*Syaoran is Kawaii sits watching a show with lame jokes on, with a box of tissues next to her* ACHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOooooo. *sniffs and blows nose*
TV: So! Is you're nose running?
SIK: *nods and sneezes*
TV: Hahaha then you betta go catch it!! Hahahah!
SIK: *throws tissue box at TV* SHUT THE HELL UP! My nose really IS running!
So do any of you's have a cold like I do? Most of my friends do and they keep blaming me that I gave it to them Sheesh! Why would I do such a thing? *batters eyelashes innocently* Oh well, at least my 5th Harry Potter book is my friend *starts reading*
Anyway, here are your replies to your reviews:
michiro-shizum: hehehe I didn't mention the name of the band yet? Whoops. Well you'll see ^_~
Kerochan: drums, guitar. Doesn't matter what the instrument Syaoran is hot playing them all. UI didn't intend Yumei to look over-protective over Syaoran, she's just a concerned friend. Hey, nice idea – a secret kiss *goes all dreamy*
LighthawkKnight: Just wait some more, Chloe will come eventually ^_^
sakura: Ur review was fantastic too.
Virgo Writer: Gosh, you're right! LOL and um…well…er…Joey doesn't like Sakura at least…*sweat-drops* hehe I got sudden inspiration for the 'angry pick' scene when I was talking to my evil best friend. Syaoran was just gonna play a wrong chord but I was discussing it with her and I suddenly went: hey! Maybe ERiol can get hit in the head by Syaoran's pick!!!! ^_^ Thanks 4 liking it so much!!!
Spike: Err sorry, but I seriously can't remember what happened in chapter 4 so I can't apologise for what u disagree with. Sorry.
Pink Cherry Blossom: YAY! Go Jay and Silent Bob! I can't believe u watched that movie too! I'm obsessed with it, my brothers getting pissed because I still haven't given back his DVD of it yet ^_^ Mind you, once I HAD watched it, I couldn't stop swearing all night. Back to the topic though, OMG! U luv Kenshin too! OMG he's such a hottie! *drools* Thanks 4 liking the ending and Yumei. Yuckie! E+S scenes suck, if I do say so myself…
SaKuRa LoVa: Yep of course it's an S+S fic. Relationships take time to develop in my stories, but believe me you won't be waiting long ^_^
azure angel: Nup, it didn't take ages to type up. Thanks to da trusty site: Anime lyrics ^_^. When I next see ya I can play you da song if u like. 1-3 is seriously my FAV anime song eva ^_^ One question though amy, what class were you in when you reviewed ^_^
LiL oBs3ss3r: hi ya newbie ^_^ Thanks so much 4 actually reading all the chapters. My brain gets all sloppy when I read fics late at night. Especially 12 chapters ^_^
Sakura-miaka: Eriol acts how he wants to act. Nothing's on purpose, that's just the way he is – very strange ^_^ don't worry, you're not going to be waiting long for the s+s match up. Since you always review + I like ya I'll give ya a hint: it'll start to happen next chapter, but probably won't be official in the 17th chapter. Hehe can't wait! Hope ya like this chapter.
Azure Rosas: Yep, good Syao moments did happen last chap. And I totally agree wit ya! S+S ARE the stubbornest couple I know – especially in my fics. Don't worry, they're getting together VERY soon ^_~ Better late than never I always say!
Akiyhrah: hi another newbie ^_^ Hope ya like this chapter, because it's definitely my fav chapter so far! Thanks 4 liking my story!
Black kat: Oh you mean then bit in da kitchen with Jounouchi's magic mushrooms? Dat's a good part ^_^ I'm glad you appreciated my little jokes. And yep EVIL is my middle name ^_~
Chico0221: Thanks 4 reviewing all the chapters because before that I was extremely bored ^_~ I'm glad you like the story!!!!!
Azure Flame
Chapter 12 – Happy B'day Sakura!
"Kaijuu! Kaijuu wake up!" Touya's voice boomed into her subconscious. Sakura slowly opened her eyes. "What is it onii-chan?"
"You have to go to school!"
"Are you serious? But it's a Saturday! Baka Onii-chan!" Sakura mumbled, shoving a pillow on top of her head. Touya grinned and pulled it back off. "I'm serious Kaijuu! You mean you didn't know? The president decided to make only Sunday the weekend! Which means its school for you!"
"nani!!!!" Sakura bolted up in her bed. "But why aren't you in your uniform?" Sakura asked, bleary eyed. Touya sweat-dropped.
"Er, Sakura, I'm in college now remember?"
"Oh yeah….But that's so unfair! I don't wanna go to school today! I wanna sleep in more!"
"Well, I'll let you stay home today."
"Why?"
"You don't think the fact that it's your birthday, is a good excuse?!" Touya demanded smiling. "And I was just messing with you. Of course there's no school today. My God you'll believe anything when you're half asleep!"
"You mean I can sleep?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying…wait a sec, NO you can't! You have to be awake to enjoy breakfast in bed!" he exclaimed as the door opened and in walked Sakura's father holding a tray. On it Sakura saw the steam rising off a bowl of porridge. (Personally I hate porridge but everyone seems to like it so….)
"Thankyou so much oniichan, otou-san! (is that how u say father? -_- I've forgotten)
"No problems Sakura. And happy 17th birthday!" her father said, smiling.
///a little time later///
"Here I thought you might like this as well!" Fujitaka said, handing Sakura a photo. Sakura examined it. It was of her mother. This time she was sitting on a swing with the wind gently blowing her wavy hair behind her. Nadeshiko was smiling serenely at the tiny figure that she was holding in her arms.
"A-Arigato Otou-san!" Sakura whispered, feeling her eyes fill up with joyful yet sad tears.
"That's alright Sakura-chan. You know, you haven't changed since then."
"Really?" Sakira asked doubtfully, eying the small, chubby baby Sakura in the photo.
"Really," her father replied. Looking at his watch he explained, "Oh my! Look at the time, I really must be leaving to go to that meeting. I'm really sorry I couldn't stay longer Sakura-chan!" Fujitaka apologized.
"Don't worry Dad, I know you can't help it! And thankyou so much for the photo!"
///Syaoran's house///
As Syaoran turned his toaster off, he heard the quite ring of his telephone. "Kuso! Where is it?" he asked out loud, walking out of the room. "Where ARE you little cordless phone? Syaoran can't remember where the hell he PUT it last!" he commented as he searched each room for it. He turned around and almost bumped into a sleepy Hiroki. Hiroki held out the phone and yawned. "You left it in the bathroom 'Nnichan," he explained.
"Eh? What was it doing in the bathroom?" (I'll leave that for you to figure out…I have no clue. Wanna think dirty? ^_~)
"Moshi moshi?" he said, as Hiroki disappeared into his bedroom again.
"Oh ohayo Li-kun, this is Tomoyo speaking."
"Ohayo Daidouji-san," he replied.
"I hope I didn't wake you up or anything!"
"No you didn't, I was already up since six-thirty anyway," Syaoran assured her.
"Oh that's good. Well I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but today is Sakura-chan's birthday!"
"Really?"
"Hai, and I organized a little get together with a few of her other friends as well. We decided to take her to an ice-skating rink – don't ask me why, and I thought that you should come, because I'm sure she'd like you to be there!" Tomoyo explained.
"Er, okay I guess. When is it?"
"Today actually and 2:30pm at Castle Towers. Can you make it?"
"Yeah, I think so…who else will be there?"
"Well let's see, Yumei, Joey, Kai, Miho, and of course Eriol."
"I see…er does she even know about it?" Syaoran asked, suspiciously.
"Not exactly. But who doesn't like a good surprise?"
"Me." Syaoran muttered under his breath.
"I'm sorry, did you say something?"
"No, forget it…"
"Alright, but everyone's going to meet at the bus stop outside Joey's pizza parlour alright? So bring money for the bus fair too okay? We'll probably have lunch there as well."
"Got it. Bring lots of money."
"Thankyou so much for agreeing Li-kun! I better go now! See ya!"
"Yeah, see you…and er, thanks for inviting me…"
"Any time Li-kun! Ja ne!"
Syaoran smiled as he put the phone down softly onto the kitchen counter. So today's not going to be boring after all ne…Kuso! Does that mean I have to get her a gift?!
Charging into Hiroki's bedroom he announced, "Hiroki it's an emergency! I have to go to the shops to get something, will you be alright? I mean there's always dad…"
Hiroki rolled over. "Bye Syao."
"Thanks!"
///Bus stop outside Joey's pizza parlour///
"Hey guys. Looks like we're just waiting for Sakura herself and Eriol-kun!" Tomoyo commented.
"This is gonna be so fun!" Miho said, excitedly.
Kai moved closer to Syaoran. "Did you remember to bring spare pants!" he asked with a smile.
"Oh shut-up I'm not that bad!"
"Hehe just joking. Seriously though, what did you get Kinomoto-san?" Kai asked.
"Just something. How about you?"
"Just something as well."
The two boys were interrupted with an excited yell, "Hi ya Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo cried out. Sakura looked astonished as she crossed the road. "Er, hi guys?"
///Sakura's P.O.V///
Sakura glanced at everyone currently at the bustop. There was Tomoyo smiling happily. Is it just me, or are there stars in her eyes? Next there was Miho examining her perfect finger nails and Joey grinning slyly as he put little pieces of paper in her hair. There was also Yumei who was currently laughing at Kai whose hair had gotten ruffled up in the wind and there was Syaoran staring intently at the sky with his hands in his pockets.
"We're just waiting for Eriol-kun now," Tomoyo explained, "Surprise!"
That's the understatement of the week! I thought it was just Tomoyo and Eriol coming today. I don't know what to think…I hope I'm not going red! It stands out so much! She was even more surprised when Eriol finally arrived holding a biggish box. "Happy Birthday Sakura!" he said and kissed her softly on the cheek.
"Well that's everybody now; all we have to do now is wait for the bus to come. Just a warning, this bus is probably going to be filled with students from school. I'm sure lots of girls and their boyfriends will be there to celebrate April fools day!" She added smiling as the bus pulled up. Tomoyo of course was right as always.
///Normal P.O.V///
Once everyone was seated – Miho next to Joey, opposite them, was Syaoran and Kai. In front of them were Tomoyo and Sakura and next to them, Eriol and Yumei. (Confusing ne? @_@)
"So what did you get for your birthday?" Kai asked, curiously. Sakura turned around in her seat to answer. "Well, I got a camera and an old photo from my father, and from my brother I got stuff like CD's and movie passes." I put Dad's photo in my special album… Sakura added silently.
"Wow! What kind of camera?" Tomoyo asked immediately.
"Um, I don't know. One of those digital ones."
"Sugoi! You'll have to show me sometime!"
"I will, I brought it today," Sakura promised. After that there was silence as everyone looked out the window or fiddled with their wallets.
Out of the corner of her eye she saw Syaoran reading a book. Turning around timidly she asked, "What's that you're reading?"
"Eh? Oh this?" Syaoran showed her the cover. It read River God, by Wilbur Smith.
"Cool, what's it about?"
"Stuff. You really wouldn't want to know."
"Oh…" Sakura looked slightly crest-fallen.
"Er, well its set in ancient Egypt and is basically about this guy called Taita and his life there. Unfortunately some parts in it are a bit disgusting." Syaoran hurriedly explained.
"Like what?" she persisted.
"Which buit do you wanna know about? The bit where Taita's balls get ripped off or the bit where Intef dies when his insides get ripped apart?" Syaoran said, smiling. Sakura's face scrunched up. "Eww! How gory!" She complained.
Syaoran chuckled, "I told you wouldn't want to know about it!"
Sakura nodded and turned back in her seat. After a while she began to feel dizzy watching all the cars whiz by and stopped to look away. Instead she focused all her attention in the front seats of the bus – they were all near the back. There sitting at the very front was a young boy. His face was all puffy and blotchy, while his hazel eyes were brimming with tears. Sakura felt her heart stop beating as she looked at the petrified boy. Syaoran glanced up from his book, confused at the sad expression on Sakura's face. He was working up the nerve to ask if she was alright, when she got up from her seat and walked up to the front of the bus. He watched with alert amber eyes as Sakura sat down next to a young boy. Joey snickered and then leaned over to whisper to Syaoran, "hehe. Looks like Kinomoto dropped you for a five year old!"
Syaoran glared at him.
Joey laughed, "How did I know you were going to do that? Relax, I was just messing with ya! I know you're still with Kami!"
///Back to Sakura///
"Hi there, do you mind if I sit down?" she asked the boy. The boy nodded, not looking at her. "What's wrong?" she asked, emerald eyes searching his face for answers.
"I missed my stop," he said softly, stifling a sob.
"have you told the busdriver?" she asked. The boy nodded.
"Well that's good then! You'll be home in no time!" she said, cheerfully. "My names Sakura Kinomoto by the way."
"Mines Aki," he managed, and then stared out the window, silently crying.
Sakura laid a gentle hand on his shoulder, "It's alright!" she comforted. With one hand she dug in her pocket for a tissue. "Here!" she gently wiped his tears away. "Let's see a smile! Please?" she begged, smiling encouragingly at Aki.
///Back to Syaoran///
His eyes never left that front seat, as he surveyed Sakura's every movement. Joey watched Syaoran in amusement, chuckling he yelled really loud, "hey Kinomoto! Check it out, poor Li's JEA-LOUS!!!"
The whole bus went quiet and Eriol felt his hands grip his seat harder so his knuckles turned white. Syaoran slid down his seat, as everybody including Sakura glanced at his face. Shoving a book in front of his face he hissed, "I'm gonna KILL you, you idiot!" Hurriedly glancing up at all the heads staring in his direction he quickly said, "Eh..he..he..he, Joey's just joking! Eh..he.."
The student accepted this and started talking again.
"You're a DEAD man!!!" Syaoran said, closing his eyes and folded his arms across his chest. Sakura on the other hand, still stared at Syaoran. Does he…LIKE me?
///Castle Towers///
"So what are we going to do? Catch a movie or something?" Sakura asked.
"No, I was thinking more along then lines of…ice skating!" Tomoyo explained.
"Nani?! I can't skate!" Sakura protested.
"Neither can half the group probably," Eriol added, glancing in Syaoran's direction. Syaoran narrowed his eyes and Eriol smirked.
Everyone paid their fee to get into the rink and then placing all their belongings on a seat. "But what if all our stuff gets stolen or something?!" Miho protested.
"Don't worry, I'll be here to keep an eye on things!" Syaoran determinedly said.
"You're not going to skate Li-kun?" Sakura asked softly.
"Don't be ridicules! Of course Syaoran's gonna skate!" Kai interjected, pulling Syaoran towards the counter.
"Two pairs of shoes thanks!" Kai told then man working there. Once their correct sized skates had been handed to them Kai dragged Syaoran over to everyone else. Syaoran scowled and went through numerous ways to kill Kai right then and there. Everyone ignored Syaoran as they sat on the benches, lacing up their boots. When they were done, Sakura stood up nervously, using Eriol as support. She took one step then lunged forward, grabbing wildly onto Tomoyo, giggling. "It's kinda hard to get used to the feel of these narrow blades! If I can't even walk properly on the carpet how on earth will I survive the arena?!"
"Just remember, it's about balance and concentration," Eriol reminded her.
"And unfortunately Syaoran has neither of those skills!" Kai mocked, slapping Syaoran on the back playfully.
"Get off my back! Why must you always mock me? What have I ever done to you?" Syaoran demanded.
"Well actually there was that one time in year one when you, me and Chloe were at the zoo and I was afraid of the monkey's and you pushed me into the enclosure and locked me in, claiming that I needed to face me fears! How would YOU feel if a monkey came and threw you up into a tree?!"
"Honoured. And I was young then! That's not a good example!"
"Oh really? Then how about the time I slipped when I was climbing that rock! You decided to take 5 snap shots of me screaming my head off; trying not to fall into the river, before you even helped me up!"
"Hey! Those photos were excellent blackmailing material!"
Everyone started laughing at the two of them and Syaoran went bright red. "Well okay, alright! Do you remember that time when I was climbing your fence and I hit my forehead on that tree branch and I fell into your yard and your dog Poo-poo came out of the house and bit me twice on the ass?!"
Kai burst out laughing, "Yeah! You bled and you cried!"
"I bled. I didn't cry!"
"Yeah you did! You bleed AND you cried!"
"And you laughed man a lot while I was bleeding! See my point?"
"Yeah….hahah it's funny when friends get hurt!" Kai started laughing again.
Syaoran sweat-dropped, "Close enough!"
"Are you two boys finished, retelling your danger stories, I think it's time to get skating!" Miho commented. Yumei smiled at walked up to Syaoran. "Do you still have one of those photos's left?" she asked him.
"Don't you dare!" Kai growled. Yumei laughed and grabbed Kai's hand forcing him to go onto the ice. Kai immediately grabbed onto bar to steady himself.
"Let's go Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo pleaded and Sakura reluctantly walked up to the ice. Syaoran stared at everyone and refused to step one foot on the ice. Joey grinned and snuck up behind him and violently pushed Syaoran forward.
"GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet merciful CRAP!" he yelled as he lost his footing and landed hard on his butt. Miho rolled her eyes and started skating perfectly around in the middle. Eriol stayed with Sakura and Tomoyo, but Sakura insisted that they should go have fun. "I'm alright, I swear! My trusty railing won't let me down!" she smiled cheerfully.
"Are you sure?" Eriol asked. Sakura nodded. "Alright then. Thanks Sakura!" And he and Tomoyo sped off into the middle. "You know the spinning eagle?" Eriol asked Tomoyo. "Yeah! Do you?"
"Yep! That's cool! Wanna do it?" he asked, excitedly. Tomoyo smiled. "Alright!" (Btw, I totally made up the spinning eagle thing…could u tell ^_^)
Sakura smiled as she saw Syaoran join her at the railing. "Can't skate too, huh?" she asked.
"Hell no!" he responded and was about to say something else, when alarmed shouts filled the air. "NO!!!!!! Please Kai don't leave me!" Yumei cried, clinging onto his arm as he skated towards the center of the rink with all the show offs. "Why do you need me?" he asked.
"BECAUSE! I need you to be my cushion!" she explained.
"Oh THANKS! That makes me feel so much better!" Kai drawled.
The two of them were almost knocked over by Eriol and Tomoyo however. Lots of people sighed as they watched the two teens spinning marvelously and then Eriol put his arms around Tomoyo's waist and held her up in the air etc, etc.
"WOW!" Sakura breathed watching the two of them.
Syaoran grunted. "Hn! Show offs!" he grumbled and Sakura smiled. After Sakura had almost fallen over some more, Syaoran and her came to a halt.
"Damn! We've been blocked! Why are people so damn slow?" he cursed trying to see what the hold up was. "I guess we should skate ahead of them," he commented.
Sakura gasped. "No way! There's no railing!"
"Don't be a wimp! Look, just hold on to my arm."
"B-b-b-b-b-but the railing!!!!"
"Fine! See ya then!" Syaoran said slyly and took one step forward. Once he was confident enough he started to skate around the group of people.
"WAIT!" Sakura shrieked and reached out to clutch his arm.
"Ow! Not so tight! You're gonna make me fall!" Syaoran complained, swaying slightly.
"Oh-no!"
"Don't worry, falling's not that bad! It's part of the fun anyway!" Syaoran assured her. Sakura clenched her eyes shut and grasped Syaoran's arm tighter so that it almost went numb. Once they were safely near the railing again, Syaoran gently removed Sakura's hand and attached it to the railing.
"There. See that wasn't so hard!"
Sakura opened one eye and then sighed. "Thank god!"
Once the two of them had skated around the whole rink two more times, Syaoran let go of the railing altogether and skated a few feet to get used to it. "Alright!!!!" he cheered and turned to face Sakura again. "I'm going to go join everyone else in the middle okay? You can come with me if you want," he offered.
Sakura's eyes widened. "No way!"
"Alright then, I'm going now," he announced and skated towards Kai and Yumei.
///Centre of the rink///
"Hey guys, I've finally gotten the hang of this!" Syaoran proudly told Kai.
"I can see that! But, er, why did you leave Sakura at the railing?" Kai asked.
Syaoran shrugged, "she didn't want to come."
"That's alright then, I guess. Hey Yumei! Can you let go yet?" Kai asked. Yumei poked her head from behind Kai's back and stared at them, petrified. "I can't move Kai! I'm gonna DIE!"
Kai chuckled, "don't you think you're over-reacting just a bit?"
Yumei shook her head vigorously. Kai sighed and Yumei hurriedly got a better grip on Kai's waist. He started to skate and the stopped. "What do I look like a Taxi service?" he asked Yumei.
"Don't be so cruel Kai! One of your best friends is suffering here and you complain?" Kai grinned and started skating really fast in the opposite direction, satisfied at the screaming Yumei let out.
Syaoran sighed and followed them, having nothing else to do. Suddenly he heard a high pitched shriek and felt hands violently grab onto his waist. "GAH!!!" Syaoran spun around in shock, to find Sakura practically crying with nerves. When her grip tightened, Syaoran lost his footing and the two of them crashed to the ground with a thud. "Hoe?!"
"Argh!" Syaoran said, rubbing his back. "You alright Kinomoto?" he asked, glancing at her. Sakura nodded and then curled up in a ball, crying. Syaoran sighed and stood up. He offered her and hand, but she refused it, crying more heavily. Syaoran bent down and looked at her closely. Smiling slightly her murmured, "You don't have to cry, Kinomoto! It's not the end of the world. But why did you charge into me like that?"
Sakura sniffed, "I didn't want to be alone, and I thought that if you could do it, so could I!"
"You surprised me, that's all! Come one, let's have a break of this rink and get something to drink!"
Sakura looked up and nodded. This time, she accepted Syaoran's hand and shakily stood up. Grasping his waist not quite so hard this time, she let Syaoran lead her off the rink.
"Hey, this is fun now!" she commented, glancing reluctantly at the exit.
"What? Changed your mind, have you?" Syaoran asked, looking back at her. Sakura nodded. "Yeah, I think I was just scared of falling, but now since I have it's not so bad anymore!"
"I know what you mean!" he replied and hurriedly dodged Eriol and Tomoyo again. "You want to stay on longer?"
"Well, if you don't mind letting me hold onto your waist that would be great!"
Syaoran blushed, "No I don't mind. It makes me feel sturdier and secure…" Sakura smiled. Li-kun's so nice!
And the two of them joined up with Joey, Miho, Kai and Yumei.
///A few hours later///
Yumei, Sakura and Syaoran all collapsed onto their bench and all at the same time, struggled to pull their skates off and then rubbed their feet.
"Hoe! I think I've got a blister!" Sakura exclaimed. Eriol and Tomoyo soon joined them and took of their skates with no problem, the only difference was, they kept sneaking excited smiles at each other. Miho, Kai and Joey came last Joey grumbled in impatience as he tried in vain to take of his black skates. He sighed and glanced up. A food shop sign caught his eye and his stomach grumbled as his nostrils widened in anticipation. Strangely enough, this time he managed to get the skates off without any effort. He was sprinting out of the rink, when he saw a pretty teen standing nearby. Ignoring his stomach's protests, he shoved the skates back on again and sat down on a bench. Pretending he was tying his laces up, he glanced up at the girl and giggled with glee as a breeze blew her skirt up and he saw her 'panties.'
Miho frowned and marched over to Joey and angrily whacked the back of his head hard. "OW! What was that for?!" he protested.
"That's enough perving for you!" and without a backwards glance, she grabbed his ear and started dragging Joey out of the ice-rink.
Kai chuckled as he watched the two walk away. "Those guys sure do make a great couple!" he announced and everyone nodded in agreement.
"I think we should eat as well! And then Sakura-chan can open her presents!" Tomoyo suggested. Yumei smiled and looped her arm in Kai's. "Now Kai, my man, I am treating you to a free lunch, for making sure I didn't die!" She announced and led him to a nearby KFC shop.
"Come on birthday girl! What do you wanna eat?" Eriol asked, taking Sakura's hand and also leading her away.
Tomoyo glanced at Syaoran, "where do you want to go?" she asked.
Syaoran shrugged. "Anywhere I guess."
"Alright!" and the two of them followed Eriol and Sakura. "So, do you think today was a success?"
Syaoran shrugged again, "I guess so. You really know how to organize things Daidouji-san."
"Thanks! You and Sakura sure did look like you were having a good time! Thanks so much for cheering her up!"
Syaoran blushed, "Whatever…"
///Lunch time///
Syaoran finished off the rest of his frozen coke, and then shoved it in a nearby bin.
"Photo time!" Yumei announced, whipping out her camera and taking a photo of Kai eating a mouthful of hamburger.
"HEY!" he spluttered, and food flew everywhere. Yumei grinned. "Finish your food before you speak!" she advised with a grin and then managed to take a photo of Joey putting more pieces of serviette in Miho's short blonde hair, Syaoran choking on a chicken nugget, Eriol with ketchup/tomato sauce all around his mouth and Sakura squishing the rest of her ketchup/tomato sauce onto Eriol's face. Oh, and did I forget to mention the photo of Syaoran giving Yumei the finger after he had finished choking? (XD)
Sakura then got out her new digital camera and a starry-eyed Tomoyo handled it like glass and took numerous shots of everyone.
When everyone had been to the toilet, Eriol politely excused himself and came back, holding a huge chocolate cake, with lettering which read: Happy 17th birthday Sakura! Luv all your friends! XXX
Sakura almost fell out of her chair in shock, "Oh my gosh! It's beautiful! Thankyou guys!" she whispered, tears in her eyes as everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' and she blew out all the candles in three blows.
"Sakura can have the sugar cherry blossom!" Tomoyo announced, handing Sakura a huge chunk of chocolate cake.
This, of course, was the perfect photo opportunity for Yumei to take more shots of everyone with chocolate icing around their mouths. Finally Kai growled and confiscated the camera from her.
"KAI!!!" she groaned, trying to get it back.
"Na-ah! I have a reputation to maintain! I'm gonna burn the negatives!" Everyone laughed.
"present time!" Tomoyo announced after everyone had stopped giggling. From Tomoyo Sakura received: a hand-made pink tank-top, Miho gave her: tons of make-up, Joey gave her: a box of chocolates, Kai gave her: an envelope with cash in it and Syaoran gave her: a teddy-bear with a green and pink ribbon around its neck ^_~
"Thanks so much guys!" Sakura said again and hugged everyone. (Lucky Syao ^_~)
Miho then called over a boy that was standing nearby and asked him to take a photo of everyone. Everyone squished together and Joey gave Sakura, 'bunny ears.'
"Thanks," Miho said and took back the camera. "Let's see how it turned out..." and everyone stared at the digital camera.
"Ergh, Joey! You gave me bunny ears!" Sakura laughed.
"I look like I'm going to cry!" Eriol announced in dismay.
"He he he! If you think THAT'S bad, check out Syaoran! He looks like someone punched him in the face!" Joey commented. Everyone except Syaoran laughed.
"Ha-ha. I do not," Syaoran said sarcastically.
///A few days later///
"OH MY GOD! GIVE THAT TO ME NOW!!!!" Syaoran screamed and started chasing Yumei around the classroom. "No way! You look so adorable when you choke!" Yumei replied, climbing over a desk to get away from Syaoran.
"That's enough Yumei," the teacher said, as he walked into the room. He chuckled as he saw the photo of Kai eating the hamburger. "Kids these days!" he muttered, smiling.
"Unfortunately, today's lesson is cancelled," he informed everyone and the whole classroom went silent.
"That's right. The school's having a special assembly to welcome a new transfer student," he explained.
"Oh cool, who is it?" someone called out.
The teacher smiled, "Well, she's currently in Year 8 and her name's Chloe Patterson."
Syaoran froze. Had he heard right?
Yumei glanced at Syaoran. That's the girl that Syaoran was telling me about at Joey's house! Gosh! Who would've anticipated?!
Syaoran and Kai sat down in the hall and watched as the principle introduced the new girl. She stepped forward out of the shadows and stared at the students blankly.
"That's really her isn't it?" Kai whispered to Syaoran.
Syaoran nodded slowly, "Yep. Chloe's….back."
TO BE CONTINUED
Muahahahahahahah! Major cliffhanger! Did ya like the chapter? I hope so! I'm pretty proud of it myself ^_^ I also used a quote from That 70's show if that's alright with you ppl!
So PLZ review and tell me what you think of it all!!!! My, my! How will Syaoran and the others respond to Chloe's return/arrival? I'll leave that up 2 U to imagine! The next chapter is called 'betrayal' and since it's chapter 13, and I'm also 13, something very special's going to happen! ^_^
Until next time (my mums making me play the piano now, so I have to stop writing!!)
Ja ne and Arigato! (Luv Syaoran is kawaii)