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Suppi: You want me to shut up, hurry up and finish the next bloody chapter

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Suppi: Why are you laughing

Fruity: There's going to be some juicy moments between Sakura and Shoaran

Suppi: What!!

Fruity: Yeah, its also going to be a very long chapter since I am going to take a break, until I get a few more reviews

Suppi: A break What!! I forbid it you need to keep typing

Fruity: My fingers are sore, I 've been typing for 7 days straight now, and my mom is going to scream at me, if I don't start to practise the piano.

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Chapter Fourteen

Everyday I love you more

"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh, Ya were going skiing." Tomoyo jumped around so much that Sakura felt nearly embarrassed to be her friend. It was in the middle of December, relieving Sakura of all her stress she had been feeling, exams were finally over. Sakura giggled recalling what Takashi, once said

Damn exams I hate them, don't you Sakura?

Shoaran frowned at this

"What's so funny?" he asked.

"Nothing," Cherry continued to smile.

It had been a month, since Shoaran last saw Sakura, or at least he thought he saw her. And ever since then, Sakura/Cherry, began noticing how much he's changed. He no longer smiled at her, and he always seemed so distant whenever she spoke to him as Cherry. It hurt her, badly; she wanted Shoaran to open up to her again. Rather he isolated himself from everyone, particularly her. Eriol explained that it was because she still had the same eye's as she did in her real form, and it only reminded Shoaran of he's close encounter with her. Sakura even noticed that her professor was starting to act strange around her as well.

***FLASHBACK***

"Good bye Professor," Sakura replied after the examinations were over.

"Why don't you call me Akara. S..I mean Cherry."

Sakura formed a straight line with her lips, "Sure,"

The grey eyes of Akara began to light up, "Well then have a good trip. Be careful all right. S..S.. Sa… Sorry. Cherry."

Sakura nodded her head, ensure, Miss. Lendina was sure acting strange, but she ignored it and left.

***END OF FLASHBACK***

Cherry continued to stare at Shoaran, who was covered from head to toe, in winter gear.

"Shoaran, could I sit beside you on the bus?" Shoaran looked at her hesitantly

Shoaran, desired badly to say no. Everytime he looked at Cherry, he saw Sakura, and he always remembered her rejection that occurred a month ago. But Cherry, wasn't Sakura, she was somebody completely different. Or was she?

Shoaran shook the confusion out of his head, as Cherry awaited an answer. Looking away, from her gaze he replied, "I am sorry. The seat beside me is taken, I have too many stuff to bring."

"I am sure that it can fit in the buses compartments." What is wrong with me? Sakura asked herself. Why am I trying so hard to be with him?

Shoaran began to feel the fury within him build, "LOOK I SAID NO! OKAY" he snapped.

Tomoyo and Eriol immediately stopped talking shocked at Shoaran's reaction.

Cherry just blinked. "Fine!" her voice was cheerless.

Shoaran realised what he had done, and felt disgusted with himself. Why did he bring out his anger on a girl he was beginning to like?

Silently his gaze followed her as she lurked towards the bus, handing her bags towards the bus driver.

"Shoaran-kun, Why did you yell at Cherry?" Tomoyo came up from behind. Shoaran continued to stare into space.

"Shoaran-kun?" Tomoyo spoke again

"I just have to be alone." He replied, Tomoyo nodded her head in understanding, and returned to Eriol's side, where she intertwined her hands with his. Shoaran looked at them envious of the love that they clearly felt for each other.

Why? Why can't I feel that feeling again?

"All Aboard" hollered the bus driver. Shoaran sighed, as he started to ask himself he agreed to come.

***FLASHBACK***

"A trip to the mountains?" Shoaran looked at Tomoyo, who was smiling

"Yep. Eriol-kun, me and Cherry-chan are planning to go,"

Shoaran began to scowl, "Cherry?"

Tomoyo's face formed a stern look "What's wrong with Cherry?" she demanded, as she slammed her fists on the table. Shoaran backed away in fear.

"Nothing. It's just that."

"Just what?"

Shoaran sighed, "Don't you think she acts and looks an awful lot like Sakura."

Tomoyo almost started laughing, "Oh Shoaran-kun, you are so baka."

Shoaran growled, at her statement

"Cherry-chan, isn't Sakura. And even if she was, would you treat her differently because you think you saw her at the market place?"

"I did see her." Shoaran replied stubbornly, causing Tomoyo to rub her temples, in frustration

"Shoaran, let's say you did Sakura. And let's say she did reject you. She isn't Cherry, so why should you treat her badly."

"She has the same eyes as her." He persisted

"So what! A lot of girls have green eyes. You know what I think. I think that you're scared to move on,"

"WHAT!!!!" Shoaran bursted out of his seat. Tomoyo smirked; she had got him right where she wanted. "I am not afraid of anything."

"Then prove it." Tomoyo replied before stalking off out of the library

***END OF FLASHBACK***

Shoaran gazed at the grey sky that seemed to miraculously lose its entire colour. The scenery passing him by, tree after tree, much like his life. Without even looking, he started fumbling with his wedding ring, a habit, which had began from the very first day of being called Mr. Li. From the corner of the bus, Sakura watched him pitifully, sitting lonely in his seat, gazing outside his window. She sighed before looking down to her soup. Suddenly she wasn't very hungry.

From the corner of his eye Shoaran could see Cherry, her era still shining more pink then ever. Ever since the first day he met her, when she snubbed him, he was deeply attracted to her, both physically and mentally, but mainly mentally. He loved her smile, her eyes, and the way she seemed to light up a room just by entering it. Yet he feared her at the same time. He didn't want change, and felt that if he moved on, he would be betraying Sakura. Although, he knew that Sakura probably had dated many of her suitors, he couldn't bring himself up to moving on. Tomoyo-chan was right he was afraid, afraid of feeling the way about anyone, the way he once felt about Sakura. He cursed underneath his breath, while, leaning against his comfy seat. Why must life be so hard?

Behind him, he heard Tomoyo giggling at one of Eriol's jokes. They were so happy with each other, and everytime Shoaran saw them together, he could see it in their eyes, their world was only them, and nothing but them. Once more he switched his gaze to Cherry, who looked lonely and out of place.

This is going to be one long trip he mumbled

Cherry couldn't help but change her gaze from on object to another once she entered the lodge. Oh how it brought back memories of the school field trip, in grade six, when Shoaran discovered his feelings for her. She rushed to the grand fireplace, in the centre of the room, and welcomed it's warmth.

"Kami-sami, it's so cold," she remarked

"Of course Sakura, we're in the mountains," Tomoyo giggled, while hugging Eriol's arm.

Cherry hugged herself; "Oh I absolutely love Christmas."

Shoaran shot Cherry a look of surprise, Sakura loved Christmas too, he thought.

Silent night

Holy night

All is calm all is bright,

Cherry began to sing, her voice carried over the roaring fire, and it seemed to lift up the atmosphere. Tomoyo joined her, and Eriol and Shoaran watched them.

It was midnight, when the carolling had ceased; Cherry however clasped her hands

"Again..Let's sing another, song."

Tomoyo shook her head in dismay, "Cherry-chan, don't you ever get tired?"

"Never!" Cherry joked, but was interrupted by a yawn, "Never mind! I guess your right,"

So the group departed, each going there own separate ways, the girls when upstairs, while the boys remained on the main floor where the male chambers remained.

Several hours later, Shoaran found himself staring at the ceiling of his bedroom. On the bed beside him, Eriol slept restlessly. Growing impatient he grabbed his robe and left the room, going to the fireplace, somewhere, where it was warm.

Sakura, hadn't been able to sleep a peep that night, the silver masked remain on her face, since she kept it on as a precaution, making it hard for her slip into slumber. Frustrated, with the day's events she got up and left.

Both went to the living room, surprised to find each other there.

Shoaran couldn't believe how unlucky he was, there Cherry stood in front of the fire, wearing a silky white nightgown, that showed of her flaming hair. He could see a tear, drip down her cheek. As though, it was a reflex, she turned around to see Shoaran before her. Shoaran, just looked away guilty at how badly he treated her for the past month.

"Hello Cherry," he continued to avoid eye contact her with her emerald eyes

"Hello Shoaran," Her voice was quiet, and soft, making Shoaran ashamed.

"Couldn't sleep?" He strolled beside her, gathering the warmth from her era.

"No," her eyes were pointing directly to the fire. Shoaran could see the fire's reflection from her mask.

"Cherry," he's heart skipped a beat once she faced him.

Kami-sami she's so beautiful, how can she put up with me?

"I am sorry, for how badly I treated you, its just that…" Cherry blinked, and smiled

"It's okay. I understand."

The two continued to face each other in front of the fireplace, completely wrapped in stillness. (Sniff* isn't that a romantic scene?). They would've probably kissed if it weren't for the owner, interrupting them.

"Hey, what are you kids doing up?"

Both Cherry and Shoaran looked at the chubby owner who continued to speak, "You better go to sleep. Tomorrow's going to be an exhausting day." He yawned

Cherry yawned, "I better go." Her eyes began to sparkle, causing Shoaran to hold his breath

"Yeah..me too," awkwardly they bid farewell, and each went to their own bedchambers.

Sakura could hardly believe that morning had arrived so soon, she was still sleepily, since she didn't sleep very much that night. Recalling the moment she and Shoaran had yesterday, caused her to blush a lot; they were standing so close together.

"Hey sleepyhead wake up!" Sakura met with two beady eyes in directly staring at her.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Sakura screamed tossing Kero aside.

"Geez, Sakura" Kero was now on the floor, rubbing the back of his head, "do you have to be so loud."

"Gomen Kero." Sakura's eye's widened in alarm; "Kero what time is it?"

"9:30,"

"Oh my god, I am late," Sakura quickly changed before rushing downstairs.

She was met up with the group; all of them looking at her as though they knew that she wasn't going to be on time. The owner, however, was fuming.

"We don't have time for diddle-doddle," he scolded

"Gomen," Sakura bowed before him.

He rolled his eyes, "Okay troops lets go outside."

Shoaran, couldn't help but stare at Cherry, all through the training session, his heart was in a tangle of emotions.

"Hey Li." Shoaran tore his gaze from her.

"Hai!"

"You and Cherry are partners, you can go anywhere you wish on the mountain, just as long as you came back before night fall."

Shoaran saw Cherry smile brightly at him, as she came nearer.

"Well partner, where do you want to go?" she asked cheerfully

Shoaran had difficulty as he attempted to challenge the mountain, skiing was never his sport. At that moment he remembered the skiing field trip in grade six, eight years ago. Cherry was patient with him, she would offer him a hand whenever, he came close to falling.

Finally they arrived at a cliff that was only halfway up the mountain. Shoaran collapsed exhausted from the trip, while Cherry, wondered near the edge.

"Aiya.. Isn't this a great view Shoaran-kun?" she asked. Shoaran just smiled and waved from at her.

"Skiing is so exhausting," he exclaimed

"I know.. this reminds me of a ti…" Cherry suddenly felt the ground beneath her give way. The cliff was beginning to crack and shatter apart. Cherry's emerald green eye's widened in fear

"SHOARAN-KUN" She screamed, as she was about to plunder to her death. Urgently Shoaran grasped her hand.

Shoaran had never felt so scared in his entire life before, as he continued to grasp Cherry's hand, he could see fear written all over her face. He wouldn't let her die.

"Give me your other hand," he ordered. Tears was in Cherry's eyes, she nodded, frightened for her life, yet she did what he asked. Shoaran heaved as his pulled her up from the abyss, that would have brought her to her death.

But it wasn't over yet, Cherry's scream, had caused the snow to became unbalanced, creating an avalanche.

Cherry was the first to set her eyes upon it; a large mass of snow, smashing anything in its path came plundering down the mountain. As though she knew what would happen, she pushed herself and Shoaran into a cave nearby. However, some Cherry's leg got caught, under the large chunks of ice. Cherry screamed in agony, as the avalanche came to pass. Shoaran stared at the redhead in shock; she had saved his life. He got up and approached the entrance of the cave, relieved to find the redhead lying there. When he drew near, he saw her foot caught under a large mass of ice.

"Cherry!" Shoaran immediately rushed to her aid. Cherry looked up at him, eyes beginning to fill with tears.

"You're safe," she replied, and fainted. Shoaran hacked away at the ice, and eventually relieved her of it. To his surprise, her leg wasn't broken, but it was painful to walk on.

"Cherry." He shook the unconscious girl "Wake up, don't you die out on me." He yelled as he shook her even more.

Sakura opened her eye's to met up with a welcoming vision, Shoaran's warm choco eyes

"Shoaran-kun," she whispered. Shoaran immediately embraced her, catching Sakura by surprise.

"Thank god your safe," he kissed her red hair. Sakura smiled and hugged him back, completely forgetting about everything.

Several minutes past, when Shoaran, finally realised where they were. Getting up he gazed at Cherry, worried about what he was going to do.

"I found out we're in one of the old mine shafts, if I continue that way," he pointed down the mine, "I should end up in an entrance."

He looked at her; Sakura knew what was going on in his mind. She grabbed his hand and looked him straight in the eye, "Shoaran,"

He paused

Cherry smiled, "I trust you." Her voice was barely above a whisper. Shoaran suddenly found it very difficult to breathe, he couldn't leave her behind, and he just couldn't.

Rising up, he picked her up, and gave her a piggyback.

"Shoaran-kun?" she asked as Shoaran started to walk with her on his back.

"There's no way I am leaving you here to be found, several days later, frozen and cold. If I am leaving this mountain, its going to be with you?" determination was all over his voice.

"Shoaran-kun." Cherry whispered before leaning her head on his shoulder. She could feel his back muscles tense up as he continued to walk.

Shoaran and Sakura did make their way out of the mountain, to be found by a worried Tomoyo and Eriol. Sakura didn't have a broken leg, but she was treated for a major case of frostbite, on her leg. And although the trip continued, the memories of how close Sakura and Shoaran were in that cave, still lingered in the air. Despite how badly Shoaran hurt her in the past, Sakura found herself forgiving him, and falling even more in love with him, everyday. Shoaran felt the same way, and sometimes would lock himself up in his room, just to have some thinking time to himself. But as everything in life, the trip ended, and the group found themselves returning back to Kitasato, to go back to school in a week.

Sakura was busily away preparing her books for the next trimester; she wiped a bead of sweat off her forehead.

Maybe I should go for a walk; Sakura gazed out the window to see it snowing softly, and watched the flakes as they continued to dance. Grabbing her black leather coat, and her wool scarf, she rushed out side to find the awaiting snow.

Sakura was walking in the middle of the street, since there were hardly any cars, skipping happily away, and humming to herself. She had a good feeling about tonight, but couldn't explain how.

"Cherry," Sakura turned to see Shoaran rushing for her.

Shoaran, first noticed Cherry, by her flaming red hair, that seemed to warm up the night. He couldn't help but stare in awe at her attire. She was wearing a black leather coat, with a scarf, jeans, and a nice fine boots. She looked absolutely beautiful in it. For some apparent reason, Shoaran longed to speak to her.

"Cherry!"

The redhead spun around, a smile on her face, "Shoaran!"

Cherry realised the serious look on his face. Immediately she frowned, "What's wrong?"

"I need to talk to you." Cherry shook her head uneasily "O..okay."

Shoaran and Cherry kept walking in the middle of the street, as the delicate snow persisted, dancing about the daily shoppers, and anyone who happened to be on the street. Cherry was staring at the street pavement, worried about what Shoaran was going to say.

"I am getting you a divorce." Cherry looked surprised at him

"You said that the first week after we met,"

"Yes. But this time I mean it." Cherry tilted her head a bit

"Why now?" she asked

Shoaran gulped and faced her. Her and her wondrous smile and sparkling eyes "Cause I am in love with some else."

Sakura's eye's widened; she knew what he meant. Ashamed she turned her face away from him, only to have him cup her face, and started deeply into her eyes.

Shoaran had a light within his eyes that she hadn't seen in a long time, it was the same light she saw when he was in love with her.

"I am in love with you Cherry." He whispered.

Sakura found it very difficult to breathe; she hadn't expected Shoaran to fall in love with her again. She wanted to reject his love, tell him to get lost, or go hump a cow or something, but she just couldn't, cause she knew that she felt the same way about him.

"I.." Sakura stammered, "I.. love you too."

Shoaran's eyes opened up; they were filled with warmth and kindness. He smiled, and slowly came closer to her face.

Sakura closed her eye's feeling Shoaran's warm breath on her lips. Her mixed feelings were in such a tangle she had no idea how to react. And there she and him stood, in the middle of a car-less street, as the gentle snowflakes continued to fall. Customers and everyday people were walking on the sidewalk, watching the couple curiously. The ebony sky opening up, as though welcoming the young lovers. The millions of stars glittered in the midnight sky. It was truly a beautiful night.

Oh god what am I going to do Sakura felt herself panicking.

Shoaran and Cherry were so close together, he could feel her era blending in with his. The same bubbly feeling that he used to feel whenever he was with Sakura, returned. He leaned towards Cherry's face; he longed to feel his lips brushed against hers. He longed to kiss her. So far she hadn't protested, but Shoaran couldn't be so sure, this girl was very unpredictable.

Sakura's heart began thumping rapidly, she was sure that everyone on the street could hear it. Would she let Shoaran take away her first kiss? Her heart screamed yes, but her mind protested no.

He hurt you it screamed

You love him her heart rose above her mind

It was now or never, he was a centimetre from meeting her lips. Sakura felt a tear drip down her rosy cheeks. She really wanted to kiss him. She did.

No her mind screamed, but it wouldn't be. Her heart told her truth, and surely enough she found herself closing her eyes awaiting his lips.

Shoaran saw this, and smiling, his and her lips met creating an ultimate, electrifying kiss. Time seemed to stop the spectators on the sidewalk, school, the marriage, her mask, the scar, the battle; all seemed to melt away. It was just the two of them. Both their eras are united, pink and green, forming a gold shield.

Sakura couldn't help but cry, she felt Shoaran's heart, and emotion, a feeling that she hadn't felt for two years. It ended all the loneliness she had been feeling for such a long time. Oh Shoaran she cried even more.

Shoaran, met with Cherry's gentle and subtle lips, they tasted like very much like honey. He felt a wet tear, touch his cheek, and felt the pain that had caused her to act so cold towards him, when they first met. He felt his emotions giving in; he kissed her even more passionately. He reached up to caress her cheek. This was his first real kiss, and he would cherish forever.

Shoaran's touch was like a flower petal; it was so soft and gentle against her skin. She couldn't fight her emotions anymore. Everyday it was a burden that she ended up losing, and everyday, she found herself loving him even more. She kissed him back, as the delicate snowflakes continued to float in the air. There was no other place; she would rather be then here, right now, with Shoaran.

Amongst the spectators, the professor watched the couple kissing, beneath the snowy sky. She couldn't help but smile

The scenery was perfect, and the couple even more perfect.

She sighed heavily, well now that they are true to each other's feeling the question is whether their love will be able to withstand the difficulty.

Her eyes met the concrete sidewalk,

Best of luck to you Shoaran Li, descendent of Clow Reed and you Sakura Kinomoto, Clow Card Mistress.

Suppi: (Bawling) That was so sniff* sweet sob*

Fruity: I know sniff* sniff* so romantic

Suppi: And your stopping why

Fruity: cause I sniff* need a break

Suppi: (Crying) I am going to miss you

Fruity: Me two

Suppi and Fruity hug each other, and continue crying

SO LONG FAN'S, I WILL BE BACK! REST ASSURED, IT'S JUST THAT MY BRAIN NEEDS A BREAK FROM ALL THIS TYPING.