Disclaimer: Man, i wish i owned CCS, but however that wonderful creation is created by CLAMP! so full credit to them
A New Season
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Chapter 3
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I sat there with the sun at back. My head leaned back on the bench, next to me was Eriol smoking his third cigarette, and Shun who was leaning against a pole as he read a small book. So why were we sitting in such silence. Simple. My fault. I had flipped out after hurting Baka-sensei, acting like a spoiled brat. I let out a sigh, my mind would not think, like it was all blank. Guilt filled it, swallowed my heart. I mean, you'd also feel guilty.
And basically I, being a guy had a girl save me, and in the process got hurt herself. I just can't will my body to move. It makes me nervous to even think of what happened to her. She could've gotten severely hurt; she could be suffering right now. And I, I couldn't do anything just feel guilt. God damn it! I really couldn't do anything could—
Cold water fell on me, I gasped and looked up to see Eriol's cold glare. "I didn't know that one of my friends could be such a loser" his voice felt even colder than the water.
I just looked in his eyes, this steel cold expression that didn't change. This was the first time I had seen him with such a facial expression on him directed to me. Suddenly, it seemed that anger had filled me with each water droplet that fell of my hair. "I don't know what happened with you, or whoever you hurt. I'm not even sure I want to know. But that doesn't give you a reason to slump, get over it! People hurt each other all the time. It doesn't mean that you act like a rich jackass and fall in a bottomless pit. And to think that I'm your friend, I'll say this once Syaoran. I don't want to remain friends with such a los—"
"Hey, Eriol, don't get so excited—"
"Shun you're thinking it too, honestly he's use to fighting people all the time, he, and you never thought about it before, so why should he now?"
"Eriol—"
"Thick headed people like you wouldn't understand! After all you're switching between girls all the time, you don't have one lover! You don't know how it feels!" I yelled out before I could stop myself.
He gave me a cold glare, "Yeah, that's right." He said, he looked down for a moment, then looked straight into my eyes, "I don't know what it's like to have a true lover, but I know if I did I wouldn't sit here like some idiot and grieving over it, as if they died!"
I stood frozen on my spot, I was being an idiot wasn't I. Eriol was right, I shouldn't be down in the pits because of this, what I should be doing is helping her. I let out a sigh. Slowly I looked up into Eriol eyes, quickly grabbing his water bottle out of his hands, I sprayed it on him. "That's my revenge! And if you ever throw cold water on me again, I'll kill you!" I smiled and quickly ruffled my hair in a motion so it would dry, well for the most part.
"You owe us a meal!" I heard Eriol shout back as I ran out of the park, getting a smirk and a soft smile from the two; I focused on what I was to do now.
Where could she be right now, I swiftly took out my cell phone, and checked to see what time it was. A little after four. She might still be at school. But they again, yesterday we left right after school, and since today she got hurt because of me, she might've gone home early. She must have gone home. I ran by a flower shop, what does one usually take for the sick or injured? Flowers! I made a sharp turn and stumbled into the store. The elderly woman looked at me and smiled.
"What kind of flowers are you looking for today?" She asked politely
"Uh… it's for a friend"
"Do you have anything in mind?"
"Err… I don't really know much about flowers, but it's for a… friend" I said, and I felt myself smile awkwardly. For some reason calling Baka-sensei a 'friend' was odd, the word didn't seem to fit hi-her.
"Oh! Then these orchids will be perfect for the occasion" she smiled as she took the flowers to the counter to wrap up.
I handed her the money and picked up the orchids. As I did she looked at me and gave me a cynical smile. And said "I hope your 'friend' is okay"
I opened my mouth to argue, but she started to laugh, Eh, she can think that, for now. I left the shop with a bunch of orchids wrapped in white tissue paper.
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I sat down in front of her door, I had already knocked several times, and however, it seemed that she wasn't there. I just hoped with all my heart that she was okay. I let out a sigh; I was even a bigger idiot for sitting here with a bunch or flowers! I felt a shadow over me, Sakura! I glanced up to see an elder woman, with way to much make up that you could frost a cake with and holding a small pink bleached poodle groomed to perfection in her hands. Even her dog seemed like a snob, as it held its nose high in the air.
"My, you are such a handsome young man!" she giggled in a flirty manner as she patted her poodle. She smiled even more as she placed her hand on my shoulder. "You're well built too"
Oh god, this is just wonderful! I thought sarcastically, I smiled nervously, "I'm waiting for someone right now"
"I can keep you… occupied while you wait" she smiled, and seemed even more amused as I stiffened at her words.
God, what was she thinking!? Technically it's illegal to do anything to a seventeen-year-old in this country… well at least with someone who's… oh, I don't know at least twenty years older! How the hell am I going to get out of this? I tried to swallow but felt my throat to be dry making it even harder to swallow, I know the only thing I can do now is say I'm gay—
"Ah! Syaoran! What are you doing here?"
We both turned in the direction of the voice to see a young girl with shoulder length auburn hair, she was looking at us as she made her way towards us, with a man with silvery- white hair, and glasses next to her, helping her walk.
Shit! Yukiito-san is with her! I tumbled through various ideas in my head to come up with an excuse to know Baka-sensei's actual gender. "G-good afternoon, Yukiito-san and Sak—Kinomoto-san, I didn't know that you two knew each other" I smiled at them nicely. That's good Syaoran! Very good!
"Oh, I didn't see you there Reanne-san" she smiled almost too innocently as she had almost made her way to us. I saw—no more like felt the woman next to me stiffen, I turned to look down at her and then across to Sakura and saw mischief in her eyes, I didn't have anytime to act as she reached over and pulled me in, to plant a soft kiss on my lips. Sakura moved so that she had my arms wrapped around her, and used my chest to lean on as support.
Yukiito-san simply smiled and said it a cheerful voice, "So, this was the guy you were talking about. It's good to know that Li-san is your boyfriend Sakura"
The orchids I had paid for dropped.
My mouth dropped.
That was all it could do, it hung for a second before I realized I was in public and quickly closed it, but the shock didn't leave my face. Then I felt heat come to my face a second to quick, as I turned away to look at the side of the wall, trying to hide it. I was expecting a slap for hurting her, not a k-kiss.
"You've made your point quiet clear Sakura-san, I had not idea he was your man. I value the rules of women. After all, a rich, thirty-year-old editor of the Vogue magazine is a very demanding compared to… well, you" she said the last word with such disgust it looked like she would vomit right there.
Yukiito-san looked seldom for a second then smiled as he said, "Sakura why don't you take Li-kun inside before your brother returns with your prescription, and then you can tell me more about your situation."
Baka-sensei pouted and finally said, "Sure. Hey Syaoran, honey, want to help me to my place?" she looked up into my face smiling, almost grinning.
I nodded to acknowledge her request, still not looking at her. I still felt embarrassed. After all it was. I hate to admit this. But I'm really, really liked the kiss and wanted to do more to her. DAMN IT! I sound like a freaking pervert! I put my hand around her waist, and helped her walk to the door. When guilt swam right into me, making me look down. Slowly I took a breath.
"I…I'm sorry for… for the leg. I never meant for anything like that to have ever happened. I truly am sorry about that happening."
She smiled and unlocked the door, and quietly opened it. She pulled away from me and leaned against the wall, so that she could look at me properly. "Syaoran, this" she motioned her hand towards her leg, "this wasn't only your fault, it was both of ours. And you shouldn't feel that guilty for it. I'm fine after all I have had worse injuries than a sprained ankle. So don't worry 'k? But if you still feel obligated and guilty after that, you can make me dinner everyday for a week!" she smiled and reached up to pat my shoulder. "You're too cute"
I blinked, and again as she laughed at my face. It must've have been an interesting expression because when Yukiito-san came in, he smiled amused. Was there something funny? If there was I was just not getting it. I looked to Sakura she seemed to smile as she held her hand out, I took it, and led her to a sofa so she could sit down.
I went into the kitchen and remembering where her glasses were kept; I filled three glasses with water and took it to them.
"Now, Sakura, care to explain why you kissed Li-san, and why he actually knows you?" asked Yukiito-san calmly as he took the glass from the tray.
"You noticed it at school today, didn't you?"
"I'm sharper than most, but don't worry I don't think Touya caught on."
"Yeah, you're right, he's so completely dense. Well there's no point in lying to you, it's what it looks like, except for the kiss and all, but he kind of walked in on me while I was taking a shower." Baka-sensei said as she took out her black wig from her bag.
"Ah, Li-san a pervert." Yukiito-san smiled as he said it placing his glass down.
I chocked on my water as I heard the two snickering about that, I felt myself redden and said, "You should have locked the door"
Yukiito-san chuckled as he brought his hand up to cover his smile, "You know, he's right, why didn't you lock the door when you knew he was there, and why did you even shower while he was there?"
I looked over to Baka-sensei; I had also thought why she did that but never got the chance to ask. She was trying to put her wig on properly and had picked up her baggy sweatshirt and pulled it on. "To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure. I guess I just wanted too. I felt like I could trust Syaoran with this. Besides it fun!"
FUN?! Fun she says! I was honestly going to through a hysterical fit! When we heard a knock on the door. I turned towards the door. Saku—Baka-sensei looked like she was about to get up, however Yukiito-san beat her to it.
"Touya, you're back early"
"Yeah, yeah… I rushed at the intersection, she better take this med, it was like $60 and the teacher's med plan—WHAT THE HECK IS HE DOING HERE?!" I winced as I saw the door slam back, and a finger pointed towards me from a man with dark black hair. His eyes were blazing with anger.
"Oni-chan, you know Syaoran from soccer, right? Well he came by to drop some stuff from class, since he's class rep and all" I noticed that Baka-sensei was completely dressed, or at least seemed to look like the same person that taught us English class.
"Akira, I'm beginning to lose patients with you… why would a teacher need a STUDENT to bring THEIR THINGS!?"
"'Cause I'm injured, you idiot! DUH!"
"Did you just call me an idiot, you brat! Yukiito, what the am I supposed to do with him?"
"Oh, but Touya, that's what I like about him. Now, why don't we leave, don't forget you have a meeting with Himira-san today. Akira, I'll see you later, you too, Li-san"
"Oi, Yu-Yukiito—"
"Yup! See ya!" called back Baka-sensei. "Now, it looks like it's just the two of us" she smiled as she slipped of her wig. "And now, can I ask you something?"
I felt uneasy as she moved closer to me, and leaned closer to my face, "Er… sure"
"Did you know that giving orchids to someone means that you know that your love for them is unrequited; giving it to them is to tell them about your true feelings."
"EH?!" I felt my face go hot, that crazy old lady! Why the hell did she do this to me?!
"Hmm, it looks like you didn't know! Two points for me… Now then, I guy like you should be at least a little bit worried"
"Worried, why?"
"Well, you are all alone in a girl's house; won't your girlfriend get jealous?"
"Girlfriend…?"
"Hmm, you do have one right? I mean you are a very attractive guy: good looking, smart, rich, amazing background, and well… can't say much about personality though."
"That's—you do know that that is none of your business. Also, this is considered sexual harassment." I said coolly. Yeah, that's right, this is how I am! Not some wimpy little kid.
"You're no fun when you act cool, Syao-chan" she said lightly.
"D-don't call me that!"
"You pick, Syao-chan, or Syao-poon" she was laughing as she said it.
"Neithe—" I jumped as I felt my cell phone vibrate, and a techno ringer filled the air. I looked up in relief and took out the phone, I saw her grin. "Hello?"
"Syaoran! Thank god! Man, where have you been?" I could practically hear the panic in Eriol's voice drip.
"Uh… it doesn't matter..." I replied as I saw Baka-sensei trying to think up of more unlikable nicknames.
"Look, you're not going to believe this, but… Mei Ling passed out on her way to your house, and she's at Shun's now. We are with her, but she still hasn't woken up."
"Why didn't you call me earlier?" I could feel myself become more agitated.
"Err.. well I wanted to give you some time about what you were depressed about earlier"
"I wasn't depr—I'll be right there" I closed my cell phone and got up to see Baka-sensei pout.
"You're leaving?" she asked looking at me with big eyes. I felt my insides squeeze. Damn! That's too damn cute!!!! I quickly cleared my throat and walked towards the door.
"See you tomorrow Sensei-sama" I said with the last of my power as I walked out. I could barely make out her vehemently retort as I closed the door, causing me to smirk.
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In thirty minutes I was standing in front of a large traditional door. What I didn't mention last time was that Shun is actually the son of a… how should I say this, a Mafia group, to be more precise the Kuriyagami group, one of the most powerful and feared groups in all of the Mafia World. Kind of surprising when you think that he lives right next to my house in such a prestigious neighborhood, ah well, but the thing that I don't like when I come here is that—
"Welcome Li-Aniki!" greeted the men that opened the large gates.
I nodded my head slightly to acknowledge them. It was back six years ago when I had helped Shun out in a fight that some of his Kumi (inferiors) had seen, and since then they seem to really respect me, however it's truly very annoying.
"Li-Aniki, Sagara-san is waiting for you inside, he said to tell you he was in the red wind, and third door to the right" said the said you had greeted me.
"Thanks" I replied as I walked towards the Red building. Remembering the layout of the of his home since I was a child. As I walked down the corridor I heard Eriol voice, even though most of the time he was a clueless idiot, he did care a lot about his friends, well, in some cases.
"Where the hell is he?! Meiling is already up! What kind of fiancé is he?!"
I quietly crept up behind him while he threw his tantrum at Shun, and coolly I said, "I'm not her fiancé, she's my cousin. Not only that, why wouldn't she me be up after hearing you yell like that?" I could see the look of astonishment in Eriol's eyes.
"Yo, Syaraon, you're here. Meiling's inside there" Shun said as he pointed towards a door. I nodded acknowledging.
"Could you get a car ready to take her home?" I asked as I started to walk towards the entryway. I looked back to see Shun nod and walk out. Walking in, I noticed the richly, and traditionally Japanese decorated room, remembering how much of a traditional man Shun really was, except, of course when it came to people he was a… er… a player.
There on the futon sat a girl with long straight black hair, she seemed a bit dazed, but when her amber-red eyes saw me, she smiled happily.
"Hey, there" I greeted her as I went and sat down beside her.
"Syaroan… what-I, that is.." I watched as Meiling stumbled on her words. I let out a sigh and placed my hand on her forehead to check for a temperature.
Noticing It was a little warm I felt myself frown, "You have a light fever, don't you? Meiling, why did you come when you have a fever? Do your parents know?"
She shook her head shyly, I let out another small sigh and said, "Well, I asked for a car to take you home, I would've dropped you off myself but I need to talk to these guys—" I noticed that she and fallen silent and most likely embarrassed. I gently patted her head wanting her to feel happy, "Get better, and then we can spend some time together. But the condition remains, get better."
She looked up and smiled and nodded her head in agreement. Just then Shun came in, "Hey, you guys ready?" he asked.
I looked over to Meiling and helped her up, lowering her head she politely replied. I walked her to the car and waved good bye to her. I could feel both Shun's and Eriol's gleaming look directed towards me.
Carefully I acted as if I couldn't and went to sit on the deck.
"So, how's you're 'lover'" asked Eriol in such a sweet voice that I wanted to barf. She's not my lover! Even if we have kissed! "Aww, come on Syaroan, you can tell us anything you want, after all we are practically like family?" I felt my mouth twitch as I watched Eriol come sit beside me with a look of pure mischief.
"Unlike, Eriol here, I won't bug…" I instantly felt myself relax; the one person who might actually get something out of me was Shun. "…instead I'll ask, is she Meiling?"
That question caught me by surprise, and I shrugged it off, "I do care a lot about her, I mean her coming here when she had a fever had me really worried—"
"But it's not her that had you so worried that even you couldn't think straight, and if I'm correct that's the first time you've been like that. Sure the dimwit there is the stupid and outrageous one in us—" Shun stopped to smirk at Eriol, whom obviously looked shocked with his mouth hanging wide open. "But, no we would've never expected to get some emotions out of since you're were in grade 2 I believe."
What could I do, Shun was a smart guy when it came to noticing things. Instead of continuing the topic I said, "Hey, Eriol you do realize that we skipped, right? That mean's Baka-sensei is going to eat us alive tomorrow."
"Aww, shit!! Syaroan this is all your fault! He seems like a really cruel and creative person, I mean after what he did to Sakaragi!"
"Why, what did he do?" asked Shun, not taking his eyes off of me. I mentlally cursed, he was going to let me get away with it.
"What didn't he do is more of the question! He humiliated the poor guy infront of everyone!"
"Only because I told you afterwards what had happened, otherwise you wouldn't have gotten it" I mumbled, loudly enough to make Shun's eye light up and Eriol to turn red.
"I'm just a great big joke to you guys, aren't I?" was Eriol's sarcastic mark making both of smile, which I covered with a cough.
Author's Note: Okay for this chapter I was beyond delayed. Not only that I wasn't able to add everything I wanted to, which made me sad… ah well, I'll leave it for the chapter to come. So, now that you guys have read this, and are probably getting bored, I'll leave it at that: D
Now thanks to these awesome reviewers :D
Kinomotoblossom—Lol thankies :)
Musette Fujiwara—yeah, a new side of hime
Broken Little Wings—thanks! I wanted to show a cute side of him, so I hope I'm doing well -shy look-
Fallen from the sky—thanks, I just hope I don't let you down
iXidarkmelodyiXi—wow, well, here you go ;)
Nightmaric—yeah, see something like that happened with me too, except it was when I was getting out of the shower, and god, was I pissed to see my friend there, and without think i three the bar of soap at him
Keiko-Chan—thanks, I guess she is cute isn't she?
Pati101—yeah, she's fine just a sprained ankle, and syaroan was just exaggerating