A/N: I am finally back with a new penname!!! That was sooo long but school
was on the way. Can you believe we had a project to submitted in the middle
of the holidays?!? Enough talking, you've waited so long already. Here's
the 3rd chapter.
Chapter 3: Battle of the Champs
"Why don't we skip lunch and go the new arcade at the mall?" Eriol suggested with a face saying 'don't even protest'
Sakura's face lit up. "We'll go there! I'll pay the necessities. Who wants to challenge me on the new game I discovered last night?" she challenged excitedly.
"Shut up, Sakura. You know very well no one beats you at video games" Yamazaki admitted.
"I'm hungry" Chiharu pleaded looking at Yamazaki but he knew better and ignored it.
"You'll forget your tummy when you spot knew outfits to try on" Sakura laughed, but she didn't sound a bit like the other girls.
"Right. Last time we went to the mall, we missed the movie we were going to watch after Chiharu here suggested we go out for a little shopping and saw the sign 'New Arrivals' and 'Sale'" Tomoyo giggled.
Syaoran's POV
When we arrived Sakura, Eriol and Yamazaki raced to the video arcade. Guess who won? Sakura. She changed a lot. She wasn't girly like the others. I even caught her pushing Eriol on the escalator, sending him all the way down. She was actually having fun with us guys. She didn't go shopping with the others. I hate to admit it but Sakura was acting like a tomboy. She didn't even talk, look or even glanced at me. No, she didn't. Not me. I was trying to concentrate on a video game when I felt her on my back.
"Wanna play?" I asked her as I killed a monster. I took the opportunity to be with her. That was the main reason why I came back anyway.
"Sure" she took the seat right next to me.
As soon as the game started, we were both in a 'no one can beat me in this' mode. She was good at this. And I was good at this. We were so engrossed in the game, we failed to notice the crowed building up on our back. Out joysticks nearly cracked at our wild grasps. I glanced at her at the corner of my eye. I swear I saw a small smile on her lips. I tool us nearly an hour to finish the game. Guess who won? I won. She couldn't accept that.
"Wow you out done her and come to think of it, she never once did fail a game" one guy behind me said.
I expected her to yell at me but instead she said "Let's play another game" and inserted another token in the slot.
We continued on and on. For hours and hours we played the same game. Eriol and Yamazaki were nowhere to be seen. I hope they got bored and left us here. When the arcade was starting to close we were on out 30th round. The status: I win. She wins. I win. She wins. It all comes back and forth. Back in Hong Kong, I was the best player there. And now here I am with a girl and I'm losing every other time. The funny thing is I am actually having fun.
"Excuse me but were closing" the woman in change said.
She won. For the games we played she won on out last but I won the first.
"Yes!" she exclaimed, throwing a punch in the air. "I studied you technique. You come up to me at the back and then strike hahaha but I won" She stood up to look for the others and turned to smile at me.
I returned the smile but then she frowned again. She's getting on my nerves! I don't get her!
Sakura's POV
That was some game we played. I enjoyed it because he defeated me. At the same time I hated it because I saw for the first time in years the side of him that made me fall in love with him.once.
It was the first time I lost a video game, not even Kero could beat now. It's hard to admit but I had fun. Wait, what am I saying? I always have fun in the arcade.
I walked out of the place and spotted the others sitting sleepily on a bench outside. I glanced at my watch and noticed it was 10:00 in the evening. Have we been playing that game for that long?
"At last your finished" Naoko said standing, picking up her bag and trying to wake up Rika and Chiharu.
"You should have asked Syaoran to buy the game for your birthday" Yamazaki joked, earning a glare. Lucky for him I was in a good mood or I might have broke his nose.
"Where's Syaoran?" Meilin asked. I could see the shopping bags at the side of the bench. I sighed. They must have bought the whole mall.
"I'm here. Did you guys wait for us that long?" the brat said from my back, making everybody jump.
"What? You hoped we were going to leave you here alone with her?" Eriol smirked. "We can't take the risk. You'll be dead for sure, and we'll follow. You don't know how Sakura will react if we leave her with you"
"I heard that" I hissed, narrowing her eyes at him. Again, I'm in a good mood but I'm about to lose my cool.
He decided to change the subject. "Guys we have to move fast. The mall is closing in five minuets" He wrapped his arms around Tomoyo who was trying to stay awake so did Takashi and Chiharu. Good thing Rika left his boy toy in school and Meilin, in Hong Kong.
"Who's gonna pay for the cab?" Chiharu asked wearily.
"I am" Meilin volunteered.
"How was the game? I heard somebody finally defeated you," Tomoyo asked while the rest hailed cabs.
"It was great! He had this technique to block that I have not learned yet and we almost broke the video game because it was working overtime. That's the relatively good news but the bad news is I lost my whole allowance on this stupid game and I can't buy the cool sneakers I saw this summer" Sakura pouted.
"I thought you're mad at him" Tomoyo said with a shrug.
"I'm not"
"You know you are, Sakura," she said solemnly. She giggled softly after a while which really got to my nerves.
"What? Why are you giggling? Is there something on my face?" I asked her irritably.
"No, I just remembered how Syaoran would stare at you back then at fourth grade" Tomoyo said softly.
"And how he always eavesdrop at every conversation especially when it concerns Yukito" I added, joining the reminisce.
We were still giggling as we entered the cab that stopped in front of us. The others took another cab. How the heck will you fit 8 people in just one cab? To my dismay Syaoran was with us since he live four blocks away from me. Meilin was on the front seat while I got stuck up sitting next to him because Tomoyo and Eriol couldn't keep their hands off each other. They were still talking about fourth grade.
"And how about the time when Tomoyo's voice was stolen by the voice card?" I suggested.
"I wasn't there when that happened?" Eriol asked earnestly.
"She lost her voice and wasn't able to perform in the play we were planning in school. You wrote on papers, right?" I turned to Tomoyo.
She nodded. "I still have them in my closet?" she said tucking herself in Eriol's arms.
I rolled my eyes at them. They're making me sick every time they get mushy. Soon my eyes felt heavy and started to droop. I could feel the cool air coming from the car air conditioner. Sleep brought me away from the conversation. I could still hear them talking. I didn't know what happened, I just slumped my head on something hard and brought myself to dreamland.
Syaoran's POV
We were engaged in conversation, talking about our adventures back then on fourth grade. They all laughed when I said the first time Eriol was serious was when he initiated Sakura and me.
"Yeah, I still got the video tape. He looks really cute there," Tomoyo giggled.
"Remember the time when Syaoran played the princess and Sakura was the prince?" Meilin laughed.
"The stupid void/light card went out on the middle of the scene" Eriol added.
How could I forget that time? Sakura was about to kiss me when she felt the presence of that stupid card. Talk about bad timing.
We were approaching Tomoyo's house when Sakura slumped into my shoulders.
"Looks like sleeping beauty slept with our talking" Meilin grinned, noticing how Sakura was sleeping comfortably on my shoulder.
"Looks like you have to carry her when we get to her house. She hates it when someone wakes her when she's sleeping" Tomoyo advised me innocently. I looked at her with pleading eyes that said 'wake her up'.
"As if you don't want to carry her" Eriol smirked behind his girlfriend.
"But what if-" I started as I carefully went out of the car with much difficulty because of the precious bundle in my arms. Eriol slammed the door to my face. I looked at Meilin who shrugged with a mischievous grin playing on her lips. Finally, I looked down at the angel in my arms, she's so cute when she's sleeping. What would I do to make you care for me? I thought for a moment and smiled. I love her. If I could only bring back the trust she gave me long ago, I thought as I turned towards the Kinomoto residence. I slowly carried Sakura and rang the door bell while the others waited in the cab.
The door opened and I looked at Touya. He first stared at me, then at Sakura. "When did you come back?" he asked, totally surprising me. I thought he would punch me on the nose or something for touching Sakura.
"This morning" I said simply.
"I can take care of that" He said, taking Sakura from me.
"Why don't you come in and we'll have a little chat" Touya said. He wasn't calling me a gaki anymore!
"No thanks. The others are waiting in the taxi. I just went here to drop Sakura."
"Did they cut classes again? It's the first day of school!" he exclaimed, looking exhausted.
The taxi beeped and I tuned my back from him. "I'd better go. Bye"
Just when I thought he was finally over annoying me, he yelled, "Hey gaki! Come back here! I'm not through with you! If you ever laid a finger on my sister again, I'm gonna tear you into shreds!!!"
"I promise you that!" I shouted back.
"What was that all about?" Meilin asked when I entered the cab.
"Nothing" I said with a smile similar to Eriol.
"You always say nothing when you don't want to tell me something" Meilin said, starting to get annoyed.
"That's why I say nothing because I don't want to tell you something" I smiled at her. I always make things complicated because she hates complicated things.
"Whatever. Sooooo. when are you starting the works on Sakura?" she asked to get back at me.
"Probably. She isn't innocent anymore. Can you believe she made me lose a couple of times, and I never lose" I said, putting on a disgruntled face.
"I know what you mean. She'll make a perfect pair for Ryan" she added. Now she really had he pissed off. "The whole gangs coming here tomorrow"
She was referring to our friends in Hong Kong. May I remind you that we belong to the coolest gang in school. There are four of us, three guys and girl. Good thing Meilin didn't turn out like Sakura, but sometimes I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
"Did you know Tomoyo and Eriol are going out? Yamazaki and Chiharu also?"
"Isn't it obvious. I saw them making out at the mall" I pointed out. "Of course I know! As well as the rest of Tomoeda.
"Sorry. I thought you didn't notice since you were so engrossed in that game, you even forgot to eat"
"Wow! You noticed? When you were busy buying the entire mall?!?"
"Stop it, Syaoran" she said casting me a glare.
"Ohhhh, I'm so scared!" I pleaded sarcastically. "What are you gonna do? Bring me to sweet John?" I teased, referring to her boyfriend.
"Don't start," she hissed dangerously.
I smiled at her mischievously. I knew she would do anything to make me stop taunting, and she always does. The day was so good, I never want it to end. Who would have thought we'd turn up like this, especially Sakura. But what can I say, it's been six years.
A/N: There! So that's the third chapter. Is it better than the previous ones? If I got anything wrong, tell me. You better review so I won't run out of inspiration again and stop writing. I'd really appreciate it if you would read my other fic, "Roommates" and tell me which style of writing is better. See ya soon (hopefully).
Chapter 3: Battle of the Champs
"Why don't we skip lunch and go the new arcade at the mall?" Eriol suggested with a face saying 'don't even protest'
Sakura's face lit up. "We'll go there! I'll pay the necessities. Who wants to challenge me on the new game I discovered last night?" she challenged excitedly.
"Shut up, Sakura. You know very well no one beats you at video games" Yamazaki admitted.
"I'm hungry" Chiharu pleaded looking at Yamazaki but he knew better and ignored it.
"You'll forget your tummy when you spot knew outfits to try on" Sakura laughed, but she didn't sound a bit like the other girls.
"Right. Last time we went to the mall, we missed the movie we were going to watch after Chiharu here suggested we go out for a little shopping and saw the sign 'New Arrivals' and 'Sale'" Tomoyo giggled.
Syaoran's POV
When we arrived Sakura, Eriol and Yamazaki raced to the video arcade. Guess who won? Sakura. She changed a lot. She wasn't girly like the others. I even caught her pushing Eriol on the escalator, sending him all the way down. She was actually having fun with us guys. She didn't go shopping with the others. I hate to admit it but Sakura was acting like a tomboy. She didn't even talk, look or even glanced at me. No, she didn't. Not me. I was trying to concentrate on a video game when I felt her on my back.
"Wanna play?" I asked her as I killed a monster. I took the opportunity to be with her. That was the main reason why I came back anyway.
"Sure" she took the seat right next to me.
As soon as the game started, we were both in a 'no one can beat me in this' mode. She was good at this. And I was good at this. We were so engrossed in the game, we failed to notice the crowed building up on our back. Out joysticks nearly cracked at our wild grasps. I glanced at her at the corner of my eye. I swear I saw a small smile on her lips. I tool us nearly an hour to finish the game. Guess who won? I won. She couldn't accept that.
"Wow you out done her and come to think of it, she never once did fail a game" one guy behind me said.
I expected her to yell at me but instead she said "Let's play another game" and inserted another token in the slot.
We continued on and on. For hours and hours we played the same game. Eriol and Yamazaki were nowhere to be seen. I hope they got bored and left us here. When the arcade was starting to close we were on out 30th round. The status: I win. She wins. I win. She wins. It all comes back and forth. Back in Hong Kong, I was the best player there. And now here I am with a girl and I'm losing every other time. The funny thing is I am actually having fun.
"Excuse me but were closing" the woman in change said.
She won. For the games we played she won on out last but I won the first.
"Yes!" she exclaimed, throwing a punch in the air. "I studied you technique. You come up to me at the back and then strike hahaha but I won" She stood up to look for the others and turned to smile at me.
I returned the smile but then she frowned again. She's getting on my nerves! I don't get her!
Sakura's POV
That was some game we played. I enjoyed it because he defeated me. At the same time I hated it because I saw for the first time in years the side of him that made me fall in love with him.once.
It was the first time I lost a video game, not even Kero could beat now. It's hard to admit but I had fun. Wait, what am I saying? I always have fun in the arcade.
I walked out of the place and spotted the others sitting sleepily on a bench outside. I glanced at my watch and noticed it was 10:00 in the evening. Have we been playing that game for that long?
"At last your finished" Naoko said standing, picking up her bag and trying to wake up Rika and Chiharu.
"You should have asked Syaoran to buy the game for your birthday" Yamazaki joked, earning a glare. Lucky for him I was in a good mood or I might have broke his nose.
"Where's Syaoran?" Meilin asked. I could see the shopping bags at the side of the bench. I sighed. They must have bought the whole mall.
"I'm here. Did you guys wait for us that long?" the brat said from my back, making everybody jump.
"What? You hoped we were going to leave you here alone with her?" Eriol smirked. "We can't take the risk. You'll be dead for sure, and we'll follow. You don't know how Sakura will react if we leave her with you"
"I heard that" I hissed, narrowing her eyes at him. Again, I'm in a good mood but I'm about to lose my cool.
He decided to change the subject. "Guys we have to move fast. The mall is closing in five minuets" He wrapped his arms around Tomoyo who was trying to stay awake so did Takashi and Chiharu. Good thing Rika left his boy toy in school and Meilin, in Hong Kong.
"Who's gonna pay for the cab?" Chiharu asked wearily.
"I am" Meilin volunteered.
"How was the game? I heard somebody finally defeated you," Tomoyo asked while the rest hailed cabs.
"It was great! He had this technique to block that I have not learned yet and we almost broke the video game because it was working overtime. That's the relatively good news but the bad news is I lost my whole allowance on this stupid game and I can't buy the cool sneakers I saw this summer" Sakura pouted.
"I thought you're mad at him" Tomoyo said with a shrug.
"I'm not"
"You know you are, Sakura," she said solemnly. She giggled softly after a while which really got to my nerves.
"What? Why are you giggling? Is there something on my face?" I asked her irritably.
"No, I just remembered how Syaoran would stare at you back then at fourth grade" Tomoyo said softly.
"And how he always eavesdrop at every conversation especially when it concerns Yukito" I added, joining the reminisce.
We were still giggling as we entered the cab that stopped in front of us. The others took another cab. How the heck will you fit 8 people in just one cab? To my dismay Syaoran was with us since he live four blocks away from me. Meilin was on the front seat while I got stuck up sitting next to him because Tomoyo and Eriol couldn't keep their hands off each other. They were still talking about fourth grade.
"And how about the time when Tomoyo's voice was stolen by the voice card?" I suggested.
"I wasn't there when that happened?" Eriol asked earnestly.
"She lost her voice and wasn't able to perform in the play we were planning in school. You wrote on papers, right?" I turned to Tomoyo.
She nodded. "I still have them in my closet?" she said tucking herself in Eriol's arms.
I rolled my eyes at them. They're making me sick every time they get mushy. Soon my eyes felt heavy and started to droop. I could feel the cool air coming from the car air conditioner. Sleep brought me away from the conversation. I could still hear them talking. I didn't know what happened, I just slumped my head on something hard and brought myself to dreamland.
Syaoran's POV
We were engaged in conversation, talking about our adventures back then on fourth grade. They all laughed when I said the first time Eriol was serious was when he initiated Sakura and me.
"Yeah, I still got the video tape. He looks really cute there," Tomoyo giggled.
"Remember the time when Syaoran played the princess and Sakura was the prince?" Meilin laughed.
"The stupid void/light card went out on the middle of the scene" Eriol added.
How could I forget that time? Sakura was about to kiss me when she felt the presence of that stupid card. Talk about bad timing.
We were approaching Tomoyo's house when Sakura slumped into my shoulders.
"Looks like sleeping beauty slept with our talking" Meilin grinned, noticing how Sakura was sleeping comfortably on my shoulder.
"Looks like you have to carry her when we get to her house. She hates it when someone wakes her when she's sleeping" Tomoyo advised me innocently. I looked at her with pleading eyes that said 'wake her up'.
"As if you don't want to carry her" Eriol smirked behind his girlfriend.
"But what if-" I started as I carefully went out of the car with much difficulty because of the precious bundle in my arms. Eriol slammed the door to my face. I looked at Meilin who shrugged with a mischievous grin playing on her lips. Finally, I looked down at the angel in my arms, she's so cute when she's sleeping. What would I do to make you care for me? I thought for a moment and smiled. I love her. If I could only bring back the trust she gave me long ago, I thought as I turned towards the Kinomoto residence. I slowly carried Sakura and rang the door bell while the others waited in the cab.
The door opened and I looked at Touya. He first stared at me, then at Sakura. "When did you come back?" he asked, totally surprising me. I thought he would punch me on the nose or something for touching Sakura.
"This morning" I said simply.
"I can take care of that" He said, taking Sakura from me.
"Why don't you come in and we'll have a little chat" Touya said. He wasn't calling me a gaki anymore!
"No thanks. The others are waiting in the taxi. I just went here to drop Sakura."
"Did they cut classes again? It's the first day of school!" he exclaimed, looking exhausted.
The taxi beeped and I tuned my back from him. "I'd better go. Bye"
Just when I thought he was finally over annoying me, he yelled, "Hey gaki! Come back here! I'm not through with you! If you ever laid a finger on my sister again, I'm gonna tear you into shreds!!!"
"I promise you that!" I shouted back.
"What was that all about?" Meilin asked when I entered the cab.
"Nothing" I said with a smile similar to Eriol.
"You always say nothing when you don't want to tell me something" Meilin said, starting to get annoyed.
"That's why I say nothing because I don't want to tell you something" I smiled at her. I always make things complicated because she hates complicated things.
"Whatever. Sooooo. when are you starting the works on Sakura?" she asked to get back at me.
"Probably. She isn't innocent anymore. Can you believe she made me lose a couple of times, and I never lose" I said, putting on a disgruntled face.
"I know what you mean. She'll make a perfect pair for Ryan" she added. Now she really had he pissed off. "The whole gangs coming here tomorrow"
She was referring to our friends in Hong Kong. May I remind you that we belong to the coolest gang in school. There are four of us, three guys and girl. Good thing Meilin didn't turn out like Sakura, but sometimes I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
"Did you know Tomoyo and Eriol are going out? Yamazaki and Chiharu also?"
"Isn't it obvious. I saw them making out at the mall" I pointed out. "Of course I know! As well as the rest of Tomoeda.
"Sorry. I thought you didn't notice since you were so engrossed in that game, you even forgot to eat"
"Wow! You noticed? When you were busy buying the entire mall?!?"
"Stop it, Syaoran" she said casting me a glare.
"Ohhhh, I'm so scared!" I pleaded sarcastically. "What are you gonna do? Bring me to sweet John?" I teased, referring to her boyfriend.
"Don't start," she hissed dangerously.
I smiled at her mischievously. I knew she would do anything to make me stop taunting, and she always does. The day was so good, I never want it to end. Who would have thought we'd turn up like this, especially Sakura. But what can I say, it's been six years.
A/N: There! So that's the third chapter. Is it better than the previous ones? If I got anything wrong, tell me. You better review so I won't run out of inspiration again and stop writing. I'd really appreciate it if you would read my other fic, "Roommates" and tell me which style of writing is better. See ya soon (hopefully).