SN: hey everyone! Well, here I am with chapter 4 of my fic. Again, thanks for your reviews! I really appreciate them ^_^ anywayz, many ppl thought I should add magic to this fic so what I'm gonna do is combine my magic plot along with my non-magic plot to form one plot, get it? Well, I'm stumped for words right now so lemme shut up and let you read. As always please review!

Love of a Cherry Blossom

By: Star Princess a.k.a. Starrie

Chapter 4

"So which dress are you gonna wear to tonight's ball?"

Tomoyo asked as she held up two of her latest designs.

"This pink one would look really nice on you but at the same time, this white one here's very pretty and will give you a more—are you even listening to me?"

Tomoyo asked as she put both of the dresses down on the bed.

"Huh, what?"

Sakura asked cluelessly as she came out of her trance. Tomoyo let out a sigh and sat next to her.

"Ok what is it?"

"It's nothing"

Sakura answered. She had a feeling that if she told Tomoyo, she might not understand her situation. After all, how do you tell your best friend that you, a princess, have fallen in love with a servant boy?

"Really Tomoyo, it's nothing I….."

"Hey you two, I'm here!"

Meiling said cheerfully as she walked into the room. She was wearing a long red dress and her black hair was hanging loosely at her shoulders.

"So what are you two doing?"

She asked a she took a seat next to them.

"Just here trying to see if I can get Sakura to tell me what's wrong with her"

"Yeah Sakura, I've been meaning to ask you that too. You haven't been your usual self lately"

"It's nothing you two! It's just this whole find-a-suitor-before-my- nineteenth-birthday thing is becoming very stressful"

Meiling rolled her eyes

"You're telling me? I'm betrothed to some prince that I've never met in my entire life! My stupid family and their agreements, why did they have to include me?"

Meiling muttered the last part madly.

"and you know what the worst part is? Nobody even knows if he's alive! He was kidnapped by god-knows-who when he was a baby. His family still insists on that he's alive so, if he doesn't show up for the day the wedding is set, the betrothal is off!"

Meiling then go all starry-eyed.

"Then I'll be free to marry Nicholas (SN: I'm stumped for names..…) And my parents can't say nothing about it!"

Sakura let out a giggle.

"Do your parents know you're seeing him?"

"Yes, I told them. And unless this prince shows up, which I very much doubt, I'm gonna keep on seeing him"

"You know what I've heard? The kingdom, ummmm…...I forgot the name, but you know, the one you're betrothed to"

"Yeah, what about it?"

Meiling asked curiously as she listened closely to what Tomoyo was saying.

"I heard my mother commenting to one of the queens that the family is going to every kingdom in the whole country in hopes of finding the baby prince that was kidnapped"

"But how is that possible?"

Sakura asked confused

"I mean, they kidnapped the baby when he was like 2 and now he's like what, 18-19? They would never recognize him!"

"You know, it's rumored that the royal family of that kingdom has magical powers, kinda like your family Sakura. I think that's why my parents insist on me getting married to the prince from there."

"Really? That's amazing"

Tomoyo said.

"Yeah and..…"

(SN: hehehehe…..gossip ^_^ me luv it!)

KNOCK-KNOCK

"Come in Nana!"

Sakura called out and continued to listen to Meiling.

KNOCK-KNOCK

"Nana, you can come in"

Still nothing. Sakura then got up from her seat and went to open the door.

"Nana, you know you don't have to kn..…"

She let out a gasp when she realized who it was

"Syaoran?"

He was standing there with a tray of tea.

"Naomi had to go and do something. I saw her in the hall and she told me to bring this to your room"

He said in a tone that seemed to be saying I'm only here because I have to.

"You can put it on the table"

Sakura said sadly as she moved away from the door and sat back down.

Syaoran then put down the tray, gave a polite bow to the girls and headed towards the door.

"Syaoran wait"

Sakura said as she got up from her seat. She headed towards the door.

"Can I talk to you later?"

She asked quietly with a faint blush on her cheeks. Syaoran avoided her eyes, knowing to well that if he looked into them, he might've given in.

"No"

"Why not?"

Sakura asked sadly.

"If it has something to do about that day, I….."

"I'm helping out on setting up the ball"

"So ummmm…..maybe I can talk to you after you get off work?"

Sakura asked hopefully. Syaoran frowned.

"Yeah maybe"

He then turned his back on her and continued down the hall..…

"Hey Sakura, you there?"

Meiling called out from her seat. Sakura had stayed rooted near the door. She seemed to come back to reality once hearing Meiling's voice.

"So what were you talking about with that guy?"

"oh nothing!"

Sakura answered Tomoyo, yet she knew Tomoyo hadn't bought that excuse.

"You know, for a servant boy, he's really hot"

Meiling said. she then nudged Sakura.

"To bad he's not a prince, right?"

She said as she winked at Sakura. Sakura started to blush.

"What are you talking about!?"

"Oh come on! who are you trying to fool! I saw the way you looked at him, it was so obvious!"

"Actually for the first time, Meiling's not exaggerating"

Tomoyo added in. Sakura then decided it wouldn't hurt to tell her friends the truth. After all, they knew about Kero and the clow cards and they were her best friends in the world.

"If I tell you, you have to promise you'll keep it a secret!"

Tomoyo and Meiling inched closer to hear what Sakura had to say…

"I-I-I think that I-I've falleninlovewithSyaoran!"

"WHAT!?"

Meiling and Tomoyo asked confused.

Sakura took in a deep breath

"I'm…..in love..…with…..Syaoran"

Suddenly, Tomoyo and Meiling became very serious.

"You're kidding…right?"

Meiling asked hopefully.

"No, I'm not"

"Sakura, you know that a relationship with him is impossible. He's a servant and you're a….."

"I know, I know! I'm a damn PRINCESS!!! Why the hell does everyone have to remind me of that!!!"

Sakura asked as she stood up and started to pace around her room.

Meiling and Tomoyo exchanged surprised looks. It was very rarely whenever Sakura used words such as 'damn' and 'hell' she only used them when she was _really_ mad or really frustrated.

"for the first time in my life, I learn to love and what happens? This stupid class structure and all those stupid laws are put upon us!"

"Don't worry Sakura. Maybe it's just a crush. You'll get over it"

"No Tomoyo. It's not _just_ a crush. Would you call the love you have for Eriol _just_ a crush?"

Tomoyo blushed.

"No. I knew he and I were meant to be since the first time I saw him.

"Exactly! And that's the way I feel!"

Tomoyo and Meiling didn't know what to do to help Sakura. they could see that this was complicated for her.

"Maybe you…"

"Hi girls!"

Naomi said as she walked into Sakura's room.

"Did Syaoran come by to give you the tea?"

Sakura blushed a bit at the mention of his name.

"Yes Nana"

Meiling then nudged Tomoyo.

"Yup, she's in love. Just look at her. just mention his name and she gets that goofy look on her face"

Tomoyo giggled softly because she knew it was true.

After they talked with Naomi for awhile, Tomoyo and Meiling had to head back home and get ready for the ball. Sakura also had to get ready. She really wasn't looking forward to the ball though. It was a tradition that every year, one of the kingdoms had to hold the summer ball and this year, it was the Kinomoto kingdom. Sakura knew that many suitors were gonna be there trying to win her heart.

She let out a smirk.

If only they knew that her heart had already been taken. And it wasn't taken by no prince, but by a simple young man who went by the name of Syaoran…

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

(That night at the ball)

Sakura let out an exasperated sigh as she paced back and forth in her room. She didn't really wanna go down to the ballroom.

"well you gonna go or not?"

Kero asked as he watched Sakura walk around the room.

"I don't know Kero. I have to but I don't want to"

"then don't go"

"But father and Touya will get mad and probably sent Nana here so she can bring me down"

"Well then, if you don't wanna go for yourself, go for me!"

Kero said with a happy smile on his face. He knew that he was missing out on the best sweets that were probably there right now.

"Awwww…come one Sakura, go and bring me some? Please? Pretty please?"

Kero said as he made his best impression of puppy dog eyes.

Sakura giggled.

"Ok, only for you though"

She then opened her door and headed down the ballroom…

(Inside the ballroom)

Sakura walked in and saw the dance floor filled with dancing people. Tomoyo was dancing and laughing with Eriol while Meiling was seated at a nearby table with Nicholas Sakura started to make her way to Meiling when all of a sudden a guy stepped in front of her.

"Hello princess Sakura"

the young man said as he gave a bow.

"May I have this dance with such a beautiful lady"

Sakura didn't know the guy and really wanted to say no.

"Ummm…actually, my friends are expecting me and ummm…I gotta go"

she then quickly made her way around him and started to walk fast towards Meiling. Maybe a little too fast that she didn't realize where she was going. Suddenly she felt a pair of strong-arms held her by the shoulders.

"Princess, next time, try keeping your eyes straight ahead instead of to the side"

The young man said

"Oh I'm sorry I—Syaoran!"

Sakura said when she realized who had stopped her.

To Sakura, he looked more handsome then ever. He was wearing a black dress suit and his hair was neatly combed back instead of its usual messiness. Sakura had to admit though, she liked his hair messy. It gave him a cute boyish look. With his hair the way it was now, he looked mature. His eyes though, always remained the same amber color that Sakura could stare in forever.

"What's the matter? Don't like my outfit?"

Syaoran asked with a smile on his lips. Sakura couldn't help but smile too. He seemed a lot happier right now then when he was earlier today.

"no, It's just that you look different"

"in a good way or bad way?"

"ummmm…..in a good way!"

Sakura answered back. Syaoran laughed.

"Thank you…..Sakura"

Sakura felt happy inside when she heard him call her by her name and not refer to her as princess.

"ummmm…..I'll be off work in a few minutes, want to meet outside?"

Syaoran asked reluctantly.

"Sure!"

Sakura answered a little to eager.

"well, I gotta go work. I'll see you in five minutes at the garden?"

"Ok!"

Sakura answered cheerfully.

Syaoran then gave her one last smile and then went back to work. Sakura felt as though she was walking on air.

"Well aren't you happy!"

Meiling exclaimed as Sakura walked up to the table.

"and what do we owe this happiness too? Was it that a special someone is speaking to you now?"

Meiling asked with a sly smile on her face.

"I'm so happy he's no longer mad!"

Sakura answered happily.

"Damn, If you ask me, that guy has worst mood swings then a girl."

"But he can be so sweet Meiling!"

Sakura then gave a content smile and couldn't wait for the next five minutes to hurry up. 'Maybe this ball won't be so bad after all'

She thought happily…..

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

(Somewhere where I don't even know where -_-;;;)

A woman who was dressed completely in black came up to a man that was sitting. She gave a polite bow.

"Master, it seems as if my plan worked"

"No it hasn't"

A loud voice rang throughout the dark room.

"You were only able to separate them for a while and now they're back together"

The girl gave an exasperated sigh.

"I don't know how it all came to this. What we did 16 years ago was meant so nothing like this would ever occur!"

"Yes, I know. It seems though as if we're playing against destiny here."

The women frowned.

"And how are we supposed to beat it?"

The man gave and evil smirk.

"We mess around with it"

He then got up form his throne and headed towards a portal.

"I have some business to attend to. You….."

"I know, I know, you don't have to tell me but, why do I have to play the part of a peasant while you get to be the almighty……"

The man gave an evil chuckle and walked up to the girl.

"Don't worry, you're time will come. Just be patient and do as you are told"

He then walked back to the portal and stepped in……

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Sakura was sitting down on a bench in the garden, waiting for Syaoran to show up.

"Hey Sakura!"

Kero called out happily as he flew up to her.

"Kero? What are you doing here!? I thought I told you to stay in my room!"

"Yeah well…...you didn't bring me the sweets you promised!"

"Kero, I…..."

"Who are you talking too?"

Sakura gasped as soon as she recognized the voice. Kero just froze and fell to the ground pretending he was a doll.

"Oh hi Syaoran! No-I-I-I wasn't talking to anyone! It was all just probably your imagination"

She then gave a nervous laugh.

"Oh yeah? And what's this?"

Syaoran then bend down and picked Kero up in his hands. He turned it around, examining every little detail.

'why does this look so familiar?'

"Kero?"

Syaoran asked out loud. Sakura gasped.

"h-h-how do you know about….."

"Yeah kid! How'd you know about me Huh?"

Kero asked as he flew out of Syaoran's hand and sat down on Sakura's shoulder.

"It _is_ you! Then that means that you are…..of course! Why didn't I see it before!"

"Syaoran, what are you talking about?"

Sakura asked confused. Syaoran smiled at her.

"We've met before"

"We have?"

"Watch"

(SN: hehehe…three W's…..*crickets chirping* ok, don't worry, me weird like that -_-;)

Syaoran then put his hand to his neck and took something out. He then put his hand in front of his face and closed his eyes in concentration. In a few seconds, a sword materialized in his hands.

As soon as Sakura saw the sword she recognized it.

"You're that kid! You're that mysterious kid who always helped me in capturing the Clow cards and changing them into Sakura cards!

(SN: I changed my mind…..the cards will be Sakura cards)

"Yeah, I am."

"but why did you always keep your identity a secret from all of us?"

Syaoran shrugged.

"I guess I didn't want you know who I was"

Sakura gave a sad smile.

"I always wondered how you were doing. After you helped me transform the last two cards, you disappeared and I never saw you again until now. I didn't even get to say thank you"

"Ok I know this is like a little reunion for you two but, WHERE'S THE SWEETS YOU PROMISED ME SAKURA!!"

"Here you go stuffed Animal"

Syaoran then tossed a bag of chocolates toward Kero. Sakura raised an eyebrow.

"You carry a bag of chocolates with you?"

Syaoran gave a sheepish grin.

"What can I say? It's a weakness"

Sakura giggled and then turned to Kero.

"Go back to my room before anyone else sees you"

"OK!"

Kero said happily as he grabbed his chocolates and headed towards Sakura's room.

"He never changed did he?"

Syaoran asked as he took a seat next to Sakura on the bench. Sakura giggled.

"Nope. He's still the same old Kero"

they were then quiet for a while. Sakura then heard a slow waltz come from the open windows of the ballroom. She then blushed while remembering what Tomoyo had told her about this waltz.

She had said that this waltz was meant to be danced with the person you'd love for eternity.

Sakura immediately got up from her seat and stood in front of Syaoran.

"Dance with me? Please?"

She asked pleadingly.

"I'm not much of a dancer"

Syaoran said while trying to avoid her eyes.

"Oh come on! I'll teach you."

Before Syaoran could say no, Sakura grabbed his hands and made him stand up.

"Now all you have to do is put your hand here and I'll put my hand there and then, follow my lead"

Syaoran blushed when Sakura placed his hands on her waist. She then started to count the steps but Syaoran wasn't concentrating. He was to busy admiring her.

'She looks so beautiful under the moonlight'

He thought while blushing.

"Syaoran! Are you listening to me?"

"Huh? Y-yeah I am"

"ok, then in that case…..you lead now"

"uhhh…..you mind explaining again?"

Syaoran asked with a sheepish smile…..

"Syaoran!"

Sakura said as she playfully slapped him in the arm.

(a few minutes later)

"That was fun!"

Sakura said happily as they stopped dancing.

"If you call me stepping on your foot ten million times fun then yeah"

"For a beginner you weren't that bad"

"Who you trying to kid?"

Syaoran said as he gave her a grin.

Sakura laughed at him. Don't worry, I'll teach you better another day"

Again, silence overcame both of them.

"Syaoran…..can I tell you something?"

"Sure"

Sakura blushed. She couldn't believe she was about to say it.

"Syaoran, I-I-I lo….."

"SAKURA!"

Syaoran and Sakura turned around and found Tomoyo running to where they were.

"There you were! I was looking all over for you!"

"Hi Tomoyo!"

Sakura called out happily.

"Your dad and….."

"Tomoyo you remember that mysterious kid that helped me capture the cards?"

Tomoyo looked at Sakura confused.

"Yeah, but we haven't seen him since you transformed the last card"

"well guess what? Syaoran was that mysterious boy!"

Tomoyo then turned to face Syaoran.

"You have magic too!?"

"Yeah"

"KAWAII!!! You and Sakura both have magic!!!"

Syaoran looked at Tomoyo as she had just gone out of her mind. Sakura just smiled.

"That's typical Tomoyo"

She said to Syaoran.

"Tomoyo, what were you going to tell me?"

Sakura asked.

"Oh yeah! I almost forgot. Your dad wants you to come to the ballroom. Prince Allen just arrived and is asking for you"

Sakura frowned at the mention of his name.

"Can't you tell my dad that I'm sleeping or something?"

"No, he already saw you at the ball so that wouldn't work"

"Damnit!"

Sakura mumbled under her breath. She wanted to stay out here with Syaoran. Especially now since she was about to tell him her feelings.

"You should go, your family's expecting you. Plus, I have to go back to work"

"You do?"

Sakura asked sadly.

"Yeah, so why don't you just go"

"when can I see you again?"

Sakura asked hopefully.

Syaoran thought for a while.

"How about we meet here tomorrow after lunch?"

"great!"

Sakura said happily.

"In that case then, I better get going. Bye Syaoran!"

Sakura called out as she and Tomoyo went back towards the ballroom.

"Bye Syaoran! See you next time!"

Tomoyo called out.

"Bye!"

Syaoran called out to both girls. He smiled at himself. At least things were a lot better between him and Sakura now. He felt bad for treating her so coldly earlier that day.

'she's very fragile…..just like her name'

he then smiled again and went back to work.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

"So what were you two doing?"

Tomoyo asked slyly as they entered the ballroom. Sakura blushed

"Nothing, we just talked…..and danced"

"how kawaii!"

"What's so kawaii?"

(SN: kawaii means cute for slow pplz out there)

Allen asked as he came up from behind both girls.

Allen was tall and one of the most handsome prince in the country. He had icy blue eyes and dark black hair. Although he had his eyes set on Sakura, Sakura didn't want to have nothing to do with him.

"Hi Allen"

Sakura said dully. Tomoyo left them and went back to Eriol.

"You want to dance?"

"Not really"

"Come on, let's go"

He then pulled her to dance floor and Sakura could do nothing but go along…..

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Syaoran stood at the doorway of the kitchen looking out at the ballroom. He saw Sakura dancing with a guy and he felt his blood boil.

'why can't it be me out there?'

he thought madly. He then turned his back on the dance floor and went back into the kitchen. There was no use in wishing, wishes never came true and he would be stuck in the life of peasantry forever. There was no way a princess would ever learn to love him…..if only he knew how wrong he was……..

~*To be continued*~



SN: so what you pplz think? I wonder whom the evil persons is. hmmm……...I know!! (but you don't *evil grin*) but some of you might have guessed it…..anywayz, what you think of this chapter? Now both S+S know a little bit more about each other! I wonder what'll happen to them next chapter? Maybe they will………hehehehehe…not telling *snicker* well, as alwayz, please review! I'll post the next chapter soon!