Chapter 4: Preparing for the Date

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"... " Dialogue

'...' Thoughts

POV: Point of View

" Tomoyo chan? "

"I'm not coming out.." She murmured through the inside of the store's dressing room.

" Wai? Why not? " Sakura fell.

"Its too much for a first date."

"I just want you to look nice."

" What are you trying to say, Sakura? I don't look nice?" Tomoyo's voice lowered.

" N..n.n..no Tomoyo chan..eh heh heh.." An innocent laugh came from Sakura.

" Dont you want to look nice for Syaoran kun? ne? "

" I'm looking nice for him? He's not suppose to be for me Sakura chan "

" Hm..please cooperate with me Tomoyo chan, I think I really like him. "

" Ok, but don't laugh"

" Why would I? " A creak was heard from the dressing room's door.

Sakura gasped. " I love it! He'll love it! "

" Must I wear this? "

" Definitely! Spin please! " Sakura was amused by her best friend's elegance and beauty. Tomoyo flaunted the white halter-top dress that reached knee length. The bottom twirled as she spun around. Tomoyo must admit, it didn't look so bad as she thought.

' I just hope he isnt a pervert. ' Tomoyo thought.

" Now now Tomoyo chan..I know you like the dress, but its time for shoes! "

" Shoes? "

" Of course! hm..I like those strappy kinds of shoes! They're so cute! "

" Um.. Sakura? " Sakura grabbed Tomoyo's wrist and ran out of the store with the sales clerk shortly behind them.

" Sakura?" No answer just a crazed teen gripping Tomoyo's wrist almost ripping it apart.

" SAKURA!? "

" Eh..what is it? "

" First of all, there's a bunch of old men chasing after us, and ..secondly,I'm still in the dress. "

" Whoopsie! Oh well. " A tint of red appeared on Sakura's cheeks.

" E..e...excuse me miss " A security man panted.

" Oh, I'm sorry sir. Do we know you? " Sakura questioned the man. Tomoyo sweat dropped due to her friend's lack of memory.

" Sakura I have to return this dress. " Sakura looked at Tomoyo in confusion.

" What dress? " Tomoyo and the security guards fell down (anime style).

" Oh, are you wearing that dress for the date? "

" Yes Sakura "

" Why are you wearing it now? Did you pay for it already? "

" You dragged me out here and no, I didn't " Tomoyo answered the questions without any complaints.

Sakura whispered loudly into Tomoyo's ears, " You do know that's stealing right? "

" Eh..heh..heh..heh.. " Tomoyo blushed as the security guards laid their eyes on Tomoyo.

" We were just returning it. I was so excited that I forgot to pay for it. " Tomoyo tried to reason them with false excuses.

" We were just going to pay for it now. Please excuse us. " Tomoyo walked nervously with Sakura all giddy for some reason. Behind them were four mall security guards trailing them making sure they don't attempt to run away.

Tomoyo's POV

Damn, I sure feel stupid for Sakura's mistakes. This is a weird experience for me. I've never really had guards chase me down. I usually had them to protect me. I guess it's a first time for everything. Though I wish that I'd never agree to Sakura's request.

" Sakura? " She answered still completely full of cheer.

" Hmm? "

" Are you positively sure that I should go on this date? "

" Yes, I'm sure. "

" Okay. "

Half of me thought that she did want to go, she just wasn't sure of him. I can't blame her; she never met the guy in person. And I'm doing this for her; she's my very best friend, not to mention cousin as well. I don't want her to get heartbroken about some guy who wasn't what she expected. I'm suppose to be there for her and that's what I will do. Now this Li guy better treat her right as soon as I'm done with this date. If he does show up and is approved by me. It seems weird, but when you think about it. It's for the best of my friend. I just hope love wont come my way anytime soon...especially from this..

End Tomoyo's POV/ Normal POV

" Now that's all settled. " Tomoyo turned around to see Sakura smiling at her.

" Time for shoes Tomo chan! "

" Okay. " Tomoyo sweat dropped and grabbed her purchased dress along with her credit card.

" You know what, Tomo chan, the shoes that would be so great with that dress would be.."

" The strappy kinds. " She finished off her sentence.

Sakura gasped loudly scaring Tomoyo. " How'd you know? "

" Lucky guess. " Tomoyo forced a smile.

Sakura and Tomoyo entered a new store.

" Enchanted.. " Sakura whispered.

" What? What's enchanted? "

" Nothing, just the name of this store. "

" Oh.. " Both girls browsed the store for the right shoes.

" Want boots? " Sakura picked up a pair of black knee length boots.

" I though you said the strappy kinds. " Tomoyo looked around.

" Oh yeah. I forgot. "

" Wow, you actually remembered that you forgot. " Tomoyo joked.

" Hey! "

" I'm only kidding, now where are they." No response.

" Sakura? " Tomoyo scanned the store searching for her emerald-eyed best friend.

" Sakura? "

" I found it. " Tomoyo turned around gazing at the brown strappy high heels.

" This reminds me of a goddess.. " Sakura pointed out.

" Now lets purchase these before you pull me out to another store. " Tomoyo put them in the box.

" We're set. Right Sakura chan? " Tomoyo put her credit card in her purse and left the store with a dress in one hand and the shoes in the other.

" Yep, now its time to go to your house and prepare for your date tonight. " Sakura smiled and both teenagers headed out of the mall and into Tomoyo's car ready to prepare for the date.

Eriol & Syaoran

" Are you done? " Syaoran knocked on the door of Eriol's room.

" Yeah. " Eriol answered and Syaoran entered Eriol's room.

" How do I look? " Eriol asked Syaoran while fixing his sleeves.

" I'm not here to judge how you look. "

" Well I don't want to look stupid on 'YOUR' date. "

" You look ok.. I guess. " Syaoran whispered his last two words.

" Good. " Eriol looked at his reflection revealing a handsome man wearing a dark blue long sleeved shirt and black slacks.

" Where am I suppose to meet this..what's her name? " Eriol was caught up in his looks.

" Sakura! Eriol! You can't forget her name. You meet her in an hour at the Penguin Park."

" Penguin Park? How romantic! " Eriol laughed making Syaoran blush.

" It's her favorite place I guess, just be nice. "

" I am nice Syaoran Li. After all I am the most sought after guy in Japan."

" How conceited. " Syaoran rolled his eyes.

" Ready now? We can't afford for you to get lost in the park now. " Syaoran exited the room.,while Eriol grabbed his keys and left his house to go to the park.

" Bye now! " Syaoran remained at Eriol's porch. " I'm expecting it to go well. "

Eriol's POV

I seriously do hope this goes well, I wasn't expecting to go on a date for someone and not for myself. It feels awkward. When Li told me that we'd meet at the Penguin Park, I thought that she'd be some kind of kid or something. But, Li wouldn't just be nervous about anything and this is serious for him. Might as well do it, anyways I already agreed to it and am driving to the park right now. She should be there already. Hopefully, she wont let me feel like those pathetic guys who had been stood up. What was her name again? Damn, I forgot. Oh well, she'll tell me anyway. How will I know how this girl looks like? Probably the only older girl there, after all it is a park. I stepped out of my car and I immediately spotted a girl..I think about my age..She was wearing a white dress and her raven hair was let down, but what surprised me the most was her eyes..amethyst..She's really beautiful. I know that's her. She's the only one there after all.

End of Eriol's POV/ Normal POV

" Hi, Im Erio.. Syaoran Li " Eriol gave the cherry blossoms to the woman and stuck out his hand to the amethyst beauty for proper greeting.

" Its nice to meet you, Syaoran Li, I'm Sakura Kinomoto. " Tomoyo replied with a playful smile on her lips.

" You look nice. "

' Just nice? ' Tomoyo thought.

" I mean beautiful. " Eriol gave another answer.

"Hmm..thanks..you too.. " Tomoyo eyed the man suspiciously.

" So where are we off to? " She broke her stare.

" Somewhere..have anyplace you would like to go? " Eriol asked in a polite tone.

' Honestly, I'm pretty tired of those lame fancy dinners. I just hope I don't have to go through another one. '

" There is a festival Li kun. I hope you don't mind. I don't like any fancy dinners. "

' Its like she read my mind ' Eriol sighed in relief.

Tomoyo's POV

He sighed. Is he bored? He seems nice at first but lets just wait. I know Sakura will like his appearance. He is very cute!! I feel a blush coming on. Noo!! This is not supposed to happen we just met. I hope Sakura is at the festival, so I could introduce Syaoran and umm..i just hope she has the chance to see him.

End of Tomoyo's POV/Normal POV

" The Summer festival ne? Kinomoto san? "

" Yes, Li kun..and um.. Thanks for the flowers. They're my favorite kinds. " Tomoyo blushed and sniffed the flowers.

" Your welcome now lets go. " Eriol offered his arm for Tomoyo.

' I just hope Syaoran's there to see Sakura. I know he'll like this girl. Too bad I can't date her again. '

End Chapter

Tsuzuku..

A/N: How was that chapter? I know its pretty long, but I need some thoughts to keep this story going. I hope you like this chapter though. I sort of liked it. ' Though, I'm sorry for not updating for a while. Since, its summer I know I will have more time and more chapters. Watch out for my next fan fiction " One Wish " An E&T story. I just can't get enough of them. Right now, I'm on the sixth chapter, almost toward the ending so expect that soon. As for now, please review. Please!!!!!!!!! ! Arigato! The more reviews the more chapters and also quicker. Please! ??