Chapter Fourteen

Card Captor Sakura

Crystal Tears

~starjade~

Confused Love

Two figures ran down the hall , keeping to the walls in their haste. Creeping along , they tried not to be spotted by anyone that might recognise them and order them back to the ball. They also had to clamp their hands on their mouths to keep from erupting into hysterical giggling. Their feet pounded against the floor , no matter how hard they tried to be quiet.

One of them motioned for the other to follow them as they burst into a door and collapsed into laughter. To a passer-by it appeared as if they were crazy....The way they were hooting it did seem as if they were lunatics.

" Oh god , that was the most kawaii thing I have ever seen!" squealed Tomoyo , her hand on her stomach that was aching from all that laughing.

" Also the funniest! Did you see how they acted! I have never seen someone fall in love like that!" chortled Eriol.

It was actually quite funny for the two to watch their two best friends fall in love. When Sakura had burst out from the ballroom , Tomoyo had been quite worried. She would not stop agonizing over her best friends pain , and finally Eriol took her after Sakura. They saw Syaoran dragging Sakura off , and as they always did , they both got quite a mischievous glint in their eyes and with a mutual agreement , slinked off after them.

While the two lovebirds were on the balcony , Tomoyo and Eriol quickly hid in the dresser , leaving the door of the dresser open a crack to watch. Yet it seemed they could not stifle their laughter , and had to escape the room while Syaoran had his back turned.

Tomoyo finally stopped gasping for breath and fell onto a couch. She finally took in their surroundings and found that they were in quite an elegant room. The couch she fell into was of the finest she had ever seen. It was quite a richly decorated room and she gasped in awe.

" Wow , Eriol. This room is absolutely breathtaking! Where are we?"

Eriol turned to her , and smiled at her dazzled expression. He walked over and sat on his bed , gazing at Tomoyo.

" It's my room." Eriol answered , and Tomoyo giggled in delight.

" You have the most gorgeous room I have ever seen!" She exclaimed and ran around , touching everything and anything. She arrived at his wardrobe and screeched.

" Gods , Eriol! You really need some fashion sense!" Tomoyo said , crossing her arms and looking over his clothes critically. Eriol tilted his head in confusion.

" Fashion sense? " he asked , bewildered.

" Eriol! Your clothes need to be up to date with the latest fashions!" Here she clapped her hands in excitement. " I'll do your clothes! Oh it'll be fun.."

She blabbed on as Eriol viewed her chuckling softly. She was so beautiful , he thought. Witty , funny , sweet , intelligent....everything I need in a girl. She's perfect for me...

Eriol badly wanted to know how she felt about him. He had felt the temptation more than once to read her mind , to view her future , to peruse her motives...but he felt that was invading her privacy , totally disregarding her . He had grown to respect Tomoyo and would never deceive her like that. Yet he had never been in this position before..

" Eriol?? Eriol!!" Tomoyo was repeating his name and waving her hand in front of his face.

Eriol jerked out of his trance and replied , " Yes?"

Tomoyo giggled.

" You spaced out on me! What were you thinking about?"

Eriol responded without thinking , " You."

Silence was the response to his answer. Eriol began to get a little red around the edges as Tomoyo viewed him carefully.

" What about me?" she asked , suspiciously. Eriol relaxed a bit. She probably thought he was thinking something bad about her...good...I mean no! Not good..

" Don't worry , Tomoyo! It was nothing bad! How can I think of anything bad about you!" Eriol should've stopped there , but no , his blabbering mouth continued , " There is absolutely nothing bad about you! That's why I like you so much!"

He shut his mouth quickly as Tomoyo was silent for a while. He kept his eyes on the floor , waiting anxiously for her response. Finally Tomoyo lifted her shoulders and laughed. Eriol glanced up quickly , surprised.

" Huh?" he said ,confused.

Tomoyo grabbed his hand , pulling him up from the bed where he was sitting and hugged him , boldly.

" Your very kind , Eriol. I like you very much too."

Eriol blushed , letting out a lopsided grin. But I don't just like you , his mind whispered. I love you.

But Eriol kept his mouth shut as Tomoyo separated from him and began discussing the subject of Syaoran and Sakura. It wouldn't do good to ruin the friendship he carried with her. He'd have to keep quiet...and stifle his growing love for her.

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" Sakura , WAKE UP!" screamed a woman's voice. Sakura groaned and rolled over , trying to shut out the annoying voice that was disrupting her sleep. Ah....that's better. Now back to the main event....Syaoran. Those amber eyes , the cute messy chestnut hair , the way he held her , kissed her...

" AHHHHHHHHHHH!" screamed Sakura , and leapt up , jumping up and down , rubbing her hands on her arms. Ice cold water had been splashed unexpectedly on Sakura's face as Queen Nadeshiko tried to get her daughter to wake up. Trying to wake up Sakura Kinomoto was a most difficult task indeed. Yet finally , her daughter woke up and was now jumping around , screeching waving her hands about in utmost drama.

" WHAT was the need to do THAT for , huh? You couldn't have tried a simple , 'Sakura , wake up , ' now could you? Grr.." Sakura growled , tossing a towel over her soaking hair. Queen Nadeshiko sighed , hiding a chuckle.

" Sakura , I did try to wake you up. You were too wrapped up in your dream...and what was it you were mumbling? Hmmm , let me think. Was it....Syaoran?" Queen Nadeshiko erupted into laughter as the result she was hoping for happened. Sakura turned a million shades of red as she whipped off the towel from her head and fumbled around nervously.

" N-No , I was n-not dreaming about S-Syaoran ," Sakura muttered , trying to hide her flushing face from her grinning mother.

" Yes you were , Sakura. And I'm pretty sure what your answer is going to be for today's announcement.." Queen Nadeshiko said , wiggling her eyebrows up and down.

Sakura's ears turned red as she yelled , " Stop it mother!"

Queen Nadeshiko laughed and said , " Well , tell me , mother to daughter , what did happen last night?"

Sakura stopped fumbling with the bed sheets and collapsed upon the bed with a happy sigh.

" Oh mother , yesterday was the best night of my life!"

Sakura told her mother everything that had happened last night , not leaving out any details.

" And , he is the best kisser ever ," Sakura continued , not noticing what she was saying. Queen Nadeshiko could not hold in at least one giggle as she ran her hand through her daughter's hair.

" You are growing up , my daughter. And you don't know how happy I am that you will be married for love , just like I was."

Sakura giggled , but suddenly Queen Nadeshiko quickly stood up and whispered ," The announcement is going to be in two hours...so get ready and do what you have to do , okay?"

Sakura nodded to her mother , smiling." Okay mother."

Queen Nadeshiko grinned and walked out of her daughter's room. Sakura sighed , and looked at her dress lying neatly on her dresser. Hmm...Sakura thought and a mischievous ( can you imagine Sakura being mischievous?) smile overtook her face and she got up , resolutely.

" Two hours...Just enough time for an outdoor rendezvous...with a particular boy.." Giggling , she put on some clothes and raced out the door , heading for 'cough' his room. (^^)

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Syaoran had awaken quite early that morning and was feeling great. A wide grin replaced the cold smirk he always carried around as he remembered last nights events. It was spectacular! Who knew Syaoran had it in him! Syaoran was quite nervous about his actions and was debating whether or not to tell Sakura....And now he was quite glad he did tell her how he felt about her.

Suddenly a knock interrupted his thoughts and he walked over to his wardrobe , calling out ,

" Come in."

Who ever it was walked in as he rummaged around in his wardrobe looking for that outfit his mother told him , actually more like ordered him to wear.

" Syaoran?"

Syaoran froze at the sound of the voice. It was a female voice , and he would recognise it anywhere. He walked out of his closet and saw Sakura standing there , wringing her hands. He felt a smile creeping up to his face.

" What are you doing here?" he asked in mock annoyance.

Sakura's green eyes widened at his tone and she quickly answered , " Uh , I'm sorry Syaoran , I didn't mean to interrupt you-"

" Damn straight your interrupting me!" Syaoran answered , grinning inwardly , as Sakura stumbled back , a shocked expression on her face. She opened her mouth and closed it , wonderingly.

" Syaoran?" she asked in a confused voice. " Why are you acting so-"

" Did I give you permission to walk into my room?" he asked gruffly.

Sakura narrowed her eyes at him , becoming angry. " Yes you did , you-"

" I don't recall ever saying , 'come in' " Syaoran growled , laughing inwardly as Sakura's eyes blazed.

" Excuse me , but you did! What is wrong with you?" Sakura asked , walking straight up to him and looking deep into his eyes. It took all his might not to burst out laughing at her expression. Syaoran quickly turned his smile into a smirk , and stepped closer to her , retorting," Is there something wrong with me?"

Sakura growled." Yes there is something wrong with you! What have you been doing all night that made you change? Your acting like a full out bas-"

She never got the chance to finish her sentence as Syaoran swept down and locked her lips in his. Sakura gasped at this mood swing...okay , Syaoran is definitely weird. Sakura wanted to break away and give him a glare , but she felt herself melting against his kiss , as Syaoran drew his arms around her , running his hands up and down her back. She shivered as she tangled her hands in his messy chestnut hair pulling him even closer until their bodies were melded together.

Syaoran finally broke the kiss with a chuckle , turning it into a full out laugh at the confused look on Sakura's face.

" I'm sorry Sakura...I just had to do that to you.....it was so funny!" He collapsed into more peals of laughter , and Sakura stood there, hands on her hips , bright colour smudged on her cheeks.

" Well , if that's the thanks I get for coming to see you , than you'll be seeing less of me very soon!" Sakura warned as Syaoran tried to stop laughing.

She huffed as Syaoran failed at trying to stop and whirled around in mock anger.

A smile crept on her lips as Syaoran stopped laughing and said , " I'm sorry Sakura..." She just snorted and started to walk away , but squealed as an arm went around her waist.

" Where are you going ?" Syaoran asked, his eyebrows together in pretend anger. Sakura giggled and kissed Syaoran's forehead.

" I'm going to get changed-"

Syaoran interrupted , " I'll come with you!"

Sakura glared at him and he put his hands up in defence. " Then maybe I won't."

Sakura chuckled." That's right you won't. There's a big event coming , and I don't think you'd like it if I missed it , would you?"

Syaoran shook his head vigorously.

Sakura giggled. " I'll see you there , then."

Syaoran caught her hand and then asked , " But you won't stay with me just for a couple of minutes?"

Sakura smiled at him , sweetly and then retorted , " NO!"

Syaoran grinned as she skipped out of the room. Sighing he turned back to his clothes , a smile on his face. Damn , that girl gets me every time...

A/N:

HEY EVERYBODY! Wats up? I know , I know , nothin interesting in this chappie....Hey I needed this to sort of rise to the other stuff....Okay , I guess you peeps wanna know what the other stuff is. Does " THAT PERSON IN THE CARRIAGE" clear it up for ya? Okay , maybe not...

And yah ,E&T moments in this chappie and in the next to come...but come on , those two neva get alot of attention. I know alotta peeps who don't like E&T....ah well , deal with it. I like that couple , so stick!

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