Chapter 3:
The debut part 2
Tomoyo walked towards the stage looking absolutely marvelous on her white gown. Her hair was tied up in a bun and she looks fantastically charming. She then made way to the microphone to give a speech and sing a song later on.
My Dear Family and Friends,
I'm absolutely happy to see you all here at my debut. I thank my family for always being there for me. My mom, who's always been absolutely supportive even if I always miss her. My best friend and cousin, Sakura Kinomoto for being the best girl best friend around. Li Syaoran for always being the protective guy around and also my other cousin Toouya Kinomoto. Arigato for being another brother to me. (Touya smiled) My other protective brother who's always there when I need someone to talk to, Yukito (Yukito also smiled) My other best friends Rika, Naoko, Chiharu and Yamazaki for always being there when I need them. And of course, Mr. Eriol Hiiragizawa. My most trusted friend who protected me from those bullies back in the 4th grade, my knight in shining armor.
I know you guys are thinking about me and Eriol being together. But if we fall in love, I'll make sure that I'll be the happiest girl here. Thank you very much and now it's time for a song. Come here Mr. Hiiragizawa and sing this song with me!
When the speech finally ended, Eriol was still in a trance. When Tomoyo called his name again, he stood up and went to the stage smiling. "What are we goin' to sing?! And why didn't you tell me that I was goin' to sing with ya?!" Eriol whispered. "If We Fall In Love and it was a surprise for you alright?!" Tomoyo said and then signaled the music to begin.
Tomoyo:
There will be no ordinary days
For you
'Cause there is someone that cares like I do
You will have no reason to be sad anymore
I am always ready with a smile
With just one glimpse of you
Tomoyo looked at Eriol and smiled her charming smile. Eriol just couldn't help but smile back. The crowd went wild and cheers were being made by Sakura and the other girls.
You don't have to search no
more
'Cause I am someone who will
Both:
Love you for sure…
Eriol reached for Tomoyo's hand and held it tight. The crowd went screaming again.
So if we fall in love
Tomoyo:
Maybe we'll sing this song as one
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
We could write a better song than this
Both:
If we fall in love
Tomoyo:
We will have this melody in our heads
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
Anywhere with you would be a better place…
Tomoyo then put her left hand on his extended arm and they both went out of the stage. The crowd made a way for the singers for them to roam the place as they sang the song looking sweet as ever. For them it was just an act but for the crowd, they were thinking more of it.
Tomoyo:
You can watch that movie in a different life
I will be right there beside you
I'm huggin' you oh so tight
Tomoyo's grip on Eriol tightened and Eriol stared at her and smile the most charming smile he's ever smiled.
Eriol:
Oh so tight…
Tomoyo:
How can love fell so cold and empty again
And I'll keep on holdin' on
And I'll never let go
Eriol:
Never let me go…
Tomoyo:
You don't have to search no
more
'Cause I am someone who will
Both:
Love you for sure…
So if we fall in love
Tomoyo:
Maybe we'll sing this song as one
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
We could write a better song than this
Both:
If we fall in love
Tomoyo:
We will have this melody in our heads
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
Anywhere with you would be a better place…
Tomoyo let go of Eriol's arm and made some actions with her hands and her expressions changed. Eriol did the same.
Tomoyo:
It feels so good when you're around
One smile from you…
Eriol:
One smile from you…
Tomoyo:
And I just feel so right…
Both:
So if we fall in love
Tomoyo:
Maybe we'll sing this song as one
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
We could write a better song than this
Both:
If we fall in love
Tomoyo:
We will have this melody in our heads
Both:
If we fall in love
Eriol:
Anywhere with you would be
Both:
a better… Place…
Eriol then leaned over. The crowd gasped. Tomoyo froze. Eriol felt an urge to kiss her on the lips but… he didn't. Sorry fellas! He kissed her on the chick. "Happy 18th Birthday, My Dear Tomoyo." Eriol said loudly for everyone to hear. "Awww… Damn! So close!" The crowd said. Everyone groaned. Tomoyo looked disappointed but smiled anyway.
After the eighteen wishes….
"Now it's time for the eighteen roses." The announcer said. Tomoyo recalled something back in the past…
Flashback:
Tomoyo was doing some designs when her mother called her. "Your father called and said that he will go to your debut. Now you don't have anything to worry about. It will go as planned Tomoyo." Sonomi said. "Really?" Tomoyo asked smiling. "Yes Tomoyo dear. You will be dancing with your father.
End of Flashback
Tomoyo's dance with her father was overwhelming. She was talking with him after 10 years of loneliness. Her father and mother got divorced after fighting over a bunch of kitchenware. Well actually, they always fought and decided that their relationship wasn't doing well so they divorced. Tomoyo on the other hand became a masked person. She was happy on the outside but sad on the inside. From then on, she always wore the mask.
The conversation with her father during the dance:
"You look wonderful my dear." Tomoyo's father said. "Thanks dad. For coming here. It's my special day. I'll introduce you to my friends later. Don't leave early ok? I missed you so much dad." Tomoyo said as tears fell down her face. "I'm so proud of you. I'm sorry if I wasn't the best father around. I really am but our relationship didn't…" Tomoyo's father couldn't continue. "I understand dad. But I'm very glad to see you." Tomoyo said. "Now my dear, it's almost over. I'll talk to you later ok? I'm glad to have you as my daughter." Tomoyo's father said smiling. "I love you dad." She then kissed her father's cheek and smiled with tears still on her face. "I love you too, Tomoyo." Her father said.
End of conversation
The second rose was from Fujitaka Kinomoto. "Nice time with your father, I hope?" Fujitaka asked. "Sure had Uncle." "That's great news. Good luck to you my beautiful niece." Fujitaka said. The third was from Touya. "Lookin' great Tomo." He said. "Thanks Touya. You look great too. Hope the girls aren't chasin' you down. I saw Nakuru huggin' you again! Hahahah…" Tomoyo said. "Now that's freaky!" Touya said with a smile. The fourth was from Yukito. "So, I guess your escort is very happy to see you so pretty." Yukito said with a smile. "I do hope so." Tomoyo said. "Do you love him?" Yukito asked seriously. "That's what I'd like to know myself." Tomoyo answered. "Well good luck to you then." Yukito said. The fifth was from Syaoran. "Hey Daidouji! Happy eighteenth birthday!" Syaoran said. "Thanks Li-kun." Tomoyo said. "And stay away from the weasel next time!" Syaoran said. The sixth was from Yamazaki. "Do you know why a debut was called a debut?" Yamazaki asked. "Oh boy. Another lie." Tomoyo thought. "It was because in America, there was a town called debut and on the eighteenth…" Yamazaki couldn't continue. "Yamazaki! Stop telling lies again!" Chiharu came dragging Yamazaki out of the dance floor.
After the seventeenth rose, there was a very big screen. The announcer was saying:
"This is Eriol Hiiragizawa. The handsome best friend of Tomoyo Daidouji. He was from England and came here to Japan 8 years ago. He was the valedictorian and Tomoyo was salutatorian. They're really quite a good match. Here're the photos of them together. There are so many so watch them all."
Before Eriol and Tomoyo danced they watched the screen full of pictures of them and laughed at the memories.
There was a picture of them where Eriol was running after Tomoyo because Tomoyo played a trick on him by going to the girl's restroom instead of the boy's. They're wearing their uniforms then and Eriol was blushing while Tomoyo was happily running away and laughing all the way.
After the picture preview the dance was up.
The conversation with Eriol during the dance:
You look fantastic Tomo." Eriol said. "You do too." Tomoyo said. "How did it feel to dance with your long lost father?" Eriol asked. "Good? But I think dancing with you is way better." Tomoyo said smiling. Eriol blushed. "Are you happy my best friend?" Eriol asked. "Just now, I am." Tomoyo said. "Don't forget about the gift. I'll be waiting for your call all night." Eriol said. "Hai!" Tomoyo answered.
End of conversation
Is this chapter ok for you guys? I hope it is... Well then! Wait for the next chapters!! Might take a while though... Sorry if it will take longer for me to update on the next few chapters. It's because my class starts on 7 am and then it will end on 6 pm in the evening.. sorry! I really am!