L.W: Sorry guys if I shocked you about the realization that Eriol is
Tomoyo's uncle.
This chapter is where the other side of Syaoran showed. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
DISCLAIMER: SAME AS USUAL. I DON'T HAVE TO REPEAT IT EVERY CHAPTER RIGHT?
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I was walking at the hallway carrying pile of papers. It is really heavy and I'm praying hard that someone I know who is kind enough to help me will pass by. I pray and pray. I didn't stop until I spot one. I saw Li walking in my direction and carrying nothing. But will he recognize me? I hope so because I really need help, even it's my own stupidity that leads me into trouble. Anyway, please someone help me!
"Kinomoto?" I heard Li called me.
"Oh, hi Li! What a surprised to see you here!" I innocently said it. Though Li didn't buy my lie.
"You OK with that?" He asked and seems want to laugh. I guess I really look ridiculous today.
"Actually—no. I really need somebody's help. These are killing me." To my surprised he did reply back, instead he took everything. I think I blushed when this happened. I thought he is bad but not at all.
"Isn't OK for you to carry those?" I began to worried because even men are strong they have limitations.
"Yeah. I'm OK. So where will you put these."
"Lair. You sound not at all. I really need help but it doesn't require you to carry that pile of paper. I'll get the half."
"If you continue talking to me. I am really going to collapse. Again, where will you put these?" I think he is beginning to lose his temper. It really scares me to see him like that.
"To Miss Hojima's (L.W: is there a name like this?) office."
While we are walking, I never realized that I was staring at him for quite sometime.
"What?" He asked passively. I wondered what he means.
"Huh?" I replied.
"Why do you keep on staring at me like that? It isn't nice, you know."
"Well, I just realized that you're not that bad after all." He frowned. Maybe I was too tactless to say those words. Oh dear I shouldn't said those.
"What made you say that?" he just looked at me with curiosity.
"Because you always frown. You always make people feel unwelcome. Plus, I haven't seen you smile." I commented.
There was silence; perhaps I shouldn't say it also. Who am I to say those to someone I barely know. However, I couldn't keep my mouth shut. Meddling is really one of my bad traits.
He didn't talk until we reached the office. He is in this 'silent mode'.
He went out first because I was talking to Miss Hojima. But I realized he was leaving, I end my conversation to my professor and start to run.
"Li!" I called out in the bottom of my diaphragm because he is already very far. He stopped and looks back. He waited for me to get closer then he started to walk again.
"Are you mad at me?" I asked dementedly.
"No." He answered in a passive tone.
"Then why did you become silent all of the sudden?" He stopped and looked at me with serious eyes. Not again. "I'm sorry."
"You don't have to."
"You really are stingy." I taunted. It's true. The words coming out of his mouth is countable. He barely stated one complete sentence. He continue on walking as if is he didn't heard me. "Are you hungry?" He said.
I was shocked of what he said. Is that an invitation? Or he just wanted to prove that he is not stingy but a 'wise spender'.
"I beg your pardon?"
"I said 'are you hungry?'" He repeated.
"Yes." I answered.
"Come on."
We eat at the nearest restaurant. The foods are all delicious but expensive. I don't want to complain but I really can't afford to eat in a restaurant like this. Li realized that I was reluctant to order; maybe he sensed that I don't have much money for this. So, he decided to be one to order and told me not to worry because he brought enough money.
"Is it really OK?" I asked with concern.
"Yeah. Last time was different. I forgot to bring my credit card. I hate washing dished, you know." I laughed because he said a joke though it wasn't that funny. Then our food arrived. The cuisine looks fine and tasty.
"By the way, I forgot to thank you for carrying that pile of papers." As I said that, I saw a small smile draw in his face. Couldn't you believe that? I finally saw him smile even it is a smirk. I wish I brought Tomoyo's video cam so that I could be able to record this Kodak moment.
"How I wish Meilin knows how to thank me." I stare at him a few minutes but he didn't mind it at all.
"Why?"
"Meilin doesn't know how to appreciate things I do for her. She always thought that since I'm older, it is my duty to make things for her, but the truth is…" he ended there. I didn't expect that Li would share those to me. I really don't know what to say.
"How old are you, anyway?" I asked after a minute of silence.
"22. I'm graduating this year."
"What course?" I curiously asked.
"Computer Engineering. Didn't Meilin or Tomoyo tell you?"
"No. I didn't ask."
We talked a lot of things from interest to personal. And I think this is the start of our beautiful friendship.
My day ended when he escorted me to my dorm. Tomoyo and Meilin witness the whole thing. Of course, Tomoyo nagged me a little because of jealousy. I don't blame her but even they force me to spill out everything that happened this afternoon I wouldn't share it. I feel sorry for them, really!
November 13, Wednesday
Dear daddy,
Today is a very extraordinary day. Everything started when I volunteered to carry the written report of the class and from the other classes of Miss Hojima. I thought I could do it and feeling I am Super girl who can carry anything. As a result, I'm dying. The worst part was no one dared to help me, not even Meilin or Tomoyo- my so-called friends! Can you believe that? Then I never thought the office of Miss Hojima is in the first floor while our room is in the third floor! This could be my worst day not until Li came.
I saw him walking in the 2nd floor, and fortunately he noticed me. Anyway, before he showed up I really prayed hard that someone would show up and help me. And then, voila! He is there. Though at first I doubted if he's the kind of man willing to help a damsel in distress.
Anyway, let's fast forward things. After he noticed me, he didn't hesitate on helping. I think I look so pitiful at that time that he didn't falter to assist. Thank heavens; I'm really glad that he showed up. While we are walking we have a small chat and I somehow insulted him. I told him that he is the type of guy who doesn't make people welcome but I apologized to him, dad. I know if I already hurt someone's feelings. After helping me, he treated me.
Li and I ate together in a fine restaurant just like before. Don't get me wrong! It's not a date. It's merely a coincidence. Anyway, He wasn't that bad after all. Actually, I find him amusing because he's different from what I used to think. He is kind and simple but promising, unlike Meilin.
He shared some secrets and I also shared mine. I told about you.
Anyway, one of them is why he is staying here in Tokyo. Li is a Chinese citizen. He was born in Hong Kong but he grew up here or should I say he stayed here for quiet sometime. He left Hong Kong when he was 12 for vacation. According to him, this was a gift given by his parents for being an outstanding student. It was a dream came true but this dream turn out to be a nightmare when one fateful day his parents went to shopping without him. It was his birthday, and they are preparing a feast for their only child.
While in the car, Mr. and Mrs. Li were so excited that they didn't notice the road was too slippery and this caused their death. A car crash occurred. His parents died on his birthday. Instead of feasting, burial took place.
I know how it feels to be orphan. I know how it feels to be lonely- no parents to cuddle you when you need one. Fortunately, I still have a brother who never fails to take care of me and of course, I have you as the most generous benefactor. Oniichan nourishes me with love, and you support me in my studies and I am very grateful.
Li didn't dare to return to Hong Kong after that tragedy. All he wanted to be alone, and continue his studies here until he finishes college.
In addition, the reason why Li didn't go back because he was thinking that since his family is the richest among the Li clan, they- the relatives, would probably take this opportunity to take over his companies. However, he thought wrongly because his relatives took more advantage of the situation when he is not in Hong Kong.
On the contrary, since Li's parents have loyal henchmen, he (Li) successfully over come the situation. Isn't he great, Daddy? Even at the very young age he was able to take care of his companies.
I admire his strength, really. If I were he, maybe I will just keep myself lock and do nothing.
Anyway, I asked him why is Meilin here, and his answered was 'I don't know… maybe to bother me…' Great cousin, isn't he?
I'll end my letter here. 'Till next time! Always take care.
Love,
Sakura
P.S: I promised Li that I won't tell this to anyone but I can't help it. I have my reason, you don't know him personally and neither do he so I won't be a trouble. It is reasonable, isn't it? Please Daddy I'm begging you! Please don't tell Miss Mizuki about this. Hoping you won't… I'M BEGGING YOU!
L.W.: PLEASE REVIEW!
This chapter is where the other side of Syaoran showed. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
DISCLAIMER: SAME AS USUAL. I DON'T HAVE TO REPEAT IT EVERY CHAPTER RIGHT?
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I was walking at the hallway carrying pile of papers. It is really heavy and I'm praying hard that someone I know who is kind enough to help me will pass by. I pray and pray. I didn't stop until I spot one. I saw Li walking in my direction and carrying nothing. But will he recognize me? I hope so because I really need help, even it's my own stupidity that leads me into trouble. Anyway, please someone help me!
"Kinomoto?" I heard Li called me.
"Oh, hi Li! What a surprised to see you here!" I innocently said it. Though Li didn't buy my lie.
"You OK with that?" He asked and seems want to laugh. I guess I really look ridiculous today.
"Actually—no. I really need somebody's help. These are killing me." To my surprised he did reply back, instead he took everything. I think I blushed when this happened. I thought he is bad but not at all.
"Isn't OK for you to carry those?" I began to worried because even men are strong they have limitations.
"Yeah. I'm OK. So where will you put these."
"Lair. You sound not at all. I really need help but it doesn't require you to carry that pile of paper. I'll get the half."
"If you continue talking to me. I am really going to collapse. Again, where will you put these?" I think he is beginning to lose his temper. It really scares me to see him like that.
"To Miss Hojima's (L.W: is there a name like this?) office."
While we are walking, I never realized that I was staring at him for quite sometime.
"What?" He asked passively. I wondered what he means.
"Huh?" I replied.
"Why do you keep on staring at me like that? It isn't nice, you know."
"Well, I just realized that you're not that bad after all." He frowned. Maybe I was too tactless to say those words. Oh dear I shouldn't said those.
"What made you say that?" he just looked at me with curiosity.
"Because you always frown. You always make people feel unwelcome. Plus, I haven't seen you smile." I commented.
There was silence; perhaps I shouldn't say it also. Who am I to say those to someone I barely know. However, I couldn't keep my mouth shut. Meddling is really one of my bad traits.
He didn't talk until we reached the office. He is in this 'silent mode'.
He went out first because I was talking to Miss Hojima. But I realized he was leaving, I end my conversation to my professor and start to run.
"Li!" I called out in the bottom of my diaphragm because he is already very far. He stopped and looks back. He waited for me to get closer then he started to walk again.
"Are you mad at me?" I asked dementedly.
"No." He answered in a passive tone.
"Then why did you become silent all of the sudden?" He stopped and looked at me with serious eyes. Not again. "I'm sorry."
"You don't have to."
"You really are stingy." I taunted. It's true. The words coming out of his mouth is countable. He barely stated one complete sentence. He continue on walking as if is he didn't heard me. "Are you hungry?" He said.
I was shocked of what he said. Is that an invitation? Or he just wanted to prove that he is not stingy but a 'wise spender'.
"I beg your pardon?"
"I said 'are you hungry?'" He repeated.
"Yes." I answered.
"Come on."
We eat at the nearest restaurant. The foods are all delicious but expensive. I don't want to complain but I really can't afford to eat in a restaurant like this. Li realized that I was reluctant to order; maybe he sensed that I don't have much money for this. So, he decided to be one to order and told me not to worry because he brought enough money.
"Is it really OK?" I asked with concern.
"Yeah. Last time was different. I forgot to bring my credit card. I hate washing dished, you know." I laughed because he said a joke though it wasn't that funny. Then our food arrived. The cuisine looks fine and tasty.
"By the way, I forgot to thank you for carrying that pile of papers." As I said that, I saw a small smile draw in his face. Couldn't you believe that? I finally saw him smile even it is a smirk. I wish I brought Tomoyo's video cam so that I could be able to record this Kodak moment.
"How I wish Meilin knows how to thank me." I stare at him a few minutes but he didn't mind it at all.
"Why?"
"Meilin doesn't know how to appreciate things I do for her. She always thought that since I'm older, it is my duty to make things for her, but the truth is…" he ended there. I didn't expect that Li would share those to me. I really don't know what to say.
"How old are you, anyway?" I asked after a minute of silence.
"22. I'm graduating this year."
"What course?" I curiously asked.
"Computer Engineering. Didn't Meilin or Tomoyo tell you?"
"No. I didn't ask."
We talked a lot of things from interest to personal. And I think this is the start of our beautiful friendship.
My day ended when he escorted me to my dorm. Tomoyo and Meilin witness the whole thing. Of course, Tomoyo nagged me a little because of jealousy. I don't blame her but even they force me to spill out everything that happened this afternoon I wouldn't share it. I feel sorry for them, really!
November 13, Wednesday
Dear daddy,
Today is a very extraordinary day. Everything started when I volunteered to carry the written report of the class and from the other classes of Miss Hojima. I thought I could do it and feeling I am Super girl who can carry anything. As a result, I'm dying. The worst part was no one dared to help me, not even Meilin or Tomoyo- my so-called friends! Can you believe that? Then I never thought the office of Miss Hojima is in the first floor while our room is in the third floor! This could be my worst day not until Li came.
I saw him walking in the 2nd floor, and fortunately he noticed me. Anyway, before he showed up I really prayed hard that someone would show up and help me. And then, voila! He is there. Though at first I doubted if he's the kind of man willing to help a damsel in distress.
Anyway, let's fast forward things. After he noticed me, he didn't hesitate on helping. I think I look so pitiful at that time that he didn't falter to assist. Thank heavens; I'm really glad that he showed up. While we are walking we have a small chat and I somehow insulted him. I told him that he is the type of guy who doesn't make people welcome but I apologized to him, dad. I know if I already hurt someone's feelings. After helping me, he treated me.
Li and I ate together in a fine restaurant just like before. Don't get me wrong! It's not a date. It's merely a coincidence. Anyway, He wasn't that bad after all. Actually, I find him amusing because he's different from what I used to think. He is kind and simple but promising, unlike Meilin.
He shared some secrets and I also shared mine. I told about you.
Anyway, one of them is why he is staying here in Tokyo. Li is a Chinese citizen. He was born in Hong Kong but he grew up here or should I say he stayed here for quiet sometime. He left Hong Kong when he was 12 for vacation. According to him, this was a gift given by his parents for being an outstanding student. It was a dream came true but this dream turn out to be a nightmare when one fateful day his parents went to shopping without him. It was his birthday, and they are preparing a feast for their only child.
While in the car, Mr. and Mrs. Li were so excited that they didn't notice the road was too slippery and this caused their death. A car crash occurred. His parents died on his birthday. Instead of feasting, burial took place.
I know how it feels to be orphan. I know how it feels to be lonely- no parents to cuddle you when you need one. Fortunately, I still have a brother who never fails to take care of me and of course, I have you as the most generous benefactor. Oniichan nourishes me with love, and you support me in my studies and I am very grateful.
Li didn't dare to return to Hong Kong after that tragedy. All he wanted to be alone, and continue his studies here until he finishes college.
In addition, the reason why Li didn't go back because he was thinking that since his family is the richest among the Li clan, they- the relatives, would probably take this opportunity to take over his companies. However, he thought wrongly because his relatives took more advantage of the situation when he is not in Hong Kong.
On the contrary, since Li's parents have loyal henchmen, he (Li) successfully over come the situation. Isn't he great, Daddy? Even at the very young age he was able to take care of his companies.
I admire his strength, really. If I were he, maybe I will just keep myself lock and do nothing.
Anyway, I asked him why is Meilin here, and his answered was 'I don't know… maybe to bother me…' Great cousin, isn't he?
I'll end my letter here. 'Till next time! Always take care.
Love,
Sakura
P.S: I promised Li that I won't tell this to anyone but I can't help it. I have my reason, you don't know him personally and neither do he so I won't be a trouble. It is reasonable, isn't it? Please Daddy I'm begging you! Please don't tell Miss Mizuki about this. Hoping you won't… I'M BEGGING YOU!
L.W.: PLEASE REVIEW!