: Meeting in the Rain

It was 8:35 AM and we were still in our classrooms. The sky was still dark and the rain kept on pouring. I was still looking at the student outside getting wet while being summoned by a teacher…I think. After that, he ran inside the school again. I was still following my eyes on him up to the time I bumped my head on the window. It was very loud everyone looked at me.

"I…I'm fine!"

(Ms. Shiwataza went up to me.)

"Are you okay…"

"T-Tomoyo Daidouji ma'm."

"Yes. Tomoyo Daidouji. Are you okay?"

"..Y-yes ma'm."

She went back to her table and still, everyone was looking at me. Then I saw Sakura. She looked so worried. I waved at her and I said I was fine.

Ringggggg…

The bell rang and everyone went out to have recess. I just stayed inside the classroom and stared. Sakura and Syaoran came to me and asked if I was okay and if I wanted to go and eat. I said.

"Yes. I'm okay and no, I won't"

"Tomoyo…you've been acting so strange lately."

"No I've been not. I've…changed smile"

Sakura still gave me that worrying look and Syaoran seemed angry. After that, they left. I was still staring and I started to ponder.

'Royal'

Yes, I gave him a name. I mean, you need to give a name to a person whom you don't know what his/her names. Isn't it? Since he has this royal blue colored hair, I gave him the name Royal. It was kind of weird but it was just perfect.

While I was pondering and staring, a student came up to me and said that all students must go out to join the clubs. So, even though I didn't want to, I stood up. Went out and saw many students bringing papers and going to their clubs. I went to the OIC-for students activities and asked for the papers. I joined Choir, Home Economics, Theatre and YWC (Young Writers Club).

"Choir: Auditorium: auditions at 9:00 AM, Home Economics: Home Ec. Room: 10:00 AM, Theatre: Auditorium: auditions at 9:30 AM, YWC: S-65: 10:30 AM. So, Choir first."

I looked around the lobby. It was so huge. The room is a big square and in the sides of it are two big hallways. At the sides of the two big hallways, there are 10 smaller hallways that each contains 5 big rooms.

"Okaaayyy…where the hell is the auditorium??!!!"

"It's in the other building."

looked back

"smilesHi, I'm Ryo."

Amazingly shocked

"…uhm…are you okay?"

"…Hi! Yes..uhm.."

Ryo is this tall guy who has this rare brown eyes and a tempting body. His hair makes him even hotter. It has a shade of dark brown and a shade of hazel.

"So, what's your name?"

"Uhm..Tomoyo Daidouji"

"Nice to meet you, Tomoyo."

He smiled and I blushed. His smile was a smile that girls would die for. No, really. I thought at that moment if he's a popular guy. Does he have one of those clubs that are being run by girls? Maybe yes. Definitely yes. Did I join? Of course not! Why would I?

"Are you a new student?"

"Uh…yah. I am. Do you know where the auditorium is?"

"Yup, it's in the second building."

"There's a second building in here?"

"Yup, it's in the back of this building. Want me to accompany you?"

"Oh no, thank you. I have to go now. Thanks."

It was almost nine and I'm still on the hallways trying to get out of the building. I screamed for help and a teacher came up to me and pointed the way to get out of the building. At last, I was out. I ran to the second building. Skipping one step on the one-step stair and entered the room. The room was so huge. It has so many silk, black chairs and a one big stage. There are 4 air conditioners and 4 heaters. It has 3 big windows with violet curtains on it. As I enter, I looked up. The ceiling was so high. There's this one big chandelier at the middle. The auditorium was beautiful. Then, someone called my name.

"Tomoyo Daidouji."

"Hai! I'm here."

I ran up to the stage and sang. Everyone was watching me and I was a bit nervous. I went to the back stage after I finished singing my song. I breathe in and out to release my anxiety. Then, the moderator called us.

"Okay everyone. Come down here and gather. I'll announce who passed"

He announced everyone who passed the auditions and I was in.

After the audition, some of the students went out to go to their other clubs. Others, including me, stayed in the auditorium for the theatre club.

Before our moderator left, he called me.

"Tomoyo Daidouji."

"Hai?"

"May I talk with you for a second?"

"..Okay."

I stood up and went close to him.

"Tomoyo, you have a very nice voice."

"Arigatou."

"Yes. And I want you to be one of those who are going to perform solo and who are going to compete with other schools with the other choir members."

"Eh??!!!"

"Yes…have you not performed solo before or joined any contests?"

"I already have sensai but, I can't believe that you've picked me among all the students who were able to pass!"

"Well, your voice is somewhat different from the others."

"…"

"Well, I've got to go now. Oh, before that, maybe this week I'll have to pull you out. You're going to perform on Friday for the welcoming program."

"Already?!"

"Yes. Get ready."

"H…haii…"

I sat down in the chair beside me. I breathe out and I breathe in. It was a shocking thing to hear. Then, Ryo came in and sat down beside me.

"Hey, are you okay?"

"Huh? Uhm, yah…I'm okay."

"How come you look so…stressed?"

"Well, my moderator in choir just told me that this week I'm going to perform a SOLO this coming Friday for the program."

"That's nice!"

"Yah it is but, I'm…."

"Nervous?"

"Yah, I mean, among all the students who just passed the choir club. Why me does he have to pick?"

Suddenly, his face was close to mine. I can feel his hot breathe in my lips. I thought he was going to kiss me but, his forehead bumped into mine and he placed his right hand in my head and said….

"Maybe…you have a unique voice that anyone else can't compare. Maybe it lightens everyone up."

"What?"

"You're so special. It's like you're a rare jewel that is being chased after by rich people. I mean, in reality, you're such a beautiful, warm-hearted girl with a wonderful voice. I'm sure any man will come and chase you for your love….. I know I would."

My cheeks turned to red when he said that. He would 'what?' after me? It was shocking. I mean, for an ordinary girl meeting an ordinary guy who said 'I'll chase after you' will sure let the girl's heart hit with hotness.

"sigh it's raining.

"Y-yes, it is."

"I love the rain. Do you?"

"Not really. When it's hot I look up for rain."

laughs

"D-do you?"

"Hmm? Oh, yes I do. I love rain. It's so relaxing. It lets me remember the past moments I've had."

"Oh."

"Okay people! Come on up here and show me what you've got."

"Yes ma'm!" all of us students replied to our moderator.

"Well, good-luck Daidouji."

"Good luck too."

The audition of the theatre club was done. We students went out off the auditorium and went to our next club. I stand by, alone, in the pillars watching the rain and ponder. Oh god, my heart's beating too fast…I can't breathe! Will he get any sweeter or more romantic than that?! I was still meditating when suddenly, I got hit by a basketball and I slipped landing on the ground getting wet in the rain.

"Ow."

"Are you hurt?!"

gets the ball

"Y-yah! I'm fine."

The guy went closer to me to have a good check if I was fine. As he went closer, I realized that his hair was the same as Royal blue's hair…then PANG Oh my god, it's HIM! As his face got clearer and clearer, I stood up and looked at him….

gasp "Eriol?"