Chapter VII- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the night and the empty skies my love
-Celine Dion's 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'

-Tomoyo-

It was a one sunny morning, in Class 4-2A. Another day at school, and tons of schoolwork to do. The bell just rang, and Mr. Terada, our adviser, went inside the room.

"Homeroom period begins. Hmmm, everyone's present. Today, I'm introducing a transfer student. Come on in." he ushered in a chestnut-haired boy, with glaring amber eyes.

Hmmm, it is unusual to have a transfer student at this time of year. I thought.

"Syaoran Li," Mr. Terada introduced him. "From Hong Kong. I hope everyone gets along with him. Then, your seat... Okay. The seat behind Daidouji is empty.

"Your seat is this way. Here." I smiled to him as he passed by.

Oh...he's the quiet type of guy. I looked at him and he glared at me. I sweatdropped. Is that his way befriending someone? But, som...somehow his stare hurts...

"Suddenly, my heart moves, like something not to be kept quiet, which I must tell someone, I write it down..." Mr. Terada has started on the lesson. I think I should pay attention if I don't want to be called unpredictably.

"Hi!" I said as I approached Li. He was all alone by a cherry tree. It was recess. Bringing with me my food, I asked him. "Can I sit down?". He nodded gruffly at me. "So, you're from Hong-Kong, right?" I broke the silence. I don't know why I was trying to befriend him, but all I know is that he's a good guy. I didn't expect a reply, so I was surprised when he did.
"Yeah" he said silently, almost inaudible.
I leaned closer. "What was that? Sorry, I didn't hear you."

"Hmph" he stood up and tried to walk away.
"Hey!" Now he was getting angry. "Wait up!" I called to him, not noticing that my shoelace was untangled. "Li-aahhhhh!!!"
THUD!

Noodles and cakes are scattered on the grass. Everyone was staring.
"Uh, s-sorry." I apologized at him. Li was sprawled, face flat on the ground and I was on top of him, with the noodles.
I was so afraid. I mean, I saw how he glared at me a while ago, and he was walking away because he got angry with me, and this! This happened! Oh god, I'm so dead, I'm so dead, I'm so dead!
He silently stood up, and brushed of the pastas and dirt on his uniform. Then, then, he l-looked at m-me. Uh-oh. He pointed out on my face...

And.

He.

Started.

Laughing?

Oh my, I think he's gone crazy. Hey...wait a minute. HE'S LAUGHING AT ME?! I stood up, pushed the sleeves of my uniform up. He was now rolling on the ground, and he was laughing so hard, running out of air. I picked him up by his collar, and began to show him Why-You-Shoudn't-Dare-To-Make-Fun-Of-A-Daidouji...

Several punches, kicks and blows later...

"I'm very disappointed with you two. Daidouji! Of all people, you becoming late after recess?" Because of what happened, we were late. Mr. Terada was giving us a pice of his mind. "And you, Li. It's your first day here in Tomoeda Elementary School and you showed this kind of behavior? Tsk,tsk...As for your punishment, go and stand on the hallway..." he paused "...with buckets of water"

As Li and I made our way, he was glaring all the time at me. I know, I know, I could see read his mind saying that it was my fault, yadayadayada. So I stopped. "Will you quit looking at me like that?!" I said angrily at him. He cocked his eyebrows. I sighed.
"Well, on the bright side, I learned that you could laugh, too." I smiled at him. We exchanged looks and we started to laugh.
"Hey you kids." A teacher looked outside a room. "Don't you know that we are trying to study in here? Please be quiet! And what are you doing outside during school hours?" she asked.
"Um...we" I tried to say.
"We were ordered to get something" Syaoran answered quickly.
"Better get the fast or I'll tell your adviser that you're loitering the hallways". She threatened.
"Y-yes, maam'." We said, in unison.

"Hey, we aren't properly introduced, yet! I'm Tomoyo Daidouji, and despite what happened earlier, you could call me Tomoyo." I said, holding out my hand.
"Li Syaoran. I think you could call me Syaoran, too." He said, as we shook hands.
"Ok. Um, I think we should get those buckets or..." I said
"The teacher will pour the water on us" he replied
"Yeah..."

So, that's how Syaoran and I first met, and eventually, became best of friends. He's like the brother I didn't have. And after almost two years, I didn't expect that he would do this to me. He betrayed me.

Next:
Someone switches places.