Emerald: Hi! I'm here with the next chapter. I'm so sorry that my story's plot is all weird and tangled. *bows head* Sorry! Fujitaka's here today!
Fujitaka: *smiles calmly*
Emerald: Well, tell us about yourself.
Fujitaka: I'm Kinomoto Fujitaka, Sakura's father. My name means ivy. I was born on January 3rd and I work as a professor at a nearby university. I love the colours white, ivory and brown. My favourite flowers are pink, peach blossoms and cherry blossoms, my beloved children and wife's names! My hobby I guess is cooking. I cook because, well, my wife isn't around. Sweet Nadeshiko… she was so dear to me… *sniffs*
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Emerald: Well, hope you like this weird chapter!
Diamond Souls, Crystal Hearts
By: Emerald Pearls
Chapter 8: I Don't Know Myself
Tomoyo's POV
I stared at Hiiragizawa-san's teacup.
My mouth was wide open.
Hiiragizawa-san had opened this sort of thing that let us watch dear Sakura-chan's and Li-san's every step.
I growled as Li-san carried off the badly hurt Sakura to the nurse's room.
"How could you? Poor Sakura-chan! She's hurt!" I cried as I turned to face Hiiragizawa-san.
He looked unperturbed.
"It's okay."
It's okay?
Sakura-chan's hurt and dying and it's okay?
Grr…
"Dear Daidouji-san, I must say that frowning does not suit your angelic face at all. And Sakura-chan's not dying," he answered calmly.
His eyes were fixed on me, watching me.
Creepy…
"Well, she's hurt! Why did you have to send that monster?" I asked him, folding my arms and pouting unhappily.
"Well, imagine this. I send a cute cuddly "destructive" plushy, which Sakura-chan can destroy easily without getting hurt at all. Well then, she and my cute little descendant wouldn't be alone in a room together, wouldn't they?"
"Ooh…"
My pout turned into a full-blown smirk.
"KAWAII! I WANNA SEE!" I shrieked in joy, turning to run to the nurse's room to spy on them.
"Shh!"
Hiiragizawa-san grabbed me around my waist and gently lowered me down to my seat. Then he tenderly placed his forefinger on my lips. His fingers were soft and warm on my lips.
I stared at him.
He stared at me.
Then, we blushed and looked away.
I swear I don't know myself anymore…
~*~
Syaoran's POV
The nurse had left Kinomoto and me in the room after treating her wounds. Both of us. In one room. Alone…
I couldn't look at her. I just couldn't.
I looked away, out of the window, twiddling my thumbs.
Oh man…
I can't resist.
Ever so sllloooooowwwlllyy, I turned my head to glance at Kinomoto.
I planned only to glance at her shortly, but that short glance turned into a long gaze.
I mean, I couldn't help it.
She was lying there looking sooo…. sooo… beautiful. So sue me.
Her glossy auburn hair fanned out on the pillow and her face was rosy.
Her lips…
They were slightly parted.
Oh man…
Luscious, ruby lips which looked so soft and inviting.
From the seat by her bedside I could feel her warm breath.
I couldn't look away from her lips.
Oh no…
I'm in deeeppp trouble…
I leaned closer, staring at her.
Arrgghh! Pull away, Syaoran, PULL AWAY!
I couldn't help it.
Closer…
My face was just above hers.
Closer…
When, I found myself looking into two deep pools of sparkling emerald.
"GAHHHHH!!!"
"HOEEEEEEEE!!!"
I leaned back in my seat a little too far and ended up sprawled on the floor. Kinomoto had grabbed her bed sheets and was leaning back against the pillow, glaring.
Ooh… Icy…
"What are you doing here?" she demanded as I pulled myself off the floor.
My gaze was drawn to those lips of hers.
I gulped and shook my head.
"Um… Why? Were you expecting Eriol?" I taunted.
Oops… Mistake!
She glared even more icily.
"I mean… um…"
What do I say?
"Why are you here?" she asked again.
Her green eyes narrowed, glinting with anger.
"I found you bleeding and unconscious so I carried you here… and… um… yeah…" I told her.
Since when did I lose my cool talking to a girl?
"Oh."
Then Kinomoto motioned for me to come nearer.
I gulped and approached her.
I blinked as she smiled sweetly and bowed her head.
"Thank you."
"It's okay…"
And we stared at each other.
Oh no…
I could feel a tinge of red rising in my cheeks.
"A-Are you okay?" I asked her apprehensively.
"I'm fine," she replied.
Silence.
"You know, Li-kun… You're not that bad. Why are you so cold?" she asked, smiling as she turned to me.
I gulped as I watched her full lips curve up.
"Um… That's none of your business?"
It sounded more like a question than an answer.
"I understand."
Then, she slowly got off the bed. She unwrapped the bandages and threw then on the floor. Dried blood.
"W-what are you doing? Get back in bed!" I ordered.
I started to pick up the bandages when I realised that she had strategically placed her foot on them.
"No."
I looked up at her. She was frowning and had her arms folded.
"Oh… strong aren't we?" I teased.
I got up and faced her. She only reached my chin.
"Well… does it hurt here?"
I jabbed carefully at a wound.
She winced.
"How about here?"
I carefully poke another.
Winced again.
"There! Now get back into bed!"
I picked her up and my heart rate increased. It was pumping at a thousand beats per second when I felt the warmth of her body against mine.
I gulped as I placed her on the bed again.
I set to work, wrapping the unraveled bandages.
Once I finished, I took a nervous step back.
"Thank you."
"No problem."
And we stared at each other.
Then I felt her arms wrap slowly around my neck and she leaned against me.
That was it.
I blushed flaming red.
"Thanks so much. You saved me two times. You came to help me two times. And all the while I was so cold to you and…"
I placed my finger on her lips.
They were so soft.
Warm and moist against my trembling finger.
"It's okay."
Kinomoto pulled away.
And she smiled.
… And I blushed again. Redder than before…
"H-hoe! Li-kun, do you have a fever?"
"N-no… I h-have to go now. Just get enough rest and don't step out of bed until the nurse comes back. Why is she taking so long anyway? Urmm… anyway… Bye… I have to go…"
I sprinted out of the room. I shut the door and slid down.
I blushed.
Oh God… What's happening to me?
~*~
Eriol's POV
"Kawaii!"
That was Daidouji-san of course.
Her face was just inches from my teacup. Her eyes were wide and she had a smirk on her face.
"AH! KAWAII!"
She turned to me in a flurry of dark locks.
"You're the best Hiiragizawa-san!"
She hugged me tightly.
"It's not a problem."
I was almost choking in her hug.
But it felt great.
I have to say it's not everyday a beautifully brilliant lady hugs you so gratefully.
She let go of me.
"Ah! I have to get ready for this matchmaking. Bye, Hiiragizawa-san."
She planted a kiss on my cheek.
Full, ruby lips against my cheek.
I waited until she disappeared as I replied with a rather choked "Bye, Daidouji-san."
Then, I went totally red.
I swear steam was pouring out of my ears.
Oh no. Great reincarnation of Clow, what have you done?
I lovingly touched the spot Daidouji-san had kissed. I could still feel the luscious lips.
Oh no, Eriol.
She's got you.
Real bad.
~*~
Emerald: Wow! What a lot of happenings! Some S+S and T+E!
Fujitaka: My little girl… All grown up! *Sobs*
Emerald: That's right! Well, please review! Sorry if it's a weird chapter!
