Chapter 3: Mall and Annoying Brothers

AFTER SCHOOL

As planned, the gang drove to Tomoeda Mall.

"WOW! This place is so big! It's bigger than the malls we have in Kyoto," Keiko exclaimed in awe.

"Really? I thought Kyoto would have the biggest malls since it's the second largest city in Japan," Sakura wondered.

"It is, Saku-chan. It's just that our town is not really the big city type, so we have more space for malls, restaurants, schools, all that crap, you know," Syaoran informed her while wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

"Oh. Hehehe. I guess I didn't think about that. So where do you guys wanna go first? I heard that Miyazaki released a new movie. Howl's Moving Castle, I think, was the title," Sakura offered.

"Well…." Syaoran contemplated on all the possible activities they had.

"Please, Syao-kun. I'll love you forever. PLEASE!" pleaded Sakura.

"Howl's Moving Castle it is," Syaoran exclaimed

Sakura cheered. Keiko, who has been watching the conversation between Sakura and Syaoran, began to wonder whether Sakura and Syaoran were a couple. Just as she was about to ask, she was interrupted by a voice calling her name.

"Keiko-chan, are you okay? You seem a little out of it," Tomoyo commented with a worried expression in her features.

"No, nothing's wrong. I was just trying to remember if I had seen that movie before," she lied quickly.

"Oh," and with that Sakura and Syaoran walked ahead of the group, with arms wrapped around each other's waist.

"Tomoyo-chan, can I ask you something. I don't mean to be rude or anything like that, but are Sakura-chan and Li-san going out?" Tomoyo looked at her wide eyed.

"Unfortunately, no. Those two would make a kawaii couple, though," Tomoyo began to get starry-eyed.

"Unfortunately? Why?" Keiko asked, more confused now.

Eriol decided to explain the situation, since Tomoyo still hadn't snapped out of her daydream. "Sakura and Syaoran have been best friends since forever. And when I say "forever" I mean FOREVER. Sakura's parents were Syaoran's parents' best friends. Anyway, to make the story short, Sakura likes Syaoran, Syaoran likes Sakura. The thing is they won't admit that they LOVE each other. All they keep saying is "we're just best friends." Kinda dumb really. But they act like a real couple. Syaoran has never chosen a girl over Sakura and vice versa. They protect each other, keep each other company, and trust each other completely. They're the perfect couple, more perfect than me and Moyo."

Before Keiko could respond, they heard a scream.

"That sounded like Kura. Tomoyo get your head out of the clouds." The trio ran as fast as they could. As they rounded a corner, they had slammed against something, or someone.

"ERIOL-KUN!" Eriol knew that voice all too well. "Naruku…"

"Wow, how you guys been? Its been, like forever, since we last saw you." A girl with black hair and red streaks greeted engulfing Eriol and Tomoyo in a bone crushing hug.

"Naruku, what are you doing here? I thought you were at Tokyo for college? Speaking of which, how's Tokyo U?" Tomoyo asked.

Naruku thought for a while before responding. "Well, we just came by for a visit. Todai is awesome."

"Did you just say 'we'? Who else is with you?" Naruku stared at Tomoyo with shock.

"Wait, hold up. You're not even gonna introduce me to your friend. Seriously, Moyo-chan, that is the rudest thing you've ever done. Besides, where's Mei-chan and Ryuu-kun?"

Just as Tomoyo was about to answer, another voice was heard. "Naruku-chan, where have you been? Sakura and Syaoran are here. Touya bumped into Sakura-chan when we were waiting in line for the movies." Just as the woman neared, Keiko could see that she had beautiful flowing lightbrown hair that went to her waist and lightbrown eyes. "Oh, hi Tomoyo, Eriol, and umm, I'm sorry, what's your name?" The question was directed to Keiko.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Urameshi Keiko. I'm new here. Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun, Sakura-chan, and Li-san are just showing me around," Keiko replied shyly.

"Hi, I'm Ruby Naruku, Tomoyo's brother's girlfriend, and this is Mizuki Kaho, Sakura's brother's girlfriend. It's so nice to meet you."

"Umm, shouldn't we be getting back to Kura and Syaoran? Wait, are onii-chan and Touya with you guys?" Tomoyo asked while walking towards the theater.

"Actually…"

"ONII-CHAN!" Tomoyo screamed out seeing her older brother talking to her best friends.

"Hello imouto-chan. How are you? How's mom?" a guy with silver-gray hair asked giving Tomoyo a hug, "Hey Eriol, you taking care of my baby sis?"

"Yes onni-chan, he's taking care of me, I'm fine and Mom is in New York right now. She, Auntie Nadeshiko, Auntie Yelan, Ryuu and Meiling went to visit Mei's mom. So how you guys been? What movie are you guys gonna watch?"

"Well Touya and Yukito have been arguing whether to watch Stay Alive or When a Stranger Calls. But we prefer to watch Howl's Moving Castle. But they won't listen to us. What about you guys? Here for a scary movie?" Kaho asked the younger teenagers.

"Sakura-chan suggested that we watch Howl's Moving Castle. Wanna watch it with us? It'll be really fun, and maybe I can get to know you guys more," Keiko suggested.

"Ok. We'll go buy the tickets, while you guys buy the refreshments." As Kaho and Naruku left to buy the tickets, all attention returned to the two males that have been arguing the past 10 minutes.

"Onii-chan. Onii-chan! ONII-CHAN! Would you stop arguing with Yukito-kun! We already chose a movie!" Sakura yelled at her brother.

"Fine, kaijuu." A guy with dark brown hair teased. "What are you doing with the gaki? Who's the new komusume?" Touya asked with a big smirk. However, his teasing was a big mistake. The next thing he knew his foot was throbbing like hell.

"I'M NOT A KAIJUU! SYAORAN IS NOT A GAKI! AND KEIKO IS DEFINITELY NOT A KOMUSUME! You are such a prick, you know that? I don't know how Kaho-san deals with you." Sakura huffed, her face bright red from the anger.

"Chill out imouto-chan, I was just messing with you. I know Syaoran is not a gaki, and I'm guessing your new friend's name is Keiko?" He asked, nodding his head towards Keiko. He then turned to Keiko, "Hi, I'cccm Kinomoto Touya and this is my friend and cousin Daidouji Yukito, he's also Tomoyo's brother." He introduced himself and Yukito while holding out to shake Keiko's hand.

As Keiko shook his hand, she introduced herself, "I'm Keiko Urameshi."

"Kay, we're back, so did you guys buy the snack? Cuz the movie is about to start." Naruku stated while wrapping her arms around her boyfriends waist.

"Oh crap! The snacks!" Sakura exclaimed wide-eyed.

"It's okay Ying-Fa, me and Eriol took care of it." Syaoran and Eriol was walking towards them from the refreshment stand. "Are we just gonna stand here or watch the movie."

The group entered the theater and sat down.

(I'm gonna skip the whole movie thing. The seating arrangement: Syaoran next to the aisle, Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol, Keiko, Naruku, Yukito, Touya, and Kaho.)

AFTER THE MOVIE

"Wow! That was awesome…"

"I know, he is so hot…"

"He stopped a cannon heading towards the house…"

"They are so cute together…"

"The ending scene was amazing…"

"You know what; I think that was the first movie that Miyazaki made that actually involved kissing…"

"Whatever, it was okay…"

"Syao-kun! How can you say "it was okay"? It was the best movie ever. Ohh I am DEFINITELY buying that movie when it comes out in DVD!"

"Well as much as we would love to stay and discuss that movie with you guys, we have to get back to the hotel room. I am extremely tire and I wouldn't mind curling up in bed. Hey kaijuu, tell dad I'ma stop by the house tomorrow morning. Stay out of trouble, kaijuu." Touya commented before taking Kaho's hands in his.

"TOUYA! YOU ARE SUCH A JERK!" Sakura yelled at her brother's retreating form before mumbling things that sounded something like "annoying, idiotic brothers" or "can't ever freaking leave me alone".

"It's getting late, I guess I should go home, too. My mom is probably worried about me. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Keiko said giving Sakura and Tomoyo a hug.

"Bye Keiko-chan!"

A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner. I've been really busy trying to catch up in school. Sadies is coming soon! This Saturday! WHOOT-WHOOT! I'll try and update sooner!

Luv u all

Princess