Disclaimer: I don't own CCS or the characters.

Summary: Sakura moves to Hong Kong starting a new life, but with this guy, Li, all over her can she survive in a huge city with asthma and a dark secret that she can't even remember?

Author Note: Hey everyone, please enjoy my first fan fic. First of all, I already have most of the story written, so you don't have to worry about me taking so much time in between to post chapters. Second, I except all reviews so don't worry. Thank you.

Introductory

A fresh new start. A clean slate. Not that I did anything wrong in the past. I find it quite exciting to move to another country. Actually, I lied. Well, sort of. Something did happen in the past, in my old home. But I'd rather not say right now. I'm trying my best to adapt to this new environment. My old home was in Japan; my new one is in China. Let's just start from there and see what happens, not even I know what's to come of my future in a new world with many exciting things that await me.

Take My Breath Away

By Senshi Tsubasa

Chapter One: Please, Call me Kinomoto

I slammed the door of the taxi and took a good look at my new apartment. I set down my suitcase on the sidewalk and noticed several apartments connected to it. They all looked the same to me. 'Great, hopefully I won't get confused.' I sighed as I turned around to give the driver his money through the window.

"Thank you." I said politely. He drove away into the continuous traffic. I took the keys out of my purse and picked up my only suitcase and walked up the few steps to reach my new home. I unlocked the door and walked into the old apartment.

"Now the landlord said that there was furniture here already." I mumbled to myself as I turned on the light. "It's not so bad!" I said as I shut the door. There was a small pleasant kitchen and a 'just right' living room. I noticed the stairs right away as I walked in since they were right in front of the entry way. "I think this'll work out after all."

"Breee breee! Breee breee!" the phone sang out from the kitchen. "Must be Dad." I walked in and looked for the phone. It was hanging on the wall. I picked it up. "Hello?"

"Ah, Sakura, you made it alright?" a masculine voice asked gently. I smiled. It was good to hear a familiar voice.

"Yes Dad. It was a good flight." I lied, it was horrible, I thought I was going to die from all of the turbulence.

"That's good, that's good." He said softly, as if to himself. I inwardly laughed. This conversation wasn't going to go anywhere.

"Thanks for calling Dad. I have to unpack everything and it's getting late. I have school in the morn-" I started to explain to end this dead end conversation.

"I'll be sure to send money every month." He reminded me.

"Yes, I know I-" was cut off once again.

"If you feel uncomfortable I can bring you back home. You're always welcome-" not so fast.

"I can handle this Dad. We already discussed this."

"I know…I'm just…worried about.."

"Dad!"

"Alright. I'll check up on you once in a while."

"Yes, thank you."

"Good-bye Sakura. I love you."

"Bye Dad. I love you too." I hung up the phone and sighed. I know he was worried, but I can't dwell in the past.

MORNING TIME

"Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep" I groaned.

"Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep" I threw the pillow over my head.

"Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep" I sat up and regretted it once I did. The sun just about blinded me. I shut my eyes and winced as the annoying alarm still went off, unaware that I was up. I glared at it and turned it off.

"I'm up, I'm up." I mumbled as I crawled out of bed. I grabbed the curtains and brought them together to block the sun from coming in. I walked into the bathroom to get ready for school.

TIME FOR SCHOOL

"Okay! This shouldn't be so bad!" I pulled out the map and opened it up. I frowned. "How big is this stupid map?" I kept on flipping it over and turning it this way and that way trying to figure out where I was. I glared at it. Just when I thought I found where I was, the map was taken out of my hands. "Huh?"

"Lost?" I looked behind me to see some guy with my map.

"I'm fine, thank you very much!" I took the map back. There was no way I needed help. I could handle this situation myself.

"Suit yourself." He shrugged and walked ahead of me. I stared at him. We had matching uniforms. 'He probably goes to the same school as do.' I shook my head, 'I can do this myself!' I went back to looking at my map. This map and I will become friends anyway; I'll need it until I know my way around here in Hong Kong!

After several long minutes I finally figured out the stupid map and rushed to school. I heard the bell for class to start. 'Oh no!' I mentally kicked myself and put my map up and pulled out my class list and my locker number and combination.

After I found my locker I threw my stuff in and made sure I had the right book for class and went to look for my first class. 'Math, perfect!' I frowned as I rushed to class.

I accidentally opened the door too fast and it crashed into the wall very loudly. I was out of breath as I stared at my fellow classmates. The teacher looked at me sternly and set down his lesson for today as he continued to stare at me. I felt my cheeks blush. I'm sure my hair was a mess. 'Perfect…'

"I-I'm Kinomoto Sakura…" I tugged at my skirt as I looked at the floor, my bangs hiding my face, "I transferred here from Japan.." I mumbled loud enough for the class to hear.

"Miss Kinomoto! If you expect to be in my class, you must be here on time like the rest of us." I could feel his stare burn into my head. I nodded. "Hand me your schedule." I hurriedly walked over to him and handed the piece of paper to him. "Hmm..alright then. You can sit behind Li. Li, raise your hand" I looked up to see where this 'Li' was and saw a guy with messy brown hair and amber eyes raise his hand lazily. 'Oh no…" I groaned. 'Even more perfect! The guy from this morning. I hope he doesn't recognize me.'

I kept my head down low as I walked to the back of the class and sat behind him. I let out a sigh of relief since he didn't look at me. 'Note to self: Stay far away from him as possible.'

You'd think a new student would be keen and pay special attention to his teacher's lectures, but not me. I was lucky enough to sit next to the window in my math class. I stared out the window practically the whole class period. Hong Kong had a lot of buildings and to me they looked all the same. I needed to find a friend to help me around this city. After all, I'm all by myself.

If I wasn't staring out the window daydreaming, I was staring at the back of Li's head. There was something about him, but I wasn't sure what. But I really didn't want to find out. As far as I'm concerned, this morning was embarrassing enough. I'd be surprised if he didn't tease me.

"Is there something interesting about me?" I was suddenly knocked out of my thoughts.

"Eh? Oh uh..no I was…that is…" I couldn't seem to get the words out of my mouth and I could feel the blush on my cheeks reddening. All he did was smirk and turn back around. 'I knew it! I knew he would tease me! I should transfer to another school! That's it! But before that I will memorize the map and then I won't be late and then no one would have any reason to tease me at all! It's so perfect!' I grinned triumphantly to myself as the bell rang. I looked up and saw everyone leaving.

"Now remember to do all the problems for chapter 5. It's due tomorrow." With that, he set down his book and walked over to his desk. I sighed. I missed the whole lesson. I got up and gathered my belongings.

I walked down the hall in search of my locker. I looked down at my schedule and noticed I had history next. 'All the boring classes are in the morning.'

I finally found my locker and opened it. I put my book in and looked for my history one.

"So we meet again." I looked up and saw Li again. 'I'm cursed, that's it. I'm cursed.' I groaned as I pulled my book out and shut the door. I looked up at him again and forced a smile. It was a weak one.

"Yea…" I said slowly. "Well, see ya." I turned around and headed towards my next class.

"Hey, wait." He grabbed my hand and pulled me back.

"What?" I asked as I stared into his amber eyes. I noticed something, but I couldn't quite place it.

"Since you had trouble finding school this morning, maybe I could show you to your next class. Or do you want to go through the same incident like this morning?" I saw him smirk. I was starting to get tired of that. It was really annoying. I took my hand back and turned around.

"No thank you, Li." I said calmly and continued on walking. I could feel him staring at me. I hated it.

"That's alright Sakura; we're locker buddies, seeing mines right next to yours. I'll see you after class." I turned around quickly and saw him leaning against the lockers. I glared at him.

"Don't be so bold as to call me by my first name Li. We aren't friends." That same arrogant smirk was plastered on his face, I swear one day I'll smack it right off his pretty little face. I swear it.

End of Chapter One