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KanbiAme: Well, well, well? What have we here? Somebody actually reading my stuff? Wow! Impressive! I didn't think anybody even gave it a second look! Well, I don't have much to say. Just that I don't own CCS. And that if my mortal enemy (who I'll leave nameless) gets the lead in the fresh/soph. Play...I'll shoot her. ( Bye now!
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-The next day-September 10, 2000-
Sakura was awakened from the constant banging on the door to her hotel room. She groaned as she rolled out of bed. Half asleep she slowly walked to the door. She turned the knob only to find her cousin and best friend on the other side wanting in. "Hi Tomoyo." Sakura greeted weakly, still dazed from her sudden visit. "Why are you here? I thought we agreed 6:30?" she looked wearily at the clock by her bed as Tomoyo entered with a few bags.
"Sakura, it's already 6:32. I'm only late by 2 minutes!" Tomoyo said giggling. "Hurry up and go take a shower." Tomoyo handed her an outfit from inside the bag.
"OK." Sakura headed into the bathroom with the clothes she was given. Half an hour later Sakura emerged. "How do I look?" she asked. She was wearing an ankle length jean skirt and a pink and white peasant top. With which she wore her favorite Adidas pink and white shoes. (A/N: hey, if I can pull every outfit off w/ those shoes, Sakura can too!)
"You look adorable Sakura!" Her best friend merrily giggled.
"Hoe.." Sakura said looking in the mirror. She turned to Tomoyo, "So, master genius, I'm ready an hour early? What do I do now?"
"Well, you go with your best friend to the diner across the street and eat breakfast."
"Only if this supposed 'best friend' paid. My money was in my apartment and I haven't hit the bank yet."
Tomoyo sighed playfully. "If she must." Sakura slapped her gently. "Oh, by the way. In the bags is some clothes and stuff that you'll probably need until you can get back into your apartment."
"If I'm ever able to get in that is." The two girls walked towards the elevators and rode down the lobby. "I don't even know if I can still live there. Let alone get my stuff."
"Well, don't forget Sakura, if you ever need a place to live, I've got extra room in my apartment since my roommate moved out."
"Thanks Tomoyo!" The two girls arrived at the small café and their small conversations consisted of boys, clothes, music, movies, and pretty much the basic girls stuff. Soon it was nearly 8. Tomoyo left Sakura to her lobby.
"Good luck." Tomoyo whispered, and quickly walked away, as if knowing somehow that Syaoran was approaching behind her.
"Hey Sakura." He said smiling at her.
"Hi Syaoran." She smiled back. He led her out of the hotel and onto the streets. "So, what are our plans for today?" she asked, looking up at his handsome features.
"Well," he started, "I'd rather keep it as a surprise."
"Geez Syaoran! You're no fun!" Sakura said teasingly back.
"O, but my dear, keeping things from you is exactly where all the fun parts are!" he said, making her blush. They walked along the streets until they came to Central park.
"Central park? Weren't we here just last night?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah, but today I have a different surprise." Syaoran answered. He stepped in front of her, walking backwards, and took both of her hands in his. He led her to another part of the park.
Soon they came upon a small band, playing music as everyone around them watched. People were throwing their pocket change into the guitar case as they passed by. Syaoran stepped into the grass opposite them. The band began playing a slow song. Syaoran slightly bowed to Sakura. "May I have this dance?" he asked.
She smiled and replied, "Yes, you may." Syaoran pulled her towards him, as he wrapped his arms around her slim waist. She did the same, only around his neck. They slowly began to sway back and forth. Taking tiny steps every once in a while. The song had ended, but the two kept dancing. People began to make a circle around them. The band decided to play to the request of the crowd, and played yet another slow song. Slowly the people around our favorite couple dissipated, as they slowly drifted off into their own worlds and on with their lives.
"Thank you." Syaoran said after minutes of silence and 2 slow song dances.
"I enjoyed it. I should be thanking you." They reluctantly separated. "So, where to next?"
Syaoran reached down for her hand and laced his fingers with hers as they walked deeper into the park. "Just a nice walk I think."
Sakura sighed and leaned against him. "I like the way you think."
After their stroll in the park Syaoran treated Sakura to lunch at the Carnage Deli near Carnage Hall. (A/N: is it just me, or do they usually go down that way to eat? But hey, I'm making this stuff up here! And a wise teacher once told me 'write what you know' and I know the Carnage area!) After their lunch that consisted of deli sandwiches, followed by the famous New York Style cheesecake, they headed back towards another surprise. Finally Sakura realized where they were heading, "FAO Schwartz?" She asked, a hint of excitement in her voice.
"Who says adults can't play around?" Syaoran asked, a smirk finding it's way across his face. She smiled back and pulled him faster towards the toy store.
Once inside they headed straight over to the stuffed animals. Syaoran picked up a little gray wolf and teased Sakura with it. She giggled and threw a tiny golden lion with wings back. (A/N: guess who? Sorry, no magic) He gave a little chuckle as he leaped forward to tickle her. However, she dodged his attack and ran away from him. She ran around a few displays until she thought she had finally lost him. She sighed and leaned against a rack of stuffed Tigers. Suddenly, a force hit her from the side and she found herself laying on a pile of stuffed dogs, on top of her, a smirking Syaoran.
"Gosh Syaoran, you certainly do express your compassion openly?"
"No, not usually. But you see, there's this one girl who has changed my entire outlook on life, and I've only known her for 2 days." He said, propping himself upon his elbows, still above her.
"Really? What's so special about this girl?"
"Well, she's so much fun to be with. She makes me feel like a kid again and not like my 23 year old self. She's the first one in years that could make me smile. Yet, there's something about her, some, vibe, I get from being around her. Like I have to be with her every second, like she'll be hurt and alone if I'm not. And I'm OK with that. Because I love being with this girl. Who isn't really a girl. She's more of an angel. A beautiful angel. Sent directly from heaven and into my life." He said, blushing slightly but looking straight into her eyes.
Sakura smiled up at him. "I'm sure that this 'angel' you refer to, feels the same way. Thinking of you as her savior, from this cruel and heartless world. I'm sure she finds warmth in your smile. The smile you seem to have given only here, during these 2 days you've known her. I'm sure that she's looking at you right now, thinking how lucky she is to be trapped within your arms at this very second." This time the pinkish tint came to her own cheeks. Without warning she suddenly felt Syaoran's lips brush against hers briefly. When he pulled away, they were both blushing.
"I'm sorry," he said, slowly kneeling back and then standing up. He offered her his hand to help her up.
"Why be sorry?" she asked taking his hand and standing up as well, "If you hadn't done it then, I would have." She giggled.
"Oh really?" he asked, a mysterious glint in his dazzling amber eyes.
"Uht oh, what makes me think I'm going to regret this?" Sakura asked, backing away slightly. He smiled at her, before stealthily reached forward and started running his fingers quickly up and down her sides. She gasped for breath, trying not to break into fits of laughter from her sudden tickling attack. "Sy..Syaoran! Stop!" she got out. He stopped. "Please tell me, no more surprises like that Syaoran?" she asked, trying to catch her breath.
"Nope. In fact, I only have one surprise left."
"And what's that?" she asked, looking into his eyes, she found half of the answer.
"Come on." He said, taking her hands and leading her out of the store and down the street.
"Where are we going?" She asked, trying to keep up with his pace.
"Here," he said, stopping at a sculpture. "Sit here." He said, then sat down on another part of the sculpture. What Sakura didn't realize, was that the sculpture was of the word 'LOVE'. He turned towards her and said, "I'm showing you, that I'm in 'Love' with you."
She quickly looked around and finally got it. She giggled, he stood up and walked back over to her. The streets were amazingly clear. She stood up as he came in front of her. She put her hands on his cheek, then slowly brought him down to kiss her. Just as their lips met, the heavens let loose and it started to rain. Thus, causing them to end their kiss sooner than they wanted.
"Figures, with my luck." Sakura said sighing.
"Well, would you like to come to my place? I can make some Hot Chocolate, and we can just watch a movie or something?" He offered.
"That sounds perfect right about now." She said in return. Linking her arm with his, they slowly began the walk back to Syaoran's apartment.
Syaoran led Sakura up to the 20th, top, floor of his apartment building. She was surprised to see that he had the penthouse, that occupied the entire floor. The walls were cement and painted a mix of white and green. The main room had high ceilings, that room contained an area of kitchen, a counter with 4 stools behind it. Another part was a living/family room. With 2 cream colored leather couches, 2 dark green arm chairs, a honey colored coffee table, a honey colored entertainment stand, complete with TV, VCR/DVD player, and a full stereo. The carpeting through out the apartment was the same hunter green as the chairs. The walls were decorated with all sorts of swards, knives, and antique guns. Sakura's jaw dropped in awe of the apartment.
"This is so nice!" She said, as Syaoran entered the room with her.
"Yeah, I guess." He said, he looked at her, she was still wearing her thin shirt and skirt. "Let's see if I can find something for you to change into." He said. He motioned for her to follow him. The found a guest room that was definitely decorated by a female. Syaoran noticed her confusion, "This is where my sisters usually stay when they come to visit. I don't usually come in here. But I know that they leave behind clothes every now- and-then." He opened the walk in closet. Most of it was empty, but a few shelves that were shoved with various clothing items. He rooted through the pile, finding a pair of jean shorts, and a Hurley sweatshirt. "Here. You can change in the bathroom. Right there." He pointed to a door directly to his right.
Sakura went into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. The room smelled so familiar. What was it? O yeah, that's it. It smelled like him. Like a clear, crisp, autumn day, and incense. She noticed that all the towels and things were green. 'Must like green' she giggled to herself. She quickly changed, and hung her clothes over the bathtub to dry. She came out of the bathroom to find Syaoran closing the blinds to most of the many windows on his floor. "Why close the blinds?" she asked, sitting down on one of the plush leather couches.
"Well, I just watched the weather channel, and it doesn't look good for the rest of the night. You don't mind staying here do you? I mean your hotel is all the way across the city, and it's gonna be one hell of a night." Syaoran said, closing the last blind and sitting next to her.
"I don't mind. If you don't mind?"
"Would I have offered if I did?" Sakura giggled in response. Syaoran stood up and walked over to one of the windows he left the blinds open to. "Sakura, come here." He said. She got up and walked over next to him. Just in time to see a bolt of lighting off in the distance. Then she looked at his view. It was fantastic!
"You have a great view from here." She said, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. "Hey! You can see where I work from here!" she said, pointing to the WTC -World Trade Center-.
"You work at the World Trade Center?" he asked, looking down at her.
"Yeah, I'm a secretary."
"What building?"
"Why do you want to know?"
He smiled with an evil tint in his eyes. "What if I wanted to say, treat you to lunch. Or visit you on a break?"
She giggled. "I work in the North tall tower. On the 50th floor."
"I'll remember that."
They spent the rest of the night getting to know each other, and falling more and more deeply in love. They fell asleep on the couch after attempting to watch a movie. The rain hitting the windows surrounding them offered a comforting noise that helped lull them into their deep slumber....
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KanbiAme: So? Whatcha think? Review please? Oh! And read my other stories, 'Senior Year' and 'Middle of NoWhere?' Bye now! Remember to Review!
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KanbiAme: Well, well, well? What have we here? Somebody actually reading my stuff? Wow! Impressive! I didn't think anybody even gave it a second look! Well, I don't have much to say. Just that I don't own CCS. And that if my mortal enemy (who I'll leave nameless) gets the lead in the fresh/soph. Play...I'll shoot her. ( Bye now!
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-The next day-September 10, 2000-
Sakura was awakened from the constant banging on the door to her hotel room. She groaned as she rolled out of bed. Half asleep she slowly walked to the door. She turned the knob only to find her cousin and best friend on the other side wanting in. "Hi Tomoyo." Sakura greeted weakly, still dazed from her sudden visit. "Why are you here? I thought we agreed 6:30?" she looked wearily at the clock by her bed as Tomoyo entered with a few bags.
"Sakura, it's already 6:32. I'm only late by 2 minutes!" Tomoyo said giggling. "Hurry up and go take a shower." Tomoyo handed her an outfit from inside the bag.
"OK." Sakura headed into the bathroom with the clothes she was given. Half an hour later Sakura emerged. "How do I look?" she asked. She was wearing an ankle length jean skirt and a pink and white peasant top. With which she wore her favorite Adidas pink and white shoes. (A/N: hey, if I can pull every outfit off w/ those shoes, Sakura can too!)
"You look adorable Sakura!" Her best friend merrily giggled.
"Hoe.." Sakura said looking in the mirror. She turned to Tomoyo, "So, master genius, I'm ready an hour early? What do I do now?"
"Well, you go with your best friend to the diner across the street and eat breakfast."
"Only if this supposed 'best friend' paid. My money was in my apartment and I haven't hit the bank yet."
Tomoyo sighed playfully. "If she must." Sakura slapped her gently. "Oh, by the way. In the bags is some clothes and stuff that you'll probably need until you can get back into your apartment."
"If I'm ever able to get in that is." The two girls walked towards the elevators and rode down the lobby. "I don't even know if I can still live there. Let alone get my stuff."
"Well, don't forget Sakura, if you ever need a place to live, I've got extra room in my apartment since my roommate moved out."
"Thanks Tomoyo!" The two girls arrived at the small café and their small conversations consisted of boys, clothes, music, movies, and pretty much the basic girls stuff. Soon it was nearly 8. Tomoyo left Sakura to her lobby.
"Good luck." Tomoyo whispered, and quickly walked away, as if knowing somehow that Syaoran was approaching behind her.
"Hey Sakura." He said smiling at her.
"Hi Syaoran." She smiled back. He led her out of the hotel and onto the streets. "So, what are our plans for today?" she asked, looking up at his handsome features.
"Well," he started, "I'd rather keep it as a surprise."
"Geez Syaoran! You're no fun!" Sakura said teasingly back.
"O, but my dear, keeping things from you is exactly where all the fun parts are!" he said, making her blush. They walked along the streets until they came to Central park.
"Central park? Weren't we here just last night?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah, but today I have a different surprise." Syaoran answered. He stepped in front of her, walking backwards, and took both of her hands in his. He led her to another part of the park.
Soon they came upon a small band, playing music as everyone around them watched. People were throwing their pocket change into the guitar case as they passed by. Syaoran stepped into the grass opposite them. The band began playing a slow song. Syaoran slightly bowed to Sakura. "May I have this dance?" he asked.
She smiled and replied, "Yes, you may." Syaoran pulled her towards him, as he wrapped his arms around her slim waist. She did the same, only around his neck. They slowly began to sway back and forth. Taking tiny steps every once in a while. The song had ended, but the two kept dancing. People began to make a circle around them. The band decided to play to the request of the crowd, and played yet another slow song. Slowly the people around our favorite couple dissipated, as they slowly drifted off into their own worlds and on with their lives.
"Thank you." Syaoran said after minutes of silence and 2 slow song dances.
"I enjoyed it. I should be thanking you." They reluctantly separated. "So, where to next?"
Syaoran reached down for her hand and laced his fingers with hers as they walked deeper into the park. "Just a nice walk I think."
Sakura sighed and leaned against him. "I like the way you think."
After their stroll in the park Syaoran treated Sakura to lunch at the Carnage Deli near Carnage Hall. (A/N: is it just me, or do they usually go down that way to eat? But hey, I'm making this stuff up here! And a wise teacher once told me 'write what you know' and I know the Carnage area!) After their lunch that consisted of deli sandwiches, followed by the famous New York Style cheesecake, they headed back towards another surprise. Finally Sakura realized where they were heading, "FAO Schwartz?" She asked, a hint of excitement in her voice.
"Who says adults can't play around?" Syaoran asked, a smirk finding it's way across his face. She smiled back and pulled him faster towards the toy store.
Once inside they headed straight over to the stuffed animals. Syaoran picked up a little gray wolf and teased Sakura with it. She giggled and threw a tiny golden lion with wings back. (A/N: guess who? Sorry, no magic) He gave a little chuckle as he leaped forward to tickle her. However, she dodged his attack and ran away from him. She ran around a few displays until she thought she had finally lost him. She sighed and leaned against a rack of stuffed Tigers. Suddenly, a force hit her from the side and she found herself laying on a pile of stuffed dogs, on top of her, a smirking Syaoran.
"Gosh Syaoran, you certainly do express your compassion openly?"
"No, not usually. But you see, there's this one girl who has changed my entire outlook on life, and I've only known her for 2 days." He said, propping himself upon his elbows, still above her.
"Really? What's so special about this girl?"
"Well, she's so much fun to be with. She makes me feel like a kid again and not like my 23 year old self. She's the first one in years that could make me smile. Yet, there's something about her, some, vibe, I get from being around her. Like I have to be with her every second, like she'll be hurt and alone if I'm not. And I'm OK with that. Because I love being with this girl. Who isn't really a girl. She's more of an angel. A beautiful angel. Sent directly from heaven and into my life." He said, blushing slightly but looking straight into her eyes.
Sakura smiled up at him. "I'm sure that this 'angel' you refer to, feels the same way. Thinking of you as her savior, from this cruel and heartless world. I'm sure she finds warmth in your smile. The smile you seem to have given only here, during these 2 days you've known her. I'm sure that she's looking at you right now, thinking how lucky she is to be trapped within your arms at this very second." This time the pinkish tint came to her own cheeks. Without warning she suddenly felt Syaoran's lips brush against hers briefly. When he pulled away, they were both blushing.
"I'm sorry," he said, slowly kneeling back and then standing up. He offered her his hand to help her up.
"Why be sorry?" she asked taking his hand and standing up as well, "If you hadn't done it then, I would have." She giggled.
"Oh really?" he asked, a mysterious glint in his dazzling amber eyes.
"Uht oh, what makes me think I'm going to regret this?" Sakura asked, backing away slightly. He smiled at her, before stealthily reached forward and started running his fingers quickly up and down her sides. She gasped for breath, trying not to break into fits of laughter from her sudden tickling attack. "Sy..Syaoran! Stop!" she got out. He stopped. "Please tell me, no more surprises like that Syaoran?" she asked, trying to catch her breath.
"Nope. In fact, I only have one surprise left."
"And what's that?" she asked, looking into his eyes, she found half of the answer.
"Come on." He said, taking her hands and leading her out of the store and down the street.
"Where are we going?" She asked, trying to keep up with his pace.
"Here," he said, stopping at a sculpture. "Sit here." He said, then sat down on another part of the sculpture. What Sakura didn't realize, was that the sculpture was of the word 'LOVE'. He turned towards her and said, "I'm showing you, that I'm in 'Love' with you."
She quickly looked around and finally got it. She giggled, he stood up and walked back over to her. The streets were amazingly clear. She stood up as he came in front of her. She put her hands on his cheek, then slowly brought him down to kiss her. Just as their lips met, the heavens let loose and it started to rain. Thus, causing them to end their kiss sooner than they wanted.
"Figures, with my luck." Sakura said sighing.
"Well, would you like to come to my place? I can make some Hot Chocolate, and we can just watch a movie or something?" He offered.
"That sounds perfect right about now." She said in return. Linking her arm with his, they slowly began the walk back to Syaoran's apartment.
Syaoran led Sakura up to the 20th, top, floor of his apartment building. She was surprised to see that he had the penthouse, that occupied the entire floor. The walls were cement and painted a mix of white and green. The main room had high ceilings, that room contained an area of kitchen, a counter with 4 stools behind it. Another part was a living/family room. With 2 cream colored leather couches, 2 dark green arm chairs, a honey colored coffee table, a honey colored entertainment stand, complete with TV, VCR/DVD player, and a full stereo. The carpeting through out the apartment was the same hunter green as the chairs. The walls were decorated with all sorts of swards, knives, and antique guns. Sakura's jaw dropped in awe of the apartment.
"This is so nice!" She said, as Syaoran entered the room with her.
"Yeah, I guess." He said, he looked at her, she was still wearing her thin shirt and skirt. "Let's see if I can find something for you to change into." He said. He motioned for her to follow him. The found a guest room that was definitely decorated by a female. Syaoran noticed her confusion, "This is where my sisters usually stay when they come to visit. I don't usually come in here. But I know that they leave behind clothes every now- and-then." He opened the walk in closet. Most of it was empty, but a few shelves that were shoved with various clothing items. He rooted through the pile, finding a pair of jean shorts, and a Hurley sweatshirt. "Here. You can change in the bathroom. Right there." He pointed to a door directly to his right.
Sakura went into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. The room smelled so familiar. What was it? O yeah, that's it. It smelled like him. Like a clear, crisp, autumn day, and incense. She noticed that all the towels and things were green. 'Must like green' she giggled to herself. She quickly changed, and hung her clothes over the bathtub to dry. She came out of the bathroom to find Syaoran closing the blinds to most of the many windows on his floor. "Why close the blinds?" she asked, sitting down on one of the plush leather couches.
"Well, I just watched the weather channel, and it doesn't look good for the rest of the night. You don't mind staying here do you? I mean your hotel is all the way across the city, and it's gonna be one hell of a night." Syaoran said, closing the last blind and sitting next to her.
"I don't mind. If you don't mind?"
"Would I have offered if I did?" Sakura giggled in response. Syaoran stood up and walked over to one of the windows he left the blinds open to. "Sakura, come here." He said. She got up and walked over next to him. Just in time to see a bolt of lighting off in the distance. Then she looked at his view. It was fantastic!
"You have a great view from here." She said, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. "Hey! You can see where I work from here!" she said, pointing to the WTC -World Trade Center-.
"You work at the World Trade Center?" he asked, looking down at her.
"Yeah, I'm a secretary."
"What building?"
"Why do you want to know?"
He smiled with an evil tint in his eyes. "What if I wanted to say, treat you to lunch. Or visit you on a break?"
She giggled. "I work in the North tall tower. On the 50th floor."
"I'll remember that."
They spent the rest of the night getting to know each other, and falling more and more deeply in love. They fell asleep on the couch after attempting to watch a movie. The rain hitting the windows surrounding them offered a comforting noise that helped lull them into their deep slumber....
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KanbiAme: So? Whatcha think? Review please? Oh! And read my other stories, 'Senior Year' and 'Middle of NoWhere?' Bye now! Remember to Review!
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