I finally found time to write this chapter and to post it up here. A new year, a new school, and new friends to look forward to… And more homework. Loads and loads of homework. I feel really guilty. With all the reviews and the alerts, yet still I'm not able to update faster… Gomenasai… Meanwhile… please enjoy this chapter!
Ok, that is all. Please enjoy the story, but first the Disclaimer.
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Top 10 Things I Never Expected to Happen to Me This Year So Far
By Sakura Kinomoto
10. Pass Algebra
9. Be voted Cheerleading captain by the squad.
8. See Naoko actually listening to Britney Spears' songs (especially 'Toxic')
7. Control Chiharu to stop strangling Yamazaki for once.
6. See Mizuki-Sensei wear a skirt that's at least near the knee-level and not ending at the ankles.
5. Find out that Touya has actually been DATING Mizuki-sensei two years ago.
4. See Rika flirt with other guys her age. Because she always used to prefer older men to guys her age.
3. Tomoyo BLUSHING. I've known her since third grade and she had never ever blushed before. Never. Until this morning.
2. See Syaoran Li and Laura Miyagi MAKING-OUT against MY locker.
And the number one thing I never expected to happen to me this year so far?
1. Discovering that Syaoran Li is the heir to the Li Clan, who owns the Mayflower Hotel which I'm working for and that I now have to obey him like a slave. Unless I want to lose my job.
"W-what are you doing here?" I was stuttering. If you read the list above again, you would know why.
"The Li Mansion here in Tomoeda is under renovation, so my mother asked me to stay here at the Mayflower for a while." He gave me a smirk… again and said, barely able to contain his laughter,
"But I'm glad I did, 'cause now, I'll get to spend more time with you, Kura-chan!" –Add infamous 'Syaoran Li snicker' here, please-
Trina, who looked confused for a while asked me, "Sakura, you know this guy?"
I turned to look at her.
"Trina, this is Syaoran Li-" but she cut me off. "You mean, Li? As in the same last name as the guy who owns the Mayflower?" Then her eyes started to become bigger. And her jaw was beginning to drop on the floor. "So, it is true what they say about you!" Trina exclaimed.
"And what do they say about me?" He asked, trying to sound genuinely curious. Trina simply exclaimed, "People say that you're absolutely gorgeous! And hot! And I guess they're right!"
"Oh really? Does Sakura believe that theory too?" He asked, while I was trying very hard not to puke. I know it sounds a bit disgusting but, that's how I genuinely felt.
"I'm sorry, Li-sama, but our shifts are going to start in about a minute or so. If you're not sure which room you're staying at, you can ask Kazumi over there, by the check-in desk," I said, professionally while pointing towards the desk.
"You're cute when you try too hard." He poked my cheek. Which was the second time today. Trina was trying not to giggle. She's the same as Tomoyo. Which I don't really appreciate. Then, he started to walk away towards the elevator. He gave me a little salute.
"I already know what my room number is. And might I add, I like your uniform, you should wear mini skirts more often…" I looked down at my candy counter girl uniform, a blue long sleeved shirt, which seemed to hug my upper body, with a collar and a fancy letter 'M' sewn on the left side, a tie loosely tied around my neck and a forest green pleated mini skirt. (A.N. Just like the one at The Tipton! LOL… So please visualize because I'm bad at describing…)
I felt my face burn.
Unfortunately, Trina saw it.
"Oh, and feel free to come in my room anytime," he said, while giving me a wink.
And the doors closed.
"Oh my God… you like him don't you?!" Trina asked. More like squealed. And I only had one thing to say.
"WHAT?! OF COURSE NOT!" I screamed, which made the manager, Mr. Nagakashi, and several other guests to throw suspicious glances at me. I apologized and grabbed Trina's hand, making her follow me behind the counter.
"Of all the places to hide, you chose the counter." She said while rolling her eyes.
"Listen Trina, I do not like him!" I whispered. But it was a loud whisper.
But she wasn't listening. Just like Chiharu, Rika, Naoko and Tomoyo. It makes me wonder why I'm stuck with people who don't listen to me when I say something important.
"This is just like one of those romance novels I've read! Where the two lovers always get stuck together and eventually fall with each other!" She exclaimed. I swear I could see stars in her eyes.
"I am not going to fall for him. Get real." She looked at me with eyes wide open after I said that.
"Why not?" She asked, her voice full of curiosity. I bit my bottom lip, trying to find ways of answering her question. Unfortunately, no answer came. So, I tried to change the subject.
"Aren't you late for your shift?"
She looked at her watch and exclaimed.
"Oh no!" And run off towards the souvenir shop.
"So you avoided her question, eh?" Tomoyo asked, while popping a chocolate-coated strawberry in her mouth. I was staying over at her mansion, or house; the way she describes it, for the next few days. We were in her bedroom, watching "The Prince and Me" while eating strawberries and popcorn.
"Yeah…"
"And you told her that there's no way you're going to fall for him."
"Yeah…" I said once again.
"But still, no matter how much you deny it, you still think he's cute."
"Ye… what???" I almost choked on my popcorn. I looked at her, as if she just grown an extra head. But she was still showing me her 'innocent smile'.
"Aww… It's just like this movie, 'The Prince and Me'! No matter how Paige tries to insist that she doesn't like Eddie, they still keep ending up together!"
"Tomoyo. This is what they call 'HOLLYWOOD'." I stared at her.
"And Hollywood Directors get their inspiration from real life events! Like for example, Chiharu and Yamazaki! Every time he tells a lie, Chiharu whacks him in the head. Most people can't really feel the love from them but they dated for three years already. They're probably the most voted couple likely to get MARRIED."
I sighed.
"Sakura, you're no fun. For once in your life, try to open up to guy."
"What do you mean? I'm not a snob to them…"
"Yes, you are absolutely not a snob. But you've never gone out with any of them before." I was appalled.
"I've been asked out before! Remember when Yukito, Touya's friend, asked me out?"
"That was a year ago Sakura. Sheesh…" Tomoyo rolled her eyes.
"What's that supposed to mean?" I gave her a look.
"Sakura, you're pretty, smart, talented and hot. Guys easily fall head over heels for you but you keep pushing them away. It's kind of like a turn-off." She said, as if it completely had no effect to me at all.
"I don't push them away!"
"Oh yes you do."
"Do not!"
"Do."
"Do not!"
"Do."
"Do not! And I'll prove it to you!"
"How are you supposed to do that?"
"I… I'll go out with someone whom you personally chose."
Oops…
Tomoyo's face brightened up a thousand times more. Oh no…
"Oh my God, Sakura! I accept your deal!"
Uh-oh…
"I can't wait to plan out your dates! And your outfits! But first! The rules!" She started turning her head several times, looking for something.
"Where's that stupid notebook? … AHA! FOUND IT!"
She took the pen lying on her desk, and began writing.
"First rule! I will choose the one you'll go out with, and if you don't keep him interested or if you don't continue dating him for at least two months, you, Sakura Kinomoto, will lose the bet."
"Uh, Tomoyo…"
"Second! If you keep him interested or if you continue dating him for at least two months, I, Tomoyo Daidouji, will lose the bet."
I sweatdropped. Why do I feel like she knows exactly knows what to say next?
"Third! If you, Sakura Kinomoto, lose the bet, you will model for all of my designs without any complain!"
Uh-oh.
"Fourth! If I lose, I won't force you to model for any of my designs for one whole year.
"Fifth! You will allow me, or anyone else I approve to go undercover in one of your dates! Sign here please!"
"Who said I was going to agree?"
"If you don't, I'll show Li-kun that cute little video I made when you were having your first-"
"OKAY! OKAY!" I nearly screamed. I signed the damn piece of paper.
"Way to go Sakura! You'll realize one day that you'll thank me for this!"
"But only for two months, okay?"
"Yeah, ok. Two months. But who knows Sakura. Something good might happen."
"Like?"
"Ohohoho… That's a secret…"
She gave me a wink. Kami-sama…
Suddenly, a knock on the door was heard. One of Tomoyo's maids peeked in.
"Kinomoto-sama, there is a call waiting for you downstairs."
"Thanks…" I got up and walked downstairs.
Tomoyo smirked. She looked for her mobile phone and started pressing…
'Eriol, it's me, Tomoyo. Phase 1… complete.'
And now… -dun dun dun dunnnnn-
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