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CHAPTER SIX

A BIG FAVOR

**SYAORAN**

"Hey, answer me," Sakura demanded. "You like Hana, don't you?"

My eyes blinked a couple of times first before I could grasp the whole sense of Sakura's question.

"What made you say that I like her?"I exclaimed as softly as I could. I quickly take a glance at Anami just to make sure that she is still busy talking to Eriol and Tomoyo. I really never wanted her to hear our conversation. Or Eriol and Tomoyo, for that matter. I don't know, this whole thing still seems to be embarrassing to me. And besides, if they overhear what Sakura and I are discussing about, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let me hear the end of it.

"You're so obvious, you know?" She chuckled heartily. "Besides, you're my best friend. I can see and feel it whenever something weird is up with you."

I raised a questioning eyebrow at her. "Oh, really?"

"Really." Sakura mimicked. "There's no sense denying it, Syaoran. It's written all over your face." She said smugly.

= Am I that obvious??? = My face heat up at the thought. What if the others notice it, too? That would be like, embarrassing! Especially when people know me as the guy who neglects girls who swarm around him. Sheeeeesh.

"I'm not denying anything, okay?"

"So why don't you answer my question? It's actually very simple. You just have to answer it with a yes or no."

I sighed in annoyance. Sometimes, Sakura can be so persistent! She really knows how to tick me off so she could get whatever she wants from me. And I, being her friend, will give in just to. well, basically stop her from constantly 'pestering' me. This is usually the case, as you can see.

However, how could I answer her question if I didn't know the answer myself??? In fact, I'm very much confused right now and surprised at the new emotions that is taking place inside of me. I can't even tell what I really feel about Anami right now!

"I don't know."I mumbled.

"What kind of answer is that?"Sakura wondered out loud. "Hmp. Fine then, if you don't want to tell me about it then don't. I don't want to twist your arm about it."

"Saku-ra!"I hissed. I don't like it when she goes on doing reverse psychology at me again. Really, she can be so childish at times!

"I'm not hiding anything from you. The truth is, I don't know what I'm feeling about her just right now."I look at her eyes deeply. "I can't understand it myself."

Sakura nodded at me understandingly. "It's okay. I understand. And I'm really sorry about bugging you about it."

"Don't worry about it,"

"It's just that, you know, I'm kind of excited and amused at the same time at the thought of you liking somebody."She smiled at me. "I mean, Syaoran, you're finally growing up!"

I couldn't help but laugh at what she just said. Does growing up really include all these weird stuffs happening right now to me? If this is just the start of it, I don't wanna think about what will happen next.

"Seriously speaking, if ever there'll come a time you need my help about these stuffs, just talk to me."Sakura said assuringly. "Although I'm not really an expert on this kind of field, though. But anyway, I'll try my best."

I smiled fondly at her. Yeah, I know I said a while ago how a pest she could be, but haven't I told you before that Sakura could really be such a nice and sweet friend, too?

"Thanks."I looked worriedly at her. "Ano.Sakura, Are you okay?"

Curiosity was written all over Sakura's face. "Why'd you ask?"

"Nothing. Maybe you're just sick with some rare kind of flu that's why you kept saying all these things."I teased.

"Am not! Really, you keep me getting amazed at the way you can change a serious conversation into one of your teasing ones." Sakura stuck her tongue out at me. "I change what I've said before. No, you're NOT growing up. You're still the same jerk!"

"Who are you calling a jerk?"I taunted. I was about to continue more with my usual teasers when Eriol finally noticed the two of us.

"Hey, you two! What are you talking about back there?" Eriol looked at us quizzically. "Maybe you can share it with us,"

"Nothing important,"Sakura replied.

"Hey, do you mind guys if we tour Hana in the park?"Tomoyo suggested.

"Yeah, I would love to see that place. Both of them told me that you guys usually pass by there from school whenever you still don't want to go home."Anami said.

"Sure, no problem."I agreed. Anyway, we don't have that much homework to do tonight. It would really be not a problem if we show Anami the place first.

"That's a great idea, Tomoyo!"Sakura tugged me lightly in my arm as we walked to join the rest of them. "Come on, Syaoran! Don't be such a slowpoke!"she added.

**TOMOYO**

"Guys are really following her, ne?"I asked Sakura as I watched Hana talking, not too far away from us, to some of our classmates.

It was our recess and Sakura and I are sitting at one of the benches just outside near our school building. Three days had already passed since Hana, the new student, transferred to our school. The fact that Hana is really beautiful, with her shoulder length light brown hair, fair complexion, blue eyes and innocent looking face, did not escape me. The first time I saw her when she first entered our classroom, I knew right away that Hana is going to be popular with boys. And how right am I, as you could see! Literally speaking, guys are smitten by her beauty and needless to say, they follow her everywhere.

"You could say that."Sakura agreed with me while munching her sandwich. "Hana is already one of the popular faces in the campus."

"Do you think she's really pretty?"

"I guess so. Maybe that's the reason she got so many admirers."She shrugged. "Anyway, what I like about her is the fact that she's actually really nice and humble. Given the fact that their family is filthy rich and she's pretty."

"Yeah. She looks really nice but she's filthy rich?"I chuckled. "Where'd you get that?"

"Isn't it obvious? The way she act, the way she speaks and even the way she carries our school uniform! It all spells R-I-C-H!"Sakura narrowed her eyes at me. "Just like you."

"I am not filthy rich!"I countered.

"Awww, Tomoyo! You can be so humble!"She laughed.

I smiled breezily at her. Yeah, I must admit, our family is well endowed and everything but still I'm never going to be as popular as Hana. I'm never going to have guys following all around me. In fact, I haven't even known of a single guy who likes me in the first place! Anyway, it doesn't matter to me; I know those stuffs will come eventually and just right now, what's important to me is that I'm with my friends and I'm enjoying their company.

"You know I've been noticing something about Syaoran lately,"I said. "Does he have a crush on Hana?"

"Well, Syaoran said he's still not sure about his feelings but heck, it was already obvious!" Sakura grinned. "Even you can notice it!"

"He still doesn't know, huh?"

"Yeah. But I'm sure, he just doesn't want to admit it yet." She rolled her eyes. "Syaoran can be really weird sometimes!"

I glanced around us as I suddenly noticed something. "Hey, where are Eriol and Syaoran?"

"Beats me." Sakura shrugged.

"Oh well, I guess they'll just come around later." I said.

"Yeah. And later would be right now." Sakura answered back, pointing a finger towards the other direction. "Look, I saw Eriol coming now."

I turned to look at the direction she was pointing at. Indeed, Eriol is already going towards us. But, wait! He seems to be holding something! I squinted my eyes to get a better view.

= A teddy bear? = I wondered silently.

**SAKURA**

"Eriol, what is that thing you're carrying?" I asked as soon as he reached our bench.

Eriol smiled at me. "This is a teddy bear as you can see."

"Why do you have that?"

"I was going to give it to you." Eriol replied.

"WHAT???" My eyes widened in surprise. I could see Tomoyo looking as surprised as I am. I know, she's thinking the same thing as I am.

= Why would Eriol give me a teddy bear? =

I must've gave Eriol a look that is really shocked and horrified that the next thing I know, he was suddenly laughing hard at me.

"Sakura, Sakura," He said, still laughing. "I know what you're thinking! But nope, this one's not from me."

He handed me the brown teddy bear as I gingerly accepted it. I turned the bear around as I examined it. I must admit that it was pretty cute, with its brown furs and hands that are holding an oversize heart which covers its whole belly.

"Who gave this to you?" I asked.

"I found it on top of your desk." Eriol explained. "I just came back to get my notes which I left and then I saw it sitting there. I figured he must've placed it in your desk right after we went out for recess."

"Sakura, I think there's a small piece of paper inserted in his left paw," Tomoyo noticed as she gave the bear I thorough look.

Tomoyo was right. I found a small piece of paper and I hurriedly unfolded it to see what is written in it. Well, I think I already have a hint of what is written in it.

Sakura,

I hoped you liked the card I gave you.

I hoped you liked this bear too.

Advanced Happy Valentine.

******

"So?"Tomoyo looked at me with eyebrows raised questioningly.

"I guess it's from the same guy who gave me that stupid card."I frowned.

I refused to let this one ruin my day. I refused to let this thing get past me. I refused to.what the heck! I might as well face the fact that this certain someone will not stop at this kind of acts. Anyway, since I don't know who this mysterious person is, I can't do anything about it.

"He still hasn't revealed himself, ne?" Eriol asked.

"Yup. And I hope it stays that way."

"Well, you will have to face him sooner or later." Tomoyo added.

"Oh really? Gosh, I can't wait." I said dully as both Eriol and Tomoyo laughed at what I've said. I was about to place the bear inside my bag when Syaoran finally turned up beside me and decided to join us.

"Hey, where have you been?" I asked curiously.

"Just around. I was just thinking about.""Syaoran stopped as I saw him glancing at the bear I was holding.

= Ooops.=

"What's that?" He grinned widely. I sighed and take a deep breath. I already know where this is all coming.

I plastered on, what I hope, is a threatening look. "Don't you see, it's a bear???"

"I know. So who gave it to you, your boyfriend???" Syaoran teased. As expected, he gave a very 'smart' comment about it. See, I know he's going to tease me about it!

"How many times will I have to tell you that he's never going to be my boyfriend!"I muttered. I know, Eriol and Tomoyo must be like, sweatdropping again as they watched us bickering. Anyway, I'm not really in a mood for this so I'm not going to ride on with Syaoran's teasing today.

"Whatever." Syaoran said, shrugging his shoulders. He turned to look at Tomoyo and Eriol. "Hey, guys? Do you mind if I talked to Sakura alone?" He asked politely.

Eriol, as always, looked at Syaoran in wonder but decided not to say anything more. Tomoyo on the other hand said something, although I could tell from her face that she's wearing the same curious look that Eriol gave Syaoran.

"Sure." Tomoyo replied. "Eriol and I could join Hana over there."

"Thanks." Syaoran said gratefully.

As soon as Tomoyo and Eriol are out of earshot, I finally blurted out what I've been meaning to ask Syaoran.

"What do you want to talk to me about?

I noticed Syaoran staring down at his shoes. He looks as if he's having a hard time trying to tell me about something.

"Well, I've been thinking about some things and then I suddenly remembered that we only have less than two weeks left before the Valentine's partyâE¦"He started off as I listened to him.

= What's he getting up to anyway? =

"I also noticed that Anami has lots of guys trailing behind her and that--- "

"So that's what you wanted to tell me?"I cut him off. "That you're finally admitting that you like Hana?"

Syaoran glanced at me sheepishly. "Well.yes and no."

"I don't understand, Syaoran."

"Remember, you said before that you're going to help me whenever I'll be needing your help?"

I nodded. "Of course I remember! So what do you want me to do? Ask Hana out for you to the dance? You would ask her out, right?"I smirked at him. "Although I suggest that it would be better if you're the one who ask her personally about it."

"Well, yes, I'll be asking her to be my date for the dance and.""

"Really? You're actually going to that party?"I am really surprised! This is certainly news to me! I know how Syaoran hates formal events as much as I do and now, he's considering going to the Valentine's party? Gosh, he must've really like Hana that much!

"Yes," Syaoran said exasperatedly. "Please let me finish first, Sakura."He pleaded.

"Sorry 'bout that. I just got a little carried away,"I grinned.

"As what I was telling, I wanted to ask you a favor about something. A really big favor. I hope you could help me."

A big favor? What could that be that Syaoran made it sound like it's so serious or something.

"Yeah, I would help you. It's the least I could do for all those times you saved me when we were capturing those cards." I said. "Anyway, what is it?"

"Ano.this is really going to sound weird or something but I've think about it a lot and I guess, this is the only way you could help me with the upcoming dance."

I looked at him intently, eager to know what he wants from me.

"Well, Sakura.could you go out on a date with me?" Syaoran asked me, his face flushing as he uttered the words.

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Author's note: A date??? Now, what could Syaoran be getting up to? Why'd he ask Sakura out for a date if he likes Anami? Any ideas, guys? Wow, I can't wait to know what happens next n_n! And I'm pretty sure you guys are too, isn't it? Well, I hope you like this chapter guys! Sorry for errors if I have some. I actually typed this chap really fast. Anyway, thank you for reading it! Hey, do me a favor will you? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!!! I really need your opinions about this fic. Hope you do me that favor! Arigatou!