Transformations
Chapter 5: The Prom
Author's Note: I HATE MY SISTER! Okay, sorry for taking so long for this chapter, and when I finally have it out it's only 5 pages, but I had more, but…well, I'll tell you the full thing after the chapter. Ugh…I had writer's block. I wrote a few pages, deleted it, wrote a few words, deleted it…so on. But here it is! Any this chapter important, but still a lot more after it. This is not gonna end all simple!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own CCS or the characters, you know the routine. I only own my imaginary characters, Brendan, Jenny, and Fred. During this chapter I included little parts of a song by Michelle Branch called 'Something to sleep to', and I DON'T own it! It is not mine!
Sakura ran back to the group and hooked arms with Brendan again. He grinned, amused at her excitement. Then they all went inside. The whole place had a kind of silver, white, purple, and blue look. The walls seemed to sparkle, and the floors were shiny and...In particular, the dance floor was crowded. Now the soft voices that they could hear from the way there were louder, filled with laughter and talk. Sakura gaped at how beautiful it looked, but was brought out of her trance by Brendan tugging at her arm lightly. He was gesturing towards the white stairs entering the main floor (the dance floor) Sakura nodded and walked down the stairs slowly. They reached the bottom, and were greeted by classmates, all seemed to be having a great time. Sakura grinned and waved at them. Then Brendan and Sakura started to dance to the fast song that was playing from somewhere above.
Syaoran and the others had reached the dance floor as well, and Syaoran was dancing with Jenny nearby. When he got the chance Syaoran whispered, "Thanks Sakura," as he passed her.
Sakura nodded and turned her attention back to Brendan.
After the song was over they decided to get some food, and went to a different section where there was a buffet style tables. Sakura eagerly took a plate, and winded up to Syaoran while selecting food. "How's it going?" she asked and dropped some noodles onto her plate.
Syaoran poured a little dressing on his salad, "Good, you?"
Sakura nodded and reached the end of the table. "Let's sit here," she suggested and sat down at a large empty table.
The others followed her, and they had a nice short dinner. Tomoyo watched suspiciously as Sakura and Syaoran chatted happily once they had finished their meal. They look like a couple almost… she thought, but shook it off. She always wanted to play matchmaker for her best friend, but why should she? Sakura already had a boyfriend now.
After dinner most of the group split up to dance, talk, or something else. Sakura, Brendan, and Syaoran and Jenny went back to dancing. After they had danced for a few songs, Syaoran decided to ask Sakura for a dace, in a friendly manner. "Uh, Sakura, do you wanna dance?" asked.
Sakura flattened out a wrinkle in her dress and grinned, "Sure," she agreed and followed him to the dance floor to a fast song.
Sakura's dancing was great. Maybe it had something to do with her cheerleading hobby, but either way, she always had the right beat. Syaoran was also getting the hang of the fast beat song.
Jenny was standing near the punch table, listening to the music. After about a minute, Tomoyo joined her.
"Hey Jenny, what's up?" Tomoyo greeted her and filled her cup with punch.
"Oh, just taking a break, you?" jenny responded.
"Same here,"
After that they all split up again, and Jenny went to get a snack with Syaoran. They grabbed a handful of m&m's and headed back.
"Hey, Syaoran," Jenny started.
Syaoran gulped down a few m&m's, "Yeah Jenny?"
"Is Sakura you're friend?"
Syaoran nodded, a little confused at what she was gonna say, "Yeah, we're pretty good friends. Why?"
Jenny shook her head, "Nothing, it just seems like she knows you very well," he said and patted him on the back, "she's a nice person,"
Syaoran, confused in the inside nodded, "Yeah…hey, you wanna dance?" he added when he heard a slow song turn on.
Jenny grinned, "Of course!"
They stepped onto the floor, and Jenny leaned closer to Syaoran.
She's his yellow brick road
Leading him on
And letting him go as far
As she lets him go
Going down to nowhere
She puts on her makeup
The same way she did yesterday
Hoping everything's the same
But everything has changed
The soft beat sang. Jenny smiled faintly, I was wrong. Syaoran's just friends with Sakura. I should feel selfish for getting suspicious just because he has a friend. And I know Sakura's not that type. She seems to like Brendan a lot, Jenny thought happily and looked up at Syaoran.
Sakura was also dancing with Brendan. Right now they were silent, but every now and then they would utter a few words. Sakura noticed Syaoran dancing with Jenny. She was leaning against him. She linked glanced with Syaoran and winked at him. He grinned back at her. She smiled in silent response, but for on instant she felt a sharp pang of pain stab at her heart. She winced for a second, but figured it was just the dress getting uncomfortable. I'm so happy that this worked out for Syaoran. Jenny seems to like him a lot, she thought.
Now the song had changed, and some couples had stepped away now, to take a break. Sakura and Brendan decided to watch, and took seats by a wall.
Syaoran was still dancing, and every once in a while they would talk about simple things. Jenny felt a lot better now.
After the song faded away, the D jay talked again. "Okay, time to start the good stuff! We're gonna announce the awards for Prom Kind and Queen, so gather 'round the dance floor,"
In a few minutes the whole grade was scrunched up as close as they could get to the stage where the crowns sat. "Okay, for the 2003 graduates, their prom king is…Li Syaoran," the announcer said.
Syaoran who was in between Sakura and Jenny dropped his jaw in surprise. He really must have made a big impression in the last month and a half. He stood rock solid, but Sakura and Jenny gave him a friendly boost and pushed him towards the stage.
Syaoran got up onto the stage and the crown was placed on his head.
"Now, going to the queen, your 2003 prom queen is…Kinomoto Sakura,"
Sakura's jaw also dropped, surprised. She was sure that Jenny should be prom queen. But she felt people behind her also giving her a slight push and stepped up beside Syaoran. The man holding the crowns placed another on Sakura's head.
"Wanna give her a kiss, King?" a voice called out from the crowd.
Syaoran raised his eyebrow, No way, Jenny's my girlfriend, besides, I'm not doing some publicity stunt, Syaoran thought. He glanced at Sakura who also had a strange look on her face, obviously thinking the same thing. The audience was waiting for a response and tension was growing.
Syaoran was now blushing, in anger, and in embarrassment.
Sakura was doing the same. Luckily they were interrupted by the announcer.
"Uh, well…there you have it, prom king and queen," he said and passed the microphone to Syaoran, who was closer.
Syaoran accepted it and cleared his throat, "Uh, first of all, I have to thank everyone who voted for me…I was very surprised," he started, even though he felt like saying, 'who the hell voted for me? I was an insider for half the year,', "And…Sakura is a friend of mine, and she helped me in different ways during the year, and I think that had something to do with why I'm here tonight, so I have to thank her too," he ended, nervously. He passed the microphone to Sakura.
Sakura took it and cleared her throat also, "Ahem, well, I was also surprised that I'm up here, but…well, I am! So, thank you to everyone, and especially to some friends who have helped me in different ways during this year. I'm glad that I've met new people and grown very close to others, so thank you everyone," she said, in a slightly shaky voice. She passed the microphone back to the announcer.
"Thank you, Sakura and Syaoran. Now we'll have you do the traditional king and queen dance, please make room for them," the announcer said and told Sakura and Syaoran to go to the dance floor. They nodded and as they stepped down, people spread apart for them. The glided slowly out to the center of the floor, where a song was already playing. Syaoran and Sakura drew closer and started to dance slowly.
Sakura giggled quietly, a little amused with the whole thing. Syaoran also grinned in agreement. After a while Sakura leaned against him, and a tingly feeling swept over him. The same thing had happened when Jenny had danced with him, but this time he could have sworn it was stronger. Sakura's a good friend. I bet she's most of the reason why I won this. She made me stand out, taking soccer, and being more confident. I really have to thank her. When I made the deal with her, I didn't intend to become prom king, he thought.
Sakura was letting Syaoran lead, and looked to her side, seeing the many faces of the students, Oh man, Tomoyo's probably taping the whole thing, she thought innocently. She looked up at Syaoran, "Ya know what?" she said quiet enough so only Syaoran could hear.
"Hmm?" he asked.
"Tomoyo's got this on tape for sure," she told him making him break out in a small laugh. She grinned, ageing at what he thought about it.
After a while other couples joined in, and they weren't alone, and they felt more comfortable. When the song changed, Sakura and Syaoran drifted their different ways.
Jenny had decided to freshen up in the bathroom while they were dancing. She had seen them when they began to dance, but had slipped away. The bathroom was empty, since everyone was watching the dancing, so Jenny leaned against the fancy counter where the sinks were.
The music faintly sang through the closed door.
She stared hard at her reflection in the mirror and closed her eyes. Her mind seemed to be undecided, questioning everything she thought.
They seemed so happy when they danced
But of course they should be happy; they just got crowned king and queen
Yeah, you're right
Am I?
I don't know
Do you think they seem like good friends?
I don't know!
Well, you seemed to before
But...things change
What things?
My thoughts apparently
Anything else?
…yeah
What?
Syaoran
How?
He…his…his thoughts change
Thoughts about what?
You know it already. I mean, I know it. Why do I have to say it when I know it
Say it.
Fine, thoughts about me. And Sakura
Are you sure?
Jenny snapped away from her thoughts when a few girls entered the bathroom. She went into the bathroom stall, and leaned against the wall, letting her thoughts sink in. She was thankful that she had been brought out of her thoughts, but couldn't help go back to them. "Are you sure?" another voice in her head had asked. She couldn't respond. She wasn't sure.
Author's note: Okay, so here's what happened. I wrote the whole chapter and usually I save all my fanfiction stuff on a floppy disc, which I did for this chap. Then, I revised it a little and split it in half, the first half on the computer instead. But I had my disc in my pocket one night and me and my older sis were fighting for this thing and while we were fighting my disc must have fallen out somewhere and now I can't find it! Wah! So I lost all of the fanfics and ideas I had written down! And I had some that I didn't even get to put up yet! I'm DOOMED! Well anyways, I'm not even good at looking for stuff. *sigh* but I'll keep looking for it. So…here's the first part of the chap, the only thing that I saved on the computer. So, here's the two lessons I learned: NEVER put anything in your pocket cause it always falls out! And, always have some kind of backup! Well…on the bright side, I figured out how to use italics and bold! And Anyways, hope you liked it, review!