Chapter 14.
It was nearly 10:00 PM when Syaoran finally decided to go back downstairs, he checked his wrist watch as he went down stairs, "It's been 5 hours, surely they went home by now." He said to himself as he stepped down from the last step. He let out a relieved sigh when he saw Meiling and Eriol, alone, watching TV.
"Look who decided to finally join us." Meiling said sarcastically looking at Syaoran from the couch.
Syaoran snorted, "You should be happy and overwhelmed to be in my presence." He said conceitedly.
Eriol choked on his soda and faced him, "Just cause you're the heir to the Li clan doesn't make you the king." He said sweat dropping.
Meiling nodded in agreement, "Whatever, now scoot." Syaoran said trying to find a spot on the couch.
Meiling let out an annoyed groan and moved over to the side, she let out a yawn, "Mann.. Its like waaaay to quiet!" She explained, blinking at the silence.
Eriol grinned, "Yeah, it seems more quieter whenSakura isn't around neh?" Eriol said, giving Meiling a wink.
Meiling grinned, "Yes, that's right… When Sakura isn't here, the King seems to be speechless." Meiling said, playing along.
Syaoran felt the heat rise to his cheeks, "What! There wasn't anything to talk about!" He exclaimed, trying to defend himself.
His two cousins gave him Cheshire smile, "Really? So when Sakura-chan is here, there's always something to talk about?" Syaoran opened his mouth to protest, butMeiling ignored him, "Ahh… I get it. Eriol and me have gotten boring is it? Life with Sakura is more exciting?" She asked pretending to be sad.
Syaoran opened then closed his mouth like a fish out of water, 'That was what I had exactly said to Sakura at the park…' He thought to himself.
"Oh look Mei! Looks like our dear IceKing is speechless!" Eriol said with a grin so big that it reached his ears.
Syaoran snapped out of lala land and gave them both glares; "Let me break it down to simpler terms, since it seems that your two brains are to small to comprehend, I. HATE. HER." He paused and looked at his two cousins O-shaped mouths, "SHE. HATES. ME, COMPRENDE?" He asked angrily.
Meiling and Eriol stared silently at Syaoran, then turned their heads to face each other, Meiling turned back to face Syaoran, "Ok, 1. YOU ARE SUCHA NERD!" She snorted, "Do you comprende Eriol?" She asked mocking him.
Eriol laughed, "No I'm sorry Meiling, my brain is to small for me to comprehend even the simple terms." He said mockingly.
Syaoran crossed his arms and looked away, letting out a 'Humph.' sound. "Aw c'mon Syaoran!" Meiling said trying to hold in her laughter, "If you really didn't like her then why are you worked up about it?" She asked, playfully punching him on the arm.
Syaoran rolled his eyes, "You two are so dumb." He said, his stare not leaving the TV.
"Oh, so NOW you say things more simple-y." Eriol said, scoffing. "Oh, and by the way, I heard about your run-in with Sakura at the park today." Eriol said as he began channel surfing.
Syaoran stiffened and dropped his arms, "H-how did you know?" He asked, stuttering. Meiling looked at Syaoran then at Eriol, 'How did he know?' She asked herself.
Eriol blinked twice at him, he gave Syaoran abig smile, "I was just bluffing! I didn't know you actually did run into her!" He said, mischief in his eyes, 'Man, Tomoyo was right! Bluffing WORKED!' He thought to himself happily.
Syaoran's face was bright red, he opened his mouth to say something but nothing would come out, "Ahh… so what happened at the park today Syaoo?" Meiling asked with a grin, Syaoran hung his head downwards to hide his red face, "Come on Syao! Musta been something good 'cause you, the Ice King of Hong Kong, actually looked happy when you came home." Meiling said nudging Syaoran with her elbow.
Syaoran slowly brought his head up, the redness in his cheeks were barely noticeable now, "Nothing. I saw her. She saw me. W—I left." He said grabbing the remote from Eriol. 'OH, don't forget you also followed her around the park and swung in the swings with her! Then, you both watched a sunset and made a Pinky Promise, that you'd tell each other before either of you get your first kisses, and it was your idea! Then you stayed silent and walked her home!' A voice said in his head.
Syaoran let out a surprised cough, 'And you are?' He asked himself, as Eriol and Meiling blabbed on and on about whatever they were talking about, 'I'm Dr. Evil,' Syaoran's eyes popped open in surprise, 'Dumbhead,' The voice scoffed, 'I'm your conscience!' The voice snorted, 'Dr. Evil? Riight. Anyways, me and you both know that you are lying.' It said in an annoying, goody-goody, I-never-tell-lies, voice.
Syaoran let out a snort, 'And your point is?' He asked as he nodded his head dumbly at whatever Meiling and Eriol were saying, 'My point is,' The voice paused, 'Is, that you are lying! YOU ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH SAKURAAA!' It said in a high-pitched voice.
Syaoran dropped the remote on the coffee table in front of him, 'Uh… no. I did not enjoy it. I hated it. Now leave.' He said threateningly, trying to focus on the TV and on Eriol and Meiling's conversation.
'One, no matter how hard I try to get out of this small space, that you call a brain, I'm stuck here.' It snapped, 'and two, you do like her! YOU DO YOU DO YOU DO!' It paused, 'And you know how I know?' It paused to create suspense, 'Me and your heart are childhood pals, and heart told me that it skips a beat every time you see her!' The voice said with a taunting tone.
Syaoran's eye twitched, 'Great, I'm talking to an 'It' that thinks 'It' is my 'Heart's childhood friend.' He glanced at Meiling, 'Yup. I've gone crazy!' He thought letting out a sigh. "SO DO YOU?" Meiling asked, interrupting Syaoran's thoughts.
Syaoran blinked at her, "Do I what?" He asked.
Meiling glared at him and wagged a finger at him, "Were you not listening?" She asked, annoyance in her tone.
Syaoran grinned, "What is with that accusing finger of yours? Is it like your trademark!" He asked, imitating Meiling.
Eriol laughed, "Ooh! You gonna take that Mei?" He asked.
Meiling stood up and put her hands on her hips, "Say whatever you want you conceited ugly thing you!" She put up a hand to wag a finger then quickly put it down, "But just to let you know, if you don't make a moveon Sakura now, Ken will." She said giving him one more glare before going upstairs.
Syaoran's heart stopped, "Ken?" He asked out loud, a picture of Ken flashing into his mind.
Eriol let out a whistle, "Wooah. Ken huh? Who woulda thought?" He asked with a shrug as he stood up. Syaoran stared at the TV, Eriol waved a hand in front of his face, "Hello? Anyone in there?" He asked knocking on Syaoran's head.
"Ken?" Syaoran asked again.
Eriol shrugged, "Uh yeah. You know, black hair? Brown eyes? White polo? Blue jeans?" Eriol asked, trying to describe Ken.
Syaoran glared at him, "I KNOW WHO HE IS!" He shouted, as he stood up and walked towards the stairs.
Eriol shrugged and looked around him, it was just him in the dark, with a very scary commercial playing on the TV, he shook with fear, "Hehe… Syaoran?" He said, his voice shaking, "WAIT FOR ME YOU GAKI!" He yelled, running for the stairs, not even bothering to turn off the TV.
Syaoran grinned and turned off the rest of the lights and locked himself in his room, "GAKKKKIIIIIIII!" Eriol yelled, slamming his door loud enough for Syaoran to hear. Syaoran smiled in satisfaction and lay down on his bed. Eriol sat down, his back towards his door and grinned, "Time, for the second part of the plan…" He cleared his throat and pretended to speak on the phone, "WHAT? SORRY, CAN'T HEAR YOU." He yelled loudly, waiting for a response from Syaoran.
"SHUT UP!" Syaoran yelled angrily from his room.
Eriol grinned, "Bingo." He said, clearing his throat, "WHAT? WHY WOULD SAKURA WANT TO ALWAYS GO TO PENGUIN PARK AT 3:00 PM?" He paused, no sound from Syaoran, "WHAT? SHE WAITS FOR SOMEONE? LIKE WHO?" He asked loudly. "WHAT? HE-HELLO? DARN! LOW BAT!" He said with a fake sad tone in his voice.
Syaoran's eyes were nearly popping out of his head, '3:00 pm. Penguin Park. Sakura. Someone?' He thought to himself, the minute he heard Eriol yell Sakura's name he rushed towards the door and tried to hear every word Eriol was saying. He scoffed, "Why do you care?" He asked himself, as he began to pace around the room.
"It's just Sakura. And who cares if she's at the park… at 3:00 pm, waiting for Ken?" He asked himself, specifically thinking of Ken as the "someone" Eriol was referring to. He went to his bed and lay down, "Why do I care?" he asked himself, looking at the ceiling, he glanced at the guitar standing near the closet,
"Itsu datte aitsu no koto nante kankee nanka nai n' da kara Translated: "When did she start to mean so much to me?
Asufaruto ketobashite kaerimichi wo isogu"He sang quietly as he closed his eyes to sleep.
I don't know why
Fly over the asphalt and hurry home"
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AUTHORS NOTE: Hm, not really funny, but this is more like the "it all comes together" chappie. Yeah know? Aha. Hope it didn't bore you TO much. Next chapter will be better & wayyy more fun to read. Promise. :D aha. Hope you enjoy! Omg! 110 reviews! YIPPPPEEE!
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DISCLAIMERS:
1. I obviously do not own CCS.
2. I do not own the song, that Syaoran as singing, it is his song. Titled: Kini Naru Aitsu, Syaoran's song.
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Did I surprise you when I said Ken like Sakura to? Aha. If you want a big, HUGE hint, about the upcoming chapters, then read on, if not, stop here! HINT: Remember Secret Santa Shopping? When Ken bought something? WINK. WINK.
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