Guess what? I'm starting a new story again, but don't you worry I will update GOD Sister next. Hope you guys would support me on this.
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS...it belong to CLAMP!
Title: My Room+Mate=Trouble
Summary: With her cousin moving out oftheapartment, Sakura have to live with a new room mate. But the problem is that her new room mate is a guy which make the situation worst cause she detest all guys. Will they learn to get along, kill each other, or...fall in love?...SS
Chapter 1: She's Moving Out...
"Awww, do you really have to go?" I whined as I tugged at my cousin's sleeve playfully. We were standing outside of the apartment we shared and I was acting like an annoying little kid wanting their mommy. Niki, my eldest cousin had decided to move in with her fiancé and leave me to rot by myself in our apartment. How could she even think of doing such a thing?
"Sakura! Stop being such a baby!" Niki laughed as she packed the remaining suitcase into the back of the mini van and slammed the boot shut. "I'm only moving into the next town!"
"Yeah, but do you know how far it is from here?" I exclaimed. "2 hours, Niki! 2 hours!"
"Take the train then," she suggested. "It'll be much quicker…I think it takes less than an hour."
"Well, what about our daily girlie nights? Our manicure parties?" I wailed.
Niki gave a short laugh. "You're not worried about that. You're worried about who is going to help pay a share of the rent once I'm gone."
"That's not true!" I exclaimed innocently. "The rent isn't that important!"
"Oh really?" Niki said, giving me an unconvinced look.
"Ok, ok," I shrugged. "Maybe paying the rent is ONE of the reasons I don't want you to move out but it's true about the girlie nights! I'll be so bored and there will be nobody to talk to!"
"Well, maybe we can change it from daily to weekly," Niki suggested. "We'll still have girlie nights but just less often. And what do you mean you'll be bored? You still got Tomoyo, she's not moving!"
"Aiya, forget Tomoyo!" I said. "Since Eriol entered her life, she's just had no time for me." I pretended to weep.
"Get over it girl!" Niki joked. "You should be happy for Tomoyo not jealous of Eriol! And you know what the perfect solution for this situation is….?"
"What?" I asked. "Kidnap you and lock you in the house?"
Niki rolled her eyes. "No. You should go and find yourself a new companion. Preferably a male one." Niki pointed out.
"No way! Guys are the last thing I want on my Christmas list! They smell, they are rude and….well, just look at Eriol, he's a perfect example!" I exclaimed, disgusted.
Niki sighed. "Yeah, they are way too good looking!" She glanced up at the beautiful blue sky dreamily.
I rolled my eyes. "That's not what I meant!"
"Well, I'm warning you Sak, you better find yourself a boyfriend before they all disappear," Niki joked. "Guys don't just grow on trees you know!"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah" I answered. I couldn't stand to listen to anymore of Niki's lectures on the importance of men. Ever since I befriended her at university I've been haunted by her theory in men. Men don't grow on trees, men don't fall from the sky and all that rubbish. I'm surprised she didn't get a degree on the study of the male species since she would pass with flying colours. "Come on, didn't you say you were in a hurry? Enough talking and let's get you rolling." I ushered Niki into the removal van where an impatient driver was waiting.
"Man, how long does it take a girl to put one suitcase into the boot of a van?" Jamie asked. "Oh, let's see." He peered at his watch. "Oh, it took our dear Niki a total of 15 minutes to do just that!" He glared at the both of us jokingly, "So is our Royal Highness all ready and prepared to head for her new palace?"
Niki gave him a dry laugh. "Very funny, Jam."
Oh yeah, and that's Jamie. The fiancé I was talking about earlier on and the very guy whom Niki decided to ditch me for. Oh get over it Sakura! Niki's got a life so you better start working on yours too.
"Well, it looks like you guys can head off now," I said quickly, afraid that Niki was going to lecture me again.
"Hey! I thought you said you missed me and didn't want me to leave?" Niki asked.
"Well, not any more," I answered cheekily. "Bye now and take care!" I slammed the door shut and stood back.
Niki pretended to look hurt. "Well, I'll just pretend I didn't hear that and I'll miss you too!" Her fake frown turned to a wide cheerful grin. "Come here sweetie and give your cousin a big hug." Niki leaned against the fully opened window and held out her arms.
I walked over and hugged her back. "I'll miss you Niki."
"I'll miss you too Sak," Niki replied and patted me comfortingly on the back. "Take care of yourself ok?" she instructed as Jamie started up the engine.
I nodded and released from Niki's arms. "You too!" I waved as the van whizzed down the street and turned the corner, out of sight.
Just then, my cell-phone rang and I rummaged through my bag to answer it.
"Hello?" I greeted as I finally found my cell-phone underneath a mountainous amount of stuff. Seriously, why do I carry these stupid items anyway? Lip-gloss? Mascara? Foundation? It's not like I have a guy to impress.
"Sakura?" the caller on the other line asked.
"Tomoyo! Finally you return my call!" I exclaimed in disbelief. "Where are you? Niki just left and you two didn't get the chance to say goodbye! I thought you said you were coming?"
"Sorry ah! Yeah, I was coming but the traffic is so bad today! I'm still stuck in the same road after 15 minutes!" Tomoyo raised her voice as constant sounds of car honking could be heard in the background. "Oh, the traffic is starting to move a little, I'll speak to you later at lunch, ok?"
"Yeah ok," I answered. "Same place?"
"Yep," Tomoyo answered. "See ya!"
I replaced the mobile back into my bag and hailed a cab.
Having arrived at the café, I looked around to see if Tomoyo had arrived yet. There was no sign of her but I decided to find a nice quiet spot next to the window and wait for her there. I had bought a newspaper on the way and now was the perfect time to browse through it. I frowned as I started to flick through it absentmindedly.
"Little girl murdered in forest by school caretaker," I read aloud. "Sex beast runs off with 9 year old girl….Male doctor assaults female patients! Men are such evil beasts!" At that exact moment, a friendly looking male waiter strolled over to my table and asked if I wanted a drink. Of course after reading such horrid articles I was developing distaste to the so-called male species, thus glared at him icily. However, I did manage to control myself from hissing and snapping at him and politely replied, "No thank you." I continued to turn the pages in disgust and stopped at the advertisements section. I was scanning the different ads when a familiar figure plopped down into the seat in front of me. A good-looking guy of around 24 was holding her hand and sat down next to her.
"Sorry Sak," Tomoyo apologised sheepishly, her face flushed with a deep crimson. "I met Eriol on the way and decided to bring him along too." She smiled at Eriol and he hugged her from behind, resting his head on her shoulder.
I looked up from the paper and made a face. "You guys puh-lease stop being so intimate! I can't stand it!" I joked. What made life worse than when your best friend acted all lovey-dovey in front of you when you have no date of your own.
"Sorry Sak but I can't promise that," Tomoyo replied. "I love Eriol tooooooooooo much. Don't I sweetie?"
"Sure you do! And I love you too," Eriol answered and he rubbed his nose against hers making her giggle.
I looked in disgust and started to make puking sounds. "Ewwww, go and get a room you two! Stop trying to make me jealous!"
"Who says we're trying to make you jealous?" Tomoyo asked innocently. "Sak, you haven't been dating for like 4 years. I know you still aren't over Tai what's his name but if you don't forget about him first, the next one won't come!"
I sighed. Tomoyo had a point. If I didn't get over my feelings for my ex then I would never be able to start a new relationship. However don't misunderstand me, the feelings I have for my ex is not love but HATE. After he cheated on me with four others, I've started to really detest men especially the ones that really piss you off the moment you see them. Of course, Eriol and Jamie are an exception or else Niki and Tomoyo would kill me.
Eriol looked at me with pity and suggested, " Hey, why don't I introduce you to some of my friends? They look just as hot as me." He struck a manly pose and winked cheekily.
I laughed. "No thanks Eriol, looking at one of you is quite enough."
He shrugged, "Tell me when you change your mind."
I smiled. "Thanks but I don't think I will." I picked up the menu and scanned the contents. "So, what do you guys want to have for lunch?" I asked, changing the subject.
"Um…I'll have a chicken and salad sandwich," Tomoyo replied.
"Eriol?" I asked.
"I'll have whatever my honey-bunch has," he answered, embracing Tomoyo tighter.
I rolled my eyes. Here we go again. Somebody please pass me a bucket. "Ok, so two chicken and salad sandwiches for you and one ham and cheese sandwich for me." I closed the menu and waved for a waitress to come over and take our order.
Several minutes later, the three of us were digging into our food.
"Hey Sak, what are you going to do about the extra room in your apartment?" Tomoyo asked. "Are you going to rent it out?"
I stopped eating my sandwich and wiped my mouth with a napkin. "Not sure, do you know anybody who is looking for a place to stay…."
"I do!" Eriol piped up excitedly, interrupting my question.
"…who is female?" I finished.
Eriol shook his head and continued to eat.
"Well no," Tomoyo answered. "But I could help you ask."
"That would be great, thanks!" I said, relieved. "I don't think I can take on the responsibility of paying the full rent myself."
Tomoyo nodded. "It's a pity since I could have moved in with you if I hadn't bought a new apartment this year."
"Well since I'm so in need of a room-mate, could you be ever so kind to move in with me again?" I asked her pleadingly. Of course, I was half joking…..
Tomoyo chuckled and shook her head. "No Sak, I can't leave my Eriol baby all alone by himself. Besides you're a big girl now and you know what you need…."
I sighed. "Yes I know, a boyfriend….." I finished for her.
Tomoyo and Eriol nodded.
Was it just me or are all my closest friends starting to choose love over friendship?
Ok guys tell me if you like this chapter or not and tell me how i did. hehehe. Next chapter will be up soon. Probably in a few days.
Later,
Anne