Summary: Arrogant, conceited and egotistical meets goody two-shoes and Ms. Bookworm. What happens when they genuinely needed each other? Will it do them good or destroy everything that has been planned for them?
Wolf and a blossom
by: abandoned soul
Chapter 4
The first and last candidate
The crowd stopped cheering as all their attention was swept away by the scene unfolded in front of them. The students who were busy chatting with their friends, eyeing other's haircuts and even looking at other's things got distracted by the commotion in front. The teachers who were busy talking with each other anxiously turned their eyes to the two.
"Oh my" Professor Terada gasped.
"What do you mean by pervert? You're the one who pulled me-"
"Well if you hadn't pushed me then maybe we shouldn't be in this situation!" she interrupted.
Syaoran got up and dusted his clothes. He stared at Sakura sending her deadly daggers but she fought it back. She slowly stood up, dusted her dress then straightened her posture.
"Ahem!" Professor Terada interrupted by his not-so-subtle coughing "My dearest students please welcome the head girl and head boy of the Clow and Spinel house… Ms. Sakura Kinomoto and Mr. Syaoran Li!" he said as he again stretched his arms and gave a huge smile. There was a complete silence when suddenly the student's cheers reverberated through the great hall. Syaoran and Sakura sheepishly made their way on the right side of Professor Terada while giving the audience a very awkward smile.
"Ah! So now that you've met the four head students, I guess other announcements will be announced in the right time but now's not the right time" he said as the students and the teachers laughed along with him "Enjoy the night!" his voice boomed as another music was played this time by a player and not the orchestra.
Sakura, along with the three head students made their way to the table beside the teachers. Sakura sat at the middle of Yukito and Justin. She made sure to get as far from Li as possible.
"Congratulations to the four of you" Professor Terada greeted them then shook their hands one by one. Just as Professor Terada was about to shake Sakura's hand, he winked at her and gave a smirk. Sakura twitched but held her composure.
"Way to go Li" Justin said.
"Yeah! Did you hear that Kinomoto? You must be very happy that the entire student body saw our position" he said and he crossed his arms and slumped back.
"It's not my fault that you're such a weakling! I can't believe that I simply tugged you and you budged!" she replied.
"That's because you're a monster! K-A-I-J-U-U!" he said mockingly as he spelled the word.
"If I'm a kaijuu then you're a G-A-K-I!" she retorted, spelling out the word.
"Nani?!"
"Gaki baka maro!" (Brat you idiot!) She screamed in anger, stood up and fled. Not even bothering to pick up the chair. She really left in anger that when she passed students on her way to her room, she muttered every single curse that you would know. She left the students in a frightened state, especially the freshmen students.
It was midnight and Sakura woke up in the middle of the night. "I can't believe that Syaoran! I know he's an idiot but is there a limit to a man's idiocy?" she rumoured to herself in anger. She looked on her clock and it reads eleven o' clock. She stood up and headed to the kitchen outside.
She went down the stairs in a flash then got herself a cup of hot milk. She finished it in a zip then went upstairs. She was about to enter her room when she heard something or someone. Curiosity got the better of her and she followed the source of the voice. It was then that she noticed that she was standing in front of Syaoran's room.
"Syaoran, we need another member in the band. It was written on the guidelines that the total number of students in a band was six… Five male and one female. Well, as you can see we've completed the male part but were missing one and you just have to melt your ice and allow us to recruit someone!" A voice said.
"Wolf is an all boys band! I made it... I rule it and I know what's best" a husky voice said to which Sakura guessed was Syaoran "if the Tomoeda cup doesn't allow an all boys band to enter then we'll just have to let it pass" he said.
Sakura heard someone stood up then a chair came crashing down "Syaoran, this could be our big break. We have to enter the elimination round. The grand winner will get a recording contract with Techno enterprises and each member will hold half a million yen. Think about it Syaoran" the voice said. Sakura widened her eyes as she heard the footstep coming closer to the door. She hastily rushed to her room then closed it gently.
"Now that was close" she thought.
The next day, Sakura went to the great hall and found Tomoyo sitting with Yamazaki. She chose to sit on the Clow table rather than their table set up in front. She made her way to Tomoyo, already aware that students kept gaping on her and some even stopped their chit chat and pointed at her while whispering something to the other which in turn will give a loud laugh. She huffed then rushed her way to Tomoyo.
"Morning" she greeted in a livid tone as she slipped beside Tomoyo.
"Morning!" Tomoyo replied merrily.
Sakura glanced up at Tomoyo and saw her smiling very wide. She glanced at Yamazaki who just gave her a smile followed with a nod. She scrutinized every corner of the hall and found that everything seemed just fine but she couldn't stay still looking at Tomoyo with that silly smile on her face.
"How's the life of a head student?" Tomoyo asked
Sakura was relieved to see that Tomoyo turned around and ate her sandwich. "Ei? It was okay… I guess…" she replied embarrassedly while the scene that happened last night automatically played inside her mini theater.
Sakura glanced at Yamazaki who nodded at Tomoyo then to Tomoyo who nodded back. She felt out of place when she saw this one. Somehow, there is really something fishy. She grabbed her juice pretending that she didn't see what happened hoping that it was just her being paranoid.
"Uhm, Sakura? I'm sorry but we have to go" Tomoyo said as they stood up and gathered their things "Maybe we can have lunch or dinner together?" she asked.
Sakura just nodded dumbly as she saw Tomoyo's face light up with excitement. She was resisting the urge to roll her eyes and was thankful that Tomoyo already left with Yamazaki.
"Kami-sama, don't tell me that those two have 'something' going on" she hoped.
"S-A-K-U-R-A-chan!" a cheery voice shrieked.
Sakura twitched and almost dropped her glass when she turned and say Chiharu and Rika standing behind her. The two sat on both ends of Sakura and started munching their breakfast.
"Have you seen Tomoyo and Yamazaki?" Chiharu asked.
"They just left" Sakura replied in her monotonous tone.
"Oh really, those two could be really serious with that org-" Chiharu said but the last word was replaced by an "OW!"
Sakura gulped then saw Rika who just elbowed Chiharu on the stomach. "R-Rika, there's no n-need f-for that" Sakura said while she shot both of her hands up in the air.
"Oops! My bad!" Rika said as she chuckled.
As soon as everyone has calmed down Sakura drank her juice then slammed it down. "Okay you guys! I can't take this anymore, you're hiding something from me so spill" she demanded.
"What are you talking about?" Chiharu said nervously.
"C'mon Chiharu, Rika wouldn't hit your stomach if you're not hiding something from me and besides what's Tomoyo's business with Yamazaki?" she asked. She was beginning to explode because she felt out of place with Tomoyo and Yamazaki.
"I knew this will happen" Rika said in her soft voice. Her head was hung low, her bangs covering her eyes which gave her a creepy yet mysterious look. "Look, we'll tell you but promise us that you won't do anything stupid. You will not attack or ask Tomoyo or Yamazaki any questions. You will act as if you don't have any clue. Any questions will be answered by me and Chiharu, are we clear?" she said in a professional tone that Sakura felt that as if she was having a deal with a businesswoman.
"Crystal" She said.
Rika took a deep breath "Tomoyo and Yamazaki are a member of a society called Organization XIII. It's a band group consisting of four male members. I think that you are also aware of the contest held every other year here in Tomoeda High. Well, you see that in the guidelines it was a requirement for them to have a total of six members. Five are male and the last is a female performer. Obviously Organization XII has only four members Rui, Soujiro, Akira and Kim-Dong-Wook. As you can see here is where Tomoyo and Yamazaki enter to fill in the missing piece." She finished.
Sakura was left in bewilderment. She opened her mouth to say something but immediately closed it again. She tilted her head to the right trying to process everything. Finally after a long minute "Is that so?" she asked in a low tone. She saw Chiharu and Rika nod then stood up and went out the great hall.
…Meanwhile…
"I'm telling you Syaoran, we have to enter."
"Please Syaoran"
"I said no" a husky voice replied.
"But Syaoran…"
"NO"
"How about this. Organization XIII will also enter the contest" another raspy voice said
"WHAT?!"
"Yeah, you heard it, Organization XII will enter the contest" the voice said slowly.
"Then that changes everything. So, who's your candidate?" Syaoran asked.
"There's always Yoko Furisawa"
"Nah! She has a great voice but I don't like her attitude" Syaoran said "The girl must pass to my standards."
"What exactly are your 'standards'?"
"Of course in a band she must know how to play at least one instrument. She has to be loyal to the group, brave, trustworthy, knows how to keep a secret and most especially intelligent. You guys also know that our group, Wolf is not just an ordinary band" Syaoran finished.
"True" they all agreed.
"So, who do you think will pass to my standards?" he asked with an evil glint in his eyes.
"I know one. And I think she's the only one who will pass your standards."
"Who?" he asked.
"Kinomoto Sakura"
Chapter 4 finished! Please R&R :) oh and if you have time kindly check out my first story entitled I'd ratherUntil then!
-abandoned soul