A Love for Meilin
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Chapter 4: A New Friendship
Syaoran and Sakura looked out from around the corner to see Meilin and Masato still talking animatedly to one another on the couch. They backed back into the kitchen where they were helping Wei make dinner.
"They certainly are a lot a like," Sakura commented.
"Both of them do seem to think highly of themselves," Syaoran added. Sakura looked at him. "Be nice Syaoran-kun." He smiled at her.
"I wonder what they've been talking about all this time," Sakura said.
"Who knows," Syaoran mumbled. This Masato guy seems to get along really well with Meilin. And he's not that much older…maybe he can help her to forget about me…
"Syaoran?" Sakura's voice broke him from his thoughts. "When you and Meilin came in, she kind of looked a little sad. Do you know what was wrong with her?"
Syaoran sighed. "Yeah…" Sakura looked at him, worried by his expression. "Earlier today, I told her about the crash and everything, and I also told her about you and me." He hesitated for a moment. "Umm…you know…Meilin and I are still engaged." Sakura's eyes widened. "I think we told you about it before, how our parents arranged it when we were kids. And even though they arranged it for us, Meilin has always been happy about it since she…uh…has feelings for me. So I kind of upset her today when I told her about us." Sakura looked down, feeling kind of guilty. She had forgotten about all that.
"She ran out of here after I told her, but I followed her and talked to her about it. She was disappointed, but it seemed she wanted to be happy for you and me. I think she just needs a little time to get over it a little bit," Syaoran told her. He sighed as he saw her looking down, her eyes watering slightly. "Don't worry about it, Sakura. I'm sure she'll be fine."
"I just feel kind of bad," Sakura admitted. "I didn't even think about how she might feel."
"I didn't either. But I do want her to be happy, and I told her I would help her to be," Syaoran said.
"I will too!" Sakura declared. Syaoran smiled. "I knew you would."
Wei smiled at the two talking as if completely oblivious of his presence. They are both so kind. And they really seem to love each other…and trust each other. It's nice…
"Hey, when is dinner going to be ready?" Meilin asked, popping her head into the kitchen.
"It won't be long," Sakura told her.
Meilin sighed seeing Syaoran and Sakura working so close together. They both look so happy…and so right together. They certainly were meant to be…
"Are you okay, Meilin-chan?" Sakura asked her worriedly.
Meilin looked at her and smiled. "I'm fine." Sakura watched as she quickly left the kitchen. She sighed. I'm sorry Meilin…
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"Gochisosama," Masato said happily, placing his chopsticks down on his empty plate. "That was really good."
"I'm glad you like it," Sakura said. Masato smiled at her. "Of course. I would like anything the pretty cherry blossom made."
Sakura blushed. "I only helped."
"That's all that matters," Masato told her.
"Meilin can cook much better than I can," Sakura stated. Meilin looked at her surprised.
"Oh really?" Masato asked interestedly, turning toward Meilin. "In that case, I would certainly love to taste some of your food." Meilin stared at him, so he continued. "Only, of course, if Sakura-chan is telling the truth."
Meilin's eyes widened. "Of course she is! I have always cooked much better than Kinomoto-san."
"You're going to have to prove it," Masato said.
"I will definitely cook for you," Meilin told him playfully. "Then you can see for yourself what a true chef I really am."
Masato grinned. "How about tomorrow you cook dinner for me?"
"Fine," Meilin said.
"I am a lucky man."
Just then, Sakura jumped up as she glanced at the clock. "Wow, it's getting late. I guess I should be heading home." She turned to Masato. "If you don't have a place to stay tonight already, you can stay with us."
"Sounds great," Masato told her. "Thank you for the nice dinner," he said, turning toward Wei and Syaoran. "And it was nice meeting you Wei-san, Meilin-san."
"It was nice meeting you as well," Wei said.
"I'll call you tomorrow, Syaoran-kun," Sakura said heading out the door followed by Masato.
"That was certainly fun," Masato said as the door closed behind them.
"Yeah, it was," Sakura agreed.
"So, it looks like you and Syaoran are finally a couple," Masato said. Sakura blushed. "Yeah…"
"I'm really happy for you both."
Sakura smiled warmly up at him. "Thanks."
Masato looked up at the night sky. The stars are so beautiful…I'm glad I came here. It's nice to see Sakura and that Syaoran guy again…and see that they're okay and happy. And it was nice meeting Syaoran's cousin…Meilin…she really is pretty. Really outgoing…and really confident, maybe a little too confident…but really fun. But for some reason, she didn't seem completely happy…I wonder why.
"That Meilin was really fun to talk to," Masato stated.
"I'm glad you had fun," Sakura told him.
They walked for a while in silence.
"Umm…" Masato hesitated. Sakura looked up at him questioningly. "Does…does Meilin have a boyfriend?" he asked slowly.
Sakura's eyes widened. This is an interesting question. I wonder why he wants to know.
"I really don't think so." I wonder if I should tell him she's engaged to Syaoran. I'm sure he would be surprised to hear that. But maybe I shouldn't…
Sakura looked up at Masato. He looked thoughtful. "Why did you want to know?"
He glanced at her. "No reason."
"Do you have a girlfriend?" Sakura asked him. This time his eyes widened in surprise.
"No, I don't." He grinned at her. "That Syaoran of yours took my cherry blossom for himself. Not very nice of him if you ask me."
Sakura blushed and gently hit his arm. He laughed.
"Are you sure your family won't mind me staying at your house?" he asked.
"I'm sure it'll be fine," Sakura said.
"To tell you the truth, I wasn't expecting to stay longer than a day," Masato told her. "But things never turn out as you expect I guess. Now I have to stay and let Meilin-san prove that her cooking is better than yours." He smiled at her. "I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun."
Sakura smiled back at him. "I hope so." At least for Meilin's sake…
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End of Chapter 4