OH MY GOD! It must been weeks since I put up the last chapter! I had lots of HW and studies to do since it was the end of the quarter. Now it's spring break so I can get the story out faster!!! Thanx so much for all those who reviewed!!! ENJOY!
Also, I added something else.
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One more thing, everythings in Chinese during conversations. I goofed up and forgot to tell you all that last chapter. But i think you all have figured that out since they were talking to people who didn't speak Japanese.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything so don't sue.
Chapter 4 A dance in disguise
"And now, the second place, and after a major showdown in the judges booth," Brad joked. The crowd laughed but the contestants were all nervous. "is Ms. Kinomoto." The crowd bursted with applause.
Sakura was surprised for she didn't really expect to win anything. Brad gave her a pretty red trophy and a girl gave her a bouquet of assorted flowers.
First place, of course, went the Hanna and her group of girls. She walked to Sakura with triumph and said, "as I said, may the best person win." But Sakura didn't have to answer before people swarmed around the two winners, cutting them off. Sakura was secretly relieved by this.
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Sakura laid awake on her bed. Even though she did not win first place, the smile on Syaoron's face was worth it.
Flashback
"You did wonderful!" Sam said as she rushed over to Sakura after she got her trophy.
"Thanks. I don't think I would've done it without your encouragement."
"You sounded like an angel," a voice said from behind. Sakura saw a chestnut hair boy walk up to her. He gave her one of his rare smile.
End Flashback
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"The annual winter wonderland dance is coming up in a week. As you all know, it is a dance of disguise. Tomorrow tickets will go on sale, dismissed," Sakura's homeroom teacher dismissed them.
All mourning, Sakura couldn't concentrate because she wanted to ask someone about the winter wonderland dance. She had no idea what the teacher meant by a dance of disguise. Finally, it was lunch and she saw Sam with the usual crowd. She sat down beside Sam at the end of the table. The group greeted her in a cheerful manner.
"Hi guys," Sakura smiled. "This mourning, Mrs. Liu said something about a dance in disguise?" she asked the gang.
"OH! It's the best dance every year other than the prom," Melissa said. "It's where people gets to choose a famous name in history and dress accordingly. Then they wear a mask that's bought from the school store to match your outfit. You go to the dance with a few of your close friends, but usually of the same sex. Then you meet other strangers there who you might know or don't. No one goes with a date so people don't feel left out."
"When you buy your tickets, you choose your character," Meiling said.
"What characters are there?" Sakura asked.
"Plenty," Brad said. "Anything from literature of history or movie star of anything. It doesn't matter."
"Of course, people take off their masks at the end. That's how everyone gets to know each other without bias. Couples don't have to be together or even know what each other is wearing." Brad said. "And I hope at the end of the night I might find you dancing in my arms." Everyone either teased or groaned. Sakura blushed.
"Thanks," I think' Sakura said.
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Sam and Sakura paid their 5 dollars for the tickets. Then they reached into a hat and choose out a character's' name.
"What did you get Sam?" Sakura asked.
"I'll tell you when we get in the car."
They walked towards Sam's silver BMW Z3 convertible.
"So what did you draw?" Sakura said as she settled in besides Sam.
"Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. You?" Sam asked as she stepped on the gas. The car accelerated at an amazing speed.
"That's an awesome character. I got Anastasia," Sakura answered. The car has already arrived at the apartment.
"What are you going to wear?" Sakura asked as Sam and her settled into their own beds.
"I have this long white silky dress with a matching girdle. I also have a lot of gold jewelry to wear. I probably need to go shop for a pair of white shoes. What are you going to wear?"
"I want to wear something similar to the blue sparkly dress Anastasia wore in the cartoon. I need to go shopping though."
"Let's go tomorrow after school. It's already Tuesday and the dance is on Saturday night."
"Ok."
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After hours of preparation, Sakura and Sam arrived at the HuaFen High School Gym, where it is fully decorated and crowded with people of different costume. Sam is wearing a slim fitting silk white dress with many layers on the bottom. It doesn't have any sleeves but she has much gold jewelry on too. She has white sandals, which she spent hours looking for at the mall. She wore a white mask (the masks only covers the eyes) that matched her outfit.
Sakura wore a long navy blue dress that has sparkles on it. Sam's sapphire necklace matches her outfit perfectly. She wore matching shoes and silver bracelet and watch on either wrist. She wore a navy blue mask with shiny beads on the frame.
"What are we suppose to do here? Just go up to random people and talk?"
"Or dance. Anything goes here," Sam answered as she joined the dance floor. Sakura wander around the gym.
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Syaoron came in his prince charming outfit. He decided not to tell Meiling who he was so she wouldn't stick on him during the dance. This is so boring, I wonder who thought up this stupid dance,' Syaoron thought. Then, he saw a girl in a blue dress and mask standing alone. Something about her pulled him closer, as if he wanted to know her.
"Hi," Syaoron said to the girl in blue. "Who are you?"
"Anastasia, you?" Her sweet voice is music to his ears. He couldn't help but stare at her. His heart beats faster by the second.
"Prince Charming."
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"Prince Charming." The dashing stranger answered Sakura.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," Sakura said. She could feel the blush creeping onto her face. Thank goodness I'm wearing a mask.' The DJ played a slow song.
"Would you care to dance, princess?" the stranger asked.
"I would love to, my prince." They advanced onto the dance floor and began to flow with music. Sakura was very nervous as the prince held her in his arms. Surprisingly, they didn't step on each other's feet so there wasn't any embarrassing moments. Sakura sighed in relief.
As the night went on, Sakura became more relaxed and herself. Even though they don't know each other's name, she could tell that she already like him very much. Maybe I'm getting over Syaoron.'
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Syaoron became more relaxed and himself as the night went on. He could tell that he liked this girl, even though he had no idea what is her name. They seem to be able to talk about anything. Even though they disagree on a lot of things, Syaoron enjoys talking with her. He was able to laugh and enjoy himself with her. Maybe I'm getting over Sakura.' Syaoron had already decided that he would broke up with Meiling after the dance. Maybe she is going to be my wife but that's not for a long time. Might as well enjoy my life before it ends.'
The dance had came to end before Syaoron wanted. He still have to ask for Anastasia''s name. Also, he had meant to ask her this question for a long time
"Do you have a boyfriend?" Syaoron asked. Anastasia looked surprised by this question.
"Nno." Before anyone could say anything else, someone wearing a toga jumped onto stage.
"Yo man, it's time to unmask ourselves. Maybe you'll find someone you like, or someone you don't, standing besides you. Doesn't matter because this shows what your heart really wants."
Syaoron looked at the mysterious girl in front of him. This is it. The moment of truth, I just hope we can still be like this when we know who each other are.'
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Sakura's heart pounded. She has been waiting for this all night. no matter who he is in real life, I'll like him just the same. I just hope he'll like me back too.' Sakura slowly took off her mask, but the guy with the toga interrupted her.
"How about just one more dance for you gals and guys out there. Keep the suspense going for a few more minutes." Slow dance music started playing in the background.
"I guess we have to wait another dance to know each other's name," the prince said to Sakura.
I feel like I've known you for eternity now.' "I guess," Sakura said as she placed her hands around his neck for a final dance.
"I hope our friendship won't change after we know each other's identity," the Prince said. His amber eyes stared straight into Sakura's emerald-green eyes with sincerity.
"It won't," Sakura said. "I promise." She whispered into his ears. The song slowly died down. People around them started to relieve themselves of masks and disguises. "I guess it's time to show our face to each other," she said.
"Can I ask you one more thing before we do that?" the prince asked Sakura.
"Sure."
"Can I kiss you?" the prince asked.
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Syaoron could see the confusion on Anastasia''s face as he asked the question. But surprisingly, she didn't give him an oral answer. She pulled his face toward her and their lips met. It was the most passionate kiss Syaoron had ever shared with anyone. It was like nothing Meiling and he had shared. He drew her nearer and held her tight around her waist.
Finally, their lips separated.
"Wow! That was... amazing," Syaoron said to the mysterious girl.
"Well you're an amazing kisser," the girl said. Syaoron could see the blush on her face. He felt heat rose up in his face also.
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This is all happening so fast,' Sakura thought. I don't even know who he is and I'm already in love with him. And I thought coming to Hong Kong was a mistake. It definitely wasn't. Now I can move on with my life.'
"Can I take off your mask now?" a voice interrupted Sakura's thoughts.
"Only if I took of yours first," Sakura said to her prince. Her hands went around to the back of his head as she started to untie the mask.
The mask fell off his eyes. Sakura gasped. She immediately pulled her hands away and ran toward the nearest exit.
I hope you guys liked this chapter. Sorry I couldn't make Sakura win first place but I wanted to develop her character so that people know she's not a power hog. Thanx to all the people who reviewed the last chapters and R&R please!!!!!!!!!
~Lovie-chan