Right Here Waiting

Chapter 10: Decisions

-Sakura's POV-

Time flew so fast. Two weeks more to go and the school year would end. Finally, there would be no more sleepless nights and schoolworks. However, what made me excite the most about having vacation was the fact I finally had the chance to enjoy myself and it would help me get away from him too.

Indeed, I wanted to still be his friend, but based from what we were acting, I seemed to me that it would be hard for us to go back. 

"Okay! Settle down guys!" A deep male voice said as he opened the door. Mr. Terada reached the teacher's table then started to scan the blue book in front of him. He cleared his throat to speak. "I have a surprise for you today. Pop quiz."

I groaned inwardly, knowing that he was not joking. I sank on my seat. ‘Hoe. Why does he always give a pop quiz whenever I forget to check my notes?’

“However, this time, I will allow you to answer it with someone.” Mr. Terada continued, and my face lit up. Finally, I have the chance to pass the quiz! Instantly, the whole class mumbled and chose their partners. I turned to my right, but someone beat me to be with her. I started to panic once again and suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind.

“Sakura.”

I shivered. Slowly, I turned to him. “Yes?”

Eriol smiled at me. "Can you be my partner?"

I tried to resist, but to no avail. Everyone had already someone with them except for both of us. I sighed inwardly. “Alright.”

Eriol’s smile widened. “Don’t worry,” he assured. “I read the topic this morning.”

I nodded and gave him a small smile.

Our Math class was only an hour and a half, but for me, it was like eternity. The time went by slowly, which made things harder for me. We did not talk much since I asked him if it was alright for me to do all the writing while he was the one to solve those equations. We finished in half an hour so we remained silent for a few moments until he decided to speak.

“Why are you avoiding me Sakura?”

I bit my lip, not sure how to answer him. I gazed at him, and saw that he was studying my expression. “I…”

“Did I do something?”

I shook my head and tried to smile at him. “No. It’s not you.” I said softly, but avoided his gaze this time.

“You know, Sakura, you are not good at lying.” Eriol told me in a calm voice. His sapphire eyes were fixed on me, probably observing my every move. “Besides, I know Li-kun would not glare at me every time we meet each other in the hallway if I did not do anything.”

Sighing, I did not want the conversation to continue. So I looked up and forced another smile. “Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

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"Seriously, Sakura, do you think he bought that?” Syaoran asked her calmly as he closed his locker. He turned to her and saw her looking down at her foot.

“I don’t know.” She answered. “I was not prepared to answer any of his questions so I tried to let it go.”

Syaoran took a deep breath and sighed. He knew very well how much Sakura hate confrontations. Being a sweet girl, she was not used of having enemies with an exception of her brother, of course. He walked until he was few inches near her then he lifted his hand to place it on Sakura’s head. “Alright.” He said. “Just make sure that every decision you’ll make will not make you to cry, okay?”