Do You Remember Me? I Remember You
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Guess what? Hehe, my fanfiction is back up to date and I can read updates! This is sooo awesome. I'm so glad that I was able to catch what was happening in the stories I'm reading! Yep! Anyhow, enough of me blabbering. Hey, before I start? Is anyone of you a total Hunter X Hunter fan like me?? If so, guess what? The Hunter X Hunter OVA (Original Video Animation) is officially out! Isn't that so awesome? Yes! *Punches fist in the air * And the ending song "carry on" is such a great song! Tee hee hee! Download if you're a fan! Hunter X Hunter, including OVA is totally the best. as great as Card Captor Sakura (lol).
IF YOU REVIEWED FOR THE LAST CHAPTER, LOOK FOR YOUR NAME UNDER SPECIAL THANKS BELOW!
SPECIAL THANKS TO: (so many of you! *blows kisses to you all * lol) Sweetcherry: No worries about not reviewing for the other chapter, just glad you're still reviewing! Arigato! AZAngel: Heheh. I'm in control of all your minds out there *laughs evilly * Gomen, little high from sugar. Lol. Yes, poor Sakura is falling in love with baka Syaoran. sigh. Don't worry. after all, it IS an S+S fic~! Cryst: Thanks for tons of your emails, and I promise no cursing in this chapter! If there is. well, I'll just make sure I don't. Tee hee hee Orchid Angel: Are you a newcomer? If you are, a big welcome hug to you! Thanks for your compliments and keep reviewing! I love Syaoran: Love. what a sweet thing. ( Kawaii cherry wolf: Did you change your name to Kawaii cherry wolf or have I been typing it all wrong by saying Kawaii LittleWolf? LoL. Sorries if you're a different person, but arigato for all your review anyhow. R+R! Usagi yf: Thanks for you ultimate support! Thanks, girl! You have no idea how much it means to me! Cherryz Angel: lol. chill girl! Here's the next chapter! E+T and S+S, don't you agree? Werid-N-nextdoor: Welcome newcomer! *Shakes your hand enthusiastically * Thanks for appreciating all that I've written! Kudos.. Wow, that's high praise! You're making me blush! LoL. Ying Fa: Thanks for all your emails as well, co-author! Love receiving mail from you! Sorry about the cliffhanger though! Arigato for all you've done.
CHAPTER 13: Long Long Ago..
Sakura was sitting nervously in front a mirror as soft white hands fixed her honey brown hair into a fancy modified French braid. Tomoyo smiled and patted her friend's hair as she looked into the mirror and met Sakura's eyes.
"So kawaii!" Tomoyo exclaimed, putting a hand on her cheek and her eyes shinning brightly. Sakura blushed and Eriol chuckled lightly. Some people just never change.
"I agree," Eriol stated, giving Sakura an encouraging smile. Sakura bit her bottom lips nervously and nodded. She looked at her reflection again; her hair had been done up prettily and she managed a weak smile.
"Don't worry, Sakura-Chan," Tomoyo comforted. Sakura locked eyes with her friend in the mirror.
"Demo, Tomoyo," She started. Her friend hushed her patiently.
"Me and Eriol will be there every step of the way, Meiling as well. There's nothing to be afraid of." Tomoyo answered. "Don't you remember what you used to tell me while you used to card capture?" She continued without expecting an answer. "You told me that 'there's a way when there's a will.' Remember?"
Sakura smiled lightly, her right hand unconsciously twirling a loose strand of hair on her finger. Tomoyo pulled the hand away lightly.
"Come on, at least we won't we late," She said with another smile. Kero laughed at that from his breakfast of a moon cake with sweet pineapple inside.
"Kero! It's not funny!" Sakura complained, throwing a pillow at him.
Kero dodged it and grinned at her. "You better get going before you're really late." He laughed again at his own joke. The three left the room, leaving a squashed Kero under a pillow.
*** Sakura's POV***
Wow, this school is so pretty! Trees were just beginning to turn color, making the whole school seem bright and colorful. There were Sakura trees here! I smiled to myself; I looked forward to seeing them in bloom, but my smile quickly faded as I thought of Syaoran. He and I had often went to see Sakura trees in bloom.
Thanks to Tomoyo who woke me up and Eriol who packed my backpack, I did not cause Tomoyo and Eriol to be late for the first day of school. Eriol had gone to school before and made sure the registrations were fine and that the three of us had the same homeroom together.
"Room 11-4," Eriol's voice jarred me away from my thoughts. "There are four junior classes and thus being one, two, three, and four," he laughed a bit at that.
"You have the lamest sense of humor," His girlfriend retorted. Eriol smiled innocently back at her and Tomoyo groaned. "Sakura, don't you agree that he has the worst sense of humor?"
Before I could say anything, whispering interrupted us. It was then did I notice that many students were walking by us and whispering at us. I caught a few words like "new student" and such. Why did everyone point and stare at new students?
Meiling promised me yesterday that she'd meet me at the school. As I was looking for her, I noticed a guy with red hair and green eyes staring intently at me. His green eyes locked with mine and I felt my cheeks flushing with embarrassment. Quickly turning away, I bumped into someone, crashing into his chest.
"Ohayo Kinomoto." A steady calm voice greeted him. My heart thudded.
"Oh, Ohayo Li-kun." I managed to greet. At least I remembered to say his last name, I thought. "Gomen."
He shrugged and put his hands into the pockets of his baggy benign pants. I looked at him softly before Meiling greeted me loudly.
"Ohayo, Sakura! Gomen seems like I've caught your influence of sleeping in!" She teased, her red eyes twinkling with amusement. Tomoyo grinned and I could feel my face flushing again. This was so embarrassing.
"Ohayo Meiling," Tomoyo and I greeted in unison.
"All new students please come to the faculty building, thank you." A voice clearly stated in Japanese. Thank God this is a bilingual school.
"That's you guys!" Meiling said. "There's the faculty building, the small house next to the main building. I'll see you guys in class then!" With a wave and another smile, the active girl ran off. Li followed her, walking sensibly after nodding to me, Tomoyo and Eriol.
***Third person POV**
Syaoran sat next to a window, looking out. Twirling his pencil in his hand, he was looking outside with mild interest. What he waited for was when the Cherry Blossoms bloomed. That would have to wait until early spring though.
Meiling sat a few seats away from her cousin, but still being able to keep an eye on the boy. His mind had been wandering ever since the Moon Festival celebration yesterday. She was curious what happened, but Eriol forbid her and Tomoyo to get a filmed copy of what happened. He said it was because Sakura might get her guard up and sense that it was his magic. It made sense, but how was she to know what happened?
Morning quiet times were often light chattering between friends, some catching up their sleep before classes started or rushing through homework before it was due. Since it was the beginning of school, everyone was talking with their friends. A guy with green eyes and red hair was silently tapping out beats with two pencils as he listened away on his MD in the corner of the classroom, having only three seats between him and Syaoran.
"Class, there will be three transferring students arriving to our class from Japan. I highly expect all of you to treat them with due respect and courtesy." Ms. Osaka, the homeroom teacher with black shimmering shoulder length hair with curious bright blue eyes instructed her class.
"Please make them feel welcomed and honored to be in this class." With that, she motioned the three to come in the class. A hushed silence came upon the class as they observed the newcomers.
Suddenly, as on cue, everyone started to whisper excitedly. "Those emerald eyes are so kawaii~!"
"Did you see her figure? Man, she's hot!"
"That guy is so handsome!" Swoons and whispers grew loud. Meiling half smiled and half snorted. It was expected that the three would get this kind of welcome. After all, they were quite good looking.
"Hush class. Did I not tell you all to show respect?" Ms Osaki demanded lightly. The class quieted and fixed their eyes on their teacher. She smiled. "Class, this would be Sakura Kinomoto, Tomoyo Daidouji, and Eriol Hiiragizawa," gesturing to each student in turn. The class clapped politely as well mannered people.
"Kinomoto, you shall sit in the seat between Nikki and Meiling," the teacher's voice was soft and soothing to hear. Sakura nodded and walked down and sat herself next to Meiling who gave her a bright smile. As she turned around to see Nikki who was sitting on her left, she noticed Syaoran, just sitting behind Nikki. Her heart thudded again. With a quick smile and greeting to Nikki, Sakura pretended not to see him. Tomoyo was sitting in front of Sakura and Eriol was sitting next to the red haired guy, two seats away from Syaoran.
Class was bearable and they were similar to those in Japan. Sakura considered it great luck that Tomoyo, Eriol, or Meiling was at least in one of her classes. As she stepped out history class with a bunch of notes crammed into her book with Eriol, she noticed the red haired guy looking at her again. Tugging Eriol along quickly, she whispered, "Eriol, do you know the guy with the red hair?"
Eriol looked behind their shoulders and nodded. "Hai. He sits next to me for homeroom. Is there anything wrong Sakura?" His blue eyes were concerned. She shook her head and forced a smile.
"Nothing's wrong, Eriol. Just curious." She replied. Eriol, being a patient and understanding friend, didn't question her further.
There was only one class she didn't have one of her friend's in, which was gym. Not knowing whether or not if it was luck or not, but Syaoran had gym with her. It kind of comforted her in a way, yet she wasn't ready to talk to him.
In gym, the class was training for the field day that was upcoming in November. Sakura smiled; at least gym was a class she enjoyed.
"Class, this year the annual field day will be present in November. For those who are new, the events range from sprinting, obstacle course, hurdles, long distance running, relays, far jumping, to even shot-put. Before we begin, I will be timing each of you for the 100 meters sprint."
Names were called off by pairs since usually people ran faster with competition. "Sakura Kinomoto and Li Syaoran." The strict male teacher instructed. Some clucked their tongues in pity; Syaoran was a fast runner.
"On your mark, get set, go!" A student cried. Sakura and Syaoran dashed off, the two not losing to each other. Sakura grinned. This was like the old days where she and Syaoran used to bicker who were better at running and swimming as well.
"Li, 13`31! Kinomoto 13`40!" the teacher flashed them smiles. "Great going! Kinomoto, you're new aren't you? Like running?" Sakura nodded.
"Great. I look forward on your performance during the competitions. Li, not bad at all, up to your usual standards there."
With a nod, the two began walking back to the starting point. "You run well." Syaoran said calmly. Sakura grinned.
"You aren't bad yourself, Li-kun." She answered. Syaoran seemed to half smile at her comment.
"On the track team?"
"For a few years before I quit cheerleading in seventh grade." She replied. Think of him as a new friend, she forced herself. It was tearing her heart to see him not remembering these things.
"Want to run a few laps?" he asked. Sakura smiled.
"Why not?" She replied smugly. He grinned at her.
"Just don't cry if you lose," he responded. Sakura grinned. Syaoran was still his old self, even if he didn't remember her. Maybe they could be.. That would never happen. Stop being silly, Sakura told herself sternly.
As the two ran 600 meters in sync, Sakura tried to toss the idea that came floating in her head.
Friends?
How can he be friends with me when he doesn't even remember who I am? Sakura thought frustrated. I love him!
Sakura met Meiling, Tomoyo, and Eriol at the school front gate. "How was gym?" Tomoyo asked immediately. She smiled.
"Great. We did running." She replied. Her three friends nodded, knowing how much she liked to run. "Almost beat Syaoran today as well."
"Syaoran?" Meiling's voice came out surprised.
"Yeah. He's in gym with me and he and I raced 100 meters." Sakura explained. Meiling raised her eyebrow and nodded. It seemed like they were becoming friends. I do hope this is okay with Sakura and Syaoran, Meiling said silently to herself.
*** Syaoran's POV**
I was ending his last 100 meters when Kali came to greet me. "Syaoran!" she called, waving a towel and a bottle of water. I nodded to her and finished the last 100 in a sprint.
"Arigato." I said through pants, taking over the towel. She smiled.
"No problem. It's too bad that we don't have any classes the same anymore." Kali said wistfully. "I wish that I was in the fourth class but instead I'm in first."
"We can still meet after school and during breaks," I offered. She smiled brightly.
" Of course! Sorry I couldn't make it to the festival yesterday. My parents insisted on bringing me to a get together since I live alone in my apartment." Kali apologized. I shook my head.
"Nothing to be sorry about." I replied. "You didn't miss much because it started raining for a while."
"Really. It wasn't raining at my house though." She replied. Weird, I thought. Her house is around two blocks from the temple. Could it not rain there? Stop thinking stupid thoughts Syaoran. Are you countering nature?
"I heard you have three new students. One of them Sakura Kinomoto right?" Her voice jarred me out of my thoughts. Sakura. My heart beat faster at her name as I recalled what happened today during gym and yesterday.
***Back flash***
"Um, thank you for yesterday," Sakura mumbled as we ran 600 meters. I looked at her, not breaking from my smooth rhythm of running. I found myself pacing with her. Her chestnut hair was done up gorgeously today and her green eyes shinned with mischief as I challenged her to run 600 meters.
"You there?" Her voice was so familiar.
"Oh. Yeah." I think I blushed. I never blush. It just doesn't happen to me yet I felt my cheeks flushing. "It's was nothing, I mean, about yesterday."
"Well, it was um. considerate of you yesterday." Sakura was stuttering yet her pace did not change. I noticed amusedly.
"It was nothing." I responded again. My eyes watched her feet running smoothly again. She caught where I was looking and smiled. Wait, she smirked.
Why do I keep thinking that I've run with Sakura before? I've never known her before yet why does it feel natural to run with her? The image of her running and breathing rhythm sounded soothing and so familiar.
"Scared now?" Sakura taunted as she saw me looking at her pacing.
"No. I'm just pacing with you."
"You pacing with me? It should be the other way around!" Sakura said laughing. I glared at her yet inside I liked the sound of her laugh. It sounded so carefree and happy. I could not believe that I was the cause of her sadness and destruction. I growled confusedly to myself. I needed to talk to Meiling later.
I remembered Sakura laughing as we raced to the end. She of course lost, but that was because she was laughing too hard.
*** Present. ***
"Syaoran, are you okay? You seemed spaced out." Kali asked worriedly, her blue eyes worried.
"Gomen." He replied. "Just tired. I'll catch up with you tomorrow." With that Syaoran quickly left, leaving Kali sitting in the bleachers.
She smiled at his retreating figure in the sunset. "It won't be long now." Something sparkled like a star, a never fading light before it was covered again to prevent the bright light from being seen.
*** Gomen! I know, it's such a short chapter, but I'm really busy with SATs and stuff so I just wanted to get something posted online so I won't be bugged by all my great readers out there to update. Please review, ideas needed. Ying Fa, Cryst email me after you've read it and tell me what you think! This goes for everyone else too of course! Email is rainbow_dreamer@email.com if you want to email! Any suggestions for names for the guy with red hair who keeps staring at Sakura? Any ideas? Tell me ASAP, Arigato. Please review! Can I get at least 10 reviews? I got ten for the last chapter! *Skips with joy * Arigato for everything! Please review! And once again, sorry about the short chapter and I'll try and make it up to you guys later. And for those who like Sakura cheerleading rather than running, gomen!
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Guess what? Hehe, my fanfiction is back up to date and I can read updates! This is sooo awesome. I'm so glad that I was able to catch what was happening in the stories I'm reading! Yep! Anyhow, enough of me blabbering. Hey, before I start? Is anyone of you a total Hunter X Hunter fan like me?? If so, guess what? The Hunter X Hunter OVA (Original Video Animation) is officially out! Isn't that so awesome? Yes! *Punches fist in the air * And the ending song "carry on" is such a great song! Tee hee hee! Download if you're a fan! Hunter X Hunter, including OVA is totally the best. as great as Card Captor Sakura (lol).
IF YOU REVIEWED FOR THE LAST CHAPTER, LOOK FOR YOUR NAME UNDER SPECIAL THANKS BELOW!
SPECIAL THANKS TO: (so many of you! *blows kisses to you all * lol) Sweetcherry: No worries about not reviewing for the other chapter, just glad you're still reviewing! Arigato! AZAngel: Heheh. I'm in control of all your minds out there *laughs evilly * Gomen, little high from sugar. Lol. Yes, poor Sakura is falling in love with baka Syaoran. sigh. Don't worry. after all, it IS an S+S fic~! Cryst: Thanks for tons of your emails, and I promise no cursing in this chapter! If there is. well, I'll just make sure I don't. Tee hee hee Orchid Angel: Are you a newcomer? If you are, a big welcome hug to you! Thanks for your compliments and keep reviewing! I love Syaoran: Love. what a sweet thing. ( Kawaii cherry wolf: Did you change your name to Kawaii cherry wolf or have I been typing it all wrong by saying Kawaii LittleWolf? LoL. Sorries if you're a different person, but arigato for all your review anyhow. R+R! Usagi yf: Thanks for you ultimate support! Thanks, girl! You have no idea how much it means to me! Cherryz Angel: lol. chill girl! Here's the next chapter! E+T and S+S, don't you agree? Werid-N-nextdoor: Welcome newcomer! *Shakes your hand enthusiastically * Thanks for appreciating all that I've written! Kudos.. Wow, that's high praise! You're making me blush! LoL. Ying Fa: Thanks for all your emails as well, co-author! Love receiving mail from you! Sorry about the cliffhanger though! Arigato for all you've done.
CHAPTER 13: Long Long Ago..
Sakura was sitting nervously in front a mirror as soft white hands fixed her honey brown hair into a fancy modified French braid. Tomoyo smiled and patted her friend's hair as she looked into the mirror and met Sakura's eyes.
"So kawaii!" Tomoyo exclaimed, putting a hand on her cheek and her eyes shinning brightly. Sakura blushed and Eriol chuckled lightly. Some people just never change.
"I agree," Eriol stated, giving Sakura an encouraging smile. Sakura bit her bottom lips nervously and nodded. She looked at her reflection again; her hair had been done up prettily and she managed a weak smile.
"Don't worry, Sakura-Chan," Tomoyo comforted. Sakura locked eyes with her friend in the mirror.
"Demo, Tomoyo," She started. Her friend hushed her patiently.
"Me and Eriol will be there every step of the way, Meiling as well. There's nothing to be afraid of." Tomoyo answered. "Don't you remember what you used to tell me while you used to card capture?" She continued without expecting an answer. "You told me that 'there's a way when there's a will.' Remember?"
Sakura smiled lightly, her right hand unconsciously twirling a loose strand of hair on her finger. Tomoyo pulled the hand away lightly.
"Come on, at least we won't we late," She said with another smile. Kero laughed at that from his breakfast of a moon cake with sweet pineapple inside.
"Kero! It's not funny!" Sakura complained, throwing a pillow at him.
Kero dodged it and grinned at her. "You better get going before you're really late." He laughed again at his own joke. The three left the room, leaving a squashed Kero under a pillow.
*** Sakura's POV***
Wow, this school is so pretty! Trees were just beginning to turn color, making the whole school seem bright and colorful. There were Sakura trees here! I smiled to myself; I looked forward to seeing them in bloom, but my smile quickly faded as I thought of Syaoran. He and I had often went to see Sakura trees in bloom.
Thanks to Tomoyo who woke me up and Eriol who packed my backpack, I did not cause Tomoyo and Eriol to be late for the first day of school. Eriol had gone to school before and made sure the registrations were fine and that the three of us had the same homeroom together.
"Room 11-4," Eriol's voice jarred me away from my thoughts. "There are four junior classes and thus being one, two, three, and four," he laughed a bit at that.
"You have the lamest sense of humor," His girlfriend retorted. Eriol smiled innocently back at her and Tomoyo groaned. "Sakura, don't you agree that he has the worst sense of humor?"
Before I could say anything, whispering interrupted us. It was then did I notice that many students were walking by us and whispering at us. I caught a few words like "new student" and such. Why did everyone point and stare at new students?
Meiling promised me yesterday that she'd meet me at the school. As I was looking for her, I noticed a guy with red hair and green eyes staring intently at me. His green eyes locked with mine and I felt my cheeks flushing with embarrassment. Quickly turning away, I bumped into someone, crashing into his chest.
"Ohayo Kinomoto." A steady calm voice greeted him. My heart thudded.
"Oh, Ohayo Li-kun." I managed to greet. At least I remembered to say his last name, I thought. "Gomen."
He shrugged and put his hands into the pockets of his baggy benign pants. I looked at him softly before Meiling greeted me loudly.
"Ohayo, Sakura! Gomen seems like I've caught your influence of sleeping in!" She teased, her red eyes twinkling with amusement. Tomoyo grinned and I could feel my face flushing again. This was so embarrassing.
"Ohayo Meiling," Tomoyo and I greeted in unison.
"All new students please come to the faculty building, thank you." A voice clearly stated in Japanese. Thank God this is a bilingual school.
"That's you guys!" Meiling said. "There's the faculty building, the small house next to the main building. I'll see you guys in class then!" With a wave and another smile, the active girl ran off. Li followed her, walking sensibly after nodding to me, Tomoyo and Eriol.
***Third person POV**
Syaoran sat next to a window, looking out. Twirling his pencil in his hand, he was looking outside with mild interest. What he waited for was when the Cherry Blossoms bloomed. That would have to wait until early spring though.
Meiling sat a few seats away from her cousin, but still being able to keep an eye on the boy. His mind had been wandering ever since the Moon Festival celebration yesterday. She was curious what happened, but Eriol forbid her and Tomoyo to get a filmed copy of what happened. He said it was because Sakura might get her guard up and sense that it was his magic. It made sense, but how was she to know what happened?
Morning quiet times were often light chattering between friends, some catching up their sleep before classes started or rushing through homework before it was due. Since it was the beginning of school, everyone was talking with their friends. A guy with green eyes and red hair was silently tapping out beats with two pencils as he listened away on his MD in the corner of the classroom, having only three seats between him and Syaoran.
"Class, there will be three transferring students arriving to our class from Japan. I highly expect all of you to treat them with due respect and courtesy." Ms. Osaka, the homeroom teacher with black shimmering shoulder length hair with curious bright blue eyes instructed her class.
"Please make them feel welcomed and honored to be in this class." With that, she motioned the three to come in the class. A hushed silence came upon the class as they observed the newcomers.
Suddenly, as on cue, everyone started to whisper excitedly. "Those emerald eyes are so kawaii~!"
"Did you see her figure? Man, she's hot!"
"That guy is so handsome!" Swoons and whispers grew loud. Meiling half smiled and half snorted. It was expected that the three would get this kind of welcome. After all, they were quite good looking.
"Hush class. Did I not tell you all to show respect?" Ms Osaki demanded lightly. The class quieted and fixed their eyes on their teacher. She smiled. "Class, this would be Sakura Kinomoto, Tomoyo Daidouji, and Eriol Hiiragizawa," gesturing to each student in turn. The class clapped politely as well mannered people.
"Kinomoto, you shall sit in the seat between Nikki and Meiling," the teacher's voice was soft and soothing to hear. Sakura nodded and walked down and sat herself next to Meiling who gave her a bright smile. As she turned around to see Nikki who was sitting on her left, she noticed Syaoran, just sitting behind Nikki. Her heart thudded again. With a quick smile and greeting to Nikki, Sakura pretended not to see him. Tomoyo was sitting in front of Sakura and Eriol was sitting next to the red haired guy, two seats away from Syaoran.
Class was bearable and they were similar to those in Japan. Sakura considered it great luck that Tomoyo, Eriol, or Meiling was at least in one of her classes. As she stepped out history class with a bunch of notes crammed into her book with Eriol, she noticed the red haired guy looking at her again. Tugging Eriol along quickly, she whispered, "Eriol, do you know the guy with the red hair?"
Eriol looked behind their shoulders and nodded. "Hai. He sits next to me for homeroom. Is there anything wrong Sakura?" His blue eyes were concerned. She shook her head and forced a smile.
"Nothing's wrong, Eriol. Just curious." She replied. Eriol, being a patient and understanding friend, didn't question her further.
There was only one class she didn't have one of her friend's in, which was gym. Not knowing whether or not if it was luck or not, but Syaoran had gym with her. It kind of comforted her in a way, yet she wasn't ready to talk to him.
In gym, the class was training for the field day that was upcoming in November. Sakura smiled; at least gym was a class she enjoyed.
"Class, this year the annual field day will be present in November. For those who are new, the events range from sprinting, obstacle course, hurdles, long distance running, relays, far jumping, to even shot-put. Before we begin, I will be timing each of you for the 100 meters sprint."
Names were called off by pairs since usually people ran faster with competition. "Sakura Kinomoto and Li Syaoran." The strict male teacher instructed. Some clucked their tongues in pity; Syaoran was a fast runner.
"On your mark, get set, go!" A student cried. Sakura and Syaoran dashed off, the two not losing to each other. Sakura grinned. This was like the old days where she and Syaoran used to bicker who were better at running and swimming as well.
"Li, 13`31! Kinomoto 13`40!" the teacher flashed them smiles. "Great going! Kinomoto, you're new aren't you? Like running?" Sakura nodded.
"Great. I look forward on your performance during the competitions. Li, not bad at all, up to your usual standards there."
With a nod, the two began walking back to the starting point. "You run well." Syaoran said calmly. Sakura grinned.
"You aren't bad yourself, Li-kun." She answered. Syaoran seemed to half smile at her comment.
"On the track team?"
"For a few years before I quit cheerleading in seventh grade." She replied. Think of him as a new friend, she forced herself. It was tearing her heart to see him not remembering these things.
"Want to run a few laps?" he asked. Sakura smiled.
"Why not?" She replied smugly. He grinned at her.
"Just don't cry if you lose," he responded. Sakura grinned. Syaoran was still his old self, even if he didn't remember her. Maybe they could be.. That would never happen. Stop being silly, Sakura told herself sternly.
As the two ran 600 meters in sync, Sakura tried to toss the idea that came floating in her head.
Friends?
How can he be friends with me when he doesn't even remember who I am? Sakura thought frustrated. I love him!
Sakura met Meiling, Tomoyo, and Eriol at the school front gate. "How was gym?" Tomoyo asked immediately. She smiled.
"Great. We did running." She replied. Her three friends nodded, knowing how much she liked to run. "Almost beat Syaoran today as well."
"Syaoran?" Meiling's voice came out surprised.
"Yeah. He's in gym with me and he and I raced 100 meters." Sakura explained. Meiling raised her eyebrow and nodded. It seemed like they were becoming friends. I do hope this is okay with Sakura and Syaoran, Meiling said silently to herself.
*** Syaoran's POV**
I was ending his last 100 meters when Kali came to greet me. "Syaoran!" she called, waving a towel and a bottle of water. I nodded to her and finished the last 100 in a sprint.
"Arigato." I said through pants, taking over the towel. She smiled.
"No problem. It's too bad that we don't have any classes the same anymore." Kali said wistfully. "I wish that I was in the fourth class but instead I'm in first."
"We can still meet after school and during breaks," I offered. She smiled brightly.
" Of course! Sorry I couldn't make it to the festival yesterday. My parents insisted on bringing me to a get together since I live alone in my apartment." Kali apologized. I shook my head.
"Nothing to be sorry about." I replied. "You didn't miss much because it started raining for a while."
"Really. It wasn't raining at my house though." She replied. Weird, I thought. Her house is around two blocks from the temple. Could it not rain there? Stop thinking stupid thoughts Syaoran. Are you countering nature?
"I heard you have three new students. One of them Sakura Kinomoto right?" Her voice jarred me out of my thoughts. Sakura. My heart beat faster at her name as I recalled what happened today during gym and yesterday.
***Back flash***
"Um, thank you for yesterday," Sakura mumbled as we ran 600 meters. I looked at her, not breaking from my smooth rhythm of running. I found myself pacing with her. Her chestnut hair was done up gorgeously today and her green eyes shinned with mischief as I challenged her to run 600 meters.
"You there?" Her voice was so familiar.
"Oh. Yeah." I think I blushed. I never blush. It just doesn't happen to me yet I felt my cheeks flushing. "It's was nothing, I mean, about yesterday."
"Well, it was um. considerate of you yesterday." Sakura was stuttering yet her pace did not change. I noticed amusedly.
"It was nothing." I responded again. My eyes watched her feet running smoothly again. She caught where I was looking and smiled. Wait, she smirked.
Why do I keep thinking that I've run with Sakura before? I've never known her before yet why does it feel natural to run with her? The image of her running and breathing rhythm sounded soothing and so familiar.
"Scared now?" Sakura taunted as she saw me looking at her pacing.
"No. I'm just pacing with you."
"You pacing with me? It should be the other way around!" Sakura said laughing. I glared at her yet inside I liked the sound of her laugh. It sounded so carefree and happy. I could not believe that I was the cause of her sadness and destruction. I growled confusedly to myself. I needed to talk to Meiling later.
I remembered Sakura laughing as we raced to the end. She of course lost, but that was because she was laughing too hard.
*** Present. ***
"Syaoran, are you okay? You seemed spaced out." Kali asked worriedly, her blue eyes worried.
"Gomen." He replied. "Just tired. I'll catch up with you tomorrow." With that Syaoran quickly left, leaving Kali sitting in the bleachers.
She smiled at his retreating figure in the sunset. "It won't be long now." Something sparkled like a star, a never fading light before it was covered again to prevent the bright light from being seen.
*** Gomen! I know, it's such a short chapter, but I'm really busy with SATs and stuff so I just wanted to get something posted online so I won't be bugged by all my great readers out there to update. Please review, ideas needed. Ying Fa, Cryst email me after you've read it and tell me what you think! This goes for everyone else too of course! Email is rainbow_dreamer@email.com if you want to email! Any suggestions for names for the guy with red hair who keeps staring at Sakura? Any ideas? Tell me ASAP, Arigato. Please review! Can I get at least 10 reviews? I got ten for the last chapter! *Skips with joy * Arigato for everything! Please review! And once again, sorry about the short chapter and I'll try and make it up to you guys later. And for those who like Sakura cheerleading rather than running, gomen!