'Sakura you're late for...' Kero began.
'Hoe!!' she yelped getting up. Over the years she'd polish up the ability to hear those words and force herself out of sleep. Kero made himself scarce as soon as clothes began to fly around the room.
Ten minutes later Sakura looked at herself in the mirror. It was a new year of school and she was more than ready. She pulled her hair into a tight ponytail. She was surprised at how long her hair was. It reached the middle of her back already.
She ran downstairs and thanked her lucky stars that she had prepared her bag last night. 'Hello,' she said, her voice penetrating the whole of the house. 'Good morning,' Tsuki said from the kitchen.
Touya and Kero were there already. Touya and Kero grunted. 'Well aren't we a happy lot this morning,' Sakura said sitting down to eat.
'We're tired okay?' Touya glared. This made Sakura smirk.
'Now why on earth would you be tired?' she asked innocently. She laughed as Touya blushed a shade of red that she never knew existed. 'Leave him alone,' Tsuki admonished, 'for now.' Sakura snickered. She finished her breakfast quickly and got up.
'I'll be home later than usual, I'm going to be helping Kaho after school,' she said letting herself out. Tsuki acknowledged that with a smile. She ran out and walked to where she usually met her friends.
'Hello' she called to Tomoyo and Syaoron. They waved and waited till she was with them before walking. 'Guess what?' Sakura asked. 'I don't know what?' Tomoyo replied.
'Eriol, Meiling, Spinel and Nakuru are arriving in two days,' she said with a wide grin. Tomoyo looked delighted while Syaoron was anything but. 'Aren't you happy to see them?' Sakura asked knowing perfectly well that he wasn't.
'Meiling and Spinel yes. Nakuru is creepy and Eriol is just plain annoying,' Syaoron replied with a scowl. Sakura shook her head. 'Well that's a pity since I was thinking of organizing a sleep over for all of us,' she said skipping happily.
'That would be so cool,' Tomoyo said as they neared a corner. Sakura nodded and skipped ahead. There was a loud crash then... 'Ow! Watch where you're going!!' Sakura's voice yelled. 'I wasn't the one skipping with my eyes closed,' a cool voice interjected.
Tomoyo and Syaoron hurried and stopped. Sakura was on the ground glaring up at another person. Tomoyo gaped as she realised who it was. And what he was wearing. Syaoron helped Sakura up and dusted her off.
She was able to look at him properly now. 'You can't be going to Tomoeda High,' she said disbelievingly. The boy stared at her coolly. 'And why on earth not?' he asked folding his arm.
'But...but, it's not fair,' she wailed. Tomoyo giggled. The giggle turned to a full laugh at the look on the boy's face. Syaoron sighed and put a hand over Sakura's mouth. 'Sakura be quiet, please,' he said looking into her eyes seriously. Sakura glared and nodded.
'This cannot be happening to me,' she said heaving a sigh.
'Would you like us to show you where to go?' Tomoyo asked kindly. The boy considered then nodded. 'Tomoyo,' Sakura whispered. She looked at Sakura with wide, innocent eyes. 'What? I just thought I'd be friendly,' she said simply, not fooling Sakura for a minute.
'When we get to school...' Sakura threatened before storming ahead.
'Is she always this rude?' Yue asked indicating Sakura.
'Yep, she's always been a little BRAT,' the last was yelled.
'Don't be so immature Tomoyo,' Sakura tossed back without turning. Tomoyo grinned and turned back to Yue. 'My name's Daidouji Tomoyo and this is Li Syaoron, we already know your name.' she said.
'How old are you?' Yue asked studying both of them.
'Sixteen,' she replied.
'That explains it,' Yue mused.
'Explains what?'
'Why that girl is so immature,' he replied.
'I have a name and it's not girl, it's Sakura,' the *girl* snapped.
'I'm so sorry, *Sakura*,' Yue replied with a smirk.
'You know I don't hate many people on sight, but you, I just have to hate,' Sakura replied pleasantly. Yue said nothing. Sakura sniffed and walked ahead. By the time Tomoyo and the two boys arrived at school Sakura was already in class.
'First time she's been earlier than us,' Syaoron noted. Tomoyo giggled and nodded. 'You'll have to go to the office first,' Tomoyo told Yue. He nodded and walked off.
'Let's go,' Syaoron said going to their new classroom. They entered and saw Sakura talking with Kaho. Kaho was laughing over something while Sakura was gesturing wildly.
'Talking about a certain silver haired boy?' Tomoyo asked. They both turned to the pair. Sakura scowled. 'You mean a rude silver haired boy,' she said. Tomoyo stifled a giggle.
'I believe he is two years older than you so you'll be safe,' Kaho promised. Sakura nodded. She got up when the bell rang and sat in the same seat she had occupied for the whole of her years at Tomoedo high.
She stared out the window and ignored everyone. 'Welcome to a new year, I am Mizuki Kaho and I am obviously a new teacher so go easy on me,' Kaho said with a smile.
'I hope you have a fun year and I hope that you will work while you have fun,' Kaho finished before starting work.
Sakura sighed and pulled out her books. She liked school but she didn't like it as much as she used to. She concentrated on everything Kaho was saying and the first period passed swiftly.
In English she was unusually quiet. The teacher kept casting her worried looks, which she ignored. She wanted to be left alone for a while with no questions. She sighed as the bell rang. Now she would have to pretend to be happy. She gathered her books and was about to leave when the teacher stopped her.
'Yes Terada-Sensei,' Sakura asked politely. The teacher looked at her intensely. 'Are you all right Sakura?' he asked. Sakura nodded quickly. 'I'm perfectly fine,' she assured.
'You aren't upset about what happened last year?' he asked delicately. She shook her head. 'I'm fine,' she said brightly. He nodded skeptically. 'As long as you are sure,' he said. Sakura nodded and quickly walked out of class.
She was walking so fast she didn't see a silver haired boy step in front of her. Books and bags went flying as she fell hard on the floor. She sighed with frustration. This was not her day. She got on her knees and began to gather papers up.
'I'm so sorry,' she said to the person.
'It's all right,' a detached voice said above her. Sakura looked up with surprise. 'Oh, it's you,' she said flatly. Yue couldn't help but smile at the obvious annoyance in her voice.
Sakura blinked in surprise. He looked so different when he smiled. Instinctively she smiled back. This time Yue was the one who was surprised. Before he had thought her a childish girl but that smile added an element of maturity to her face. As a girl she was cute, as a woman she was beautiful. He was entranced by the ageless wisdom in her young eyes.
'You should smile more,' her voice broke his thoughts.
'Pardon?' he asked startled.
'You should smile more,' she repeated, 'you look beautiful when you smile,' she said tilting her head.
'Beautiful?' he asked. He had never been described as beautiful before. He kind of liked it. 'Bad choice of words?' she said worriedly. He shook his head quickly. 'No, I like it, it's just no one has ever called me beautiful before,' he said looking confused. Sakura giggled.
She got up and offered her hand. 'I'm sorry for being so grumpy this morning and being so clumsy just now. It was one of my down days,' she said prettily. Despite his reserve Yue found himself shaking her hands.
'I can't help but be clumsy,' Sakura sighed as she gathered her paper. 'And unfortunately my brother always reminds me of it,' she frowned.
'Kaijuu what did you do now?' a voice called. Yue looked up and saw a brunette boy with Mizuki-sensei. 'And here he comes,' Sakura grumbled. Yue hid a smile at her tone.
'Clumsy as ever aren't you?' Touya teased. Sakura glared and stamped his foot. She smirked as Touya yelped with pain. 'I told you not to call me kaijuu but do you ever listen? Of course not,' she complained.
'Sibling love,' Kaho rolled her eyes. Yue smiled faintly. Kaho turned to Yue. 'My name is Mizuki Kaho,' she introduced herself. 'And that is Kinomoto Touya,' she pointed to the boy.
'My name is Akari Yue,' the silver-eyed boy said.
'Are they always like that?' Yue asked looking at the arguing brother and sister. Kaho sighed exasperatedly. 'Unfortunately yes,' she said annoyance colouring her voice. 'Are you two finished?' she asked pointedly. Sakura looked up and grinned. She skipped over to where the two were standing.
'Yep, I won,' she said brightly.
'No you didn't,' Touya said standing behind her. Sakura wrinkled her nose. She put on a cold regal expression on her face. She stared at Touya.
Yue laughed out loud at the nonplussed expression on Touya's face. They looked over at him. Touya suspiciously, Sakura with a smile. 'Who is this?' Touya asked.
'Akari Yue,' Sakura replied.
'Does he look better when he smiles or not?' Sakura asked Kaho. Kaho smiled fondly at the girl. 'When he smiles,' she replied. Sakura turned to Yue with triumph. 'See, you should smile more,' she told him.
'Your every wish is my command,' he said with a mock bow. Sakura giggled at his antics. 'Was this the very rude silver-haired boy you were talking to me about?' Kaho asked Sakura.
Sakura flushed with embarrassment. 'Kaho!' she exclaimed. The redhead laughed. 'Rude?' Yue asked lifting his left eyebrow. Sakura blushed. 'Like I said I was in a grumpy mood,' Sakura said looking away. Then she thought of something and turned back to him with a smile.
'I have a great idea, why don't you come to the party this weekend?' she asked happily.
'Pardon?' Touya and Yue said.
'Why don't you come over this Saturday?' Sakura repeated frankly. 'Sakura problem with Kero and Suppi,' Touya hinted. Sakura shook her head. 'No worries, I'll explain it to them,' she said. Touya only rolled his eyes. Sometimes his sister was so naïve.
'Please come over. It's a party of a sort. Some of our friends are coming over from England. And I'm sure that they'll be glad to meet you,' Sakura pleaded.
Yue shifted uncomfortably. Sakura's eyes were wide. It was a puppy dog look that Yue had thought himself immune to. But when it came from the brown haired, emerald-eyed girl he could only nod.
'But...' Touya began.
'We would be glad to have you there,' Kaho cut in. Touya looked at her with surprise. She shook her head slightly and gave him an I'll-explain-later- when-we're-alone look. Touya nodded resignedly.
'Here's our address,' Sakura said pulling out a piece of paper and a pen. She wrote down her address and phone number. 'Come around at five p.m. or so,' she said. Yue nodded.
'Thank you,' he said softly.
'No worries,' she said brightly.
'I'll see you soon,' he said walking away.
'I like him,' Kaho said.
'I don't,' Touya growled.
'He's nice, just...lonely as well,' Sakura said.
'Why would he be lonely?' Kaho asked.
'I'm not sure,' was the answer.
'Hoe!!' she yelped getting up. Over the years she'd polish up the ability to hear those words and force herself out of sleep. Kero made himself scarce as soon as clothes began to fly around the room.
Ten minutes later Sakura looked at herself in the mirror. It was a new year of school and she was more than ready. She pulled her hair into a tight ponytail. She was surprised at how long her hair was. It reached the middle of her back already.
She ran downstairs and thanked her lucky stars that she had prepared her bag last night. 'Hello,' she said, her voice penetrating the whole of the house. 'Good morning,' Tsuki said from the kitchen.
Touya and Kero were there already. Touya and Kero grunted. 'Well aren't we a happy lot this morning,' Sakura said sitting down to eat.
'We're tired okay?' Touya glared. This made Sakura smirk.
'Now why on earth would you be tired?' she asked innocently. She laughed as Touya blushed a shade of red that she never knew existed. 'Leave him alone,' Tsuki admonished, 'for now.' Sakura snickered. She finished her breakfast quickly and got up.
'I'll be home later than usual, I'm going to be helping Kaho after school,' she said letting herself out. Tsuki acknowledged that with a smile. She ran out and walked to where she usually met her friends.
'Hello' she called to Tomoyo and Syaoron. They waved and waited till she was with them before walking. 'Guess what?' Sakura asked. 'I don't know what?' Tomoyo replied.
'Eriol, Meiling, Spinel and Nakuru are arriving in two days,' she said with a wide grin. Tomoyo looked delighted while Syaoron was anything but. 'Aren't you happy to see them?' Sakura asked knowing perfectly well that he wasn't.
'Meiling and Spinel yes. Nakuru is creepy and Eriol is just plain annoying,' Syaoron replied with a scowl. Sakura shook her head. 'Well that's a pity since I was thinking of organizing a sleep over for all of us,' she said skipping happily.
'That would be so cool,' Tomoyo said as they neared a corner. Sakura nodded and skipped ahead. There was a loud crash then... 'Ow! Watch where you're going!!' Sakura's voice yelled. 'I wasn't the one skipping with my eyes closed,' a cool voice interjected.
Tomoyo and Syaoron hurried and stopped. Sakura was on the ground glaring up at another person. Tomoyo gaped as she realised who it was. And what he was wearing. Syaoron helped Sakura up and dusted her off.
She was able to look at him properly now. 'You can't be going to Tomoeda High,' she said disbelievingly. The boy stared at her coolly. 'And why on earth not?' he asked folding his arm.
'But...but, it's not fair,' she wailed. Tomoyo giggled. The giggle turned to a full laugh at the look on the boy's face. Syaoron sighed and put a hand over Sakura's mouth. 'Sakura be quiet, please,' he said looking into her eyes seriously. Sakura glared and nodded.
'This cannot be happening to me,' she said heaving a sigh.
'Would you like us to show you where to go?' Tomoyo asked kindly. The boy considered then nodded. 'Tomoyo,' Sakura whispered. She looked at Sakura with wide, innocent eyes. 'What? I just thought I'd be friendly,' she said simply, not fooling Sakura for a minute.
'When we get to school...' Sakura threatened before storming ahead.
'Is she always this rude?' Yue asked indicating Sakura.
'Yep, she's always been a little BRAT,' the last was yelled.
'Don't be so immature Tomoyo,' Sakura tossed back without turning. Tomoyo grinned and turned back to Yue. 'My name's Daidouji Tomoyo and this is Li Syaoron, we already know your name.' she said.
'How old are you?' Yue asked studying both of them.
'Sixteen,' she replied.
'That explains it,' Yue mused.
'Explains what?'
'Why that girl is so immature,' he replied.
'I have a name and it's not girl, it's Sakura,' the *girl* snapped.
'I'm so sorry, *Sakura*,' Yue replied with a smirk.
'You know I don't hate many people on sight, but you, I just have to hate,' Sakura replied pleasantly. Yue said nothing. Sakura sniffed and walked ahead. By the time Tomoyo and the two boys arrived at school Sakura was already in class.
'First time she's been earlier than us,' Syaoron noted. Tomoyo giggled and nodded. 'You'll have to go to the office first,' Tomoyo told Yue. He nodded and walked off.
'Let's go,' Syaoron said going to their new classroom. They entered and saw Sakura talking with Kaho. Kaho was laughing over something while Sakura was gesturing wildly.
'Talking about a certain silver haired boy?' Tomoyo asked. They both turned to the pair. Sakura scowled. 'You mean a rude silver haired boy,' she said. Tomoyo stifled a giggle.
'I believe he is two years older than you so you'll be safe,' Kaho promised. Sakura nodded. She got up when the bell rang and sat in the same seat she had occupied for the whole of her years at Tomoedo high.
She stared out the window and ignored everyone. 'Welcome to a new year, I am Mizuki Kaho and I am obviously a new teacher so go easy on me,' Kaho said with a smile.
'I hope you have a fun year and I hope that you will work while you have fun,' Kaho finished before starting work.
Sakura sighed and pulled out her books. She liked school but she didn't like it as much as she used to. She concentrated on everything Kaho was saying and the first period passed swiftly.
In English she was unusually quiet. The teacher kept casting her worried looks, which she ignored. She wanted to be left alone for a while with no questions. She sighed as the bell rang. Now she would have to pretend to be happy. She gathered her books and was about to leave when the teacher stopped her.
'Yes Terada-Sensei,' Sakura asked politely. The teacher looked at her intensely. 'Are you all right Sakura?' he asked. Sakura nodded quickly. 'I'm perfectly fine,' she assured.
'You aren't upset about what happened last year?' he asked delicately. She shook her head. 'I'm fine,' she said brightly. He nodded skeptically. 'As long as you are sure,' he said. Sakura nodded and quickly walked out of class.
She was walking so fast she didn't see a silver haired boy step in front of her. Books and bags went flying as she fell hard on the floor. She sighed with frustration. This was not her day. She got on her knees and began to gather papers up.
'I'm so sorry,' she said to the person.
'It's all right,' a detached voice said above her. Sakura looked up with surprise. 'Oh, it's you,' she said flatly. Yue couldn't help but smile at the obvious annoyance in her voice.
Sakura blinked in surprise. He looked so different when he smiled. Instinctively she smiled back. This time Yue was the one who was surprised. Before he had thought her a childish girl but that smile added an element of maturity to her face. As a girl she was cute, as a woman she was beautiful. He was entranced by the ageless wisdom in her young eyes.
'You should smile more,' her voice broke his thoughts.
'Pardon?' he asked startled.
'You should smile more,' she repeated, 'you look beautiful when you smile,' she said tilting her head.
'Beautiful?' he asked. He had never been described as beautiful before. He kind of liked it. 'Bad choice of words?' she said worriedly. He shook his head quickly. 'No, I like it, it's just no one has ever called me beautiful before,' he said looking confused. Sakura giggled.
She got up and offered her hand. 'I'm sorry for being so grumpy this morning and being so clumsy just now. It was one of my down days,' she said prettily. Despite his reserve Yue found himself shaking her hands.
'I can't help but be clumsy,' Sakura sighed as she gathered her paper. 'And unfortunately my brother always reminds me of it,' she frowned.
'Kaijuu what did you do now?' a voice called. Yue looked up and saw a brunette boy with Mizuki-sensei. 'And here he comes,' Sakura grumbled. Yue hid a smile at her tone.
'Clumsy as ever aren't you?' Touya teased. Sakura glared and stamped his foot. She smirked as Touya yelped with pain. 'I told you not to call me kaijuu but do you ever listen? Of course not,' she complained.
'Sibling love,' Kaho rolled her eyes. Yue smiled faintly. Kaho turned to Yue. 'My name is Mizuki Kaho,' she introduced herself. 'And that is Kinomoto Touya,' she pointed to the boy.
'My name is Akari Yue,' the silver-eyed boy said.
'Are they always like that?' Yue asked looking at the arguing brother and sister. Kaho sighed exasperatedly. 'Unfortunately yes,' she said annoyance colouring her voice. 'Are you two finished?' she asked pointedly. Sakura looked up and grinned. She skipped over to where the two were standing.
'Yep, I won,' she said brightly.
'No you didn't,' Touya said standing behind her. Sakura wrinkled her nose. She put on a cold regal expression on her face. She stared at Touya.
Yue laughed out loud at the nonplussed expression on Touya's face. They looked over at him. Touya suspiciously, Sakura with a smile. 'Who is this?' Touya asked.
'Akari Yue,' Sakura replied.
'Does he look better when he smiles or not?' Sakura asked Kaho. Kaho smiled fondly at the girl. 'When he smiles,' she replied. Sakura turned to Yue with triumph. 'See, you should smile more,' she told him.
'Your every wish is my command,' he said with a mock bow. Sakura giggled at his antics. 'Was this the very rude silver-haired boy you were talking to me about?' Kaho asked Sakura.
Sakura flushed with embarrassment. 'Kaho!' she exclaimed. The redhead laughed. 'Rude?' Yue asked lifting his left eyebrow. Sakura blushed. 'Like I said I was in a grumpy mood,' Sakura said looking away. Then she thought of something and turned back to him with a smile.
'I have a great idea, why don't you come to the party this weekend?' she asked happily.
'Pardon?' Touya and Yue said.
'Why don't you come over this Saturday?' Sakura repeated frankly. 'Sakura problem with Kero and Suppi,' Touya hinted. Sakura shook her head. 'No worries, I'll explain it to them,' she said. Touya only rolled his eyes. Sometimes his sister was so naïve.
'Please come over. It's a party of a sort. Some of our friends are coming over from England. And I'm sure that they'll be glad to meet you,' Sakura pleaded.
Yue shifted uncomfortably. Sakura's eyes were wide. It was a puppy dog look that Yue had thought himself immune to. But when it came from the brown haired, emerald-eyed girl he could only nod.
'But...' Touya began.
'We would be glad to have you there,' Kaho cut in. Touya looked at her with surprise. She shook her head slightly and gave him an I'll-explain-later- when-we're-alone look. Touya nodded resignedly.
'Here's our address,' Sakura said pulling out a piece of paper and a pen. She wrote down her address and phone number. 'Come around at five p.m. or so,' she said. Yue nodded.
'Thank you,' he said softly.
'No worries,' she said brightly.
'I'll see you soon,' he said walking away.
'I like him,' Kaho said.
'I don't,' Touya growled.
'He's nice, just...lonely as well,' Sakura said.
'Why would he be lonely?' Kaho asked.
'I'm not sure,' was the answer.