A Date with Destiny

Sakura likes Eriol. To prevent a heartbreak she goes out with Syaoran aka Destiny. Now, Sakura thinks she's falling in love with Syaoran, instead of Eriol... SS, ET

Ages: Sakura: 16 – Syaoran: 17

Genre: Romance/Humour

Disclaimer: Clamp – not me…

Chapter 4: Because I wanted to...

Love is like Money. Hard to get, but easy to lose…
-Wolf Blossom's brother

"A… girlfriend?"

Syaoran made his screen disappear instantly as he turned and faced Sakura, his eyes washed with worry. Sakura kept on staring where the screen was before blinking back several tears.

"So he has a girlfriend," She murmured, "of course- why would he remain single?"

"I ah- want me to drop you off home?" Syaoran offered, because he had nothing else to say. Usually, the majority of the people he reveals their destiny to, have good outcomes. Sakura is one of the very few that is shown a bad destiny.

'But one destiny leads to another,' he thought as Sakura nodded. They started walking side by side, 'Because of her liking Eriol, I met her… and according to destiny,' he glanced at her, 'she's supposed to be mine…'

He shook his head. He hated knowing everything.

"So- are you gonna… go?"

"Mid-term study session?" Sakura asked instantly.

"Yeah."

"Yeah," Sakura nodded, "just because he has a girlfriend doesn't mean we can't be friends right? Though it'll suck."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, thanks a lot." She smiled as they arrived in front of her house.

"You know where it is?"

"Mika's Café." Sakura shrugged. "Yeah so, thanks."

Syaoran snapped his fingers and a red rose appeared in his hands, "Here you go," he smiled. Sakura smiled back as she took the rose. She was accustomed to it by now. He held her hand and brought her knuckles to his lips.

"If you need me, you know how to reach me." He whispered as he disappeared into a mist of smoke. As soon as he left, Sakura's tears started streaming down as she ran up to her bedroom.

Sakura came to school the next day looking happier and perkier than usual. Chiharu raised a brow and Rika was utterly scared.

"What's wrong with her?" Rika nudged her cousin. Chiharu shrugged. 'Something must've happened with Syaoran.' Chiharu thought as she ran towards Sakura, Rika tagging behind her.

"Sakura!" Chiharu cried as she waved her down. Sakura looked at her and Chiharu and Rika were greeted with unusually sad eyes.

"Oh my god! Don't tell me…" Chiharu gasped.

Sakura nodded. "Yeah, it's her."

"GAH!" Chiharu shrieked and Rika inched away from her. "STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! I'M GOING TO KILL HER!"

"Ehh! What for?" Sakura raised a brow. "She didn't do anything wrong!"

"I'm a supportive friend here," Chiharu rolled her eyes; "I threaten to kill anyone that stands in the way of your true happiness."

"If it's meant to be," Sakura recited, "it'll find a way."

"Screw the philosophy deal here and let's plan her murder!"

"No!"

"Who's murder?" Rika asked.

"A girl." Chiharu and Sakura replied instantly.

"Oh yeah, like I couldn't figure that out all on my own." Rika murmured dryly.

Chiharu rolled her eyes at her cousin. "So, Sakura," Chiharu started, "are you gonna go to the study session?"

"I have no reason not to." Sakura murmured. "Even Syaoran asked. What's wrong with you people? Fine it's not a happy ending but that doesn't mean we can' be friends."

"A guy and a girl cannot be friends, my dear." Chiharu said, motherly.

"Then what the hell are you and Eriol?" Rika shot at her cousin who shut up instantly. Sakura giggled softly. "Caught you there, dear." Sakura taunted. Chiharu stuck her tongue out at her before her eyes widened.

"Ex lover, at twelve o'clock." Chiharu said as she raised her head up behind Sakura. Sakura frowned as she idly glanced behind her to find Eriol and some of his friends walk into the cafeteria.

Rika coughed. "Ex?" She hissed. Sakura shot her a look. "I'll explain later, okay?"

Rika nodded as Eriol and his friend headed their way. Sakura pretended she was zipping up Rika's backpack and Chiharu crossed her arms, staring at Sakura's back.

"Rika," Sakura murmured, "your backpack zipper is stuck… I'm serious."

Rika's eyes widened. "WHAT?"

"Kidding." Sakura giggled and Chiharu burst into laughter. "You value your backpack too much." Chiharu shook her head at her cousin. Eriol arrived to where they were standing and smiled.

"Hey guys."

"Morning Eriol." Sakura smiled, looking, strangely enough, normal. Like nothing affected her.

"So did your brother say you can come?" Eriol asked Sakura. Sakura glanced at Chiharu then back at Eriol. "Yeah," She finally said, smiling, "I can come."

"Great!" Eriol laughed. "I want you to meet somebody. I think you and her would get along really well."

"I'm sure we will," Sakura murmured as Eriol held her shoulder before walking off. Chiharu scowled.

"Yeah, you bet Sakura and she will get along well."

"Cut the protective act, it's creeping me out." Rika poked her cousin. Chiharu frowned. "You creep me out!"

Sakura left the bickering family members and walked away. 'I can't believe I agreed to going.' She thought as she sat down at a table. Rika and Chiharu followed her.

'Hope I can last…'

The week, unfortunately, went by pretty quickly. Sakura continued doing what she normally did- and also thought about Syaoran. He was sweet, caring- sure he went on a lot of dates but he really did know how to please a person.

Sakura hummed a soft tune as she started to get ready. She wore a light pink and dark pink plaid t-shirt with a jeans miniskirt. She had white sandals and a bandana tied around her neck. She smiled to herself as she picked up her backpack and left her room.

"Where are you going, kaijuu?" her brother asked. Sakura rolled her eyes. "On a date."

"SAY WHAT?" Touya roared as he leapt out of his chair. Sakura laughed out loud as she held her sides. "Oh my god! That was so precious!"

Touya was fuming as he glared at his sister. "What are you playing at? Where are you going?"

"A date!" Sakura sung as she left the house. Touya was about to run after his sister when he felt his fathers hand on his shoulder.

"Don't stop me!" Touya hissed.

"She's going on a study session with her friends." Fujitaka smiled. "She just said date to make you mad. You should know better."

"KAIJUU!" Touya screamed as he sat down on the sofa, fire surging around him.

Fujitaka shook his head. 'Kids.'

Sakura silent strode along the side walk, her head facing down. She sighed as she rounded the last corner to Mika's café when she saw a rose pop up into her line of vision. Her eyes widened instantly.

"Syaoran," She gasped as she looked up, finding indeed Syaoran standing in front of her, smirking indigently.

"Afternoon, Sakura." He said as he picked up her hand and lightly kissed her knuckles.

"What're you doing here? I didn't call you." Sakura whispered as she held the rose close to her chest.

"Yeah well, I had nothing to do and I was bored and nobody is going to call me today," He winked at Sakura, "if they do I have voicemail. Thought I'd escort you to Mika's Café."

Sakura smiled small. "You don't have to, you know that!" She replied as she poked his arm.

"I know." Syaoran laughed as he held his arm out like an escort. Sakura rolled her eyes as she took his arm.

"Then why'd you do it?" She asked as they started walking. Their arms fell but their fingers loosely tangled together, neither of them really moving to release their hands.

"Because I wanted to…"

Sakura left their conversation at that. They arrived at Mika's café and Syaoran opened the door for her. He spotted the table and pushed Sakura in that direction.

"You go, I'll get us some drinks."

"You sure?" Sakura looked back at him.

"Yeah, what do you want?"

"Nothing."

"Come on, you know they're gonna order their own food separately. Just tell me what you want and I'll get it."

"Honestly," Sakura breathed, "I want nothing."

"Sakura." Syaoran said his voice stern.

"Fine, just a glass of orange juice."

"For now?" Syaoran raised a brow.

"Yes, yes father, for now." Sakura teased. He laughed as he started waking to the counter. Sakura stared after him, wondering why he came… 'What's his reason?' she thought as she headed towards the table where everybody was.

"Sakura! You came!" Eriol smiled as he spotted Sakura. He got up and hugged Sakura, who lightly hugged him back. Sakura smiled back at him and walked towards a seat beside him. She sat down and he leaned back in his chair.

"That's Arashi," he said pointing towards a very gothic girl. "That's Yukari," he pointed towards a cute baby-ish girl who smiled at Sakura.

"That's Ryoku," he said pointing at a guy beside Arashi, "and that's Raion. Ryoku's with Arashi and Raion's with Yukari."

Sakura nodded as Takashi and Chiharu walk in.

"Tak and Chi!" Eriol greeted as they sit down. Eriol glanced at the watch.

"One person's missing."

"Is Tomoyo coming?" Yukari squealed. Eriol chuckled, "Yeah she is."

"Oh my god! I missed her so much!" Yukari jumped in her seat and Arashi sends her a small smile. "Yeah me too."

"Who's Tomoyo?" Sakura asks as she held her pen in her hand. She pretended she didn't know who Tomoyo was…

"She's Eriol's girlfriend!" Yukari squealed. "She is like the nicest person you're ever gonna meet!"

"Girlfriend?" Sakura repeated. Takashi sent a look towards Sakura, a look of concern.

A loud shriek was heard and a girl with beautiful raven tresses ran towards Eriol. "Eri-kun!" She giggles as she hugs him.

"Hey sweetheart," He greeted her. Chiharu and Takashi sit down with Sakura, all looking like nothing was happening.

"Tomoyo," Eriol said as she sat on his lap, "this is Sakura, Chiharu and Takashi."

Tomoyo smiled at them. "Hi!"

"Guys, this is my girlfriend, Tomoyo."

"Nice to meet you." Sakura smiled as she stood up. She, even tough she didn't want to, hugged Tomoyo.

"Ditto! Lord, you are so cute! You think I can make you clothes?"

Sakura sweat dropped. "Excuse me?"

Eriol rolled his eyes. "Tomoyo- get to know her before you want to make her clothes?"

Chiharu raised a brow and Sakura poked her rib. She sent a look that screamed, 'Don't even!' Chiharu rolled her eyes and leaned against Takashi.

Syaoran, who was holding a glass of orange juice and another glass of coke, arrived at the table.

"Syaoran," Chiharu grinned at him, "didn't know you came."

"Hey Chiharu." Syaoran smiled at her as he passed Sakura her glass. "Here." He said as Sakura took it.

"Thanks." She smiled. She patted the seat beside her and he sat down. He leaned back in his chair and Sakura bent towards his ears.

"She wants to make clothes for me- is that normal?"

Syaoran grinned and whispered back, "Who knows. She's dating a four eyed freak."

"EHH?" Sakura yelled as she pulled back. Everybody was staring at them and Syaoran laughed. "I'm joking!"

"The first part was correct, but the second part?"

"Well you know- freak suits the image perfectly!"

"Syaoran!" Sakura whined.

"Are you two dating?" Yukari blurted out. Arashi bonked her head and Yukari glared at her. Syaoran raised a brow.

"Pardon?"

"Are you two dealing…?" Raion repeated what his girlfriend asked.

"No." Sakura replied as she sipped her orange juice.

"Just really good friends." Syaoran finished for her as he turned back to her.

"I haven't heard Sakura talk about you." Eriol raised a brow.

"Oh Sakura," Syaoran turned to her, "I thought you loved me!"

"Oh dream on!" Sakura rolled her eyes and Chiharu burst into laughter. Syaoran chuckled as he pulled the pen out of her hand. "That's the wrong equation."

"Why thank you Mr. High-and-mighty."

"You're welcome, Mrs. High-and-mighty."

Sakura shot him a look and he grinned before looking away. Tomoyo raised a brow. "YOU TWO ARE SO CUTE!"

Sakura looked at her. "Ew! He is definitely not cute."

"I'm sexy!" Syaoran jutted in.

"God no." Sakura teased and Syaoran laughed. She looked at him thankfully and he smiled back. 'You're welcome.' He mouthed and she nodded.

Later that evening, everybody left the café and Sakura and Syaoran were the last ones remaining.

"Thank you so much for today." She smiled. "If it wasn't for you I probably wouldn't have lasted."

"No problem." He grinned. "Though I have a favour to ask." He murmured.

"What is it?"

"Don't think that I did what I did today to get you to agree to this favour. I did what I did because I wanted to, and you can answer yes or no to my question, alrighty?"

"Get on with it man." Sakura rolled her eyes in fake impatience. Syaoran laughed as he started leaving, Sakura behind him.

"Hitomi is having another party. I need- somebody to go with… and I was er… wondering if…"

"I'll be your date." Sakura grinned. Syaoran glanced at her and smirked. "I knew you'd say yes."

"Checked your destiny?"

"No, you're just that kind of person."

Sakura laughed as he snapped his fingers and a rose appeared in front of her. "It's in three days, an all night party, starts seven PM. It's a Saturday so I suppose you can stay out?"

"On the sly." Sakura's eyes twinkled. Syaoran laughed. "Cool." Sakura took the rose.

"There's a dress waiting for you at home. I'll pick you up at 7, later." He smiled as he kissed her knuckles and disappeared into a fog of mist.

Sakura stared after him. 'Why are you doing this…' she thought as she ran home. Her dad and brother were out. She tore up the stairs, knowing Kero was in the kitchen. She opened her bedroom door and found a box lying on her bed.

She opened the box and gasped at what she saw inside. A midnight black dress strapless dress that seemed longer than her length. It was sparkling with a slit running half way up the dress. Along with the dress were black stilettos that tied up, a shimmering black purse and a white fake rose for her hair.

'Syaoran,' she thought as she put the box safely in her closet, 'why are you doing this- why me… of all people?'

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Sakura