Summary:
"You have to do everything he tells you to, for a month" The principal said. "Everything?" She asked. "Yes, EVERYTHING" said the principal.
Having read many CCS fanfics, this is my first attempt at one... and I don't own CCS. Clamp does. Don't sue me.
CHAPTER 1 - Welcome to my world
Sakura stared out the window of the classroom. In front of the room, Tereda Sensei droned on about something which failed to keep most of the students conscious. The Sakura Tree outside the window stood in full bloom. Its leaves and branches swaying with the breeze. The tree was special to Sakura, not only was it her namesake, but memories associated with it, most which has been reduced to meaningless fragments of events. She sighed as she returned her gaze to the blackboard.
"Bbbbrrrrriiiiiiiinnnnnngg"
"Finally I thought it would never end!" The amethyst-haired girl beside Sakura uttered in relief. Sakura just smiled in response at her friend. "Sakura-chan, let's go and eat!"
Before any of them knew it, lunch was over and it was time to return to class. Next was Maths and Sakura hated it. She never understood how any of the maths she learnt could be useful, beyond basic arithmetic. Tomoyo was in another class which added to her dislike for the class.
She arrived at her class early and the thought of today's long and boring lesson was too much for the girl to bear, as she drifted off to dreamland.
Gently opening her eyes, she saw a boy with chestnut hair enter the fully seated classroom. He looked real familiar. 'Wait, am I still dreaming?' She pinched herself to make sure it was reality that she was seeing.
Now more awake, Sakura couldn't believe her eyes - There stood the person who she once liked, the person who she left behind long ago, the person she sees in her nightmares, the boy who she wished she never met. But now, he wasn't the same boy she had known all those years ago. He was a bigger version – His cute boyish looks replaced by handsome features.
The boy stood in front of the classroom. His hazel-coloured eyes scanned across the room, momentarily pausing at a girl with short auburn hair. Their eyes locked, both trying to decipher each other's thoughts. Then he continued to scan the room satisfied with the effect he made.
Sakura was horrified, her heart pulsated rapidly. Is this some kind of cruel joke Kami-sama is playing on her. 'Why is he here?' the question played through her again and again.
Any doubt that Sakura had of the person in front was eliminated by the Sensei's next words "Class, this is Syaoran Li, a new student that came from Hong Kong", the Sensei announced.
"Pleased to meet you all" Syaoran politely said. The girls in the class blushed faintly at this - all except Sakura who looked like she'd just seen a ghost.
Still stunned, Sakura struggled to remain calm and rational. 'Maybe he doesn't remember me' Sakura reasoned 'But then why was he looking at you like that' 'But it doesn't mean I have to remember him'.
Syaoran began to proceed to the empty seat pointed by the Sensei. As he walked passed, Sakura avoided eye-contact. She could see him intentionally slow his pace as he move down the aisle. She felt his eyes scan every intricate detail of her and tried to suppress a growing blush under his intense scrutiny. When she felt his presence over her, she heard the words that marked his return to her world:
"Hi Sakura, it's been a while."
Sakura, face flushed, remembering her strategy, looked up and shouted hastily in defence.
"I'm-not-Sakura"
She didn't know why she uttered those words. A few classmates nearby snickered.
The Sensei, amused, asked "Oh really, Kinomoto-san? So who are you? Sleeping beauty perhaps?"
The whole class fell into laughter. She was never popular with the Maths Teacher.
Syaoran cocked an eyebrow, but continued to his seat, which was incidentally behind hers.
The lesson continued and Sakura tried to concentrate on her maths.
"To work out the power which makes 2 into an 8, you apply log28..." the sensei said in her monotone voice.
Suddenly, she felt something light hit her hair. 'Maybe I'm imagining things...' she thought and ignored it. However, when the second and third wave came and saw the white rubber bits landing on the table - she knew she was under-attack. All bets are off on who the perpetrator is...
Throughout the lesson, Sakura felt bits of rubber attack the back of her head, but she endured it, not daring to look back or respond.
After what seemed an eternity in Sakura time, the bell rang. The Sensei promptly reminded the students of the Math's test tomorrow.
Sakura thought that freedom from him at last. How wrong she was...
"Hey Sakura, stop ignoring me!" came a crisp voice, as she was trying to get out of his seat.
Facing the owner of the voice, Sakura composed herself and said in her dense facade "Li-kun, I'm sorry but I didn't know you were calling for me."
"Hey Kinomoto! I didn't know it was snowing in here" a girl teased as she walked by. Others tried to suppress their laughter.
Sakura felt her cheeks heat up. Promptly fixed her hair and not wanting to face him anymore, she was ready to dash off. However, a strong hand caught her arm.
"Don't you remember me, Sakura?" Syaoran tried again.
"Li-kun, please, I think you are mistaking me for someone else" Sakura meekly replied and continued "and please call me Kinomoto-san. We barely know each other..."
Despite saying it so easily on the surface, it was a pang on her heart. She began to feel the reopening of an old wound. She worked throughout the years to heal it, but it all came crumbling down today.
"Perhaps. Sorry, Kinomoto-san" and with that, Sakura was free, for now.
Privately Syaoran was unconvinced. Unlike the dense characters that appear in many Animes, he was not swayed by a simple guise. Afterall, he cannot mistaken the girl he knew from all those years ago, that same crimson hair, deep emerald eyes and cute blush. Not to mention being named Sakura Kinomoto. There was beyond all doubt that she's that girl. But for now, he would play her game. Set up a catch and trap her in his quagmire.
/AN: Seem like a good place to stop, but if I do, the chapter will be too short... and no one will review it sobs/
Power walking away to her next class, which was science, she hoped that she won't have to see him again today. /AN - me being the author no such luck :D /
She sat down at her usual spot in the science lab deep in thought. How could she avoid him? She couldn't hide forever - she'll need to face him eventually. But, for now, she'll postpone that to as long as possible.
"May I sit here?" A voice interrupted her thoughts. Sakura looked up and saw who she dreaded. She had the expression that screamed 'YOU!'. She thought about saying declining, but she decided that he won't take no for an answer. A few minutes past with no word said between them, but tension can be felt in the air the shared.
"So... Li-kun, are you sure you're in this class?" Sakura tried to ease the tension. Syaoran smiled and replied "Yes, That's why I'm here, sitting next to you."
Sakura slumped down her seat 'this is going to be a long class'.
As the lesson progressed, they were required to pair up and perform an experiment. The Sensei also added "Remember that your log books will collected today. I expect them to be in better condition than last time". Sakura paled at hearing this. Last time, an F was given for her bookwork. She spent the whole of yesterday night trying to fix her book.
"Hey Kinomoto-san, could you be my lab partner today." A shy boy with short black hair came around to Sakura and asked. Sakura had seen him in her other classes and remember his name to be 'Kakoro'. She was about to accept when a voice beside her chirped in "Sorry, Sakura agreed to work with me today!". Sakura gave Syaoran a disapproving glare and was about to object. When she felt a strong pair of arms grab hold of her and covered her mouth.
Syaoran was not about to let Sakura go off with some random boy. So he did what he thought was the best course of action. She grab hold of her by the waist and whispered in her ear... "You're not getting away that easily"
Kakoro, who had a disappointed look was deterred and left quietly in the commotion.
Sakura's shock was soon replace anger 'Who does he think he is? I already said I don't like him. People will surely gossip about us now!'
When he finally let go, Sakura gathered the courage and confronted him "Li-kun, please don't do that again. I already said that I'm not whoever you think I am and it's Kinomoto to you!"
People nearby were staring at the couple with great amusement.
"Fine, but since the other boy left, you're stuck with me now" Syaoran said nonchalantly.
"How about I'll just find another nicer BOY!"
"How about you be nice little girl and we won't have to cause a bigger scene"
'ggggrrrr, he's so annoying!'
Defeated, in fear of the attention they're attracting, Sakura agreed.
The experiment was to work out the boiling point of water. 'This shouldn't be too hard' she thought.
Syaoran went to the cupboards to gather various equipment needed for the experiment. After a short while, he came back with a Bunsen burner, a tripod, a beaker and a thermometer. They set up the experiment as instructed with the tripod over the burner and the beaker filled with water place on the tripod.
While they waited, Sakura went to get her lab book to write up the experiment. Her heartbeat quickened as she frantically struggled to locate her book. 'Damn damn damn, where is it? I probably left it on my study last night.'
She sighed and went back to Syaoran.
"Hey Li-kun. Have you seen my-"
Her expression turned to horror when he saw Syaoran held her pink color lab book over the Bunsen burner.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!" Sakura cried.
"I'm doing an experiment"
"WHAT!? THAT'S MY LAB BOOK!"
"Yeah, I think the black would contrast with the pink very well"
"YOU IDIOT, GIVE IT BACK"
Sakura tried grab her book but both her wrists were caught by Syaoran's hand.
"Don't do anything stupid or you'll get burnt"
"The only person who'll get burnt here is you!"
She tried to struggle out of his grasp, but he was too for strong her.
"I'll tell on you" Sakura continued.
"What are you? A kindergartener? and besides, no-one will believe you" Syaoran said. Everyone else was busy with their own experiment to notice the couple.
"Give it back" Sakura shouted. "Admit that you know me" Syaoran pressed.
"I don't know what you're talking about. Please,"
Syaoran saw the teacher was coming round and swiftly gave Sakura her book back. Sakura started fuming.
"LOOK AT THAT BLACK HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY BOOK, YOU BAKA!" Sakura cried.
Suddenly, she felt something poke her butt and saw Syaoran with thermometer in hand.
"What the hell are you doing now, you pervert!"
"I'm trying to take your temperature"
"WHAT!? Why? And I'm not a baby! I take my temperature orally!"
"You're the boss"
Sakura felt the thermometer being shoved in her mouth.
"MRMRMRMRRMR" Sakura tried to figure out what he has trying to do.
"For your information, I'm trying to measure your boiling point" The red tinge on Sakura's face intensified with anger while Syaoran's face lit up with amusement.
"Kinomoto! What is the meaning of this?"
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There goes the first chapter. Please R&R and tell me what kind of story you'd prefer more (Angst? Funny? other?). Is this a story worth continuing?
Till next time...