Boundaries Between Love and Hate
Disclaimer: Don't own CCS and any of its characters… woe is me…
JusT LooKing ArounD: I'm glad you didn't thought it lame… well IT was totally UNEXPECTED… the story suddenly had a life of it's own… the next thing I knew they were calling each other by their first name…wahehehe.
White Alchemist Taya: yeah ironic isn't it... but what can I do? As I said to JusT LooKing ArounD this story has a life of its own…,
vivid dreamer: Arigato… I thought I didn't do well in the last chapter. Glad you liked it…
Mama: Hope this chapter would also please you… and yes this chapter is solely dedicated to ExT…
Chapter 6: A perfect day
"So what about this one?" Tomoyo asked her friend as she modeled a white square pants and a blue sleeveless top.
"I think that outfit is perfect." Sakura beamed at her friend.
"You think so?" Tomoyo asked again as she turned towards the mirror eyeing herself.
"I know so, Tomoyo." Sakura teased. "It's perfect. That outfit radiates casualness and you don't look too eager to be in this date…which in actuality you are." Sakura finished with a slight giggle.
Tomoyo mock scowled at Sakura then, she herself giggled. "Am I that obvious?" She asked at a rather bemused Sakura.
"Well not quite but I am your best friend." Sakura replied as if that statement answers her friends' question. "So what gives? Sakura asked her friend.
"Huh? What do you mean what gives?" Tomoyo feigned ignorance.
Sakura eyed her friend warily before replying. "Tomoyo spill it out what suddenly changed that you actually accepted a date with Eriol? I mean not that I don't approve mind you, you look so good together--- it's just that you hate him for all he's worth right?" Sakura knew that Tomoyo liked Eriol for the longest time---even though the latter would not admit it, even to herself---she knew because sparks fly whenever those two are within the same vicinity. Contrary to what others think Sakura isn't at all oblivious to the things going on around her. Her musings were cut short when Tomoyo answered.
"Well, I really hate his guts and his annoying habit of teasing me but, ahmmm…last night he was different as if he's not the Eriol Hiragizawa I know." Tomoyo said not really looking at Sakura directly for she felt her face turned red remembering what occurred last night.
"Admit it Tomoyo, you liked Eriol from the start." Sakura teased her best friend more. After all it's a rare occurrence to see Tomoyo blushed and all dreamy eyes.
"Sakura don't make such assumptions. Even though I agreed to go out with Eriol it does not mean I like him." Tomoyo protested.
"Well aside from the fact that you're blushing right now with just the mere sound of Eriol's name." As if to prove her point Sakura turned Tomoyo towards the mirror. And to the latter's utter dismay she is indeed blushing. "And that we spent approximately 2 hours to look for a perfect outfit that would go well for this specific date of yours." Sakura said as she motioned to the mess around her. "You yourself admitted that you are pretty excited to be on this date." She finished then she giggled because it's another rare occurrence to win a conversation with Tomoyo… that and the fact that Tomoyo even turned redder.
"Ok so yes I liked him for a long time but I thought that I got over it because of my abhorrence of his teasing of me." Tomoyo finally relented for she thought that no harm can be done since this is her best friend and cousin she's talking with now. But as she thought about the things that happened during the last years she questioned herself if she'd done the right thing accepting Eriol's invitation. That put a scowl on her lovely face.
Seeing this, Sakura immediately deduced that her friend is now having second thoughts about her date this afternoon. 'And she's having it right now after we went to trouble of looking for a perfect outfit.' She thought but aloud she said. "Has it ever occurred to you that maybe the reason Eriol kept on teasing you is because he likes you too?"
This pulled Tomoyo back to reality. "Excuse me?" She said.
Sakura just rolled her eyes and said "For being one of the smartest amongst our class you sure are dense Tomoyo." Sakura giggled again before asking Tomoyo the same question. "I said has it ever occurred to you that maybe Eriol likes you too? The same way you like him." Sakura managed to say before she looks at her watch. "Oh look at the time! I still need to meet up with Shaoran in about half an hour. We better finish your hair and make-up Tomoyo." Sakura said as she thought 'This day ought to be fun.' As she proceeded to do Tomoyo's hair while the latter mused with what Sakura said.
'Can Sakura be right?' Tomoyo thought as a small smile crept to her face because of that possibility.
At the Hiragizawa Manor…
Phone ringing incessantly
"Hello, Hirigizawa residence, Eriol speaking" Eriol said as he picked up the phone.
"Yo, Eriol!" Shaoran said as soon as he heard Eriol's voice on the other line. "What's up?"
"Shaoran, to what do I owe this pleasure of receiving a call from my cute little cousin?" Eriol said with amusement evident on his voice. He knows that Shaoran hates it when he calls him his 'cute little cousin'.
"Cut the crap out Hirigizawa!" Shaoran barked at Eriol on the telephone glaring at it as if it was Eriol himself. "So it's true right? You're going on a date with the Daidouji heiress?"
"I don't think it's any of your business my cute little cousin." Eriol remarked.
"It's true then." Shaoran said smugly pointedly ignoring that hated name Eriol gave him. "You finally had the guts to actually ask her out on a date. I'm proud of you man!" Shaoran said a smirk could clearly be heard.
Eriol who's a bit flustered by what Shaoran said, thank the gods that Shaoran can't see him right now. "And I should be glad that you're proud of me then?" He teased Shaoran for good measure. "Besides what's with the 'you finally had the guts to actually ask her out on a date'?" Eriol asked voice lacing with innocence and curiosity.
"Don't give me that crap Hirigizawa. I know that you know that I know that you've got the hots for Daidouji way, way back." Shaoran said smugly. "Really there's no use denying it."
Eriol just shrugged his shoulder about to answer Shaoran when Nakuru his elder sister barged in his room.
"ERIOOOOOOOLLLLL! I'm so happy for you! You've got yourself a girlfriend!" Nakuru screamed as she hugged Eriol, not bothering to see that her little brother is turning purple. (How the heck did Nakuru know all this?)
On the other line Shaoran held the phone as far away as he can. 'Man! Nakuru could really pack a scream'. He thought while placing his free hand on his ear that is near the phone.
"Na-ku-ru! G-get-o-offff!" Eriol gasped, he could feel his life slipping away from him. "Ca-nnn-t b-br-breathe!"
At that Nakuru glanced at her brother and true enough Eriol is turning a purple. She gingerly released him and beamed at him. "Soooorrryyy!" Then she turned towards the phone. "Is Shaoran on the line?" She asked Eriol. Eriol just nodded, still catching his breath. Nakuru then snagged the phone out of Eriol's hand then bounded towards the living room.
"SHAOOOOORRRAAANNNN!" She screamed again. Shaoran flinched at the other line. "I heard you also snagged a girl, I'm so happyyyyy! My two little boys are all grown up!" She said as she make herself comfortable at the sofa.
"SHIEFFAAAAAAA!" Shaoran bellowed as he went out of his room to look for one of his older sister to talk to Nakuru who is now talking non-stop on the other line. He still has to meet Sakura in half an hour and he surely don't want to be late because of the incessant chatting of his annoying cousin.
Eriol just shook his head then locked his room as he get ready for his date.
The date went on perfectly. The two strolled in the park while eating hotdogs. They talked about anything under the sun and were surprised to know that they have so much in common. They both are musically inclined, Tomoyo being the school's nightingale and Eriol being the master musician. They both love to read and excel academically; also they love to observe people and their surroundings, lastly, they both like to tease their best friends/cousins to the point of combustion.
As they continue to stroll Eriol slowly albeit shyly reached for Tomoyo's hand. Though Tomoyo reddened at this she did not protest. They continue their walk with hands intertwined. They decided to eat ice cream as they reached an ice cream parlor. They eat in silence for a while when Eriol decided to start up a conversation.
"I'm really glad you accepted my invitation for today." He said with his deep baritone voice and solemn eyes, with a little smile evident on his face.
Tomoyo fought the urge to blush under Eriol's gaze. "I'm also glad that I've accepted your invitation. I really had a good time." She said as she flash Eriol one of her smiles. Then she continued on eating her ice cream.
Eriol stared at Tomoyo for a moment before he leaned towards her. "You've got a little something here." As he said that his left hand gently brushed the side of her lips which caused Tomoyo to blush up to the roots of her hair. "There all better." Eriol said as he continued to stare at the blushing Tomoyo while smiling, a bit amused. 'She's really beautiful especially when she blushes like that.' He thought. Then he continued on eating his ice cream while still staring at her.
"Thank you." Tomoyo said, almost a whisper, not bothering to raise her head to look at Eriol. She knows that he's still looking at her. She can feel his eyes on her as she too continued to eat her ice cream. Silence enveloped them once again but this time Tomoyo feels awkward as she feels Eriol continues on to stare at her. "Is there something on my face again?" She asked when she can't take all that staring anymore.
"Why do you ask?" Eriol said amusement in his voice.
"You've been staring at me for quite some time now and it's making me uncomfortable." Tomoyo said as looked at Eriol.
Eriol leaned backwards ever so casually. "Why would me staring at you, makes you feel uncomfortable?" Eriol asked ever so innocently. "No matter, I just find you so beautiful that I can't help but stare." He admitted sheepishly.
Tomoyo looked at Eriol incredulously before she giggled. "You are really so funny." She said then gave Eriol one of her dazzling smile.
Eriol mocked bow at her on his seat before replying. "I try." Then he looked at Tomoyo with a grin of his own. The people around them looked at them amusedly when they broke in laughter.
"This day was truly a wonderful experience for me Eriol." Tomoyo said as their laughter subsided. She then looked at Eriol sincerely before saying "Thank you."
Eriol looked at her for a moment before replying. "I also had a wonderful time." He paused a bit before continuing. "Would you like to go out with me again, tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow?" Tomoyo asked. "But tomorrow is the start of the school week?"
Eriol raised his brow smiled a little before replying. "So?"
"Then…well…" Tomoyo couldn't really for the life of her think of an appropriate reply. "Ok then, I would love to accompany you tomorrow." She said finally.
With this Eriol grinned at her, he sighed a relief and released the breath he was not even aware of holding. "Thank you."
They stayed for a while before deciding to call it a day. As much as they wanted to prolong this day they can't for they have an early class tomorrow. They strolled hand in hand towards Tomoyo's residence, a comfortable silence engulfing them.
"Here we are." Tomoyo said as they reach the gate of her home. She looked at Eriol's smiling face, which in turn made her smile. "I really had a great time. Thank you so much."
"And I also had a great time with your company Tomoyo." He finished with a whisper as he slowly lean forward, giving Tomoyo time to turn away.
'Oh my gosh! He's going to kiss me! What will I do? What will I do?' Tomoyo thought as she saw Eriol's head coming closer to hers. Her eyes then closed at their own accord as she waits for Eriol's lips to touch hers.
Eriol saw Tomoyo's eyes closed and smiled before he closes his eyes and kissed Tomoyo's awaiting lips.
The kiss was sweet and only lasted for a few seconds but for the two it's as if it lasted for more than a minute. Eriol's hands snaked around Tomoyo's waist and pulled her close as Tomoyo's hands wound itself around Eriol's neck.
Eriol withdraw slightly as Tomoyo's eyes slowly open. He looked at her before he whispered "Goodnight." Then he kissed her again longer than the last one. Both were catching their breath when the kiss ended. Eriol took one look at Tomoyo's glazed eyes and partly swollen lips before kissing her again.
After a few more kisses the two let go of each other albeit reluctantly and bid each other goodnight. Both can't wipe the smile from their face as they proceeded on their way and that night two lovers dream of each other and that sweet kiss that they've shared.
A.N. So sorry! It took me longer than expected to update. This dumb writer's block got on the way. I hope this chapter turned out nicely. I racked my brain out for this one and it's all Eriol and Shaoran's fault.
Eriol and Shaoran: Us? Why are you blaming us?
Shen: It's true! I got blocked writing your part of the conversation! It's really hard to think of how guys would converse about dates and the likes…
Shaoran: Still it's not our fault that you've updated late! -glaring at the stupid author-
Eriol: I quite agree with Shaoran. We are just as innocent as anybody can get. It's not our fault that you had no idea of what to write right? -pushes his glasses to the bridge of his nose-
Shen: NO! It's your fault, both of you! No use denying it!
-scowling at the two culprits, then smiled menacingly- But since you're so adamant on denying it…
Shaoran: I know that look! What are you planning to do?
Shen: -smirks- That's for me to know and you to find out… bwahahahahahahaha!
Eriol: -looks at the author wryly then turned to Shaoran- This doesn't look good. She's planning something devious, I can feel it.
Shen: Hmp! That's what you get for making me suffer!
Shaoran: we did no such thing! You brought it upon yourself!
Eriol: Yes. My cute little descendant's right. (Shaoran: DON'T CALL ME THAT!)
Shen: Whatever! -she glared at the two once again and turned towards the readers- Do review and tell me what you think… It really would mean a lot to me…-smiles like an angel- And oh! I rewrote the previous chapters…so many mishaps and all… -smiles apologetically- Thank you! -bows at the readers and wave slightly- Ja.