Author's notes: Thank you very, very, very, very much to the wonderful
people who reviewed my story! You guys are the best! I'll be making my
thank you list at the end of the story to show my gratitude to you! Thank
you! *bows down*
Oh, yeah, some people are still surprised with the way I made Sakura in this story. I know, Sakura's (a bit?) OOC here but well, I think this makes the story more interesting. That's what great about writing your own fics you know, you could do whatever you want with it but still giving justice to the characters. (Which I hoped I did). Well, maybe I'll write fics sometime which will follow the original plot or the characters but as for the meantime, let's just say I want to be different, 'kay? Anyway, thanks for those who kindly pointed out that fact. But hey, didn't I mention before in the summary that she's gonna be a bit of a tomboy here? ^_^ Still, I love it that you liked my story despite what you guys are expecting. Arigatou!
Aargh! That is really long, isn't it? Okay I'll make this one short. PLS. REVIEW! Pretty please? I got a major writer's block when I wrote this chap but hey, hope you still like it! Pls. review if you want me to finish this story!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own CCS or CC, but how I wish I do. All characters belong to CLAMP.
Guide:
"----" Conversations
=----= Thoughts
(----) Author's notes
CHAPTER FIVE
SPACE CADET
**SYAORAN**
"Anami. Anami Hana".I heard the new girl say. My eyes followed her every move as she talked to our Sensei about something and when she smiled timidly at the rest of the class.
I can't really explain it, but there's something about Anami that definitely caught my attention. For the first time in my life, I was actually staring at a girl for too long. Sheeesh... even I, myself, is surprised at my reaction! You see, not to brag or anything, but I do know that a lot of girls are trying to catch my attention but they ended up failing to do so. I must admit that some of them are really pretty but still, I don't care. And you may ask why I don't care at all? Hmmm...let's just put it this way: It's simply because I'm not interested in girls. In ANY girls, in fact. I'm not a woman hater, of course but hey, give me a break! I'm only just twelve years old! I haven't even reached the peak of my adolescence! (Lol! Would Syaoran actually say that? ^_^)
And now...here I am, staring at Anami who is just a newcomer in school? Can I honestly say to myself that I actually like her already? Boy, am I really getting weird by the minute! (You are really weird...O_o)
"...infront of Mr. Li Syaoran. Could you please raise your hand Li to identify yourself?".I vaguely hear our Sensei said. Obviously, as what you can notice, my mind is busy drifting off somewhere else.
"Psst! Earth to Syaoran!.Sakura whispered, waving her hand infront of my face to catch my attention. And if that wasn't enough, I even feel her poking me gently on my ribs maybe just to make sure that I'm still alive. "Hello, are you still there?"
I managed to snap out of my thoughts to take a glance at Sakura. I saw her frowning at me and she seems to be telling me something.
"What is it?".I whispered back.
"I think Sensei has something to tell you," .Sakura smirked at me, looking at me in a funny sort of way.
Upon hearing this, I slowly look up to glance at our Sensei and sure enough, he is looking at me sternly and seems to be irritated at me. I even noticed Anami giggling discreetly at me, looking amused at the whole situation.
"Li, maybe you want to share something with the rest of the class? Or would you rather go back to your home so you could finish dreaming in your bed?.He asked me as the rest of the class laughed at our Sensei's sarcastic remarks.
I groaned inwardly. =Great! Now, she must be thinking what a fool I am! =
"Ano...nothing, sir. I...I just got lost in my thoughts for a minute, there." .I mumbled apologetically. Anyway, I figured out that I'd just tell him the truth since I can't make up a good excuse to cover up my antics. Heck, I can't even seem to get my mind thinking right now! And besides, I'm sure that I'll look even more foolish if I invented a lie because obviously, no one will believe in it.
Sensei nodded, now looking amused at me...or so I hoped. "I see...as what I was saying, Ms. Anami is going to seat infront of you. And while we're at it, I will also instruct you and Ms. Kinomoto to give Ms. Anami a tour of the campus later on. Am I making myself clear?"
"Hai, sir!.I replied. I hoped I don't sound too happy when I said that!
"How about you Ms. Kinomoto? Are you okay with what I've just told you?"
"Hai, sir. I would love to give Ms. Anami a tour of the campus." She answered back.
"Okay, then. Ms. Anami, could you go now to your seat please?" Sensei instructed her.
As soon as Anami reached her desk, I was surprised to see that she was actually smiling at me.
"Hi. Li Syaoran, right?" She said in a really friendly voice.
= And now, she's even talking to me! =
"Hmmm...yeah.." Astoundingly, I managed to smile back. You see, I don't really smile to strangers but well...this is sort of a different case.
"Hello! Welcome to our school!.A very familiar voice butted in. "I'm Kinomoto Sakura and over here is Daidouji Tomoyo."
"Hello,.Tomoyo greeted across her desk at Anami.
"Allow me to introduce ourselves to you since Syaoran here may forget to introduce us since he is sort of spaced out today, as you can see.". Sakura continued to babble on while Anami laughed softly again, at my expense.
I rolled my eyes at Sakura as I saw her looking and laughing, obviously at me. I mean, how could she embarrass me like that in front of Anami? What a great bestfriend she could be.
"Yeah, I've noticed too. Anyway, thanks for such a warm welcome." Anami said. Then, she extended her hand to Sakura who reached out to shake it gently. "Nice meeting you. Call me Hana, if you may."
I watched as Sakura smiled warmly at her. "Call me Sakura too, if you wish."
=How I wish I could be as friendly as Sakura...now they are even calling each other on their first names! = I sighed as I slumped down deeper in my seat. = What's happening to me? Do I really like Anami? =
I really don't know the answer to my question. It amazes me what this new girl can do to me. I hope it's just some kind of phase that I will eventually grow out of soon. (Yeah I wish so too! =P)
**SAKURA**
"Over here is the library and..."
"Syaoran,.I cut him off, eyeing him warily. "This is the music room. The library is on the second floor, remember? I think you got them mixed up."
I noticed Syaoran's face flushed in embarrassment.
"Yeah...you're right..He chuckled consciously to himself. "Sorry about that."
My! My...what's up with Syaoran today, anyway? He is definitely acting strange! Gosh, I never thought he could be such a major space cadet! I am used to him being on his usual cool, poised and attentive self and now...just look at him! Hana just arrived in our school and now he's acting really odd or something. Am I imagining things or does Syaoran seems to like Hana? And maybe that is the reason why he kept acting so out of it today. Could it really be that way? Hmmm...it does makes sense though but knowing Syaoran who doesn't like girls, that is a bit hard to believe. But if that is not the reason, then what could it be? (Is she really being dense here or what? ^_^)
"That's okay, Li. I'm sure I won't get lost in this school, anyway. The place is so easy to memorize." Hana smiled at him.
= That must be like, the hundredth time she smiled at him!= I couldn't help thinking. Hey, she is really obvious you know!
I sighed. Now, I'm even imagining that Hana likes Syaoran too! What the heck is going on?
I watch the two of them subtly at the corner of my eyes as we continue giving her a tour of the campus. You know, the whole time we spent together, I could swear, Syaoran's face is smiling the whole time. And yep, you guess it right. Even Hana too.
= What is this, some kind of Mutual Admiration Society? = I couldn't help rolling my eyes.
"So that's about it, I guess." Syaoran finally said, concluding the tour.
I know it's sarcastic but I was really glad when the tour ended. Don't get me wrong, I mean well, it's just that I can't stand all these mushy, admiration, smiling thingy going on between them. You know me, I am not a big fan of romantic stuffs. It actually gives me nightmares. Hehehe. Just exaggerating a bit there but really, I'm serious with what I've said except the part about the nightmare, of course.
I know I'm jumping into conclusions but you can't blame me if I think they like each other. They are always glancing at each other discreetly which is still obvious to me anyway, and both of them seem to think that I do not exist. Try leaving me out and you'll see, there's no difference with the way they act.
"Hey, there's Eriol and Tomoyo!.I said, noticing the two of them waiting for us outside the building. I ran up eagerly to join them. Boy, am I glad to see them! I can't wait to leave the two lovebirds alone!
"Hi, guys..Tomoyo greeted warmly.
"Hey Eriol, I know you aren't yet introduced formally with each other,.I said, suddenly remembering something. "Hana, this is Eriol Hiiragizawa. Eriol, this is Anami Hana."
"Nice to meet you. You can call me Eriol,"
"Nice to meet you too." Anami smiled sweetly at him which made Syaoran scowl.
"Where are you from again, Hana?" Tomoyo asked curiously as we walk away from the campus.
"I'm from Canada. But I was really born and raised here in Tokyo. My parents are both Japanese."
"Yeah. Obviously you are Japanese. But why did you migrate to Canada if you don't mind my asking?." I asked kindly. I was always wondering how it felt to move to another country. To be honest, I couldn't really imagine that I'll be living someplace else. I love our place very, very much most especially because all my friends are here.
"Well, my father is an engineer who gets to be assigned to different countries. That's the reason we get to stay in different places. In fact, we already lived before in Australia, Singapore, America and even in Europe." .Hana explained.
"Wow," .I gushed. Hana already traveled to lots of places before! No wonder she looks so well disciplined, elegant and poised just like a real lady already despite only being the same age as I am!
"Europe? I was from there, you know." Eriol added informatively. (Or is it England, to be precise?)
I am becoming aware of the fact that Syaoran is falling into one of his 'silent mode' again. I slow down my pace a bit to let Eriol, Tomoyo, and Hana go ahead of us as I walked beside Syaoran.
"Hey, what's eating you today?"
"What do you mean?" Syaoran asked back defensively. Which I personally think is way too defensive.
"I'm not used at you acting like this,"
"What exactly am I acting about?.He turned to look at me.
"Well, for once you are always lost in your own thoughts today. And," .I smirked. "You are acting like a baka today."
He shrugged his shoulders at me, trying to act casually but still failing to do so. "Nothing's up really. I'm just thinking about some things."
"Such as who?".I prompted.
"Huh?"
"I know you know what I mean." I laughed. "Wouldn't there be a chance that the one you're thinking or that someone you're thinking goes by the name Hana?"
There. I finally said it. His reaction at what I've said is definitely more than what I've expected of. Syaoran's face looks so red, though. I never saw him like that.
He coughed deliberately and managed to utter an incoherent sentence. "What on earth are you talking about, Sakura?!?"
I stole a glance at the other three who are still busy talking with each other and seems not to notice us. Seeing the situation, I decided to ask my question right away before I forget about it.
"Okay, Syaoran. Spill it out already!.I crossed my arms indignantly. "Do you like Hana or what???"
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Author's note: Lol! I don't know if this chap is short but gomen if you think it is! I didn't really know where to start with it! Anyway, now you know why this chapter is titled such as that. Hehehe n_n. I can't seem to think of a good title to it. Well yeah, before I forgot, PLS. REVIEW! I consider your reviews really important and it really helps me inspire in writing this fic. So I guess, you now know what to do. REVIEW!!! Okie gtg! See you guys next chapter! Arigatou!
Oh, yeah, some people are still surprised with the way I made Sakura in this story. I know, Sakura's (a bit?) OOC here but well, I think this makes the story more interesting. That's what great about writing your own fics you know, you could do whatever you want with it but still giving justice to the characters. (Which I hoped I did). Well, maybe I'll write fics sometime which will follow the original plot or the characters but as for the meantime, let's just say I want to be different, 'kay? Anyway, thanks for those who kindly pointed out that fact. But hey, didn't I mention before in the summary that she's gonna be a bit of a tomboy here? ^_^ Still, I love it that you liked my story despite what you guys are expecting. Arigatou!
Aargh! That is really long, isn't it? Okay I'll make this one short. PLS. REVIEW! Pretty please? I got a major writer's block when I wrote this chap but hey, hope you still like it! Pls. review if you want me to finish this story!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own CCS or CC, but how I wish I do. All characters belong to CLAMP.
Guide:
"----" Conversations
=----= Thoughts
(----) Author's notes
CHAPTER FIVE
SPACE CADET
**SYAORAN**
"Anami. Anami Hana".I heard the new girl say. My eyes followed her every move as she talked to our Sensei about something and when she smiled timidly at the rest of the class.
I can't really explain it, but there's something about Anami that definitely caught my attention. For the first time in my life, I was actually staring at a girl for too long. Sheeesh... even I, myself, is surprised at my reaction! You see, not to brag or anything, but I do know that a lot of girls are trying to catch my attention but they ended up failing to do so. I must admit that some of them are really pretty but still, I don't care. And you may ask why I don't care at all? Hmmm...let's just put it this way: It's simply because I'm not interested in girls. In ANY girls, in fact. I'm not a woman hater, of course but hey, give me a break! I'm only just twelve years old! I haven't even reached the peak of my adolescence! (Lol! Would Syaoran actually say that? ^_^)
And now...here I am, staring at Anami who is just a newcomer in school? Can I honestly say to myself that I actually like her already? Boy, am I really getting weird by the minute! (You are really weird...O_o)
"...infront of Mr. Li Syaoran. Could you please raise your hand Li to identify yourself?".I vaguely hear our Sensei said. Obviously, as what you can notice, my mind is busy drifting off somewhere else.
"Psst! Earth to Syaoran!.Sakura whispered, waving her hand infront of my face to catch my attention. And if that wasn't enough, I even feel her poking me gently on my ribs maybe just to make sure that I'm still alive. "Hello, are you still there?"
I managed to snap out of my thoughts to take a glance at Sakura. I saw her frowning at me and she seems to be telling me something.
"What is it?".I whispered back.
"I think Sensei has something to tell you," .Sakura smirked at me, looking at me in a funny sort of way.
Upon hearing this, I slowly look up to glance at our Sensei and sure enough, he is looking at me sternly and seems to be irritated at me. I even noticed Anami giggling discreetly at me, looking amused at the whole situation.
"Li, maybe you want to share something with the rest of the class? Or would you rather go back to your home so you could finish dreaming in your bed?.He asked me as the rest of the class laughed at our Sensei's sarcastic remarks.
I groaned inwardly. =Great! Now, she must be thinking what a fool I am! =
"Ano...nothing, sir. I...I just got lost in my thoughts for a minute, there." .I mumbled apologetically. Anyway, I figured out that I'd just tell him the truth since I can't make up a good excuse to cover up my antics. Heck, I can't even seem to get my mind thinking right now! And besides, I'm sure that I'll look even more foolish if I invented a lie because obviously, no one will believe in it.
Sensei nodded, now looking amused at me...or so I hoped. "I see...as what I was saying, Ms. Anami is going to seat infront of you. And while we're at it, I will also instruct you and Ms. Kinomoto to give Ms. Anami a tour of the campus later on. Am I making myself clear?"
"Hai, sir!.I replied. I hoped I don't sound too happy when I said that!
"How about you Ms. Kinomoto? Are you okay with what I've just told you?"
"Hai, sir. I would love to give Ms. Anami a tour of the campus." She answered back.
"Okay, then. Ms. Anami, could you go now to your seat please?" Sensei instructed her.
As soon as Anami reached her desk, I was surprised to see that she was actually smiling at me.
"Hi. Li Syaoran, right?" She said in a really friendly voice.
= And now, she's even talking to me! =
"Hmmm...yeah.." Astoundingly, I managed to smile back. You see, I don't really smile to strangers but well...this is sort of a different case.
"Hello! Welcome to our school!.A very familiar voice butted in. "I'm Kinomoto Sakura and over here is Daidouji Tomoyo."
"Hello,.Tomoyo greeted across her desk at Anami.
"Allow me to introduce ourselves to you since Syaoran here may forget to introduce us since he is sort of spaced out today, as you can see.". Sakura continued to babble on while Anami laughed softly again, at my expense.
I rolled my eyes at Sakura as I saw her looking and laughing, obviously at me. I mean, how could she embarrass me like that in front of Anami? What a great bestfriend she could be.
"Yeah, I've noticed too. Anyway, thanks for such a warm welcome." Anami said. Then, she extended her hand to Sakura who reached out to shake it gently. "Nice meeting you. Call me Hana, if you may."
I watched as Sakura smiled warmly at her. "Call me Sakura too, if you wish."
=How I wish I could be as friendly as Sakura...now they are even calling each other on their first names! = I sighed as I slumped down deeper in my seat. = What's happening to me? Do I really like Anami? =
I really don't know the answer to my question. It amazes me what this new girl can do to me. I hope it's just some kind of phase that I will eventually grow out of soon. (Yeah I wish so too! =P)
**SAKURA**
"Over here is the library and..."
"Syaoran,.I cut him off, eyeing him warily. "This is the music room. The library is on the second floor, remember? I think you got them mixed up."
I noticed Syaoran's face flushed in embarrassment.
"Yeah...you're right..He chuckled consciously to himself. "Sorry about that."
My! My...what's up with Syaoran today, anyway? He is definitely acting strange! Gosh, I never thought he could be such a major space cadet! I am used to him being on his usual cool, poised and attentive self and now...just look at him! Hana just arrived in our school and now he's acting really odd or something. Am I imagining things or does Syaoran seems to like Hana? And maybe that is the reason why he kept acting so out of it today. Could it really be that way? Hmmm...it does makes sense though but knowing Syaoran who doesn't like girls, that is a bit hard to believe. But if that is not the reason, then what could it be? (Is she really being dense here or what? ^_^)
"That's okay, Li. I'm sure I won't get lost in this school, anyway. The place is so easy to memorize." Hana smiled at him.
= That must be like, the hundredth time she smiled at him!= I couldn't help thinking. Hey, she is really obvious you know!
I sighed. Now, I'm even imagining that Hana likes Syaoran too! What the heck is going on?
I watch the two of them subtly at the corner of my eyes as we continue giving her a tour of the campus. You know, the whole time we spent together, I could swear, Syaoran's face is smiling the whole time. And yep, you guess it right. Even Hana too.
= What is this, some kind of Mutual Admiration Society? = I couldn't help rolling my eyes.
"So that's about it, I guess." Syaoran finally said, concluding the tour.
I know it's sarcastic but I was really glad when the tour ended. Don't get me wrong, I mean well, it's just that I can't stand all these mushy, admiration, smiling thingy going on between them. You know me, I am not a big fan of romantic stuffs. It actually gives me nightmares. Hehehe. Just exaggerating a bit there but really, I'm serious with what I've said except the part about the nightmare, of course.
I know I'm jumping into conclusions but you can't blame me if I think they like each other. They are always glancing at each other discreetly which is still obvious to me anyway, and both of them seem to think that I do not exist. Try leaving me out and you'll see, there's no difference with the way they act.
"Hey, there's Eriol and Tomoyo!.I said, noticing the two of them waiting for us outside the building. I ran up eagerly to join them. Boy, am I glad to see them! I can't wait to leave the two lovebirds alone!
"Hi, guys..Tomoyo greeted warmly.
"Hey Eriol, I know you aren't yet introduced formally with each other,.I said, suddenly remembering something. "Hana, this is Eriol Hiiragizawa. Eriol, this is Anami Hana."
"Nice to meet you. You can call me Eriol,"
"Nice to meet you too." Anami smiled sweetly at him which made Syaoran scowl.
"Where are you from again, Hana?" Tomoyo asked curiously as we walk away from the campus.
"I'm from Canada. But I was really born and raised here in Tokyo. My parents are both Japanese."
"Yeah. Obviously you are Japanese. But why did you migrate to Canada if you don't mind my asking?." I asked kindly. I was always wondering how it felt to move to another country. To be honest, I couldn't really imagine that I'll be living someplace else. I love our place very, very much most especially because all my friends are here.
"Well, my father is an engineer who gets to be assigned to different countries. That's the reason we get to stay in different places. In fact, we already lived before in Australia, Singapore, America and even in Europe." .Hana explained.
"Wow," .I gushed. Hana already traveled to lots of places before! No wonder she looks so well disciplined, elegant and poised just like a real lady already despite only being the same age as I am!
"Europe? I was from there, you know." Eriol added informatively. (Or is it England, to be precise?)
I am becoming aware of the fact that Syaoran is falling into one of his 'silent mode' again. I slow down my pace a bit to let Eriol, Tomoyo, and Hana go ahead of us as I walked beside Syaoran.
"Hey, what's eating you today?"
"What do you mean?" Syaoran asked back defensively. Which I personally think is way too defensive.
"I'm not used at you acting like this,"
"What exactly am I acting about?.He turned to look at me.
"Well, for once you are always lost in your own thoughts today. And," .I smirked. "You are acting like a baka today."
He shrugged his shoulders at me, trying to act casually but still failing to do so. "Nothing's up really. I'm just thinking about some things."
"Such as who?".I prompted.
"Huh?"
"I know you know what I mean." I laughed. "Wouldn't there be a chance that the one you're thinking or that someone you're thinking goes by the name Hana?"
There. I finally said it. His reaction at what I've said is definitely more than what I've expected of. Syaoran's face looks so red, though. I never saw him like that.
He coughed deliberately and managed to utter an incoherent sentence. "What on earth are you talking about, Sakura?!?"
I stole a glance at the other three who are still busy talking with each other and seems not to notice us. Seeing the situation, I decided to ask my question right away before I forget about it.
"Okay, Syaoran. Spill it out already!.I crossed my arms indignantly. "Do you like Hana or what???"
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Author's note: Lol! I don't know if this chap is short but gomen if you think it is! I didn't really know where to start with it! Anyway, now you know why this chapter is titled such as that. Hehehe n_n. I can't seem to think of a good title to it. Well yeah, before I forgot, PLS. REVIEW! I consider your reviews really important and it really helps me inspire in writing this fic. So I guess, you now know what to do. REVIEW!!! Okie gtg! See you guys next chapter! Arigatou!