Yatsuiko-chan: I don't have the rights to say 'I'm sorry' yet again…. I always say sorry but I don't make up for my mistakes. I really tried to write this faster but with my schoolwork and everything, I can't actually do anything else than study. Please understand me…
I actually forgot to write the disclaimers last time… hehehe…
Here are the things I do not own:
-Sakura and the Cards and her guardians
-Syaoran and his dazzling eyes, hair and smile
-Tomoyo and her beautiful voice
-Eriol and his magic and all his enigmatic self
- To my supreme sorrow, many, many more
I want to thank those who reviewed. I'll place a section for you next chapter. Another thing, Sakura is NOT in love with Syaoran. You will understand it in this chapter. Please Read and Review!
Chapter 4
"Syao-Sya- Li-kun!"
The boy's eyes also widened but he managed not to stutter like what Tomoyo did. "Good Morning, Daidouji-san. Long time no see. I really want to talk to you but I guess we are both in a hurry. Can we talk later? When is your lunch?" He said in one breath. "At 1:30", Tomoyo said quickly. "I have free period at that time. Can we talk later?" he asked. "sure" she said without thinking. "thanks" he said while running fast.
Eriol just stood there like a post, not wanting to look like he wants to join in the conversation. He stared at Tomoyo who is looking at nowhere in particular with sadness in her eyes. He never saw Tomoyo like this, until now. Something is really wrong!
After returning from her trance, Tomoyo went to the room, completely forgetting that she has an acquaintance with her. They sat at their seats in the room and the classes went on. Their boring Asian history class ended without Eriol knowing it. (A/N: He just daydreams during Asian History. It is one of his advantages from being the reincarnation of a brilliant wizard that lived hundred of years ago)
He was still thinking about that 'Li-kun'. Other than that sadness in Tomoyo's eyes when she saw him, what is bothering Eriol, is the green aura surrounding Syaoran which is not usual for a teenage boy. 'I can feel his powerful aura' Eriol thought. "Hiiragizawa-kun, Let's go to our next class" Tomoyo called out when she finally noticed that Eriol is still sitting in the room.
Time passed by and Tomoyo's dreaded time came, lunch. Eriol was already dying of curiosity so he finally asked what was bugging him since this morning.
"Daidouji-san? Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure"
'I know I will appear insensitive but it's better if she would say this things to someone so that her worries will lessen' he thought before asking, "Who is the boy we saw this morning? It's quite obvious that you know him quite well"
There was a long silence while they walk to the cherry blossom trees. "Li Syaoran, heir of the famous Li clan in Hong Kong. He was my classmate form grade 2 to grade 6. He went to Hong Kong before the second term in Grade 6" It was clear to Eriol that she was forcing herself to act casual but she still had a little nervousness and sadness in her voice. The sorrow also flashed in her eyes while saying these things. He didn't push the topic further. He can do the researching later, but as of now, he should go somewhere else so that he can ponder everything that happened so far.
"Daidouji-san, I'm sorry but I can't go with you and Sakura to lunch today. I promised Yamazaki-kun that I will go with him and Chiharu" he excused. She frowned but she said that it is okay. They parted ways.
Eriol wandered at the university 'Where will I go now?' he asked himself. Then, an idea popped on his mind. He went to the lockers and conjured 'things' out of thin air. 'Wow… how about I get things like answers for my test. Nah… I'm smart enough to answer those questions…" He wrote a note and placed it inside someone's locker. He smirked triumphantly at the locker and wander off again. After a few minutes, he decided to sit on a branch of a cherry blossom tree where no one will be able to see him. There, he pondered the events of the day.
First, he used his powers at last and he even understood hi past and HIS cards (A/N: I mean, technically, it is really his). What startled him was the news about the Card Captors. They will either be good, or bad. If they have good intentions towards the cards, his life will be easy but if they are bad, his life will be hell. Whatever kind of person that girl is, he doesn't know. He also doesn't know how to figure out the characteristics of the mysterious girl because she disappeared as fast as she came.
'Speaking of the masked girl, who can she be?'
"Sakura!" a familiar voice broke his meditation.
"What is it, Tomoyo-chan?" inquired Sakura. Eriol peeked through the leaves to see Tomoyo. "Li-kun… He's back…" she panted. The strange nervousness and sadness was back on her voice. "Li-kun? as in, the one?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo nodded.
'The one?' he thought 'Is it related to his aura, or to Tomoyo…? Or to both?' he added as an afterthought.
"It's okay, Tomoyo-chan" Sakura said sympathetically. "I need to talk to him this lunch" Tomoyo said helplessly. "Here he is" Sakura whispered. True enough, Syaoran was walking towards them. "Hello, Daidoiji-san, Kinomoto-san" he said politely, contrasting to his usual glare full self. Over polite, that's what it is. It is as if there is an invisible barrier between Syaoran and Tomoyo. "Hi" the girls replied. They sat together and opened their lunchboxes. "It's been a long time" he started "How have you been?"
"We've been okay. Tomoyo-chan won the singing competition she was aiming for and the cheerleaders of Tomoeda Elementary school were given credits for a job well done" she explained then asked, "how about you?"
"I've been okay too", he answered monotonously, obviously avoiding that question. Oblivious to his tone, Sakura opened her mouth to ask again but was stopped by Tomoyo in time. "May we see your schedule?" Tomoyo asked. He took a piece of paper from his bag and passed it to Sakura. "We have three classes in common, the classes after lunch and you have one class with Tomoyo, Asian History" she said. "Really?! Oh, look at the time. Why don't you go to your next classes while I look for Hiiragizawa-kun?" Tomoyo said hurriedly while packing her things.
'Looks like she really want to get away from that boy. She even forgot to match make me and Sakura like usual' Eriol thought.
"Who's Hiiragizawa-kun?" Syaoran asked. "He was the one with me this morning" Tomoyo said then whispered, "My new project". Syaoran muttered an "Oh" before packing his things. He suddenly changed his expression and then said, "I bet he's not far from here. You don't need to look far" he looked at Eriol's direction then he glared at Eriol. "What are you looking at, Li-kun?" Sakura asked. Eriol held his breath. "Nothing" Syaoran replied. Eriol sighed in relief. 'He sensed my aura, I'm sure of it.' He thought. He concluded that he should learn how to conceal his midnight blue aura.
When the three were gone, Eriol immediately went to Chiharu and Yamazaki. He told them that, "If Tomoyo or Sakura asked them where he is, they need to tell that he was there with them but he proceeded to his classroom", Yamazaki nodded enthusiastically; showing how much he liked the idea of lying.
Eriol went to his classes, trying very hard to avoid Tomoyo. (A/N: w/c is very hard considering their schedule) He can't let anything baffle him any further since he already had a lot to think about and if he doesn't avoid Tomoyo, he will be very intrigued about her that he will mix up his priorities (like the cards).
After class, Tomoyo cornered him. "You're avoiding me, Eriol Hiiragizawa" it was not a question.
"Why'd you think that, Daidouji-san?" he asked innocently.
"You're avoiding me", she repeated then added, "I should be the one to ask why. There's no sense denying it"
"I am not avoiding you. I merely try to enjoy other people's company." Eriol answered wittily
"So… sitting in one corner, observing others, is enjoying other people's company now?" she asked as wittily
'You we're observing me all this time?... Interesting' he thought. He just thought of this but it would be really fun to see her reaction once he says this. Instead, he said, "Okay, I may have avoided you, I may have not. I'm sorry if you felt that I did"
"It's okay now, but please don't do that again. I'm not accustomed to seeing my friends avoid me." She said
Friends, that's what they are right now. He told himself that he only wanted to be her friend but… is it like that until now? 'Of course! I'll keep my word. We are friends and I will just let fate take over. Destiny will decide whether it will grow into something more' he thought.
"Hiragizawa-kun? Are you alright?" Tomoyo asked concernedly. "I'm… I'm not really feeling okay. I'll just get some medicine in the clinic" he excused. He walked to the direction of the clinic but stopped when he was out of her view. While returning his pace, he remembered something.
He needs to spy on Tomoyo to know the results of his actions. He back tracked until he saw Tomoyo standing where he left her. She looked as if she is putting pieces of jigsaw puzzles together. It even looked like she solved it. After a few minutes, she walked towards the lockers. She opened her locker then stopped abruptly, standing stiffly. She took an elegant bouquet of amethyst colored flowers and a formal-looking letter. A blush crept on her pale face followed by a shy smile. Eriol also smiled, a smile of victory.
Suddenly, he felt an aura. Not just one, there is two. Before he could look where the aura came from, it disappeared. He abandoned that thought and looked back. He saw Syaoran and Sakura talking and walking towards the lockers. Sakura called him so he joined them
Tomoyo looked up when she heard Sakura chattering. "Konnichiwa, Sakura-chan" she said. "Konnichi- What is that, Tomoyo-chan? Are your suitors bothering you again?" Sakura asked. "No one's bothering me. This is actually kind of sweet." She answered shyly. "Who is it from?" Sakura asked, curiously looking at the flowers. Eriol watched Tomoyo's gaze go to Syaoran while she blush. "I don't really know. He has a pen name. Here look at it" Tomoyo gave Sakura the letter and he read it aloud:
Tomoyo; my fair lady,
Every time I see you, euphoria takes over my senses. Not only does your face brighten my day, your golden heart also gives light even to my nights. I surely am not sugar coating this. I believe that every gentleman should be honest. I am only saying what is true. Thank you for your dear existence.
-Admiring gentleman-
P.S
I cannot say this to you because my tongue ties every time I try to.
"aww… that is so sweet!" Sakura squealed. "You have a point. That was cute." Eriol commented. "Anyways, Hiiragizawa-kun, Are you alright now?" Tomoyo asked. "Yes, I'm fairly alright" Eriol answered.
They walked home together. "How about this, Sakura-chan: I'll call my bodyguards and you, Li-kun and Hiiragizawa-kun will walk to your house?" Tomoyo proposed. "That's unfair! Hiiragizawa-kun doesn't need to walk me home. He will be tired, of course! AND, Li-kun's house is very near to mine WHILE Hiiragizawa-kun's house is near yours. It's quite simple" Sakura explained. (A/N: Told yah! She is smarter here than on CCS)
"Kinomoto-san is right. I don't mind walking Sakura home but since Li is already here, he can do it. It will be unethical for me to join them" Eriol joined in the argument.
"Okay. I lost. Syao- I mean, Li-kun, will you please walk Sakura-chan to her house?"
"Sure"
Eriol and Tomoyo, and Syaoran and Sakura separated ways. Eriol was silent and was thinking hard of what to say or what is happening to Syaoran and Sakura. If only he could say those words he likes to say. Like the ones he wrote on that note. Yes, Eriol Hiiragizawa is also a coward at times. This may be shocking for some of you but it is quite true when it comes to some instances. Like now. He needs to be careful on what he will say to avoid awkwardness.
His worries were cut short when they arrived at Tomoyo's house. "Arigatou, Hiiragizawa-kun for walking me home." Tomoyo said gratefully. "It's alright" he said.
"I would be glad to walk you home everyday if you like" the words were out of his mouth before he knew it. "Oh, of course you still need to go with Sakura-chan…" she said. He understood it. She has this trait that she just wants other people to be happy.
He was walking to his house when he felt an aura for the second time that day. This time it is a purple one.
"Spinel sun! Ruby moon!" he said then they both appeared. He is getting better at magic. He stopped the time and he jumped from one building to another. 'This time, I would be careful' he thought. He took a piece of wood from a tree and he formed it into a mask. The mask is a cute one. It looks like a Cheshire cat. (A/N: I wish I could see Eriol in that mask. Kawaii!!!!)
He went to the source of the enormous aura. This time, the aura didn't falter. When he arrived there, an appalling scene welcomed him.
There is two Tomoyo singing on the penguin park!!!
'Who is the real one?'
Okay… That was … I don't know what to say about it… Well, if you have something to say, please do review.
I want to tell you something that I have been considering for sometime. I don't know what to choose now. It's either, I will make Tomoyo and Eriol love each other or I will make Syaoran and Tomoyo love each other. Another thing, I'm seriously considering the possibility that someone will die in this story. It can be Tomoyo or Syaoran or Eriol but definitely not Sakura. What do you think?
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