Disclaimer: "Cardcaptor Sakura" and all related characters belong to Clamp.
Author's Notes: As you can see, I will be doing something that I personally don't like to do, and that is to jump time. I know there ought to be many interesting episodes going on in between our beloved couple but a repetitive 2 weeks is too long for me to create something different yet fresh. But I want to assure you that I am by no means rushing straight into the fanfic. There are still other parts to develop and I will continue to work on that.
Glossary of words I used:
'Yokatta' – Thank goodness
'Yatta' – Done
'Itadkimasu' – I'm going to eat. Said before going to eat.
Sakura moved around the kitchen clumsily as she passed the ingredients from the tabletop to the pan. A sizzle arose as she tossed in the vegetables and soon, an aroma filled up the room.
Ding Dong! Sakura paused for a while and then smiled. "Come in. The door isn't locked."
The door creaked open and then another sound confirmed that it was closed. "You know, it's dangerous to do that, especially in this part of Hong Kong." A familiar male voice began, as he stuck his head into the kitchen from the living room.
Sakura turned to face him. "But Li-kun, it's only you and Meiling-chan that will appear at my doorstep at this point of time." She paused, scanning for someone. "Wait. Where's Meiling-chan? I don't remember her having marital arts classes today."
"Oh, she's sick. She came down with flu. But she said she will be alright by tomorrow." Syaoran answered.
"Yokatta." Sakura sighed gently and turned her attention back to her food. "Have you eaten?'
Syaoran shook his head as he replied a definite 'no'. He moved into the dining room, which was part of the kitchen and settled down into a chair. Two weeks had swiftly gone by and whenever he dropped by to help Sakura with her Maths, she would always treat him to lunch.
He found his eyes straying onto her back and he caught himself. Even when Meiling was around, his eyes would find their way onto her. He checked himself. Don't be such a pervert.
"Yatta!" Sakura exclaimed, breaking his train of thought. She tried to balance two plates laden with morsels of food, as she crossed over the room to the dining table. A radiant smile was on her face, obviously happy with her preparation. Syaoran felt a familiar redness burn on his cheeks and tried to shake it away.
"Itadkimasu." Sakura greeted.
"Thank you." Syaoran muttered. Silence fell over the room as the two began to eat. It's definitely different when Meiling is not around. Syaoran chewed his vegetables. He looked across the table to see Sakura eating. He stopped himself and turned his eyes away from her and onto the clutches that lay slumped by the side of the table.
He swallowed down his food and turned back to Sakura, "Are you seeing the doctor tomorrow?"
Sakura nodded. "It's time for my cast to be taken off."
"Oh…"
"Anyway, it's good to be back in school. I find staying at home unbearable." Sakura continued before popping a small carrot into her mouth.
"Oh… I see." Syaoran muttered.
"But still, thank you so much for coming over to help me with my Maths. I feel that I have improved a lot, with your help." Sakura smiled.
Syaoran's face glowed red. What's the matter with me these days? I keep looking at her, I worry for her safety, I blush when she smiles, and now that she's going back to normal life, I feel like something is wrong.
"Li-kun, are you ok? Your face is turning red. Are you having a fever?" Sakura awoke him from his trance.
"Eh… I'm fine. By the way, since I'm free tomorrow, I will accompany you to the doctor."
"Thank you." Sakura smiled.
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"Thank you so much for helping me understand this question." Sakura smiled as she stood up clumsily. "Let me get you a drink." She moved out of her room, with Syaoran following behind.
"There's no need…" He began when he stopped short in front of another closed door. "I'm sorry, but who's the other person staying here? How come both Meiling and I have never seen him or her?"
Sakura turned to see what Syaoran was referring to. "The room belongs to…" She stopped. Oh no, I can't say that. I promise to keep it a secret. She swallowed hard, "It's my relative's room. My relative went out to work and won't be back till late in the night."
"Oh…" Syaoran shrugged. "Ok. I better be going." As he stepped out of her apartment and building and onto the street, he shrugged again. "Must be her cousin."