Hey minna-san. (My usual greeting) *dodges the million rotten vegetables
thrown at her* I know, I know, you hate my guts. Oh well, deep down down I
know you still love me because I've come back with the next chapter of THE
NANNY! After Spring Break, the workload decreased and I'm getting to spend
my time with you!
SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO KENSHIN FANS: I LOVE KENSHIN (but not as much as Kaoru)!!!! I know that kind of came out of know where but I saw the anime on toonami and I'm addicted! I heard the toonami one was a disgrace so I decided to read the manga translations and I love it. Of course Syaoran and Eriol will always be my favorite, but Kenshin, Sanoske and Aoshi are just so hot!!!! I can't tell who's hotter!! Help me by putting on your review who's cuter. Also put which pairings you like best. My favs: Kaoru+Kenshin, Sanoske+Megumi. Isn't it kinda weird how Sanoske is like Touya, Kenshin has the personality of Sakura, and Aoshi looks sort of like Eriol but grown up and with out the glasses? I wish they made one like Syaoran, maybe then it wouldn't be so hard to decide. Sigh. I can ramble on and on but you got lives.
THE NANNY
By Kawaii-chan
Chapter Six: Pre-dinner Surprise
~~~~~ Time had seen to fly by after the day at the fair. Syaoran was at the office most of the time while Sakura took care of Ying-fa and maintained the large house all day. Sakura also cooked dinner and made lunch for Ying- fa. Everytime Syaoran was available for dinner, Sakura would always stare through the corner of her eye just to see if he liked the food or not. Syaoran usually did. Then Sakura would usually scold her self for staring at him. Syaoran turned back to his usual self after the fair but still didn't quit making her laugh by teasing Ying-fa all of the time.
Sakura was excited about seeing Eriol again. But deep down she knew that it was more of the fact that she'd be Syaoran's date that was exciting her. How did Eriol look now? Was he still that kind and gentle soul? Millions of questions popped up in her brain.
While Sakura was making lunch for Ying-fa, she heard the door open and went to the living room to see who it was. To her surprise, it was Syaoran. "Li- san, what are you home so early?" Sakura asked wiping her wet hands on her apron. "We were kind of ahead on our schedule so I decided to take the rest of the day off while George handles the rest," Syaoran replied taking his shoes off. "Are you making lunch?" he asked seeing her attire. "Yes, If I would've known you were coming home I'd make more. It's okay, I'll fix something real quick," Sakura said smiling, which of course had no affect on Syaoran.
Syaoran showered and changed into a pair of khaki pants and a red polo shirt which he didn't bother to tuck in. (k/n: polo meaning Ralph Lauren and the kind with the collar) He stepped into the kitchen and saw that Sakura was preparing a sandwich. "Do you need help?" Syaoran asked surprising Sakura. Sakura turned around and saw him standing there by the little booth like table they usually ate in. She blushed seeing how great he looked with wet hair. "No thanks, I'm almost done," Sakura said.
Syaoran picked up the magazine that Sakura was reading off of the counter top and started reading. Sakura carried the sandwiches she made for the both of them to the table where Syaoran was sitting and sat down across from him. "What artical are you reading?" Sakura asked. "I'm reading about the falling economy. This war with Iraq were having his having a major toll on stock prices. The price of our stocks have fallen, too, but it's really not much to worry about since it's not as alarming as the others. Well climb back up again by next week, hopefully." Syaoran said taking a bite of his sandwich.
"Will the merger you were talking about help any?" Sakura asked. "I'm pretty sure it will since the company were going to merge with has a good record of stock prices." Syaoran replied. Sakura was happy she was actually having a conversation with him. She just realised that this was their first time. (k/n: no, not THAT kind of first time)
"You must be thinking about the dinner, right?" Syaoran asked. "Yes, when was it again?" Sakura asked. "It's this Friday at the Sheraton," Syaoran replied. "What time?" Sakura asked. "We have to get their by 7:00pm." "Oh no, what about Ying-fa?" Sakura asked. Syaoran stayed silent for a while and thought. "That is a problem. Do you have any friend here?" Syaoran asked. "No, and I don't think we can find a babysitter so soon. It's already Wednesday!" Sakura said. Just then the door bell rang indicating that Ying-fa was already home.
"That must be Ying-fa, I'll go get the door," Syaoran offered. "No, you sit, I'll get it," Sakura replied. Sakura openned the door to find both Ying-fa and Kelly at the door way. "Hi Sakura-chan! Is it okay if Kelly stays here until her mother picks her up?" Ying-fa asked. "Of course as long as it's before your bedtime," Sakura confirmed. "My mom will pick me up around six, is that okay with you?" Kelly asked. Before Sakura could say anything, Syaoran appeared at the door. "Sure, it's fine. Since there's nothing ready to eat here, you guys want to go out and eat instead?" Syaoran asked. Kelly and Ying-fa both nodded their heads in agreement. "How about you Kinimoto-san?" Syaoran asked her. "Sounds fine," Sakura nodded.
Everyone got into the car and went off to McDonald's. They all sat at a table near the play area. Sakura and Syaoran only got drinks since they were already full. Ying-fa and Kelly both had happy meals. "You two have to finish your meals before you play, okay?" Sakura warned. "Okay," both said in unison. While Kelly in Ying-fa ate, Syaoran and Sakura thought about what to do about Ying-fa. "Is there anyway we can bring Ying-fa to the dinner?" Sakura asked. "I'm afraid not," Syaoran replied. "What are you two talking about?" Ying-fa asked. "The dinner we're going to have when Eriol comes over," Syaoran replied. "Ooh, that major hottie? I can't wait. Well, you said my name, so what about me?" Ying-fa added. "Since Kinimoto-san wants to come along to see her childhood friend, we don't have anyone to take care of you," Sakura finished for Syaoran.
"You're worried about that?" Kelly asked, "She can just spend the night at our house. I wanted to invite her to a slumber party anyway," Kelly said. "Are you sure?" Sakura asked. "Yes, as long as it's not on a school night." Sakura flashed a relieved smile at Syaoran who still looked serious as always. "Thank you so much Kelly. You're such a sweet little girl. I don't know how I can repay you," Syaoran said relieved causing Kelly to blush. Kelly whispered something over to Kelly. "Ewww, my brother? Do you need glasses?" Ying-fa spat making Sakura giggle and Kelly to blush even more. Syaoran sat there confused. Since Sakura was right next to him, he leaned over to ask a question.
"Do you have any idea of what they're talking about?" Syaoran asked. "You really don't know? Boys, they can be so dense. I don't know if I should tell you or not..." Sakura teased. "Please?" Syaoran asked. "Kelly thinks that you're one hottie!" Sakura whispered. "What? Why me?" Syaoran asked, "You know that you're gorgeous. She's young, don't go breaking her heart," Sakura snickered. Syaoran blushed in embarrasment. "Don't worry, it's just a little phase, it'll go away once she meets a little boy that looks somewhat like you," Sakura snickered again. Syaoran just sweat dropped this time. After eating, they decided to just spend the day at the park. Kelly called her mother on Syaoran's cellphone and informed her that Ying-fa's brother would be dropping her off their house.
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"Kelly are you sure that Ying-fa can spend the night at your house?" Sakura asked just as the reached her house to drop her off. "If you want, I'll go ask my mom. She'll probably say yes," Kelly said stepping out of the car. She skipped off to her house and knocked on the door. Her mother answered and it seemed as if Kelly was asking something. In a few seconds she dashed back. Sure enough, her mother said yes to Ying-fa staying over at her house.
"Thank you so much Kelly," Sakura said in relief. "We just want you to know that as long as it's not this Friday, you're welcome to spend the night at our house," Syaoran finished. Kelly slightly blushed and put on her biggest smile, "Your so sweet, uh... Ying-fa's brother," Kelly complemented. "You can call me Li since my first name would be too hard for you to say," Syaoran corrected. Kelly's blush deepened and she aimed an even bigger smile at Syaoran. Syaoran nervously smiled back with a sweat drop as Sakura laughed at the sight of him. "Not funny, Kinimoto," Syaoran muttered under his breath while still holding the fake smile, making Sakura laugh harder. Kelly went inside the house and waved back one last time at the crew. They, of course, waved back.
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"Don't tell me all of your friends are like this, Ying-fa" Syaoran said exasperated. "Don't worry, I don't think she could love an icky guy like you long enough to marry you; I don't even think any other woman could do the same," Ying-fa egged Syaoran on. "If I weren't so tired, I'd get you, but for now, I just want dinner," Syoaran said. Then he faced dinner and gave her the look telling her to get dinner started. "Oh right, I'll probably make some ravioli. Hope that's okay," Sakura said hoping to get approval. "Anything's okay as long as it hits my stomach," Syaoran replied heading up the stairs to his room to change. Then he turned back around, "I'd like to discuss going to the dinner while we're eating, Ms. Kinimoto," Syaoran said. Sakura nodded in agreement and headed off to the kitchen.
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Everyone was changed into things more comfortable and they they were sitting into the grand dining room for a change. Since the table was so big, they only took up a small portion of it. "Since the problem is solved, Kinimoto-san, I suggest that you go shopping tomorrow to get a dress for the dinner tomorrow," Syaoran suggested. "I will," "If you want, I'll drop you off at the shopping center tomorrow on may way to work so you can pick it up. I want you to look your very best. If you're worried about the cost, don't, I'll take care of it," Syaoran explained while Sakura just nodded.
"BORING!" Ying-fa yelled, "Let's talk about something more interesting like that dreamy Eriol," Ying-fa sighed in a dreamy state. "Guess, Kelly isn't the only one with the crush," Sakura commented while Syaoran sweat dropped for the third time today. "You know what? Eriol is so handsome and charming and so nothing like Syaoran here. Make sure you go for any other guy except him since he's mine," Ying-fa warned. "Don't you think he's a little to old for you?" Sakura asked. "17 years isn't much!" Ying-fa protested, "I don't care if you have my brother though," Ying-fa said causing Syaoran to glare at her. "Ying-fa..."
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After Sakura was barely done tucking Ying-fa into bed and getting her to fall asleep, Syaoran showed up in his deep emereld pajamas, and knocked on the door. "Shh, I barely got her to sleep," Sakura warned. "I was just checking on her," Syaoran whispered as he sat on the opposite side of the bed. "You tease her so much, it's almost impossible to tell how much you really love her," Sakura observed. "It's in the handy-dandy brother's manuel. It's up there in the top ten rules to follow," Syaoran joked. Sakura chuckled. "Li-san, I know this may be a little to much to ask for but do you mind if I make a call to America?" Sakura asked nervously. "Why?" Syaoran asked, "I have a friend who has probably been trying to reach me for the longest time. I just want to let her know I'm still alive." "Be my guest, but make sure you dial 4 before the area code so the operator knows that it's long distance, okay?" Syaoran explained. "Okay, thank you," Sakura said before flashing him a grateful smile. "Anytime," Syaoran replied with almost a half-smile of his own making a pink hue dance on Sakura's cheeks.
Sakura went into her room and got out her phone number book. She looked up Tomoyo's number and called. "Hello," Tomoyo's voice came over the line. "Guess who?" Sakura spoke, "SAKURA-CHAN!!!! Do you know how long I've been trying to reach? Just because your BEST friend leaves, you forget all about her? Meanie," Tomoyo raged. "Calm down. I just got used this job and I wasn't sure if my employer would allow me to call long distance or not. He's serious but he's nice deep down inside," Sakura answered her. "Well, what kind of job is it?" Tomoyo asked curiously. "I'm a nanny for a seven year old girl. You won't believe that her name is actually Ying-fa, cherry blossom. Her brother, Li Syaoran, needed someone to be there for her all of the time. Now, I live with them. My job is a blast and the pay is really good," Sakura explained. "Wait, did you say that Li Syaoran employed you?" "Yes, why?" Sakura asked. "Oh nothing," Tomoyo answered with a sly tone in her voice.
"Guess what. You remember Eriol from way back?" Sakura asked. "Of course, he was my first crush, remember?" "Well I guess he's the first crush of many. Apparently, Ying-fa is also head-over-heel in love with him, it's so cute!" Sakura squealed. "But how does she know him?" Tomoyo questioned. "Li- san and Eriol are actually best friends and he's actually Li-san's business partner," Sakura answered, "He's coming to Oxford for a while and we're going to have a dinner that night he comes. I get to go as Li-san's date," Sakura said with a hint of excitement in her tone. "Ooh, Sakura-chan, is there something between you two? Let me guess, you probably 'accidentaly' walked in on him taking a shower," Tomoyo egged on. "SHUT UP! Nothing of that sort happened. We're only going together because I wanted to meet Eriol again and Syao- I mean Li-san offered to take me," Sakura protested. "What ever you say, Sakura-chan. Whatever you say," Tomoyo teased. "Tomoyo- chan, I have to go, it's really late and I've got to get to bed," Sakura said. "You don't want to keep Li-san waiting, now do you?" Tomoyo teased again. "TOMOYO!" "Chill, Sakura-chan, didn't you say that you lived with the Li's?" "Yes," "We'll okay, good night," Tomoyo said. "Good night, Tomoyo-chan."
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Sakura woke up groggily in the morning to the sound of the alarm clock. Now she'd have to wake up Ying-fa. Sakura sleepily walked through the hall trying to get to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Suddenly, she bumped into something and was expecting to fall but was caught. Sakura openned her eyes wide and blushed at what she saw. There was Syaoran, with dripping wet hair, and only pants on. "Aren't we the graceful one so early in the morning," Syaoran chuckled. "I'm sorry," Sakura replied getting out of his muscular arms. "Don't worry about it," Syaoran said back. For some reason, he seemed like he had lightened up. Syaoran caught Sakura staring at him and blushed when he realised why. "Uh, I guess I should put on a shirt, right?" Syaoran asked nervously. Sakura nodded.
While Sakura was climbing down the stairs, she heard the door bell ring. 'What crazy person is ringing the doorbell THIS early in the morning? Crazy loser,' Sakura thought. She got the door and practically dropped dead.
"SURPRISE!!!!"
TBC
HA HA HA! I left you on a cliffy! You probably know who it is anyways. I know this chapter wasn't nearly as intesting as wet paint, but I tried. Maybe you'll like the next chapter better. Remember Kenshin fans, review and tell me who's the hottest guy and who makes the cutest couple. I gotta go, see ya sometime later. Til then, happy reading. Ja!!! (REMEMBER TO REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!)
SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO KENSHIN FANS: I LOVE KENSHIN (but not as much as Kaoru)!!!! I know that kind of came out of know where but I saw the anime on toonami and I'm addicted! I heard the toonami one was a disgrace so I decided to read the manga translations and I love it. Of course Syaoran and Eriol will always be my favorite, but Kenshin, Sanoske and Aoshi are just so hot!!!! I can't tell who's hotter!! Help me by putting on your review who's cuter. Also put which pairings you like best. My favs: Kaoru+Kenshin, Sanoske+Megumi. Isn't it kinda weird how Sanoske is like Touya, Kenshin has the personality of Sakura, and Aoshi looks sort of like Eriol but grown up and with out the glasses? I wish they made one like Syaoran, maybe then it wouldn't be so hard to decide. Sigh. I can ramble on and on but you got lives.
THE NANNY
By Kawaii-chan
Chapter Six: Pre-dinner Surprise
~~~~~ Time had seen to fly by after the day at the fair. Syaoran was at the office most of the time while Sakura took care of Ying-fa and maintained the large house all day. Sakura also cooked dinner and made lunch for Ying- fa. Everytime Syaoran was available for dinner, Sakura would always stare through the corner of her eye just to see if he liked the food or not. Syaoran usually did. Then Sakura would usually scold her self for staring at him. Syaoran turned back to his usual self after the fair but still didn't quit making her laugh by teasing Ying-fa all of the time.
Sakura was excited about seeing Eriol again. But deep down she knew that it was more of the fact that she'd be Syaoran's date that was exciting her. How did Eriol look now? Was he still that kind and gentle soul? Millions of questions popped up in her brain.
While Sakura was making lunch for Ying-fa, she heard the door open and went to the living room to see who it was. To her surprise, it was Syaoran. "Li- san, what are you home so early?" Sakura asked wiping her wet hands on her apron. "We were kind of ahead on our schedule so I decided to take the rest of the day off while George handles the rest," Syaoran replied taking his shoes off. "Are you making lunch?" he asked seeing her attire. "Yes, If I would've known you were coming home I'd make more. It's okay, I'll fix something real quick," Sakura said smiling, which of course had no affect on Syaoran.
Syaoran showered and changed into a pair of khaki pants and a red polo shirt which he didn't bother to tuck in. (k/n: polo meaning Ralph Lauren and the kind with the collar) He stepped into the kitchen and saw that Sakura was preparing a sandwich. "Do you need help?" Syaoran asked surprising Sakura. Sakura turned around and saw him standing there by the little booth like table they usually ate in. She blushed seeing how great he looked with wet hair. "No thanks, I'm almost done," Sakura said.
Syaoran picked up the magazine that Sakura was reading off of the counter top and started reading. Sakura carried the sandwiches she made for the both of them to the table where Syaoran was sitting and sat down across from him. "What artical are you reading?" Sakura asked. "I'm reading about the falling economy. This war with Iraq were having his having a major toll on stock prices. The price of our stocks have fallen, too, but it's really not much to worry about since it's not as alarming as the others. Well climb back up again by next week, hopefully." Syaoran said taking a bite of his sandwich.
"Will the merger you were talking about help any?" Sakura asked. "I'm pretty sure it will since the company were going to merge with has a good record of stock prices." Syaoran replied. Sakura was happy she was actually having a conversation with him. She just realised that this was their first time. (k/n: no, not THAT kind of first time)
"You must be thinking about the dinner, right?" Syaoran asked. "Yes, when was it again?" Sakura asked. "It's this Friday at the Sheraton," Syaoran replied. "What time?" Sakura asked. "We have to get their by 7:00pm." "Oh no, what about Ying-fa?" Sakura asked. Syaoran stayed silent for a while and thought. "That is a problem. Do you have any friend here?" Syaoran asked. "No, and I don't think we can find a babysitter so soon. It's already Wednesday!" Sakura said. Just then the door bell rang indicating that Ying-fa was already home.
"That must be Ying-fa, I'll go get the door," Syaoran offered. "No, you sit, I'll get it," Sakura replied. Sakura openned the door to find both Ying-fa and Kelly at the door way. "Hi Sakura-chan! Is it okay if Kelly stays here until her mother picks her up?" Ying-fa asked. "Of course as long as it's before your bedtime," Sakura confirmed. "My mom will pick me up around six, is that okay with you?" Kelly asked. Before Sakura could say anything, Syaoran appeared at the door. "Sure, it's fine. Since there's nothing ready to eat here, you guys want to go out and eat instead?" Syaoran asked. Kelly and Ying-fa both nodded their heads in agreement. "How about you Kinimoto-san?" Syaoran asked her. "Sounds fine," Sakura nodded.
Everyone got into the car and went off to McDonald's. They all sat at a table near the play area. Sakura and Syaoran only got drinks since they were already full. Ying-fa and Kelly both had happy meals. "You two have to finish your meals before you play, okay?" Sakura warned. "Okay," both said in unison. While Kelly in Ying-fa ate, Syaoran and Sakura thought about what to do about Ying-fa. "Is there anyway we can bring Ying-fa to the dinner?" Sakura asked. "I'm afraid not," Syaoran replied. "What are you two talking about?" Ying-fa asked. "The dinner we're going to have when Eriol comes over," Syaoran replied. "Ooh, that major hottie? I can't wait. Well, you said my name, so what about me?" Ying-fa added. "Since Kinimoto-san wants to come along to see her childhood friend, we don't have anyone to take care of you," Sakura finished for Syaoran.
"You're worried about that?" Kelly asked, "She can just spend the night at our house. I wanted to invite her to a slumber party anyway," Kelly said. "Are you sure?" Sakura asked. "Yes, as long as it's not on a school night." Sakura flashed a relieved smile at Syaoran who still looked serious as always. "Thank you so much Kelly. You're such a sweet little girl. I don't know how I can repay you," Syaoran said relieved causing Kelly to blush. Kelly whispered something over to Kelly. "Ewww, my brother? Do you need glasses?" Ying-fa spat making Sakura giggle and Kelly to blush even more. Syaoran sat there confused. Since Sakura was right next to him, he leaned over to ask a question.
"Do you have any idea of what they're talking about?" Syaoran asked. "You really don't know? Boys, they can be so dense. I don't know if I should tell you or not..." Sakura teased. "Please?" Syaoran asked. "Kelly thinks that you're one hottie!" Sakura whispered. "What? Why me?" Syaoran asked, "You know that you're gorgeous. She's young, don't go breaking her heart," Sakura snickered. Syaoran blushed in embarrasment. "Don't worry, it's just a little phase, it'll go away once she meets a little boy that looks somewhat like you," Sakura snickered again. Syaoran just sweat dropped this time. After eating, they decided to just spend the day at the park. Kelly called her mother on Syaoran's cellphone and informed her that Ying-fa's brother would be dropping her off their house.
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"Kelly are you sure that Ying-fa can spend the night at your house?" Sakura asked just as the reached her house to drop her off. "If you want, I'll go ask my mom. She'll probably say yes," Kelly said stepping out of the car. She skipped off to her house and knocked on the door. Her mother answered and it seemed as if Kelly was asking something. In a few seconds she dashed back. Sure enough, her mother said yes to Ying-fa staying over at her house.
"Thank you so much Kelly," Sakura said in relief. "We just want you to know that as long as it's not this Friday, you're welcome to spend the night at our house," Syaoran finished. Kelly slightly blushed and put on her biggest smile, "Your so sweet, uh... Ying-fa's brother," Kelly complemented. "You can call me Li since my first name would be too hard for you to say," Syaoran corrected. Kelly's blush deepened and she aimed an even bigger smile at Syaoran. Syaoran nervously smiled back with a sweat drop as Sakura laughed at the sight of him. "Not funny, Kinimoto," Syaoran muttered under his breath while still holding the fake smile, making Sakura laugh harder. Kelly went inside the house and waved back one last time at the crew. They, of course, waved back.
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"Don't tell me all of your friends are like this, Ying-fa" Syaoran said exasperated. "Don't worry, I don't think she could love an icky guy like you long enough to marry you; I don't even think any other woman could do the same," Ying-fa egged Syaoran on. "If I weren't so tired, I'd get you, but for now, I just want dinner," Syoaran said. Then he faced dinner and gave her the look telling her to get dinner started. "Oh right, I'll probably make some ravioli. Hope that's okay," Sakura said hoping to get approval. "Anything's okay as long as it hits my stomach," Syaoran replied heading up the stairs to his room to change. Then he turned back around, "I'd like to discuss going to the dinner while we're eating, Ms. Kinimoto," Syaoran said. Sakura nodded in agreement and headed off to the kitchen.
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Everyone was changed into things more comfortable and they they were sitting into the grand dining room for a change. Since the table was so big, they only took up a small portion of it. "Since the problem is solved, Kinimoto-san, I suggest that you go shopping tomorrow to get a dress for the dinner tomorrow," Syaoran suggested. "I will," "If you want, I'll drop you off at the shopping center tomorrow on may way to work so you can pick it up. I want you to look your very best. If you're worried about the cost, don't, I'll take care of it," Syaoran explained while Sakura just nodded.
"BORING!" Ying-fa yelled, "Let's talk about something more interesting like that dreamy Eriol," Ying-fa sighed in a dreamy state. "Guess, Kelly isn't the only one with the crush," Sakura commented while Syaoran sweat dropped for the third time today. "You know what? Eriol is so handsome and charming and so nothing like Syaoran here. Make sure you go for any other guy except him since he's mine," Ying-fa warned. "Don't you think he's a little to old for you?" Sakura asked. "17 years isn't much!" Ying-fa protested, "I don't care if you have my brother though," Ying-fa said causing Syaoran to glare at her. "Ying-fa..."
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After Sakura was barely done tucking Ying-fa into bed and getting her to fall asleep, Syaoran showed up in his deep emereld pajamas, and knocked on the door. "Shh, I barely got her to sleep," Sakura warned. "I was just checking on her," Syaoran whispered as he sat on the opposite side of the bed. "You tease her so much, it's almost impossible to tell how much you really love her," Sakura observed. "It's in the handy-dandy brother's manuel. It's up there in the top ten rules to follow," Syaoran joked. Sakura chuckled. "Li-san, I know this may be a little to much to ask for but do you mind if I make a call to America?" Sakura asked nervously. "Why?" Syaoran asked, "I have a friend who has probably been trying to reach me for the longest time. I just want to let her know I'm still alive." "Be my guest, but make sure you dial 4 before the area code so the operator knows that it's long distance, okay?" Syaoran explained. "Okay, thank you," Sakura said before flashing him a grateful smile. "Anytime," Syaoran replied with almost a half-smile of his own making a pink hue dance on Sakura's cheeks.
Sakura went into her room and got out her phone number book. She looked up Tomoyo's number and called. "Hello," Tomoyo's voice came over the line. "Guess who?" Sakura spoke, "SAKURA-CHAN!!!! Do you know how long I've been trying to reach? Just because your BEST friend leaves, you forget all about her? Meanie," Tomoyo raged. "Calm down. I just got used this job and I wasn't sure if my employer would allow me to call long distance or not. He's serious but he's nice deep down inside," Sakura answered her. "Well, what kind of job is it?" Tomoyo asked curiously. "I'm a nanny for a seven year old girl. You won't believe that her name is actually Ying-fa, cherry blossom. Her brother, Li Syaoran, needed someone to be there for her all of the time. Now, I live with them. My job is a blast and the pay is really good," Sakura explained. "Wait, did you say that Li Syaoran employed you?" "Yes, why?" Sakura asked. "Oh nothing," Tomoyo answered with a sly tone in her voice.
"Guess what. You remember Eriol from way back?" Sakura asked. "Of course, he was my first crush, remember?" "Well I guess he's the first crush of many. Apparently, Ying-fa is also head-over-heel in love with him, it's so cute!" Sakura squealed. "But how does she know him?" Tomoyo questioned. "Li- san and Eriol are actually best friends and he's actually Li-san's business partner," Sakura answered, "He's coming to Oxford for a while and we're going to have a dinner that night he comes. I get to go as Li-san's date," Sakura said with a hint of excitement in her tone. "Ooh, Sakura-chan, is there something between you two? Let me guess, you probably 'accidentaly' walked in on him taking a shower," Tomoyo egged on. "SHUT UP! Nothing of that sort happened. We're only going together because I wanted to meet Eriol again and Syao- I mean Li-san offered to take me," Sakura protested. "What ever you say, Sakura-chan. Whatever you say," Tomoyo teased. "Tomoyo- chan, I have to go, it's really late and I've got to get to bed," Sakura said. "You don't want to keep Li-san waiting, now do you?" Tomoyo teased again. "TOMOYO!" "Chill, Sakura-chan, didn't you say that you lived with the Li's?" "Yes," "We'll okay, good night," Tomoyo said. "Good night, Tomoyo-chan."
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Sakura woke up groggily in the morning to the sound of the alarm clock. Now she'd have to wake up Ying-fa. Sakura sleepily walked through the hall trying to get to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Suddenly, she bumped into something and was expecting to fall but was caught. Sakura openned her eyes wide and blushed at what she saw. There was Syaoran, with dripping wet hair, and only pants on. "Aren't we the graceful one so early in the morning," Syaoran chuckled. "I'm sorry," Sakura replied getting out of his muscular arms. "Don't worry about it," Syaoran said back. For some reason, he seemed like he had lightened up. Syaoran caught Sakura staring at him and blushed when he realised why. "Uh, I guess I should put on a shirt, right?" Syaoran asked nervously. Sakura nodded.
While Sakura was climbing down the stairs, she heard the door bell ring. 'What crazy person is ringing the doorbell THIS early in the morning? Crazy loser,' Sakura thought. She got the door and practically dropped dead.
"SURPRISE!!!!"
TBC
HA HA HA! I left you on a cliffy! You probably know who it is anyways. I know this chapter wasn't nearly as intesting as wet paint, but I tried. Maybe you'll like the next chapter better. Remember Kenshin fans, review and tell me who's the hottest guy and who makes the cutest couple. I gotta go, see ya sometime later. Til then, happy reading. Ja!!! (REMEMBER TO REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!)
