I'm sorry for not updating for so long. For those who were loyally waiting, *bow* thank you very much.

I was busy with my La Corda D'oro fanfiction. I hope you'd like this. I edited the past three chapters a bit, so it wouldn't give out much about Syaoran.

Disclaimer: I don't own this anime

Chapter 4

Whispers were heard at the halls of Sakura's school, Sakura swore that people were talking about her. She told Tomoyo about it when she got into the classroom.

"Well you see Sakura, words spread fast," said Tomoyo wearily.

"What is it?" Sakura asked.

"Words spread that you and the new transfer student, Li-senpai, are staying under one roof." Said Tomoyo

"What!?" Sakura exclaimed.

"Well…" Tomoyo tried to say something but she just couldn't come up with something, "Um, why didn't you two come to school together?" Tomoyo asked, that was the best she could think of.

"Um, it's so that we could avoid this, ugh, how did they know? Are there spies or something?"

"Sakura, calm down, this is just something for gossip. People are paying attention to Li-senpai's background and life because he's a new student here."

Sakura sighed, "I know…"

"Most of all, people are anticipating that you two would become a couple, well, there's no doubt in that right?"

Sakura blushed. "Well, we didn't really talk about that, but really, Syaoran seemed different, like he was avoiding that topic, or maybe I was just too nervous and…as usual, confused." Said Sakura

"Just take a deep breath Sakura," said Tomoyo. Sakura did as she was told and took a deep breath. "Now," Tomoyo said, "Stay calm, things will grow bigger if you react too much about word spreads like this,"

"Yes, I know," answered Sakura, but she just couldn't wait to tell Syaoran about it, maybe he has already heard of it in his class.

"So, you and Sakura-san huh," said Eriol when he took his seat beside Syaoran.

"What do you care, you were already rejected anyway," said Syaoran, annoyed.

"I'm not trying to contest her feelings towards you or anything; in fact I'm fine with her decision. But, you might be making one big mistake if you don't take a hold of her sooner or later."

"Wha?"

"Sakura-san really likes you; she's been waiting for you all this time, so you better make her happy. You have to be with her already, since you two are living in the same house. You should be the one to catch her tears, but I hope you wouldn't make her cry nor give her a reason to cry even if you are not the cause, because since she is aware and had already acknowledged my feelings, I could easily take her away from you." Eriol said determinedly.

Syaoran grinned, "Well then, I shall take the challenge underneath, Sakura will be mine tomorrow. And I promise not to make her cry nor give her a reason to,"

Eriol smiled, "Well that's much better, new student." Said Eriol

"Syaoran, just Syaoran," he extended his hand to Eriol

"Eriol, then." Eriol shook his hand.

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"Sakura," Syaoran said as he and Sakura walked home. Tomoyo was already picked up by her mother.

"Yeah?" Sakura answered.

"You've been waiting right?" He whispered.

Sakura didn't look at Syaoran; she blushed a bit but nodded slowly.

"Sakura," Syaoran took a deep breath, "How do you want it to be…I mean, would you agree to be my...girlfriend?"

Sakura's eyes widen, she looked up at Syaoran, "Seriously?" her eyes twinkling. Syaoran smiled back. Sakura hugged Syaoran. "Yes! Definitely a yes!" Sakura said.

"Sakura's been so happy lately," Tomoyo told Eriol, the two of them had been talking about the two for the past few days.

"She and Syaoran tied the knot already right." Said Eriol

"Yeah,"

"Well, she seems happy enough," said Eriol. Tomoyo shook her head lightly. "What do you mean?" he asked.

"Sakura's still doubting." Said Tomoyo

"What do you really mean?" Eriol asked.

"Well, Syaoran hasn't told Sakura anything as to why he wasn't in touch with her for a long time." Tomoyo whispered, "Sakura told me that Syaoran has been trying to avoid it and he didn't want to tell her what the conditions his mother gave him in exchange for coming here."

"So, he's hiding a lot of things from her," said Eriol. Tomoyo just nodded. "What could it be…" Eriol thought.

"I'm really worried, I mean…I've asked how it became 'them', and it's not really a confession stuff or anything…its really having me worried…" Tomoyo said.

Eriol just sighed and looked someplace else to think…

"I'm really worried...." Tomoyo said finally.

Sakura's POV

Everything's been running smooth. My feelings were able to cross over and reach Syaoran. But then, why do I have this unsettling feeling that Syaoran isn't telling me something. I've been meaning to ask him all this time as to why he never contacted me or anything. But seeing him with me, side-tracks me.

I told mom and dad already about the two of us, they were just happy to see me happy. But sometimes I could see an unnamed sadness in their eyes. I never asked them about it, knowing they'd tell me whenever they want to.

I held Syaoran's hand, he was beside me. He smiled at me. We were currently walking to school at the moment.

"Um, Sakura," Syaoran said after some time.

"Hm?" I smiled at him.

He shook his head, "Never mind."

I frowned slightly. He was always like this, he wants to tell me something but ends up not voicing it out. I wonder why? It's really getting me impatient. But then, I should act a bit more mature about it. No point in rambling like a child.

When we reached school I felt a sudden wave of deja vu.

Students were hovering over a classroom, which is actually my classroom. I wonder why that is? Maybe another new student?

"Tomoyo!" I called when I finally found her outside our classroom with Eriol-senpai.

"Another new student, wow, they're definitely pouring." Eriol-senpai said as soon as he and Tomoyo reached us.

"Who is it?" I asked.

Tomoyo faced Syaoran, "You might know her, she's from Hong Kong too. Her name's Meiling, her surname's same as yours."

I felt Syaoran stiffen beside me. Something's definitely wrong.

Suddenly a girl with black hair, her hair in a bun on both sides, which I'm sure was the transfer student, came out of the classroom, she perked up when she saw Syaoran, but glared at me, seeing our hands intertwined.

She approached us, "What are you doing with him?" she glared at me.

Our classmates became silent. They'd love a good rivalry. I bet that's what's in their mind. But what's this? Syaoran never mentioned her before.

"H-he's my boyfriend," I answered in a low voice.

Her eyes widen, "What!?!" she raised her hand.

I shut my eyes tightly when Syaoran pulled me behind his figure and he received the slap instead.

"Syaoran!" I said.

"I'm okay," he answered.

"Syaoran, what are you doing? Why are you defending her? Are you cheating on me?" her eyes narrowed.

I heard a few people gasped, Tomoyo included.

"What?" I said, confused. I let go of Syaoran's hand and looked at him straight in the eyes.

He sighed, "I'm sorry Sakura, one of my mother's conditions includes this, this is what I don't want to tell you."

"Well you better," Meiling said, "You," she said, pointing at me, "You have no right to be with him since he is already engaged...he's my fiance."

My eyes widen. What? What? What did she say? Engaged? But...

I took a few steps back.

"Sorry," Syaoran whispered, unable to look at me.

Meiling placed her arm around Syaoran's. I felt tears threatening to fall over. I quickly ran, not really registering my surroundings, not minding the audience. As I ran, I heard Tomoyo call me, and there was a sound of someone who punched someone else.

I didn't care anymore. Is this what it meant to be betrayed by the one you love?

Why didn't Syaoran tell me sooner? I was so stupid. He was toying with me all along. Why didn't he say anything! I bet he was laughing behind my back the whole time! I felt my chest being ripped apart. I couldn't take it anymore. It hurts so much...

Rain started pouring, I didn't care. I tripped a lot, but I ignore the pain, the pain inside me was too much that the physical pain I felt was nothing compared to it. I stayed in a place I know where no one will be able to find me, no, not Tomoyo nor Eriol-senpai, especially not Syaoran. I hid in the shed where all the gym stuffs were placed. I cried my heart out over there, the storm disguising my cries of pain.

Suddenly I heard the shed's heavy door opening, I didn't dare to look up, I knew I was disgusting to look at, I'm such a mess. I kept crying without a care in the world. Suddenly cold arms surrounded me, that person hugged me tightly.

"Sakura-san."

I recognized Eriol-senpai's voice. I let go of my knees which I was hugging tightly and cried in his chest. "It hurts, it hurts." I kept repeating.

Soon, everything became dark.

A/N: thanks for reviewing chapter 3....bosk, michiko14anime, Shiona Acitiu, Hanisakura, 3eliic.X

I might not review again for quite some time. Sorry. I'm really sorry.