Chapter 4
* * Li * * Sakura and I just came back from seeing her family. She was crying so hard and hadn't let go of my arm ever since. I could feel her getting weaker and when I finally got her to my apartment, I carried her in my arms. She was too heart broken to even stand on her own two feet. Her eyes were puffed up and her nose was red. I sighed. I remembered how it felt to lose my dad but Sakura lost her whole family. I hurt me just to see her cry. She didn't deserve this.
* * Sakura * * I knew crying wouldn't bring my dad and brother back but I couldn't help myself. My tears were streaming down my cheeks nonstop. 'What did I do to deserve this?' I keep asking myself over and over again.
* * Li * * Sighing, I take Sakura into my room and place her on my bed. She never let go of my arm so I just sat next to her. She looked so tired, her hands were shaking and it looked like she was having a hard time breathing. I placed a hand on her cheek. Her head turned up towards me but she didn't open her eyes. I couldn't help myself. I leant down and kissed her softly, taking her into my arms and hugging her. She opened her eyes soon enough and looked up at me. I smiled down at her as if saying everything-will-be-fine. I stroked her hair softly and whispered comforting words into her ear. She just made small sniffs and whimpers. I smiled as she slowly started to calm down and placed her on the bed. She looked so tired. Her hand was still on my arm though not gripping. I took it into my hand and held it. Kneeling down I took it and kissed the back of her hand. She gave me a small smile. She couldn't speak and I knew it.
Slowly, got up and got a big white shirt. Chanting the spell she was changed and was in the white shirt. I smile as she snuggles into it. I took my shoes and socks off. Changing into a pair of sweatpants, I got into bed and covered the both of us with a forest green blanket. I smiled as she turns and leans on me, her head on the cook of my shoulder and neck and her small gentle hands on my bare chest. I brushed my cheek against her hair and took in the scent. It made me smile.
I started to think about my family, and the cards. My family, in Hong Kong, was long gone. Out of my life. Sure I missed them but I couldn't see them because the clan had forbidden me. I missed Meilin, and my mother, and my four si-well maybe not my sisters. I shudder at the thought of them squealing and giggling and calling me kawaii and adorable. I smiled as my thoughts drifted into Sakura. She was the same as when he was in the fourth grade. She was always caring, her eyes would sparkle when she made someone laugh or happy. Those eyes. were like entrances to her soul. I could almost see right though them. See what she was thinking or even. even knew what she felt, and right now, she was in pain. Her family was gone and left her on her own. I sighed and looked at the clock on my nightstand and saw that it was 11:13PM. I looked down at Sakura, she looked so peaceful and it made me smile to see her be snuggling so close to me. Letting out a sigh I closed my eyes and fell asleep.
* * Sakura * * The rays of sunlight trickle though the blinds on the window. I slowly open my eyes and fell warmth. Knowing Its Syaoran, I lean up and kiss his cheek lightly not to wake him up. Slowly, I get up from bed and cover him with the blanket. I slowly walk to the door and close it after I leave. I go to the bathroom, to take a shower. After Im done I come back out with a towel around me. I grab a magazine and head toward the balcony connected to Syaoran's room. Sitting on the small swing couch, I start to flip though the pages. I stop at a page of a small girl with her brother and father. I sigh and made up my mind. ' I'm going to make a promise that I will not be sad the whole day. Im going to do whatever I can to repay Syaoran for his kindness!' with that, I started to list a bunch of things I could do for Syaoran. I slowly get up and run my hand though my hair and felt it was dry. I get up and head to the kitchen. Grabbing the pancake mix and coffee. While cooking I turned on the radio. I smiled when I hear the song " I Feel Like A Woman" by Shania Twain. I started to mouth out the word while mixing the pancake mix. I poured the batter into the pan while the song got closer to my favorite part. Grabbing a spoon, I started to sing and dance along with the song while using the spoon like a microphone.
I sang in a seductive voice into the mic/spoon.
~The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun and...
* * Li * * I slowly woke up with the sound of music coming from somewhere in my apartment. I yawned and walked over to the door and opened it slowly. Walking though the hall I turned to the kitchen. I smirked while seeing Sakura in a white towel wrapped around her. Holding a spoon like a microphone and singing into it. She was dancing around waving her hips and running her hands though her hair. I chucked at the sight.
* * Sakura * * I flipped the pancake over and continued singing and dancing.
~Oh, oh, oh, go totally crazy -- forget I'm a lady
Men's shirts -- short skirts
Oh, oh, oh, really go wild -- yeah, doin' it in style
Oh, Oh, Oh, get in the action -- feel the attraction
Color my hair -- do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free -- yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like a woman!
The girls need a break -- tonight we're gonna take
The chance to get out on the town
We don't need roma-
That's when I noticed a green aura. The music was still playing but I just stood still with a sweatdrop rolling down the side of my head. I was blushing 10 shades of red.
* * Li * * I chuckled when she stood still. 'She must have noticed my aura. Too bad. That was pretty funny.' I walked up from behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist from behind. I smiles and said, " Did you have to stop?" She just giggled. "Did you enjoy the show?" "Very much so." Was my only answer. Leaning down, I kissed her. I could feel her smile against my lips. She pulled away from me and turned to the pancakes, which were cooking.
I pouted; I wish that kiss lasted a little longer. She put the pancakes on 2 plates and placed them on the table next to some syrup and coffee. There were also come strawberries and peaches in a small bowl in the middle of the table. I smiled. 'She really knows how to make things look good, including herself.' I thought to myself while looking at her. I smirked. "You should wear that more often." She smiled at my comment. " Only for you." I blushed. She walked over to me and ran a hand though my hair and kissed me. I blushed even more. She pulled back and smiled. We ate breakfast and after, I went to he bathroom to take a shower while she went into my room and changed into the clothes she was wearing yesterday. She came to the bathroom knowing I was done showering. She leaned against the side of my open door and looked at me. I turned to her and she smiled. I just looked at her curiously. "You're a hunk!" she said with a giggle. I blushed red and she walked up to me and hugged me. "Sakura!" I said with a chuckle, she poked me in the stomach in response but her hand trailed to my abs.
* * Sakura * * I smirked as he closed his eyes at my touch. I looked at his watch and saw it was 1:30PM and told him to hurry while leaving the bathroom and heading to his room. I went back to the balcony and sat on the swing chair, flipping though the magazine. I started to read an article about a new singer named Avril Lavigne.
* * Li * * I smiled. 'Sakura seems to be a lot happier than yesterday.' I changed into some black pants and a forest green shirt. Walking to the balcony I stop to look at the clock, its 2:11PM. "Sakura? I've been wondering, how about you live here with me in my apartment?" She walked up to me and smiled.
* * Sakura * * "Really?" I ask. He nods in response. I couldn't help myself, I squealed and threw my arms around his neck. "Thank you, Li!" I kissed him softly. He wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered in my ear. " If we leave now, we can rent a movie and get some drinks when we come back. What about. pizza and a movie? Sound good?" I smiled at his idea. "My favorite." "You mean pizza?" I shook my head. "Nope, my favorite person in the whole wide world!" I kissed his cheek and told him I'd be only a second and skipped out the door and into the hallway.
* * Li * * 'She left me!' I thought with a smirk. I sighed and walked into the living room surprised to see Sakura. "Ready!" she said. "Then lets go."
When we got to her house she asked me if I wanted anything to drink or eat, I declined so we headed up to her room. " I'll just be a second, ok?" she said and I nodded. I looked around her room and chuckled, on her TV was a small cat stuffed animal. There was also another one on her dresser, her bed, and a few others near her window. Her room was infested with felines. I walked toward her window and looked out, she had a cool view. I turned my head to the right and saw a calendar. I noticed that July 13th was filled with little red hearts. I chuckled. ' If that's how she remembers my birthday, maybe she needs to do the same so she'll wake up on time for school. Someone who has a room like this must always be happy.' I was about to turn and walk away from the TV when my foot hit something. I looked down and saw a Nintendo 64. I smirked. 'Bet I can beat her scores.' With that I was on the floor cross legged and playing Mario.
* * Sakura * * I was in the bathroom putting on some peach-pink lip-gloss when I heard Li. He sounded happy. "Yeah!" I heard it again and opened the bathroom door, walking down the hallway to my room. Li was on the floor and holding my Nintendo control. He looked like he was having fun with that big grin on his face. It made me giggle. That's when I heard the game say "Game Over" and he started yelling at the TV.
* * Li * * "What?! No way! That dumb elf could never pa-" I stopped when I heard a giggle come from the door. Blushing red, I slowly turned. Sakura was giggling so hard she was holding onto the wall trying not to fall on the floor. I groaned but stopped when I saw what she was wearing. A short black skirt that went to her knees and a ¾ long sleeve, forest green, V-neck shirt that looked perfect for her and showed her curves. I blushed again. "Like it?" All I could do was nod several times. I could have just stared at her the rest of the evening. I finally found my voice and complimented her. "You look great!" I said, still blushing. She smiled and walked into her room passing me. She stopped by my side and took the controller away from me. She started playing, "You need to take a right and go off the ramp so you can get a key." she trailed off, "To open, that door." The words "You win" flashed on the screen. Before I could say anything she brushed past me and started to pack. I smiled and asked if she needed any help. She answered shaking her head from side to side. "No its ok. Li? Didn't you say you could play the piano last year? If you want there's one in the room two doors down to your right." I nodded and headed to the room.
Walking in, I looked around. There was a queen size bed, and 2 chairs and a table. Pictures were lining the table. I walked slowly towards them and looked at them. There were pictures of Sakuras mom and dad. There was also a picture of her and her brother; her brother was also holding a cat with white paws and a light brown body. I smiled when I saw the picture next to it. It was of Sakura as a small child, maybe around 3 or 4 years old lying on her stomach with the same cat as a kitten. Their noses were touching and Sakura was smiling broadly. I chuckled. I slowly got up and walked to the piano, which was next to a door that led to a balcony. I sat in the piano chair and placed my fingers on the keys. I started to play a slowly song called "Russian Winter".
* * Sakura * * I was packing my things and could hear the music Li was playing. It was soothing. I smiled and finally finished packing. I started to look around my room to see if I forgot anything. I reached up onto the shelf in my closet and felt something. Taking it out, I looked at it, it was an album. I opened it and sat on my bed. Slowly I flipped though the pages. There was a picture of my friends and me. Next to it there was a picture of Li and me. He was protecting me from a clowcard. Madison was probably the one who took it. I smiled 'Li always protected me.' with that thought my eyes shot open. 'Just like in my dream.'
~ "I'll be there for you. I promise" ~
"Li." "Yeah?" He answered walking though the door; I didn't even notice he had stopped playing. He walked over to me and sat next to me. I saw him smirk at the picture. He chuckled and whispered into my ear. "I'll still protect you like I did before. Im always there for you." I turned to him in surprise. It was like he was reading my mind; I looked down at the picture again. " Even when your scared out of your wits like you were in this picture." He continued and I playfully hit him on the arm.
He chuckled, "What? It's the truth, and you know it." "I was not scared." I protested. "Sure, Sakura. You were practically jumping out of ur socks!" I frowned at him and signed. "Whatever you say," I said with a smirk. "But there a lot of pictures of you in here, believe me." "What?" I smiled and flipped the page and showed him the picture of him with chocolate all over his mouth, nose and cheeks and looking surprised. "Sakura!" he yelled while blushing. "You think that's bad? Check this out." I said giggling and holding up the same picture of Syaoran expect it was much bigger. " Where did you get that picture?" "From Madison, Remember? It was at the fundraiser. The same day Kero met Spinner." he glared at me and I moved away. "Sakura! Give it." I shook my head and smiled. "Not unless you catch me first!" I called out while running out the bedroom door.
"Aw Sakura!" He groaned and ran after me. I ran into my dad's room and he fallowed after me. He ran to me and I jumped onto the bed and ran past him, too the door and out. "Hey!" he called out. I ran down the hall giggling and went down the stairs into the living room. I smiled when he came in. He tried to catch me but I sent behind the table. He went right and I went left then stopped, we both looked at each other. "You stay there while." " I run!" I finished for him and took a flight. Running to the stairs again I ran to my dads room. He fallowed but I never noticed. I started walking toward the balcony trying to catch my breath but found myself being pushed onto the bed playfully. Li leaned over me and kissed me softly running his hands down my sides. "No Li! D-" before I could finish, he started to tickle me. I giggled. After a while he finally stopped and started to kiss me softly while I tried to catch my breath. He started to kiss down my neck, and I swallowed hard. 'God this feels good' was the only thought running though my head. "We should get going." He whispered in my ear. I pouted, "Do we have to?" "Yeah, Don't you want a movie?" I just shrugged. "This is like a movie and it's for free." I said with a small childish smile. He smirked and sat up "Yeah but where's the pizza? Im hungry." I sighed "Fine. Be that way." He chuckled and helped me up.
Driving to the video store with all my belongings in the back, we parked the car and walked though the doors of the store. "So what movie do you want?" "Horror." I stopped walking. "I was just kidding. I know that you're scared of ghosts." He said with a small smile. I held his hands and we started to scan through the movies. "What about a romance?" he shuddered at my words. "Fine." "Well. What about Fast and The Furious?" he asked. I shook my head. "Cars?" "Sure, common, cars aren't that bad." "What about. Crossroads?" he shook his head. "Titanic? Lord of The Rings? Save the Last Dance-" "What was the last one?" "Save the Last Dance" I repeated. "Eli and Zack told me it was good." "So did Madison." I replied. "You want to see it?" "Sure." He said and we took the movie to the front counter and rented it.
* * Li * * When we got back to my. I mean our apartment. I helped her bring up her things and while I put the boxes and bags to the extra room next to mine, she phoned up the pizza place. I heard her order and told her to ask for pop. After I finished with the boxes, I walked to the living room where she was. It was 9:48PM and I saw Sakura lying on the couch in front of the TV. It wasn't on but it looked like she was thinking. I walked up to her and sat near her head, she moved over and placed her head on my lap. "You wanna talk about it?" She didn't reply. I didn't want to pry anything out of her so I just sat here for almost 20 minutes just running my hand though her hair but we were interrupted by a knock on the door. Leaning down I kissed her forehead and whispered that Id be only a second. Grabbing the money on the table, I walked over to the door and opened it. After paying the pizza guy and taking our dinner, I placed it on the kitchen table and looked over at Sakura. 'She looks like she's in her own little world.' That thought gave me an idea that would haunt me the rest of my life. 'As long as it brings a smile back to my cherry blossoms face.' I thought.
I went to my room and after a few minutes came back out with a white button up shirt with 3 buttons open, black pants, black sunglass and a black tie. Creeping up from behind the couch where Sakura lay, I turned on the radio, which was playing which was playing "You Rock My World" by Michael Jackson. I slid in front of the TV where Sakura was facing and started to dance and mouth out the words like Michael did in his music videos. I saw her try to hold in a laugh. I smirked; she wasn't doing a good job of it.
~You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give (You rocked my world)
The rarest love who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did (Girl)
And everything I own I give (I want you, girl)
The rarest love who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine
She finally burst out laughing, but I kept on dancing. I didn't care, I was having fun. You hear that! I was actually having fun making a fool of myself! I danced a little closer to where she was sitting. She was still smiling; reaching up she made me lean forward by pulling on my tie. Her lips were just a centimeter away from mine. She kissed me softly and giggled against my lips. I pulled away "what?" I asked. "Is that chest hair?" I blushed. "Maybe." was my only answer and she pulled me forward and kissed me again still smiling and giggling. After a while, we ate pizza and started the movie. We were both lying on the couch with a blanket over us. My head on the armrest and her head on my arm. I smiled down at her. 'This wasn't such a bad idea after all. I like her living with me.' I sighed. 'As long as she doesn't tell anyone about the Michael Jackson thing, Im all with it.'
Soft music was playing in the movie and I could see Sakura was getting tired. Leaning my head down next to her ear I whispered "Sakura?" she didn't answer. "Are you tired?" She just mumbled in reply. I smirked, 'so childish.' "Ill take that as a yes." I said and turned off the TV, picking her up and taking her into my room since hers wasn't set yet. After getting ready and getting changed, we lay together in the same bed. She snuggled up against me with her head on my chest. I smirked. "Today was fun, huh Sakura?" She never replied. ' Yeah. Living with Sakura will be very interesting.' I closed my eyes thinking of all that happened today. I chuckled when I remembered her dancing in a towel. ' Heh, memories. Just wish I got it on tape. Oh god, Im turning into Madison.' With that horrifying thought, I fell asleep with an angel in my arms.
* * Li * * Sakura and I just came back from seeing her family. She was crying so hard and hadn't let go of my arm ever since. I could feel her getting weaker and when I finally got her to my apartment, I carried her in my arms. She was too heart broken to even stand on her own two feet. Her eyes were puffed up and her nose was red. I sighed. I remembered how it felt to lose my dad but Sakura lost her whole family. I hurt me just to see her cry. She didn't deserve this.
* * Sakura * * I knew crying wouldn't bring my dad and brother back but I couldn't help myself. My tears were streaming down my cheeks nonstop. 'What did I do to deserve this?' I keep asking myself over and over again.
* * Li * * Sighing, I take Sakura into my room and place her on my bed. She never let go of my arm so I just sat next to her. She looked so tired, her hands were shaking and it looked like she was having a hard time breathing. I placed a hand on her cheek. Her head turned up towards me but she didn't open her eyes. I couldn't help myself. I leant down and kissed her softly, taking her into my arms and hugging her. She opened her eyes soon enough and looked up at me. I smiled down at her as if saying everything-will-be-fine. I stroked her hair softly and whispered comforting words into her ear. She just made small sniffs and whimpers. I smiled as she slowly started to calm down and placed her on the bed. She looked so tired. Her hand was still on my arm though not gripping. I took it into my hand and held it. Kneeling down I took it and kissed the back of her hand. She gave me a small smile. She couldn't speak and I knew it.
Slowly, got up and got a big white shirt. Chanting the spell she was changed and was in the white shirt. I smile as she snuggles into it. I took my shoes and socks off. Changing into a pair of sweatpants, I got into bed and covered the both of us with a forest green blanket. I smiled as she turns and leans on me, her head on the cook of my shoulder and neck and her small gentle hands on my bare chest. I brushed my cheek against her hair and took in the scent. It made me smile.
I started to think about my family, and the cards. My family, in Hong Kong, was long gone. Out of my life. Sure I missed them but I couldn't see them because the clan had forbidden me. I missed Meilin, and my mother, and my four si-well maybe not my sisters. I shudder at the thought of them squealing and giggling and calling me kawaii and adorable. I smiled as my thoughts drifted into Sakura. She was the same as when he was in the fourth grade. She was always caring, her eyes would sparkle when she made someone laugh or happy. Those eyes. were like entrances to her soul. I could almost see right though them. See what she was thinking or even. even knew what she felt, and right now, she was in pain. Her family was gone and left her on her own. I sighed and looked at the clock on my nightstand and saw that it was 11:13PM. I looked down at Sakura, she looked so peaceful and it made me smile to see her be snuggling so close to me. Letting out a sigh I closed my eyes and fell asleep.
* * Sakura * * The rays of sunlight trickle though the blinds on the window. I slowly open my eyes and fell warmth. Knowing Its Syaoran, I lean up and kiss his cheek lightly not to wake him up. Slowly, I get up from bed and cover him with the blanket. I slowly walk to the door and close it after I leave. I go to the bathroom, to take a shower. After Im done I come back out with a towel around me. I grab a magazine and head toward the balcony connected to Syaoran's room. Sitting on the small swing couch, I start to flip though the pages. I stop at a page of a small girl with her brother and father. I sigh and made up my mind. ' I'm going to make a promise that I will not be sad the whole day. Im going to do whatever I can to repay Syaoran for his kindness!' with that, I started to list a bunch of things I could do for Syaoran. I slowly get up and run my hand though my hair and felt it was dry. I get up and head to the kitchen. Grabbing the pancake mix and coffee. While cooking I turned on the radio. I smiled when I hear the song " I Feel Like A Woman" by Shania Twain. I started to mouth out the word while mixing the pancake mix. I poured the batter into the pan while the song got closer to my favorite part. Grabbing a spoon, I started to sing and dance along with the song while using the spoon like a microphone.
I sang in a seductive voice into the mic/spoon.
~The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun and...
* * Li * * I slowly woke up with the sound of music coming from somewhere in my apartment. I yawned and walked over to the door and opened it slowly. Walking though the hall I turned to the kitchen. I smirked while seeing Sakura in a white towel wrapped around her. Holding a spoon like a microphone and singing into it. She was dancing around waving her hips and running her hands though her hair. I chucked at the sight.
* * Sakura * * I flipped the pancake over and continued singing and dancing.
~Oh, oh, oh, go totally crazy -- forget I'm a lady
Men's shirts -- short skirts
Oh, oh, oh, really go wild -- yeah, doin' it in style
Oh, Oh, Oh, get in the action -- feel the attraction
Color my hair -- do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free -- yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like a woman!
The girls need a break -- tonight we're gonna take
The chance to get out on the town
We don't need roma-
That's when I noticed a green aura. The music was still playing but I just stood still with a sweatdrop rolling down the side of my head. I was blushing 10 shades of red.
* * Li * * I chuckled when she stood still. 'She must have noticed my aura. Too bad. That was pretty funny.' I walked up from behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist from behind. I smiles and said, " Did you have to stop?" She just giggled. "Did you enjoy the show?" "Very much so." Was my only answer. Leaning down, I kissed her. I could feel her smile against my lips. She pulled away from me and turned to the pancakes, which were cooking.
I pouted; I wish that kiss lasted a little longer. She put the pancakes on 2 plates and placed them on the table next to some syrup and coffee. There were also come strawberries and peaches in a small bowl in the middle of the table. I smiled. 'She really knows how to make things look good, including herself.' I thought to myself while looking at her. I smirked. "You should wear that more often." She smiled at my comment. " Only for you." I blushed. She walked over to me and ran a hand though my hair and kissed me. I blushed even more. She pulled back and smiled. We ate breakfast and after, I went to he bathroom to take a shower while she went into my room and changed into the clothes she was wearing yesterday. She came to the bathroom knowing I was done showering. She leaned against the side of my open door and looked at me. I turned to her and she smiled. I just looked at her curiously. "You're a hunk!" she said with a giggle. I blushed red and she walked up to me and hugged me. "Sakura!" I said with a chuckle, she poked me in the stomach in response but her hand trailed to my abs.
* * Sakura * * I smirked as he closed his eyes at my touch. I looked at his watch and saw it was 1:30PM and told him to hurry while leaving the bathroom and heading to his room. I went back to the balcony and sat on the swing chair, flipping though the magazine. I started to read an article about a new singer named Avril Lavigne.
* * Li * * I smiled. 'Sakura seems to be a lot happier than yesterday.' I changed into some black pants and a forest green shirt. Walking to the balcony I stop to look at the clock, its 2:11PM. "Sakura? I've been wondering, how about you live here with me in my apartment?" She walked up to me and smiled.
* * Sakura * * "Really?" I ask. He nods in response. I couldn't help myself, I squealed and threw my arms around his neck. "Thank you, Li!" I kissed him softly. He wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered in my ear. " If we leave now, we can rent a movie and get some drinks when we come back. What about. pizza and a movie? Sound good?" I smiled at his idea. "My favorite." "You mean pizza?" I shook my head. "Nope, my favorite person in the whole wide world!" I kissed his cheek and told him I'd be only a second and skipped out the door and into the hallway.
* * Li * * 'She left me!' I thought with a smirk. I sighed and walked into the living room surprised to see Sakura. "Ready!" she said. "Then lets go."
When we got to her house she asked me if I wanted anything to drink or eat, I declined so we headed up to her room. " I'll just be a second, ok?" she said and I nodded. I looked around her room and chuckled, on her TV was a small cat stuffed animal. There was also another one on her dresser, her bed, and a few others near her window. Her room was infested with felines. I walked toward her window and looked out, she had a cool view. I turned my head to the right and saw a calendar. I noticed that July 13th was filled with little red hearts. I chuckled. ' If that's how she remembers my birthday, maybe she needs to do the same so she'll wake up on time for school. Someone who has a room like this must always be happy.' I was about to turn and walk away from the TV when my foot hit something. I looked down and saw a Nintendo 64. I smirked. 'Bet I can beat her scores.' With that I was on the floor cross legged and playing Mario.
* * Sakura * * I was in the bathroom putting on some peach-pink lip-gloss when I heard Li. He sounded happy. "Yeah!" I heard it again and opened the bathroom door, walking down the hallway to my room. Li was on the floor and holding my Nintendo control. He looked like he was having fun with that big grin on his face. It made me giggle. That's when I heard the game say "Game Over" and he started yelling at the TV.
* * Li * * "What?! No way! That dumb elf could never pa-" I stopped when I heard a giggle come from the door. Blushing red, I slowly turned. Sakura was giggling so hard she was holding onto the wall trying not to fall on the floor. I groaned but stopped when I saw what she was wearing. A short black skirt that went to her knees and a ¾ long sleeve, forest green, V-neck shirt that looked perfect for her and showed her curves. I blushed again. "Like it?" All I could do was nod several times. I could have just stared at her the rest of the evening. I finally found my voice and complimented her. "You look great!" I said, still blushing. She smiled and walked into her room passing me. She stopped by my side and took the controller away from me. She started playing, "You need to take a right and go off the ramp so you can get a key." she trailed off, "To open, that door." The words "You win" flashed on the screen. Before I could say anything she brushed past me and started to pack. I smiled and asked if she needed any help. She answered shaking her head from side to side. "No its ok. Li? Didn't you say you could play the piano last year? If you want there's one in the room two doors down to your right." I nodded and headed to the room.
Walking in, I looked around. There was a queen size bed, and 2 chairs and a table. Pictures were lining the table. I walked slowly towards them and looked at them. There were pictures of Sakuras mom and dad. There was also a picture of her and her brother; her brother was also holding a cat with white paws and a light brown body. I smiled when I saw the picture next to it. It was of Sakura as a small child, maybe around 3 or 4 years old lying on her stomach with the same cat as a kitten. Their noses were touching and Sakura was smiling broadly. I chuckled. I slowly got up and walked to the piano, which was next to a door that led to a balcony. I sat in the piano chair and placed my fingers on the keys. I started to play a slowly song called "Russian Winter".
* * Sakura * * I was packing my things and could hear the music Li was playing. It was soothing. I smiled and finally finished packing. I started to look around my room to see if I forgot anything. I reached up onto the shelf in my closet and felt something. Taking it out, I looked at it, it was an album. I opened it and sat on my bed. Slowly I flipped though the pages. There was a picture of my friends and me. Next to it there was a picture of Li and me. He was protecting me from a clowcard. Madison was probably the one who took it. I smiled 'Li always protected me.' with that thought my eyes shot open. 'Just like in my dream.'
~ "I'll be there for you. I promise" ~
"Li." "Yeah?" He answered walking though the door; I didn't even notice he had stopped playing. He walked over to me and sat next to me. I saw him smirk at the picture. He chuckled and whispered into my ear. "I'll still protect you like I did before. Im always there for you." I turned to him in surprise. It was like he was reading my mind; I looked down at the picture again. " Even when your scared out of your wits like you were in this picture." He continued and I playfully hit him on the arm.
He chuckled, "What? It's the truth, and you know it." "I was not scared." I protested. "Sure, Sakura. You were practically jumping out of ur socks!" I frowned at him and signed. "Whatever you say," I said with a smirk. "But there a lot of pictures of you in here, believe me." "What?" I smiled and flipped the page and showed him the picture of him with chocolate all over his mouth, nose and cheeks and looking surprised. "Sakura!" he yelled while blushing. "You think that's bad? Check this out." I said giggling and holding up the same picture of Syaoran expect it was much bigger. " Where did you get that picture?" "From Madison, Remember? It was at the fundraiser. The same day Kero met Spinner." he glared at me and I moved away. "Sakura! Give it." I shook my head and smiled. "Not unless you catch me first!" I called out while running out the bedroom door.
"Aw Sakura!" He groaned and ran after me. I ran into my dad's room and he fallowed after me. He ran to me and I jumped onto the bed and ran past him, too the door and out. "Hey!" he called out. I ran down the hall giggling and went down the stairs into the living room. I smiled when he came in. He tried to catch me but I sent behind the table. He went right and I went left then stopped, we both looked at each other. "You stay there while." " I run!" I finished for him and took a flight. Running to the stairs again I ran to my dads room. He fallowed but I never noticed. I started walking toward the balcony trying to catch my breath but found myself being pushed onto the bed playfully. Li leaned over me and kissed me softly running his hands down my sides. "No Li! D-" before I could finish, he started to tickle me. I giggled. After a while he finally stopped and started to kiss me softly while I tried to catch my breath. He started to kiss down my neck, and I swallowed hard. 'God this feels good' was the only thought running though my head. "We should get going." He whispered in my ear. I pouted, "Do we have to?" "Yeah, Don't you want a movie?" I just shrugged. "This is like a movie and it's for free." I said with a small childish smile. He smirked and sat up "Yeah but where's the pizza? Im hungry." I sighed "Fine. Be that way." He chuckled and helped me up.
Driving to the video store with all my belongings in the back, we parked the car and walked though the doors of the store. "So what movie do you want?" "Horror." I stopped walking. "I was just kidding. I know that you're scared of ghosts." He said with a small smile. I held his hands and we started to scan through the movies. "What about a romance?" he shuddered at my words. "Fine." "Well. What about Fast and The Furious?" he asked. I shook my head. "Cars?" "Sure, common, cars aren't that bad." "What about. Crossroads?" he shook his head. "Titanic? Lord of The Rings? Save the Last Dance-" "What was the last one?" "Save the Last Dance" I repeated. "Eli and Zack told me it was good." "So did Madison." I replied. "You want to see it?" "Sure." He said and we took the movie to the front counter and rented it.
* * Li * * When we got back to my. I mean our apartment. I helped her bring up her things and while I put the boxes and bags to the extra room next to mine, she phoned up the pizza place. I heard her order and told her to ask for pop. After I finished with the boxes, I walked to the living room where she was. It was 9:48PM and I saw Sakura lying on the couch in front of the TV. It wasn't on but it looked like she was thinking. I walked up to her and sat near her head, she moved over and placed her head on my lap. "You wanna talk about it?" She didn't reply. I didn't want to pry anything out of her so I just sat here for almost 20 minutes just running my hand though her hair but we were interrupted by a knock on the door. Leaning down I kissed her forehead and whispered that Id be only a second. Grabbing the money on the table, I walked over to the door and opened it. After paying the pizza guy and taking our dinner, I placed it on the kitchen table and looked over at Sakura. 'She looks like she's in her own little world.' That thought gave me an idea that would haunt me the rest of my life. 'As long as it brings a smile back to my cherry blossoms face.' I thought.
I went to my room and after a few minutes came back out with a white button up shirt with 3 buttons open, black pants, black sunglass and a black tie. Creeping up from behind the couch where Sakura lay, I turned on the radio, which was playing which was playing "You Rock My World" by Michael Jackson. I slid in front of the TV where Sakura was facing and started to dance and mouth out the words like Michael did in his music videos. I saw her try to hold in a laugh. I smirked; she wasn't doing a good job of it.
~You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give (You rocked my world)
The rarest love who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did (Girl)
And everything I own I give (I want you, girl)
The rarest love who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine
She finally burst out laughing, but I kept on dancing. I didn't care, I was having fun. You hear that! I was actually having fun making a fool of myself! I danced a little closer to where she was sitting. She was still smiling; reaching up she made me lean forward by pulling on my tie. Her lips were just a centimeter away from mine. She kissed me softly and giggled against my lips. I pulled away "what?" I asked. "Is that chest hair?" I blushed. "Maybe." was my only answer and she pulled me forward and kissed me again still smiling and giggling. After a while, we ate pizza and started the movie. We were both lying on the couch with a blanket over us. My head on the armrest and her head on my arm. I smiled down at her. 'This wasn't such a bad idea after all. I like her living with me.' I sighed. 'As long as she doesn't tell anyone about the Michael Jackson thing, Im all with it.'
Soft music was playing in the movie and I could see Sakura was getting tired. Leaning my head down next to her ear I whispered "Sakura?" she didn't answer. "Are you tired?" She just mumbled in reply. I smirked, 'so childish.' "Ill take that as a yes." I said and turned off the TV, picking her up and taking her into my room since hers wasn't set yet. After getting ready and getting changed, we lay together in the same bed. She snuggled up against me with her head on my chest. I smirked. "Today was fun, huh Sakura?" She never replied. ' Yeah. Living with Sakura will be very interesting.' I closed my eyes thinking of all that happened today. I chuckled when I remembered her dancing in a towel. ' Heh, memories. Just wish I got it on tape. Oh god, Im turning into Madison.' With that horrifying thought, I fell asleep with an angel in my arms.