Flashback
They went down the attic, and then downstairs. As they reached the door, Eriol opened the door.
"Sayonara, Tomoyo-chan. Don't forget to put the potion on his drink. And I assure you that the result is impeccable."
"Arigatou, Eriol-kun. I will be going now. Sayonara."
Eriol watched her walk away from his house, away from his life. There will be no more talks during recess time, no more strolls at the park. Eriol nagged himself.
"Why am I feeling this? I should not."
Then, he went inside his mansion and locked the door. Then, he ran towards the attic and locked it. He went towards his working area. He chanted again. Then, he put in the final ingredient: tears of a sorcerer. After shedding his tears, along with his grown fee;ings towards his client, he chanted again. Afterwards, he put the potion on a small tube and hid it in a cabinet. Tomorrow night is the most awaited one. Things will not screw up 'coz I am good, Eriol whispered to the bright moon peeking on his attic window.
Chapter 6
The Moment of Truth has Arrived
Eriol couldn't help but get worried. He has been at the party for 20 minutes and yet, Tomoyo is not yet there. Syaoran is already there in a pirate costume. Sakura is also there. She is wearing a fairy costume, complete with wings. Tomoyo made her that costume a week ago. Eriol is wearing a wizard costume: long black cloak, wizard's hat, and all.
After a few minutes, Tomoyo has finally arrived. She has dressed up as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. She wears a long, pink, flowing gown. The end of her hair is curled like Goldilock's hair. She wears a glittering silver tiara and white long gloves. Eriol felt hurt when he thinks that this night will change the course of Tomoyo's destiny. Eriol was dumbfounded when she approached him.
"What do you think of my costume?"
"It... it is so beautiful! It makes you more beautiful."
Tomoyo blushed slightly.
"Arigatou gozaimasu."
Eriol reached for his cloak pocket and brought out the tube with potion.
"Here's the potion. Get him a glass of punch and then, put the potion in his drink. OK?"
"Hai!"
She got a glass of punch and approached Syaoran, who is sitting alone. Tomoyo sat beside him.
"Syaoran-kun, gomen nasai if I have pushed you in the mud a few days ago."
"It is okay."
"Here, I've got you a drink."
She handed him the punch, which he drank. When he saw Sakura coming out of the CR, he stood up.
"I must be going now."
Then he went towards Sakura. She smiled warmly at him. When Sakura saw Tomoyo, she waved her hand at Tomoyo. She waved back at her best friend. Then, she stood up and walked towards Eriol. He is so surprised.
"What happened? It can't be. The potion did not work?"
Tomoyo pouted.
"I don't know either."
Both of them became silent. Eriol is flushing with embarrassment. He cannot stare straightly into Tomoyo's eyes. How could it happen? My potion always works. This… this is so embarrassing… and just to think that I have assured her that everything will be fine. I can't bear to see her hurt. His thoughts were interrupted by Tomoyo's voice
"Oh, well! Things are sometimes like that. Oh, never mind. I'll just get you a drink."
Tomoyo got a glass of punch for Eriol and handed it to him. When he drank the punch, his eyes grew wide.
"I... I feel strange, Tomoyo-chan."
Tomoyo smiled at him.
"Do you remember the last night when we were making the potion? I did not give Syaoran-kun's footprints and stuffs... but your stuffs."
Eriol stared at Tomoyo in surprise. She continued speaking.
"In a matter of 1 week, I have realized that Syaoran-kun belongs to Sakura-chan. And at that span of time, I have realized that I slowly fell for you. Funny, isn't it?"
Eriol smiled at her as he held her hands.
"No, it is not funny. I think it is amazing."
He planted a kiss on Tomoyo's cheek.
"I love you, Tomoyo-chan."
"I love you too, Eriol-kun."
Under the splendor of Bright Selene, a wizard and a goddess are walking side to side, holding each other's hands, proclaiming their love for each other. No one can ever break the link to their hearts,. Even Thanatos can't.
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