Arigatou for the reviews I received! I never expected that ^__^. Gomen nasai for the late update. I really couldn't get my mind working on this fic. And honestly, I don't know how to start off w/ this chap so if you think this sucks, *sighs* gomen!
I forgot to mention before that Syaoran is studying in Hongkong and the rest of them are in Japan. Anyway, nobody seem to notice it. I made some of them OOC and that Sakura and Syaoran had never met. And oh yeah, I don't own them so don't sue me! Standard guide applies. Reviews are very much appreciated!
CHAPTER TWO SEMESTRAL BREAKTomoeda University….
The whole school seems to be filled with excitement as the first half of the school year comes to a close end (think semestral break or spring break). Students are busy talking about their plans for the upcoming one-month long vacation (in our case, that's the duration =p). However, another news seems to be also spreading around the campus, particularly among the male population, about the recent developments in Sakura's colorful love life.
"So you're once again the talk of the town." Eriol commented dryly, as the gang gathered around the campus' park to talk and celebrate their last day in school.
Sakura's usually smiling face turned into an annoyed one.
"You could say that." She answered back.
Tomoyo giggled slyly. "Being popular sure can be tiring, ne?"
"In the first place, I never asked for it."
"Well, it all comes naturally for you." Naoko, the group's resident bookworm, said. "You're kind, friendly, talented and most importantly…very beautiful."
"Aaaaw, Naoko! You're a terrible flatterer!" Sakura flushed slightly. Up to now, no matter how many times people told her she's great and pretty, she still gets shy about it.
Eriol chuckled. "You never change, Sakura. You're still the same ten-year old we all know."
Sakura smiled at him, agreeing with Eriol's comments.
"Don't look now, Sakura but I think somebody wants to talk to you," Tomoyo observed.
At that, all of them glanced at the direction Tomoyo was looking at. All of them saw James Anderson, a Japanese-American guy who is the captain of their school's basketball team and a towering 6'2" in height.
"Hi, guys." James greeted them, his handsome face smiling cheerfully.
They all smiled and gave him a curt nod of acknowledgement.
"What's up?" Eriol asked.
"Ano…I have something to ask Sakura," He smiled sheepishly, giving them a knowing look.
"Oh sure, go ahead!" Rika answered. "Do you need us to give you some privacy to talk?"
"No, you don't have to." James ran his fingers through his hair nervously. "I don't mind."
"So what do you want to ask?" Sakura asked kindly, her emerald eyes seems to be filled with such curiosity.
James cleared his throat. "Well, I've heard that you and Sam are…" his voice trailed off.
"Oh…that." Sakura smiled. "Yes, the news that you've been hearing is true. We've broken up already."
He let out an obvious sigh of relief upon hearing Sakura's reply. "So, will it be okay if I ask you out for…um, a date? Let's say, tomorrow?"
Sakura's face showed surprise. Obviously, she was never expecting that somebody would ask her out for a date so soon. And not just anybody but it's James Anderson, one of her crushes, whom like her, had just broken up with her steady girlfriend about a month earlier than her.
"I don't know, James." She smiled apologetically. "I have different plans for tomorrow. Actually, I'll be heading off to Tokyo right away for the sem break. Gomen nasai."
James looks disappointed but he managed to make a small smile. "That's okay, I understand. Maybe I could ask you out again for the next semester."
Sakura chuckled. "Sure. Maybe next sem."
"Well, I guess I'll be going now, guys." James let out a small wave. "Enjoy your vacation! See you next sem."
Sakura waved goodbye, as she watch his retreating back.
"Hey, I thought he's your crush!" Rika wondered out loud.
"Please, I know but see…I've just broken up with Sam. I've loved the guy you know even though our relationship is just short lived. I want to give him the respect he needs." Sakura heaved a sigh. "Although James is really kawaii!"
Tomoyo giggled. "I like him. Humble, nice and definitely handsome. But I agree with you not accepting his offer. However, why can't you come up with a better excuse than that?" She rolled her eyes. " Saying 'I'm going to Tokyo' sounds really lame!"
"Hey, it's true! I'll be going to Tokyo tomorrow!"
"Nani???" Tomoyo exclaimed. "You never mention anything about going someplace else for the sem break!"
"It was just finalized last night. I was supposed to tell you today."
"Why are you going there?" Eriol asked.
"My dad recommended me to a friend of him to work for a part-time job in a big corporation there." Sakura chatted excitedly. "I think I'll be assigned in the documentation or something, I'm not sure though, but I don't care. I just want to take a break from all of here and I think Tokyo is such a good place to go to! Besides, the best part is that, I'm going to have extra income for the coming vacation!"
"Sugoi," Naoko gushed. "You're lucky! While all of us are going to be stuck home doing nothing until we get bored."
"That's really great, Sakura." Tomoyo nodded
in agreement. " At least it will take your mind off about guys for a while."
Sakura's eyes twinkled. "Yeah, it should be. I think I need sometime for myself."
"Am I correct in hearing that you want to take a break from guys?" Rika asked. "That's hard to believe coming from a girl like you. I thought your motto is 'to enjoy life to the fullest' when it comes to dating guys." She joked.
"Don't worry, I'm just taking a month to relax." Sakura laughed. "But seriously though, I need some time to myself. I haven't been doing that lately."
Eriol placed a sympathetic hand on her shoulder. "We understand you, Sakura. We wish you all the luck in Tokyo. Hope you find your much needed peace and happiness there."
"Yeah. Enjoy it!" Tomoyo added. "Even though you'll be working."
"Thanks, guys. I hope I'll enjoy it, too." Sakura answered hopefully.
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"Whew! I'm soooo glad, school's finally over!" Syaoran remarked happily as soon as he got to his dorm.
"So what are you going to do for the sem break?" Dennis Chua, his bestfriend and dorm mate, asked.
Syaoran flopped down tiredly next to him. "I'm thinking of going somewhere else. I have to get away from Hongkong, you know."
"Why?"
"Well, I don't have anything to do here! I can't just go home and stare at the ceiling all day! I have to do something!"
Dennis laughed amusingly. "I forgot. You're the type of guy who never sticks in one place without easily getting bored. That also speaks for your lovelife!"
"What do you mean by that?" Syaoran joked, throwing a pillow at Dennis which smacked him straight in his face. "Anyway, I also want to get away from all of them. Ugh. Especially from those girls who constantly called me even up to ungodly hours of midnight just to flirt with me!"
"Hey, you're the only guy I know who objects at that!" Dennis observed. "Girls are easily coming to you, even without any effort from you and you don't like it?"
"I don't. And I don't go for girls like that." Syaoran sighed deeply. "I'm a very simple person deep inside and I guess, I also want my girl to be simple."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk." Dennis patted his back gently. "And I guess that's the quality that girls love about you, man! You're so down-to-earth despite how rich, popular, kind and handsome you are!"
"Yeah, sure." Syaoran smirked. "If I didn't know you enough and if you're not my bestfriend, I would say you need something from me. With the way you're praising me and everything."
"Well, I could need some money…if you know what I mean…"
Syaoran aimed another pillow at him. "Is that so?"
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kotsch
A/N: Okay, nothing much happened here. I guess, this is the best I can only do. I just want to make a transition for the two of them to meet. Ooops…I think I've given you guys some clue. Oh well. Pls. review now, then.