A/N: I'm really inspired now to write this chapter.. I am washing the dishes and suddenly a certain idea came to my mind and now I am writing it…

Hope everyone would read this, thank you..

Disclaimer: All hail to Clamp.

6th Chapter Title: Unwavering Resolve

Brief summary: Kaho came, Tomoyo was stunned not just by her presence but because of an unexpected letter, What will he choose? Read on!

"Kaho..!"

Both Eriol and Tomoyo were greeted by the stunning red haired priestess.

It was definitely unexpected, especially for Tomoyo.

"Both of you were really shock to see me.." Kaho said as she slowly cut a piece from her grilled steak.

"Who would not be..? I mean you didn't even inform me that you are coming. We could've picked you up from the airport." Eriol quickly replied as she eyed the priestess, still stunned by her presence.

"You know how I love surprises, but speaking of it I was the one who was really surprised.."Kaho replied gazing at the couple in front her.

"You never told me that both of you are together.." she continued.

Tomoyo looked at Eriol a bit confused.

'He never told her..' Tomoyo thought.

"I informed you that I will strive to get us back together.." Eriol answered.

"Yes, you did. But I never thought that you succeeded." Kaho replied smiling.

"Congratulations, I am happy for the both of you.." she continued.

"I am grateful.."Eriol replied as he gently grabs Tomoyo's hand, squeezing it firmly while gazing at her, smiling.

The whole dinner was good, thanks to the superb cooking skills of Eriol with the help of Tomoyo.

After the dinner the three settled for a warm cup of tea.

Tomoyo and Eriol closely seated on the love seat and Kaho on the wooden velvet covered one.

Tomoyo just remained still and silent as the two close friends continued their talk.

She just silently stirs her tea cup with her silver spoon.

"What brings you here in Tomoeda..?" Eriol inquired.

"I will attend a 3-day convention here with some of my close acquaintances, It will start tomorrow.." Kaho answered.

"How's your work in England..?" he asked.

"Just the same, it was fun going to places, travelling and researching. It was a lot of learning.." Kaho replied enthusiastically.

"Oh, before I forgot, Professor Spencer requested me to give this to you." Kaho said as she handed Eriol a sealed envelop from her coat.

Eriol gently held the letter while examining it.

It was sealed with a Cambridge University impress.

Tomoyo eyed the letter from his hand, curious on what its content.

He opens it eagerly but gently.

"Who is Professor Spencer..?" Tomoyo asked almost like a whisper on his ear.

"He is a close friend of mine; He had helped me during some researches that I had done back from England. He is a great professor in Cambridge. I wonder what he wants to tell me.." Eriol replied as he gently unfolded the letter to read.

Eriol was left dumbfounded as Tomoyo was almost stunned by its contents as they both read it.

"They had approved my application.."He said.

"For my master's, I requested an application to Cambridge for the next semester and says here that they had approved it.." he continued as his eyes still gazing on the paper.

"Professor informed me about your approval and wants me to personally deliver it to you. I am happy for you.. Great job.." Kaho replied.

The grand father clock strikes, 8:00 p.m.

"I had to go.." Kaho said as she stands up, carefully putting her coat.

"I had lots of things to do.." she continued as she slowly trails towards the front door.

"You can stay here for tonight, right Eriol..?" Tomoyo said as she followed Kaho while Eriol was behind her.

"Yes, It's late and It would be a great idea for you to stay here.." Eriol replied.

"I would loved to but I can't, I had to decline your wonderful offer..Thank you for that wonderful dinner. Bye.." Kaho simply replied as she exits the front door.

The couple bid their farewell. And as the door gently shuts Tomoyo speaks.

"I am truly happy for you.. With all my heart I am congratulating you.." she said as she gently gave him a chaste kiss on his cheek.

"Thank you.." Eriol replied as he held Tomoyo's hand kissing it tenderly.

Tomoyo slowly pulls away from his grasp and turns away from him.

"So.. You are gonna go back to England.." she stated hesitantly.

"Actually I am still not sure if I will, I mean for now.." he replied as he slowly come towards her sensing something from her.

" Why are you hesitating?, You had worked hard for it.. You must go, And next semester it is.." she quickly replied as she slowly steps away from his reach.

"But Tomoyo I-.." he said while walking towards her but was cut off by her as she turns her gazes to look at him.

"I am fine, Eriol. Please just go… This is your dream.." she said smiling determined to not let him sense her sadness.

He just remains silent. Looking at her, unsure to what would be the proper reply to her.

"It is because of me that is why you're hesitating, right?"

"Tomoyo.." he whispered.

"Oh Eriol.. I am fine, Go. You don't need to mind me. I'll wait for you.."

"I mean we both had five years of separation and why not three.. It is shorter.." she continued as she held his cheeks with both hands, controlling her emotions.

Evident that she is truly sadden by it.

"Please for me, Do it for me.." she said as slowly she inch her way to him, closing the space between them. Looking at him, smiling.

He was aware of how she tried to hide her sadness to him, but as she try harder it made it easier for him to notice it.

He never said anything; he can't say the words that would make her sad.

He just held her close, embracing her, enveloping her with his love.

Three years, though shorter still it is long and lengthy.

Their relationship has just barely started and now they had to be separated, because of his dream.

It would be a torture to his heart.

She just smile to him, though teary eyed she remain happy in his eyes.

She was in the verge of crying.

He gave her a brief and chaste kiss.

He can't stand her crying because of him, again.

Their moment was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of Tomoyo's phone.

She gently breaks their embrace and walks towards her pouch bag.

She held the phone and looks at the caller.

It was her mother, she answers.

"Mother.."

"I see.." she looks at Eriol who was now closely behind her.

"It's okay.."

"I'll be there, don't worry.."

"Hai..See you then.." she ended as she presses the cancel button.

She puts back the phone into the bag.

"I need to go, I'm afraid I can't stay overnight.."

"Mother needs me.." she continued as she looks at him.

"I'll drive you there.." he instantly initiated.

"I'm afraid you can't as well, some one's gonna pick me up.." she quickly answered as they heard a knock from his door.

"And there it is.." she continued as she slowly walks toward the door while putting on her coat.

He opens the door and was greeted by a few black suit dressed lady body guards.

" I'll see you tomorrow.." Tomoyo said as she gave Eriol a good bye kiss.

"hai.. Good night." he replied, looking at her as she strides towards the gate to a waiting car.

As the car drove he slowly goes inside, locking the door.

He gently leans to it, while giving out a deep unsatisfied sigh.

"Master.." a black colored plush like figure called out as it slowly fly towards him.

"I am okay, Spinel.. Don't worry.." he replied.

She silently sat on the back seat, eyeing the view outside the window.

She can't believe it was happening, not now.

Her happiness was cut short, so soon.

"Eriol.." she whispered as tears escape her now crying eyes.

….Tsuzuku!

A/N: And that's it.. My 6th chapter, I'm quite hesitant about this but still I tried.

The couple are now experiencing difficulties..

What would they do..?

I don't know, I am not sure..

Tell me what would be the appropriate next chapter for this..

Click the review button for suggestions..

Thank you..

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