AN: Thank you for all those who reviewed the last chapter especially to anonymous who mentioned the names of Syaoran's sisters. I'm planning to write another fic featuring Syaoran's sisters. Thanks a bunch.
Disclaimer: Same disclaimer applies.
Chapter 2: Getting To Know You
"And my name's Xiolang." The man with hazel nut hair replied extending his right hand forward, accepting the handshake.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Xiolang."
"The pleasure is all mine." He whispered.
"Mou? Did you say something?" She asked confused.
"No."
I must be hearing things. "Ahhmm… Could you do me a favor? Please…"
Have I met this girl? Her face seems awfully… familiar. "Sure, anything for a lovely lady like you." Putting his best killer smile.
We've been acquainted only a few seconds and his flirting already. What a jerk? Sweat-dropping. "Could you please show me where the dinning hall is? I think I forgot the way there."
"Okay, but I've got to stop for a few minutes in the library, if that's alright with you?" And if you're not that hungry of course?" She's different from other women. She isn't trying to cling to me like a… glue… like a… dirt. He also observed her sparkling emerald eyes looking intently into his own amber orbs. How captivating? Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he walked towards the library where they met a black haired man with glasses.
What is Eriol doing here? What is his relation to Xiolang? Sakura thought confused.
"What's up my little cute descendant?" Eriol said.
"Shut up1 I'm in no time for your silly jokes just hand me the papers I needed to work on." Syaoran uttered in a clipped tone.
"Aren't you first going to introduce me to your friend?"
"Look, she's not my friend. I've just met her a while ago." He said in a harsh tone then he noticed the hurt expression on her beautiful face so he hurriedly added "But I want to be her friend in the future." Observing her face to see if there's a change in her reaction to his statement. He was glad when her smiled returned.
She grinned sheepishly, feeling stupid for judging Xiolang immediately.
He sighed. That was close. "Eriol I would like you to meet Ying Fa, Ying Fa this is Eriol Hiiragizawa, my cousin." Syaoran introduced.
"It's nice to see you again Hiiragizawa-kun." Sakura said politely.
"Huh? You two already met." Syaoran asked puzzled. I didn't know that Eriol had a friend named Ying Fa. He didn't mention anything about her to me. Well, I'm just his cousin so who am I to complain.
"You can just call me Eriol Ying Fa." Facing Syaoran, he answered, "Yes, we've met in Japan when I visited there for some family business. I just didn't recognize her because she's all grown up." So my little descendant already knows the Card Mistress. How interesting…
Syaoran didn't like that Eriol and Ying Fa are close to each other. I'm not jealous. I'm not jealous. He muttered to himself.
"Are you saying something my little descendant?"
"No. I'm just saying that we head out to the dinning hall… Maybe our families are worried about where we are."
"Now that you're saying it. I'm starving. I can almost eat a whole pig." Eriol joked.
Sakura chuckled. "I can't picture you out eating a whole pig."
"Hahahaha, very funny Eriol." Syaoran said sarcastically.
"So what are your hobbies Xiolang-kun. I mean your pastimes…" Sakura questioned curiously while following the two guys, taking their time to walk towards the dinning hall.
"Why have you asked?"
"I'm just curious that's all. Is it wrong for me to ask?" She defended herself. "Never mind," giving up for having answers to her questions. Waving her hand in front of her for surrender.
"Really? Ok don't cry. I'm answering it." Syaoran teased.
"I'm not a child so please don't treat me like one." Sakura pouted.
SURE… You're acting like one. He chuckled inwardly. He loves the way she is affected by his teasing. So refreshing. So good. "My hobbies are practicing martial arts and my sword skills. Now, did I please you, your MAJESTY?"
"Please stop it. No one's laughing." She stopped walking. Changing the mood of the conversation, she exclaimed, "Sugoi! Are you good on those things you mentioned?"
"In fact, his the best in Hong Kong." Eriol chipped in.
"Really! I can't believe you're that good. No offense."
"Believe what you want to believe." He snapped, clearly annoyed. "Are you implying that I'm not GOOD enough? I'm not that arrogant to brag what I am not." Why am I furious? It's not like I want her to believe what Eriol had just said.
"Gomen, I didn't mean to be rude. But it's amazing to meet in one of these family gatherings a master in both swords and martial arts."
"ALL RIGHT! You're one LUCKY girl to be in the presence of a master like ME" He smirked.
"Now, I don't want your head to get any BIGGER. I'm just amazed because I also like martial arts and swordsmanship." He's really got a BIG self-esteem.
"So, what are you saying? You want to challenge me one on one? I DARE you… You scared." He taunted. I'll just go easy on her.
Why… that… CREEP? I'll show him. I'm not a Card Mistress for nothing. "Okay if you want it that way. Be it."
"You'll be sorry that you have accepted it." My mother's gonna kill me. Why did that statement come out of from my BIG MOUTH in the first place?
"Guys… could you please cool off a bit. I'm certain that you'll get along well if both of you talk for a little while." Eriol pleaded calmly. "Why don't you go to the parlor first to talk for a minute so our families would not have a riot if you two decided to fight in front of them." Eriol suggested.
"All right." They both said in unison.
"And now that is settled, I guess I'll be heading to the dining hall."
"Please Eriol, don't leave the two of us alone." Sakura begged. I don't want to be alone with only him around. I know I can't stand his presence. She added silently.
"Sorry but I really have to go. I'm really hungry." Eriol said rubbing his tummy for proof.
"Ok, I guess it will not be THAT bad." Please let it turned out right. Please let it turned out right. Praying to any gods that might hear her plea.
"Ok, stop being a baby." Syaoran said, getting hold of Sakura's left hand, ready to drag her along. But once their fingers touched, they felt electricity flowing through the tips of their fingers so both let go of each other's hand, afraid that it will burn. "Follow me."
When they where in front of the parlor
Syaoran opened the door and let Sakura in first. What a gentleman. Maybe he's not as bad as I thought.
"So… let's start with our names first as if we only just met." He bowed his head slightly and started, "Hi milady, my name's Li Xiolang. May I be acquainted with you?"
Li… He's related to that SYAORAN! "And I'm Kinomoto Ying Fa. I'm glad to be acquainted with you."
Kinomoto… She's associated with that SAKURA my grandmother's talking about. What a coincidence. I'll try to find out more about that GIRL. "I was just wondering… if you still want to have a sparing with me. It will only be a friendly sparing you know… the sharing of pointers about the techniques, moves…"
"It's an honor to have a sparing match with you, the best of Hong Kong. I'm sorry I misinterpret your intentions a while ago. Maybe I just got out the wrong side of bed." She said guiltily.
"All right, and let the games begin!" He commented jokingly. Holding his hand out to held Sakura's hand and led her to the sparing room.
I think I'm beginning to like him…
AN: So… what do you think? I'm getting a bit lazy to write. I'm just typing what I think. If you think this should be improved then tell me what should I change in this chapter. I'll post the revised chapter the next day I received the review that told me to change it. Thanks for reading. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Ja ne!!!