A Forbidden Love

Chapter IV: Syaoran's Strange Symptoms

"Welcome to Zentra Castle. I'm Princess Sakura Kinomoto."

Syaoran Li was absolutely stunned. Not at the fact that Sakura Kinomoto was pretty, but at the fact that he actually agreed. Syaoran had seen many good-looking girls before in his life, but never, not once did he actually think they were beautiful. Before he had come to Zentra, Syaoran had thought he didn't have any hormones; he saw no interest in dating, had no dreams of being with a girl, and definitely no sex drive.

Just seeing Sakura Kinomoto for one second had totally changed everything he had believed. His heartbeat was quick, his breathing a bit uneven, his eyes glued to her gorgeous face, and his mind and body full of lust. He stopped his train of thought, surprised at himself. What am I thinking? I must not forget what I made myself swear to! Lust and love are two different feelings, and the only girl I'll ever be with is the one I love. My late brother made that mistake…and it cost him his life. It was true though, one of his older brothers had fell under a girl's spell while he was at a bar. Syaoran and his father found him dead a day later. Syaoran shook his head and turned his attention back to what the princess was saying.

"This is my assistant, Daidouji, Tomoyo."

"I am Hiiragizawa, Eriol, assistant to his Majesty, Syaoran Li."

"I'm afraid his Majesty is out on some business with his assistant, so I have been asked to show you to your guest rooms so you can relax and distress from your trip for a bit before he returns. Hiiragizawa-kun, Tomoyo will show you to your room, and your Majesty, I will show you to your own. Please follow me."

Even how she talks; her voice and the way she moves are perfect. And even though she sounds so professional, I can tell she's nervous. Syaoran walked closely behind her, looking at everything; the paintings, furniture, even the walls, just not at her. Every second he gazed at her the strange feelings only became stronger. The castle was interesting though, and he didn't mean by the way it was built or the items inside it. Both he and Eriol, coming from the same family line, had inherited a large amount of magical power, and although his was feeble and small compared Eriol's, he could tell the castle was protected by many strong and ancient spells. They went down another corridor, and then entered a room on the left side.

It was a spacious room with a wide window on the far side, a bed to his right, a table with chairs to his left, a small kitchen area in a room nearby, and a bathroom in another room to his left. It was certainly a luxury, just as the castle itself seemed to be. His castle was just about the same size, but it didn't hold as much mystic power as this building seemed to hold in its walls. There was something about it… Syaoran's eyes shot open wide. …the other castle was like this… Syaoran shook his head. No, he wouldn't dwell on it right now.

Your family must really care about their guests, right Miss Kinomoto?" The princess nodded and smiled at him, causing Syaoran's heart to pound loudly like before. Her smile seemed to lighten the room, even though the sunlight streamed through the window and brightened the area already.

"You can pretty much see where everything is. The kitchen is just incase you're the type that likes to cook their own meals. We serve dinner at seven normally. Oh! Would you like anything? I'd be happy to serve you."

"Actually, I'd like a glass of water and a lemon, if that's okay…" Water with a bit of lemon juice helped Syaoran wake up whenever he was tired, and lately he hadn't been getting as much sleep as he'd like. Sakura bounded over to the door.

"Of course it's okay! I'll be right back!"

As she left, Syaoran sighed in relief, although he found himself longing for her to return. He blinked, then found he was gripping the back of one of the chairs very hard. He was angry; not surprising really.

"What am I thinking? She's the princess of a kingdom we might have to go to war with!"

"…it's quite simple. You have feelings for her, and in your heart it shows plainly," said a voice in his head.

"I can't have feelings for her! I just MET her!"

"…but that's how everything starts, isn't it?"

Syaoran gasped as the words echoed through his head. His eyes widened considerably. No, no don't think about it!

"…think about it Syaoran, because nothing in this world is a coincidence… all plays to fate's favor. There is nothing you can do to stop it."

"No! Stop it," but it was too late. Already it began flashing through his mind.

Black stairway…snow…dark castle…a girl's scream…the snow beneath him dyed red…

"NO!" Syaoran put his two hands on his head, trying to force the strange flashes of images away. Syaoran shook his head angrily, and was almost ready to just lay down and take a nap when Sakura came bursting through the door. She quickly put the glass of water down, but she accidentally dropped the lemon. Both of the reached down to get it at the same time, and Syaoran's face heated and his heartbeat quickened as he mistakenly placed his hand on top of hers. There was a brief moment where the voice in his head said, don't let go, but he ignored it, and ducking his head, whispered,

"Gomen." Sakura picked it up and handed it to him, laughing lightly.

"Don't say sorry; it was my fault in the first place! If you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. I'm on the second floor, left side corridor, third room on the left."

With that said, Sakura exited Syaoran's temporary room, leaving his ears ringing with her pleasant voice and melodious laughter, music to his ears.

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