Disclaimer: I don't Own CCS and this story is AU
Please don't mind me. This is my first time writing.
Chapter 1: Online Profile
Ring Ring Ring.
Sakura looks at her alarm clock and blinks slowly. She slams her alarm clock off. She peaks at her alarm clock. She looks at the time and freaks out as she is going to be late. She jumps out of her bed and rushes to her bathroom. She is brushing her teeth and looks at her phone. She sees that she received a missed text message from Tomoyo, her best friend. She reads that last night Tomoyo was trying an online website for meeting new people. She met someone online named Eriol who is planning on moving to Tomoeda. She thinks he was dreamy and very inspiring. Sakura rolls her eyes, and texts back. "Tomoyo are you sure this guy is real?"
"Haha. Sakura, you finally answer me. You better hurry and come to school. You will be late to class"
Sakura rushes out from her bathroom and rummages through her closet for her uniform. She runs to the kitchen and bumps into what seems like a wall.
"Ouch" as she ran into her brother Touya. "Touya, why are you standing still in the kitchen doorway?" Sakura rubs her nose to make it feel better.
"Little monster, you just woke up and you're going to be late to school" Touya retorts.
"I'm not a monster. When will you stop calling me that?" exclaims Sakura. She looks at her watch and to see what time it is. She runs to the dinner table, grabs her breakfast and stuffs her face as fast as she can.
Touya looks at her in disbelief and mutters "Monster."
Sakura questions "What did you just say?"
Touya innocently replies "Nothing"
Sakura looks at him suspiciously as she runs to her bike. She used to go to school on her rollerblades, but bike was more efficient for her now. She throws her bag in her basket and starts to ride towards school. "Bye Touya! I will see you later"
Touya waves and returns to thinking about what he was thinking about before Sakura disturbed his thoughts.
Sakura bikes to her school and barely makes it in before her teacher came in. She now is a Junior in her high school. She is a straight A student and made the honor rolls. She still struggles with her math, but with Tomoyo's help she is able to pass.
She breathes heavily as she sits down at her desk next to her friend Tomoyo.
"Haha. Sakura you barely made it in on time." Tomoyo teased.
"Tomoyo. When will we be done with school." cried Sakura.
"Sakura we barely just started this year. We still have the whole year to be excited about." Tomoyo said excitedly.
"What is so exciting about it?" asked Sakura.
"Think of all the dances and activities we are going to be doing this year. I have already started on making our clothes for the first dance!" excitedly Tomoyo exclaimed.
Sakura sweats a little from the overexcited Tomoyo.
Our teacher, Mr. Lim came into the classroom with his classroom book. "Alright class! Quiet down. We have a new student coming in from England. His name is Eriol Hiiragizawa. Alright Mr. Hiiragizawa, you can introduce yourself."
"Hello, my name is Eriol Hiiragizawa. I came from England to study a little more in Japan. My family owns a corporation company in England and will be expanding in Japan. I look forward to meeting everyone and becoming friends. Thank you for your time." said Eriol
Tomoyo looks at Sakura and whispers, "That's the guy who I met online"
Sakura looks at Tomoyo with some doubt. "Are you sure that's him?" questions Sakura.
"I am sure it's him. Isn't he handsome and dreamy?" says Tomoyo
Sakura looks skeptical and just shakes her head at Tomoyo
Mr. Kim looks around the classroom for an empty desk and he points at a desk. "How about you sit behind Miss Daidouji"
Eriol looks at Tomoyo and squints his eyes at her. He had seen a profile picture online of a girl he was speaking to last night. He did not know they would be attending the same class.
Tomoyo smiles at him shyly. She waves her hand at him. Eriol smiles back and starts walking towards the desk.
Sakura just looks at them both and looks outside. She starts to wonder if she should make an online account. Perhaps just having a pen pal would be okay with her. She looks back at Tomoyo and sees how happy Tomoyo seems to be knowing Eriol. He doesn't seem so bad.
Sakura continues to look outside and think about how she is going to survive this whole year. It seems to be a dreading year. The class went by really quick and soon it was time for lunch. Sakura turns to Tomoyo to chat with her and asks if she wanted anything from the canteen. When she looked Tomoyo was missing from her desk.
"Huh, where did she go? She left so quickly." Thought Sakura. She gets up her from her desk to go to the canteen to get some lunch. She forgot to grab lunch from Touya. Sakura looks at her phone again and looks at Tomoyo profile on the website she met Eriol through. She didn't want to go on the website with her name. She thought about it and new instantly her brother Touya would throw a fit. She shakes her head and thinks, "Perhaps, I should ask Tomoyo what I should do?"
She walks down the hallway and see's in the corner of her eyes there is Tomoyo and Eriol already chatting. Tomoyo seemed to laugh at a joke Eriol said to her. Sakura thought Tomoyo seems to enjoy Eriol's company. Sakura walks up to them.
"Hi Tomoyo! I was wondering where you went so quickly?" teased Sakura.
"SAKURA! I want you to meet Eriol. Eriol this is my best friend Sakura. Isn't she just a beauty?" exclaims Tomoyo.
Eriol looks at Sakura and says, "To be honest I think you both are beautiful ladies."
Sakura and Tomoyo blushed at his statement.
"I-I I'm going to the canteen to get something to eat Tomoyo. I wanted to asked if you wanted anything from there?" asked Sakura shyly.
"I-I don't think I need anything. Did you n-need anything Eriol?" Tomoyo asked shyly. She was beet red from the compliment that Eriol said.
"I don't need anything right now. I was wondering Tomoyo if you could show me around Tomoeda?" asked Eriol.
"I-I can" Tomoy answered quickly.
Sakura says, "I'm going to go now you guys can continue to talk." Sakura quickly walks away and escapes. Tomoyo stares at Sakura running away so quickly. Tomoyo thinks, "Sakura. You left me so quickly to deal with this" Tomoyo blushes at Eriol.
Sakura walks down the hallway and is on her way back to the classroom. She runs into one of her other friends in the "Chiharu!"
Chiharu turns around and sees Sakura waving at her.
"Hi, Sakura. Did you just came back from the Canteen?" Chiharu asked.
"Yes, I just got something quick to eat. Are you waiting for anyone in the hallway?" Sakura asked.
"Yes, I'm waiting for my boyfriend."she answered.
"Ah, Takahshi. Is he coming soon?" Sakura replied.
"Yes, did you want to join us for lunch?" Chiharu asked.
"No. no. I don't want to be a third party to your lunch. I just wanted to talk to you about something."
"Well, he isn't here. We can talk." Chiharu said cheerfully.
"Well, I was thinking of getting a pen pal. But I know my brother Touya would not like this decision." Sakura said sadly.
"Sakura. Is there any reason why you made this decision?" Chiharu asked.
"Well. I saw Tomoyo she was chatting with someone and he seems quite nice." Sakura said honestly.
"Sakura, you are quite silly. But please be careful if you do go on online. Perhaps, don't use your real name. Not until you are sure you can trust him." Chiharu advised.
"Chiharu. You are right, and my brother would not know too. You are so brilliant!" exclaimed Sakura.
Sakura quickly hugs Chiharu. When they heard a grumble behind them. They both turn to look and see it was Takashi with their lunches. Chiharu laughs and says, "Sakura, is there anything else you would like to talk to me about?"
Sakura quickly shakes her head and smiles at the couple. They have been together since we were kids. Their love seems to be unshaken all these years. She wonders if she will meet a love that is unshakable. Sakura smiles and turns back to the hallway. She was thinking of eating in the classroom. But it was very noisy. She continues down the hallway to the rooftop garden. She occasionally would go up there to clear her head and get some fresh air. She sits down on a bench and starts to eat her lunch. She begins to think of a name that no one would ever think is her. Perhaps, I should like a Chinese name. No one would think it was her name, she ponders.
A loud scream of girls were screaming through my door. Syaoran had just got back from school in Hong Kong. He tries to tone out his sisters but they were just too much.
"Sisters, please keep it down"
"Syaoran,look at these pictures of these pretty girls. Mother has even made you a profile online." one of his sisters said.
Syaoran stops what he was doing and runs to the computer. His eyes widened as his sister had told him a horrible truth. "Why would mother do this to me?" he thought.
"Mother, is just worried about you." his other sister said, "You have never been on a date or even looked at a girl twice over"
Syaoran rolls his eyes, " I will go meet with my mother and see what this is all about" He walks towards his mother's office.
Syaoran stands in front of the door and lifts his hand to knock on the door. But his mother called him out and told him to enter the office before he knocked. He always wonders how she could do that? He has always been so scared of his mother. He is a rightful heir to the Li Clan and their businesses. He was taught from young to now to be reserve and diligent to his school and work. Syaoran takes a deep breath and walks into the office.
He opens the door and sees his mother sitting in her chair looking outside of her window. "Hello, mother. I wanted to speak to you in regards to something." He asked.
His mother Yelan Li, was not a lady to be trivial with. She takes a deep breath and quickly stands up. "Li Xiaolang, I have been expecting you to come."
Syaoran looks at his mother with his back straight. When she uses his name it would mean she means business. "Yes, mother."
"Xiaolang, I know you do not approve that I have posted something online about you." Yelan said honestly. "But you are now a Junior in high school.I worry you have not met someone you like. So I just put it online to see if perhaps you like someone that is not here?"
Syaoran looks in disbelief. He was very upset that his mother went behind his back and created a profile for him.
"Xiaolang, I just ask you to please try it out for at least 3 months this is not a negotiation." She said sternly. "The clan is asking if you plan on getting married after high school. If you do not choose a lady, they will choose one for you."
Syaoran widens his eyes. He did not expect to get married so soon. He always thought he would be better off single for a while.
"I made a deal with them, if you could find a potential girlfriend, we would postpone the thought of marriage." Yelans said.
Syaoran breaths in relief. But then he begins to panic, because he does not have a girlfriend.
"I created an online account so you may choose someone. She must show compassion, loyalty, and love. I do not care if she is not the person you will marry or not. You must show us that you are talking to someone within these three months. You may leave now." Yelans stated firmly.
Syaoran is speechless. He had no say in anything. He could never make any decisions in the clan. He hopes when he does take over he will have a voice. He nods at his mother in agreement and turns to walk out of the office.
"One more things Xiaolang. Your cousins have recently moved to Japan. I will need someone to go over there and make sure they are residing well in this town called Tomoeda." She said with her back turned away.
Syaoran looks back at his mother and says, "Yes, mother. I will book a book ticket to Tomoeda and check on him during the winter break."
Yelan nods in agreement and approves his quick decision. "I know you have not spoken to Eriol in many years. But I do hope you will get along with each other. They have a company and will expand to Japan."
Syaoran nods his head and walks out of the office.
Yelan smiles as she sees her son walk out. She continues with her work with the company.
Syaoran walks to his computer. He sighs in disbelief that he is stuck doing this. He looks through his newly made online profile.
"I guess, I should start looking for this girl." he grumbles.
He had been looking for two hours and all he saw were these girls looking to get married and long term. He shakes his head anger and hits his table with his fist. I can't believe he is being forced to a corner and making this decision. His computer beeps, he looks back at his computer and he sees a new message from a girl name Ying Fa.
November 20, 2015
Profile Ying Fa
Message:
Hello,
I don't know if this is too forward. I am looking for a pen pal. I am very nervous this is my first time doing this. I just saw your profile and you seem to be a kind person. I am very interested for you to be my first pen pal. I would love to get to know you.
Please message me if you would like to be my pen pal.
Ying Fa
Syaoran looks at the message and thinks. Pen pal? This could work. This is not a relationship that would end in marriage or a girlfriend. He could do this.
November 20, 2015
Profile Little Wolf
Message:
Hello Ying Fa,
I could be your pen pal. I am in need a friend right now. I look forward to this friendship. I will be blunt honest you are my first pen pal. I would love to get to know you too.
Little Wolf
Syaoran clicks to look at her profile picture. The picture was a little blurry, it was a picture of a little girl with another little boy in the picture. He smiles at the picture as the girl and boy looked like they were laughing at something. The picture looked very old, but he could tell she hold this picture as of value to herself
Sakura looks at her new message from her pen pal Little Wolf. She smiles at his message. She types a message to him.
Hello, Little Wolf. -Ying Fa
Hello, Ying Fa -Little Wolf
I hope we can start slowly with messaging to each other. I hope we become great friends, its my greatest wish right now.- Ying Fa
Ying Fa, it will be my greatest pleasure to be your friend. -Little Wolf
They chatted for a while, Sakura yawns and looks at the time. She fell from her chair as she saw the time it was on her alarm clock. She quickly message Little Wolf she needs to go to bed and she will talk to him next time. She shuts off her computer and rushes to get ready for bed.
Syaoran looks at the last message Ying Fa sent. He smiles at the message and looks at his watch. He seemed to have chatted with her longer than he intended to. He turns off his computer and gets a glass of warm milk before heading to bed. He lays in his bed and thinks, "I must plan this accordingly. Otherwise, I will be arranged for marriage I don't want" He shuts his eyes.
