Back To Your Heart: Chapter 6 by ~* Chibi-Sakura*~

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Hi all~!! Well not tons I have to say. I had fun writing the last chapter tho! Erm.. does it seem like I'm getting dangerously close to finishing it? I think I am...maybe a few more chapters to go! (Hurray! Im actually gunna *finish* one!) Oh wellerz. Nuff blabber, here's da chapter.

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Chapter 6: Mistakes

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Everyone was there at Tomoeda Airport that day. Sakura and Motoki had their bags, suitcases and all. Tomoyo, Touya and Fujitaka were there, all were still overwhelmed that Sakura was giving up everything to go to Tokyo. They all waited solemly for the time to come in their own ways. Touya remained calm as usual, had his arms folded across his chest, believing that yes, his little sister was probably doing the wrong thing, but he knew she had to figure that one out for herself.

Fujitaka reached for his daughter and gave her a hug, "Remember Sakura, no matter what, you'll always have a home here..." She smiled at her father. The caring loving father that had always supported her in everything she did. And now, even if it did mean giving up his only daughter for quite sometime, he'd still be there having a positive thought in what she was doing.

"Arigatou," she said, and her eyes began to trail elsewhere. Tomoyo was crying lightly, not actually believing the fact that her best friend was going to leave forever. And it was just because of Syaoran. Even though Sakura had never told her that, she could see it in her eyes. They were filled with sorrow, memories she had wanted to forget so many times, but yet always began to fail. Now there she was, resorting to the easy way out. Leaving everything else behind her. This wasn't the Sakura that she'd known since they were little. She wouldn't give up so easily. But things change...she thought. Sadly Sakura had as well.

Sakura slowly walked to her friend who gave her a big hug goodbye.

"I suppose this is farewell?" asked Tomoyo, her watery amethyst eyes beaming into her emerald ones.

She let out a small feeble smile, "Certainly not Tomoyo-san. I'll call...visit...write letters. We'll always be best friends,"

Tomoyo inhaled and nodded, "Of course..." she looked away, "Sakura-san, is this what you really want to do? Leave everything behind you...thinking there isn't a care in the world..when there truly is? Abandon us because of an aching heart? Is this the reason why you are leaving us all?" she looked into her eyes for an answer, but disappointedly found not a word.

Stunned by her words, she searched for the words to speak, "Tomoyo, how could you say that? I'm not abandoning you forever! And what is this about a broken heart? I--I don't know what you're talking about anyhow," she scoffed a bit, knowing full well it was but denied it anyway, "I'm leaving because I'd like to start living even more on my own, explore what else is out there in the world for me. Not just here in Tomoeda, but elsewhere too. I want to expand my horizons and make something of myself,"

Tomoyo was about to protest, but something told her not to argue with her on this and she didn't. Touya-sama stepped in front of her and shot her a 'Don't Say Another Word' look and complied.

"Don't argue on it with Tomoyo, she's not to blame on this." He sighed, " You're leaving because of Syaoran, aren't you?" he said defendingly, but not coldly. Afterall, this *was* his only sister.

She was ashonished at her brother. This had been the one and only time ever in her life that he had gone on the other side of her. Though he wasn't exactly, she felt that way. Her gaze fell upon the floor, denying to everything she had ever believed and loved in so much. She didn't want to stop loving him, but if that was what it took to make the pain of heartbreak and lost sorrow disappear, she'd do it. "It doesn't matter now. We're going to be much better this way, like how we are now...far as we possibly can be away from each other," she murmured picking up her bags, and making an attempt to walk to the plane gate.

He couldn't believe what he had just heard, "So I guess Tomoyo's right. You're just running away from your problems, pretending they don't exsist and just move right along, isn't that right?"

How could he have been saying these cold, cruel words to her? It was just like Syaoran all over again! She turned around facing her brother who had a cold scowl on his face, showing his much disappointment in her, "I'm trying my best to fix this, but what would you like me to do Touya?! I have to admit. You were right about him from the beginning. He hurt me and left me. And I suppose this is the right thing to do. Just like you and Kaho-sensai," she said glaring at her brother, who showed no emotion but the words did indeed run through him like a daggar through his heart, "We separated and we lived happily ever after...and you got what you wanted all along, us to be apart,"

With those last cold words, she walked off with Motoki to their gate. Motoki cringed, he had never in the time he had been going out with Sakura seen her so angry, and yet so cold. He was acknowledged about this Syaoran Li, and he swore that if he did ever meet this guy, he would certainly regret the fact he had ever hurt Sakura in the first place.

Sakura hung her head low as they walked, "Gomen ne, Motoki-sama. I'm sorry I burst out like that...you really shouldn't have seen that," she sighed, "It's just that--

He shook his head, cutting her off, "Don't worry about it," Motoki smiled at her but she didn't even look up at him. She looked very disappointed as they sat down waiting, "Daijoubu desu ka?"

She was in a deep thought about what her oniichan had said, the words fresh in her mind not wanting to escape, "Gomen ne, what was that?"

Motoki gave her a concerned look, "It's alright. I said, are you feeling okay? I know you might not feeling the best, having that...talk...with your brother but..."

Sakura shook her head, "I'm fine," But deep inside was another story she'd have to sort out herself.

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Meanwhile the Next Day...

Tomoyo, Eriol, Takashi and Chiharu were sitting, laughing and talking at a nearby cafe. Each couple sat next to each other in a table-booth. Eriol-kun with Tomoyo and Takashi-kun with Chiharu. All of them were reminising about old times with their precious Sakura-san who had left already the day before.

"Oh you are so awful Eriol-kun!" exclaimed Tomoyo with a giggle.

"What? It's the truth!" he remarked with a laugh while Chiharu and Takashi were laughing along.

Tomoyo got up, "Excuse me for a second guys," she said as everybody continued laughing. She was in such a hurry, she clumsily bumped into somebody which she hardly ever does quickly apologized, "Oh I'm so sorry!" Her gaze looked up at the person she collided with.

To much of her astonishment, she had bumped into a tall young man with auburn hair and honey-colored eyes. He was wearing a casual blue shirt and khaki pants. She suddenly had full attention and almost wanted to take back that apology.

"Syaoran?!" she exclaimed causing Eriol to abruptly turn over to his girlfriend, and he gaped in awe, thinking they would never see *him* again.

He gave her somewhat of a quirky grin, "Hi to you too Tomoyo-san," She backed away from him a little bit causing him to wonder, but he figured that he wouldn't get much of a welcome considering what he had done not to long ago in the past.

She was pretty shocked and tucked her hair back to her ear, "W-wha..what in gods name are you doing here?!"

He turned away and paused for a bit, "I know this may seem hypocritcal of me...and being the stupid idiot I am for leaving here in the first place.....I've come back for Sakura," Not making any move to turn his face to her.

Tomoyo placed a hand on her hip, turned him around and eyed him, "Hypocritcal yes, but in seven years, you never know what happens Syaoran. So why on earth do you think Sakura is still waiting for you?" she asked calmly.

Syaoran looked at her oddly, "What are you talking about?" clearly he was completely clueless, but who could blame him.

"Sakura...isn't waiting for you anymore," replied Tomoyo with a half hearted sigh.

His eyes widened but keep calm, "...What..?"

"She's moved on... she couldn't wait for eternity. When you left her...she thought it was over, everybody did Syaoran. She lived miserabley for a long time...you know that?" she said sadly, "She was trying helplessly to get over you, but she couldn't. So she went out with a few guys, no luck. Finally she met somebody, who she thinks she is devoted to. But she couldn't let go of you, not ever. However she still believes you have no intension of loving her in any way whatsoever and finds you as the cold hearted person you were seven years ago,"

His face revealed no emotion, but he kept it bottled inside. Pain and sorrow once again wanted to come out of his heart, but he dared not. "...Wakarimashita..but where is she now?"

Tomoyo hung her head low, "I was hoping you wouldn't ask. Even with her new boyfriend she couldn't let go of you. She moved to Tokyo, in hopes of finally forgetting about you. Of course she didn't *tell* us that...we knew. She just didn't admit it. She said that she wanted to do something of herself...and supposidly now she is. Sorry to say...but you're a day late, " she let out a faint smile, "Hmm, maybe if you would have come sooner, she probably would have stayed..but there's nothing more we can do. She's gone,"

His long bangs covered his eyes, which held sorrow, and misery. How could he have been so stupid? And now...she's gone. All because of that decision he now truley regrets of making to move to Hong Kong. Then breaking up with her...it was pain, but he unfortunatley accompished what he was told to do..and left.

She sensed his sadness and put a helping hand on his shoulder, "Don't worry about it Syao-kun..." she said sympathetically, "You'll win her back..."

He slowly shook his head, "Iie, I blew it already Tomoyo-chan," he sighed, "There's no more hope..I guess we weren't really meant to be,"

Tomoyo couldn't stand his self pity any longer, "Syaoran, I'll tell you this. If you don't stop believing that Sakura shall never be yours, then it'll never come true! Unless you change your mind about things and believe in hope...tell me so. Then it might just come true," she sighed and walked out of the cafe.

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Syaoran had walked down over to his apartment a few minutes after Tomoyo left the cafe. His auburn brown hair was gently floating with the wind and his eyes gazed to what lay upon him. As the cool breeze swept by, he placed his hands into his pockets. He was most definetly lost and this feeling of realization had struck upon him with Tomoyo's words.

Why had he been putting so much self pity upon himself? Was it denial that she could never love him again? Or was it the mere fact that he knew he broke her heart into pieces, and actually believing that she would still want to wait for him here? Whatever the reason, he had to stop. Pity wasn't going to get him anywhere, pity wasn't going it bring back his Sakura.

Already up to the apartment he had lived in within the time he spent here at Japan, he stayed outside to watch the sunset before him. The warm orange and red rays of light glistened upon him as he let out a much needed sigh. It would have been nicer with Sakura there by his side, he thought. And with that, he walked inside.

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End Of Chapter 6

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Whew! I finally got it up after soo long! OK, I'm trying my best to finish this story while I'm dealing with school. Be greatful people! hehehe *grins widely*

Syaoran: *mumbles* Who'd be greatful for that..?

Chibi: *eyes him* WHY I OUTTA...!!!!!! *reaches to strangle him*

Touya: Go Chibi!

*All but Touya sweatdrops*

Hehe... anywayz, reviews are greatly accepted...I'll try to get ch. 7 up reallllly soon... ja ne 4 now!

~*Chibi-Sakura*~