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" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene
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Sakura licked her lips and slowly raised the gun. 'Ok! This time I'll get it right!' Todd nodded at her, and she took aim, using the new techniques he had shown her. She heard Rita stop firing in the booth beside her, awaiting her next attempt. 'Stay clam. Hold Steady.' Sakura pulled the trigger, once again gasping in surprise, and stepping backwards. A man a few booths over raised an eyebrow as she made her seventh mark in the ceiling. Sakura sighed and readjusted her earmuffs. 'This is not working.'
Todd gave her a reassuring smile, and helped her back into her stance. "Just hold your arms steady. You're getting a feel for the gun now." Sakura nodded. Her hands were itching from the vibrations of the equipment. 'Take a deep breath. Don't pull back.' She raised the gun once more, aligning it with the target. 'Don't panic. You know what's going to happen. Just stay calm.' She fired another shot, this time only slightly leaning back. "Not bad!" Todd said, nodding his head in approval. Sakura sweat dropped. She had hit a target 3 booths over. Rita laughed, biting her lip to try and control herself. "Hey! At least you hit a target this time!" she chuckled. Sakura just starred at the gun in disbelief.
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Naoko smiled as Rita walked into the room, followed by Todd pushing a very tired looking Sakura. "Oh! My arms are aching!" she complained and sank down into the couch. Naoko laughed, "Did Todd work you too hard?" Sakura smiled, but made no attempt to move. "She's getting better!" Todd said, sitting down beside Rita, "I'd say she's my best student yet." Rita punched him playfully in the arm. "Hey!" "I mean um.ah." Todd stammered making Naoko laugh even harder. "I guess I could forgive you." Rita started, "If you buy me a present!!" Todd groaned but nodded, "alright." Rita squealed in delight, hi - fiying Naoko. "He's just to easy!" Todd laughed at this comment but shrugged his shoulders in agreement. "I just can't say no to a lady as beautiful as you," he whispered making Rita blush.
He gently stroked her face, pulling her closer, and kissing her passionately, as Rita wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm sorry to break up the love fest, but I have to steal Todd for a moment," Eriol said entering the room. Rita and Todd groaned and pulled apart. "Don't worry! I'll have him back soon!" Eriol called as they left the room, muttering something about the colour of a tie. Rita sighed and turned back to the girls. "So what are you doing sitting here by yourself anyways?" Naoko's eyes glazed over as she starred off into space. "Kado's making me a romantic dinner! I got mad at him because we haven't been spending enough time together lately, so he's trying to make it up to me!" She glanced back over at Rita and grumbled "Except he won't let me anywhere near the kitchen, and I'm STRAVING!!" Sakura laughed at Naoko's growing temper. It almost reminded her of Mei Lin.
"Dinner is served my lady!" Kado said with a bow as he entered the room. "FINALLY!!!" Naoko yelled in excitement. She grabbed his arm, and dragged him into the dinning room. Rita and Sakura sat in silence both trying not to laugh, before Tomoyo and Mei Lin rushed down the stairs. Sakura gasped. "Oh Tomoyo, Mei Lin! You guys look beautiful!" Tomoyo was wearing an ankle long midnight blue dress. The front wrapped around her neck, resembling a halter-top, while, the bottom remained thin and elegant. The back of the dress stopped around her lower back, leaving her milky white skin bare, and beautiful in the light. Mei Lin's dress flashed a daring red and ran to her mid left thigh, continuing down lower on the other side. The dress was strapless, and contained the faintest hint of sparkles when she moved.
Tomoyo blushed, and Mei Lin beamed happily. "Thanx!" Mei Lin rang out, "Syaoran's giving the guys a night off, so Eriol and Jess decided to take us out!" Tomoyo squealed happily, twirling around in delight. She paused to wink at Rita "Don't worry! I think Todd has something special planned as well!" Sakura smiled happily at the girls' enthusiasm. She was so happy for them all, yet she couldn't help but feel a pin of jealousy deep down. Mei Lin closely studied Sakura's face. The girl smiled brightly, watching Tomoyo dance around, yet Mei Lin knew something was wrong. "Hey Sakura wanna come with?" she asked, making Tomoyo stop and turn to Sakura. She instantly shook her head, although she desperately wanted too, "No! You guys have go and have fun!" Mei Lin looked at her carefully, "You sure?" Sakura just smiled and nodded at her reassuringly. "Yea! I have a ton of homework to finish up anyways!"
"Alright, they guys will be ready any moment, so I better do this quickly," Tomoyo stated, taking on a very motherly role. "Mei Lin, myself and the guys will be at the 'Vin de Rouge' restaurant, Chiharu and Takashi left an hour ago, Todd has something planned for Rita here, and unless you want to be scarred for the rest of your life, I suggest you don't enter the dining room at any point in the evening." She took a deep breath, and let all the information sink in. "Oh! And I almost forgot!" she said, reaching into her purse, "This is for you." She handed Sakura a light pink and sliver cell phone. "It's so cute!" Sakura squealed.
Mei Lin nodded, "Tomoyo and I picked it out. You're going to need one, so we thought the sooner the better! Our names and numbers are programmed in, just scroll through, and set up your speed dial." Sakura nodded, cuddling the phone in the palm of her hand. "Are you ladies almost ready?" Eriol asked coming back into the room with Jess and Todd. Mei Lin and Tomoyo nodded, giving both Sakura and Rita a quick hug before scurrying off to get their coats. "I want to hear all about your target practice later," Eriol said with a wink to Sakura, making her groan. He chuckled, and followed Tomoyo out of the room.
"Let's go," Todd whispered to Rita, slipping his arm around her waist, and leading her upstairs. She giggled, and winked at Sakura before being willingly drawn away. Sakura sighed and glanced down at her phone. 'I guess I better get working.'
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"You look beautiful in the moon light," Jess said glancing over at Mei Lin. They had made their way out to the restaurant balcony, and were enjoying the peace and quiet. Mei Lin smiled, but turned her head to hide it. "Cut the crap! You know your words don't work on me!" Jess sighed. She was feisty, but that's why he loved her so much. Mei Lin turned to him smiling slightly, "You know," she said deep in thought, "Now that you mention it, the moon really brings out your eyes!" Jess laughed, wrapping his arms around her waist, and pulling her closer to him. His blue pools bore into hers as he gently ran a finger down her beautiful, yet deadly face.
"How did I ever fall in love with you?" He asked as she tangled her fingers in his short pitch-black hair. "You were the first guy I met that wasn't intimidated by me," she answered him with a smile, "It might also have to do with the fact that I am incredibly gorgeous." Jess laughed and gently caressed her cheek. "I couldn't agree more." He slowly bent down as she titled her head and willingly met him. Their lips softly brushed before he deepened the kiss, pulling her closer. Mei Lin softly moaned as he parted her lips with his tongue and ventured into her mouth. Mei Lin responded automatically, but pulled back sharply when they heard a high-pitched scream erupt from inside.
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Todd gently pushed the door open, using one hand to cover Rita's eyes. He kicked it shut again, and led her to the center of the room. "Open your eyes," he whispered, removing his hand. Rita gasped, looking at her surroundings. The entire room was full of roses. They were heaped on tables, chairs and dresser tops, not leaving a single area exposed. The floor was lightly dusted with petals that lead to the bed, also containing numerous scattered petals. Upon the silk pillows lay a single white rose, in contrast to the red that filled the room. Candles were found softly burning in places where roses were not spread. "It's beautiful," Rita whispered, turning around to embrace him. "That's not all." Todd whispered in reply. Rita's eyes widened in shock as Todd lowered himself, and kneeled on one knee before her. "Rita.will you marry me?" He asked holding out the diamond-plated ring.
Rita dove into his arms, her whole body shaking as happiness overcame her. "Yes! Yes I will!" she cried out! "Just say when! Just say when!" Rita continued in- between furies of quick kisses. Todd laughed, pulling her back to look into her eyes. She starred back misty - eyed and trembling. "Are you ok?" he asked, noticing she was shaking. Rita nodded, burying her head into his neck. "Yes.I'm just so happy!" Todd slowly stood up, lifting Rita with him. He continued to kiss her passionately, wrapping her tongue in his. He slowly brought he over to the bed, and with a hand behind her waist, gently lowered her.
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Tomoyo sighed, listening to the squeals of another happy women getting engaged. She glanced up at Eriol who could sense she was troubled. "What's wrong?" he asked, gently stroking her hand. Tomoyo sighed again, "Eriol, we've been together for over 4 years now." Eriol interrupted her. He knew where this was going, "Tomoyo, I have told you again and again. Not until you are ready," he said softly, gazing into her eyes. "I am ready!" Tomoyo fought back, willing Eriol to get angry with her, but he wouldn't. Eriol smiled and shook his head knowingly. "Not yet. I know you better than you think. You're still a free spirit. Your not ready to be tied down and start a family yet." Tomoyo sighed in frustration. She could never win against him. "I know I'm ready!" she grumbled.
She felt Eriol tense for a moment, before relaxing again. "What?" she asked worriedly. Eriol ever so slightly nodded to his left, and Tomoyo glanced over to see Chad and a couple other Bloods sitting a few tables over.
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Sakura lay on her stomach, stretched out on the couch in deep concentration. She didn't even notice when a figure slipped into the room and continued to make it's way over to her. "Here," he grunted, tossing a paper bag over and making her jump in surprise. She reached for the bag, opening it, and letting the aromas of fast food fill her nostrils. "Thanx," she said glancing up at Syaoran. She caught his eyes and sat starring at him, before the events of earlier flooded back into her memory. She glared at him coldly and shifted her books off the couch.
He sat in a chair across from her, and continued to stare at her. Sakura looked down at her food, pretending not to notice he was looking at her, but growing more uncomfortable by the minute. "What?" she finally asked, looking up to meet his eyes. Syaoran slightly smiled, making a knot tighten in her stomach. "I was just trying to figure out how someone as delicate as you, could possibly manage the strenuous work of shooting a gun." He smirked. Sakura's anger flared in an instant. The next thing Syaoran knew, she was stomping out of the room and he was sitting there with tomato, onion and ketchup sliding down his face, the rest of the burger already in his lap.
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"Don't move," Eriol said to Tomoyo, "They are probably just here for dinner like us. This is neutral territory." Tomoyo nodded, but shifted uncomfortably in her seat. "Can't we do something?" she asked pleadingly. Eriol just shook his head, "No unnecessary violence." Tomoyo sighed, nodding and excused herself to go to the washroom. On the way she couldn't help but notice someone whisper "Look! There goes a Wolf bitch." 'Keep walking, keep walking,' she told herself, trying to keep her temper in check.
Upon entering the washroom, she moved behind a corner, knowing someone was following her. A few seconds later the doors burst open and a blonde haired chick confidently strolled in. She sneered, looking around the washroom for Tomoyo, "Come out and face me BITCH!" Tomoyo sighed. She had promised Eriol no fighting, but it seemed she had no choice. When the girl passed by, she slipped out behind her. "Come and get me," she whispered.
The girl spun around, the sneer remaining on her face. "Let's do this bitch," she nodded. Tomoyo smiled, she loved a good fight. The girl broke their starring competition, with a quick kick, making Tomoyo dodge out of the way. She soon followed with a blow to the stomach, catching Tomoyo off guard. She grunted and stumbled back, but regained her posture in time to dodge the next attack. Whipping around, Tomoyo struck the girl across the back, making her cry out in pain. She stood up and stepped back, waiting for the girl to get up. She fought fair, and never hit someone when they were down.
When the girl stood up, Tomoyo was fast to punch her in the face, wincing and shaking her knuckles after the impact. She felt the seam of her dress tear, as the girl savagely grabbed her waist and rammed her against the wall. "You bitch!" Tomoyo breathed, "That was expensive!" She elbowed the girl in the neck, and then quickly, using an upper cut technique, let the heel of her hand, make contact with the girl's chin. The girl countered, pulling Tomoyo's hair, and digging her nails into Tomoyo's shoulder. She grinned at Tomoyo's cry of pain, and kneed her in the gut. "That's it!" Tomoyo screamed, trying to catch her breath. "Now it's personal!" She pushed the girl back, making her fall, and open a stall door. A smile spread across Tomoyo's face. "Let's see how you like this!"
She wrapped her arms around the girl's neck, pulling her up, level with the toilet, then heaving her up, until she was just over it. She ignored the pain, as the girl's legs flailed at her, and her nails dug deeply into the flesh of her legs. Tomoyo's grin grew wider as the girl let out a high- pitched scream, and she began to dunk the girl's head in and out of the toilet.
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Mei Lin and Jess rushed into the restaurant, catching sight of Eriol standing up, and looking over in the direction of the washroom. "What happened?" she asked when they reached him. Eriol turned to them with a look of worry on his face. "I don't know. Tomoyo left to the washroom, and I think a Blood followed her." Mei Lin's face turned cold. "I'll go." she began but stopped abruptly when they saw Tomoyo walking out of the washroom. She smiled and waved to them as if nothing had happened. The three just stared at her in shock. Her dress was torn in numerous places, and her hair fell over her face is messy wisps. Scratch marks were noticeable on her arms, and where the material was missing, her legs too. A few seconds later, the bathroom doors burst open, and a blonde haired girl immerged, fire burning in her blue eyes. She gave Tomoyo a look of disgust, and stifled giggles could be heard throughout the restaurant. She stood trembling and soaking wet, her hair in dripping tangles, and make up smudged all down her cheeks. A little but of blood ran from the right side of her mouth, which she quickly wiped away.
"Let's go!" she hissed to one of the men at Chad's table. He got up and followed her trying to hold in his laughter. Eriol shook his head at Tomoyo in wonder. She was really something.
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Sakura sat on the floor by her bedroom door. She had forgotten her books downstairs, but didn't want to get them until she was sure Syaoran was far away. He just made her so angry! She gritted her teeth, and made a mental note to become the best damn shooter, and fast. She glanced at her clock, 10:30. "Shit," she whispered. 'Well, here goes nothing.' Standing up, she quietly opened the door and made her way to the railing. Glancing down, she scanned the room, but found no sign of Syaoran. She breathed a sigh of relief, and bounded down the stairs. Scooping up her books, she glanced up to notice her math book was on the other side of the room. Puzzled, she made her way over and starred down at it. All of the questions were answered, making Sakura jump back in shock. "Whaa?" she yelled, dropping her other books. She picked up the math binder and flipped through her homework. Every question was complete, and the ones she had answered wrong, were erased and redone.
As she neared the end, she realized the last page of questions was torn out. In it's place lay a simple note reading: 'I've got the rest.' Sakura groaned. 'Great! Now I'll have to talk to him! What the hell is he doing with my homework anyways?' She sighed, picking up the rest of her books, and placing them on a nearby table. She made her way to his office, and burst through the door, without even knocking. "What the hell do you think your do." she stopped as she glanced around in surprise. 'Great! He's not even here!' Sakura closed the door and walked back to her stuff. 'Where could he be?'
She trudged back up the stairs to put her books in her bedroom. That's when it hit her. She turned to look at the door beside hers, fear clutched at her throat. "Maybe he's just downstairs.in a different room," she muttered, but instantly knew she was wrong. 'This is perfect.' She opened her door and threw her book down on her bed, snatched up his note, and made her way to the last place she possibly wanted to be.
'Just stay clam.' She knocked on the door and waited, but no one answered. She opened the door a crack, and peeked in, afraid of what she might see. Sighing, she opened the door fully, and saw Syaoran outside on the balcony. She slipped in the room, leaving the door open, for her own safety, and made her way across the room.
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Syaoran smiled as he heard the glass door slide open behind him. So she had come after all. She stood behind him with uncertainty before finally speaking. "Can.can I have my stuff back now?" He could already hear the anger in her voice. "What? No thank you?" he teased. Sakura fumed, "Just give me my stuff!" Syaoran turned around and nodded towards a small table. Sakura rushed over and grabbed her paper. "Thanx." She said coldly, then turned to leave. Syaoran grabbed her arm, just as she reached the door, and made her stop in shock. A shiver ran up her spine. "Be ready for Friday," was all he said, before letting go. Sakura paled, then rushed out of the room.
She threw open her door and jumped down on her bed, burying her head in her pillow. 'I can't do this.'
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Syaoran waited for Sakura to leave before sighing and entering his room. He didn't know what it was, but something really bothered him about her. He loved to make her angry, to see her tremble, and watch her cute little cheeks redden. He had the strongest urge to hold her. To just reach out and draw her to him, but he resisted. She wasn't one of them. She was just another spoiled rich kid. Nothing good could come of her.
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Mei Lin's eyes were full of laughter as she watched Sakura frantically dash around the kitchen. "What's the rush?" she asked, "its still super early!" Sakura paused for a second and nodded her head in agreement. "Yea, but I wanna get out of here before HE wakes up!" " 'He' wouldn't happen to be me now would he?" Syaoran asked as he stepped into the kitchen. Sakura groaned. 'Great!'
Mei Lin burst out laughing. "Ok, come on Sakura, I'll save you this once and take you to school," she paused to give Syaoran and amused look, as he continued to stare at Sakura. "Let's go!" Sakura nodded and brushed past Syaoran, feeling her arm barley touch his. She blushed and felt another shiver shoot up her spine. "Bye!" she called to Naoko and Kado as she passed the dining room. They still hadn't come out.
Syaoran sighed watching the girls leave. 'GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!' His thoughts were interrupted when Eriol entered the room. "How was your evening?" he asked, and walked over to the fridge. To his surprise Eriol started laughing. Syaoran raised an eyebrow and Eriol just shook his head, "It's a long story."
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Sakura shivered, as she walked down the empty halls. 'Why the hell did I come so early?' She still had an hour before school started, and she appeared to be the only one in the building. She jumped, letting out a squeal, when she thought she saw someone out of the corner of her eye, but spun around to meet nothing but air. 'Get a hold of yourself Sakura!' she warned. Cautiously, she continued down the hall, stopping every once and a while, hearing nothing except the echo of her own footsteps.
She sighed with relief when she reached her locker, and quickly spun the knob on the lock. Hearing the satisfying click, she swung the door open and threw her backpack in. Grabbing a book, she sank to the floor, preparing to waste as much time as possible. That was when she caught sight of it. Her eyes fluttered to a piece of paper, lying a few feet away. "Must have fallen out of my locker," she mumbled, and leaned over to get it. She picked up the paper and opened it, immediately gasping in shock. Her eyes quickly scanned the letter: 'Leave the Wolves or else.' The letter was blunt and straight to the point. 'What the hell?!?' Sakura scrunched it up, and shoved it into the bottom of her bag. "Just stay calm. Ignore the letter." She whispered to herself. 'Just forget about it, and it will go away.'
Author's Note: So there's chapter 4. Don't worry; the next chapter will be a lot more interesting. Sakura will begin her initiation, and will.you'll just have to see! I hope your enjoying my fic so far! I'll have the next chapter up as soon as possible. Please Review!
Ja ne! ~Fallen Angel
" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene
On with the story.
Sakura licked her lips and slowly raised the gun. 'Ok! This time I'll get it right!' Todd nodded at her, and she took aim, using the new techniques he had shown her. She heard Rita stop firing in the booth beside her, awaiting her next attempt. 'Stay clam. Hold Steady.' Sakura pulled the trigger, once again gasping in surprise, and stepping backwards. A man a few booths over raised an eyebrow as she made her seventh mark in the ceiling. Sakura sighed and readjusted her earmuffs. 'This is not working.'
Todd gave her a reassuring smile, and helped her back into her stance. "Just hold your arms steady. You're getting a feel for the gun now." Sakura nodded. Her hands were itching from the vibrations of the equipment. 'Take a deep breath. Don't pull back.' She raised the gun once more, aligning it with the target. 'Don't panic. You know what's going to happen. Just stay calm.' She fired another shot, this time only slightly leaning back. "Not bad!" Todd said, nodding his head in approval. Sakura sweat dropped. She had hit a target 3 booths over. Rita laughed, biting her lip to try and control herself. "Hey! At least you hit a target this time!" she chuckled. Sakura just starred at the gun in disbelief.
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Naoko smiled as Rita walked into the room, followed by Todd pushing a very tired looking Sakura. "Oh! My arms are aching!" she complained and sank down into the couch. Naoko laughed, "Did Todd work you too hard?" Sakura smiled, but made no attempt to move. "She's getting better!" Todd said, sitting down beside Rita, "I'd say she's my best student yet." Rita punched him playfully in the arm. "Hey!" "I mean um.ah." Todd stammered making Naoko laugh even harder. "I guess I could forgive you." Rita started, "If you buy me a present!!" Todd groaned but nodded, "alright." Rita squealed in delight, hi - fiying Naoko. "He's just to easy!" Todd laughed at this comment but shrugged his shoulders in agreement. "I just can't say no to a lady as beautiful as you," he whispered making Rita blush.
He gently stroked her face, pulling her closer, and kissing her passionately, as Rita wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm sorry to break up the love fest, but I have to steal Todd for a moment," Eriol said entering the room. Rita and Todd groaned and pulled apart. "Don't worry! I'll have him back soon!" Eriol called as they left the room, muttering something about the colour of a tie. Rita sighed and turned back to the girls. "So what are you doing sitting here by yourself anyways?" Naoko's eyes glazed over as she starred off into space. "Kado's making me a romantic dinner! I got mad at him because we haven't been spending enough time together lately, so he's trying to make it up to me!" She glanced back over at Rita and grumbled "Except he won't let me anywhere near the kitchen, and I'm STRAVING!!" Sakura laughed at Naoko's growing temper. It almost reminded her of Mei Lin.
"Dinner is served my lady!" Kado said with a bow as he entered the room. "FINALLY!!!" Naoko yelled in excitement. She grabbed his arm, and dragged him into the dinning room. Rita and Sakura sat in silence both trying not to laugh, before Tomoyo and Mei Lin rushed down the stairs. Sakura gasped. "Oh Tomoyo, Mei Lin! You guys look beautiful!" Tomoyo was wearing an ankle long midnight blue dress. The front wrapped around her neck, resembling a halter-top, while, the bottom remained thin and elegant. The back of the dress stopped around her lower back, leaving her milky white skin bare, and beautiful in the light. Mei Lin's dress flashed a daring red and ran to her mid left thigh, continuing down lower on the other side. The dress was strapless, and contained the faintest hint of sparkles when she moved.
Tomoyo blushed, and Mei Lin beamed happily. "Thanx!" Mei Lin rang out, "Syaoran's giving the guys a night off, so Eriol and Jess decided to take us out!" Tomoyo squealed happily, twirling around in delight. She paused to wink at Rita "Don't worry! I think Todd has something special planned as well!" Sakura smiled happily at the girls' enthusiasm. She was so happy for them all, yet she couldn't help but feel a pin of jealousy deep down. Mei Lin closely studied Sakura's face. The girl smiled brightly, watching Tomoyo dance around, yet Mei Lin knew something was wrong. "Hey Sakura wanna come with?" she asked, making Tomoyo stop and turn to Sakura. She instantly shook her head, although she desperately wanted too, "No! You guys have go and have fun!" Mei Lin looked at her carefully, "You sure?" Sakura just smiled and nodded at her reassuringly. "Yea! I have a ton of homework to finish up anyways!"
"Alright, they guys will be ready any moment, so I better do this quickly," Tomoyo stated, taking on a very motherly role. "Mei Lin, myself and the guys will be at the 'Vin de Rouge' restaurant, Chiharu and Takashi left an hour ago, Todd has something planned for Rita here, and unless you want to be scarred for the rest of your life, I suggest you don't enter the dining room at any point in the evening." She took a deep breath, and let all the information sink in. "Oh! And I almost forgot!" she said, reaching into her purse, "This is for you." She handed Sakura a light pink and sliver cell phone. "It's so cute!" Sakura squealed.
Mei Lin nodded, "Tomoyo and I picked it out. You're going to need one, so we thought the sooner the better! Our names and numbers are programmed in, just scroll through, and set up your speed dial." Sakura nodded, cuddling the phone in the palm of her hand. "Are you ladies almost ready?" Eriol asked coming back into the room with Jess and Todd. Mei Lin and Tomoyo nodded, giving both Sakura and Rita a quick hug before scurrying off to get their coats. "I want to hear all about your target practice later," Eriol said with a wink to Sakura, making her groan. He chuckled, and followed Tomoyo out of the room.
"Let's go," Todd whispered to Rita, slipping his arm around her waist, and leading her upstairs. She giggled, and winked at Sakura before being willingly drawn away. Sakura sighed and glanced down at her phone. 'I guess I better get working.'
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"You look beautiful in the moon light," Jess said glancing over at Mei Lin. They had made their way out to the restaurant balcony, and were enjoying the peace and quiet. Mei Lin smiled, but turned her head to hide it. "Cut the crap! You know your words don't work on me!" Jess sighed. She was feisty, but that's why he loved her so much. Mei Lin turned to him smiling slightly, "You know," she said deep in thought, "Now that you mention it, the moon really brings out your eyes!" Jess laughed, wrapping his arms around her waist, and pulling her closer to him. His blue pools bore into hers as he gently ran a finger down her beautiful, yet deadly face.
"How did I ever fall in love with you?" He asked as she tangled her fingers in his short pitch-black hair. "You were the first guy I met that wasn't intimidated by me," she answered him with a smile, "It might also have to do with the fact that I am incredibly gorgeous." Jess laughed and gently caressed her cheek. "I couldn't agree more." He slowly bent down as she titled her head and willingly met him. Their lips softly brushed before he deepened the kiss, pulling her closer. Mei Lin softly moaned as he parted her lips with his tongue and ventured into her mouth. Mei Lin responded automatically, but pulled back sharply when they heard a high-pitched scream erupt from inside.
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Todd gently pushed the door open, using one hand to cover Rita's eyes. He kicked it shut again, and led her to the center of the room. "Open your eyes," he whispered, removing his hand. Rita gasped, looking at her surroundings. The entire room was full of roses. They were heaped on tables, chairs and dresser tops, not leaving a single area exposed. The floor was lightly dusted with petals that lead to the bed, also containing numerous scattered petals. Upon the silk pillows lay a single white rose, in contrast to the red that filled the room. Candles were found softly burning in places where roses were not spread. "It's beautiful," Rita whispered, turning around to embrace him. "That's not all." Todd whispered in reply. Rita's eyes widened in shock as Todd lowered himself, and kneeled on one knee before her. "Rita.will you marry me?" He asked holding out the diamond-plated ring.
Rita dove into his arms, her whole body shaking as happiness overcame her. "Yes! Yes I will!" she cried out! "Just say when! Just say when!" Rita continued in- between furies of quick kisses. Todd laughed, pulling her back to look into her eyes. She starred back misty - eyed and trembling. "Are you ok?" he asked, noticing she was shaking. Rita nodded, burying her head into his neck. "Yes.I'm just so happy!" Todd slowly stood up, lifting Rita with him. He continued to kiss her passionately, wrapping her tongue in his. He slowly brought he over to the bed, and with a hand behind her waist, gently lowered her.
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Tomoyo sighed, listening to the squeals of another happy women getting engaged. She glanced up at Eriol who could sense she was troubled. "What's wrong?" he asked, gently stroking her hand. Tomoyo sighed again, "Eriol, we've been together for over 4 years now." Eriol interrupted her. He knew where this was going, "Tomoyo, I have told you again and again. Not until you are ready," he said softly, gazing into her eyes. "I am ready!" Tomoyo fought back, willing Eriol to get angry with her, but he wouldn't. Eriol smiled and shook his head knowingly. "Not yet. I know you better than you think. You're still a free spirit. Your not ready to be tied down and start a family yet." Tomoyo sighed in frustration. She could never win against him. "I know I'm ready!" she grumbled.
She felt Eriol tense for a moment, before relaxing again. "What?" she asked worriedly. Eriol ever so slightly nodded to his left, and Tomoyo glanced over to see Chad and a couple other Bloods sitting a few tables over.
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Sakura lay on her stomach, stretched out on the couch in deep concentration. She didn't even notice when a figure slipped into the room and continued to make it's way over to her. "Here," he grunted, tossing a paper bag over and making her jump in surprise. She reached for the bag, opening it, and letting the aromas of fast food fill her nostrils. "Thanx," she said glancing up at Syaoran. She caught his eyes and sat starring at him, before the events of earlier flooded back into her memory. She glared at him coldly and shifted her books off the couch.
He sat in a chair across from her, and continued to stare at her. Sakura looked down at her food, pretending not to notice he was looking at her, but growing more uncomfortable by the minute. "What?" she finally asked, looking up to meet his eyes. Syaoran slightly smiled, making a knot tighten in her stomach. "I was just trying to figure out how someone as delicate as you, could possibly manage the strenuous work of shooting a gun." He smirked. Sakura's anger flared in an instant. The next thing Syaoran knew, she was stomping out of the room and he was sitting there with tomato, onion and ketchup sliding down his face, the rest of the burger already in his lap.
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"Don't move," Eriol said to Tomoyo, "They are probably just here for dinner like us. This is neutral territory." Tomoyo nodded, but shifted uncomfortably in her seat. "Can't we do something?" she asked pleadingly. Eriol just shook his head, "No unnecessary violence." Tomoyo sighed, nodding and excused herself to go to the washroom. On the way she couldn't help but notice someone whisper "Look! There goes a Wolf bitch." 'Keep walking, keep walking,' she told herself, trying to keep her temper in check.
Upon entering the washroom, she moved behind a corner, knowing someone was following her. A few seconds later the doors burst open and a blonde haired chick confidently strolled in. She sneered, looking around the washroom for Tomoyo, "Come out and face me BITCH!" Tomoyo sighed. She had promised Eriol no fighting, but it seemed she had no choice. When the girl passed by, she slipped out behind her. "Come and get me," she whispered.
The girl spun around, the sneer remaining on her face. "Let's do this bitch," she nodded. Tomoyo smiled, she loved a good fight. The girl broke their starring competition, with a quick kick, making Tomoyo dodge out of the way. She soon followed with a blow to the stomach, catching Tomoyo off guard. She grunted and stumbled back, but regained her posture in time to dodge the next attack. Whipping around, Tomoyo struck the girl across the back, making her cry out in pain. She stood up and stepped back, waiting for the girl to get up. She fought fair, and never hit someone when they were down.
When the girl stood up, Tomoyo was fast to punch her in the face, wincing and shaking her knuckles after the impact. She felt the seam of her dress tear, as the girl savagely grabbed her waist and rammed her against the wall. "You bitch!" Tomoyo breathed, "That was expensive!" She elbowed the girl in the neck, and then quickly, using an upper cut technique, let the heel of her hand, make contact with the girl's chin. The girl countered, pulling Tomoyo's hair, and digging her nails into Tomoyo's shoulder. She grinned at Tomoyo's cry of pain, and kneed her in the gut. "That's it!" Tomoyo screamed, trying to catch her breath. "Now it's personal!" She pushed the girl back, making her fall, and open a stall door. A smile spread across Tomoyo's face. "Let's see how you like this!"
She wrapped her arms around the girl's neck, pulling her up, level with the toilet, then heaving her up, until she was just over it. She ignored the pain, as the girl's legs flailed at her, and her nails dug deeply into the flesh of her legs. Tomoyo's grin grew wider as the girl let out a high- pitched scream, and she began to dunk the girl's head in and out of the toilet.
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Mei Lin and Jess rushed into the restaurant, catching sight of Eriol standing up, and looking over in the direction of the washroom. "What happened?" she asked when they reached him. Eriol turned to them with a look of worry on his face. "I don't know. Tomoyo left to the washroom, and I think a Blood followed her." Mei Lin's face turned cold. "I'll go." she began but stopped abruptly when they saw Tomoyo walking out of the washroom. She smiled and waved to them as if nothing had happened. The three just stared at her in shock. Her dress was torn in numerous places, and her hair fell over her face is messy wisps. Scratch marks were noticeable on her arms, and where the material was missing, her legs too. A few seconds later, the bathroom doors burst open, and a blonde haired girl immerged, fire burning in her blue eyes. She gave Tomoyo a look of disgust, and stifled giggles could be heard throughout the restaurant. She stood trembling and soaking wet, her hair in dripping tangles, and make up smudged all down her cheeks. A little but of blood ran from the right side of her mouth, which she quickly wiped away.
"Let's go!" she hissed to one of the men at Chad's table. He got up and followed her trying to hold in his laughter. Eriol shook his head at Tomoyo in wonder. She was really something.
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Sakura sat on the floor by her bedroom door. She had forgotten her books downstairs, but didn't want to get them until she was sure Syaoran was far away. He just made her so angry! She gritted her teeth, and made a mental note to become the best damn shooter, and fast. She glanced at her clock, 10:30. "Shit," she whispered. 'Well, here goes nothing.' Standing up, she quietly opened the door and made her way to the railing. Glancing down, she scanned the room, but found no sign of Syaoran. She breathed a sigh of relief, and bounded down the stairs. Scooping up her books, she glanced up to notice her math book was on the other side of the room. Puzzled, she made her way over and starred down at it. All of the questions were answered, making Sakura jump back in shock. "Whaa?" she yelled, dropping her other books. She picked up the math binder and flipped through her homework. Every question was complete, and the ones she had answered wrong, were erased and redone.
As she neared the end, she realized the last page of questions was torn out. In it's place lay a simple note reading: 'I've got the rest.' Sakura groaned. 'Great! Now I'll have to talk to him! What the hell is he doing with my homework anyways?' She sighed, picking up the rest of her books, and placing them on a nearby table. She made her way to his office, and burst through the door, without even knocking. "What the hell do you think your do." she stopped as she glanced around in surprise. 'Great! He's not even here!' Sakura closed the door and walked back to her stuff. 'Where could he be?'
She trudged back up the stairs to put her books in her bedroom. That's when it hit her. She turned to look at the door beside hers, fear clutched at her throat. "Maybe he's just downstairs.in a different room," she muttered, but instantly knew she was wrong. 'This is perfect.' She opened her door and threw her book down on her bed, snatched up his note, and made her way to the last place she possibly wanted to be.
'Just stay clam.' She knocked on the door and waited, but no one answered. She opened the door a crack, and peeked in, afraid of what she might see. Sighing, she opened the door fully, and saw Syaoran outside on the balcony. She slipped in the room, leaving the door open, for her own safety, and made her way across the room.
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Syaoran smiled as he heard the glass door slide open behind him. So she had come after all. She stood behind him with uncertainty before finally speaking. "Can.can I have my stuff back now?" He could already hear the anger in her voice. "What? No thank you?" he teased. Sakura fumed, "Just give me my stuff!" Syaoran turned around and nodded towards a small table. Sakura rushed over and grabbed her paper. "Thanx." She said coldly, then turned to leave. Syaoran grabbed her arm, just as she reached the door, and made her stop in shock. A shiver ran up her spine. "Be ready for Friday," was all he said, before letting go. Sakura paled, then rushed out of the room.
She threw open her door and jumped down on her bed, burying her head in her pillow. 'I can't do this.'
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Syaoran waited for Sakura to leave before sighing and entering his room. He didn't know what it was, but something really bothered him about her. He loved to make her angry, to see her tremble, and watch her cute little cheeks redden. He had the strongest urge to hold her. To just reach out and draw her to him, but he resisted. She wasn't one of them. She was just another spoiled rich kid. Nothing good could come of her.
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Mei Lin's eyes were full of laughter as she watched Sakura frantically dash around the kitchen. "What's the rush?" she asked, "its still super early!" Sakura paused for a second and nodded her head in agreement. "Yea, but I wanna get out of here before HE wakes up!" " 'He' wouldn't happen to be me now would he?" Syaoran asked as he stepped into the kitchen. Sakura groaned. 'Great!'
Mei Lin burst out laughing. "Ok, come on Sakura, I'll save you this once and take you to school," she paused to give Syaoran and amused look, as he continued to stare at Sakura. "Let's go!" Sakura nodded and brushed past Syaoran, feeling her arm barley touch his. She blushed and felt another shiver shoot up her spine. "Bye!" she called to Naoko and Kado as she passed the dining room. They still hadn't come out.
Syaoran sighed watching the girls leave. 'GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!' His thoughts were interrupted when Eriol entered the room. "How was your evening?" he asked, and walked over to the fridge. To his surprise Eriol started laughing. Syaoran raised an eyebrow and Eriol just shook his head, "It's a long story."
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Sakura shivered, as she walked down the empty halls. 'Why the hell did I come so early?' She still had an hour before school started, and she appeared to be the only one in the building. She jumped, letting out a squeal, when she thought she saw someone out of the corner of her eye, but spun around to meet nothing but air. 'Get a hold of yourself Sakura!' she warned. Cautiously, she continued down the hall, stopping every once and a while, hearing nothing except the echo of her own footsteps.
She sighed with relief when she reached her locker, and quickly spun the knob on the lock. Hearing the satisfying click, she swung the door open and threw her backpack in. Grabbing a book, she sank to the floor, preparing to waste as much time as possible. That was when she caught sight of it. Her eyes fluttered to a piece of paper, lying a few feet away. "Must have fallen out of my locker," she mumbled, and leaned over to get it. She picked up the paper and opened it, immediately gasping in shock. Her eyes quickly scanned the letter: 'Leave the Wolves or else.' The letter was blunt and straight to the point. 'What the hell?!?' Sakura scrunched it up, and shoved it into the bottom of her bag. "Just stay calm. Ignore the letter." She whispered to herself. 'Just forget about it, and it will go away.'
Author's Note: So there's chapter 4. Don't worry; the next chapter will be a lot more interesting. Sakura will begin her initiation, and will.you'll just have to see! I hope your enjoying my fic so far! I'll have the next chapter up as soon as possible. Please Review!
Ja ne! ~Fallen Angel
