A.N Hey! Gomen for the wait! I would have posted it up sooner but I couldn't login, heck ff.net was screwed for me. Chapter 13 is (finally) here! .this is a long and boring chapter though, nothing really happens . I just need another chapter then the dance cause it be weird chapter 12 was the 'date' then after that is the dance already. So I though a chapter in between would work.

P.S Quite a bit of swearing in this chapter.you have been warned... ^_~ Should I make this pg 13? Or higher? Tell me after you read this chapter

~*~*~*~*~*~*~Reminder of what happened in chapter 12~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Tomoyo remembered about the bet and mentioned it to Syaoran, she said that he couldn't back out and it was a deal! Syaoran did asked Sakura out. but Sakura thinks that the only reason that he is asking her out is because of the bet, true, that's part of it but Syaoran actually wanted this date to happen. They had dinner and went to Syaoran's secret place. They were looking at the stars and Syaoran was about to confess when he was cut off when Sakura feel asleep on his shoulder. he took her home and put her on the bed and went home himself.

Tomoyo and the gang were spying on them the whole time but were unable to when Syaoran went to the secret place. They didn't know where it is because only something that could fly could reach it. ______________________________________________________________ ___________

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P.S again I warn you, quite a bit of swearing in this chapter.

Oh yeah, I like to say thank you to Delita Mukara RenorFetear Again for giving me the idea for this chapter! Thanks! ^.^ ______________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Chapter 13 The Valentine Dance The Rivals/One heck of a dinner.

Setting: Kinomoto Residence. Time: 6:45

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Sakura moaned. "10 more minutes," She muttered bitterly to the aggravating clock, as if the alarm clock was an actual person. ~RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING~ Sakura tossed and turned, but that stupid clock won't shut up! The clock stopped ringing for a sec. 'Ah, that's better.. stupid clock.'

~RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING~

"AGH!" Sakura lazily took her arm up and smashed on the alarm clock hoping it would land on the off button. She couldn't open her eyes, they just felt so heavy. ~RIN~ ~RING~, it was still ringing. She reached up and grabbed it, then threw it across the room, the alarm clock collided against the wall and the impact nearly shattered it. Fortunately, everyone was downstairs eating breakfast or whatever and didn't hear.

Sakura slowly opened her eyes.

Sakura actually waken up early, her alarm clock really worked! (The time is 6:47) She just laid there on her bed, staring at the ceiling, as if she was finding it fascinating but her mind was drifted on another planet.

'*sigh* that was a wonderful dream, that place Syaoran brought me, it was all so magical! But Syaoran being there but my side just tops it off. *sigh* if only it could come true.'

She peeled her covers off to find her 'pajamas' looked really strange, "Hoe! This is the dress I wore in the dream!....Maybe I'm hallucinating!" Sakura rubber her eyes, yep, the dress was still there in all its beauty. Sakura examined the beautiful bright blue (alliteration!) dress. She realized that she still had Syaoran's jacket, Sakura seeing this was affirmative it wasn't a dream. The jacket had Syaoran's scent and a bit of his aura was still on there. No. No, it wasn't a dream; it was too real to be a dream.

Sakura smiled, her hand, as if automatic glided up to her cheek, and she just suddenly felt something warm from there. (The place where Syaoran kissed her incase you guys forgot.)

She didn't know what the feeling was, but she suddenly felt warm all over, she felt comfort. She smiled, she will never forget that special night. She stood up, and in a struggle, she was tangled in the covers. She moved her hands around trying to get the covers untangled out of her legs and arms.

She tried to take a step forward but the covers were wrapped around her legs caused her to trip, "Oof! Hoeee... oww..," Sakura fell face forward. (Ouch.. @_@ x_X)

From downstairs she heard, "Sakura honey? Is that you? Come downstairs for breakfast." Her father yelled.

"Coming!" Sakura's voice was muffled for the covers were in her face.

Sakura used her arms to support her and push, she bent her knees and pushed herself up and stood up. She went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth and combed her hair, she wasn't in a hurry, for once she actually woke up early! She went back to her bedroom and got dress in her uniform for high school, the uniform looks like the ones they wore in elementary, but the size was just bigger.

She examined herself in the mirror; she saw a 16 year old girl staring back at her, if you stared long enough you could see in her deep emerald eyes, part of it showed sadness, she knew it was oobvious to her friends but she did her best to hide it, for her eyes would give it all away.. (..OK that didn't make sense.-.-')

She went to the top of her shelf which was on the side of her bed. She stretched out her arm and reached to the top, and she pulled something out. It was Syaoran Bear. Syaoran Bear was old yet she still kept it in good condition, true it still looked a little battered up but it was still in fine condition. She took the green bear close to her heart and rocked back and forth, tears fogged up her eyes, '..Just wondering hurts...' (The whole thing that she meant to say is, 'just wondering if you love me or not hurts..')

"HEY KAJIUU! You coming down or not? Your breakfast is getting cold! You better hurry up or the stuffed animal will eat it all!" Touya yelled from downstairs.

"HEY!" Kero protested.

Sakura could hear the two quarrelling from up in her room. She placed Syaoran bear back at the top shelf. She took her book bag, before closing the door she grabbed Syaoran's jacket and pranced downstairs. She kissed Fujitaka on the cheek and as a greeting for Touya; she stepped on his foot, "QUIT CALLING ME KAIJUU!!" Touya whined and rubbed his foot.

Sakura sat down at her place at the table, Kero was next to her, she smiled and gave him a little pat on the head.

Across from Sakura is Fujitaka who was just peacefully reading the newspaper and whistling a small tune.

Touya came by in an apron and put 3 pieces of pancakes on each of everyone's plate. However when Touya was about to place the pancakes on Sakura's plate he said, "Here ya go..*whisper* kajiuu." Unfortunately for him Sakura heard this and from underneath the table, she gave him a hard kick on the shin. This really hurt.for Touya anyways, Sakura was wearing her heeled sandals!

"OWWWWWWWWWWW SAKURA! DAMMIT THAT HURTS!" Touya yelled as hopped around on one leg, holding the other with his hands. Sakura smirked as she watched Touya jump around in amusement.

Fujitaka sighed; he was getting use to watching the siblings daily bickering.

Touya sat down finally and shot a glance at Sakura, Sakura however just smirked. Everybody began eating. Sakura was cutting up pieces of her pancake and chewing them slowly in her mouth.

"Ahhh, pancakes.yummy." Everyone looked down to the table to see Kero was practically drooling, they watched as he picked up a whole pancake with a fork and thrust the whole thing in his mouth and swallowed. Everybody eyes went wide, Kero, with no hesitation repeated the same process with the other two pancakes. Kero finished his breakfast in three bites.

"Kero..did you even chew?" Sakura asked with sweatdrops on her head.

"Uhmm. I dunno, I don't remember." Kero replied, using his tiny paws to scratch his head. Everybody sweatdropped.

"So...hehehe. is there any more pancakes?" Kero asked, his little paws folded and his small beady eyes went somewhat bigger, and you could almost see a faint halo above his head, he looked like an angel. (Uhh that didn't come out right. .you know what I mean)

Touya sighed, "Drop the innocent look; I'll get you some more." Touya pushed his chair out and stood up and headed towards the kitchen. "I swear, this whole family going to starve if the stuff animal eats like this..." Touya muttered as he got more pancakes made.

(hahaha ^^ Kero must be really hungry )

Sakura finished eating her share a little while later, since she had nothing else to do; she decided to go to school. Since she was early (7:30) she decided to walk instead of using her rollerblades, besides her blades need to be fixed, the 'incident' that happened yesterday was because something was stuck in her blades causing the wheels to slide out of order. (When she nearly crashed in the overhead.just a reminder)

Sakura was just strolling down the sidewalk, rocking the book bag back and forth with her hand, wrapped around her other arm was Syaoran's jacket. She was humming a tune, she was feeling great! 'I can't believe it! It was all true, it wasn't a dream.What a special night. Ashiteru Shaoran.Do you love me?' Then she just realized something, 'Iie! Baka! Shaoran doesn't love you and you know that!..*sigh* that moment sure was nice though..'

'.. I should just be happy that he's back, after 5 long years, he finally came back to me, and I am happy, the day he came back was the greatest day, he's different yet he is the same Shaoran that I know,'

(Ano, the reason I put that is because I realize in the second chapter when Syaoran appeared, I could have made Sakura a bit happier, well at least she was surprised. Hehe)

Sakura's thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a beep of a car.

~honk~

The sleek dark green car pulled up to side of the sidewalk to where Sakura was walking on.

Sakura moved back a little, and tried to see who was in the car, she peered at the window but she couldn't see anything, the window was dark. Then, slowly the window rolled down revealing Syaoran! (duh)

"Ohayo Sakura, do you need a ride?" Syaoran said, sticking his head out the window.

"Ohayo, and hai, that would be nice, my blades got busted." Sakura said, smiling. She made sure no cars were coming by and when there weren't she went around, opened the car door, and seated herself at the front passenger's seat next to the driver's seat. She put on her seatbelt and gave Syaoran a smile. Syaoran smiled back and drove off towards the school.

They arrived at the school, "Wow we're early," Sakura said while stepping out the car and looking at her watch.

"Well at least we're not late," Syaoran pointed out.

"Yea, that's true," Sakura laughed.

Okita, who was leaning against a tree chatting with her friends, noticed Sakura getting out of the same car.with LI SYAORAN.

Okita fumed in rage, 'That insignificant bitch.' She marched out towards Syaoran and Sakura.

"Like, hey Li sweetie." Okita said in a annoying singsong voice, when Syaoran wasn't looking, she clung herself onto him, she wrapped her arms around the side of his neck and brought one of her legs and wrapped it around Syaoran's legs.

From the other side, Sakura watched in disgust, but she felt a twinge of jealousy and sadness in her heart.

Syaoran just noticed Okita, and wriggled around, "Huh? What are you doing Yuziko!?! Get off of me!" Syaoran said in frustration. Okita, being stubborn did not budge. Syaoran finally gave up and took her arms and flipped her onto the grass.

She landed on her butt with her arms supporting her.

"Wow Li, like you sure are like strong..." Okita smirked. She wasn't hurt. She stood up and dusted herself off, "So like when are you going to like dump that whore?" Okita said, glaring at Sakura. She was acting as nothing happened. (You know, being flipped on the ground)

Syaoran gave her his deadliest glare and you could practically see flames in his amber eyes. "Don't you dare call Sakura that."

"What? Like she is." Okita said continuing glaring at Sakura.

"You better shut up you damn bi-" *SLAP* Syaoran was interrupted, while he was talking, Sakura walked up to Okita and gave her a good, hard slap on Okita's cheek. (Ouchie)

Okita hands quickly went up her now red, hand-imprinted cheek.

"H-h-how dare you!?!" Okita screamed, outraged.

Sakura straighten up and gave a glare almost exactly as Syaoran's to Okita. "Are you deaf or something or is your brain rotting?" Sakura said in a cold tone, "Shaoran said he didn't want anything to do with you! You're lucky he don't hit girls or your family is going to be out buying your tombstone,"

"You bitch! You'll pay!" Okita spat out and dashed towards the girl's bathroom, her friends quickly followed her afterwards and each gave a glare to Sakura before they left, Sakura just smirked at them.

Syaoran gave Sakura a half smirk/smile. "Wow Sakura, I didn't you had it in you." This made Sakura laugh, "But seriously Sakura, I really don't' want you making any more enemies," Syaoran said, turning serious again.

"Hai, hai, I know, go shimpai naku, I know you will protect me though" , [go shimpai naku-don't worry]

(Since Sakura knows that Syaoran doesn't love her, she decided to act like a friend around him so she didn't hesitate saying the last part.)



Syaoran smiled, "C'mon lets go in the classroom to wait for Meiling and the others,"

'I'm glad you know that Sakura, I will not let anyone harm you...ever, I promise to always protect you, and I intend to keep that promise'

"Hai" Sakura agreed and let Syaoran leaded the way.

They went into the classroom and sat in their seats and not to long later Tomoyo and Eriol joined them along with Meiling and Jason.

"Ohayo gazaimasu!" Sakura said happily. They all said back and they discuss their answers for the homework.

Afterwards the sensei came in, went to the front of the classroom with a smile on his face, "Ohayo gakusei." [morning students]

"Ohayo Gozaimas Sensei!" The class replied back. [good morning sensei!]

After settling down, Taeka-Sensei began his lecture on the lesson. (Blah blah blah (-_-) ZzZzzzZz BORING)

(Uhm when you write down the teacher's name.does the sensei part come after or before the name? please tell me.)

After came math, then science, then English and finally lunchtime!

"Yatta! I thought we'd never get out! It felt like the time stopped!" Sakura said while stretching as she stepped out of the classroom.

"Yah, I know what you mean, I'm starving!" Meiling said, rubbing her stomach. Jason who was behind her gave out a chuckled and enveloped his arms around her and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. Meiling softened in his embrace.

"Get a room you guys," Sakura teased, smirking at them.

"Well guys its lunchtime now, you guys can chit chat if you want but I think I'm about to starve to death," Tomoyo said as she dragged Eriol with her.

"Hey wait up!" Meiling said, also dragging Jason along with her.

With Syaoran and Sakura left by themselves.

"Sakura, aren't you going? Don't you want to have lunch?" Syaoran spoke for the first time since they got out.

"Hai, you go on ahead, I still need to get my lunch from my locker." Syaoran nodded and headed off.

Sakura went into the section of the hallway where the lockers are. By now the hallway was deserted, no one, not a single soul except herself was in there, or so she thought.

Sakura took the lock and did the combination on the dial, and when it clicked she removed it and unclasped the latch that held the locker close. She saw her lunch and retrieved it. She closed the locker and locked it.

From behind, she felt a presence, she also felt that person breathing on her. She swiftly turned around came face to face with...

(well I bet most of you guys already guessed who, for those who don't know who it is... SUSPENSE hehe ^.^)









Michael. (DUM DUM DUUuUuuUuuM!!!!!!! You guys probably guessed it was Michael already. -.-;)

"Hey there babe," Michael said in a low voice. "Nice seeing you again."

(Well Michael wasn't frightened to come to Sakura now because Syaoran isn't with her. Hehe ^_~)

Sakura gave him a cold glare, "Leave me alone.

Michael pretended to look around, "hmm I wonder where your savior is now?"

Sakura smirked, "Why? Afraid to get your ass kicked?. AGAIN?" She emphasized the word 'again'.

Michael gave out a snarl, "That stupid ass got lucky, but since he's not here to protect you now..is he?."

Michael pinned Sakura on the lockers taking his hands and grabbed her wrists to the over her head.

"What are you doing!? Let me go NOW!" Sakura screamed, trying to get free from his death grip on her.

Michael just smirked. Still holding his tight grip on Sakura, she lowered his head and began to suck softly on the crook of Sakura's neck. Tears stung Sakura's eyes. She struggled and wriggled her neck around. Michael had to stop, for he couldn't continue with her moving around like that. He look at in the eyes, a look that terrified Sakura. He gave out a wicked smile.

"You better let me go NOW," Sakura said, trying not to let her fear show.

"Or else..?" Sakura didn't answer because Michael's head was advancing towards her; he titled his head and brought it down towards Sakura's lips.

"No, no, NOOO." Sakura whimpered, this would be her first kiss.. she didn't want to be forced to kiss MICHAEL! Their lips were centimeters away.

Just before their lips met, Sakura gave him her HARDEST kick on his shin. (Ooh! Those treacherous heeled sandals again!)

"AGHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW GOD DAMN, SHIT! SAKURA!" Michael yelled, releasing his hold on Sakura and hopped around madly.

On his shin, there was a big purple bruise with blood grazing over it.

Sakura's tears are gone and all her emotions are replaced by anger. "Dou' Hou," [asshole] Sakura turned to leave but Michael grabbed her arm, "Matte, [wait] you're not going anywhere." He said in a harsh tone

Michael's face was red for several reasons. He was about to strike Sakura when he received a blow in the stomach. It was Syaoran. (Yay, yes I know..lame...Syaoran always saves Sakura.)

Sakura and Michael were too busy they didn't see Syaoran coming.

Michael held his stomach in pain. Syaoran took a glance at Sakura to make sure she was ok but the soft gaze from Sakura changed into a fierce look when it was diverted to Michael. He grabbed Michael by the collar and punched him in the eye.

Michael staggered back, "Just what the hell you think you were doing!?" Syaoran yelled, his amber eyes burning as he slowly approached Michael, but Michael seeing this managed to punch Syaoran just below his shoulder. Syaoran winced in pain.

Syaoran recovered but the pain was still there, Syaoran delivered a kick on his face and Michael crashed into the lockers, denting it a bit.

Michael steadily got up, panting all the way, "You piece of shit, you're going to pay, for everything."

He tried punching Syaoran, but Syaoran blocked every attempt, Michael use one of his fists to punch Syaoran in the stomach, Syaoran saw this and used his hands to entrap Michael's fist. Michael seeing this as an opportunity used his other fist to swiftly punch Syaoran near his jaw. A bit of blood trickled down the left side of Syaoran's mouth.

Sakura gasped, "Shaoran! Daijobu desu wa?!" Sakura asked frantically. [are you okay]

"Hai Sakura, I'm fine" Syaoran said as he wiped the blood with the back of his hand. He admitted that punch injured him, but he showed no expression of pain.

Michael was about to this distraction to set out another attack but Syaoran was prepared for him this time. Syaoran spun around and kicked Michael on the side.

Michael flinched and held his side, the pain was immense. Michael let out a snarl, but he regained his self-control and stood up in a fighting position.

Syaoran watched as he slowly got up and to his sudden surprise Michael ran to him head-on. Michael did two kicks and Syaoran defended them. However Michael managed to kick Syaoran at his neck.

Right after that, he punched Syaoran in the chest. Syaoran was still suffering from the pain in his neck to sense the incoming punch.

Syaoran fell down to the ground. 'Tsyuri is better at martial- arts than I thought, he's using everything he can as a distraction,' Syaoran got to his feet.



He would not let Michael win.



Syaoran dodged all punches that were thrown at him, Michael was just punching everywhere, Syaoran dodged it and went under his punches and punched him right into the stomach. The impact of the punch made Michael stumble back a bit, because of the pain, Syaoran spun and did a kick directly to his face and he slammed into the lockers, denting it even more.

Syaoran was about to launch his finishing punch at Michael when a soft voice stopped him, "Matte, onegai, stop this."

It was Sakura.

"Demo, Sakura, this damn baka aho tried to harass you!" Syaoran said, angered at the fact that Sakura was trying to prevent Michael from getting what he deserved. [baka aho- stupid moron]

"Demo Syaoran, I don't like fighting or seeing you getting hurt."

Syaoran look at her closely, Syaoran smiled understandingly at Sakura. She was always so kind and couldn't stand to see others get hurt.

Syaoran then shot a VERY angry look at Michael, his amber eyes blazing, "I'll let you go this time you bastard, but if I find you with Sakura again, nothing going to stop me from beating the shit out of you."

With those last words, Syaoran held out his hand and gradually Sakura took it.

They went outside oblivious to the fact that Michael laid wounded in the hallway. (DAMN...I feel sorry for Michael.. uhhh.. NAH ^_^)

(OK umm this went by really fast ok..) (Oh and I know that fight was lame..)

They met up with Tomoyo, Eriol, Jason and Meiling beneath the biggest cherry blossom tree.

"Sakura-chan what took you so long? Syaoran was worried and went up to check on you." Tomoyo asked once Syaoran and Sakura sat down.

"Ano, it was nothing, I had to go to the restroom is all," Was Sakura's reply. She didn't want her friends to know what happened.

"Oh..." Was all Tomoyo had to say to Sakura's excuse.

They sat down and began eating.

"Tomoyo, how are the dresses coming along?" Meiling asked Tomoyo after a while, breaking the still silence.

Tomoyo amethyst eyes sparkle, "Oh they are coming along great! I'm almost done with them!" Tomoyo said with glee. "Just need to add the finishing touches, boy oh boy won't you guys be shocked," Tomoyo added, winking to the three guys causing them to blush.

They ate and discussed what the dance will be like, "Chiharu, Rika and Naoko are on the decoration committee and they said that the decorations are great! They said there will be streamers and everything! AHHHHHHHH I can't wait till the dance, it will be SOOO much fun!!" Tomoyo babbled on and on, while everybody just stared at her with weird expressions on their faces.

"..o.k.a.y..." Meiling said with a sweatdrop hanging down the side of her head. They continued their lunch in peace afterwards.

The bell rang again indicating that lunch is over and the lesson is about to begin. The six deposed their leftovers and went to their lockers to get their books.

They went to their next lesson which happens to be history.

The six friends went to find seats where they could be close to each other, once they found some they sat down and began talking, though Syaoran didn't really speak much; he just kept his eyes on Sakura. Sakura was talking about something that happened in history class when she felt someone's stare on her, when she turned to look around, Syaoran immediately turned around pretending to look at the whiteboard.

Meiling, Tomoyo, Jason and Eriol noticing this snickered. Syaoran heard them and gave them a threateningly glare; if only looks could kill the four would be looooooong dead by now.

The four became aware of Syaoran's facial expression (his glare) and shut up instantaneously.

"Hoe..?"

The sensei came in and quickly everybody became quiet. Mokati- Sensei began to speak, "Now class, I have a project for you guys to work on, now for this project I am allowing you to have one partner, one only and no more, if I find you guys not working then I will have to separate you up."

Enthusiastic whispers were spreading among the classroom; several groans were clearly heard verifying that some (most) didn't like the idea of a project.

The sensei continued on with her instructions, ignoring the noise the class was making.

"I am permitting you to choose your own partners, now what this project is about is that you will do research on a famous person. They could even be famous artistes, or heroes/heroine. You guys have a lot of choices to select from. You guys are going to do an essay about his or her life and what they have done; also you guys are going to do a collage. The essay has to be at least three pages long. It is due tomorrow by 3:00." The sensei spoke, her sharp eyes glancing at each student to make sure they were paying attention.

She continued, "If you need help, you may ask of my assistance. You are using this class period to find your partner, discuss your topic and get started on it if there's any time left."

(yes I know, hardly seems like 10th grade work or whatever)

Sakura looked around, Tomoyo already paired with Eriol, Meiling is paired with Jason and Chiharu is paired with Yamazaki, her other friends are already paired with someone else! Then that only leaves.

She turned around to be met with amber eyes. ~Silence for like 5 seconds~

"Shaoran, do you have someone to work with?" Sakura asked him with hope in her eyes.

Syaoran merely shook his head no. Sakura smiled, delighted. "Do you want to be my partner then?"

Syaoran blushed under her smiling gaze, "Hai, sure."

Sakura moved her chair to the side of Syaoran's desk so they could converse easily without Sakura having to crane her neck.

"So what person do you think we should do?" Sakura asked with questioning eyes.

"I don't know quite yet, but I know a few people like Martin Luther King Jr., back then the blacks were treated more unfairly than the whites, Martin Luther King changed all that, and there is Amelia Earheart, she was the first woman to fly alone over the Atlantic Ocean, but she was stranded somewhere and was never found, and there is Abraham Lin. am I boring you?" Syaoran asked after a while.

Sakura, on the side of his desk was leaning on her arms and hands, "Iie, this is all interesting! Go on, I'm glad you know so much... I don't really know many heroes."

"Its ok, we can go to the library after school to do some research." Sakura nodded in agreement.

Syaoran went on explaining more of what the heroes and heroine did.

(Ok I know. No S+S...but I'll try..on and this project thingy is nothing important just something that I won't put too much detail in)

Syaoran was just explaining, looking out the windows. He didn't want to face Sakura; he knew his face would turn into a ripe tomato if he did.

Sakura was glad he wasn't looking her way, that way she could examine his handsome features.

'*sigh* he is so handsome. no wonder why all the girls are going crazy over him. His hair is so cute; it goes well with his striking face. His flaming eyes, I can never get bored looking at them, they are so brown yet yellow in a way, like amber. HOE, Sakura! BAKA! BAKA! What are you thinking!? You love him but he sure doesn't love you, not like that anyways, probably as a friend or a sister kind of love. But I still wish. that he loves me as I love him...'

(Sound familiar? Chapter 12, her wish on the shooting star...)

Sakura let out another sigh, she was still in the same position as moments before, her hands supporting her chin, her emerald eyes were shiny and are slightly smaller now. (TEARS...well close to anyways.)

Syaoran heard the sigh and broke his gaze from the window to turn to look at Sakura who quickly wiped her close to tears away, Syaoran didn't get to see this. "See Sakura, I knew I was boring you.."

"Iie! Chigau! .Ano, I'm not bored. Gomen...I-i-i." [Chigau- It's not that!]

Syaoran smiled reassuringly, "Its ok, wakarimashita" [wakarimashita-I understand.]

Sakura blew out a sigh of relief. "So whose house is it going to be? Mine or yours?"

"Nani?" Syaoran gave out a confused look, "Huh?"

Sakura let a soft giggle escape from her lips. It was like music to Syaoran's ear, a melody so sweet.

(I cannot believe I wrote that... A MELODY SO SWEET?! WHAT WAS I THINKING OF!?!!?!!!!?!!!! )

"You know, to work on our project, surely we're won't finish it here or at the library, so whose house are we going to? Mine or yours?"

"Uh, doesn't matter, you choose." Syaoran said, scratching the back of his head. (Syaoran moved in with his family, so did Meiling, so they don't live in apartments anymore. Don't ask me why)

"Ano, Yukito is coming over to study for some big exam with Touya, so I'm pretty sure that they don't want to be disturbed, so how about your place?"

Syaoran nodded, "But are you sure? You're going to have to deal with my sisters."

Sakura laughed softly, "Come on Shaoran! Your sisters aren't that bad! I like them."

Syaoran gave her and uneasy look, ".Are you sure?"

Sakura laughed again, "SYAORAN! I like them a lot!"

Syaoran was about to object when he knew that Sakura won't agree with him, so he sighed in defeat, "Fine Sakura-chan, but I promise you, the second that you walk through that door, you are going to get mauled by four very hyper women,"

Sakura giggled, "Shaoran, you're so funny, easy with the sarcasm!"

'Who ever said I was being sarcastic?'

The bell rang and the all the students sat up, "Now remember, this is due tomorrow! I would give you guys three days but I need you guys to start on something new tomorrow, so make sure it is done tomorrow!\\"

With those last words the sensei allowed the students to leave.

(hehe when I was typing the word students' I accidentally typed the word stupids.. I don't know, just happened, if I didn't noticed it, it would be like that, *With those last words the sensei allowed the stupids to leave* hahaha.ok.. I'll stop,.o.0 ._.)

Syaoran and Sakura were the last ones to leave. Outside there were Tomoyo, Eriol, Meiling and Jason waiting for them.

Sakura glared at Tomoyo and Meiling, for leaving her to be Syaoran's partner, they should have known that she couldn't handle it.

The two just smiled back sweetly.

Syaoran didn't noticed this because he was to busy glaring fiercely at Eriol and Jason, of course they just smirked back right at him. Syaoran let a low, small growl escaped his throat. He was having trouble enough facing Sakura, now he has to spend the whole day with her! Not that he minded of course, but he knew that he would just make a fool out of himself.

Eriol and Jason smiled back at him timidly. They cowered under his gaze which seemed to get angrier

".So what person are you guys doing yours on..?.." Meiling asked the others, hoping to break the awkward silence.

"We're not sure yet, we're going to the library after school." Sakura answered.

"We're doing ours on George Washington; he was the first president of the United States you know, so Eriol and I figured that he would be a good subject." Tomoyo said.

"As for us.." Meiling said, indicating her and Jason, "We're doing ours on Leonardo Da Vinci; he painted the famous Mona Lisa."

"Guys we better get going before we're late." Tomoyo said looking at the big clock hanging on the wall.

"Hai," Eriol, Tomoyo, Meiling and Jason all walked to their classes. (They have the same class except that Sakura and Syaoran go to different one)

Sakura told Syaoran to go ahead while she went to get her books. Syaoran nodded, since Michael was probably in the nurses office by now, Sakura was safe.

Sakura marched down the hall, taking her time. Since hers and Tomoyo, Eriol, Meiling, and Jason classes are different, hers starts later.

Surprisingly no one was present in the hallway.

She did the combination to her lock and when it clicked she opened it. She scrambled to find her books in her unorganized locker. Unknown by her, someone walked up to the side of her. Sakura wasn't able to see this since the locker cover was on the side of her face, incapable of seeing what was on the other side. Plus she was more concentrated of finding her books that paying attention outside.

Sakura dropped one of her book and bent down to pick it up, when she stood up again, facing the locker. Whoever was behind it the whole time slammed the locker closer. Sakura gasped in surprise. Behind the locker reveal.







Okita.

(Some of you probably guessed it was her already -_-)

Sakura recovered from her shock and glowered at Okita. "What do you want now? Leave me alone." Sakura said in a stern voice.

Okita wasn't happy herself either, she was glaring daggers the whole time

Quickly Okita brought her hand up and smacked Sakura hard in the face. "You hoe....How dare you hit me!" Okita snarled, remembering of what happened earlier.

(I don't remember describing Okita, if I already did then this is what she looks like now.. -_-. She has short, ear- length dyed red hair with a bit of pink in it. And she has plain green eyes, nothing special. hehe)

Sakura held her cheek, it was swollen a bit. The force of the hit caused her left cheek to be a reddish pink color.

"Maybe the reason is that YOU deserved it," Sakura said, not a hint of fear in her voice, she wasn't afraid of Okita.

Okita eyes turn into slits. "Whatever, I just didn't come here to hear little insults from you, the main reason I came here is to tell you to stay away from Li- I mean Syaoran."

Sakura smirked," You have no right to call Syaoran Syaoran, in fact I don't think he wants you. From all the insults he said about you.maybe, just maybe, now this is just only my opinion. that he doesn't want to have to deal anything to deal with the likes of you!"

Okita doesn't seem convinced, she let out a shrilly laugh. "Baka, all those were lies, don't you know? Gee, you really are clueless,"

Okita laughed harshly again, "all those things he said about me were lies, I know he wants me..he is too softhearted to break it to you, all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more. Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you like him, love him maybe. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. C'mon Kinomoto, don't be selfish, if you want him to be happy then let him go! You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you!"

Sakura remained silent. She couldn't help but absorbed Okita's word into her, her words stabbed her heart but she didn't want Okita to think that she was right.

"Damare.you don't know what you're talking about, I never said I was with Syaoran," Saying those words stung Sakura's heart. "Besides, I guess your brain really is rotting, because no matter how many times people say it to you, you will never get it. You're just an arrogant and stubborn bitch. SYAORAN RATHER BE IN HELL THAN WITH YOU..."

(Yes.. OOCness.I know)

Sakura didn't let Okita speak, she pretended to look at her watch, "Look, I have to go, I'm going to be late."

Okita let out a snarl, "I'll deal with you later..." She walked off, before she was also late.

Sakura stood there, remembering Okita's words. Yeah, she knows that Syaoran don't like Okita one bit but it was something else she said.

~^..he is too softhearted to break it to you, all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more. Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. C'mon Kinomoto, don't be selfish, if you want him to be happy then let him go! You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you^~

These words ache...her heart felt pain. 'maybe Okita is right.what was I thinking? Syaoran will never love me.am I being selfish? Is he just being nice? What about 5 years ago? When he said he love me. what that all a joke, or he doesn't love me anymore?'

A bit of tears penetrated her eyes; the liquid covered her eyes and threatened to fall. Sakura quickly dabbed them away before more tears follow. She went to the fountain took a handful of water and patted her cheeks and ran it along her eyes. Her cheek stung when her hand made contact with her cheek. She didn't care. She knew she was late but she didn't care. These words kept haunting her mind.and heart.

~^Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you^~

She walked slowly to her classroom. She heard footsteps approaching her. She looked up to see Syaoran walking towards her.

"Sakura, what's wrong? You had me and everybody else worried. You're late; I went looking for you, when I couldn't find you I thought you were already in the classroom. When you didn't show up, I asked to look for you, the sensei permit me to do so." Syaoran smiled, relieved to have found Sakura.

But when she didn't smile back, or said anything back, Syaoran's smile promptly disappeared.

"Sakura-chan.what's wrong?" Syaoran asked, looking at her closely.

Sakura gave out a small, feeble smile. When she was about to open her mouth to respond, these words came back.

~^I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ^~

She shook her head trying to rid the thought. Syaoran was confused and worried; he saw her jade eyes getting watery. "Sakura are you crying..?' Syaoran asked softly. "Who? WHO?! Who made you cry?!!" Syaoran asked, a bit more demanding now.

"Was it that asshole again? Gomen Sakura... I wasn't there.to protect you."

Sakura shook her head, she gave out a fake smile though two twin small rivers flowed freely and slowly from her eyes. "Iie.it's not him," She spoke quietly.

"Then what.or who?" Syaoran asked putting his hand on her shoulders, consoling her.

"Ano...I really don't want to talk about it, its nothing, really." Surely she didn't want to tell him, then he would know, he would know how she truly feels about him.

~^Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you^~

~^I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you^~..

^he sure as hell doesn't love you^~.

The words came back and infiltrated in her mind. The two rivers flowed faster.

(OK as for those of you guys who don't get it. the 'rivers' are her tears that are running down ._.)

Syaoran saw the tears came down faster; he took a hankerchief from his pocket and gently wiped the tears away. Fresh tears started raining down. Sakura closed her eyes, yet the tears slowly came out of her shut eyelids. She didn't want to cry in front of him, that would be showing that she's weak but that's not the actual reason. he was the reason she was crying, yet its not his fault. She's crying at the thought. Syaoran will never return her love. Only as a friend and nothing more.but she wanted more. she wanted to be more than just friends. she's in love and that was beyond her control. Little did she know that Syaoran knew how she felt, for he felt the same thing.

He deposited the hankerchief back in his pocket. Since she isn't willing to tell him what was going on, he did the next best thing. Syaoran stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her back and since he was about a head taller than her, he rested his head on her head and closed his eyes. He inhaled the intoxicating scent of cherry blossoms from her body and hair. He tightened his hold on Sakura, and gently rubbed her back, soothingly, hoping to stop the flowing tears. A light pink hue tinted his cheek.

Sakura was traumatized, her hands still at her side, she was too shock to respond. But as if on impulse, she too wrapped his hand on his back and leaned her head on his muscular chest and closed her eyes. She felt safe, that nothing could ever harm her. He would always be there for her no matter what even if it's just from the concern of a close friend.

She smelled the fragrance of autumn on him. She leaned in closer and breathed in his masculine scent. His comforting hug eliminated all her problems away. His arms around her were like a shield, protecting her, from everything.

Sakura's tears slowed their flowing. Syaoran's blush was gone. None of them were tense because it felt so right, so right be in each other's embrace, so right that nothing else in the world existed to them, they were in their own little world.

(... don't ask..)

(oh and.. OK OK! I know its just a freaking hug.. but it's a special one, you can probably tell from their feelings now. Yah, I should have done this when they kiss. I mean IF they kiss heheh I mean.. I won't probably let them kiss... LET YOU GUYS SUFFER hehe)

After a few minutes or so Sakura brought her head up, her jade eyes met with amber eyes. Syaoran was staring at her all this time. When he noticed that she was looking back at him and that he was staring at her. pink tinted his cheeks once again.

She smiled, letting him know that she was ok. He smiled back, relieved.

But once more, her bright emerald eyes had him mesmerized.

Sakura looked profoundly in his blazing amber eyes.

The two still have their arms wrapped around each other, only their heads separated and now their eyes remain fixated on it each other. Syaoran as if it was an urge lean closer.and closer.

Sakura as if on urge too did the same, she leaned upwards, until something stopped her.

~^..he is too softhearted to break it to you, all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more. Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. C'mon Kinomoto, don't be selfish, if you want him to be happy then let him go! You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ^~

~^Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ^~

~^I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you^~.

~^all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more.^~

~^a friend and nothing more..^~

Okita's haunting words came back. they lingered in her mind, and pierced her heart.

~^a friend and nothing more..^~

~^ You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ^~.

Sakura looked at Syaoran, his eyes were still open, and he were leaning closer still.very slowly.

Sakura gently pushed Syaoran back, "C'mon Syaoran, we better get going or we both are going to be in trouble. Without another word Sakura ran off.

Syaoran just stood there looking dazed and still wondering what happened. 'BAKA! Was I about to kiss Sakura?!? Shit! What will she think of me? Maybe she knows that I love her.I want us to be more than just friends.. but does she feel the same way? Did she remember my confession five years ago? Or did she forget.,Damn...what I'll do?? I almost kissed Sakira.. Ano. I should have a talk with her after school.I don't want to discuss this. but I should'

(NO he's not going to talk about the confession but the close- to kiss.) (HA-HA I STOPPED THEM FROM KISSING!!!! Hehehe.. I bet some of you guys are mad at me ne? hehe)

With that Syaoran ran off too and surprisingly found Sakura outside the classroom door.

Sakura gave him a smile, "I waited for you so you won't get in trouble."

Syaoran blushed at the memory 5 minutes ago but smiled back," Arigato."

They both went in the classroom together to find all the students working on a worksheet and a not too pleased sensei.

"Kinomoto-san where have you been?" Taeka-Sensei said without even looking up the two students who entered.

(yes they have Taeka-sensei for this class again.whatever this class is suppose to be. I forgot ._.)

"Gomen Taeka-Sensei," Sakura said in a soft voice "It won't happen again,"

Taeka looked up, surprised. Usually if Sakura was ever late, she would be more frantic. but now she seems unusually calm, and she looks a bit gloomy and sad.

"Kinomoto-san, daijoubu desu wa?" The sensei asked her, more concerned than angry.

"Daijoubu" Sakura replied giving off a small fake smile.

'Somethings wrong.' Taeka sensei looked at Syaoran who at Sakura's side. "Li-kun what happened?" and he looked at Sakura, "Why were you late Kinomoto-san?" Taeka-sensei turned to Sakura.

No one answered.

Taeka took a look at Sakura's face, her cheeks were red, from her previous crying and her eyes were a bit swollen.

"Kinomoto-san, you do you want to go to the nurse?" He didn't even wait for her to answer, "Li-kun would you escort her," He smiled a little, "Go shimpai wa arimasen, you two are excused from the homework assignment." [go shimpai wa arimasen-no need to worry]

Sakura was about to protest when Syaoran nodded and led Sakura out the door. "But I don't need to see the nurse, I'm not injured," But she was terribly injured.on the inside." (- .- k that was stupid)

Syaoran looked at her and said gently, "Maybe so, but I think that you probably need some time to think things over," The nurse's office was pretty far from the classroom so they have a long walk ahead of them. . Syaoran took her hand and Sakura let him take the lead. Syaoran immediately blushed. 'Baka!! What is going on with me today!?! ..ano, will she pull away?'

Sakura also blushed when she felt his large callused hands from all his training over hers, but yet it felt comfortable nonetheless. She didn't pull it away.

After like 3 minutes of silence and they were in the nurse's hallway Sakura spoke, "Arigato Shaoran.." Sakura had her head down

Syaoran looked at her, confused, "What are you thanking me for?"

Sakura raised her head and her emerald orbs got watery but they didn't fall, they remain in her eyes.

"For everything, for protecting me, thank you." Sakura said remembering the Michael incidents.

Syaoran took his hand up and gently flicked away the tears before they descended. He held her cheek, and smiled at her, "You don't have to thank me, but you're welcome, I will always be there for you."

Sakura smiled, a true smile, "Also thank you for understanding, and that hug" Remembering that Syaoran understood that she didn't want to explain her occurrence and conversation with Okita but instead he gave her a hug.

Syaoran smiled and to his surprise Sakura got on her tipsy- toes and wrapped her arms around his neck. This time she hugged him. Syaoran blushed lightly and smiled. He wrapped his arms around her. Sakura dug her face in his face. Syaoran rested his head on her head. 'I guess she didn't know about the kiss, which saves me a bit of trouble from talking to her after school.'

~^a friend and nothing more.. You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you^~

Sakura winced at the thought, yet she pushed it to the back of her head, and hugged Syaoran tighter as if she was losing him, at least that's what she thought but nevertheless Syaoran did the same and hugged her tighter back.

"Sakura I will always be there for you, I swore on this," Syaoran said

'only as a friend' Sakura thought painfully.

Both of them broke out of their hug and went into the nurse's room. "Konichiwa, what may I do for you today?" The nurse asked seeing them approach and stood up from behind her desk.

Syaoran answered for Sakura, "She just needs some rest and I am here to accompany her."

The nurse nodded thoughtfully. She pointed a cot-like bed covered by the curtains to conceal who was on it to the other clients.

Sakura nodded and sat down on it, "Arigato Syaoran, I'll see you after school for the project,"

"Hai, ja ne Sakura." Syaoran walked out the door but before he did he took glance at Sakura to make sure she was ok. Sakura smiled at him reassuringly. Syaoran blushed and went out the door before Sakura got to see the pink shade that painted over his cheeks.

After the door the nurses' office closed Sakura let out a small sigh. Sakura leaned down against the cot like bed.

She curled up a bit on her sides and let her thoughts take over her.

~^..he is too softhearted to break it to you, all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more. Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. C'mon Kinomoto, don't be selfish, if you want him to be happy then let him go!^ You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ~

~^ I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you ^~

Was she hat obvious to have Okita find out already? Does Syaoran know?

~^ breaks your heart. breaks your heart .... breaks your heart ^~

These words sliced her heart and her faith. She thought that there was this tiny glint of hope that Syaoran might love her back because of his confession five years ago. She use to believe that he truly loves hers and she knew she loves him and she waited.waited for his return.

But upon hearing these unforgettable words, her hope shattered.

~^..he is too softhearted to break it to you, all you will ever be to him is a friend and nothing more. Now why don't you do us all and you some good and leave him, before he breaks your heart. I know you love him. But he sure as hell doesn't love you. C'mon Kinomoto, don't be selfish, if you want him to be happy then let him go You're a fool to even think that he has feelings for you!^~

Her heart screamed and the tears flowed rapidly, knowing the one you love will never love you back was just too painful.

(yes I know.Sakura's crying too much, well I'm to point out the fact that Okita's words got through to her and she's thinking that Syaoran would never return her love makes her sad..really sad as you can tell.)

How can words make her feel like this? Maybe because perhaps they were true. (Note: This is not a song but a poem and I did not write it) I know the way I feel inside, this love I have, I can not hide. You say that friends are all we'll be, I hope some day that you can see.

I'm not so bad to have and hold, by your side as you grow old. To love and honor 'til we part, for I know- only you can hold my heart.

So every night I'll sit and pray, that down the road I'll have my day. You'll look at me through diffrent eyes, and chase away all of my dark skys.

But until then I'll be your friend, and someday soon my heart will mend. From pain and hurt I feel inside, that comes from being by your side.

I hope you see through these lines, all the thoughts on my mind. And soon you'll see my love is real, and understand the way I feel. ~*~*~*~..Uhh .Taeka-sensei's class..~*~*~*~ The bell rang and the students rushed out, eager to get out of school.

Syaoran saw Meiling and the others outside the hallway, "Where's Sakura?" Tomoyo asked looking behind Syaoran.

"Ano.She's getting something that she forgot in Mokati's- sensei's class. She said she won't be able to walk home with you Tomoyo, she's going to my house to work on our project."

"Oh,"

"Well in that case, you do me the honors of walking you home?"

Tomoyo giggled, "Sure, we'll be leaving now Syaoran, ja ne!"

"ja ne." Syaoran wasn't really to cheerful, he was too worried about Sakura.

The merry couple walked out the hallway and Eriol opened the double-doors for Tomoyo, she stepped out and before Eriol did the same he took a glance at Syaoran and smiled his mischievously smile and said, "Don't do anything that I wouldn't do cute little descendent!"

"STOP CALLING ME THAT YOU FOUR EYED FREAK!" (Hehe. writing this kind of stuff is fun, hehe) Everybody in the hallway turn to look at Syaoran. Syaoran blushed but soon glared at everybody, "Yea?! What are you looking at?!" Everybody instantly carried on with their business.

Eriol laughed and Syaoran could hear Tomoyo laughing as well and before Syaoran could do or say anything more, the evil couple left.

Syaoran glared and growled. From behind him he could hear Meiling and Jason laughing; he spun around and glared at the two. The two stopped laughing at once.

Meiling laughed tensely and grabbed Jason's hand, "C'mon Jason! We have to start working on our project too!" Jason nodded agreeably .They dashed out the hallway with a trail of dust behind them.

Syaoran stared after them, blinking. ~*~*~*~Sakura~*~*~*~

'Ima nanji desu ka..?' [Ima nanji desu ka-what time is it now?] Sakura got up from the small bed and took a glance at the big clock above her. School's over. She got up and thanked the nurse. She went the restroom and cleared up her dried tear stains and any other evidence that shown from her crying..

Sakura went outside to see Syaoran waiting for her at the foot of the steps. "Daijoubu desu wa?" Syaoran asked once she got to him. Concern was shown all over his face.

Sakura smiled a true smile. She knew that he would never love her as she loves him, but she settled for being his friend, it was a hard task to do, because the worse thing is sitting next to the one you love, knowing they don't love you.

"Daijoubu..." Sakura replied.

Before Syaoran pressed on more questions Sakura suggested that they go to the public library now.

(Oops. I almost forgot about the project, lol. Listen guys, I'm not going to actually do the essay thing ok? Cause that's like going to be doing schoolwork, and its summer and I'm taking my break! Hehe. Besides, I don't think any of you would care if I did the stinking essay or not.)

Each got out their cell phone and called home to tell their family.

^Sakura's phone call^

Sakura got put her small pink cell phone and punch in her home number. After two and a half rings someone picked up.

"Moshi Moshi.." Touya's voice came on the other line.

'oh no, Onii-chan picked up, I thought he was at work.he must have gotten a break or something...I don't think he'll be too happy..'

"..Touya?"

"Sakura? What is it?! Anything wrong?! Is it that damn gaki again? WHAT DID HE DO TO YOU?! I SWEAR I'LL MAKE HIM WISH HE NEVER BEEN BORN!!" Touya got worried instantly..a bit too worried. (if you know what I mean ^_~)

Sakura sweatdropped at her overprotective brother, also whenever he thought that something was wrong, Syaoran was the one to blame or in Touya's case, 'the Chinese gaki'.

"IIE, IIE! I'm just telling you that I won't be home this afternoon.. I have to work on a project at Syaoran's, we have to go to the library and work at his house." Sakura crossed her fingers and hoped Touya took this..well lightly.

*~~*~~*Touya*~~*~~* Touya's face got a somewhat maroon color. Yukito saw this and instantly knew why, he heard the conversation, well not exactly, he heard Touya yelling. (hehe)

Touya had enough; sure he was going to soften up on the gaki..a little! When Sakura first went the gaki's house, he let her. (Chapter 8) But enough's enough, Sakura can't go to his house anymore as if on a daily basis, he just still doesn't trust the gaki.

Before Touya could say a word of objection, Yukito grabbed the phone. Touya looked at him in shock and he was about to grab the phone back when Yukito waved his finger in front of him.. Touya stopped and curiosity taken over him for a moment and he waited to see what Yukito would do.

"Nii-chan? Are you there?" Sakura's voiced echoed through the phone.

"Sakura?" Yukito's voice came on.

"Yukito? What's going on?" Sakura asked, confused as to why Yukito needed to talk to her, Touya was also confused.

"Nothing Sakura-chan, it's just that Touya and I agreed that it would be a good idea for Li-san to come over here for dinner after your trip to the library."

Touya's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, "Yuki! What are you doing?!" Touya made a grab for the phone but Yukito swerved it and he missed, he charged at Yukito but Yukito pushed him back a bit.

"This is a good chance for you and Li to get along." Yukito said looking at Touya. Touya turned red (as in he's mad) again, "IIE! NO WAY, GIVE ME THE PHONE!!"

Touya ran towards Yukito, Yukito ran away from him. It was like a game of tag. (note that the phone is cordless hehe)

~*~*~*~Sakura~*~*~*~

Sakura stared at her cell phone, she couldn't believe what she just heard and she could have sworn she heard Touya yelling.

"Hello? Anyone there?"

"Hai Sakura" Replied a breathless Yukito, he was still running from a rampaging Touya.

"Yukito? Are you sure nii-chan would let me invite Syaoran?"

"Zutto! He's the one that brought up this idea!" This comment made Touya run faster. [zutto-absolutely]

"Really? I'll ask Syaoran but I'm sure he'll say yes, wow I can't onii-chan is actually acting mature about this.well we'll see you soon!"

"OK, that's great, ja ne." With that Yukito rounded a corner, tricking Touya and slammed the phone down the receiver.

Yukito held his chest and panted. Touya screeched to a halt. "YUKI?! WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING?! I'M NOT GOING TO COOK FOR THAT FILTHY GAKI!!"

Yukito sighed, "And Sakura said you were acting mature." He muttered under his breath.

"C'mon Touya this is a good opportunity for you guys to be on friendlier terms with each other," Yukito said pointing one finger in the air, "Besides you never know, he might be your brother-in-law one day." Yukito added winking.

Touya scrunched his face and it turned redder than ever, if that was even possible, "Yuki! How could you say something as disgusting at that?! Get that nasty thought outta your mind!!!!! If that gaki touches a hair of Sakura..He'll pay.he'll pay dearly.." Touya had an evil look on his face while he was cracking his knuckles."

(*sweatdrops*. Touya can be really scary at times -_-;;) Yukito sweatdropped.

~*~*~*~ Sakura ~*~*~*~ 'Wow. Touya's being really mature about this, but what's the use? Syaoran and I aren't together. baka, have to start thinking of him as a friend. you never loved him!! But. I can't deny it.koishiteru...with Syaoran, but the feelings useless.unless he doesn't return it which is never.. *Sigh* oh well."

^Syaoran's phone call^ Syaoran punched in his number, after two rings Wei picked it up.

"Hello?" Syaoran answered.

"Ah, Master Li, what can I do for you?"

"Where is mother?"

"Just a moment Sir,"

Syaoran could hear the fuss in the house,

"Yes Xiao-Lang, what is it?"

"Mother, Sakura and I are coming over but we are going to the library first."

"I see.but I'm afraid that there is a big meeting with the other clans.. I'm afraid you'll have to go to the Card Mistress's house." " "Oh.. I sure that is fine.bye mother, be home later tonight,"

"Alright son, goodbye"

Both hung up. 'Great, now I have to deal with Sakura's brother..for a whole noght.'

Syaoran went to the front, and at the same time so did Sakura, they looked at each other and both opened their mouths, "We have-" Sakura started.

"We have-" Syaoran started.

Both stopped and stared at each other and laughed a little, "you go first." Sakura said.

"We have to go to your house.. my house is being occupied by the other clans so we won't have much privacy."

Sakura grinned, which surprised Syaoran a little, "That's great! Touya-niichan wants to have you over for dinner!"

"Eh? *Syaoran raises and eyebrow*" 'That's not like Kinomoto- san'

"Yeah! I couldn't believe it myself either! So wll you come?" Sakura asked, looking at him with pleading eyes,

Syaoran scratched the back of his head, unsure.but he would do anything to make Sakura happy right? He gave her his rare smile. "Hai"

Sakura blushed at his smile, 'BAKA don't blush. you don't love him and he certainly doesn't love you right?...I can't deny it...'

Sakura rid the thought for now and her smile broaden, besides she would have to get use to this. Syaoran is her friend, and that is all he ever will be.

They went into Syaoran's sleek forest green car and drove to the library.

^In the car^ "So have you thought of anyone to do ours on?" Sakura asked, her eyes scanning the passing world outside the window.

"Yeah, how about Martin Luther King?"

"Yeah, I was thinking about doing him too."

The rest of the ride the two or mostly Syaoran discussed Martin Luther King's life. They arrived at the library.

After forty five minutes or so, they managed to get five books on what he done and his autobiography.

They went to the Kinomoto's house

They walked up the steps. Sakura rang the doorbell. Touya answered it with a sour look on his face.

Touya glared at Syaoran directly. Syaoran glared right back, Sakura sweatdropped, 'I thought onii-chan gotten over this?'

From behind Touya, Yukito nudged his back, Touya growled and said scornfully, "Konbanwa.Li"

Syaoran blinked in surprise. Sakura let a small hoe out. She went to the top step and stepped up on her very tipsy toes for Touya was very tall, she placed her small hand over Touya's forehead, "Are you alright onii-chan?"

Touya turned dot eyed. "Sakura, I'm trying to be nice to your boyfriend here and you're asking me if I'm fine or not?!"

Both blushed, Sakura yelled trying to conceal her blush, "Syaoran is not my boyfriend!" `and he never will be'

Syaoran flinched at that..'I guess Sakura doesn't want to feel that way then.'

"Uhh. TOUYA!!..demo..are you fine though?" Sakura said with a somewhat worried expression.

Touya fell anime style revealing Yukito who was behind him. Yukito laughed nervously, "Uhh, won't you two come in?"

Syaoran and Sakura went to the living room instead of Sakura's room as instructed by Touya.

"Donna ryori sukidatta na?" Yukito asked Syaoran. [Donna ryori sukidatta na-what kind of food do you like?]

"Anything you cook, I'm sure will be delicious." Syaoran politely replied.

So the rest of the day went with Syaoran and Sakura working hard and Yukito and an unwillingly Touya cooking in the kitchen.

After some time, Sakura and Syaoran finished with everything they needed to do.

"Dinner is ready." Yukito's voice rang from the kitchen.

(..I know I could have described more parts, but I typed a lot and I am tired and when this chapter is done I would very happy, heh but its not quite done,! I know things seemed a bit rush but I am in hurry to finish this chapter, besides I don't think you cared about the project anyways)

"Hai, we have to clean up first!" Sakura said, raising her head to reply.

They cleaned up, placing the books in a neat stack, putting their collage on the couch.

They cleared the rest up quickly and seated themselves at the table.

Sakura and Syaoran sat next to each other while across from them will be Touya and Yukito.

Yukito brought down plates of steaming hot food on the table followed by Touya. Touya and Yukito sat across the table from Sakura and Syaoran.

"Where is Otou-san?" Sakura said, adjusting herself in her chair.

"He got an urgent call to a dig and won't come home until late at night." Touya replied still glaring daggers at Syaoran, Syaoran as expected glared right back. You could practically see electricity shooting between the two.

Yukito nudge Touya's side hard. Touya reluctantly broke off his glare. for the meantime.

The four began eating their meal in peace.

"So Syaoran, when did you arrive from Japan?" Yukito said, attempting to make an effort to start a conversation.

"Almost two weeks ago, "

"Oh, how long will you be staying?"

"For as long as I want, which will probably be a long time hehe I miss Japan alot."

Touya coughed at this, evidently he didn't like the idea of having Syaoran around.for a looong time.

"That's nice to hear isn't it Touya?"

"Sure whatever," Touya muttered, using his fork to mix around his food. (He's playing with his food, I didn't know what to explain it.)

"So kajiuu, I heard that there's this valentine dance or something at your school,"

"Yeah, so?"

"Do you have a date yet?"

"Uhh ano, why would you want to know Touya?"

Touya's eyes narrow yet he didn't answer Sakura's question. "Who is he? Tell me. Do I know him?!"

Syaoran blushed, and sweatdropped.

Yukito sweatdropped. Touya is quite overprotective sometimes. ( SOMETIMES?!.. Whatever..)

"Uhhh.." Sakura took a quick look at Syaoran and hastily replied, "uh "I'm going with no one. I'm just going with the girls,"

"Good.. Do you need a date? Yukito could go with you."

"No that's ok"

"Are you sure? He could be your date if no one wants to go with you."

Sakura's face turned red a little but she kept her cool, "Touya... if I wanted a date, I could have get one. Besides, if you would have scare him off anyway!"

"No one would want to go out with a kajiuu anyway so you can't blame me for that"

"STOP CALLING ME THAT!! I AM NOT A KAIJUU!!"

Touya smirked a little, "Whatever..kaijuu."

Sakura's eyes narrowed and her face turned red.

Syaoran and Yukito just looked helplessly at each other. this isn't going to be good.

(OOCness coming up)

Sakura took a pastry roll from the basket, "TAKE THIS YOU IMMATURE JERK!" Sakura said as she flung the roll at Touya's direction. The roll sped by fast for Touya to notice it and it hit him right smack in the forehead. Touya growled a little. Touya took a handful of spaghetti and let a little laugh.

(They are all standing up now)

He thrust the handful of sauce-covered spaghetti towards Sakura; she saw this last minute and dodges it. Behind was Syaoran. He turned around and the spaghetti hit him right smack in the face. The red tomato sauce actually made him look like a tomato, Touya held his stomach and laughed hard.

"TOUYA!!" (Sakura) This brought him out as he turned his head up to be met with mash potatoes on his face.

Yukito couldn't help but closed his eyes and laughed really hard at this sight.

Touya let out and evil smirk and took the plate of spaghetti and thrust the whole thing on poor Yukito. Yukito stopped laughing and look at his shirt, it was covered in spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, and so was his face. Yukito playfully threw some cooked beans at Syaoran. Syaoran laughed and poured mushroom sauce on Touya's head.

Sakura laughed loudly at what was going on.

Everybody turn to look at Sakura who was the only one who was clean.

"Hoeee.." She backed away as Syaoran, Yukito and especially Touya took a handful of spaghetti, they advanced toward her.

They had her cornered, "Uhh guys? We could settle this out without..getting more messy."

"But Sakura-chan, you're the one who started this." Syaoran said smiling evilly.

"That's right, so you should be part of the fun." Touya smirked.

"Yeah the two's right Sakura.." Yukito said.

And at the same time each piled the handful of spaghetti on Sakura's head and rubbed it all over her head, After they were done they took a step backwards and stopped to look at Sakura and all three guys laughed at the vision in front of them.

Sakura's whole head was covered in spaghetti but mostly the red sauce was what made it so funny.

The others look pretty ridiculous as well.

Touya still had mashed potatoes on his face and the mushroom sauce dripping down the side of his head.

Yukito had the spaghetti on his shirt and face.

Syaoran had spaghetti on his face and beans sticking on his shirt. (They are covered with a thick sauce)

But.. it wasn't over yet as Sakura took a huge bowl of soup and dump the whole thing over Syaoran. It kept pouring and pouring until it was all gone. Syaoran from head to toe was drenched in soup and had the aroma of it on him. Sakura took a bowl and dipped it in the flavorful chicken broth, she took the filled bowl and splashed it on Touya, she repeated the process and splashed it on Yukito as well.

Everybody was so messy but the food fight continues...



And it stopped when Fujitaka walk through the door and stared at them wide-eyed.

He rubbed his temples and said, "Look, I had a very tiring day and I need a rest, I think it's safer NOT to ask what is going on, just get the mess cleaned up." And without a response he trudged up the stairs and up in his room.

Everybody blinked. ."..He took that better than I thought." Touya said.

"Yea."

"Well we better get cleaned up," Yukito said staring at the dining room. Splotches and splashes of any sign of what was dinner was on everywhere, the wall, the floor, Yukito, Syaoran, Touya, Sakura, EVERYWHERE.

"Li, you could borrow my clothes," Touya said as he tossed Syaoran a dark green shirt and slack jeans.

Syaoran and Sakura looked at him in surprise. Since when does Touya became so nice? "WHAT?! IS THE WORLD COMING TO AN END WHEN I'M TRYING TO ACCEPT THE GAKI?!" Touya huffed and turned around (hehe)

Yukito borrowed a set of Touya's clothes also and Sakura has her own clothes.

So the rest of the day went with the four taking turns showering. It was about time for Syaoran and Yukito to go home so everybody met at the doorway.

"Uhh.. thank you everyone.. for that wonderful dinner." Syaoran said, carefully picking at his words,

Yukito laughed at the remembrance of the food fight, "That was one heck of a dinner ne?"

"It sure was." Sakura said smiling.

"Bye Yukito...Bye Syaoran.." Sakura added the last part softly.

Syaoran smiled at her, "Ja ne Sakura-chan."

"bye Touya, bye Sakura!" Yukito said.

"Well bye Yukito.and Li..." Touya said waving them as they went off the porch.

"Ja ne Touya," Syaoran replied, 'maybe he really is accepting me after all' Syaoran smiled as he headed in his car and drove off.

Yukito did the same in his own white car.

Syaoran drove to the front gate, the guards saw him and unlocked the gates, Syaoran parked his car and stepped in the house to find his sisters in the living room watching TV. (his mother is in the study room.doing something hehe)

His sisters stared at him and his clothes, "Dear brother, those aren't your uniform, and those aren't your clothes.wherever did you get them from?" Fuutie cooed at she strode up to him.

"Why.. weren't you at the Card Mistress's home? The whole evening!" Xiefa said as she joined Fuutie.

"That's right. you guys did use protection right??..." Fanren snickered.

Syaoran immediately blushed.

"Why Xiao Lang is blushing! Whose clothes are that? Ah who cares, your clothes got dirty *snicker* I guess...so you had to borrow some new ones." Feimei said.

"YOU GUYS ARE SICK!" Syaoran yelled red-faced as he stormed up at stairs and into his room.

Yelan suddenly strolled down. "What is going on here?'

"Oh nothing mother," The four sisters chorused.

Yelan shrugged it off and resume what she was doing earlier. (yeah.. I don't get it as much as you do..) But the dance is approaching in two days.. _________________________________________________________ A.N Yay finally done, dang this was a long chapter.my fingers are numb. Well please take a few seconds of your time to review! I really want to your opinion on it. I'm actually looking forwards to the next chapter.. .oh and I know that this chapter has a lot of grammar mistakes... OK GUYS WHO DO YOU HATE MORE? MICHAEL OR OKITA? Hehe well guys I need your help:

I need songs, got any good ones? They must fit the scene.

I am still accepting clothes though that is already taken cared of.

BUT MAINLY I need and idea of what to do with Okita and Michael. I don't know what to do with them afterwards. onegai I really really really need help on this one. And no. I can't kill them. just hurt them hehe,

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