Chapter Ten
Card Captor Sakura
Eyes of Mist
~starjade~
The Connection
Sakura woke up drowsily. She had a massive , massive headache. She groaned , falling to the side and opened her eyes wearily. In her blurry vision , she spotted Tomoyo swimming around , before she finally came into focus.
" Tomoyo? Tomoyo , why do I feel so....so..." she moaned , motioning with her hands as she tried to take in her surroundings. She was lying on velvet cushions in a huge room , with porcelain dolls and china surrounding her. Sakura's room had nothing porcelain...or delicate...
" Where am I?" she asked panicky as she got up , trying her hardest ignore the harsh throbbing at the side of her head.
Tomoyo smiled gently. " Your at my house , Sakura.."
Sakura's eyebrows rose. " Why?"
Tomoyo stared at her. " Don't you remember anything?"
Sakura tried to think , closing her eyes. Suddenly flashes struck her conscience...
Sakura accepting a drink...
Drunkenly dancing around...
And a pair of amber eyes piercing her soul....
Sakura's eyes widened. " Was I ...Was I drunk at the Cherry Blossom Dance last night?"
Tomoyo nodded. " Somebody had spiked the punch."
Sakura groaned. " I am going to be in soooo much trouble when my father and my brother hear about this!"
Tomoyo giggled. " The only people who know are...well , me and Syaoran..." She coughed at his name and wiggled her eyebrows at her.
Sakura stared at her confusedly. " Tomoyo , is there something wrong with your eyebrows?"
Tomoyo stared at her and then let out a breath in frustration. " Syaoran might tell , Sakura! You know I won't!"
Sakura's eyes narrowed as she thought. Yes...there was a possibility....he might tell....yes....so she must....
" What am I supposed to do??" Sakura whined.
Tomoyo slapped her forehead. " Convince him not to tell??"
Sakura thought about that for a couple of seconds before her eyes widened , and a smile touched her lips. " Yes! That's what I can do! I can convince him...not to tell! I am such a genius!"
Tomoyo opened her mouth to protest , but Sakura was already getting up from the bed and looking around herself.
" Um.....I don't think I can go in these..." she said as she looked down at her teletubby pyjamas. Tomoyo sweat dropped.
" Alright , Alright , let me find an outfit....you can wear....this! This is perfect for you , Sakura! You'll look so kawaii!"
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Syaoran sat at the kitchen table in the Daidoujji main hall , glaring at his camera. He was trying to find out WHY there was no more film...He had looked in his duffel bag FILLED with film , but it was empty...PURE EMPTY!
Where did they all go?
Syaoran growled under his breath and banged his head on the table and wondered who might've taken all the film. Well there was Sonomi and Tomoyo...out of the question. Way too nice...Then there was Sakura...
Syaoran suddenly had a flashback.
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She suddenly put a hand on his cheek and stared into his amber eyes.
" My little wolf..." she whispered as she collapsed into his arms.
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Syaoran shivered involuntarily. How did she know that his name meant...little wolf? How could she have known? Maybe she had taken Chinese lessons , or something. But then why did she use his name in...possessive form? MY little wolf? Where did THAT come from...
Maybe it was normal for people from Japan to do that..
He tried not to think about how those three words gave him such a shock , that for some reason , he almost had blurted out , " My cherry blossom.."
He was really , really stupid.
Syaoran groaned and shoved the thought out of his head. It didn't matter anyways. The only time he'd ever say , " My cherry blossom" was to that girl in his dreams...the girl who wrote those letters to him...the girl on the radio...
" Missing something?"
The voice shook him and he jumped. He whirled around quickly and his eyes met sparkling emerald eyes. He stared into those cheerful depths for ten seconds before whirling back around , a flush growing on his cheeks.
" No , why do you think that?" He replied , stiffly.
Sakura sweat dropped as she settled into a seat across from him and leaned over the table.
" Whatcha looking at?" She asked.
Syaoran glared at her. " Nothing that involves you.." He said pointedly.
Sakura just shrugged. " Why are you looking at your camera confusedly like you are trying to remember where all the film was and then arrived at the conclusion that someone stole your film and you are right now trying to find out who it is?"
Syaoran stared at her for a full minute. Sakura giggled nervously , inwardly punching herself. Nice way to reveal everything , she thought. And this was her ONE chance to be mysterious!
" Are you trying to tell me something , Kinomoto?" he growled , angrily.
Sakura giggled again , fidgeting in her chair.
" Why would you think that? It was only a guess..." she trailed off as she saw his angry face.
" FINE!" She blurted out. " I TOOK YOUR FILM!"
Syaoran went dot eyed. " And why would you do that?"
Sakura took a moment to think and finally said , slyly , " Because I want something from you..."
Syaoran stared at her suspiciously. " And that would be?"
Sakura smiled at him mysteriously. " A promise..."
Syaoran suddenly began to understand where this was leading. " Ohhhh... You don't want me to tell your father about your *cough* actions last night?"
Sakura glared at him , as a twinkle of amusement shown clear on his face. " Yes....And you have to promise me! Unless you don't want your film back..."
Syaoran just leaned back in his chair , folding his arms behind his head. " Of course I want my film back. But then again , what's worse? Me telling your father , or me not getting my film back? Your best friends photo shoot will be ruined , wouldn't it?"
Sakura stared at him and nearly slapped her forehead in frustration. That's what was missing in her master plan to convince Syaoran....damn it....
Sakura quickly shoved her chair back and hurried around the table to Syaoran. Plan A didn't work. Time for Plan B.
Beg.
" PLEEEEEEASE , SYAORAN! PLEASE DON'T TELL MY FATHER OR MY BROTHER! THEY'LL KILL ME!" She wailed. Syaoran's eyes widened as she went down on her knees and clasped her hands together , mock crying.
As Sakura went on wailing and crying , Syaoran just rolled his eyes. " Too bad. I'm telling!"
Sakura stopped crying immediately. " WHAT? AFTER ALL THAT?"
Syaoran shrugged. " What can I do?"
Sakura's eyes narrowed even more , and thought quickly. Time for Plan C.
What was Plan C.....Damn , she didn't have a Plan C! Where was Tomoyo when she needed her??
As she was trying to think of another plan , Syaoran drawled , " Though , I'd like to present you with a deal. I won't tell your father , if..."
Sakura nearly leapt with joy. " If???" she asked excitedly. " I'll do anything!"
Syaoran grinned with mischief. " If you become my main model!"
Sakura's eyes widened to saucers.
" WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT?"
Syaoran nodded. " Do you accept my deal or not?"
Sakura glared at him. " Of course not!" She huffed and turned her back on him and walked a couple of steps away , hearing Syaoran chuckle a rare laugh. She halted at that sound. It was beautiful....she whirled around and saw Syaoran shake his head , a faint smile on his lips.
He was so....attractive when he smiled....
Sakura was shocked at these thoughts and growled. " Shut up , Sakura..." she thought as she went up to Syaoran again and he looked at her , expectantly.
" I'll do it..." she said , rather mournfully. Syaoran grinned triumphantly.
" Meet me at the studio in ten minutes! You have a wedding gown waiting for you!" he said , and Sakura glared at him. This was going to be hell.
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" Are you going to hurry up?" Syaoran yelled through the door. He was getting really impatient. After reluctantly agreeing to be his model , Sakura had shut herself in the change room , changing into the bridal gown.
" Have patience! It's kinda hard getting this gown on!" Sakura retorted , furiously as she tried to zip up the back of her dress.
Syaoran winced. " Do I....Do I have to help you?" he asked , flinching at the thought of going in there.
Luckily , Sakura screamed back , " NO!" and left him quite relieved.
Syaoran sighed as he walked over to his chair and looked over his shining equipment. He didn't know what he was thinking choosing KINOMOTO as his model.
But all those other models kept....well , giggling and going all icky and disgusting with him. With Kinomoto , he was sure she would never do anything like that!
Syaoran let out a breath as he settled back in his chair. His sister had called him again , and told him that he had gotten another letter. Once he had received it , his heart nearly stopped beating. It was a teddy bear and on it's collar , there were the words , " Little Wolf..."
He had written back another letter to send to Cherry Blossom. He was scared though , at the amount of emotion he wanted to pour into his words. He had caught himself , however and even though he didn't blurt out his feelings on that piece of paper , some feeling had leaked out.
He felt ashamed of himself. He was the cold , steely Syaoran Li! He NEVER showed emotion....
" I'm....*sigh* ready..." said a bored voice. Syaoran turned his head slightly , and his eyes widened. Sakura stood uncomfortably in a white gown , that was held by straps on her shoulders. Little flowers and leaves of silver were etched down the length of the gown , and as simple as it was detailed.
She was very beauti-very attractive , Syaoran thought absentmindedly.
Sakura fidgeted. " Can we get this over with?" she blurted out , and Syaoran was shook out of his trance.
" Of...Of course. I chose a backdrop.....um , you don't know how to model , do you?" Syaoran asked.
Sakura stared at him. " I know a little....my mother was a model."
Syaoran's eyebrows rose. " Then show me what you got!"
Sakura let out a giggle as she walked over to the white backdrop. There were red roses falling everywhere , and contrasted deeply with the white of the room. Sakura grinned as she settled onto one of the steps and picked up a red rose , smelling it deeply. Syaoran quickly shot a picture and Sakura glared.
" I wasn't ready!" Sakura growled. Syaoran shrugged.
" It was a good enough pose. Now get ready! Start modeling!"
Sakura glared and Syaoran took a picture.
" Hey!"
Click.
" Fine! I'll model!"
Click.
Sakura settled stood up and stretched her gown out , holding the rose against her chest.
Click.
Sakura made a funny face.
Click.
Sakura gave him a dirty look.
Click.
Sakura stuck her tongue out.
Click.
Finally , Sakura blew him a kiss , and Syaoran's eyes widened as Sakura began to giggle incessantly. Syaoran shook his head , hiding a smile. This sure was going to be interesting!
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Sakura ran to Tomoyo's room and flopped onto her bed , groaning loudly. Tomoyo was at her table , sewing away at another gown.
" What's wrong , Sakura?" Tomoyo asked , worriedly.
Sakura just gave a muffled moan. " I spent the LAST TWO HOURS modeling for Li. WHERE WERE YOU?" she whined.
Tomoyo hid a smile. " I was here in my room-"
Sakura growled. " Like hell you were! I searched the whole mansion for you and I STILL COULDN'T FIND YOU!"
Tomoyo shrugged. " I was out."
Sakura just huffed , but then Tomoyo's words sunk in. Sakura gave Tomoyo a side glance and then smiled slyly. " So....Tomoyo...do you want to ....tell me something very veeery important?"
Tomoyo gave her a weird look. " Well , if you want to know , I've got-"
Sakura jumped up. " AH HA! YOU'VE GOT A BOYFRIEND!"
Tomoyo jumped back , startled. " Of course not-"
Sakura just giggled and settled down onto one of the fluffy violet chairs and waggled her eyebrows at Tomoyo. " Come on...tell me. What's he like? Is he handsome?"
Tomoyo glared at Sakura. " I told you-"
Sakura nodded knowingly. " So he is very handsome. What's his name? What is he like?"
Tomoyo sighed , frustrated. " He writes like your future boyfriend , that I know."
Sakura blinked. " Huh?"
Tomoyo just shook her head , and got up , striding over to her desk drawer. She opened the first drawer and took out a sealed green envelope. She smiled at it and then hid it behind her back as she skipped over to Sakura.
" I've got a letter from your future boyfriend!" Tomoyo giggled.
Sakura gasped , putting her hand on her mouth , as Tomoyo revealed the green letter. She lunged for it , her heart rate pumping faster than normal at the very sight of the letter. Tomoyo giggled and snatched it away , running to the other side of the room.
" Tomoyo give it to me!" Sakura whined , chasing after Tomoyo. Tomoyo squealed , and leapt up on the bed and Sakura went onto the bed as well , reaching for the letter. As the both were reaching as far as they could , the letter floated to the ground and Sakura leapt after it , grabbing the precious envelope in her hands and clutching it to her heart.
" Don't ever do that to me AGAIN!" Sakura panted. Tomoyo , who was out of breath as well , settled beside Sakura who was sitting on the ground. She peered at Sakura from beneath her lashes and a hint of a smile rested on her lips.
" Do you love him?" Tomoyo asked , out of the blue.
Sakura jerked , her emerald eyes wide as they landed on Tomoyo's knowing face.
" O-O-Of c-course n-not , what are y-you talking a-about?" Sakura stuttered , a flush growing on her cheeks. Tomoyo shook her head.
" Sakura , you foolish girl. Out of all the boys in the world , why did you fall in love with a stranger? Why couldn't you fall in love with someone like....Li , for example?" Tomoyo asked , slyly.
Sakura blinked then laughed. " I would never fall in love with that cold , serious little boy. He's so boring and weird and creepy....."
Tomoyo shrugged. " Who knows? One day , you'll forget about this 'Little Wolf' your always writing to , and fall in love with a person you can see , feel , talk to-"
Sakura just shook her head and stared at the letter. " I don't need that , Tomoyo. All I need are words....words of love..." She gave the letter a last glance and smiled at Tomoyo.
" That's all I need...." she whispered and walked out of the room. Tomoyo stared after her and groaned. She was now more worried than ever. Sakura was in too deep....what if she could never get out?
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Sonomi and Tomoyo were talking in the living room , late at night. Darkness fell all around them , but a bright source of warmth chased away the cold. Fire crackled in the fireplace and Tomoyo settled into her armchair , holding a cup of hot cocoa. She shook her head worriedly. She didn't want to know what Sakura was getting herself into.
" Tomoyo , remember we have that video shoot tomorrow!" Sonomi said , her voice echoing in the silence of the house.
Tomoyo's amethyst eyes brightened. " Oh yeah! I almost forgot!"
Sonomi smiled , kindly. " I hope that everything is organized. I heard that Rika had gotten the top best models to be in our video shoot!"
Tomoyo giggled. " Really? Who are they?"
Sonomi smiled. " Jong Kimishi and Tami Sorean."
Tomoyo's eyes widened with dread. " But didn't you hear the news?"
Sonomi's eyebrows crinkled with concentration as Tomoyo passed her a Teen Model's Magazine. She flipped to the Models page and read with a worried expression.
Tomoyo shook her head. " See! Jong Kimishi and Tami Sorean are both tied up! Jong has got a photo shoot with a commercial in America......he's not going to be in Japan for three months! And Tami , she's got a movie offer. She's playing the mother in law , the daughter in law and the wife in " Confused Affairs!""
Sonomi groaned. " Oh , this is just great. Where are WE going to find two models in time for the video shoot!"
Tomoyo remembered Sakura and her obsession over the foolish letters. Then she remembered Syaoran and his cold exterior....
" You know , Mother I think I can get the two best models in Japan to be in our video shoot!"
Sonomi rose her eyebrows and Tomoyo giggled. Time for ' Get Syaoran and Sakura together' plan to come into action!
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