Chapter 12 : Decisions
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A/N : Here's Chapter twelve. Don't get too confused..alright? Anyways, I'm here to straighten things out with more chapters coming soon.
Thanks to all these reviewers who had time to well...review!! :
tenshi cherry blossoms : I didn't expect the cliffhanger either..I just wanted to make it complicated for Eriol.
MiniSparky : You can read this chapter and find out..maybe..you'd find out if Tomoyo survived or not. I'll explain the kiss..soon..just not in this chapter. Remind me alright..I might forget...hehe..
Angel Blossom : Hehe..I like the position Sakura and Syaoran were in too. It's too cute. Even though Tomoyo didn't record that moment, she was there to see it! XD!
Sakuralover : No problem with the S&S scences, I'll probably be doing more. Your review does help and it encourages me to write more and update quicker. Thanks!
FromDayOne : Here's your update. Hopefully, you'll find out in this chapter if Tomoyo will be alright.
crystaleyez : I'm sorry about Tomoyo.. hehe..but this will help with Eriol's choice and decisions. I was debating over Sakura and Tomoyo concerning the accident, but having Sakura being tortured wouldn't really bring Eriol and Tomoyo together. If Tomoyo was hurt..maybe that would be a way for him to finally find his true feelings. I hope that makes sense. Lol! Thanks. You've put a great smile on my face. Hehe!! You can stomp on my face, if I don't update soon. Hopefully, that will motivate me to finish this story.
black-thief : Here's the update! I hope you like this chapter! XD!
black shinigami : Yay!! Thanks for reviewing!! This update may help!! I truly hope you like it and don't get as confused like me...hehe..
Serenity's Blaim : Thanks! School has been hectic! I have a lot of homework!! Especially today, since it's Friday.Strangling me may also help instead of stomping on my face, so I could update chapters quicker.
" NOO!! " Sakura screamed in terror as she watched Tomoyo fall unconscious to the ground. Eriol and Sakura immediately rushed to the fallen angel while Kaho slowly followed.
" HELP!! " Sakura desperately cried out. At that, Eriol picked up Tomoyo, her head against his chest and Eriol's arms supporting her legs. The people who had seen the accident immediately called an ambulance.
" They'll be here. " Eriol attempted to calm Sakura as he remained holding Tomoyo.
" Eriol, let's go! She can take care of her. " Kaho demanded as she pointed at Sakura.
" Excuse me?! " Sakura surprisingly, yet also upset yelled.
" You heard me, you can take care of that careless girl in Eriol's arms! " Kaho casted daggers at Sakura who in return had done the same.
" No, he is staying here with Tomoyo chan! " Sakura argued with Kaho's suggestion as Eriol remained impatiently waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
" You don't get it do you?! Eriol and I are in love! " Kaho bickered and narrowed her eyes.
" Damn you! This is senseless! We don't have the time for this! "
" Well, I have. That girl! She's ruining everything!! She deserves to DIE!! "
At that moment Sakura harshly slapped the woman who stood in front of her.
" Don't you ever say that about Tomoyo chan!! "
Kaho was about to do the same, but sirens had interrupted her actions. Sakura felt relieved as she watched the ambulance approach them. The ambulance had stopped and had brought Tomoyo inside.
" Eriol! Don't! " Kaho pleaded as she ran to him and gripped onto his arm.
" I have to. " He calmly told her as Kaho released her hold on him.
" But you didn't do it! " She disapproved with his decision to be with Tomoyo.
" Kaho. I have to be there for Tomoyo." He looked at Kaho, so she would understand how serious he was and followed Sakura into the ambulance.
" I'm coming too. " She whispered to herself and went in.
Shortly, they would arrive at Tomoeda Hospital and Tomoyo would be fine or so Sakura thinks.
" She'll be fine. " Sakura repeated those words as she clenched her fists.
Sakura's POV
I couldn't believe this incident would happen. I was usually the careless one. I helplessly looked at Tomoyo, who was bruised all over her body. Will she survive? My conscience asked. She will! She will! I know it! I clenched my fist harder.
We had stopped and the back doors of the ambulance had already opened. The paramedics were already prepared to bring her inside the hospital. I followed the paramedics and Eriol and that...woman..tailed behind.
If only I hadn't forced her and interfered with her affairs. I felt my eyes turn watery and tears spilled out each time I blinked.
I hate to see her in this condition! I should call Syaoran kun to come over and stay with me overnight. I'm not sure Eriol will stay though...
End of Sakura's POV
" Syaoran! " Eriol and Sakura called in unison as he was approaching them.
" I'm glad you're here! " Sakura embraced him and cried onto his shirt. He held her lovingly and kissed her hair.
" Where is she? " Syaoran had asked and Sakura looked up, their eyes meeting. Sakura had said nothing, but held on to his hand and led him into the room Tomoyo was currently recovering in.
" Will she be alright? "
Sakura had not answered and eyed the Electrocardiograph that was connected to the oscilloscope ( A TV-type screen that displays the electric currents ) Syaoran had looked her direction and frowned as the wavy lines decreased slightly.
" Where's Hiiragizawa? "
" He went with that witch to get some coffee. " She stated disgustingly.
" Witch? "
" Yeah, that obsessed idiot who follows Eriol kun everywhere. "
" Oh. " He replied, realizing he had partially caused the encounter of Eriol and Kaho.
" I hate her. " Sakura admitted and walked over to her best friend.
" I'm sorry. I caused this. "
" What are you talking about? "
" We're back! " A happy voice interrupted the conversation of Sakura and Syaoran.
" I need to talk to her. " Eriol stated as he handed the coffee to Sakura and Syaoran. Kaho opened her mouth, but no words came out as Sakura jerked her outside of the room.
Eriol's POV
" How are you? " I asked as I approached the woman lying on the bed. I didn't expect her to reply, but I tried anyway.
" I'm sorry for all this. It was all unexpected. " I reached out and held her hand.
" I didn't think I would fall in love so soon...Tomoyo chan. "
End of Eriol's POV
" Eriol kun.. " Kaho murmured outside of the room as she eavesdropped on Eriol's visit.
" I didn't expect it either. " She continued to speak to herself. She then roughly pushed open the door and cried out,
" You have a decision to make! It's either me or her! " She said through gritted teeth and shakily pointed at Tomoyo.
" K..Kaho... " Eriol released his hold on Tomoyo's hand and approached her slowly. " I'm not choosing. "
" ME OR HER!? " Kaho angrily grumbled as she crossed her arms.
" I WILL NOT CHOOSE! THIS IS NOT A GAME KAHO! I AM NOT TO BE TOSSED AROUND!! "
" So you choose her huh? "
" I did not say that. "
" Then what? "
" I..I don't know.. " Eriol said as he glanced at Tomoyo and the ECG's wavy lines reducing. He remained staring at the screen and little by little he watched it decrease. His heart couldn't take it anymore. How long will he have to watch her life disappear?
BEEP! The sound startled him as he went wide-eyed and his eyes glued onto the screen... He desired to look away, but he was shocked at the results displayed from the Electrocardiograph. The same tone rang in his ears as the beeping continued.
" I love you Tomoyo Daidouji!! " He admitted and held her tightly. He wanted to shake her, call someone for help, but his voice could not be heard. He couldn't say anything anymore. He was too shocked.
Dream Sequence
" Tomoyo chan.... " Someone called out to the raven-haired, amethyst-eyed teenager.
" What is it? " She answered back staring straight ahead.
" They want you back. " The voice stated with the same soft tone.
" I don't want to go back. " Tomoyo hesitantly let out.
" Why not? "
" I don't belong there and you should never escape death. " She reasoned, not caring she was speaking to nobody, but a mysterious voice.
" It may be fate. " It explained.
" I believed in fate, but now it's useless. " She sighed with frustration.
" Do you want to go back? "
" I don't know. There's nothing left there for me. " Tomoyo decided as she began searching for the direction of the voice.
" You have your best friend. " The voice declared continuing to help her choose which path she would desire.
" Syaoran will take care of her. I believe he will. "
" What about the one who loves you? " It asked, the voice now echoing in Tomoyo's mind.
" Eriol Hiiragizawa? " She knew he was the only one she had learned to love.
" Yes. " It confirmed.
" He doesn't love me... " She denied. Being too hurt and pained by Kaho, she had lowered herself.
" He loves you dearly. "
" Who are you tell me that? " Tomoyo now covered her ears, not wanting to hear lies.
" You don't remember me? Do you? "
Tomoyo remained with her mouth shut and her hands still covering her ears.
" Tomoyo dear, you have a choice to make. You can give up your future and let go of the life you desired or simply watch people pass by living their lives with you, but only a memory. "
Tomoyo could still hear the voice's words echoing in her mind.
" I will not lie to you. He loves you, but he is being torn apart, because of you. "
" Eriol kun.. " She whispered her hands now over her heart.
End Dream Sequence
She breathed extremely heavily as he held her in his arms. His body closely against hers and his arms tightly wrapped around her.
" Tomoyo.. "
Did a miracle happen?
Tsuzuku...
A/N : Confused with some of the last lines? Maybe...It'll be explained in the next chapter. Okay! First week of school was a toughie..well sort of.. I have projects already!! -groans- I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile, I had major loads of homework. And having to take two languages in school is a pain! Well, you may be confused, but I will update whenever I can, Alright?
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A/N : My sister fixed my grammatical errors. Sorry, I was such in a hurry last night! And at times I have a habit of not proofreading. Review please!!