Somewhere, Somehow
Author's Notes: Thanks to all the reviews you sent me! Your reviews really got me going and continue this story! Individual thank yous are at the end. By the way, I know they sound a lot older than five, but it's really hard to write a five year old when you're already in your teens. So, forgive me for that.
Chapter One – Girl In The Magazine
15 Years Later (long time, isn't it?)
In a small town in Japan, called Tomoeda, a woman in her early twenties with auburn hair and emerald eyes, waited outside her house for a limousine to pick her up. Soon enough, a limousine pulled up in front of her. The chauffer stepped out of the car and opened the door for the woman to get inside.
"Good afternoon, Ms. Kinomoto" the chauffer greeted, smiling and bowing at her at the same time.
"Same to you too, Ryo" the woman greeted with a smile on her face
Sakura Kinomoto, that's who the woman was; she's one of the successful models who advertise Daidouji Designs by Tomoyo Daidouji. The trip wasn't such a long way. The limousine stopped in front of a beige building with metallic blue tinted windows. Sakura got out of the limousine and walked inside the building. A woman dressed in a formal suit greeted her.
"Good day, Ms. Kinomoto. Ms. Daidouji is waiting for you" she said with a smile on her face
The both of them rode the elevator all the way up to the nineteenth floor of the 22 story building. The woman, Natsumi, who happened to be Tomoyo's assistant, lead her to a glass door and opened it for Sakura. Sakura thanked Natsumi and went inside.
"No, I think the red would look best" Tomoyo said, looking at the two cloths in front of her; one red, and one blue.
"Ms. Daidouji, Ms. Kinomoto's here" Natsumi said, approaching Tomoyo
The raven haired woman turned around and saw Sakura standing there, wearing a red blouse with black jeans. A big smile suddenly formed in Tomoyo's lips.
"SAKURA! Thank God you're here! I have some new clothes for you to try on and I have fantastic news!"
"What is it?" Sakura asked
"International fashion magazine, Stature (1) is having a contest to all fashion designers! One model from each company will model out three outfits and whoever wins, the model will appear on the cover of the magazine, and the designer will be interviewed! Isn't this great!? This could be our big breakout! We'll be known all over the world! We'll be famous!"
"Tomoyo, I don't mean to rain on your parade, but you already are famous!"
"Yeah, I know. But we're only widely known in Japan and in other Asian counties. But this time, we'll be known worldwide!"
Sakura sighed, "What's your plan for this?'
"You'll be the one who will model out the three outfits!"
Sakura's jaw dropped, "Nani!? Why me!? Why not Mika or someone?"
"Because you're the best and you're my best friend! I want you to appear on the cover of the magazine!" Tomoyo said, grinning at Sakura, "Please Sakura!"
Sakura sighed, "Oh, all right. Where is this contest going to be held at?" she asked
"Hong Kong!" Tomoyo cheerfully announced
Sakura's eyes went wide. With just the mention of the country, she clutched the silver necklace which she had 15 years ago, given by her best friend, Syaoran Li.
"Syaoran…" she whispered to herself
"We'll be flying to Hong Kong in two days! So get ready for the best time of your life, Sakura!"
Sakura nodded with a smile, "Yeah…"
"Mr. Li, Mr. Hiiragizawa is here to see you" a woman said, entering Li Syaoran's office door.
Syaoran sighed, "Bring him in"
A blue haired man with eyes that went with his hair, and that hid behind round glasses entered the office of Syaoran, the owner of Li Corporation.
Syaoran sighed again when he saw his friend, "What brings you here this time, Eriol?"
Eriol Hiiragizawa simply smiled at him, "Nothing really. Can't I visit a dear friend of mine?" he chuckled
"Cut the act, Eriol. You just don't come here without a reason"
"Well, I was just wondering if you would like to have lunch"
"Nah, I'm too busy—"
"My treat" Eriol smiled
"Let's go." Syaoran got off from his seat and walked towards Eriol
Eriol chuckled again
"What are you chuckling at?" Syaoran asked, glaring at him
"You could never resist a treat, can you?"
"Ah shut up!" Syaoran said, walking out of the door and closing it behind him.
Syaoran and Eriol exited the building and entered Syaoran's car that was waiting for him outside the building. The chauffer took them to one of Hong Kong's finest restaurants. On the way, and inside the car, Eriol offered Syaoran a fashion magazine.
"Magazine?"
Syaoran looked down at the magazine Eriol was holding.
"I don't read fashion magazines, you idiot"
"Ah, such language. Oh well, suit yourself"
The ride went in silence except for some classical Chinese music inside the car. Eriol flipped the magazine and began browsing and searching for interesting articles.
"You know Eriol, I don't even understand why you read those kind of magazines"
Eriol shrugged, "No reason. Just to pass time"
Syaoran rolled his eyes.
"Whoa…check her out"
"I don't wanna…" Syaoran mumbled
"C'mon! Look at it!"
"No!"
"Just tell me what you think!"
Syaoran gave up and looked at what Eriol told him to look at. In front of Syaoran's amber eyes was an article about Tomoyo Daidouji.
"Tomoyo Daidouji…she's really pretty isn't she?" Eriol said looking at Tomoyo's posing picture.
"Yeah, sure"
"She's the owner of Daidouji designs."
"Obviously" Syaoran snorted and rolled his eyes
They finally arrived at their destination. The chauffer held the door open for them as they got out of the car and entered a Chinese restaurant called, Chinese Dragon (2). They settled themselves somewhere at the back of the room as a waitress in a Chinese dress handed them menus. They told the waitress their order, and when she left, Syaoran noticed that Eriol had the magazine with him. He sighed.
"Why did you bring that magazine?"
"I have to show you something" Eriol said, flipping through the magazine, hoping to find what he was looking for.
"If you're going to show me the picture of that designer you're infatuated with, forget it" Syaoan said, shaking his head
"No! It's a different thing! And I think you might be shocked when you see it. And no, I'm not exactly infatuated by her."
"What can this be that will shock me from a fashion magazine?" Syaoran smirked
"This" Eriol said, placing the magazine in front of Syaoran.
Syaoran's jaw dropped and almost fell out of his chair when he saw what he was looking at. In front of him was a picture that occupied the entire page; it was the picture of the model Sakura Kinomoto.
"It's…it's…"
Eriol nodded, "Yep…"
"It's Sakura! My God! She's a MODEL!?" Syaoran half yelled at Eriol
"Keep it down! And yes, she's model and guess what? The clothes that she's modeling are from Daidouji Designs! It says here that she and Tomoyo Daidouji have been best friends ever since their elementary years in Tomoeda, Japan"
"I don't believe it. Sakura's a model? And just look at what she's wearing!"
Sakura was wearing a small pink blouse; the first two buttons were opened. She was wearing a denim mini skirt that went up to mid-thigh and pink strappy high-heeled sandals. Her hair was up in a bun that was secured with chopsticks and with a few strands of her auburn hair framing her face. Her emerald green eyes went with her outfit.
"It looks great on her, actually. The whole page has 'hot' written all over it" Eriol said and got a smack on the head as a response from Syaoran.
"Hey look, she's wearing that necklace of yours"
Syaoran looked at the magazine again and saw that Eriol was right; Sakura was wearing the necklace Syaoran gave her 15 years ago.
"She hasn't forgotten you, hasn't she?"
Syaoran calmly shook his head, "No. I don't think so" he said and looked down at the bangle on his wrist and smiled.
Author's Notes: Well, that took a while! The start of the chapter looks crappy though. Oh well, hope you liked it and enjoyed it!
Viky: Thanks! And yep! I will keep on writing
Kaoru: Yeah, I thought that was cute too
Emerald Sakura: Thanks!
Makoto & Awai-umi: Yes, I know. But like I said from the first author's notes at the beginning of the chapter, it's hard writing a five year old when you're already in your teens.
Illusion Dragon: Thanks! I drew the necklace after I wrote the chapter.
mikigurl: Yes, they are still five and six years old. Sorry for the inconvenience if they sound old Thanks by the way!
sakura.cherryblossom.kinomoto: here's chapter two!
icekaia: Yeah, I got it. LOL
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Tamer Shadow: I am already suffering in school! And you are too! I just know it! Thanks for reviewing, Nat Nat. XD I already have a new nickname for you! (evil laughter)
dream-eater-is-hungry: Yes, I WILL continue! Here's chapter two already! And yes, I will update "Ride of Your Life" if my writer's block for it ends and if I have the time. Thanks for reviewing!
CrAzY-SiLLy-Me: Okay, okay! Don't kill Chad!! LOL
1 - I just made that magazine title up. If there's any magazine with the same name, I don't it.
2 - Just a random restaurant name. If you know any Chinese restaurant with the same name, I don't own it too.
There! Once again, thanks for all your reviews! Flames will be used to roast marshmallows and make smores out of it! Yum!