Summary: Sakura's childhood best friend and crush, Li Syaoran is returning to Japan after 5 years. Having completed his training with the Li can in Hong Kong, he's chosen to go to a university in Japan. But would Sakura now have the courage she lacked before, to tell Syaoran how she really feels?
"Tomoyo, why do you have to go to that silly 'All Ladies' Academy'? What happened to pigging out and staying up all night with me at our new dorm? We planned this ever since grade 8; you can't just leave me there by myself. And you know that's totally selfish of you, right? Just taking off like that," Sakura crossed her arms to show disapproval, "now I don't even have a roommate. School starts in three days, there's no way the university would be able to find another girl for the room."
Sakura's face saddened before she irrationally leaned over the table and grabbed Tomoyo's hand.
"Please Tomoyo, have your parents register you back to 'KU' (Kouya University)."
Sakura released Tomoyo's hand and sat back down, rather embarrassed as she realized people in the restaurant were beginning to stare.
"Sakura, you can't say I haven't tried. You know my parents are rather stubborn about things, making it just as hard on me as it is on you," Tomoyo said and put down her cup of iced cappuccino, "Mom and Dad spent thousands, registering me into 'ALA' (All Ladies' Academy)' at such a late date, I don't think they'd want to spend more trying to transfer me out."
"Alright," Sakura gave a reluctant smile, "Let's just drop the subject and try to enjoy the last few days of summer break."
The two girls looked at each other and knew that no matter how they consoled each other, things weren't going to be the same with the other one missing.
Sakura turned her head to stare out through the large window by the door. It faced one of the busiest streets in Tomoeda. While scanning around with her emerald eyes, Sakura's gaze locked on the restaurant directly across from the one she was in.
"Hong Kong Desserts," she mumbled silently, "Maybe I won't be so lonely after all. Syaoran's arrival date has to be soon..."
Syaoran stood still, admiring the rosy cherry blossoms as they gently sat on the end of the tree branch. It has been so long since he's last been here, he felt like exploring Japan all over again.
"Sir, would you like me to take your baggage for you?"
Syaoran turned to face the taxi driver, "No, I'll be fine. Thanks for picking me up at the airport and dropping me off here, at the university."
After paying the taxi driver off, Syaoran entered the building. Inside, it was huge, and Syaoran became instantly lost. Having wandered around for approximately 10 minutes, he finally found the main office.
"Sorry, I'm a new student here and I was hoping someone could show me to my dorm room," he asked the lady at the front desk.
"We apologize but if you were not mailed a key in the past week, it is more than likely we couldn't fit you in a room."
"Ma'am, you don't understand," Syaoran exclaimed, "I'm not from Japan, and outside of here I have nowhere else to stay. If possible, please check to see if there's any rooms left."
The lady nodded and typed some content into a computer.
"You're lucky, there's exactly one room left," she smiled delightfully and wrote down the room number on a piece of paper and handed it to Syaoran, "here you go. Just turn left from here."
"Thank you," Syaoran said gladly as he stepped out into the hall but quickly came back to the office within seconds.
"Ma'am, you must have made a mistake, the sign on the left hall says 'Girl's Dormitory'."
"Hurry Touya, I'm going to be late!" Sakura shouted for her older brother as she stood waiting impatiently with her small luggage bag by her side.
"Chill Sakura, I'm coming," Touya skipped down the stairs, "It's not my fault someone decided not to take her driver's license test."
Sakura stuck out her tongue before she secured her belongings behind the seat and hopped on to her brother's motorcycle.
"I personally don't think this is first class transportation either," Sakura mumbled while trying to get comfortable.
"Don't complain squirt, you can catch your own ride if you don't like it," Touya shot back. He threw his keys in the air and caught them smoothly with his right hand, before starting up the motorcycle.
The two have always had this sort of relationship, and even though they might have said hurtful things to one another, they really cared for each other.
"Bye Dad," Touya and Sakura called out in unison as Touya stepped on the acceleration pedal and zoomed out of sight.
Sakura hung on to her brother around the waist tightly, as she fought a war to hang on. It wasn't that she didn't trust Touya, in fact she knew he was the most skilled motorcyclist around, it was herself she didn't trust. She swore her fingers were going to slip and the wind would just take her away, if the motorcycle went any faster.
"We're here now Sakura, you can open your eyes and loosen up on your grip," Touya said and almost looked more relieved than Sakura as she slowly let go.
"Thank you Oniichan (brother)" Sakura said as she took her luggage off the motorcycle, "I'll miss you and Dad. Please remember to call me once in awhile."
"Yes, don't worry Sakura, we will," Touya cut Sakura off as he started up his motorcycle again, "I'm not that awful of a brother, you should know I care and both Dad and I will miss you very much. Take care of yourself now."
Sakura watched her brother speed off until he became merely a speck in her view. She sighed and headed up the stairs of the university.
"Excuse me Miss, would you like any assistance?" a lady with a sweet smile asked from the office desk as Sakura passed by.
"No thank you, I'll be fine," Sakura replied politely. She was glad she took the orientation tour last week and with her good memory, she's practically memorized her new surrounding.
Within seconds she found her room on the second floor of the in a building right behind the campus. Taking out the keys she received a couple of days ago to her dorm room, she unlocked it cautiously. The door swung open revealing two cozy beds, a wardrobe and a wooden desk.
"Homeā¦" Sakura said, with a tired grin as she dragged her luggage onto one of the beds and began to unpack.
She didn't bring many things, only the bare necessity and the few precious items she possessed. As she took items out one by one, she found the charm Syaoran gave her. Sakura picked it up carefully as if the slightest touch might damage it. She held it tightly in her palm and closed her eyes.
"United" Sakura whispered aloud.
'Knock Knock'
Sakura jolted back to reality. Who would be there to see her at this time? Getting up slowly, she walked to the door, and opened it with her right hand, while her left hand still held on to the charm.
Sakura gasped and her emerald eyes grew wide. There standing at the door was a tall, well built figure with chestnut hair and sparkling brown eyes. It could only have been one person, Syaoran Li.
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Author's Note: You know where I write this story? During class!! Yup, whenever the teacher blabs on, I'm writing this, so if it's not good, I'm sorry. Anyhow, thanks for the reviews, everyone, but because I'm greedy I'm expecting a LOT more! Hehe, anyhow, I'm out for now. So tired from typing...
