A/N: You guys are so awesome!! Thanks so much for the reviews!! Next
chapter I'll give the "thank you" list, so look out for your names (and if
I just so happen to miss a name, e-mail me and I'll put your names on this
list). Last chapter, Meilin and Syaoron were headed for China, Sakura is
going to the prom with no one and her one true love is leaving with a b*tch
to China (WAA!!), and Tomoyo and Eriol are going! Yay! That was my master
plan for E+T... but what will become of S+S?? Read this next chapter (No,
this is not the last chapter, but it will be unusually shorter than other
chapters)!!
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If You're Not The One
Chapter 9
The Plan
Sakura went to school the next day, and, as he had said, Syaoron and Meilin were not present. Sakura would constantly look behind her in homeroom, where Syaoron would sit, and hope maybe her was sitting behind her, smiling. But everytime she looked back, it was just an empty desk.
Tomoyo could sense her unhappiness, as did Eriol, and when both asked her what was wrong, she wouldn't say.
"Hey Sakura. Do you have any idea why Syaoron and Meilin are absent today?" Tomoyo would ask.
"No." Sakura would say sadly.
"Sakura, Syaoron and Meilin aren't here. Do you know why?" Eriol would ask, also.
"No." She'd answer miserably.
The entire day went by in slow motion for her. It seemed like this day wouldn't come to an end. It wasn't until an eternity later the lunch bell rang. She walked towards the cherry blossom tree and sat down beneath it. Suddenly, someone slowly walked towards her.
"May I sit here?"
"Sure." Sakura responded.
"Chiharu wouldn't come with me." Yamazaki said as he sat down.
"Meilin may be gone, but that does mean her thoughts about me will change." Sakura shrugged.
"She also won't go to Prom with me because I'm on 'speaking terms' with you."
"I'm sorry, Yamazaki." Sakura said sympathetically.
"So I'm guessing you're going with Syaoron." Yamazaki said, eating ramen (A/N: Ramen noodles... Mm!)
Sakura rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Guess again."
"Eriol?"
"Nope."
"Then who are you going with?"
"I'm not going with anyone." Sakura said, eating gohan (A/N: Cooked rice, people!! She's not eating a character from DBZ!!).
"Why not? I mean, I thought for sure Syaoron was gonna take you."
"Well, you thought wrong." Sakura said, forcing a smile. "He's leaving with Meilin to China tomorrow and today, their packing their things."
"I don't think so," Yamazaki declared.
"What do you mean?"
"Syaoron's been in love with you for too long. He can't just pack his things and leave. It's not like him. Whatever Syaoron wants, Syaoron gets." (A/N: Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets!! Ahahahaha!! (That's a little "Vamps!" humor for ya!))
Sakura looked at Yamazaki and smiled. "Are you going to the prom anyway?"
Yamazaki shrugged. "I might. Are you going?"
"Probably not." Both of them were quiet and the finished eating their meal. They both got up and threw their trash away. "So what's say a friend takes another friend to prom?" Yamazaki said. "What do you say?"
Sakura looked at him and smiled. "I don't think Chiharu would like you going with me."
"So? Who cares! Chiharu already said she didn't wanna go with me. What's stopping me from taking another girl to prom?"
Sakura blushed. At that moment, she was grateful. For a moment, she was glad Tomoyo told her secret. She saw people for who they really were. Chiharu and Naoko, whom she thought were her friends, really weren't. But then there were people like Yamazaki and Eriol... and Syaoron... who didn't care what people said about her. They knew her for who she was and that's all they needed to know. Sakura looked at Yamazaki and smiled. "I'd love to go with you to prom."
*Later*
After lunch, Yamazaki walked down the empty hallways in the school. He looked around and made sure no one was to see him open the door to the Chem. Lab, where Tomoyo and Eriol were waiting for his arrival.
"So," Tomoyo began.
"So what did she say?" Eriol asked as he got up from the teacher's desk.
"Syaoron and Meilin are leaving for China on Friday!!"
"The day of the prom??" Tomoyo asked, biting a nail.
"Yea, so that's why I'm taking her!" Yamazaki grinned proudly.
"Good work," Eriol nodded.
"Why is that good?" Tomoyo asked sadly.
"Tomoyo-"
"She's supposed to go with Syaoron..." Tomoyo choked.
Tomoyo?" Eriol asked.
"... And she's not gonna wear the dress I designed!!" Tomoyo sobbed.
"TOMOYO!" Eriol shouted. "It's a good thing she's going to the prom at all!! Be grateful Yamazaki talked her into it."
Tomoyo looked at Eriol and Yamazaki and wiped her eyes. "Oh."
"So how are we gonna stop Syaoron from leaving to China with Meilin?" Yamazaki asked.
"I'll call him after school." Eriol said.
"What do I do?" Tomoyo asked.
"Give Sakura her dress," Yamazaki said. "You might as well give it to her today."
"Yamazaki, I'm still impressed on how you convinced Sakura to go with you to prom." Eriol said.
"Well," Yamazaki laughed. "I made up this story on how Chiharu wouldn't go with me to prom. So now I'm taking both Sakura and Chiharu!"
Tomoyo and Eriol sweatdropped. "Isn't that complicated?" Asked Tomoyo.
"Chiharu and Sakura aren't the best of friends." Eriol laughed nervously.
"Don't worry!" Yamazaki grinned. "I'll tell Chiharu to meet me here the night of the prom when I'm really taking Sakura! Meanwhile, Eriol, you'll convince Syaoron to show up for the prom instead of leaving for China before Chiharu sees me with Sakura. It'll be fine, don't worry!!"
"It sounds like a plan." Tomoyo smiled.
"A very complex plan." Eriol added. "But a good one at that! It's the best idea we've had. Okay, let's do it!"
*Meilin's Apartment*
Syaoron was making two sandwiches for himself and Meilin as he helped her pack her things. Meilin walked inside the kitchen and grabbed a plastic cup and poured water inside.
"Thanks for helping me with my things," She said. "I know you have other things to do before tomorrow's flight."
"No problem." Syaoron said, handing her a sandwich. "We've almost got everything done."
"Yup." Meilin said, eating her sandwich. "Syaoron, I told you what time the flight was, right?"
"Yea, the 3:40 flight."
"And it's at the Tokyo airport, not the Tomoeda airport... If there is a Tomoeda airport..."
"Yes, you told me. Don't worry, we'll make it there on time." Syaoron paused. "So that thing about you barely coming to Japan this year. That was a lie?"
(A/N: Remember in chapter three, when Syaoron reunites with Meilin, he asked her if she just came into town, and she had told him she had been in Japan for one year... she's really been in Japan for four years looking for him. okay, just letting ya know!)
"Yup. I've been in Japan for four years now looking for you." Meilin said, with her mouth full. "Now my search has come to an end."
"And you've been looking for me for four years so you could take me back to Japan and finally get married?"
"Yea, that's how it was supposed to be."
Syaoron and Meilin ate the rest of their lunch in silence.
*After School*
"Sakura!" Tomoyo said, running down the halls trying to catch up to her.
"Hey, Tomoyo. What's up?"
"Yamazaki told me you were going with him! How great is that?"
"Yea, but," Sakura looked down sadly. "I still kinda wished it was Syaoron who was taking me to my Senior Prom. It's what I've dreamt of for four years now."
"I know," Tomoyo walked with her. "But!" Tomoyo grabbed Sakura's hands. "I made something especially for you tomorrow evening!"
Sakura's eyes lit up. "You mean a prom dress?"
"Yea!" Tomoyo said with starry eyes. "You have to come to my house this evening and see it!!"
"When can go over?" Asked Sakura.
"We can go right now if you want." Tomoyo suggested.
"Okay!"
As the girls were walking down the hallways, talking and laughing, Eriol watched them leave. Tomoyo turned around and gave him thumbs up before she left. "That was the signal, wasn't it?" Yamazaki said from behind him.
"Yup. That was it." Eriol took out his cell phone and Yamazaki watched him dial the digits.
"YAMAZAKI!!" A shrilly voice was heard. It was Chiharu. "You've got some explaining to do!!" (A/N: Lucy! You've got some explaining to do!! (Haha, "I Love Lucy" humor!))
"What did I do?" Yamazaki asked. Chiharu pinched his ear and dragged him away from Eriol. Eriol stopped dialing and grabbed Yamazaki's arm.
"Chiharu, what are you doing?" Eriol asked.
"I need him right now, Eriol. You'll have your turn later!!" Chiharu growled.
"Dude! Let go!" Yamazaki ordered Eriol. "She's about to rip off my ear!!" Eriol let go and sighed. "I'll talk to you later, Eriol!! OW!!" Yamazaki yelled as he was being dragged away by his girlfriend. "Yamazaki! Why aren't you picking me up for Prom??" Eriol heard Chiharu screech at Yamazaki. Eriol shook his head and sighed. He dialed a number and waited for the person on the other line to pick up.
"Hi," Came Syaoron's voice. "This is Syaoron's cell phone. Obviously I'm unavailable at the moment. Leave your name, number, and message, and I'll call you."
BEEP
Eriol began his message. "Hey Syaoron, it's Eriol. I was just wondering if you were gonna take Sakura to the prom. No, I'm not gonna ask her out if you aren't gonna take her. She just really seemed miserable today, probably because you won't be there for her Senior Prom. Well, just thought I'd change your mind before you leave." Eriol hung up and sighed. "Let's just hope he gets the message in time before he leaves."
*Daidouji Mansion*
"Oh my gosh! Tomoyo!! It's beautiful!!"
"Wanna try it on?"
"Yes! Of course I do!!"
Sakura came out of the bathroom minutes later. She wore a long black dress (with a slit on the side) with black lace straps. She wore long light pink gloves and along with it was a matching purse with a black lace trim and light pink handle. It also came with a matching necklace, which was like a choker, black lace held together by a rose quartz rock in the center.
"It's beautiful!" Sakura smiled.
"I kinda stole the idea from Reese Witherspoon. But hey, at least no one will show up at the Prom wearing your dress!"
Sakura hugged Tomoyo. "Thank you. I love it!"
"And after school tomorrow, you can come by my house and I'll do your hair! I have the perfect hairstyle that will go with that dress!!" Tomoyo said, breaking away from the hug.
"But what about you?" Asked the concerned Sakura. "Don't you have to get ready for Prom?"
"Yea... well, it's not like I'm going with anybody anyway." Tomoyo lied.
"But thanks, Tomoyo!" Sakura grinned and hugged Tomoyo again.
"No problem!" Tomoyo giggled. Her smile went to a frown as she thought to herself, 'Great! How am I gonna go to Prom without Sakura seeing me with Eriol?'
*Meilin's Apartment*
"Hey Syaoron," Meilin said, looking at Syaoron's cell phone.
"What is it?" He asked from another room.
"You missed a call."
"Check who it's from."
"Okay." Meilin checked his voicemail and got Eriol's message. "Hey Syaoron, it's Eriol. I was just wondering if you were gonna take Sakura to the prom. No, I'm not gonna ask her out if you aren't gonna take her. She just really seemed miserable today, probably because you won't be there for her Senior Prom. Well, just thought I'd change your mind before you let her walk away."
Meilin seemed a little shocked that of all people, Eriol was telling Syaoron to go after Sakura.
"So, who's it from?" Syaoron yelled from the other side of the house.
"Um..." Meilin looked at the number and voicemail and deleted it. "Wrong number."
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A/N: Complete! Told you this was a short chapter!! Anyways... review! A lot! Please! Thank you! Do you think Meilin's up to her old tricks again?? Who knows?? WHO CARES!! (I HOPE you care!! This is MY story!!). If you still care, look out for the next chapter!! I can't believe I finished two chapters in one day!! I'm sooo proud!! Hehehe, it's all good!! Ja ne! Review!!
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If You're Not The One
Chapter 9
The Plan
Sakura went to school the next day, and, as he had said, Syaoron and Meilin were not present. Sakura would constantly look behind her in homeroom, where Syaoron would sit, and hope maybe her was sitting behind her, smiling. But everytime she looked back, it was just an empty desk.
Tomoyo could sense her unhappiness, as did Eriol, and when both asked her what was wrong, she wouldn't say.
"Hey Sakura. Do you have any idea why Syaoron and Meilin are absent today?" Tomoyo would ask.
"No." Sakura would say sadly.
"Sakura, Syaoron and Meilin aren't here. Do you know why?" Eriol would ask, also.
"No." She'd answer miserably.
The entire day went by in slow motion for her. It seemed like this day wouldn't come to an end. It wasn't until an eternity later the lunch bell rang. She walked towards the cherry blossom tree and sat down beneath it. Suddenly, someone slowly walked towards her.
"May I sit here?"
"Sure." Sakura responded.
"Chiharu wouldn't come with me." Yamazaki said as he sat down.
"Meilin may be gone, but that does mean her thoughts about me will change." Sakura shrugged.
"She also won't go to Prom with me because I'm on 'speaking terms' with you."
"I'm sorry, Yamazaki." Sakura said sympathetically.
"So I'm guessing you're going with Syaoron." Yamazaki said, eating ramen (A/N: Ramen noodles... Mm!)
Sakura rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Guess again."
"Eriol?"
"Nope."
"Then who are you going with?"
"I'm not going with anyone." Sakura said, eating gohan (A/N: Cooked rice, people!! She's not eating a character from DBZ!!).
"Why not? I mean, I thought for sure Syaoron was gonna take you."
"Well, you thought wrong." Sakura said, forcing a smile. "He's leaving with Meilin to China tomorrow and today, their packing their things."
"I don't think so," Yamazaki declared.
"What do you mean?"
"Syaoron's been in love with you for too long. He can't just pack his things and leave. It's not like him. Whatever Syaoron wants, Syaoron gets." (A/N: Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets!! Ahahahaha!! (That's a little "Vamps!" humor for ya!))
Sakura looked at Yamazaki and smiled. "Are you going to the prom anyway?"
Yamazaki shrugged. "I might. Are you going?"
"Probably not." Both of them were quiet and the finished eating their meal. They both got up and threw their trash away. "So what's say a friend takes another friend to prom?" Yamazaki said. "What do you say?"
Sakura looked at him and smiled. "I don't think Chiharu would like you going with me."
"So? Who cares! Chiharu already said she didn't wanna go with me. What's stopping me from taking another girl to prom?"
Sakura blushed. At that moment, she was grateful. For a moment, she was glad Tomoyo told her secret. She saw people for who they really were. Chiharu and Naoko, whom she thought were her friends, really weren't. But then there were people like Yamazaki and Eriol... and Syaoron... who didn't care what people said about her. They knew her for who she was and that's all they needed to know. Sakura looked at Yamazaki and smiled. "I'd love to go with you to prom."
*Later*
After lunch, Yamazaki walked down the empty hallways in the school. He looked around and made sure no one was to see him open the door to the Chem. Lab, where Tomoyo and Eriol were waiting for his arrival.
"So," Tomoyo began.
"So what did she say?" Eriol asked as he got up from the teacher's desk.
"Syaoron and Meilin are leaving for China on Friday!!"
"The day of the prom??" Tomoyo asked, biting a nail.
"Yea, so that's why I'm taking her!" Yamazaki grinned proudly.
"Good work," Eriol nodded.
"Why is that good?" Tomoyo asked sadly.
"Tomoyo-"
"She's supposed to go with Syaoron..." Tomoyo choked.
Tomoyo?" Eriol asked.
"... And she's not gonna wear the dress I designed!!" Tomoyo sobbed.
"TOMOYO!" Eriol shouted. "It's a good thing she's going to the prom at all!! Be grateful Yamazaki talked her into it."
Tomoyo looked at Eriol and Yamazaki and wiped her eyes. "Oh."
"So how are we gonna stop Syaoron from leaving to China with Meilin?" Yamazaki asked.
"I'll call him after school." Eriol said.
"What do I do?" Tomoyo asked.
"Give Sakura her dress," Yamazaki said. "You might as well give it to her today."
"Yamazaki, I'm still impressed on how you convinced Sakura to go with you to prom." Eriol said.
"Well," Yamazaki laughed. "I made up this story on how Chiharu wouldn't go with me to prom. So now I'm taking both Sakura and Chiharu!"
Tomoyo and Eriol sweatdropped. "Isn't that complicated?" Asked Tomoyo.
"Chiharu and Sakura aren't the best of friends." Eriol laughed nervously.
"Don't worry!" Yamazaki grinned. "I'll tell Chiharu to meet me here the night of the prom when I'm really taking Sakura! Meanwhile, Eriol, you'll convince Syaoron to show up for the prom instead of leaving for China before Chiharu sees me with Sakura. It'll be fine, don't worry!!"
"It sounds like a plan." Tomoyo smiled.
"A very complex plan." Eriol added. "But a good one at that! It's the best idea we've had. Okay, let's do it!"
*Meilin's Apartment*
Syaoron was making two sandwiches for himself and Meilin as he helped her pack her things. Meilin walked inside the kitchen and grabbed a plastic cup and poured water inside.
"Thanks for helping me with my things," She said. "I know you have other things to do before tomorrow's flight."
"No problem." Syaoron said, handing her a sandwich. "We've almost got everything done."
"Yup." Meilin said, eating her sandwich. "Syaoron, I told you what time the flight was, right?"
"Yea, the 3:40 flight."
"And it's at the Tokyo airport, not the Tomoeda airport... If there is a Tomoeda airport..."
"Yes, you told me. Don't worry, we'll make it there on time." Syaoron paused. "So that thing about you barely coming to Japan this year. That was a lie?"
(A/N: Remember in chapter three, when Syaoron reunites with Meilin, he asked her if she just came into town, and she had told him she had been in Japan for one year... she's really been in Japan for four years looking for him. okay, just letting ya know!)
"Yup. I've been in Japan for four years now looking for you." Meilin said, with her mouth full. "Now my search has come to an end."
"And you've been looking for me for four years so you could take me back to Japan and finally get married?"
"Yea, that's how it was supposed to be."
Syaoron and Meilin ate the rest of their lunch in silence.
*After School*
"Sakura!" Tomoyo said, running down the halls trying to catch up to her.
"Hey, Tomoyo. What's up?"
"Yamazaki told me you were going with him! How great is that?"
"Yea, but," Sakura looked down sadly. "I still kinda wished it was Syaoron who was taking me to my Senior Prom. It's what I've dreamt of for four years now."
"I know," Tomoyo walked with her. "But!" Tomoyo grabbed Sakura's hands. "I made something especially for you tomorrow evening!"
Sakura's eyes lit up. "You mean a prom dress?"
"Yea!" Tomoyo said with starry eyes. "You have to come to my house this evening and see it!!"
"When can go over?" Asked Sakura.
"We can go right now if you want." Tomoyo suggested.
"Okay!"
As the girls were walking down the hallways, talking and laughing, Eriol watched them leave. Tomoyo turned around and gave him thumbs up before she left. "That was the signal, wasn't it?" Yamazaki said from behind him.
"Yup. That was it." Eriol took out his cell phone and Yamazaki watched him dial the digits.
"YAMAZAKI!!" A shrilly voice was heard. It was Chiharu. "You've got some explaining to do!!" (A/N: Lucy! You've got some explaining to do!! (Haha, "I Love Lucy" humor!))
"What did I do?" Yamazaki asked. Chiharu pinched his ear and dragged him away from Eriol. Eriol stopped dialing and grabbed Yamazaki's arm.
"Chiharu, what are you doing?" Eriol asked.
"I need him right now, Eriol. You'll have your turn later!!" Chiharu growled.
"Dude! Let go!" Yamazaki ordered Eriol. "She's about to rip off my ear!!" Eriol let go and sighed. "I'll talk to you later, Eriol!! OW!!" Yamazaki yelled as he was being dragged away by his girlfriend. "Yamazaki! Why aren't you picking me up for Prom??" Eriol heard Chiharu screech at Yamazaki. Eriol shook his head and sighed. He dialed a number and waited for the person on the other line to pick up.
"Hi," Came Syaoron's voice. "This is Syaoron's cell phone. Obviously I'm unavailable at the moment. Leave your name, number, and message, and I'll call you."
BEEP
Eriol began his message. "Hey Syaoron, it's Eriol. I was just wondering if you were gonna take Sakura to the prom. No, I'm not gonna ask her out if you aren't gonna take her. She just really seemed miserable today, probably because you won't be there for her Senior Prom. Well, just thought I'd change your mind before you leave." Eriol hung up and sighed. "Let's just hope he gets the message in time before he leaves."
*Daidouji Mansion*
"Oh my gosh! Tomoyo!! It's beautiful!!"
"Wanna try it on?"
"Yes! Of course I do!!"
Sakura came out of the bathroom minutes later. She wore a long black dress (with a slit on the side) with black lace straps. She wore long light pink gloves and along with it was a matching purse with a black lace trim and light pink handle. It also came with a matching necklace, which was like a choker, black lace held together by a rose quartz rock in the center.
"It's beautiful!" Sakura smiled.
"I kinda stole the idea from Reese Witherspoon. But hey, at least no one will show up at the Prom wearing your dress!"
Sakura hugged Tomoyo. "Thank you. I love it!"
"And after school tomorrow, you can come by my house and I'll do your hair! I have the perfect hairstyle that will go with that dress!!" Tomoyo said, breaking away from the hug.
"But what about you?" Asked the concerned Sakura. "Don't you have to get ready for Prom?"
"Yea... well, it's not like I'm going with anybody anyway." Tomoyo lied.
"But thanks, Tomoyo!" Sakura grinned and hugged Tomoyo again.
"No problem!" Tomoyo giggled. Her smile went to a frown as she thought to herself, 'Great! How am I gonna go to Prom without Sakura seeing me with Eriol?'
*Meilin's Apartment*
"Hey Syaoron," Meilin said, looking at Syaoron's cell phone.
"What is it?" He asked from another room.
"You missed a call."
"Check who it's from."
"Okay." Meilin checked his voicemail and got Eriol's message. "Hey Syaoron, it's Eriol. I was just wondering if you were gonna take Sakura to the prom. No, I'm not gonna ask her out if you aren't gonna take her. She just really seemed miserable today, probably because you won't be there for her Senior Prom. Well, just thought I'd change your mind before you let her walk away."
Meilin seemed a little shocked that of all people, Eriol was telling Syaoron to go after Sakura.
"So, who's it from?" Syaoron yelled from the other side of the house.
"Um..." Meilin looked at the number and voicemail and deleted it. "Wrong number."
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A/N: Complete! Told you this was a short chapter!! Anyways... review! A lot! Please! Thank you! Do you think Meilin's up to her old tricks again?? Who knows?? WHO CARES!! (I HOPE you care!! This is MY story!!). If you still care, look out for the next chapter!! I can't believe I finished two chapters in one day!! I'm sooo proud!! Hehehe, it's all good!! Ja ne! Review!!
(Press that little button with the click of your mouse!! It's right there!! Go on!! You know you wanna click it!! Hehehe!! It's sooooo tempting!! Besides, if you review before chapter ten, you are on my 'thanks" list next chapter!!)