Author's note: For this story, let's imagine that even if they are in Japan, they only speak English with some Japanese words occasionally. The beginning of this chapter will mainly be focused on Sakura's POV and a lot of memories to give you a background.

Chapter Two

The Morning After

Saturday May 30

Sakura POV

'Hmmmmph' was the sound I made when I wake up. I tried to not think about what happened the night before. After my little stretching session on my bed, I looked at my rose golden watch on my nightstand to see what time it was. '11pm already? I'll text Tomoyo to tell her I won't be able to brunch with her today but I still need to buy earrings before the bachelorette party. Even if I was going out right now, I couldn't let Syoaran at my place alone. ' I thought to myself. 'Right, Syoaran.'

'I need to take a shower to clean myself and clear my mind' I said to myself before reaching for clothes to wear. A simple white t-shirt with denim shorts would be okay, anyways I'm just going to wear it for a few hours. 'The dark one or the light one' I wondered. 'I'll go with the light one, so it will make me feel like its summer soon' I cheered.

If there was a thing she learned throughout the years, it was that she hated waking up in the morning. When she was younger, she liked to sleep so much and often woke up late for school. She blamed her brother Touya every time for not making sure she would make it on time and each time he would say that its because she's a lazy kaijuu. Tired to be tease, she stomped loudly on his foot, making him curse and confirmed that she was a monster. Sakura chuckled at that thought.

At night, when we are about to go sleep, we are either tired or still caught in the emotion that we just felt. We are filled with happiness and we wake up realizing that last night wasn't so great or we were drowning in sorrow and hope that we will wake up without it. Sadly, it wasn't the case and she knew it too well.

When she was three, her dear mother Nadeshiko died. Sakura did not have plenty of memories but she remembered the way she felt. Her dad and her brother were so sad and they tried to comfort her that night. At that moment, she was too young to realize what happened and how it will impact her life but she just felt how depress her family was, the morning after.

She had a sweet childhood and seems to be protected by anything thanks to her brother but one day, she wake up with a broken heart. She was sixteen and it was the morning after the night of her high school graduation. So many things happened that night but all she remembered was two things in particular: the accident where she almost get raped and the lost of Syoaran. For the first, she still shivered when she thought about it and for the latter, she just never forgive him for leaving her like this. He was her best friend, how could he left after such an incident? Somehow, Syaoran seems to have his own reasons and to be hurt too.

That was followed by many others mornings, crying in the arms of her brother Touya. Sakura was so sad that she woke up crying because of nightmares and her brother always came in her room to comfort her. At that time, Touya wanted to travel the world and he worked every little job he could. It was also to spy on his little sister but he would never admit it. She also ignored that he studied so hard to get a scholarship. One day, he told her it was enough and did not like the idea of her being so distress. He couldn't stand the fact to be away from her either and that idea was worse if she was sad. Her eyes widened and she asked him what he meant. He said that a lot of things were going to happen and she needs to be prepared. He said that their father wasn't sure about the situation so she needed to know and choose.

First breaking new, their father, Fujitaka received an important five years contract in Cairo, Egypt. He was assigned to be the leader of an excavation and that it was the opportunity of a lifetime. He told his little sister that their father considered it but won't take it because he didn't want to bring them and move far away but it didn't want to leave them by their own either. Second new, he told her he got a scholarship to study at Mcgill University in Montreal, Canada and made his mind. He thought about it and told his father that he could chase his dream as an archaeologist and that he could take Sakura with him in Canada.

Sakura squealed at the idea of leaving Tomoeda and her friends. Then, Touya told him that he caught an interesting conversation between their dad and aunt Sonomi Daidouji. Tuesday afternoon, a few days after the graduation party, despite her hatred for Fujitake Kinomoto, she came to him and discuss about the fact that she wanted to sell her toys company in order to start another one somewhere in North America. She had Manhattan, New York in mind since most of the biggest companies headquarters were located there. Plus, one of the most famous financial district was also there. She knew that it would be painful for the girls and she even thought about leaving Tomoyo with the Kinomoto. She said that they have to look out for their interests and that maybe they were not ready for such a change, just finishing high school.

An idea streaked Touya's mind, well he knew that he would be tight on money if he wanted to live in Canada with his little sister so he entered the living room and interrupted their conversation. He told them that he heard everything and proposed that the four of them could all move together overseas: him, Sakura, Tomoyo and Sonomi. That way, since he was going to study business, he could help Sonomi with the North American market and the girls will stay together and have a good education in Canada. Language wasn't a problem either as they already spoke English. (They later learned that in Montreal, people also spoke French so they learned it a bit to adjust.) On the other side, Sonomi could help them with their expenses because she would have a great amount of money after the sell of her toys company. That morning, it was the beginning of a new life for her. No need to say that they spend their summer organizing their move to Canada.

Another awful morning was when she was 23. She just broke up with Mihai, her boyfriend of the last three years when she realized that it hurts them both to have to choose. He was from Japan too but he wanted to move to Switzerland for his dream job while her, missed home and wanted to be closer to her father.

Thinking about it, she felt guilty about not telling Syaoran where she went during all that time, only telling him about what degree and major she got.

After my usual morning routine, I finally got off the bathroom. I put some concealer to hide my dark circles and some blush on my cheeks to look more awake. 'I should take a look, I hope he's not too injured from last night. I mean, I didn't hurt him on purpose." the young woman thought, as she approached him.

"Morning sweetheart, morning Syao-" a voice behind me said as I also heard people coming into the apartment.

"Shhhhh, he's still sleeping" I murmured. I turned myself and see my ravishing best friend and Eriol. "Huh? Your glasses look-" I began looking at him suspiciously.

"Your beautiful Tomoyo broke them yesterday night" simply explained Eriol. He didn't look mad so it was a good sigh. Or maybe he just spent a very good night.

"I brought some breakfast! Sausages, bacon, pancakes and eggs." said Tomoyo. She was wearing her long, dark green dress. Making me remember that I made her promise to go shopping with me later in the day.

"How come is he still sleeping? Did you make him that tired, Saku!" she added.

"Oii, why so much noise, who so many people.." a hoarse voice said.

"Well, someone woke up irritable today." started Eriol.

"That's weird, I thought you guys were going to wake up all glowy after a good night of se-" I was glaring at Tomoyo for her to not finish her sentence. She simply smiled at me.

"Bro, what happened to your forehead? It wasn't like that when we left. "

"Of course, it wasn't. During the night, Sakura thought I was some kind of creeper so she tried to knock me up with her baseball bat" Syoaran explained.

Tomoyo gasped at the huge bruise on his forehead, making me feel worse about myself.

"Well, why did you come in my room anyways? You were the one who wasn't at the right place." I tried to defend myself.

"I, I-uh" Syaoran started. 'I heard you crying' he murmured. I didn't hear him say that but Tomoyo did.

"See! I had a good reason to fear that something was going to happen!" I said.

"Okay, okay no more fights kids. Let's eat the tasty breakfast that my dear girlfriend made us." said Eriol cheerfully as he opened one of the kitchen drawer. He took a spatula out and took one cup to measure. "Hey, girls, why is there a cup in your utensils drawers?" he asked, incredulous.

"Its because you're blind as a mole. You're holding a spatula and a measured cup, silly." said Tomoyo, making me and Syoaran's laugh. "Its okay honey, at least you look good in those jeans…" she said looking down.

I nodded at them and followed Syaoran's in the bathroom.

"Hum. Do you feel bad about last night so now you will follow me everywhere I go?" said Syoaran with a sarcastic tone. "Is it by guilt or are you going to finish what you started?" he added.

I punched him in the stomach making him chuckled. While he was wondering what I was doing here, I opened one of the drawers. I took a new toothbrush, handed to him and left before he added something else. He simply said 'Thank you'.

"Moyo, stop asking questions, we really need to find me some earrings! We don't have time for this!" I exclaimed. It was already 13pm and we had to attend Chiharu's surprise party that we organized for her, later that night. I was trying to avoid to talk about Syaoran so bad. I was obviously not in a state to talk about him at all.

"Listen Sakura, I heard him say that the real reason why he went in your bedroom yesterday night was because he thought you were crying, so I bet he still cares. Maybe you didn't notice but I analyzed you and him during the restaurant. I still feel chemistry. We both know that he left for something he never told us and he owes us an explanation. I was his friend too. He both owes an explanation." She added softly.

I realized that all this time, she never complained about his departure and that I was not the only one who was hurt by him.

I told her about what happened yesterday night and how bitter I was when I saw him. I was going to tell her how I felt as we were heading to a jewelry store when her boyfriend called. "Hey Eriol! How are you? Yes, we are still at the mall. I see. We will try to do it but the store is almost closing so, see you later!"

"What's happening Tom?" I asked.

"Well, Eriol told me that he needs a favor. He already called the store for what he wanted so we just have to pick up the clothes. Let's go." as she walked to a designer shop.

As we went back to the parking, I helped Tomoyo hold the bags. "I didn't know that Eriol size were that big!" I exclaimed. It was now 15pm and I didn't find anything interesting but we had to drop these clothes for Eriol and then getting ourselves ready for the future bride-to-be party.

"Oh well, its not his actually. Its for Syaoran and we have to go to his place. Eriol told me that his stuffs won't arrived until a few days. He also hoped that his suit will be in time." she replied carefully looking at how I was going to react.

"He's going to the wedding too?" I asked trying to look unbothered.

"Yes. He invited him and he is even the best man. We tried to hide it as much as we can, I mean he used to be one of Yamazaki best friend back in high school but now that he's there... You have the right to know." She spoke calmly.

"Honestly girls! You didn't have to do that! I mean its not like I was going to be affected by this!" I answered a little bit too happy. I gulped as my face must look so unnatural. I took my phone and saw a SMS from Eriol. He texted me an address so I put the information in my GPS to get the direction.

As I was driving, I thought of something that I was thinking of for the last few days. I did not know how to tell her without hurting her.

"Tom, I love you but-" I began, feeling bad.

"Shoot, girlfriend." She replied, all ready for what I was going to say. I liked the way that she was straightforward.

"I've been thinking that, it has been already two weeks tomorrow that we have our own place. Even if it has been only a few days that the house could be comfortable and ready, you spend most of your time with Eriol. I just think it would be unfair if you have to pay your share of the rent if you're not even living there. Plus, I can feel that you guys are getting more and more serious." I said.

"Well, I know but I thought it would be so nice to still live the two of us for a few months at least. Plus, you can't afford this apartment of your own. Well you could, but it will be too big and too expensive for nothing and you need to save for your tuition fees or whatever you want to do." she replied. "I won't let you alone, Saku"

"Its not what I mean. But don't worry, I already talked to the landlord about my situation and he told me he still has two single bedroom apartment that were available so its half the price. Its just an idea and I'm bringing it up in case you wouldn't want to hurt me by telling me how your relationship is stronger now. I can also find another roommate." I continued.

"Ohh, Saku! You're the sweetest!" she cried as we the GPS made a sound for us to know that we were at destination.

Syaoran POV

"I'm hungry." a voice behind me said.

"Me too, man." I answered as I get off the couch and went to the bathroom as I heard a weird sound coming from there. "ERIOL, come look at this!" I yelled.

"What's up-oh, oh I see. Let's call a plumber." Eriol said. The sink was leaking water and it was beginning to fall on the floor as the sink was full. "I'll take care of it, I know one." As he searched through his contacts to make the call, he told me that the girls were almost there.

"Hi, my name is Eriol Hiiragizama and my client ID is E.2359. I need a sink to be fix for an apart-" I heard before the door bell rang. I went to open it.

"Hello." Said both women. The auburn haired girl shyly handed me two bags that I guessed were the clothes I needed. I thanked her as she entered my place. "You girls should go wait Eriol in the living room." I said. There was a dark leather L shape couch with a smart TV on the wall. The design was minimal but I liked it.

"It's a nice place." Said Tomoyo, smiling to me.

"Thank you, and thanks to Eriol that found such a place so quickly. Plus it was all furnished." I answered.

Eriol arrived in the living room and signed. "Bad news man. The guy said that he already know the problem with this exact sink and that the piece to replace the hose will not be available for another week. He said that he ordered it two days ago. Meanwhile, we should ask the janitor of the building to cut the water so that it will not soak all your place. He said, with an apologizing look.

"Damn it, I guess, I'll have to find another place." I shrugged.

"OR, YOU COULD BE SAKURA'S NEW ROOMMATE!" Tomoyo cried.

"WHAT?" Sakura yelled. "Are you out of your mind?"

"Hey, I'm right here." I said.

"Look, it's a good solution. I mean you just told me that you felt bad that I helped you pay the rent since I don't even stay home that much. Its true that I didn't want to leave you alone but if someone else can help you with that, I mean I'll be thrilled for you. Plus, it will makes Eriol happy!" Tomoyo exclaimed while Eriol came to her and hugged her.

"Sounds goods to me." I said. "It will only be for a week so, I can help you pay the rent for that time. So Tomoyo will pay the three others weeks. It's a good deal, it will be less charge for her."

Sakura signed and agreed to it.

I was pretty impressed and happy about how fast she abducted. I smirked at the idea of staying a whole week with her.

"Hey, I don't know what about you, but I have a craving for pizza. Let's ordered some and go to Kinomoto and Li's place." Eriol said before helping me pack the few things I own.

In less than eight minutes, we were out the door and I was in Eriol's car while his girlfriend and Sakura were in their car.

"Man, I don't know if its going to be a good idea, but it will sure piss her out." I chuckled.

"Li, it will be epic! Honestly, it will be more as a pain in the ass for me thought." he replied.

"What, why?" I asked.

"Well, Tomoyo will talk all the time about what you guys are doing and wishing that something romantic will happen." he told me before I laughed my lungs out.

Sakura POV

"I cannot believe you did this to me again!" I screamed at Tomoyo as we got in my car.

"It will not be that bad, hun. Plus, you guys already did spend the night together yesterday and nothing happened. See." she said.

"Well, he got a bruise." I replied.

"True, true" she laughed. "Its quite big, I hope it will fade away before the wedding." she said before we both laugh evilly.

"You know that since we have to leave Tuesday, he's only staying with you three nights but he is going to pay rent for an entire week!" Tomoyo said, with a smirk.

When we arrived home, the pizza guy was waiting at my doorstep.

"Sorry, we're late! I hope you didn't wait too long!" I told him.

"Its okay" he mumbled, all shy. Must be his first job because he looked like a teenager. I paid and tipped him before opening the door. Everyone gathered in Tomoyo's and I apartment.

"Sakuraaa! Its already 5pm and we have to pick up Chiharu at 8pm! Don't eat, we have to get ready, honey!" screamed Tomoyo. I looked at her like she was insane. Well she kinda is. She knows me like the back of her pocket and I wouldn't miss a meal for whatever reasons she just gave me.

Eriol laughed and brought Syaoran with him in our living room to watch some movies or TV SHOWS.

Sakura POV

After almost two hours, we were finally almost ready. I starred at myself in the mirror.

Moyo straighten my auburn hair so that it will look sleeker. While in my teenage years, my hair was very short, they were shoulders length, I let them grow as I became older so that it will makes me look more mature.

I signed, depending of the day, I was thankful that Tomoyo teach me how to make myself look better, to enhance what my assets and conceal my flaws. Sometimes, I would just be cursing at her because she showed me how I could look if I put the time and efforts but I was just so lazy.

Most of the time, I would just wear mascara… But tonight was supposed to be fun, so I put on fakes eyeslashes and top it with two coats of mascara. I also put a line of eyeliner and I have to tell that my eyes looks so much bigger and the black contrast with my emerald eyes. I was really pleased with the result.

"You are so pretty, Saku!" said Tomoyo all excited before she begin taking pictures of me with her professional camera. "Oh my god, I'm so proud of you, you even put blush! My, my, you wanted to impress a special someone don't you? Come, wear a bit of setting powder so your skin will look flawless on pictures!" she continued before putting some on my face.

I looked at her. I was so proud and happy that my best friend looked so gorgeous. She always reminds me how pretty she thought I was but she was beautiful, as much as she thought I am. While I had mid back length hair, she has waist length hair and curled her raven hair for tonight. Her amethyst eyes were always shining with a malicious twinkle and she wore a grey smoky eyes giving her a very mysterious look.

For the bachelorette party, we decide that Chiharu should be the center of attention and that she will wear either a sleeveless cherry red dress or a hot pink one, Naoko, Rika, Tomoyo and I agreed to wear something neutral. Since Tomoyo wanted us to have memorables pictures, she assigned us a different dark color.

Since forever, Tomoyo always designed or made me clothes and tonight was no exception. She made me a long sleeve dress that was backless. It was also body hugging and pretty short. I decided to wear it with my famous four inches nude pumps so that it will make me look taller. I was the second shortest girl of the gang at 5'1 and a half…

Tomoyo was wearing a dark purple body hugging dress too. It was longer than mine, was sleeveless and had a sweetheart neckline. Her black pumps were Christian Louboutin like mine but they were only two inches. I loved how those red soles shoes could make us feel fancier and make me feel so much more confident. Before we get out of my room, I put some perfume, Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf while Tomoyo wore her Chanel n.5. It was the only flirty-ish perfume I had.

Then we headed out of the room.

AN: Feel free to pointed out my mistakes and to review what you guys think!