Hearts of the Blinded

Author: BlindedHeart

Disclaimer: I do not own CCS!

Hello there. My name is Sakura Kinomoto.

I have one brother, Touya, who used to be very overprotecting, but I guess he realized I was growing older, so he isn't much overprotecting as before, and a father, Fujitaka, who's a professor at Tomeda University. A very good chief by the way. My mother passed away since I was little, and to tell you the truth, I'm kind of used to it. I miss her so much, but now that she's gone, I have to get familiar with what's here in front of me right now, right?

Currently seventeen years old attending Tomeda High, with my favorite fellow friends: Tomoyo Daidouji, and Eriol Hiiragizawa. Tomoyo's seventeen like me, really nice, and the only person I know that has the "best" fashion possible. If I tell her a secret, she'll actually keep her mouth shut. And that's what I like about her. Eriol is 18, he's really attractive with the girls, and is really cheesy with love lines. He's funny and sometimes he's fun to be around with, sometimes it's not since his "funniness" can go past the line and onto the really "lame" section. I've been with them since forever, maybe I think, Middle School?

Oops. I forgot about him. Syaoran Li. Ok, well never mind. I don't really consider him in one of my bunch, but he and I have always been together, if that even makes sense. We've always been together. We were like Sponge bob and Patrick. Before Tomoyo and Eriol even existed in my life. But, he was always mean to me, like he is now. He's always calling me, "stupid," "moron," or "ugly," or something like that.

We knew each other since we were infants. Our parents have some connection, so I guess that's the main reason why. But the reason I don't consider him in my "bunch"?

Well, let's just say that ever since little, Syaoran's known for his maliciousness, arrogance, and pervertedness. And a little of his stuck-up-ness. I don't even know how we got used to each other back then, because it seems IMPOSSIBLE now. He's all popular and stuff, and acts all high-and-mighty in school. But he doesn't act like he doesn't know me in school just because he's popular, because he does talk to me. Yeah, in a mean way, but still talking. And to tell you the truth, I wish he wasn't. I wish he'd be one of those popular people who act like they don't know their childhood friend because they're popular; act like I'm invisible to him, you know?

The only reason I let him hang out with me, is only because he's Eriol's best friend. Yup. Eriol and him actually get along, surprisingly.

But anyway, going on to a further subject rather then discussing the likes of this jerk, did I ever tell you I'm not very athletic? Hah, uh-huh. I love sports, but I suck. REALLY bad. I suck "badder" than the people who hate sports. Pathetic aren't I?

Well now, are you ready to start a chapter of my inevitable life? Because I'm not. But here it goes.

"RING! RING!"

"Sakura-chan! Wake up, or you'll be late!"

I groaned in annoyance as I kicked the bed sheets, trying to ignore my alarm clock. Disappointedly, I couldn't.

I rubbed my eyes and then opened them slowly. Why do I have to go to school?

I got up furiously, and sat in the same position for quiet a few minutes. Then when my father called for me to wake up once more was when actually I got up. I took a quick shower, changed into the crappy school uniform, brush my teeth, and headed downstairs for breakfast with my backpack hanging from one shoulder.

"Morning dad," I say casually.

"Morning," he replied back, giving me my plate. "Touya won't be back till ten, so order something to eat for dinner, kay?"

I nodded in understanding. My dad works till 12 at night all the time. I really don't mind, and never really bothered to ask why. I quickly ate my breakfast, and laced on my shoes.

My dad handed me my bento for lunch and money for dinner. I quickly thanked him and ran to my bus stop.

"Be careful!" I here my dad call out.

As I neared the bus stop, the first face I see, Syaoran's. He's the only one on my bus stop anyway. Sadly.

"Mornin', Polka Dots," he said casually, his amber eyes smirking.

I growled, but didn't say anything. He only calls me that cause' when we were little, I ran, I tripped, and my skirt flipped up, and he saw my polka -dotted panties. Embarrassing, I know! Polka-dots are the worst kind!

"You're actually not late this time," he says, grinning. I rolled my eyes. He was only referring to the times I was late for the bus stop and literally had to chase after it. That used to be always.

"Not talking?" he questions me, and even though I'm not looking at him, I can sense this big laughter from him. I really feel like punching him in the face now. Everything's a joke to him.

I sigh, giving up. "Look," I say defiantly. I glared at Syaoran hard, but no matter what I do, nothing will ever wipe that smirk off his teasing face. I sigh, and then say, "Never mind…"

"No," he quickly replies. "Tell me, I wanna know."

I close me eyes, not wanting to see his face, or any part of him. I give another little sigh, and say, "…"

Well, I've never been good with comebacks, so to tell you the truth, I don't have anything to say. Hehe.

But I say something anyway. It's stupid, but anything is better than nothing with this jerk.

"At least…at least I don't go around flirting with other girls when I have a girlfriend!"

He arches an eyebrow, "I have a girlfriend? When was this?"

Ok, I'm never ever going to say any stupid comeback again. Never. This is so embarrassing! Even in front oh him!

"…"

"Don't tell me…" he says amusingly, "this girlfriend is you?"

Damnit! How could I lose to him? He was obviously enjoying this little…dispute.

"Uhhh…no…" I say. "Who would wanna be with a person like you?"

Syaoran acts like he's counting his fingers, and then answers, "A lot, actually." Then he laughs.

I feel like crap. I turn away from him, and pretend he's not there. So basically, I'm now just starring into the boring sky.

I notice that the weather was pretty nice today. It's the beginning of February, so I guess that's pretty good. A little chilly, but a lot of sun.

I hear the "Vroom's" of the yellow bus, and smell the gas. I look up, and there it is.

I get on, and Syaoran is STILL SMIRKING.

THANKS FOR RUINING MY MOOD, JERK!

So, in homeroom, Syaoran's away from me, thank god. He's with Tomoyo, I'm with Eriol.

I greet Eriol the usual way, "Hey Eriol."

"Hello dear friend," he replies back. "You're actually not late for the bus today, I notice."

I make a face, but then quickly reply, "What? I can't just be not late for once?"

"No, but considering the fact that you've always been late, well, it's just sort of a miracle."

I roll my eyes and turn away. I take my seat in the back and sit quietly. Everyone's about here and the bell is going to ring just about…now.

"RING! RING"

Everyone rushes out the homeroom, and so do I. The hallway is crowded full of green lockers, and, well, mostly people. I quickly found my locker and unlocked it with my combination. I shove in my book bag, and take out my math books for first period, my English books for second, and my science books for third period. I'll get the rest later.

I rush toward math class, because Ms. Mizuki is really mean. Even if I'm a second late, she'll give me detention. And well, detention isn't so bad, but not when I'm enduring the unpleasantness of her shouting voice.

I reach the room, and open the door. Everyone's here. Tomoyo and Eriol are in here with me. And Syaoran.

I quickly take my seat beside Tomoyo.

"Hey," she said.

I smile back, "Hey, I'm not late, finally."

She gives a little laugh, and then turns her head to the attention of Ms. Mizuki. So do I.

Ms. Mizuki clears her throat, and blinks. "People, we're having one of those school events," and now everyone's talking, wondering which one. "It's the Valentines Dance where you get to dress all pretty and dance."

Well, she didn't sound too happy about it.

"It's on the thirteenth of February, and we ALL must participate. You don't have to dance, but just be there anyway. We'll be calling up the awarding people up stage, and they'll say the person they want to have their dance with. Since, they do deserve it."

At this, everyone all looked at Syaoran. We were all definite that Syaoran would get an award.

"Syaoran-kun, can I be the person you get to dance with?" a female asks Syaoran.

He shrugs, and then replies, "Maybe."

The girl squeals at that.

Wow. What's so special about him? I'm not jealous, just so you know. But, ok, let's face it. The guy probably said "maybe" because he might not even know how to dance. Not likely, but impossible? Nah.

English, Science, Gym, History, and Art went by smoothly. Tomoyo's in all my classes. Eriol's only in math, science, and art. Syaoran, well, he's all my classes except English and History.

It's lunch time so I grab my bento and go outside to our favorite place, the cherry blossom tree, and go meet Eriol and Tomoyo there.

As I walk, someone taps me on the back of the shoulder. I turn my head around and see his face. The Jerk's.

"Sup, Ugly," he greets me.

I sigh in annoyance. "What do you want?"

He grins, "Well, you of course."

I wasn't laughing, and that wasn't funny. I stop in my tracks and stop, making him stop as well. "No, seriously."

"Well, to eat lunch of course."

Oh yeah. I forgot. He's Eriol's best friend, so he has to eat with us too. Understanding, I continue to walk.

"Grumpy, aren't you?" He questions me. I could here that same amusing voice.

"That is no business of yours."

I could sense that he shrugged, and so, we both set our foot toward the cherry blossom tree, silently.

As we both arrived, we didn't see Tomoyo or Eriol. That was sort of suspicious to me. They always arrive here first.

I sat down on the grass and laid my back on the tree.

"Where are Eriol and Tomoyo?" Syaoran asks. I close my eyes and shrug. "You wouldn't think they're somewhere making out?"

Ridiculous. Tomoyo and Eriol? Yeah right. Well, actually, maybe. "Shutup," I reply.

Syaoran sits beside me and closes his eyes too. "Not hungry?"

"Planning to steal my bento?"

He laughs. "Gladly, but your lucky I'm not hungry."

I could smell his light cologne. It smelled good. His clothes brushed against my skin. I really didn't mind. I feel really tired.

"So how's your dad?" he asks me all of a sudden.

Surprised, since he never asks about my dad, I say, "And you want to know, why?"

"What? I can't ask? Come-on. We knew each other since we were babies."

I feel much sleepier than before, but I still reply. "Well you know, it wouldn't hurt to go and see for yourself since you only live 3 houses away."

"I'm really busy."

"With?"

I felt he was hesitating, and didn't wanna answer. I sighed. "Jerk."

School went pretty normal, as usual. After lunch, I didn't see Tomoyo or Eriol, still. So that was bothering me. So when school was over, I decided to wait at the gate for them. Too bad, I wasn't the only one.

Syaoran, Heir of the Li Clan also decided to wait considering that my idea was such a good idea that he thought he should wait for his best friend too.

"The bus is gonna leave you," I say, trying to make this moron leave.

He shrugged. "I'll just walk home," he walked closer to me and grinned widely, "with you."

Not bothering to look at him, I walk away to another spot. "Don't come near me."

He laughed evilly, his eyes sparkling mischievously. "I can if I want, for we are the only two here, aren't we?"

"So what do you want? You've been bothering me more than usual," I reply uninterested. I notice he's been talking to me all day, more than usual.

I glance at him, and I see he was blushing a little. I arched an eyebrow. "Syaoran blushing? That's a rare sight."

He grabs both my shoulders with his hands as if he was gonna rape me, and looks into my eyes, he says seriously, "Promise me you won't laugh."

"Well I can't promise that, can I?"

So he let's go of both my shoulders, and fiddles with his fingers.

What the heck is this boy doing?

"Well…" Syaoran starts nervously. "I've never…been able to…dance…so…"

"So you want me to teach you?" I interrupt. Syaoran nods his head, and I laugh. I laugh uncontrollably.

"HAHAHAHAHA!" BINGO! I was so right. So this guy can't dance can he?

"You gotta be kidding me? Syaoran can't dance? This is great stuff, I should tell everyone."

Syaoran acts annoyed and then says, "You know what? Forget it. I shouldn't have told you," he starts to walk away. "We were never really friends anyway."

I stand there. Stunned. I can't believe he just said that. That we were "never" friends. Sure, I say that all the time, but coming from him, that's pretty new. I'm starting to feel bad, so I agree.

"Syaoran!" I call out. "Fine! I'll do it."

Syaoran runs back to me super fast. "Really?! And you won't tell anyone?!"

I roll my eyes. "Yes, I won't tell anyone!...but you have to do something for me in return." My eyes flicker with mischievous.

"Ok, Ok. We start tomorrow after school. Thanks!" and with that, he runs out, and I'm guessing he goes home.

So he really wasn't waiting for Eriol.

I check my watch, and it was getting late, so I decided to walk home too.

What a day.

(A/N): So, how was it? Tell me, so I know if I should continue or not. Thanks for reading!!