Emerald: Sorry I haven't been updating for soooo long! I was away on
holiday! But, anyhow, I'm baaaaacccck! With another chapter and a new
computer!
Sapphire: And of course, I'm here!
Emerald: Oh great. *rolls eyes* Everything was perfect until you came along. *nudges Sapphire*
Sapphire: Ex-key-yooooz me?
Emerald: Gah, don't worry about her. Hey, will you help me with the thank you list, Saph?
Sapphire: Again? Honestly, you are soooo lazy.*mutters under breath*
Emerald Pearl's Thank You List
Syaoran-and-Sakura- Well the chapter's up, at last! Hope you like this one!
Natasha- Aw, thanks! So did you figure out how to post your story? I'm waiting. I know you'll do great!
Daphne Li- Heheh, thanks! Hope you don't mind the long break I took!
Liteblossomyugiluver- Yeah! It's horrifying! Heheh, poor Syaoran, he must be traumatised. But that's the point!*wink, wink*
Mitski- Hehe. so sorry! Don't worry soon she'll be the sweet Sakura we all know and love! And, yeah, Chette-sama hasn't been updating her fics for soooo long! *tears in eyes*
Sweet Sakura- Well, Touya is hurt. But there's where the M+T will start! Heheh. Send it to a publisher? Nah. they'd probably think it's junk!
Aleris- Heheh, of course that makes sense! Soon, she'll be back alright!
Anoriel (or just Nory- Hehe. I like that. and the plot thickens! It sure does!
SakumaRyuichi- Yeah. It's very creepy actually! Hope you like this chapter!
Kawaii Gurl- Heheh, yep! Meiling and Touya are gonna be together alright!
Chrono Cross- Yeah, just like you!
Syaoran Golden Blossom- I just ate ten chocolate bars so I'm super hyper too! YAY!
Sakura Star- Aw thanks! Glad you didn't "die"! And, I can't update everyday cos I have to sort the plot out. (Which I never get to doing)
Shazaoblossom- Hehe, I was out of the country too! And something like that is going to happen so S+S can be together!
Animegirl-mika- Thanks so much! And I think Meiling's gonna appear in the next chapter! Or maybe the next next chapter!
Tenshi Nozomi- Heheh, so you do read minds! I love M+T as well! Heheh!
Rosekeet- Oops, sorry! Can you read the chappies now?
Relena Lupin- Thanks! Well hope you update your fic! Hope you enjoy this chapter!
Setsu- Yeah, I guess Eriol is not sooo eeeeee-vil!
Cherryblossomsakura2111- Hehe! I'm drowning in homework too! They pile soooo much homework on us, even during the hols! Yeah, Chette-sama's "For Richer or for Poorer" is really good too!
Cutie Blossom- Nah, you're not wacko! Sakura-chan's just acting weird!
Ultima- You loved it! Yay! Thanks!
Pinklover- Yeah, they are such a sweet couple! *dreamy look*
No0dles- After reading your flattering review all I can say is. THANKS SOOOO MUCH! AH! YOU'RE SOO KIND AND ALL! AND, YEAH S+S AND T+E ARE SOOOO CUTE! WHAT PERFECT COUPLES! AND I'LL TRY TO UPDATE MORE QUICKLY! HOPE YOU LIKE THIS CHAPTER! AND THANKS ONCE AGAIN!
Color of Dusk- Hehe, yeah poor Syaoran!
Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo- Thanks so much! Hehe, and hope you update your fic! Hope you like this chapter!
ChibiSakuraSyaoran- Yeah, poor her! It must be horrible turning into Meiling!
Saiera- Hehe, same here!
Kawaii Cat- Of course there's gonna be M+T and that leaves so much space for S+S! Yay!
Sakura- Thanks! Hope you like this chapter!
Asukaphina- Yay! Thanks! And of course I'll e-mail you!
BaYbEe cOoKiE 37- Aw thanks! Hope you continue your fic too!
Pohacco- Thanks soooo much! And I'll tell you when I update, k?
ChronoCross- I'm soo sorry. I was just so busy and fanfiction.net was down and all. I hope you enjoy this!
Hugs AND kisses AND roses,
Emerald Pearls
Emerald: Thanks for all your reviews!
Sapphire: Whatever, Emerald! Now let's get on with the disclaimer!
Emerald: That's right! The disclaimer is: I don't own CardCaptor Sakura, Tomoyo owns the costumes, Yukito owns the cookies, Touya owns Sakura, Meiling owns *cough* Syaoran, Kero owns the pudding, Eriol owns his Throne of Eeeee-villll, Chiharu owns her ribbon, Sonomi owns Nadeshiko, Fujitaka owns whatever he owns, Sapphire thinks she owns the world (she also thinks she owns a pile of cow manure), Suppy does not (I repeat DOES NOT) own Nakuru or Kero, Nakuru owns Touya and.
Sapphire: I own him!
Emerald: Who? Oh. That boy! Saph has a crush! Hey, your name's appearing in the disclaimer two times! Anyhow, on with the story!
Diamond Souls, Crystal Hearts
By: Emerald Pearls
Chapter 12: Metaphor
Sakura's POV
I turned the emblem of the Earth Kingdom over and over in my mind as I glance at poor onii-chan, still in bed.
I faced Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun and Li-kun.
"So you're saying someone from the Earth Kingdom probably sent that wolf over?" Li-kun raised his eyebrow as he leaned back in his chair. His tone was disbelieving, "Yeah right."
I fumed angrily.
He thinks he's so great.
Scowling at him, I nodded.
"And why?"
There he goes again in that arrogant tone of his.
"Why not?"
I replied coolly.
"Answer me!"
Oh, so he thinks he can order me around, doesn't he?
"Why should I?" I challenged frowning.
I heard Tomoyo-chan sigh as Li-kun turned to face me.
He had the deadliest glare on his face.
"Because."
His amber eyes stared at my green ones and I saw something flickering in them.
Confusion?
The glare dissolved as a light red tinge adorned his cheek.
"Because what?"
"Because. B-beee-cause."
The red tinge grew brighter.
"I care about you."
His light red tinge became a full-blown blush.
"Hoeeeeee!"
I blinked in shock. I didn't expect that!
"Ohohoho! Kawaii!"
Li-kun glared at Tomoyo-chan before turning to me.
He looked at the floor and asked softly, "So why do you think they want to attack?"
"They want to kill. me."
Li-kun hit the floor.
Hoeee?! Was I being over dramatic?
"What?" Tomoyo-chan and Eriol-kun chorused.
Li-kun got up from the floor slowly.
"But why?"
"Um. you see. otou-san wanted me to marry Taeko. and. I refused. and ranaway."
"Taeko? He wanted to marry you? I thought he liked Hitomi!"
"Me too. that's why I didn't want to marry him. I knew Hitomi would be heartbroken. plus I can't marry a philanderer," I finished with a slight smile.
"So you're saying this Taeko guy probably wants to marry you for your powers?" Eriol-kun asked.
Ah! Eriol-kun's sooo smart!
"Maybe. I sensed something around him. It was scary."
"An evil aura." Li-kun and Eriol-kun turned to face each other as they chorused the words in unison.
"Meiling."
I blinked and turned to the bed.
Onii-chan was waking up!
We crowded around his bed and watched him, waiting for him to wake up. His eyebrows were furrowed and he gritted his teeth in pain as he slowly opened his eyes.
And then, it came.
That sensation of being a different person. It swept throughout my body.
"Oh no."
My friends turned to me.
Not again.
I turned to Li-kun with a wide grin.
~*~
Touya's POV
I winced in pain and opened my eyes slowly. I glanced at my body, which was wrapped in bandages.
"Lady Meiling?"
I could make out silky black hair and ruby eyes.
She had been smiling at Prince Li and was in a weird position, as though she was about to jump onto the Prince.
"Meiling?"
Her ruby eyes widened and she dropped her stance as she turned to face me.
"Kinomoto-san!"
She rushed over to me.
"Are you feeling alright?"
"Yeah, just a little groggy," I shook my head to clear the haze.
I looked up and my eyes met her ruby ones.
I felt strange.
There was this floaty sensation as I gazed at her.
"But of course you shouldn't have rushed out there! That was stupid, you know! I could have protected myself."
I rolled my eyes as Lady Meiling folded her arms defiantly.
She's soo full of herself, isn't she?
But I guess that's why I admire her.
She's not like other girls.
She's. different.
She's brave and determined and confident, not to mention beautiful.
Oh man. that Akizuki-san must have read too many romance novels to me.
"Yeah right."
I grinned at her smugly.
"Of course it's right."
"You sure have a big ego."
Lady Meiling raised her eyebrow, "And you were thinking?"
I smiled as I sat up slowly, "We've gone through this already."
"Yeah, but it sure is fun!"
I chuckled.
Ugh. I hate being in bed.
I got up and stretched.
"Touya-san! You should be in bed!"
I raised my eyebrows at my cousin.
"Nah. I hate bed! I feel fine."
"Pretending to be strong, are we?"
I faced Lady Meiling and gasped in mock-horror.
"Of course not, dear lady! Why would you think that?"
"Because."
She approached me.
Her face was just in front of mine.
I could feel her breath on my face and her ruby eyes stared at me.
Kami-sama!
She leaned closer.
I started blushing.
"Lady Meiling! W-what are you doing!?"
She leaned closer.
"W-wait!"
And closer.
My face turned super red.
Closer.
Our lips were almost touching.
And she jabbed me in my chest before pulling away.
"OW!"
"Gotcha! You thought I was going to kiss you, didn't you. Plus when I poked you, you squealed. You're not okay!"
"Why you, little devil!"
I had never been so embarrassed.
She stuck out her tongue and ran out or the room.
I chased after her.
"When I get my hands on you."
~*~
Syaoran's POV
"He sure heals fast!"
Four eyes stared as Kinomoto-san raced after "Meiling".
"Hey, that's the longest time Meiling's ever been with another boy when you're around!"
"True!"
I turned to face Hiiragizawa and my eyes lit up.
"Alright!"
"That's the first time I saw Touya-san even talking to another girl besides me and Sakura-chan!"
Daidouji's eyes were wide.
And that's when it hit me.
Kinomoto-san had a crush on "Meiling"!
And this Meiling happened to be his very own sister!
"Oh my!"
Daidouji's eyes were wide.
"Um. I guess I should have seen it coming after what happened at the veranda," Hiiragizawa chuckled.
"You mean, the angel incident? Oh my! He's in love with his sister, for goodness sakes!" Daidouji was hysterical.
She grabbed four eyes by the collar.
"Change her back!" she wailed.
"He's not in love with his own sister. He's in love with Meiling."
Damn that Hiiragizawa. Here we are, in the middle of a crisis and he's all calm and cool and collected.
"But that's Sakura-chan!"
"I know Daidouji-san. But Sakura currently has Meiling-san's form and her personality."
He folded his arms smugly.
"So that means. Hiiragizawa-san! Touya-san will think that that is Meiling but what if he makes a move on her? What if he tries to kiss her? Sakura- chan will know! She'll be traumatised!"
Daidouji just had to go overboard, didn't she?
Four eyes paused.
"Good point."
Silence.
Touya-san is going to kiss his own sister?
We stared at each other.
"We'd better get going!"
With that, we raced out of the door to search for the twosome.
~*~
Sakura's POV
I glanced at onii-chan as he walked up the steps of the veranda.
His hands were behind his back.
"What do you have there?"
He sat down beside me and slowly offered me a single red rose.
It was beautiful.
Its petals were a rich shade of red and were smooth and velvety.
"What's it for?" I asked as he handed me the rose.
I held it to my nose and took a deep breath.
The scent was intoxicating.
"The rose is you."
I blinked as onii-chan sat back.
"Huh?"
"Look here," he took my hand and held up the rose.
"It's beautiful and intoxicating, yet it is also sharp and dangerous. You get what I mean?"
I nodded slowly.
Then smirked.
"Trying to seduce me?"
He went red.
"Well, Kinomoto-san-"
"Touya."
"Huh?" I blinked.
"Call me Touya," he leaned closer.
"I'm not seducible, you know."
However, my face was red.
"I bet so."
He leant closer.
I found myself staring into his eyes.
And a wave swept over me.
And I felt like myself again.
I looked up in confusion.
Hoeeee?
What's happening?
Why's onii-chan leaning closer?
And he kept getting nearer.
And.
"Meiling!"
Onii-chan shot up.
Li-kun came running up the steps, followed by Tomoyo-chan and Eriol-kun.
"Come on, Meiling. We have to pack up! We're leaving tomorrow!"
And he stomped towards me and grabbed my hands, then he glared at onii-chan fiercely before dragging me away.
"Bye Meiling!"
"Um. Bye. Touya-kun!"
Tomoyo-chan embraced me.
"Were you alright? Did he do anything?"
"Nah. But I think he almost fell asleep. He was leaning over just now and his lips were puckered." (heheh! She's sooo naïve)
Tomoyo-chan sighed and then flashed me a brilliant smile.
"That's right. He almost fell asleep."
"We're leaving tomorrow?"
"Yes. Touya-san's getting suspicious I think."
"Oh, okay!" I smiled.
Li-kun was muttering something that sounded like, "He almost kissed his sister."
"Hoeeee? Who?"
~*~
Touya's POV
I watched their retreating backs.
I was so close to kissing her.
But it wouldn't be right. She's engaged.
I closed my eyes as I sat on the seat.
Do I really love her?
She makes me feel so different.
I've never felt this way around any girl.
I looked at the beautiful rose in my hand. My grip tightened around it.
Meiling.
A drop of blood fell slowly, as the thorns jabbed through my skin, and hit the wooden floor, mixing with another drop of liquid.
Tears?
I am not in love with her!
I folded my arms.
But I couldn't lie to myself.
Maybe I am a teensy weensy bit in love with her. (Teensy weensy? Yeah right!)
But it'll go away, right?
I remembered the glare that Li gaki shot me.
I didn't like him at all.
But, I guess he really loves Meiling too.
Plus he's her fiancé.
But maybe that's why I don't like him.
Stupid gaki.
I guess I shouldn't get between them, but.
I think I'm in love with her.
~*~
Emerald: Okay, that was a terrible chapter.
Sapphire: Yep!
Emerald: You know Saph, I would believe you if you didn't say that for every chapter.
Sapphire: It's true! Well anyway, here are some reaaallly good stories! One is Syaoran Bear by Green Wigan!
Emerald: Ah! Love that story! Green-sama is such a great author! Syaoran Bear is one of her best fics. It's kinda sad, but it's plot is great and organised, unlike mine. My rating for it is 10/10!
Sapphire: Next is Everything For The One Thing I Can't Have by the great Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo!
Emerald: One of my all time faves! It's very sad. Poor Syaoran-kun! STI- san, you have to continue, k! Don't leave me hanging! The idea is great and ah! I just love it! Rating for this fic: 9/10!
Sapphire: And the last one is Forced to Love by Daphne Li!
Emerald: It's sooo great! It's a great story and one of my faves! Still waiting for S+S! You have to read her fics! They're soooo good! Rating for this fic: 9/10!
Sapphire: Well, that's all. Now let's go, Emerald. I have to buy that new dress I saw yesterday!
Emerald: Ugh. I hate going shopping, especially with you! Well then, bye! Sorry if I post the next chapter a little later. I'm extremely busy!
Sapphire: And of course, I'm here!
Emerald: Oh great. *rolls eyes* Everything was perfect until you came along. *nudges Sapphire*
Sapphire: Ex-key-yooooz me?
Emerald: Gah, don't worry about her. Hey, will you help me with the thank you list, Saph?
Sapphire: Again? Honestly, you are soooo lazy.*mutters under breath*
Emerald Pearl's Thank You List
Syaoran-and-Sakura- Well the chapter's up, at last! Hope you like this one!
Natasha- Aw, thanks! So did you figure out how to post your story? I'm waiting. I know you'll do great!
Daphne Li- Heheh, thanks! Hope you don't mind the long break I took!
Liteblossomyugiluver- Yeah! It's horrifying! Heheh, poor Syaoran, he must be traumatised. But that's the point!*wink, wink*
Mitski- Hehe. so sorry! Don't worry soon she'll be the sweet Sakura we all know and love! And, yeah, Chette-sama hasn't been updating her fics for soooo long! *tears in eyes*
Sweet Sakura- Well, Touya is hurt. But there's where the M+T will start! Heheh. Send it to a publisher? Nah. they'd probably think it's junk!
Aleris- Heheh, of course that makes sense! Soon, she'll be back alright!
Anoriel (or just Nory- Hehe. I like that. and the plot thickens! It sure does!
SakumaRyuichi- Yeah. It's very creepy actually! Hope you like this chapter!
Kawaii Gurl- Heheh, yep! Meiling and Touya are gonna be together alright!
Chrono Cross- Yeah, just like you!
Syaoran Golden Blossom- I just ate ten chocolate bars so I'm super hyper too! YAY!
Sakura Star- Aw thanks! Glad you didn't "die"! And, I can't update everyday cos I have to sort the plot out. (Which I never get to doing)
Shazaoblossom- Hehe, I was out of the country too! And something like that is going to happen so S+S can be together!
Animegirl-mika- Thanks so much! And I think Meiling's gonna appear in the next chapter! Or maybe the next next chapter!
Tenshi Nozomi- Heheh, so you do read minds! I love M+T as well! Heheh!
Rosekeet- Oops, sorry! Can you read the chappies now?
Relena Lupin- Thanks! Well hope you update your fic! Hope you enjoy this chapter!
Setsu- Yeah, I guess Eriol is not sooo eeeeee-vil!
Cherryblossomsakura2111- Hehe! I'm drowning in homework too! They pile soooo much homework on us, even during the hols! Yeah, Chette-sama's "For Richer or for Poorer" is really good too!
Cutie Blossom- Nah, you're not wacko! Sakura-chan's just acting weird!
Ultima- You loved it! Yay! Thanks!
Pinklover- Yeah, they are such a sweet couple! *dreamy look*
No0dles- After reading your flattering review all I can say is. THANKS SOOOO MUCH! AH! YOU'RE SOO KIND AND ALL! AND, YEAH S+S AND T+E ARE SOOOO CUTE! WHAT PERFECT COUPLES! AND I'LL TRY TO UPDATE MORE QUICKLY! HOPE YOU LIKE THIS CHAPTER! AND THANKS ONCE AGAIN!
Color of Dusk- Hehe, yeah poor Syaoran!
Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo- Thanks so much! Hehe, and hope you update your fic! Hope you like this chapter!
ChibiSakuraSyaoran- Yeah, poor her! It must be horrible turning into Meiling!
Saiera- Hehe, same here!
Kawaii Cat- Of course there's gonna be M+T and that leaves so much space for S+S! Yay!
Sakura- Thanks! Hope you like this chapter!
Asukaphina- Yay! Thanks! And of course I'll e-mail you!
BaYbEe cOoKiE 37- Aw thanks! Hope you continue your fic too!
Pohacco- Thanks soooo much! And I'll tell you when I update, k?
ChronoCross- I'm soo sorry. I was just so busy and fanfiction.net was down and all. I hope you enjoy this!
Hugs AND kisses AND roses,
Emerald Pearls
Emerald: Thanks for all your reviews!
Sapphire: Whatever, Emerald! Now let's get on with the disclaimer!
Emerald: That's right! The disclaimer is: I don't own CardCaptor Sakura, Tomoyo owns the costumes, Yukito owns the cookies, Touya owns Sakura, Meiling owns *cough* Syaoran, Kero owns the pudding, Eriol owns his Throne of Eeeee-villll, Chiharu owns her ribbon, Sonomi owns Nadeshiko, Fujitaka owns whatever he owns, Sapphire thinks she owns the world (she also thinks she owns a pile of cow manure), Suppy does not (I repeat DOES NOT) own Nakuru or Kero, Nakuru owns Touya and.
Sapphire: I own him!
Emerald: Who? Oh. That boy! Saph has a crush! Hey, your name's appearing in the disclaimer two times! Anyhow, on with the story!
Diamond Souls, Crystal Hearts
By: Emerald Pearls
Chapter 12: Metaphor
Sakura's POV
I turned the emblem of the Earth Kingdom over and over in my mind as I glance at poor onii-chan, still in bed.
I faced Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun and Li-kun.
"So you're saying someone from the Earth Kingdom probably sent that wolf over?" Li-kun raised his eyebrow as he leaned back in his chair. His tone was disbelieving, "Yeah right."
I fumed angrily.
He thinks he's so great.
Scowling at him, I nodded.
"And why?"
There he goes again in that arrogant tone of his.
"Why not?"
I replied coolly.
"Answer me!"
Oh, so he thinks he can order me around, doesn't he?
"Why should I?" I challenged frowning.
I heard Tomoyo-chan sigh as Li-kun turned to face me.
He had the deadliest glare on his face.
"Because."
His amber eyes stared at my green ones and I saw something flickering in them.
Confusion?
The glare dissolved as a light red tinge adorned his cheek.
"Because what?"
"Because. B-beee-cause."
The red tinge grew brighter.
"I care about you."
His light red tinge became a full-blown blush.
"Hoeeeeee!"
I blinked in shock. I didn't expect that!
"Ohohoho! Kawaii!"
Li-kun glared at Tomoyo-chan before turning to me.
He looked at the floor and asked softly, "So why do you think they want to attack?"
"They want to kill. me."
Li-kun hit the floor.
Hoeee?! Was I being over dramatic?
"What?" Tomoyo-chan and Eriol-kun chorused.
Li-kun got up from the floor slowly.
"But why?"
"Um. you see. otou-san wanted me to marry Taeko. and. I refused. and ranaway."
"Taeko? He wanted to marry you? I thought he liked Hitomi!"
"Me too. that's why I didn't want to marry him. I knew Hitomi would be heartbroken. plus I can't marry a philanderer," I finished with a slight smile.
"So you're saying this Taeko guy probably wants to marry you for your powers?" Eriol-kun asked.
Ah! Eriol-kun's sooo smart!
"Maybe. I sensed something around him. It was scary."
"An evil aura." Li-kun and Eriol-kun turned to face each other as they chorused the words in unison.
"Meiling."
I blinked and turned to the bed.
Onii-chan was waking up!
We crowded around his bed and watched him, waiting for him to wake up. His eyebrows were furrowed and he gritted his teeth in pain as he slowly opened his eyes.
And then, it came.
That sensation of being a different person. It swept throughout my body.
"Oh no."
My friends turned to me.
Not again.
I turned to Li-kun with a wide grin.
~*~
Touya's POV
I winced in pain and opened my eyes slowly. I glanced at my body, which was wrapped in bandages.
"Lady Meiling?"
I could make out silky black hair and ruby eyes.
She had been smiling at Prince Li and was in a weird position, as though she was about to jump onto the Prince.
"Meiling?"
Her ruby eyes widened and she dropped her stance as she turned to face me.
"Kinomoto-san!"
She rushed over to me.
"Are you feeling alright?"
"Yeah, just a little groggy," I shook my head to clear the haze.
I looked up and my eyes met her ruby ones.
I felt strange.
There was this floaty sensation as I gazed at her.
"But of course you shouldn't have rushed out there! That was stupid, you know! I could have protected myself."
I rolled my eyes as Lady Meiling folded her arms defiantly.
She's soo full of herself, isn't she?
But I guess that's why I admire her.
She's not like other girls.
She's. different.
She's brave and determined and confident, not to mention beautiful.
Oh man. that Akizuki-san must have read too many romance novels to me.
"Yeah right."
I grinned at her smugly.
"Of course it's right."
"You sure have a big ego."
Lady Meiling raised her eyebrow, "And you were thinking?"
I smiled as I sat up slowly, "We've gone through this already."
"Yeah, but it sure is fun!"
I chuckled.
Ugh. I hate being in bed.
I got up and stretched.
"Touya-san! You should be in bed!"
I raised my eyebrows at my cousin.
"Nah. I hate bed! I feel fine."
"Pretending to be strong, are we?"
I faced Lady Meiling and gasped in mock-horror.
"Of course not, dear lady! Why would you think that?"
"Because."
She approached me.
Her face was just in front of mine.
I could feel her breath on my face and her ruby eyes stared at me.
Kami-sama!
She leaned closer.
I started blushing.
"Lady Meiling! W-what are you doing!?"
She leaned closer.
"W-wait!"
And closer.
My face turned super red.
Closer.
Our lips were almost touching.
And she jabbed me in my chest before pulling away.
"OW!"
"Gotcha! You thought I was going to kiss you, didn't you. Plus when I poked you, you squealed. You're not okay!"
"Why you, little devil!"
I had never been so embarrassed.
She stuck out her tongue and ran out or the room.
I chased after her.
"When I get my hands on you."
~*~
Syaoran's POV
"He sure heals fast!"
Four eyes stared as Kinomoto-san raced after "Meiling".
"Hey, that's the longest time Meiling's ever been with another boy when you're around!"
"True!"
I turned to face Hiiragizawa and my eyes lit up.
"Alright!"
"That's the first time I saw Touya-san even talking to another girl besides me and Sakura-chan!"
Daidouji's eyes were wide.
And that's when it hit me.
Kinomoto-san had a crush on "Meiling"!
And this Meiling happened to be his very own sister!
"Oh my!"
Daidouji's eyes were wide.
"Um. I guess I should have seen it coming after what happened at the veranda," Hiiragizawa chuckled.
"You mean, the angel incident? Oh my! He's in love with his sister, for goodness sakes!" Daidouji was hysterical.
She grabbed four eyes by the collar.
"Change her back!" she wailed.
"He's not in love with his own sister. He's in love with Meiling."
Damn that Hiiragizawa. Here we are, in the middle of a crisis and he's all calm and cool and collected.
"But that's Sakura-chan!"
"I know Daidouji-san. But Sakura currently has Meiling-san's form and her personality."
He folded his arms smugly.
"So that means. Hiiragizawa-san! Touya-san will think that that is Meiling but what if he makes a move on her? What if he tries to kiss her? Sakura- chan will know! She'll be traumatised!"
Daidouji just had to go overboard, didn't she?
Four eyes paused.
"Good point."
Silence.
Touya-san is going to kiss his own sister?
We stared at each other.
"We'd better get going!"
With that, we raced out of the door to search for the twosome.
~*~
Sakura's POV
I glanced at onii-chan as he walked up the steps of the veranda.
His hands were behind his back.
"What do you have there?"
He sat down beside me and slowly offered me a single red rose.
It was beautiful.
Its petals were a rich shade of red and were smooth and velvety.
"What's it for?" I asked as he handed me the rose.
I held it to my nose and took a deep breath.
The scent was intoxicating.
"The rose is you."
I blinked as onii-chan sat back.
"Huh?"
"Look here," he took my hand and held up the rose.
"It's beautiful and intoxicating, yet it is also sharp and dangerous. You get what I mean?"
I nodded slowly.
Then smirked.
"Trying to seduce me?"
He went red.
"Well, Kinomoto-san-"
"Touya."
"Huh?" I blinked.
"Call me Touya," he leaned closer.
"I'm not seducible, you know."
However, my face was red.
"I bet so."
He leant closer.
I found myself staring into his eyes.
And a wave swept over me.
And I felt like myself again.
I looked up in confusion.
Hoeeee?
What's happening?
Why's onii-chan leaning closer?
And he kept getting nearer.
And.
"Meiling!"
Onii-chan shot up.
Li-kun came running up the steps, followed by Tomoyo-chan and Eriol-kun.
"Come on, Meiling. We have to pack up! We're leaving tomorrow!"
And he stomped towards me and grabbed my hands, then he glared at onii-chan fiercely before dragging me away.
"Bye Meiling!"
"Um. Bye. Touya-kun!"
Tomoyo-chan embraced me.
"Were you alright? Did he do anything?"
"Nah. But I think he almost fell asleep. He was leaning over just now and his lips were puckered." (heheh! She's sooo naïve)
Tomoyo-chan sighed and then flashed me a brilliant smile.
"That's right. He almost fell asleep."
"We're leaving tomorrow?"
"Yes. Touya-san's getting suspicious I think."
"Oh, okay!" I smiled.
Li-kun was muttering something that sounded like, "He almost kissed his sister."
"Hoeeee? Who?"
~*~
Touya's POV
I watched their retreating backs.
I was so close to kissing her.
But it wouldn't be right. She's engaged.
I closed my eyes as I sat on the seat.
Do I really love her?
She makes me feel so different.
I've never felt this way around any girl.
I looked at the beautiful rose in my hand. My grip tightened around it.
Meiling.
A drop of blood fell slowly, as the thorns jabbed through my skin, and hit the wooden floor, mixing with another drop of liquid.
Tears?
I am not in love with her!
I folded my arms.
But I couldn't lie to myself.
Maybe I am a teensy weensy bit in love with her. (Teensy weensy? Yeah right!)
But it'll go away, right?
I remembered the glare that Li gaki shot me.
I didn't like him at all.
But, I guess he really loves Meiling too.
Plus he's her fiancé.
But maybe that's why I don't like him.
Stupid gaki.
I guess I shouldn't get between them, but.
I think I'm in love with her.
~*~
Emerald: Okay, that was a terrible chapter.
Sapphire: Yep!
Emerald: You know Saph, I would believe you if you didn't say that for every chapter.
Sapphire: It's true! Well anyway, here are some reaaallly good stories! One is Syaoran Bear by Green Wigan!
Emerald: Ah! Love that story! Green-sama is such a great author! Syaoran Bear is one of her best fics. It's kinda sad, but it's plot is great and organised, unlike mine. My rating for it is 10/10!
Sapphire: Next is Everything For The One Thing I Can't Have by the great Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo!
Emerald: One of my all time faves! It's very sad. Poor Syaoran-kun! STI- san, you have to continue, k! Don't leave me hanging! The idea is great and ah! I just love it! Rating for this fic: 9/10!
Sapphire: And the last one is Forced to Love by Daphne Li!
Emerald: It's sooo great! It's a great story and one of my faves! Still waiting for S+S! You have to read her fics! They're soooo good! Rating for this fic: 9/10!
Sapphire: Well, that's all. Now let's go, Emerald. I have to buy that new dress I saw yesterday!
Emerald: Ugh. I hate going shopping, especially with you! Well then, bye! Sorry if I post the next chapter a little later. I'm extremely busy!
