I'm really sorry I havn't been updating. It's beacsuse in Late October I went on a trip overseas and we didn't get back up until now. I had the chaptr erady beforehand, but my internet was down so I couldn't do anything
I am so sorry. To make up for it, I'm writing chapter 8 now. It'll probally be up in a week or so. Happy reading!
"Hey Sakura- where's Tomoyo?" Asked the trying-to-be-all-cool-about-it Eriol as he straightened up the cushions on the couch.
O-K. Dude, the cushions were already straight. What a weirdo.
"Are you sure you're not going to whip out your stupid sword if I tell you?" Replied Sakura scathingly.
I snickered. Seriously- it was worth seeing Sakura like this. She's still angry at Eriol and me for drawing out our swords. Well maybe not angry-just pissed.
Oh, and extremely embarrassed.
"She's not coming around until Syaoran's party tonight," She suddenly grinned. "Why-were you expecting her to rock up with an engagement ring?"
"No, Sakura," He replied calmly as he sat down.
"Uh huh. Sure," She interrogated.
"What? Is it so bad to enquire?" He asked, interrogating back.
Hmm. Can you interrogate back? I always thought only one person could interrogate the victim, while the victim sat scared and clammy, like in those detective movies…Does Docter Gadget qualify as a detective?
Meh. Well Eriol sure seems to be doing it.
"Well we'll just have to wait for Syaoran's party then; I'm going to see if you can go around and pick up another chick-who's not Tomoyo." She said, challenging him.
That's gonna be really difficult for Eriol. Because once he's fascinated with a certain girl, he's truly fascinated. And Tomoyo was that certain girl. I doubt he'll be able to leave her alone-
"Fine! I'll pick up more then one girl- in fact-"
"Oi, you guys! Where's Ryang?" I asked. Ever since he came, he hasn't been able to leave Sakura alone. But suddenly he's gone…
And I don't want Eriol doing something stupid. He's pride can get the better of him.
"He's bugging Serenity," he snickered.
I nodded.
"Bugging?" Asked a puzzled Sakura.
"Trying to get her attention," I said.
"But-"
"Meaning, he's interested," Smiled Eriol.
The punk and the Goth? An interesting development…I'll be watching this one. I've seen Serenity's altitude around him, and it was all ignorance. Ryang should give up. It's like trying to board a flying plane.
Useless.
But what about my incest plan?!
Damn it.
Anyway, I'll just have to wait until my party tonight. It's nothing special, just marking the occasion of Eriol and Ryang's welcoming- or rather Christmas. Only because Ryang demanded it- and deep inside, I kinda like to look after him.
He's like my little brother I never had. I like to control him, help him, talk to him, and give him advice. I know he looks up to me, learns off me. The times we do get along, it's great. I remember the times when Eriol, Ryang and I used to play pranks on our guests back home. Sometimes we would be the uber intelligent kids, or sometimes we would be the too cool for school, or the rebel kids. He's is my little brother- well to me he is.
And Eriol, Eriol's my best friend. He knows everything about me, I gotta admit, I've missed him over the years. I'm really glad they're both back. He's one of those people you can say or tell anything to, without feeling embarrassed, and even if it really embarrassing, he laughs about it, and you can't help laughing with him. He's one of those people you always want to hang around with.
Then there's Tomoyo. She's like that crazy person who, without her, would make a huge difference to your life. And I know she has another side to her, I see it reflected in her intelligent side. She's a deep person. And her mom always gives her problems; she has all this unwanted pressure and responsibility put on her. How she manages to be so happy and cheerful- I don't know, and she always manages time to help others- a true hero.
And Sakura? She's one of those people who can improve any situation at hand. She's smart, witty, pretty, and insightful-and a lot of people don't know this, but she's also really sensitive. Though she may not seem like it- I pick up that knowledge every time she someone getting picked on or annoyed, because she's a person who reads other people's feelings, without ever having to talk to them. She's so good to be around.
So we're all like family. Blood related or not, we've established our own ties, a sense of security. If one person in our 'family' left- I don't think we could get over it. And this is why I marvel at our friendship, and the people in it. There's Ryang- the little brother who's still growing up. Eriol- the friend figure who has time to listen to anyone's problems anywhere. There's Tomoyo, the girl who smiles for everyone else, the person with the most logical head. And there's Sakura- the girl who lights up the room whenever she walks in, the girl who naturally attracts people with her personality, and can understand anything anyone is feeling.
"Syaoran! Syaoran, come on, we have to go get supplies for your party! Eriol, call Ryang, you guys come with us,"
We are our own family.
"Hmmm, let's get these chips, or should we get these ones? Meh, let's get all these, we need about 20 packets tonight…" said Sakura as she examined the large chip packets.
That many?
"Sakura, we're gonna look like these crazy people who like chips too much carrying them in the supermarket." Ryang said as Eriol and I snickered.
She grinned. "Fine, let's all carry about five packets each, pay for them separately, put them in Syaoran's car, then come back in here to get the rest of the things, yeah?"
"Okay fine, we'll put them all in the trolley then." I said as I grinned.
Everyone started shoving packets of chips into the trolley, as mothers and their children hurried past us, looking at us weirdly. Ryang then made a 'boo' face at a little child who then started to cry as he ran off after his mom.
I hi fived him as we continued on shopping, and I just barely heard Sakrua whisper something like: 'boys'.
"Let's get the rest of the things, shall we?" She said as she consulted her list. "Hmmm, let's get the drinks," She said as she led us to the soft drinks section. Eriol pushed the trolley behind her, as Ryang put his hands behind his head; I shoved my hands in my pocket.
I like watching Sakura lead.
"Hey, you guys, pick four of your favourite drinks.that's how we spell favourite here, sorry to those who spell it favorite, it's not spelling mistake, lol she said as she picked up two cherry soda's, and two diet Coke's.
I picked up two Coke's a Lift and a Sprite, while Eriol got a Lemonade, an orange Fanta and two vanilla Cokes. Ryang picked up three lemonades and one orange Sprite.
"Right, do you wanna get the lollies and crackers know?" Ryang asked Sakura.
Sakura smiled and nodded, "Sure, I want the new Starburst chews!"
"Uhem"
And there, there he was. The demon that had haunted my dreams since I met him, the guy who held the power of the sun-the guy who always raided my kitchen and the left my cupboards bare at every one of his visits-
Kero.
"Kero! What the hell are you doing here?!" hissed Sakura as she stuffed him in her bag.
"I want the sweets!" Came a muffled cry from her bag.
"Right, Syaoran, we can't touch the alcohol tonight, because when they go home, we have to call the cabs for them, so they don't drink drive…" (a/n: DON'T DO IT CHILDREN!) "Right, Syaoran, we can't touch the alcohol tonight, because when they go home, we have to call the cabs for them, so they don't drink drive…" (a/n:
"Yeah, yeah sure," I said. "We should get the pool ready, yeah? I'll warm it up…"
"Yes! I can't wait! I'm gonna call Tomoyo, see if she can come over now…" She went out of the room to call Tomoyo.
Eriol kept his head down, but I couldn't miss his secret grin.
Sakura came back in, a huge smile on her face. "She's on her way!"
"Oi! Ryang!" She yelled up the stairs.
"Yeah…" he said as he trailed down.
"My friend's coming over-so can you help us with the set up?" She asked.
"Yeah, whatever…" He said, as he glanced upstairs again.
"Where'd Kero go?" Asked Eriol as he picked up our school bags and put them in the cupboard.
"Oh, I sent him home. Its okay coz no one's at home and-" she smacked herself on the forehead. "He's at home by himself! The fridge!"
"I don't think there's much you can do now," I said as I set up the cushions on the couch. "He'll probably eat all the food in the fridge and the cupboard, all you can hope for is that he'll fall asleep once he's eaten everything…"
"Great." She said sourly.
There was a knock on the door and Ryang went to answer it.
"Pffft, who the hell are you- oh! You're Tomoyo, right?" He said as he scratched his head and grinned sheepishly. He took out his head and shook her hand.
"Tomoyo Daidouji pleased to meet you!" She said cheerfully. "Where's every body else?"
Ryang showed her in. I heard their footsteps as they conversed briefly.
Tomoyo walked in and quickly spied Eriol. They looked at each other for a tense moment, and then Tomoyo cleared her throat and said;
"Hello, Eriol. Nice to see you! How have you been?" She said, her voice still sounded dry.
Cheery, but dry.
Eriol rubbed the back of his head as he looked way.
"Nice to see you too Tomoyo, I've-I've been good. I have to clear the kitchen now, so nice seeing you again."
That doesn't work.
I cleared the kitchen an hour ago, and Eriol knows that. What the hell happened? It seems pretty clear that Eriol still likes Tomoyo…
"PARTY PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE!!!!"
Yelled an exuberant Sakura as people in their late teens cheered alongside the loud music that blasted through the speakers. The lights dimmed a bit as the outdoor lights for the pool brightened up.
I looked around to see where everyone was. Ryang was blasting it up with a group of girls circling around him, throwing their arms in the air.
OoO. Pimp. Haha, kidding.
Eriol was bartending, and a group of girls were constantly there, chatting him up and ordering new drinks as an excuse to stay there. Haha- they can't get enough.
Tomoyo was setting up her camera on a tripod on the podium in the wall. She nudged away a group of guys who were near her trying to get a better view of her 'camera'. Perves. I think I'll go and teach them a lesson- ah, Eriol's already there. Good.
Sakura was outside, flaunting it on the porch to a large group of admirers and a large group of guys, as she talked to the crowd. She was continually turning her head, waving to the people trying to get her attention.
I walked over to her, nudging past the girls who were continually batting their eyes at me and laughing at my least amusing remarks.
"Syaoran! Hey, hey, how are things going?!" She said as she giggled. She then leant over and briefly whispered in my ears,
"Save me."
"See him! He's like, the hottest guy in the world! Hehehe, so you girls, why don't you busy yourselves here, with him, and I'll just walk right over there…."
I grabbed her waist and pulled her back. "You are so not leaving me alone here."
"ohh, why would I do that? Hey- Naoko is here!" Every other drunk teen went;
"Isn't she the nerd?"
"Hey! Shut up, okay? She's really nice, and Tomoyo and I made her up for this party- so don't talk rubbish." She said as she crossed her arms challengingly.
"Hey, Kitty… you look gorgeous!" Screamed Tomoyo and Sakura at once. And she was right. Naoko looked so different, but she looked cute. I offered her a friendly smile.
"Who's Kitty?" I asked. I realized I still had my arms around Sakura's waist, and was hugging her close. I hastily let go.
"Naoko. Since Naoko sounds like 'neko', which means cat- I decided on nicknaming her Kitty!"
She dragged me inside and yelled over the noise.
"Tomoyo! Eriol! Let's play chicken!" She saw Tomoyo and Eriol reappear from the midst of dancing teens-almost-adults.
They dragged us outside and jumped in the pool. Everybody cleared out as the girls entered.
Rule 1: When there's a chicken fight, clear the pool!
Eriol and I shrugged our shoulders and jumped in the pool. Shit, are Sakura and Tomoyo planning to fight in their clothes?
"Syaoran, you're my CHICKEN! Said Sakura as she climbed on my shoulders and sat on them. Good thing she wore shorts in stead of jeans tonight. I held on to her knee caps as Tomoyo climbed on top of Eriol's shoulders.
"Right! Let the fight, begin!" yelled Rika as she brought her arm down.
Tomoyo and Sakura lunged at each other, still balancing on our shoulders. They clamped their hands together and tried to push each other of their partner's backs.
Rule 2: Try not to get too clammy when your best friend is on you.
"Goin' down Kinomoto! Bein' pretty won't help you now!" Tomoyo giggled.
"That's it! You're getting it!" Sakura said as she heaved forward and almost knocked Tomoyo off Eriol.
Suddenly we heard a shriek.
It was Naoko, I mean Kitty. And she had red-ish, pink-ish punch all on her new top. Not far from her, standing with an empty glass of punch and wearing a malicious smile was Mimi Mitsuhiko.
"Tomoyo, lets's see what happened." Said Sakura worriedly. We all quickly got out of out of the pool and clambered soaking wet on to the scene of the crime.
"Mimi, did you do this?" Asked Tomoyo.
"Yes, so what?! She shouldn't be here, she's a nerd. A dork. A total bogus."
"That doesn't give you any reason to splash punch on her front," said Sakura, her eyebrows furrowed.
Aww, what a cute look. She's adorable when she's angry.
"Get out," They both said.
"Excuse me?" spluttered Mimi angrily.
"Get out. We're giving you till the count of three. " Said Tomoyo.
"One," They both shouted. The crowed cheered.
Rule 3: Expect the unexpected. Seriously.
"Two," said Sakura.
WOO HOOOO!!! SCORE SYAORAN! SCORE! SCORE! SCORREEE!!! I mean, YEAH!
Sakura and Tomoyo both grinned at each other as Mimi sulkily threw down her cup and stormed out angrily. .
"Don't expect to rock up to a party and ruin someone else's evening." Tutted Eriol. "It will get you no where."
"Hey, Kitty, are you okay?" The girl had slight tears in her eyes. "Don't worry- you don't have to tolerate her anymore, you can hang with us" I said.
She eyes lit up as she looked at each one of us. "Really? I mean, it's okay, you don't have to do anything- I-"
"Pfft. Don't worry, now let's go upstairs and change your top. You can borrow one of mine. I've got like a cupboard here in Syaoran's room."
Sakura and Tomoyo raced upstairs, dragging Naoko along. Eriol suddenly appeared at my shoulder.
"Tough break huh? I don't understand why she suddenly splashed her punch on Naok- I mean Kitty." I said.
"Kitty?"
"Sak's pet name for her," Eriol still looked a bit puzzled. "Naoko- similar resemblance to neko, meaning cat-hence the nick name kitty."
"Ah. So Sakura has a cupboard in your bedroom?" He grinned evilly.
"Metaphorically, idiot." I said.
They came downstairs and found their way back to us and Sakura suddenly slumped onto my back and rested her head on my shoulder.
"Syaoran, I'm tired." She said as she yawned.
I smiled, Sakura may be a wild card sometimes, but she's still cute- and oh, she's fallen asleep on my shoulder. I looked over at Eriol and Tomoyo. Eriol looked astonished and had his eyes wide open as Tomoyo slung her arm over his shoulder.
"What's up handsome?" She said.
But unfortunately for Sakura, she had to wait until everyone caught a cab and left home. Or they drove in their cars with one sober friend at the wheel. Those who had drunk over the limit, we called a cab, paid their fare and told them they could pick up their cars tomorrow. We wrote it on their foreheads with permamnent marker. So they couldn't forget.
I know, I know. I've watched 'Dude where's my car?' too many times.
"Oh My God. You guys are so kawaiiii!!!' Exclaimed Kitty.
Tomoyo gasped. "You think so too? I know, they are so adorable. Come on, we have much to discuss- You know? I have a feeling we'll be very good friends, Kitty. I'm sure of it."
I helped Sakura up the stairs and into the guest rooms. She flopped down in the bed and dived into the covers.
"Wow, what a party, did everyone get home safely?" She asked me as she sat up, she then realized how cold it was. She squealed and pulled her blanket up as she sat up and hugged her knees.
"Why is it so cold?" She asked feebly.
"You and Tomoyo both jumped in the pool with your clothes on," I tried to keep the grin off my face.
"I bet everyone was happy about that, oi! Don't grin like that…" She said as she laughed.
"What other zany things did I do?" She said as she sat up straighter, a light smile on her face.
"Well…not much considering…" She groaned. I couldn't help but grin. "You and Tomoyo kicked out Mimi,"
I watched her blush and pull her blanket up higher. "Did- did I?" She asked in a squeaky voice.
I propped my elbows on the guest bed.
"Don't worry, no one did anything bad to you, I made sure of that…"
She suddenly hugged me.
"Thanks Syaoran, thanks for looking out for me, again. I can never remember anything when I'm sleepy," She said as she yawned.
She then kissed me on the cheek.
"Good night," She said,
"Yeah, nood gight- I mean good night." I heard her giggle as I left the room.
Rule 5: Breath!
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