Reached for my heart
Authors Note: Okay...sowee to keep yeah all waiting but bear with me...This time in this chapter let everyone be friends again okai!(
Chapter 9: Tranquility between two rivals
In Eriol's university...
"Eriol, pal...it's been two days since I last saw you. So how's Tomoyo?" Drake greeted Eriol the moment he enter the room that morning
"She's fine now, she has finally woke up after the 2 days of fever" Eriol reply still worried then he remembers what happened earlier at his house
6:00 am ago in the Hiiragizawa manor...
Eriol woke up and went out of bed to see if Tomoyo is really okay now. Eriol reach Tomoyo's front door and open it slowly to prevent her from waking up, but...
"She is not in her bed" He mutters opening the door wide. "Could she be in the bathroom?" Eriol look at the bathroom door to see it was open "No she is not here either, where could she be?" Eriol tried to think where else would Tomoyo go as early as now "THE KITCHEN!"
Eriol immediately run to the kitchen. He was like flying in the air so fast that he has already reach the kitchen before he expected. The kitchen door flew open, Tomoyo look at his direction.
Eriol is trying to catch some air after that long, immediate running he just did and is really sweating big time. Tomoyo look at him surprised
"What are you doing Eriol and why aren't you dressed yet? Don't you have some classes today?"
"It is me who should be asking that! Why are you up out of your bed and working here? You still haven't recovered yet, or at least fully recover so you mustn't force yourself!" He said in a high voice but not angry but with concern. Tomoyo blush but hide it deeply with a morning smile
"Yes I will rest only if you will go to school today. You have missed two days of lessons because of me and I cannot allow myself to be the reason of failing your grades" she reasons out
"I don't care about my grades falling, right now your condition is far more important to me" Eriol said unconsciously, Tomoyo just stare at him, speechless
'Why is he so concerned about me when I am just his servant here? Oh Eriol please don't do these to me or I might...' Tomoyo thinking these made her blush then turn around and shook her head 'Why am I blushing so hard, Eriol is just worried and that doesn't mean anything. Just worried right?'
'Why the heck did I said that? Now Tomoyo must be thinking I like her...wait I like her but not in that way...right?' Eriol too is blushing and look away 'besides why am I feeling this way, it was really new to me, I never felt these to anyone even to Kaho'
Silence embraces the kitchen and it was Tomoyo who first decided to break it
"Ah thank you Eriol, it was nice of you to care for me I really appreciate it"
"I-It's ok-I'll just go and prepare to school, see you at breakfast Tomoyo" with that Eriol immediately dash off the kitchen leaving her
Back to present...
"Oi Eriol you are wondering back to you Magical World again" Mark said sarcastically
"Since when did you get there Mark?" Eriol ask changing the topic
"Only five minutes before you woke up day dreaming" Mark teased which made Eriol blush
Mark and Drake look at each other and smirk
"Hey, this is the first time I saw Eriol Hiiragizawa blush like this" Mark continues teasing
"I bet something happen in his day dreaming" Drake added
"Shut Up!" Eriol fought back
"Why are you shouting? Oh hi Eriol so how's Tomoyo?" Kristine enter the room and walk towards them "I could hear your voice in the hallway you know"
"Right, sorry. Tomoyo is fine now." Eriol reply returning to his composure
"That's good, Juliet is also much better now too. I just saw her with May on my way here" Kristine said taking her seat
"By the way, what did Tomoyo tell about Juliet?" Mark ask, this made Drake fell in silence and Eriol notice it
"I haven't brought up that topic to her, and she never seems to care too" he said flatly
"Eriol, I beg you please don't let Juliet go to jail at her young age" Drake cried
"Did I hear you call me Drake?" It was Juliet who has enter the room with May behind her
"Good Morning everyone" May greeted them
Juliet stops her track when she saw Eriol, her smiling face fade into sad ones. She took her place trying to avoid his stares. Eriol noticed these and remember what Tomoyo said before the accident. He walks towards her and she looks up
"I am sorry what happen two days ago, what I said to you about disliking you. I-I am really sorry about that" he said kneeling in front of her, taking her right hand and kiss it
Juliet look surprised and was about to burst in tears when he did that
'Why am I crying? I should be happy; Eriol is talking to me and even kissing my right hand, but why am I not happy?' Juliet wipes away her tears with her left hand
"No I should be the one to apologize, I acted like a barbarian back there and show no manners at all. I am really sorry and also for Tomoyo" Juliet said trying to fight back all the tears but failed, May and Kristine walk into them and try to comfort her
"It's all right to me, but you should apologize to Tomoyo herself, I am not the one you have hurt but her" Eriol said handing her his white handkerchief "Why don't you visit her at the manor later"
"Do you really mean that? But after all that I have done you sti-" She was cut off by Eriol leaving
"I told you it's all right with me just go and apologized to her okay"
"Thank you so much"
"Hey you wouldn't mind us coming along too right" Mark ask
"I guess not"
"All right!" They cheered!
After ten hours of school work finally it's Eriol's dismissal
"Let's go" Drake invite but someone interrupted them
"Hiiragizawa Eriol, would you come with me in the teachers' room? Please" their home room teacher ask before leaving the room
Eriol and his friends look at each other
"Sure madam, guys go ahead now and I'll follow shortly"
"Right, see you in your house then" Drake said and everyone left the room
Eriol followed his home room teacher
"Hiiragizawa I have already inform everyone yesterday that next week will be your 1st semester exam and you have been absent for those two days that you missed all the previews lessons your teachers made" She said to him
"Yes and I am very sorry about that madam" he said politely
"I know you had reasons for you to do that and I am sure that you are not like those other student who are doing Class cutting"
"Thank you for trusting me madam, and yes I have a very important reason why I am not able to attend the two days class"
The teacher smile at Eriol because he never looses his politeness
"Well because of that I have asked your teachers to make some notes for you, I don't want to fail one of my students in their first semester now would I?"
The teacher gave Eriol 3 notebooks and smile at him
"Study hard on your exam okay"
"I will Thanks Miss Torres, I owe you my grades" and Eriol finally left the room
Meanwhile Juliet and the others are on the way to Hiiragizawa manor
"Hey what do you think I should give to Tomoyo as a peace offering?" Juliet ask her companions
"How about a bear?" May suggest "I'll help you chose a cute one"
"I don't think so; I'll look like courting her if I did that" Juliet refuse
"How about some accessories?" Kristine try "Every one love accessories, let's give her a silver work bracelet"
"I don't think Tomoyo is the type of girl who always wears jewelries" Juliet refused another fine suggestion
"And how would you know she doesn't like Jewelries, you are not even close to her or anything" Mark ask grinning
"Mark it is what they call Woman instinct" Juliet noted when suddenly her caught something "I think I know what I am going to give to her"
After a few minutes...
"A corn? A fresh sweet corn?" May ask surprised
"Yeah, corn is the best; it is one of my favorite fruit you know" Juliet reply smiling
"Juliet we are going to buy peace offering to Tomoyo not for you" Mark pointed out
"I know, but Corn is really sweet and really very delicious" Juliet again reply smiling
"But does Tomoyo love sweet corn like you do?" Kristine ask a little bit worried
"Well there is only one way to find out" With that Juliet walk a little bit faster leaving her other friends behind
Meanwhile in Hiiragizawa manor...
Spinnel and Ruby Moon have already come back from Hong Kong. Nakuru is on work now so that leaves Spinnel and Tomoyo in the house
"It's so hot, this is what I hate about summer" Spinnel complain fanning his self using his twisted tail
"Hmmm, I wonder what kind of snack will I be making for Eriol? Anyway you look really irritated on yourself, is there anything I can do for you?" Tomoyo said watching her black cat friend
"Well don't mind me being so irritated right now, but it would be really appreciated if I could have something cold and refreshing to eat." Spinnel said lazy lying on the soft sofa
"Cold and Refreshing huh...I think I know what I'll make" with that Tomoyo run to the kitchen and checking something
"Perfect!" She said
"What's perfect Tomoyo?" Spinnel ask following her
"We had all the ingredients we need! I'll make something that I have learned from my previews Nana" she reply, busily preparing all the things she'll need
"And what kind of menu is that? And why are you taking out so much fruits and what are those jellies for and ice? Huh are you going to use milk too?" Spinnel flew around the ingredients and wondering what they are for
"Oh I'll make some Halo-Halo, it is said that it came from the country of Philippines in the Southeast Asia. It was really famous in there especially during this kind of season" She informed
"I see, well is there anything else you need"
"Oh no, we don't have corns, what should we do? Halo-halo is more delicious with sweet fresh corn" Tomoyo fell into a deep thinking "I guess we have no choi..."Tomoyo was interrupted from the doorbell
"Is it Eriol already? He sure is home early" She said looking at Spinnel
"I don't think its master, why the heck would he rang the doorbell when he has the key to the front door?" Spinnel mutter
"I guess you are right, well better to see who is in the door now. It is rude to let a guess wait"
Tomoyo carrying Spinnel went to the front door and open to see who it was
"Aren't you guys Eriol's classmates? What are you doing here and where is Eriol?" Tomoyo ask then look at Juliet but show no reaction
"Tomoyo actually I am the one who has something to do here and the rest is just here to give support" Juliet explained
"I see and what brings you here if I may ask? Eriol isn't home yet but you are welcome to stay here" Tomoyo step aside the door and let everyone come in and into the living room
"I'll go to the kitchen and finished doing the snacks wait here okay" But before Tomoyo could go Juliet have reached her wrist, Tomoyo look at her questioning and Spinnel is observing them
"I-I want to make these clear, I-I am very sorry what happened I was just so jealous that time and frustrated that I didn't know what I am doing, I am really sorry" Juliet begun crying
"It's okay Juliet" Tomoyo said trying to stop her from crying
"No let me finish Tomoyo, when I saw Eriol today I immediately ask for his forgiveness but he said I should tell that to you myself that is why I am here. I was really grateful when he said he doesn't mind if I go here and visit you. Really Tomoyo, I am really very sorry" Juliet is really crying hard now, May went to her and path her back
"Juliet It's really okay, I am fine now so you don't have to worry, you should stop crying now or you'll get wrinkles, Eriol wouldn't like you if you have one" Tomoyo joke trying to make her smile
"Thanks, here I also brought some sweet corns as a peace offering, I though that maybe you'd like them" Juliet hand over the bag of corns
"Juliet you're a life saver, I really need those corns right now from the snacks I am making, really I appreciate it" Tomoyo happily took the bag of corns "If you don't mind, I'll go to the kitchen now"
Tomoyo leave the room with Spinnel following her tracks.
"Tomoyo is really such a nice person, no wonder Eriol likes her so much" Juliet said to herself
After a few minutes Eriol too has arrived home
"I am home" he greeted
Eriol went to the living room and meet with his other friends
"Welcome home pal!" Mark begun, Eriol look at him "So what did our home room teacher told you in the faculty office?"
"Not much, she said she wouldn't like it if I failed my exam next week because of my two days absent and miss school lessons, so she gave me a summary notes" Eriol took of his bag and place it neatly at the side of the sofa
"REALLY! Cool, not every teacher do that to their students, really Miss Torres is the best man!" Drake cheered
"She is really nice, but she tends to keep it to herself and in public" Eriol sat besides Juliet and she immediately blush
"Ah-welcome home Eriol, I am really grateful that you still allowed me to go here after all that I have done" Juliet said in her lowest tone, Eriol look at her
"Hey I told you it's alright, so what did Tomoyo say?" Eriol face her to a better view, she nods "Great so you'll have no problem going here" Juliet smiled sweetly and Eriol felt something in his heart
'Why am I feeling this way, it is different from the others from Tomoyo, more like with Kaho...true she looks cute but why now?' Eriol stare at her for a moment and Juliet recognize these that made her pink
Soon Tomoyo came in to the kitchen carrying a tray of halo-halo
"It's finished, special Halo-Halo by Tomoyo Daidouji come and get it" Tomoyo place the tray in the coffee table in front of everybody
"Halo-Halo? Where did you get this idea?" Eriol said taking one glass
"I learned that from my previews Nana, come try it, I hope you'll like it" Tomoyo said giving everyone an assure smile that it taste good "Besides it is perfect for today's weather don't you think?"
Everyone taste their food and they were in awe
"It's really good!" Mark commented and Tomoyo just gave them a smile
"Any food that Tomoyo made is really delicious" May gave her own remark
"No wonder Eriol loves to go home right away to eat your wonderful snacks and cooking!" Drake added, this made Eriol and Tomoyo turned pink and Juliet is not blind not to noticed it
And everyone chorus in agreement, even Juliet does.
"SHUT UP! I always go home straight rather than going with your plans Mark" Eriol fight back, Tomoyo just smiled and remember back when they were still in Tomoeda.
"Alright, stop it you two" Juliet tried to break in
'Everyone is just like these. I remember when Eriol and Syaoran will have a little teasing fight while Sakura chan will be their referee; then me, Meiling will just look at those three as if we are watching a comedy TV show while Kero is trying his best to eat all the food without everyone noticing. I missed those days when we are still together, I misses those times where in I am happily videotaping Sakura chans battle with card while everyone is giving her their best support; I miss those time where in-" Tomoyo was interrupted in her self recollection when someone mentioned her name
"By the way Tomoyo, you said you are a great singer right?" Drake ask while eating his halo-halo
"Well you could say that, why?" Tomoyo face him and watched him choked his food
"Well didn't Eriol told you we have a band and he is the pianist in our group?" drake informed Tomoyo
"Really? Eriol didn't mention anything about it, so how was your band coming along?" She politely ask
"Fine, but I have forgotten to informed you Eriol that yesterday I signed out our band to join contest for the festival next-next week same day after the exam." He looks at Eriol's reaction and it was in shock
"What? Why, how can we join the contest when we don't have a singer!?" he furiously said
"Hey calm down that is when Tomoyo is gonna come, Tomoyo you wouldn't mind singing with us right?" Drake this time look at Tomoyo with puppy dog eyes, Tomoyo sweat drop
"Well, sure I wouldn't mind. So who else are part of the band?" she ask with more interest
"You're looking at them" Eriol answer her question "Drake is the Bass Guitar while Mark is the electronic Guitar; Kristine do the drums while I play the piano; May do the tambourines and Juliet goes with the violin, sometimes they sing but only as a back up" he pointed out
"I see, so all you need now is a singer. I could help. So what is the song we are going to play?" Tomoyo ask with more passion
"Well I was thinking that maybe the one we used to practice, 'The World of Real Emotions', what do you think?" Drake ask everyone
"It's alright with me, so when do we start practicing?" May ask
"Maybe tomorrow, Eriol gave Tomoyo the lyrics and teach her the song you wrote; I'll be expecting that we could have a major practice tomorrow, okay?"
"Since when did you become the boss? Mark sarcastically said and everyone laugh
After that they all went home, Eriol, Tomoyo and Spinnel have already finished their meal and now they are in the music room practicing the song they'll be playing in the competition...
To be continue...
Sowee for the late update!! Really I know...well as usual this is my new one! Enjoy!
Authors Note: Okay...sowee to keep yeah all waiting but bear with me...This time in this chapter let everyone be friends again okai!(
Chapter 9: Tranquility between two rivals
In Eriol's university...
"Eriol, pal...it's been two days since I last saw you. So how's Tomoyo?" Drake greeted Eriol the moment he enter the room that morning
"She's fine now, she has finally woke up after the 2 days of fever" Eriol reply still worried then he remembers what happened earlier at his house
6:00 am ago in the Hiiragizawa manor...
Eriol woke up and went out of bed to see if Tomoyo is really okay now. Eriol reach Tomoyo's front door and open it slowly to prevent her from waking up, but...
"She is not in her bed" He mutters opening the door wide. "Could she be in the bathroom?" Eriol look at the bathroom door to see it was open "No she is not here either, where could she be?" Eriol tried to think where else would Tomoyo go as early as now "THE KITCHEN!"
Eriol immediately run to the kitchen. He was like flying in the air so fast that he has already reach the kitchen before he expected. The kitchen door flew open, Tomoyo look at his direction.
Eriol is trying to catch some air after that long, immediate running he just did and is really sweating big time. Tomoyo look at him surprised
"What are you doing Eriol and why aren't you dressed yet? Don't you have some classes today?"
"It is me who should be asking that! Why are you up out of your bed and working here? You still haven't recovered yet, or at least fully recover so you mustn't force yourself!" He said in a high voice but not angry but with concern. Tomoyo blush but hide it deeply with a morning smile
"Yes I will rest only if you will go to school today. You have missed two days of lessons because of me and I cannot allow myself to be the reason of failing your grades" she reasons out
"I don't care about my grades falling, right now your condition is far more important to me" Eriol said unconsciously, Tomoyo just stare at him, speechless
'Why is he so concerned about me when I am just his servant here? Oh Eriol please don't do these to me or I might...' Tomoyo thinking these made her blush then turn around and shook her head 'Why am I blushing so hard, Eriol is just worried and that doesn't mean anything. Just worried right?'
'Why the heck did I said that? Now Tomoyo must be thinking I like her...wait I like her but not in that way...right?' Eriol too is blushing and look away 'besides why am I feeling this way, it was really new to me, I never felt these to anyone even to Kaho'
Silence embraces the kitchen and it was Tomoyo who first decided to break it
"Ah thank you Eriol, it was nice of you to care for me I really appreciate it"
"I-It's ok-I'll just go and prepare to school, see you at breakfast Tomoyo" with that Eriol immediately dash off the kitchen leaving her
Back to present...
"Oi Eriol you are wondering back to you Magical World again" Mark said sarcastically
"Since when did you get there Mark?" Eriol ask changing the topic
"Only five minutes before you woke up day dreaming" Mark teased which made Eriol blush
Mark and Drake look at each other and smirk
"Hey, this is the first time I saw Eriol Hiiragizawa blush like this" Mark continues teasing
"I bet something happen in his day dreaming" Drake added
"Shut Up!" Eriol fought back
"Why are you shouting? Oh hi Eriol so how's Tomoyo?" Kristine enter the room and walk towards them "I could hear your voice in the hallway you know"
"Right, sorry. Tomoyo is fine now." Eriol reply returning to his composure
"That's good, Juliet is also much better now too. I just saw her with May on my way here" Kristine said taking her seat
"By the way, what did Tomoyo tell about Juliet?" Mark ask, this made Drake fell in silence and Eriol notice it
"I haven't brought up that topic to her, and she never seems to care too" he said flatly
"Eriol, I beg you please don't let Juliet go to jail at her young age" Drake cried
"Did I hear you call me Drake?" It was Juliet who has enter the room with May behind her
"Good Morning everyone" May greeted them
Juliet stops her track when she saw Eriol, her smiling face fade into sad ones. She took her place trying to avoid his stares. Eriol noticed these and remember what Tomoyo said before the accident. He walks towards her and she looks up
"I am sorry what happen two days ago, what I said to you about disliking you. I-I am really sorry about that" he said kneeling in front of her, taking her right hand and kiss it
Juliet look surprised and was about to burst in tears when he did that
'Why am I crying? I should be happy; Eriol is talking to me and even kissing my right hand, but why am I not happy?' Juliet wipes away her tears with her left hand
"No I should be the one to apologize, I acted like a barbarian back there and show no manners at all. I am really sorry and also for Tomoyo" Juliet said trying to fight back all the tears but failed, May and Kristine walk into them and try to comfort her
"It's all right to me, but you should apologize to Tomoyo herself, I am not the one you have hurt but her" Eriol said handing her his white handkerchief "Why don't you visit her at the manor later"
"Do you really mean that? But after all that I have done you sti-" She was cut off by Eriol leaving
"I told you it's all right with me just go and apologized to her okay"
"Thank you so much"
"Hey you wouldn't mind us coming along too right" Mark ask
"I guess not"
"All right!" They cheered!
After ten hours of school work finally it's Eriol's dismissal
"Let's go" Drake invite but someone interrupted them
"Hiiragizawa Eriol, would you come with me in the teachers' room? Please" their home room teacher ask before leaving the room
Eriol and his friends look at each other
"Sure madam, guys go ahead now and I'll follow shortly"
"Right, see you in your house then" Drake said and everyone left the room
Eriol followed his home room teacher
"Hiiragizawa I have already inform everyone yesterday that next week will be your 1st semester exam and you have been absent for those two days that you missed all the previews lessons your teachers made" She said to him
"Yes and I am very sorry about that madam" he said politely
"I know you had reasons for you to do that and I am sure that you are not like those other student who are doing Class cutting"
"Thank you for trusting me madam, and yes I have a very important reason why I am not able to attend the two days class"
The teacher smile at Eriol because he never looses his politeness
"Well because of that I have asked your teachers to make some notes for you, I don't want to fail one of my students in their first semester now would I?"
The teacher gave Eriol 3 notebooks and smile at him
"Study hard on your exam okay"
"I will Thanks Miss Torres, I owe you my grades" and Eriol finally left the room
Meanwhile Juliet and the others are on the way to Hiiragizawa manor
"Hey what do you think I should give to Tomoyo as a peace offering?" Juliet ask her companions
"How about a bear?" May suggest "I'll help you chose a cute one"
"I don't think so; I'll look like courting her if I did that" Juliet refuse
"How about some accessories?" Kristine try "Every one love accessories, let's give her a silver work bracelet"
"I don't think Tomoyo is the type of girl who always wears jewelries" Juliet refused another fine suggestion
"And how would you know she doesn't like Jewelries, you are not even close to her or anything" Mark ask grinning
"Mark it is what they call Woman instinct" Juliet noted when suddenly her caught something "I think I know what I am going to give to her"
After a few minutes...
"A corn? A fresh sweet corn?" May ask surprised
"Yeah, corn is the best; it is one of my favorite fruit you know" Juliet reply smiling
"Juliet we are going to buy peace offering to Tomoyo not for you" Mark pointed out
"I know, but Corn is really sweet and really very delicious" Juliet again reply smiling
"But does Tomoyo love sweet corn like you do?" Kristine ask a little bit worried
"Well there is only one way to find out" With that Juliet walk a little bit faster leaving her other friends behind
Meanwhile in Hiiragizawa manor...
Spinnel and Ruby Moon have already come back from Hong Kong. Nakuru is on work now so that leaves Spinnel and Tomoyo in the house
"It's so hot, this is what I hate about summer" Spinnel complain fanning his self using his twisted tail
"Hmmm, I wonder what kind of snack will I be making for Eriol? Anyway you look really irritated on yourself, is there anything I can do for you?" Tomoyo said watching her black cat friend
"Well don't mind me being so irritated right now, but it would be really appreciated if I could have something cold and refreshing to eat." Spinnel said lazy lying on the soft sofa
"Cold and Refreshing huh...I think I know what I'll make" with that Tomoyo run to the kitchen and checking something
"Perfect!" She said
"What's perfect Tomoyo?" Spinnel ask following her
"We had all the ingredients we need! I'll make something that I have learned from my previews Nana" she reply, busily preparing all the things she'll need
"And what kind of menu is that? And why are you taking out so much fruits and what are those jellies for and ice? Huh are you going to use milk too?" Spinnel flew around the ingredients and wondering what they are for
"Oh I'll make some Halo-Halo, it is said that it came from the country of Philippines in the Southeast Asia. It was really famous in there especially during this kind of season" She informed
"I see, well is there anything else you need"
"Oh no, we don't have corns, what should we do? Halo-halo is more delicious with sweet fresh corn" Tomoyo fell into a deep thinking "I guess we have no choi..."Tomoyo was interrupted from the doorbell
"Is it Eriol already? He sure is home early" She said looking at Spinnel
"I don't think its master, why the heck would he rang the doorbell when he has the key to the front door?" Spinnel mutter
"I guess you are right, well better to see who is in the door now. It is rude to let a guess wait"
Tomoyo carrying Spinnel went to the front door and open to see who it was
"Aren't you guys Eriol's classmates? What are you doing here and where is Eriol?" Tomoyo ask then look at Juliet but show no reaction
"Tomoyo actually I am the one who has something to do here and the rest is just here to give support" Juliet explained
"I see and what brings you here if I may ask? Eriol isn't home yet but you are welcome to stay here" Tomoyo step aside the door and let everyone come in and into the living room
"I'll go to the kitchen and finished doing the snacks wait here okay" But before Tomoyo could go Juliet have reached her wrist, Tomoyo look at her questioning and Spinnel is observing them
"I-I want to make these clear, I-I am very sorry what happened I was just so jealous that time and frustrated that I didn't know what I am doing, I am really sorry" Juliet begun crying
"It's okay Juliet" Tomoyo said trying to stop her from crying
"No let me finish Tomoyo, when I saw Eriol today I immediately ask for his forgiveness but he said I should tell that to you myself that is why I am here. I was really grateful when he said he doesn't mind if I go here and visit you. Really Tomoyo, I am really very sorry" Juliet is really crying hard now, May went to her and path her back
"Juliet It's really okay, I am fine now so you don't have to worry, you should stop crying now or you'll get wrinkles, Eriol wouldn't like you if you have one" Tomoyo joke trying to make her smile
"Thanks, here I also brought some sweet corns as a peace offering, I though that maybe you'd like them" Juliet hand over the bag of corns
"Juliet you're a life saver, I really need those corns right now from the snacks I am making, really I appreciate it" Tomoyo happily took the bag of corns "If you don't mind, I'll go to the kitchen now"
Tomoyo leave the room with Spinnel following her tracks.
"Tomoyo is really such a nice person, no wonder Eriol likes her so much" Juliet said to herself
After a few minutes Eriol too has arrived home
"I am home" he greeted
Eriol went to the living room and meet with his other friends
"Welcome home pal!" Mark begun, Eriol look at him "So what did our home room teacher told you in the faculty office?"
"Not much, she said she wouldn't like it if I failed my exam next week because of my two days absent and miss school lessons, so she gave me a summary notes" Eriol took of his bag and place it neatly at the side of the sofa
"REALLY! Cool, not every teacher do that to their students, really Miss Torres is the best man!" Drake cheered
"She is really nice, but she tends to keep it to herself and in public" Eriol sat besides Juliet and she immediately blush
"Ah-welcome home Eriol, I am really grateful that you still allowed me to go here after all that I have done" Juliet said in her lowest tone, Eriol look at her
"Hey I told you it's alright, so what did Tomoyo say?" Eriol face her to a better view, she nods "Great so you'll have no problem going here" Juliet smiled sweetly and Eriol felt something in his heart
'Why am I feeling this way, it is different from the others from Tomoyo, more like with Kaho...true she looks cute but why now?' Eriol stare at her for a moment and Juliet recognize these that made her pink
Soon Tomoyo came in to the kitchen carrying a tray of halo-halo
"It's finished, special Halo-Halo by Tomoyo Daidouji come and get it" Tomoyo place the tray in the coffee table in front of everybody
"Halo-Halo? Where did you get this idea?" Eriol said taking one glass
"I learned that from my previews Nana, come try it, I hope you'll like it" Tomoyo said giving everyone an assure smile that it taste good "Besides it is perfect for today's weather don't you think?"
Everyone taste their food and they were in awe
"It's really good!" Mark commented and Tomoyo just gave them a smile
"Any food that Tomoyo made is really delicious" May gave her own remark
"No wonder Eriol loves to go home right away to eat your wonderful snacks and cooking!" Drake added, this made Eriol and Tomoyo turned pink and Juliet is not blind not to noticed it
And everyone chorus in agreement, even Juliet does.
"SHUT UP! I always go home straight rather than going with your plans Mark" Eriol fight back, Tomoyo just smiled and remember back when they were still in Tomoeda.
"Alright, stop it you two" Juliet tried to break in
'Everyone is just like these. I remember when Eriol and Syaoran will have a little teasing fight while Sakura chan will be their referee; then me, Meiling will just look at those three as if we are watching a comedy TV show while Kero is trying his best to eat all the food without everyone noticing. I missed those days when we are still together, I misses those times where in I am happily videotaping Sakura chans battle with card while everyone is giving her their best support; I miss those time where in-" Tomoyo was interrupted in her self recollection when someone mentioned her name
"By the way Tomoyo, you said you are a great singer right?" Drake ask while eating his halo-halo
"Well you could say that, why?" Tomoyo face him and watched him choked his food
"Well didn't Eriol told you we have a band and he is the pianist in our group?" drake informed Tomoyo
"Really? Eriol didn't mention anything about it, so how was your band coming along?" She politely ask
"Fine, but I have forgotten to informed you Eriol that yesterday I signed out our band to join contest for the festival next-next week same day after the exam." He looks at Eriol's reaction and it was in shock
"What? Why, how can we join the contest when we don't have a singer!?" he furiously said
"Hey calm down that is when Tomoyo is gonna come, Tomoyo you wouldn't mind singing with us right?" Drake this time look at Tomoyo with puppy dog eyes, Tomoyo sweat drop
"Well, sure I wouldn't mind. So who else are part of the band?" she ask with more interest
"You're looking at them" Eriol answer her question "Drake is the Bass Guitar while Mark is the electronic Guitar; Kristine do the drums while I play the piano; May do the tambourines and Juliet goes with the violin, sometimes they sing but only as a back up" he pointed out
"I see, so all you need now is a singer. I could help. So what is the song we are going to play?" Tomoyo ask with more passion
"Well I was thinking that maybe the one we used to practice, 'The World of Real Emotions', what do you think?" Drake ask everyone
"It's alright with me, so when do we start practicing?" May ask
"Maybe tomorrow, Eriol gave Tomoyo the lyrics and teach her the song you wrote; I'll be expecting that we could have a major practice tomorrow, okay?"
"Since when did you become the boss? Mark sarcastically said and everyone laugh
After that they all went home, Eriol, Tomoyo and Spinnel have already finished their meal and now they are in the music room practicing the song they'll be playing in the competition...
To be continue...
Sowee for the late update!! Really I know...well as usual this is my new one! Enjoy!