Crystal: Hi ho, hi ho, another story, uh, hi ho? Whatever, anyway, here is a CCS story that I got stuck in my head one day. It's very common, very common, but I felt like doing this. Usually, doing common things isn't me. Isn't that scary.
Crystal: Anyway, you know the whole routine. The whole schedule, the whole enchilada. Mmmm, enchilada. I don't own anything, and you won't be hearing from me a lot. But this story has NO, I repeat, NO MAGIC. In fact, everything from CCS, forget it. The only sameness is their looks. Yep, even their attitudes changed. Wait till you see, or should I say, read about Sakura. Now MUSH!
Sakura (or other girls, all together) singing: Words she (they) sing(s).
Syaoran singing: Words he sings.
Both singing: Words they sing..
Radio Voice: Plain, like this.
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(Sakura's POV for WHOLE story. Uh, maybe)
I parked my car in the drive, stepping out and looking myself up and down. My dad would be totally surprised. And Touya, well, Touya would freak. I grabbed my key, and then two bags from the back, before walking up to the house.
I opened the door, and put my bags down. "I'm home!" I called. No body answered right away, so I just continued my trips to and from the car. When I finished, there were about 12 bags sitting there. I was so glad that Tomoyo's mother owned the store; I could have never afforded any of this.
I slipped out of my shoes, and then into my slippers, before heading upstairs, with three bags. After four trips, all of my things were sitting in my room. My cat, Kero, who had been sleeping in a patch of sun, looked up in interest.
I pulled everything out, and then began packing my suitcase. Then I remembered that I also had dinner tonight as well. I sighed, and then hurried downstairs, looking at the white-board with everyone's schedules on it.
Sakura: At Tomoyo's till who knows when. Turn to cook dinner.
Touya: Soccer practice, be home around 5:30pm.
Dad: Working till 7:00pm, may be home early.
Note: Sakura's last night home for the summer.
I looked at the clock. '5:25, he'll be home soon' I thought. I went into the kitchen, scanning the fridge and looking for what to make. I saw that we had enough to make okonomiyaki (sp?). I pulled out the ingredients, and began to cook. I heard the door open, and I turned from washing the noodles.
"Sakura, I'm home" Touya called.
"I hear ya" I called.
"You making okonomiyaki?" Touya asked, and I heard him walking towards the kitchen.
"Hai" I said. I began to get excited. What would he think? Oh yea, I already knew. I sighed. Then, I heard Touya's bag hit the floor.
"Sakura?" He asked unsteadily.
"Yea, it's me" I said.
"Wha-what happened?"
"Uh, the girls took me over town. They gave me a make-over" I said, and I turned around, facing his gaping expression. "Do you like it?" I asked.
"I'll say one thing, it's different" Touya said.
"Wait a minute, aren't you supposed to be all 'big brother' on me?" I asked, grinning.
"I have to much 'big brothering' to do tomorrow. Are you finished packing yet?" Touya asked.
"No, I forgot that I had to make dinner tonight, so everything is still in it's bags" I said.
"So you got new clothes to?" He asked. I nodded. "Good, you liked like a gay surfer in all that other stuff" he laughed. I moaned.
"Does everybody think that?" I asked him, and he just laughed some more.
"Let me finish dinner, YOU go pack" he said, coming up to me, as he began to chop up the onions. I smiled at him, and then I ran out of the kitchen and up the stairs.
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When I had finished packing up all my things, neatly folded and placed in three bags. Yes three bags, I'm going away for three months. I still had a bag at Tomoyo's, too. So, as I was saying, when I finished, I walked downstairs to find my father home. Was I actually packing for two hours?
"Konbanwa O-tousan" I said to him. He smiled at the new me.
"Sakura, what a transformation" he said. He got up and hugged me. "It's not as much as a surprise because Sonomi called me earlier. Tomoyo had been talking about it all week, and she wanted to give me a little heads up."
"And you didn't tell me?" I asked.
"Well, Sonomi told me to keep a surprise. Besides, then this would have never happened. How do you like it?" Fujitaka asked.
"I really like it. Oh, and Tomoyo wanted me to ask you if…" I began, but my father cut me off.
"If you could get your belly button pierced?" My dad continued. I nodded. "She called me earlier, around 4, asking me. I said I'd think about it" he said. I smiled.
"Next, a tattoo" I said. He smiled.
"Lets wait till you the end of next year, when your 18" he said. I grinned at him. We ate dinner, talking back and forth about my new look or about what they would be doing for the summer.
"Well, we were thinking of coming up to visit you for a week" Fujitaka said. "That is, if you wouldn't mind?"
"Of course I wouldn't mind, but no embarrassing me" I said. He smiled and nodded. When we finished, I washed the dishes.
"I think I'll be going to bed now, I have a long day tomorrow, what with driving for four hours" I said, yawning.
"Alright, we'll see you in the morning sweetie" Fujitaka said. He kissed my forehead, and I said goodnight to Touya.
Changing into my new night clothes, which consisted of Patrick (from Spongebob) boxers, and a matching tank top. I also had matching slippers, but I didn't need that now. I slipped under my comforter, and let Kero jump onto my bed, and curl up on my stomach.
"Think Kero, this is a whole new world for me. I can't wait to see what will be in-store" I said, petting him. I yawned. "Goodnight, Kero-chan" I said, as I clapped my hands and the lights went out. I snuggled under the covers, and fell into a peaceful slumber.
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I rubbed my eyes, and looked at my clock. 7:30am. Two and a half hours till I had to be at Tomoyos'. I tried going back to sleep, but my excitement kept bubbling up in me. So, I swung my legs over my bed, getting tangled up in my comforter. I untangled myself, and slipped into my slippers. I grabbed a new outfit that I had picked out the night before, before heading down the hall to the bathroom.
The house was deadly quiet, but I could hear movement coming from my dads' room. When I finished in the bathroom, I walked out in my new pair of clothes, but my Patrick slippers were still on my feet. Walking into my room, I put my pajamas into my bag, and then I grabbed my bag and pulled all of them down the stairs. I pulled them out to the car, putting them in the trunk. I smiled, and then I walked back inside.
My father was now down in the kitchen, and I heard Touya in the shower. "Morning dad!" I called.
"Morning Sakura" he said back to me. I smiled, and hurried up the stairs. I walked over to my full length mirror again, looking myself head to toe.
My hair, which had been this bright when I was little, but lost its color when I was in middle school. My natural green eyes had also lost their color at that time, and now I had it back. My smile was perfect, and I was as close to perfect as I could get. I was wearing a short, black and white plaid skirt. It reached to about the length of my elementary uniform, but to fit me. I was wearing a white turtle neck sweater, with long sleeves. I had the two pigtails done up in my hair, held by black ribbon in bows. I was wearing knee length socks, and I would be wearing black shoes. I think it was a cute enough appearance.
"Sakura, breakfast" I heard Touya call.
"Hai" I answered him, and I grabbed my new white purse, which had my name on it, surrounded by cherry blossoms. I looked at the clock in my kitchen, to see that I still had 30 minutes till I should leave. Tomoyo had said she wanted all of us there about 15 minutes early.
"Nice outfit" Touya said.
"And what is that supposed to mean?" I asked, glaring at him.
"I'm serious, that was a compliment" he said, trying to defend himself. My glare broke into a smile, and I sat down across from him.
"Wow, your last breakfast at home till August" Fujitaka said. I smiled, sadly.
"I know, but think, you guys will be up to visit me in July" I said, suddenly happy again.
"Yep, and think, maybe I'll have a surprise for ya" Touya said, winking at me. I wanted to go more then ever now. I went through my breakfast, trying to go slow and fast at the same time. We talked about all these things, and when I finished, I hugged both of them.
"I'll miss you guys" I said, as my dad kissed my forehead.
"We'll miss you to" Fujitaka said. They walked me to the door, and we said goodbyes one last time. I walked to my car, got in, and started the engine. As I pulled out, I looked back one last time.
"Bye!" I called, a few tears leaving my eyes before I zoomed down the road. I watched as my house disappeared from view, and soon my street, then my block. Before I knew it, I was in front of Tomoyos'. But, something didn't look right. Tomoyo, Rika, Naoko, and Chiharu we're all sitting out front. Men were standing there, by a truck. When I pulled up, Tomoyo jumped up, walking over to me.
"Sakura, you made it, finally! Nice choice of clothes by the way! Oh, and we've had a change of plans" Tomoyo said.
"Where's Rika's car?" I asked. Tomoyo smiled at me.
"That's the change of plans. We're going to send our luggage with these guys" Tomoyo said, pointing to the men who were already unloading my stuff to the large truck parked nearby, "And we're all going to take your car. That's ok with you, right?" Tomoyo asked.
"Of course, can we go now, please?" I asked. The girls laughed.
"Yep, let's go!" Tomoyo said. We all climbed into my car. I was going to be driving, Tomoyo in shot gun, Rika behind her, Naoko in the middle, and Chiharu behind me. The truck had left already, and we drove off.
About an hour later, we were sitting in the car, driving through an open field. We were all quiet. It was getting on my nerves.
"Sakura, would you turn on some music?" Tomoyo asked me.
"You bet" I smiled. I hit play on my radio, already knowing what song was coming up. A beat came up.
"Oh, we all know this song" Chiharu said. So, we all began to sing.
She's got tattoos, and piercings
She likes social threat
She likes social distortion
My girls, a hot girl
A hood rat who needs an attitude adjustment
Christina, wouldn't wanna meet ya
She hates ya Brittany so you better run for cover
My girls, a hot girl
A riot girl and she's angry at the world
Emergency call 911
She's pissed off at everyone
Police, rescue, FBI
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
And everywhere we go se gets us thrown out constantly,
But that's ok
Cause I know, I know,
I know by baby would do anything for me
Yeah…
Christina, wouldn't wanna meet her
She hates ya Brittany so you better run for cover
My girls, a hot girl
A riot girl and she's taking on the world
Emergency call 911
She's pissed off at everyone
Police, rescue, FBI
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
Oh...oh...oh
Oh...
Don't you know that all I want is you?
Oh…
Don't you know that all I need is YOU?!
Emergency call 911
She's pissed of at everyone
Police, rescue, FBI
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
Emergency call 911
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
Police, rescue, FBI
She wants a riot, she wants a riot
We all screamed, and watched as a car drove past us. I would know the car anywhere. Eriol.
I quickly switched off the radio, to become less noticeable, but they would notice, no matter what.
"Sakura, turn it back on" Tomoyo said.
"Maybe you should all to the right" Sakura said, her eyes going back to the road. They did so, and Tomoyo's orbs of amethyst met Eriol's orbs of azure.
"My fair Tomoyo" he said. "Where are you off to?"
"Well, we're going to my cottage (Yamazaki "You mean Mansion?") by the sea this summer" Tomoyo said.
"Oh, what a coincidence, we are too" Eriol said happily. My head shot over to him.
"What?" I asked.
"Oh, and who is this?" Eriol asked. I couldn't believe it, he didn't recognize me. Well, at first, I didn't even recognize myself, but…
"This is our friend" Tomoyo said. She had told me earlier that who I was shouldn't be revealed till later in the summer, or at least till the school year. She knew that a lot of people were coming up to the sea this year, but she must have not known about Eriol, Syaoran, and Yamazaki. So, I might as well go along with the act, but it was going to be hard. Well, for one fact, I WAS DRIVING!
"How about we stop for lunch just up here" I said. Tomoyo looked at me. "They're welcome to join us" I said again. So, she informed Eriol, who agreed constantly, although Syaoran did not want to come. Fine, he hadn't even seen me yet. All the better.
So, we pulled up at the next stop, which happened to be a nice little restaurant. Tomoyo got out of the car, and the girls followed, while I stayed behind to lock it. Tomoyo got us a table for 8, and Eriol said that he would be paying. So, we sat down at a table outside, but I was sufficed to say that the seating arrangements were not to my liking. Tomoyo was sitting on my left, with Eriol on her left, Yamazaki on his left, then Chiharu, then Naoko, then Rika, the Syaoran, then me again. It was a round table.
Syaoran still hadn't seen me, but he would most likely pretty soon. The waitress came, and we ordered. When it came to me, Syaoran looked up from glaring at the floor.
"I would like a raspberry ice tea, sweetened if you may, and Chinese chicken salad" I said. I looked over at Syaoran, who was now looking at me. "Something the matter?" I asked him.
"Who are you?" Syaoran asked.
"You should know" I smiled, and I think I saw a hint of pink on his cheeks. Was he…blushing? I laughed a bit, and then the lady asked for his order.
"I'll have the same as her" he said. I looked at him, and he smiled. Heat rushed to my face, and I touched my cheek. That sure as hell never happened before. When we finished, everyone just sat and talked.
"Hey Tomoyo, I think I'll go wait in the car for a while" I said. This was getting very boring, might as well go and listen to music.
"Sure, want us to get you anything?" Tomoyo asked.
"Sure, a raspberry iced tea, sweetened, and a piece of cherry cheesecake" I said. They nodded, and I grabbed my leftovers from lunch which had been put in a doggy bag. I walked out of the restaurant, unlocking my car, and jumping in. I switched on the radio, hearing the end of 'Riot Girl' and then another song came on. Sakura began to sing with it.
Here I am on
The phone again and…
Awkward silence is
On the other end
Sakura was interrupted as someone joined in on the song.
I used to know the sound
Of a smile
In your voice
But right now (right now)
All I feel (All I feel)
Is the pain of fighting
Starting up again
Then, they both sang.
All the things you talk about
You know they stay on my mind
On my mind
All the things we laugh about
They'll bring us through it every time
After time, after time
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you wanna stay
If you just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
So here we are again
Same old argument
Now I'm wondering
If things'll ever change
When will you laugh again
Laugh like you did back when
We'd make noise till 3:00am
And the neighbors would complain
All the things you talk about
You know they stay on my mind
On my mind
All the things we laugh about
They'll bring us through it every time
After time, after time
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you wanna stay
If you just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
I'm fallin, I'm fallin, I'm fallin down
I'm fallin, I'm fallin, I'm fallin down
Down…down...down
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
Please don't walk away
I know you wanna stay
If you just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
(Please don't leave)
Don't say a word
I know you feel the same
Just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
(Please don't leave)
Please don't walk away
I know you wanna stay
If you just give me a sign
Say anything, say anything
The song ended, and I hit the radio, looking over at Li. His bangs were hanging over his eyes, and he looked into mine.
"So, will you tell me your name then?" He asked. I looked up him, my stomach feeling jigly. It wouldn't hurt, he didn't know who I was anyway.
"Sakura" I said.
"Sakura what?" He asked.
"Kinomoto" I answered.
"And what may I call you?" He asked.
"Sakura" I answered.
"And I'm…"
"Li Syaoran" I finished for him.
"Yes, how did…" he began.
"Don't ask, I just do" I answered.
"Well, you can call me Syaoran" he said. I smiled at him. Tomoyo came out, and then we said goodbye to them again. We left, and they said that they would probably meet us up there. But, quoting Eriol, 'We'll probably be behind you with all of Yamazaki's bathroom stops.' So, we drove off in silence for a while, Tomoyo fiddling with her camera, Rika flipping through a magazine, and Chiharu and Naoko playing cards.
"So, Sakura" Tomoyo began. "What was with that scene in the parking lot?" Tomoyo asked me, eyeing me curiously.
"Nothing happened, Tomoyo" I answered.
"Then why was he leaning on the car, oh so close to you?" Tomoyo asked.
"What do you think we did, kiss?" I asked her, sarcastically. She smiled.
"Was that a confession?" Tomoyo asked me, putting her camera to her eye.
"No, nothing like that happened. I turned on the radio and began singing, then he came out, and he sang, and then we both sang. Then, he asked me what my name was. So, I went ahead and told him, it wouldn't hurt because to him I'm vapor at school. Well, he told his name, and what I could call him, and vise versa. Then, you guys came out, that's all that happened" I explained. I turned on the blinker, and turned onto another road, making our way into a forest.
"We have about another 50 miles before we get there, and going 45 miles and hour, will be there soon" Naoko said, looking at a sign.
"Thank god" I said. "I can not stand driving this much."
Approx. 1 Hour Later
"We're here" Tomoyo said, as we drove out of the forest. There was like a small little town, with streets that just kept going above each other, all connected by one hill. There was a large road at the bottom, which curved along the side of the ocean. "Sakura, drive on the main road, toward the turn in the cliff up there" Tomoyo said to me. So, I did as I was told, and soon the little town disappeared. But, what reappeared on the other side was even nicer.
There were houses carved into the sides of the cliff, each about half a mile away from each other. The cliff continued, but the road got smaller, allowing greenery and parks to border the ocean. "It will be the fifth one, Sakura" Tomoyo said again, so as we reached the first house, I began taking count. Then another, then another, then the fourth. We pulled into the driveway of a white house with lavender trimming and a dark black roof. It was two stories, the upper story a bit smaller then the first, with a Victorian styled porch and tower. Before anyone could say anything, I jumped at the chance.
"I call the room with the tower" I said, turning off the car and jumping out.
"Hey" Tomoyo said, trying to sound mad, but then she calmed. "Go ahead; my room is the one next to it!" I smiled, and she handed us all keys. I dashed up to the door, unlocking it, and running inside. Tomoyo followed me, and it was even more magnificent in here. The room I was standing in was the entrance hall, and it would make anyone want to stay here. There was a large, spiral staircase, which split in two half way up, dividing the small upstairs into wings. The floor was made of white and black marble, and the walls were a cream color. There were empty picture frames hanging on the walls, and large plants everywhere. Then, on each side, there was a opening on the wall. I would have to explore those later.
I began at the stairs, Tomoyo by my side, and we walked to the left when we reached the fork. Naoko, Rika, and Chiharu (who were down stairs) took note of that, and began up the stairs, but going to the left.
On our side, there were four rooms. The first one was a bathroom, which was connected to my room. On the other side of the hall from my room was Tomoyo's room, which was also connected to a bathroom. I went into my bedroom, and it was almost made for me.
The carpet was a lush white, smooth and bouncy. The walls were a very light pink, with darker pink, cherry blossom petals on it. There was a canopy bed near a large window, which was near the tower. It had silky white sheets, with a sheer pink overhanging, that would close me off from the outside world. There was a dresser, a desk, a few other tables, and some more empty picture frames.
There were couches in the tower, with a mirror and a bookcase. Another small desk, with another small, empty picture frame sat next to the couch. My room was defiantly nice.
My bathroom was white and pink marble, with cream colored walls. There was a Jacuzzi tub, and a shower, a vanity, a toilet, and a very large sink counter. There were sakura in some vases, mixed with some nadeshiko. There was a soft pink rub on the floor, and it was almost like a dream house. I went downstairs again, and out to the car. I took out my purse, and then I walked back into the house.
Taking a right, I found myself in the living room/parlor. It was underneath my room and my bathroom, so the bottom part of the tower was visible. There were many couches, a large TV, a stereo, a bookcase, shelves, more empty picture frames, and some tables. The carpet was lush purple, with cream walls.
I walked into the room which connected to that, which was the kitchen. It was a regular styled kitchen, matching the one at the Daidouji residence, except all in black and white. There was a slider near the back wall of the kitchen, which led to a small area in the back of the house. There was a hot spring, which came up out of the cliff, a barbecue, and a porch. The next room was a plain blue bathroom, and then I walked back into the entrance hall.
The other room was a library, and the last room was actually three different rooms, all which were quest rooms. I didn't go and explore those, but I went back into the living room, and noticed that our luggage was now there. I grabbed two of my suitcases, and brought them up the stairs to my room. When I finished bring the other two up, I unpacked, and then finally made the room look at home.
As I fell onto my bed, Tomoyo rushed into my room, wearing her lavender bikini decorated with white jasmine flower designs. "Come on Sakura, we're gonna head down to the beach!" Tomoyo cheered. "Get ready" she said, and then left the room. Yes, we'd finally get to relax.
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