A/N: GOMENASAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well I know it's been a LONG time since I've last written a chapter and most of you are probably very ticked off but you know fan fiction authors have lives too ne? =P Well I've also had much of a writer's block…..and some very strange shocking things that have happened in my 8th grade year…some unfortunate…some worth finally revealing. Anyway, I can live once more and perhaps have a clear mind and get my priorities straightened out for once. Hehe, not to mention summer is close at hand so now I should be able to make up for ALL the lost time. *nods reassuringly* Okies, now enough of me talking! Let's get this chapter over with!!!

ShengXin: (Sacred/Broken Heart)
Chapter 13: Sweet Kiss

Syaoran sat in the middle of the courtyard staring into space, his head hung low, his eyes attempting to concentrate and his hands lost and uncertain. Fall. Winter. They both came and went. Have they not trained enough? How come Sakura never made a move to mention Wu-ming since that day…is she that dense? The school would soon come to an end as well. Spring would soon change into Summer. Summer…my birthday…and Sakura must make her move and prove herself before July 13th. It's May 5, 2002 now….only two more months…. The young Chinese warrior stood up and began to pace back and forth…if she won't make a move…should _ I _ make a move? He blushed. Is that what she is waiting for? My reaction? Wait! What if she isn't expecting anything at all? Will she avoid me? Will she turn her head away at my very face if I do something? Our friendship will never be the same again…then again…it hasn't been much of anything lately. Should I? I mean, we've been keeping a good relationship all school year…and maybe I do act protective of her…even at school against the seniors.
Heh, our whole freshman year spent together and we've haven't exactly picked up where we left off but it's better than not being able to see her beautiful face. I must really love her. Then why do I deny it? Why do I not try to show I like her…but I have. She just hasn't noticed. Damn it. Why does this have to be so hard? The first time was hard enough. Well if I did it once before, I should be able to do it again. Why have I lost my confidence?

Meiling silently crept behind him. As Syaoran stopped walking she placed her hand on his shoulder. Syaoran jumped up and turned around into fighting stance. He let go of the battle position soon as he realized it was ONLY Meiling.

"What the hell are you doing? Trying to give me a heart attack?"

Meiling giggled. "Ha. Caught you off guard again. That something bothering your mind must be REALLY important ne?"

Syaoran almost showing an astonished emotion…"That doesn't matter. What did you come to annoy me with anyway?"

"Heh. Cranky aren't we," Mei grinned, "well I came to tell you some news that could be of use to both you and Sakura."

"And that good news would be?"

"Daidouji is coming next week!"

Syaoran's eyes widened, "How does that costume-fanatic-camera-recording-girl make things any better around here?"

"Baka. She's not supposed to tape stuff when she visits-though she most likely will--but that's not the point! She's found some information about you father's whereabouts through the fashion and toy industry."

"Eh?"



"I don't see how that works either but Syaoran-kun, just think, it's all coming together now."

Syaoran scoffed. "If it was all coming together…."

"Baka. It takes time. You know how dense Kinomoto is!"

Syaoran nodded. "Yeah I know. Demo…how come Daidouji can't say whatever it is over the phone or through email?"

"Why? Because we don't want everyone else to know. I mean, anyone could be listening on the phone and you know how Siefa likes to hack through my e-mail…."

"Hmm…point taken."

"Hoe? Tomoyo-Chan is coming to China?"

Syaoran and Meiling simultaneously jumped back and fell over. "Sakura-Chan!? How long have you been there?"

Sakura grinned. "Oh…maybe just now! Hehe. Well c'mon now, time to practice in the Dojo. I promised Wei we'd practice even though he won't be with us. "

Syaoran raised a brow. "Wei won't be coming?"

"Sou Sou. (That's right.)" Meiling mischievously knew already, "Anou…Wei-san, Auntie and I are going on a family business trip. We leave in 10 minutes. Hehehe, I forgot to tell you in advance!"

Syaoran was surprised, "Why not me? I thought the future clan head person is supposed to go?"

Meiling smiled broadly, "Well it has something to do with me rather than you. So…obviously I have to go instead of you Biao ge. I'll tell you everything when I come back. I promise. By then everything shall be confirmed."

Meiling glanced at her watch, "Ai-yaa! I gotta' go now. Ja mata Syaoran-kun, Sakura-Chan!" and ran toward the front of the house where Wei and Yelan waited in the car. "We'll be back tomorrow morning!"

Sakura and Syaoran both stared in confusion as the car left the driveway.

"Anou…that--"

"-was sudden."

"No-"

"-kidding…"

Sakura giggled. "We're finishing each--"

"--Other's sentences…" Syaoran finished for her. "So…now what?"

"We practice of course!"

"I meant why did the house feel so empty."
"Hoe? Honto ni?"

They searched the house checking every room within. Strangely they both met up in the kitchen.

"Did you find anything?"

Sakura shook her head, "Kero-chan isn't even in his drawer."

Syaoran glanced at the yellow note on the refrigerator.

It read:

Went to the movies to watch Beijing Bicycle! Kero-chan came for the popcorn! Be back around 10PM!

-Siefa, Fuutie, Feimei, Fanren & Kero

"Sou ka…I guess--"

Sakura nodded.. "--We're all alone…"

They blushed simultaneously in awkward silence.

"Shall we practice Syaoran-kun?"

"Hai."

Sakura and Syaoran entered the empty dojo quietly. They stood across from the other fighting stance ready. They bowed, the sparring had begun.

Syaoran charged and kicked low to the left. Sakura blocked and flipped backwards. She came forward and punched at the right side of his face. He blocked and grabbed her arm, causing her to be caught within his firm grasp. Sakura was held by her hands the way one place handcuffs upon a person except it was more like a hug from behind. She could have easily escaped if she had wanted to swing him over her head, yet she didn't. Syaoran stared into her green eyes awaiting her next move. Sakura stared back into his gaze as if she was paralyzed. It seemed as if time itself had stopped. There they were in an awkward standing position yet they gazed at each other so comfortably and intently.

Sakura's face reddened being held in his arms. Syaoran, he too blushed. It was in a matter of sweet silence the magic had unfolded. Their aura's, green and pink intertwined like finally being able to feel like one whole person once more. He leaned in tilting her head as he gently pressed his lips upon her pure and innocent lips. Sakura was dazed but filled with overwhelming joy. She turned and placed her arms around his neck. He followed embracing the clow mistress upon her waist. They remained in this dreamy passionate lip lock until need of breath broke them apart.

Smiling genially she rested against his chest. No need for words, all was said and done. He wrapped his arms around her holding he close swaying back and forth. One word escaped their lips in unison, "Aisheteru."

The sound of giggling women was heard from outside.

"Good movie!"

"Wasn't the main character kawaii!"

"He sure is!"

"Wai! Cake!"

"Anou, where should Shao di and Ying Fa be…."

Siefa, Feimei, Fuutie, and Fanren entered the dojo surprised to find Xiaolang to be huggling Ying Fa so lovingly. Sakura and Syaoran glanced at each other and blushed. Sakura immediately threw Syaoran over her head and so the sparring continued. As the continued to fight they smiled secrectly to themselves. It was an understanding mutual glance. They weren't going to tell anyone else until the time was right.

A/N: Hehe! Okies! Well this is it for now but I will write more later. I can't promise longer chapters right now cuz' I'm sick with a minor fever, I have tons of homework due and I have finals next week!! _