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REVERSAL LOVE



Chapter 7 - Forgive Me

--(Inside Sakura's Dream)-

Sakura was very weak. She collapsed on the ground with her watery eyes looking straight into Syaoran's. He was standing about a foot away from Sakura; his hands tightly grasped onto the handle of this razor sharp sword, pointing directly at Sakura. A sweat dropped on Syaoran's face as he tightened his grasp. Sakura felt it was useless to run and even more hopeless to fight back, so she just looked deeply into Syaoran's eyes with the question 'why' running through her head. Syaoran didn't wait any longer, as he started striking the sword towards Sakura. She closed her eyes.

Suddenly, Sakura felt warmth on her lips. The whole atmosphere was wrapped up by light and Syaoran seemed to be nowhere in sight. Everything had seemed to disappear, leaving Sakura standing alone on a very bright surface. Sakura was saved.

--(Back to Reality)-

Syaoran is holding on Sakura's hand tightly while she lies unconsciously on the bed. Tomoyo and Kero watched Syaoran gave Sakura a kiss to resurrect her from the nightmare she's been having. Syaoran patiently waited for Sakura's awakening, which he had doubted earlier.

There was a little twitch on Sakura's eyes. She slowly opened it and saw her friends gathering around her.

Syaoran announced, "Look! Sakura is awake!"

Tomoyo and Kero gathered around Sakura's bed. Sakura who was still opening her eyes slowly sat up straight. The first person she saw was Syaoran, who held her hand tightly. An image of the cruel Syaoran in Sakura's dream appeared in her mind. Sakura pushed Syaoran away, forcing him to knock over the table beside him and he collapsed on the floor.

Everyone was surprised, especially Syaoran. Sakura was breathing hard and frightened to death. Everyone's heart ached to see Sakura in such pain after her horrible nightmare, and Syaoran simply felt rejected.

"(Syaoran thinking) Why is Sakura so afraid of me? Is it because.........because of the kiss I gave her? Is she mad at me? Gosh, I wish there is something I can do to comfort her."

Sakura looked at Syaoran for a very long time, Still breathing hard, she starts to realize that everything that happened to her was just a dream. She sees the sadness in Syaoran's eyes after she pushed him onto the floor. Sakura sudden realized the warmth and love was all restored back to the Syaoran in front of her eyes. Tears trickled down her face as she finally escaped from the nightmare.

"Syaoran!!" Sakura cried, then she jumped out of her bed and wrapped her arms around Syaoran on the floor.

"Uh-uh......Sakura. It's alright. Everything's going to be fine." Syaoran comforted her.

"I thought I was never going to see you again!! I thought you hated me!! I'm so glad you're still here for me!!" Sakura cried on Syaoran's shoulders. Syaoran hugged her tightly.

Kero's face looked very serious. He couldn't imagine what might happen next, something that will make Sakura so frightened. "Sakura, what did you see in you dream?" he asked seriously.

Sakura thought deeply into her dream. All the horror is starting to come back to her mind. She had let go of Syaoran who was hugging her earlier and took a closer look at him. Sakura was too afraid to speak.

Outside the door was Erol, standing out of their sight and listening to their conversation at the same time. He evilly grinned at his enemies and swatted out two cards from his pocket. "Earthy, and Dream. Two wonderful cards all mine now! So, Sakura, the day I fight is going to come soon..very soon.."

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The next morning, Sakura was wide awake while sitting on the side of her bed in the hotel. She's didn't rest at all last night, afraid that the nightmare will come to her again. She looked through her cards and felt shameful to lose two of her best cards. "(Sakura thinking) Earthy, Dream1 (sniff sniff) Who would do something so terrible? Why would they want to possess the cards? I can feel the presence of evil, but why can't I find it? Come on, Sakura, you have to fight this evil no matter what lies ahead!"

There was a mild knock on the door. It opened and Tomoyo slipped herself in. She sat beside Sakura and tried to comfort her. "Sakura, today we will be going to the leisure center for some workout. If you feel tired or something, I can go home with you so you can rest." She spoke to her.

Sakura nodded and smiled at her friend. "Thank you for caring for me, Tomoyo. I guess I should take a break and go home today, I'll just call Touya to give me a ride home so you can enjoy your day here."

Tomoyo was happy to see her friend back to normal again. But there was something that bothered Tomoyo even more. "Sakura, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" Sakura asked Tomoyo.

"Everything that happened yesterday was too much for anyone. I'm so glad to see you unharmed, and I'm sure Syaoran's as glad as I am. But the way you pushed him last night.." Tomoyo paused, trying to think of something to say.

Sakura thought back, and realized that she had severely hurt his feelings. "I-I never knew I would do such thing. How will I ever explain to him?"

"Well, he sure didn't look happy this morning when I saw him. But there is one thing he would like to do more with you," Tomoyo gave Sakura a hint.

Sakura understood Tomoyo. "I know what to do. Thank you, Tomoyo."

Tomoyo gave Sakura another smile, then left her room. "A date.." Sakura whispered to herself.

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About an hour later, Sakura had packed up all her stuff and is ready to go back home. She waited at the hotel doors for Touya to pick her up. Tomoyo and Syaoran waited patiently with her while Kero is stuffed in Sakura's bag. Syaoran avoided eye contact with Sakura because he thought she hated him. Tomoyo studied their faces, then decided not to bother them. "Uh..I have to go back to my room to get something. Why don't you guys talk for a while," Tomoyo faked, then walked out of sight.

Now with only Sakura and Syaoran standing, they were still not talking to each other. Sakura is dying to say something to Syaoran, but she just don't know how to start. Syaoran kept on starring at the floor.

Sakura decided to break this unusual silence. "Um..Syaoran?"

Syaoran looked up at Sakura. He didn't know what to say, so he just nodded.

"I.uhh.I'm sorry for what happened last night." Sakura apologized.

Syaoran's emotions were mixed up. The feeling of rejection is still hanging in his mind, but he felt accepted and warm at the same time. He still didn't know what to say, so he nodded again.

Sakura, on the other hand, thought Syaoran was mad at her. All she wished was he would understand and forgive her, while Syaoran wished Sakura to forgive him. Their feelings were very mixed up right now.

There was a car honking loudly outside. Touya opened the door and shouted, "Hey Kaiju, let's go."

Sakura wanted to explain everything to Syaoran, but there wasn't any time left. She quickly took out an envelope from her bag and gave it to Syaoran. Sakura gave him a final look, then went in Touya's car and drove away.

Nicely printed on the envelope was Syaoran's name in the middle. Syaoran tore open it to see what's written inside.

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Syaoran:

Please forgive me for what happened last night. I didn't know what I was doing, and now I'm feeling very guilty. I was wondering if we could spend some time together. Tomorrow is a Saturday, and I hope you're not busy or anything. If you are available, meet me at the school at 12:00.

Sakura

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Syaoran read the letter over and over again. He gently folded the paper and slipped it in his pocket. A smile appeared on his face.

Chibiwinwin: Yes Yes!! Bad chapter!! Pretty useless, but I have writers block these days so I don't know what to write! I don't have much time to update, so bare with me. Remember to leave you comments before you leave plzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!