Chap. 8: "Cats and Dogs…"
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Tried proofing it, sorry if I missed some mistakes. Been super super super busy!! Really sorry for the late update. Hope you enjoy!!
In light of what happened, Sakura was bent on getting revenge on Syaoran, for making a fool of her. Even though the little jog up and down the pier did help her, she wasn't going to admit that much. Resting on her back, she grinned looking at all the cats that lined the room.
One purred moving against her, making her smile. "Oh cute," she grinned, petting it. "Oh he's going to love this one," she laughed, knowing she lived to piss him off. Hearing the door open, she prepared for him to shut and scream and rant and rave like he always did.
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The moment Syaoran entered the apartment he sneezed. Walking down the hall, another sneeze came through, followed by another. Knowing he was only allergic so badly to cats, he frowned praying Sakura hadn't done something like get a cat. "Sakura?" he called, knowing she was home from her shoes at the door.
"In here." Hearing him sneeze, she tried not to laugh. When he appeared, she saw his face hardened at all the cats lounging about the furniture.
"What (sneeze) the hell is this?" he cried, before sneezing again. "Get them out of here now!" he sneezed, eyes getting watery.
"And take them where?" she asked, watching his eye twitch. "Syaoran, darling, can't I keep them?" she asked, cutely, sitting up.
"No, get them out!" he screamed, scaring one of the cats that instantly screeched at him. He went to continue when an equally evil idea struck him. Feeling a light bulb go on, he turned on his heels and left the room.
Sitting up, she wondered what he was up to. And fearful that he might hurt the cats, she started to gather them up to bring to the bedroom because it had a lock. "Come along," She called, walking to the room…
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In the hall, Syaoran knocked on his neighbor's door, and sneezed waiting for the man to answer. Fighting one back, he looked at the man and smiled. "Can I borrow your dogs for a moment?" he asked, friendly.
"Why?"
"My fiancee loves dogs, and I wanted to show her the two you had to see if she might like them. I know how you rescue dogs," He grinned, moving away to sneeze. "I'm sorry." Looking at the man, he saw him whistle before a large dog and a tiny one appeared. "Is that a Great Dane?" he asked, petting the tamed dog.
"Yes, you like them?"
"Love them, they are great dogs," he lied, making the man grin.
"Okay, bring them back when you're done." Nodding, he led the animals across the hall into his apartment, knowing Sakura was going to be piss when she saw his surprise. He led them into the room but found she was gone.
Moving into the hall, he looked towards his room, and knew the cats were in there with her. Sighing he made his way down there, sneezing as he went. The dogs perked up hearing meows from the room. Opening the door, he didn't even get a chance to say 'get them boys', because the dogs raced into the room.
Pulling the door close, he listened to the chaos, with a grin on his lips. Even though he was ruining his bedroom, he thought it was a good enough reason. Hearing Sakura's screams, he chuckled, listening to the crashing of objects.
When something landed against the door, he listened wishing he could see what was happening. "No!" Sakura screamed, trying to stop the dogs. Landing on the floor, she screamed curling into a ball to protect her face.
Cats raced through her pictures, knocking them off the wall and dresser. The Great Dane's claws dug into the furniture as it raced after the cats, which were jumping unto the curtains and shelves trying to get away.
She looked up when the large dog skidded into the bathroom. Getting up, she rushed to the door trying to close it, but the dog was quicker and practically trampled her in order to get out. This time her scream was one of pain, when blood was drawn. "Syaoran!" Hearing her cry out, he got worried thinking this probably wasn't the brightest idea.
Opening the door, he moved out of the way when cats raced passed him, followed by the tiny dog then the Great Dane. He looked at Sakura, who was lying on the ground, spots of blood on her white pants, "Shit, are you okay?" he asked, hurrying over to her.
"No," she sobbed, wincing in pain. "Your stupid dog trampled me." He helped her to her feet, when crashes could be heard throughout the apartment. Moving away, he sneezed, knowing he had to get out of the apartment.
"Your stupid cats caused it," he replied, looking through his door. He sneezed again, twitching his nose in discomfort. "Stay here, I'm going to try to get the dogs out of the apartment," he said, leaving her behind as he exited the room.
Walking to the bed, she sat down looking at the disaster in shame. Once again her stupid plan had backfired on her. Feathers flew about the room from the ruined pillows, the comforter had claw marks in it and the curtains were ripped down.
Getting up, she left the room not hearing anything. "Syaoran?" she called, hoping he was okay. She hadn't heard a sneeze in a bit, and was actually worried about him. Hearing one, she turned towards the door, when he walked through, holding a cat away from him. "The dogs?"
"Are gone, and so are the cats as soon as I call wherever you got them from," he answered, dropping the fur ball unto the ground. "I hope you've learned your lesson," he got out, before sneezing. When she grinned, he had a feeling she hadn't. "I have to get out of here, I can't stand it."
"Where are you going?" she asked, before she could stop herself. Stopping, he turned to look at her, and shrugged not having a real idea. "Okay." She bit her bottom lip, knowing she had to get this place cleaned and vacuumed before he could return. And a lot of things would have to be replaced.
"I can't return here tonight. I'm going to return to my office to pick up something. Why don't you pack us some things and meet me there, we'll decide what to do after," he started, trying to be a bit friendly even though she'd ruined his place.
"Okay," she agreed, hiding a smile when he sneezed, walking away. Before the door closed, he sneezed again, and this time she laughed…
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Jamie…
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Just receiving a fax for her, he opened the bedroom door without bothering to knock. "Mei l…" Looking up, he broke off getting an eye full of her bosom. Yelping, she jumped up and pulled her shirt to her chest. "I'm sorry," he apologized, not turning away.
"Then why are you still staring?" she cried, angrily.
"Oh yeah," he laughed, turning away from her. "Sorry, again." Hearing him, and with him turned away, she smiled knowing he didn't mean a single word of it.
"Don't you have someone to sue?" she asked, pulling her shirt on.
"Would you like me to find someone?" he asked, hearing when she sat down, and took this as his cue to look. Seeing she was dressed, much to his dismay, he held out the papers to her. "These just arrived for you," he said, walking to her.
"What are they?" she asked, slipping on her watch.
"Papers from," he looked at the name. "Hong Kong Shoran Corp. Shoran Zao," he answered, getting her attention. "Are you in dealings with Shoran?" he asked, recognizing the name.
"No," she answered, standing. "He's a major competitor," she explained, taking the papers. "But Syaoran's company is a broken off branch. Why would he be faxing me papers?" She looked over them wondering what they were. And frowned noticing it was sums, for what she hadn't a clue, but had a feeling Syaoran would know. "Expenses?"
"Let me see," Jamie said, holding out his hand. Taking them, he read what he was looking at, and turned to the other page. "They claim to have been paying for repairs."
"That's bullshit, we've paid for mostly everything, unless Syaoran didn't tell me something," Mei Lin replied, reaching for the phone. Looking at the clock, she dialed his cell wanting to know what was going on. "Li?"
"Yes?"
"I just received a fax from Shoran Zao," she spoke, looking at the name.
"I got the same thing," he spoke, sounding upset. "None of it is accurate; Shoran is trying to get me to pay expenses that don't exist."
"Well we need to talk," She told him, looking at Jamie, when he walked over to her window.
"If you want, come to the office, I'll be here for a bit."
"Okay. I'll be over shortly." Hanging up, she placed the phone down, and sighed wondering when work would end. "I need to take care of this right now before it goes any farther. I won't allow some ass hole to steal from my company," she explained, knowing she and Jamie were supposed to go out.
"We'll just go after, besides I should be present since as I'm your legal advisor," he replied, turning to look at her.
"My ass," she spoke, knowing he just wanted to drive her out of her mind.
"An amazing one by the way," he replied, from behind. Watching her clench her fists, he chuckled knowing he was pushing it. "Okay, okay, I'll stop for at least an hour." She groaned wondering why she had to be stuck with the pervert, however right now an hour sounded very good.
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Sakura…
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As shameful as it was, this was the first time she was going to his office. Standing in front of the building, she stared at it holding a bag in her hand with change of clothing for him. They decided it was best to go to her house, instead of wasting the money on a hotel room.
She knew it was designed by contractors in Hong Kong, and admired the style of architecture. Walking through the doors, she walked to the elevator. Pressing up, she moving out of the way of people, who were getting off.
Entering, she pressed his floor, and rested against the wall. As it rose, she wondered if something had changed between them today. With a sigh, she hoped so since as they were going to spend the night with her father. He had to see a change in them, or he was going to be upset.
When the doors opened, she stepped off looking at all the unfamiliar faces. "Miss Kinomoto?" A man spoke, walking over to her. She looked at him, wondering how he knew it was she. "Master Li said you would arrive around this time," he informed, with a smile. "My name is Wei, I'm his personal assistant."
"Oh, hello," she greeted, relaxing.
"Come right this way. Congratulations, I know this is very late, but it's the first I'm meeting you," he said, and seeing her expression, he chuckled. "On your engagement."
"Oh thank you," she replied, ignoring the looks of people. Walking down the hall, he stopped at a door and knocked, before opening it. He smiled, gesturing for her to enter. And once she did, she saw her sister and Jamie.
When the door closed, she made her way to them, resting the bag down. She was able to tell they were discussing something important, so she didn't interrupt. She'd seen them work together a lot, and knew he had a better relationship with her sister than he did with her.
And sometimes she would be a bit jealous, but knew that was how Mei Lin was. She was very powerful when it came to business, and it was only natural for him to be drawn to her since as he had ingenuity for it as well. "So that's all there is to it?" Mei Lin asked, resting back in her chair.
"Basically. He can throw this into my face, but I'm not obligated to pay any of it. He's just pissed that the company is actually growing, when he wanted it to fail so badly," Syaoran explained, having already given his stupid brother a crude setback on the phone.
"That's good, because I didn't want to get into conflict with him," Mei Lin sighed, glancing at her sister. Seeing the scrape on her face, she asked, worriedly. "What happened to your face?"
"It was my fault, believe me," Sakura answered, not wanting to get into the tale. "I'm fine."
"Okay," Mei Lin nodded, with a sigh. "Well if you say that there's no need to worry, I will take your word for it Li, but you had better be correct in your assumption," she explained, gravely.
"I am," he replied, matching her tone.
"What you up to tonight?" Mei Lin asked her sister, knowing Tomoyo would be busy with Eriol, because he was taking her out to some kind of medical gathering.
"Nothing, we're just going to father's because he can't return to his apartment," she explained, telling the story she didn't want to tell. And seeing her sister's questioning eyes, she gave in with a shameful expression. "He's allergic to cats and I filled the apartment with them. It won't be cleaned until tomorrow," she continued, ignoring Jamie's amused face.
"And?" Mei Lin knew there was more to it.
"The place is completely trashed, well only half of it mostly the bedroom and the living area because he borrowed the neighbor's dogs and set them loose," she finished, listening to Jamie's laugh. Syaoran and she glared coldly at him, but he couldn't help himself.
"Wait until the Eriol hears about this one," he breathed, already knowing that Tomoyo ruined Eriol's whole wardrobe. Right now it appeared that he was the lucky one, only a few times did Mei Lin retaliate.
"Whatever Jamie," Syaoran spoke, tightly. "You just wait." He knew that Mei Lin's temper would come back, sure she was calm now, but he knew better.
"Let's go Chan, you're wearing on my time for freedom," she spoke, knowing the only time she could escape him was in the shower and when she was asleep. "See you tomorrow?" she looked at her sister, who nodded. Sakura could see Mei Lin's proud expression, and knew she was happy about what she'd done. She felt bad though.
"Are you ready?" He asked, reaching for his bag.
"Yeah. I left my car in the garage and took a cab," she explained, leaving his office. "It's going to be cleaned as well, and the cats will be removed in the morning. I left a note for Rose." They met up with Mei Lin, and Jamie who were waiting for the elevator.
"Good." She couldn't tell if he was upset with her or not, she would prefer not since as they were going to join her father for the night. Entering the elevator with her sister, she stood in front with her, fidgeting with her fingers.
"Stop," Mei Lin told her, seeing she was doing that awful habit again.
"Sorry," she apologized, looking down. "That guy pulled out," she informed, getting Mei Lin and the other's attention.
"Why?" she asked, looking at her.
"Didn't like my design…that's the third person in the past months. Said it wasn't saucy enough," she answered, reaching up to run her hand through her hair. "They want saucy not safe. It's getting harder than before."
"No, people are just becoming harder to please. I've heard that Shoran is thinking about making a move here," she spoke, getting Sakura and Syaoran's attention. He knew his father had been thinking about it, that's why they had this company, but it hadn't worked as well as he'd hoped. "An architecture agency, just like you."
"That's the last thing I need to hear." When the doors opened, they walked off, but Sakura found her mood was even worse. She had enough competition in Tokyo.
"Don't worry about it, you still have a lot of faithful clients. You can't get all of them," Mei Lin stated, smiling. "Cheer up." She took her sister's hand in hers, before she walked off with Jamie to his car. Sighing Sakura turned to follow Syaoran.
She opened his door, and got in. Joining her, he started it up, but before pulling out he looked at her with a thoughtful expression. "Shoran doesn't have the brains to run such a company," he assured, before pulling out, after Jamie and Mei Lin passed them. "It takes talent, and he doesn't have it."
"How are you so sure?" She asked, wondering if he'd just given her a hidden compliment.
"I just do." He pulled out, after Jamie, but cut beside him, and drove off. Like she always did, she held unto the seat, knowing she was going to be in for a ride. When he shifted, she was surprised to find there wasn't a jerk.
Putting on his signal, he made a U-turn, driving off in the direction of the highway. Not knowing what to say to him, she remained silent, throughout the ride. Absently, she wondered what Mei Lin and Jamie had planned tonight. She already knew what Tomoyo and Eriol were going to do.
Glancing at the man beside her, she knew he probably didn't want to take her out because she didn't look grown enough. Sometimes she wondered if being the last child cursed her. Her sisters were taller and fuller. She was scrawny thing with just enough to get by.
Looking down at her chest, she wondered if she should have taken Tammy's advice to get a boob job to make her a C, instead of a B. When he looked at her, he wondered if she was checking out herself. "What are you doing?" he asked, being nosy. Looking up quickly, she turned her head towards the window.
"Nothing," she lied, missing his amused expression.
"You know staring at them won't make them any bigger," he informed, making her cheeks burn.
"I wasn't doing that," she replied, but knew he wouldn't believe her. Sighing, she sank in her chair, and rested her head back. Turning unto her street, he drove towards her home that rested at the very end. Pulling in front, he reached over and punched in the code. Driving off when they opened, he pulled around to the door.
Getting out, Sakura wondered what her father would be doing right now. When the door opened, she looked at one of the live in helpers, Mary. "Miss Sakura," She greeted, surprised to see her.
"Mary, where is my father?" she asked, entering the house with Syaoran behind her.
"He's out ma'am, won't be back until tomorrow evening. I believe he went golfing with Master Chan," she explained, making her nod. It wasn't like her father to just leave without telling them, but maybe he had told Tomoyo and Mei Lin.
"Oh." She was a bit saddened that he wasn't home. "I'll show you to my room. Mary can you have something prepared?" she asked, walking for the stairs.
"Yes ma'am." Following behind her, they walked down the hall until they reached her room. Opening her door, she smiled seeing that he unlocked it. She didn't want to climb over her balcony to get inside.
When she turned the lights on, he stared at the pink and cream layout feeling incredibly out of place.
"It isn't so bad, is it?" she asked, seeing his expression.
"It is," he answered, causing her to laugh.
"We could always go to a hotel," She offered, not wanting him to feel out of place.
"It's fine. What did you pack?"
"Something to change into for tonight, to sleep in, and change into in the morning. Rose is going to bring a suit over once the cleaners opens," she explained, going to open her balcony doors. "There should be towels and everything in there."
"Okay." Entering, he shut the door. Looking around the equally pink bathroom, he sighed glad she moved into his place, because he was afraid to see what hers looked like. Taking off his shirt, he turned and started the shower…
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Tomoyo
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Seated firmly, Tomoyo refused to get out of the car. "Tomoyo, come on," Eriol urge, from her door. They'd been parked in front of the restaurant for the pass five minutes and she hadn't budged. She was upset with him because he wore one of shirts she dyed. "Please."
"Not until you change, people are going to look at you like you've lost your mind," she replied, biting her bottom lip. "Eli, please." She looked at him using this name for the first time.
"You called me Eli," he grinned. "Are we that close?" he inquired, raising his brows suggestively.
"Hardly," she replied, with a smile. "You aren't going to change, are you?" She asked, and he shook his head. Sighing, she removed her seat belt, and allowed him to help her out. It had been so long that the valet was already seated in the car.
The moment she got out, Eriol closed the door, and young man drove off. Looking at the doors, she walked beside him going to join many doctors and their wives. In addition, she felt a bit out of place, because she was his fiancee, yet she lacked a ring. "This is going to be fun," he whispered, leaning close to her ear in an intimate fashion.
"If you believe so," she replied, wearily. Upon entering, people looked at them, many of whom knew Tomoyo only by reputation. She knew if she were to marry Eriol, she would have to do a lot to mend her awful repute.
"I do." And if by a strike of bad luck for Tomoyo, an older man and his wife walked directly towards them. He felt when she hid her ring finger in his arm, and never realized how she would feel being introduced as his fiancee when she lacked a brand.
"Hirragizawa," the man greeted, grinning. "You're late, never like you," he commented, glancing in Tomoyo's direction.
"Tomoyo refused to get out of the car," he replied, in a joking voice. The man laughed, but his wife was more interested in Tomoyo. Glancing at her hand, she found she could not see if there was a ring on her finger or not.
"Did she now?"
"Richard, this is Kinomoto Tomoyo," he introduced, warmly. "Tomoyo, Huang Richard and his wife Clara."
"It's a pleasure," Tomoyo replied, gently.
"Yes a pleasure," Clara replied, not hearing the mention of fiancée. "Eriol, did you know that Jenna has returned home?" she asked, speaking of her daughter. "She's fresh out of medical school, a children's doctor like Eriol," she explained to Tomoyo, who could careless.
"No, I hadn't known. How is she?" he asked, already wanting to escape. It seemed that every mother he met wanted to throw her daughter right at him.
"Wonderful," Richard answered, sounding proud. "She wants to work with you, by the way. I believe she applied, did you see her resume?" he questioned, eyeing Eriol closely.
"No, I haven't come across it as yet," he answered, knowing she would be a good addition to his staff. "I shall look for it."
"Very good. Please excuse me, I see an old friend." When they walked away, Tomoyo sighed glad to have that woman out of her face.
"I don't believe she likes me," she told Eriol, when they continued into the crowd of people.
"She doesn't like any female," he replied, finally able to breath. When they came under the lights, a man looked over and chuckled, walking to him.
"Is that a new style?" he asked, Eriol, meaning his shirt.
"Not a new style Ronny," Eriol laughed, making Tomoyo prepare for embarrassment. "Tomoyo attempted to wash, but placed everything together," he informed, grinning. Ronny's black poles drifted to Tomoyo's face, watching her cheeks start to glow.
"Did she now?" he murmured, finding her very ravishing. "My wife doesn't even know where the laundry room is. I commend you for attempting such a task." He lifted his glass to her. She smiled knowing he would probably be the only one to look at it in such a way. "Speaking of wife, I should find her. We need to catch up Eriol."
"Certainly. You know where I live," Eriol replied, making Ronny laugh, nodding. "He works in the E.R," he explained, "Stays there more than I do."
"I hadn't thought anyone could possibly live there more than you," She replied, in jest. He knew he worked a lot, but he was trying his best to slow and make time for her. Instead of leading her more into the crowd of doctors, he led her to doors.
Pushing one back, she walked through finding herself in a garden. "Wow, it's beautiful. I hadn't thought there was really a garden back here," she explained, since as they were at his restaurant.
"I thought it would be a nice touch for special occasions and such," He explained, watching her look at the manmade stream.
"Such as this?" she asked, leaning in to smell a flower. He laughed when she sneezed, moving away from it.
"Yes." She smiled looking at him. "You know I believe we're the calmest out of your sisters and the guys," he said, staring into her beautiful eyes. "I do believe you ruining my wardrobe is probably the worst you can do. You're not as bold as Sakura and Mei Lin, and I like that," he stated, getting her attention. "I can actually picture us having a relationship."
"Can you?" she asked, knowing she had thought about it as well.
"Yes," he answered, without having to think about it. "And now I'm asking you if you would be willing to start a real relationship. One not between anyone else but us," She looked down not knowing what to say. Originally she was supposed to chase him away, but he was so gentle that she did not believe she could actually do it.
"Just us?" she asked, lifting sparkling amethyst to his light blues. It was so unbelievably tempting that she could not find it in her heart to say no.
"Just us," he confirmed, knowing she did not want to let her sisters down. Holding out his hand, he waited for her to take it, knowing it would tell him if she had agreed. Seeing his outstretched hand, she slowly lifted her hand, and rested it upon his.
Smiling, he drew her to him, and did what he had wanted to do since the first night he saw her. Still holding her hand, he gave her a tender kiss. At first a bit shocked, Tomoyo closed her eyes and melted against him, returning the intimate action…
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Jamie…
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Tired of taking her to boring restaurants, he took her to an outdoor café, where they had dinner before taking a stroll on the strip. Walking beside her, he made the bold move of taking her hand in his, and when she did not object, he tightened his hold.
It was pretty packed so they had to walk close to each other. Tonight she felt in the mood to give him a break, besides she enjoyed the simplicity it held. Dressed regularly, they blended into the crowd, both comfortable.
This was what a date should feel like, and she wished every time were just like this. Since meeting Jamie, she tormented him in every possible way. Instead of running away, he retaliated giving her a taste of her own medicine. Besides, she knew he held her in his arms every night, and she really didn't mind because he was warm and smelt good. "Where do you want to go?" he asked, as she window-shopped.
"I don't know," she replied, calmly. Passing a jewelry store, she paused when a beautiful bracelet caught her eyes. Stopping with her, he examined the white gold bracelet that had different color and shape diamond charms hanging from it. She was looking at the charms, finding them beautiful.
Turning away, she went to walk off, but he was still looking at it. "Do you like it?" he asked, holding unto her hand.
"It's nice," she answered, "Come on. Let's continue, and think about what we want to do." Releasing her hand, he entered the jewelry store. "Jamie, I don't want it," she called, standing in the door. When he paused, she thought he was going to listen to her, but it was because she used his first name.
"What did you call me?" Realizing what left her mouth, she frowned turning away from him.
"I don't want it, Chan!" she called, not believing she'd used his first name. He was never going to let her live this one down. Watching the people pass by, out of the corner of her eyes, she saw a vender remove the bracelet.
She didn't want him to buy her things, she wasn't even supposed to be nice to him. Apart of her wanted to chew him out for not listening to her, but what he was doing was so sincere. Clenching her fist, she turned ready to scold him, but paused finding the bracelet in front her face. "Aren't you going to lift your hand?" He asked, knowing she was upset, he could feel it.
Lifting her clenched fist, she willed herself to relax as he fastened the cool metal around her wrist. In the lights of the store, it glistened, making her fall in love with it. She had never seen such a beautiful piece of jewelry. "It's beautiful," she finally spoke, a tender hum in her voice. "Thank you."
"So do I have enough points for a kiss?" He joked, wanting to see the fire in her eyes return. The look she gave him was so frightening that he almost stepped back. He had never seen such an expression before, and was shocked when she drew him into a kiss. He had not really expected her to give him one, but he was not complaining. Quite the opposite, he held her tightly to him, and returned the long awaited kiss, feeling that she had wanted it just as much as he.
With a moan, and a bit of reluctance, she moved back. "Don't let that go to your head," she warned, staring into his dark blues, with unseen adoration.
"Go to my head, never," he spoke, determinedly. "This wasn't a one time thing right? It's more like an every five minute thing, right?" he asked, making her laugh, moving out of his arms. "Mei Lin, come on!" he called, following her through the door. "Mei Lin?"
"Come on Chan," she spoke, tightly, turning her back to him.
"Mei…" he winced in pain, holding his chest. Bending over, he took a deep breath, praying that nothing would happen. "Not now," he told himself, knowing he'd gotten too excited just now. When he failed to appear at her side, she turned and saw him bent over.
"Jamie?" she spoke, hurrying back to him. "Are you okay?" she asked, worriedly.
"I am fine, just a slight pain that is all," he answered, standing up with her. "Nothing," he assured, with a smile. "A pinched nerve, shows you how out of practice I am," he joked, making her laugh relaxing. The last thing he wanted was for her to worry about him.
"I would hardly call that a little," she replied, in jest. "If the pain is so great, you can always lean on me."
"Ouch!" he cried, then rested his arm around her shoulders. Wrapping her arms around his waist, she leaned into him, feeling it was okay just this once…
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Syaoran…
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Because it was only they, they had their meal out on the patio. Watching her rest back in the chair, and draw her legs to her chest, he wondered what was so interesting about the heavens. "Thank you Mary," she told the helper, when she removed their dishes.
"Hai ma'am." Turning in his chair, he lifted his eyes also, noticing the stars were brighter here. Turning her head to him, she wondered what he was thinking about, since he had not said much throughout the meal. Was her company so unbelievably dull?
"I'm not keeping you from anything, right?" she asked, making him look at her.
"There's…" he broke off, when his cell started to ring. Pulling it out, he answered, noticing whom the ring was from. "Excuse me." Getting up, he walked away making her watch him go down the stairs. When he turned to her, she looked away not wanting him to think that she was being nosy.
Looking down, she knew something had to change. He might not be attracted to her, but she was sure there was some attraction there for him. Heaving a sigh, she looked up when he started for her. "I have to go out for a while, I'll be back," he explained, noticing the sadness in her eyes.
"Okay. I should get to bed anyway, got a busy day tomorrow," she replied, trying to sound like it did not bother her, but it did. Standing, she walked beside him to the front.
"I won't be gone long," he told her, when they reached the front. "A hour, the longest."
"Don't speed," she warned, before turning for the stairs. She was trying to act like she did not care, but who was she fooling. When she was around her sisters, she could tell their relationships with Jamie and Eriol was slowly changing, but hers with Syaoran was stagnate.
When she disappeared, he turned for the door, knowing it could not take long to send money. He would do it at her house, but he felt better going to a café to use a computer. Getting into his car, he started it up and drove off.
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Falling unto her bed, Sakura closed her eyes, knowing to give up on trying to get close to him, because it was obvious he had someone else. He had made it clear he was not interested, so it was best for her to give up, and disappoint her father. It would not be the first time, after all…
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Author's note: hope you enjoyed!!
