Chap. 7: "Getting caught"
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Author's note: hey here's the next chapter and I hope you like it. *
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* The sun crept over the mountains of Galatea falling upon the same village where most of his occupants were already up and about except for a couple. Angel and Jin Su walked down the road saying hi to those they past heading towards their destination for opposite reasons. He wanted to talk with Yukito about the building of his home since, as he wasn't in the best place with Touya. Angel was going to see Li; she had given him more then enough time to wake up. Since as it was Sunday no one would be working but preparing for Kai's party. "I bet he'll be surprised to see me" she muttered walking through the gates Jin Su just ignored her. Standing at the door she knocked and waited for someone to answer. The door opened to reveal Nakuru who almost shut the door in their face.
She couldn't believe that them out of all the people in Galatea had to show up at her door and she acted as normal as possible trying not to laugh her head off. "Hi, what do we owe your visit?" she asked softly glancing back at Yukito.
"I'm here to see your husband about some building that needs to be done" Jin Su answered making her sigh inwardly, that was a good sign.
"And I'm here to see Syaoran, is he up yet?" Angel beamed making Nakuru force a smile. Earlier that morning Touya had dropped by telling them about their little late night guest.
"Come in, no I'm afraid he's not up yet. Men usually sleep in when they don't have work besides Yuki and I had him out late," she answered opening the door when Yukito got up. "Honey, Jin Su's here to talk and Angel is here to Syaoran, could you see if he's up?"
"Sure, I'll be right back" Yukito smiled shaking his head. Jin Su and Angel looked at them wondering why they were acting so weird. *
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* Sakura cuddled up to Syaoran feeling tired, she hadn't fallen asleep until late, late. She would have to start sleeping with him more often, he was crazy at that she opened her eyes only to see him looking out the window lost in thought. She studied his face trying to figure out what was bothering him; she knew that it had something to do with her.
Syaoran looked out at the sky that was becoming lighter as the new day fell upon them. His life had taken such a drastic turn in the last few weeks, he was on his way home only to crash and fall upon this island. Then into the arms of his goddess, who stole his heart in a single heartbeat. He didn't think he could live here knowing she married Horaki, he wouldn't be able to bear seeing them together or their off spring. He knew he was being selfish but he couldn't help him self, he had come here like Horaki said and stole Sakura or wanted to steal Sakura from him. "What's on your mind?" Sakura whispered placing her hand over his heart.
"You, I've decided that I want you more then anything and I can't allow you to marry Horaki" Syaoran answered surprising Sakura. She had never see this kind of determination in his eyes before and it was frightening as was reassuring. "I know that he has more to offer you than I but I'll do my best to make you happy"
"I don't care what you have, it doesn't matter. You are all that matters" Sakura replied sincerely caressing his cheek. She hadn't been sure earlier yesterday but now she was, she wanted to be with Syaoran not Jin Su. She wanted to be with him even if it was just for a short time. He smiled lowering him self to give her kiss, Sakura smiled in the kiss knowing that she would have to go soon if she didn't want her father to really find out where she had been. Now she had to think about how to get out of the house without getting unwanted attention. People saw her come out but never go in.
A knocked sounded on the door followed by Yukito's voice. "Syaoran, are you up?" he asked making them freeze when he started to open the door. Sakura ducked up the cover when Syaoran turned to look at the door his eyes seeing her dress on the chair. Yukito poked his head through the door wondering where Sakura was heading, he grinned at the thought. "Did I wake you?" he asked innocently.
"No is something wrong?" Syaoran replied on his side so Yukito wouldn't be able to see Sakura's form or at least that's what he hoped.
"Sort of, Angel is here to see you and Jin Su is with her. He wants to talk to me about something; I think the building of his house. Do you want to see her?" he answered making Syaoran frown and Sakura gasp silently.
"Tell her I'll be out in a few" Syaoran sighed running his hand through his grown hair.
"Okay, and good morning Sakura" Yukito grinned making Sakura bit her lip in shock. "Touya dropped by he said that next time you sneak through a guys window make sure the neighbor isn't watching you" he laughed softly.
"Morning Yuki, and I'll remember that" came her voice from under the covers. She was glad that he couldn't see her face because she was as red as a cherry; it was horrible getting caught doing something bad.
"Good girl" with that said he closed the door latching it from inside. Syaoran sighed resting back with a smile on his face.
"Sakura, your friends and family know too much" he whispered making her giggle coming out from under the sheets.
"I know, how am I going to get out of here?" she asked resting her chin on his chest her eyes twinkling with mirth. She started to play with his chain and ring and couldn't believe she was doing this. Who would have thought she Sakura would be sneaking into a guy's room in the middle of the night and loving it?
"Through the window, you can't very well go through the front door" he answered making her laugh sitting up. Stretching, she looked at him and didn't want to go yet but she had to then she would have to thank her brother. She remembered when he used to sneak out to be with Kaho or when Kaho would get stuck in her room for the night.
"When are you going to come over?" She asked getting out of bed to get dressed. She would have to go through the woods to get to her house without being seen by anyone.
"When everyone else starts to head to your house unless you want me to come sooner" he answered throwing his shirt on.
"How about you come over to a late breakfast? Then you can help us set up for Kai's party tonight" Sakura asked pulling her dress over her head. She looked at him as he considered what to do.
"Okay, I'll follow you after I get rid of Angel" he answered softly making her smile wrapping her hair in the shawl. "Why do you always cover your hair?"
"I don't know it's what we do here, why?" she answered walking over to the window looking out side. She looked at the ring Jin Su gave her knowing she wouldn't be wearing it after to night. He walked up behind her and hugged her to him when Sakura let the curtains go.
"Because I love seeing your hair, it's too beautiful not to be seen" he answered making her smile brightly resting her head against his chest.
"I'll remember that" she mused turning around knowing she had to go. She tiptoed and gave him a lingering kiss filled with much adore. "I have to go, please hurry I'll be making breakfast"
"If you don't stop I'll arrive before you do" Syaoran replied making her laugh before giving him one last kiss. Sakura turned and open the window slipping out, she smiled at him before running off towards the woods. She ran as fast as she could jumping over obstacles and dodging branches. Seeing her house come into site she slowed down a little breaking through the shrubbery into her backyard. She looked at the tables that were put out along with the boxes of decorations and smiled seeing Kaho, Rosa, Touya and her father in the backyard.
"Well look at who finally decides to show up, how was your visit with Chiharu. How is she?" Rosa asked making Sakura look at her brother who nodded.
"She's okay," Sakura answered softly feeling a little guilty for lying to her family, as she made sure her ring was out of site. "I'm going to shower, Syaoran said he would come over for a late breakfast. Where's Kai?"
"She's still asleep was up late last night wanting to talk with you" Fujitaka answered making Sakura nod sighing. "Don't worry she's over her little fit" she shook her head walking off. She didn't mean to break her promise and fall for Syaoran but she couldn't change that. She would just explain it to Kai and make her understand how things really were. *
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He watched her until she was out of site before he headed to the door; opening it he walked into the bathroom to shower, brush his teeth and dress before going to the living room where everyone was.
"It's about time you arrive" Angel smiled looking up at Syaoran who smiled back standing beside the chair Nakuru was sitting in.
"You wanted to see me?" he asked walking over to one of the empty seats on the opposite side from Angel.
"I thought I would drop by to say hey since as Jin Su was coming over to talk with Yukito about building his and Sakura's home" she answered breezily making Jin Su smile nodding.
"Yukito and Touya are the best at what they do, I'll have them build my house too" he spoke getting their attention.
"Planning on proposing?" Jin Su inquired looking Syaoran over but he smirk in return. "Cause if you are I can show you where to buy wedding bans, went to buy Sakura's a while back"
"Yeah I've got the girl in my sites" Syaoran answered looking at Angel who blushed. Yukito smiled shaking his head at them 'they have no idea what he means' he thought looking at Jin Su and his sister.
"Would you like to come over my house for breakfast since as you just got up?" Angel offered sweetly when Syaoran got up.
"Maybe next time ay? I've got to get going I'm due for a late breakfast at the Kinomoto's" he said making Jin Su's jaw tighten. Amusement flickered in Syaoran's eyes but his face showed no such expression.
"All right we'll see you later, we're going to head over to help out as well" Nakuru spoke making Syaoran nod heading for the door. "Oh Mika dropped yours and Sakura s' stuff from the beach over this morning its on the porch.
"Thanks" Syaoran said walking to the door leaving an angry Angel and Jin Su, who wanted to get this over with as soon as possible so he could get to Sakura's house. And make Syaoran see that Sakura was his, and his alone he was going to love rubbing it in.
Syaoran stepped on his hover board putting it on the fastest mode there was, he held Sakura's basket carrying her dress. He put up his other foot and the board went flying down the walking way. He executed a tight turn like he was on a skateboard heading towards Sakura's house. The only thing that would make riding this thing even better was to his CD player with some rock music.
People watched as he zoomed by, children watched in awe seeing him control the coolest thing they had ever see in their lives. He went up the hill seeing Sakura's house come into view, knowing that everyone was in the back he went around the corner.
Fujitaka and the others looked at him when he made a sharp stop beside them getting off the board. "Good morning" he smiled turning it off placing it on the bench with the basket.
"Morning, that thing is far from safe I don't know how you and Sakura could ride it" Kaho spoke softly shaking her head as she and Rosa dusted off the Chinese lanterns.
"It's a piece of cake"
"Piece of cake my foot, Sakura is inside making you breakfast. You two hurry up and eat then come out here and help with the work," Rosa chided making him chuckle heading for the back door. "Such a sweet young man" she murmured making Fujitaka smile.
"And your not the only one who thinks so" he muttered before he and Touya continued to open up the tables. *
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Syaoran walked inside the kitchen only to see Sakura finishing up, he stood at the door and watched her. One thing he noticed about the fashion here in Galatea was that the fashion was decades back at least the dressing for woman was. They wore dresses and shawls, the only time he had seen Sakura in a shorts was when he was teaching her how to ride and then in the bathing suit that was a one piece and she had a shorts over the bottom. "Aren't you going to say anything?" she asked not looking back at him, he smiled wondering how she knew he was there.
"Good morning, again" he answered making her laugh. The reason she knew he was there was because she got a nervous feeling in her spine when he was always around. "What'd you make?" he inquired walking over to her.
"Well since as we have to go do manual labor outside, I opted for eggs and pancakes," she answered sheepishly turning around with both plates. "I know it isn't anything fancy"
"It doesn't matter, you made it" Syaoran replied when she set both plants down. He smiled at the fact that she left her hair out and couldn't help himself then touch it. Holding the end he wrapped it around his fingers lovingly making Sakura flush.
"What did Angel want?" she asked when they started to eat.
"She invited me to breakfast," he answered softly making her giggle shaking her head. "Two offers back to back I feel so special" he mused making her look at him.
"You had better tell every other, except for me and Rosa, no when they ask you over" she warned playfully shaking her fork at him.
"Or what?" he inquired raising a brow at her. He could sit right where he was and spar with her all day.
"You'll be sorry," Sakura answered mightily. "We won't cook for you ever again" she continued evilly. She laughed at his horrified expression picking up her glass of juice.
"NO! Anything but the breakfast" he said exaggerating almost making Sakura choke on her juice. He chuckle patting her on the back, making her glare at him in mock anger. "Don't choke, you can't make me breakfast if your dead" he teased making slap his hand away.
"Whatever Li Syaoran, your mean" she whined taking a big gulp of air, he placed a kiss on her forehead then lips but it didn't last long because they didn't want to be caught. "Better" she sighed happily, and he winked at her. They looked at the door when Jin Su and Kai appeared. "Hey guys," she smiled but neither looked happy.
"It's the birthday girl, tell me how does if feel?" Syaoran smiled at Kai making her brighten sitting beside him.
"Lonely" she answered softly.
"I'm sure that'll change tonight when all the young men arrive and ask for a dance" Syaoran assured making Kai smile.
"I only want to dance with one person and I'll be set" Kai answered softly looking at Sakura. "I never knew you were coming over today. If Sakura had come home last night and tell us I would have woken up earlier" she added in an irritated tone.
"You never went home last night?" Jin Su asked sitting on the other side of Sakura. She looked at him not knowing what to say, she could clearly see that Kai was enjoying her predicament and wondered why she had it out for her. Technically she didn't steal him from her because she never had him and she's too young.
"No she didn't, she came to my house so we could finish planning" Kaho answered for Sakura walking in the room. "Since as it was late she decided to stay over," she continued walking to the refrigerator to get drinks for everyone. "You two hurry up so you can help us"
"Yeah Syaoran and I are just finishing up, we'll be out soon" Sakura answered when Rosa walked in mumbling. "What's the matter Rosa?"
"Oh nothing, I don't think the weather will hold up today," Rosa answered looking at them. "Hello Jin Su" she smiled glancing at Kaho.
"Good morning Rosa, I came to help out. Is there anything I can do?" he asked sweetly, she nodded wiping her hands on her apron.
"Yes you and Syaoran can help Fujitaka and Touya put up the lanterns then hang the lights on the corner of the house. Kai, you and Sakura go pick me some lemons the girls will be coming over soon with the baking and to help out with the roasting"
"Hai" they all answered getting up. Sakura placed the plates in the sink before grabbing her apron and basket. She walked past Syaoran brushing against him as she headed out with Kai. Syaoran walked out the door with Jin Su following behind him.
"What can we do?" he asked stopping beside Touya who was looking up at the roof.
"Well you can get up on the roof and start pinning the lights, Jin Su you can finish putting up the tables. The other's should be over soon" Touya ordered making them nod. *
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* Sakura looked at her sister as she picked lemons quickly. "Are you mad with me Kai?" she asked softly moving the leaves to pick another.
"Mad? Why would I be mad with you for trying to steal Syaoran away from me when you had Jin Su?" Kai nearly yelled surprising Sakura. Kai looked at her sister's sad eyes but wouldn't fall for that, it was time she got a chance to be happy too. "You promised you wouldn't take him from me"
"But I didn't take him from you" Sakura replied standing up. Kai looked at the fact that she had her hair out, which she rarely ever did. And she could see the way she looked at Syaoran; she knew she had gotten him too like all the others.
"Don't lie to me, you've ruined my birthday. No one ruined yours but you had to go and ruin mine, didn't you?" Kai snapped viciously making Sakura stumble back, her feet got stuck and she trip falling backwards with a scream. Of course everyone hearing her scream came running to her rescue.
Sakura sat up shaking her head; she didn't even look at her sister as she got her legs untangled. She winced when she touched her ankle, and almost cried but held back the tears. "Well I hope your happy now" she whispered softly.
"Sakura are you okay?" Fujitaka asked running up, he bent down touching her ankle making Sakura whimper.
"What happened Kai?" Touya asked placing his hand on his littler sister's shoulder. Kai looked at Sakura wondering if she was really hurt or was she just pretending.
"I tripped over the vine" Sakura answered handing Rosa the basket that was now empty. "I'm sorry Rosa all the lemons flew out of it when I fell"
"Don't worry, I'll pick some more" she smiled looking at Kai briefly shaking her head. "What's the verdict Fujitaka?"
"Well she won't be walking on it for a day or so," he answered picking her up in his arms. "No dancing for you tonight Sakura" he smiled knowing how she loved to dance.
"Not even dancing with a crotch," Touya teased tugging at Sakura's hair. "Kai here will have all the eyes tonight"
"I don't see why she wouldn't have had it earlier, it is her birthday and special day not mine" Sakura replied looking sadly at Syaoran. She had wanted to dance with him tonight but Kai got her wish.
"Come Kai let's pick up these lemons and get back, we'll be one hand short since as Sakura is hurt" Rosa sighed bending down with Kai.
"Do you want me to help?" Syaoran asked making Kai nod eagerly.
"You can shake the tree" she spoke making him nod glancing briefly at Jin Su who was caressing Sakura's hair.
"Can't I just put ice on it?" she asked her father pleadingly when he placed her in the hammock. "I know it'll go down, it's not that serious"
"Listen to your father" Jin Su chided making Sakura frown. "At least now you'll be sitting out all the dances with me" he grinned making her smile. She looked at Mr. White's maid when she rounded the corner carrying something in a basket.
"Hey Camille," she waved making the girl smile walking over to them. "What's that you got?"
"It's for you, you're lucky. It's the last one" Camille answered when Naoko and the others finally showed up. She lowered the box and Sakura's eyes lit up seeing the snow-white puppy. "Mr. White was very reluctant to part with it" she mused when Sakura took it out.
"Oh he's gorgeous," she beamed looking at Jin Su but the look on his face said he didn't get it for her and her father looked just as shocked. "Who paid for him?" she asked wanting to thank the person with a kiss.
"A young man, I don't know that's all Mr. White said but he paid with a very expensive watch," Camille answered thoughtfully. "I've got to head back, I'll see you tonight" she smiled making Sakura nod playing with the pup.
"Oh he's just the one I wanted otou-san" she exclaimed looking into the pups golden eyes with love. She hugged him to her chest holding him like a baby. Jin Su had a good idea who got the pup for her, and he felt anger build in him.
"What's the matter with you Sakura?" Naoko asked walking up with Mikelle on her side. "Cute pup, who got it for you Jin Su?" she mused but Sakura shook her head.
"I don't know yet, I fell back and it hurts but if should be better by tonight" Sakura answered touching Mikelle's leg playfully.
"Puppy" Mikelle exclaimed when Rosa, Kai and Syaoran walked up. He saw the pup and smiled right when Sakura looked at him. It dawned on her that he got it for her then she looked at his wrist and saw that the original watch he wore was gone.
"Thank you" she said looking at him with soft eyes filled with love for those who knew the look. She wanted to wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him a thousand times but unfortunately she couldn't.
"Hey you said you wanted it right?" he smiled holding the basket for Rosa. He took Kai's basket and walked off heading towards the house. Kai looked at the puppy wishing he had gotten it for her but no it was Sakura, like always.
"Come people enough talking we've got a lot of work to do" Rosa ordered petting the puppy. "You just stay here and relax I'll send Syaoran with an ice pack for you" Sakura nodded watching everyone but Jin Su leave.
When everyone was out of earshot he bent down and spoke was he was thinking, with a harsh tone. "You can't keep it, give it back Sakura" he ordered making her tighten the hold on the pup shaking her head.
"No it was a gift I'm not going to give it back," she said shaking her head. She would never give Syaoran back a gift he gave to her. "It would be rude to give it back"
"I'm telling you, give him back the blasted dog. I'll get you one; I don't want you taking gifts from him. You're my fiancée and I'm ordering you to give it back before I kill the retched thing" he spat reaching for it back Sakura moved back, looking at him with scared eyes.
"No!" she yelled making everyone in the yard look at them wondering what was going on. "I'm not giving it back so back off. I've always wanted a dog and he got it for me when you wouldn't because it cost too much" she declared but in a soft voice holding up her chin defiantly.
"He bought you a dog but he can't build you a house or anything else. Sakura listen," Jin Su holding her hand in his while the other clutched to the puppy. He touched her cheek moving closer to her face. Sakura looked at Syaoran while Jin Su kissed her and see saw the pain flashed across his face. "I'm sorry okay, keep the mutt I love you" he whispered then gave another kiss when Syaoran stopped beside them with the ice for Sakura's leg and a pillow. He flashed Syaoran a look of triumph as he walked away to help the others.
"Hey this should make your leg feel better," he said handing her, the ice; Sakura noticed he was avoiding eyes contact as he did so. "And this is from Rosa, she said it'll make you comfortable while you watch the rest of us work" she leaned up so he could put it behind her.
"Thank you," she whispered placing the ice on her ankle. Before he walked away she took his hand in hers. "Are you upset?" she whispered making him bend down. "If you are, I'm sorry"
"I'm sorry too" was all he said before he got up and walked away making Sakura's heart wrench. She looked down at the pup that was asleep on her lap and brushed her hand over it sighing.
Closing her eyes, she listened to everyone talking mix in together with breeze that made the hammock sway and the leaves rustle. She touched her finger that had Jin Su's ring on it and slowly she slid it off her finger. Closing her hand around it she fell into a light sleep. *
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* Takashi and Chiharu walked slowly towards Sakura's house, they had turned in for the night and music could be heard along with the laughter of children. She sighed shaking her head; "Naoko said that the house was filled with tension all day" Chiharu spoke holding her husband's hand.
"I can imagine, having Jin Su and Syaoran around all day could do that to a house" Takashi muttered shaking his head.
"She said that it wasn't only the two of them but Kai, and even Sakura who wasn't able to help because she hurt her ankle when she and Kai went pick lemon. She said that she wouldn't be surprised if Kai pushed Sakura out of anger" at that Takashi laughed. Even though Sakura was older by three years Kai was almost the same size as her, one would think they were the same age.
"It looks to me that not only the house has tension but the sky, hopefully it'll hold up before the night is out. All of the town will be here to celebrate Kai's birthday and transition. If should be packed since as we're arriving late"
They walked through the door cause it was opened and straight to the back that was packed with people of all aged. Only young people were dancing to the traditional music while the adults talked. Chiharu spotted Sakura sitting down and waved making Sakura smile waving back. "I'm going to see how Sakura is doing," she said to her husband making him nod leaving her to talk with the guys. Chiharu walked through the crowd and took a seat next to Sakura who was holding the pup who she name Kero.
"Hey how ya feeling?" Sakura smiled at her pregnant friend who returned it full force taking a deep breath.
"Exhausted from the little walk alone, how are you?" Chiharu asked softly petting Kero.
"Fine, I can walk a little but not too much" Sakura sighed looking around for Syaoran but she hadn't seen him since he want home to shower. She wondered if he was still angry with her, and Jin Su had appeared a few times not able to wait in anticipation for their little announcement.
"Do you want something to drink, Sakura?" Chiharu asked in out of the blue making her nod. "I think they are going to bring Kai out so she can pick the guy she wants to dance with"
"Yeah, this is something she'll never want to forget just like the rest of us. Woman always seem marry the man they dance with" Sakura mused sadly shaking her head. Chiharu looked at her sadly before walking away, praying to god for deliverance.
Syaoran leaned against a tree on the opposite side watching Sakura with a frown on his face. He knew she was looking for him but he hadn't show him self to her, he didn't want to yet. He looked at the dance floor when Kai and Fujitaka appeared for her first song, in this he would tell the young men she was off age to marry. He smiled learning a little about their culture, after this song would be one where Kai and every other young girl would picked someone whom she wanted to marry to dance with and after that couples would take the dance floor. "If I were you I wouldn't wonder far" Jin Su said stopping beside him with a smile on his face.
"And why is that?" he asked softly glancing around. He could see that Kai was looking for him, which meant that he would have to find a place until the song was over. He couldn't dance with her, Touya and Fujitaka told him not to put her hopes up and he wasn't going to do that.
"Because I've got a very important announcement tonight" Jin Su answered smugly before walking away leaving a smirking Syaoran. 'Let's see how your announcement will go with out a fiancée' he thought walking the back way to where Sakura was. *
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* Kai danced with her father looking for Syaoran as he spun her around. She looked at where Sakura was sitting only to see her at the same place and sighed at least he wasn't with her. She looked around for him and started to think that he was deliberately hiding from her. "I love you Kai" Fujitaka said kissing his daughter on the forehead when the song came to an end making everyone clap.
She smiled knowing what she had to do because she had seen it many times before and couldn't wait to do it her self but the person she wanted to dance with wasn't anywhere in site. The music stop giving everyone enough time to find their partners. "I love you too father" she replied kissing him on the cheek. *
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"It's for the best" he replied looking at Sakura. He had long ago lost site of Syaoran but figured he was staying out of site so Kai wouldn't pick him. *
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Sakura looked back when she heard something only to see Syaoran hiding behind the wash. She got up slowly placing Kero on the ground, she made sure Jin Su was no where in site before she hurried towards him ducking in the shade. He pulled her into his arms hugging her tightly. "I thought you weren't going to come," Sakura spoke resting her head on his chest. "Were you ignoring me?"
"I'm sorry but I had to keep out of site of Kai until this song. This is the one we have to dance" Syaoran answered making Sakura look up at him with bright yet scared eyes.
"I don't want to hurt anyone," she whispered softly making sure to keep the pressure off her ankle until she was to dance.
"If you don't want to do this I understand" Syaoran said truthfully not wanting to force her to do anything she didn't want to do.
"No I want to be with you always, I don't like sneaking around" Sakura said shaking her head. They intertwined their fingers and Syaoran smiled feeling that her finger was void of a ring.
"Good cause I want to be with you as well" Syaoran said kissing her softy on the lips the white sheets blocking them from view. Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck tiptoeing on one foot.
Naoko bent down to pick up Kero for Mikelle when she saw two pairs of feet behind the sheets. Getting the pup she stood up and looked around only to see Angel and Jin Su but no Sakura or Syaoran. She smiled shaking her head when the song started with all the single young people.
"She's dancing with someone else, isn't that one of her friends?" Fujitaka asked Rosa who nodded smiling. "Have you seen Sakura?"
"Nope the last I saw she was sitting on the bench over there, she's probably around here somewhere. I wonder what Jin Su has to announce, hopefully it's not a proposal" Rosa muttered shaking her head sadly. They looked up when Jin Su walked up looking furious.
"Have you seen Sakura, I want to make the announcement now it doesn't seem like the weather is going to hold up" Jin Su spoke tightly not wanting to blow because he was talking to Fujitaka.
"We were just wondering where she was" Rosa answered softly. "Maybe she's looking for Kero" she continued when Naoko walked up with her Son and the pup in her arms scratching out that idea. "Where's Sakura?"
"I don't know I found the pup on the ground, Chiharu had drinks for her too but when she went back Sakura was gone" Naoko answered asking god for forgiveness for the little lie but she wouldn't rat on one of best friends.
"Someone's behind the sheets kissing" a little girl giggled to her friend in front of Jin Su making Naoko's eyes widen. Before she could say anything he stormed off moving through the crowd like a wild animal.
"Oh that's not good" Naoko gasped looking at the sheets in fear. "It's ah Syaoran and Sakura" she whispered making Fujitaka got up and follow Jin Su not wanting any fight to break out.
Jin Su moved through the sheets pulling them down ready to kill Li. He pulled the sheets out of the way making the couple jump looking at him with wide eyes. *
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* Author's note: Uh Oh!!!!!!!!!!! This isn't good, LOL hmmmm I wonder what he's going to do. Whelp, I hoped you enjoyed chapter cause I did writing it. Remember to review and tell me what you think okay?
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* The sun crept over the mountains of Galatea falling upon the same village where most of his occupants were already up and about except for a couple. Angel and Jin Su walked down the road saying hi to those they past heading towards their destination for opposite reasons. He wanted to talk with Yukito about the building of his home since, as he wasn't in the best place with Touya. Angel was going to see Li; she had given him more then enough time to wake up. Since as it was Sunday no one would be working but preparing for Kai's party. "I bet he'll be surprised to see me" she muttered walking through the gates Jin Su just ignored her. Standing at the door she knocked and waited for someone to answer. The door opened to reveal Nakuru who almost shut the door in their face.
She couldn't believe that them out of all the people in Galatea had to show up at her door and she acted as normal as possible trying not to laugh her head off. "Hi, what do we owe your visit?" she asked softly glancing back at Yukito.
"I'm here to see your husband about some building that needs to be done" Jin Su answered making her sigh inwardly, that was a good sign.
"And I'm here to see Syaoran, is he up yet?" Angel beamed making Nakuru force a smile. Earlier that morning Touya had dropped by telling them about their little late night guest.
"Come in, no I'm afraid he's not up yet. Men usually sleep in when they don't have work besides Yuki and I had him out late," she answered opening the door when Yukito got up. "Honey, Jin Su's here to talk and Angel is here to Syaoran, could you see if he's up?"
"Sure, I'll be right back" Yukito smiled shaking his head. Jin Su and Angel looked at them wondering why they were acting so weird. *
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* Sakura cuddled up to Syaoran feeling tired, she hadn't fallen asleep until late, late. She would have to start sleeping with him more often, he was crazy at that she opened her eyes only to see him looking out the window lost in thought. She studied his face trying to figure out what was bothering him; she knew that it had something to do with her.
Syaoran looked out at the sky that was becoming lighter as the new day fell upon them. His life had taken such a drastic turn in the last few weeks, he was on his way home only to crash and fall upon this island. Then into the arms of his goddess, who stole his heart in a single heartbeat. He didn't think he could live here knowing she married Horaki, he wouldn't be able to bear seeing them together or their off spring. He knew he was being selfish but he couldn't help him self, he had come here like Horaki said and stole Sakura or wanted to steal Sakura from him. "What's on your mind?" Sakura whispered placing her hand over his heart.
"You, I've decided that I want you more then anything and I can't allow you to marry Horaki" Syaoran answered surprising Sakura. She had never see this kind of determination in his eyes before and it was frightening as was reassuring. "I know that he has more to offer you than I but I'll do my best to make you happy"
"I don't care what you have, it doesn't matter. You are all that matters" Sakura replied sincerely caressing his cheek. She hadn't been sure earlier yesterday but now she was, she wanted to be with Syaoran not Jin Su. She wanted to be with him even if it was just for a short time. He smiled lowering him self to give her kiss, Sakura smiled in the kiss knowing that she would have to go soon if she didn't want her father to really find out where she had been. Now she had to think about how to get out of the house without getting unwanted attention. People saw her come out but never go in.
A knocked sounded on the door followed by Yukito's voice. "Syaoran, are you up?" he asked making them freeze when he started to open the door. Sakura ducked up the cover when Syaoran turned to look at the door his eyes seeing her dress on the chair. Yukito poked his head through the door wondering where Sakura was heading, he grinned at the thought. "Did I wake you?" he asked innocently.
"No is something wrong?" Syaoran replied on his side so Yukito wouldn't be able to see Sakura's form or at least that's what he hoped.
"Sort of, Angel is here to see you and Jin Su is with her. He wants to talk to me about something; I think the building of his house. Do you want to see her?" he answered making Syaoran frown and Sakura gasp silently.
"Tell her I'll be out in a few" Syaoran sighed running his hand through his grown hair.
"Okay, and good morning Sakura" Yukito grinned making Sakura bit her lip in shock. "Touya dropped by he said that next time you sneak through a guys window make sure the neighbor isn't watching you" he laughed softly.
"Morning Yuki, and I'll remember that" came her voice from under the covers. She was glad that he couldn't see her face because she was as red as a cherry; it was horrible getting caught doing something bad.
"Good girl" with that said he closed the door latching it from inside. Syaoran sighed resting back with a smile on his face.
"Sakura, your friends and family know too much" he whispered making her giggle coming out from under the sheets.
"I know, how am I going to get out of here?" she asked resting her chin on his chest her eyes twinkling with mirth. She started to play with his chain and ring and couldn't believe she was doing this. Who would have thought she Sakura would be sneaking into a guy's room in the middle of the night and loving it?
"Through the window, you can't very well go through the front door" he answered making her laugh sitting up. Stretching, she looked at him and didn't want to go yet but she had to then she would have to thank her brother. She remembered when he used to sneak out to be with Kaho or when Kaho would get stuck in her room for the night.
"When are you going to come over?" She asked getting out of bed to get dressed. She would have to go through the woods to get to her house without being seen by anyone.
"When everyone else starts to head to your house unless you want me to come sooner" he answered throwing his shirt on.
"How about you come over to a late breakfast? Then you can help us set up for Kai's party tonight" Sakura asked pulling her dress over her head. She looked at him as he considered what to do.
"Okay, I'll follow you after I get rid of Angel" he answered softly making her smile wrapping her hair in the shawl. "Why do you always cover your hair?"
"I don't know it's what we do here, why?" she answered walking over to the window looking out side. She looked at the ring Jin Su gave her knowing she wouldn't be wearing it after to night. He walked up behind her and hugged her to him when Sakura let the curtains go.
"Because I love seeing your hair, it's too beautiful not to be seen" he answered making her smile brightly resting her head against his chest.
"I'll remember that" she mused turning around knowing she had to go. She tiptoed and gave him a lingering kiss filled with much adore. "I have to go, please hurry I'll be making breakfast"
"If you don't stop I'll arrive before you do" Syaoran replied making her laugh before giving him one last kiss. Sakura turned and open the window slipping out, she smiled at him before running off towards the woods. She ran as fast as she could jumping over obstacles and dodging branches. Seeing her house come into site she slowed down a little breaking through the shrubbery into her backyard. She looked at the tables that were put out along with the boxes of decorations and smiled seeing Kaho, Rosa, Touya and her father in the backyard.
"Well look at who finally decides to show up, how was your visit with Chiharu. How is she?" Rosa asked making Sakura look at her brother who nodded.
"She's okay," Sakura answered softly feeling a little guilty for lying to her family, as she made sure her ring was out of site. "I'm going to shower, Syaoran said he would come over for a late breakfast. Where's Kai?"
"She's still asleep was up late last night wanting to talk with you" Fujitaka answered making Sakura nod sighing. "Don't worry she's over her little fit" she shook her head walking off. She didn't mean to break her promise and fall for Syaoran but she couldn't change that. She would just explain it to Kai and make her understand how things really were. *
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He watched her until she was out of site before he headed to the door; opening it he walked into the bathroom to shower, brush his teeth and dress before going to the living room where everyone was.
"It's about time you arrive" Angel smiled looking up at Syaoran who smiled back standing beside the chair Nakuru was sitting in.
"You wanted to see me?" he asked walking over to one of the empty seats on the opposite side from Angel.
"I thought I would drop by to say hey since as Jin Su was coming over to talk with Yukito about building his and Sakura's home" she answered breezily making Jin Su smile nodding.
"Yukito and Touya are the best at what they do, I'll have them build my house too" he spoke getting their attention.
"Planning on proposing?" Jin Su inquired looking Syaoran over but he smirk in return. "Cause if you are I can show you where to buy wedding bans, went to buy Sakura's a while back"
"Yeah I've got the girl in my sites" Syaoran answered looking at Angel who blushed. Yukito smiled shaking his head at them 'they have no idea what he means' he thought looking at Jin Su and his sister.
"Would you like to come over my house for breakfast since as you just got up?" Angel offered sweetly when Syaoran got up.
"Maybe next time ay? I've got to get going I'm due for a late breakfast at the Kinomoto's" he said making Jin Su's jaw tighten. Amusement flickered in Syaoran's eyes but his face showed no such expression.
"All right we'll see you later, we're going to head over to help out as well" Nakuru spoke making Syaoran nod heading for the door. "Oh Mika dropped yours and Sakura s' stuff from the beach over this morning its on the porch.
"Thanks" Syaoran said walking to the door leaving an angry Angel and Jin Su, who wanted to get this over with as soon as possible so he could get to Sakura's house. And make Syaoran see that Sakura was his, and his alone he was going to love rubbing it in.
Syaoran stepped on his hover board putting it on the fastest mode there was, he held Sakura's basket carrying her dress. He put up his other foot and the board went flying down the walking way. He executed a tight turn like he was on a skateboard heading towards Sakura's house. The only thing that would make riding this thing even better was to his CD player with some rock music.
People watched as he zoomed by, children watched in awe seeing him control the coolest thing they had ever see in their lives. He went up the hill seeing Sakura's house come into view, knowing that everyone was in the back he went around the corner.
Fujitaka and the others looked at him when he made a sharp stop beside them getting off the board. "Good morning" he smiled turning it off placing it on the bench with the basket.
"Morning, that thing is far from safe I don't know how you and Sakura could ride it" Kaho spoke softly shaking her head as she and Rosa dusted off the Chinese lanterns.
"It's a piece of cake"
"Piece of cake my foot, Sakura is inside making you breakfast. You two hurry up and eat then come out here and help with the work," Rosa chided making him chuckle heading for the back door. "Such a sweet young man" she murmured making Fujitaka smile.
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Syaoran walked inside the kitchen only to see Sakura finishing up, he stood at the door and watched her. One thing he noticed about the fashion here in Galatea was that the fashion was decades back at least the dressing for woman was. They wore dresses and shawls, the only time he had seen Sakura in a shorts was when he was teaching her how to ride and then in the bathing suit that was a one piece and she had a shorts over the bottom. "Aren't you going to say anything?" she asked not looking back at him, he smiled wondering how she knew he was there.
"Good morning, again" he answered making her laugh. The reason she knew he was there was because she got a nervous feeling in her spine when he was always around. "What'd you make?" he inquired walking over to her.
"Well since as we have to go do manual labor outside, I opted for eggs and pancakes," she answered sheepishly turning around with both plates. "I know it isn't anything fancy"
"It doesn't matter, you made it" Syaoran replied when she set both plants down. He smiled at the fact that she left her hair out and couldn't help himself then touch it. Holding the end he wrapped it around his fingers lovingly making Sakura flush.
"What did Angel want?" she asked when they started to eat.
"She invited me to breakfast," he answered softly making her giggle shaking her head. "Two offers back to back I feel so special" he mused making her look at him.
"You had better tell every other, except for me and Rosa, no when they ask you over" she warned playfully shaking her fork at him.
"Or what?" he inquired raising a brow at her. He could sit right where he was and spar with her all day.
"You'll be sorry," Sakura answered mightily. "We won't cook for you ever again" she continued evilly. She laughed at his horrified expression picking up her glass of juice.
"NO! Anything but the breakfast" he said exaggerating almost making Sakura choke on her juice. He chuckle patting her on the back, making her glare at him in mock anger. "Don't choke, you can't make me breakfast if your dead" he teased making slap his hand away.
"Whatever Li Syaoran, your mean" she whined taking a big gulp of air, he placed a kiss on her forehead then lips but it didn't last long because they didn't want to be caught. "Better" she sighed happily, and he winked at her. They looked at the door when Jin Su and Kai appeared. "Hey guys," she smiled but neither looked happy.
"It's the birthday girl, tell me how does if feel?" Syaoran smiled at Kai making her brighten sitting beside him.
"Lonely" she answered softly.
"I'm sure that'll change tonight when all the young men arrive and ask for a dance" Syaoran assured making Kai smile.
"I only want to dance with one person and I'll be set" Kai answered softly looking at Sakura. "I never knew you were coming over today. If Sakura had come home last night and tell us I would have woken up earlier" she added in an irritated tone.
"You never went home last night?" Jin Su asked sitting on the other side of Sakura. She looked at him not knowing what to say, she could clearly see that Kai was enjoying her predicament and wondered why she had it out for her. Technically she didn't steal him from her because she never had him and she's too young.
"No she didn't, she came to my house so we could finish planning" Kaho answered for Sakura walking in the room. "Since as it was late she decided to stay over," she continued walking to the refrigerator to get drinks for everyone. "You two hurry up so you can help us"
"Yeah Syaoran and I are just finishing up, we'll be out soon" Sakura answered when Rosa walked in mumbling. "What's the matter Rosa?"
"Oh nothing, I don't think the weather will hold up today," Rosa answered looking at them. "Hello Jin Su" she smiled glancing at Kaho.
"Good morning Rosa, I came to help out. Is there anything I can do?" he asked sweetly, she nodded wiping her hands on her apron.
"Yes you and Syaoran can help Fujitaka and Touya put up the lanterns then hang the lights on the corner of the house. Kai, you and Sakura go pick me some lemons the girls will be coming over soon with the baking and to help out with the roasting"
"Hai" they all answered getting up. Sakura placed the plates in the sink before grabbing her apron and basket. She walked past Syaoran brushing against him as she headed out with Kai. Syaoran walked out the door with Jin Su following behind him.
"What can we do?" he asked stopping beside Touya who was looking up at the roof.
"Well you can get up on the roof and start pinning the lights, Jin Su you can finish putting up the tables. The other's should be over soon" Touya ordered making them nod. *
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"Mad? Why would I be mad with you for trying to steal Syaoran away from me when you had Jin Su?" Kai nearly yelled surprising Sakura. Kai looked at her sister's sad eyes but wouldn't fall for that, it was time she got a chance to be happy too. "You promised you wouldn't take him from me"
"But I didn't take him from you" Sakura replied standing up. Kai looked at the fact that she had her hair out, which she rarely ever did. And she could see the way she looked at Syaoran; she knew she had gotten him too like all the others.
"Don't lie to me, you've ruined my birthday. No one ruined yours but you had to go and ruin mine, didn't you?" Kai snapped viciously making Sakura stumble back, her feet got stuck and she trip falling backwards with a scream. Of course everyone hearing her scream came running to her rescue.
Sakura sat up shaking her head; she didn't even look at her sister as she got her legs untangled. She winced when she touched her ankle, and almost cried but held back the tears. "Well I hope your happy now" she whispered softly.
"Sakura are you okay?" Fujitaka asked running up, he bent down touching her ankle making Sakura whimper.
"What happened Kai?" Touya asked placing his hand on his littler sister's shoulder. Kai looked at Sakura wondering if she was really hurt or was she just pretending.
"I tripped over the vine" Sakura answered handing Rosa the basket that was now empty. "I'm sorry Rosa all the lemons flew out of it when I fell"
"Don't worry, I'll pick some more" she smiled looking at Kai briefly shaking her head. "What's the verdict Fujitaka?"
"Well she won't be walking on it for a day or so," he answered picking her up in his arms. "No dancing for you tonight Sakura" he smiled knowing how she loved to dance.
"Not even dancing with a crotch," Touya teased tugging at Sakura's hair. "Kai here will have all the eyes tonight"
"I don't see why she wouldn't have had it earlier, it is her birthday and special day not mine" Sakura replied looking sadly at Syaoran. She had wanted to dance with him tonight but Kai got her wish.
"Come Kai let's pick up these lemons and get back, we'll be one hand short since as Sakura is hurt" Rosa sighed bending down with Kai.
"Do you want me to help?" Syaoran asked making Kai nod eagerly.
"You can shake the tree" she spoke making him nod glancing briefly at Jin Su who was caressing Sakura's hair.
"Can't I just put ice on it?" she asked her father pleadingly when he placed her in the hammock. "I know it'll go down, it's not that serious"
"Listen to your father" Jin Su chided making Sakura frown. "At least now you'll be sitting out all the dances with me" he grinned making her smile. She looked at Mr. White's maid when she rounded the corner carrying something in a basket.
"Hey Camille," she waved making the girl smile walking over to them. "What's that you got?"
"It's for you, you're lucky. It's the last one" Camille answered when Naoko and the others finally showed up. She lowered the box and Sakura's eyes lit up seeing the snow-white puppy. "Mr. White was very reluctant to part with it" she mused when Sakura took it out.
"Oh he's gorgeous," she beamed looking at Jin Su but the look on his face said he didn't get it for her and her father looked just as shocked. "Who paid for him?" she asked wanting to thank the person with a kiss.
"A young man, I don't know that's all Mr. White said but he paid with a very expensive watch," Camille answered thoughtfully. "I've got to head back, I'll see you tonight" she smiled making Sakura nod playing with the pup.
"Oh he's just the one I wanted otou-san" she exclaimed looking into the pups golden eyes with love. She hugged him to her chest holding him like a baby. Jin Su had a good idea who got the pup for her, and he felt anger build in him.
"What's the matter with you Sakura?" Naoko asked walking up with Mikelle on her side. "Cute pup, who got it for you Jin Su?" she mused but Sakura shook her head.
"I don't know yet, I fell back and it hurts but if should be better by tonight" Sakura answered touching Mikelle's leg playfully.
"Puppy" Mikelle exclaimed when Rosa, Kai and Syaoran walked up. He saw the pup and smiled right when Sakura looked at him. It dawned on her that he got it for her then she looked at his wrist and saw that the original watch he wore was gone.
"Thank you" she said looking at him with soft eyes filled with love for those who knew the look. She wanted to wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him a thousand times but unfortunately she couldn't.
"Hey you said you wanted it right?" he smiled holding the basket for Rosa. He took Kai's basket and walked off heading towards the house. Kai looked at the puppy wishing he had gotten it for her but no it was Sakura, like always.
"Come people enough talking we've got a lot of work to do" Rosa ordered petting the puppy. "You just stay here and relax I'll send Syaoran with an ice pack for you" Sakura nodded watching everyone but Jin Su leave.
When everyone was out of earshot he bent down and spoke was he was thinking, with a harsh tone. "You can't keep it, give it back Sakura" he ordered making her tighten the hold on the pup shaking her head.
"No it was a gift I'm not going to give it back," she said shaking her head. She would never give Syaoran back a gift he gave to her. "It would be rude to give it back"
"I'm telling you, give him back the blasted dog. I'll get you one; I don't want you taking gifts from him. You're my fiancée and I'm ordering you to give it back before I kill the retched thing" he spat reaching for it back Sakura moved back, looking at him with scared eyes.
"No!" she yelled making everyone in the yard look at them wondering what was going on. "I'm not giving it back so back off. I've always wanted a dog and he got it for me when you wouldn't because it cost too much" she declared but in a soft voice holding up her chin defiantly.
"He bought you a dog but he can't build you a house or anything else. Sakura listen," Jin Su holding her hand in his while the other clutched to the puppy. He touched her cheek moving closer to her face. Sakura looked at Syaoran while Jin Su kissed her and see saw the pain flashed across his face. "I'm sorry okay, keep the mutt I love you" he whispered then gave another kiss when Syaoran stopped beside them with the ice for Sakura's leg and a pillow. He flashed Syaoran a look of triumph as he walked away to help the others.
"Hey this should make your leg feel better," he said handing her, the ice; Sakura noticed he was avoiding eyes contact as he did so. "And this is from Rosa, she said it'll make you comfortable while you watch the rest of us work" she leaned up so he could put it behind her.
"Thank you," she whispered placing the ice on her ankle. Before he walked away she took his hand in hers. "Are you upset?" she whispered making him bend down. "If you are, I'm sorry"
"I'm sorry too" was all he said before he got up and walked away making Sakura's heart wrench. She looked down at the pup that was asleep on her lap and brushed her hand over it sighing.
Closing her eyes, she listened to everyone talking mix in together with breeze that made the hammock sway and the leaves rustle. She touched her finger that had Jin Su's ring on it and slowly she slid it off her finger. Closing her hand around it she fell into a light sleep. *
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"I can imagine, having Jin Su and Syaoran around all day could do that to a house" Takashi muttered shaking his head.
"She said that it wasn't only the two of them but Kai, and even Sakura who wasn't able to help because she hurt her ankle when she and Kai went pick lemon. She said that she wouldn't be surprised if Kai pushed Sakura out of anger" at that Takashi laughed. Even though Sakura was older by three years Kai was almost the same size as her, one would think they were the same age.
"It looks to me that not only the house has tension but the sky, hopefully it'll hold up before the night is out. All of the town will be here to celebrate Kai's birthday and transition. If should be packed since as we're arriving late"
They walked through the door cause it was opened and straight to the back that was packed with people of all aged. Only young people were dancing to the traditional music while the adults talked. Chiharu spotted Sakura sitting down and waved making Sakura smile waving back. "I'm going to see how Sakura is doing," she said to her husband making him nod leaving her to talk with the guys. Chiharu walked through the crowd and took a seat next to Sakura who was holding the pup who she name Kero.
"Hey how ya feeling?" Sakura smiled at her pregnant friend who returned it full force taking a deep breath.
"Exhausted from the little walk alone, how are you?" Chiharu asked softly petting Kero.
"Fine, I can walk a little but not too much" Sakura sighed looking around for Syaoran but she hadn't seen him since he want home to shower. She wondered if he was still angry with her, and Jin Su had appeared a few times not able to wait in anticipation for their little announcement.
"Do you want something to drink, Sakura?" Chiharu asked in out of the blue making her nod. "I think they are going to bring Kai out so she can pick the guy she wants to dance with"
"Yeah, this is something she'll never want to forget just like the rest of us. Woman always seem marry the man they dance with" Sakura mused sadly shaking her head. Chiharu looked at her sadly before walking away, praying to god for deliverance.
Syaoran leaned against a tree on the opposite side watching Sakura with a frown on his face. He knew she was looking for him but he hadn't show him self to her, he didn't want to yet. He looked at the dance floor when Kai and Fujitaka appeared for her first song, in this he would tell the young men she was off age to marry. He smiled learning a little about their culture, after this song would be one where Kai and every other young girl would picked someone whom she wanted to marry to dance with and after that couples would take the dance floor. "If I were you I wouldn't wonder far" Jin Su said stopping beside him with a smile on his face.
"And why is that?" he asked softly glancing around. He could see that Kai was looking for him, which meant that he would have to find a place until the song was over. He couldn't dance with her, Touya and Fujitaka told him not to put her hopes up and he wasn't going to do that.
"Because I've got a very important announcement tonight" Jin Su answered smugly before walking away leaving a smirking Syaoran. 'Let's see how your announcement will go with out a fiancée' he thought walking the back way to where Sakura was. *
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She smiled knowing what she had to do because she had seen it many times before and couldn't wait to do it her self but the person she wanted to dance with wasn't anywhere in site. The music stop giving everyone enough time to find their partners. "I love you too father" she replied kissing him on the cheek. *
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"It's for the best" he replied looking at Sakura. He had long ago lost site of Syaoran but figured he was staying out of site so Kai wouldn't pick him. *
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Sakura looked back when she heard something only to see Syaoran hiding behind the wash. She got up slowly placing Kero on the ground, she made sure Jin Su was no where in site before she hurried towards him ducking in the shade. He pulled her into his arms hugging her tightly. "I thought you weren't going to come," Sakura spoke resting her head on his chest. "Were you ignoring me?"
"I'm sorry but I had to keep out of site of Kai until this song. This is the one we have to dance" Syaoran answered making Sakura look up at him with bright yet scared eyes.
"I don't want to hurt anyone," she whispered softly making sure to keep the pressure off her ankle until she was to dance.
"If you don't want to do this I understand" Syaoran said truthfully not wanting to force her to do anything she didn't want to do.
"No I want to be with you always, I don't like sneaking around" Sakura said shaking her head. They intertwined their fingers and Syaoran smiled feeling that her finger was void of a ring.
"Good cause I want to be with you as well" Syaoran said kissing her softy on the lips the white sheets blocking them from view. Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck tiptoeing on one foot.
Naoko bent down to pick up Kero for Mikelle when she saw two pairs of feet behind the sheets. Getting the pup she stood up and looked around only to see Angel and Jin Su but no Sakura or Syaoran. She smiled shaking her head when the song started with all the single young people.
"She's dancing with someone else, isn't that one of her friends?" Fujitaka asked Rosa who nodded smiling. "Have you seen Sakura?"
"Nope the last I saw she was sitting on the bench over there, she's probably around here somewhere. I wonder what Jin Su has to announce, hopefully it's not a proposal" Rosa muttered shaking her head sadly. They looked up when Jin Su walked up looking furious.
"Have you seen Sakura, I want to make the announcement now it doesn't seem like the weather is going to hold up" Jin Su spoke tightly not wanting to blow because he was talking to Fujitaka.
"We were just wondering where she was" Rosa answered softly. "Maybe she's looking for Kero" she continued when Naoko walked up with her Son and the pup in her arms scratching out that idea. "Where's Sakura?"
"I don't know I found the pup on the ground, Chiharu had drinks for her too but when she went back Sakura was gone" Naoko answered asking god for forgiveness for the little lie but she wouldn't rat on one of best friends.
"Someone's behind the sheets kissing" a little girl giggled to her friend in front of Jin Su making Naoko's eyes widen. Before she could say anything he stormed off moving through the crowd like a wild animal.
"Oh that's not good" Naoko gasped looking at the sheets in fear. "It's ah Syaoran and Sakura" she whispered making Fujitaka got up and follow Jin Su not wanting any fight to break out.
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* Author's note: Uh Oh!!!!!!!!!!! This isn't good, LOL hmmmm I wonder what he's going to do. Whelp, I hoped you enjoyed chapter cause I did writing it. Remember to review and tell me what you think okay?