Hello yes its me Love Starshine, back with another story that I hope will be even better than the last one! Please read and review and as always I am open to ideas, my writers block is becoming increasingly long and difficult to overcome at present.

Summary: Sakura Kinomoto is your not so average 17 year old girl finishing up her last year of college. She is the School's idol; the head turner who commands attention without her even knowing. Every girl in her school wants to be her and every boy in the school wants to land her, including her best friend Syaoran Li. Ever since she had her heartbroken by her previous boyfriend she has declined every boy since. Can Syaoran show her what a man with experience can do for her? What awaits in the future? All will become clear.

Disclaimer: I do not own any CCS characters. All rights go to CLAMP.

Chapter 1

Walking back in to the gates of School, Sakura could tell it was going to be a different year. She couldn't quite tell somehow, but she could feel it in the air. Her best friend Tomoyo was right along side her and they both started to walk directly through the crowded school yard.

"First day back Sakura I wonder if were going to be in the same classes this year" said Tomoyo.

"I hope so. If I have to face more and more people trying to push conversation to me I think I will cry" joked Sakura.

As they approached the crowd, all heads turned towards her. It was the same every day. The girls all said hello, desperate to know the 'cool girl' in school and the guys all whistled and hollered at her hoping she'd even look their way 'what is it with them? Why are they so mesmerised every time I walk by? I'm not that much of a big deal' she thought to herself. Just as they reached the other side of the courtyard, screeching could be heard behind them. As they turned around they saw a black lotus coming to park in the car park. All the other students stopped and immediately the girls began to get excited for none other than the Infamous, Incredibly Hot Playboy Syaoran Li was getting out of his car and walking across the school yard. His best friend Eriol Hiiragizawa followed behind. Both boys were the most wanted beau's in the school. Syaoran had dark brown hair and fierce amber eyes that entranced any girl who looked straight into them. He was notorious for his well toned body and his playboy attitude to girls. He would show up to a party with one girl and leave with a completely different one; but that didn't stop anyone from bowing at his feet. Eriol; the mystery man as they would say. He was much like Syaoran; with his enticing sapphire eyes and midnight blue hair no girl would say no to him. He was a charming lad and was more respectful of girls. He only ever truly wanted to get to know one girl in the school and that was his current Girlfriend; Tomoyo Daidouji.

"This is gonna be a good year man. I can feel it!" started Syaoran as he walked through the school yard; all eyes on him of course.

"I hope so. If I have to dump one more girl for you at these parties I might as well be your official date exterminator. Maybe this year you'll change" laughed Eriol.

"Nah there is only one girl for me and she isn't interested but until she is I'll just play the field a bit" said Syaoran as if everything would go to plan.

"How will she ever be interested if she sees that all you do is just lead girls on and then get me to dump them for you when you're finished. After her previous record of boys I don't think she is going to want a repeat by you" stated Eriol, adamant to prove his point.

Syaoran sighed "Look she is the only girl in my life that makes me feel…… weird when I'm around her. She has this hold on me every time and she doesn't even realise she's doing it. She's not like other girls. She doesn't throw herself at anyone. She has respect for herself and I would never disrespect her. Besides there's no good telling her this 'cus she may not even be interested in me so lets just leave it at that okay?"

"Alright but the longer you leave it, the more its just going to crease you inside" Syaoran was ready to erupt but then caught sight of an Emerald eyed beauty standing at the top of a staircase. All emotion of anger drained from his body and in to the earth below him as his knees began to shake. They could barely hold him up if it weren't for the fact he had to play it cool to keep up his reputation.

As Sakura hushed Tomoyo to keep her voice down Syaoran and Eriol just caught up with them. Eriol immediately walked to Tomoyo's side and tenderly kissed her.

"Morning my love" he said lovingly

"Hey. Did I tell you how much I love that cologne you're wearing?" asked Tomoyo. A beaming smile now present on her face.

"You like it? It's Armani" Sakura pretended to fake gag as Syaoran laughed.

"Someone pass me the puke bucket!" announced Sakura.

"I see nothing's changed with you Sakura. Still that same loveless girl as ever" smirked Syaoran. There was nothing he enjoyed more than teasing Sakura. She always gave it back to him but he still enjoyed their disputes. It so turned him on.

"You're just jealous because I have no love to give to you Syaoran. You want it sooo badly don't you?" she taunted him putting on a seductive voice and leaning in to him. Her bright emerald eyes twinkled with mischeif. Syaoran had to keep his cool. He tried his hardest to fight that annoying wave of butterflies in his stomach and dizziness.

"Oh baby me and you both know who wants who so badly around here and trust me, its not how you said it. But I'll pretend to go along with it if it makes you feel better" Sakura just turned her back and muttered an incoherent 'Jerk' under her breath. Syaoran caught this and said "You know you love me though"

Sakura gritted her teeth and walked to her registration room; the others following in tow. Tomoyo and Eriol smirked at each other as they both knew what each was thinking; 'they so want each other'.

They walked in to their registration room and sat in their usual seats on the far left hand side of the classroom next to the window. Eriol sat next to Tomoyo and Syaoran to Sakura. Sakura plopped her head down on the desk and sighed.

"Cheer up Sakura, at least you only have a year left and then you're off to Uni" said Tomoyo. Sakura sat upright and took a deep breath.

"You're right but I just can't wait to get out of this rat hole!" exclaimed Sakura looking around the classroom. "Its alright for you, you have Eriol to spend time with in this town. Who do I have?"

"You have me" smirked Syaoran. "Who else do you spend most of your time with during a Movie marathon weekend?"

"That's because you turn up at my house with about 50 films and a huge bucket of Ben and Jerry's. How can I say no to that? I won't refuse baked Alaska for anyone" said Sakura and she flicked him on the forehead.

"Ouch! I've just lost 2 brain cells it was that hard" retorted Syaoran

"That's all you had to begin with" stated Sakura

"I'm glad nothings changed" laughed Syaoran just as their teacher walked in, Terada Sensei. Eriol and Tomoyo exchanged looks and chuckled to themselves. This was certainly going to be an interesting year.

"Hello class. Welcome back and settle down" started the teacher.

After their first 4 lessons it was time for Lunch. Sakura and Tomoyo sat at their usual table in the cafeteria at the very back waiting for Syaoran and Eriol to join them. As the four of them walked in, mostly all the male heads in the room turned and looked at Sakura. One lad called Shun Subaru called out "Hey beautiful. How much for the whole night?" and started laughing with his groupies. Sakura walked on by disgusted. They placed their bags underneath the lunch table and took their seats.

"I wonder how long they're gonna be" said Tomoyo looking around the cantine.

"Oh god" started Sakura "Don't look now but Shun is coming this way. Help Me"

"Just ignore him" whispered back Tomoyo. Just then Shun had reached the table with a playboy smirk on his face. It was much like Syaorans except Syaorans didn't send a cold shiver down her spine.

"Hey Sakura, I got a new car over the summer. Maybe I could take you for a ride sometime" said Shun feeling very sure of himself.

"No thanks" said Sakura simply.

"Oh come on. We could go back to my place after and play between the sheets. I promise I wont be rough" laughed Shun.

"You disgust me" snapped Sakura

"Shun, she clearly isn't interested so just back off" interrupted Tomoyo.

"Who asked for your opinion?" Spat Shun at Tomoyo. He turned to look at Sakura "I don't take no for an answer"

"Well I do every time and I get further than you mate" came a voice from behind Shun. He turned around and came face to face with none other than Syaoran Li with Eriol close behind. He had an angry look on his face and his fists were tightly clenched.

"Hey this is nothing to do with you so stay out of it" snapped Shun. Syaoran lost all control and Lunged at Shun, pinning him by his throat against the wall. Shun was choking from the tightness of Syaorans hold around his throat.

"If I ever catch you looking at her again I'll hit you so hard you'll see 5 of me" threatened Syaoran. Sakura ran up to him and put a hand on his shoulder and arm.

"Please Syaoran don't cause a scene here. He's not worth it" she pleaded. Syaorans control eventually came back to him and he let go of Shun causing him to fall to the ground like a sack of potatoes. Shun ran off with his groupies close behind and exited the cantine. Syaoran turned around and looked at Sakura. She had tears brimming in her eyes.

"Did he hurt you? I only caught the part about being rough. I didn't hear the rest"

"N-no I-I'm fine. Thanks" stuttered Sakura. Realising her weak voice she quickly took her seat at the table opposite Tomoyo who was explaining what happened earlier. Syaoran sat down next to Sakura and pulled her close to him, encasing her in his arms. She buried her face in his chest as the tears fell down her face and soaked in to his shirt. She made no whimpers just merely sat there in his arms and allowed her tears to fall from her eyes like waterfalls.

"Sak, what's wrong?" whispered Syaoran in her ear. "I don't like it when you're upset please tell me" Sakura looked up at Syaoran. Her face looked radiant as the light reflected on her tear marks.

"I'm tired Syao. Will you take me home please" she said barely above a whisper. Syaoran nodded. Sakura grabbed her bags and looked at Tomoyo.

"Syaoran's taking me home. Will you make up an excuse for last lesson please" she said to Tomoyo. Tomoyo nodded and said "I'll talk to you later. Bye Sak"

"Bye Sakura" said Eriol.

Syaoran and Sakura walked to the car and sped off to her house. The whole car journey they were silent. He pulled up on her drive and walked her to her front door. She got her house keys out of her bag.

"Thanks Syaoran. I don't know what I would do without you" she smiled. Syaoran loved her smile; it was so pure, so innocent and so radiant.

"Sak if Shun didn't hurt you, what was making you cry?" asked Syaoran. Sakura looked down at her feet and there was a brief pause. She lifted her head and finally spoke

"I'm tired of feeling so alone Syao. I'm tired of having my heartbroken and lads just trying to use me all the time and talking to me the way Shun did. I want a man to look after me and hold me close when I cry. Someone who wont make me cry or hurt" tears were threatening to fall. Syaoran pulled her close and hugged her. Gently he whispered in her ear "Sakura you know that will never happen if you were with me. I would protect you from all those low lives. I would hold you so close you'd never escape and I'd love you… for eternity" Sakura looked up in to his eyes. She saw a look of emotion deep within them. His eyes made her feel warm and safe.

"How can you be sure you would never hurt me? There is nothing that could guarantee that" she retorted.

"True but I offer my whole self to you. Just think about It Sakura" He bent down and kissed her tenderly. He was so gentle with her. She could never be treated like the other girls he just used. She was worth twice the weight of all them put together in gold. He broke the kiss and caressed her cheek then jumped back in to his car and sped off. Sakura stood on her front porch touching her cheek that Syaoran caressed. She could find no use in her body apart from her voice that whispered one word in the wind

"Syaoran"