30 Day New Trials Challenge - 2014
In September 2014 to celebrate New Trials' 15th anniversary, I introduced a group project called the 30 Days of New Trials Challenge, which is basically the 30 Day OTP Challenge from deviantArt. For the last five years I've been meaning to create a page to highlight all of the related fanart and original fanart (and fanfiction!) inspired by the 30 prompts. Dedicated to Ming Li aka dreamystarskye for completing the entire challenge! Each category starts with her fanart. All fanarts with captions can be seen full-sized when you click on them. All fanarts without a caption are linked to the original dA post.
Day 1: Holding Hands
Day 2: Cuddling Somewhere
Cuddling Somewhere by Amethyst Beloved
Syaoran barely suppressed a chuckle when he noticed Sakura cringing for what seemed like the tenth time since they started watching the horror film.
"So you don't bat an eye when you're facing the White Dragon, but you can't sit through a scary movie?" he commented slyly.
Sakura didn't have a response but Syaoran lifted his arm anyway and jerked his head to beckon her closer. Sakura eased his way into his arms and realized it was the perfect fit. She took the opportunity to nuzzle her head against Syaoran's neck and he responded by holding her closer. She could get used to this.
Syaoran barely suppressed a chuckle when he noticed Sakura cringing for what seemed like the tenth time since they started watching the horror film.
"So you don't bat an eye when you're facing the White Dragon, but you can't sit through a scary movie?" he commented slyly.
Sakura didn't have a response but Syaoran lifted his arm anyway and jerked his head to beckon her closer. Sakura eased his way into his arms and realized it was the perfect fit. She took the opportunity to nuzzle her head against Syaoran's neck and he responded by holding her closer. She could get used to this.
Day 3: Gaming
Day 4: On a Date
Day 5: Kissing
Day 6: Wearing Each Other's Clothes
Day 7: Cosplaying
Day 8: Shopping
Day 9: Hanging out with Friends
"Meilin is going to kill you when she turns around."
"Not if this thief can help it. And speak for yourself, what will you do if Sakura notices you?" "Shut up." "You're blushing." "I said-" "Once again it's back to bickering. I wonder how you two find amusement in such pointless things." "This was your idea in the first place!" |
Day 10: With Animal Ears
"Syaoran is going to kill you when he finds out you didn't delete the photo after all,"
"Who do you think I entrusted the photo to? If there's anyone Syaoran is afraid of, it's the queen of blackmail, Tomoyo Daidouji." -sighs- "You're impossible, Mizuki Kai." "Hey, why don't we take a picture too? I know an outfit that suits your black hair perfectly," "No. Now get ready for school before I get Syaoran to physically drag you out." "Evil Meilin." -grins- |
Day 11: Wearing Kigurumis
Day 12: Making Out
"Kai, you know I cannot be with you as long as I'm a daughter of the Li family,"
(Serious) "Oh yeah? Who's going to stop me?" "It's for your own sake!" (Turns to leave) "I don't want you to get entangled in the family politics...goodbye," (walks away) (Catches her hand) "You're not going anywhere without me." (Pulls her towards her towards him and kisses her) "And...cut! Mizuki Kai, that's enough for the kiss scene!" |
Day 13: Eating Ice Cream
Day 14: Genderswapped or Personality Bent
Day 15: In a Different Clothing Style
"Welcome to our magic show,
Starring Magicians Eriol and Tomoyo. We’ll play tricks on your mind, Impossible feats for you eyes to feast Taming even the most fiery beast Come, we invite you to play Our little game of the day And by the end you’ll find, That looking for what you can’t see Might just be the key.” |
Day 16: During their Morning Rituals
"Good morning," (leans her knee on the bed) "Feeling better?"
"Much better than last night, at least." "The nightmare must have kept you awake through the night." (A soft kiss to the forehead) "Has it always been like this?" "It's better with you around. Much more bearable." "I'll go make some breakfast- it'll fill your stomach." (Kai catches her hand) "Kai?" "From the looks of it, you didn't sleep much either, did you?" "..." "Stay with me just for a while longer." "Alright." And everyday since then, no matter how frustrated Li Meilin was at her thieving boyfriend, she never failed to wake him up without the promise of a warm breakfast and her company. |
Day 17: Spooning
Angel Sleeping Beside Him by Amethyst Beloved
Sakura quietly opened Syaoran's bedroom door and without making a sound she crossed the room and slipped under the covers, being sure not to jostle the sleeping boy beside her. She silently let out the breath that she was unaware of holding as she allowed a wave of peace to wash over her.
On top of the constant stress of the next Dark Force showing up at and any moment's notice to wreck havoc, school life has become unbearable. Always a firm believer that everything will be okay, Sakura was ready to toss that aside. The rumours were alienating her from the whole student body and every time she tried to reach out to anyone she was given the cold shoulder. With Syaoran dealing with Clan problems on top of managing the Dark Forces, Sakura did not dare to make the burden heavier by unloading her own problems.
She recently started sneaking in Syaoran's room at night and made sure to leave before her roommate woke up. Despite sharing a kiss on the train weeks ago, neither of them brought it up. Sakura was not going to send out mixed signals now. No, Syaoran could not know. Being sure to lie facing away from him to make the least noise as possible, she quickly drifted to sleep.
Her breath was finally even. Syaoran's eyes snapped open as he slowly turned his head to look at the angel sleeping beside him. He knew Sakura long enough to know that something was bothering her, but he knew better than to pry. For one week he shared his bed and for one week he woke up alone. It was at least time to reach out, to let her know that he was there for her.
Syaoran turned towards Sakura and scooted closer. He gently wrapped his arms around the sleeping girl and brought his chest to her back. Even in her sleep she responded by snuggling deeper into his arms. After daring to drop a tender kiss on her cheek, Syaoran fell asleep with a smile on his face. Tomorrow morning they will wake up together.
Sakura quietly opened Syaoran's bedroom door and without making a sound she crossed the room and slipped under the covers, being sure not to jostle the sleeping boy beside her. She silently let out the breath that she was unaware of holding as she allowed a wave of peace to wash over her.
On top of the constant stress of the next Dark Force showing up at and any moment's notice to wreck havoc, school life has become unbearable. Always a firm believer that everything will be okay, Sakura was ready to toss that aside. The rumours were alienating her from the whole student body and every time she tried to reach out to anyone she was given the cold shoulder. With Syaoran dealing with Clan problems on top of managing the Dark Forces, Sakura did not dare to make the burden heavier by unloading her own problems.
She recently started sneaking in Syaoran's room at night and made sure to leave before her roommate woke up. Despite sharing a kiss on the train weeks ago, neither of them brought it up. Sakura was not going to send out mixed signals now. No, Syaoran could not know. Being sure to lie facing away from him to make the least noise as possible, she quickly drifted to sleep.
Her breath was finally even. Syaoran's eyes snapped open as he slowly turned his head to look at the angel sleeping beside him. He knew Sakura long enough to know that something was bothering her, but he knew better than to pry. For one week he shared his bed and for one week he woke up alone. It was at least time to reach out, to let her know that he was there for her.
Syaoran turned towards Sakura and scooted closer. He gently wrapped his arms around the sleeping girl and brought his chest to her back. Even in her sleep she responded by snuggling deeper into his arms. After daring to drop a tender kiss on her cheek, Syaoran fell asleep with a smile on his face. Tomorrow morning they will wake up together.
Day 18: Doing Something Together
Tomoyo:
"My mirror, my mirror, pray tell me, Is it only my reflection I shall see? No matter how I look upon you, With my feelings pure and true, You merely perform your duty with sincerity, Revealing all there is in great honesty." (She stops as Eriol plays the piano bridge) Eriol: "Dear oh dear lost soul, There is no greater lie than my honesty. What I reveal to you I also conceal, Knowing that in the courage you muster fear reigns within, Hidden in the darkness of your light. Such a paradox am I, a figure of opposites, That I am neither worthy of your hatred nor love." Together: "But perhaps, if it is a wish from the both of us, To know that in each other we can trust, That you see yourself in me as I do you, Then let this glass wall break, And let us know the a difference it makes, For all my eyes truly see, Is the person I love standing before me." |
Day 19: In Formal Wear
(Angrily whispering) "Mizuki Kai, what is the meaning of all this?!?"
(Grins) "Which part do you want me to explain first? The reason you're accompanying me to the party?" "No...not that! I just wanted to ask..." (She pauses) "Hmm...?" (He gazes at her) (Meilin blushes) "it's...w-well...why did you choose this dress!" (Face turning redder) (Kai laughs) "Of all things, you're most concerned about the dress?" "It's embarrassing! Don't you know why I avoid wearing cheongsams every New Year?" (Kai's smile softens) "Relax, Meilin." (Squeezes her hand reassuringly) " I'm here with you, aren't I? I'll protect you." "I don't need your protection!" (She huffs, but tightens her hold on his hand) "Now let's get this party started!" |
Day 20: Dancing
Day 21: Cooking or Baking
"Hey Meilin, how many cupcakes are you planning to make? My arm's getting tired,"
"I told you, you don't have to help me. You can leave if you want." (Kai pouts) "but wouldn't you have even more to do?" "Yes, but I would have the peace and quiet to do it!" (He sulks, which Meilin notices. They stay silent for a moment) "Who are you making it for, anyway?" "A special someone." "Syaoran?" (She ignores him, though her face slightly flushes) "Sakura? Tomoyo? Miho?" "The recipient is not a girl." (Her eyebrows start to furrow) "It can't be...Eriol?" "No." (Her face reddens) "You blushed, so I'm close...let's see, who else is there? Kinomoto-san, Yuki-" (she puts a spoonful of cream into his mouth, cutting him off) "It's for you, you idiot!" (Blushing furiously) "Did you need me to say it out loud?" (He is surprised for a moment before eating the cream with a smile) "No I didn't need to, but I wanted to hear it," "B-Be quiet already." |
Day 22: In Battle, Side-by-Side
(With the use of transmitters)
"Your wings sure are powerful, Syaoran. I don't know how much longer I can sustain mine at this height." "Don't worry, I can still use my magic if need be." "Ah- the wind spell. Sure brings back memories," "Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but Meilin and I are currently running around the city in circles. Any updates yet, Tomoyo-chan?" "From here, I think it's best for Sakura-chan and Syaoran-kun to scout the skies for any magic disturbance first; Meilin-chan and Kai, you guys would have to handle the oncoming mobs-there's one to your right at the moment, and another will soon join. Maybe if you can reach them before they meet?" "Got it! Thanks Tomoyo-chan. But are you sure you're alright alone?" "She won't be alone." "Oh so now even Eriol is joining in the fun. Today's battle must be intense then. Speaking of which, did you know your cousin almost kicked me in the face, Syaoran?" "You probably deserved it." "Ahem! I have pretty good aim, if you must know. Would you like a demonstra-" "No- no thank you!" (Kai and Syaoran simultaneously) "Ohoho! Looking at the city lights just gave me a great idea. Outfits that light up- maybe the neon kind?" "..." |
Day 23: Arguing
"Are you challenging me, my dear Tomoyo-chan?"
"I can't deny there's a curtain of yours I've been eyeing," "Please don't tell me it's the emerald green one," "The one with the yellow lace? That's the one." (He sighs) "I kinda liked that one. So what shall it be then?" "I'll give you a choice- History, Literature or Geography. Science is fine too." (He watches her determined expression) "You must have prepared to challenge a wizard with knowledge," "Of course. So shall we begin?" "Just a moment. You wagered my curtains for your prize- so what shall be mine?" "Whatever you want." "Even a kiss?" (To be continued in another prompt ^^) |
Day 24: Making Up Afterwards
Day 25: Gazing in Each Other's Eyes
"Nothing feels more free than a breather in the sky," (flies up together)
"Indeed... I think we forget we need a break too often- but things are probably going to be even busier from today." (Sighs) (Sakura smiles softly and interlinks her hands with his) "whatever we face in the future, we'll face it together. You don't have to fight alone anymore." (They stop flapping their wings, thus free falling from the sky) (Syaoran smiles) "together." |
Day 26: Getting Married
"Can I remove the blindfold now?"
"Just a little longer. We're almost there."
"What is it this time? This better not be a prank or I'll seriously kill you."
"I would like to keep myself unharmed, thank you. There- you can take the blindfold off now."
As Meilin's eyes readjusted to light, she realized they were standing in a small gazebo, with a flower canopy growing overhead. As the wind blew past, she saw the flowers stay adrift in the air, carried gently towards the ground. Behind them the evening skies were painted in a mix of dark orange and blue, with the setting sun casting rays of light in the encroaching darkness. As they both took in the atmosphere, it was only after a few uncomfortable coughs that Kai spoke.
"So... What do you think?"
Meilin stayed silent, unable to respond.
"Did I overdo it with the flower lantern? Man, I should have dragged Syaoran to help me after all."
"Was this all planned by you? The dress, the timing, everything?"
"Well I wouldn't say it was only me; It was Tomoyo's idea to distract you while I set things up, not to mention Eriol's- as much as I hate to admit it- magical ability to piece this whole structure together. Sakura was also the one who gave you the dress, wasn't she? Thanks to that I've had your cousin breathing down my neck for keeping his beloved awake at night sewing the beads- and his currently aching fingers from insisting on helping her. So you see-"
"Will you stop rambling already, Mizuki Kai? I get it. You masterminded this and got everyone to help..." (Her voice gets caught) "but I thought you weren't into the silly romantic stuff..." (A tear escapes her eye)
(Noticing it, he wipes the tear away with his fingers, leaning closer to touch her forehead with his) "Even a rogue can be a gentleman if he wants to." (Smiles softly) "So don't cry, Meilin."
(She hiccups) "I'm n-not crying."
(Kai laughs)
"There's the Meilin I know. The person I love the most."
"...me too."
"Just a little longer. We're almost there."
"What is it this time? This better not be a prank or I'll seriously kill you."
"I would like to keep myself unharmed, thank you. There- you can take the blindfold off now."
As Meilin's eyes readjusted to light, she realized they were standing in a small gazebo, with a flower canopy growing overhead. As the wind blew past, she saw the flowers stay adrift in the air, carried gently towards the ground. Behind them the evening skies were painted in a mix of dark orange and blue, with the setting sun casting rays of light in the encroaching darkness. As they both took in the atmosphere, it was only after a few uncomfortable coughs that Kai spoke.
"So... What do you think?"
Meilin stayed silent, unable to respond.
"Did I overdo it with the flower lantern? Man, I should have dragged Syaoran to help me after all."
"Was this all planned by you? The dress, the timing, everything?"
"Well I wouldn't say it was only me; It was Tomoyo's idea to distract you while I set things up, not to mention Eriol's- as much as I hate to admit it- magical ability to piece this whole structure together. Sakura was also the one who gave you the dress, wasn't she? Thanks to that I've had your cousin breathing down my neck for keeping his beloved awake at night sewing the beads- and his currently aching fingers from insisting on helping her. So you see-"
"Will you stop rambling already, Mizuki Kai? I get it. You masterminded this and got everyone to help..." (Her voice gets caught) "but I thought you weren't into the silly romantic stuff..." (A tear escapes her eye)
(Noticing it, he wipes the tear away with his fingers, leaning closer to touch her forehead with his) "Even a rogue can be a gentleman if he wants to." (Smiles softly) "So don't cry, Meilin."
(She hiccups) "I'm n-not crying."
(Kai laughs)
"There's the Meilin I know. The person I love the most."
"...me too."
Day 27: On One of Their Birthdays
"How's your fever?"
(Tomoyo manages a small smile as she turns to look at him) "Your throat is still hurting, isn't it?" (She pauses for a moment, before slowly nodding her head. Her eyes divert their gaze to the hallway, where the noisy chatter of their friends could be heard. She looks over at him and to the hallway again, repeating the action until he walked over to her side) "I don't think anyone will miss my presence that much," (he sits by her side) "And I rather be in a quieter environment." "B-but it's y-your birth-" (He shushes her with a finger to her lips) "It's just like any other day- I think it would be better to celebrate when you get better," (puts his arms around her) "so don't strain your voice." (She blushes appreciatively, her eyes looking up into his) "Now shall we have a bedtime story?" (He glances over to the bookshelf, simultaneously closing the door as his selected book flies over to him) "Once upon a time..." (It did not take long for Tomoyo to fall asleep in his arms.) |
Day 28: Doing Something Ridiculous
"See, with just a little twist, the ballon puppy is finished!"
(The little girl claps her hands in delight) "More, more!" (Starts to fidget)
"Easy now, Naomi-chan! We can't have you jumping around when your foot isn't fully healed yet,"
"Can onee-chan tell me a story then?"
"I'll tell you a story, little princess," (Eriol bends down as he gestures to the boy in a wheelchair) "Once upon a time, there lived a fairy who loved to make people smile."
(The girl giggles) "she sounds like a nice fairy,"
"Indeed she does. In fact, she wanted to do something to make people smile. But she had a problem,"
"A problem?"
(The wheel chaired boy moves closer)
"What kind of problem can a fairy face? I mean, won't her magic solve everything?"
"Ah, but the problem is precisely that- the fairy didn't have magic. In fact, she didn't know she was a fairy at all. Sometimes this made her sad, because she felt she could never be like her magical friends."
"Oh..." (The boy's face falls)
(Noticing it, Eriol smiles gently at the boy) "This however, only made her determined to do something for others; for what she lacked in magic, she compensated by working even harder on what she could do. In time, the fairy became so nifty in handiwork that she became the most famous seamstress in town."
"So it's a happy ending then!"
"Not quite, Naomi-chan. You see, there was a wizard among the fairy's friends. Now he beheld magic so strong it nearly made him immortal- thus many envied him, and vied for his power."
(At this, Tomoyo, turns her eyes at him, her eyes slightly shining)
"He hated it. He hated that he had so much power, power that he himself didn't even want." (Eriol's voice grows quiet, wistful) "So the day came when he paid the fairy a visit."
(Dialogue spoken by the fairy and wizard, narrated by Eriol)
'Do you not blame fate for making you this way?'
'What is there to blame? There is nothing that can change the way I was born."
'But you want it to change, don't you? Don't you want to have magic?'
'I can't deny I wished for that once. I was a little naïve, thinking that a wish would come true if I just thought about it. But I know now that reality is not that easy.'
'The reality?'
'The truth that some things may never come true, no matter how hard one wishes for it.'
'So...it's hopeless then. I'm stuck forever hating myself like this.'
(The fairy reaches forward to cup his cheeks with her hands)
'No.' (Smiles) 'What that means is you have two choices: one, choose to work towards your dream anyway, or two: find something new you're passionate about and develop it.'
'I understand the second option, but why would you tell me the first is still valid? Why would anyone try to do something impossible?'
'Because the word impossible is only defining what we know of the world now.'
'What?'
'Perhaps, one day into the future you wouldn't have to walk all the way to my house to talk to me. Or even if I'm on a completely different land, even outer space, I could still communicate with you.'
'That's...that's ridiculous. How can that happen?'
'Who knows? I certainly don't.' (She laughs softly) 'yet I still dream that it can one day be reality. So even if it seems I can never actually achieve my dream, I still try to gain as much knowledge as possible about it, learning more about magic than I ever did before. Because it is my dream, and I will protect it for as long as I live.'
"And it that moment, the wizard saw the true magic the fairy had. Not the sparkly kind with twinkling music, but a bright spark that burns brightly in her heart."
(Everyone is silent as Eriol finishes)
"I want to be like the fairy!" (The little girl smiles at Tomoyo)
"You will be a beautiful fairy, Naomi-chan," (Tomoyo manages after a brief moment of wiping her tears off her face with her sleeve)
"So...did the fairy and the wizard eventually get their wishes granted?"
"No, they didn't." (Eriol ruffles the boy's hair) "but that doesn't mean they've stopped trying. They may even be among us right now, making people smile- because there is one more thing I didn't tell you."
"What is it?"
"After hearing what the fairy said, the wizard smiled for the first time in a very long while. He never forgot about it, and thus made it his own dream to make people smile as well," (pulls a coin out of the boy's ear, much to his delight)
"And they lived happily ever after?"
"Mmm. I'm not too sure about that."
"They didn't live happily ever after-" (Tomoyo smiles as she speaks) "they lived their lives experiencing the pain, joys, bitterness and pride in chasing their dreams. But that's what makes them so relatable, because they are just like you guys."
"Wow... Onee-chan is just like the fairy in the story, so kind and wise!"
"Ohohoho! Am I? Or maybe I am the fairy?"
"You're definitely my fairy." (Tomoyo blushes slightly at his comment)
(The little girl claps her hands in delight) "More, more!" (Starts to fidget)
"Easy now, Naomi-chan! We can't have you jumping around when your foot isn't fully healed yet,"
"Can onee-chan tell me a story then?"
"I'll tell you a story, little princess," (Eriol bends down as he gestures to the boy in a wheelchair) "Once upon a time, there lived a fairy who loved to make people smile."
(The girl giggles) "she sounds like a nice fairy,"
"Indeed she does. In fact, she wanted to do something to make people smile. But she had a problem,"
"A problem?"
(The wheel chaired boy moves closer)
"What kind of problem can a fairy face? I mean, won't her magic solve everything?"
"Ah, but the problem is precisely that- the fairy didn't have magic. In fact, she didn't know she was a fairy at all. Sometimes this made her sad, because she felt she could never be like her magical friends."
"Oh..." (The boy's face falls)
(Noticing it, Eriol smiles gently at the boy) "This however, only made her determined to do something for others; for what she lacked in magic, she compensated by working even harder on what she could do. In time, the fairy became so nifty in handiwork that she became the most famous seamstress in town."
"So it's a happy ending then!"
"Not quite, Naomi-chan. You see, there was a wizard among the fairy's friends. Now he beheld magic so strong it nearly made him immortal- thus many envied him, and vied for his power."
(At this, Tomoyo, turns her eyes at him, her eyes slightly shining)
"He hated it. He hated that he had so much power, power that he himself didn't even want." (Eriol's voice grows quiet, wistful) "So the day came when he paid the fairy a visit."
(Dialogue spoken by the fairy and wizard, narrated by Eriol)
'Do you not blame fate for making you this way?'
'What is there to blame? There is nothing that can change the way I was born."
'But you want it to change, don't you? Don't you want to have magic?'
'I can't deny I wished for that once. I was a little naïve, thinking that a wish would come true if I just thought about it. But I know now that reality is not that easy.'
'The reality?'
'The truth that some things may never come true, no matter how hard one wishes for it.'
'So...it's hopeless then. I'm stuck forever hating myself like this.'
(The fairy reaches forward to cup his cheeks with her hands)
'No.' (Smiles) 'What that means is you have two choices: one, choose to work towards your dream anyway, or two: find something new you're passionate about and develop it.'
'I understand the second option, but why would you tell me the first is still valid? Why would anyone try to do something impossible?'
'Because the word impossible is only defining what we know of the world now.'
'What?'
'Perhaps, one day into the future you wouldn't have to walk all the way to my house to talk to me. Or even if I'm on a completely different land, even outer space, I could still communicate with you.'
'That's...that's ridiculous. How can that happen?'
'Who knows? I certainly don't.' (She laughs softly) 'yet I still dream that it can one day be reality. So even if it seems I can never actually achieve my dream, I still try to gain as much knowledge as possible about it, learning more about magic than I ever did before. Because it is my dream, and I will protect it for as long as I live.'
"And it that moment, the wizard saw the true magic the fairy had. Not the sparkly kind with twinkling music, but a bright spark that burns brightly in her heart."
(Everyone is silent as Eriol finishes)
"I want to be like the fairy!" (The little girl smiles at Tomoyo)
"You will be a beautiful fairy, Naomi-chan," (Tomoyo manages after a brief moment of wiping her tears off her face with her sleeve)
"So...did the fairy and the wizard eventually get their wishes granted?"
"No, they didn't." (Eriol ruffles the boy's hair) "but that doesn't mean they've stopped trying. They may even be among us right now, making people smile- because there is one more thing I didn't tell you."
"What is it?"
"After hearing what the fairy said, the wizard smiled for the first time in a very long while. He never forgot about it, and thus made it his own dream to make people smile as well," (pulls a coin out of the boy's ear, much to his delight)
"And they lived happily ever after?"
"Mmm. I'm not too sure about that."
"They didn't live happily ever after-" (Tomoyo smiles as she speaks) "they lived their lives experiencing the pain, joys, bitterness and pride in chasing their dreams. But that's what makes them so relatable, because they are just like you guys."
"Wow... Onee-chan is just like the fairy in the story, so kind and wise!"
"Ohohoho! Am I? Or maybe I am the fairy?"
"You're definitely my fairy." (Tomoyo blushes slightly at his comment)
Day 29: Doing Something Sweet
"Hang on... Your hair clip is slightly loose. I'll fix it for you," (Syaoran reaches over her hair and readjusts the clip)
(Sakura blushes) "Thank you." (He blushes too upon realizing how close they stood together) "it's- it's no problem," (mumbles) (Sakura laughs) "we should get going or we'll miss the school bell!" (Pulls him forward) Laughing together, they ran towards the school gates. |
Day 30: Doing Something Hot
Gasping, Kai looks around once more as he stealthily slips into his flat's window. In the dim moonlight, the new scratches and cuts on his skin were briefly illuminated as the thief shrugged his tattered coat off.
"I'm going to miss wearing this one," (He sighs) "and it was my favorite one too...but at least the job is done without any major problems." (Relaxes)
"Oh, so there's nothing to worry about, is there, Kaitou Magician?" (A steely- and familiar- voice causes him to stiffen as he turns around.
"Mei- Meilin..."
"Do you know how many times I called you in the past four hours?!? Even if you were evading a whole horde of guards, would it have been difficult to spare me a notice before starting the whole heist?"
(Kai visibly shirks back as Meilin's voice increases in volume) " well I..."
"What is your excuse this time?" (Her tears start to show even as her eyebrows remain furrowed in frustration)
"I...I just didn't want you to get involved!" (In his moment of panic, his tone was full of worry and frustration intertwined) "Even if I have to pay for my crimes someday, I will never, I repeat never, allow you to be pulled down with me. Anything but that! How do you-" (he gets cut off as Meilin kisses him, the suddenness of the action forcing him against the wall)
They share a heated kiss, which is only broken when Meilin leans back, her breaths raspy and short. "I don't care. As much as you want to protect me, I also want to protect you," (her voice is soft) "so don't leave me in the dark and do all those reckless stuff alone."
(Kai looks at her for a moment) "is this what you really want?" (Pulls her close to him)
"Two is better than one, you know. And I haven't been training my skills for nothing,"
"Syaoran will kill me when he finds out."
"Not if I convince him first. If there is anything a daughter of Li is capable of, it's winning an argument."
"I'm going to miss wearing this one," (He sighs) "and it was my favorite one too...but at least the job is done without any major problems." (Relaxes)
"Oh, so there's nothing to worry about, is there, Kaitou Magician?" (A steely- and familiar- voice causes him to stiffen as he turns around.
"Mei- Meilin..."
"Do you know how many times I called you in the past four hours?!? Even if you were evading a whole horde of guards, would it have been difficult to spare me a notice before starting the whole heist?"
(Kai visibly shirks back as Meilin's voice increases in volume) " well I..."
"What is your excuse this time?" (Her tears start to show even as her eyebrows remain furrowed in frustration)
"I...I just didn't want you to get involved!" (In his moment of panic, his tone was full of worry and frustration intertwined) "Even if I have to pay for my crimes someday, I will never, I repeat never, allow you to be pulled down with me. Anything but that! How do you-" (he gets cut off as Meilin kisses him, the suddenness of the action forcing him against the wall)
They share a heated kiss, which is only broken when Meilin leans back, her breaths raspy and short. "I don't care. As much as you want to protect me, I also want to protect you," (her voice is soft) "so don't leave me in the dark and do all those reckless stuff alone."
(Kai looks at her for a moment) "is this what you really want?" (Pulls her close to him)
"Two is better than one, you know. And I haven't been training my skills for nothing,"
"Syaoran will kill me when he finds out."
"Not if I convince him first. If there is anything a daughter of Li is capable of, it's winning an argument."