Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, but the plot is all mine.

Summary: Sakura's childhood best friend and crush, Li Syaoran is returning to Japan after 5 years. Having completed his training with the Li can in Hong Kong, he's chosen to go to a university in Japan. But would Sakura now have the courage she lacked before, to tell Syaoran how she really feels?


Wishing


"Would you like to help me? Find a wife I mean..." Syaoran quickly added in, feeling embarrassed. He began to stare at the teapot on the table, as his cheeks flushed every shade of red possible, "You've always been my best friend and I've never known anyone who could understand me more than you, Sakura."

Sakura's surrounding seemed to whirl around her and she could no longer see, or hear anything. Tears rushed to her eyes, and the usual emerald pair were gleaming with sorrow and no longer had their usual glow. Yet at the same time, Sakura couldn't help but feel selfish and egoistic.

"I'm the only person he could turn to. He's always been so reserved and for him to open up like this I should be glad. Syaoran just lost his mother, what kind of friend am I if don't offer to help at a moment like this? If I love him I should do something. Besides, what was I expecting? For him to propose?" Sakura thought and snorted silently at her foolishness. Clenching her skirt she continued to tell herself repeatedly, "I can't cry. Not now, not in front of him..."

With all the will-power she obtained, Sakura looked into Syaoran eyes and forced out her usual smile, "Of course I'll do that for you, Syaoran, anything for my best friend. Watch you'll have a girlfriend before Christmas."

***

Sakura lay in bed on her side, facing Syaoran who was already sound asleep. She didn't know whether it was because she wasn't use to her new home or because she had too much on her mind right now. After dinner, Syaoran became a lot more open and easy going, Sakura guessed it must have been because he finally got that question off his chest. Seeing him relieved made her feel content, even if he transferred the burden onto her. Sakura didn't mind because she knew she still loved him and she's decided to put her own feelings aside just for him and would sincerely try to help.

Sakura quietly got out of bed and tip-toed to the small window, between Syaoran's bed and her's, being careful not to disturb the sleep of her roommate. Resting her elbow on the sill, she gazed up at the clear sky, which was scattered with specks of golden stars. Sakura closed her eyes and let the moonlight shine brightly on her face, showing every contour. She whispered just loudly enough for herself to hear,

"Twinkle, twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Star light, star bright,
The first star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

For this one guy, I've been dreaming of,
I wish that I could have all his love.
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the dream I dream tonight.

He is so sweet, that's for sure,
I want to be the girl he's looking for.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the guy I wish tonight.

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Star bright, star light,
The first star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight."

Opening her eyes again she turned to look at Syaoran as a single tear trickled down her cheek. Even if she was safe to cry, she didn't want to. Brushing it away Sakura began to head back to her own bed. She was now feeling a bit tired, it had been a long day. "Good night, and sweet dreams Syaoran," and with a yawn she quickly fell asleep.

***

The whole week has been hard on Sakura. She's been frustrated and worried about absolutely everything. University was really not the way she had hoped it'd be, especially with Syaoran there. She still hasn't thought of someone for him or a way to find that person at that matter. But what was even worse, she had forced herself to be happy every single second Syaoran was around. That was the biggest challenge she has had to face all this time.

Sakura couldn't possibly be gladder when the weekends rolled by, especially when she had made plans with Tomoyo to go shopping. She missed her a lot and yearned for the support Tomoyo always gave her whenever she needed it. But that morning, she was awoken early by a phone call.

"I'm sorry Sakura, I'm going to have to cancel our plan. I've been assigned a lot of homework this weekend, I can't afford to lose anytime to go shopping," came Tomoyo's voice on the other line, "If you don't mind Sakura, would you like to come over instead? I would enjoy your company."

It wasn't the best way to start the day, but Sakura looked at it optimistically, "At least we still get to spend time with each other, I'll come by sometime after lunch., we have a lot to catch up on."

It was only when they hung up that Sakura noticed Syaoran wasn't in the room. Without even guessing she knew where he must have been and she skipped over to the window. There standing outside was Syaoran with his shimmery sword, practicing martial arts, with a dedicated expression. Sakura continued to admire, while still hiding out of his view. She stood there for some time before finally deciding she should get started and head on over to Tomoyo.

"I love you Syaoran," Sakura murmured and looked away.

***

"I still think you should tell him Sakura," Tomoyo preached after Sakura told her all of the happenings of the pass week, while typing on the computer, "He told you to pair him up, so why not with yourself?"

Sakura sat on Tomoyo's king-sized bed and hugged her teddy bear tightly, "Didn't I tell you he asked me to help him only because he saw me as his best friend and not as a target of interest? How awkward would it be for both of us if we did go out?"

"Well, what if you're able to make him fall in love with you, Sakura, without revealing your identity?" Tomoyo paused to type something on the computer, and then continued, "That way when he does find out it's you he wouldn't even care because he'd be head over heels for you. This shouldn't be problem at all since, Sakura, you know exactly the type of girl he likes, right?"

Sakura was now sitting up straight, full of interest at this new idea. She almost let go of the teddy bear before slouching back again, "Exactly how would I be able to do that? No matter how many cosmetics you put on me, no makeup can transform me into a completely different person."

"Who said you'd have to do this face to face. Maybe you could telephone him," Tomoyo spun around in her office chair to face the attentive Sakura, "You could tell him you're one of Sakura's friend who attends a university in a near by city. I'm sure he'd believe you that way."

"The only problem Tomoyo, is Syaoran would recognize my voice. At least if he didn't now, he would soon or later. We're roommates at the university, Syaoran would be able to make the connection soon. You don't think he's that gullible, do you?" Sakura reasoned back and rejected the idea once again.

"Well how about—" before Tomoyo's could fight back, her idea was interrupted by the only-too-familiar sound coming from the computer. Spinning around to the screen she cried, "It couldn't again. How can it CRASH like this! I didn't save the e-mail yet..."

Tomoyo quickly covered her mouth but it was too late, Sakura had already heard, "E-mail? I thought someone had homework to do!"

"I was, Sakura. But I decided to take a little break from it... Gomen (Sorry), I didn't mean to not focus," Tomoyo gave a guilty giggle, "Forgive me?"

Sakura barely heard Tomoyo's words as an idea popped in her head. Tomoyo only knew too well what was going on, she could see the wheels in her best friend's head turning. A smile slowly spread across Sakura's face as she jumped up to hug Tomoyo, "You're a genius! I think I've just came up with an idea that could solve my problem."

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Author's Note: Jeez, it literally took me forever to write this chapter and I hope I did alright. I didn't spend too long proofreading so I'm sorry if I have any errors! Anyhow, I had a 'poem' in this chapter, and it is actually lyrics to a song by Simplicity, called "Twinkle Twinkle". I modified it a little but the original is still nice, download it if you have time. Well, remember to review my story and keep commenting, alright? *wink*