It was Monday night. Sakura was driving along the empty street of HK in her pink Spider. It has been a week since she last drove in her most trusted car. Sakura smiled as she raced down the quiet street, picking up speed as she went. She zoomed past an oncoming car.
Several minutes later she noticed that there was a car right behind her. Sakura smiled knowingly.
Bring it on!
She stepped on the gas. Looking at the review mirror, she saw that the car was still right behind her. She grinned as she pressed harder. The car was going at 190. She looked again, that yellow car was still following her.
She sighed. Damn stubborn driver. I won't let you be-
Sakura gasped as the yellow car was now beside her and then overtook her car.
Damn! That car must be good on a straight road. Argh!
Sakura was on the yellow car tail. She noticed that they were now driving in a one-way street, which meant it'd be hard for her to overtake the front car in such a small area. Sakura was frustrated at the fact but at the same time it was challenging.
The yellow car turned right with a basic drift technique. To Sakura, that drift was performed with perfection.
The driver must be a high rank driver.
As she drove along, she realised where they are heading. The dock. That must be where they'd finish their race. Sakura calculated the distance from where she was and the dock. She have approximately 1 km to try to overtake the front car. She visualised the road in her mind, trying to find the way to beat the yellow car. Only one solution came into her mind.
Damn this is gonna hard. I have only one chance. Damn! I have to overtake before the bridge!
With that thought in mind, Sakura accelerated the car.
800m.
She was still behind.
600m.
Sakura was beside the car yellow car but the yellow car sped up.
Argh!
400m.
Damn, the bridge is up ahead.
Without a second thought, she sped up and was now driving beside the yellow car. Her car front was leading that car bit by bit. Finally, her car was at least half way ahead. She was about to accelerate again and overtake but instead she gasped and hit the brake hard and turned her car 180 degree and came to a stop. The yellow car drove past her.
Oh my god! This is…unbelievable!
Sakura sighed reading the sign beside her: Working in progressing. She sighed again.
What luck. The road is being fixed…lovely…just lovely.
Sakura drove normally to the finish line and parked next to the yellow car. The driver's door of the yellow car was opening. A tall figure stepped out. Sakura did the same.
"This is not your night huh,"
Sakura exhaled loudly, "Please, don't remind me,"
"Sorry," the person chuckled. Sakura pouted, looking at the person. A brown eyes boy of about 18 years of age was staring back at her. She gasped. He was good looking. His hair was brown and spiky with blond highlights. He was tall, probably 5'9 with a muscular built. Realising she was staring; she blushed and averted her gaze.
"I'm Lei Xing," Lei introduced, "And you are?"
"Cherry," Sakura smiled.
"Nice to meet you,"
"Likewise,"
"Your driving is incredible. I seriously thought that you were a man, no offence,"
"None taken," she smiled.
"I think if there wasn't a sign blocking you, you might've won this race," he said.
"Perhaps, but we wouldn't know…after all, your skills as I surmise, are of top racers," she smiled genuinely.
Lei grinned, "Perhaps. Maybe we could finish our race next time,"
"I'll be looking forward to it," Sakura answered. "But right now I must go. It has been fun." She smiled brightly.
"Yes it has," Lei returned the smile.
"Good night…Cherry," Sakura found herself blushing at the way he said her name.
"Good night," Sakura reverse the car and drove off, leaving Lei staring at the back of the disappearing pink car.
"Cherry…beautiful, just like your name."
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The day the five girls have been waiting for had finally arrived. Today was Wednesday. It was morning break, Sakura, Tomoyo, Chiharu, Rika and Jia sat together under the tree shade.
"If we want to go we have to skip classes," Jia stated.
"I don't mind. All I have left are maths, physics, social studies…boring subjects,"
"Yeah," Chiharu agreed.
"Alright, that's settled. We're skipping the rest of today class so we can go to HK academy's festival!" Tomoyo announced.
"YEAH!"
15 minutes later, 3 cars parked outside the HK academy's gate. Sakura was told not to drive today and Rika was too lazy to drive her car. The five girls stepped out of the car, and faced the gate.
"Ready or not, here we come!" Tomoyo dragged Sakura inside the school, with three girls giggling behind. Now, the five girls stood in the middle of busy path where both sides of the path were lined with different stalls. Sakura was eager to explore but was held back by Tomoyo. She pouted.
"Moyo is so mean!" Rika, Chiharu and Jia giggled at Sakura. Tomoyo who was busy talking on the phone didn't hear.
"You look like a five years old girl going to the festival for the first time!" Rika teased, Sakura stuck her tongue out.
The giggling and laughing of the four girls caught the attention of others, mostly boys.
"Why are they looking at us? They're making me nervous,"
"Because we're cute," Rika said.
"Attractive," Chiharu added.
"Sexy," Jia finished.
"How can a school uniform be sexy?" Sakura asked.
"Good question," they laughed.
"Oohhh Kura…I think you have some admirer!" Tomoyo said cheekily once she hung up.
"Hoe! Moyo, what are you talking about?" Tomoyo pointed straight ahead, Sakura's eyes followed. Indeed, there was a boy looking in their direction. At her, Sakura blushed.
"Why don't you wave at him…better yet, give him raspberries!" Chiharu winked. Sakura went red in the face, hitting Chiharu lightly on her arm. The four girls giggled.
"Seriously, do it Kura. I want to see his reaction!" Tomoyo nudged.
"Umm…I don't think-"
"C'mon Sakura," Rika gave her puppy eyes.
Sakura mumbled, "Why me?" She could feel the heat on her face as she blew the boy a raspberries kiss. She was surprised to see that his body went rigid. And his face turned…red!
The girls giggled except for Sakura who was still embarrassed. Meiling arrived before Sakura could complain. Meiling asked what was funny as she led the girls into the building. Tomoyo did the honour and re-tell her the incident. Once finished, Meiling giggled along with the other four making Sakura embarrassed again.
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"Welcome to 12-1," Meiling announced as they reached the crowded classroom. They entered and Meiling led the girls to the empty table that had a reserve sign on it.
Sakura observed the room in awe. She could not believe the dull classroom could be transformed into something pleasant and nice-looking. The windows were decorated with white thin curtains that allowed sunlight to streak through. The room was adorned with flowers and ornaments. One-fourth of the room was hid behind a white curtain where Meiling disappeared into. Sakura assumed that behind the curtain must be where the kitchen area was. There were several tables which were covered with white tablecloth and a little bouquet of flowers in the middle.
"Wow, there're so many people here," Chiharu commented looking at all the taken tables and a long queue.
"Meiling sure wasn't lying when she said this café will be a hit!"
"Yeah!"
"I hope you guys are hungry, I have special treats for you girls!" Meiling said once she was with the five girls again.
"You're the best Mei!" Tomoyo squealed. Meiling laughed.
"Ah-ha here it comes," Tomoyo, Rika, Chiharu and Jia watched where Meiling was looking at. Their jaws dropped. Meiling giggled watching them.
"See, what did I told you?" she whispered.
Syaoran dressed in a plain black trouser, with long sleeve white shirt covered by a black vest and a black bow tie. His hair was messy as usual but for some reason he looked more attractive than usual.
"Oh wow, Li. You're hot!" Jia remarked but it was loud enough for him to hear.
Syaoran groaned, mumbling something incoherent as he placed teas and cakes in front of the girl. Sakura, who wasn't paying attention to the conversation, was brought back to reality when she noticed someone was talking to her.
"What planet are you on little blossom?"
Sakura turned and glowered at the person. Her glare turned into a surprise. She blushed. Syaoran smirked at the pink faced girl.
"Like what you see?" he teased.
Sakura face reddened even more and looked away. He chuckled and winked before walking back into the kitchen. Meiling and Tomoyo giggled, whispering among themselves. Rika, Chiharu and Jia smiled at Sakura and sighed looking over at the two friends.
"Oh, I'll be right back girls, seems like it's getting busy," Meiling said and left the five girls to their cakes and teas.
"Delicious!" Sakura sighed dreamily as she ate her cake.
"Yeah! I have to know where they bought these cakes from!"
Several minutes later Meiling came back to the table dragging Syaoran along. He growled, complaining the whole way.
"Sakura!" she called out causing the emerald eyes girl to look her way. "Do you want to walk around the festival?"
"Yes!" she nodded enthusiastically.
Meiling smiled, her eyes gleaming, "Cool! Syaoran is on his break as well. He could take you."
"Eh?" she blinked then quickly said. "That's okay. I can go with the girls."
Tomoyo abruptly said, "Sorry Kura. We wanted to sit here for a few more minutes. Isn't that right girls?" she eyed Rika, Chiharu and Jia threateningly, they sweat dropped and nod.
"I can wait do-"
"NO! I mean, it's going to be a while…right girls?" again the three nodded.
"Then it's settled, Syaoran will take Sakura," Meiling went over to Sakura and pulled her up from her chair. Sakura blinked, trying to register what was happening. The next thing she knew, her hand was in Syaoran's and was pushed outside the room.
"Err…"
Syaoran sighed and walked forward causing Sakura to stumble along. Sakura looked around nervously at the girls that were glaring at her. She sweat dropped.
These must be the fan girls Meiling was talking about. But why are they looking at me like that?
The couple walked down the stairs and out the building. She sighed.
Now why are they all looking at us?
This time the boys were also looking at them.
"Hey Li! Is she the reason why you're not interested in the fan girls?" a voice called out.
"Is she your girlfriend?"
"She's pretty cute!" Sakura blushed and still confused at the whole incident. Syaoran growled, ignoring the teasing of his classmates and friends. He walked faster, dragging Sakura along. The boys laughed.
"What are they saying?" Sakura asked.
"I don't know," he replied. Walking in deeper into the festival, Sakura's emerald eyes brighten. She giggled happily dragging Syaoran to all the stalls. Syaoran sighed but he couldn't help himself, a little smile adorned on his face.
"Look, aren't they cute together?" a voice whispered.
"Yeah, yeah!"
"A hot boy and a pretty girl! I'm jealous!" another voice agreed. Syaoran and Sakura blinked at the statement.
Are they talking about…us?
"Riki, why don't you hold my hand like them," a voice said as they passed by the couple.
"Eh?" Looking down at the intertwined hands, the couple blushed but Syaoran didn't let go.
"Let go," Sakura said, face still red. Syaoran acted like he didn't hear her and took her to the next stall.
"Didn't you hear? I said let go!"
"Now why would I do that little blossom?" He brought their hands up higher, "I like the way it is," he grinned. Sakura was sure her face would turn permanently red after today. She mumbled under her breath and allowed Syaoran to lead her.
Some time later Syaoran reluctantly let go of her hand because she needed both hands to hold some food. He was missing the warmth and softness from her hand already but of course he would never admit it.
Though Syaoran had to admit that this was the first he was actually having fun at the school festival. Maybe it was because of an emerald eyes girl beside him. He smiled when the said girl grabbed his hand and lead him to another stall.
"Errm, excuse me?"
Sakura turned to the voice, "Yes?" Recognising it was the boy she blew raspberries to, she blushed. Syaoran glared at the boy. He did not like when another boy was talking to his little blossom.
Syaoran frowned. His? She's not mine...
"I-I won this bear. Errm, I was-er wondering…if you-er-do you-"
"Stop stuttering already, it's rather annoying," Syaoran scolded causing the boy to jump.
"Sorry," clearing his throat he continued. "I would like to give this bear to you. Will you accept it?" he smiled shyly at her.
Sakura smiled and was about to reach out for the bear when a hand intercept.
"No thanks. Keep your bear and good bye," taking her hand into his, Syaoran lead Sakura away from the boy.
"Hey! Why did you do that for?" Sakura asked irritated.
"What? Are you interested in him?"
"What if I say I am?"
Syaoran hid his surprise and sadness? "Yeah right,"
"Why not? I mean, he's okay looking. He seems sweet and nice and-"
"He's not your type," he interrupted.
"Oh, so you're saying you know who my type is?" her brow rose.
Syaoran grinned and replied shortly, "Me."
No one said anything for a while but was interrupted when Sakura start squealing, forgetting about the incident.
"That plushy is so cute!"
"Huh?"
"See that orange lion-looking bear over there? The one with puffy tail?" Sakura pointed.
"I don't see it cute," Syaoran replied.
Smacking his arm lightly, "He is cute!" She pouted.
He sighed, "You want it?" Sakura nodding eagerly.
Walking up to the counter, Syaoran pay the man for a game. It was a basketball game. The hoop was far away but still too easy for him. The man explained to him, he was giving 5 chances to try. Nodding in understanding, Syaoran took the ball. He bounced the ball and shoot. The ball went in. He did it four more times and it all went in. The man congratulated him and asked him to choose his price. Syaoran chose the orange plushy. Thanking the man he turned to Sakura.
"Here,"
Sakura looking at him in surprise. "You're giving it to me?"
Nodding.
"But why?"
He sighed, "If you don't want it-"
"I want it," taking the orange plushy from him. "Thank you Syaoran." Sakura beamed, hugging him. Letting go of him, she hugged her plushy.
"You're welcome," he mumbled slightly flushed.
"I'm going to name him…Kero,"
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/Elsewhere/
"Did you see that?"
"Yea, they're so cute together!" another voice squealed back.
"Another new found love at the school festival,"
"How romantic!"
"Ohohoho…And I got it all on tape!"
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