Mini Me

By Final Fantasy Princess

Love without Wings

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Card Captor Sakura.

"Friendship is love without his wings" - Lord Byron

Glowing amber eyes watched intently at the petite figure in front of him. The way the figure's head bobbed up and down, affirming to him that she was somewhere else. He looked up to see the teacher continue to drone on; oblivious to the few students he lost along the way through his lecture. He turned back his focus on the girl in front of him. It was almost endearing hearing her mumble nonsense and incoherent sentences.

The classroom door opened suddenly, jerking him out of his stare. He looked up to see Terada come in and whisper to the professor. The professor nodded and cleared his throat. Still some of the students were still sleeping. Including the small figure of the girl he was so intent on watching.

He cleared his throat again. It was probably serious so the boy picked up his pencil and poked her in the back. She woke up with a start and nearly jumped out of her seat. She turned around puzzled and stared at him with those glorious emerald eyes. He smiled softly before directing his pencil to point at their professor who was once again clearing his throat.

"Students!" Terada said finally, eyeing the professor weirdly.

"Yes, yes students. I have an announcement. School is going to be dismissed after this class for faculty reasons. School will resume at your regular schedule tomorrow."

Many students cheered and turned to gossip to one another. It was only midday which meant they had the whole day ahead of them. The girl he was looking at turned enthusiastically to her best friend and started talking and giggling. He admired her happiness that she showed so openly. He could never do that and he didn't want to. He was taught to show his feelings to only those who deserve them.

Soon the professor told them to quiet down before he continued his boring lecture. But this time the students stayed awake and alert because class was soon going to be over and they were going to be free.

The boy looked at her again and smiled inwardly. She was looking outside, already looking sleepy. He had to give it to her. Sleeping was one of her hobbies. As well as cheerleading, being friendly and sociable, smiling, volleyball, and many other things. She began to close her eyes and her head drooped forward. He glanced quickly to his right to see her best friend giggle under her hand.

The class bell chimed and nearly all students got up and eagerly out of class. Nevertheless, the auburn hair girl didn't move from her position. Her best friend was distracted by the other girls from their class who surrounded her and pushed her out the door. Probably because she was famous for her singing competition she had the other day. She looked desperate as they took her out of the classroom, trying to make it back to her best friend in failure.

But then the oddest thing happened.

Her amethyst eyes looked into his amber eyes pleadingly, searching for something. He guessed she found it because she winked and left out the door. All within a second. He wasn't quite sure.

The professor had packed his things into his suitcase and proceeded out the door as well. The only two people left were himself and the auburn hair girl who was still snoozing. He looked at her endearingly. Her eyelids were closed, preventing him from seeing her beautiful emerald eyes but he didn't mind. She was perfect there, almost as if she came from a rare and delicate painting.

He wasn't sure how many minutes passed but he knew he shouldn't leave her there by herself. That'd be the most horrid thing he could do. But he never really spoke to her before. Sure she would say hello to him every morning before their classes started. But she said hello to everyone else too. Sure he would help her wake up before the professor would pick on her but all she would do is say thank you…profusely.

He had no friends. That's why he relied so much on her greetings and helping her out every once in a while. She was perfectly innocent, sweet, and caring. He couldn't help himself.

Weighing his options, he decided he should wake her up and walk her home. That's what her best friend probably wanted him to do. He squatted a bit and grudgingly tapped her shoulder. He didn't really want to wake her since she looked so perfect there. But he had to wake her or else she might sleep in school all day. That would be a surprise for her when she woke up later on.

Her eyelids fluttered open and she looked at him in surprise. Then she looked around and noticed the very empty classroom and probably noticing the very empty school. She focused her attention back at him, aghast.

"Hoe? Oh Li-kun! Where did everyone go?"

"Home. Your friends took Daidouji-san away in a stampede. She told me to wake you and to apologize for leaving without you."

'That was eloquent enough right?' He thought as he went over the words he said again. It didn't seem like anything was wrong with it. Sure, her best friend probably wanted to say that to him when she was being rushed out the door but she didn't really have to say it. He could read people's eyes really well. That's why he stopped looking at her once he woke her up. If she could read eyes too he didn't want her to read his loneliness. And if she was upset that she was left behind with him, he didn't want to see that either.

"Thank you Li-kun. I appreciate it that you'd do that for her and for me." She answered back kindly, staring curiously at the boy who wouldn't look at her directly.

"No problem. Would… you like me to walk you home?"

He knew his voice was wavering but he couldn't help it. He wasn't sure if she liked him or not. But he wouldn't- no he couldn't look into her eyes. No matter how much he wanted to. This wasn't a simple situation like when he woke her up for the professor.

"I'd like that. But I would love it if you could hang with me for a little bit? That is if you have nothing else to do. Not that I'm saying you have nothing to do but…I'd like to be your friend and this would be a great day to get to know each other. Pretty please?"

He couldn't stop himself. He looked into her emerald eyes in surprise. They were so warm and genuine. He smiled brightly. That was one of the things he wanted the most since he met her. He trusted her right away when they met. The way she smiled at him and introduced herself and told him if he had any problems, he didn't have to hesitate to ask her.

He could trust her with his emotions.

"I would like that too."

She smiled back prettily and her hand grazed his cheek. A telltale blush spread across his cheeks. She giggled lightly and kissed his cheek. The blush turned a darker shade of red.

"I always wanted to be your friend, Syaoran-kun. I'm glad you're finally letting me."

Yes, they would be friends.

"I'm glad too…Sakura-chan."

And maybe more later…

A/N: Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around lately. I've been really sick that I believe my immune system is crashing and burning. I need a new one. Seriously, I'm always sick every month. Boo!

Well I was bored so I decided to write a one-shot again. I hope you guys like it. Ta ta!