Chapter 9 : A Promise
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A/N : Back with Chapter 9. -sighs- I had no idea I added Kaho's name when her name wasnt even included in the chapter. I guess I totally forgot, but anyways you might've guessed it was her right?
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Back to the story..
" Do you have to come back with that promise now? "
" I believe that is none of your concern. "
" You're Kaho. Kaho Mizuki. Am I right? "
" Please. Please, bring me to him. " She asked with pleading eyes.
" Don't know where he is. Sorry. "
" Will you atleast help me? "
Syaoran couldn't say no. He knew he had to wait for Tomoyo, but he had the urge to talk to Sakura as well. He had a feeling he'd regret bringing Kaho to Eriol, because of Tomoyo..but he didn't even know Tomoyo well and if she had the slightest interest in Eriol. He had already decided.
' Kami sama, please don't make me regret this later. '
" Alright, Mizuki san, I'll help you. "
" Arigatou..um.. "
" Syaoran Li. "
" Li kun. Arigatou. "
With Tomoyo and Eriol
" Fate has brought us together. " Eriol blurted hoping he didn't sound as corny.
She couldn't help but smile. " I guess so. " Tomoyo faced him.
" Do you think that maybe, we could start over? "
" As friends? " Eriol asked, but Tomoyo hadn't answered the question. It seems as if, she wanted more.
Eriol grinned and Tomoyo slightly blushed. A tiny feeling had pricked Tomoyo's heart as soon as she heard footsteps coming near.
" Eriol. I've finally found you. " The woman immediately ran into Eriol's arms.
" K..Ka..Kaho.. " He stammered ignoring Tomoyo.
Kaho Mizuki. Eriol had remembered her. They were close friends and Eriol secretly crushed on her. He'd promise her to always be there whenever she needed him, to marry her when she feels she was ready. Most of all, she wanted him to mend her heart after everytime someone else had broken her heart. What was he suppose to do? He knows he use to love Kaho, but what about now?
Flashback
" Kaho, are you alright? " The sapphire-eyed man asked attempting to hug her.
She pushed away. " No, I'm not! " Tears flowed down the woman's eyes.
" I'm always here to listen, Kaho. "
" Always? "
" Promise. " That had made Kaho smile and seeing that smile would make Eriol go crazy.
" I know you would never break a promise, especially to me. "
" Maybe, you're right. So? " Eriol replied with a playful smile.
" He broke up with me. " She calmly said.
" Well, he doesn't deserve you. "
" Eriol, I'm glad you're here, to mend my broken heart. Since, you made a promise for me, I'll do one as well. "
" Okay. "
" Let's get married. "
" Married? When? I'm only fifthteen. "
" Of course I know, silly! Three years from now. "
" You promise you'll wait for me. "
" What if I had found someone already? "
" Promise? " She moved closer to Eriol's face, just inches apart.
He couldn't let his dear Kaho's heart shatter once more. " Promise. "
End Flashback
Years had already passed and Eriol found someone. He knew after so many heartbreaks Kaho had, he was just there to mend it. Kaho only wanted happiness and Eriol for herself. He knew Kaho had enough shattered hearts and he promised to always be there for her. He was a man of his word, he had to keep his promise. He believed Kaho deserved better, and who would treat her with love other than his self.
He was pretty surprised to see Kaho back. She actually remembered. Confusion was tearing his soul apart.
" How did you get here? "
" This young man, helped me. " Kaho eyed Syaoran.
" I..saw Sakura running after an ice cream truck, so I thought Tomoyo would be here. Anyways, I gotta go...talk to Sakura that is. "
Tomoyo's POV
Ready to run? My conscience asked willingly.
I'm afraid. I don't want to run away from my fears. I was afraid to fall in love, but fear has already conquered my body.
Remember that prick? It feels more like a stab now. A quick pierce.
' I thought your heart was strong. ' A voice in my head asked. My conscience.
' It is! It is! ' I replied attempting to prove my point from not escaping this situation.
' What are you doing?! You're trembling! You're weak! '
I always thought my conscience was there to help me, but it's criticizing me.
' You should run before you fall onto your knees and cry. '
' RUN!! ' My conscience demanded. I ran..ran away from love..from my fear...from her.. and mostly from Eriol Hiiragizawa
How long must I run? And to where?
End of Tomoyo's POV/Sakura's POV
Mmmmmm...so good..Well, my stomach is content, how about my heart?
" Hi.. " A familiar voice had said.
" Uh.. Hello. " I turned around and greeted back with a big smile.
" Oh. It's you. " He looked at me with disappointment.
" Is there anyway I can help you...Syaoran Li? "
" It seems as if your friend is quite busy with Hiiragizawa? "
" Hiiragizawa? "
" She's with him right now. "
I gasped.
" It was that guy I punched wasn't it? " He stared at me blanky.
" So, anyways...what is it that you want? " I licked my fingers from the remains of my ice cream.
" I wanted to straighten things out with you. "
" Like what? " I questioned the amber-eyed man.
" You must've thought Tomoyo loved.. " It must be complicated for him since his voice had lowered.
" You? I know..she does.. " I forced a smile.
" No, that's not it. She's in love with someone else. "
" How would you know? "
" Just a thought. "
" O-Kay. Thanks for telling me. Is that all? "
" N..No..I wanted to get to know the real Sakura Kinomoto. Is that alright? "
I couldn't control myself. I jumped into his arms and he had them opened willingly.
" I'm glad! " I muffled into his chest.
" Me too. "
" So what do you want to do? "
" Won't you help me fix the mess between your friend and mine? " What mess?
" I don't want to meddle in with her affairs...anymore...well, unless she allows me to. "
" I see. "
" I'm sorry though...but why? "
" I brought her back. " Brought who? I wanted to ask him, but I don't want to meddle in with her affairs. I especially don't want to find out any bad news and tell her about it. I don't want to be the one to bring pain into her heart.
[A/N : Well, I hope the conversation between Sakura and Syaoran doesn't confuse you. I just had to add a scene with S&S. It's to all those S&S fans out there! "]
With Eriol & Kaho
" Who is that girl you were speaking with earlier? "
" Oh! Tomoyo! " Eriol desperately looked to where Tomoyo stood. " She's not here.. "
" Is she a friend of yours? " Kaho asked. " Or perhaps someone special? " Disgust was added with the second option.
' She's not just someone special...I think I've fallen in love with her. ' Eriol had wanted to tell Kaho especially Tomoyo, but was she ready to hear him?
" Why are you here? "
" You sound so disappointed. "
" I am. " He stated with concern in his eyes.
" It's that girl isn't it? " Kaho was jealous, because she could no longer control his heart.
" You! " She let go of the embrace. " Made a promise! "
Eriol had fallen silent. He knew he had made a promise, but why had he forgotten about it, until Kaho came.
" You shouldn't make a promise you can't keep! "
" But, you made it! " Eriol retorted. " I want to be there for you, Kaho, but not like this. " His voice had softened.
" I..just don't want to be alone anymore. " Tears sprung out of her eyes as she embraced him once more.
" Don't leave me alone, Eriol. Please. "
" I don't think you're the only who doesn't want to be alone. "
To be continued..
A/N : Okay, done with this chapter. A lot of thoughts, and some negativity. Sometimes, I'd regret adding Kaho in the story. I really tried on making a better promise, maybe blackmail, but I can't think of any. I am sort of disappointed with this chapter. It doesn't seem to please me. Well, anyways, I truly hope you like the S&S scenes in this chapter. All things are straightened out between Sakura and Syaoran and they've come clean. A review is a great way to encourage the writer. Thanks.
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