Fighting Out Of Love
By: Aneko-chan
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Chapter One
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Disclaimer: CCS does not belong to me. The story does :)
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Summary: Kinomoto Sakura is transferring to a new school and it's a very elite school for smart and rich students. She gets to meet her new classmates, including the number one most popular guy, Li Syaoran. But trouble seems to come the moment she enters the classroom?!!?
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Moving.
It wasn't easy for her. That means she has to leave all her friends behind and start a new one in this new town, Tomoeda. She had cried; hugging all those friends that came to say goodbye. She had noticed they were crying too.
Some came to say goodbye to her parents; who were the owners of a boxing club store. Her father used to be a professional boxer in his early days and her mother used to learn martial arts. Her parents teach others on how to fight and box. That's what they do for a living.
And that's how Kinomoto Sakura grew up as. She turned out to be almost like a tomboy. But…she hasn't given up on her feminine side. She was actually pretty and average, If you look closely enough. Emerald eyes and Auburn hair. The easiest way to describe her.
They were moving because her parents found an area where they can expand their business and make more profit. They told her there are more people in Tomoeda and that they may be able to get more students than their previous residence.
So basically, it's about money. That's what she told them. They shook their heads at her then. Telling her that they want to find other youths that have potential in fighting. Like their own daughter.
Yes, Kinomoto Sakura could fight. Her parents do teach martial arts, after all.
She couldn't refuse her parents, after seeing their pleading looks towards her. They acted just like children and Sakura herself had to act the more mature one.
And so, here they are. Sakura looked around her new house as she carried her boxes. It wasn't bad and it wasn't good either. Considering their middle class status, they would've been able to afford a better one but her parents put a lot of effort into decorating their new store just a couple of blocks away.
"Doesn't the house look pretty?", her mother started to say, grinning as she started to admire the house. Sakura shrugged.
"It's okay." She said as she brought her boxes into the house and dropped them inside. She took a look around. The place was big and wide enough for a family to live in. She was kind of glad that there were no rats or spiders around. Or else, she'd had to take out the mouse traps or the spare newspaper to whack the spiders dead. She gave a small smile as she started to carry her things upstairs and into a room that's suited for one person.
"Nice room you picked out, kiddo." Her father ruffled her hair as she went to unpack her things.
"Yeah…" She mumbled as she started to put all her things into the corner, since the furniture hasn't arrived yet. Her father smiled a bit.
"Cheer up, Sakura. I know you'll be able to make some new friends around here. It's like starting a new life!" She pouted.
"Like that's easy, dad."
"Why don't you go take a look at our new store just a couple of blocks down? Take your mother with you. I'll stay here waiting for the moving truck to come." Sakura grinned a bit as she walked past her father.
"I guess so."
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It took a while to get there. Sakura would've gotten lost if it wasn't for her mother, who kept on dragging her towards the right way. Who wouldn't get lost on their first day in a new town? Somehow, her mother mentioned that Tomoeda was her hometown.
Oh.
So that's how her mother knew the way. No wonder. Her emerald eyes turned to look at the large…no, huge building that was standing in front of her. Her mother grinned as she ran towards it.
"Isn't it wonderful?" She chirped happily. Sakura almost dropped her jaw. Seriously, it didn't need to be that huge right?
"Erm, mom. Don't you think…it's a little too much?" She asked, still standing there, like a statue. Her mother stared at her daughter, confused.
"What do you mean, Sakura? We are planning to get lots of students starting tomorrow~ That's why it's got to be huge~"
"But. I don't think there would be much people interested in boxing or martial arts in this town." Her mom then flicked her finger on her daughter's forehead. Sakura flinched.
"Well, you'll never know until we try." She said, then patting her daughter's head. "Wanna look inside? We got it all renovated and such." They started to open the door.
"Does it look like our previous store?", Sakura asked. Her mother grinned as she pushed it open.
"Kinda. I think you'll like it!"
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It was similar to the store they had before. But larger. Much larger. There were boxing rings around the whole room and long seats around them, so that spectators or people can be able to sit and watch the trainees. She can see a room in the back which clearly looks like a martial arts room. Most likely her mom's going to teach fighting in that room. A couple of rooms apart, she can see the lockers.
She couldn't help but be in awe. "It…does look like our previous one."
"Doesn't it?" Her mother chirped back, grinning like a happy young girl.
Sakura smiled. Maybe it would be nice to start a new life and get new friends. Her parents did say that the kids in Tomoeda are friendly. And she starts her new school life tomorrow. She heard it was an elite school for rich and smart kids. Well, she knew she didn't get in for the rich part. She got in for the smart section. They told her she got one of the top scores in the exam and suggested her to be in the special class, also considering that her parents owned a boxing club store.
Special class, filled with people either really rich or athletic. And probably filled with smart students. That's what they call it.
In her point of view, rich people are snobby. Not including her cousin, Daidouji Tomoyo though. Her cousin was beautiful and elegant. Even if her family Is high class, she was kind and caring towards others and she works hard for her dream, to become a fashion designer.
Sakura missed her.
"Should we go back to your father?" Her mother's voice snapped her back to reality.
She took a deep breath. "Sure." She took a last look at the place before leaving through the entrance. Watching her mother lock the place up, Sakura wondered. At the age of seventeen, starting a new life and going to make new friends.
And a future goal in life.
Yes, she doesn't have one. Everyone she knew had one but her. They all expected her to end up like her parents; a martial arts teacher. But Sakura shook her head and told them she didn't want to be like her parents.
Who knows? Just like what her mother said. Who knows until we try? She may even find a life long goal that she finds enjoyable. That is, starting tomorrow.
She hopes to god that they aren't people she thinks they are.
And here starts her life in Tomoeda.
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The next day, she got up early and put on her uniform. As she went down, breakfast was all done and her parents greeted her. Sakura smiled as she took a piece of toast and took a gulp of milk down before she left.
"I'm going!" She said and closed the door behind her. She slowly walked to school. She did go there once before; when she took the exam and she was a quiet observer of things. The school was big and wide with a grand gate in front and a large fountain in the front of the school. It looked too grand for Sakura as she walked through the school gates.
She noticed others walking in along with her. They gave her stares as they walked past her.
So they know I'm the transfer student, She thought as she stared back; almost glaring at them. The way they were staring at her…it wasn't pleasant. She gripped her bag a bit harder as she entered the building and went up the stairs to reach her destination.
She'll admit it. She is nervous. Her face doesn't show it, but her heart is thumping very fast; rapidly. The door was closed so she knows she had to knock and introduce herself. She slowly took a deep breath and raised her hand to knock a few times. Then she slid the door open; raised her head up and started to talk in a firm and clear voice.
"Excuse me. I'm Kinomoto Sakura, the new transfer student."
END CHAPTER.
Author's Notes: Well, this was a bit of a story that I had in mind for a while. It is based on a dream I had :) I didn't know until a while ago, dreams make good stories, if you're willing to turn it into one :D I hope this is a bit interesting.
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Hoping to see reviews!