Disclaimer: CLAMP owns Card captor Sakura
Chapter Fourteen:
Syaoran groaned as he raised his head and rubbed his eyes. He yawned widely and raised his arms when a blanket fell to the floor. Syaoran scratched his head as he picked the white sheet off the floor and brushed it with his hand. He doesn't remember putting a blanket on him last night when he fell asleep. He looked over to Eriol and Tomoyo. There is no way Tomoyo would have done it since Eriol's arms were tightly wrapped around her.
His gaze wandered on to Sakura who was curled up, hugging her knees to her chest.
He wasn't stupid.
He could put two and two together.
Sighing deeply at this surprising affection, he draped the blanket around Sakura and went inside the small bathroom. The faucet was annoyingly loud and irritating as he washed his face and dried it on a small towel that hung on the rack.
He came out of the bathroom and took out his wallet, counting bills and coins. He swore under his breath as he remembered that he forgot to withdraw money yesterday. He just spent all his cash at Mei Lin's school the previous day. He took his phone and dialed the operator.
"Number to the nearest McDonald's branch," Syaoran said as he kept his voice low so as not to wake up the others.
"Wait a moment please." The operator's cool voice was replaced by a song as Syaoran waited for the number. "I can patch you up right away, Sir." The operator was back.
"Okay then."
"Wait a moment."
When the crew at McDonald's answered the phone, Syaoran placed his order for him and the others. "Do you accept credit cards?"
"All major credit cards are supported, Sir."
"Good."
"We'll be there in thirty minutes, Sir."
Syaoran thanked the person and dialed another number. After two rings, someone answered. "Mom."
"How is Mei Lin?"
Syaoran expected this. "She's fine, just a dislocated ankle." He frowned at the absence of Yelan's concern for her own child.
"Good. Stay with her until she gets out of the hospital. I have an errand to run in Hong Kong for a few days."
"Yes, Mom."
"I'll send Wei with some clothes for you. Will Eriol will be staying with you?"
"Yes, along with Mei Lin's friends."
"That's very nice of them. Now, don't be rude and accommodate them. Have Mei Lin transferred to the presidential suite so you guys will have beds to sleep in." Yelan said quickly. She seemed to be in a hurry. "Tell Mei Lin I'm really sorry that I cannot visit her in the hospital. Business is hard to keep track of without you."
Syaoran noticed the slight sarcasm in her voice. "You've done it before."
"Yes. But lately, you've been here to help me with these matters. I've grown accustomed to having you around."
"That sounds like a compliment." Syaoran said sarcastically.
"It is." Yelan said crisply.
"Thank you, Mom." Syaoran sighed.
"I have to go now. My flight is in a few minutes. Be good. And Syaoran…" his mom suddenly stopped.
"What is it?"
"Take care of your fiancée." Yelan said. Without a word of goodbye, she ended the call and Syaoran was left staring at the phone in his hand.
He never truly regretted the closeness he never had with his mother. It was a natural thing for him since he wasn't brought up by her. His father died when he was still a baby and Yelan had to take over the business immediately, leaving Syaoran to be brought up by others.
Even though he had this kind of upbringing, Syaoran had a normal childhood and he was proud to become what he is.
He put the phone down and sat back down on the chair. He has to talk to one of the doctors if he's having Mei Lin transferred to a suite. He touched the back of his neck as he groaned since it hurt from sleeping in his position. A small moan came from somewhere behind him.
Syaoran whipped his head to see Sakura rolling on her other side; the blanket was in danger of falling to the floor. Syaoran picked it up and draped it around Sakura again when there was a knock on the door.
Before it woke the others up, Syaoran dashed to the door and opened it to reveal a very beautiful nurse with long straight brown hair.
"Hello, Mr.…" the nurse checked her clipboard, "Mr.… Li?"
Syaoran opened the door a little wider as she let the nurse come in. "Yes. It's Syaoran Li."
"I see. You are Ms. Mei Lin Li's brother, I presume?" the nurse tapped her pen on her chin.
Syaoran shook his head. He didn't elaborate further.
"Okay then. I'm here for my morning rounds. I'll be Ms. Mei Lin's nurse while she recuperates and-"the nurse turned around and saw the three sleeping figures on the couch. "Oh…" she spoke softer. "I'll just check her stats and I'll leave."
Syaoran nodded as he leaned on the wall, his arms crossed. The nurse checked Mei Lin's dextrose and her cuts and bruises. "All healing nicely…" She muttered. She then checked the cast on Mei Lin's foot and scribbled something on her clipboard. "All done." She tucked her clipboard under her arm as she put her pen in her front pocket and extended her hand to Syaoran.
"I'm Mizuki Kaho."
"Like I said, Syaoran Li."
"Nice to meet you." Mizuki smiled warmly.
"Oh… I would like Mei Lin to be transferred to a presidential suite." Syaoran said.
With these words, Mizuki stared at him.
"Immediately, if possible." Syaoran ignored her staring.
"Oh…" Mizuki recovered from her trance. "Okay then. I'll arrange the papers and have her transferred no later than tonight."
Syaoran nodded as he opened the door for Mizuki who gave him another smile.
When she was out, Syaoran sighed as he put his hands deep inside his pockets. It was half-past seven and he was bored. There was nothing to do except twiddle his thumbs. Before he could sit down again, there was another knock on the door.
"For a Mr. Syaoran Li?" the man read from a little piece of paper.
Syaoran took the bags from him and got his credit card from his pocket. "Here,"
"You have to wait for a bit, Sir. The delivery man is outside, we do not allow them to come in." the man said apologetically.
Syaoran nodded his head. "I'll take it to him myself."
The man bowed and left. Syaoran put the bags on the table and closed the door softly behind him. After a few minutes inside the elevator, he was back in the lobby and he spotted the red and yellow uniform of the delivery man.
"Mr. Syaoran Li?" the young kid asked.
Syaoran nodded as he handed his glossy black credit card to the kid who looked younger than him. The kid raised an eyebrow as he took the card and swiped it.
"There. Thank you, Sir." The kid said as he returned the card back to Syaoran. He nodded and put it back in his wallet and he walked back to the elevators. Around the corner, he saw the same huddle of nurses that pestered him the night before.
Syaoran's eyes grew wide as he hid himself behind a wall. He ignored the people who passed him by as he pressed himself to the wall. The huddle of nurses including the one with curly hair walked past and didn't see him. Heaving a huge sigh, Syaoran hurried back to the elevators, desperate to get himself in a nurse-free and safe way.
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Sakura felt comfortable. In fact, she felt so warm and cozy; she hated herself for waking up when she could have slept on. Nevertheless, Sakura was wide awake, as if someone had screamed in her ear. Without opening her eyes, her fingers wandered on as she tucked the blanket tighter around herself.
Blanket.
Wait.
She had no blanket last night! Sakura's eyes shot open in shock as she clutched at the blanket she put around Syaoran. Her eyes flew to the chair where Syaoran was last night but he was gone.
Sakura felt herself smile at the thought of Syaoran putting the blanket around her. He must have found out that it was her. She folded the blanket and stood up, putting it on the couch. She smiled at Tomoyo whose head was in the crook between Eriol's shoulder and chin, their breathing the same.
Sakura walked over to Mei Lin and tucked a lock of stray hair behind her ear. Yawning loudly, she went inside the bathroom to clean herself up. She went back outside and opened her bag to examine the contents. She gasped at the sight in front of her.
She knew it! She shouldn't have let Tomoyo do the packing! Now, there was nothing but mini-skirts and tank tops and shorts! Sakura groaned as she pulled out a black tank top she recognized as her own. It was fairly similar to what she was wearing but only the neckline was lower and the back exposed more skin. This one also hugged her skin more taut than the one she was already wearing. Tomoyo bought several of these for her in different colors, hoping to imbibe some fashion in Sakura's clothing.
Sakura looked at the top in disgust. She had taste. It was just different from Tomoyo's.
Knowing she had no choice, she tucked it under her arm and pulled a pair of shorts from the bag. It was so short and skimpy, she wondered if Tomoyo was dressing her up as a slut and she laughed at the thought. Carrying the clothes to the bathroom, she pushed the door close. Without waiting for the click, Sakura balanced the clothes on the sink and turned her back on the door.
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Syaoran, heaving a huge sigh, opened the door slowly to the room. When he was inside, he heard a humming coming from the bathroom door. Pushing the door closed softly, he walked to the bathroom door without a sound.
What he saw made his jaw drop. Sakura's creamy and porcelain back, with crisscrossing thin straps for her black bra. Syaoran stopped dead in his tracks, his eyes glued to the open crack in the door.
Syaoran watched as Sakura deftly removed the hook of her bra and it came free. He gulped.
Sakura then picked up her new bra which was in the heap of clothes balanced on the edge of the sink. Syaoran watched her put it on and her delicate hands clasp the hook at the back. He gulped a few more times.
Even though he knew it was wrong, he couldn't take his eyes off her. He knew that every passing second made him more vulnerable. It was as if several invisible strings were pulling him towards Sakura. Syaoran took one more step closer.
Sakura was now finished hooking her bra. She took the black top and put it on over her head. Syaoran almost groaned. It was like drawing the curtain over a work of art.
After a few seconds while Sakura was tugging at the top more securely around her waist, Syaoran was already steeling himself away from temptation. He was cursing soundlessly to convince himself that such thoughts weren't allowed.
Before he was able to take his eyes from her, Syaoran's eyes grew wider if possible. Sakura had unbuttoned her pants and was dragging it downwards.
Syaoran's attempts to just walk away disappeared in an instant he saw the thin straps that hugged Sakura's hips. His mouth closed and opened a few times as Sakura had her pants down to her knees. She was lifting one leg up to free herself from the black pants when Syaoran took one more step nearer, clutching the door frame for support.
Syaoran couldn't stop staring at her perfect butt. He hated the black underwear that limited what he could see. He could feel a tightening between his legs and a surge of electricity that spread to his fingertips. One foot was already inside the door when a loud cough came from behind him. He moved as if he was stung by a bee.
"Oh… You're already up, Syaoran…." Tomoyo yawned as she saw Syaoran leaning a little too causally on the table as he pretended to search inside the bags of food.
"Yeah…" He looked at her as he popped a French fry in her mouth.
"Is that breakfast?" Tomoyo asked sleepily as she untangled herself from Eriol's arms.
Syaoran nodded as he ate another piece.
"Good… Be back in a minute…" Tomoyo said as rubbed her eyes while shuffling to the bathroom.
Syaoran exhaled loudly as he dropped on the couch beside Eriol, making him shift in annoyance. His heart was pounding. To think that he almost got caught lusting after Sakura! He looked downwards at the crotch of his khakis and sighed in relief as he felt himself getting loose.
"Good morning, Tomoyo." He heard Sakura say sarcastically. He strained to hear their conversation.
"Hello, Sakura. I see you've found the clothes I prepared for you." Tomoyo answered cheerfully.
Syaoran heard the sound of running water.
"Yes. I see you're having fun with me." Sakura said with a high chuckle.
"Am not… You look really good." Tomoyo answered.
Syaoran nodded his head at this, his chin in his hand.
"But I don't wear this kind of clothes, Tomoyo!"
Syaoran smiled in hearing Sakura wince.
"There's nothing you can do, Sakura." Tomoyo said finally.
Syaoran was silently laughing by this time. Truly, he was amazed at the depths Sakura and Tomoyo's friendship has.
"Just this once, Tomoyo, just this once." Sakura was saying forcefully. "I'm going to let this pass but next time we go home, I pack my own clothes."
Tomoyo grunted to show she was listening. Syaoran assumed that she was gargling.
Syaoran suddenly clamped his mouth shut when Sakura came out of the bathroom. He kept his head bowed as he dissolved into tiny chuckles that scratched the back of his throat.
"Are you laughing at me?" He heard Sakura say in a sharp voice.
Syaoran looked at her and he stopped moving.
Sakura was worth drooling at, that was the only rational thought his mind could process. She was wearing the black tank top that showed off her shapely shoulder blades. Syaoran's gaze dropped down and took in the white shorts that fit her perfectly, ending right in the middle of her thighs. His gaze dropped even lower as it delighted on her creamy white legs. He looked back at her face which had irritation etched upon it.
"Well, is anything funny?" Sakura put her hands on her hips.
Syaoran managed to open his mouth. "Uhh… no…"
"Then what are you laughing at?!" Sakura asked him.
"Wasn't laughing." Syaoran said. He didn't like this bossy Sakura. He stared at her back, the emerald eyes squinting.
"I saw you."
"Maybe… You saw wrong?" Syaoran said. He was beginning to get sarcastic.
"Are you telling me I'm lying?" Sakura said as she crossed her arms.
Getting royally pissed off, Syaoran decided to irritate her further. Giving her a phony smile, he shook his head slowly.
"AARRGGH!" Sakura suddenly shrieked and walked out of the room.
Syaoran stared at the door until it closed. He was in shock. He didn't expect that to happen!
Tomoyo came out of the bathroom, wiping her mouth with a small towel. She looked at the door and at Syaoran. "What was that about?"
Syaoran shrugged. He knew that Sakura was tough. But he didn't expect her to break this easily. It was just a simple taunting!
Tomoyo shrugged too and walked towards the table. "Finished yours?" She meant breakfast.
Syaoran shook his head. "Not yet."
Tomoyo raised an eyebrow. "I'll eat these anyway."
Syaoran smiled at her. "Save some for Eriol."
"I will!" Tomoyo said cheerfully as she bit into a hash brown. "I'll go check on Sakura."
Syaoran nodded as he rested his back on the couch. "You do that. I'll watch over Eriol."
"Thanks." Tomoyo was already out of the door.
Given silence and was left alone, Syaoran had time to contemplate on what he saw this morning. He smiled as he remembered ever contour of Sakura's body. Then, as if regaining consciousness, he mentally punched himself in the face. He blinked several times as he focused on Mei Lin's hand that was twitching.
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"Hey…" Mei Lin said groggily as she rubbed her eyes. She was smiling at Syaoran who was sitting beside her, holding her hand.
"Are you alright, Mei Mei?" Syaoran said softly.
"I've been better…" Mei Lin answered. She surveyed the room. "Eriol's here." She said as her eyes landed on Eriol's sleeping face.
Syaoran nodded. "Yeah. Tomoyo and Sakura are here too."
At these words, Mei Lin's face darkened.
"Something wrong?" Syaoran asked her worriedly.
Mei Lin pushed the murderous thoughts from her mind and shook her head. "Nothing…" then, she fell silent.
"Are you hungry?" Syaoran asked her.
Mei Lin tilted her head to one side then the other slowly.
"Are you sure?" Syaoran asked her again.
Mei Lin nodded. If Sakura is here, she would want to know where she is. "Where are they?"
Syaoran scratched his head and frowned. "Well… I had some sort of argument with Sakura so she walked out and Tomoyo followed her."
Mei Lin raised an eyebrow and stared at him. "I see…"
I haven't been gone for a long time and they're already having a lovers' quarrel. How nice… Mei Lin thought.
Syaoran smiled at her. "They'll be back."
Right… Now she's coming back. Mei Lin imagined herself tearing Sakura apart with her bare hands while she has Syaoran chained to a post. How can they betray her like this?
"How long will I stay like this?" Mei Lin changed the topic. All these killing sprees that were running around her head are making her cranky.
"Hmmm… the doctor said you'll be able to walk on it after two weeks. That's good since school starts by that time right?" Syaoran said as he traced circles on the back of her hand. "I'll be your personal chauffer." He gave her a wink.
Okay…. Relax, Mei Lin… OH MY GOD! He just winked at me! He is sooo irresistible! How the hell can I be mad at him when he's practically melting me!
"I'll have you transferred to a suite later on… In the meantime, even if you're not hungry, you are going to eat." Syaoran was saying as he prepared her food. Mei Lin couldn't stop staring at him. She was already imagining him as her husband and they were in their own house. Mei Lin will get sick and Syaoran will take care of her.
"You'd better eat lots so you'll be able to recover quickly." Syaoran said as he made her take a sip of water. Mei Lin's eyes were glassy and sparkling along with her imagination.
Syaoran will carry her to the bedroom… where she'll be in his arms all night. Waking up will be pure bliss, Syaoran will give her a kiss then hug her tight then-
Mei Lin got distracted when the door suddenly opened and in came Tomoyo closely followed by Sakura who was eating a waffle.
"Mei Lin!" They both said together. They ran towards her and drowned her in hugs.
At the sight of Sakura's face, Mei Lin's imaginations were replaced by the same murderous thoughts earlier. But when Sakura and Tomoyo let her go, her eyes met Sakura's emerald ones.
They were sincere and brimming with happiness.
Those eyes were screaming out to her. That was when Mei Lin made a decision.
Those emerald eyes wouldn't lie. Sakura was innocent.
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"It isn't a big deal, Mei Lin. Friends are more important than competitions." Sakura was saying from the couch.
Mei Lin smiled at her. She has just finished apologizing to Sakura for being disqualified in the competition. They were already done with breakfast and they left some food for Eriol who was still asleep on Tomoyo's lap.
"How was Fye anyway?" Mei Lin asked, remembering the blond new friend who helped her out too.
Sakura shrugged. "Well, his coach seemed really disappointed. But don't worry, Fye will be fine. He did a good thing helping you out."
Mei Lin's face went sad. "I hope I didn't cause trouble for him…"
Tomoyo shook her head at this. "Nonsense, Mei Lin. Fye is a good person. He wasn't doing anything bad."
Mei Lin nodded. "But what about you, Sakura? Won't your brother get mad?"
Sakura made a face. "I already kicked his ass."
Mei Lin laughed. "You already told him?"
Sakura nodded. "Yeah... He said I was way too kind. Maybe I should have let those other runners trample you to death? They wouldn't certainly stop for you."
Mei Lin laughed louder. "You love me, Sakura. You won't let that happen."
Sakura pouted and smiled. "Gee, Mei Lin. You know me so well, it's scary."
Mei Lin smiled at her. Deep inside, she was a bit mad at herself for doubting Sakura and her intentions. Right now, the only conclusion she can come up with is that Syaoran must be the only one who has feelings for Sakura.
Syaoran was outside, making arrangements for Mei Lin's transfer. She tried convincing him to drop it since she could spend her time recovering at home instead. She let him do it after hearing that it was Aunt Yelan who wanted her to stay. She didn't know what to think when Syaoran also told her that Sakura and Tomoyo would be staying too. At least, she could trust Sakura. But the never-wavering coldness of Syaoran… Could she melt that and trust him too?
"Does Eriol always sleep like this?" Tomoyo asked from the couch. She was running her hands through his jet-black hair.
Mei Lin nodded. "Hmmm… Almost all the time."
Tomoyo looked at her. "Almost?"
Mei Lin nodded again. "Well… If it's about you, he'll be up early. But knowing how he's mind works, he won't get up early since you're already here."
They all burst into laughter at the sound of Eriol's slurred voice. "I 'eard that…"
"Aww… There's no need to get pissed." Tomoyo cooed at him.
Eriol grunted and gave her a sleepy smile as he looked up at her. "I know… I'm that sweet right?"
Tomoyo nodded as she ignored Sakura and Mei Lin who were giggling. She captured Eriol's lips in a swift kiss.
"EEEWWW!" Mei Lin squealed aloud at this as Sakura clutched her stomach in laughter.
"What?!" Eriol answered Mei Lin, pretending to look irritated.
"I don't want to see my cousin kissing one of my best friends!" Mei Lin said from her bed.
Eriol stuck out his tongue. "Close your eyes then!"
Mei Lin wasn't going to stand down. "That wasn't a logical reason!"
"What, you want me to say 'pluck out your eyes, Mei Lin!' So you wouldn't see me kissing your best friend?!" Eriol said loudly.
Tomoyo and Sakura were already laughing at the two's expense. They quarrel so much it was already normal like Touya and Sakura's sibling rivalry.
At this, Mei Lin's face saddened as she remembered Syaoran and the moment she fell.
Yes…
If only she didn't look.
If only she closed her eyes, better yet, pluck them out.
Then I wouldn't have seen Syaoran looking at Sakura.
Then I wouldn't have seen Syaoran not looking at her.
Then I wouldn't doubt him right now.
I wouldn't think of lies and deceit every time I gaze at his amber eyes.
"Mei Lin… Are you alright? Does it hurt?" Sakura was by her side, looking at her worriedly. Tomoyo and Eriol were looking at her too. Mei Lin shook her head. They were probably thinking why she suddenly fell silent.
Looking up at Sakura's emerald eyes Mei Lin shook her head again. No… these eyes would definitely be true to me.
These eyes wouldn't let me down.
"No, Sakura… Everything is fine."
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They were in Mei Lin's new room. It was spacious and set up at the topmost floor of the hospital. There were two guest bedrooms set beside Mei Lin's room. It had a queen-size bed each. One room would be for Sakura and Tomoyo; the other would be for Eriol and Syaoran. They had agreed on this after Sakura pointed out that she cannot sleep beside Syaoran.
"You and Tomoyo might be an item but we're not." Sakura argued at Eriol's frivolous idea of sleeping beside Tomoyo.
"Oh come on… No one would mind!" Eriol said irritably. Tomoyo was in the bathroom at that time. Syaoran was letting Sakura defend the two of them against a very stubborn Eriol as he sat down on a hard-backed chair, flipping through a hospital magazine.
"I would! Mei Lin would!" Sakura said. "And I'm sure Syaoran does too!" she added, planting her hands on her hips.
"That bastard?" Eriol scoffed. "He won't. No one in their mind would not want to sleep beside you, Sakura."
"Thank you for the compliment but I am not sleeping in the same bed as him!" Sakura shrieked.
"Keep your voices down. Mei Lin is sleeping." Syaoran said lazily as he flipped through a page. Honestly, he wouldn't mind sharing a bed with Sakura. But thoughts of disloyalty and wasted plans and efforts run continuously around his head. Besides, he doesn't know if he can control himself at night with her in a confined space.
"Sorry, anyway. I want to sleep beside my girlfriend!" Eriol argued back at Sakura.
"I am going to sleep with Tomoyo!" Sakura said as she took one step towards Eriol.
"What a very lesbian comment, Sakura. Thank you. I know my girl is hot." Eriol chuckled.
Sakura's face reddened. Even Syaoran bit his lip to keep from laughing.
"Right… putting that aside, I'll sleep BESIDE Tomoyo." Sakura said, sticking her nose in the air.
Just then, Tomoyo stepped out of the bathroom, drying her hands on a towel. She looked at them. "You guys are being awfully loud. Did you know that Mei Lin is sleeping?" Sakura and Eriol didn't answer.
Syaoran nodded. "I already told them that."
Tomoyo pursed her lips as she picked up the bag and took out a clean top for her. "Tsk… What were you two arguing about anyway?"
"Eriol wants to sleep beside you!" Sakura said at the same time Eriol exclaimed, "I want to sleep beside you!"
"Oh…" Tomoyo blushed even though she pretended to hide it. "What's wrong with that?"
"EXACTLY MY POINT!" Eriol said loudly, looking at Sakura.
"Tomoyo… there are only two beds. If you and Eriol sleep together, I would be left with Syaoran." Sakura explained patiently.
Tomoyo raised her eyebrow, "And? Why do you make it sound as if it's a bad thing to be left with Syaoran?"
They heard Syaoran chuckled from his chair. They all looked at him. He looked surprise. "I was laughing at this article."
They ignored him.
"I do not make it sound like that." Sakura scoffed with a frown.
"If I were you, Sakura, I wouldn't mind sleeping beside Syaoran. There isn't any malice in it if you look at it in a perfectly innocent way." Eriol smirked. The argument was already in his favor.
"Maybe you have hidden agendas, Sakura?" Tomoyo teased.
Sakura looked at her in horror. "How dare you say that, Tomoyo?"
"Then why won't you agree? Mei Lin wouldn't mind. She's already engaged with Syaoran. And I'm sure you guys aren't going to do anything… uhmm… inappropriate… right?" Eriol said as he put his arm around Tomoyo's shoulders.
Sakura rolled her eyes. "I won't! I don't want to!"
"Why don't you want to?" Tomoyo asked her simply.
"Because it's not right!" Sakura said as she shot an angry look at Syaoran who wasn't helping. These two conspirators are planning against her! HER VERY OWN BEST FRIEND!
"What's not right about it?"Eriol asked in a calm voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Uhh… It's… Ahh… Boy and a girl with absolutely no relationship at all are together in one bed!" Sakura stuttered.
Tomoyo and Eriol looked at her as if they will burst into laughter. "You think it looks indecent?"
"YES!" Sakura said. Finally, they seem to understand the situation.
"We won't think that way, Sakura. We already know that Syaoran and Mei Lin are engaged." Tomoyo said.
"Like I said, you aren't going to do anything inappropriate anyway…" Eriol added.
"AARRGH!" Sakura threw her hands into the air in frustration. "I'm the one who's supposed to be saying that!"
Tomoyo giggled. "We won't, Sakura."
"Like hell you won't." Sakura snapped at Eriol's face.
Eriol smiled at her. "Why don't we ask Syaoran?"
Tomoyo nodded at him. "Yeah… Why didn't we ask him sooner?"
Eriol shrugged as he called out to Syaoran. "Hey!"
Syaoran looked up at them as he closed his magazine. "Finally… you guys were talking about me like I wasn't here."
Eriol smirked. "Okay, bastard. You decide. Can we, that is to say, Tomoyo and I, sleep on the same room while you and Sakura share the other?"
Syaoran shrugged. "Mei Lin trusts Sakura and me. She wouldn't mind." He looked at Sakura's very red and angry face. "But… It would seem inappropriate."
"It wouldn't be, Syaoran." Tomoyo said.
Syaoran thought about it for a few seconds. "I don't mind actually." He said nonchalantly.
Sakura dropped on another chair with a huge sigh. "Oh God…" She groaned in protest as she rubbed her eyes.
"What's wrong, Sakura?" Eriol said teasingly at her.
Sakura stiffened up. Losing an argument was tolerable but ending up staying in a room with Syaoran for two whole weeks was unbearable even in her thoughts.
"You don't have to rub it in, Eriol." She hissed.
"Merely checking."
She could imagine the smirk on Eriol's face as they left her alone with Syaoran who was whistling while he perused the magazine again.
She peeked at him. "Why?"
Syaoran looked at her confusedly. "Hmm?"
Sakura dropped her hands to her lap. "Why didn't you help me defend… us?"
Syaoran raised his eyebrow and looked down at his magazine again. His fringe caressed his dark brows. "Eriol is very stubborn. And they're a couple. There's nothing wrong with them sleeping together."
Sakura looked at him as she stomped her sneaker. "You didn't answer my question!"
Syaoran shrugged. "I don't mind sleeping in the same room."
Sakura looked at him, her eyes wide. "I do!"
"Then you can sleep on the floor?" Syaoran smirked at her.
Sakura slapped her hand against his shoulder. "You are incorrigible!"
Syaoran chuckled. "That hurt, though it was expected. As a gentleman gesture, what side of the bed do you want?"
Sakura sighed. There is really no way she can get out of this. Instead of answering Syaoran, she groaned.
"Okay… Fair enough… I'll get the right side." Syaoran closed the magazine and left the small living room and back into Mei Lin's room.
Sakura groaned and leaned backwards, staring at the white ceiling. She crossed her legs, one whiteness over the other. The thought of Syaoran and her in one room… in one bed… was running restlessly around her mind.
She's was over him!
No... She groaned.
You are over him.
And she has to stay over him…
She cannot betray Mei Lin…
She wouldn't.
Then she suddenly thought of Ezra.
Ezra…
How is he going to react to this news?!
She groaned louder this time.
"Let me live through this…" she said aloud.
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Syaoran was leaning on the wall beside the open door of the living room. He heard Sakura groan.
Was it in protest?
Or something else?
Syaoran was pissed at himself. He doesn't understand why he agreed to stay in one bed with Sakura. Her 24-hour presence would totally ruin his concentration!
How can he keep his loyalty to Mei Lin if she's around, practically beside him?
How can he resist her charm?
How can she stop those emerald eyes from seducing him so innocently?
A loud groan came from the room again.
Syaoran peeked around the door and saw Sakura leaning backwards on the chair, her face in her hands. His gaze dropped to her perfect creamy legs.
Those legs that made him melt each time he sees them.
Those legs that never fail to bring heat surging through his body.
Those legs that he's aching to touch.
Syaoran whipped his head back to force himself to stop staring at Sakura and her perfect legs.
He fell slumped on the floor, his back on the wall. He looked over at Mei Lin's bed where she was sedated by the doctor.
He couldn't see her face from that angle. He looked at the floor to his white sneakers, one of them untied.
Tonight… I would be with Sakura.
Alone.
BBB
So. There it is. HAHAHHAHA.