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ChiChi's Note: Geez I promised myself that I would never make people wait more than a month to read a new chapter. Anyways, I wanna dedicate this chapter to song-within-my-heart because I'll never ever get to talk to her -cries- well yes… ENJOY!

Remember?

He backed Tama into a chair as he slowly made his way over to her. He stared at her with all seriousness but deep in his eyes she could see desire. She fell into the chair and the dusty white material on it fell over her arms. Her heart began to beat madly as he stopped in front of her. His eyes softened from his solemn gaze. He reached out to her and softly glided his fingers upon her cheek, "Close your eyes and dream of your memories."

Tama's jaw trembled at his touch and she shivered uncontrollably. Tears began to well up in her eyes. She was so scared. This person who she had completely trusted was panicking her. He gently pulled her off the chair and slowly wrapped his arms around her. One of his hands rested on her back as the other stroked her soft hair. "Don't be scared," he said in such a low voice that it was almost a whisper.

Her body seemed to stop trembling and she tightened her grip around him. Her eyes somehow closed involuntarily. She slowly slipped into unconsciousness, but just before she fainted she felt his hand holding onto hers. He lifted it and placed a kiss on it, "Sweet dreams my dearest Tomoyo."

Tomoyo…Tomoyo…Tomoyo?

That name attracted Tama's attention every time Hiiragizawa mentioned it. She no longer felt herself in his arms. She could hear instruments playing from far away. The sound of grownups chattering entered through the walls and penetrated her mind. "Tomoyo, come downstairs!" a voice shouted out.

Tama opened her eyes and found herself staring at her reflection. There was an amazing difference from before. She got closer to the mirror and touched her face, "Why do I look so young?"

She looked at least thirteen. She was much shorter than her present self and her face had still not matured as much. Her attention went to the dress that she wore. She almost squealed with excitement. It was a black strapless dress that flowed outwards at the skirt and had a white ribbon tied up in a bow around the waist. She remembered going into town and staring longingly at a dress that looked exactly like this one. She ran her hands over the soft material and spun around in it. 'If only Spinel could see me right now,' she thought to herself, 'It would be so fun to share this with him.'

The book resting on her dresser caught her attention. It was the diary that she and Sakura had found a whiled back in Eriol's mansion. She opened it to find only a third of what had been in it before. 'Of course, this is before they moved,' Tama realized and flipped through the pages. She stopped at the mention of Eriol's name.

It has finally been a year since I've been friends with Eriol. I'm so glad that he's my friend but I sometimes wish he were more than that. Ever since I met him, I knew that he would be someone special to me. My mother has not spoken with him yet, but I hope she gets to know him so she knows how happy I am around him. There are times when I just want him to read my entire diary so he can see for himself what he means to me, but that would just end painfully if he were to reject these feelings.

Maybe…I should tell him myself. Tonight, after all will be one of our last nights together considering that he's leaving at the end of the week. Yes, he will be back in a month but if he doesn't love me, that gives me an entire month to extract all emotions towards him. I'll make sure to write what happened after he leaves the party tonight.

'Tomoyo's supposed to confess her love to Eriol tonight?' Tama summarized. She reached up to her necklace to hold it but it wasn't there. She looked around frantically for it but couldn't find it. Tears began to roll down her cheeks as she continued searching. She didn't know why it made her so sad. Was it because it gave her hope? Suddenly the door swung open, "Tomoyo come on!"

She wiped her tears and turned to the source of the voice, "Eriol?"

The boy standing at the door glanced at her for a moment then looked away, "You're mother's waiting for you."

Tama nodded her head and followed him. As they walked down the hallways, he would occasionally glance over at her. She was still troubled about not having her necklace with her. She had become accustomed to holding it whenever she felt the slightest bit of stress. They stood at the top of the staircase. Tama gripped onto the railing a gaped at the large room. So many people were there; they all pointed up at her and squealed in delight. Eriol placed his hand on top of hers and gave her a reassuring smile. He escorted her down to the main floor where many people greeted her with happy smiles. In the middle of the room was a dance floor and a band playing on a platform. Tama unconsciously swayed to the music that they played and beamed, "What a beautiful party."

She turned to Eriol but did not find him at her side. She held her arms and looked around and smiled shyly at all the people who greeted her. "Tomoyo! I'm so glad I found you, where is your friend?" a woman made her way through the crowd and held onto Tama's hands, "What a lovely dress you're wearing, you look absolutely radiant."

Tama knew immediately that this was Tomoyo's mother. She felt as if she had met her before and she felt comfortable in her presence. Tama smiled and lightly squeezed what appeared to be her mother's hands. She just felt a rush of delight at the sound of that, "My mother… "

She moved with such grace and made everyone feel welcome. Tama felt a great admiration for her as if she were some type of royalty. She opened her mouth to speak but couldn't find the words to say. Her mother looked into the crowd and dropped Tama's hands, "Oh hello! I'm glad you came, please enjoy yourselves."

She strode away leaving Tama standing alone feeling as if she were slapped across the face. Her heart felt crushed and that respect that she had felt vanished. She could tell people were staring at her; she could hear them: "Poor girl."

"If only she had more friends; she's too lonely."

"Isn't she associated with that English boy?"

"Yes he's quite a strange one, quite fitting for her with the strangeness and all."

Tama frowned. This world may have been more prosperous and beautiful than the town where she lived, but the people were no different. "Always talking about my misfortunes," she whispered.

She reached up to grab her necklace but was reminded of its absence. She frantically looked around for Eriol. Tears began to form in her eyes and through the stinging blurriness; she could see everyone's faces giving her strange looks. She ran out of the room. This place was just as terrible as the hell of a town. She saw to French doors up ahead and ran through them. She was led into a dark field lit by moonlight. She could see someone standing out in the middle of it. She took a step closer but then wondered if it was another one of the chattering people from inside. "You were crying again, weren't you?" the person asked in a low voice.

Tama recognized the voice and ran towards the person. He turned to her and walked to her. They stopped when they reached each other and were completely silent. Eriol wiped the tears from her eyes and stared at her with a look on his face that wasn't sympathetic but loving. He slowly pulled her into a light embrace, "I don't want you to cry anymore."

Tama stood uncomfortably there in the hold of what seemed to be a stranger. Even if it was Hiiragizawa; this wasn't exactly who he was now. "Why?" she asked curiously.

"Because you're my friend and I…" he started but didn't finish.

Multiple voices came from the house and the silhouettes of four women walked around, "Miss Tomoyo, where are you? You're mother is requesting your presence inside."

Tama's heart sunk and her hold on Eriol tightened. She buried her head into his chest and whimpered, "Please don't make me go back in."

Eriol shifted his weight for a moment then seized her arm. He led her further into the garden then pulled her down onto the ground. The sudden jerk caused her to let out a squeak of surprise then made her fall on top of him. A swarm of butterflies that were sleeping in the flowers flew out of hiding and scattered. Tama stared up at them in awe of their exquisiteness. He placed his hand on her back and tried to hold in her laughter. Tama felt like laughing as well but suddenly saw another woman walking over to where they were. The two laid still and waited for her to pass. Tama shut her eyes tight and listened to Eriol's heart beat. He was so warm and the way he was holding her felt so relaxing. She looked up at him and stared at his dark blue eyes twinkling in the moonlight, and they stared back at her. A small smile appeared on her face then she went back to her previous position and waited until the women were gone. Secretly in the back of her mind, she wanted to stay like this longer.

Soon after the women had left, but Tama and Eriol still remained lying on the ground together. Tama had grown weary and was resting her eyes. "Tomoyo look," Eriol whispered calmly.

She opened her eyes and looked down at the black butterfly on her shoulder. She stiffened at the recollection of the poem written from Eriol to Tomoyo. "I think we're almost like black butterflies," Eriol stated, "Their so rare that it makes them so different. It attracts people's attention and when it's with the other butterflies, it can't fit in because it's so unusual to them all."

Tama stared at Eriol as he continued to theorize. He seemed so distracted but no matter what, he always seemed to keep his attention with her. "But I think it is like you the most," he added.

She tilted her head to the side, "How?"

He grinned then stared straight up into the dark sky, "Because all of its true magnificence is covered by a sorrowful black, but no matter what… I think it will always be beautiful."

Tama blushed and felt her stomach knotting up. 'No wonder Tomoyo was so in love with him,' she thought. He got up on his elbows and brought his face closer to hers, "I love you Tomoyo."

She felt her heart pounding that she felt as if he could even hear it. He began to unhurriedly lean in and her eyes closed. She could feel his warm breath tickling her lips. She felt as if she were under a trance. She attempted to move but she was frozen to the spot. His lips finally touched and made her brain shut down completely. She felt as if she were completely cut off from the world and that there was just Eriol and her. Eriol pulled away and they were now in the mansion. Tama smiled at him; her mind feeling somewhat unstable, "Eriol, I'm sorry I forgot you, but remember now… my name is Tomoyo Daido-"

The door swung open and the rays of light blinded her. "Tama!" Syaoran's voice shouted, "Thank God I found you."

Syaoran rushed towards her but froze when he saw Eriol. He stared at him with a fear in his eyes. She became confused in the situation, but then remembered that Syaoran had never met the person standing next to her. She smiled apologetically, "Oh this is Syaoran Li; he's my best friend's fiancé. Syaoran, this is Hiiragizawa."

ChiChi's Note: There you have it. Hope you liked it! The next thing to be updated will be Violette Foncé. Au revoir mes amis! Review!