Heaven by your Side

By brokenshadow23

Summary:

Eriol Hiiragizawa was the protector Tomoyo could ask for. Despite the number of times she pushed him away, he remained on her side and held her tight. But what if an inevitable thing comes their way? How can he protect her fragile heart?

Disclaimer: Cardcaptor Sakura belongs to Clamp.

Author's Notes: First of all, I want to apologize again for having this one uploaded late. Ampf. I have summer class (which is a requirement for my course) and I have to spend almost 10 hours in school. . I only have Saturday to do my writing since I have my piano during Sundays. Anyway, I really want to thank all of those who are reading this story especially to those who share their thoughts! :D Your support really inspired me. ^-^

Thank you again to Bubblewing-luvs-anime for editing this story for only a few hours! :D I was really surprised to get this one fast. :D

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Last Chapter:

"She hasn't told you yet…" The short haired woman declared, preparing herself to say the history.

With a nod, Eriol lent his ears. Though he knew that it would break his promise, it was about time to know what was going on. But before Sonomi continue, she and Eriol heard the door unlock. Few seconds more and a figure of a dark haired girl made her way into the living room.

Eriol rose, surprise and terror immediately showing on his face.

"Eriol, what's the meaning of this?"

Chapter Ten:

Pain in her amethyst eyes

Eriol flinched with her question. His throat tightened, and he simply stared at Tomoyo in shock. He didn't expect her to be home at that time since she told him that morning that she would be at the bookshop after class.

Trying her best to compose herself, Tomoyo let her gaze remain on him. She decided to go home after meeting Hotaru, for she knew she needed someone to talk to. She needed his comfort, but at that moment she wished that she didn't.

Shocked as Eriol was, Sonomi rose from her seat. She too was filled with mixed emotions, not knowing if she'd be happy to see her only daughter that moment. She studied the young girl, and immediately saw the battle between her and Eriol.

"Tomoyo," Eriol managed to call out, not minding if Sonomi heard how he called her. What was important now was explaining everything to her. "I…" he said as he stepped forward.

But the girl stepped back. In a second, she had turned around and run in the opposite direction.

"Tomoyo, matte!!!" Eriol shouted, though he knew he was too late. He heard the door open so he immediately rushed towards the door to follow her.

Tomoyo ignored his call. She continued to run to nowhere, feeling the need to escape. Her amethyst eyes started to cloud with tears and in a moment they simply ran down to her cheeks to show the pain she was feeling. 'Why does he have to do this?'

Eriol exited the apartment seconds after her. He didn't even mind leaving Sonomi hanging, for he knew that Tomoyo's mother would understand. Moving his sapphire eyes from left to right, he spotted her small figure.

He ran towards her. His hand reached out to grab hers and finally, put them into a stop. "Tomoyo, please listen." Eriol started as he tried to catch his breath. "I can explain."

"What's there to explain?" Tomoyo answered in a low voice. She didn't look back, for she knew that meeting his eyes would cause her greater pain. "Okaa-san is here…and she wants me back."

Hearing that, Eriol realized she was right. He loosened his grip on her, feeling the lost of words coming over. "I-it's not what you think."

"But what do you want me to think?!" Tomoyo snapped back suddenly. With her force, she let go of his hold and turned back to his direction. Tears then moved freely from her amethyst eyes. "Tell me… why do you have to do this?"

Eriol went silent. By just hearing the tone of Tomoyo's voice, a pang went into his heart. The tears present in her eyes made the feeling worse and made him feel lost.

"A-are you tired?" Tomoyo questioned, letting all her feelings flow. Her voice started to break with each word, but she knew that she couldn't stop saying it. "Are you tired of looking over me most of the time? Of worrying about me? Of protecting me? Eriol, am I already a burden to you?"

"No," the guy answered, having an urge to take her hand again and pull her close. But knowing that everything was already worse, his thought would simply make things complicated. "It's not that. I have never thought of it that way."

"I never want to be separated from you, Eriol." Tomoyo said with tears flowing harder. "I never want to be away from you since you made me feel whole again. But then, it seems that I was wrong. I shouldn't have opened up to you, if I knew that you would simply let me go."

Xoxoxoxoxoxox

The sun had already set, but Tomoyo was still walking in the busy streets of England. She didn't know where to go and even what to feel. Her mind kept on repeating what happened between her and Eriol, making her even more confused. She wanted to go back to him, yet knowing that her mother might be in the apartment held her.

Sighing, Tomoyo wiped the tears in her eyes. She had been crying since she ran away from the apartment. She didn't know why, but she was feeling deep pain. So what if Eriol might pave way for her mother to be in England? She knew this could happen, right? From the time she saw the blue haired guy at school, she decided to keep her identity because she knew that in a way things like this could happen.

So why was she hurting now?

Before thoughts started to occupy her mind fully, Tomoyo felt her feet getting tired. She slowed her walk, realizing that there was a small park nearby. There was no person present in the dimly lightened area. Not having a second thought, she walked towards a bench and with the silence, thoughts about Eriol simply passed through her mind.

Before, she was happy and contented by simply living with Kaho and her husband, Nakuru, Yumi and of course, Eriol. Meeting them made a big difference in her wrecked life in Japan. After all the pain she was facing herself back then, they were the ones to make her feel alive again.

Eriol made her feel alive again. His smile, his hug after any terrifying event she was facing. All of those were his simple ways to turn the old Tomoyo back.

'And with that came along a warm feeling that I couldn't identify.' Tomoyo muttered in her mind. Closing her eyes, she heaved a sigh.

Then suddenly, a voice broke the serenity she was having.

"Ah. What a surprise."

Tomoyo immediately opened her eyes as she heard the voice. Scanning the area with her amethyst eyes, she saw no one. Her heart raced in tension so she decided to rise from her seat, preparing to leave. But she was too late. The owner of the voice appeared in front of her.

"I am really glad to see you." the guy said, danger evident in his voice. His gray eyes looked straightly at her, giving the girl an impression of disgust and fear.

"W-what do you want?" Tomoyo asked, controlling her voice. Since her hand started to shiver, she tried her best not to make the guy notice that she was afraid of his presence.

"I just wanted to know what you are doing," Ryoji told her, smirking. "…my princess."

Tomoyo glared at him. "Don't ever address me with that nickname of yours. If you had forgotten, I am not yours and we are through."

With that, the smirk in Ryoji's lips faded. His eyes turned a darker shade of gray, showing the anger rushing in his spine. "So you have easily exchanged me with that blue haired four-eyes of yours ne?"

Hearing that, Tomoyo knew that she should immediately escape. The atmosphere between them started to give her chills and she knew that it was dangerous for her to be alone with him. Not minding to answer his question, she turned to an open space to pass him by.

"Hey!" Ryoji called out, grabbing Tomoyo's hand forcefully. "You baka, I am still talking to you!"

"Get off me!" Tomoyo shrieked, trying her best to release herself. But as she did, the guy only fought back, tightening his grasp on her. "Itai!"

"You are really a strong person, Tomoyo." Ryoji muttered in a low voice. "and with that personality of yours, you are letting me handle you by force."

"Help!!!!!!"

Ryoji smirked as he heard her cry. Pulling her close, he said, "no use, my dear. If I were to give you advice, you shouldn't have gone in this place alone."

Not knowing what to do anymore, Tomoyo simply struggled. She was becoming helpless, and only one person was on her mind. "ERIOL!!!!"

Ryoji just laughed at her. Then, a few moments later everything on her sight turned black.

Xoxoxoxoxoxox

'Tomoyo's got it all wrong….' Eriol sighed heavily as he raked his hand through his blue hair. In darkness he leaned on the couch, trying his best to calm himself.

Flashbacks of their argument earlier went in his mind, making him feel that it was still happening at the moment. And once again, Tomoyo's words rang in his ears. Her words filled with disappointment left a deep ache in his heart, for he never wanted to make her feel that way. Never did he think of letting her go because he viewed her as a burden.

'If she only knew what I am feeling for her…' Eriol muttered to himself. Closing his eyes for a moment, he remembered the pain he saw in her eyes. He had never seen that deep pain before. And it seemed that besides the thing concerning her mother, there was something inside her that was hurting her a lot.

Rising from his seat, Eriol walked towards the window. His left hand moved the curtains aside. He looked at the road, seeing if there was a trace of the girl who occupied his mind all the time. It was already night, and she wasn't still home.

"I need to find her.' He said determinedly. He knew that there was still a big commotion between them, but it didn't stop him from breaking one of his promises.

Immediately, he went to his room and grabbed the keys of the apartment. Eriol rushed out of the door, starting to search for her. After all, he pledged to protect her. And if he'd see her, he would try to explain again, hoping that she'd finally understand.

Xoxoxoxoxoxox

"Nngh…" Tomoyo winced, feeling a prickling pain in her head. Her body felt heavy, but luckily she managed to open her amethyst eyes.

Seeing the dimly lightened room she was in, she immediately felt a shiver pass down her spine. The boxes and metals filled with dust made her realize that the place might be deserted and it would be hard for her to call for help.

"Have you slept well?"

Suddenly, a low male voice cut her thoughts. Gazing to her right, Tomoyo's heart jumped. She started to breathe evenly, as her amethyst eyes locked with other amethyst ones.

"You…" Tomoyo mumbled, not believing what was happening. She still didn't know how she had gotten into that place, but realizing that Ryoji might be responsible gave her a feeling of being in danger. Moving in her seat, she then found out that her hands were tied behind her back.

Stepping forward, the tall man smirked. He liked her way of controlling her fear. "Yes, it's me my dear princess."

"W-what do you want from me?"

"Why?" The man told her as he slipped his hands in his pockets. "Is it a crime to be with my daughter?"

"Your daughter?" Tomoyo echoed, glaring at him. For the first time, she felt a sudden rush of hatred and disgust to the person in front of her. Her hands clenched into fists as she organized the thoughts running through her mind. "How dare you call me that?! After all those years you weren't home for some stupid reasons, how can you just show up and make things complicated?!"

Hearing anger and desperation in her voice, Tomoyo's father couldn't help smiling. "I see you have been raised by Sonomi pretty well. You have been brave like her."

Tomoyo kept silent, not wanting to say anything. She knew that there were words waiting in the lips of her father, and she was preparing for whatever they may be.

"Demo," Tomoyo's father continued, "let's see how far her bravery can go."

Realizing the danger in his voice, Tomoyo's eyes widened. Her mind at work, instantly making her afraid of what her father might be planning. "DON'T YOU DARE—"

"That's for her to decide Tomoyo." The man said, smiling darkly. "As of now, we will just have to wait."

Xoxoxoxoxoxox

"Alright. I'll tell her." Hotaru put down the phone. It was only early in the morning, but lots of things were occupying her mind. First of all, there was an unknown nervousness that was coming over her. Then now, Tomoyo was nowhere to be found.

Eriol had just called her, telling that the Daidouji heirness hasn't gone home since yesterday. He had filled her in on what had happened then he asked her to inform her master.

And of course, they would be in another search once again.

Starting the car, she tried to call Sonomi's mobile. It was ringing, but there was no answer. 'This is odd.' She muttered to herself, knowing that it was impossible for the CEO of the Daidouji Company to leave her phone. She waited for a few seconds, dialing the same number once again.

"Come on… Pick it up." Hotaru said to no one. She looked at the road, seeing traffic. When no one answered again, she knew that something was wrong.

The agent arrived after almost half an hour. She went up to the hotel. After knocking a few times, she heard nothing but silence inside. "Daidouji-sama. Daidouji-sama."

Still none.

Remembering that she has an extra key inside the room, Hotaru dug inside her pockets and found the right key. She twisted the door open, finding no one in the room. Instead, on the sofa, she found a piece of paper.

She picked it up, reading the contents. Then suddenly her eyes grew wide, and in a moment she rushed out of the room.

Review replies for the previous chapter:

**belle391… hehe.. :D well, I love doing cliff hangers in my story. It makes the story exciting right?

** Vinnie Warlock… really? Hmm… I haven't read it. Actually, I haven't read any fic these days because of my busy schedule. Hehe.. I am glad you like it.

** krissy… hehe.. I am happy that you like it. I also enjoyed writing that part.

**tina… Thank you. and nice hunch. You got it all right, but I bet you haven't figured out one thing. Oh well, I'll start giving hints in the next chapters.

**smile4meeh.. aww… thank you. hmm… Tomoyo is still confused about her feelings, but she'll know about it for sure.

**Bubbles… of course, you deserve all the mentions since you have been great. :) and also you gave me an idea to fix this story. And take the thing with Document Manager easy. Haha.. :D It's done alright? At least everything is fine now. :D

** cheng… What do you think? :D If you are in Tomoyo's place will you get mad?

**vampirebeast01… well here it is! Haha.. :D I enjoyed your review. I never thought the previous chapter will give that kind of impact on you. ^-^

** tomoyo-amethyst… that's true. I wonder if there will be a guy like Eriol in the real world. Haha.. ;D and what do you think? There is always someone watching the move of Tomoyo, Eriol and the others so what do you think will happen. :D

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