"Why am I always late?" Sakura Kinomoto wailed as she hurled around the corner. It was early in the morning, but the sun was still shining through the leaves of the many Cherry Blossom trees. Sakura on the other hand didn't have time to admire the gorgeous scenery as she cursed her alarm clock for not going off at the right time. "Please don't ring, please don't ring, please don't ring!" She urged the school bell. At last she saw the school gate and tried to slow her blades down.

She wasn't entirely happy about being back at school, after all who was? But she was eager to see her friends again – not to mention her boyfriend Eriol Hiragizawa.

She was just about to reach the main building when her blades interacted with a stick on the ground. Sakura desperately tried to gain control but lost her balance. She grimaced and clenched her eyes close expecting to crash onto the floor or even into a wall, put it never came. Instead she felt someone grab onto her. She immediately opened her eyes and turned bright red. She was in the arms of a tall boy with amber hair falling into his auburn eyes.

"Gomen nasai!" She mumbled and tumbled out of his arms. The boy just grunted and walked away. Hey! That was kinda rude! Oh wait, I was the one that fell into his arms…but still! He should've said something, not just walk away like that. But he er was kinda cute! Sakura grinned sheepishly then urged her skates to move again.

"Hey Sakura!" a voice called out. Sakura glanced over her shoulder and grinned happily. "Eriol!" She cried and ran into his arms. He held her tight. "I'm glad that you haven't forgotten me!" he joked. "As if! Oww it's so good to see you!"

"The feeling's mutual," Eriol replied then impatiently pushed his glasses back up his nose. Sakura stared into his deep sapphire eyes before gently pulling him closer so that her lips could touch his.

"So what have you been doing these holidays?" She asked as they found a seat and sat down. "Oh, you mean after you called me two nights ago?" Sakura laughed and nodded. "Well, nothing much. Although now that you mention it, I did finish reading my novel…"

"Which one, I've lost count."

Eriol blushed, "the one I was telling you about, you know about that murder mystery." Sakura raised her eyebrows. "Really? I still can't believe you read that book! It doesn't seem like you're kind of thing at all," she told him.

"Yeah well, what have you been doing since then?"

"Um…Well, this morning, on the way to school I accidentally tripped on a stick and almost fell over into that…" Sakura bit her tongue. I can't believe I almost told Eriol that I fell into that guy!

"You almost fell into what?" Eriol asked.

"Oh! Never mind. It was stupid really. Just forget I said anything okay?" Sakura mumbled, avoiding Eriol's eyes.

"Whatever you say Sakura!"

"Hey guys! I'm not missing anything am I?" Sakura and Eriol turned around to find an excited Tomoyo holding a video camera.

"Ohayo Tomoyo! Nice camera, but are you allowed to bring that here?"

"Oh screw it!" Tomoyo winked. Sakura sighed.

"So what are you guys talking about?" Tomoyo asked them.

"Oh, I'm disappointed that the school didn't burn down or something!" Sakura joked and Tomoyo laughed.

*~*~ BEEP~*~*

Sakura glanced up in dismay as she heard the bell ring.

"Excuse me students, you must meet at the following places: Year 7 - the hall. Year 8 - the dance studio. Year 9 - the music rooms. Year 10 - the drama room.

Year 11 - the courtyard and Year 12, to the tennis courts. Thank you."

The threesome stood up and started making their way to the drama room.

***

Sakura glanced down at her timetable. "Damn. I've got history first and then MATHS!" Sakura groaned again then looked at Tomoyo's timetable. "English and then maths…but you're not in my class!"

"What classes are you in anyway?" Tomoyo asked, examining Sakura's timetable. "Well, we're in English, music and PDHPE together, and that's all."

"Well, at least we're together for some subjects. What Math's class are you Tomoyo?"

"A, what about you?"

"D…I hate math's so much!"

"Yes, lucky us. Math's second period! Speaking of which, we better go now."

"Yeah, See ya Tomoyo," Sakura waved and then ran to where her locker was.

"Open you stupid thing!" She urged after the 5th time her combination had failed.

"Er, Kinomoto, that's MY locker," a girl explained. Sakura glanced at the number. "Oh sorry Juanita."

"That's okay. I did that in year 7."

Sakura opened her real locker and hurriedly grabbed her books. "See you Juanita," Sakura cried over her shoulder and then sprinted up the stairs towards room 23. She relaxed when she realized that the teacher hadn't gotten there yet. She slumped against the railing and looked around here. To here dismay none of her great friends were in the class. "Just my luck!" Sakura muttered darkly.

After a few more minutes of waiting Sakura started to feel bored to she looked around her. One particular boy caught her attention. He was lightheartedly grabbing books out of his locker. When he was done, he carelessly shoved them in his bag and slung it over his shoulder, only stopping to brush familiar strands of amber hair out of his eyes. Sakura stepped back to let him through and then she realized who it was. "Hey it's you! Oh sorry, I suppose you wouldn't remember me…" She trailed off, feeling stupid.

The boy stared at her briefly then frowned. "Yeah, so many girls fall into my arms that I can't remember all their names!" He said sarcastically then walked into a nearby classroom.

Sakura blinked. There's something about that guy! I just don't know what…

TO BE CONTINUED

How was it? I know kinda crap ne? And I know that Syaoran seems to be an asshole right now, but believe me, he ain't! *winks* Well don't flame me yet! I know it's supposed to be S+S, but Sakura's dating Eriol blah, blah, blah. I know. It takes time ppl! ^_^ Just remember that. I find that the longer it takes the sweeter it is! But please review and tell me if I should continue it. If I don't get enough reviews, I'll probably just can it, but in my defense, first chapters are really only an introduction. All the juicy bits come later!!! ^_^ Please be kind and review! (Thanx 4 giving my fic a go! I really appreciate it)