Hello=D
At last, exams are over. I sure hope I didn't fail it. hhoxD.

So, Shiona Acitiu was asking about why Chao Fei is Sakura's opponent. Well, that's simple. It's because… I want her to be. They wouldn't have a conversation like this if it wasn't her. The elders / head want Sakura's opponent as someone who is strong and has a will to win. Besides, they know that Sakura wants to be in the Li Clan just to be with Syaoran so they chose Chao Fei. I hope that answers your question. I wrote it here because others might ask it as well.

Also, to my classmate who is reading this, Arigatou ne? I never thought that you'll read it! You're the least person that I expected to. Even if you're slooow at least you read it. =D (uiy~ flattered xa…!! hhaxp. Jowk.)

Okay. Enough of the talking (or writing or reading xD). Here's the next chapter…

CHAPiTRE 10

"Li CHAO FEi…"
(Sakura's PoV)

Tomorrow. I hope tomorrow never comes. It's true that I've been preparing for it but… the truth is I'm scared… scared to face her, scared to face this so-called Li Chao Fei.

"…ugh…"

"Sakura-chan? Does something hurt?"

"Tomoyo-chan… well… Nothing… I'm just nervous… worried… scared…"

"About tomorrow?" I nodded. I don't want anyone to know this, even Syaoran-kun, but I know Tomoyo-chan will keep it as a secret.

"Kinomoto-san, if you're somehow nervous, worried or scared for tomorrow, don't be." Hooeee?! Is Meilin-chan listening to us?!

"She's not. She is just curious on how Li Chao Fei-san looks like,ne? Sakura-chan?" I nodded. Tomoyo-chan always saves me at times like this.

"Eehhh. Well, she's coming today… to meet you."

"Hoe?"

"Sakura. Chao Fei is coming today."

"Well, Syaoran, I just told her that."

"Meilin."

"That's alright, Syaoran-kun." I giggled. Looks like Syaoran-kun always wanted to be the first when it comes to informing me.

"Kinomoto-san, actually, Chao Fei is my friend and as a matter of fact, she's in love with Syaoran."

"Meilin! You shouldn't have-"

"Hooeee?! Honto?!"

"Yeah! Well, she's kinda annoying sometimes but she's pretty kind. She's possessive too. When she wants something, she won't stop until she has it. That's all! Ja!" Meilin-chan went off. I called her but she didn't stop.

"Meilin-chan is worried about Li Chao Fei-san, am I right?" Syaoran-kun and I both nodded in unison.

"Honestly, I didn't know they're friends. Sakura… about her feelings… That's one-sided, ne?" I laughed. Syaoran-kun is really defensive about that… haha…

*AFTERNOON

"Sakura, today, you will meet the one who will be your opponent for tomorrow. Li Chao Fei." As Yelan-san introduced her, I'm so nervous. I didn't exactly know why. And as she enters the room, Syaoran-kun's grip on my hand tightens. Hooeee! She's gorgeous. She has long brown straight hair flowing down to her waist with bangs on the left side of her face. Her eyes were purple; they're as elegant as her. She's wearing a blue and purple Chinese dress (I'm not quite sure if there are Chinese dresses with those colors though…).

"I'm Li Chao Fei. She's looking at me, almost like she knows me. I don't what to say.

"Kinomoto Sakura,ne?"

"Hai…"

"Can we talk… privately?"

"Sure."

"Sakura. You-"

"Daijoubu, Syaoran-kun. Don't worry too much." Syaoran-kun looked at her, she seems so happy when I agreed. She showed a grin to Syaoran-kun before they went out. Then, there's just the two of us inside the room. I didn't bother to start a conversation since I didn't know what to say.

"You love Syaoran?"

"Hai." I tried to look as confident as possible with that.

"Me too."

"I know."

"You sure you're in love with him? Not on his power? I'm sure you know that he's the next leader of the Clan."

"I know that. But I love him not because of that. Besides…" I slapped her. I, myself, was surprised by my own action. "…you don't have the right to judge me! You don't know anything about me! Oh! Maybe you're the one who loves him because he's the heir!"

"What?! You little…! I won't lose to you! Remember that. You can't use all of your Cards and without them, you're as good as nothing! You are strong in terms of magic but what if your Cards eat all of your power and energy? You'll collapse?! That'd be really nice! You'll lose because of your own!" She laughed at that. She's right. But I just can't lose!

"I'll make you eat your words!"

"I wonder what they taste like. I'll make you cry tomorrow bitch! Loving Syaoran is your biggest mistake!"

"Like HELL I'll cry in front of you! NOT EVEN iN YOUR SWEETEST DREAMS!!

"Did I say DREAMS?! It's gonna happen… in REALiTY!!"

"You really are annoying just like Meilin-chan said."

"What-? She said that?" am I out of my mind? Why did I say that?

"You took her away from me! You took them away! EVERYONE!! I HATE YOU!!" Chao Fei was crying. She ran out of the room. My tears fell too. I made her cry. I made Chao Fei-san cry.

"Sakura, daijoubu? What did she do? Why are you crying?"

"It's nothing… nothing…"

This is the first time someone cried because of me…in front of me.

That night, Syaoran-kun is in the balcony again. I approached him.

"What's with this balcony that you're always here?"

"Nothing. Just the stars and moon." He smiled. I went beside him and rested my head on his shoulder while we're both leaning on the terrace.

"Aren't you nervous?"

"Honestly, no. I'm more of… worried… about her."

"Chao Fei?"

"Yeah… well, I made her cry so…"

"You were crying too."

"I ruined a friendship, Syaoran-kun!"

"I don't understand…"

"I said that she's really annoying like… Meilin-chan said…"

"That's not like you…"

"I know… I was really mad. It just came out of my mouth. I was surprised myself! I didn't want her to cry."

"You were… mad?"

"Yeah. I was really pissed. She has an answer in everything I say!" He laughed. It's been a while since I heard him laugh.

"And what's so funny?"

"It's rare to see you so mad."

"I'm not mad right now!"

"Well, you were. And I can still see that you're pissed." I didn't answer. He really knows me.

"I'm worried about you, Sakura."

"Hoe?"

"About your magic, well, you're strong but what if the Cards use all of your energy?"

"You said the same thing."

"Eh?"

"Chao Fei said that too."

"Uhh…" he jumped off like a scared little boy "…did I annoy you?!"

I shook my head. "Don't worry. It's alright. I won't lose. Makenai. Zettai daijoubu da yo! Ne?"

"I love you, Sakura."

"I love you too, Syaoran-kun." I jumped to him, wrapping my arms around his neck and resting my head on his chest, his arms around my waist, resting his head on mine. We stayed like that till he pulled away and put his forehead on mine.

"I love you. I will love you tomorrow. I will love you forever." I smiled. I closed my eyes, inviting him to kiss me. And he did. At first, it was a tender and gentle kiss then it was passionate and deep. He's pulling me him. I can feel the warmth of his body, his lips, and his love. It was the best kiss we had.

We're both gasping for air when we parted and laughed at ourselves. I hope tomorrow is gonna be like this too.

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Woah! That was really long! I can't believe I really wrote that! It's the longest chapter so far(it's 9 words longer than chapter 2 okay? xD). The next one is gonna be the climax!!! And it's gonna be looong too. O_o

I think just two more chapters and it's finished! Yehey!!

Review my dear! xp