Chapter 6: Match maker girl
Yatsuiko-chan: This is so, so late, I know. I'm really sorry for making you wait. I have valid reasons for updating late! First of all, I'm focusing on my studies and my school needs all my attention. Second, I am currently working on scripts for my class and other plays. I'm really, really sorry… I've decided the pairings and I will not be confused anymore, promise!
Disclaimers: I don't own any anime. Not now, not ever.
Warning: If you hate this fic, STOP READING NOW!!!! And if you don't understand some things, don't blame me for it. READ THOROUGHLY
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"WHAT?!"
"Hey, calm down. It's only a mock wedding. And we still have other classes so we don't really need to act like husband and wife so much. Rika explained it to me" Sakura said. (A/N: I don't like Sakura to be very smart and I think, everyone will freak out except the understanding Rika)
"I'm sorry Sakura-chan. It was just surprising" Tomoyo apologized then asked, "When will this begin?"
"Tomorrow afternoon"
They continued talking while walking to the lockers. They opened their designated lockers.
"There's another one…" Tomoyo muttered
"Hoe? What is it, Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked, concerned
Tomoyo took out a bouquet of Amethyst colored flowers and a letter. This is the message:
Tomoyo,
I tried to stop thinking about you but when I'm close to doing so, your ethereal face pops on my mind and then I would realize that it is a foolish thing to do because your face is already imprinted on my mind and trying to erase such would make me crazy.
Please, continue to smile…
-Admiring gentleman-
"It's been three months since he last written a letter to you" Sakura said with a surprised tone
"But he still has a knack for saying things beautifully" Tomoyo admired
"You're lucky this guy is so sweet"
"I want to know who he is"
Eriol smiled inwardly.
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The next day, Eriol and Tomoyo were shocked to see Syaoran joining them in walking to school.
"It would be fun if we would always walk like this! Right, Syaoran-kun?" Sakura enthusiastically said.
Eriol can't help but notice Syaoran's cheeks which are slightly pink now. He's blushing. Eriol heard a little "yes" from Syaoran. Eriol also noticed that Sakura called Syaoran on first name basis. They're this close now.
(A/N: Sorry for the long time skip. Everything will be gradually explained)
'I'm sure that Tomoyo, being the observer that she is will also notice this. How does she feel?' Eriol thought as she glanced at Tomoyo. She was smiling. For some moments, he didn't understand her.
'Is she this kind?' he thought 'No, she IS kind but she is a human too. She still has feelings'
At that moment, she looked exactly like a doll: perfectly smiling, perfectly beautiful yet all alone; abandoned by her owners who preferred to spend their time with each other.
'You're not alone… I'm here.' He thought sadly as he continues to gaze at her. 'Thinking about it, she does see me. But I'm not enough to make you smile your real smile'
Tomoyo looked sideways at Eriol. He was in deep thoughts. 'Thank you… and…' (A/N: That is just a foreshadowing of what is happening in her side of the story. Take note that we see everything thru Eriol's eyes.)
"Do you have anything to do tomorrow? There's a new amusement park opening" Sakura broke their trance.
"Really? Do you want to go? I don't have anything to do…" Tomoyo answered cheerfully
"How about you, Eriol-kun?" Sakura asked, oblivious to Tomoyo's mask
"I'll go too" came Eriol's simple reply. They went to their corresponding classrooms, not knowing that a life changing event will occur.
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After their visual classes, they set off to their extra ordinary class: modern living class.
Walking to the gymnasium, Eriol felt a strong aura. Sakura opened the door and they went inside quickly. When they joined the crowd, Eriol, Tomoyo and Sakura heard an unfamiliar Chinese accent.
"I will be your teacher for this special class. This class will only last for three months" the woman said sternly
"She looks scary" Sakura said, completely frightened
"She doesn't just look scary, she is scary" Syaoran uttered grimly
"You know her?" Sakura asked
Before Syaoran could answer, the woman spoke again. "I am Li Yelan from Hong Kong. With me, I brought Li Meiling, my assistant"
"Li?"
"Yes, my mother and my cousin… which is my ex-fiancé"
Now, Tomoyo's attention was grabbed. "Ex? When did you… broke-up?"
"Exactly after sixth grade" Syaoran spoke in a final tone so there was silence for some minutes
"We will conduct the mock wedding today. Remember the keyword of this activity: mock, false, fake. You are husband and wife only, I repeat, ONLY in this class. Now, find your partner and form two lines"
Eriol instinctively looked at Sakura who took the hand of a blushing Syaoran. Surely, it was nothing affectionate on Sakura's part but on Syaoran's part… well, he doesn't know.
'What happened between the two of them?' Eriol thought.
"Hiiragizawa-kun? Won't we get in line yet?"
"Oh! Let's go."
The mock wedding was a western one since it is more applicable than the traditional. "Just do this as if you were on a play. No one will be too serious but no one will laugh. You will exchange vows and you will sign a paper for proof"
The ceremony went on fast. Soon, Everybody has said their "I do's"
"You are now married in this class. This is only temporary and unofficial. In such way that you are to stop being husband and wife after class and you will treat each other as spouse inside the class. This class is to be taken seriously because this is not a child's play. Any questions?"
There was a tense air, showing that most were afraid to show their presence. Naoko raised her hand and asked the question of all the freshmen.
"Li-sensei, why do we need to study this? Is this really important?"
"At first, it may seem unethical to study this subject but as I have observed after this class, there are a lot of values. You will learn how to handle situations easily, to understand your parent's position and this class will make a bond that will be hard to break, not only to your partner but to all of your classmates as well"
Some smiled while some remained disbelieving.
"You must note that this is only our first activity. We will have a lot of activity, and I assure you, it does not center upon your partner. I accordance to that, please bring out your notebooks and write what I will dictate" The students rummaged their back packs. "Syllabus for special class: Modern living class: (1) Marriage, (2) children, (3) family, (4) unconditional love, (5) happiness, (6) patience, (7) friends, (8) limit, (9) peace. We will meet once a week for three months. Every month is composed of three lessons"
Li-sensei explained about marriage being, unlike theirs, permanent and official. She said that they should be ready physically, mentally and socially. After their discussion, Mei ling handed each pair a teddy bear.
"These babies will serve as your babies. Think of a name for him/her because we will baptize them next week. Now, the pairs would talk about their plans for their future. I expect one to two page essay about what you have learned"
The pairs took chairs and faced each other.
"This is interesting isn't it?" Sakura said joyfully. Syaoran didn't reply, obviously hating everything about this class.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Sakura asked after some minutes.
"Ahmm… Anou…" Syaoran hesitated
"Well?"
"I…" he was having a really hard time to decide. 'Is catching all the cards a dream?' he thought
While Syaoran is thinking, let's go to Tomoyo and Eriol's discussion.
Tomoyo giggled as she watched Eriol think carefully.
"Have you decided yet?"
"Well, since you can't write that I don't really have a dream other than to eat three time a day and live naturally…"
"Any person in this world has an ambition. Deep inside your heart, you know that you have something you yearn for"
'But I am not just any person. I am a wizard. I can get all things in a flick of my hand… things…' he thought
Finally, he decided his simple dream, "I have only one wish, dream and ambition: To be happy and peaceful with my friends and hopefully, my beloved"
"The simplest dream yet the hardest to achieve"
"How ironic"
"Don't you know what your profession will be?"
"My path had been laid down before me even before I was born. I don't think of what my profession will be. I just think of what kind of person I will be"
"Brilliant answer as always. You will be a good literature teacher. Can I include my opinion in my essay?"
Suddenly, an aura overwhelmed Eriol.
"Of course, it will be better if you would add your opinion about your partner" Li-sensei said from behind Tomoyo.
'Well, a great deal of power she has. Expect the best from a Clow Reed descendant' Eriol thought
"How about you, Daidouji-chan? What is your dream and ambition?"
"I have always dreamed of being a fashion designer. It is my passion… and also…" after a moment of hesitation, she added "I wish the person I ove will love me too"
Eriol looked at his lap because he is afraid to see her sad. That is a mistake, surely, because he didn't see the replacement in her eyes from a sad expression to a renewed vigor.
After some moments, he looked at her and said, "That would be enough for a two page essay, thank you"
The sudden change of tone made Tomoyo wonder what happened to him in such short span of time.
Her thoughts were stopped by Li-sensei's voice, "Class dismissed"
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Yatsuiko-chan: I won't stop writing unless no one will review. So even if I give all my efforts in writing this and only one will review, I would still continue for that person.
Thank you for reading!!!