AN: Sorry for the late update. I'd been working on an idea but it seems it take a lot of time than I expected. Again, I'm sorry.
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Chapter 2: What A Rotten Luck
"Ah… so his name is Syaoran Li." Sakura murmured to herself.
"Yeah, I told you that already, KAIJU. You'll meet him at the principal's office this morning so you could get acquainted with him. Got that?"
"Yeah… Thanks for informing me," swallowing the remains of her food, she got up. She went to clear her plate and had to put it in the sink to risen later. "Sayonara, I'll do the dishes when I get back," bidding goodbye to her brother.
////////////// On The Way To The Principal's Office //////////////
A man with amber eyes walked into the building towards the principal's office. Almost all of the students, mostly women thought that he was a hunk from some television series but they seemed can't pinpoint out where. The man put his megawatt smile that made them SWOON.
"Oh, look at that gorgeous body." One whispered.
"Muscle that is firm to touch." Another one murmured.
Too easy. He smirked.
Syaoran was glad on what he chose to wear in his first day of class as an exchange student. A green collared shirt with white t-shirt showing inside and a pair of casual light brown khakis. With dozen of red roses in his left hand and a backpack on his right shoulder. He looks like a modern day Casanova.
Heading toward his goal, he grimaced a bit. Someone was making a scene on the lobby of the building and was getting the attention that in his opinion should be directed to him. What the hell? Never mind. Better go to the principal's office to get the good impression. Always be punctual my man.
"Sakura." Someone called. "Why are you in a hurry? It's too early for classes to begin"
"Tomoyo-chan, I'm glad you're here. I have an exchange student to escort and to tour to the university." Sakura answered, panting for the entire running she'd done. "Got to go to the principal's office to meet this exchange student. Onichan mentioned that he's name was Syaoran Li from Hon Kong. I'll tell you later all the details," as she left Tomoyo dumbfounded. Better to keep busy than to muse over a broken relationship.
"Good morning Madam. May I know where Syaoran Li is? The exchange student who I am supposed to tour in this morning." Sakura questioned respectfully the lady behind the receptionist table of the principal's office. The lady is in her mid 40's but full of radiance in her face.
"The principal is still talking to her dear, welcoming him to the school from a foreign country." The lady said kindly.
The door to the principal's office opened and a student step out of it. Sakura didn't bother to turn around to see the identity of the student.
"Ms. Kinomoto, I'm glad you're here on time. I'd like you to meet the new student from Hong Kong, Mr. Li. Mr. Syaoran Li." The principal said.
Sakura, surprised, turn around and come to face to face to a man with hazel nut hair and amber eyes. That hair. The eyes. That face. It couldn't be.
Syaoran turned to the direction where the principal is introducing the student who would guide and accompany him throughout the campus and his classes. He saw the awfully familiar honey brown hair and the captivating emerald eyes.
She stared.
He stared.
"YOU!" They both burst out in unison.
"Ms. Kinomoto, Mr. Li." Looking back and forth between the two. "Have you two been acquainted before?"
"It's a long story sensei." Sakura uttered.
"Yeah… a very long story." Syaoran agreed, eyeing Sakura.
Why… why that creep!
"Ok, enough talk. Classes are starting pretty soon, so might as well start the touring Mr. Li, Ms. Kinomoto.' The principal said, dismissing the subject a while ago.
Here we go again. He's starting to get on my nerves again.
This should be fun. Syaoran smirked. Let the fun begin.
/////////////// The Tour /////////////
Since it was still early in the morning, the principal gave Syaoran a little bit background information that is necessary for Syaoran to cope up with other students. After the talk Sakura and Syaoran was given a go signal to start touring the entire university.
"So… Ms. Grumpy, where would you first tour me" Syaoran asked, loving the way Sakura react to his teasing. Oh I didn't know I have some genes of a poet.
"Hmmpp… So Mr. Know It All ASKED an important question. Better answer him or he might explode." Sakura retorted back with a bit of sarcasm in her voice. "I'll first show you the wonders of nature. The beauty that an arrogant being like you wouldn't notice." That should tell him to shut up.
"Just lead the way, Mademoiselle," doing a curt bow.
I guess not…The first stop was in the garden.
Evergreen trees that shaded the pathway line up the trail leading to the garden. It was a cool walk from there. The sun's rays were partially block by the broad leaves of the trees. Trees along the path offer shade from the heat of the sun. The air was a bit moist and refreshing.
"This is the botanical garden of the university. It has a diverse number of plant species from various wild flowers to herbal plants…" Sakura stated, marveling on the sight that greeted her in front of the entrance to the garden.
In the middle of the garden, a fountain adorned it. It has a delicate touch of art and nature. The design can be described as both beauty and elegance combined. There was a bench near the fountain that one can sit into while fascinating the sights to behold.
Syaoran caught his breath on the scenes that unfold before him. He is overwhelmed by his surroundings. It may be compared to the scenes found in Europe, perhaps more picturesque than that.
Maybe he's not as bad as he seems. Glancing to the exchange student, she saw a serene look on his face feeling a bit romantic on the situation present.
"Ms. Grumpy, it sure is gorgeous here just like ME."
Why… why did he have to open his big mouth. Sakura thought frustrated, feeling silly about the idea of romance with someone like him, of all people.
"Ok, this garden is my favorite place in the university – "
"As if I need that to know." Syaoran cut off. Shit. Why did I say such a stupid thing?
"All right, PLEASE don't interrupt me while I'm speaking. I'm not anymore mentioning anything about my personal feelings of the place we'll be visiting." Sakura said angrily stomping away from him.
The morning went with silence. Sakura only mentioned the facts about the places they went to. She doesn't seem to be that energetic girl that he always wants to tease. It's as if she is lifeless, emotionless. Hell. Why did I care anyway?
The first class of the day started with the introduction of the new exchange student from Hong Kong. Syaoran Li. He charmed the professors through red roses that he bought in her flower shop last night. What an innovative man? I gotta hand it to him.
Lunch was another issue. She was supposed to be keeping Syaoran company but she got fed up with all his flirting with different girls. So… she just left him there, outside a classroom and proceeded to the cafeteria.
"Oh God, Tomoyo. You wouldn't believe what happened to me today." Sakura exclaimed sitting on the chair opposite of Tomoyo. "That JERK!" She screeched.
"Sakura-chan calm down. You better take a deep breath. Breath in… breath out. Start from the beginning I have no clue to what you are saying." Tomoyo whispered, sweat dropping a little on Sakura's outburst.
"Well it started last night," Sakura narrated. "I had a cute but –"
"Oh Sakura… you're starting to get attracted to the opposite sex. How sweet. So good to hear that good news."
"Tomoyo-chan! He's cute but an ARROGANT JERK. He's only transferred here and he acts as if he owned the school."
"It's called attraction Sakura. YOU think he is CUTE, remember." Tomoyo reminded her friend. My friend's falling in love again. "How about a double date?" She asked dreamily. Me and Eriol. Sakura and Syaoran. Kawaii!
"TOMOYO I'M NOT JOKING!"
"Miss Sakura Kinomoto, please proceed to the principal's office. Miss Sakura Kinomoto, please proceed to the principal's office." A monotonous voice announced in the speaker of the cafeteria.
"Huh? Did you do something bad Sakura?" Thinking about the times. Sakura is known the goody two shoes of the whole school.
"Iie, but I have to go now. I don't want them to keep on waiting. Visit me sometimes at our flower shop, ok?" With that she waved goodbye to her friend.
///////////// At The Principal's Office /////////////
"Ms. Kinomoto, why didn't you attend to Mr. Li? I'm aware you knew better than abandon an foreign student." The principal called the attention of Sakura.
"Gomen, gomen nasai."
"You see he's such a sweet, caring and thoughtful student. He even gave me a red rose. Such good manners and I expect that you show him courtesy we Japanese are tradition too."
EXCUSE ME. He bought THOSE flowers from MY flower shop. That bastard. Is he making me pissed off?
"Now be a dear and accompany Mr. Li." The principal said oh so sweetly, making her stomach turn.
"Hai sensei." You'll pay for this Syaoran Li.
AN: What do you think? Did this chapter suck? Please review if you want me to add details or rewrite the whole chapter. Suggestions and comments are welcome.
I dedicated this chapter to my sister who had helped a lot in writing this fic.