A/N I'm so glad I got so many reviews! Then, I saw the author alert and the story alert and I almost fell of my chair xD. Well, hope you enjoy chapter 3!

Chapter 3:

Everything about the hospital just made Tomoyo feel uneasy. The white walls and all the doctors around, even the smell was peculiar. But, for Tomoyo, she frequented Tomoeda Hospital so much it was a habit. Her monthly checkups were as natural as breathing.

"Breath in, and then exhale… Again," chanted the doctor, over and over again. "One more time. Breathe in, and exhale…Good job, you're all done."

The cold metal of the stethoscope against her back made shivers creep up her back. She should be used to it, but somehow she just wasn't. The normal routine would go on. She would sit on the paper-covered bench and wait for the doctor to come in. Once she did, the stethoscope would slither up her back, like a snake. Breathe…just breath…

"Tomoyo…it's not getting better. Dr. Kasaki said it's spreading. You should tell your friends."

"Okaa-san…I'm okay, really. I feel fine though. I just need to wait for the right time." Tomoyo reassured her mother, who was on the brinkof breakdown.
A slight wind blew into Tomoyo's face and caused a few strands of hair to go awry. She just tucked it back behind her ear and continued to push herself on the swing.

Dust picked up from the soles of her shoes and the wind blew it around in swirls.

Suddenly, she felt two hands on her back, pushing her with strength. She looked behind her shoulder and saw Eriol's smiling face.

"Hiiragizawa-san! What are you doing here?" exclaimed Tomoyo.

"The house was getting a bit noisy. Nakuru somehow managed to sneak sugar into Spinel's toast. I don't know how she does it." Eriol rubbed his temples. "However, I should be asking you the same thing. Where are your body guards?"

" They're at home. Where else?" Tomoyo curtly got off from the swing and dusted off her hands.

"Well, I just figured that your mother wouldn't allow you to go anywhere without those people." Stated Eriol, casually.

"Okaa-san's on a business trip to Kyoto. She's coming back in a few weeks."

"Ah… and you decided that you might as well just come here for awhile and see how long it takes for them to come looking for you."

Giggling, she replied, "You know too much Hiiragizawa-san. Ano…Hiiragizawa-san?"

"Hai."

"Could you…push me on the swing, please? Just for awhile."

It was a simple request, one that Eriol was happy to fill. So as the sun set into the west, turning into fire, there was the single sound of the creaking of the swings. When he finally stopped, they breathed clouds against a sheet of navy blue. Tomoyo sighed in contentment.

"Arigato, arigato Hiiragizawa-san. Ja ne!" She ran off in the direction of her house, waving back at Eriol. When she rounded the corner, Eriol began to head back to his mansion as well. He only had one thought in his mind.

I dearly hope the house is in one piece.

A/N Thanks to eulogize goddess (for the tip), 2 OVERLY obsessed, psychoanalyst, and iheartrainbows for their reviews! I'm really grateful! Constructive criticism is accepted.
Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog, if anyone knows what I'm talking about