No need for Love
Card Captor Sakura Fanfiction
By
WonderIce
Chapter
One
"The
worst Encounter"
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Crunch… Crunch.. Crunch……..
"Sakura!, You've finished three bags of chips already! If you don't stop, by tomorrow your mouth will be filled with ulcers and your forehead with pimples!" The girl cried out and snatched the bag of Vege-crisps out of Sakura's grip.
The auburn haired girl pouted. Her clear green eyes were filled with anger as she crossed her arms and laid back on the sofa. "Is something wrong?" The raven haired girl questioned, then sighed as she wedged her way next to Sakura. "…It's about Eriol isn't it?"
Sakura made the what-do-you-think face and cringed.
"Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you that I invited him to go watch movies with us- I knew that if I did, you probably wouldn't come, and it was his only free day off w-"
"Yeah well I've been looking forward to that movie for ages!" Sakura whined, knowing that was a complete and utter lie.
"But you still ended up seeing it? That's all that matters right?"
"Too bad I couldn't hear a word they said! What is up with that Eriol, honestly, he was literally vacuuming your lips off during the whole movie!"
Tomoyo cheeks were turning red, and against her pale features- they looked like they were on fire! She shifted uncomfortably, the tips of her lips curved up forming a small smile as her memory replayed the scene over and over again.
Sakura wondered what drug Eriol gave her to make her… resemble tofu. One mention of his name and she goes all wobbly and mushy.
"Do you hate him?" Tomoyo asked as she broke the awkward silence. Her eyes reflecting the concern she had for Sakura.
"Well, I never said that, he just acts all gentlemen-like around you, its gross.", Sakura scrunched her nose as she picked up a can of coke.
"I think you just need a boyfriend." The long raven-haired girl stated, suppressing her amusement.
Next thing they both knew, Sakura had spat half a can of coke onto her dear friend's hair, face and clothes.
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Sakura Kinomoto, who was nineteen (turning twenty in a few months) has never had a boyfriend- nor has she attempted to get one. Sure, she had minor crushes here and there but she just didn't feel the need to devote her life to the male specimen. Tomoyo would call this situation- in her case, 'Undeveloped Hormones'. She was an average girl and an average student with surprisingly good grades, maybe because she studied while others flirted, but in the end, the results would be the same- she would HAVE to get a boyfriend sooner or later.
Preferably Later.
"Good morning, Tomoyo," The navy-haired man went over and kissed Tomoyo's hand with a small bow and almost instantly, you could see Tomoyo's face turn a shade of red.
Knowing it was her cue, Sakura popped her head in between the lovebirds and greeted, hoping to ruin the two's little moment.
"Gooooood mornin' Tomato," she gazed down at Tomoyo' s hand, " if you stay like this any longer- there won't be any skin left on your hand," Sakura teased cheerfully, she didn't know why, but for once she was truly happy Tomoyo had a boyfriend.
Tomoyo pulled back her hand quickly, sighing- somehow regretting begging Sakura to come play tennis with them.
As they got into Eriol's car, Sakura was alone in the back seat having been left out of the lover's conversation- not that she really mind. She was in fact, enjoying the nice breeze on her face and looking forward to tennis. Sakura knew the consequences of eating those bags of chips.
They arrived to a fancy building, where Eriol went inside and swiped a card at the counter. The woman on the other side nodded and directed them toward the right. Sakura and Tomoyo followed; bewildered at the 'fancy building' they are in. Everything looked damn expensive.
"Maybe Eriol IS a prince…" Sakura said, unaware that Eriol was smirking.
"I'll meet you back here!" Tomoyo yelled at Eriol as they split up at the end of the corridor. Eriol was going left as Tomoyo and Sakura walking to the right, "Wait, why are we splitting up? Aren't we playing tennis?" Sakura looked around in confusion,
"Aw! Sakura you are so KAWAII when you are confused!"
"Tomoyo!"
"Okay, okay!" Tomoyo giggled, "We have to get changed first!" Adding a 'Duh' face to annoy Sakura.
Sakura felt like she was being pelted with eggs as she realised she had bought no clothes to change in to.
"Uh, Tomoyo- This might be a stupid question…"
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It was not a stupid question. It was a stupid move.
"HOEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Sakura screamed as Tomoyo handed to her what she called 'Spare gear'
It was obviously planned from the beginning.
"I AM NOT WEARING… THAT IN PUBLIC!" Sakura screeched while pointing to the clothes that she just dropped on the bench. It was a revealing pink tight crop-top with a matching mini skirt… and socks with sneakers to complete set. Sakura did NOT want to dress like.. like that.
"You know what," Sakura grinned "I think I can play tennis without flashing,"
"A t-shirt and jeans?" Tomoyo eyed her, then pouted in disappointment. Her plan was foiled once again.
Sakura couldn't help but laugh.
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They walked towards the last unoccupied court, settling on the white table on the sideline. Eriol placed the bag with the tennis gear on the ground, taking out the rackets and balls.
"Well whose idea was this? Theres only three people!" Sakura groaned, she didn't expect Eriol to be foolish enough to forget you needed EVEN numbers to play tennis… but then she was foolish enough to forget to ask.
"Oh, I called up one of my friends to come as well. I guess he's late…" Eriol stared at his watch- there was a slight look on his face that Sakura couldn't make-out. "Do you want to play first?" he asked- Sakura shook her head, she wouldn't want to be in the way of a blooming (more like blimin') relationship. Besides, another look at Eriol's fake princey-face is going to make her puke.
"No, no, you two play first, I insist!" Sakura tried to put on her most artificial, plastic smile ever- just hoping Eriol gets the message.
And he didn't.
It has already been 30 long and dreadful minutes.
So the dude that Sakura was waiting for still hasn't arrived, she looked impatiently at the clock hung on the fence. She wondered why a clock would be hanging on the fence… but this IS a private a.k.a expensive recreation area… businessmen and clocks? Makes sense.
Still no sign of Eriol's friend.
"Maybe he forgot." Sakura was somewhat disappointed.
Sakura gazed at Tomoyo and Eriol, surprised they haven't even come back for a drink or rest- she scanned the courts for them and then she found out why. Tomoyo was not returning any of Eriol's serves.
Sakura sweatdropped. "Hoeee.."
Tomoyo had never been interested in P.E at high school, which explained alot. Sakura watched as Eriol walked up to Tomoyo and gently took her right hand from behind swinging it back and forth, muttering instructions in her ear. Great, more goo-goo ga-ga.
Sakura continued to spy on her so-called 'best friend' before she heard a thud on the table. "Finally!" She cried out, Sakura looked up, to find herself staring at a… ridiculously good-looking man. Ok, she admitted that was an understatement but she refrained herself from saying the word 'hot'. He had placed his bottle of water on the table, looking at her with a still face. She examined his face, messy but attractive chestnut coloured hair, strong jaw line, very fair skin…
Sakura mentally shook herself and introduced, "S-sorry, I'm Kinomoto Sakura- Eriol and Tomoyo's friend," she couldn't help but get caught in his amber-coloured eyes as she stood up.
There was something about them that cannot be put into words…
"Li Syaoran," He said coolly breaking the eye contact as he looked at Sakura, eyes slowly moving up and down. Sakura noticed and felt somewhat revealed, even though she was probably wearing more clothes than the guys who were playing put together.
"Oh yeah, I forgot to bring a change of clothes," She laughed dryly, rubbing her head sheepishly.
"I suppose you forgot your brain as well." The man smirked and walked to the courts, his words trailing behind.
Sakura's ears twitched at the man's last sentence. Great first impression, she thought. What was his problem anyway? She grabbed a racket and shadowed the man, gazing at his broad shoulders and masculine figure.
So the game finally started with Sakura slamming the tennis ball with everything inch of strength. Although Syaoran was surprised and missed a few at first, he quickly adjusted to her speed, tactics and strategies. Sakura couldn't help but notice the calm and composed Syaoran. His moves were swift and accurate, quickly tiring Sakura out.
After twenty or so minutes, Sakura was exhausted. Sweat was dripping off her forehead as she grabbed onto her knees for support. Jeans… definitely a no-no.
She looked up at Syaoran as he wiped his sweat with his wristband. He ran his hand through his hair, his chestnut bangs catching the wind as he bounced the ball with his tennis racket.
He caught her eyes, "You sure can hit like a man," Li taunted, making Sakura's eyes burn with fire as she walked past him. "Yeah at least I don't hit like a girl!"
Second thought,… that was a lame comeback.
He had attempted to insult her as she made her way to the table, fortunately she was able to block it off with her hands over her ears. It was settled. She loathed Li Syaoran, no matter how good he looked.
When it stopped, she turned her head back and stuck out her tongue.
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Sakura decided it was time to put her plan into action, of course, she only came because of one reason. To humiliate Eriol Hiiragizawa! Sakura looked around, Eriol and Tomoyo busy? Check, Li bastard busy? Check.
She took a needle out of her pocket and pierced a large hole into one of the green water bottle on the table among the others.
No, one wasn't enough- she took out her inner rage and ended up poking twenty holes all around the top of the bottle.
"That'll teach you!" A broad grin spread on her face as she imagined what would happen. Sakura knew that this was indeed what an eight year old would act when her parents won't let her have the latest singing Barbie doll. But she couldn't help it. Spoiling that image of Eriol's was just too much to miss.
"I saw you out there! You were great Sakura!" Tomoyo exclaimed as she and Eriol headed towards her, "That was some competition, Syaoran- you were great too!"
She saw Li smile in approval from the corner of her eye, he just wouldn't give up would he?
"Oh yeah, I haven't formally introduced you two-" Eriol looked at Syaoran and Sakura as he wiped his face "This is my colleague, Li Syaoran. He's up here in Japan for three months doing some contract work for a client, he's the manager of the branch in Hong Kong."
Sakura gave a relieved sigh.
Eriol looked sternly at Sakura as if reading her thought, she felt like a school kid being told off by the teacher. "And this is Kinomoto Sakura,… Tomoyo's friend."
Oh yes, he had to make her sound as inferior as possible.
Sakura was not going to give up this perfect opportunity, "You seem thirsty Eriol, have a drink" Sakura said it in her sweetest voice, she almost didn't recognise it herself.
Eriol was startled, just as much as Tomoyo- and nodded with a short, "Sure,." He reached out for the silver water bottle… Sakura's eyes widened... Wasn't it the green? It was the nearest to the-.
Uh oh.
She spun her head around as Syaoran took hold of the green drink bottle, lifted it up, and gave it a big squeeze.
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Hey Guys,
Hoped you liked the first chapter! I haven't gone too deep into the characters yet. Apologies for any grammar or punctuation errors, (hopefully the spell-checker corrected all the spelling errors!).
Seems like Syaoran and Sakura went off to a pretty good start neh?
Please review too!
Much love, WonderIce