AN: Thank you for all those who reviewed the last chapter. Hope you all also like this chapter.
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Chapter 3: A Day to Remember
////////////////// After Lunch, in the Classroom ///////////////////////
"So… how was your lunch break, Ms. Grumpy?" Syaoran asked casually as if nothing happened.
Why that… JERK! "It was fine. Thank you." She replied automatically. "And how was yours?" Raising one brow in question.
"It was horrible. You haven't got a clue what I've been through." He said feigning misery. "Lost… in the campus… where I'm just getting used to the surroundings. I felt alone like a lost puppy. Why have you left me?" He questioned pointing an accusing index finger in the direction of Sakura.
Damn you Syaoran. "Why you, you! You're making me MAD! In fact… aren't you the ONE… who's been flirting with every girl in sight? What do you think I'm supposed to do? Watch you flirt with them as if it's I'm not around waiting for you, huh? How manly." She uttered rolling her eyes, annoyance clearly evident in her voice.
"Do I sense… JELOUSY?" He teased, raising both his eyebrows, stressing the word jealousy in his sentence. His eyes showing mirth. I love unnerving this girl. She's SO cute when she's angry. He thought. Wait a minute… did I just think that? He shook his head to clear his mind of the captivating girl in front of her.
He's trying to piss me off again. "No, I'm not jealous." She exclaimed indignantly. "But nice try Mr. Big Shot, I would NEVER fall for you." In your damn dreams, she added silently.
"Ms. Kinomoto, were you saying something?" The teacher inquired, calling the attention of Sakura to stop whatever she is talking about with the exchange student and listen to the class discussion. Doesn't want to mortify the exchange student in his first day in school, does she?
Shit. "Iie sensei." She replied quietly, standing up as in cue quite embarrass. She felt Syaoran smirked on her right side, mocking her as if she'd been caught doing more than talk to him. Damn you, damn you. She cursed under her breath.
"Ok, you may sit down." The teacher said, dismissing the interruption. "Class, please turn your book to page 127…"
Oh Kami, she prayed. Can this day get any worst than this? First, the encounter at the principal's office, then the tour, next the dilemma at lunch break and finally being scolded by the teacher in the middle of the class. It was all HIS fault, the center of all these bad lucks that's been happening to her. Syaoran Li.
/////////////////// At the End of School ////////////////
She noticed the wolfish grin plastered on Syaoran's face. She came to believe it has something to do with the girl he's been talking to recently. I pity that girl. She'd fallen for the charms of the devil himself. She suddenly became aware that the CENTER of all her troubles is heading her way. Wait, heading THIS way… Speaking of the devil.
"Why are you following me?" She asked incredulously when Syaoran caught up, of course with his long strides. Does he have a trick up his sleeves… an evil scheme perhaps…?
"Oh I wasn't following you. As a matter of fact, I am planning to go to YOUR flower shop to buy flowers for MY DATE TONIGHT." He said proudly. Let's see what's her reaction to that. I know no one can resist my charm, grinning inwardly due to this knowledge.
"Too bad, I don't sell flowers to a J-E-R-K!" She muttered dripping with sarcasm.
"Wow, you can spell the word jerk but who's this jerk you're talking about? It can't be ME. You for one, sold me flowers LAST NIGHT, if I remember correctly."
She sighed. Jeez, Sakura stop being paranoid. She scolded herself. The guy's just going to buy flowers for his date and not ruin your day. Get a grip of yourself. He'll be a regular customer in your shop so… it means more income. Wait a minute… and it's a perfect plan to get back at him for what I've gone through all day. "Might I suggest the perfect flowers to give for your date?" She said sincerely as she could.
What is SHE up to now? Trying to get me to trouble ne? Too bad I'm prepared for anything. I'm born prepared. "Pardon? Did I hear correctly? You're offering to help ME pick flowers for my date?" He inquired looking doubtful at the emerald-eyed girl. After all that I have done to her?
"Of course to pay for my rudeness earlier and… for assuming you were a stalker." She replied simply as if it seems pretty obvious. Ha! Way to go Sakura. She cheered. Let's see what happens to your move to that blond girl.
"All right… It would be more convenient if I take you home." Pausing for a second to think of a valid reason why he was offering her a ride. "It would be much faster than walking and we're both going to the same direction, ne?"
"Sure… Lead the way." Uncertain if it was safe for her to go home with him along. Maybe Touya wouldn't be there.
/////////////////////////// At Syaoran's Car /////////////////////////
"Woa, I don't know you have good taste in cars. This baby sure is a beauty." She said slightly tapping the hood of the car. She marveled at the sleek black explorer. (AN: I don't know much about cars.)
"Certainly, my baby here is a true beauty. Like the saying goes: Tell me what your things are and I'll tell who you are."
"Isn't that supposed to be the other way around: Tell me who your FRIENDS are and I'll tell you who you are?"
"Whatever. Just get in the car. This is gonna be a one bumpy ride… so fasten your seatbelt."
/////////////////////// At the Flower Shop //////////////////////
(AN: I haven't thought of a suitable flower that a girl could be allergic to. Maybe I'll change the name of the flower someday. Can anyone help me with the name of the flower?)
"Here we are…"
It was only a short ride to the flower shop. Within minutes, they are in front of the flower shop. They got out while Sakura let Syaoran in the shop and then excused herself that she would change her clothes and be back in a few minutes.
It was almost 15 minutes now and Syaoran's getting tired of waiting for Sakura. He's patience is running out so he decided to follow her to her house. What's taking her so long? And where's that damn house? He muttered. After a few inquiries in the neighborhood he found out that her house was at the opposite end of the street, a few blocks away from the shop. He rang the doorbell. Ding-dong, ding-dong. A man with brown hair and eyeglasses answered the gate. (AN: What is the color of Fujitaka's eyes?)
"Konnichiwa! What can I do for you?" Thinking that the man with amber eyes was some sort of a salesman or a postman.
"Oh, I was waiting for…" What was her name again Sakura Kino… Shit. "I was waiting for Sakura to come back to the flower shop. Well… I guess I got tired of waiting and I'm here to fetch her." He said awkwardly. He's Sakura father. He presumes.
Fujitaka was surprised on how the stranger addressed his daughter. Oh… he called her Sakura and not Ms. Kinomoto... Must be a friend… He mused. "She'll be down in a minute, why don't you first come in." Opening the gate and letting the stranger in. "Do you want something to drink?" He asked.
"No thanks. I'll just wait right here."
"Ok, make yourself comfortable." I haven't seen for ONCE Sakura's friends especially BOY friends visit her. This guy must be very close with my daughter.
"Father, who was at the gate?" Sakura shouted from the top of the stairs.
"Honey, it's your guy friend from school." Her father answered.
What? His here? Oh well... luck must be on his side. My brother's not here or he'll be in a LOT of trouble. "Ok, I'll be down in a minute." She called out.
"Please sit down for a while." Pointing a seat across from him. "Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?" Fujitaka invited Sakura's friend.
"It would be my honor but I have an appointment to attend and it might not be finish until late in the evening." He politely declined. He saw the disappointment written on the man's face so he added "But I'll try to join you for dinner, if not maybe another time." Putting an apologetic smile on his face.
"Father, I would like to introduce to you Syaoran Li, the exchange student from Hong Kong that I was supposed to guide in school." She paused. "Sorry to be rude but we have to get going. Bye dad." Sakura continued, giving her dad a kiss on the cheek and then dragging Syaoran along to the door.
"What were you two talking about?" Sakura asked Syaoran curiously once out of earshot.
"Well… he was inviting me over for dinner tonight but unfortunately I have a DATE. And speaking of dates, what kind of flower were you implying a while ago that will be perfect for my date tonight?"
"It's a flower called Sweet William. It's a kind of carnation but more beautiful and elegant. It has a nice scent so I'm sure your date would love it." Sakura stated. I'm sure she'll have the time of her life. Hehehe… (AN: Sweet William is a popular garden flower that is native to northern Europe and Asia. It has round clusters of velvety flowers.
"Ok I'll take it. I TRUST your judgment." He taunted.
She felt guilty inwards. Sorry, but a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do. "Of course, it's a lovely flower and may be white, pink, rose, or purple…What color would you like?"
"Rose should do."
After he purchased a bouquet of flowers, he left the shop and prepared for his date that evening. Stepping on the engine he headed to his date's house. Knocking on the door, a lady appeared. She was a blond headed girl with blue tube hugging her upper body while the lower was adorned with a denim skirt to her knees. It accentuate her eyes but sadly he's favorite color was green. Wearing a 3-inch blue stringed sandals made her look a lot taller up to his mid-chin. Offering her his flowers, she gladly took it. Smelling the flowers given to her she started to sneeze. Red dots started to appear on her skin and sadly she cancelled the date. Asking if anything is wrong she said, "Everything's fine. See you on Monday, okay?" He nodded and with that she re-enter her house.
Having got nothing better to do he thought, Why not drop by for awhile to Sakura's house and have a nice dinner for FREE? And boy he was wrong… a nice dinner… yeah!
When he came to her house, he was greeted by a tall serial-killer type of a man. But lucky for him, Sakura's father is around to refrain the evil man from attacking him that he now knew as Sakura's brother, Touya.
"Kaiju!" Touya shouted. "Why is there a GAKI here? Is he your SUITOR?" The loud voice of her brother boomed all over the house.
Oh no!!!
AN: I just add a few details in this chapter mainly in the ending part. Hope you like it. Sorry it took me so long to edit it.
written and posted: April 29, 2003
edited: May 5, 2003