A Love for Meilin
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Chapter 9: Decisions
Meilin kept running, tears streaming down her cheeks, until a sharp pain in her side reminded her that she needed to breathe and slow down. She realized she must have looked weird to the many people she had passed, but she didn't care. All she could think about was Masato…with that girl. I'm such an idiot…thinking that a guy like Masato would like someone like me. He must have just been trying to make me feel better…or maybe he was just messing with my head…just teasing me. I haven't known him that long after all…
She leaned against a nearby tree, looking up through the leaves to the darkening sky above. I had so much fun today…being with him. I didn't even realize it was getting this late. Why did he have to be with that girl?
Her tears that had begun to subside began to fall down her face once more. She grimaced as she watched a young couple holding hands walk past her. There will never be someone for me…who I can hold hands with and be with like that…
Meilin sighed and began walking again, not really caring where she was going. She looked up as she realized she had walked into Penguin Park. There were only a few kids there at the time; they didn't even seem to notice she had come. No one really ever notices me I think… She slumped down onto one of the swings, looking down at her feet. I really should just go home…
***
Sakura looked up surprised at Masato as she held the door open for him. He looks so...so sad. I've never seen him look like this before. I wonder what happened…
"Are you okay, Masato-san?" she asked him gently.
He looked at her and gave her a weak smile. "I'm fine. How did your appointment with the doctor go?"
"It went okay. He said I can take the stitches out in another week," Sakura replied.
"That's good," he said. "Is Touya here?"
"No, he's out with Yukito-san."
"Do you think he'll mind if I rest in his room?"
"Of course not. Go right ahead," Sakura told him. She watched worriedly as he slowly made his way up the stairs and out of sight. What happened? I hope it doesn't have anything to do with Meilin…
Masato sighed as he threw his crutches down and sat frustrated on Touya's bed. Meilin…
He lied back and looked up at the ceiling. He could still see in his mind the look on her face when she had seen him with Nageki. Why'd she have to show up here? And now? That girl…she hasn't left me alone since I broke up with her over a year ago. And now she's even managed to ruin my chances with Meilin…what's her problem anyway? I heard she's always with a new guy – like every week. But everytime I get interested in someone, she always seems to pop up somehow. Why can't she just leave me alone?
He groaned. I wonder where Meilin went when she ran away…I hope she's okay. He stared with hatred at the crutches lying on the floor. I could have gone after her if I didn't need those…how unlucky can I be…even though it is b/c of the crash that I met her…
He closed his eyes, trying to shut out the images flying through his head. He soon drifted off into a dream-filled sleep. He just couldn't forget about Meilin.
***
Sakura looked up as Touya suddenly came in, Yukito following close behind him.
"You're just in time for dinner. Will you stay, Yukito-san?" Sakura asked.
"Are you sure that's okay?" he asked.
Sakura smiled at him. "Of course!" She turned toward her brother. "Could you go get Masato-san? He's in your room." Touya looked at her as her face suddenly fell a little. He turned and walked out of the room.
"Can I help you with anything for dinner?" Yukito asked.
Sakura shook her head. "No, everything's ready." She looked up as Touya re-entered the room. "He's sleeping."
"Well, I guess we should just go ahead and eat. I'll keep some for him to eat later." Sakura looked down. What happened?
***
Sakura jumped at she suddenly heard a soft knocking on her door. She put down the book she had been reading. It's not often I can read quietly…maybe I should let Kero go stay with Tomoyo more often.
She quickly walked over to her door, her eyes widening as she opened it to reveal Masato.
"Uh…can I talk to you?" he asked quietly, looking away.
"Yeah, sure," she motioned for him to come in. He gently sat on her bed. She sat in front of him in her desk chair, which she turned to face him.
They sat for a moment in silence. "Are you okay?" Sakura asked him.
He looked up at her worried eyes. "Last night…I…umm…I told Meilin that I liked her…and I kissed her," he began slowly. Sakura's eyes widened. "And today when we went out, she told me that she was glad I had told her."
Sakura looked at him confused. "Then why…?"
"We stopped at this small outdoor café kind of place," he interrupted, "and when she went to get drinks, this girl I knew before…she was my girlfriend over a year ago, but we broke up…happened to be there, and she came over to me…" He stopped for a moment. "She came over and talked to me even though I really didn't want her to…and then she kissed me. I…I was shocked that she did…and I didn't move, but then Meilin came back…"
Sakura sighed. "She must have thought that you were…" She stopped.
Masato groaned. "I don't know what to do…she also told me last night that she liked Li-kun and that she was disappointed that he would never like her. I didn't even know, and then I go and tell her that I like her, and then she sees me with that other girl…"
"You have to explain everything to her," Sakura told him.
"But she would never believe me," Masato said.
"You have to make her believe you. If you really like her like you say and like I think you do, then you have to at least try."
Masato looked away. "But…"
"You'll regret it forever if you don't."
He looked at her. She has a really strong heart…maybe it was right to come and talk to her…
"When you were together, it seemed like you were having so much fun…you just looked right together. Everyone noticed it," Sakura said. "I know Meilin liked being with you…it seemed she really did like you. She should believe you."
"Do you really think that?" he asked her.
Sakura looked straight into his eyes. "Yes. It might take her a little while, but I think she will believe you. Just be very honest with her."
He sighed, then smiled at Sakura. "I'm lucky to know you, Sakura-chan. Maybe that crash wasn't so bad." Sakura smiled. "I'll try," he told her. "I don't want to lose her."
***
It was almost midnight before Meilin finally made her way back to Syaoran's apartment. Both Wei and Syaoran were there, waiting worriedly for her.
"Where have you been?" Syaoran asked her. He stopped suddenly as he took a good look at her face. She's been crying… "Are you okay?" She looked up at him, then away. She quickly took off her shoes and made her way past them.
Wei and Syaoran exchanged glances.
"I can warm up your dinner for you if you're hungry, Meilin-san," Wei said.
"I'm not hungry," Meilin told him. "Wei, can you order me a plane ticket back to Hong Kong?"
Syaoran's eyes widened in surprise. "You're going back already?"
"Yes," Meilin mumbled. Syaoran looked even more worriedly at her as he noticed a small tremble in her voice. What happened? Wait…she was out with Masato-san today. If she's crying because of him…that guy…
"Are you sure?" Wei asked her.
"You can stay here longer," Meilin said. "But I want to go soon. If possible, tomorrow morning."
Wei sighed. "I doubt that I can get tickets that quickly, but I'll try if that's what you really want."
"That's what I want," Meilin said, beginning to walk back to the guest room. "I can't stand this place anymore."
Syaoran watched as she left the room. Things certainly didn't work out the way I hoped then… He sighed. I just wish she could be happy…
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End of Chapter 9