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(Brushes sweat away) Wow that was a lot of reviews that I accumulated…well here's the newest chapter. I know I promised I would finish this chapter after I was finished with my exams. Well apparently, I had a long writer's block, and you'll notice how freaked up this chapter is. Very very very sorry…flame me all you want…this is one long ass chapter. So have fun reading, while I had fun making up some parts on the dot!
Two Different Lives, One Bond
By: LilBlossomKitty
Chapter 8: Journey
A few days have passed, Eriol and Tomoyo had become a great couple although Tomoyo's friends sometimes teased her a bit, but she could care less.
Sakura and Tomoyo became close friends, and found out they had many things in common. Well, for instance, they both like to shop. Maybe that's just a common task between girls.
As for Sakura and Syaoran…well…
"Sakura hurry up! You don't want to be late for the registration for the singing contest!"
"Alright! I'm coming! Just wait! I have to change!' Sakura had forgotten about registration and slept in a bit, until Syaoran barged into Sakura's apartment.
Syaoran sighed. Sakura popped out of her room. "I'm done!"
"You are seriously a deep sleeper, I had to poor cold water on you to wake you up." Sakura giggled and gave Syaoran a quick kiss. "That's the way I am, that's why I have 5 alarm clocks in my room!"
Syaoran grabbed her hand and dragged her out of her apartment. "Let's get going, registrations end at 2! And it's already 12!"
"Okay! Let's go then!" Syaoran and Sakura got onto Syaoran's motorcycle and quickly raced to Tomoeda Square, where the registrations were being held.
After the long line up and registrations, both Sakura and Syaoran were exhausted. "I can't believe I had to perform last! All because I came this late!" Sakura sighed.
"Your fault for sleeping in."
"Thanks for stating the obvious Syaoran Li."
"Your welcome Sakura Kinomoto." The air around them became thick and everybody was staring at the couple.
"Okay enough with the grudges, I'm hungry, it's 1 already and I didn't eat breakfast yet." Sakura smiled at Syaoran. "Yes ma'am, let's go eat lunch and I'll treat you."
"Awww, you're so sweet Syao!" Sakura kissed Syaoran on the lips. "Every single time.." Syaoran sighed.
"Awww, you don't like it Syao? I won't kiss you anymore then."
"No! That's not what I meant." Syaoran smiled and blushed. Sakura giggled. "Come on, let's go eat SOBA!"
Lunch
Sakura had her chopsticks in her mouth the whole time. She was thinking a lot.
"Sakura, you haven't touched your lunch yet, are you feeling well?" Syaoran put his hand on her forehead.
"Syaoran, I'm perfectly fine. I'm just wondering what song I'm supposed to sing." Sakura wondered and wondered.
"What about….something for me?" Syaoran smiled.
"Why does it always have to be for you?" Sakura glared back. "Because.."
Sakura stared at him. "Because?"
"Because he is the man of your life!" Eriol popped out of nowhere. Tomoyo was behind him giggling at the statement he made.
"You jackass…" Syaoran whacked Eriol on the head. "Oww…hello my dear Sakura." Eriol gave a wink to Sakura, Syaoran gave Eriol a death glare in reply.
"Tomoyo! Get your damn boyfriend away from Sakura!" Syaoran screamed. Eriol was always the gentleman after all, well only to girls.
"Yes, of course." She smiled. She pulled Eriol's right ear and dragged him away, yelling at him. "Leave the couple alone! You still have to help me buy some more stuff."
Sakura smiled at the happy couple as Tomoyo was laughing and Eriol was rubbing his ear.
"Hey Syaoran."
"Hmm?"
"I think, I know what I'm going to sing for the contest."
"Tell me, is it about me?" Sakura playfully whacked him. "Everything isn't always about you!"
Syaoran then hugged her around the waist and whispered into Sakura's ear. "Do you have someone else in mind."
Sakura smiled evilly. "Maybe." Syaoran looked at her seriously. "Syaoran! I'm joking! Seriously!" Syaoran still had the serious look in his face.
"Syaoran? Are you that angry?" Syaoran continued staring at her. "Syaoran!"
Syaoran smiled. "Did I get you there?"
"ARGH I HATE YOU!" Sakura shoved herself out of his grasp. "Hey you're the one who started all this!"
"Hmph! I'm going home." Sakura got up and Syaoran quickly grabbed her arm. "Hey I'm sorry."
Sakura turned around and stuck her tongue at him. "I'm joking, but I'm still going home, I got stuff to do. Bye!"
Syaoran held her back not letting her go. "At least let me walk you home!"
Sakura sighed. "You're hopeless." Sakura quickly approached Syaoran and gave him a quick peak. Syaoran was surprised by Sakura's approach. Sakura then moved away from Syaoran and gave him a glare.
"Be a good boy, and go home and study for your tests and exams! They're coming up."
"OH SHIT!" Syaoran yelled out loudly. Everybody around them stared at him. Sakura sighed loudly. "You're seriously hopeless. Bye!" Sakura smiled, Syaoran gave her a quick kiss and left her.
Sakura's POV
Finally, I can think clearly of what I want to do. I'm really happy being around Syaoran now and I can't stop myself from thinking about him sometimes. At least he's willing to study now.
One week to think of a song. "Lahh.." I sung out, but it wasn't the note I was looking for, I can't think of anything! Maybe I should go home and sit right infront of the piano for the rest of my life before I think of another song!
I also have to study for my exams! I need to get into art for university with a good grade. That's my goal right? It's not like I'm going to win the singing competition for sure right?
Wait, if I win, I'll become really popular, not really, but very! I shuffled my hand in my pocket digging out the paper about the audition. "The winner will be able to debut and perform concerts in Japan." I read out to myself. Well, it's not like Touya will find me since I'm in Japan anyway and he's in Hong Kong.
If I do become a singer, it'll be a great thing for me! Since being a singer is one job I like. It's an endless story in the entertainment industry, and once this story ends, I may want to become an artist. It's my life, my choice.
Everything I do in life is to forget the past, being around my friends and Syaoran has shown me to walk forward in life and that lady from that time, I guess I should thank her to, if I ever meet her again. Thank you.
End of Sakura's POV
A week passed by quickly, less than a month before exams and it was "the day." The day that Sakura showed her talented singing skills in Tomoeda and maybe in Japan also.
Tomoyo, Eriol and Syaoran were over at Sakura's apartment, preparing her for the big day.
"Don't you think this is a bit too fancy for a singing competition?" Sakura looked at her dress one more time.
Sakura had a pink choker with a star on it, she was wearing small white gloves that went up to her wrist that had small white and pink feathers coming out of the side of her wrist. It was unusual for Sakura to wear a dress with thin pink straps on her shoulders, it was white at the top and became pink at the bottom which went up to her knees.
Her hair was bright and auburn went up to her shoulder and curled towards her neck.
"Syaoran, don't you think this is a bit too fancy?" Syaoran stared at her. "I can't stop looking at you for some weird reason now, I think Tomoyo as out done herself."
"Yah, I have to agree." Eriol stared at Sakura too, Tomoyo slapped the back of his head. "Who do you like more, me or Sakura?" Tomoyo stared at Eriol.
"Of course you honey!" Eriol hugged Tomoyo around her waist and kissed her. "I was just admiring your work on fashion."
"I see…" Tomoyo responded in a non-convincing tone. "Whatever."
"Well, your last in the audition, so we have all day to wait and watch people sing horribly." Syaoran sighed. Tomoyo, Eriol and Sakura joined him.
"Are you nervous though Sakura?" Tomoyo asked.
"A bit, I hope I don't get stage fright." Sakura's hands were a bit shaky, but she knew she had to do her best. Syaoran held her hands.
"Let's hope everybody sucks and dressed up as sluts." Sakura quickly whacked him. "SYAORAN!"
Eriol and Tomoyo laughed at the two cute couple. It was a reliever to joke around with everybody for Sakura, since the audition is a big thing after all.
When the four friends arrived at a building for the audition, they saw how long the line up was.
'This is going to take a while.' Sakura thought to herself.
"This is going to take a while." Tomoyo, Syaoran and Eriol all said at the same time.
"You guys had to read my mind." Sakura looked at them. "What! It's true!" They all responded at the same time. Sakura giggled at how silly they were acting.
"Well, let's start waiting." Sakura gave them an energetic smile.
It was almost 4:00 in the afternoon by the time it was Sakura's turn. Eriol and Tomoyo had fallen asleep from waiting while Syaoran was holding and hugging Sakura the whole time.
"Good luck Sakura!" Syaoran hugged her and gave her a peak for good luck.
"Thanks, don't wake them up. They must be exhausted from waiting with me. Thanks you guys."
Sakura entered into a room and there were three judges sitting there, tired.
"Hello Sakura Kinomoto, I hope you'll amuse us like everybody else today." The first judge said. Sakura nodded.
'This song is for you Syaoran, for leading me to a new journey.' Sakura thought.
"Music please!" A second judge instructed.
Sakura took a deep breath, 'I'm singing because I like to sing, that's why Syaoran wanted me to sing.'
Look at the dazzling light of the orange sky lights up the city
But you can't return anymore, so discard the past and begin a new journey
Though you're hotter and more confused than before, you heart starts to move
Don't be afraid of unknown limits, search for your true self
Sakura reflected back to the times she first meet Syaoran. The first time he helped her.
Even if you embrace your sadness, you must go so far away
and stuff your dreams in your backpack
As the faraway light sparkles, you have to chase away
those painful restrictions
The painful moments she experienced while living with her father…
Make sure that you don't lose the promise that you made that day
Don't stop yet, because I'm sure we'll meet at our destination
You may stumble, but if you walk on like before, the view will certainly change
And that new world won't be something you'll overlook for even a moment
..the pain he brought her.
You hide your overflowing tears, as you go so far away
but your eyes are no longer clouded
Because you know that one day, you'll definitely
obtain the light that sparkles far away
More wounds will follow this one, and you'll accumulate more memories
but regardless of the pain, your important journey will make you smile
Running away as brought her to this day. She already started a new journey as soon as she stepped out of her house.
Even if you embrace your sadness, you must go so far away
and stuff your dreams in your backpack
As the faraway light sparkles, you have to chase away
those painful restrictions
You hide your overflowing tears, as you go so far away
but your eyes are no longer clouded
Because you know that one day, you'll definitely
obtain the light that sparkles far away
Who is she now? Sakura Kinomoto. A stronger and better version than the one from the past.
The judges starred at Sakura for a while before saying anything.
"I think we have our newest idol in Japan." One of the judge stated, Sakura covered her mouth and tears started falling out of her eyes.
"Congratulations Sakura Kinomoto, welcome to the entertainment industry."
Next chapter: Sometime next week. I know how to continue the story now, so no more writer's block! Flame me or Review..I know this chapter is crap. So don't say crap, because that word is taken haha...(Oh..I ripped the song from Journey by Yuna Ito..that's the translation for it, I forgot where I got it from...LOL!)