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Chapter 3: A New Place to Stay
Sakura fell unconscious, and Syaoran had caught her before she fell. He let her down and leaned her head to the slide. Then, he got up and turned to see the man in front of him.
"I take it, you're Haru?"
He smirked, "I didn't know I was so famous!"
"What do you want with Sakura?"
He smirked again, "It's not something I want with her…I WANT HER!"
"You have some nerve, you cheat on her and you want her back?"
He smirked once again, "She must not have told you everything!"
"What are you talking about?"
"None of your business now step aside, kid!"
Haru took a step forward and Kero jumped up and bit the one place no male would ever want to get bitten. Kero bit hard as Haru fell in pain, it was Syaoran's chance. He ran to Sakura picked her up bridal style and carried her to his house and Kero followed right behind. We got away…for now.
Once he got home, he ran straight to his room, hoping his sisters didn't notice he brought Sakura over. He laid her down on the bed and got a chair and sat by her. Kero being so small couldn't hop up to the large bed. Syaoran picked him up and put him next to Sakura as well. Kero cuddled up into a ball next to her. Syaoran watched Sakura sleep. Then Syaoran thought, she looks sorta cute, when she's sleeping. WAIT…what am I thinking?! He mentally hit himself for thinking that. Then, someone knocked on the door, he walked over and opened it blocking his bed, it was Eriol.
"Hey man, can I come in? I need to talk to you…it's about Saku-"
Then Sakura moaned waking up, "Syaoran…"
Eriol looked behind him, "-ra!"
Syaoran left Eriol at the door and walked back to Sakura on the bed, "Sakura, are you ok now?"
Sakura fluttered her eyes open, and then sat up. Eriol walked over as Syaoran sat next to Sakura.
Sakura finally realizing where she was, started sobbing, "Syaoran, I was…I was…so scared!" she said in between sobs.
"Daijobu (It's alright)! Don't worry!"
Eriol took out his phone and dialed in some numbers, Sakura noticing what he was doing asked, "What are you doing?"
"Calling Tomoyo, I think she'd better come here!" he answered.
Sakura's eyes went more scared, and gripped Syaoran's sleeve, Syaoran noticing this, can tell she didn't want Tomoyo to know.
"Stop Eriol!" he shouted as Eriol stopped before pressing 'send'.
"Why?"
"Well, just stop ok?" then Syaoran went back to comforting Sakura. Sakura had been thinking, if Tomoyo came over then there would be questions and questions lead to answers and those answers are her fault!, she couldn't go through that. Eriol saw the look on Sakura's face and realized that calling Tomoyo would sadden Sakura more.
Sakura calmed down and looked around the room, "Where are we?"
Syaoran answered, "We're at my house, in my room"
She looked around the room, which was a little bigger than her room (her Aunt owns Daidouji Corp remember, they're rich, but not as rich as the Li Clan), the walls were a nice green color and the bed she sat on, was humongous king-sized bed! She looked at Syaoran who got off the bed and talked to Eriol.
"Now what was it you needed to talk about?"
"…oh right, well Sakura since you're here, there's a man in the front looking for you"
Sakura started getting scared, "Do…you…know…who it is?"
"He didn't say a name, but by the way I see it, he looks old enough to be in college"
Sakura thought about it and stood up, and Syaoran walked up to her.
Sakura looked at Syaoran, "I think it'll be okay Syaoran, let's not worry too much"
With that she walked passed the door and to the stairs with Syaoran, Eriol, and Kero following behind. She looked down at the man standing in the middle of the room waiting. As soon as she recognized who it was she practically flew down the stairs.
The man looked up the stairs noticing the boyish looking girl running down the stairs and smiled, "SAKURA-CHAN!"
Then Sakura jumped off the last step and hugged the tall man to the floor, "YUKITO, I'M SO GLAD TO SEE YOU!"
They hugged each other on the floor, which made Syaoran totally jealous. Sakura finally got off him and helped him up. Yukito wore glasses, had grayish hair, was a head taller than Syaoran, and had a well-tone body.
"Yukito, what are you doing here?"
"I came by to see little Saku and how she's doing!"
Eriol interrupted, "Saku?"
Sakura turned her head to answer, "Yeah, that's my nickname!" she smiled, "Oh yeah, Syaoran, Eriol this is Yukito, he was my brother's best friend and he's like a big brother to me! Yukito these two are my friends Eriol and Syaoran!"
Yukito politely gave a grin, "Nice to meet you!"
"Yuki, how'd you know I was here?"
"Tomoyo told me I might find you here"
"Oh I see" seeing a piece of paper that had the address written on it, in his hands.
"So I see you haven't …changed" studying her clothing. Sakura just pouted. Yukito looked at her face, and laughed.
"Okay then Sakura, I'll take you home now" Yukito smiled.
"Home?" Sakura hesitated.
He chuckled, "Yes, where you live?"
She took a few steps back until she was behind Syaoran. Yukito, Eriol, and Syaoran looked at her unsteadiness. Sakura thought it would be okay at home, but Haru might locate that she's living there and might hurt Tomoyo and Aunt Sonomi, because of her.
Syaoran then decided, "Sakura, if you're feeling uncomfortable, you're welcome to stay here for as long as you like!"
Sakura looked at him and thought of the offer, "But, I…"
"Don't worry we have a guest room. And I'm sure my mother wouldn't mind."
Then Sakura looked at Yukito who smiled and answered, "No problem, I could just tell Tomoyo-chan that you'll be staying here for a while!"
Sakura's smile shown again and she leaped for joy. Sakura was glad, being around Syaoran made Sakura feel safe. Then Yukito looked at his watch and told them that he had to be going.
As he left, Sakura looked back to the guys, "So, what shall we do first?"
They all went upstairs and Syaoran showed Sakura to the guest room where she'll be staying, it was next to Syaoran's room. But there was also another guest room across from his, but Sakura didn't really care about it. When Sakura went inside, it was a nice red color, and on the wall was a poster of a yin/yang symbol. The bed was just as big as Syaoran's. Syaoran watched her walk around the room and then left when Eriol called him over. She headed for the closet, and opened it.
"Does someone use this room, Syaoran? I mean, all these clothes here are…" then she noticed that he was gone. "Where'd he go?" she wondered and walked to his room and found him and Eriol talking. She went over to his bed and played with Kero.
Then the front doors opened and someone came in, walked upstairs towards Syaoran's room and opened his doors. Then a Chinese woman figure pounced onto Syaoran and hugged him to the floor. Sakura was worried and walked towards Eriol.
"Who is that?" Sakura said with no emotion (unlike Syaoran)
"That's Syaoran's cousin…she came to visit us, again"
Then the girl whined, "I MISSED YOU SYAORAN!! How come you didn't come to visit?"
Eriol smirked, "Correction…she came to visit Syaoran, again!"
Syaoran was struggling to get free, "Let go, Mei Lin!!"
Sakura then realized as he said her name, "Mei Lin-chan?"
Mei Lin got up, "Kinomoto-san?"
Both girls smiled and came into an embrace. Syaoran got up from the floor as Mei Lin kept squealing from their reunion.
Eriol was confused, "WAIT! You two know each other?"
Sakura answered, "Oh yes…when me and Tomoyo lived in Hong Kong, we met up in school!"
Syaoran was confused too, "But, then how come I didn't meet you; Mei Lin and I went to the same school?"
Mei Lin responded, "Oh you two never had the same classes and also you moved here, to Tomoeda, remember Syaoran?"
"Oh"
Then Mei Lin walked out, "I'm going to unpack!"
Sakura said happily, "I'll help!"
Sakura followed Mei Lin to the room next door.
"Oh! This was your room?"
"Yes, why?"
"Oh, 'cause Syaoran was letting me use this room."
"Oh, so you're gonna be staying here a while?"
"Yeah, Syaoran offered me to stay!"
"Really? Interesting…"
"Why is that interesting?"
"Well…being his cousin, I know a lot about Syaoran!"
"Yeah, but that doesn't answer my question…"
"Ok, well I'm just saying, that I think he likes-" she was interrupted by Eriol coming in.
Eriol looked at them and said, "Aunt Yelen is here! Syaoran is telling her that you're here!"
Sakura wondered, "Who: me or Mei Lin?"
Eriol started leaving, "Both of you! You two better go to her now!"
Mei Lin followed, while Sakura hesitated to see Syaoran's mother. Mei Lin noticed that Sakura was worried a bit.
Mei Lin helped her over, "Don't worry! I think Aunt Yelan will like you!"
Sakura just nodded and followed Eriol and Mei Lin. They came in a room that Sakura hasn't seen yet; it was a large room with a table in the center of the room and some huge sofas for about 15 people to sit on each. She figured this is just a place to sit and talk. Then, Sakura saw a tall woman talking to Syaoran. She patiently waited between Eriol and Mei Lin. Then Yelan looked at Sakura, with no emotion. Sakura didn't know if her judgment was already set, and had chills run down her back.
Yelan looked away from Sakura and talked to Mei Lin, "Mei Lin, how nice of you to visit! How long will you be staying this time?"
Mei Lin answered, "About a week, my mom wants me back soon."
"I see," then she looked back at Sakura.
Syaoran walked to her side, "Mother, this is Sakura. Sakura, this is my mother, Yelan Li."
Sakura acted polite as possible and finally realized that it was the Yelan Li. She bowed her head, "Dozo Yorushiku (pleased to meet you), Yelan-san!"
Yelan kept staring and asked, "Are you a boy or a girl?" she noticed the clothes she wore was a boy's uniform.
"Girl, Yelan-san" she said without hesitation.
Yelan just raised one brow and this time she smiled. Sakura eased up with the smile she gave her. Then, Yelan made her way out.
Before Yelan had left, she said, "Oh Sakura-san, make sure you take good care of Syaoran! That goes for you too, Xiao Lang (Syaoran's Chinese name)!" leaving 2 red teens: Sakura and Syaoran.
Mei Lin giggled. Eriol just watched and laughed at their embarrassment.
Syaoran stood up, "I guess, you can't use Mei Lin's room now…here you can use this one across my room." He showed her to the room.
It was perfect! It was the same size as Syaoran's bed and the same kind of color as her room; emerald green. It was not as big as Mei Lin's room, but Sakura isn't picky. Syaoran left her alone to let her settle in, which was really quick since she only had her backpack of schoolwork and Kero to take care of. Then she left to go find Syaoran and the others. They were all in Syaoran's room.
Mei Lin called Sakura over, "Hey Sakura, let's go shopping!"
"When?"
"Right now, silly!"
Mei Lin stood up and grabbed Sakura's arm and dragged her out of the room into her room.
"Mei Lin-chan, I don't know…I mean, I don't have any money. I just started work and getting my pay tomorrow."
It's ok Sakura, my treat!"
"Mei Lin-chan you're so generous! But you shouldn't; I wouldn't feel right"
"Oh Sakura, you're so modest!"
Before you knew it, they were already out the door and in Mei Lin's car. Mei Lin's driver took them to the mall and found Tomoyo with her camcorder coming their way.
"Daidouji-san" Mei Lin squealed.
"Mei Lin-chan" they came into an embrace, "I'm so glad to see you! Thanks for calling!"
Sakura interrupted their reunion, "Wait, you called Tomoyo to come over here?"
Mei Lin smiled, "Of course, I know how much she loves you're natural cuteness, Sakura!"
Tomoyo hugged her camcorder, "Oh, how I wished for this day to come! It seems like an eternity has passed since the last time I have been shopping for Sakura's clothes! Oh don't worry Sakura; you look cute in anything, even in guy's clothes!"
Tomoyo and Mei Lin practically dragged Sakura at every single store. Sakura felt like she tried on every single thing in the mall from lingerie to boxers. After hours, they finally made it to the food court. The girls looked for a place to sit and found Syaoran and Eriol sitting down close by and they were eating Chinese food. They came over to them and Sakura sat down next to Syaoran and stared at his food. Syaoran and Eriol looked at her, then to all the bags all 3 of them were holding. It was like they were carrying 100 bags of clothes. None were Tomoyo's, about 2 bags were Mei Lin's and the other 98 were Sakura's. Syaoran kept looking at Sakura amazed, although Sakura was staring at his chow mien.
Syaoran chuckled, "Sakura, you want some?"
Sakura just looked at him with dreamy eyes, "Hai!"
Syaoran sweat dropped, "Here have it, I'm full anyways." He pushed it closer to her.
Sakura smiled, "Itadakimasu (a phrase that Japanese say before eating)!" She ate it all in just seconds.
Mei Lin giggled, "Poor Sakura, did we keep her for that long?"
Tomoyo didn't respond she was actually recording the cute expression she used on Syaoran to get her free meal.
Sakura then said energetic, "Domo arigato, Syaoran!"
"No problem, Sakura!"
"Tomoyo, Mei Lin, I guess we should go back now. I didn't finish homework and…" Then something caught her eye.
It was an ice cream parlor, and Sakura's eyes grew dreamily again. She vanished before their eyes, and in a second was in line to get a cone. She looked at all the flavors.
Then the clerk said, "Welcome! How may I help you?"
Her friends had made it over to the parlor.
"Um…can I get one scoop of strawberry, please?" she said as she finally looked up to the clerk. She smiled happily, "Yue-san!"
Syaoran looked at her when she said his name happily.
"Hello, Sakura-san!" he smiled.
"Yue-san, you work here?" she smiled back.
"Hai!" he said getting her scoop of ice cream.
"Arigato" she paid him the money she owed for the ice cream.
She walked over to the others and Syaoran said sternly, "Who was that?"
"That's Yue; he's in the Botany class that I'll be taking."
Eriol interrupted, "Chill Syaoran, Sakura's just going to take the Botany class with me, Rika, and Yue."
Syaoran was ok with that, he was just pissed by the way that Sakura acted the way she did in front of him, "Yea, but you acted so girly in front of him, what would you do if he found out you really are a girl?"
"Nothing! Yue-san, already knew that I'm a girl. Besides, I wouldn't really care if he did find out or not."
"Sakura, I don't want you near that guy! I don't like the way he looked at you!"
"Hey, you can't tell me what to do!" She said.
She got off her seat and threw her hand up and made her way to his face. His cheek was stricken with her hand.
"BAKA (idiot/stupid/moron)!" she yelled and ran off.
Mei Lin smacked Syaoran in the head, "You idiot! Yue-san is just her classmate! You didn't have to go and do that!" she defended Sakura.
She and Tomoyo walked off with the load of bags of Sakura's. Sakura ran off angry, not depressed. She thought, what's wrong with Syaoran! BAKA! He doesn't have to right to tell me not to see Yue anymore! Who does he think he is? It's like he's saying he owns me! Well he doesn't!
Her running turned to walking as she didn't notice, but she ran all the way to Syaoran's house. So, she knocked on the door to get in.
Wei had answered, "Sakura-san, you're back! Where are Syaoran-sama, Mei Lin-san, and Eriol-san?"
"Oh gomen, Wei-san, I kinda left them with such short notice." She said as she stepped inside.
"Arigato Wei-san, I'll be in the guest room for a while!"
He bowed and went back into the kitchen.
Sakura went inside the room, and stayed in there.
.:Meanwhile:.
Syaoran put hid hand up to the red bruise marked on his cheek, never has he seen Sakura so fragile.
Eriol looked at him, "Hey, it's your fault for telling her what to do! She's an independent woman, Syaoran. She doesn't need you all the time, to rescue her."
Syaoran didn't say anything but kept thinking to himself, why did I say that? I mean…it's not like I like her or anything. Yeah she can be cute, when she's acts like her true self, but I'm just being moody…right? Yeah, I don't like Sakura like that, right? Yeah, well…maybe…
"Oy Syaoran! Are you listening to me?"
Syaoran came back out of his thought, "huh?"
"I take it you didn't hear a word I said, Syaoran"
Syaoran just nodded.
Eriol sighed, "I think you better go and apologize to her!"
"Well, I don't know where she is and I don't know if I should see her…"
"If you don't apologize, it will just make things worse!"
Syaoran just sighed.
.:Time Gap:.
Wei went upstairs to Sakura's room with a tray of food. He knocked on the door and waited for her a response. Sakura called, "Come in!"
Wei opened the door, "Sakura-san"
"Wei-san, come in!"
"Sakura-san, I assumed that you didn't have anything to eat" Holding out the tray to her, "Are you feeling well? You don't seem too happy"
"Iie, I'm fine! Arigato Wei-san! I'm going to get dressed for bed, now" as she took the tray of food.
He bowed and left the room. As he headed downstairs, he found Syaoran walking up to him.
"Wei, did Sakura come back home?"
"Hai, Syaoran-sama, she's in her room right now"
Syaoran sped up the stairs and walked over to her room. I wonder if she's still mad at me...
He knocked on the door and waited for a response. Sakura called, "Who is it?"
He hesitated before answering, "…It's Syaoran…Sakura I know you're mad at me, but please I just want to apologize"
…no response…
"Sakura…" he said before opening the door. There he saw her lifting her shirt, showing her flat stomach to him. Sakura thought he had left after he said 'apologize' and lifted her shirt exposing her training bra (remember she's flat-chested…but they grew)…Syaoran turned one hundred shaded of red, before giving an 'ahem' to let her know he was there. She pulled her shirt back down to see the one standing before her. She found Syaoran blushing madly and his face turned away to try to hide it. Sakura, realizing that she just gave him a little 'show', screamed off the top of her lungs, "HENTAI (pervert)!! GET OUT!"
Syaoran ran out of the room after apologizing, "Gomen!"
Syaoran patiently waited outside her room thinking of Sakura's little show. The thought of her lifting her shirt up woke up his little friend. Damn hormones!
Sakura finally opened the door, Syaoran turned to her not looking away and apologized again.
"Gomen, Sakura! For before, I mean I shouldn't have said something like that. And also I'm sorry for-" He looked at her and his jaw practically dropped, making her blush.
She was wearing a pink nightgown that showed off her curves in the right places and showed off her lovely pale skin. This made something in his pants ache crazy. Luckily, he wore the right pants, so she didn't see this.
"Stop gaping...Mei Lin and Tomoyo bought this for me and it would be a waste not wearing it..."
Syaoran didn't say anything, but couldn't stop staring.
"You wanted to say something to me?" she said trying to hide her blush.
"Sakura…I'm sorry, I guess I was being too protective of you…" he said forcing a blush to not come up.
Sakura looked at him and frowned, "And I'm sorry, too"
"For what? You didn't do anything wrong"
"Yes I did! I didn't deserve to slap you! You were just being, like you said, overprotective. I hope I don't disappoint you when I say this, but people will find out sooner or later that I'm a girl. It's not really a secret"
There was silence in the hallway. The silence was broken when Kero ran out of the room, and tried jumping up to Syaoran. The two just smiled and Syaoran picked the puppy up. Sakura rubbed its head and took the puppy out of Syaoran's hands. She smiled and left Syaoran to go into her room. She collapsed onto the bed as Kero walked over to its comfortable little pillow. Sakura went under the covers and heard the door open. She looked at who it was and saw Syaoran.
"Syaoran, what is it?"
"Um…well...I uhhh" he stuttered.
Sakura smiled, "Oyasumi, Syaoran!"
Syaoran smiled back, "Oyasumi, Sakura!" he closed her door.
Funny…how he acts overprotective ever since he found out she was really a girl.
Please review! …or else…hmmmm…or else I won't update as soon as possible. I really will be changing the rate to M. Just to let you know, I want my fanfic to be safe. There are no lemons promise...but the next chapter i guess has fluff or w/e you call it.
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-BabieLuvly101
