Author's Notes: Hey, guys! I also picked this story's "theme song", which is going to be Melodies of Life, from the RPG, Final Fantasy 9 (I love all the Final Fantasy games!!)! Well, nothing much to say, but, here's Chapter 7, Part 1!
Also, I got these flames, and there were a whole bunch of them from ONE person. If you don't like my fanfics, why are you telling me that they are BORING?! I don't really think they are...At least that's what people are telling me. And why did you keep reviewing me at every chapter, just telling me that?! GEEZ!....Well let me calm down.... I hope you'll enjoy it, R&R, please? (don't be too harsh on flames, please...)

Disclaimer: I do not own Card captor Sakura or any of its characters, they all belong to CLAMP. The only characters I own is Faye, Ahling (and her friends), Lei, Koji, Kyoko, and Ms. Yang; I do not own Melodies of Life, which is own by Squaresoft and all the others. All rights reserved.

Seeking My Heart
A CCS Fanfiction
By,
azngurL

Chapter 7: The Masked Dance Party

"Sakura, I love you!" Syaoran exclaimed as he was still grabbing onto her arms.

Sakura slightly turned her head slowly. "Syaoran...," She whispered as she broke away from his grip.
Syaoran was blushing and he stared at her, and Sakura turned around. Tears filled her eyes. "I...Syaoran...I...Don't know what to say," She whispered.

Syaoran's eyes widened. "...You...Hate me now don't you...?" He asked as he turned away from her.
"No! I don't...Hate you...I don't hate you...," She replied softly.

"So what is it then...?" Syaoran asked.

"I don't...know..." She whispered.

They both remained silent, and they were both blushing.

"I'm sorry...Syaoran." Sakura whispered as she ran away back to her home.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he watched her leave. "Sakura..." He whispered.
**
Sakura ran home, and by that time it was almost 12:30 a.m. As she slowly crept at the door, Faye and Fujitaka heard the door close and immediately ran towards it.

"Sakura-san (A/N- I'm not sure why Fujitaka calls Sakura with the san' at the end, but thats how he calls her name, so don't tell me wrong)!" Fujitaka exclaimed to himself.

"Sakura, where have you been?! We were about to call the police! I told you to be home before 10 o'clock!" Faye exclaimed.

"I was home at 10, Mother...," Sakura whispered.

"Then why were you still gone when we got home?" Faye asked.

"I was home, then I fell asleep...Then I...," Sakura started to cry.

"Sakura, what's wrong?" Faye asked.

"I had a nightmare...More like those premonitions I always have at night when we used to live in Japan...And then...I ran to Syaoran's house, just to check up on him. But then—" She stopped, at remembering what he said. "Mom, I don't know what to do...," She whispered as she cried some more.

"Tell me...What happened...?" Faye asked.

Sakura shook her head and went into her room, closing the door behind her. She laid on her bed, and Faye came in, closing the door behind her.

"What happened, Sakura? You can tell me," Faye said.

"Syaoran...Told me that he...Loved me," Sakura whispered.

"And what did you say back to him?" Faye asked.

"I told him...'I don't know', then I ran away. I shouldn't have done that, I feel like such an idiot," Sakura said.

"Do you love him, Sakura?" Faye asked.

"I...I...I don't know!" Sakura exclaimed as she started to cry some more.

"Shh, shh, my daughter. It's alright...If you want, you can...Break this marriage," Faye said.

"I don't want to...For your sake," Sakura said.

"For my sake? You're keeping this whole thing up because of my job?" Faye asked.

"...I don't know. "

"You gotta know something. That's the way people survive in this world," Faye said. "But whatever your heart says, is the right answer," Faye said as she got up.

"That's what everyone is telling me! But...I don't know yet," Sakura said.

"It'll come to you. When the time is right, you'll know," Faye said as she was about of leave her room. "Oh yes, you remember that there is a party tomorrow at the President's house tomorrow," Faye said.

"A party? How are we connected to the President of Hong Kong, Mom?" Sakura asked.

"How can you forget, my daughter? His secretary is my cousin and the President and I have been friends for some time," Faye said as she laughed softly.

"Oh, gomen nasai. You know that I'm dense," Sakura said. "But is Tomoyo and Syaoran going..? Or are they not known that much?" Sakura asked.

"Silly, Sakura. The Daidouji's are a very known family in Asia, as well as the Li's. Of course they will be invited. I want you to wear you best evening gown, and I'll get you a mask tomorrow," Faye said.

"A mask?"

"Yes. Everyone at the party will be wearing a mask. A mask is a symbol of when Hong Kong gained their independence from Britain. It's sorta like, one of the old-fashion masquerades, and I think they wanted to try one of Britain's cherished traditions. No one knows anyone when they put on a mask (A/N- I just made that whole thing up, don't tell me that what I'm saying is all made up cause it is)" Faye said.

"Oh alright. I can't wait! Well, g'night, Mom! And thank you."

"Good night, Sakura."
**
The next day...

Syaoran's POV

I didn't know what to think or say when she didn't give me any answer. I felt like ... My heart was broken, just because she ran away from me. I don't know what to do. She probably hates me now.
**
3rd POV

Syaoran stood in front of his mirror in a black tuxedo, all ready to go to the party. Then Meiling came in, boasting and bantering as usual.

"Xiaolang! I got your mask!" Meiling exclaimed as she came in and handed him his mask.

"Thanks, Meiling," Syaoran said as he took it from her. He put it on, and Meiling's face lit up.

"Wow! You look so good with the mask!" Meiling exclaimed.

"Do you think I'm not noticeable? Cause I don't want anybody to really recognize me there," Syaoran said.

"Yeah, no one will be able to recognize you that easily. Why don't you wanna be noticeable? Because of Sakura?" Meiling asked.

Syaoran turned back to look at her, surprised. "H-How did you...?" He asked.

"I overheard last night...I was walking down the street when I saw you two, so I decided to eavesdrop. You're so courageous, Xiaolang. But she didn't say anything...She ran away," Meiling said.

"Y-Yeah...," Syaoran said.

"Don't worry my dear cousin! Things will get better! Just give her some time, she'll give you answer," Meiling said as she started to head out the door. "Well, let's go. Your mother is already ready."

"Okay."

**

"Wow, look at everyone!" Meiling exclaimed to herself as she, Yelan, and Syaoran all entered the room.

"Xiaolang. I'm going to go talk to the President and the others now. You and Meiling behave yourselves, alright? Oh, and Xiaolang," Yelan started.

"Yes?" Syaoran asked.

"Try not to sit down the whole evening. Dance a little, okay?" Yelan asked.

"Okay, Mother, whatever you say," Syaoran sighed as he walked away from them. Meiling followed.

"Xiaolang...What's wrong? You seem kind of off lately..." Yelan thought as she watched her son walk away.

**
"Any sign of Tomoyo or Sakura?" Meiling asked Syaoran while he was sitting down.

"I dunno, I didn't even look. I can't tell with all the masks on," Syaoran said.

"That's the trouble with the masks. You can never tell who's behind them. Well, I'm going to go to the bathroom, just stay here." Meiling said as she left the room.

"K." Syaoran said as he continued to stay put, watching a lot of couples dance around the dance floor.

"Well, well. If it isn't the Mr. Xiaolang himself," A voice said behind him.

Syaoran immediately turned around, revealing a guy with dark raven hair. "Who are you?" He asked.
"How can you forget, Xiaolang? How can you forget...Your rival?" The guy asked.

"L-Lei? What are you doing here?" Syaoran asked.

"Gee, how'd you ever guess?" Lei asked.

"Tch, I don't know. Leave me alone, Lei," Syaoran said as he folded his arms.

"Why the worried face? You should be enjoying yourself...," Lei said.

"And why are you so concerned?" Syaoran asked.

"Because we are both after Kinomoto Sakura...You know as well as I do that she is coming to this party. We'll get to see who dances with her first," Lei said.

"Whatever. You can't tell with all the masks on, how are you gonna know it's Sakura?" Syaoran asked.

"I'll just search for her. The mask can't get in my way...Well, see you, Xiaolang." Lei said as he started to walk away.

"Bastard..." Syaoran thought angrily as he watched Lei walk away.

**
Three people soon entered the room, and one with a light pink mask, wearing a light pink spaghetti-strapped evening gown. Her hair was down, yet no one recognised this young beauty.

"Your father and I will leave now. Be good, alright? And dance a little too." Her mother said as she left with her father.

"Sayonara." The girl said as she started to walk away. She walked to the balcony which was connected to the ballroom, and stared into the sky. "I can't dance with anybody I don't know...I can't even tell if...He's here." She thought.
**
As Meiling entered the bathroom, she saw another girl with a dark blue mask and long dark hair, freshening up. The girl took off her mask, and it revealed to be Tomoyo.

"Ah, Tomoyo! So here you are!" Meiling exclaimed as she took off her own mask.

"Hi, Meiling! I assume that Syaoran is here too?" Tomoyo asked.

"Yup, but he seems kinda down today," Meiling said.

"Does it have to do with Sakura...? Cause she told me what happened," Tomoyo said.

"Yes. I feel bad, maybe we should do something about it," Meiling said.

"Like play matchmaker?" Tomoyo asked.

"Exactly!" Meiling exclaimed.

"Alright, that sounds fun!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

"Heh-heh-heh!" Meiling laughed. "Oh by the way, did you meet up with Eriol here?" Meiling asked.

"Eriol...? No, I don't think so, why?" Tomoyo asked.

"Oh, nothing. I just think that you two make such a cute couple and all. He's supposed to be here," Meiling said.

"Wha?! Meiling, please don't tell me that you're gonna try to hook Eriol and me up!" Tomoyo wailed.

"Yup!" Meiling said.

"Meiling!!" Tomoyo wailed again.

"What's so bad? Don't you like him? He's really cute!" Meiling exclaimed.

Tomoyo blushed. "Well, I-I...I dunno. I mean, he's really smart and nice and all that...But I dunno, I don't even think he likes me." She said.

"Leave it up to me then! Hee-hee! Well anyway, let's go and find Sakura." Meiling said as she headed out the door.

"Okay."

**
"Maybe I'm worrying too much. I mean, after all...It's Lei. Sakura...Wouldn't fall for him, would she?" Syaoran thought as he went out to the balcony. As he entered, he saw a girl with a light pink dress and mask, looking deep in thought while staring out to the moon, but it also seemed like she was singing.

"Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark ...For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart ..." The girl sang as she stared out in the moon. Soon she felt the presence of someone watching, then immediately turned around. She saw a boy about her age, dressed with a black tuxedo and a white mask. "W-Who are you?" She asked.

"Names aren't supposed to be mentioned in this party, but I guess I'm sorry for coming in when you were singing," Syaoran said. "Who is this girl...? She looks so familiar," He thought.

"Oh, so you heard me singing. That's kinda embarrassing," The girl said while blushing. "He seems so familiar right now..." She thought.

"Do you mind if I join you...?" Syaoran asked.

"No," The girl replied.

"Alright then," Syaoran said as he rested his hands on the rail.

"So why aren't you dancing?" The girl asked.

"'Cause I have no one to dance with," Syaoran replied.

"Oh I see...Me neither," The girl said.

"Being so pretty, why won't you dance with someone? I'm sure they'll accept," Syaoran said.

"Hee-hee, yeah right," The girl said.

Soon, a slow melody started to play, as if it was a waltz.

"I like this song," The girl said.

"Yeah, me too," Syaoran said. They were both silent. "Even though I don't know you...Would you like to dance?" He asked as he lent out a hand.

"Dance..? Sorry, I'm not that good. Plus, I don't know you," The girl replied.

"Aw, don't give me that answer. I know you're good at dancing. C'mon." He said.

The girl smiled. "Alright." As he brought her to the dance floor back into the party.

**
Syaoran and the mysterious girl started to dance slowly in the waltz, and both were smiling like this was the best thing that can ever happen to them.

"I feel so right with this guy..." The girl thought.

"I know I met her somewhere..." Syaoran thought.

"Wai! Tomoyo, look! Xiaolang is dancing with that one!" Meiling exclaimed as she started to watch.

"That's Syaoran? He looks so different, and yet so cute! And who's that girl he's with?" Tomoyo asked.

"I dunno," Meiling replied. "But she is so pretty,"

"That's Sakura," Eriol said as he mysteriously came from behind.

"H-Huh? Who are you?" Tomoyo asked.

"How can you not know me, Tomoyo?" Eriol asked.

"E-Eriol!!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

"Hey, Tomoyo! Hey, Meiling," Eriol said.

"Hey, Eriol. But how do you know that that's Sakura?" Meiling asked.

"I just know." Eriol said while watching them.

Meanwhile...

"I can't believe they're dancing together!" Ahling exclaimed while she and her brother were watching by the corner. "And they don't even know who each other is!"

"Patience, Ahling. Patience." Lei whispered.
**
Soon the song ended, and Syaoran and Sakura bowed at each other.

"Thank you for that dance," Sakura said as she curtsied.

"No problem," Syaoran said.
**
Ahling started to walk towards Sakura and Syaoran who were still in the center of the dance floor.

"Ahling, where are you going?!" Lei asked.

Ahling ran to them, and when she got to Sakura, she slapped her face. "Who the hell do you think you are?!" She screamed.

"What's wrong with you?" Sakura asked as she winced on the ground. "Who are you?!"

"Stupid!" Ahling yelled as she removed her mask. "You bitch! I hate you, Sakura!" Ahling yelled as she removed Sakura's mask with such force.

"S-Sakura?!" Syaoran asked.

"Xiaolang, how can you prefer her over me?!" Ahling asked.

"Syaoran...?" Sakura whispered to herself.

"What is that freak think she's doing?! She can't hurt Sakura-chan like that!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

"Let's go, Tomoyo! I always hated that girl anyways!" Meiling exclaimed as she started to walk towards the center.

"Meiling, Tomoyo, stop! Don't! This is not your business!" Eriol exclaimed.

"B-But, Eriol!" Tomoyo exclaimed.

"Don't worry, Tomoyo..." Eriol whispered.

**
"Sakura, are you okay!?" Syaoran asked as he knelt down beside her.

"Y-Yeah," Sakura replied as she held her face.

"I hate you!" Ahling exclaimed again.

"Ahling, stop!" Lei screamed as he walked over. "Don't make such a scene...Especially in front of all these people," Lei whispered.

With hot tears streaming from her face, she let go of Sakura and practically threw her to the ground. She followed Lei out the door, and Faye ran to Sakura.

"Sakura! Sakura! Daijoubu ka (Are you okay)?!" Faye asked.

"I-I'm f-fine," Sakura stammered as she got up.

"Who is that girl?!" Faye asked.

Sakura remained silent.

"May I intrude...?" The President asked.

"Mr. President..!" Faye exclaimed.

"Faye, let Sakura freshen up a little, the poor thing has been through a lot," The President said.

"A-Alright. Go, Sakura." Faye said.

Sakura got up and covered her mouth as she started to cry. She ran out of the room, and Syaoran, Meiling, Tomoyo, and Eriol all followed after.

"Sakura...I didn't know that these things were apart of your life..." Faye thought.

"Poor Sakura...Poor Xiaolang...Those unexpected emotions...I never knew that they would experience such things at such an age..." Yelan thought as she watched all the children run after Sakura.

Faye walked over to Yelan, and she started to cry.

"Faye, what's wrong?"

"Do you think...Do you think this is right for them...? I don't want them unhappy, Yelan," Faye said.

"Don't be sad...This is a common thing to experience once in every lifetime...They'll work it out, and if it doesn't...They have a choice of breaking this marriage." Yelan said while she hugged her friend.

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Different emotions being experienced...Sorry for another cliff-hanger. I'll get the next chapter posted out quickly. R&R, okay?
~ azngurL