Chapter 2 - Mails, mails, mails and returning

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*"Ne, Tomoyo-chan. Why do you always hang around me?" Sakura asked.

"What are you talking about, Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked as she did some finishing touches on Sakura's dress.

"Well, I'm like a tomboy and I'm not popular in school," Sakura replied. That was a lie. Sakura is one of the most popular girls in the school. Not because of her looks but because of her kind heart which made boys attracted to her and girls want to be her friend. "Why do you hang around with me?"

Tomoyo shook her head. "You're popular, Sakura-chan. Don't fool yourself. And I hang around with you because I like the Sakura-chan I know. And also because you are younger and you need my protection," she replied jokingly.

"Mou, Tomoyo-chan!"*

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*A week later*

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*"Ne, Tomoyo-chan, when do you think Syaoran will send us the e-mails?" Sakura asked.

"Hm? Oh, I don't know," Tomoyo said, painting her nails.

You got mail"

Sakura jumped up hearing that and ran to her laptop. "Tomoyo-chan! He finally sent it!" She opened it and her face fell. "Tomoyo-chan, it's for you..."

"Read it out for me, will you, Sakura-chan? My nails are not dry yet," Tomoyo said.

Sakura nodded.*

Dear Tomoyo,

Hi! I'm sorry I didn't send a mail immediately. I was dragged by the Elders to do some immediate training. It was so hard! It took me a week before I finally got it right and the Elders allowed me to send a mail.

I have to learn using a sword and meditate. The one that I had just Mastered was using an okfuda. It's called 'Fung' which means wind in Chinese. I really miss the Japanese food there. All the foods here taste horrible! As you know, I love Maths and I got the highest mark so far. What about you? How are your subjects?

My sisters are as annoying as hell! One of them is on her way here. I can feel her aura. I'll be back. I'm back and she finally got away. She almost saw this letter but I was faster than her. I have to go now. Please reply!

Your friend,

Syaoran

Sakura sighed. Good thing that Syaoran was alright. Tomoyo got up and walked out. "Tomoyo-chan?" Tomoyo stopped.

"Hai, Sakura-chan?"

"Aren't you going to reply Syaoran's e-mail?" Sakura asked, confused. Tomoyo laughed.

"You won't understand, Sakura-chan. Wait 'till you are older. Then, you will know why I won't reply him," Tomoyo said, shaking her head. "Oops, I have to go now. I have a manicure later. Bye, Sakura-chan."

Sakura stared at the closed door. "Gomen, Syaoran. It seems that you won't be receiving any mail..." Then, Sakura got an idea as she clicked 'Compose'.

Dear Syaoran,

Glad to hear that you were alright. When I didn't hear from you, I was worried. Nice to know that you are learning something there. You miss Japanese food? I want to try the food there. I heard that it is a lot better than the foods here. And great job on your Maths. I hate it soo much! I don't know how you can stand it!

I have to go now. Reply me as soon as possible!

Your friend,

Sakura


Sakura thought for a while and brought the arrow to her name and blocked it. She moved her hands slowly to the keyboard. T-O-M-O-Y-O. 'There. Syaoran don't want a letter from little Sakura. He wants a letter from Tomoyo...and he will have it' Sakura clicked the send button and waited as the letter was being sent.

"Please forget her and remember me," she prayed silently.*

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*The next day*

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* "You got mail"

Sakura moved to her laptop and opened her mail. Her heart leaped as she opened her mail.

Dear Tomoyo,

It's good to know that you had replied my mail. I thought that you wouldn't reply it. You should come here sometime in the future to taste the food here. I especially miss your mother's sushi and rice. When I think about it, it makes me hungry. Great. Typing this mail made me hungry. All because of the mention of sushi and rice. How's school?

Has anything changed since last time? How is everyone? Reply ASAP.

Your friend,

Syaoran

Dear Syaoran,

Hey! Why is it so surprising that I replied? Maybe I could take up that offer of going there sometime in the future. School's been great. I was chosen as the head cheerleader and there is going to be a competition next year. Hopefully I can win. Nothing much had changed since you left. Everything that we did isn't as fun as when you were here. Not even disturbing my mother.

Everyone is fine and they all missed you. When are you coming back? All of us, including Yamazaki missed you. Reply soon!

Your friend,

Tomoyo

Dear Tomoyo,

I can't believe that it had been two years since I had last seen you! I'm sure that you had changed a lot. I hope I could finish my training soon 'cause I miss you guys. I heard that Nade had a heart cancer. How is she? Is she slright? My moter is dead worried about her. Give her my wishes and I hope that she will survive.

Your friend,

Syaoran


Dear Syaoran,

I am sorry to bring you the bad news. Nade had passed away two days ago. Sakura had been crying her eyes out. She even cried herself to sleep. Please help me pass the message to your mom and tell her that Nade will keep the promise that she made. I don't know what promise it is but Nade said that your mother would know. I have to go now. Sakura just woke up and I have to be there for her. Take care.

Your friend,

Tomoyo

Dear Tomoyo,

It's been five years and my training had been getting harder. The only thing that kept me going is your letters for me. I finished quickly everyday just to read your letters and reply them. I don't know why, but I visit the church often these days. Once, I got a tune and started humming it. All my teachers are slave drivers. Even though I am getting the best grades, they still want me to get extra credits so I'm stuck doing one project after another.

I'll send you a tune later, it's the one that I can't out of my head. Hope to see you soon.

Your friend,

Syaoran

Dear Syaoran,

I like the tune very much! Now, I go to the church every Sunday and I always hummed that tune. It's nice to know that my letters are keeping you going. Have you read a book called 'Wild Things' by an author called Little Wolf LOVER? It's one of my favourites. And I couldn't believe I was chosen as the head cheerleader for five years in a row! By the way, what flavour ice-cream do you like? Tomorrow's Nade's death anniversary so I won't be replying your mail.

Your friend,

Tomoyo

Dear Tomoyo,

It's nice, isn't it? I have already read that book. It's also my favourites. And congratulations for being head cheerleader again! I like Chocolate Ice-cream the best. Don't worry, I won't mind if you don't reply me for one day. I have to go now. The Elders are bugging me to finish my training for the day. Reply soon.

Your friend,

Syaoran

Dear Syaoran,

Wow, I can't believe that it's already ten years! And it is the tenth time I was chosen as the head cheerleader! When are you coming back? I am joining a singing competition this month! I can't believe it!! Uh oh. I'm late for school! See ya!!

Your friend,

Tomoyo

Sakura raced upstairs to her room. "Slow down, squirt! You're seventeen, for goodness sakes!" Touya shouted.

"Mou! Why don't you grow up? You're twenty-seven, for goodness sakes!" Sakura retorted and slammed her bedroom door shut.

"You got mail"

Sakura smiled as she made her way to her laptop.

Dear Tomoyo,

I've got good news! I can finally get my wish of going back! My mother asked me what I wanted, as a present for finishing my training and I said that I wanted to go back and she agreed! I'll be there in time for your singing competition. My flight is on 24th May so I can see you soon. I can't wait!

Love,

Syaoran

Sakura's heart leaped. 'He's coming back.' She couldn't conceal her happiness anymore. She ran downstairs and into her brother. "Otou-san! Yelen-san and Syaoran are coming back!" Sakura shouted happily.

"Really?" Fujitaka asked, coming out of the kitchen. "I never knew that you kept in touch with him. Sakura's smile only became wider.

"Ne, Otou-san, can they please stay with us? We have more than enough room and, and..."

"Calm down, Sakura-chan. They can stay with us," Fujitaka said smiling at his genki daughter. "But only if everyone agrees."

"What? The GAKI'S going to be staying here? I forbid it!" Touya declared, looking at Sakura. That was a mistake. Sakura gave him a puppy-dog eyes and pout.

"Onegai, onii-cha," she said pouting.

"NO! NO NO NO!" he said repeating himself but gave in to Sakura's eyes and pout. "Alright. But if he does anything that I disagree to, he's out okay?"

Sakura smiled. "Arigato, onii-cha! Now, I'll tell Tomoyo-chan!"

Fujitaka smiled when the door banged shut. "You couldn't resist, could you?" he asked.

Touya sighed. "She still have that puppy-love for him. One would have thought that it would be gone after ten years," he replied.*

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*Sakura skated happily to Tomoyo's house. "Syaoran's coming back," she said to herself before she halted. "Wait a minute, what if he asked Tomoyo and she didn't knew a thing about the e-mails?"

She thought for a while. "I guess I better tell her..."*

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*Tomoyo*

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*She sighed and leaned back in her chair. She had just finished making out thirty more designs for the coming modelling show but something seems to be missing...

"Tomoyo-chan!"

Tomoyo smiled. 'Bingo' she thought happily as the 'thing' missing walked towards her.

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LOL That was a rather long chapter. Sorry, but my letter writing sucks. Pardon me language. Can anyone PLZ tell me how to use the italic? Tell me if I should continue or start a new story, okay? Oh, btw, tell me if u want to hear the song.