I know this is like 2 months past what I expected. I'm not going to give any excuses but writers block sucks. Okay, on with the story!
Disclaimer: Own rolling in money, no own not rolling in money. Hmm since I'm not rolling in money, I believe the latter is correct.
Chapter 9
Surprisingly Good
Sakura doodled on her English notebook as the monotonous teacher droned on about the proper usage of adverbs. Though school had only started a week ago, Sakura was already drowning in piles of homework. A soft breeze blew through the open window and entranced Sakura to watch the P.E. class playing soccer in the nearby field. It was the blue team against the white team and the star of the game was none other than Syaoran Li. The ball had made its way down the feel and in front of the white team goal. Syaoran Li went in for the kick and…
"GOAL!" Sakura yelled as she jumped up and applauded. It wasn't until after a little dance did she notice the snooty English teacher, Ms Hoshinawa, walking her way.
"Kinomoto, what do you think you're doing?"
"I was-"
"You were interrupting my class and distracting many students. I will not tolerate such insolence inside my classroom." Sakura looked down, she was already in trouble with on of her least favorite teachers.
"I was just trying to-" Sakura was cut off once again by Ms. Hoshinawa.
"Kinomoto, I am assigning you a two page essay, due tomorrow, on why disturbing the class is wrong," The other students gasped, it was quite a harsh punishment for a small crime, "Next time this happens, I will not hesitate to give you a referral."
Sakura sat back down, regret written all over her face. If only she hadn't been caught up in the moment and if only she hadn't been watching the stupid soccer game. Her spirits sunk even lower as she listed all the assignments she was expected to finish by tomorrow morning.
Brinng Briing!
Sakura dashed out of the English classroom and didn't stop running until the school was no longer in view. She gave a sigh of relief, finally the day was over. Now all she had to do was finish her homework and the extra assignments she had been given for "disturbing the learning environment." (Note how assignments is plural) She walked along the park sidewalk, breathing in the smell of crisp autumn leaves. The park was filled with children running around doing all sorts of activities. Some were flying kites, some were playing tag, and some were playing soccer.
"Soccer…" Sakura growled under her breath. After all, who could like a sport that had assigned them an extra essay? Certainly not Sakura. Of course, soccer wasn't the only thing to blame for the extra essay, there was also one boy to blame, or at least one boy Sakura was willing to blame. Syaoran Li was his name. Luckily, he was no where to be found. Sakura decided not to waste any more time watching the people in the park and jogged her way home.
Nobody was in the house. It was the perfect time to finish some homework for there was no distraction. But, Sakura decided that a little check on e-mail wouldn't hurt. She logged onto her computer and signed into her account. A new message from an unknown wolf boy was at the top of her list.
Hey, it might be that pen pal from Hawaii! Sakura though excitedly as she clicked on the e-mail.
Ying Fa,
Sorry about not replying, I didn't receive your letters until now. So, I'm your pen pal, right? Sorry, I don't remember anything. I was recently in an accident. Anyway, I'm seventeen, too. Talk to you later, bye.
Xiaolang
It was a short letter, but Sakura was still ecstatic. She decided that homework could wait a little longer and quickly typed out an e-mail to the wolf boy.
Xiaolang,
Wow, you were in an accident? That must have been really bad, I hope everything is okay. One of my friends got into an accident, too, but he's all right now. I don't think I've really told you much about myself, so here's some stuff on me…
Sakura finished the letter and sent it on its way to her pen pal. With renewed interest, she dove into her homework. Hours later, she had finally whittled the amount of homework to a single math assignment.
"Hoeee, I don't understand any of this!" Fortunately, Lisa passed by the door in time to hear Sakura's comment.
"Need help?" Lisa asked kindly.
"I don't get any of it!" Sakura wailed. Lisa strode across the room to the square desk and looked at the equations Sakura was failing so miserably at. Lisa began explaining and the two worked through the problems until Sakura finally figured it out.
"Thank you, Lisa!" Sakura said happily as she finished up the last of her math problems.
"No problem," she replied with ease as she walked towards the room across the hall. Sakura had been surprised by Lisa's offer to help. Sakura's first impression of her was not a good one.
People can surprise you, Sakura thought, maybe I was wrong about her all along. Sakura though of it no longer as she skipped down the stairs to enjoy a delicious dinner.
Lisa watched from her doorway and smirked. How naïve.
Things were really looking up for Sakura. Homework was becoming less tiresome, she had many friends, and she and Lisa were on good terms. But, what goes up, must come down.
It was a normal Tuesday lunch. Tomoyo, Sakura, Chiharu, Eriol, Yamazaki, Naoko, and Rika were all sitting around the circular lunch table, conversing about random topics.
"Don't you just love these teddy bears? They're absolutely adorable!" Rika squealed.
"Did you know that teddy bears were once the size of cars?" Yamazaki began babbling. He couldn't get very far into the story for Chiharu knocked him out before he could utter another word. Tomoyo's ringing cell phone interrupted any further conversation.
"Hai, this is Tomoyo," the violet haired girl swiftly left the table. The remaining members of the table wondered what the call had been about.
"Do you think it was her mother?" asked Naoko.
"It could be a famous designer!" Yamazaki exclaimed.
"What have we said about lying, Yamazaki?" He opened his mouth to reply, but was cut off by a screaming girl with sparkles filling her amethyst eyes.
"I got the job!" She screamed excitedly.
"What job?"
"Sano Okawa, the famous designer, was looking for new designers and he just called to tell me I was one of the chosen!"
"Wow, Yamazaki was right," Chiharu muttered as she stole a glance at the boy of lies. Congratulations went around and the group talked excitedly about Tomoyo's new career.
"You'll be really busy from now on won't you?" asked Eriol.
"Oh, yes. And Sakura," Sakura looked up from her bento box, "I can't come with you to the mall today. I'm sorry, it's just that Mr. Okawa wants me to get started right away."
"Oh," Sakura said, slightly dejected, "it's okay, I'll just walk home with the others." Tomoyo failed to hear the depressed tone in Sakura's response. She had been looking forward to spending some time with her best friend, they hadn't seen much of each other after school started. But, it wasn't like Tomoyo would blow Sakura off completely for the job, they were still best friends after all.
Sakura waved a short goodbye to Chiharu, Naoko, and Rika as she entered her house. Walking with them hadn't been the most comfortable experience. Sakura knew that she couldn't blame the three girls for letting her feel left out; the three were best friends and obviously acted in that way.
But, on a happier note, Sakura thought, Xiaolang probably sent me an e-mail! The two pen pals had been replying to each other every day since Sakura sent her first reply to his e-mail. She felt as if she could really open up to the wolf boy; the two held many common interests and in Sakura's opinion, he was always friendly with his replies.
As she eagerly typed another e-mail, she slowly forgot the little, but annoying feeling of being neglected. Though Sakura could write about her troubles and dreams, the letters also proved to be a distraction, a world that could wash away her troubles. Distraction may not have been the best way to deal with things, but her problems were miniscule anyway, nothing bad could happen if she just forgot about them.
Obviously, she didn't realize that avoiding things just allows them to grow.
On a not so particular morning, Sakura's homeroom teacher walked into class with an announcement.
"Class, we have a new student." At this, Sakura's ears and eyes instantly perked up. She had been hearing rumors about this new student and now curiosity filled her mind as she imagined what the student looked like.
A tall boy walked into the classroom. His sleek black hair was pulled into a small ponytail at the nape of his neck and he wore a smile that was genuine and yet, wicked. The boy's eyes, his most peculiar feature, were golden. They looked sharp but warm with kindness.
"Hi," the boy's smooth voice floated across the room, " my name's Kira."
Okay, so I'm sorry if this chapter bores you out of your mind. (I've already had me editor tell me that), but it sort of sets up things coming later in the story. Also, in these months, I've decided to completely change what I had planned for this story before. Also if you think this is getting totally cliché, I'm sorry but that's just how the story is going to be.
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