Kisses, Lies, and Games
Written by: DKnight02 Not mine.
I knew I shouldn't have set my sights on him. It's a rule that you don't like your older brother's best friend. I tried really hard not to, but I can't turn my feelings on or off like a water faucet. It's one of those things that just happen.
I've known Li Syaoran since I was in diapers practically. He hung out with my brother Toya all the time. We were neighbors; he lived three houses down the street from us. He never made fun of me like Toya. Growing up, sometimes I wished he were my brother instead. Toya wasn't allowed to go out unless I went with him. I was pretty much his shadow. I tagged along everywhere.
Everyone thought it was super cute, two older boys watching out for little ol' me. I didn't care much about Toya but Syaoran, he was everything. I was at the grand age of thirteen and that's when I decided he was my first real crush.
My brother and Syaoran remained best friends throughout high school. You see, Toya became the star quarterback and Syaoran was the star wide receiver. They played well together. My dad and I went to all the games to cheer them on.
"Madison, he's the greatest," I sighed. We were on the bleachers waiting for football practice to end. My middle school was right next to Toya's high school, which worked out for the both us. Dad wanted Toya to walk me home and well, I got to see Syaoran everyday after school. "I'm so excited for high school next year."
My best friend Madison gave me a pointed look. "You're only excited because now you can see Syaoran all the time. I don't see what you see in him anyway. He's old." Madison shook her head in disgust.
"He isn't old! Syaoran's only a few years older than us," I argued.
"Only a few years older than us? He's already driving. Besides, we'll only be freshmen and he's going to be a senior!"
"He likes me, I know he does." I was sure of it. He hung out with me all t he time and he was definitely nice to me.
"Whatever you say, Sakura. I just think he's a little out of your league. You're my best friend and I don't want to see you get hurt over some silly crush."
"It's not some silly crush! I really do like him!" I protested.
She continued to give me reasons about why I shouldn't like Syaoran that way but I wasn't really listening. I just kept nodding my head and pretending that I was listening except the words weren't really registering in my head.
I should've listened to Madison but I didn't. I looked at my Syaoran longingly. It was absolutely perfect. I got to hang out with him all the time even if it meant with my brother too. I just never realized how much of a crowd three is.
