C O I N C I D E N C E S
Chapter 5: Getting along well...
This is SO unfair!
Sakura's mind is yelling inside. She isn't the stupid kind of girl who won't know if she's being played fool of. She's definitely sure that this Li-guy is taking advantage of this ridiculous situation.
"Are you nuts?" Sakura asked frustrated
"Hey, hey! Don't you see the good turn here's all in favor of you? Firstly, you won't have to pay a million yen, then I won't have to file a court case against you. Finally and most specially you'll be my girlfriend. Syaoran said infuriatingly.
"You can't do this to me! I mean this is SO MUCH! Why this of all?" Sakura said pleadingly, tears welling up in her eyes.
"I was trying to offer you easy paybacks but it's up to you to choose. If you would call this "unfair" then how would you call that wreck you made to my week-old car?"
Really it was a total mess, even incapable to be repaired. Syaoran knew how easy it would be for him to replace it. But the true reason why this payback was what he thought for, he really doesn't know either. It just came to him in an impulse, and without thinking twice. He said it.
"I said I'm sorry didn't I? I also admitted that it was my fault, isn't that enough?"
"I'm getting fed up with all this pity-me act your trying to make up. Would you want to be my girlfriend so you won't have to pay or not?"
Fine! You're blackmailing me! I don't have any choice, it's obvious. But I just can't be your girlfriend in an instant, maybe we can just start going out.
"Well I see you've got your point, I'll consent your proposal but you won't tell anyone that you're dating me because of payback."
"But what would I tell them?"
"Whatever sweet to my ears, like he's so cute and handsome, he's simply adorable, perfect gentleman or maybe your dream guy; it's up to you to make up. Do you understand?"
"Nani! You're expecting me to tell lies?!" Sakura protested
"I'm sure what you'll be telling them won't be lies but all the truth inside of you. Now, no more and buts or whatsoever, I want an answer which would either be yes or no. Do you willingly agree with the idea of being my girl?"
"What I really want doesn't matter anyway, whatever you want! Sakura muttered quickly."
"Yes or No?"
"Hai. (yes)" Sakura said sadly
"Great! Tell your friends I'll be the one coming with you in your victory party."
"HEY! It's OUR party, no need for you to come." Sakura objected. "I mean, I'm sure you'll just get bored since we'll spend some dull time at the bar." She changed the tone of her voice so she would sound like she's concern with him.
Syaoran turned back instead of answering. Sakura followed him to convince him not to go. He walked towards the street and called for a cab. He opened the door.
"Get in"
"What for?!"
"I'll take you to your home, any problem?"
"You really don't have to. I'm going home with my brother"
"I said get in." He's voice was firm and he looks tired and fed up
Sakura went in because she seemed to notice that Syaoran is very nearly getting mad.
"Tell the driver the way to your house" Syaoran commanded in a tone with a better mood
This gal's really easy to persuade, 'never thought this game would be this easy" Syaoran thought.
"I told you my brother's waiting for me!" Sakura protested
Syaoran handed his phone to Sakura. "Go call him"
"You don't know what he'll think of...and the worst part of this is I'm sure that he'll go outrageous because I left without asking permission from him"
"Then just try to send him a message if you don't wanna hear him holler at you"
"You don't what you're getting me into, but at least that would be better thing to do, I'll just send him a message."
The night was cold so as the air in the cab. Sakura shivers at the cold air from the air condition which was directly towards where she was sitting. Syaoran notice her quiver in chill so he placed his jacket in her back. Sakura felt the warmness of Li as his arms touched Sakura's back when he placed his jacket. Sakura didn't protest since she find warmth and relaxation in his arms. She fell asleep along the way her head leaning against Li. They stayed in that position until they reached Sakura's house.
Her sweetness makes my cold heart melt to softness. I can't stop myself from admiring her. Hope this ride would never end...huh.. what am I thinking?
The cab stopped to the place where Sakura directed him. Li softly touched Sakura's face to gently wake her up.
Sakura was surprised that she was already home but even much more surprised when she noticed their position. She felt herself blushing madly.
"Oh, I haven't noticed we're here already. I sorta fell asleep cause the driving was smooth and kinda peaceful"
She was trying in all means to excuse herself from that embarrassing situation. One time she's raging at him and now they almost seem like hugging in their situation and worst of all it looks like she wanted it for all time.
"Find the driving smooth and peaceful? Or find me a perfect bed for you?" Syaoran teased her as let go of Sakura from his arms.
"Of course not!" Sakura answered back defensively
"You seem tired. Are you sure you can still go out to party tonight? I think you should go rest. I can tell you friends to reschedule your victory party for tomorrow."
Sakura can't believe those words came out from Li.
Li, is that you? Is he really concerned? Whoa, what's up with him...
"But, I don't know if they would want to." Sakura said
"Why don't you try to make use of your brain sometimes. All of you are tired. Everyone needs rest. Let's just set it for tomorrow's night"
"Yah! Good idea. Ja ne!."
"Sleep well. Goodbye!"
Sakura went down the cab and went inside their house. It's not yet late but she already feels sleepy.
I better get to sleep now before Touya-kun arrives. I don't want him scolding me madly again.
Sakura took a warm bath, wore comfortable pajamas and went to bed. But before turning off the light she made quick notes about everything that had happened on her long day before.
She scribbled a P.S. after writing up the date and time.
I feel that there's a sudden change in my life. Would everyday be already a special day for me since that day I met those amber eyes? What would be my life ahead with him?....huh,,..I don't know what's gotten into me. Why does he matter anyway?...No idea..
Then closed her diary and placed it at her bedside table, finally fallen into a deep sleep after turning of the lights.
0 morning came 0
Sakura was awakened by a boisterous phone call. She unhurriedly answered the disturbing phone call and was taken aback that it wasn't Tomoyo but Li, her mystery guy. Since Li came to his life everything has been so obscure. But maybe it's just because of weird incidents, plainly coincidences, so she'll be trying to live normally again, like how it was before, and just the usual.
"Good morning my cherry blossom!" Syaoran greeted in a teasing tone.
"Would you just drop the line first and give me sometime to fix myself. Cause for your information you just happened to wake me up"
"You're such a sleepyhead! Anyway, missing me already?"
Oh how thick-face this guy is! "If saying I-miss-you would mean 'I don't want to see you' and more importantly stop you from pestering me then; yes I do, I do miss you like crazy...Happy now? Oh before I forgot, please don't ever try to call this early again so as to refrain from ruining my day! Argh!"
"Don't be too rude sweetie! I just wanted to greet you Good Morning, personally."
"What the --"
"Hey settle down there. Give me a wave here; take a look outside your window!"
Sakura went to the windows and from there she saw a brand new car parked right in front. And through the car's opened window she saw the arrogant guy grinning as he waves his hand.
"What are you doing here?"
"Trying to do you a favor, isn't it obvious? I'm absolutely sure you're very eager to meet me. Am I right?"
"Yeah, absolutely..!"
"See..I told yah!"
"Yeah, absolutely wrong! The favor you can do for me is that you should just get your face out here!"
"Right after sending your flying kiss and saying I love you to me."
"Ugh,, Don't make me sick!"
"Come on! I'm sure you really want it!"
"Bye!" She dropped the phone gave Li a death glare and shut the windows closed.
Geez! I didn't get her this time. She's just so enjoyable to annoy. See ya later!
Then he drove away.
Whoa! This sure is one great-bad start for my day, hope it would end right. Guess, I should dress up now.
Sakura dressed up and went downstairs. His dad and brother were setting their table. She was right on time for lunch
"HEY! KAIJUU! Why did you leave without asking permission yesterday?! We were waiting there like stupid for you! GRRR! You'll make up for that! Touya bellowed
"Calm down Touya. Good morning dear! Take a seat, let's eat and please explain" Fujitaka said calmly.
Sakura took a seat beside her dad. They started to eat and Sakura started to explain as she made stories trying to convince her father and very annoying brother. Everytime she tries to make her excuse sound true, Touya motion to oppose like he knows that Sakura is just making up a story. Sakura really didn't mean to tell lies but she doesn't want to disappoint her dad. She's sure that they'll be worrying so much and she doesn't want to be a dilemma for her dad. Fujitaka settled the hitch between Touya and Sakura as they end their meal.
After cleaning up their dishes, each one of them went through their plans for the day. Sakura and Tomoyo planned that they'll be having the whole week allotted for shopping their gifts for Christmas. Shortly after saying goodbye to his dad and brother she directly walked to Tomoyo's house. She was silently walking along the road passing by Meilin's house, she was thinking of the things she would buy, when someone called out to her.
"Hey there! Catch!" It was Syaoran; then threw out a small gift to Sakura.
"What's this for?"
"Nothing. Come inside the house. Tomoyo's here, she's waiting for you with Meilin."
Sakura noticed that Li has gotten quite cold than before. But that's really him. Cold, Bastard, Fool, Dense, Arroand all. Then they walked inside towards the place where the two girls are sitting with Eriol.
"Hi Saku!" Tomoyo greeted Sakura as she entered the room.
"Hi! How are you?" Meilin asked her
"Miserable" then take a look at Syaoran who was talking to Eriol
"Nani?!" Tomoyo asked surprised
"I mean,, I'm feeling wonderful"
"Are you sure nothing's wrong?" Meilin asked
"Yes everything's fine, anyway why are we in here?"
"Meilin wanted to go with us since she still isn't finished with shopping gifts and offered Eriol and Syaoran to help us in carrying bags." Tomoyo answered
"Oh, so that's why..." Sakura didn't continue, she now knew why Li has suddenly become cold and quite upset. She's sure Meilin persuaded them to go shopping with them. Guys don't have patience in shopping she's sure of that because of her brother that is a living example. And now's revenge time for Li, she'll make this shopping experience for Li ultimately miserable.
"that's why..what?" Meilin asked suspiciously
"that's why were here. Are we not going yet?"
"Yes were going now, but what's that you're holding?" Tomoyo asked
"It's nothing" then she tried to keep it in her bag but Meilin snatched it away from her.
"It's a gift! Could I open this?" Meilin asked
"Don't bother it's really nothing.' Sakura said as she tried to get it from Meilin but failed.
"I wanna see it!" Tomoyo said cheerfully and without Sakura's permission Meilin opened it. It was a very small pink purse embroidered with cherry blossom flowers, it was like a cellphone case...
...and it was, from there Meilin pulled out a small cellphone with a young wolf charm hanging from it. Sakura was awestricken at the moment. The phone is obviously a very expensive one.
Why is he giving me one?
'Wow! That's so kawaii!" Tomoyo said
"Who is this from?" Meilin asked as she handed it to sakura.
What would I tell them? I am trapped now. My angel, please help me.
"I gave that to her. Anyproblem?" It was Li who answered. She can't believe it.
What's he trying to do now??
"Why did you give her a gift? It still isn't Christmas ne?"
"That's a peace offering, about what happened when we first met. And I also happened to be the reason why she lost her cellphone."
"Whatever! Let's go now!" Meilin said as they all went outside to Eriol's car.
Tomoyo went beside Sakura as they were walking.
"Care to explain something?" Tomoyo asked in a low tone.
"Later" Sakura answered as they get in to the car.
Eversince childhood Sakura and Tomoyo has already been best friends. They know each other so well. And they can't keep secrets from each other. The three girls chatted noisily while the two boys were so quiet. Eriol was the one who's driving while Li was seating in the front seat. They parked their car then went to the mall entrance.
"Should we start now?" Meiliin asked
Now, Li was my angel awhile ago. He saved me from Meilin. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't push through my plans of revenge. Of course I will! Now, shopping adventure here we go!
It's an adventure for sure! They went through all the stores in the huge mall. Sakura and so as the two girls enjoyed so much as the two guys were so bored. After finishing from the fifth floor they went down to the first floor to eat but the girls were somehow getting forgetful. They always forget to buy something so they keep on going back, up and down, to the 1st floor, 2nd, 5th, 2nd, 4th,5th, 3rd, 4th,2nd,5th,1st,5th and so on. The girls might also happen to forget that they're with guys as they enter the shop for women's lingerie and stayed there for almost 45 minutes.
"Couldn't we just wait for you somewhere else?" Syaoran asked annoyed
"Just stay with us! We need your help in choosing!" Meilin said
"What would we know about your type of clothes?!" Syaoran answered back
"Hey! You didn't get it silly! Actually we really need your help in choosing but we won't buy the ones you would choose, instead we'll get the ones you won't choose. Get it?!"
"What?! But why?" Eriol asked confused
"It's obvious, you guys don't have any sense of fashion!" Tomoyo answered
"Trying to get us down ne? Then why not just let us leave?" Syaoran said
"I thought you wanted to spend some quality time with me to make up with our first meeting? Now's the time!" Sakura said to Syaoran with a cute face
"You said that?" Meilin asked shocked
"When did I say that?" Syaoran said as he tries to recall if he really said that
"You said that, didn't you" Sakura said as she moved closer to Li and kicked his shin
Li realized what Sakura's trying to do. He now understands why all the time they're trying to exhaust them. So my cherry blossom is trying to play with me..then I'll willingly play with you.
"Yes of course! How stupid of me to forget. Really I'm sorry." Syaoran said as she hugged Sakura from the back.
Hey hey! What's he trying to do again? Darn! This is my game!
"It's okay at least you realized" Sakura said as she moved away from Li.
"Do we miss something here?" Meilin asked puzzled.
"Well you see, me and Sakura just wanted to spend some quality time together and...do you mind if we part from the group. We just wanted to go together, by ourselves. Right Sakura?" Syaoran said happily
You see, sometimes you should think if you wanted to play with me. Beware! I'm the master of the game..
"But actually, it's okay if we stay with the group. I'm sure we'll have more fun with the group." Sakura said
You'll surely pay for this! Arghh!
"Syaoran's right Saku- after that bad first meeting I think you better have private time together" Meilin said
"So we'll just try to contact each other afterwards ne?" Tomoyo said
Nooooooooo. I don't want to be with him!
"See you later guys!" Syaoran said as she pulled Sakura out of the shop.
"Ha ha ha! Now you see! I won!" Syaoran teased Sakura as she pulled Sakura far from where the others are.
"Really?! Sorry ! But, I won't accept defeat 'cause the game is not yet over!" Sakura answered back as she pulled away from Li's hand.
"Don't be too hard-headed Sakura! Don't tire out your self just to piss me. I'm the one who's telling you that that isn't effective!" Syaoran said as she pulled Sakura forcefully causing her be very close to her, only inches away. Their gazes locked. Was it also coincidence that both of them looked at each other causing the two of them to blush like crazy, then Syaoran hugged Sakura.
"They are so kawaii!!"
Sakura and Syaoran suddenly went back to reality. And then saw that not from afar Tomoyo is videotaping the two of them all the time.
"Tomoyo! What are you doing?!" Sakura asked feeling so embarrassed
"You two really look good together you know? You seem to be getting along well!" Eriol said smirking at Syaoran
"Let's go home now!" Sakura demanded
"But why?! I thought you two want to spend some quality time?" Meilin asked over
Syaoran was the one speechless now. He was kinda awestricken at the moment.
"We're tired, and we still need to prepare for the victory party later, right?" Sakura answered
No one protested, everyone was tired so they get home already. They are all dog-tired so they took a short rest before preparing for the victory party.
Author's Note;
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