Chapter 2:

The debut part 1

8 years after. . .

"Oh, Eriol-kun. Are you sure you don't wanna go with me to our house and have dinner?" The beautiful 17 to be 18-tomorrow-year-old Tomoyo asked Eriol. "Nah! It's ok. I'll be going to your debut alright? And I'll be your escort." Eriol said. "After all, I'm the most handsome guy here and the most suitable to be your escort." Eriol added in a superior tone. "Why of course! All the best for the best friend in the whole wide world!" Tomoyo said to Eriol. "Oh, I'm mighty flattered! Oh well, see you tomorrow my pretty birthday girl!

The next day. . .

Doorbell rings from the Daidouji Mansion. . .

"Oh Eriol-san! You're early." The maid said. "Oh no I was just dropping of to see Tomoyo. Is she here?" Eriol asked. "Oh she's inside her room. I'll show it to you." The maid said to Eriol in a polite tone. "Oh no, it's okay. I'll go there myself." Eriol said with a smile.

Eriol knocks. . .

"Oh my gosh! You're here!" Tomoyo said and then yelled. "I can see that you're so excited. I have something for you." Eriol smiled. "What is it?" Tomoyo asked. "It's a surprise. Open it when the clock's struck twelve. When you've seen what's inside, think if you'll say yes or no and if you've decided call me. Got it?" Eriol said hurriedly. "Ok fine! Wanna see my gowns?" Tomoyo asked happily. "Ok. Did you make all of them?" Eriol asked. "Yes. Oh here's what I'm gonna wear when I enter the room. Oh by the way you'll be sitting in the front row with my mother. Don't worry she likes you." Tomoyo smiled. The gown was colored white with frizzles on the shoulders. "Ok then this gown is what I'm going to wear for the eighteen roses. Ain't it cute Eriol-kun?!" Tomoyo said jumping up and down. The gown was colored lavender and there was a sapphire blue ribbon tying it up. "I think I like this one. It's charming. It will look great on you." Eriol said. "Oh thanks Eriol. And by the way, Sakura and Li-kun are coming here! I'm so happy!" Tomoyo screamed. "I'm so happy for you!" Eriol said. "And this gown is for the finale. It's simple yet elegant. Don't you think?" Tomoyo asked. "It sure is." Eriol answered and whistled. The gown was colored yellow. Off shoulders and had beads on it. It looked like the one in Beauty and the Beast. "I know why you chose this design!" Eriol suddenly said. "Beauty and the Beast! You baby! (laughs) "Oh, well. I still have the child in me anyway. (laughs)" Tomoyo said.

After another ten minutes of talking. . .

"Um, Tomoyo, I have to go. I still have to prepare and you also still need to prepare for your debut. I'll be there early to check you out in your room. I need to be the one to see my best friend first with her gown you know. And also, I need to be the most handsome guy there!" Eriol said. "Hahahah. . . Whatever Eriol-kun!" Tomoyo said throwing a pillow at the retreating Eriol. "Ouch! See ya!" Eriol called.

30 minutes before the program. . .

Eriol knocks on Tomoyo's door. . .

"You ready?" Eriol asked. "Almost. . . We'll go there in five minutes with you. Are Nakuru and Spinel coming?" Tomoyo asked while putting on her earrings. "Yup! They're actually on their way to the venue. I made a fabulous car for them with my magic." Eriol said. "That's great. How do I look?" Tomoyo asked. "Like a debutant?" Eriol said sarcastically. "No! I mean do I look great?" Tomoyo said with an annoyed look. "You look ecstatic! Marvelous! Fantastic! Beautiful! Pretty! Lovely. . ." Eriol couldn't continue. "Alright that's enough complimenting!" Tomoyo smiled. "Let's go?" Eriol then extended an arm. "My lady?" Eriol asked. "Thank you." Tomoyo said smiling.

Downstairs. . .

"You both look marvelous!" Sonomi Daidouji said. Eriol was wearing a blue tuxedo. He looked very handsome even with his eye glasses on. Eriol grew to be a charming young man. Tomoyo grew to be a charming young woman. Everybody wants them to be together even Sonomi, Tomoyo's mom. They look good together and they had the same attitudes and hobbies. They had a good combination.

"And Hiiragizawa-kun, you will be sitting with me in the front row." Sonomi said. "Mom, I already told him that. It's ok with him." Tomoyo said. "It's an honor to sit with you Aunt Sonomi. And please call me Eriol." Eriol said bowing. "He's such a charming young man. You're lucky to have him as your escort and perhaps even more than being a friend I hope. I want you young ones to be together." Sonomi said smiling. "We'll try Aunt Sonomi." Eriol said smiling.

On the way to the venue. . .

"Why the heck did you say that?! Mom's gonna have wild ideas about you and me and then we'll eventually be forced to get married!" Tomoyo whispered to Eriol when her mom wasn't looking. "Just focus Tomoyo!" Eriol said.

When they arrived. . .

The venue of the debut was full of cameras. Reporters were everywhere. Well, what do you guys expect?! This is Tomoyo Daidouji for Pete's sake! Her mother's real rich and she is the heiress for the Daidouji Toy Company. And she's already starting another business called Daidouji Clothing Line. Almost everybody there were celebrities. It was because Tomoyo herself had been doing some shows, commercials, some movies and she's got an album. She's also a super model.

When they arrived, everybody was staring at her. Everything went quiet until Sakura and Syaoran ran through the crowd and called over Tomoyo and Eriol. Then came Chiharu, Yamazaki, Rika, Naoko, Nakuru, Spinel (inside Nakuru's handbag), Fujitaka Kinomoto, Touya and Yukito. "You guys look great!" They all said at the same time. "No matter! Don't get any crazy ideas you weasel! She's still my baby cousin!" Touya said to Eriol. "And don't get mushy on me you bastard!" Syaoran shouted. "Easy there Syaoran! You're talkin' to Tomoyo's escort." Sakura said not letting Syaoran to say more. Sakura then kissed Syaoran on the chick. "Stay away from my sister!" Touya yelled at Syaoran. "Oh Touya! Stop being the protective brother to everybody." Yukito scolded Touya. "Anyway, are you guys finally together?" Rika asked. "Oh no Rika. Eriol doesn't even court me!" Tomoyo answered. "Uh huh." Naoko said. "Yeah right like we'll believe that." Chiharu said. "No really honest you guys. There's nothing between us. We're just friends. Best friends actually." Eriol said. "Yeah and I pissed on my pants. Come on! The program's startin'!" Yamazaki finally said.

When they all left. . .

"Eriol may I speak with you for a moment?" Fujitaka Kinomoto asked. "Sure Mr. Kinomoto." Eriol answered. "Are you sure there's nothing between you guys?" Fujitaka asked. "Not that I don't love her. I really do that's why I gave her a present earlier today. There's a ring box inside with a ring in it and a letter. I wrote my feelings for her there. I told her if she's going to marry me, she should call me later and tell me her answer whether yes or no. I'll understand. We could still be friends." Eriol finally said. "That's finally good to hear. I know you've been lying to us. I think Tomoyo loves you too. Just be strong no matter how it turns out. You've always been protecting her since Sakura and Li had been together. I thank you for protecting my niece." Fujitaka said. "Thanks for your advice too Mr. Kinomoto." Eriol said bowing. "No problem Hiiragizawa-kun." Fujitaka said before leaving.

What do you guys think? Hmmm... Eriol's not gay alright? LoL! see yah!