his thoughts. See what Tomoyo did to him? He's never been sappy before, and here he was, thinking the world of her. Suddenly, a thought hit Eriol that made him frown and sat up from his position.

Tomoyo's done so many things for him, and yet, what did he do for her?

Eriol racked his brain for anything, but nothing came his mind. His blood suddenly ran cold and he immediately slapped his forehead. He's in love with Tomoyo, and what does he do? NOTHING!

Eriol thought about telling her that he loves her and how much she means to him, but that wouldn't be enough. He wants to tell and show her that she loves him and how much she means to him. But how? How?!

Eriol didn't notice that the door of his room opened and that Tomoyo entered. He also didn't notice Tomoyo walking towards him, nor did he notice her taking a seat beside him, looking at him in concern upon seeing him frowning. He only snapped out of it when she spoke.

"Eriol-kun, are you okay?" she asked, tilting her head to the side. Eriol fought the urge to pull her towards him and never let her go.

"I'm fine Tomoyo-chan," he said instead, giving her a smile. Tomoyo bit her lip, not knowing that this simple action drove him crazy.

"Are you sure? Because you had a frown on your face, like there was something you forgot to do," she said. Eriol forced himself not to stare at Tomoyo's lips and concentrated on her beautiful amethyst eyes that he loved.

"I assure you Tomoyo-chan, I'm fine," he said. Tomoyo gave him a long look before she gave him a smile.

"As long as you're fine," she replied. Tomoyo flopped on Eriol's bed, doing a similar position as Eriol when he was lying down on his bed.

"So what do you want to do before I leave?" she asked, staring at the ceiling. Eriol used this time to rack his brain once more to think of something to do for Tomoyo. Then his eyes lit up.

"Do you want me to teach you how to play the piano Tomoyo-chan?" he asked, praying that she'll say yes. Tomoyo sat up, giving him a bright smile and bouncing on his bed.

"Oh will you Eriol-kun?" she asked, her eyes twinkling. Eriol felt his hear beat faster. He loved seeing Tomoyo so excited. He then grinned, took her hand (and ignored the familiar tingle that came everytime he touched Tomoyo) and led her to the music room. Once they were there, Tomoyo took a seat on the piano bench while Eriol opened the piano. When he sat down beside her, Eriol gulped. The piano bench wasn't that big, so Eriol and Tomoyo's legs were side by side. Eriol had never been this close with her, and felt guilty of the surge of pleasure running through his veins at the closeness the piano bench brought him.

"Will you play something for me Eriol-kun?" Tomoyo asked, and Eriol had to wonder if she was just as nervous as he was.

Probably not, seeing as how she's not even reacting to the leg-to-leg contact, Eriol thought sadly. Will she ever feel the same way as he does about her?

"Sure Tomoyo-chan," he said, and started to play. In the middle of the piece, Eriol glanced at Tomoyo, who had laid her head on his shoulder. Eriol felt his heart swell. Just when he thought that his love for Tomoyo couldn't get any bigger, she would surprise him with just by being there, and Eriol would fall deeper in love with her. Once he was done playing, Tomoyo lifted her head up and clapped enthusiastically.

"That was beautiful Eriol-kun!" she exclaimed, her eyes twinkling once more. Eriol fought the urge to blush, but he knew it was a lost cause.

"Thank you," he managed to say. He then snapped his fingers, and a music sheet appeared in front of them.

"This is a simple piece, and when I play it, you'll follow my lead, okay?" he said. When Tomoyo nodded, Eriol took the alto spot on the piano while Tomoyo took the soprano spot. When Tomoyo made a mistake, Eriol stopped playing.

"No no no, Tomoyo-chan, it's not B sharp, it's B flat," he said, pointing at the keys. Tomoyo groaned, clearly frustrated.

"I can't do this Eriol-kun! I'll never get it!" she cried out, placing her hands on her temple and rubbing it. Eriol took her hands away from her head and gave her a soft smile.

"Yes you can. Just think of this as your music sheet in choir. See, this-" he took Tomoyo's left index finger and gently pressed in on a piano key, "- is a C. And this-" Eriol repeated the same on the piano key next to it, "- is a D." Eriol repeated this same method on the piano keys, while Tomoyo concentrated hard on remembering which keys goes with which notes. Once they were done, Eriol looked at her again.

"You think you get it now?" he asked. Tomoyo nodded slowly, still concentrating on the keys. Eriol smiled at her, not caring if Tomoyo didn't see it. He pointed at a part of the music sheet.

"Will you play this for me?" he asked. Tomoyo bit her lip again (Eriol gulped) and nodded. While she played the part, Eriol took this time to get himself lost in Tomoyo. Tomoyo was still biting her lip as she concentrated hard on the notes and the piano keys, her long, beautiful raven hair tucked behind her dainty ear. To someone, this might look normal, but to Eriol, he's never seen anything look so beautiful.

As Tomoyo's fingers played across the piano, Eriol silently admired them. They were slender and graceful, just like their owner. He wondered what it would feel like to kiss it. Eriol fought the urge to blush again. He really should stop thinking about Tomoyo like that. She might not even return his feelings!

Oh but I wish she did, Eriol thought. He shook his head and focused on Tomoyo once more. He'd worry about that later, but right now, he's not done admiring the beauty beside him, whose leg occasionally brushes up against his.

She's so beautiful… Eriol couldn't help but think to himself. If he could get lost in her forever, then he'd do so without complain.

She's a darling, isn't she? What are you going to do about it? His conscience said. Funny, his conscience never talked like that, but it didn't matter. With Tomoyo looking so breath taking, Eriol really couldn't think straight.

What can I do about it? He thought, never taking his eyes off Tomoyo.

Well maybe, you can prove to her just how beautiful you really think she is, his conscience replied, and Eriol couldn't help but blush at the thought.

But what would she think? He thought, wincing at the horrible images that Tomoyo might do.

You'll never find out until you try, his conscience said. Eriol hated to admit it, but he's right. At that moment, Tomoyo finished playing. She looked at him, smiling brightly.

"I did it Eriol-kun! I played without any mistakes!" she exclaimed, bouncing happily. With his heart thumping hard on his chest, Eriol took a chance. He leaned towards Tomoyo and captured Tomoyo's lips with his.

At first, neither Tomoyo nor Eriol moved at the kiss, but soon, Tomoyo wrapped her arms around his neck, responding to him. At that moment, Eriol's brain immediately shut off. At the back of his head, he could hear his conscience encouraging him, and Eriol obeyed by wrapping his own arms around Tomoyo's waist, pulling her closer to him and deepening the kiss.

Eriol felt his love for Tomoyo break down like a dam and flowed through him. By now, Tomoyo was practically sitting on his lap, but he didn't care. All he knew was that if this is how it will always be everytime he kissed Tomoyo, then he'll do everything in his power to have Tomoyo in his arms forever.

[Tiptoes back] I managed to lose them again. Thank God! Anyway, I hoped you like this chapter. Very fluffy, if you ask me. Hope I didn't give you guys a toothache! Please RR and I'll see you all in the next chapter!

[Someone's voice] THERE SHE IS!

[Angel-twinklez squeals and runs off again]