Chapter 10 : Turning Back

Disclaimer : I don't own Cardcaptor Sakura. Never ever ever ever ever will.

A/N : Here it is! Chapter ten; Turning Back. First, the thanks and then the story...hehe..I hope you like it!


Dedicated to Crystaleyez for encouraging and inspiring me to write more.



Great appreciation and gratitude is given to :

black-thief : I'm glad! Here's Chapter ten. Enjoy! I hope I didn't take too long.

E=mc2 : Oh, Thanks! Hopefully this chapter will help with the confusion. -smiles-

Angel Blossom : What part was confusing? I was just curious. Anyways, I simply didn't want the fanfic to end too soon.

eriol-n-tomoyo-4eva : Thank you very much! Do you dislike Kaho? I sort of do. Okay, okay -raises hands in defense- I do. Mmm..yes..I do.

tenshi cherry blossoms : Oh, I'm not sure about Kaho, I just let things flow through my mind and type away. Thank you for the advice. Today, I was listening to the Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack and I had motivation to continue drawing and also my other E&T fanfic. Thank you so much!!

Jenc11 : Sure, no problem! Thanks for reviewing. -wink wink-

FromDayOne : I've updated! I hope this chapter is interesting too. Thank you for taking the time to review my fanfic. I really appreciate it!

Sakuralover : I'm glad you like the S&S scenes. Things, of course had to be sorted out between the two sweethearts. I'm sure there will be more Syaoran and Sakura scenes in this fanfic. Hey, maybe I'll even write an S&S fanfic as well.

MiniSparky : Maybe Kaho will..or not. -smiles- I'm glad you read my fanfic. Thank you!!

crystaleyez : Hey, thanks for the ice cream! I'd like to read your fanfictions, supposedly Eriol and Tomoyo stories. I just can't get enough of them. I'll try and make some chapters a little longer for some satisfaction. Usually, when I have inspiration from something, I work on my fanfic and sometimes, it turns out pretty well. Arigato!!

black shinigami : O.o? What kind of story? Aw, you don't like Kaho, or just Kaho in this fanfic?

VampiricEternity : Hehe..Arigato!! Too sad? Sometimes, when I read those tragic, sad fanfictions, I tend to cry.
" Kaho. How did you find me? "

" It's impossible to separate true love. " Kaho avoided the question and left it unanswered.

" No. Really. "

" Why are you like this!? I thought you loved me? "

" How do you know if I love you? " Eriol's voice had softened.

" I can just tell. " She whispered avoiding his eyes.

He grabbed her face tiliting it slightly so their eyes would meet.

" Why are you here? Why did you come back? " He asked Kaho who tried as hard to avoid the glare he was giving her.

" I want to marry you. "

" Me? " He scoffed.

" You made that promise. Remember? "

" I was fifthteen! "

" It still is a promise. "

" I was fifthteen! " He repeated. It was true. You shouldn't make a promise you couldn't keep, but she made it. And he had agreed to it. Tears had fallen out of Kaho's eyes, but she was able to speak and repeat what she had said earlier.

" It still is a promise. " Eriol tightened the hold on her face. " Y..You promise to always be here especially when I needed you. And right now, I need you..and only you. "

" Kaho, you're not making this any easier. " He had said the obvious. She kissed his lips roughly when she had the chance and he slowly responded.

With Tomoyo

" Hello, I'd like to book a flight to England. "

" What? Where in England you ask? "

" Damn! I don't care! " Tomoyo cursed at the lady on the other line.

" O..okay.. Please ma'am, don't yell. " The woman's voice had requested politely.

" Just where the heck are you going? " A voice interrupted a conversation between Tomoyo and the woman who was providing the service.

" Don't give me that attitude. Just because you and that Li got together last night doesn't mean you're free to uh.. " Tomoyo was lost in words so instead she decided to glare at the person who was walking up to her.

" You are not going to England! "

" Sakura! " Tomoyo screamed as Sakura grabbed the phone from her and pressed the Off button.

" You're pissing me off! " [A/N: A line I've heard BlackRose frequently use.]

" Why are you acting like this? " Sakura calmly asked. Hopefully she would answer and explain.

" Things aren't working out. And Sakura I believe you already know what has happened. "

" Mm.. I don't think so..I didn't want to meddle in with your affairs. "

" So, how did you and that Li make up? " Tomoyo asked sourly as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.

" How did you find out? "

" Quite obvious. When you returned, you had that fat smile on your face. " Tomoyo sighed depressingly.

" Am I that transparent? " Sakura asked, hoping to clear up the mood.

" I just know you too well. "

" We're best friends aren't we? How about we go to the mall? I know that'll cheer up a depressed Tomoyo. " Sakura requested appreciatively.

" Sure, why not? " Tomoyo forced a smile as she grabbed her jacket.

At the mall

" Let's go get something to drink. " Sakura demanded politely and grabbed Tomoyo's wrist as she slightly ran to the food court.

" What do you want? "

" A frappucino. I guess. " Tomoyo shrugged carelessly.

" You guess, huh? " Sakura murmured to herself as she took out some money out of her purse.

" I'll take two iced frappucinos. " Sakura ordered and handed the cashier the exact amount of money. After her order was prepared, she took the drinks and walked over to the table Tomoyo had reserved.

" Do you want to talk about it? " Sakura asked the dazed Tomoyo who had been staring at the sign across her absently. " T..Tomoyo chan? "

" I've only been on one date with this guy! " Tomoyo burst out as she stood up, catching the attention of some who had surrounded them. " And I'm crazy about him. " Tomoyo whispered softly, but loud enough for Sakura to hear.

" You'll be alright, I know you will. " Sakura said as she stood up and put her hands on Tomoyo's shoulder for comfort.

" I.. I don't think I will. I've never felt like this. Never! "

" Love? " Sakura asked for confirmation and sat back into her chair.

" I think I've fallen in love with someone unexpectedly. "

" Love does come in mysterious ways. " Sakura sipped on her drink and sighed with satisfaction. " Tomoyo chan, what's the problem then? " Sakura questioned, avoiding the thought that she was in the business of Tomoyo's affairs.

" I saw this woman there. She ran into his arms willingly and it looked like they loved each other. " Tomoyo stated as she lowered her head.

" Are you sure? She might be just a relative, a friend. "

" It didn't look like it. I knew it. I could just see it in her eyes. " Tomoyo remained with her head lowered.

" You're very observant, Tomoyo chan. Didn't you ask him who she was? "

" No.. I didn't. I didn't have the chance. "

" What? Why not? That's the only way you'll find out. " Sakura stared at Tomoyo who had been silent for quite a while and she stood up once again to check her best friend. " Tomoyo chan? "

" Sakura! " Tomoyo cried out and stood up from her seat and embraced Sakura. " I ran away! Ran away from him! I ran and I escaped love. "

" But, there's always time to turn back... "

A/N : Short? Yes, I know. I would have written more, but I was satisfied with the last line. I'm sorry I took long on updating. School is near and I'm not quite ready. I want to write more, but I have to go to the orientation early in the morning and its late. Okay, anyways, I wanted to include something sweet between Tomoyo and Sakura. I mean to say, I wanted to show their bond, how close they really are and how their friendship is. Honestly, do you really read the Author's notes? Say ' Hai ' if you do! Whee! I'll be up with the next chapter soon.