Chapter 5 : The Festival
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A/N: Here's the next chapter for Mistaken Love and well.. some thanks to those who reviewed throughout the story. I think I got confused with a festival and a carnival. Whoopsie! Please bare with me though. I've been to a Japanese festival, but I don't remember much..eh..heh..
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"..." Dialogue
'...' Thoughts
POV: Point of View
A/N: Author's notes
Tomoyo stepped into Eriol's car.
" Um.. Li kun? "
" Hm? "
" You do know where the festival is held?ne? "
" Right, Kinomoto san. Why?"
" You seem to be in a hurry. Are you meeting someone later? "
" Oh.. no.. Just excited to be there, especially with you. " Tomoyo blushed and Eriol had noticed it.
Silence filled the air.
" Would you like the radio on? " Eriol broke the silence to his and Tomoyo's relief.
" No thanks, I think I have a headache coming on. " ' I feel awkward. '
' Now I'm giving her a headache..geez..this girl is hard to please. ' Eriol seemed annoyed by her response.
" You sure? " He asked for confirmation.
" Yes, but thanks anyways. " ' Must I repeat myself, is this guy deaf or what? '
" How boring! " ' Oops did I just think out loud. Shouldn't do that..bad mistake. Way to go Romeo! '
" Excuse me? " Tomoyo eyed Eriol in an upset way.
" I mean I hope the festival isn't boring. " Eriol quickly covered up in a sing-song voice.
' How pathetic is this. I thought this guy was seriously polite. ' Tomoyo looked at him disgusted.
' What kind of save was that Hiiragizawa?! ' Eriol questioned his self.
" Eek! " Tomoyo felt the urge to slap the man beside her.
" What's the matter Kinomoto san? " Eriol stared at Tomoyo with a smirk on his face.
" You're driving that's what? Where'd you learn how to drive?! " Tomoyo's anger burst out.
" What's wrong with my driving Kinomoto? " Eriol lost his politeness.
" Can't you stop at a stop sign? Don't just slam the breaks. " [A/N: My dad does that most of the time. It ends up freaking me out. ]
" I'm driving here, so don't tell me what to do. "
' I hope you learn your lesson Li ' Tomoyo crossed her arms. ' I already hate this date! '
" I want to go home! I demand you to take me home. " Tomoyo screamed in disgust.
' I can't ruin Li's date. Dammit! I have to fix this. '
" I can't take you home.. "
" Why not?! "
" I don't know where you live! "
" Well, I can tell you. Have you ever thought of that?! "
Eriol and Tomoyo stayed silent on the way to the festival. Tomoyo had gotten more upset due to the fact that Eriol had been constantly passing red lights and stop signs until...
A policeman pulled Eriol's car over and walked up to the driver's window.
' Damn! I have no time for this ' Eriol sighed deeply.
The policeman asked Eriol if he knew why he was pulled over.
" No. " Eriol replied rolling his eyes and trying to avoid Tomoyo's glare.
" You failed to stop at the stop sign, " The officer explained.
" But I did slow down. " Eriol reasoned with the police officer while trying hard to block out Tomoyo's soft giggles.
The police officer shook his head and Tomoyo stared at him.
' He shouldn't do that. Doesn't he know that his lower chin is wagging. I'm glad both of his chins aren't shaking at the same time. ' Tomoyo's giggles began to become louder.
" You are required to stop. That's what they're called stop signs..stop lights..do you get the picture? " The officer
began to notice and become shortly annoyed at the young teenager behind the sapphire-eyed man giggling for no apparent reason.
Eriol started to get irritated. " Stop, slow down - What's the difference? "
The officer pulled out his baton. " I can show you. I'm going to start hitting you with my baton. You tell me if you want me to stop or slow down. "
Tomoyo's giggles could no longer be held in its level. So she began laughing..and laughing. The attention was
all set on this amethyst-eyed beauty who was laughing excessively.
Eriol felt ashamed and embarrassed especially on how he will calm his date down.
" I'm sorry officer... " Eriol began to apologize..but Tomoyo had laughed much louder.
" That's alright young man, next time, know the difference. Enjoy your date. " With that the police officer
drove away chuckling slightly.
" Kinomoto san, he's gone, you can quit laughing now. " Tomoyo began to stop with her laughters and turned her attention to Eriol and began to laugh once more..
" Watch your speed Li. " Mumbles were heard from Eriol.
After some short silence and small talks they arrived at the summer festival. Tomoyo looked around at her surroundings and gasped at every site she favored.
' Just like a child. ' Eriol turned to Tomoyo who was still gazing at the sights of the festival.
" I'm so glad it's dark. The sight is way much better like this. " Tomoyo took off her seatbelt and faced Eriol who went out of his car and attempted to lock it..when he looked at Tomoyo who was still in the car.
" Aren't you getting out? "
" Aren't you going to let me out. "
" Oh. Sorry. "
' How gentleman like. ' Eriol walked towards the passenger's side and opened the door for her.
" Thank you. " She pasted a smile of appreciation on her face.
" Your welcome. " He returned the smile. ' She's alright sometimes. '
" So Li san, where would you like to start? "
Eriol stared at his surroundings. The ferris wheel, the cotton candy and popcorn stand, the mini games, the food stands and the other rides. He didn't know where to start or where she'd like to go until his stomach rumbled loud enough for him and Tomoyo to hear.
" I guess we should eat first ne? " Tomoyo guessed. Eriol's blushing said it all.
" Shall we go, Li san? " Eriol nodded at her and offered his hand.
Tomoyo's POV
His grumbling answered my question. He's too cute when he blushes. Especially when the officer pulled us
over, I couldn't help but laugh. I know it's a bit rude, but I warned him. Serves him right.
" Kinomoto san? " I heard him say..
' Sakura where is she? '
" Kinomoto san? " He repeated with his hand held out to me.
I gasped. I forgot that's me.
" Yes? "
" You alright? " He's concerned. I just nodded and gave a smile as my answer. His hand? Oh..yeah. I forgot. Should
I take it? It feels as if I'm always blushing. He's staring at me. Is there something on my face? I hope not.
" You're blushing. " He pointed out. " And I'm getting pretty tired of holding my hand out like this. "
Should I take it? It's just a date right? I blushed again and took his hand. Finally.
End of Tomoyo's POV/ Eriol's POV
She's very cute when she blushes. I can't help it, but blush back, though I am trying very hard to cover it. I offered my hand for her to hold. What is she? A little child?! No..I don't think so.. I guess I'm really starting to like her.
She took my hand, I'm quite surprised. I thought she hated me, especially from the glares she's been throwing at me during the police incident.
" So, what would you like to eat? "
" You choose. " She answered looking at the variety of food stands surrounding us.
" There's so many. " I can't choose. What if she doesn't like it? Why am I getting so nervous? I can feel my palm sweating already or is that hers?
" Well, there's the octopus ball, yakisoba, teriyaki um.. " I began, but she cut me off when she gasped loudly and went all starry-eyed. What's the matter with her?
" Yakisoba?! " She blurted surprising me. " I love yakisoba! " She continued. Instead of me choosing the food I let her have the initiative when I found out she loves yakisoba. She dragged me towards the stand and I suddenly forgot we were holding hands. I glanced at our hands and let her drag me.
" Kinomoto san? "
" Hm? " She gazed at the food instead of looking at me. I just smiled realizing that she's in a good mood. I'm glad.
" Excuse me sir? " I heard someone say. He sounds familiar. I turned around and then looked towards Kinomoto san's way. She's still smiling at the food. I sweat dropped and I turned my head to the other side. Syaoran Li. I mean the real Syaoran Li; who made me go on this date. He smiled at me and eyed Kinomoto san who was still gazing at the food and deciding which one she'd choose.
" She's really pretty. " I heard him say. I just nodded, he smiled, eyed her once more and said, " Tell me later. "
That was it. He left. I have a feeling he already likes her. Wait. He does like her. I felt my heart drop.
I know it's too quick, but who said love didn't come at first sight? Actually, after getting to know her for a while. Change that, who said love didn't come during a first date?
" Li kun? " Kinomoto san had broken my thoughts.
" Yes, Kinomoto san? "
" I've decided. I'm not hungry. Are you? " I guess not. Since I lost the appetite to eat.
" No, not really. " Who knew that nervousness would lose my hunger? Certainly, I didn't.
End of Eriol's POV/Sakura's POV
" Who would've thought I would be here at the festival.. alone " I'm glad that Tomoyo's on the date and all, but maybe I did want to go..I'm not very sure of my feelings.
I spotted a cotton candy stand..Oooo. I love sweets..I'm becoming like Kero now.. Geez..
" I'd like one please... Thanks. " I can't help but eavesdrop on any conversation, so I heard someone.
I was next in line and the guy turned around and accidentaly bumped into me.
" Sorry miss. I wasn't looking. "
" That's alright. " He's cute with his messy chestnut brown hair and amber eyes..
" Would you like one? " He held out the cotton candy.
" Um.. " Was all I could say.
" Okay then. One more please. " He took out his wallet and I watched him pay for the cotton candy and he handed it to me. I heard a soft thud. I paid no attention to it.
" Here. "
" Thanks. "
" You sure are silent. My name's Syaoran Li. " I gasped when I heard that name. Is this guy really Syaoran Li? Where's Tomoyo? Maybe she's in the restroom or something or waiting somewhere?
" Well, I have to go now. Bye. " I watched him wave as I stared at him as he walked away. I looked at the cotton candy in my hands and I saw something on the ground.
" A wallet? " I heard myself say. " I should return this...soon. " I found myself being nosy, opening this guy's wallet, but hey! It's the only way to find out where he lives or what's his number so I could return this.
I stopped myself from thinking about his wallet and how to return it and I found myself smiling. I think I already like him. Wherever you are Syaoran Li..be ready to meet the real Sakura....
End of Sakura's POV
Tsuzuku...
A/N: How was it? That update didn't take long did it? Chapter 6 is coming soon. I surely hope you like it. So.. Sakura has found the real Syaoran Li..How about Eriol? I hope this isn't too confusing, though it was confusing for me. If you have any questions you can email me at yunalidianehotmail.com or just click the little purple review button and ask me. That's about it...until next time.. REVIEW please!