Author's Note: Just read the previous one. "CLAMP owns all except for original creations used specifically in this story." While I'm waiting for the photos to optimize on my iPod, I'll continue...

The next day: HEY EVERYONE, IF YOU READ THIS, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

And a special note to IceQueen: I can't thank you properly if you don't give me any form of contact info

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Inside the room

Sakura (sitting on his bed): Okay, Syaoran-kun, I've got the stuff ready.

Syaoran: Sure, do you want me to sit down?

Sakura: Yes, please. And take off your shirt.

Syaoran (shocked): What?

Sakura: I said, "Take off your shirt."

Syaoran: But, but why?

Sakura: How else am I going to mend it without accidentally hurting you?

Syaoran: Can't you do it with the shirt on?

Sakura: No, Syaoran-kun. I'm not going to look.

Syaoran: I guess I have to do it then. (starts for his shirt)

Sakura: Oh for goodness sakes, I'll do it. (she walks over to him and slowly unbuttons his shirt)

Syaoran (under pressure): That's not necessary, I can do it. (makes an effort to do it himself, but to no avail)

Sakura (slightly annoyed): No Syaoran-kun, stop fidgeting like a child. This requires a woman's hand.

(Syaoran stopped fidgeting and she removed the shirt, needless to say he was super HAWT)

Sakura: Okay, I'll start now. This will only take a minute or so.

Syaoran: Thank you (lays on the bed watching her)

(She finished in a few minutes)

Sakura: Here you go (stands up), good as new.

Syaoran: Thank you again (steps closer to her)

Sakura: ... (face getting hotter)

Syaoran: What's wrong?

Sakura: You're not wearing a shirt, you look um, different.

Syaoran: Is that bad?

Sakura: No, it's um, very, um, engaging to look at? (claps her hands over her mouth) I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say that!

Syaoran (leans over for her to dress him): It's okay.

(She could feel her body heat rising as she wrapped his shirt around him.)

Sakura: You feel so warm. I like this feeling (stepping closer, she whispered the last part) Syaoran-kun?

Syaoran: Yes princess? (kind of startled at how close she moved in)

Sakura: Will you always be with me?

Syaoran: Of course.

Sakura: Forever?

Syaoran (smiling): Forever is an indefinite word. But I'll try.

Sakura: Thank you (she wrapped her arms around him, and he responded by stroking her hair)

Syaoran: Princess? It's getting late, maybe you should go to sleep.

Sakura: What if I don't want to?

Syaoran: What?

Sakura: I mean, of course, you're right, I'll go back to my room (smiling and she walks to the door, reaching out for the handle)

Syaoran: Good night Princess.

Sakura: Syaoran-kun? Did this door have a lock before?

Syaoran: I think it did, but I never used it. (shaking the door knob)

Sakura: I think it opens from the outside.

Syaoran: How are we going to get out?

Sakura: Maybe the others can hear us? Fai-san? Kurogane-san? Moko-chan?

Syaoran (points at a letter under the door): Look Princess. It says: "Gone fishing. Be back in the morning. Love Fai, Mokona, and Kurogane."

Sakura (as gullible as ever): Do you think they can catch good fish at this hour?

Syaoran: I'm not sure. I could use Hien to break the door down.

Sakura: But then we have to pay for the damages, we're short on money at the moment.

Syaoran: Then what do you suggest we do?

Sakura: Get some rest I guess, they'll open the door for us in the morning.

Syaoran: Okay, but you get the bed. No questions asked.

Sakura: But...

Syaoran: No, Princess. It wouldn't be right to make you do that when there's clearly a bed available.

Sakura: Okay. But promise me that you'll stay comfortable down there?

Syaoran: Promise.

Sakura: Um, you wouldn't mind me taking off some of the clothing accessories?

Syaoran: Like what? (startled)

Sakura: Like the apron, and the outer layers. If's more comfy that way?

Syaoran: Oh (relief). No problem, I won't look. Do you need help with anything?

Sakura: I think this bow is stuck...

Syaoran: Here...(offers to untie the back)

Sakura: T-thank you. You know, it's kind of weird. We're always together, we're even locked in the same room.

Syaoran: Do you like it that way?

Sakura: I don't know. I feel so safe with you. I know that you'll never do anything to hurt me.

Syaoran: I'm glad you know.

Sakura: Ne, Syaoran-kun? Do you think I had a boyfriend when I was in Clow Country? This whole concept is so new to me.

Syaoran: That depends on what you define a boyfriend to be.

Sakura: I think...I think a boyfriend is someone who you care much for. You do things together. And when you can't see each other, there's this gap in your heart that can't be filled until you see the other. I, vaguely, remember feeling that way. It's almost the same as how I'm feeling about you Syaoran-kun.

Syaoran: ...(reddening)

Sakura: (gasps) I'm sorry. I, I don't know what got into me. Please forgive me, I think, oh never mind.

Syaoran: Princess, you are a very pure person. When you get mixed feelings, you have a choice of figuring it out, or talking to someone. I hope you know (taking her hand), that I'm always here for you.

Sakura: Thank you Syaoran-kun. You always know just what to say. I wish I could be more like you.

Syaoran: Sure thing.

Sakura: Um, if you don't mind. I feel bad about making you sleep on the ground. You could sleep on the bed too.

Syaoran: What?

Sakura: It's nothing new, remember that one time where I fell asleep in your room at the same time you did? Everything was fine.

Syaoran: But, you're a princess. And I'm, just me.

Sakura: You said yourself that you'll never harm me in any way. So, I trust you enough. And besides, I am stuck here with you. I vaguely remember, that whenever I was sick. Someone was always next to me, by the bed, holding my hand. That was an irreplaceable feeling, but you do come close Syaoran-kun. Please, it would make me feel much better knowing that you were comfortable to.

Syaoran: It's alright I guess, but I'll take one end, you could take the other, is that okay?

Sakura: Thank you.

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Fai's note: I'm tired of being cut out of the story whenever the author wants a Sakura/Syaoran moment!

Mokona: Me too!!

Kurogane: (grunts) Less work for me.

Author: That's what you think...

Another note: I know it's kind of lagging, but Sakura and Syaoran wouldn't just jump to it. It builds up...