Chess Over Boys
moondocc
Rated: PG-13
Summary: Sakura Kinomoto's biggest obsession in life is her game of chess (where she is a well-known champion), but she needs to reconsider when the most popular guy in school, the soccer captain, Syaoran Li, falls hopelessly head over heels for her. Now the orphan has to choose between her two most wanted dreams—for obstacles always stand in her way—to be loved or to be top.
Front-Summary: SK's big obsession in life is chess, but when the hot soccer- captain SL falls head over heals for her, the orphan needs to reconsider—because she can only choose 1 of these dreams—love or chess?
Disclaimer I dun own nuthin' of CCS... It all belongs to CLAMP. But the storyline is REAL!! It's my idea, so no stealin'!!!
AN Yup, moondocc plays chess!! I'm pretty good it too :) not 2 brag but I'm rated #2 in my chess class! (the last time I checked)
Chapter 1: A Dream Come True
"AND—CHECKMATE!"
"What?!" A blonde-haired man with glasses on top of his nose shrieked in surprise. "But—but I'm undefeated!! I'm supposed to be undefeated! I'm a seven-times champion in the Chess Olympics of Japan! I AM!! How could I be beaten by a sixteen-year-old schoolgirl?!!!"
"Um, excuse me," an auburn-haired girl with watery emerald eyes spoke quietly, "I don't remember seeing you at the Olympics."
The man blushed deeply, and rushed out the door. The girl sighed heavily, and looked out of the window. When am I going to get out of here? She thought sadly.
Yes, Sakura Kinomoto is officially an orphan. Everyday she look out of her yard to see smiling faces rushing around wild, and she dreamed of that beautiful feeling—freedom—the thirst of it—it's to die for! And to imagine, the love that they experience! She'd do anything to be loved.
Just one day of freedom.
Just one minute to be loved.
Just one second to be kissed.
To be held...
"WHAT?" Sakura screamed back, annoyed by Keiko's riddled insaneness.
"You got mail, young lady. COME AND GET IT, YOU RETARD!" Keiko shouted again, and smashed two pans into each other. Sakura sighed. It's like this everyday. It's like that Cinderella tale—where your friggin' stepsister just won't leave you alone!
"Coming." Sakura replied as she led herself trot down the stony stairs. Keiko was every bit as pretty as this auburn-haired, emerald-eyed girl. Long black hair splashed with tan curls at the end, shiny light-blued eyes, she was just as adorable as—
"HERE IS YOUR STUPID MAIL, Kinomoto!"
--Like that. Adorable, huh?
"Thanks," Sakura sighed, and took the light envelope. It was a bit small for an invitation, Sakura thought, or a bit large to a chess tournament application. Just what would it be?
"Open it already, Red-Hair! I wanna see what the huge racket is all about!" Keiko yelled. Staring, Sakura ripped through the envelope, and saw, inside, an acceptance letter.
"WHAT?" this time, it was Sakura's scream that pierced the walls.
Dear Ms. Kinomoto,
You have been accepted into the Hong Kong Academy for Excellence in Youth, or the HKAEY [HI:KAY]. Or Hi-K. Through your outstanding performance in chess, our staff has decided to accept you into our magnet program, where you will join another group of chess champs to challenge yourself to achieve more greatness by playing the best of the best. Remember, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. ("Yeah, for you!" Sakura scoffed. The Chess Champion is indeed the opportunity of a lifetime for this stupid lil school!) The Hi-K's reputation is number one internationally, and our graduates have taken all corners of the world. We feel that you should be part of that glory, too, Ms. Kinomoto, so join us!
Thank you! You are expected on September 1st, 20XX.
Directions:
12345 Maple Street
Victoria Bay, Hong Kong
P.R. China
"YOU'RE ACCEPTED TO THE HI-K?!!!" Keiko grunted in disbelief. "But hardly anyone's been accepted there! I mean, the high test scores, the grades, e- EVERYTHING!!"
"Ack, well, guess I'm leaving this dump." Sakura smirked.
"OH RED-HAIR YOU GET ON MY NERVES!!"
The plane to Hong Kong flew ever so peaceful there that the passengers passed the sea so quietly. Sakura gazed out to the window, sighing. It was her dream come true. She had left the orphanage, left Keiko behind, left her whole HISTORY of nerd behind, and stepped into a new stage of life—to be loved, and to be a champion.
Sakura turned left to see a messy chestnut-haired boy snoozing lightly, and smiled. "I love Hong Kong," she murmured.
"Don't talk to yourself, it's weird!" The boy complained, suddenly jerking awake. Sakura turned left again, this time, discovering the boy's eyes to be the most astounding piercing shades of amber.
"Oh, I'm so sorry to bother you in your sleep! I didn't mean to talk to myself! I just love Hong Kong so much!" Sakura smiled. The boy stared, and then dragged himself back to sleep.
"Some people." She whispered, keeping her voice low.
"I heard that." The boy jerked awake again, clearly annoyed.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Sakura apologized.
"You should be." The boy answered.
What a rude nut! Sakura thought, but smiled anyways. Some people. They think they're so much!
"Uhh, Red Hair," the boy hesitated.
"What is it?" Sakura asked. I'm going to kill that little brat for calling me that! He's DONE FOR!
"Can you move over?! You're covering half of my seat!"
Sakura growled.
"Great. Now that I'm awake," the boy paused, turning to his right, and hissed, "better play some chess."
Sakura raised her eyebrows. "You know chess?"
"Eight-times Hong Kong Chess Cup champion, you'd be sorry for your stupid ass to ever play me." The boy scoffed proudly.
"Actually, Mr. Sophisticated, I am eight-times Japan Olympics Chess Champion myself." Sakura sneered. "After all, Hong Kong is a small island."
"I've never heard of a RED-HAIRED GIRL play chess before," flirted the boy, looking interested, flapping his eyebrows at her.
"You're done for. Let's see who's better." Sakura growled.
"You know, you're pretty s-xy. Mind if I had your name?" the boy asked. Sakura slapped him right in the face (GO SAKURA!), then, whispered, "Sakura Kinomoto."
"Oh, so you're the new addition to Hi-K!" the boy smiled while rubbing his five-finger printed face.
"How do you know? You go there?" Sakura asked.
"Syaoran Li at your service. I go to their special athlete program. I am the hot soccer captain for the Wolf Packs, and the boy of all girl's dreams-"
A splash of fresh giggles rang from beside Syaoran—"What's so funny?" he asked, annoyed.
Sakura stared, then burst into laughter. "I-it's just that, haha, boys in the orphanage, hehehe, don't brag about he-ha, being the boy of, hahaha, all girl's, ohohoho, dreams!"
Syaoran stared angrily. "Wait 'til you get there, okay, Miss I-Know- Friggin'-Wut-Boys-Do-At-My-Orphanage—"
"Hold on, you go to an orphanage? For what? Like volunteering and stuff?" Syaoran raised his eyebrows.
Sakura shook her head. "I am an orphan," she smiled.
"Oh." Syaoran whispered. "Sorry."
"It's ok, cuz you're losing your game, Harry!" Sakura grinned.
Syaoran glanced toward his right. She's a natural free-spirit, he thought, and really cute too. And she's an orphan. Wonder how she's holding up.
"FLIGHT 476 IS NOW BOARDING TO HONG KONG. ALL PASSENGERS MUST STAY SEATED UNTIL LANDING IS COMPLETE. THANK YOU."
"Guess I'll see you later, right, Syaoran?"
"Definitely."
A/N: Sucki rite? I'm soooooo sorry if this chappie sucked!! it just took me a looooooooooooooooooong time b4 finally deciding 2 rite it. It's kinda based on my life story... just sorta... yeah well...
sighs be on my feet .