Phoenix: Hi guys! This is my first CCS fic! Well, not 1st actually, 'cos I kinda deleted the last 1… It's not up to my standard. But, please R&R!

Keroberos: Let's just get on with it ok? munch-munch…

Phoenix: " Sorry for that guys… Anyways, enjoy!

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Summary:

At the age of 15, Sakura Kinomoto has never been in love. Yes, never. On a fateful day, the nerdy Sakura was on a train, on the way to school when she accidentally dropped her book on the floor while getting off the train. Li Syaoran, a hottie from the neighbourhood school picked up her book and delivered it to her school. Accidentally bumping into Sakura, her glasses dropped, revealing her beautiful emerald eyes. Later did he know that he was actually falling in love with this nerdy, innocent girl – or is she not?

First Love

Chapter 1: The meeting

Pulling her waist-length auburn hair back into a tight ponytail and putting on her thick glasses, she hurried down the stairs and gulped down a cup of milk. She was definitely late for school. Later than her usual late-ness.

"Daaady!!! I'm off to school! Bye! Bye onii-san!" she dashed out of the house without even waiting for their reply.

"Well, she's late for school again, isn't she? That useless kaijuu." Touya, the girl's older brother had smirked.

"Get used to it son, she is forever late for school. You feeling better?" Fujitaka Kinomoto, the girl's father had asked his sickly son.

"Yes, I think." Touya replied. Isn't 3 alarm clocks enough? I'll buy another 1 for her when I wake up later… that kaijuu…he thought as he walked up the stairs and into his room for a nap.

- In the meantime -

2 good-looking boys were in the train, on the way to school. One had midnight-blue hair, his midnight-blue eyes protected by a pair of glasses. His looks were decent. The other 1 had messy chestnut-coloured hair. He had his shirt tucked-out and looked like one of those "bad" boys. His cold amber eyes wondering around the cabin.

"Mr Li Syaoran. It's all your fault again. Why are you always late?" the midnight-blue haired boy asked the messy chestnut-haired boy.

"Because, I hate school. And please, stop bothering me, Eriol." Syaoran replied icely.

"Yea, and why am I always the victim? You know, I really need this education." Eriol Hiiragizawa smirked, emphasizing on the "need".

"Oh fine. Then don't bother to wait for me next time. Please, I don't feel like talking now." Syaoran mumbled, rolling his eyes at Eriol.

"Whatever… oh, hey. Look." Eriol nudged Syaoran and pointed at the auburn-haired girl who just walked into the train. She looked around, and realizing that the only seat available was beside Syaoran, she decided not to sit down. Instead, she leaned against the pole and started reading a book, which Syaoran noticed, was not a textbook.

"A nerd! Look at her thick glasses and her hair. Does she need to tie it up so tightly? And her skirt's so long!" Eriol whispered as softly as he can into Syaoran's ears.

"Eriol, mind your own business." Syaoran rolled his eyes again and they rested upon the book in the nerdy girl's hands. Isn't that book… Oh, she likes photography too? That's special… I thought girls only go for magazines and stuff…He thought as he looked the girl up and down.

But was brought back to reality when she heard a girl calling.

"Good morning Kinomoto-chan! You're late too?" the nerdy girl looked up upon hearing her name being called. A long raven-violet haired girl with bright amethyst eyes was walking towards her. Tomoyo looks beautiful. Even in school uniform. The nerdy girl thought.

Ahh… pretty girl…Eriol thought as he saw the raven-violet haired girl.

"Good morning Tomoyo-chan. Why are you calling me Kinomoto instead of Sakura? It's a weird change. And I don't like it, really." The nerdy Sakura Kinomoto closed the book she was reading and piled it up onto the other books she was holding.

Sakura Kinomoto… cherry blossom… what a nice name…Syaoran thought as he heard the nerdy girl's name.

"Hai, Sakura-chan. Why are you… making yourself look like this again? To scare off the boys? It won't work you know… they already know how beautiful you are… and for goodness' sake! Your skirt is way too long! I really miss how you look in the past, you know? My kawaii Sakura… sigh" Tomoyo Daidoji, Sakura's best friend commented. Her beautiful locks swayed as the doors of the train opened again.

Beautiful? She's beautiful? That girl must be kidding. Syaoran and Eriol thought.

"It's all the boys' fault. Blame them. I'm just trying to protect myself…" Sakura giggled when she replied.

"Oh, you mean that stalker who followed you home? That's really funny, you know. He actually almost went into the girls' toilet with you!" Tomoyo laughed at the thought of Sakura being followed around, and continued, "So, when will you stop this disguise? I want back my beautiful Sakura!" Tomoyo asked hopefully, her eyes shimmering with tears.

Sakura sweat-dropped at Tomoyo's funny-looking face. She thought for awhile and answered, "All this will stop, when I find someone whom I feel safe with. And who likes me for being… like this, and not my other side."

Tomoyo nodded. She knew how Sakura felt when she was being stalked. "I understand. Hope our school's belle will find her knight in white armour soon!" Tomoyo finished.

Just then, the doors opened. Knowing that they have reached their stop, Sakura and Tomoyo rushed out of the train and dashed to school, without knowing that she had dropped a book.

Syaoran and Eriol stared wide-eyed at the closing doors which the 2 girls ran out of.

"They must be kidding…" the almost-shocked-to-death Eriol said.

"Well… what's that?" Syaoran said, pointing at the book beside the doors. He stood up and walked towards the book, picking it up, he found that it was actually Sakura's book. "The Book Of Famous Photographies"… Interesting. He thought.

Suddenly, a pair of white, trembling hands clasped his shoulders, almost scaring him to death, he turned and shouted, a little too loudly, "WHAT IS IT ERIOL?!"

"We… we er, kinda missed our stop." Eriol stammered, scratching his head.

"wha…WHAT!?" Syaoran fell.

- In Class -

"I can't belief it! That's my favourite book and it cost me 100 bucks! (Phoenix: I'm sorry. I don't know Japan's currency…")" an exasperated Sakura cried.

"Cool it Sakura-chan! I'm sure you'll find it…" Tomoyo consoled Sakura, but to no avail.

"No! I won't! I just know it!" Sakura wailed.

"Sakura-chan…" Tomoyo trailed. She hated to see Sakura unhappy.

Throughout the whole day in school, Sakura could not concentrate. She kept looking out of the windows and thinking of her beloved book. Just then, 5 minutes before the last bell rang, Sakura noticed a guy around her age standing beside a motor outside the school gates. Taking of his helmet, Sakura was attracted to his messy chestnut-coloured hair. She didn't know she was staring, until the last bell finally rang.

"Ok. That's it for today. See you guys tomorrow." Terada Sensei said, closing the textbook in his hands and walked out of the classroom. Of course, one of Sakura's closest friends, Rika Sasaki, followed him out of the classroom, heart-eyed.

"Let's go, Sakura-chan." Tomoyo said, picking up her bag.

Sakura shook her head, and said, "You'll go first Tomoyo-chan. I'm going back to the train station to look for my book. I know you have something on." she smiled assuringly at Tomoyo.

"Are you sure?" Sakura nodded, and Tomoyo continued, "Ok… Take care of youself, will you? Ja ne, Sakura-chan." and she rushed out of the classroom.

With a long sigh, Sakura let down her hair and let her long and silky auburn hair flow down her waist. She was warned by her father and Touya to keep her glasses on, until she reached home. They have been worried sick for her ever since the stalking incident.

After packing her bag, she too, rushed out of the classroom, ignoring the glances she got from the boys along the hallway.

- At the Schoolgate -

Syaoran was patiently leaning against the wall waiting for Sakura. Will I recognize her? How should I tell her about this book? He thought as he looked at the book in his hands.

He was pacing to and fro his motor-bike and the school-gate when someone bumped into him. Auburn waist-length hair! He thought as he saw the hair of the girl who'd bumped into him.

"Aww!! I'm sorry!" Sakura apologized. She looked up at the person whom she'd bumped into, and heard him gasp. She'd dropped her glasses!

Oh my god! Emerald eyes! They're so beautiful! He thought as he stared into her eyes, dumbfounded.

Hoeee!! How dare I show my eyes in front of a boy! Dad and Touya's gonna kill me! Sakura thought, trying to ignore the guy's gaze, but his rare amber eyes were forcing her to look at them.

"I…I…You…You must be Sakura Kinomoto! I…I believe this is your b-book!" Syaoran stuttered, handing the book to Sakura. For god's sake! Did I just stammer? What on earth had gotten into me!?

Sakura's beautiful emerald eyes brightened when she saw her beloved book. This made Syaoran blush fiery red.

"Oh, why! Yes it is! Thank you soo much Mr…" Sakura trailed off, waiting for Syaoran to tell her his name.

"Oh! No problem! Erm…Syaoran Li." He smiled sheepishly.

Syaoran Li… I thought I heard this name before… Oh well… Sakura thought as she took the book from him. She shook one of his hands and returned a charming and grateful smile, Syaoran felt sick in the stomach.

"Thank you so much Mr Li. Sakura Kinomoto. And may I know, how'd you know my name?" Sakura asked, staring into his intense amber eyes. Wow, they're so special…She thought.

"Your book has got your name written on it. And, please, call me Syaoran. No need for formalities. Anyways, I saw you in the train today, so I knew you were Sakura." He explained, trying his best to avoid looking at her eyes.

"Ok… Thank you once again Syaoran. I have to go… Until next time!" she waved and disappeared around the corner, clutching the book tightly in her hands.

"Hai. Ja ne, Sakura. My cherry blossom." Syaoran whispered to himself as he put on his helmet and made his way home. What a beauty…

- Sakura's Home -

"Can you belief it, Kero? Amber eyes! It's so special! I thought I was the only 1 in this world to have rare eyes…" Sakura was on her talking-t-her-dog routine again.

Kero has been with her for 2 years now. It was a birthday present from her brother, Touya. She loved the dog a lot. but sometimes, she thought she heard her dog speak. Which it can't actually. But Sakura didn't know that she has this ability – to be able to talk to animals.

Can you please stop talking about that Chinese gaki already? (Kero said)

"Wha-what?! Who said that?! Freak! Are-are… are there ghosts??" a terrified Sakura asked, looking around the room nervously.

Kero shook his head and pulled away from Sakura. You'll know soon, Sakura…He thought as he fell into a deep sleep, snoring away.

Sakura shuddered as she climbed into bed. Minutes later, she fell asleep, finding herself looking into a pair of amber eyes.

Phoenix: Yes! Done with the 1st chapter! So, how was it? PLEASE REVIEW! If I don't get ebough reviews, I'll stop this story immediately… 'cos that means that my story is a no-way… so, please R&R!

Kero: yawwwwn They will Sakura, don't worry. Now, go to bed.

Phoenix: Ok… good-night all…