Author Yuri's Note: We have reached Chapter Two of this story. Whoohoo! I'm seriously inspired. Oh, and just so everyone is clear, it may take a while for me to update these stories because I am very sick right now and doctors are still trying to figure out what's wrong with me. I'm trying my best to write so I don't keep you guys waiting but I'm still taking tests and I have doctors appointments to go to. I'll hope for the best! Now on with the story! (Oh and side note: You may, if you were in this story, want to really punch Sakura in the face once this chapter. But if you try, you will only punch your computer) (Not great for Sakura lovers) (Also not great for Syaoran lovers because it's sad. Like you might even hate me for what I did but, it had to be done.) (Although for Syaoran lovers there is an awesome beginning, if I do say so myself) (Slight introduction of an unimportant OC)
Yuri
Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura or any of its characters
Claimer: I do own any original characters and the storyline of: You Threw Me Out, But Will I Let You Back In, and whatever these characters say or do.
Chapter 2
Syaoran quickly closed his notebook and placed it in his bag. The day had overall gone pretty fast, however, not fast enough for his liking. Even though Syaoran looked like he loved every aspect of school and what it had to offer didn't mean he did. All that mattered was his grades and for that he would damn well try his hardest. As he walked toward the door that led to the outside world, he bumped into someone, in fact, the only student that remained in the halls. He looked up and saw a bulky, powerfully built student who very well looked like he had been left back in senior year about six times.
"Hey! Watch it kid!" The man shouted. Ah, yes. The typical bully banter, Syoaran commented to himself, I hope he doesn't try to pick a fight.
"Sorry." Syaoran mumbled, clearly not sorry at all that he bumped into that massive piece of brick wall known as this male.
"What was that!" The bald tormenter shouted as he placed a hand to his surprisingly small ear, "I didn't quite hear you."
This time Syaoran looked up to the man. "Well I'm not repeating it if that's what you're thinking."
"Big mistake." Was the brute's reply as he grabbed Syaoran by the shirt and pushed him against the wall.
"I hope you don't plan on starting a fight, because that would be unfortunate." Syaoran said with an unfazed expression.
"You're finally getting the message." The male said with a snarl.
Syaoran just smirked "No. I mean unfortunate for you."
"Now you're in for i-" but before guy could even connect his fist with the nerd's ribs, a hand stopped him. "What the-"
Soon the man was on the floor, his face pressed against the cold tiles while one of his arms was being held in the air. With one swift move, there was a crack and a loud scream. Syaoran threw the hulky piece of mass's arm to the ground, it now rendered useless.
With that done, Syaoran pressed his index finger to the bridge of his glasses, lifting them up back in place. He looked down at the man writhing in pain on the floor. With an unfazed expression he leaned down and whispered, "I told you it would be unfortunate." Then with one swift move he grabbed the broken arm, making the man on the floor scream in pain, "And if you tell anyone of this unfortunate incident, you'll have more than a broken arm." He threw the arm back down, "Got it?"
Once the bald male gave his nod of assurance, Syaoran left the halls, a small smirk on his face.
-x-
"Hey! Syaoran!"
The boy looked up to see his best friend waving in his direction with a wide grin lighting up his face. Syaoran smiled in return. Eriol was the only boy in the whole school that actually tried to be friends with him. And of course, he succeeded. Also, he was the only person outside of Syaoran's family that new who the Li was outside of school, and he completely accepted that. "Hey, Eriol."
The blue haired boy then turned serious, "Syaoran, where were you? I've been standing out here for a half an hour. That's longer than usual."
"Well, this brick for brains bulky guy-"
"Save it. I got it now. Just tell me you kicked that guy's ass. Please." Eriol said with pleading eyes and his hands clasped together as if in prayer.
"Well, I did give him a broken arm." Syaoran replied, hoping that would please his best friend.
Eriol shot a grin a him, "Well… you didn't kick him in the ass, but I suppose a broken arm will have to do."
On the way, Syaoran whispered to his friend, "And it was his writing arm too." That caused Eriol to shoot his arm up in the air and shout, 'YES!' Syaoran gave his eyes a good roll. He would never understand the pleasure Eriol got from causing bullies bodily harm.
"Time out." Eriol said, snapping his best friend out of his thoughts.
"What?"
"Syaoran, when are you going to take those glasses off?"
"Why should I do that?"
This time Eriol looked at him. "Because they don't even have a prescription on them," he then pointed to his own medium sized frames, "you don't need glasses like me."
"I just want something to be proven." Syaoran replied with a determined look. "That someone can even slightly like me as I am now. I mean, c'mon. You're the only one in the whole school who tried to be friends with me even though I look like," he looked down at himself, "this."
Eriol swiped his thumb across his nose, "Yeah, well, I am pretty amazing." They looked at each other than burst into laughter.
Once they finished, Syaoran looked at his friend. "Eriol, when I'm going to reveal myself I'll tell you. You'll know when the time comes."
-x-
Meanwhile, Sakura was at Tomoyo's house, trying to finalize the details of their devious plan.
"Sakura-chan, are you sure you want to do this? My boyfriend always says that he isn't a badguy."
Sakura looked up from her notebook full of details about what was to come. (Author Yuri's Note: If only those could be notes from note taking.) "Tomoyo-chan, we can't just back out now. We have it all planned out. And it doesn't matter what Eriol-kun says."
"But Sakura-chan-"
"No buts Tomoyo-chan, everything's been finalized."
"…Alright… when does it start, anyway." Tomoyo said with a worried look. She really didn't want anyone involved with pranks, but she new she couldn't stop a determined Sakura.
"Tomorrow."
-x-
Syaoran closed his locker and walked slowly down the hall to get to the outside world, completely shocked. He couldn't believe it. Kinamoto Sakura had asked him out. On a date. Syaoran was sporting a smile on the inside, he just knew it. He had finally gotten his chance. Only two weeks away until the beginning of the summer too. Maybe this would turn out better than he thought.
-x-
(Author Yuri's Note: This is now two weeks after Sakura asked him out. This is the last day of school.)
Syaoran was running down the street, tears freely falling from his face. Almost there, almost there, almost home, almost home, was all that was running through his mind; all that he wanted to run through his mind. He didn't want to remember what had happened not ten minutes ago.
'Sakura wanted me to meet her… here', Syaoran thought as he rounded the corner. He was very happy that Sakura asked him out. She seemed to understand him. So, today was going to be the day that he was going to tell her who he really was. Not this 'nerdy' Syaoran that he had been classified as. Suddenly, he stopped.
"Oh, Daichi-kun!" Syaoran couldn't believe it. Kinamoto Sakura was kissing Horunga Daichi. (Author Yuri's Note: Look at that! Unimportant OC)
"Sakura?" Syaoran asked, hoping this would be an illusion.
"Oh, hi Syaoran-kun!" Sakura shouted a devious smile glued onto her face.
Crack!
"What are you doing?" he asked, still in shock.
"Geez, Syaoran-kun, I thought you were a nerd, but you're acting extremely stupid right now." Sakura said rolling her eyes.
Crack!
Soon kids began circling around them, completely intrigued by what was going on. On the side an ebony haired girl was holding a video camera.
Then it clicked. Crack! "So all this time I was-"
"That's right." Sakura said with a smirk. Crack! "You were my high school prank." Crack!
He lowered his head, allowing his bangs to cover his glazed amber eyes. "I see."
"And you completely fell for it too." She said with a laugh, "I mean, c'mon, get real! Who would ask out a four-eyed freak, nerd like you? You were a fool!" Crack!
Soon the whole crowd was laughing at the fool that was time, he looked up, showing his falling tears and the hurt evident in his eyes. "I guess I was a fool to think that someone like you could actually harbor any affection for me what so ever. And the prank you just pulled? That was lower than hell. So I hope you liked hurting me." He turned to leave, students already pressed against the wall to form a column for him to walk through. He turned his head slightly. "Oh, and have a happy summer."
Damn it!, he shouted in his mind as he reached the gates of his home (or estate). He slammed opened the door of his home, surprising his butler, Wei.
A fading, 'Sir?' was all that Syaoran heard coming from the butler as he slammed the door to his room shut, locking it as he slowly slid to the ground. As the tears continued to fall, he lifted his hand and placed it on the left side of his chest, wear his heart was supposed to be. He heard it breaking. He felt every crack as she continued to hurt him.
That was it. He was done. He slowly grabbed the legs of his glasses and removed them from his face. He stared at the large circular shaped frames that he had worn for the last six years since he moved here. Suddenly, a wave of anger washed over him and he threw it with all his strength across the room causing them to make contact with the wall, smashing the glass lenses inside into several shards. He rubbed eyes and wiped away the tear stains from his cheeks. This wasn't going to be the last time he will cry. He knew that. But he was done hiding who he was. This was going to be the last time he got hurt. This was going to be the last time he trusts his heart, or at least what was left of it.
He stood up and reached for his cell phone. He then proceeded to call the one person he needed to call, the one who he knew would understand: Eriol.
"Moshi Moshi, Eriol speaking."
"Eriol." Syaoran said in a broken voice.
"Syaoran! Are you okay?"
"Eriol, I can't take this anymore, I'm done." There was complete silence between the two.
Finally Eriol spoke up, "Are you sure you want to this?"
"More than anything."'
"I understand. I want you to know that I support whatever you do. That, and the fact that I'm coming over right now."
A small smile graced his sad face, "Thanks, Eriol. You're a great best friend."
"Hey, enough of how wonderful I am, more about you and the jerk that caused you to do this." Another moment of silence passed between the two. "I'm sorry, man."
"No, it's okay. I'm… just done with this. I thought at least someone, other than you of course, could actually care about me as I am. I guess I was wrong… and I'm just sick of this. I know now that that will never happen."
"I understand. Well, I gotta go. I've never been successful at walking and talking on a cell phone at the same time on the way to your house without getting lost. I'll be right there."
Syaoran fell back onto his bed, fresh tears running down his face. This is unforgivable. I will never forgive the girl who did this to me. This is the last time Li Syaoran gives his heart away.
-x-
Sakura plopped on the couch of Tomoyo's theatre room with a bowl of popcorn, already munching on the buttery snack. "Tomoyo-chan where's the tape?"
Tomoyo entered the room with the said tape in hand. She eyed it with complete disgust. She couldn't believe she allowed that to happen. She never really minded Syaoran-kun… actually she always thought they could somehow be friends, Eriol always spoke fond of him. But any possibility of that was gone now. All because she allowed herself to follow Sakura in this cruel prank. She berated herself. How could she be that stupid?
Tomoyo threw the tape on the couch and turned to leave. "There."
"Hey, Tomoyo-chan? Where are you going?" Sakura asked, watching her best friend as she reached the doorway. She doesn't want to watch a video she recorded? Something's wrong, Sakura thought with a worried expression on her face.
"I'm not going to stay here and watch that if that's what you're thinking."
"What! Why not?"
"Because Sakura-chan," Tomoyo started, letting her bangs hang over eyes, hiding the guilty tears that fell from them, "watching it once was horrible enough." And with that, she left the room.
"Whatever." Sakura shrugged as she placed the tape into the player. Soon three people appeared on the screen. Syaoran-kun, me, and Daichi-kun, Sakura concluded as she continued to watch the film.
"Geez, Syaoran-kun, I thought you were a nerd, but you're acting extremely stupid right now."
That's…my voice, Sakura thought; did I really say that to him? That sounded extremely unlike her. But it's there on screen! I really said that? She saw Syaoran look at the camera and then look back at her. That's weird…was Tomoyo-chan…shaking? The screen's shaking…was she upset that this was going on?
"So all this time I was-"
"That's right. You were my high school prank."
It sounds so wrong when I say it like that. Sakura put a hand on the left side of her chest, what's this feeling. It doesn't feel right. Am I feeling guilty? Sakura shook her head furiously, I can't be guilty, it…it was just a prank! I didn't really hurt him, right?
"I see."
"And you completely fell for it too. I mean, c'mon, get real! Who would ask out a four-eyed freak, nerd like you? You were a fool!"
Oh my Gosh! Sakura screamed in her head as she lost the grip on the popcorn bowl and it fell to the floor. I actually said that to him! That's horrible! Tears began to form as she knelt down off the couch to pick up the pieces of popcorn that scattered on the floor. Everyone's laughing at him!
"I guess I was a fool to think that someone like you could actually harbor any affection for me what so ever. And the prank you just pulled? That was lower than hell. So I hope you liked hurting me."
"I really did hurt him!" Sakura screamed as she grabbed the nearest pillow and pulled it to her chest. And I didn't give it a second thought! Tomoyo-chan told me! She told me! I thought it would be so funny and I hurt him!
"Now do you see why I didn't watch this?" Sakura quickly turned to see Tomoyo at the door with tears falling down her face. She nodded towards the screen, "I dropped the camera when he said that." Sakura turned to the TV. She was right. All you could see were people's feet. But that didn't stop the two from hearing all the laughter and cheering that came from the students.
"Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura shouted as she grabbed her best friend and cried on her chest. "I was so horrible! Why would I even think something like that would be funny?"
"I don't know, Sakura-chan," Tomoyo truthfully stated, "I really didn't want to do this! I'm so stupid! I should have done everything to stop you! I knew I didn't want people involved yet I didn't stop you! I'm Eriol-kun's girlfriend! I knew that Syaoran-kun was a good guy, but I didn't try to stop it!"
"No, Tomoyo-chan. It was my fault. And I have to apologize to him." Sakura managed to say between sobs.
"I'm afraid you won't be able to for a while, Sakura-chan." Tomoyo said as she tried to calm her friend down, "Eriol-kun is going with Syaoran-kun to visit Syaoran-kun's parents and sisters in Hong Kong all summer."
"You sure there is no way I can tell him?"
"I'm sorry, Sakura-chan but you can't. At least, not until we go back to school and he goes back to sitting behind you again."
"Great." Sakura said between sniffles, "two months with this guilt."
"Hey let's head back to my room. I think it's time for sleep." Tomoyo said with a small smile.
"What about the mess?" Sakura asked as she looked at the rug covered in crunchy popcorn.
"Let the maids get to it. That's what they're paid for, right?" (Author Yuri's Note: To all maids reading this, do not take offence to that comment, because that isn't my belief.)
Sakura slept peacefully on Tomoyo's bed next to her best friend; however, Tomoyo's mind was lingering on one thought. As she turned slightly to make herself more comfortable, she slowly fluttered her eyes closed and whispered, "Is it only just guilt, Sakura-chan? Or is it more?"
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Wowza! What's going to happen in Chapter 3! Will Syaoran reveal who he really is? Will he forgive Sakura? Will Tomoyo's relationship with Eriol remain strong? I don't know! Wait, yes I do!
Anyways, I was completely amazed at how many people liked this story to follow it. I found out so many did in a matter of hours! Whoa! Thank you for those who read the first Chapter! Let me know how you feel about this one. The next one is going to take place after the summer vacation. You're going to like-no love- the new Syaoran look.
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Yuri
