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Edit: 5/26/13 This chapter has been edited with added content. I love writing Syaoran's POV so hopefully you will all enjoy it! And like all character flaws, his arrogance will slowly fade into nothingness. Enjoy it while you can. ;)


It was like a wonderful surprise meeting that sparked the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Hell no, it was quite the opposite. Take one easily angered cute girl, and a not easily amused equally angered boy, mix it up and you get; a horrible relationship Well that's what Syaoran Li thought at first, but one idea sparked another, and before he knew it, he was having fun. Weird right? That's what he said. So let's hear how Syaora Li met the fiery Sakura Kinomoto.


Introduction Syaoran:

I got a bad grade, big deal. I couldn't care less. However my mother think's the opposite. So now I have to…ask her to teach me. Her as in the Klutzy girl who hates me. I really don't want to be tutored by anyone, let alone her. I don't have anything against her, but damn, she hates me. I can understand that, what with me annoying her all the time. But who could blame me! It's because she's just too cute when she's mad. Yes she is, I can admit that. Despite being snarky she's very cute.

These tutoring sessions will be the death of me. I'v heard Kinomoto is a basket-case when it comes to Japanese literature. Well I guess I could mess with her a bit after I've grasped the concept well enough. Now that'll be fun. It also might make things more interesting.

Oh right I need to to tell you who I am. Well I'm the guy labeled by Kinomoto as demon, idiot, jerk, hot-shot and many other names that I can't mention. I'd describe myself as strong, daring, handsome, rich, athletic, heir to the Li Corporation, and oh, I know five languages. Need I go on? No I don't think so either. You'd think Kinomoto would be worshiping me, but no, she's not.

One minute she says she hates me, then she decides to argue with me every day. Well I did start it but, she was asking for it. What do I think of her? Well let's just say I hate her but don't hate her, weird right? I thought so. I don't know what to make of her. Before I go make Kinomoto's life a living hell, maybe I should start were it all began, my first day at Tomoeda High.


...Ah Teasing her is just too much fun. Wait, what's that look on her face?...

I'm late for my first day of school at Tomoeda High, this...is not going to make a good first impression. Not like I care anyway. I was slightly jet-lagged from my flight to Japan from a few days ago. And I've spent the past three days unpacking and truthfully I hadn't really taken my mother's advice and postponed my training. I immediately set-up my at-home gym when we arrived. With my butler Wei's help, mother insisted he come with, I had effectively created an exact replica of my side of the mansion in a two story, four bedroom house.

Mother has sent me here for the purpose of "gathering knowledge in networking by being immersed in said country where our company will be doing business dealings for the rest of your Life, Li Syaoran." In other words. My mother sent me away. Enough said. I'm fine with it though. There wasn't much for me to do back in Hong Kong anyway. I was bored out of my mind. Being everyone's "friend" kind of gets to you after a while. And when you got to a private school filled with your father's employee's spawns...life can be pretty bland. There's not much variety in the conversation, at least when I'm around. Probably they think I'll disprove of anything short of being professional, bunch of pansies. Anyway.

My butler, Wei, offered to drive me to school, but no I declined. That was a stupid decision. But being born with the genes of an olympic track star (I think so anyway) I thought I could run all the way there. Big mistake, for one reason and one reason only. A girl, a clumsy girl that just so happened to turn the corner the exact same time I'm trying to cross the street. She completely blindsided me with a headbutt to my side.

After falling on my back I quickly sat up. Wincing as I began to realize I hit my head on the concrete really hard. With all of Wei's training though my skull was used to injuries such as this. So, hopefully I won't be bleeding any time soon. That girl though...she probably isn't. I wouldn't say I was worried, but I wouldn't want someone sprawled out on the pavement unconscious. Much to my relief, she was fine, sitting up and slowly rubbing her back.

"Ouch…" she uttered.

When she looked up I was completely shocked. At first glance she's really beautiful, with that short silky honey colored hair and those amazing green eyes-Hey wait! I can't be thinking this! She bumped into me and is making me late, I don't like her at all. Nope, not at all.

Her lips parted and somewhat uttered what I thought was probably the beginning of an apology. All I really got was "I'm sorry." Well I'm sorry too weirdo, watch where you're going next time. I really should have asked if she was okay, but no, I didn't do that. As per usual my mouth started working before my brain.

"Hey you klutz,watch where you're going." I stated. Damn I really don't have time to recount that oh well. Without another word I picked up my bag and went on my way. After all, I had to get there early enough to find out where my classes are. A part of me kinda hoped I'd see her again, just kinda to see if she was okay. But another part of me didn't, mostly because I didn't really want to feel obligated to apologize. Just not my thing.

~X~

After I had talked to the Principle and found out where my classroom was, I met with my new Homeroom teacher. Tomoeda High was a lot different from my private school back home. Sure the uniforms were still there but no one tried to duck into the opposite hallway when I passed by. Yeah, this was a nice change of pace. No one really knew the Li name here, which is to be expected. And that's how I like it.

As I stood outside Class 2-A's door, waiting for the homeroom teacher, I could have sword I heard someone eerily similar to that girl from earlier whine something to another girl. It was muted by the door so I just pushed it to the back of my mind. It'd be one heck of a coincidence if she was in the exact same class as me. She looked like more of a freshmen anyway.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw a tall lanky man with auburn hair and thin rimmed glasses walking towards me. Oh so he must be the homeroom teacher.

"Hi! You must be Li-kun! I'm Nakaoji Masayuki! You're new teacher!" he said cheerfully putting his hand on my shoulder. Don't touch me. No one touches a Li.

"Don't touch me, weirdo." I growled. He froze. I didn't mean to say that, I was thinking it and it just came out.

"Hey! I'm not weird, well maybe I am but that is no way to treat someone of higher authority!" he lightly scolded me waving his finger in my face.

I wanted to say, "oh sorry, I didn't mean to." Or "Just forget I said anything." That didn't come out. I also forgot his full name so to me he is now just Masa-baka, so much for being respectful huh?

"Tch whatever, weirdo." I laughed turning my head the other way.

"Li, I'm not-. You know let's just introduce you to the class." Masa-baka-sensei stated then walked into the classroom.

I waited for about, uh let's check….oh 10 minutes, thanks a lot Masa-baka. Then again, I did deserve that. I need to remember I'm not back home. This is not the place where even those of higher authority tip-toe around me. Really, I need work on this mouth working before my mind thing.

"Li you can come in now." Masa-baka stated after opening the sliding door. Yes! Thank you. I really just want to get this over with.

I grabbed my things then walked into the class; the girls were all starring at me, while the guys were just normal. It's quite a contrast to back home. The girls well, stared at me, but so did the guys, but that was out of fear. I won't say much but the last time someone tried to put me "in my place" they ended up with a broken nose among other things. Masa-baka wrote my name on the board, and then turned to the class.

"This is Syaoran Li! As mentioned before he came here from Hong-Kong! Get to know each other okay!?" Masa-baka sensei introduced.

I sighed and rolled my eyes at this. I mean come on Masa-baka stop being so cheery. Seriously, I'm not in the mood.

"Okay Li-kun, um let's see….Ah there's a seat behind Kinomoto! You go sit there okay?" Yeah, Yeah. Order me around why don't ya? Just to let you know there's only one seat available in the entire classroom. So I already know where to sit.

"Whatever." I sighed then walked to my seat.

I paused for a second, that honey colored hair looks way too familiar. The girl turned around and guess who it was.

"What?! You!?" we both shouted in unison, okay that's freaky. Yeah it was the klutz from this morning. I was probably asking for this thinking about her so much earlier. Just my luck. Hopefully my moral obligation genes won't kick in anytime soon. I'd rather not feel a pull to apologize for something that wasn't my fault.

"Huh so it's the klutz from earlier." I smirked.

"I'm sorry that I ran into you. But you really should know that it's common courtesy to help a girl up if she falls." She stated narrowing her eyes. Hmm, is that supposed to be intimidating?

When she looked at me her face got red with anger…it was cute. What?! Did I just think she was cute right now?! Okay calm down, Li, think of some insult. I then took my seat, and then a thought came across me. It wasn't the best, but for now, it might just work.

"Hmm I never heard that before. It seems you fell for me at first sight." I whispered in her ear. I could see her hair stand on end. She turned around to face me with the most pissed off eyes I had ever seen. Yeah that was lame but hey it affected her. So all is well, my obligatory sorry will not appear. Yes.

"Y-you can't actually believe I would fall for you right? I-I mean you're such an arrogant jerk. You don't even deserve my forgiveness." She sputtered out. Despite shaking her nerve she still continued to pull off that angry look. Wow, she's reallyis pissed off. I like that.

"Oh I believe you're the one who should ask for forgiveness uh…what was your name again?" I smirked, and she glared at me in response. It was cute how she tried to scare me. No, way Kinomoto! That will not work on me! I invented it.

Keeping my gazed locked onto her I took my seat. I noticed her shoulders tense the moment my bag hit the floor.

"…..Kinomoto Sakura."

Huh slight delay in response but okay I'll take it. Sakura...now where have I heard that name before? Oh...um Masa-baka told me earlier. I really did not need to ask her at all.

"Uh right Kinomoto…." I stated then coughed to clear my throat. Man, that was so uncool. Usually I'm a lot more collected than this. Wasn't the goal to sort of blend in unnoticed? Well...looks like that's out the window. It's fun talking to this girl though, she's different. Maybe she can entertain me for a bit.

"Kinomoto You still owe me an apology." I stated airily. And just like I expected she spun around and gave me that pathetic attempt at a glare.

"I will not, and I mean will not, ever, ever, ever apologize to you again! I already did you selfish egotistical jerk! If anything I deserve and apology from you!" She shouted.

Hmm where did she learn that glare? It's a pathetic interpretation anyway. I could tell she was wanting to say more but sadly, Masa-baka did what he does best.

"Li-kun, Kinomoto-san! Can you please deal with your matter later? Class is about to start." Masa-baka stated firmly. Oooh, now he's beginning to act professional. About time.

I just smirked at her, and she rolled her eyes in response. It didn't take her long though to realize what we'd both jsut done. And it wasn't like it hadn't hit me either. All eyes were on us, and honestly, it just made me realize I'd just ruined my reputation on my first day of school in another country. Great. Then again...it was all worth it to see her all worked up.

~X~

I found out that right after class is a 15 minute break, Thank God. Masa-baka went on and on about all the "fun" things we'd be doing this year. One would be a fundraiser for our class that we'd do during the fall festival. But other than that, most of it had to do with telling us that we now had an "obligation to be role models to the incoming freshmen. Whatever.

So I was just about to walk over to mess with that Kinomoto when all these random people from the class, mainly girls, showed up at my desk. Yep, the traditional "new guys' here so let's swarm" mentality.

"Hi Li! I'm Miki Asahara!" the girl who called herself Miki said.

My first impression of her, girl who is a complete cough slut cough who is not worth my time, so I thought I would blow her off. But it didn't happen. I did the complete opposite, much to my surprise.

"Hi Asahara, it's nice to meet you." I said. Oh great now my polite obligation genes kick in.

I can't believe I answered her!

Asahara flipped her hair then smiled at me. "So you used to live in Hong Kong? That's so cool!" she said.

Yeah like you really mean that. I definitely don't want to be around this girl. I looked over were Kinomoto was sitting. She was taking random glances at me. Why is she glancing at me? Is there really nothing better to look at? Oh yeah that's so it. Or wait, is she jealous that I'm talking to Asahara and not her? Hold on why do I care? I just think I should answer the question and make, whatever her name is, leave. She's creeping me out.

"Um yeah...but I think I like Japan a lot better." I said forcing a smile.

This is so hard! Forcing a smile is a first for me, I usually don't smile. But it is true I do like Japan a lot better. I met Kinomoto, and she is fun to mess with. And not having everyone either scared or wanting to marry me for my fortune was definitely a plus.

"So Li, why did you come here to Japan?" the guy named Yamazaki Takeshi asked.

The reason I know him? Masa-baka introduced all the class reps for the year. Takeshi was one of them. He said he'd show me around later, but I doubt he's going to. You see, he told me there's this girl who might possibly drag him away before he can. I bet the girl who's glaring daggers at me right now, the one with loose pigtails, is his girlfriend.

"Oh I just wanted to try something new." I said if as if it were no big deal, which it was. Mother had told me she was sending me here to "to gather experience in an unknown and foreign setting" among other things. But honestly I don't buy it. Whatever true reason is that she sent me here I will probably find out later. I don't really mind at all, it's better than being at home with my four over hyperactive sisters.

I turned to look at Kinomoto again and we locked eyes so I tried to smile at her to freak her out…but it came out like a smirk. It worked though; she quickly turned her head the other way. It was very cute. Did I just say cute! What the hell?! Kinomoto is so not cute! Um but her eyes are a beautiful shade of green, my favorite color. Ugh! Why do her eyes have to be my favorite color! Okay, okay calm down Li. She's just a girl, a very beautiful girl- aah! No, no, no! Bad thoughts go away! I think I'm losing it. This is not me, really, not me at all. What is this girl doing to me?

After answering tons of meaningless questions like, "what's you favorite color?" or "Do you play sports?" or "What's your favorite food?" the mob of people left, finally. I laid my head down and tried to calm myself.

"Tired from all the questions? It's always like that." I heard a voice say.

I looked up and saw a guy with black, kinda blue hair with glasses. Hey is it even possible to have black bluish hair?

"Um yeah kinda." I said.

"I'm Eriol Hiiragizawa, nice to meet you Li." He smiled kind of a mischievous Cheshire cat grin.

"Um yeah nice to meet you too…" I asked confused.

"So you have something against Sakura-chan?" Hiiragizawa asked. His everpresent smile was enough to send shivers down my spine. He looked like he was up to something. Who is this guy? And how does he know Kinomoto?

"Yeah. She bumped into me this morning then she yelled at me. How do you know her anyway?" I asked.

That Hiiragizawa smirked at me again. What is up with him and his smirks?

"You really want to know?" he asked.

"Yeah…I guess." I stated. This guy, what does he want anyway?

"Hmm that's all I need to know." The weird Hiiragizawa smirked at me again then walked off.

And I noticed he was walking over to where Sakura and her friend were sitting. He looked slightly nervous or something, he better not be going to ask that Kinomoto out! I mean well he would probably die or something hanging around her. I may be a cold guy on the outside, but I'm nice enough to where I won't let him hurt her- I mean Kinomoto hurt someone. But the surprising thing is he went to talk to her friend. Okay then I'm not needed here then. I'll save my Heroic actions for later!

I was kinda thirsty and the Principle showed me were the vending machines were earlier, so I went the down the hall to go get one. I needed some fresh air anyway. I was beginning to feel claustrophobic in there. Just as I had inserted the change into the slot and had gotten my drink I notice someone standing about a cm away from me. I turned to my left to find that Kinomoto with the most horrified look on her face. Is she really that scared of me? Wow.

"Hmm so I guess the klutz followed me." I said. Now I think I'll have some fun.

I think I took her about, let's check, 5 minutes to actually catch what I said. I bet it's a habit of hers. She really needs to stop it, I'm feeling uncomfortable. Oh there it is that angry look of hers, finally what I said has reached her brain!

"Hmph! In your dreams Li. I just wanted a soda now move." She said calmly and I moved out of the way for her, it's not like I need to stand there anyway. She got her soda and began to walk off. She want's to leave huh? That will not happen Kinomoto. So I stood in front of her and leaned on the wall, closing her into the corner. The look on her face was priceless. I'm really enjoying this! Haven't had this much fun in years.

"What now Li!? I have class next and would like to return to my friends!" she glared at me again, how cute trying to scare me now huh? Not going to work. I was curious about why she was staring at me, so I took this as an opportunity to ask her.

"So Kinomoto, why were you staring at me earlier?" I asked laughing lightly. Damn I was supposed to ask her nicely, to freak her out. Well judging by the look on her face right now she's confused. Probably freaking out because I noticed. But our eyes locked every time she glanced at me! How could I not notice .

"Guessing at how I found out? Well it's obvious, your monster stare could be felt a mile away." It's true, well no, not really, it's not like you can feel a stare, but you get what I mean right?

I noticed her expression drop from a confused dazed look, to a I'm going to kill you one. Oh no, she's ticked off again. I thinks she's had it now, nice one Syaoran.

"Hmm you think I'm a monster well Li, look at yourself in the mirror every once in a while! So if you want to know why I was looking at you? Because you were clearly looking at me. Li stop being full of yourself and get a life!"

Um wow that girl can say a lot in a short time. Never been called a monster either, that's a first. Today's been a lot of firsts for me actually. All of it having something to do with Kinomoto. But I digress, this girl is really interesting.

But, I must say that kinda hurt. But I'm more shocked that tiny fame of hers had that much energy. Apparently it's showing on my face.I think Kinomoto took it as a hurt look. Because now she's not looking at me, but the ground…and there's not anything interesting about looking at the floor, so she must feel really guilty.

"Hey you know, I may have said a bit too much. I don't even know you that well either. So sorry." She said almost in a whisper, it was nice actually. Her calm voice I mean. Now she's making me feel guilty! I wanted to tell her that, "no! I'm sorry!" or "It's my fault not yours." But no, that did not happen, I messed up…again.

"Oh you are just too cute Kinomoto. You thought I was upset at your little comment? That's just too sweet. Well little girl, you are wrong." I stated and patted her head. What the hell prompted me to do that?! Well I just decided to leave her there in shock before I made even more of a fool of myself. But not before leaving her with some parting words.

"Kinomoto, you really are something. I'm looking forward to this semester." I smirked at her.

This semester will be interesting that's for sure. I'll make sure of it.

A/N: I Know Syaoran's POV is shorter than Sakura's. When I first wrote this story, Syaoran had a lot more happen to him after this but- I didn't save so it's gone forever. I was kinda in my mind for a bit but sadly, it's been five years so I've forgotten. But you can just assume that as predicted, Yamazaki was not able to show him around and he was stuck to just figure it all out on his own. Anyway hopefully you all enjoyed this chapter, next is a bit different and focuses on our matchmaking dou. Thanks for reading! And if you can please review, I'd really appreciate it. :)