A/n: Just a few sayings. The past chapters show the conflicts between Eriol and Tomyo's relationship. The thing about the 'curse' is about to be shown in this chapter. Sorry about the cliffy guys! I just can't help it! Hahaha… Thanks for the reviews and patient waiting! Luv ya guys! The following song lyric is from a Philippine band MYMP (Make Your Mama Proud). The title is "A little Bit". I just thought that the song fits in with the story. Just some added spice! Haha… On with the fic!

Oh, another thing, some scenes might contain some 'not-so-decent' acts. Don't get it wrong, it's part of the story. But there's no LEMON! I assure you. (I'm not writing anything like that…) Thanks!

Teddy Bear Kisses

By: Bloody-Stiletto

"I'm a little bit of crazy. I'm a little bit of a fool. I'm a little bit of lonely. I'm a little bit of it all. Oh, I need a cure…

just a little bit of you…"

First was the curse. Now, this… How pathetic my life could ever get?

Is it really misfortune that causes all of these things or am I just plain stupid? Probably I'll take the second option. I'm simply very stupid. Call me dumb, pathetic, useless or what. It's over. She broke up with me because I'm so stubborn.

Dumb.

Stupid.

Pathetic.

I hate it. I hate myself. Can I please die now? Ugh…

Now that it's over, life would never be the same. I could no longer call her, drop by her house; eat lunch or dinner with her. I could no longer stare at her in silence. I could no longer hold her hand, hug her tight… kiss her—even if forbidden to do so.

Forbidden? That's a very strong word. The way I see it, it suits the situation well. I can only kiss for a split second because if I don't, I'd turn into a stupid stuff toy! Do you see how lucky I am? I HAD a girlfriend that I couldn't kiss because of a lame curse. My girlfriend broke up with me yesterday under the freezing rain because I'm just so stupid.

My final prize? I got a cold and fever under the freezing rain. Am I not just the luckiest man?

"Now, now, Eriol-sama… You should be resting. Tomoyo-san will be very worried." I heard Spinel say as I remained restless on my bed. A part of my flesh twitched in pain at the very slight mention of her name.

"She's not going to be worried. It's not like I'm his boyfriend anymore, am I?" Bitterness filled my voice as well as my shallow heart. Damn. Why does it hurt so much? It hurts much more than my break up with Kaho.

Now that makes me wonder why…

"Spinel. Can you please leave me a minute to be alone? I need to think about something." I said to the petite winged guardian that sounded more of an order than a request.

"If you say so, Eriol-sama…" Spinel replied and flew out the room leaving me alone by myself.

Why does my break up with Tomoyo hurts much more than my break up with Kaho? I could not see any sense there but the sure thing is that, it really impairs me. Does it mean that I love her more than I loved Kaho? I don't know. I have no idea…

Come to think of it, I was really not-that-serious when it comes to women. That was when I was still in England. My playboy image is the reason of my break up with Kaho—and the very reason on why I was cursed by that wench.

I just turned nineteen—though I don't know if Clow Reed is nineteen as well. But me, as Hiirigizawa Eriol—not Clow Reed has just turned nineteen today. What to do? Celebrate, of course. Where? Any places where I can pick up a 'chick' to flirt with—and when I say 'chick' I mean a gorgeous lady.

"Hey Eriol! Same place?" my friend, Isaac called out.

"What about Kaho? Are you not inviting her to celebrate?" another friend of mine—Alex asked.

I smirked arrogantly and said, "Are you kidding? How am I supposed to get girls' numbers if I have her tagging along? Besides, she wouldn't even allow me to drink and she hates the smell of cigarettes. How am I supposed to enjoy my night?"

Roaring laughter followed my statement as we picked up more of my friends. We're usually a group of six and in an occasion like this, we'd hang out at the bar a few kilometers from our school. This is going to be a long night.

A long night filled with drinks and girls to sit with.

"Aren't you worried that Kaho would find out about your playboy side?" Isaac asked as we strolled down the corridors of the university.

Once again, the arrogant smirk was plastered on my face. "Worried? Why would I be? It's not like we're married yet."

"What! So does it mean that you're really going to marry her!" Alex exclaimed.

"Are you sick! I hate commitments and you guys know that…" I said and smiled charmingly at the group of ladies staring at me. "Why should I devote myself to a woman when there are so many ladies out there?"

I heard their laugh and Alex patted my shoulder. "Speaking of ladies, those girls smiling at you are pretty cute."

I looked back once again at the girls who were indeed still smiling at me. A group of seven ladies with the six of us? Not bad… I can have two.

"Uh-oh. I notice that look, Eriol." Isaac said with a playful smile. "You've got to be kidding. Are you going to use the 'Eriol charm' again? You've used that twice this morning, jerk!"

I paid no attention at their silly comments as I walked confidently towards the ladies in a knight-in-shining-armor effect. I have no problem approaching. I'm used to it but I'm more used at the ladies approaching me.

"Hey, Eriol." They greeted me in chorused.

"Hello, ladies. I'm quite surprised that you know my name. I was just about to say it." I said followed by their short giggles. "So… are you all free today?" Jerking a thumb towards the direction of my friends, I said, "I was planning to have you ladies as special guests to our celebration this evening. Would you like to share a smile to wounded fellows like us?" They giggled once again as I flashed them my winning smirk.

"What's the celebration for, Eriol? The girls and I are probably free tonight." A blonde girl asked—a campus crush if I'm not mistaken.

"Well…" I shrugged my shoulders and played mock disappointment. "It's only my birthday today… not really a special day—unless you want to make it special?" This time, I know that I have it. They couldn't possibly resist me.

I secretly showed a thumbs-up sign at Isaac and Alex behind my back. I got this.

Like I said, they agreed and I bade farewell still aware of their soft giggles and overwhelmed chatting. Walking back to the spot where I left Isaac and Alex, the rest of my friends had arrived—Ken, Rei and Chris, that is. As I approached, they gave me the usual cheers and teases whenever I use my 'Eriol charm'.

Fun starts tonight—even a wizard has to recreate, you know.

Life couldn't get any better. Drinks, women… fame with women… I wonder why Clow did not leave me a memory of beautiful ladies—and I wonder if it is because of Clow why I'm such a womanizer.

"Ladies, calm down… fall in line…" I manage to say as another brunette grabbed my neck and plunged her tongue on mine. These girls are desperate, I thought. I couldn't even notice who is kissing, who is fondling and who is giving me a lap dance. Goodness… Are they three…? No, wait… five?

Whatever… I'm having fun anyway.

"Eriol, you bum! The ladies are all into you!" I heard a friend—I don't know if it's Ken or Alex laughed.

The loud music from the bar was bombarding my eardrums and the dim lights illuminated from my blur view—the ladies took off my glasses by the way, saying that I look cuter without it. Strong, different perfumes filled my nostrils as the ladies devoured me with pleasure. I never flirted back. They just come and go.

Typical women.

"Eriol?" a familiar female voice slapped me back to my senses. "I knew it! It's you!"

The world, the time, everything as if froze into place as I recognized the voice…

Kaho. Shit.

Gently pushing away the ladies, a shocked and petrified Kaho stood in front of me with a 'what-the-heck are-you-doing' look. I can feel sudden swirls of emotions as I stared back at her. She caught me in the act—and there's no way out.

I was expecting her outburst. Shout at me. Humiliate me. Slap me. Right here.

But none of those came. Instead, she just shook her head and ran away. My eye did not fail to catch a glimpse of falling tears as she ran away. My first instinct, I stood up and carried my bag as I began to walk towards the exit of the bar.

When I arrived home, suitcases were piled along the hallway. Slightly puzzled, I walked closer to identify the things. "Kaho, what do you think you're doing?" I said out loudly audible enough for everyone in the house to hear.

Dashing footsteps made its way to produce loud noises as Kaho descended down the stairs and towards her suitcases. A confused Spinel and Nakuru followed her.

"Kaho-san! Please don't leave! You and Eriol-sama can work it out!" Nakuru pleaded as she knelt down beside Kaho who was stuffing her things inside the case.

"Kaho-san! Let your anger cool down before you make decisions! We're begging you!" Spinel exclaimed and flopped on top of another suitcase.

Kaho made no reaction as she continued to drag things inside her bag. Even if she didn't say anything, her anger and remorse can be thoroughly felt right along the four corners of this house—even if it's not only four corners.

"Kaho." It was my turn. "Let me explain."

She stopped and looked at me with eyes narrowing in anger. "Explain? I've seen enough Eriol! Do you seriously believe that I don't know where you're hanging out every after school? Do you really think that I don't know how many girlfriends you have? And do you think that I don't know you're not committing yourself to any of us!"

"Kaho… I--"

"Come out of it, Eriol! Can you at least get some delicacy from Clow!" She burst into tears as her final words triggered my temper—considering the fact that I'm under the influence of liquor.

"Clow! I'm not Clow, Kaho! I'm Eriol! Can't you see me as Eriol for once! You always compare me to him! You probably loved me because of him! Can't I be Eriol in front of you and not Clow?" Words came uncontrolled from my mouth. If it's because of anguish or liquor, heaven knows.

"You ARE Clow, for goodness sake!" Her voice shattered like broken glasses piercing me right through my soul.

For once, I realized what was really bothering me. I may have inherited his memory as well as his powers… but does it mean that I have no own identity at all? Am I really 'Clow's Reincarnation' and not 'Hiirigizawa Eriol'?

"This is going nowhere." I heard her say as her suitcases came locked. Standing up, she looked at me. "I'm leaving. But I'm not leaving without giving something to you. Take it as a remembrance, a punishment or what. I don't care."

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"This." She leaned forward and touched my lips with her fingers and muttered a short chant. My mind went alarmed in an instant. She's cursing me, I wanted to shout. But an inanimate force prevented me from doing such. My body went paralyzed as I felt my lips being bruised—worse, bleeding.

Pain shot me—particularly my lips as I howled in pain while the bleeding continued. Open wounds appeared and the bleeding was severe. "I… I can't believe you're doing this…" I managed to mumble in spite of the bleeding.

An egotistical smile crossed her pale face. "Serves you right, Eriol. Remember this; no matter where you go, whom you'll meet or what you'll feel, that curse will stay. See what happens when you kiss a girl. I'd say don't you dare try that for you might regret. Bye Eriol. I wish that we would not meet again."

That was the last time I ever saw her—and that was where this curse ever started. From then on, life has been really difficult. The first few days of bandaged lips were so much annoyance and lately, I found out what the curse does. How?

I accidentally kissed Nakuru—in her female form by the way. There, I found out that it turns me into a teddy bear stuff toy and at the same time, I also found out how to go back to my human form. Nakuru was very pleased with my appearance that she cuddled me and kissed me again. She freaked out, really.

Who wouldn't?

A/n: Thanks for reading and every review and comment is very much appreciated! Have a nice day!

Preview for the next chapter:

Sakura, Li and the others will set up a plan to get Eriol and Tomoyo back together. A one week camping by the mountains. Another chapter filled with adventure and of course, romance between Eriol and Tomyo. Will they succeed? But wait, somebody is threatening Tomoyo—worse, a death threat. Watch out and keep in touch!