Do You Remember Me? I Remember You
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE! READ!! IMPORTANT!!! Oh. My. Gosh. You won't believe what's happening to fanfiction when I log on. For SOME reason, I can't read ANY updates for ANY story.. Including my OWN story, which is totally stupid. The most important thing is that I CANNOT read the stories that I want to know what happens!! If ANYONE knows how to fix this ANNOYING problem, either review and tell me or through email. My email address is rainbow_dreams@email.com.
IF YOU REVIEWED FOR THE LAST CHAPTER, LOOK FOR YOUR NAME UNDER SPECIAL THANKS BELOW!
SPECIAL THANKS TO: CherryzAngel: Welcome back, girl! I remember your review from chapter four I think. you were the one who wrote support like thirty times or more. Lol.. Arigato and glad you like the story. AZNangel20: Man, you make me laugh girl! I love how you describe Kali as a "sneaky blond bimbo!" Hehe. And thanks for your compliments! I do think I do well with the suspense, some credit to Cryst. And your idea of Meiling raiding Kali's house. well, that's something I've never thought about! :p To Cat: Welcome back as well! I remember you reviewing my story in chapter four or something. Thanks girl. I'm glad you're still reading my story!! Tamara: WOW! A new reviewer! How totally awesome! I will continue until this story ends. IloveLiSyaoran: Sorry about the cliffhanger! :p arigato for your long lasting support. Sweetcherry: Glad you're okay in the accident and I'm also glad that you like my story so much! And I do believe that the more I get, the better I become because I get all these new exciting ideas the deeper I get into the story! *Trembles with excitement! * Cryst: thanks for your review and hopefully you got my email about the eyes. In case there are others who don't understand, I just meant that Syaoran has the fav color blue because Kali's eyes are blue. You know, a romantic thing. It's supposed to make Sakura sad all over again. Yep. Ying Fa: Thanks so much! You're absolutely a great person and you've been promoted to co-author! Thanks Cryst and to you as well! Kawaii Littlewolf: You're back girl! I was wondering where you went since you didn't review for the last few chapters. Anyhow, still VERY glad that you're still reading! And I DO think that Chapter 9 was especially sweet! Tee hee hee. So bittersweet actually! Review everyone~! Thanks.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Dreaming of You
*** Excerpt from previous chapter***
"It's green, Tomoyo! His favorite color is green, like the color of my eyes! Not blue!" Sakura said through heart wrenched sobs.
Green.. Had Syaoran really forgotten that much? Tomoyo wondered.
*** "I now present you with chapter eleven!" Readers claps. LOL ***
Meiling sighed in the yellow taxi she was in that was heading for the Li mansion. As she peered out the window, she saw the Hua Shin Hotel fading from view. She hated leaving Sakura but her cousin needed her help now. Meiling turned away from the window and looked at the gray teddy bear in her hands. Its blue bow was tied neatly and from the way the bear looked, it had been through many years yet well taken care of. Sakura loved him deeply.
"Miss, Li mansion." The driver said curtly, breaking her chain of though. Meiling nodded her thanks and paid the driver well. As she stepped onto the curb, the taxi drove away leaving Meiling alone. She took a deep breath and walked into the house.
Wei, whom she had told she was coming back, immediately greeted her. Wei welcomed her warmly and called a maid to place her bags in her room. Meiling smiled and followed Wei into the kitchen for a cup of tea.
"How is Sakura?" He asked as he poured tea. Meiling stirred her tea and sighed.
"She met Syaoran and Kali at the mall yesterday. She's heartbroken again." The Chinese girl answered, the worries adding to her lack of sleep. She yawned tiredly.
"Sakura loves him deeply and it must hurt to see a loved one leave." Wei answered wisely. "Love is something only understood by the ones in love."
"I wish I was in love." She sighed. "Seems like everyone has someone they love, but after seeing the difficulties, maybe I'll just stay single." Wei chuckled lightly and patted his friend on the back.
"Is it not better to be loved than to never loved before?" He asked. Meiling half smiled.
"I guess, but I need to focus on Syaoran and Sakura now." She answered. Wei nodded.
"True. This is wonderful of you, Meiling. You're a great friend and I'm sure Sakura and Syaoran must appreciate it more than they can express."
Meiling waved her hand as in brushing the compliment away. "I'm just doing what they would do if it was me in the situation. Sakura's a really great person and she does so much for me. And Syaoran.. Well, he's my favorite cousin."
"Wise words, Meiling." The old friend replied. "Your care for others will bring you far." He spotted the gray teddy bear. "Is that not the bear Syaoran gave Sakura many years ago?"
"Hai. I thought that it might clear his memories." Meiling replied looking at the bear as well.
"I see." Wei answered, his eyes smiling sadly.
"I'll be seeing Syaoran now. He is in his room right?" Meiling asked. Wei took his eyes off the bear and nodded.
"Yes. If you need anything, just ask me." He added as he watched Meiling leave to find Syaoran. She turned and nodded before walking up the stairs.
"Xiao Lang, are you in there?" She rapped her knuckles on the door.
"Meiling?" A muffled voice asked.
"Xiao Lang, what are you doing in there? I'm coming in." Meiling asked loudly. She opened the door and saw Syaoran staring out the window. Meiling frowned and walked timidly over to her cousin. She tapped his shoulder. He sighed and turned around to face her. His face was full of deep thought.
"You're thinking about today." She stated bluntly.
"I can't get it out of my mind. I can't understand why I have such emotions when I think about her, Meiling." Syaoran confessed, his voice heavy. It was Meiling's turn to sigh.
"Let's sit down. This is going to a long time." His cousin answered with a sigh and motioned to the bed. Syaoran gave a sigh of his own and sat on his bed. Meiling pulled up a comfortable chair up and curled up in it facing Syaoran.
"Okay. I want to let you see something from your childhood long time ago." Meiling spoke lightly. She handed him the gray bear with the blue ribbons. Its black eyes were shinning brightly, as if expecting something. Syaoran took the bear over with both hands, his amber eyes looking the bear. Then, closing his eyes, he felt the bear and pictured it in his mind.
*** In Syaoran's mind, his POV of course***
I could picture the bear clearly in my mind; the gray felt soothing under my hands and the bright blue ribbon was tied neatly under his head. My hands ran over the neatly made stitches. somehow it felt familiar. Yes, a little rough stitch were on the side of the bear. They seemed to connect to his hands. The bear was homemade, that was for sure. No manufactured bear would be sewn with the lines visible. Who had made this bear and why?
I remembered a long time ago when I was in Japan with Tomoyo, Chiharu, Rika, Yamazaki, and Nauru. I think. My mind led the way deep into my memories. I was in a tree watching Tomoyo and her friends talk about bears, teddy bears to be exact. Who was that person sitting next to Tomoyo? The girl.. Why can't I see her face? I wanted to reach out and touch her face. I yearned to.
Rika was sewing a teddy bear. and describing the meaning of a self-made bear. I half listened while I tried to figure out who that girl was. Her chestnut curls seemed so familiar.. So kawaii. Wait. Rika was mentioning something about that making a bear and giving it to the one you like and naming it after that person. Did that mean I made this, gray bear?? I had made it? For whom? I didn't meet Kali or anyone I liked. unless I did. This was so confusing. *** Back to third person. Sorry I keep changing the POVs. ***
Meiling pulled up her legs and rested her chin on her knees and waited for Syaoran to recall memories in his mind. She then noticed a piece of paper on the table and picked it up. It was the note from Wei and from its wrinkled condition; Meiling knew that Syaoran had been thinking. The girl smiled and ran a finger lightly over the words of red string of love. Syaoran and Sakura were bounded by that forever.
Unknown to the two cousins, a dark figure was outside on the street under their window. It was a tall figure with long hair blowing in the wind. The figure smiled and walked off, something twinkling like a star winked around a string. "It won't be long now. What will you do now Li Xiao Lang?" The words whispered in the air and were gone as quickly as they had come. Around the corner and the figure was gone.
*** At hotel with Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero. ***
Sakura was peacefully sleeping and Tomoyo was smiling at her sleeping figure. She was more calmed down for the moment yet her focus was still misplaced. Her friend sighed and tossed her violet hair over her shoulders. Seeing Sakura worried about Syaoran made her worry about Eriol. Making up her mind, she called him.
"Moshi moshi?" His voice was soft and soothing like he always spoke. Tomoyo sighed at the sound of his voice. "Tomoyo, is that you? Are you alright?" Eriol asked.
She smiled. It always seemed that Eriol knew whether or not if it was she on the other end. "Hai, Eriol-kun. I just missed you, that's all." She answered.
"I miss you too, Tomoyo. How is my dear Sakura-Chan?" He asked.
Tomoyo looked over at the sleeping figure and suddenly felt fatigued herself. She sat down in a chair before answering. "She's hurt, Eriol. She met Syaoran and his little girlfriend at the mall. Seeing him made her heart heal yet when reality struck and Syaoran did not know who she was, her heart broke all over again. It's broke too many times that I can't stand seeing her in so much pain."
"It must hurt you as well for you care for her more than you care about yourself which I why I love you so much," Eriol replied in his calm quiet manner.
"Eriol, I just can't stand being here without you. It hurts me to wonder what you're doing and seeing Sakura alone and hurt just makes me more alone." Tomoyo admitted.
"Sweetness, you're never alone. I promise you that." Her boyfriend answered firmly.
Tomoyo smiled at the sweetness of his words. It always melted her heart to hear him call her "Sweetness." It was corny and all that, but she loved how Eriol was so caring for her. It saddened her that he best friend once had a romance just like hers, and now it was gone.
"Arigato Eriol-kun. I love you." She answered.
"I love you as well." He replied immediately. "Tell you what, I'll call you later. I have some business I have to do."
"Sure,"
"Miss you, sweetness." Her boyfriend said. "You have a rain check for a kiss. Remind me that I owe you one."
Tomoyo laughed. "Hai, Eriol-kun. Ja ne." She hung up the phone and by then Sakura had awoken. Sakura gave her best friend a light smile.
"Eriol?" She asked. Tomoyo nodded, praying that her friend wouldn't cry because it reminded her relationship of Syaoran and herself. "He's such a great friend."
"Hai, he is." She replied, wondering what to say. Before she could though, Sakura's cell phone rang loudly. She fumbled in her backpack and pulled it out.
"Moshi moshi?" She asked. Her face put on a frown and talked some more. Her green eyes were troubled as she heard what the other end was saying.
"Demo, Oto-san." She protested. Tomoyo's eyebrows were knitted with worry and Kero had his ear pressed against the phone.
"All right. Only for one semester then." Sakura replied. "Love you, Oto- san."
"What happened?" Tomoyo and Kero immediately asked at the same time.
"Oto-san has this evacuation project in Hong Kong. I'm transferring to Hong Kong High School for a semester." Sakura said sadly, her eyes focused on the cell phone.
"Oh, Sakura. Meiling will be at the school."
"But you won't Tomoyo," Her friend replied. Tomoyo watched as her friend's face looked lost and vulnerable. Right there and then, she made a decision.
"I'm transferring to the high school as well. I can't stand leaving you to face all that you are alone." Tomoyo said firmly.
"You can't, Tomoyo! Eriol's there and your family as well." Sakura protested sincerely. Her friend shook her head slowly and sat down on the bed next to her.
"I can, Sakura-Chan. You're the closest thing to a sister I'll ever have." She answered. "I'll go make some arrangements with my mom and Eriol, okay? Why don't you go buy some food for brunch?"
Sakura nodded and changed into an emerald green tank with a long honey brown skirt before grabbing her bag and headed out the door. Tomoyo sighed and watched her friend go. That girl was still hurting and she still loved him. After all, she was wearing the shirt Syaoran had given her last birthday. Kero, who decided to stay at the hotel, noticed as well and couldn't help feeling helpless.
Sakura walked along, for once, noticing the busy streets of Hong Kong. She had never been out much after the incident at the mall. She took a deep breath and headed back the hotel. Watching the window displays with great delight, she bumped into someone.
"Hoe!! Deuay bu chi!" Sakura quickly apologized in Chinese. A giggle was heard and Sakura looked up into a pretty face with bright cornflower blue eyes. She almost gasped at who it was.
"You're Sakura, aren't you?" Kali asked. She smiled.
"Yes." Sakura replied. "You must be Kali. Sorry that I bumped into you."
Kali shook her head so gracefully that her golden hair shifted slightly. On her ears were bright blue heart dangling earrings.
"No, I'm sorry about that. How would you like to join me to a cup of coffee?" Kali replied nicely with another smile. If Kali was not Syaoran's girlfriend, she would of considered Kali as a friend. But how could she? Kali was after the one she loved.
"Sure." Sakura found herself saying. The two walked off to a busy coffee house, the smell of coffee was inviting. They settled into a two-seat booth in a corner. Sakura ordered a mocha frappachino while Kali ordered an espresso.
While sipping, Sakura noticed a necklace hanging on Kali's neck. Immediately her throat tightens and her eyes stung. Kali noticed the change and asked what was the matter.
"Oh, nothing. The drink just went the wrong way." Sakura said with a plastered on smile.
"I'm glad that nothing bad happened." She answered. Sakura almost cried in fury.
"What necklace is that? It's so pretty."
"Oh this?" Her finger fingered the pendant. "It's a cherry blossom; Syaoran gave it to me."
Sakura could hear her heart shatter into a million pieces like glass. She got up suddenly, almost knocking her drink over.
"I'm sorry but I have to go." She bowed hastily and rushed out the door, tears falling. The echo of the bells on the door rang through the room. Kali smiled triumphantly as she stirred her coffee, her back to the door. Things were going just as they planned.
"It won't be long now.." Her lips curled into another smile.
Sakura ran blindly, rushing passes people. Unknowingly, she had reached the public park. Finding a seat out of sight, Sakura sat there, tears pouring. Her right hand clutched the pendant of a necklace she wore.
It was a peony.
Syaoran's favorite flower.
*** Sakura's POV***
It was in seventh grade, after Syaoran and Sakura had confessed their feelings. Syaoran had secretly bought a necklace for her.
It was all so romantic. He had treated her to dinner and brought her to the park for a walk and had given her the necklace. The sliver shimmered elegantly under the moonlight. It was a peony.
"Your favorite flower," She remembered replying. Syaoran had smiled, his eyes shinning.
"Hai. This one is mine." He took out another necklace made in sliver, similar to Sakura's.
"It's a Cherry blossom." He answered her unspoken question. Sakura smiled.
"It's perfect," She had answered as she leaned up and gave Syaoran a light kiss, which ended with more passion later.
*** Present ***
My hands clutched the necklace tight. How could Syaoran have given it away? How could he have forgotten the necklace?
I couldn't stand it anymore. How was she supposed to face him when Monday came along when she transferred to his school? Today was Sunday. That was tomorrow.
God help me. I had no idea what to do now. Why does God have to play all these tricks with my heart?
It hurts so much.. I wished I could be in his eyes and hug him.. His warmth. His love. That was all I needed and yet now I was left with nothing.
Oh, God, why me?
Syaoran. how I love you.
That will be forever.
*** How was it?? Okay, need to post this fast, have tons of work to do. Happy Moon Festival (Cryst! Especially you girl! Moon cakes! LOL) Please review, looking forward to them all. Ja Ne! Arigato. Rainbow dreamer.
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE! READ!! IMPORTANT!!! Oh. My. Gosh. You won't believe what's happening to fanfiction when I log on. For SOME reason, I can't read ANY updates for ANY story.. Including my OWN story, which is totally stupid. The most important thing is that I CANNOT read the stories that I want to know what happens!! If ANYONE knows how to fix this ANNOYING problem, either review and tell me or through email. My email address is rainbow_dreams@email.com.
IF YOU REVIEWED FOR THE LAST CHAPTER, LOOK FOR YOUR NAME UNDER SPECIAL THANKS BELOW!
SPECIAL THANKS TO: CherryzAngel: Welcome back, girl! I remember your review from chapter four I think. you were the one who wrote support like thirty times or more. Lol.. Arigato and glad you like the story. AZNangel20: Man, you make me laugh girl! I love how you describe Kali as a "sneaky blond bimbo!" Hehe. And thanks for your compliments! I do think I do well with the suspense, some credit to Cryst. And your idea of Meiling raiding Kali's house. well, that's something I've never thought about! :p To Cat: Welcome back as well! I remember you reviewing my story in chapter four or something. Thanks girl. I'm glad you're still reading my story!! Tamara: WOW! A new reviewer! How totally awesome! I will continue until this story ends. IloveLiSyaoran: Sorry about the cliffhanger! :p arigato for your long lasting support. Sweetcherry: Glad you're okay in the accident and I'm also glad that you like my story so much! And I do believe that the more I get, the better I become because I get all these new exciting ideas the deeper I get into the story! *Trembles with excitement! * Cryst: thanks for your review and hopefully you got my email about the eyes. In case there are others who don't understand, I just meant that Syaoran has the fav color blue because Kali's eyes are blue. You know, a romantic thing. It's supposed to make Sakura sad all over again. Yep. Ying Fa: Thanks so much! You're absolutely a great person and you've been promoted to co-author! Thanks Cryst and to you as well! Kawaii Littlewolf: You're back girl! I was wondering where you went since you didn't review for the last few chapters. Anyhow, still VERY glad that you're still reading! And I DO think that Chapter 9 was especially sweet! Tee hee hee. So bittersweet actually! Review everyone~! Thanks.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Dreaming of You
*** Excerpt from previous chapter***
"It's green, Tomoyo! His favorite color is green, like the color of my eyes! Not blue!" Sakura said through heart wrenched sobs.
Green.. Had Syaoran really forgotten that much? Tomoyo wondered.
*** "I now present you with chapter eleven!" Readers claps. LOL ***
Meiling sighed in the yellow taxi she was in that was heading for the Li mansion. As she peered out the window, she saw the Hua Shin Hotel fading from view. She hated leaving Sakura but her cousin needed her help now. Meiling turned away from the window and looked at the gray teddy bear in her hands. Its blue bow was tied neatly and from the way the bear looked, it had been through many years yet well taken care of. Sakura loved him deeply.
"Miss, Li mansion." The driver said curtly, breaking her chain of though. Meiling nodded her thanks and paid the driver well. As she stepped onto the curb, the taxi drove away leaving Meiling alone. She took a deep breath and walked into the house.
Wei, whom she had told she was coming back, immediately greeted her. Wei welcomed her warmly and called a maid to place her bags in her room. Meiling smiled and followed Wei into the kitchen for a cup of tea.
"How is Sakura?" He asked as he poured tea. Meiling stirred her tea and sighed.
"She met Syaoran and Kali at the mall yesterday. She's heartbroken again." The Chinese girl answered, the worries adding to her lack of sleep. She yawned tiredly.
"Sakura loves him deeply and it must hurt to see a loved one leave." Wei answered wisely. "Love is something only understood by the ones in love."
"I wish I was in love." She sighed. "Seems like everyone has someone they love, but after seeing the difficulties, maybe I'll just stay single." Wei chuckled lightly and patted his friend on the back.
"Is it not better to be loved than to never loved before?" He asked. Meiling half smiled.
"I guess, but I need to focus on Syaoran and Sakura now." She answered. Wei nodded.
"True. This is wonderful of you, Meiling. You're a great friend and I'm sure Sakura and Syaoran must appreciate it more than they can express."
Meiling waved her hand as in brushing the compliment away. "I'm just doing what they would do if it was me in the situation. Sakura's a really great person and she does so much for me. And Syaoran.. Well, he's my favorite cousin."
"Wise words, Meiling." The old friend replied. "Your care for others will bring you far." He spotted the gray teddy bear. "Is that not the bear Syaoran gave Sakura many years ago?"
"Hai. I thought that it might clear his memories." Meiling replied looking at the bear as well.
"I see." Wei answered, his eyes smiling sadly.
"I'll be seeing Syaoran now. He is in his room right?" Meiling asked. Wei took his eyes off the bear and nodded.
"Yes. If you need anything, just ask me." He added as he watched Meiling leave to find Syaoran. She turned and nodded before walking up the stairs.
"Xiao Lang, are you in there?" She rapped her knuckles on the door.
"Meiling?" A muffled voice asked.
"Xiao Lang, what are you doing in there? I'm coming in." Meiling asked loudly. She opened the door and saw Syaoran staring out the window. Meiling frowned and walked timidly over to her cousin. She tapped his shoulder. He sighed and turned around to face her. His face was full of deep thought.
"You're thinking about today." She stated bluntly.
"I can't get it out of my mind. I can't understand why I have such emotions when I think about her, Meiling." Syaoran confessed, his voice heavy. It was Meiling's turn to sigh.
"Let's sit down. This is going to a long time." His cousin answered with a sigh and motioned to the bed. Syaoran gave a sigh of his own and sat on his bed. Meiling pulled up a comfortable chair up and curled up in it facing Syaoran.
"Okay. I want to let you see something from your childhood long time ago." Meiling spoke lightly. She handed him the gray bear with the blue ribbons. Its black eyes were shinning brightly, as if expecting something. Syaoran took the bear over with both hands, his amber eyes looking the bear. Then, closing his eyes, he felt the bear and pictured it in his mind.
*** In Syaoran's mind, his POV of course***
I could picture the bear clearly in my mind; the gray felt soothing under my hands and the bright blue ribbon was tied neatly under his head. My hands ran over the neatly made stitches. somehow it felt familiar. Yes, a little rough stitch were on the side of the bear. They seemed to connect to his hands. The bear was homemade, that was for sure. No manufactured bear would be sewn with the lines visible. Who had made this bear and why?
I remembered a long time ago when I was in Japan with Tomoyo, Chiharu, Rika, Yamazaki, and Nauru. I think. My mind led the way deep into my memories. I was in a tree watching Tomoyo and her friends talk about bears, teddy bears to be exact. Who was that person sitting next to Tomoyo? The girl.. Why can't I see her face? I wanted to reach out and touch her face. I yearned to.
Rika was sewing a teddy bear. and describing the meaning of a self-made bear. I half listened while I tried to figure out who that girl was. Her chestnut curls seemed so familiar.. So kawaii. Wait. Rika was mentioning something about that making a bear and giving it to the one you like and naming it after that person. Did that mean I made this, gray bear?? I had made it? For whom? I didn't meet Kali or anyone I liked. unless I did. This was so confusing. *** Back to third person. Sorry I keep changing the POVs. ***
Meiling pulled up her legs and rested her chin on her knees and waited for Syaoran to recall memories in his mind. She then noticed a piece of paper on the table and picked it up. It was the note from Wei and from its wrinkled condition; Meiling knew that Syaoran had been thinking. The girl smiled and ran a finger lightly over the words of red string of love. Syaoran and Sakura were bounded by that forever.
Unknown to the two cousins, a dark figure was outside on the street under their window. It was a tall figure with long hair blowing in the wind. The figure smiled and walked off, something twinkling like a star winked around a string. "It won't be long now. What will you do now Li Xiao Lang?" The words whispered in the air and were gone as quickly as they had come. Around the corner and the figure was gone.
*** At hotel with Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero. ***
Sakura was peacefully sleeping and Tomoyo was smiling at her sleeping figure. She was more calmed down for the moment yet her focus was still misplaced. Her friend sighed and tossed her violet hair over her shoulders. Seeing Sakura worried about Syaoran made her worry about Eriol. Making up her mind, she called him.
"Moshi moshi?" His voice was soft and soothing like he always spoke. Tomoyo sighed at the sound of his voice. "Tomoyo, is that you? Are you alright?" Eriol asked.
She smiled. It always seemed that Eriol knew whether or not if it was she on the other end. "Hai, Eriol-kun. I just missed you, that's all." She answered.
"I miss you too, Tomoyo. How is my dear Sakura-Chan?" He asked.
Tomoyo looked over at the sleeping figure and suddenly felt fatigued herself. She sat down in a chair before answering. "She's hurt, Eriol. She met Syaoran and his little girlfriend at the mall. Seeing him made her heart heal yet when reality struck and Syaoran did not know who she was, her heart broke all over again. It's broke too many times that I can't stand seeing her in so much pain."
"It must hurt you as well for you care for her more than you care about yourself which I why I love you so much," Eriol replied in his calm quiet manner.
"Eriol, I just can't stand being here without you. It hurts me to wonder what you're doing and seeing Sakura alone and hurt just makes me more alone." Tomoyo admitted.
"Sweetness, you're never alone. I promise you that." Her boyfriend answered firmly.
Tomoyo smiled at the sweetness of his words. It always melted her heart to hear him call her "Sweetness." It was corny and all that, but she loved how Eriol was so caring for her. It saddened her that he best friend once had a romance just like hers, and now it was gone.
"Arigato Eriol-kun. I love you." She answered.
"I love you as well." He replied immediately. "Tell you what, I'll call you later. I have some business I have to do."
"Sure,"
"Miss you, sweetness." Her boyfriend said. "You have a rain check for a kiss. Remind me that I owe you one."
Tomoyo laughed. "Hai, Eriol-kun. Ja ne." She hung up the phone and by then Sakura had awoken. Sakura gave her best friend a light smile.
"Eriol?" She asked. Tomoyo nodded, praying that her friend wouldn't cry because it reminded her relationship of Syaoran and herself. "He's such a great friend."
"Hai, he is." She replied, wondering what to say. Before she could though, Sakura's cell phone rang loudly. She fumbled in her backpack and pulled it out.
"Moshi moshi?" She asked. Her face put on a frown and talked some more. Her green eyes were troubled as she heard what the other end was saying.
"Demo, Oto-san." She protested. Tomoyo's eyebrows were knitted with worry and Kero had his ear pressed against the phone.
"All right. Only for one semester then." Sakura replied. "Love you, Oto- san."
"What happened?" Tomoyo and Kero immediately asked at the same time.
"Oto-san has this evacuation project in Hong Kong. I'm transferring to Hong Kong High School for a semester." Sakura said sadly, her eyes focused on the cell phone.
"Oh, Sakura. Meiling will be at the school."
"But you won't Tomoyo," Her friend replied. Tomoyo watched as her friend's face looked lost and vulnerable. Right there and then, she made a decision.
"I'm transferring to the high school as well. I can't stand leaving you to face all that you are alone." Tomoyo said firmly.
"You can't, Tomoyo! Eriol's there and your family as well." Sakura protested sincerely. Her friend shook her head slowly and sat down on the bed next to her.
"I can, Sakura-Chan. You're the closest thing to a sister I'll ever have." She answered. "I'll go make some arrangements with my mom and Eriol, okay? Why don't you go buy some food for brunch?"
Sakura nodded and changed into an emerald green tank with a long honey brown skirt before grabbing her bag and headed out the door. Tomoyo sighed and watched her friend go. That girl was still hurting and she still loved him. After all, she was wearing the shirt Syaoran had given her last birthday. Kero, who decided to stay at the hotel, noticed as well and couldn't help feeling helpless.
Sakura walked along, for once, noticing the busy streets of Hong Kong. She had never been out much after the incident at the mall. She took a deep breath and headed back the hotel. Watching the window displays with great delight, she bumped into someone.
"Hoe!! Deuay bu chi!" Sakura quickly apologized in Chinese. A giggle was heard and Sakura looked up into a pretty face with bright cornflower blue eyes. She almost gasped at who it was.
"You're Sakura, aren't you?" Kali asked. She smiled.
"Yes." Sakura replied. "You must be Kali. Sorry that I bumped into you."
Kali shook her head so gracefully that her golden hair shifted slightly. On her ears were bright blue heart dangling earrings.
"No, I'm sorry about that. How would you like to join me to a cup of coffee?" Kali replied nicely with another smile. If Kali was not Syaoran's girlfriend, she would of considered Kali as a friend. But how could she? Kali was after the one she loved.
"Sure." Sakura found herself saying. The two walked off to a busy coffee house, the smell of coffee was inviting. They settled into a two-seat booth in a corner. Sakura ordered a mocha frappachino while Kali ordered an espresso.
While sipping, Sakura noticed a necklace hanging on Kali's neck. Immediately her throat tightens and her eyes stung. Kali noticed the change and asked what was the matter.
"Oh, nothing. The drink just went the wrong way." Sakura said with a plastered on smile.
"I'm glad that nothing bad happened." She answered. Sakura almost cried in fury.
"What necklace is that? It's so pretty."
"Oh this?" Her finger fingered the pendant. "It's a cherry blossom; Syaoran gave it to me."
Sakura could hear her heart shatter into a million pieces like glass. She got up suddenly, almost knocking her drink over.
"I'm sorry but I have to go." She bowed hastily and rushed out the door, tears falling. The echo of the bells on the door rang through the room. Kali smiled triumphantly as she stirred her coffee, her back to the door. Things were going just as they planned.
"It won't be long now.." Her lips curled into another smile.
Sakura ran blindly, rushing passes people. Unknowingly, she had reached the public park. Finding a seat out of sight, Sakura sat there, tears pouring. Her right hand clutched the pendant of a necklace she wore.
It was a peony.
Syaoran's favorite flower.
*** Sakura's POV***
It was in seventh grade, after Syaoran and Sakura had confessed their feelings. Syaoran had secretly bought a necklace for her.
It was all so romantic. He had treated her to dinner and brought her to the park for a walk and had given her the necklace. The sliver shimmered elegantly under the moonlight. It was a peony.
"Your favorite flower," She remembered replying. Syaoran had smiled, his eyes shinning.
"Hai. This one is mine." He took out another necklace made in sliver, similar to Sakura's.
"It's a Cherry blossom." He answered her unspoken question. Sakura smiled.
"It's perfect," She had answered as she leaned up and gave Syaoran a light kiss, which ended with more passion later.
*** Present ***
My hands clutched the necklace tight. How could Syaoran have given it away? How could he have forgotten the necklace?
I couldn't stand it anymore. How was she supposed to face him when Monday came along when she transferred to his school? Today was Sunday. That was tomorrow.
God help me. I had no idea what to do now. Why does God have to play all these tricks with my heart?
It hurts so much.. I wished I could be in his eyes and hug him.. His warmth. His love. That was all I needed and yet now I was left with nothing.
Oh, God, why me?
Syaoran. how I love you.
That will be forever.
*** How was it?? Okay, need to post this fast, have tons of work to do. Happy Moon Festival (Cryst! Especially you girl! Moon cakes! LOL) Please review, looking forward to them all. Ja Ne! Arigato. Rainbow dreamer.