Chapter 2 – Off to a new home
After their first meeting in the tree, Syaoran had shared his food with Sakura trying to get her to tell him something about her life, but every time he asked about her family or where she came from she changed the subject. Syaoran didn't want to force her, so they talked about a lot while eating except for too personal stuff. Nevertheless they got along really easily and shared quiet a few things, like their wish for travelling the world and leaving this country. When the wind got rougher and colder and Sakura started shivering due to her light clothing, he packed his bag and got up.
"Want to go somewhere warmer?" he asked her smiling. She hesitated for a few seconds, but then got up as well and nodded. He started climbing down the tree when he noticed her still standing on the branch not moving an inch. "Why are you still standing there?"
"I'm afraid, I don't know how to get down!", she looked embarrassed. He couldn't help but chuckle and moved back to her side. He sat next to her signalling her to get on his back. She carefully adjusted to the new way of transportation and when they both felt comfortable enough to climb down the tree Syaoran slowly began to move down. He really had to concentrate since she pressed her whole body onto his and her nervous breath tickled his neck. "Just a little more", he wasn't sure if he was trying to relax her or himself. When they reached the bottom, Syaoran waited for Sakura to get down, but when he could feel her still clinging onto him he turned his head and saw that she had kept her eyes shut the whole time and was still remaining in this position. Her beauty was breathtaking and he mustered her for a few seconds, taking everything in he could, before hushing "it's okay, you can open your eyes now."
Sakura slowly opened them and looked at Syaoran's face and then down to see him already standing on the grass waiting for her to get off his back. She blushed and quickly put her feet on the ground so she could remove her arms as well. The moment she got off Syaoran she already missed the warmth and a strange feeling came over her. Before she could give it another thought he interrupted her by telling her "just follow me, it won't take too long to get there!"
They made their way through the forest, occasionally hiding when people passed by and entered the city when it was already dark outside. Syaoran quickly passed the little streets taking Sakura with him trying not to be to fast while she tried to keep his pace.
When they were just about to enter an even darker alley Syaoran cursed then quickly pulled Sakura to the wall behind some carriages with her back leaning on it and facing Syaoran while he used his cape in each of his hands placing them left and right of her head to hide them both in the shadows.
She tried to calm her breath while the guards passed by a few meters away, but she was so afraid that she was breathing so unsteadily that in a few seconds she would be hiccuping. Syaoran didn't think twice seeing her like this he just pulled closer and gently pressed his lips on hers. She immediately stopped the heavy breathing and relaxed under his kiss. Event hough the kiss was a method to calm her in the first place Syaoran was taken by surprise on how good it felt and nearly forgot where they were and guards passing by. When he drew away he nearly had to force himself to stop and slowly opened his eyes looking at the blushing girl just a few centimetres away and then checking the alley which was now empty. They both didn't know what to say so they just kept silent and started walking again, Sakura a little bit behind Syaoran following him. He seemed to be thinking about something when he suddenly stopped, turned around, took Sakura's hand into his, giving her a beautiful smile and then starting to walk again, not letting go of her small hand.
Sakura couldn't help but to feel safe, wondering where this place was he was leading her to.
They finally arrived at a small house looking exactly like the ones around it and Syaoran quickly looked around them before entering. They were standing in the hallway and Syaoran bend down putting a carpet aside and searching for something when he stepped away while opening a hidden door revealing steps to a basement. He went in first offering Sakura his hand "Follow me princess!". She flinched at his words and he couldn't help to wonder why but then took his hand and followed him into the darkness hearing the door close behind her again.
She heard Syaoran doing something but wasn't able to tell what it was until a light flickered and she saw the lantern he had in his hand. He guided the way through the tunnel and they stopped in front of a heavy-looking wooden door which he easily opened. When they stepped in Sakura looked more than surprised they were standing in a huge living room with doors on each wall and around 10 people sitting in the middle on a big couch eating and talking. When the two teens entered the room fell to silence and everyone in the room was looking at them.
