Summary: Sakura and Tomoyo were always teased by Li and Eriol b/c they were geeks. They go to America for a while and when they return, they come back with a whole new and a whole new attitude. They boys won't know what hit them and so the game of love begins.

Disclaimer: I do not own CardCaptor Sakura, but I wish I did then I'd be filthy rich, MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!.... Ok -_-;;; *calms down*

Author's Note: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE REVIEWS!!!! ^_^ I'm so sorry that it took me so long to update, I didn't expect it to take that long. I had so many exams and I have the mid-terms coming up.

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Underneath It All

Chapter Two- The Encounters

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3 Years later..... (AMERICA)

"Sakura-san, ohayo" said Futjitaka.

"Ohayo, otou-san" replied Sakura. Tomoyo came down after Sakura.

"Ohayo Kinomoto-san" greeted Tomoyo with a cheerful voice.

"Ohayo"

It has been three years since the girls left Japan and made that promise.

***************** Three years ago on the Airplace departing Japan ****************

After boarding the plane and getting window seat, all the thoughts of what has been going on for the past few years flashed through her head. But It didn't matter anymore she was leaving Japan and who knows when they will return. Suddenly, she turned around so that she was facing Tomoyo, taking Tomoyo's hand she said,

"Tomoyo, let's make a promise to ourselves that when this plane takes off it will take off with a new and fresh Tomoyo and Sakura. We will leave all the bad thing and memories behind, and when we return we won't be the same as when we left before ok?"

Tomoyo looked at Sakura surprised. Tomoyo thought about it for a second and finally agreed.

"OK, Sakura. Let's do it. When we return we will no longer be the little girls that hides in the past, instead we will become young adults that can stand up for ourselves. We are leaving it all behind."

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Sakura's POV

As I sat down and started on my breakfast, my mind started to wander back exactly three years ago. All the pain, misery and memories came flooding back into my mind. It was hard to believe how much Tomoyo and I changed since we left. On the first day we arrived at our new school, we started to doubt whether we were able to keep this promise of leaving all our memories behind or not. The people in our class dressed really different and spoke a foreign language, even though we spoke the language fluently, we weren't sure whether we were going to fit in or not. But the fear of that soon faded away when we befriended a girl named Cheryl. Cheryl introduced us to her other friend who helped us forget about the bad times that we had in Japan. Yet I knew one day we would have to move back to Japan and say good- bye to our friends, the best friends that we ever had. Sighs. Why does life have to be so complicated? But it doesn't matter, we have changed. We are no longer the foolish girls that we were once before.

Tomoyo's POV

"OHAYO!" I greeted Futjitaka-san. The atmosphere was always so cheerful here. I'm so glad that Sakura-chan let me stay with them when Okaa-san had to go back to Japan 1½ year ago. Sakura is totally different now, Even though she is still so kind-hearted and still kinda dense, (an: hee hee I couldn't resist. I had put that down. ^_^) She has gotten much stronger. She isn't the same Sakura from three years, she is more beautiful and genki. I'm glad we left Japan for a while, if not, I don't think that Sakura would have become what she is now.

Author's POV

"Sakura, Tomoyo. I have good news for you," Futjitaka announced. "But along with that, I also have bad news." He added sadly. The girls looked up, staring at him curiously. "Do you girls want the good news or the bad news first?"

"GOOD!!!" They said together.

Smiling at their enthusiasm, the told them. "Touya is arriving tomorrow, along with Tomoyo's Okaa-san."

Their faces wore full blown smiles and their eyes sparkling with happiness, They ask "REALLY?"

" Hai"

"YATTA!!!!" squealed Sakura. " I haven't seen Onii-chan in a long time!"

"Yeah, Watashimo, Okaa-san came for Christmas and New Years, but it's April already, so I haven't seen her in 4 months and I'm so excited." Tomoyo said with her eyes shining, she looked like a little girl who had just been offered a candy and a very kawaii teddy bear. (an: ehhh. does that make sense cause I thought it sounded kinda weird -_-.)

"Hoe? Demo, what's the bad news?" Sakura asked cocking her head to one side.

" Sighs. We're moving back to Japan in about three days.." Futjitaka said in a soft voice. This was a shock for the girls, they knew that one day they would have to go back to japan but they didn't expect it to be so soon.

"Oh." was their only reaction. " Gomen ne." Futjitaka said sadly, "I should have dicussed it with you girls first."

"Iie, daijoubu, I'm kind happy that we're moving back to Tomoeda. I just didn't expect it to be so soon." Sakura said smiling weakly. "We'll tell the teachers today that we're leaving. We have to get to school now or we'll be late. Are you ready Tomoyo? (nods) Okay, Ja Otou-san We'll be back later." "Hai" Futjitaka replied. After the girls left, Futjitaka, sighed, "Sorry girls, but-

*DiNg DoNg*

" Huh? It must be the girls. They left in a hurry that they forgot their bentos." Futjitaka said smiling. Taking the bentos from the table he walked to open the door. " Ahh.. sakura you-" his eyes widened.

************************* WHERE THE GIRLS ARE****************

"I can't believe that we're leaving already. It felt like we only arrived yesterday." Tomoyo said sadly.

"yeah" Sakura replied softly. They walked to school silently, thinking about how their friends would react to this.

************************************ SCHOOL ************************************

"GOOD MORNING!!!!" called a girl with pink hair and bluish-green eyes. (AN: hee hee ^_^ can you imagine that. I think I would look pretty cool, don't you?) "Good Morning" they said gloomily. "Eh. what's wrong. you guys sound so down today" the pink haired girl asked with concern. "It's nothing Cheryl," Sakura said smacking on a fake smile. *nudge nudge to Tomoyo* " yeah nothing at all, we're fine" Tomoyo added also with a fake smile plastered onto her face.

Looking at them suspiciously she asked "really? o.O"

Both girls nodded continuously. Even though Cheryl didn't believe then one bit she decided to drop the topic, because she wanted to tell them about this cute boy that she saw on her way to school.

"Hey guys, I bumped into this really cute guy today. He was carrying lugguages. He wanted to know where was CherryCherry St. and I was like, uhhh.... you're standing on it. hahahahaha. He looked at me for a second and was like 'O'. when I turned the corner I was laughing my ass off."

" Hey Sakura, looks like Cheryl's got a new target" Tomoyo said teasing. " Yeah," Sakura said looking at Cheryl playfully.

"Guys." she said whining. " It's not funny but he was though. Anyways, he's not my type." "sure." they said giggling. " UGH! Whatever!" Cheryl said annoyed. (AN: she get's annoyed very easily)

"Oh, Look Mei's there" Sakura said looking up. "MEI!!!!! OVER HERE!!!" Sakura called, waving to the girl. She had long black hair and ruby red eyes. (an: HinT HinT ^_~) The Girl camebouncing over (AN: -_-)

"Hey guys!" She greeted them.

"Heys," They all replied back. " You're later than usual today." Sakura said.

"Yeah, I woke up late today. My stupid cousin kept me up all night. He said he was bored so he decided to call me at two in the morning. Geez, if he was her right now I would strangle him to death."

*RiNg* "Oh, time for class, you guys go first, we have to see the principal first, we'll catch you later." Sakura said. "Okay," they said. "Laters" " Bye"

****************************** JUST BEFORE CLASS ENDED ****************************** "Class Tomoyo and Sakura will be leaving us tomorrow. They will be transferring back to Japan." Ms. Myrtle. Moans and groans flew all over the class. It came from everyone because Sakura and Tomoyo were the nicest and sweetest girls in the whole school and they were leaving.

"Yes I know, we all will be very sad. But they just found out today themselves. Sakura, Tomoyo, We will all miss you girls a lot." Even the teacher was sad that they were going because not only were they excellent students, but they also were the shining stars of the school. They made practically everyone smile.

"Sakura, Tomoyo! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US BEFORE?!" Mei asked, she sounded hurt and betrayed. "Sorry, we didn't know how you would react. So we waited until the teacher announced it. Sorry" Sakura said on the verge of tears. Seeing this, Mei softened. "It's okay, we were just shocked."

" I KNEW SOMTHING WAS UP!!!!!" Cheryl screamed. The girls turned their attention to her. " but, I never expected this." she added sadly.

" Sorry Cher,"

"Well, to make it up to you guys why don't you guys come over to my house and I'll ask my dad to make you his famous strawberry shortcake?" Sakura asked.

"OKAY!!!!" Cheryl and Mei said happily. Sakura sweatdropped at this, 'They become happy so quickly' she thought. 'This reaction was so different from the one we had three years ago when we were leaving Japan for America. People were happy that we were leaving back then. But here, many of our classmates actually feel sad that we're leaving. Even though this departure may be sadder than the other one, it leaves a comforting feeling. A feeling that we are wanted.' She though smiling.

************************* AT SAKURA"S HOUSE AFTERSCHOOL************************

"We're Back DAD, and we brought friends over" Sakura called. There was no response. 'I guess he's not home, o wells.' "Come in Guys" While Taking off their shoes, a man around 23 or so walked towards them. He went unnoticed.

"Okaiwari, Kaijuii"

Sakura froze. The only one that would call her Kaijuii is..

"ONNI-CHAN!!!!!" She jumped into her older brother's arm, giving him a bone crushing hug. "I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!" Looking up at her brother her eyes shined brighter than before. "But I thought you were coming tomorrow," she asked looking at him curiously.

"Well, I decided to surprise you guys so I came a day earlier."

"-GASP- YOU WERE THE ONE THAT ASKED ME WHERE CHERRYCHERRY ST. WAS!" Cheryl blurted out. Touya looked at Cheryl, " Oh, you're that pretty pink girl who wasn't watching were you were going." Cheryl blushed at this, and said " You're Dumb" A vein popped from Touya's head, but he didn't bother to retaliate.

" Oh, guys this is by brother Touya. He came to stay with us until we leave for Japan." Then she trailed off. Then she remember why her friends were here, and since Touya was here, why not make him useful. (An: ho ho ho ho *_* evil glint in eyes) " Touya, my friends came over to eat dad's special strawberry shortcake, but since Dad's not here right now, YOU CAN BAKE A CAKE FOR US!" Sakura said happily.

"NANI?!" Touya exclaimed. "HMPH! I'm not cooking for little girls that I don't even know." All the girls had a popped vein on their heads,

"Little Girls?" They said looking at him menacingly. Touya looked and them and they looked scary, they looked as if they were about to kill. Not wanting to die yet, he quickly agreed and apologized for calling them that. " Kaijuiis" he muttered.

*STOMP* *KICK* *WHACK* *PUNCH*

"ITAIIIIII!!!!!" He Groaned. He didn't expect 4 poundings. (an: hahaha Touya deserved that didn't he? ^_^ )

The girls went up to Tomoyo and Sakura's room. They chatted about all kinds of stuff knowing that they would probably never see each other again for a long time or never again at all. After eating Touya's Peach cake, which they had to admit was really good, they left and bided goodbye with tears. Tomoyo and Sakura assured them they would send them lots of e-mail and pictures. Everything went smoothly after that.

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4 days later.

They finally arrived in Tomoeda, Japan. Sakura then had a surge of emotions rushing through her. Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Love, Pride and anticipation. She was finally Home Sweet Home (an: well not that sweet but she was home)

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A few days before the semester started.

*DinG DonG*

"HAI COMING" Sakura shouted. When she opened the door she was greeted by a smiling Tomoyo.

"Tomoyo! Konnichiwa!" Sakura said.

"Konnichiwa" Tomoyo replied.

"Come in" said Sakura. "Wassup?"

"I have to go grocery shopping. My mom insisted that a maid go do it, but I wanted to do it myself since I'm used to it?"

"Oh, what are you doing here then?" she asked curiously.

"I wanted to bring you my latest creation just for you." Tomoyo said with her eyes shining happily. (an: Tomoyo is still crazy about making Sakura- chan clothes. Because they once were geeks she really didn't have a chance to. Now she is back on duty. ^_^)

Sweatdropping, Sakura said "Arigato."

"I want you to try it on. It's kind of like what I'm wearing today, but slightly different." Tomoyo said eargerly.

"Ano.Ok" Sakura said.

After changing into the new outfit, Sakura walked out being greeted with a "KAWAII!"

Sakura had on a white shirt with Sakura written of it. The sleeves were pink semi-transparent. She had on a pink Carpi and with cute pink and white sneakers to go with it. (an: that sounded horrible didn't it? I'm no good at this kinda stuff) Tomoyo had on a white shirt with Tomoyo written on it, the sleeves like Sakura's were semi-transparent but instead of pink it was purple. Then she had a soft lavender skirt with white and purple sneakers. Both look casual yet elegant.

"Sighs. You look so kawaii, I wish I had my video camera with me" Tomoyo said with regret. "Well, I've gotta get going now, or I'll never get this done. Ja Sakura-chan"

"Ja Tomoyo-chan" After Tomoyo left, Sakura then realizes that she had no where to go on this beautiful sunny day. "I guess I'll just walk around and maybe I'll stop by Penguin Park."

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Supermarket.

Tomoyo's POV

"Eggs, milk, flour, sugar, whip cream, peppers, brown rice, and Ice cream Check. All I need now is the baking powder." I said to myself. "Baking Powder, Baking Powder, Baking Powder, Baking Powder! There it is!" I reached up to get it, but I wasn't tall enough. "DAMN! Just a bit more." I said stretching to my highest. Then a pale muscular hand reached up easily and got it for me. "Thanks," I said smiling as I turned toward the person that helped me. But then I froze when I saw who it was. Eriol Hirigiizawa. (an: Is that how you spell his last name? Someone please tell me!)

'O shit, out of all people it had to be him,' I thought. I can clearly remember his face. His round English glasses, pale face and unique blue hair. "Uhh.. Gotta go thanks" I said quickly then hurried off. Muttering to myself "' Great, my first time shopping for groceries and I bump into the last person that I wanted to see. I'm never shopping here again!"

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Eriol's POV

I'm hungry; I need to get something to eat. Conveniently I saw a supermarket, 'Ah my favorite seven eleven, let's see what they got' as I walked in, the cool air hit my body and a chill ran down my spine. I walked toward the Ice Cream section but something from the Baking section caught my eyes. A girl was trying to reach for something on the top shelves. I moved closer, but she was oblivious of her surrounding. She was HOT! None of the girls that he had ever dated looked this pretty. Her purple hair flowed softly down to just a little longer than mid-back, she had creamy pale skin that made her look delicate, and she had all the curves in just the right spots. Seeing that she won't be able to reach that box, I simple walked up besides her and got it for her easily.

"Here," I said.

"Thanks," she said gratefully, When she turned to face me, she had the most stunning eyes that I've ever seen. They were purple orbs that glowed with happiness, it seemed like they showed ever emotion that was going inside her. I felt myself drown in the pools of Lavender. Then she looked surprised. Grabbing the box of baking powder from my hand, she muttered thanks again, and then ran off. She sounded somewhat familiar. I'm certain that I've heard that voice before, but I couldn't remember where. O wells, I'll probably see her again, then I could ask for her name and perhaps she will agree to go on a date with me. now for my ice cream.

*****************************\\\\\\\\With Sakura////////****************************

'It's such a nice day today' Sakura thought. She was in a really good mood; it seems as if everything was perfect... Well almost perfect. She really missed Mei and Cheryl but it felt so good to be home once again. Then she came upon the park. It looked about the same three years ago, but there was something different about it. She walked in looking around. The happy aura of the parked rushed through her body. Then she finally noticed that there was another set of swings, (that sounded really weird -_-). She walked deeper into the park and into the forest.

'It's so calm here' she thought. 'It's so comforting' See a lake up ahead she walked faster. As she came closer she saw that there we Sakura trees.

"Kirei," she whispered in awe. It was beautiful. The Sakura flowers surrounded the lake. Whenever a soft wind blew the delicate petals of the flowers fall off and fly into the air, the lake glistened like diamonds.

"Wow, I never knew that there was such a beautiful place here."

She walked over to a big Sakura tree and sat down, enjoying the view and peaceful atmosphere, she fell asleep unaware of the other presence.

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Syaoran sat on the huge branch thinking about what his mother told him yesterday.

#Syaoran, your cousin is coming to visit you from America# Yelan said.

#You mean Meling?# Syaoran asked.

#Yes Meling, She will be arriving a day before the new semester starts#

#WHAT!!!!! That means that she'll be here in 3 days!#

#Yes. I will be expecting you to to clean up a room for her. She will also be attending the same school as you#

#*moans* awww...#

#I will not hear of this nonsense# She said sternly.

#Yes mother#

'sighs... Meling is coming. Even though she's my favorite cousin, she is still really annoying.' He thought. He heard soft footsteps down below him. Staying as still as possible he looked down wondering who it was. It was a girl about his age, he couldn't really tell what she looked like but he could see her soft honey-brown hair.

"Wow" He heard her murmur. She had a sweet melodic voice. He leaned down slightly to get a better view of who this person was. When she turned around, he saw that she had beautiful Emerald colored eyes, her honey colored hair framed her face, and her face was full of innocence. She sat down right beneath him. Enjoying the view she slowly dozed off. He waited for a while until he was sure that she was fully asleep. Then quickly but quietly he jumped down and went up to the sleeping girl

SYOARAN'S P.O.V.

I quickly leaped down from my hiding spot and slowly walk toward the girl, squatting in front of her I leaned towards her looking closely at her features. Up close she had slightly tanned, yet delicate looking skin. Her lashes were long and thick. She looked like a Wingless Angel that had fallen from the sky. I've never seen her in Tomoeda before, she must have just moved here. Then her eyes fluttered, opening her eyes she looked right at me.

Sakura's P.O.V.

I slowly opened my eyes. When I had them fully open, I say two large Amber Orbs staring right back at me.

"HOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!" I scared. The person taken back, fell backwards and landed on his behind.

"owwww.... geez" he said.

Who was he? How come he looks so familiar?

"Oh, I'm so sorry" I replied standing up giving him a hand. Taking it he replied. "No, it's okay. I was the one that was all up in your face (o.O) sorry." He apologized.

"I haven't seen you in Tomoeda before, are you new here?" He asked curiously.

"Actually, I lived here until I was 13, then I moved to America because he had work there. Now I'm back." I replied smiling.

"Oh, so how old are you?" he asked.

"I just turned 16."

"Cool. By the way, my name is Li Syaoran" He said offering a hand.

-GASP-

'Li Syaoran! This guy is Li Syaoran. OMG OMG OMG. My sworn enemy is standing right in front of me and I don't even recognize him. I gotta get out of here' I thought.

"What's the matter?" he asked confused.

"................"

"Hey...."

"Hoe...o sorry." I said not looking into his eyes.

"Are you Ok?" He asked concerned.

"uh... Yeah. Look I gotta go. My father is waiting for me. It's getting late" I said quickly even though it was still like around one. Without waiting for an answer, I turned around and ran.

SYAORAN P.O.V.

Huh? I'm confused. One minute this emerald eyed beauty is standing in front of me smiling then she goes running off. She had this horror stricken look on her face. It was as if she just remembers something because of what I said. But what did I say? Thinking back, I just remembered that right before she had that look on her face, all I was,

"Cool. By the way, my name is Li Syaoran."

That was all. O wells. Maybe she'll be transferring into Sejuii. Then perhaps I can ask her what was wrong and maybe ask her out on a date. But now I have to get home and clean out the junk room for Meiling or she'll be taking over my room.

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Sakura raced home quickly, she couldn't believe that she had just meet her sworn enemy once again and was about to tell him her name. She was glad that she didn't introduce herself first like she usually does. Racing up to her room she took her phone that was given by Tomoyo and dialed.

"Konnichiwa, Daidouji desu."

"Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura exclaimed. "You won't believe what happened to me today!"

"What?" she asked curiously.

"I went to this place behind Penguin Park, and it was really beautiful. There was a huge lake surrounded by Sakura tree. I sat down and I was so entranced by the view that I kinda fell asleep."

"Then what happened?" Tomoyo asked, eager for her dear Sakura-chan to continue. (.)

"Well when I woke up guess who I saw right in front of my face?" Sakura asked.

"ummmm... your onii-chan....?" Tomoyo said taking a wild guess.

"NO!!!!! I SAW LI SYAORAN!!!!!" Sakura shrieked.

"..........O.......M......G........" Tomoyo said. She thought about what happened with her in the market.

"Yeah, who would believe that we would find the great Li Syaoran in Penguin Park" she stated sarcastically.

"Sakura, guess who I saw today?"

"Who?"

"Eriol Hirigiizawa"

"NANI?!"

"Yup, he helped me get the baking soda. When I I turned around to thank that person, there he was right in front of me. I just quickly muttered thanks again and just sped off."

"Wow.... what luck me had today" Sakura muttered.

"I know..... o Sakura Gomen Nasai, I'm kinda busy right now"

"Ummm.... okay... just out of curiosity... with what?"

"My newest creation for you, of course!" Tomoyo said eagerly. "ahhhh.... my Sakrua-chan will look so kawaii" Tomoyo had stars in her eyes.

-Huge Sweat drop-

"uhhh... arigato Tomoyo-chan" Sakura said embarassed. "I won't bother you then. Ja"

"Ja"

After hanging up, Sakura flopped onto the bed thinking about what happened today....

'Boy I hope he's not going to be in Sejuii High, or High School might be hell...' With that last thought, she fell into a dreamless sleep.

Author's note: Eeeps! This was a boring chapter wasn't it? Ahhhh.... gomen gomen.... I'll try to update faster if you guys like it, please tell me what you think of it. Arigato.

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