a/n : I don't own the Characters but I do own the idea..... as far as I know..... did someone put the random page of writing in my room I wonder......hmmm

In this story there is no magic, like so many stories. Sakura-chan and Syaoran-kun have never met. Sakura-chan knows Eriol-kun, Mizuki-sensei and Tomoyo-chan. Italics are flashbacks.

Prologue

Sakura laid on her bed and thought of the man she once loved. Maybe she still did in some twisted way. But how could she. He left 5 years ago during middle school, and never contacted her since.

Sakura ran to the park. Eriol had called her and told her that he had something important to tell her. When she arrived he was leaning on the bridge looking at the water. There was a trace of the happy boy he was, and if you would take a closer look you could swear he had been crying.

"Eriol-kun are you okay?" He shook his hair and few tears slid down he's cheeks. "What's wrong?" Sakura leaned next to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

Eriol looked at her. "I have to return to England. Kiho-san got hit by a car, they can't say for sure if she'll make it, I have to go help her." A few more tears fell from his sapphire eyes.

Sakura's eyes began to mirror Eriol's, Mizuki-sensei was like family to her. After being her teacher and Touya's it didn't seem right for her to be hurt in such a severe way. They hugged each other tightly, sharing silent tears. Sakura was the first to speak up. "Have you told Tomoyo-chan?"

He shook his head "I haven't been able to reach her." He sighed "I left her a message. It seems like a sad way to say goodbye but her being in Tokyo this week. There is nothing else I can do."

After a few more hugs and Sakura agreeing to take him to the airport the next day they parted ways. She couldn't remember much of her day after that. The news was still sinking in, she told Touya what had happened and spent the rest of the evening in her room.

The next day, she went with Eriol to the airport like she had promised, not really caring if she missed school or not. In the car, similar to the day before, Sakura was the first one to break the silence. "Eriol can I tell you something before you leave?" She looked at him nervously. He nodded in encouragement. "Ever since you came from England, I've been very happy to know you. You've made my days just that much brighter. Though I've realized recently, I like you more then friends like each other. I just wanted you to know, I want you to have a happy life in England." She smiled at him.

"Thank you, Sakura. I regret that I can't return the feelings you have for me. I have someone else I love. You have been a very good friend and I wish you happiness in your future." He smiled softly at her.

The rest of the trip was quiet. Sakura opened the trunk for Eriol. "I'll leave you unload and grab another Taxi home." They hugged tightly for maybe the last time. They stayed like that a little longer then they should have. "We better let go now, or we might never let go."

They pulled away from each other. "Sakura-chan, my only wish for you is to live your life to the fullest." He smiled and began to unload. She grabbed a taxi and headed back home looking back on him for the last time.

Since that day Sakura hadn't heard from Eriol. Not a phone call, not a letter. It's probably better this way. Well no point lingering on the past. Today was her last day before she left to Hong Kong university. She wouldn't be returning till the following summer. She wasn't going to waste her finally day with her family.

She didn't know maybe she would find some one new. Tomoyo had told her so many years ago "Everyone has someone that they will love for the rest of their life."She smiled softly at the memory. She was determined to enjoy herself in Hong Kong, fall in love, even get hurt. She wasn't dense she knew where there was love there was lost and hurt. She would make the best of her time there and enjoy the rest of her time here.

She finished packing and went down stairs to have the last family dinner in a while.

Syaoran was training hard in his back yard. He would be going to school in a week, Hong Kong university. Most people would be happy to go to that university, but for him it was just filled with common folks who would want to be with him for his money. Everyone in Hong Kong knew the Li family name.

"Xiao Lang, come here we need to talk about university." His mother told him from the deck.

Placing his sword down and making his way to her he sat across from her. His mother never really treated him like a child, but more like an equal. "There is something you wanted to discuss about school. Have we not gone over everything?" He leaned back in the chair. He was glad his sisters had gone shopping. The house was peaceful for once.

"I wanted to discuss more about finding you a suitable bride at that school then school itself." Syaoran sighed softly "Now Xiao Lang I know most men at your age are not trying to procure a bride, but you must remember you are going to be the Li Clan head and one needs a bride. Once you have your degree in three years you will go through the ceremony, and you must be wed before that." she leaned back in her chair. "I'm sure you could find a nice foreigner who doesn't know the family name. Whom ever you do pick you will have my support."

"I understand mother. It's just hard being 18 and being told you need a wife."

"I truly understand. I was married at 20 after all to your father." she smiled and stood "continue training I didn't mean to interrupt." She disappeared back into the house. Syaoran was still trying to process the news of 3 years to find suitable for marriage. It was going to be a long three years.

TBC.....maybe if ppl like it

A/N : If you like this story simply write a review. I'll decide in a weeks time whether to continue with a second chapter... which will be longer. After all this is just a pilot.