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Well here it goes...
"//...//" are thoughts
~Promise~
~Chapter 6~
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"Ow!" Sakura said swatting where the little pinprick pain shot up her leg. She swatted her hand at Tomoyo.
"Stop trying to see then!" Tomoyo said. "I told you I'd prick you if you tried to peek."
"I wasn't trying to peek!"
"Oh?"
"Well maybe a little."
"Here, put this on. It'll make it easier."
"Ok," she said putting the bandana handed to her over her eyes. Sakura stood still on the stool as Tomoyo pushed some more pins into the cloth that she was putting on around Sakura. "You know, this is strangely familiar to the last time you tried to make me a dress. You threw cloth on me and sewed it together."
"This is nothing like that!" Tomoyo said sounding offended. "I was young then. I have become a lot better since then!"
"I hope so," Sakura mumbled. "Ouch!" she said feeling another pin stuck in her.
"Oops," Tomoyo said with a small smile.
***
"So who here is going to the dance?" Rika asked. Everyone was at the school gate waiting for the bell to ring before they went to first period. "I am! It will be so much fun."
"I'm going too," Meiling said.
"Takashi and me will be going too," Chiharu said grinning. "It took me a while, but I finally got him to agree."
"And what did you have to do to get him to agree?" Naoko asked slyly. Chiharu smiled and Takashi pulled her closer to him.
"That's our little secret," Takashi said. He looked over to Syaoran and Sakura. "What about you two? The last time I saw you, Sakura was telling Akimoto that she was going to the dance with Syaoran." Everyone turned to the pair standing there with a slight tinge of pink on there cheeks.
"Yeah we're going together," Syaoran said.
"Tomoyo has already made my dress," Sakura added shyly.
"Really?" Rika said smiling broadly. "It was only a matter of time."
"Huh?" Sakura and Syaoran said together.
"I agree too," Meiling said. "I was just wondering when it would happen."
"Yeah," Chiharu agreed. "I thought it would never happen."
"What are you guys talking about?" Sakura asked innocently.
"It's amazing how naive you could be one minute and 'hard core' you can be the next," Tomoyo said. "It's almost like a split personality."
"I've noticed that too," Syaoran said looking at Sakura. "Not that it's a bad thing," he added seeing the look on your face.
"I don't know what it is," Sakura said softly. "It's just that every time I'm in trouble or someone is making fun of me, I just... snap. I hear someone whispering in my head 'defend yourself' every time," she whispered. "It sounds like my oni-chan, but I just can't remember." Everyone was silent thinking about what she had said. Then the bell rang signaling first period was going to begin in five minuets.
"Well I'm going to be going to class now," Tomoyo said. "I'll see you at lunch, ok?" There was a course of yes's as everyone went off into school and went off into different directions to class. Sakura and Syaoran sat down next to each other.
"So what time do you want me to pick you up?" Syaoran asked. "For the dance."
"I'm not sure when it starts," Sakura said laughing nervously. "I wasn't really planning to go until yesterday so I didn't really pat attention to the announcements."
"Oh," Syaoran said. "It starts at 7:00 tomorrow night and ends at 11:00."
"How about 6:45 then?" Sakura said happily.
"Alright. I'll pick you up from Tomoyo's place at 6:45 then," he repeated making sure he got it right. She nodded and was about to say something when she was cut off by the teacher.
"Good morning everyone!" Mrs. Nami said happily strolling in. "We have a new student today." Everyone quieted down listening eagerly for her to continue. "His name is Hiiragizawa Eriol, a student from England who moved here recently."
"WHAT!" Syaoran yelled standing up. He ignored the gazes of his classmates and looked over towards the door. A boy with dark blue hair and azure eyes framed by glasses walked into the room. He was composed and had an air of 'knowing' around him. He looked over to Syaoran.
"It's good to see you too, Syaoran," he said with a smile. The class looked on confused. Eriol gazed around the classroom, finally stopping on Sakura. He smiled at her and she blushed slightly. Syaoran however only glared.
"Hiiragizawa you can sit behind Yamazaki," Mrs. Nami said. "Yamazaki, could you please raise your hand?" Takashi raised his hand and Eriol walked over and sat down. Takashi turned around.
"Hello Hiiragizawa! My name is Yamazaki Takashi as you know. But did you know that England, was named after England, the fish of the sky? He swam in the clouds, until one day he was struck by lightning," he said starting off on another story but before he could get any further the teacher interrupted.
"Is that true Takashi?" Sakura whispered leaning over. Syaoran too listened for his answer.
"Of course it's true," Takashi said with a grin.
"Wow," Syaoran said and looked back up at the teacher who was waiting for them to quiet down.
"As I was saying," she said slightly annoyed. "We will all be going up to the library to finish our projects. Another class is in there doing the same project, so you will have to share materials. Everyone gather your things, we'll be spending the whole period in there." Everyone started putting on backpacks and picking up books getting ready to leave. "Follow me now, and be quiet. I don't want to hear any noise until we get to the library." She walked out into the hall with the class following.
"Hello Hiiragizawa!" Sakura said cheerfully. "My name is Kinomoto Sakura, you can call me Sakura!" Eriol smiled charmingly.
"And you may call me Eriol. It is nice to meet a friendly face in a new place," he said smoothly.
"What are you doing here?" Syaoran said coldly. Eriol looked up at him, his smile unwavering.
"Why my cute little cousin, is that any way to greet me?" he said cheerfully. Syaoran blushed.
"Don't call me that!" he yelled back and Mrs. Nami turned around.
"Mr. Li, do I really have to tell you twice to be quiet?"
"Sorry Mrs. Nami," he mumbled looking down. She turned around and opened the library door.
"You two are cousins?" Sakura asked curiously. They didn't look much alike.
"Sadly," Syaoran said.
"Hi Sakura!" Tomoyo said coming up. "I'm glad it was your class that we were sharing the library with." She noticed Eriol standing there and smiled warmly. "You must be the new student!"
"I am," he said with another charming smile. "The name is Hiiragizawa Eriol, and yours is?"
"Daidouji Tomoyo."
"It's a pleasure to meet you miss Daidouji."
"Please Hiiragizawa, call me Tomoyo."
"Then I must insist you call me Eriol."
"Such a sweet talker you are," Tomoyo said with a giggle. Sakura giggled too and Syaoran looked on the scene with complete disgust. Sakura turned to him and noticed his expression.
"You really don't like Eriol, do you?" Sakura said.
"No," he replied stiffly.
"Why?"
"Because I annoy my cute little cousin so much," Eriol said. "Isn't that right cute little cousin?"
"I am NOT your cute little cousin!" Syaoran screamed and everyone looked over at the group. "I am only a week younger than you!"
"Then wouldn't that make you his cute little cousin?" Tomoyo asked amused. "Or is it that you don't agree with the cute part?" Syaoran's face reddened. "Don't worry Syaoran, Sakura thinks your cute," Tomoyo said with a small smile. Sakura gaped at her.
"I never said that!" Sakura said blushing.
"No, but you were thinking it!" Tomoyo said walking away with a smile. Mrs. Nami came up to them.
"Will you two go find your partners," she ordered them. "Stop messing around. The project is due at the end of the period. Mr. Hiiragizawa, you are excused from this assignment since today is your fist day here. You may look at some books or whatever," she said and left to help students. Then Naru came up to Eriol, ignoring Sakura who was right next to him.
"Hello Hiiragizawa," she said seductively and Sakura grimaced. "My name is Akimoto Naru, but you can call me Naru."
"Hello Naru," he said politely.
"Uh, Akimoto, I finished my part of the project yesterday, so do you have yours or do you need more time?" Sakura asked. Naru glared at her and then turned her attention back to Eriol.
"Would you like to get away from these losers, and come join me and my gang?" she asked suggestively. Eriol smiled tightly.
"No thank you Akimoto," he said switching names. "I'll go sit with Syaoran. If you ladies will excuse me," he said and walked off towards Syaoran. Takashi grinned at him and Syaoran scowled. Naru looked angrily at Sakura.
"This is all your fault Kinomoto!" she said harshly, careful to keep her voice down as to not alert the teacher. "If you hadn't butt in, he would be with me right now!"
"It wasn't my fault," Sakura said calmly. "He left because he wanted to. Anyway, I thought you had a thing for Syaoran. Don't tell me the rumors are true and you really are a whore." Naru opened her mouth to say something that would most likely be inappropriate for a young woman to say, but Mrs. Nami came up to them.
"Girls, here it you poster board," she said handing it to them. "You must have left it in the classroom." Sakura took it.
"Thank you Mrs. Nami."
"It's no problem. Get over to your table and finish the project."
"Yes ma'am," the two girls said and went over to the table.
"Here," Naru spat at her. She tossed a folder down on the table. "It's my half of the project." Sakura opened the folder to find neatly printed sheets of information on Kishimoto Masashi along with his picture. Sakura laid down the poster board and put the stuck the information on with tape. She then went through her backpack getting out a folder.
"Here's my stuff on William Shakespeare," she said tumbling over the English. She tossed Naru the folder and she opened it to find the same things, only different people. She taped them on the paper too. "Now we're done," Sakura said picking up the poster and putting it where the stacks of finished posers were to go.
"And I'm leaving," Naru said walking away.
"Good riddance," Sakura mumbled walking over to Syaoran, Takashi, Eriol, Tomoyo, and Meiling. "What are you two doing here," she asked referring to Tomoyo and Meiling.
"I came to pay a visit to my strange cousin," Meiling said happily. "The last time I saw him was..." she paused thinking for a moment. "Four years ago."
"That's a really long time too," Tomoyo said. "How was working with Akimoto?"
"The five minutes we spent working together on the project wasn't as bad as I thought it would be," Sakura said sitting down in one of the chairs.
"Really?" Takashi said.
"Yeah," Sakura replied. "You know she's not so bad when she isn't talking." The six kids laughed until the librarian shushed them.
"I guess you could say that," Meiling said. "But I wouldn't know because she never shut's up around me. She always has to run her mouth."
"Let's switch subjects," Tomoyo said. "It's not worth out time to talk about her." Everyone agreed. "So what's life in England like?" she asked Eriol.
"It's not as nice as it is in Japan," he said with a smile.
"Really? Have you ever traveled anywhere else?" she asked.
"Yes I have. I've been to China to visit family there, the United States for an exchange program, Canada on a class field trip, and France for vacation, and Australia when Aunt Yelan asked her client to take me."
"Wow," Sakura said. "You've been all over the world." Her eyes lit up in wonder. "I've never been out of Japan I don't think, but it would be wonderful to travel all over the world."
"Yes it would," Takashi agreed. "But did you know that Earth use to be nothing but water until drops of Jupiter fell down and splashed into the ocean?" he said getting into story mode with one finger pointing up.
"It's just like what that American song, Drops of Jupiter says," Eriol said agreeing. The group looked at them not knowing what to believe.
"He's right you know," Takashi said with a grin. "While we were falling we grew taller. All humans used to be really small, like a foot high, but over the years of falling, we were stretched out and became bigger."
"Sometimes when we hit though, the islands would sink and the people would have to live under water. That's where Atlantis went too," Eriol said smoothly.
"That's why we have mermaids," Takashi said. "Also when a mermaid touched you, you would be able to swim, so humans learned how to swim from the mermaids."
"But some mermaids were mad that the other mermaids were spreading the ability to swim," Eriol said. "Even if who they spread it to couldn't breath under water."
"So the mermaids who were mad turned into sharks," Takashi said. By now Syaoran and Sakura were listening to the story with rapt attention, believing every word they said. Tomoyo was chuckling quietly to herself while taping Sakura and Syaoran who were focusing on the two story tellers.
"Is that true?" Sakura said. Takashi nodded solemnly.
"You know you're a compulsive liar?" Meiling said hitting him on the head. She hit Eriol too. "And your just as bad for helping him. Don't you know that Syaoran and Sakura believe what you two are saying?"
"It wasn't true then?" Sakura asked.
"Of course not silly!" Tomoyo said.
"Oh," Sakura and Syaoran said embarrassed.
"Anyway," Meiling said switching subjects. "You should go to the dance tomorrow Eriol."
"Dance?" he asked.
"Yeah. I mean you don't know anyone yet, but you'll still have a great time," she said.
"Alright then," he agreed. "I'll come. What time is it?"
"Seven o' clock."
"So do we know who all is going?" Tomoyo asked.
"Yup," Takashi said shifting in his seat. "All of us here plus Chiharu, Naoko and her date, Rika and her date, and Meiling's date."
"That's great!" Sakura said happily. "This will be so much fun! You know, I–" she started to say something, but was cut off by Mrs. Nami.
"What are you four doing over here?" she asked annoyed. "Your not aloud to converse with the other class."
"But we're done," Takashi said.
"It' doesn't matter if your done or not. Stay in your own area."
"What area?" he asked confused.
"The one that says, 'Mrs. Nami's class,'" she said pointing to a sign.
"Oh," he said looking over at it. "Well then what are you doing here?"
"Excuse me?" she said threateningly.
"Uhh, nothing," he said getting up, following everyone else that was leaving. "Anyway, didn't you know that signs originally came from–"
"Please don't start with your nonsense Yamazaki," Mrs. Nami said with a sigh. "Go sit down somewhere and entertain yourself."
"But Mrs. Nami, that was what I was doing before you told me to leave," he said putting on a confused face. The teacher stopped and turned around glaring, which didn't affect Takashi at all.
//Looks like hanging around Li so much has made all other glare's seem like a twinkle in their eye//
"Sorry Mrs. Nami, but I have to go," he said with a smile turning away. "I have to make sure Syaoran doesn't get into any trouble without me to guide him." Mrs. Nami sighed again watching him go up to Syaoran, Sakura, and Eriol.
"I don't know why I put myself through this," she said silently walking away to another group. "'Cause it sure as hell ain't for the pay." She scolded herself for her use of grammar before answering the groups' question.
***
Sakura!" Tomoyo sang, waltzing into her room. "It's time to get up!" There was no answer from the bed so Tomoyo jumped up onto it. "Come on sleepy head, it's time to get up!" There was a moan from the bed as Sakura rolled over.
"What is it Tomoyo?" Sakura said yawning. "It's Saturday there's no school today."
"I know that silly," Tomoyo said with a smile. She got up and opened the curtains. "But the dance is today and you have to get ready!"
"Just five more minutes," she mumbled rolling over away from the light.
"Come on Sakura, it's already 10 o'clock," Tomoyo said. Sakura didn't answer. "I'm warning you Sakura you better get up. She waited for Sakura to get up, but after a moment when she didn't Tomoyo got annoyed and left. A few minutes later she came back with a pot of cold water after finding no buckets or pails. "I'll try this one more time," Tomoyo said resting the heavy pot on the bed. "Get up Sakura!" There was no movement. "I tried to do this the nice way," she said sighing. She hefted the large pot up and then set it back down, with a grin. She left the room and then came back with her video camera. She set it down after turning it on, facing Sakura. "There," she said with a small smile, picking the pot back up. "This is one of those moments that I don't want to miss." She then dumped it all on Sakura. Sakura woke up screaming and started flopping around trying to get out of the water.
"TOMOYO!" she screamed finally getting up. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" Tomoyo laughed running out of the room.
"I tried to do it the nice way!" She yelled back at her soaking wet friend who was currently throwing a pillow at her.
"I would have eventually gotten up!" she yelled. She frowned when the pillow missed.
"But it's already late! Everything has to be perfect!" Tomoyo walked up to Sakura and grabbed her hands. "To think that I get to tape my Sakura's first date with Syaoran," Tomoyo said completely fazing out. Sakura blushed deeply and looked away.
"This isn't a date," she said shyly. "It's only a dance."
"But it's your first dance with Syaoran," Tomoyo said spinning Sakura around with her. "And I'll capture the magical moment on tape!"
"Let's go already," Sakura said breaking away from Tomoyo.
//Anything to get away from this nonsense.//
Tomoyo dragged Sakura happily to her room and sat her down on a stool.
"Don't move," Tomoyo said before leaving. She came back with a black bag on a hanger that must have been the dress. "Don't touch a thing," she said leaving again. She came back holding three boxes. Sakura looked at her questioningly, but didn't say anything. Tomoyo left again and came back carrying another two boxes.
"What's all this stuff for Tomoyo," Sakura asked worriedly. "I thought that all I needed was a dress."
"Of course not!" Tomoyo said. She moved from one box to another peeking inside. "There were a few other things that you needed, but don't worry about it because I took care of it."
"Ok," Sakura said nervously. "But why do we have to do all of this now? The dance isn't for another...," she paused looking around for some type of clock. Her gaze rested on the alarm clock. "Another nine hours," she said finishing her thought. Tomoyo looked up and placed her hands on her hips.
"I suppose your right," she said moving away from the boxes. "I guess I'm just excited."
"Me too."
"I can't wait for the dance. This will be the first one of the year, and they are always so much fun."
"Really? Sakura said happily. "This will be so much fun. I can' wait to go."
"Great!" Tomoyo said clapping her hands together. "We'll get ready around five, and until then we can get manicures!"
"Alright then," Sakura said. "Just let me get dressed first."
"Ok," Tomoyo said not noticing as Sakura left. "I'll have to call the nail salon first. I wonder if they have an opening. Plus I need to put the finishing touches on my dress. And I need more material. I'm running out of lace..." Sakura listened to her rambling until she was out of shot.
//I can't wait for the dance!//
***
"Wow Tomoyo!" Sakura said enthraled. "The dress is beautiful!" Tomoyo had uncovered the dress that Sakura hadn't been aloud to look at until now. It was a beautiful green that was a shade lighter than the color of her eyes. It was a spaghetti strap that flowed down to her knees. It would fit her for nicely, loosening up around her thighs to allow easy movement. Tomoyo beamed happily.
"I told you I had gotten better."
"But you were just throwing cloth over me. How did THIS come out of THAT?"
"Talent my dear," Tomoyo joked. "Anyway, put it on! And here," she said handing her a box. Sakura opened it to reveal a pair of white heels. The heel was small and the straps laced once around her ankle.
"They're perfect," Sakura said happily. "Thank you so much Tomoyo." Sakura gently set down the stuff and gave her friend a hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
"It's no problem," Tomoyo said happy for her friends happiness.
"What about your dress?" she asked breaking away from the hug.
"I'll put it on and show you, but first go get changed!" Tomoyo said gently pushing Sakura out the door. Sakura changed and looked herself over in the mirror.
//Wow. This dress is so beautiful. I would never be able to afford something like this. I probably wouldn't be able to find something as good as this either. I'll have to do something special for her.//
She adjusted the silver wolf pendant around her neck. After looking over her appearance again, she walked over to Tomoyo's room. She stumbled a bit, getting used to the heels, and did so in a moment and walked expertly down the hall to Tomoyo. She knocked on the door, waiting for entrance.
"Come in," Tomoyo called. Sakura walked in and stopped in her tracks to marvel at Tomoyo's other creation. It was a light blue, almost the color of the sky on a perfect day. It too fit her form perfectly, flowing down to her knees. The sleeves were made out of a sheer material that widened until the cuffs at her wrists. She has sandals that resembled Sakura's, except the strap that went over her feet was much thicker. She had matching jewelry adorning her neck, and ears. Silver earing's hang down and had circular light blue and lavender stones hanging one after the other. The necklace also had blue and lavender stones cut into perfect circles that hung from the silver chain. The jewels shone faintly in the light creating a dazzling effect.
"Wow Tomoyo," Sakura said after a moment. "Your beautiful." Tomoyo smiled and looked away.
"Nonsense. Your beautiful."
"Both of you are beautiful," Sonomi said walking in. "She smiled happily at the two girls in front of her. "My beautiful young women," she said and hugged them both. "I hate to do this, but I can't be here when you leave."
"Why not?" Tomoyo asked disappointed. Sonomi sighed.
"I have to go up to the office and finish work on the new toy models by tomorrow. I did as much as I could here, but I still have to go up to the office."
"Oh," Tomoyo said not being able to think of anything else. "That's alright. I understand." Sonomi smiled at her daughter's understanding and kissed her on the forehead.
"Thanks. I hope you two have a good time at the dance tonight."
"We will," the two girls said together.
"Well bye then."
"Bye mom."
"Bye Mrs. Daidouji."
"Well we better finish getting ready for the dance!" Tomoyo said dragging Sakura back to a chair. She pulled out one of the boxes and pulled out a pair of green ribbons. "First I'll do your hair," she said laying the ribbons down and grabbing a brush.
After she was finished Sakura had to green ribbons that matched her dress perfectly tied on either side of her head in small bows catching only a small portion of her short honey-brown hair. Tomoyo brushed the rest of her short hair out.
"It looks great," Sakura said briefly touching the ribbons.
"Thanks," Tomoyo said moving her hands to the necklace around Sakura's neck. "Your necklace is pretty. Where'd you get it?" Sakura unconsciously moved her hand up and wrapped it around the necklace.
"It was given to me by a... friend before I left here," she said quietly. Tomoyo nodded in understanding.
//It had to be just before she left, or she would have told me.//
"Who gave it to you?" Tomoyo asked dropping the necklace.
"I don't remember," she said, her eyes un-focusing, thinking about the past. "I remember a boy who was with me. I gave him my necklace after he gave me his to make me feel better," she said distantly. Tomoyo's brow furrowed as she though about this.
//Could it be when the boy Keitaro was telling us about that called the police? It must have been right after her family was killed.//
Tomoyo looked up again when Sakura spoke again. "We promised each other that we wouldn't take off the necklaces, but I don't think I ever got his name." Sakura looked down.
"I'm sorry," Tomoyo said wrapping Sakura in a hug. "I didn't want to make you talk about old memories."
"It's not a problem," Sakura said. They sat in silence for a moment, each thinking about the past, until Sakura spoke up. "Now I get to do you!" she said getting up and sitting Tomoyo down on the stool. She brushed out her long black hair thinking of what she should do. After no great ideas came to her she settled for something simple.
"I can't really think of anything, so this will have to do," she informed Tomoyo. Sakura picked up the box that the ribbons had come out of and rummaged through it. After getting what she desired she started on Tomoyo's hair. After a while Tomoyo looked in the mirror to see the finished affect. Small braids were positioned on the top of her head tied together with ties with small
dark-blue flowers on them that contrasted wonderfully with her hair.
"This is great Sakura!" Tomoyo said happily. "It's wonderful."
"Thanks," Sakura said cheerfully. "Are we done getting ready now? Syaoran will be here in a few minutes."
"Anxious to meet Syaoran I see," Tomoyo said looking at Sakura playfully. Sakura blushed. "Only one more thing for you," she said getting out another box. She moved some things around before bringing out a small tube. "Here," she said handing it to her. "It's lip gloss." Sakura applied some of it on. She gave it back and licked her lips.
"Tastes like strawberry," she noted. Then the doorbell was heard.
To Be Continued...
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What do you think of that? Don donnn donnnnnnnn. The dance is getting ready to start. And we have a new student! Eriol has finally made his grand entrance!!! Well it wasn't that grand... The story is finally starting to unravel. Well as much as I want it to for now. Don't worry folks, I'm getting to it. So who do you think is trying to kill Sakura and why?! I know, do you? Come on people, take a guess. Where do you think the story is going? Hehe, writing is so much fun! I think I'm going to make a real angst story one of these days, but i don't know when. Probably after I finish this story and 'Is There no Hope?' If you like Inuyasha, you should read it. It's not done though. 'Fear's and Doubt's' is finished though. So tell me what you think about the story so far. REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! :Ahem: Anyway~
If you don't already know, I'm having major computer problems, such as, I don't have a working one anymore. Sorry guys. I'm working on the story, but it's going to take longer because I don't have a computer to type it on. I'll be updating ASAP.
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I'm having MAJOR COMPUTER PROBLEMS! I don't know when I'll be able to update, but I'll be working on it as much as possible. I'm sorry to everyone who's reading my stories and not getting a new chapter. Read my bio for any updates.
Well here it goes...
"//...//" are thoughts
~Promise~
~Chapter 6~
***
"Ow!" Sakura said swatting where the little pinprick pain shot up her leg. She swatted her hand at Tomoyo.
"Stop trying to see then!" Tomoyo said. "I told you I'd prick you if you tried to peek."
"I wasn't trying to peek!"
"Oh?"
"Well maybe a little."
"Here, put this on. It'll make it easier."
"Ok," she said putting the bandana handed to her over her eyes. Sakura stood still on the stool as Tomoyo pushed some more pins into the cloth that she was putting on around Sakura. "You know, this is strangely familiar to the last time you tried to make me a dress. You threw cloth on me and sewed it together."
"This is nothing like that!" Tomoyo said sounding offended. "I was young then. I have become a lot better since then!"
"I hope so," Sakura mumbled. "Ouch!" she said feeling another pin stuck in her.
"Oops," Tomoyo said with a small smile.
***
"So who here is going to the dance?" Rika asked. Everyone was at the school gate waiting for the bell to ring before they went to first period. "I am! It will be so much fun."
"I'm going too," Meiling said.
"Takashi and me will be going too," Chiharu said grinning. "It took me a while, but I finally got him to agree."
"And what did you have to do to get him to agree?" Naoko asked slyly. Chiharu smiled and Takashi pulled her closer to him.
"That's our little secret," Takashi said. He looked over to Syaoran and Sakura. "What about you two? The last time I saw you, Sakura was telling Akimoto that she was going to the dance with Syaoran." Everyone turned to the pair standing there with a slight tinge of pink on there cheeks.
"Yeah we're going together," Syaoran said.
"Tomoyo has already made my dress," Sakura added shyly.
"Really?" Rika said smiling broadly. "It was only a matter of time."
"Huh?" Sakura and Syaoran said together.
"I agree too," Meiling said. "I was just wondering when it would happen."
"Yeah," Chiharu agreed. "I thought it would never happen."
"What are you guys talking about?" Sakura asked innocently.
"It's amazing how naive you could be one minute and 'hard core' you can be the next," Tomoyo said. "It's almost like a split personality."
"I've noticed that too," Syaoran said looking at Sakura. "Not that it's a bad thing," he added seeing the look on your face.
"I don't know what it is," Sakura said softly. "It's just that every time I'm in trouble or someone is making fun of me, I just... snap. I hear someone whispering in my head 'defend yourself' every time," she whispered. "It sounds like my oni-chan, but I just can't remember." Everyone was silent thinking about what she had said. Then the bell rang signaling first period was going to begin in five minuets.
"Well I'm going to be going to class now," Tomoyo said. "I'll see you at lunch, ok?" There was a course of yes's as everyone went off into school and went off into different directions to class. Sakura and Syaoran sat down next to each other.
"So what time do you want me to pick you up?" Syaoran asked. "For the dance."
"I'm not sure when it starts," Sakura said laughing nervously. "I wasn't really planning to go until yesterday so I didn't really pat attention to the announcements."
"Oh," Syaoran said. "It starts at 7:00 tomorrow night and ends at 11:00."
"How about 6:45 then?" Sakura said happily.
"Alright. I'll pick you up from Tomoyo's place at 6:45 then," he repeated making sure he got it right. She nodded and was about to say something when she was cut off by the teacher.
"Good morning everyone!" Mrs. Nami said happily strolling in. "We have a new student today." Everyone quieted down listening eagerly for her to continue. "His name is Hiiragizawa Eriol, a student from England who moved here recently."
"WHAT!" Syaoran yelled standing up. He ignored the gazes of his classmates and looked over towards the door. A boy with dark blue hair and azure eyes framed by glasses walked into the room. He was composed and had an air of 'knowing' around him. He looked over to Syaoran.
"It's good to see you too, Syaoran," he said with a smile. The class looked on confused. Eriol gazed around the classroom, finally stopping on Sakura. He smiled at her and she blushed slightly. Syaoran however only glared.
"Hiiragizawa you can sit behind Yamazaki," Mrs. Nami said. "Yamazaki, could you please raise your hand?" Takashi raised his hand and Eriol walked over and sat down. Takashi turned around.
"Hello Hiiragizawa! My name is Yamazaki Takashi as you know. But did you know that England, was named after England, the fish of the sky? He swam in the clouds, until one day he was struck by lightning," he said starting off on another story but before he could get any further the teacher interrupted.
"Is that true Takashi?" Sakura whispered leaning over. Syaoran too listened for his answer.
"Of course it's true," Takashi said with a grin.
"Wow," Syaoran said and looked back up at the teacher who was waiting for them to quiet down.
"As I was saying," she said slightly annoyed. "We will all be going up to the library to finish our projects. Another class is in there doing the same project, so you will have to share materials. Everyone gather your things, we'll be spending the whole period in there." Everyone started putting on backpacks and picking up books getting ready to leave. "Follow me now, and be quiet. I don't want to hear any noise until we get to the library." She walked out into the hall with the class following.
"Hello Hiiragizawa!" Sakura said cheerfully. "My name is Kinomoto Sakura, you can call me Sakura!" Eriol smiled charmingly.
"And you may call me Eriol. It is nice to meet a friendly face in a new place," he said smoothly.
"What are you doing here?" Syaoran said coldly. Eriol looked up at him, his smile unwavering.
"Why my cute little cousin, is that any way to greet me?" he said cheerfully. Syaoran blushed.
"Don't call me that!" he yelled back and Mrs. Nami turned around.
"Mr. Li, do I really have to tell you twice to be quiet?"
"Sorry Mrs. Nami," he mumbled looking down. She turned around and opened the library door.
"You two are cousins?" Sakura asked curiously. They didn't look much alike.
"Sadly," Syaoran said.
"Hi Sakura!" Tomoyo said coming up. "I'm glad it was your class that we were sharing the library with." She noticed Eriol standing there and smiled warmly. "You must be the new student!"
"I am," he said with another charming smile. "The name is Hiiragizawa Eriol, and yours is?"
"Daidouji Tomoyo."
"It's a pleasure to meet you miss Daidouji."
"Please Hiiragizawa, call me Tomoyo."
"Then I must insist you call me Eriol."
"Such a sweet talker you are," Tomoyo said with a giggle. Sakura giggled too and Syaoran looked on the scene with complete disgust. Sakura turned to him and noticed his expression.
"You really don't like Eriol, do you?" Sakura said.
"No," he replied stiffly.
"Why?"
"Because I annoy my cute little cousin so much," Eriol said. "Isn't that right cute little cousin?"
"I am NOT your cute little cousin!" Syaoran screamed and everyone looked over at the group. "I am only a week younger than you!"
"Then wouldn't that make you his cute little cousin?" Tomoyo asked amused. "Or is it that you don't agree with the cute part?" Syaoran's face reddened. "Don't worry Syaoran, Sakura thinks your cute," Tomoyo said with a small smile. Sakura gaped at her.
"I never said that!" Sakura said blushing.
"No, but you were thinking it!" Tomoyo said walking away with a smile. Mrs. Nami came up to them.
"Will you two go find your partners," she ordered them. "Stop messing around. The project is due at the end of the period. Mr. Hiiragizawa, you are excused from this assignment since today is your fist day here. You may look at some books or whatever," she said and left to help students. Then Naru came up to Eriol, ignoring Sakura who was right next to him.
"Hello Hiiragizawa," she said seductively and Sakura grimaced. "My name is Akimoto Naru, but you can call me Naru."
"Hello Naru," he said politely.
"Uh, Akimoto, I finished my part of the project yesterday, so do you have yours or do you need more time?" Sakura asked. Naru glared at her and then turned her attention back to Eriol.
"Would you like to get away from these losers, and come join me and my gang?" she asked suggestively. Eriol smiled tightly.
"No thank you Akimoto," he said switching names. "I'll go sit with Syaoran. If you ladies will excuse me," he said and walked off towards Syaoran. Takashi grinned at him and Syaoran scowled. Naru looked angrily at Sakura.
"This is all your fault Kinomoto!" she said harshly, careful to keep her voice down as to not alert the teacher. "If you hadn't butt in, he would be with me right now!"
"It wasn't my fault," Sakura said calmly. "He left because he wanted to. Anyway, I thought you had a thing for Syaoran. Don't tell me the rumors are true and you really are a whore." Naru opened her mouth to say something that would most likely be inappropriate for a young woman to say, but Mrs. Nami came up to them.
"Girls, here it you poster board," she said handing it to them. "You must have left it in the classroom." Sakura took it.
"Thank you Mrs. Nami."
"It's no problem. Get over to your table and finish the project."
"Yes ma'am," the two girls said and went over to the table.
"Here," Naru spat at her. She tossed a folder down on the table. "It's my half of the project." Sakura opened the folder to find neatly printed sheets of information on Kishimoto Masashi along with his picture. Sakura laid down the poster board and put the stuck the information on with tape. She then went through her backpack getting out a folder.
"Here's my stuff on William Shakespeare," she said tumbling over the English. She tossed Naru the folder and she opened it to find the same things, only different people. She taped them on the paper too. "Now we're done," Sakura said picking up the poster and putting it where the stacks of finished posers were to go.
"And I'm leaving," Naru said walking away.
"Good riddance," Sakura mumbled walking over to Syaoran, Takashi, Eriol, Tomoyo, and Meiling. "What are you two doing here," she asked referring to Tomoyo and Meiling.
"I came to pay a visit to my strange cousin," Meiling said happily. "The last time I saw him was..." she paused thinking for a moment. "Four years ago."
"That's a really long time too," Tomoyo said. "How was working with Akimoto?"
"The five minutes we spent working together on the project wasn't as bad as I thought it would be," Sakura said sitting down in one of the chairs.
"Really?" Takashi said.
"Yeah," Sakura replied. "You know she's not so bad when she isn't talking." The six kids laughed until the librarian shushed them.
"I guess you could say that," Meiling said. "But I wouldn't know because she never shut's up around me. She always has to run her mouth."
"Let's switch subjects," Tomoyo said. "It's not worth out time to talk about her." Everyone agreed. "So what's life in England like?" she asked Eriol.
"It's not as nice as it is in Japan," he said with a smile.
"Really? Have you ever traveled anywhere else?" she asked.
"Yes I have. I've been to China to visit family there, the United States for an exchange program, Canada on a class field trip, and France for vacation, and Australia when Aunt Yelan asked her client to take me."
"Wow," Sakura said. "You've been all over the world." Her eyes lit up in wonder. "I've never been out of Japan I don't think, but it would be wonderful to travel all over the world."
"Yes it would," Takashi agreed. "But did you know that Earth use to be nothing but water until drops of Jupiter fell down and splashed into the ocean?" he said getting into story mode with one finger pointing up.
"It's just like what that American song, Drops of Jupiter says," Eriol said agreeing. The group looked at them not knowing what to believe.
"He's right you know," Takashi said with a grin. "While we were falling we grew taller. All humans used to be really small, like a foot high, but over the years of falling, we were stretched out and became bigger."
"Sometimes when we hit though, the islands would sink and the people would have to live under water. That's where Atlantis went too," Eriol said smoothly.
"That's why we have mermaids," Takashi said. "Also when a mermaid touched you, you would be able to swim, so humans learned how to swim from the mermaids."
"But some mermaids were mad that the other mermaids were spreading the ability to swim," Eriol said. "Even if who they spread it to couldn't breath under water."
"So the mermaids who were mad turned into sharks," Takashi said. By now Syaoran and Sakura were listening to the story with rapt attention, believing every word they said. Tomoyo was chuckling quietly to herself while taping Sakura and Syaoran who were focusing on the two story tellers.
"Is that true?" Sakura said. Takashi nodded solemnly.
"You know you're a compulsive liar?" Meiling said hitting him on the head. She hit Eriol too. "And your just as bad for helping him. Don't you know that Syaoran and Sakura believe what you two are saying?"
"It wasn't true then?" Sakura asked.
"Of course not silly!" Tomoyo said.
"Oh," Sakura and Syaoran said embarrassed.
"Anyway," Meiling said switching subjects. "You should go to the dance tomorrow Eriol."
"Dance?" he asked.
"Yeah. I mean you don't know anyone yet, but you'll still have a great time," she said.
"Alright then," he agreed. "I'll come. What time is it?"
"Seven o' clock."
"So do we know who all is going?" Tomoyo asked.
"Yup," Takashi said shifting in his seat. "All of us here plus Chiharu, Naoko and her date, Rika and her date, and Meiling's date."
"That's great!" Sakura said happily. "This will be so much fun! You know, I–" she started to say something, but was cut off by Mrs. Nami.
"What are you four doing over here?" she asked annoyed. "Your not aloud to converse with the other class."
"But we're done," Takashi said.
"It' doesn't matter if your done or not. Stay in your own area."
"What area?" he asked confused.
"The one that says, 'Mrs. Nami's class,'" she said pointing to a sign.
"Oh," he said looking over at it. "Well then what are you doing here?"
"Excuse me?" she said threateningly.
"Uhh, nothing," he said getting up, following everyone else that was leaving. "Anyway, didn't you know that signs originally came from–"
"Please don't start with your nonsense Yamazaki," Mrs. Nami said with a sigh. "Go sit down somewhere and entertain yourself."
"But Mrs. Nami, that was what I was doing before you told me to leave," he said putting on a confused face. The teacher stopped and turned around glaring, which didn't affect Takashi at all.
//Looks like hanging around Li so much has made all other glare's seem like a twinkle in their eye//
"Sorry Mrs. Nami, but I have to go," he said with a smile turning away. "I have to make sure Syaoran doesn't get into any trouble without me to guide him." Mrs. Nami sighed again watching him go up to Syaoran, Sakura, and Eriol.
"I don't know why I put myself through this," she said silently walking away to another group. "'Cause it sure as hell ain't for the pay." She scolded herself for her use of grammar before answering the groups' question.
***
Sakura!" Tomoyo sang, waltzing into her room. "It's time to get up!" There was no answer from the bed so Tomoyo jumped up onto it. "Come on sleepy head, it's time to get up!" There was a moan from the bed as Sakura rolled over.
"What is it Tomoyo?" Sakura said yawning. "It's Saturday there's no school today."
"I know that silly," Tomoyo said with a smile. She got up and opened the curtains. "But the dance is today and you have to get ready!"
"Just five more minutes," she mumbled rolling over away from the light.
"Come on Sakura, it's already 10 o'clock," Tomoyo said. Sakura didn't answer. "I'm warning you Sakura you better get up. She waited for Sakura to get up, but after a moment when she didn't Tomoyo got annoyed and left. A few minutes later she came back with a pot of cold water after finding no buckets or pails. "I'll try this one more time," Tomoyo said resting the heavy pot on the bed. "Get up Sakura!" There was no movement. "I tried to do this the nice way," she said sighing. She hefted the large pot up and then set it back down, with a grin. She left the room and then came back with her video camera. She set it down after turning it on, facing Sakura. "There," she said with a small smile, picking the pot back up. "This is one of those moments that I don't want to miss." She then dumped it all on Sakura. Sakura woke up screaming and started flopping around trying to get out of the water.
"TOMOYO!" she screamed finally getting up. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" Tomoyo laughed running out of the room.
"I tried to do it the nice way!" She yelled back at her soaking wet friend who was currently throwing a pillow at her.
"I would have eventually gotten up!" she yelled. She frowned when the pillow missed.
"But it's already late! Everything has to be perfect!" Tomoyo walked up to Sakura and grabbed her hands. "To think that I get to tape my Sakura's first date with Syaoran," Tomoyo said completely fazing out. Sakura blushed deeply and looked away.
"This isn't a date," she said shyly. "It's only a dance."
"But it's your first dance with Syaoran," Tomoyo said spinning Sakura around with her. "And I'll capture the magical moment on tape!"
"Let's go already," Sakura said breaking away from Tomoyo.
//Anything to get away from this nonsense.//
Tomoyo dragged Sakura happily to her room and sat her down on a stool.
"Don't move," Tomoyo said before leaving. She came back with a black bag on a hanger that must have been the dress. "Don't touch a thing," she said leaving again. She came back holding three boxes. Sakura looked at her questioningly, but didn't say anything. Tomoyo left again and came back carrying another two boxes.
"What's all this stuff for Tomoyo," Sakura asked worriedly. "I thought that all I needed was a dress."
"Of course not!" Tomoyo said. She moved from one box to another peeking inside. "There were a few other things that you needed, but don't worry about it because I took care of it."
"Ok," Sakura said nervously. "But why do we have to do all of this now? The dance isn't for another...," she paused looking around for some type of clock. Her gaze rested on the alarm clock. "Another nine hours," she said finishing her thought. Tomoyo looked up and placed her hands on her hips.
"I suppose your right," she said moving away from the boxes. "I guess I'm just excited."
"Me too."
"I can't wait for the dance. This will be the first one of the year, and they are always so much fun."
"Really? Sakura said happily. "This will be so much fun. I can' wait to go."
"Great!" Tomoyo said clapping her hands together. "We'll get ready around five, and until then we can get manicures!"
"Alright then," Sakura said. "Just let me get dressed first."
"Ok," Tomoyo said not noticing as Sakura left. "I'll have to call the nail salon first. I wonder if they have an opening. Plus I need to put the finishing touches on my dress. And I need more material. I'm running out of lace..." Sakura listened to her rambling until she was out of shot.
//I can't wait for the dance!//
***
"Wow Tomoyo!" Sakura said enthraled. "The dress is beautiful!" Tomoyo had uncovered the dress that Sakura hadn't been aloud to look at until now. It was a beautiful green that was a shade lighter than the color of her eyes. It was a spaghetti strap that flowed down to her knees. It would fit her for nicely, loosening up around her thighs to allow easy movement. Tomoyo beamed happily.
"I told you I had gotten better."
"But you were just throwing cloth over me. How did THIS come out of THAT?"
"Talent my dear," Tomoyo joked. "Anyway, put it on! And here," she said handing her a box. Sakura opened it to reveal a pair of white heels. The heel was small and the straps laced once around her ankle.
"They're perfect," Sakura said happily. "Thank you so much Tomoyo." Sakura gently set down the stuff and gave her friend a hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
"It's no problem," Tomoyo said happy for her friends happiness.
"What about your dress?" she asked breaking away from the hug.
"I'll put it on and show you, but first go get changed!" Tomoyo said gently pushing Sakura out the door. Sakura changed and looked herself over in the mirror.
//Wow. This dress is so beautiful. I would never be able to afford something like this. I probably wouldn't be able to find something as good as this either. I'll have to do something special for her.//
She adjusted the silver wolf pendant around her neck. After looking over her appearance again, she walked over to Tomoyo's room. She stumbled a bit, getting used to the heels, and did so in a moment and walked expertly down the hall to Tomoyo. She knocked on the door, waiting for entrance.
"Come in," Tomoyo called. Sakura walked in and stopped in her tracks to marvel at Tomoyo's other creation. It was a light blue, almost the color of the sky on a perfect day. It too fit her form perfectly, flowing down to her knees. The sleeves were made out of a sheer material that widened until the cuffs at her wrists. She has sandals that resembled Sakura's, except the strap that went over her feet was much thicker. She had matching jewelry adorning her neck, and ears. Silver earing's hang down and had circular light blue and lavender stones hanging one after the other. The necklace also had blue and lavender stones cut into perfect circles that hung from the silver chain. The jewels shone faintly in the light creating a dazzling effect.
"Wow Tomoyo," Sakura said after a moment. "Your beautiful." Tomoyo smiled and looked away.
"Nonsense. Your beautiful."
"Both of you are beautiful," Sonomi said walking in. "She smiled happily at the two girls in front of her. "My beautiful young women," she said and hugged them both. "I hate to do this, but I can't be here when you leave."
"Why not?" Tomoyo asked disappointed. Sonomi sighed.
"I have to go up to the office and finish work on the new toy models by tomorrow. I did as much as I could here, but I still have to go up to the office."
"Oh," Tomoyo said not being able to think of anything else. "That's alright. I understand." Sonomi smiled at her daughter's understanding and kissed her on the forehead.
"Thanks. I hope you two have a good time at the dance tonight."
"We will," the two girls said together.
"Well bye then."
"Bye mom."
"Bye Mrs. Daidouji."
"Well we better finish getting ready for the dance!" Tomoyo said dragging Sakura back to a chair. She pulled out one of the boxes and pulled out a pair of green ribbons. "First I'll do your hair," she said laying the ribbons down and grabbing a brush.
After she was finished Sakura had to green ribbons that matched her dress perfectly tied on either side of her head in small bows catching only a small portion of her short honey-brown hair. Tomoyo brushed the rest of her short hair out.
"It looks great," Sakura said briefly touching the ribbons.
"Thanks," Tomoyo said moving her hands to the necklace around Sakura's neck. "Your necklace is pretty. Where'd you get it?" Sakura unconsciously moved her hand up and wrapped it around the necklace.
"It was given to me by a... friend before I left here," she said quietly. Tomoyo nodded in understanding.
//It had to be just before she left, or she would have told me.//
"Who gave it to you?" Tomoyo asked dropping the necklace.
"I don't remember," she said, her eyes un-focusing, thinking about the past. "I remember a boy who was with me. I gave him my necklace after he gave me his to make me feel better," she said distantly. Tomoyo's brow furrowed as she though about this.
//Could it be when the boy Keitaro was telling us about that called the police? It must have been right after her family was killed.//
Tomoyo looked up again when Sakura spoke again. "We promised each other that we wouldn't take off the necklaces, but I don't think I ever got his name." Sakura looked down.
"I'm sorry," Tomoyo said wrapping Sakura in a hug. "I didn't want to make you talk about old memories."
"It's not a problem," Sakura said. They sat in silence for a moment, each thinking about the past, until Sakura spoke up. "Now I get to do you!" she said getting up and sitting Tomoyo down on the stool. She brushed out her long black hair thinking of what she should do. After no great ideas came to her she settled for something simple.
"I can't really think of anything, so this will have to do," she informed Tomoyo. Sakura picked up the box that the ribbons had come out of and rummaged through it. After getting what she desired she started on Tomoyo's hair. After a while Tomoyo looked in the mirror to see the finished affect. Small braids were positioned on the top of her head tied together with ties with small
dark-blue flowers on them that contrasted wonderfully with her hair.
"This is great Sakura!" Tomoyo said happily. "It's wonderful."
"Thanks," Sakura said cheerfully. "Are we done getting ready now? Syaoran will be here in a few minutes."
"Anxious to meet Syaoran I see," Tomoyo said looking at Sakura playfully. Sakura blushed. "Only one more thing for you," she said getting out another box. She moved some things around before bringing out a small tube. "Here," she said handing it to her. "It's lip gloss." Sakura applied some of it on. She gave it back and licked her lips.
"Tastes like strawberry," she noted. Then the doorbell was heard.
To Be Continued...
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What do you think of that? Don donnn donnnnnnnn. The dance is getting ready to start. And we have a new student! Eriol has finally made his grand entrance!!! Well it wasn't that grand... The story is finally starting to unravel. Well as much as I want it to for now. Don't worry folks, I'm getting to it. So who do you think is trying to kill Sakura and why?! I know, do you? Come on people, take a guess. Where do you think the story is going? Hehe, writing is so much fun! I think I'm going to make a real angst story one of these days, but i don't know when. Probably after I finish this story and 'Is There no Hope?' If you like Inuyasha, you should read it. It's not done though. 'Fear's and Doubt's' is finished though. So tell me what you think about the story so far. REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! :Ahem: Anyway~
If you don't already know, I'm having major computer problems, such as, I don't have a working one anymore. Sorry guys. I'm working on the story, but it's going to take longer because I don't have a computer to type it on. I'll be updating ASAP.
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