Sakura's POV
Damn that bell. School is finally over. Oh my God… I refuse to believe what I saw just now was true… Was it really Hiei? Am I really dreaming? Ouch… Ok… Now I know that it wasn't a dream and Hiei is back for real… This is great! I have to tell Tomoyo. She'll be so shocked to hear this. I thought to myself quietly. I was walking through the school canteen, finding for my best friend. You could tell how noisy and crowded it was. People were screaming and fighting. I continued walking and bumped into Syaoran by accident. Uh oh… I think I know what's going to happen… I tried not to think about it…
"Damn it… Sakura. Who was that guy earlier this morning? How do you know him? What the hell is wrong with that idiot? You actually let him touch you. Forget it just answer my first question… "Syaoran asked me. He looked kinda scary and funny. I have to admit he looks hot when he's angry.
"Urmm... What was it again? I wasn't really listening." I laughed out loudly. He could be so amusing at times. He always wanted to know everything. What's in and what's out. New fashion, new games and all those sort of stuff that normal teenagers like. I love to hear what the latest stuff is too.
"That donkey… You know the new student in black who is sitting next to you. Who you also talked to and let him touch you. That guy makes me sick… blech... What the hell did he think he was doing anyway?" He asked me. I could see that he was jealous. His whole body was reacting against me.
"Oh him... That's Hiei. He's an old childhood friend. He went away for a few years and promised to come back for me. I waited for so long and finally he's back… That's about it I think. He's grown taller now. I wonder why it took him so long but I'm just glad that he's back…" I pondered on my last sentence and grinned like an idiot. Syaoran just stared at me. He didn't know what to say. We waited for someone to break the silence. I decided to break the silence after a few seconds because it was very wrong if we just stared at each other without saying a word.
"Well, Syaoran… Speechless??? Don't know what to say??? Are you even the slightest bit jealous?" I smiled wickedly and laughed. I've never seen him at a loss for words. It was very surprising to see him like this. He was the sort of person who could never shut his mouth. No offense though.
"I am not speechless. I never get speechless. I just don't know what to say. Anyway, I don't want you near your childhood friend that much. Ben will be your bodyguard. He will tell me everything you do and wherever you go. I'll see you later ok. Bye." He went away. I could see that he was angry. His face was red. I mean really really red. Not just that normal red that is. I stared back at Syaoran… Hiei is just a friend… or is he really more than that? I kept pondering on that question and forgot all about Tomoyo. I walked out of the canteen and went to the next block. The school gate was there and I wanted to head back home as it was about 6. Suddenly, as I turned…..
"Well… well… well... What do we have here? What is my dear beloved fiancée's girlfriend doing here?" A familiar girl's voice said. The girl stepped out of the shadows and smiled wickedly. "Hello Sakura. We meet again." A girl known as Syaoran's fiancée stepped out. She had big red eyes… She looks very freaky.
"Oh no not you, Mei Ling. I don't want to talk to you right now. I don't want to fight if that's what you want. Why can't we be friends and forget all about Syaoran? Wouldn't that be nice? Anyway, you're his fiancée… Isn't that more than a girlfriend?" I tried saying. It was true wasn't it? It is more than just being a girlfriend. Her face turned red. She looked very angry…
"My dear Sakura. I might be his fiancée but he doesn't treat me like one. He treats me as if I'm just a friend. Do you know how it's like to have something or someone you love treat you like they don't know you? It's just heartbreaking. You don't know how I feel. You stole my fiancée." She screamed at me.
"I'm really sorry. It's not true Mei Ling. I did not steal him from you. We just happened to like each other. I really don't want us to be enemies just because of Syaoran. I really don't know what to do… Please just leave me alone…" I begged her.
"I don't think I should. Hahahahaha…." She whistled and two girls came out from the other side… "Deal with her Jocelyn and Jaclyn."
"Yes Mei Ling. Your wish is our command… We'll do whatever you want us to do." The twins replied.
"Well… I'm certainly going to enjoy this…" Mei Ling said while laughing.
"Please don't. I didn't do anything wrong…" I let out a scream… They punched me in the stomach and pulled my hair. My face was all bruised up and blood was starting to trickle down my face. I tried fighting them by kicking them back but they were just too strong.
Meanwhile at Yukina's house
Hiei's POV
"So who's going to sing next? My beloved sister had already sung a song… Keiko too… That's leaves me, Kuwabara, Yuusuke, Kurama and Botan left." I said.
"What about a duet? You and Botan can sing one song together right. After all, you guys sing very well together and you haven't sung together for quite some time now. How about a half French and half English song? You guys are so good at this type of songs. So?" Keiko asked.
"I would love to sing a duet with Hiei! Do you mind? Can we sing a song? You can choose whatever song you want. Please. We haven't sung together for quite some time now." Botan looked at me with those puppy eyes.
"Okay okay… How about I believe in you by IL Divo and Celine Dion? We both love that song… I'll go and play the song…" I said and walked off.
A few minutes later
I came back and grabbed a microphone. I felt nervous but I tried to concentrate anyway…
The music began to play… and I started to sing…
Lonely
The path you have chosen
A restless road
No turning back
I started out quite roughly… but I cleared my throat and continued to sing anyway
One day you
Will find your light again
Don't you know
Don't let go
Be strong
I cleared my throat again and sang the chorus
Follow you heart
Let your love lead through the darkness
Back to a place you once knew
I believe, I believe, I believe
In you
Follow your dreams
Be yourself, an angel of kindness
There's nothing that you cannot do
I believe, I believe, I believe
In you.
Then, Botan sang the next part in French…
Tout seul
Tu t'en iras tout seul
Coeur ouvert
a href" L'univers
Poursuis ta quete
Sans regarder derriere
N'attends pas
Que le jour
Se leve
We turned to look at each other and smiled... I took a deep breath and started to sing the next part with her...
Suis ton etoile
Va jusqu'ou ton reve t'emporte
Un jour tu le toucheras
Si tu crois si tu crois si tu crois
En toi
Suis la lumiere
N'eteins pas la flamme que tu portes
Au fonds de toi souviens-toi
Que je crois que je crois que je crois
Que je crois
En toi
Someday I'll find you
Someday you'll find me too
And when I hold you close
I'll know that is true
Follow your heart
Let your love lead through the darkness
Back to a place you once knew
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
Follow your dreams
Be yourself, an angel of kindness
There's nothing that you can not do
I believe, I believe, I believe
In you.
We ended it… Yuusuke, Keiko, my sister Yukina, Kuwabara and everyone else clapped and applauded… They even wanted an encore. . Botan turned and smiled at me… Her velvet dress sparkled in the dark. She looked stunning. She reminded me a lot of Sakura. Her smile, her hair, her eyes and her laughter. It's all almost same but it isn't her… I wish she was her and not…. Not Botan… She was with Syaoran and not me and I am with Botan and not her...
"…don't you agree, Hiei?"
"I'm sorry what did you say, Botan? I wasn't really paying attention." I looked at her.
"I said that was so cool, don't you agree, Hiei? What's wrong with you today? You seem so dreamy and you haven't been listening to a word I'm saying." She asked me worriedly.
"I'm sorry I was just thinking of school today. I was thinking of my old friend I met there." I replied while taking a sip of my drink.
"Ooh... Fell in love with someone today, Hiei? Someone's going to get mad at ya. Who is he or she? A girl perhaps? An old childhood lover maybe?" Yuusuke teased.
"Stop it Yuusuke! Stop making fun of Hiei. It's not nice. Who is this friend of yours, Hiei?" Botan asked me curiously.
"Just some old childhood friend long time ago. I really miss that friend. It's been a long time since we last so each other. We were both so close but our parents separated us. I'm so glad that I'm back." I smiled at her.
"So, your friend must be special you speak so highly of him, Hiei. Who is he? I would love to meet him." My sister said while smiling happily.
"Urmm…. Yukina the problem is… My friend is…." I stammered.
"Not a he, right? She must be an old childhood lover then. Am I right, Hiei? You must be so glad to finally see her. Now you can get rid of me. Isn't that right?" Botan said at me angrily. I could see her blinking back her tears.
"No… Botan. You've got it all wrong. We're just good friends and nothing more. Besides, she already has a boyfriend. I confess that we were once on love I think. I mean I used to love her but not anymore. You would never guess who her boyfriend is!" I said trying to change the topic.
"Well that certainly made me feel better. So who is he? Don't waste my time here, Hiei!" Botan looked at me angrily.
"He is SYAORAN LI!!! Our old friend… you know him…" I told her dully.
"Oh My God! No way… Syaoran, that's cool. I haven't seen him for quite some time now. I wonder how he is. Maybe I should join your school." Botan suggested. I shook my head.
"No! You shouldn't. It's dangerous. There's this bunch of him fan clubs who are totally crazy after him. You might even get hurt. I mean even his annoying so called 'fiancée' is lurking around in every corner near him." I tried warning her.
"Oh! You mean Mei Ling. She's nice. We're both good friends. Maybe I'll just join later. Well, this friend of yours, what is her name?" Botan asked me again.
"Her name… Well, her name is Sakura. Sakura Kinomoto. She's nice." I explained.
"How come I don't remember her Hiei? Was it the time when you were here and I was in Australia studying? You must have met her then right? I left here when I was 2." My dear sister tried thinking.
"Hmm, that means cherry blossom. Well, this Sakura girl must be very pretty to be Syaoran's girlfriend. After all, he has high standards. I learn from experiences trust me." Botan kept going on. After all, she is Syaoran's ex. They were together for only 2 weeks.
"Yes I know. She is pretty. It's getting pretty late. I guess I'd better get going. I need to go to school tomorrow. Night everyone! Botan, you're following Yukina and Kuwabara right?" I asked her before getting up.
"Yes, Hiei. I'll see you later ok Hiei. Have a good rest." Botan replied.
"Thanks. Happy Birthday again Yukina. I had a wonderful time. It's too bad mum and dad passed away like 2 years ago. They would've been proud to see you as 18." I told her. I hugged her and went to the car park. I quickly drove back home to rest.
Back to Sakura: When Hiei and Botan were having their duet at Yukina's house.
"No please. Don't listen to Mei Ling. Help someone! Help me please!" I screamed at the top of my voice. I closed my eyes and started screaming. Suddenly, three screams ripped the air and everything was quiet. I opened my eyes and saw Syaoran in front of me. I started sobbing hard. I grabbed onto him hard. I don't remember if I was in his arms for just ten minutes or an hour or so in his arms.
After what seemed like eternity and when I calmed down, Syaoran spoke to me. "Sakura, I'm sorry I should have been here. I shouldn't have left you alone. I was angry with you. Are you okay? Did they hurt you? They're gone now. I promise they'll never hurt you again. Please just don't cry."
"I was scared Syaoran. They were going to pummel me. If it weren't for you. I tried to fight them I really did. I wasn't strong enough." I sobbed even harder.
"It's ok. We should get you cleaned up. You're bleeding. Let me help you. You're face is all bruised up. Let me send you home. It's the least I can do" He said.
"I'm fine Syaoran. Thanks anyway for staying here with me. I can walk home by myself. Just please don't worry about me. I have to go. I guess I'll talk to you later tonight." I tried getting up and managed a weak smile.
"Are you sure you can walk home by your self? It's quite dangerous. I really can drive you back home, you know. It won't be a problem for me." Syaoran tried telling me.
"I'm really fine. Just please don't worry about me. I'll call you when I reach home ok? Bye Syaoran and don't worry about me." I told him again while picking up my things.
"Ok I guess I'll call you then. Bye and take care of your self." Syaoran said as he entered his car. I watched as he drove home. It was cold and I got up and picked up my bag and books. I started walking out of the school gate and onto the roadside. There were a lot of cars at that time. I turned to the left and started walking. After all, my house is just a 20 minute walk. I started humming to a song. Suddenly, I heard a car stop behind me. I felt afraid and paralyzed. Then, the car door opened and someone called my name.
"Sakura!"
It wasn't Syaoran. I turned and saw him.
Hiei's POV
I was driving home happily. It was my sister's birthday. I tried to make it livelier because I knew she was upset about our parent's death which was exactly 2 years before this. They died on the way to her party. I looked forward and tried to concentrate on driving. Suddenly I saw a familiar figure. I stopped and got out.
"Sakura!"
The figure turned and then I saw her…
"Hiei! You scared me. What are you doing here..?" She asked me looking startled.
"Oh... I'm sorry. I just got back from my sister's party. Need a ride home. I'll help. I am passing by your house. You look really tired. Please let me send you home." I asked her.
"Thanks so much Hiei. I am tired and I'd love to hitch a ride with you." She said.
"Well, get in then." I told he while opening the car door open for her.
We both got in and drove. Not noticing a black car following our every move.
Syaoran's POV
I watched the whole scene take place in front of me. Hiei again. What did he want to do to Sakura? They looked at each other so happily. She's going back with him. I asked her and she rejected. Why would she go home with him? I followed from behind just incase.
Author's note:
Sorry for the late update. My internet was down for two months and it was just fixed. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I propmise I'll update soon. That's it for now.
