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Chapter 2: First Day
Yesterday I went back to Tomoeda. Otou-san was doing alright and Touya and Yuki nii-chan is still in London.
Today I will start my job as a kindergarten teacher. I woke up at 7 in the morning and took a short shower. After that, I put on my white, off-the-shoulder long sleeves blouse that was embroidered with pink crystals at the bottom. Then, she put on her cherry blossom pink ankle-length, fluffy skirt. I powdered my face and applied a thin-layer of cherry blossom colored lipstick on my pink lips. Now, I'm complete.
I went out of my room and saw Serena, Aunt Kyoumi eldest daughter, in the kitchen.
"Ohayo," Serena greeted when she saw me.
"Ohayo," I greeted back, going to the kitchen. I took a glass and filled it with milk.
"So, what time do you start, Sakura?" Serena asked.
"I start at 8," I answered after taking a sip of my milk.
"Then where are you going this early?" Serena asked.
"Work, of course," I answered, while finishing the rest of my milk.
Serena looked at her wrist-watch. "But this is just 7.15 in the morning." She said.
"I know," I answered, washing the glass that I used. "But it is my first day so I want to be early."
"That's the spirit, girl," Serena cheered.
I giggled and was soon joined by Serena. After getting a bite of Serena's toast, I immediately went out of the door.
Serena shook her head and said to herself, "That girl is in serious need of fun."
I arrived at Stars Kindergarten at 7.30 in the morning. I think I was one of the few who had arrived.
When I came, I realized I don't really know what to do. Then, I saw a girl about my age or maybe a little older with pink eyes and blonde hair coming towards me. I think I remembered her from yesterday. "Lindsay, right," I asked when the girl is right in front of me.
"Yup," Lindsay answered. "And you're Sakura, if I'm not mistaken?"
"Yes, I'm Sakura Evelyn Kinomoto," I told her.
Lindsay nodded her head. "So, what class do you teach?"
"The 5 years-old students," I answered.
"I see," Lindsay said. "You know how to start?"
I just looked at Lindsay with a blank look. Lindsay laughed and I started to blush.
"Sorry," Lindsay said between laughers when she saw my red face. When she stopped laughing, Lindsay said, "Let me help you get started, okay?"
I nodded my head and Lindsay and I walked towards the classroom where I'll work for three months and if I'm lucky; longer. While walking, Lindsay told me more about herself and I told Lindsay about myself.
Lindsay helped me get ready the chalks, crayons, color pencils, pens, markers and so on. Then, about 10 minutes later, we were Lindsay and I was joined by another teacher called Mrs. Shibuya, who's teaching the 6 years-old class.
Mrs. Shibuya is a woman in her late 30's. She's white and has shoulder length, wavy brown hair. She also has a pair of brown eyes.
"So, Sakura, why did you want to work here?" Mrs. Shibuya asked me.
"Why, is it illegal?" I asked, looking at Mrs. Shibuya strangely.
Both Lindsay and Mrs. Shibuya started to laugh. "No, silly," Mrs. Shibuya said, "It's just that you're young."
Blushing, I answered, "Well, I want to save money for college."
"I see," Mrs. Shibuya said. "So, what major are you taking?"
"I will take a major in business," I answered, full of enthusiasm.
"That's good," Mrs. Shibuya said.
Then, Lindsay asked me, "Hey, have you got the attacks yet?"
"Attacks?" I asked. Obviously I'm still not familiar of the school and how things work.
"Flirt attacks and date attacks from Syaoran," Mrs. Shibuya told me.
I didn't say anything.
"Don't tell me Syaoran haven't asked you out yet," Lindsay. "You're beautiful and young."
I blushed again. "Oh, come on Lindsay, I'm not beautiful. I'm plain and old-fashioned. I don't even know the new trends. Impossible someone like Syaoran will ask me out."
"Well, Syaoran has that reputation here, you know," Lindsay said.
"Reputation?" I asked.
"Syaoran always asked beautiful or new teachers, whose beautiful, out." Mrs. Shibuya said. "Almost every teacher here he had already asked out."
"And whenever Syaoran went out, you'll always see him with a girl and it is 10 you'll see him without." Lindsay added in.
"So, what you meant is he's a playboy," I asked.
"We're just telling you to be careful, Sakura." Mrs. Shibuya said. Mrs. Shibuya and Lindsay smiled.
'So, Syaoran can't be trusted, is that what they meant?' I thought.
"It's not that Syaoran can't be trusted but we just want you to be careful," Lindsay said as if she had read my mind.
"Ha, so the three of you are gossiping, huh?"
Lindsay, Mrs. Shibuya and I turned to the source off the voice and saw Miss Fanren. With A smile on her face and her hands on her hips, Miss Fanren said, "So, this is what I pay you to do, huh?" There's a sense of humor in her voice.
"No, Fanren," Lindsay said. "We're just giving Sakura some advice since she's new here."
"It's not about my imouto, is it?" Fanren asked, winking her eyes.
"Nothing bad, Fanren, just a little advice," Lindsay said.
"But," Mrs. Shibuya added in. "If Syaoran is really serious about you, I don't see why you can't go out with him." She finished her sentence with a smile.
"Natsumi is right," Fanren said. "Although my brother can be called a playboy, but if he's serious about you, I believe you can take that chance."
"The three of you are talking as if Syaoran is interested in me," I said, blushing.
"Well, I guess you'll just have to experience for yourself," my three new companions said.
Soon, Lindsay and Mrs. Natsumi Shibuya went back to their own classes when the first bell rang.
Miss Fanren looked at me, "Are you ready, Sakura?" she asked.
"I don't think so," I said as my nerves came to me.
"Don't worry," Fanren said, reassuring me. "The students behave well most of the time; and of course, girls' students are more polite."
Just as in cue, a pair of female students answered the class. When they passed Fanren and me, he greeted, "Ohayo, Miss Fanren," they said, looking at Fanren. Then, they turned towards me with the same respect they gave Miss Fanren and said, "Ohayo, Miss Sakura."
Fanren and I nodded and the two 5 years old went to their own seats.
After that, a few more entered the class.
Fanren whispered in my ears, "Make sure everyone is in the class before you start."
I nodded and took attendance. "Nomiya, Akashi," I called out.
"Here," the five years-old red-haired boy answered, raising his right hand.
"Setsuna, Ayumi," I called out.
"Present," the brunette haired girl from earlier answered politely, raising her right hand as well.
I called out a few more names until the last one, "Hitoshi Tomoko."
"Present," the dark-haired girl answered.
After everything is done, I looked at Miss Fanren, who nodded. I put the attendance book back on the table.
"Alright class," Miss Fanren said. "Take out a piece of paper and we'll start the Japanese spelling test that I believe Mrs. Hongo had told you about last week."
The students took out their papers and stationery set. After that, Fanren looked at me and give me the spelling list.
"Why don't you do the honor, Sakura?" Fanren said, smiling at me.
I nodded my head. "Sure."
Before I start, Fanren whispered in my ears. "Afterwards, those who receive good marks will be given one sweet."
I nodded my head, showing that I understood what she said and then, I started the spelling test.
After giving the five words, the children hand in their papers to me. I looked at Fanren and she nodded her head so I started marking.
The result of the test is quite good. Every student received a candy. Then, Miss Fanren told the children, "Since all of you received good results, will skip Math and go straight to Arts, okay?"
The students cheered with joy. When everyone had calmed down, they took out their sketch book and crayons.
Hours passed by and finally it's noon and it's time for the students to return to their homes.
"So, what do you think?" Miss Fanren asked me.
"It was alright," I answered.
"These children can be angels if they behave but they are really naughty too sometimes." Miss Fanren said.
"Yeah, I'm aware of that," I answered. "I will try my best tomorrow."
"That's the spirit, Sakura." Miss Fanren told me while smiling.
I giggled and soon, Miss Fanren joined me.
"Your shift is finished, Sakura," Miss Fanren said. "You can go home now."
I bowed at Miss Fanren and said, "See you tomorrow. Miss Fanren."
"Sure," Fanren said.
Fanren waved at me and I waved back. I then walked out of the classroom. I had already walked out of the school territory when a voice said to me from behind.
"You think you could run from me, Sakura?"
I was startled. I quickly turned around and saw Syaoran behind me.
He smirked. "That was a nice trick last night," he said, "tricking Serena into taking your place for our date last night."
"It was not a date," I said.
"Whatever you say, Sakura but now, you have to go out with me," Syaoran said. "Let's go, my car is that way."
"I never said I'm going out with you," I told Syaoran, annoyed because he didn't take no as an answer.
"Oh, come on, Sakura," Syaoran said. "Lighten up a bit. If you don't want this to be a date, than fine but I'm still taking you to lunch whether you like it or not."
I sighed. "Alright but this is just an ordinary lunch and not a date."
"Sure," Syaoran said. "Come on, my car is this way."
'Argh,' I thought. 'I can't believe I agreed to go out with him.' I followed Syaoran towards his red sport car.
Syaoran took me out to a Mexican restaurant just down the street. Lunch was rather okay. Syaoran asked me a lot of questions, which I answered with only one or two words.
After half an hour, we finished eating our meals. We walked towards Syaoran's car. Syaoran opened the door for me and with no other choice, I have to enter. Then, he went to the driver's seat.
He started the car and started to drive.
"Hey, Syaoran," I said. "This is not the direction to my house."
"That's because I'm not sending you back yet," Syaoran said.
"What? Syaoran, let me out," I said.
"I want you to follow me to buy something for my sisters," Syaoran said.
I looked at Syaoran, "Your sisters?"
"Yeah, you already know Fanren. I have three more older sisters," Syaoran said. "Sheifa, Futie and Feimei."
"Oh, I see," I said quietly. Syaoran heard what I say but he said nothing.
It was really quiet in the car. Suddenly, the silence was disturbed by a phone ringing. It was Syaoran's.
Syaoran answered his cell phone and said, "Hello, Li Syaoran speaking."
From my seat, I just listened to their conversation though I can only here what Syaoran said.
"Uh, how about 8 o'clock tonight," I heard Syaoran said. Then, I heard he said again. "Alright, I pick you up tonight."
Then, Syaoran turned off his cell phone and continued driving. Can't stand the pressure in the car, I finally asked, "Can I open the radio?"
"Sure," Syaoran answered.
I reached for the radio. I'm not sure what channel it is but that channel was playing my favorite song; Amrita by Yui Makino.
As I listened to the song, I sang to myself silently as well.
"Kikasete natsukashii uta wo
Tooku de kuchizusande
Seinaru mitsu no you ni yume no you ni
Sono naka de nemurasete
Doushite sekai wa sakasa ni muryoku ni nagareteku no
Yuuyake itsuka mita akane kumo
Soba ni irenai sono kawari ni
Gin-iro no ame ga futte kitara
Watashi da ta omotte namida wo fuite
Massugu ni hada ni ochiru ryuusei
Furitsudzukete sono kata ni amurita…"
With that, the song ended and I stopped singing.
"That was really beautiful voice you got there," Syaoran said, looking at me.
'What? He heard me singing,' I thought. I blushed bright red.
Then, Syaoran stopped the car. I looked out and it looks like we have arrived at the shopping complex. I immediately try to open my seat belt but I didn't succeed.
"Syaoran," I said.
"Yes?" Syaoran answered, looking at me.
"I'm stuck," I said. I pulled the seat belt and it still won't open.
"Wait," Syaoran said. "I'll help you with that." He went out of the car and went to my side. He opened the car door and tried to open my seat belt for me.
I blushed slightly for the reason that he was very close to me.
Suddenly, I heard a click sound and Syaoran had succeed in opening my seat belt.
"Thank you," I said.
Then, Syaoran leaned closer to me and kissed my lips.
'Pack!'
Sakura slapped Syaoran on the cheek, hard.
"Wow, that was one hard slap," Syaoran said, touching his right cheek.
I looked at him angrily. I couldn't believe that after being slapped, he could still make a joke out of it. "I'm leaving," I said, getting out of the car.
"Sakura, come on," Syaoran said. "I'm sorry, okay?"
I looked at him and said, "Sorry isn't enough, okay? I am not like the other girls you went out with; I have my pride."
"Look, Sakura, I really am sorry." Syaoran apologized.
"Whatever, I'm still going," I said, walking towards the nearest bus station.
"Hey, Sakura, where are you going?" Syaoran asked.
"Home," I said, not even bothering to stop and looked at Syaoran when he was talking.
"Let me send you home," Syaoran said.
"Thank you but no," I said, "you've done enough."
I fastened my pace and Syaoran didn't say anything else after that.
When I arrived home, Aunt Kyoumi was there. She was eating a take-out lunch she bought at a nearby restaurant.
"Hi, Aunt Kyoumi," I said as I walked into the kitchen.
"Hi," Aunt Kyoumi said. "Have you eaten lunch?" she asked.
"Yes," I answered slowly.
"With whom?" she asked.
"Syaoran," I answered softly.
Aunt Kyoumi just nodded her head at my answer. Then, she asked, "How was your first day teaching?"
"It was okay," I answered. "The children behaved well today but maybe that was because Miss Fanren was there too. I hope they'll behave well again tomorrow when I'm handling the class alone."
"Don't worry, Sakura," Miss Kyoumi said. "Just trust in yourself."
I smiled at my aunt. "Thank you, Aunt Kyoumi," I said.
"You're welcome," she replied.
"Well, I'm going to excuse myself now and go back to my room, 'kay?" I asked with a smile.
"Alright," Aunt Kyoumi said and I exited to my room.
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