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Summary:Love was not part of the plan. Eriol was not supposed to meet Tomoyo. Faith was cruel. Destiny was a bitch. No one can save them from a heartbreak except perhaps, each other. It would take a lifetime before Eriol is free to sweep his angel of her feet. They'll be together even if God doesn't want them to be.

Chapter 5: For Her, Maybe

"Hey, Daidouji. Do you still need help with Calculus?"

I decided to approach her the very next day. She raised her eyebrows at me, a faint smile crossing her face.

"Can't get enough of me could you?"

We both laughed. Tomoyo with her sharp tongue, makes her more exciting to talk to. I'm constantly on my toes. Two can play that game though. I chuckled and said,

"I'm sure that would be the case if I am remotely interested in you that way."

She feign a shock expression. She gasped for effect.

"Don't tell me you're gay, Hiiragizawa-san."

I smirked. My mind working.

"I'm sure I can find a way to convince you otherwise."

I wiggled my eyebrows to exaggerate, pretending to suggest something perverted is weird.

"Cheeky Bastard, whatever it is I'm sure you can find individuals more interested than me."

I smiled. She was moving her hands emphasizing on herself.

"Which means you're slightly interested?"

She blushed. Oh yes, success! I watched her schooling herself to calm.

"I'm afraid you can only hold my attention slightly."

I pretended to hurt at what she said.

"Would this mean that it's a no for the tutoring?"

I watched her face scrunched up in contemplation. She smiled.

"For Calculus, Hiiragizawa, I'll make an exception."

I smiled at her. Her features soften when she smiled. Her eyes held sadness yet she seems sincerely smiling at me, or is it me sincerely hoping.

"I feel very special then, Daidouji-san."

I watched her check her watch. She seem frantic a bit.

"How about tomorrow? I can treat you to coffee at the café across the street?"

I pondered her suggestion.

"Azure? Sure, why not? Can you come by 4pm? I have a gig there at 6pm, anyway."

She smiled, looking very much grateful.

"Sure thing, rock star. Two hours will be enough."

I smiled at her. I wonder what Nakuru will think when she finds about this.

"Perfect, if we don't finish then there's always another time."

I grinned at her. She raised her eyebrows at me.

"Perfect excuse?"

I smiled.

"You bet on it"

I watched her walk away. I saw get on the same black car as yesterday. I got on my car, to face my cousin.

I entered our house. I saw Nakura trying to calm Spinel. Sometimes I wonder if the cat knows more than my cousin.

"Hey, Eriol! How was your day?"

Normally, I would chalk this up as normal, but I have a strange feeling about this.

"Nakuru, did you do anything I wouldn't do?"

I looked at her suspiciously. She smiled and said,

"I chatted with Tomoyo on facebook, yesterday. She said something about you volunteering to tutor her."

She was wiggling her eyebrows in that annoying way.

"Yeah, so?"

She started jumping around.

"Have you talked to her yet!? You know, I like her. She's nice."

She was babbling again. Maybe I should put her out of her misery.

"I already asked her. We're meeting up tomorrow."

She stopped. Her eyes were like saucers.

"Really?"

She sound so surprised.

"I didn't think you had it in you. I know how much you disliked Math"

I got caught. I laughed.

"I do but I happen to be good at it too. Ironically."

I decided to sleep early that day, just after preparing my stuff for Calc tomorrow. It got me thinking how for her maybe I could learn to appreciate Math.

I was already in Azure at noon. My band mates were there already, setting up and entertaining as many guests as possible.

I saw Tomoyo sitting at the far corner, book in hand. Peaceful and in focus. I walked right up to her.

"Hello, Daidouji-san."

She looked up. Her eyes adjusting, having been to engrossed in the book. She smiled once, lightly.

"Hey, Hiiragizawa."

Once she said that, she released so much tension in her eyes. I couldn't believe how tired she sounds. How can a day make a difference?

"Everything okay?"

She stifled a sob. It wasn't her normal behavior. I smiled lightly, trying to keep her optimism up.

"Sorry, I'm a bit put out."

She smiled at me. I gave her a light shrug, meaning to say it doesn't matter.

"Would you feel better if you call me by Eriol? You know, I've known you for a span of a month now. "

I grinned, trying to lighten the mood. A slight spark crossed her eyes. She's almost backed to normal.

"Stalking, Eriol."

I smiled. The used of my first name seems so natural on her lips. I feel flattered.

"You can call me Tomoyo, oh great tutor."

Sarcasm is nice. It means she's talking. I like talking Tomoyo and not sad Tomoyo. I don't know what it is but seeing her sad makes me sad along with her.

"Slave, open your Calculus textbook and let's get started."

She chuckled. I laughed.

"As you wish, master."

We proceeded to studying. Trying to make sense of her notes and mine. Before I knew it two hours have passed and my band mates were already calling for me.

"2 hours done!"

She exclaimed. She must not like math much.

"I thought you would love this complete and utter devotion to math seeing as you're a management major."

It was a joke, but her scrunched up. It flicked from sad then it got masked. I prepared myself for a short curt answer but what she said shocked me.

"Yeah, but I always wanted to pursue the arts. Performing, drawing, it's more of my thing."

She smiled softly, as if reminiscing on that sad feeling. It was nice to hear her talk, to open up to me. Maybe it means we're closer.

"If it helps, I think you'll be awesome at it. Coming from your stalker that is"

I smiled and she did as well. She was playful at heart but so much sadness keeps her from talking.

"You're the expert since you've seen my talents, first hand, great one"

I had a reply on the verge of my tongue but Aki was already pulling at my arm, asking me to join them on stage for prep.

She smiled and said, "Go, be the rock star you are, great one."

She did this weird Star Wars pose. I wanted to laugh but suddenly a bright idea entered my brain.

"Tomoyo, stay and watch a bit."

Just as she was moving to leave, I said it and she stopped. She smiled and shooed me. She took her seat again and this time other girls were piling up. The joys of my fans.

Using the mic, I cleared my throat. Nerves.

"So this one is not original, from The Script."

I wanted to dedicate it to Tomoyo but I knew that would be just plain awkward, borderline creepy.

Aki was strumming his guitar slowly. Yuki started the drums. Taichi took the Bass. No piano for this one.

It wasn't exactly the best pick, but it was fun. I remember her sobbing so maybe this will loosen her up a bit.

"Together We Cry"

I feel weird singing but hey maybe my message will get across. Not everyone carries the weight of the world on their shoulders.

The bit caught most audience, drumming the beat in air. Swaying.

"Together We Cry"

I see her face. She smiles. She smiles at me. I'm having fun and so was she.

"Together We Cry"

Squeals of joy was heard, I didn't care. I was too focused on that girl sitting at the back, swaying along.

I saw her grabbed her phone. Her faced again in it's annoyed expression. Sad and frustrated is usually a bad combination and I see it etched on her face.

I wrap. I sing. I watch her face turn on the verge of tears. She gulps a lump in her throat.

I wondered what it was. She immediately stood up. She tried to make eye contact with me. She gestured to leave and I couldn't move to stop her. Her face flickered. She signaled her exit. I watched her move. It made me wonder.

If there was one thing I was definitely sure of. I know that Tomoyo is someone special. Whatever was making her cry, I want to be the person that wipes her tears. For her, maybe I can be more than Eriol Hiiragizawa.