Summary: To him, the idea of getting engage was the most irritating part of being the heir of his clan, but he always end up breaking the engagement after some amount of time given to him… But all changes when he was engaged to the man-hater Kinomoto Sakura…AU
Disclaimer: I do not own the marvelous Card Captor Sakura…
Author's note: Thank you for those who had time to review! I'm very sorry for not updating so fast… I know I don't have a plausible excuse except for the fact I got addicted to computer games lately… Now on with the story!
Mr. Perfect and Ms. Man-hater
By: pLaTiNuMHeArT
July 11 Tomoeda High
It has been over a week since we've last seen that Akito guy. I haven't much of a clue about him or Sakura's past. A boy with amber locks stared at the hair of his fiancé as he was seated at the back of her. They were friends, at least that was what he thinks, but after that event she was still old Sakura, the tough stubborn little girl.
But he liked it when she's like that, after all he was greatly amused when seeing her so furious at him. Those green eyes of her burn in rage and her face turning red in anger that seems like she was blushing big time, that makes him want to annoy her.
"Why are you staring at me?" The owner of the voice hissed dangerously that woke his little day dream.
But Syaoran was used to this kind of talks, knowing her this would be the beginning of their everyday argument.
He raised his defense against her. "Staring at you? Why would I stare at a little girl with nothing more than a cute baby face?"
Once again he managed to see those furious emerald eyes of her and he simply smiled at her. What he said was a total lie indeed, he knows best that Sakura wasn't just a 'cute baby face' rather her looks was beyond the average beauty. The numerous suitors she has would have proven that by now.
This argument just proves that she is still a woman that cared about her looks even though she isn't interested in guys. The scowl on her face said that she was greatly insulted again by her abominable fiancé.
"Why you-" Sakura raised her hands, attempting to choke him.
"Would you like to share something in the class Kinomoto-san?" The sensei roared at her as the whole class looked at her.
She instantly looked at the owner of the voice. Feeling embarrassed she just shook her head and let the sensei give her the punishment or at the very least a sermon.
"Sensei, Sakura was just asking something she doesn't understand." Sakura looked at Syaoran that was now standing up.
"But why with a raised hand as if attempting to strangle you?" The male teacher with jet black hair and grey eyes raised a brow looking at the pair skeptically.
Syaoran gave a laugh internally as the attempted strangle was predicted by the sensei. "I'm sure you're mistaken sensei, Sakura has that kind of habit towards me."
"Well then…" he picked up a chalk and continued to write on the board his notes for the class. The class returned in putting down notes except for Li Syaoran and Hiiragizawa Eriol.
"You don't-" Sakura started with a low tone.
"-need to do that you know?" Syaoran finished for her. "You're predictable Sakura, I appreciate you're gratitude." He smiled at her frown.
The bell that signals break finally rings and slowly everyone one in the class left.
Tomoeda Grounds
The grounds were full of students of Tomoeda High. It seems that the start of the week was a good start for every one. But as always there was someone not in the mood for a 'good day', as Sakura and Syaoran are still arguing on their usual table under an oak tree. The two never run out of something to argue, it seems that they didn't mind the presence of students around that are visibly gossiping about them.
The two continued to argue as their best friends talk on the other side of their table. Eriol and Tomoyo got along very easily because they both have the habit of torturing their 'best friends'.
"Those two never run out of argument." Tomoyo said out load so the two would stop the usual banter they both strike at each other. Yet, it seems the two continued to bicker about their lunches.
Eriol smiled at Tomoyo and gave her a look that made Tomoyo smile mischievously. "Don't bother them Daidouji-san, it's their way of showing how they love each other."
The two immediately looked at him as if he was insane.
"What the hell are you saying!" The two said in unison.
"Kawaii! They even responded at the same time." Tomoyo commented making the engaged couple glare at her.
Their two 'best friends' laugh at their faces.
"Shut up Tomoyo…" Sakura warned.
"Zip it Eriol…" Syaoran too warned.
Tomoyo and Eriol instantly muted but with amusement evident on their dark eyes.
Not a moment later there came Itsuki Rylia, the girl heartthrob of Tomoeda High since her entering in secondary school and one of the intelligent student in the school. She has golden blonde locks that reach her waist and light brown eyes; she has a well built posture. After all she wouldn't be the campus heartthrob if she wasn't pretty.
"Good afternoon!" Rylia politely greeted. Her best friend since childhood, Matsuda Hiro, stood behind her. He has brownish hair and piercing azure eyes. He was considered one of the 'hot guys' on the campus.
"Good afternoon…" Tomoyo, Syaoran and Eriol replied, as usual Sakura remained silent.
Tomoyo smiled at her, Rylia was very kind, and she was always smiling and happy. She reminded her of the Sakura she used to know. But she wouldn't exchange Sakura with her. After all Sakura and her have known each other since in diapers.
"What can I help you?" Tomoyo inquired.
Rylia smiled at her but averted her look on Syaoran. "Li-kun… uhmm…" She fidgets a little and looked down on the green grass.
Syaoran looked at her with an empty expression. He somehow got an instinct for this. This isn't an ordinary sight, he was used to this. A shy girl would try to ask him out. He glanced a little at his fiancé, and by the expression on her face states that she already knows the upcoming event.
"I kind of saw your school profile while the secretary asked me to arranged it and ahm…" She looks at him with those beautiful eyes of her seeming to tell something.
"Yes?" Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her; he saw at the back of her the glare of Hiro. It said to him 'don't do something stupid or you are dead meat'.
"…uhmm… on Wednesday would be your birthday right?"
"…yeah…" On Wednesday would be July 13 which is his birthday. Now that he remembered, he had to go back to China. That's the opportunity he has to go home, he was getting homesick. He instantly smiled at the thought of going home, but that smile has put hopes on Rylia as she smiled at him too.
"So… could we… uhmm… go out?" Finally she said it, with all her inner strength she, she finally asked Li Syaoran, her big time crush.
Eriol whistled at that that would be the best reputation Syaoran could get on this school. The Perfectionist dating The Campus Heartthrob, which would be the perfect couple. Knowing Syaoran he would softly decline the great offer.
"I'm sorry… I already have a compromise at that time…" Li said and saw the disappointed look on her pretty face. He glanced his eyes on Hiro and saw his relieved face.
"Oh I'm sorry for troubling you…" She bowed a little, hoping he wouldn't see the water at the edge of her eyes. Unfortunately, Li saw this and felt a little guilty.
"… Maybe some other time…" He reassured her. Rylia smiled at him gratefully and left with a smile on her face.
Eriol looked at Syaoran in disbelief; never in his company did he saw Syaoran considered a date with anyone, no matter how beautiful they are.
"What?" Syaoran raised an eyebrow at Eriol.
"You serious on going out with her?"
"A little… I don't want her to be sad with my rejection, so I told that, she'll get over me…" Syaoran rolled his eyes as he looked at the clouds.
"But you put her hopes up…"
Syaoran instantly averted his eyes to the owner of that soft voice. The owner was non other than his stubborn fiancé.
"It's better than making her day in total sadness…"
"But still you should have just told the truth…"
He looked at Sakura with a skeptical expression. Is this Sakura? Why is she talking like she cared about that girl? Syaoran made an eye contact on her and tried to search her soul on those emerald eyes of her. Sakura stared for a moment and looked away. For a moment Syaoran saw something. Yes! That's it! She was once like her, that Itsuki Rylia was a complete replica of her back then, the happy Sakura that once existed on Tomoeda. Now he understood why the behavior. He has concluded the old Sakura was always happy, very kind, gentle, trusting everyone and believing that everyone has a good side. But that Akito broke her reality and smashed her heart into thousand of pieces, pieces Sakura couldn't pick up by herself. Whatever that Akito has done to Sakura, he made her like this, from an angel to a demon. Well not that close to a demon anyway.
"Earth to Syaoran…" This brought Syaoran out of his little brainstorming.
"Huh?" Syaoran looked at Eriol who had that sly smile of his.
"You said you have a compromise on your birthday, is that true?"
Syaoran thinks for a moment and slowly glanced at Sakura, who instantly glare dangerously at him. "Don't you even dare…"
"I just remembered Eriol, we'll be returning to Hong Kong for my birthday." Li paused and looked at his fiancé. "You'll come with me." Li looked pleased at the horrified face of Sakura.
"Hell no!" She yelled at him, never minding other students looking at her.
"Oh come on Sakura, I'm asking kindly here please reconsider." Syaoran clasped his hands and bowed a little at Sakura. This looked like he was really begging Sakura to come.
"Give me a good reason why I should say yes?" She raised an eyebrow at him.
"You'll be excused from the class for the whole day, might I remind you that we have a long test in Math on Wednesday." Syaoran explained.
Sakura thought for a moment. That's a hard bargain he have there. She would go to Hong Kong or suffer the wrath of the Math sensei.
"Fine, but Tomoyo will come with me."
"Fine by me."
"I think I'll pass." Syaoran and Sakura looked at Tomoyo. "I might interrupt your moments." Tomoyo said ignoring Sakura's angered face.
"Shut it Tomoyo, you'll come with me and that's final…" She glared at her 'best friend'.
"Since you asked so kindly…" She said softly and quieted.
"I guess I'll be going too, since I have to report to you're mother." Eriol said looking at Syaoran with that mischievous smile of his.
The warrior ignored that smile of his and just nodded.
"Hey whose expense is it?" Sakura questioned, she does not want her father to be burdened by financial terms.
"It would be all my expense." Syaoran assured her.
"The plane and hotel?"
"The plane yes, the hotel no, we would be staying at the estate."
The bell rang that signals the start of classes for the afternoon.
Sakura nodded at him and sprung out of her chair, then headed for her class or more precisely her and Syaoran's class.
That afternoon, Syaoran requested for an excused day off from the principal, which the principal accepted immediately. How can the principal disagree to the heir of the Li Clan? That was simply unheard of.
July 13 Hong Kong 9: 37 A. M.
As usual the Hong Kong Airport was a picture of a busy place. Footsteps clatter to the tiled floor and voices are mixed with every human being that was talking on the huge place. Not to mention the blaring screech of the tires of those humongous planes and their engines. Four teens had just come out of their plane as the huge bags of the ladies being carried by the two boys beside them.
"Why is it girls carry so much stuff?" Syaoran complained lifting the baggage of his fiancé. He always complained on these things, after all he has four sisters who always do such things. Syaoran looked at Sakura as if she was torturing him or something. Sakura only smirked at his frown.
"If I know, you carry magazines and make ups in here." Syaoran looked at the large brown bag of Sakura. "That isn't essential!"
"Li-kun that is essential." Tomoyo interjected smiling at him.
"Huh?" Syaoran looked at her as if she was crazy.
"Magazines in case she gets bored and make up for attracting the male population." Tomoyo explained.
"The magazine I can understand, but the make up definitely not… For goodness sake Sakura is a man-hater!" Syaoran exclaimed pleased at the scowl Sakura put on her face. The sound of him saying that makes it sound very negative which is true to say.
Tomoyo laughed with her usual 'Ohohoho' with her palm covering her mouth. The three would have sweat dropped by now if it weren't reality.
"Well at least not for the male population Li-kun, but at least for her to look beautiful in front of you." Tomoyo said ignoring Sakura's angry face.
"Tomoyo!" Sakura screeched. Her 'best friend' was not helping at all. Traitor…
Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo laughed. Syaoran received a playful punch on his shoulder from Sakura. Li muted and looked around the airport.
"Who are you looking for?" For the first time Eriol talked.
"Ma said someone would pick us up." Syaoran said still looking around to find any familiar face.
Moments later a brunette with ruby eyes was jumped on Syaoran, shocking the four teenagers.
"Syaoran! I miss you so much!" The girl exclaimed still hugging Syaoran, unknown to them Sakura was getting angry by the minute. Why? She doesn't know either…
"Meiling get off me. I can't breath." Syaoran said muffling on her clothing.
"Oh sowee…" She loosened her vise grip on his neck and slowly descended on the floor since she was hanging on Syaoran for that moment.
Syaoran smiled at her. "It's only been one month Meiling."
"Still! I can't believe you went to Japan to meet your fiancé." Meiling was Syaoran's ex-fiancé, well since their childhood promise anyway, but it was soon was broken when Syaoran's heart ticked.
"Speaking of fiancé." He looked at Sakura and smiled at her usual frown. "This is my brand new fiancé, Sakura." He looked back at Meiling.
"Meiling Kinomoto Sakura, Sakura Meiling Li."
They shook hands but Sakura still has that frown on her lips. "I'll go to the rest room." She excused herself and left. Tomoyo soon followed.
"What's wrong with her?" Meiling asked Syaoran with a smile on his face.
Syaoran shook his head and laughed softly, it's has been a long time since Meiling heard laughter from Syaoran. Meiling smiled at him, something changed for in that one month.
"Mood swings; Sakura has a lot of that." Syaoran laughed softly at his statement.
"Oh you're calling her by her first name huh?" Meiling gave him a look and Syaoran just smiled in response.
"Don't conclude Meiling, I'm just having fun with her that's all."
"I never said anything Syaoran." Syaoran frowned at that smart reply.
Syaoran, Eriol and Meiling waited for Tomoyo and Sakura, then after their little conversation on the busy airport, they've decided to head for the Li Clan Estate.
A limousine drove them to the farthest part of Hong Kong; the scenery was a picture of a peaceful forest. Sakura just looked outside the window for the whole ride while the four chatted. She somehow was relieved that she was out of school for once, she should thank Syaoran for that but never had the guts to say it. She was always on her guard not allowing emotion to interfere on her life again. She was hurt and that gave her a reason to strive by herself and only herself.
Once they've entered Syaoran's 'house', which actually is a mansion, Sakura noticed the serious face of her fiancé, not even a tint of the usual annoying Syaoran. He held a different aura, like someone who was dangerous person and not to be meddled with. This was not the Li Syaoran she had known. And she thought she was always having mood swings.
"Good morning mother…" Syaoran bowed a little at the upcoming figure.
A woman came closer to them as her long jet-black hair gracefully waved at her back, her amber eyes that Syaoran inherited looked at them in a solemn stature. She smiled at them, especially to her son.
"Finally I met the infamous Kinomoto Sakura. I'm Li Yelan, mother of Syaoran here" Yelan held Sakura's hand and smiled at her.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Li-san." Sakura softly replied.
"Oh please no more formalities, call me Yelan."
Sakura smiled at her, feeling already her kindness. "Then please call me Sakura."
"You held so much of your mother. Nadeshiko has fine genes I must say. Like mother like daughter, you're beyond beautiful dear." Yelan motioned them to walk as their servants carry their stuffs.
Sakura blushed at the complement, the last time she received a complement was when Syaoran and her was going to school on their first day. It's been that long and after that they were into arguments.
"Thank you…" Sakura said softly looking at the floor.
Yelan smiled at her shyness, she wasn't pretending or anything, she can feel that she was being herself. Syaoran glanced at the red face of Sakura and smiled a bit. Sakura looked at him and stuck out her tongue at him in a childish way possible. At that moment Syaoran couldn't contain it anymore, he laughed softly but loud enough for the people around them to hear. He received a playful hit on his arm by Sakura that made him laugh more. Yelan, Eriol, Tomoyo and Meiling looked at each other with significant looks.
"By the way…" Yelan spoke breaking the laughter of Syaoran.
"The party would be held this evening, Sakura and… uhmm…" Yelan looked at Tomoyo.
"Daidouji Tomoyo Li-san." Tomoyo smiled at her.
"The daughter of Sanomi Daidouji?" Tomoyo nodded.
"Oh my! Sanomi have a beautiful daughter!" Yelan exclaimed shocking everyone, she talked of Tomoyo's mother as if they were friends. Well they were…
"You know my mother?" Tomoyo inquired.
"Of course! The three of us Nadeshiko, Sanomi and I were best of friends since childhood." Yelan explained.
"Wow what a coincidence." Tomoyo said.
"Indeed, anyways the two of you, since you came all the way from Japan, feel free to ask me about your clothing tonight, I have many clothing that would fit you both perfectly."
Sakura and Tomoyo said 'thank you' to Yelan.
The afternoon soon came busy at the preparations for the eighteenth birthday of the heir to the Clan and future leader himself. Although Syaoran refused such big party, his mother said that it was always a tradition for the heir. Syaoran returned to his old room and lie down on his bed. Sakura was in the guest room just a few rooms from him. In this place there was no fun at all. He sighs and let himself to sleep since the flight was tiresome and he expected that it would be an eventful night. Not to mention the arrival of his four dear sisters, at the thought of his sisters pestering Sakura was an amusing sight. He smiled to himself and let dreamland took its place in his mind.
Li Clan Mansion 10:14 P. M.
The huge room which the party was held was decorated elegantly as if a prince would receive his crown. Well Li Syaoran wasn't a prince but he was close to one. The room was packed with relatives of Syaoran from the farthest relative to the aunts and uncles. Owners of large companies attended too as respect to their joint partnership with the Li Corporation. The Li Clan was a large organization; the Clan has different companies spread all over the world. That made the Li Corporation famous and thus Syaoran receiving high reputation.
Sakura entered the room in an elegant dress. It was a light green gown; it was sleeveless with a slit that reached just below her knee. The gown hugged her curves and her long auburn hair was tucked to an elegant pony tail that made her look one of those Greek goddesses. Sakura wore white gloves that reached her elbows. She doesn't want attention, but right know she was getting a lot. She hated being the center of attraction. Fortunately, Tomoyo came wearing a simple white gown with a red rose just above her heart. Like Sakura they were catching attention since the two isn't new on this party.
Yelan soon came to them and both parties greeted their good evenings.
"You two look spectacular." Yelan smiled at the two looking at them from head to toe.
"Thank you Yelan-san." The two once again said in unison.
"Let us find your table shall we?" Yelan motioned them and the two nodded in agreement.
The three women arrived at a rather large table fit for six people; they saw the name Kinomoto Sakura, Daidouji Tomoyo, Li Meiling, Hiiragizawa Eriol and Li Syaoran on the small paper standing on the middle. Sakura glared at Syaoran's name at if it was a cursed word. Why can't I be left alone for once without him?
A small screeched of the microphone echoed at the hall and there came silence on the room. "Good evening everyone."
Li Syaoran stood at the small stage with the microphone on his hands. He held that serious face of his like his always impression on the Clan: cold and distant.
"Please enjoy this night as I celebrate my eighteenth birthday and my go signal for me to inherit the weight of being the ruler of this famous organization, the Li Clan. Thank you and enjoy the night." Applause echoed on the room as Li Syaoran ended his little speech and owners of big companies shook hands with him and talk to him.
Sakura just sat on their table bored to death as she observed her surroundings. Tomoyo was talking animatedly to Eriol and Meiling. She looked at Syaoran who was conversing and at the same time dancing with a woman just about their age. At that instant Syaoran looked at Sakura and Sakura stuck out her tongue at him again the second time this day. Syaoran laughed and the blonde girl looked at him oddly.
Syaoran excused himself from the girl and walked towards Sakura. Sakura looked at him in horror as she looked around for a get away. As she returned her vision towards Li, he was beside her already.
"Having fun?" Syaoran asked casually looking amused at her glare.
"Fun isn't exactly close to the definition of me going through now." Sakura said sarcastically while Syaoran just laughed.
"Shall we dance?" Syaoran stood up and held his hand towards her.
"I don't want to dance with you. I think I'll just go up and sleep." She stood up from her seat and prepared to leave.
"I didn't invite you here to just sleep on Hong Kong, come on lets dance." Syaoran held her arm in a soft grip. The two didn't even notice the audience they have now including Yelan who have that mischievous smile on her lips.
"You're annoying…" Sakura slowly tried to get his hands away from her arm which he slowly let go.
"I see… you don't know how to dance waltz…" Syaoran smiled as he clearly saw Sakura's back came to a complete stop.
She turns around and made an ugly face at Li. "What!"
"It's the only reason why you don't want to dance Sakura… you have two left feet right?" Syaoran smirked at her angered face.
Sakura grabs Syaoran's arm and literally drag him towards the dance floor. Syaoran was laughing inside of him. Reverse Psychology; works every time.
Now where did Sakura's temper lead her now? To the dance floor with her arranged fiancé. This was definitely written on her plan for the night. She was planning to ignore him for the whole evening as pay back for the teasing he has done to her lately. And now she was stuck with him until God knows when.
The music played was for a waltz and partners on the dance floor waltzed as the three beats of waltz played on the room.
Sakura and Syaoran waltz around not minding the audience they have from afar. But in close with them they weren't the sweetest couple the audience could imagine.
"See I could dance!" Sakura proudly declared as the two continue to dance.
"It's just the beginning little Sakura." Syaoran evilly smiled at her that made her gulp.
The music played and the two danced with much effort they could muster. The two didn't even notice that the dance floor was given to them. As the two dances, at the same time having their usual glaring. Sakura was enjoying the feeling of dancing now, but her stubbornness wouldn't tell that to Li.
The music was coming to an end and Syaoran could predict that. Just as the music slowly stop Syaoran dipped Sakura. The two was breathing hardly as exhaustion filled their body.
"See… I don't have two left feet…" Sakura said in between breath.
Syaoran smiled at her, she was predictable, she was enjoying herself and she was trying to prove him he was wrong. "I guess I thought wrong of your abilities…" He breathed and lifts Sakura from the dip as her face was juts inches from him.
She was damn beautiful at that moment, and her pink lips didn't even help him avoid temptation to kiss those luscious lips of her that he once tasted during her slumber. He regretted doing that stupidity, how can he let temptation get to him like that, it wasn't him.
The two was shaken out from their staring as the audience applauds loudly. The two blushed from embarrassment and slowly walked towards their table with Syaoran holding Sakura's right arm.
"Nice dance…" Eriol commented patting Syaoran on the shoulder.
Syaoran let go of Sakura's arm and seated himself. Exhaustion erupted on his body as he closed his eyes feeling sleepy. No! He shouldn't sleep! He was the host of this party and it would be ugly for him to be sleeping on them. Syaoran stood up.
"I'll get some coffee…"
Sakura just seated herself too feeling tired of the energetic dance she had. It has been a long time since she had dance waltz and dance that long.
"So you are Syaoran's fiancé…" An unfamiliar feminine voice shook her out of tiredness. Sakura looked at the owner of the voice and found herself looking at four elegant female who resembles Li Yelan and Syaoran.
"Pardon?" Sakura looked at them with a doubtful look.
"Good evening. I'm Li Fanran oldest sister of Syaoran." She introduced herself. She has deep blues eyes and chocolate brown hair that reached her waist just like Li Yelan. Sakura guessed that she was on her late twenties.
"I'm Li Futie, second child of my mother." She shook hands with her, she has Syaoran's features, and she was about the age of 23-24.
"Hi! I'm Fei mei third child." The two shook hands, Fei mei has a pretty face with her black hair and amber eyes. She was a replica of their mother. She must be on her early twenties.
"Sheifa Kinomoto-san." Sheifa took her turn in shaking Sakura's hand. She was like Fanran, only that she was younger about the age of nineteen.
"Please call me Sakura." Sakura smiled at them even though she was tired from the dance, she still manages to smile.
"Okies!" The four said in unison that made Sakura smiled more.
"You are so cute Sakura-chan!" Sheifa said making Sakura blush. She was blushing so many times this day.
"Hey let's get out of this party! Syaoran would take care of this! Let's party girls!" Fanran suggested earning a confused look from Sakura.
"Hoe?"
"It's what we call girl's party! Come on Sakura and Tomoyo!" Fei mei said now motioning them to follow them.
"Wait…" A serious voice interrupted them.
The four sister look at their mother with pleading eyes. The four doesn't want to be stuck in this boring party, instead they would party on the other large room just near the kitchen.
"I'm going too…" Yelan smiled at her daughters.
The females exited the table leaving Eriol sitting their. Now how could he ask Daidouji to dance? He just sighs and waited for Syaoran.
The people on the room soon dispersed and Syaoran thanked those who came as they left. The host said his goodbyes to the last relatives of his and found Eriol still sitting on their table with no one. He walked towards him and wondered where the girls and his mother are.
"Where are the girls?" Syaoran asked Eriol. Eriol adjusted his glasses.
"Your sisters came and kidnapped them." Eriol smiled at him but Syaoran instantly was horrified by the thought.
"Where?" Syaoran asked as if panicking for their lives.
"Relax Li they said they were just going to party, girl's party to be precise." Eriol looked at the worried face of Syaoran. There was something amiss, why is he worried?
"My sisters' girls' party isn't exactly that good of an idea." Syaoran and Eriol walked towards the large door.
"Why so?" Eriol questioned opening one of the doors.
"Why? The last time they said that, I have to deal with my drunken fiancé who tried to rape me!" Syaoran exclaimed.
Eriol laughed at him. "That's a good one Syaoran." Eriol continued to laugh as his stomach ached at that punchline.
"It's no joke Eriol! Well for the raping part is kind of exaggerated."
Eriol laughter seized and he look at Syaoran as if telling him to tell more.
"Let's find them. That four have the habit of making my current fiancé drunk and question her on that state if she was just after my money." Syaoran laughed at the method his sisters do to protect him from money grabbing bitches.
"And Sakura is the new target I suppose." Eriol declared making Syaoran nod in agreement.
The two searched the huge mansion and found out that they went to the large room near the kitchen. The two peeked inside the room and true to Syaoran's intuition, they made Sakura drunk.
"That Li… practically begged me to… come here" Sakura said in between hiccups. She was still on her gown as she gulped down a bottle of wine. Syaoran gulped at the sight of her drunk, would she be brutal to him if she was drunk or she would be good to him. The thought plague him and he was getting very eager to get her out of there, of course there would be a risk on him getting on the bad side of Sakura.
Only Sakura was drunk at the moment because Meiling and Tomoyo had known the plan behind Sakura.
Yelan, Meiling and the four sisters were shocked to hear her say that Syaoran, the cold heir, 'practically begged' Sakura to come with him. Normally he would be forced to invite his fiancé to attend but now Syaoran is the one forcing his fiancé to come. Wow that's new!
"So Sakura, how do you find my brother?" Sheifa asked smiling at her drunken state. At that question, Syaoran seized for a moment the idea of interfering; he wanted to hear Sakura's answer.
"Syaoran? Him? That brother of yours is so annoying!" They all laughed at her including Eriol and Syaoran who was still peeking at the whole drunken Sakura.
"But he's very cute though… I could swear he always wanted to kiss me…" Sakura laughed hysterically at her statement.
Syaoran blushed big time outside the room and finally got the courage to break in. He entered the room without notice that made the girls look at him.
"Why the red face little brother?" Fei mei teased as Syaoran's face was a glowing tomato.
"Shut it… I'll take her to her room now… finished interrogating her?" Syaoran asked sarcastically.
"Yep she's clean…" Yelan spoke shocking Syaoran.
"Ma! Why are you here?"
"Just hearing Sakura's opinion… I dare say you've irritated her so much…" Yelan smiled as Syaoran returned the smile.
Without hesitation, Syaoran walked up to Sakura and lifted her bridal style, Sakura just laughed. "Don't drop me…" Sakura said with a smile on her face. "I won't…" Syaoran assured her.
"Hey Syaoran where are we going?" Sakura asked.
"To your room and let you sleep Sakura." He answered softly as if telling his daughter why the sky is blue. He carried her upstairs towards her room but not before telling Wei, their butler, to bring a glass of hot milk. He slowly dropped her legs on the floor as his hand reached for the handle. He lifted her up again. And entered the guest room she was assigned to.
Syaoran carried her towards her bed and let her sat on her bed. He removed the sandals and jewelries she was wearing. He put the sandals just beside her bed and her jewelries on her night table. Soon Wei arrived with his hands on warm milk. Syaoran thanked him and then Wei left.
"Drink this Sakura." He handed her the glass of warm milk.
"What is it?" Sakura asked looking at him as energetic as awhile ago.
"Warm milk, it would make you sleep easily." Syaoran explained but Sakura wasn't accepting it.
"But I don't wanna…" Sakura whined.
"Drink." Syaoran instructed in a serious tone.
A little afraid, Sakura took the glass and drank it all. Syaoran took the glass and place it at the night table beside her jewelries. "Now Sakura is going to bed now."
With hesitation, Sakura lie on the bed and Syaoran covered her with the blanket.
"Syaoran?" Syaoran instantly looked at Sakura.
"Yes Sakura?"
"Do you find me pretty?"
Shocked at the sudden question, the warrior stared at her in disbelief. Was he seeing that part of Sakura now?
"My 'nii-chan says that I am a monster, Akito-kun said I wasn't but agreeable and Tomoyo-chan said I am pretty but she is my best friend." Sakura lifted her blanket as she muffled her opinion.
This shocked Syaoran even more, 'wasn't' pretty but agreeable'? What kind if guy was that Akito? The Li Clan heir clenches his fist in fury of the abominable man. Syaoran looked at his fiancé and smiled at her. He removed a stray lock of hair from her forehead and tucked it on her ear. "You're very beautiful."
Sakura giggled in happiness and smiled at him with pure happiness on her eyes.
Syaoran was about to stood up and leave her to sleep but in an instant he was strongly pulled down by his collar.
At that exact moment Syaoran's lips was on Sakura's soft pink lips. She doesn't know what she was doing! It stayed like that for a few seconds. Just as Syaoran was relaxing and was about to respond to the kiss, Sakura pulled away.
"I've always wondered what it tastes like…" Sakura still held Syaoran's collar while staring at those amber eyes of his.
"You know I even dreamed you kissed me the other day when you where finished tutoring me. Syaoran's eyes widened. She was still conscious at that time!
"It tastes good… Good night Syaoran…." Sakura let go of his collar and moved on her side to sleep.
For minutes Syaoran stayed that way, too shocked to move a muscle.
"G-good night Sakura…" Syaoran finally returned to reality and he stood up and left Sakura's room.
He went to his own room and let his body fell on his large bed. Feeling the lack of air, he faced the ceiling with his arm on his forehead. He couldn't close his eyes. Why bother? Since sleeping at that point was simple impossible to do.
"Sakura, what are you doing to me?"
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