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Trials of Love

Chapter 5

Promises



"…But I don't believe in promises…"









"Sakura? Sakura, wake up!"

A small, petite form shot up, gasping for air as the cool night breeze fluttered past her wet cheeks. Emerald eyes were dilated, searching every which way, until finally meeting the concerned amber gaze.

Syaoran let out an "Oof!" as Sakura threw herself at him; sobbing her heart out. His face was graced with a flaming red blush, and his ears turned the color of a candied apple.

Hesitantly, he rubbed little circles around the small of her back. Minutes passed, and the thin sheet of paper that the doctors had decreed he wear was soaked.

Syaoran turned as red as a tomato as his mind finally registered that he was wearing nothing but his boxers underneath that stupid paper dress.

Thankfully, Sakura chose that moment to pull away, saving him from further embarrassment.

"What's wrong, Sakura?" Syaoran asked after a moment, his tone concerned as his cherry blossom would not meet his eyes.

He leaned forward, reaching to tilt up her chin. God, however, had a cruel sense of humor.

RII~IIP!

Startled, amazed green eyes shot up to where Syaoran's face was a red beacon in the pale moonlight.

Seconds passed, and Syaoran looked cautiously down. A huge tear had made itself known down his side, reaching his lower back.

"…Oh…my…" Syaoran mumbled a few choice words under his breath, staring horrified at the paper.

His amber gaze shot up, however, to the sound of ill-repressed guffaws. Soon, as it became evident that Syaoran heard her, Sakura burst into hysterical laughter, falling off her chair.

After what seemed like eternity, Syaoran leaned over the bed, and stated in the driest voice possible, "It wasn't that funny."

A choked answer replied: "Oh, yes, yes it was!"

Giggles eventually died down, and Sakura grasped blindly at a chair to help herself up again. She caught, instead a warm, slim hand, and it hoisted her to her feet. Once balanced, Sakura wiped tears of mirth from her cheeks.

"Oooh, thanks, I needed that…"

Dryly, Syaoran stated, "I'm glad that you find such pleasure in my demise."

Sakura's face grew shocked and blanched, she stood rim rod straight, as all color left her features.

Dead…

Syaoran glanced at Sakura, worried at his love's stress.

'Dead…my fault.'

"Sakura?"

'Dead, dead, dead…'

"Sakura?"

'Deaddeaddead…'

"SAKURA!"

'DEADDEADDEAD…'

A cold splash brought the teen back to reality. Concerned amber eyes peered into her green ones. Sakura pushed back a strand of her honey hair that was stuck fast to her cheek.

The sorceress shivered slightly as the night air flittered through the open window. Syaoran immediately gave Sakura an extra blanket.

"I'm sorry," He apologized. "It's just that…well, you weren't responding…"

Sakura beamed at him. "I know-I was just in Lala land. I just had a dream before; it was about having all the math homework in the world. That's it. Thanks."

"Okay," Syaoran replied, visibly relieved. A yawn escaped its cage, and chocolate eyes blinked sleepily.

The teenage girl caressed a silky, unruly lock. "Go to sleep, Syao-chan."

Another yawn escaped, and he turned to his side, facing the darkness. "G'night Sakura-chan." Emitted a sleepy voice.

"Good night, Syaoran…I'm just going to get myself a cup of coffee. I'll be right back. I promise I'll be here when you wake up."

There was no response.

As soon as the door creaked open and close, amber eyes opened, staring emptily into the abyss…into the darkness.

"But I don't believe in promises…"

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And in the harsh light in the deserted hallway, the smile that the teen wore fell to the floor… and shattered.



Short chapter, I know, I know, but hey, I finally got one out! *Smiles proudly* Thankies again soooo much to my reviewers! They brought me out of my stupid writing block. Please, please, review! *Puppy eyes* Onegai?