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Summary: What happens when you try to set your best friend up with the girl you are going to fall in love with? Well, what happens is this…(Lemon for later chapters)
SS & ET.
NOTE: Guys its me dreamteam, all my stories got deleted accidentally and that's the reason you cant find any other chapter here. Anyways I have revised it a bit. Its sad cos I had close to 140 reviews when I lost my 12 chapters of cross connections :((
CROSS CONNECTIONS:
CHAPTER 1:
BLOODY BETROTHALS AND STUPID ENGAGEMENTS:
" SAKURA!" a voice shouted, startling everybody in the vicinity.
Sakura Kinomoto jumped, hitting her head on the door of her locker. "Shit!!" She cursed, clenching her jaw, as she felt raw pain rip through her skull. The next minute she was screaming her head off at her friend.
" TOMOYO DIDOUJI! WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? WHY THE HELL DID YOU SNEAK UP ON ME LIKE THAT?!" Whirling around, she sent a murderous glare at her jet-black haired friend, massaging her throbbing head.
" Oh I am so sorry! I didn't mean to sneak up on you like that!" Tomoyo said, as she looked concernedly at her best friend, whose emerald green eyes were watering with pain.
" That's ok. Just don't do that early in the morning, right before class starts and when I am jumpy." Sakura muttered, still holding her head.
They were currently standing in front of their lockers in one of the many noisy corridors of their school ' Seijo High', full of endlessly chattering students. The sun outside was bright giving the corridor a dazzling glow. You could see the glowing playgrounds of the school from the corridor they were standing in. They had exactly ten minutes before the last bell went off.
Sighing, Sakura bent down to pick up her fallen bag. Without saying anything else to each other, they started towards their homeroom, dogging students on their path, without giving a single look at the guys who were trying to get their attention. This was a daily routine of course. Sakura and Tomoyo, being among the popular girls were usually ogled at anywhere they went. Tomoyo, being the ever polite would always give them her cheery smile but she turned them down when they asked her out. She never meant it wholeheartedly, though. She had always wished that she could fall in love and then marry. But fate seemed to say otherwise. Deep inside she knew that it was impossible for her. Because since the age of six, she had come to known that she was betrothed to someone and that it was impossible to stand up against her mother.
Sakura on the contrary, had a very different opinion about life, love and mostly guys.
She would either throw them a glare or two, or just brush them away rudely. But who can blame someone who had been through two rotten relationships? According to Sakura Kinomoto, guys were interested only in how big a girl's boobs were and how fine her ass looked. They didn't give damn about a girl's feelings and so; she didn't give a damn about what they felt. But being a sweet person at heart, she didn't hate guys as such. Being a reasonable person she was, she just didn't like 'those certain' guys, in other words playboys, who went around flirting with girls and ditching one for the other and those two-timing jerks. So, she resolved to just ignore those guys who were nice unless, they went out of their way to help her with something or the other and expected nothing in return, which rarely happened. But, She threw dirty looks at those who asked her out or were playboys.
One glance at Tomoyo's face told her that something was wrong…very…very…wrong and that asking her about it now, just before class and mainly when she was frustrated and vulnerable was a very bad idea. But Sakura just couldn't help it. Curiosity was killing her.
Seeing the usual cheery and calm Tomoyo, angry was just so out of ordinary! It didn't fit in. It just didn't suit her one bit!
They had almost reached their homeroom and Sakura was getting very impatient. Just as they approached the classroom, she saw 'Hiragizawa' flirting with another one of her classmates. He turned around and gave a handsome smile when he saw her. Throwing a dirty look at him, she turned towards her friend.
Sakura took a deep breath before opening her mouth, not realizing that they were having audience.
" Tomoyo?" She asked, peeking at her with a cautious look. Tomoyo's head whipped around instantly, glaring at her. " What?" Sakura recoiled slightly at the look.
" Don't shout and please calm down!" Sakura said, throwing an earnest look. Tomoyo frowned at her before taking a deep breath.
" Now tell me" Sakura said, concernedly. " What's the matter?" A second after the question spilled from her mouth, she knew that she had made a mistake. She hadn't given Tomoyo enough time to collect herself.
" What's wrong?" Tomoyo repeated, her voice dangerously low. Sakura gulped, nodding and waited for the inevitable.
" What is wrong?! I'll tell you what is wrong! My bloody world is freaking coming to an end!!! Do you have any fucking idea what shit happened this morning?! My mom…" Sakura gaped, wide eyed at her screaming friend who looked like she was going to shoot somebody dead, not caring that the whole corridor had gone silent or that everybody were currently staring at them with confusion and curiosity. "…my mom just interrupted me during my breakfast and freaking told me that…" "TOMOYO!!" Sakuru bellowed cutting her friend in mid-rant. " Get a hold on yourself!" She hissed. Tomoyo stared her before looking around. She flushed noticing that she had gained everyone's attention in the corridor.
" I am so sorry!" She said nervously, before pulling Sakura into their homeroom.
Syaoran:
Syaoran Li gazed out of the classroom window, not really noticing what he was staring at. His mind was flooding with thoughts. He couldn't understand why he had to have such a flaw in him. He was supposed to be perfect right?
Syaoran Li was perfect. He was perfect in what ever he did, just like Eriol. They were unbeatable. And everyone knew it. That was the reason why they were the most popular guys in school. What made them the most popular ones was not just their looks or build or whatever. If that had been the case, then they would have easily been drowned among the good-looking guys list.
No, they were popular because they were perfect in everything they did, including their attitudes. Well, some would not have agreed about the attitude part with Eriol. 'Namely Kinomoto' Syaoran smiled in amusement at the thought. That was because Eriol was one among those guys who dated girls but were never serious about them. But, he was one of the two most popular guys nevertheless.
Syaoran and Eriol were equals in everything. Well, everything except when it came to girls. While Eriol was cool and calm around everyone, Syaoran was the total opposite. He would be cool and calm as long as he was around guys. As soon as a girl was in the vicinity, he would become tensed and nervous. Neither he, nor Eriol could understand why. It was not like he was scared of them! Of course not! Syaoran Li scared of someone? Ha Ha you have got to be kidding. No, he just felt a bit uncomfortable around girls. That's all. And that was his problem. He never used to be bothered with girls during his early teens. He had grown this attitude around 7th grade. Why? He didn't know. He couldn't speak eye to eye with a girl without getting nervous.
And that didn't help matters. Because he was having difficulty in asking a certain popular girl out, on whom he had a crush for the past 4 months.
He was startled out of his thoughts when the classroom door opened with a bang and in came a very frustrated looking Kinomoto and Daidouji. He felt his face heat up a bit and had to resist the urge to bang his head on the wall. That was when he realized that the whole corridor was silent. He glanced at them in curiosity, as though waiting for them to explain the strangeness of the situation. After a second, the corridor was back to it's old self. The chatter started all over again.
Sensing his gaze on them, they turned to look at him.
" What?" Sakura snapped, annoyed. He raised his eyebrows at her before shrugging. What's her problem? I thought she didn't like only those guys who bothered her…what did I do? He thought, frowning at her slightly. His gaze shifted over to Tomoyo and his frown instantly vanished. He smiled when; Tomoyo gave him an apologizing look, smiling slightly sensing his discomfort.
Sakura rolled her eyes before muttering an apology to him. Syaoran stared at her as though scrutinizing her before nodding. Sakura's breath hitched slightly, as she got lost in his amber eyes. Snapping out of her reverie, she turned to Tomoyo who was smiling amusedly gazing at the two.
" Now tell me Tomoyo, What the hell is the problem and why did you scream at me like that?" Sakura asked, not caring that Syaoran seemed to be listening to their conversation intently. Who wouldn't? Sakura's voice was echoing inside the classroom after all.
Tomoyo took a deep breath to calm her racing heart before facing Sakura with a dejected look. She felt like crying. " Sakura, you know that I had been betrothed to some one, right? Tomoyo asked quietly, either of them not noticing Syaoran's look of disbelief. Sakura nodded, frowning.
" Well, today morn…" The door opened suddenly and Eriol's voice boomed through the classroom interrupting her. " Hello everyone!" He greeted, striding inside the class with a cheery smile, which was mainly directed towards Sakura to irritate her. She glared daggers at him. Just then, they heard the long ring of the school bell and the class started to pile up with students.
" Tell me after school then…" They heard Sakura say, as everyone settled down in their seats.
Syaoran turned to his friend with a sour look.
" Yo, what's up man?" Eriol asked, looking at Syaoran with concern.
" Daidouji san is already betrothed to someone Eriol!" Syaoran said, staring at his friend to see his reaction.
" What?! What the hell are you saying?! You are not joking are you?" Eriol gasped, his eyes wide with shock. Syaoran shook his head no, his eyes filled with sadness.
Eriol stared at him in disbelief. Before he could say anything else, the teacher walked into the class, greeting everyone and asked them to settle down.
" We'll talk about it later." Eriol told Syaoran before settling down.
Normal POV:
The day went by without much event. Each class was as boring as always and Eriol and Syaoran were not being themselves at all. They were moody and weren't really concentrating on their class or soccer practice much to their coach's annoyance.
" You two are the captain and the vice captain of the team! If you don't win the zonal this year we will loose our reputations!" he said, looking very cross.
"Sorry sir. We don't feel that good today. We are not able to concentrate properly." They tried to explain, which only added to the coach's anger.
" You can't give this excuse on the day of the match! And here I was actually thinking that you boys were excellent. But it looks like you two are trying to prove me wrong. I have half a mind to double the practice sessions in the early morning hours…" He went on like that for 10 minutes much to the team's distaste.
Eriol and Syaoran scowled, but couldn't say anything at the moment. They had enough in their hands all ready.
Right after the last bell, they hurried out of the class as fast as they could. They had experienced a very rotten day in total and the only place they could dissolve their frustration was their favorite ice-cream parlor –'Creamy Inn'. A shop situated just opposite their school.
But, the second they set their foot into the place they regretted it. There, sitting right next to the counter were Sakura Kinomoto and Tomoyo Daidouji licking their strawberry ice creams and conversing with a serious expressions.
" Shit! Let's go back man." Syaoran said turning around but Eriol stopped him. " No, come lets go inside and listen to what they are talking about. You said, Daidouji san was talking about her fiancé or who ever he is today morning. We might get to know something.
" Ok then." Syaoran muttered and walked towards the counter, trying to ignore all the girls ogling at them. Once they reached the counter, they could hear Tomoyo's voice clearly. They bought a black forest and a Choco delight and paid the bill, acting innocent.
" …She said that the guy is in our school! Around our year or something. His sister and my mom are business partners, as you already know. She didn't tell me his name even! She said, 'let that be a surprise for you' " Tomoyo said, scowling. " she thinks that I might already know him too."
" But Tomoyo, I don't get one thing. If she thinks that you might already know him, then why didn't she tell you his name? I mean, it would be better if you got to know him better before your engagement right. If you know who he is, then you guys can try dating and getting to know each other and possibly fall in love before marriage right? That is if he is a good guy. If it is someone like those stupid flirts and perverts then I am going to kick his ass to Timbuktu." Sakura said. Tomoyo stared at her friend, praying that she wasn't right about the guy being a playboy.
" Especially like that idiot 'Hiragizawa'. I'd like to kick his ass." Sakura continued, not noticing the pink tinge creeping on to Tomoyo's face at the mention of Eriol. At the counter, Syaoran tried his best not to laugh at Eriol's expression. He was all red from controlling his sniggers, his palms pressed to his mouth. Eriol pouted at him, annoyed.
Gulping he looked down, feeling miserable. He hadn't known that Sakura disliked him so much. The thought hurt.
" I mean, look at his best-friend and look at him! Li kun is such a sweet guy! Being the most popular guy at school, he is still so down to earth and so nice! Whereas look at this mental…" Syaoran was red in the face at what Sakura had said. He felt like he was on top of the world. And, she was telling that openly to Daidouji san too!
Eriol looked very furious. How could she degrade him like that?!
" Oh come off it Sakura, leave the poor guy out! He is equal to Li kun in everything and sometimes better too,. So, just because he open and friendly with everyone doesn't make him a playboy." Tomoyo cut her off, looking a bit cross. Eriol grinned at Syaoran feeling a wave of gratitude towards Daidouji. Syaoran smirked back at him. There stands Daidouji, always reasonable in everything.
" Anyway, back to topic." Tomoyo continued. " The reason why she didn't tell me his name was because, that guy is coming over to our house during the summer for a two month vacation. He is staying here along with some relative of his it seems. His Sister is in China along with her husband, taking care of business over there. The three other sisters of his are into some other business along with their husbands." Tomoyo said, frowning thoughtfully.
" Oh my god! Tomoyo do you think this boy could be Li kun? I mean it does sound a lot like him!" Sakura said with wide eyes.
At the counter, Syaoran and Eriol gaped at each other. Was that possible?
Tomoyo frowned thoughtfully. Then she smiled, shaking her head. " No Sakura, I don't think so, because Meilin never told us anything about him being betrothed to some one. And come on! There are so many guys out there with the same family background and all!"
" Hmm if you say so…" Sakura said looking slightly relieved? Tomoyo stared at her friend suspiciously. Sakura sensed her look of suspicion and tried to change the subject.
" So, speaking about Meilin, did you tell her and the others about this?" Sakura asked.
" Ya, I told them when you were in the basket ball practice today. They were all angry at first but then reasoned that may be it wouldn't be that bad after all, since as I at least got a chance to get to know him before the engagement." Tomoyo said before licking the last of her ice cream.
" Yeah. May be it wouldn't be that bad after all." Sakura said, before getting up.
Syaoran and Eriol turned around and watched them walk out of the parlor before looking at each other, trying to digest all the information.
" I don't think I have a chance with her" Eriol said, looking dejected.
" I surely don't have a chance with her friend too." Syaoran said. He felt like banging his head somewhere.
" Why do you say that?" Eriol asked, looking at Syaoran curiously.
" Excuse me? Where you sleeping all along? Didn't you hear their conversation?" Syaoran asked, looking incredulously at Eriol.
Eriol snorted. " Of course I was listening to their conversation. You know? That person could easily be you." He said stuffing his hands in his pocket, as they walked out of the parlor. " And even if it is not you, don't worry. I have got a good plan in my head."
" Really? Then let's hear it then." Syaoran said, raising an eyebrow at him.
" I'll tell in my house. Come let's go." Eriol said, as they reached the parking lot. " Sakura Kinomoto, you are so mine!" He said before starting his SUV.
Syaoran shook his head, as he reached his own car.
" Tomoyo" He sighed, dejectedly before getting into his car and igniting it. Reversing it out of the parking lot, he headed towards Eriol's house. " How I wish I could be the guy." He whispered, before accelerating.
Author's Note:
HIIIIIIIIIII EVERYONE!!!! It is so good to be back!
This IS a SS & ET FIC!!!!! So please don't FLAME ME!!!
Was it boring? Too boring. Sorry if it was. Sorry about putting in too much of the character descriptions at the beginning. It was really necessary. But from now on I will be brief about it. This fic is going to be funny and full of twists from now on, so don't worry!
And one more thing guys and gals,
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This story is going to be difficult for me to write, so I really really need all the support I can get. So please please review! Even if it is of only one sentence, it doesn't matter. Just review. That's all I ask for. Nothing else. I just need your support a lot.
I felt bad about the amount of reviews I received for my last story Christmas confusion. Because, the number hits for my chapter was 990! And I received only 35 out of that amount. Now can you see my point? I am not a review freak. Please don't think that. It's just that I need a lot of support and getting only 4 reviews for each chapter is disappointing.
Anyway, thank you guys and gals! You know that I Love you!
I'll see you next week with the next chapter of CROSS CONNECTIONS!
Untill then,
Ja Ne! from –dreamteam!!
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