"Syaoran, I'm nervous" Sakura muttered to Syaoran.
"Me too Sakura, me too" Syaoran whispered.
Both of them were in the waiting room of the studio, waiting for their turn.
They had their last practice from morning to afternoon, from the afternoon, they got ready, showering, dressing up, make-up, etc.
Actually, they never thought about the preparations until Tomoyo piped up about it.
~Flashback~
It was Tuesday evening and the competition was three days away.
Tomoyo, as kind as she was, took them to the studio.
"Sakura, Li-san, what are you going to wear in the competition later?" Tomoyo asked suddenly.
Sakura looked at Syaoran, thinking he had the answer but he just looked as embarrassed as ever.
"I never really thought until there" He admitted.
Sakura shrieked, "What?"
Syaoran winced.
"I'm the dance teacher, not the tailor"
Tomoyo lit up.
"Yes!" She screamed.
"Yes…What?" Syaoran asked, confused.
Sakura widened her eyes and crossed her fingers, hoping that Tomoyo wasn't thinking about really doing what she thought she was going to do.
"I'll be your tailor!" Tomoyo yelled, delighted.
Sakura frowned and sighed.
Syaoran clapped and grinned, "You're hired"
Tomoyo grinned madly.
"So, for your costumes, what's your song?" Tomoyo asked, whipping out a notepad out of nowhere.
"It's-" Syaoran replied.
(A/N: Do you think I'll tell you first? No way! You'll know later)
"Okay. What color do you want it to be?"
"Something calm"
Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
Tomoyo squealed and began scratching in her notepad quickly.
"Then, we'll have to stop by at my house first for the fitting"
"You don't have to take my measurements right?" Sakura asked.
"Of course I need to! I'll have to check how long, how short, you get it Sakura" Tomoyo replied.
Sakura sighed, "Okay"
~End of flashback~
So now here they were, wearing Tomoyo's designs.
Sakura was wearing a glittery sky blue dress that floated down her feet. The top of her dress was glittered and ruffled. A blue bow was tied around her waist. She wore camouflage dancing heels and her hair was curled and then tied into a ponytail with a long blue bow. Her usual bangs were left, and her hair was also glittered with electric blue glitter. Tomoyo also tied translucent blue ribbons around Sakura's neck and wrists. Tomoyo also took care of the make-up. Sakura now uses white eye shadow, blush-on, mascara and pink lip gloss.
Syaoran was wearing a sleeveless white shirt tucked into black pants with a light blue vest over it. His normal chocolate hair was as messy as ever. He had no make-up of course, but he was still handsome.
"And now," The Emcee, Hazuki Korino, said, "Up next is a female model and her dancing partner. Let us present Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li!"
Sakura's breath hitched. She squeezed Syaoran's hand. Syaoran squeezed back.
Sakura steadily walked onto the middle of the stage and sat on a chair. Sakura's eyes darted around.
On the left, there were the three judges sitting on a long table. The judge on the left was Karu Rahiro, a popular DJ and entertainer. In the middle was Deramone Godame, a French stylist. And on the right was Minano Fukuwa, a famous dancer.
So, the instructions to go to the next round is based on the scores. Each judge is given sign boards with the numbers 1-10. After the end of the dance, the judges will comment on your appearance, song, dance movements and expressions.
After that, you will be told to go to the Red room. The Red room is a room where all the pairs have to sit and chat after their turn. In the Red room, and talk to the other contestants and another Emcee, Hizuka Korino, Hazuki Korino's sister. And there will be a TV and that is when the new pair who entered the room's score will be told.
On the right, and back, there are the audience and on the front, there was a large screen which shows the dance more clearly and at each side of the screen, there are staircases which she descended with Syaoran not too long before.
Her green pupils searched the crowd. She saw Tomoyo grinning, Naoko cheering her on, Rika clapping(They told Rika and Naoko on Thursday) Touya crossing his arms, Fujitaka smiling, and Kaho was smiling too.
This made a smile creep up her lips too. Her family and friends were cheering for her. She has to pass this round. She must.
The familiar flow of music came out of the speakers, and she saw Syaoran came and asked for her to dance.
When the words came out she and Syaoran began stepping forward and backwards, both of them swaying their bodies in a fast beat.
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
This time, Sakura faced the front and danced backwards.
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
Sakura twirled, pull one of his hands and kicked one foot up.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Sakura twirled.
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Syaoran held her waist and Sakura arched her back, pretending to fall.
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I go weak
Syaoran pulled her back up and carried her (bridal style) and spin around and put her down.
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
They began stepping again and Sakura twirled again.
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Syaoran grabbed Sakura's waist and pulled her down that pulled her up and set her on his shoulders. Sakura hooked her feet and pulled back, falling off his shoulders. Syaoran reached down, held her hands and opened his feet wider, and Sakura unloosen her feet and her body went through Syaoran's feet, like gliding on ice.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go weak
Syaoran picked Sakura up and put her on one shoulder, then, Sakura pushed herself of his shoulder and grabbed his other shoulder. So it looked like she was twirling off and on his shoulder.
Then Sakura got off and released him. Sakura then danced solo, stepping backwards and Syaoran stepped forward.
Ican hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Syaoran grabbed Sakura's waist and oulled her up, this time, Sakura faced him, not the crowd. She hooked her feet behind his head and let go. Sakura was upside down, with her feet behind Syaoran's head and Syaoran was not holding onto her.
The crowd went crazy. They clapped, they cheered, they screamed.
Syaoran held Sakura's hands and pulled her up, she let go and she landed on her feet. They bowed and Hazuki Korino walked towards them. Sakura and Syaoran was sweating and panting.
"So how do you feel, participating in this competition?" Hazuki asked, giving the microphone to Syaoran first.
"It was quite exciting really" Syaoran said into the microphone and he handed it to Sakura.
"I was nervous before, but not anymore" Sakura smiled sweetly.
Some of the crowd sighed and she could hear a THUMP THUMP sound, like falling bodies, though Sakura couldn't tell why.
"Well, let's hear what the judges have to say, eh?" Hazuki grinned, "Rahiro-san, what do you think about this performance?"
"The song was perfect" He beamed, "And your expressions were marvelous. It was as if you two were really in love"
Sakura and Syaoran flushed, "T-Thank you" Sakura managed to get out.
"Godame-san?"
Deramone Godame smiled sweetly at them, "Your appearance is breath-taking. Your make-up and hairstyle matches the song. And your outfits are fascinating. Where did you get them?"
"Um…My friend made them for me and Syaoran" Sakura replied.
"Then I'll be wanting to see your friend then" She smiled softly.
"And last but not the least, Fukuwa-san?"
"You made a great performance. That was really, really, great. The way you lifted her up with no doubts were very confident Li-san. And the dance movements were perfect. Just a few tweaks and you'll be pros in no time." Minano Fukuwa smiled reassuringly at them.
Syaoran nodded a thanks.
"You two may go to the Red Room now" Hazuki boomed through the microphone.
Sakura and Syaoran went backstage and into the Red Room.
"So how do you feel after those comments made by the judges?" Hizuka Korino asked when they arrived.
"I feel alive" Syaoran grinned.
"I feel that we should put the comments to good use and train harder" Sakura said.
Hizuka nodded approvingly and faced the camera, "It's time for the scores"
Another camera zoomed in on the judges.
"Karu Rahiro gave a 10, Deramone Godame gave a 10 and Minano Fukuwa gives this pair 9! In total, they got 29/30! The highest score tonight!" Hazuki announced.
That was when Sakura lost it. She screamed and hugged Syaoran, nearly suffocating him.
"S-Sakura…" Syaoran choked, turning blue.
"Hoe?" Sakura widened her eyes and quickly let go of him.
Syaoran took deep breaths, but he grinned nonetheless, seeing how he was nearly hugged to death, he was also glad that they got the highest score tonight.
"How do you feel getting the highest score for the night?" Hizuka asked.
"Glad" Syaoran smiled.
"Happy" Sakura beamed.
"Okay, we're going to take a short break now, stay on this channel if you want to see more!" Hizuka announced. And the crowd roared.
Hizuka ushered for them to sit on the crowded sofa. Sakura and Syaoran found an empty spot and sat beside another pair.
The girl beside them smiled at them. She had red-brownish hair that was tied in twin pigtails, and then braided with gold ribbons that reaches her shoulders and red-brownish eyes. She wore a golden one-shoulder-strap top and pants. The guy with her had black hair that reaches his ears and closed eyes, so Sakura couldn't make out what his eye color was. He wore a white shirt with a gold jacket over it, with matching pants. They both looked around her age.
"You did great out there" The girl smiled.
"Thank you" Sakura smiled.
"Did you try dancing before?" The guy asked.
"Yeah" Sakura replied, "What dance did you do?"
"Quick-step" The girl said, "I'm Chiharu by the way, Chiharu Mihara. The professional dancer"
"And I'm Takashi Yamazaki. The famous actor" The guy grinned.
"Sakura, the model" Sakura introduced, "And this guy beside me is my partner, the oh-so-famous dancer, Syaoran Li" Sakura said sarcastically, pointing her finger at Syaoran.
Syaoran glared at her and nodded towards Chiharu and Takashi.
"What did you call me?" Syaoran asked, leaning towards her.
"The oh-so-famous dancer Syaoran Li" Sakura repeated without a care in the world.
Syaoran smirked.
Sakura noticed and her eyebrows furrowed.
"What's with that smirk?"
"What did you call me?"
"I told you"
"Repeat it"
Sakura rolled her eyes but repeated it all the same.
"Well, I'm glad you noticed that I'm oh-so-famous Sakura. Doing some extra research?"
Sakura blushed and scowled, "You wish"
Now, the show was back on, and they were watching through the TV.
"Now next up, the famous actress and her partner, Karin Hajimino and Ryu Ojisara!" Hazuki announced.
Sakura and Syaoran widened their eyes.
A pair walked to stage. The girl had blonde hair that was curled heavily, pale white skin, and must have had a pretty face, but now, had a heavy amount of make-up on her face. The guy had brown hair, slightly tanned skin and olive green eyes.
They both wore old English clothing, the guy dressed as a Dutch and the girl looked like a duchess. The girl wore the dress that had multiple skirts and a round gown, and if Sakura was told to wear it, she'd dump it into the trash can, put a gallon of gasoline on it and drop a lit match into the can without a second thought. The couple on the floor started dancing to an old, old, old, and I mean old, English folk song. Seriously, the song was probably done by an orchestra of great-great-great-great-great-great (And a thousand more great's) grandpas and grandmas or something.
~After the dance and judgment~
The 'English' couple entered the Red room.
"How did you feel up there?" Hizuka Korino asked them.
"Fabulous" The girl, Karin Hajimino replied.
Her partner, Ryu Ojisara just grinned into the camera.
"Alrightey then. Now, for the scores" Hizuka murmured.
"Karu Rahiro gives a 10!" Hazuki announced. "Minano Fukuwa givesa 10! If Deramone Godame gives a 10, they'd be the highest scorers tonight! Beating Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li by one point!"
Sakura and Syaoran's breath hitched.
'Please no….' Sakura prayed silently.
Syaoran gritted his teeth, crossing his fingers.
"And Deramone Godame gives a…."