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The Bet I Bet You Wish You Never Have Made
Chapter 6: Syaoran vs. the Bookworm
Next day at school, Syaoran sat in the library. It was nice and quiet, just the way he likes it. He has a lot going on inside his brain right now, and the last thing he need was some stupid chaos to erupt out of nowhere and ruin his already bad mood.
There was still a good two hours before school actually start, but Syaoran thought he better come to school early because of a stupid book report he has to do. He grumbled as he looked at the book in front of him. The worst was that he doesn't even get to pick the book he wanted to a report on! The teacher had chosen a different book for everyone in the class. Stupid teachers, all set out to ruin his already ruined life.
Syaoran smiled proudly as he remembered Ivy's expression yesterday when he had kissed her. It was obvious she has feelings for him. Then he frowned when he remembered Sakura's expression yesterday when he had yelled at her. It was obvious that she hated him now. Which would be bad because how in the world would he fulfill his task with one of the 4 girls on his list pissed of with him?
Syaoran scowled at himself for being so cruel. Not only had he hurt Sakura's feelings, but also all he's worried about now is how to win the bet? He shook his head and let out a frustrated sigh.
He was about to pack up and leave the library when he thought he saw a figure lurking behind the shelves. What's going on? Who is boring enough to come to school two hours early and spending it in the library? Boy that person must be really lame!
Syaoran flushed when he realized that he's doing just that himself. Sitting in the library two hours before school start. What's going on with him? Now he's insulting himself without even realizing it!
However, he decided to get up and see who was there. He crept around the bookshelves and saw the figure's back facing him. The person was a female, deeply enthralled in some book. Syaoran gently tap her on the shoulder.
The girl jumped and turned around, looking at him, surprised. She blushed as she saw him. Syaoran saw that it was Cathy Johnson, the famous bookworm of the 10th grade. She has waist length black hair that's usually tied up in a ponytail, and cobalt blue eyes behind thin black rimmed glasses. She wasn't geeky looking. In fact, she could be quite pretty...without the books of course. But the school finds her pretty boring and predicted that her future career is probably going to be a librarian.
"Uh, hi, can I help you?" Cathy asked politely and shyly. Syaoran was about to say he was just walking by, but then he remembered that Cathy was also on his list. He smirked mentally. Cathy would be easy to deal with, since she doesn't have all those karate swings that Ivy possesses.
"Yeah, I was just wondering what book you're reading. It looks interesting." Syaoran smiled.
"Oh, yea, it's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's quite interesting." Cathy smiled. (AN: I loved that book!! It was awesome!!!)
"Oh, so you like fantasy?" Syaoran asked.
"Oh yes, it's my favourite. You see, my best friend, Naoko got me into the series of Harry Potter. Do you read them too?" Cathy asked. Syaoran, of course, doesn't read the series. He had made it up to the second book, but there's no way he was going to tell her that.
"Um, yea, it's quite...creative. The author really knows how to write." He said, trying to say that'd impress her.
"Oh yes, I agree! How did you feel when Cedric Driggory died?" Cathy asked. Syaoran frowned a little.
When who died? When did someone die?
"Oh, um...I...uh...thought that he...deserved it." He said, hoping that he got the right idea. Cathy gasped.
"How could you say that! He was a nice person! Imagine how upset Cho was feeling when she found out that Cedric died!" Cathy gasped again. Syaoran looked at her with a confused expression. He had wanted to say,
"Girl, it's not my fault that you're asking me questions about a book I've never read before!"
"Oh, um, hey, do you want to meet me after school for ice cream?" Syaoran asked. Cathy looked up at him, curious.
"Why would I want to do that? Besides, I want to finish off the fifth Harry Potter book as soon as possible." Cathy replied.
"Well, how about we read together at the ice-cream parlour?" Syaoran tried again. Cathy seems to brighten up at the thought of this.
"Sure, that'll be excellent! So I'll meet you at the ice-cream parlour after school then?"
"That'll be perfect. Well, I got to go now, Cathy. I'll see you around." Syaoran threw her one last charming smile before packing up and walked out of the library.
Later
Syaoran smiled to himself as he settled himself in class. He was quite proud of himself when his mind drifted back to this morning in the library.
"Why are you smiling like some sort of idiot after you've had a fight with your best friend?" A voice smirked next to him. Syaoran's head snapped up.
"Oh, hi, Eriol. I have my reasons to smile. And don't remind me about my fight with Sakura." Syaoran grumbled.
"Let me guess, you didn't walk to school with her this morning did you?" Eriol asked.
"No," was all Syaoran answered.
"Well, it is sort of your fault. You're the one who ditched her for Ivy." Eriol commented.
"I know, and now I'm feeling guilty too. Must you rub it in every time I make a mistake?" Syaoran scowled.
"Why don't you apologize to Sakura?" Eriol suggested.
"What? I'm not going to apologize to her!" Syaoran looked up at Eriol as if he's crazy.
"What's the matter? You can't let go of your pride for one time to get your best friend back?"
"Oh all right! I'll go apologize to Sakura!" Syaoran glared.
After class
Syaoran walked pass the math class and stood outside, waiting for Sakura. He finally saw her walking out of the room.
"Hey, Sakura!" He called. She looked up, but when she saw him, she looked away and ignored him. Syaoran frowned and ran to catch up with her.
"Sakura!" He grabbed her by the arm.
"What do you want?" She snapped. Syaoran winced. Obviously she still haven't forgotten about their argument.
"I...I want to apologize...for yelling and losing my temper last night." He said. "I know it's my fault and you have every right to hate me if you want. But I just want you to know that I'm sorry."
Sakura stared at him in surprised. Syaoran Li apologizing? Wow, this never happened before.
"Why are you apologizing?"
"Because I'm sorry," Syaoran replied. He looked at her and Sakura can see the hurt in his eyes clearly.
"I..." She started to say.
"I really miss you not being my best friend, Sakura, even if it's only one day. I've known you for so long, and actually, to tell the truth...I don't know how I would ever get another friend who is as caring and understanding as you. And we've been best friends for 15 years. You're not going to let an argument ruin that, right?" Syaoran looked up at her. He had meant every word he said. He was truly sorry. He couldn't lose his best friend, he just couldn't. Sakura meant a lot to him.
"Well...okay, I forgive you." She replied softly. Syaoran's amber eyes lit up.
"Sakura, you're the best!" He gave her a warm hug. "Why don't you come over tonight for dinner?"
"You mean it?" Sakura asked.
"Of course I do. Nothing too good for you," he smiled. Sakura smiled back.
"Okay, Syaoran, I'll be over tonight at 7:30."
"Perfect!" Syaoran smiled. Ah, it feels good to know that Sakura is his best friend again.
After school
Syaoran sat motionlessly at the stool inside the ice-cream parlour, staring at a page filled with tiny words.
"Done?" Cathy's chirpy voice asked. He merely nodded. She flipped the page. He sighed. They've been reading for two hours! And there's still a huge section to go before "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is going to be over. The one thing Syaoran was grateful for was that the sixth book hasn't come out yet.
"Uh, listen Cathy; I have to go now. It's been fun reading with you." Syaoran lied, smiling at her. Cathy flushed a cute shade of pink.
"Thanks for your time, Syaoran. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yeah, see you. The book seems more interesting when I'm reading it with you." Syaoran couldn't help adding. He noticed Cathy flushed a deeper colour before he walked out the door.
He was planning to go home and tell the cook that they're expecting a guest for dinner tonight, when he ran into Ivy. Oh good, he hasn't spoken to her all day!
"Hey, Ivy. Where you going?"
"Home," was her short reply.
"Can I walk you home?" He asked hopefully.
"You're not walking me home; you're following me home." Ivy said, her tone emotionless as always.
"Well, I promise that I won't kiss you again." Syaoran smirked. Ivy chooses to ignore that comment. So the two continued to walk and soon they reached the cozy brick house.
"I'm already home now. What do you want to do next? Follow me inside?" Ivy asked sarcastically.
"That would be nice...if you let me, I mean." Syaoran added in, noticing that glare that Ivy was giving him.
"Maybe you can come in some other time..." he heard her said softly. "...But not today. Bye."
Syaoran stared at her as she opened the door with her keys and shut it with a BAM!
Later that evening
"It's been a long time since you came over for dinner, Sakura." Ziao said. His brown hair and chocolate coloured eyes were almost identical as Syaoran's.
"It's nice to have you over." Yelan smiled.
"It's a pleasure to be over." Sakura smiled sweetly. Syaoran noticed that she knows how to make his parents happy. That's Sakura for you, she always knows how to make everyone happy, he thought as he chewed his rice.
After dinner, the two friends hung out in the games room and soon it was time for Sakura to go home. Syaoran volunteered to walk her home, since it was dark.
"Thanks again for having me over for dinner." Sakura smiled at her friend.
"It was no problem, really. I'm just glad you forgave me." Syaoran grinned. The two walked up the Kinomoto's porch.
"I never expected you to say you're sorry. I always thought that your pride was the most important thing to you." Sakura admitted with a giggle.
"Well, now you know that you're more important to me." Syaoran said softly, but a trace of seriousness was detected.
"You're important to me too, Syaoran-kun." Sakura said. Syaoran smiled at her gently.
"It's good to know Sakura." He wrapped his arms around her in a warm hug. "Well, I got to get going now. I don't want your brother to open the door and pulverize me. Bye." And with one last smile and wave, he was walking down the block.
Syaoran was thinking to himself as he walks. Would Sakura hate him forever if he broke her heart in the process of the bet? Was she even going to even fall for his sweet, romantic, yet false, actions? Is he really willing to sacrifice their 15 years long friendship over a silly bet? Would she ever going to call him "Syaoran-kun" again if she knew that he made a bet on her?
Syaoran frowned deeply as he went inside the mansion. So many questions was floating around inside his head...yet so little answers...
Sugar Pink: Okay, and that concludes the sixth chapter! I couldn't help adding a little Harry Potter stuff in there. Yes, I thought it was sad when Cedric died too ^^ too bad Syaoran didn't read the book! Hehe...well, REVIEW!!! Sorry if this chapter is not as long as the other one, but can you please review anyway? pppplllllllleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssseeeeeeee???????
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