I am so sorry that I haven't updated this story in such a long time. I'm going to try and pay more attention to it. I'd like to thank all the reviewers that still read this story. Sorry you guys have to put up with an awful wannbe writer. Hope this chapter makes up for it.
Hero and Heroine:
Chapter Eight
Sakura was waiting outside an all men store for Tomoyo and Donald to come out. She was on the third floor looking down at the people walking around.
"Sakura, look at what we got!"
She turned around and saw Tomoyo yelling at her while pulling Donald along.
'Poor guy, I hope he doesn't mind being pulled by Tomoyo.'
Tomoyo let go of Donald to show Sakura what she brought for Eriol.
"Look at this. Do you think Eriol would like it?"
Sakura looked at the blue sweater Tomoyo was holding. "I'm sure Eriol would like whatever you pick up. Plus even if he didn't he wouldn't tell you anyway."
Tomoyo turned to Donald. "You would want to wear this right?"
He took a step back to examine the sweater. "Yeah, but I'd prefer if it was in black."
"Really?" Tomoyo was starting to have doubts about giving the sweater to Eriol.
"Don't worry. Didn't you tell me Eriol's favorite color was blue?" Sakura didn't like seeing her friend worry. She had to find a way to make Tomoyo feel better about the sweater.
Tomoyo kept looking at the sweater deciding if she should return it or keep it.
"Do you guys mind if I go pick up some things for tonight?"
Tomoyo stopped looking at the sweater. She had a sly smile on her face and a devilish look in her eyes. "What's going on tonight?"
"Syaoran and I are going to watch some movies and I told him I would get food and stuff." Sakura was confused. 'Why is Tomoyo smiling like that?'
"Watching movies? Is that what you kids call it these days?" Then she started to walk away.
"What are you talking about?" Sakura was getting more and more confused by the second.
"Forget it." Then she spotted another one of her favorite stores. "I have an idea." She turned around to Sakura and Donald. "How about you two go pick up whatever you want, while I go do the same. And we'll meet here in about twenty minuets."
Sakura shrugged her shoulders. "I have no problem with that." Then she looked at Donald.
He looked at Sakura then at Tomoyo and then at the ground. "Well, if you don't mind I rather go with Tomoyo." He looked at Sakura with a pitiful look.
She knew he was waiting for her approval. "Sure, that's fine with me." She felt a little hurt that he didn't want to be with her, but didn't say anything about it. Instead she put on a smile.
Tomoyo seeing the uneasiness between the two started to pull Donald away. "Great, we meet you here in twenty minuets. Bye!"
Sakura turned around and headed to go pick up popcorn and other stuff.
'I wonder why he doesn't what to spend anytime with me?' This thought was stuck in her head while she was shopping.
Meanwhile Tomoyo was looking at a rack full of clothes. She was excited to see all the new outfits until she noticed Donald standing next to her. "So Donald, why didn't you go with Sakura?"
At first he didn't know what to say, so he kept quiet.
She noticed his silence and decided to clear the air. "Do you like me?"
He quickly replied. "No!"
She turned to him with a warning look on her face.
"It's not that you're not likeable but, I kinda like someone else." He said every word with caution. He didn't want to say anything that would offend her in any way.
She turned he gaze back to the clothes. "Well if you don't like me then why are you here?"
He decided to tell the truth before he said something really stupid. "I wanted to talk with you."
"About?"
"I-I just wanted to know if what you was implying about her and that Syaoran guy was true."
She stopped what she was doing and turned to him giving him the same sly smile she gave to Sakura. "You came here to ask me about Sakura right?"
His face started to turn slightly red as he looked at the floor. " I…a…maybe."
Her eyes grew wide with excitement. "So, what is it exactly that you wanted to know?"
"W-well…um…is she seeing anyone?" He bit his lower lip and had a questioning look on his face. He tried to read Tomoyo's face to predict what her answer will be but instead found out that she is one person you can't predict."
"I'm sorry the answer is no."
His eyes were starring at her. She had that sneaky smile on her face again. But he had to admit that made her look more attractive.
'If things don't work out with Sakura, maybe I'll ask Tomoyo out.'
"So you're telling me that if I asked her out she might say yes."
Tomoyo looked away from him and back to the clothes. "Well I didn't say that. All I'm saying is that she's single and the only man in her life is Syaoran."
His eyes widen with shock. "You're talking about that guy that glares at you for no apparent reason."
"So you've met him?"
He looked around the store. "Is there anything going on between them?"
"No, I don't even think he likes her."
"Really?" He had a questioning look on his face. "When I met him he seemed protective."
'Protective? Maybe I should have a little talk with Eriol. I wonder if Sakura's interested in him?'
"I've got to look into this."
"Look into what?" Donald was standing there watching her think. He had a weird feeling about her. He didn't know if he could trust her or not.
Tomoyo looked down at her watch. "We better get going. Sakura is probably outside waiting for us."
Meanwhile Eriol exited the video store.
"Where did he go to?" He started looking up the street; but saw no sign of him. Then he looked the other way. That's when he saw Syaoran walking up to him with someone holding onto his arm.
Eriol started to squint his eyes trying to see who was with Syaoran, but there were too many people in the way. So instead of standing there waiting, he started to walk to them.
"Eriol I haven't seen you in the longest time!" The girl let go of Syaoran and ran up to Eriol.
His eyes widen with surprise. He was shocked at first by the girl's behavior. But after taking a second glance at her he was even more shocked to she her.
"Meilin, what are you doing here?" He looked down at the girl that was hugging him so tightly. Then he looked at Syaoran. He noticed something different about him. He looked more relaxed and happy. Eriol put on a smile. He liked to see his friends happy.
She finally let go of Eriol. "I came back. Isn't this great?"
"Yes, of course." Eriol was holding her by her shoulders while looking her over. He hadn't seen her in years and was taking in every detail of her.
She looked at her watch. "Oh, I'm so sorry guys but I promised to meet someone."
Eriol had a smile on his face. "That's ok we can get together later."
"How about tonight? I have nothing to do." Her ruby eyes shined with the thought of having fun with her best friends.
"Well.." Syaoran wanted to spend time with his cousin but he had already made plans with Sakura. "I would like to but I kinda have plans tonight."
"Really?" Her eyes showed how sad she was. Her whole body slumped as she looked at the ground. "Ok. I need to find a place to stay anyway so I guess it's for the best."
Syaoran looked down at the ground. 'Shit. Why do I have to go to that stupid movie thing?'
Eriol seeing the pain in Meilin's eyes had to think of something that would cheer her up. "Meilin, how about we spend some time together tonight?"
"Are you serious?" Her eyes glowed with joy. "I can't wait." She looked at her watch. "I can meet you at your place in an hour." Then she started walking away. "I have to go now but I'll be there I promise." Then she waved her hand and walked until she was no longer in sight.
"Maybe I'll be able to make it tonight." Syaoran had sneaky look on his face as he started to walk to the parking lot.
"No you're not." Replied Eriol who was to his right. He took out his keys when he saw his dark blue jeep.
Eriol pressed a button to unlock the doors. Syaoran got in and turned to Eriol. "I rather spend time with Meilin then waste my night with Sakura."
He started the engine and drove off. "What about Sakura? She's at the mall right now getting stuff for tonight. You'll hurt her if you back out now."
Syaoran was looking out the window. "I don't care about her."
Eriol took a deep breath. He knew Syaoran was stubborn and would say anything to ditch Sakura. "You're still not coming. I barely get to spend anytime with Meilin."
"Well she is my cousin."
"She may be your cousin but she's my friend." He stopped the jeep when he reached in front of Syaoran's apartment building.
Syaoran got out and was heading towards the door but stopped when he heard Eriol yelling at him.
"Syaoran, don't forget this."
He walked back to the jeep and grabbed the tape Eriol was holding in his hand.
"Have fun!" Eriol pressed on the gas and quickly drove off.
Syaoran put his head down and slowly made his way back up to the apartment. 'Well at least I got to choose the movie.'
Sorry about not updating this fic for so long. Hope you like this chapter. RR!