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Chapter Five
Sakura
I hope pacing my room in an oversized polo shirt qualifies as preparing myself. And I really hope Chiharu won't be too annoyed at me when she finds out I haven't been preparing myself like she told me to. Every once in a while, I'd throw a look to the dress that's currently sprawled out on my bed. Its too gorgeous.. I don't want to wear it. I do the dress no justice by slimming into it and I can already see the dress glaring daggers as me each and every time I walk past it. Paranoid? Yes I am. But it's totally acceptable right? I mean.. I'm seventeen.. I haven't attended Prom night.. I've never adorned something so.. so¡Ä. Throwing the dress a look again..
It was then that Chiharu comes barging into my room demanding me to make myself presentable in the next fifteen minutes. Oh dear lord.. be more sympathetic on the poor girl.. oh dear lord again.. I'm speaking.. thinking in third person.. I've gone insane.. completely and utterly insa-
"Sakura-chan are you alright?"
"NO! Of course not! How could I be.. I'm so nervous, why do I have to go?" I know I'm spluttering but give me a break I'm very jumpy at the moment. Spare the jumpy person.
"You didn't have this problem a minute ago.. what's wrong?" Chiharu switching back to sweet, caring, considerate Chiharu without the pressuring, mean, spur-of-the-moment Chiharu possessing her.. I believe I sound a tad bit hysterical right about now.
"I didn't have.. problem? Oh no no no it's definitely not a problem it's just a little crisis, a dilemma, a predicament-"
"Crisis, dilemma and predicament all mean problem, dear, what's the matter?"
I looked at her, sighed and plopped down onto the bed and jumped immediately back up to place the now slightly wrinkled dress on a nearby chair.
"It's a dinner party tonight right?"
"Yes..?"
"Why am I going? What do I do when I get there? How do I act? What do I say to the people I get introduced to? And aren't I meant to not attend social functions so that I can stay as inconspicuous as possible?"
"Well.. to answer your last question. It's not exactly a social function.. all the members attending tonight's dinner party are closely affiliated with the CIA and GC12."
"GC12?"
"That's the agency Syaoran works for."
"Ohh I thought I heard of it before. Syaoran works with Takeshi."
"You know Takeshi Yamasaki?" Chiharu blinked a few times registering the name a small smile tugging at her lips.
"Sure, he's a close friend since elementary school."
"Hm... interesting. Anyway, Syaoran and I had thought it would be much easier to introduce you to everyone you will be meeting in the next few weeks tonight to reduce the hassle and glances you know?"
I nodded mutely. Chiharu is so sweet. I wouldn't be surprised if Syaoran was completely taken with her alre..
Syaoran? When did he get in my thoughts? get out get out!
"So lets get you dressed and all prettied up so we don't have to keep the guys waiting for much longer alright?"
I had no idea how the dress fit so perfectly on me. Seita gave me the only size available.
"Sakura-chann, you have the most gorgeous figure I've ever seen. Aphrodite must have blessed you since birth. And your hair!! It's soo beautiful when it's down.. you must leave it down more often."
I blushed and continued, "Who are these people I'm meeting tonight?"
"Well.." She started by plopping me into a chair in front of the dressing table. "Misato and Haru are the hosts of the dinner party tonight. Haru-chan is our leader/boss chick for our division in the CIA. She's one of our best agents too. Colleague, friend whatever. Misato is the man in charge of the agency Syaoran and Takeshi works for. They're totally in love with each other but won't admit it. But Misato's gonna link GC12 to the CIA so that GC12 can become a state agency and receive support from the government in return for information as we're an intelligence agency."
"No strings attached?"
"Haha smart girl, it took a lot of convincing on Haru-chan's part as GC12 are working just fine on their own but she needed it for the promotion and Misato is so whipped."
"Mm.. I cant wait to meet them." Sakura smiled as Chiharu finished with her hair and make-up.
"There all finished." Chiharu admired her work.
"It took you long enough for a coat of mascara and a layer of lip gloss."
"Heyy I curled the ends of your hair too! Straight hair is pretty on you but the ends being wavy looks gorgeous on you. You are gorgeous. Slip into those strappy heels and gimme the full effect."
I walked over to the bed and strapped the heels on. Hmm.. slightly taller.. not by much.
"Three sixty for me baby," Chiharu winked.
Sakura did an exaggerated turn and stood in front of the bed awkwardly.
"Are you sure no one would mind with me going? I don't want to be a bother-"
"Sakura! Everyone will love you! Look how gorgeous you look. Hottest chick at the party," She winked again, "All the guys would be wanting to know you and the girls wanting to be you."
"Dinner party. Social convention. Mature adults Chiharu-chan."
"You don't work in these areas of life and you know more than me," Chiharu pouted.
"Eh? Don't you go to these dinner parties often?"
"Not really.. come to think of it, this is only the second dinner party in relations to the agency we've had."
"Oh.. it must be pretty special then huh?"
"The CIA's been on GC12's tail for ages. That's why they're throwing this huge bash for it and the reason for Haru-chan being promo-" Chiharu paused hearing the persistent banging on the door.
"We'll be out in a minute!" Sakura shouted adjusting the strap to her right heel.
"Sakura's just putting on her shoe," Chiharu added helpfully as Sakura stood up to join her out the door.
Syaoran barged into the room. "I will never understand why it takes girls four hours to¡Ä. fuck.." his eyes widened a fraction as he muttered under his breath trailing off.
"What's wrong?" Sakura asked self consciously brushing a strand of hair behind her ear seeing Syaoran give her an almost disapproving frown.
"You're showing too much skin."
"Uh.. not to make you sound overprotective Syao-kun but two arms and half a leg isn't much skin." Chiharu added giving Syaoran a quizzical look.
"She'll attract unwanted attention wearing what she's wearing." Syaoran frowned further not taking his eyes off Sakura.
"All attention as the party tonight are wanted attention Syaoran. We know everyone." Chiharu gave Syaoran a exasperated look wondering where the over protectiveness came from.
"That's not the point."
"What is the point?!" Sakura suddenly exclaimed suddenly very heated. "That I'm wearing something only mature women can wear and I don't fit in? That you'll never approve me of anything? What is the point Li Syaoran?"
"Why can't you just give a compliment like everyone else Syaoran? You know she looks gorgeous. Stop criticising her on everything. If you don't like her doesn't mean no one else does." Chiharu chided suddenly very angry as well.
He glared at the two girls and spun around sharply. "I never said she looked bad.." he muttered and promptly walked out of the room.
"Sakura¡Ä trust me on this. You look gorgeous. Syaoran is just being his usual over protective self. You're still his charge remember? He's just worried for your safety." Chiharu tried to comfort her friend.
"He doesn't like me." Sakura threw a blank glance at Chiharu, "You said so yourself."
"It was just in the heat of the moment thing Sakura." She sighed.
"I'm sure."
Sakura gave Chiharu a quick hug and marched swiftly to the door.
Syaoran
"Fuck." Syaoran kicked the coffee table. As it skidded to a stop, he fell into the couch and sighed heavily hanging his head in his hands, elbows resting on his knees.
It was beginning to be harder and harder to keep his feelings at bay. Feelings? Goddamnit.. lust lust. Only lusting after her body. Pining for the gorgeous figure packed in creamy soft skin adorning a flimsy white..
¡ÆDamnit.. concentrate.' My life depended on so many perfect attributes that I had once obtained. Concentration was one of them. Why can't I concentrate on the task at hand? Security tonight will be densely distributed. Everyone in the hall for the dinner party are all to be checked for weapons, cameras, the usuals. Sakura's safety will be insured for tonight. But I, Syaoran Li, am meant to oversee the securities of the night. Think of alternatives, escape routes and previously speculate all the possible misadventures that may occur.
Her hair looked so silky and soft to the touch.
She is just a little girl! Seventeen years old with no more than seventeen years of experience. Sakura again? My conscience is disagreeing with me once more. I don't need to think about her. I shouldn't think about her. The hall of tonight's dinner party is in a cylindrical shape, it will be easy to spot any unwanted attendance.
Her skin looked so smooth. Usually a light ivory and cream, slightly tanned. Almost ethereal under the dim light of the bedroom.
The no weapon rule applies to all bodies attending tonight. I included. My charge and I will be vulnerable from the car to the entrance and the exit back to the car. Not gaining attention, haste and silence is essential once people know that she is Kinomoto Sakura.
Her every curve and crevice. Perfect, supple, firm. Firm smooth legs and toned arms. Perfect cheekbones, large glossy emerald green eyes that are the epitome of innocence and perfection. She is perfection itself. No other word would do her any justice.
Perfection? Heh.. definitely not. Far from. Years of training Syaoran. Remember what is important. What is essential. Minor setbacks are to be pushed to the back of your mind. Set your mind on task. Do not think about Kinomoto Sakura. She shouldn't be any different. You've come across countless girls who are more beautiful more attractive than her.
She is the most beautiful and attractive girl I've ever met
She's annoying, stubborn, bad-mouthed, naïve, and a smart-ass
She's interesting, determined, witty, innocent and intelligent
What is she thinking wearing such a provocative dress? It's so.. perfect on her. Where did she get the money to get it in the first place? Chiharu shouldn't spoil her too much.
He heard knocking on the front door and Sakura came out to get it just as he was about to.
He got there first.
"Hey Syaoran.. are we ready?" Eriol grinned from the door.
"Are you?" Syaoran glared at the doorframe next to Eriol.
"No.. I meant the girls."
"They probably are." With that he pushed past Eriol and strode out of the door.
"Eriol-kun!" Sakura smiled as she walked towards him.
Oh.. god," Eriol's eyes fell on Sakura, "You look so.. gorgeous.. wait that doesn't describe you well enough.. You're like a.. a.."
"Goddess?" Chiharu laughed as she came out of the bedroom to join Sakura.
"Yeh.. that," Eriol dragged his eyes reluctantly from Sakura to Chiharu, "You look beautiful too Chiharu."
Eriol Hiiragizawa. Charismatic as always.
"Not bad yourself."
"Shall we go?" He smiled offering his arms to both girls.
"Can't wait."
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Author's Notes: I'm sorry that I promised S+S this chapter but i didn't.. I thought I would've got to the dinner party in this chapter but I didnnnnnn't T.T I'll get to it next chapter though i promise :) Ohh and and on the stats page it now shows the people who have me on Author's Alert.. I realised most of the ppl there never reviewed my story coz i remember all the nicks that review me coz I uh.. review the reviews hehehe.. so drop me a review guys okay?! i just want to know what you guys think of my story is all :)
ohh btw this story is going into the PG-13 section until i get any complaints or until this story starts getting heated hehehe should this
fic remain pg-13?
Yuu-chan