Hola Mina-san! (hee, hee, that was Japxican) I'm back again with another chapter of the Nanny. Sorry for the long wait. I blame writer's block (which is actually just an excuse for being lazy.) You're probably wondering who's at the door. Well, read and find out!

ATTENTION KENSHIN FANS: THE KENSHIN POLLS ARE STILL OPEN! TELL ME WHO YOU THINK IS THE CUTEST GUY ON KENSHIN AND/ OR IF YOU THINK THEY ARE CUTER THAN THE CCS GUYS. SO SIMPLE!

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS. Never have. Hopefully will.

THE NANNY

CHAPTER SEVEN: Enter Tomoyo

By: Kawaii-chan

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Sakura gasped when she saw who it was. "Sakura-chan, you haven't changed a bit since I last saw you, even though your hair did grow longer." "T-t-t-to- TOMOYO-CHAN?!" Sakura stuttered. "Oh, so you do recognize me after all this time!" Tomoyo said stepping in. Syaoran walked in to the living room finding a stiff Sakura and a strangely familiar woman at the door. "Who's at the door, Kinimoto-san?" Syaoran asked while buttoning the cuff of his dress shirt. "So, Li-san, have you forgotten about me already?" Tomoyo asked with a smirk. Syaoran got a better look at her and his memory came back to him. "Of course not Daidouji, how can I forget someone as 'special' as you?" said Syaoran with his voice dripping with sarcasm. Tomoyo chuckled.

"You two know eachother?" Sakura asked dumb founded. Both Syaoran and Tomoyo nodded. "We met after you moved in with you ex. Li was on a business trip and my mother introduced me to him-" "Unfortunatley," Syaoran cut her off. Tomoyo glared, "anyway, I got to meet his cousin Meiling and his girl friend, Nishi, how is she anyways?" Tomoyo asked. Syaoran stayed silent, "well never mind about that," Tomoyo said easily getting the message. "We bugged him all of the time about how much he blushed around Umeshi-san and how dopey he looked when she smiled at him. It was so fun!" Tomoyo squealed. "Speak for yourself Daidouji!" Syaoran spat. Tomoyo chuckled again.

Just then, Sakura remembered that Ying-fa's bus was going to arrive in seven minutes or so. "Ying-fa, are you ready yet?" Sakura yelled. Ying-fa dashed in smiling. "Is this Ying-fa? Oh, she is so adorable. I never got to see Ying-fa 'til today!" Tomoyo said squeezing Ying-fa's cheeks. "Um... Sakura-chan, who's the psychopath you let in the house?" Ying-fa asked in an irritated tone. "Oh, I guess she inherited her crankiness from Syaoran am I right?" Tomoyo giggled. "Unforturnately, yes," Ying-fa mumbled. "Well I'm Daidouji Tomoyo. You can call me Tomoyo-chan if you want," Tomoyo said offering her hand. Just then the bus honked from outside. "I'd introduce myself to you but I have to go. By they way, you can call me Ying-fa!" Ying- fa said before she dashed out the door. "Bye, Ying-fa," everyone said in unison.

"Daidouji, you aren't staying here, right?" Syaoran asked nervously. "I'm staying at a hotel near by for your information," Tomoyo said. Syaoran nodded. "I'd 'love' to stay but unfortunately, I have work to do," Syaoran said with sarcasm again. "Kinimoto-san, would you like me to drop you at the shopping center?" Syaoran asked. "Sure, I'm ready to go," Sakura replied. "You don't worry about her Li-kun, I'll take of her in my car instead," Tomoyo interupted. "Whatever you say Daidouji, as long as you don't say with in a 2 mile radius of me, I'm happy," Syaoran said exasperated. Sakura chuckled. She automatically knew that this was just their way of showing friendship. Syaoran handed her a credit car. "Here, just charge it on here," he said before leaving.

After Syaoran left, Sakura got into the car with Tomoyo, they drove to Tomoyo's to hotel room to discuss Sakura's evening gown that she would have to wear to the dinner. After all, Tomoyo was a fashion designer.

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At the hotel room, Tomoyo got out a very big book which seemed to be catalogue. "I think I know the perfect dress for you!" Tomoyo said rapidly turning the pages of the book. "Here!" Tomoyo exclaimed. Tomoyo pointed to a very beautiful gown that looked like it was very expensive. It was a spaghetti strap dress made of chiffon. The color was black with pastel pink cherry blossom patterns on the bottom half of it. The neck was cut low and had a delicate pink cloth that draped loosly on it in a flowing way. It ended at the feet and had slits that went up to the knees to make it easier to move. The dress was gorgeous in Sakura's eyes. "I designed this one thinking of you," Tomoyo stated proudly. "Tomoyo, I'm speechless," Sakura said still amazed. "Isn't it a little bit too expensive, though?" Sakura asked seeing the price on the side of the catalogue. "Don't worry. Charge it on Li-kun's card!" Tomoyo squealed. "Don't worry, he won't be mad... especially when he sees you in it... not to mention out of it!" Tomoyo teased. "Tomoyo-chan, there's nothing going on for the last time!!!" Sakura yelled angrily. "Sure..."

"You know, if you didn't have Syaoran's credit card, I'd give it to you for free," Tomoyo said at the cash register of her own boutique. Of course, none of the employees actually knew that this was actually the designer of the dress. Sakura charged Syaoran's credit card and went of with Tomoyo to buy some accesories for the dress.

After shopping for a while, the bought a pair of fancy pastel pink sillettos, some silver barrets, and some make up. "Hey, Tomoyo-chan, we gotta head back. Ying-fa's going to be home in about 45 minutes and I still haven't made lunch for her. Do you mind if we just stop by Subway and get some sandwiches?" Sakura asked. "Sure, I really want to meat Ying-fa, she looked so cute! I also can't wait to tease her about Eriol-kun," Tomoyo said deviously. "Old habits never change, now do they, Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura sighed.

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That evening Syaoran was going through some paper work dealing with their last shipment of their new HDTVs (he's in the electronic business. Let's just say that instead of buying Sony stuff, they buy Syaoran stuff, kk?) Everything seemed to be fine but he just wanted to double check to see if they had the correct amount shipped. Then he heard his phone ring. "Li." He simply stated. "Sir, there's a call for you on line 3 by a woman named Sakura Kinimoto," his secretary informed. "Okay, transfer her call to my office," Syaoran ordered. "Moshi moshi Li-san. I was just wondering if you when you were going to be home so I know how much to make for dinner," Sakura stated briefly. "Umm... I'm guessing in about an hour or so. By the way, did you find dress you liked?" Syaoran asked. "Yea, well actually Tomoyo-chan found it for me. It's very pretty... but the thing is that it was kind of expensive." "Don't worry about, I'll take care of it. Oh is Daidouji still there?" Syaoran asked. "Yes, she's staying for dinner... that is if you don't mind," Sakura said nervously. Syaoran let out an irritated sigh, "as you wish Kinimoto-san. If you can keep her away from me, I'm happy. I have to go. Bye," said Syaoran before he hung up. Sakura smiled a relieved smile happy that Syaoran wasn't angry about the dress... or Tomoyo.

Syaoran finished up his work and headed home.

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Sakura set the table while Tomoyo and Ying-fa both watched T.V. Apparently, they both had things in common... like being obsessed with dressing Sakura up. Sakura took off her apron and put the lasagna on the counter top waiting for it to cool. She heard the door unlock and saw Syaoran come in. He looked tired and ready to eat. He took off his shoes and loosened his tie. "Ooh, I never knew that you knew Tomoyo-chan! She's so cool. How come you never introduced me to her?" Ying-fa asked eagerly. "A: Cause you were only like 3 when we met and B: she's a bad influence!" Syaoran joked. Syaoran's serious look made it even funnier to watch.

"Oh, Li-kun, you don't hate me that much do you?" Tomoyo asked with puppy- dog eyes. "Let's just put it this way Daidouji; you're probably alive because it's illegal to kill," Syaoran shot. Sakura and Tomoyo both laughed. Syaoran let out a sigh, " to tell you the truth, it's actually kind of nice seeing you again," Syaoran stated truthfully. "Wish I could say the same," Tomoyo mumbled loud enough for him to hear. "What was that, Daidouji?" Syaoran asked sternly, "Oh nothing, nothing at all!" Tomoyo answered quickly. "That's what I thought," Syaoran said heading upstairs.

"Sakura-chan, is dinner ready yet? I'm hungry!" Ying-fa whined. Sakura nodded and watched as Ying-fa rushed to the table. Syaoran came back down stairs dressed in a black shirt and gray sweat pants. "I'm starved," Syaoran said taking a seat at the table. Sakura heard him and favorably cut him a bigger slice of the lasagna. After everyone got a helping, they dug in.

Dinner was eaten in a comfortable silence and after it, they all had chocolate ice-cream dinner for dessert. Tomoyo bid them good night and left for her hotel. Ying-fa was tucked into bed fast asleep. It was only Syaoran and Sakura up. Sakura came out in her pink pajamas and saw Syaoran in the kitchen reading a box of tea.

"What are you doing so late?" Sakura asked. "I couldn't sleep so I came down here to make me a cup of chamomile (k/n: sp?) tea. The thing is... I don't know how to make it," Syaoran explained not moving his gaze from the side of the box. "Don't worry, you just sit at the table. I'll make it for you," Sakura offered. Syaoran handed her the box and let her do the work. Syaoran pulled up a stool and watched her make it. " I guess I could use a cup myself," Sakura said to Syaoran. Syaoran nodded, "Tea is always better with company." Sakura smiled. "I hope you're learning how to make this," Sakura stated. "Yes I am. I must be pretty stupid not to know how make tea," Syaoran sighed. "No, if you were stupid, would you be making so much money?" "Guess not."

Sakura poured the tea into two cups and handed one to Syaoran; they both took a seat at the small booth like table and sat across from eachother. Syaoran took a sip and tilted his head back. "Ahh, this feels nice," Syaoran said almost unconsiously. Sakura let out a 'm-hmm' to show agreement. "Do you mind if I ask you a question?" Sakura asked, "No, shoot away." "How come you're still single? I mean, there's so many girls practically throwing themselves at you!" Sakura exclaimed. Syaoran shrugged and stayed silent. Sakura just nodded and noticed that his cup of tea was empty.

"Refill?" Sakura asked. "Sure, why not. Obviously chamomile has no affect on me but oh well," Syaoran said giving her the cup. "Kinimoto-san, I know this is out of the blue, but.... um can you teach me how to make...." Syaoran stopped. "How to make....?" Sakura asked. "Pancakes." "Pancakes?" Sakura questioned.(K/N: Okay, what's this thing with me and pancakes? Even in the Only One I've Loved Story, you know, Eriol turns them in to rubber? I don't even really like pancakes all that much!) "Well, your pancakes taste very good and.... well let's just say that Ying-fa only likes to throw my pancakes on the wall," Syaoran said blushing in embarassment.

"Sure, since it's not really that late, do you want to learn how to make them now?" Sakura asked grinning. Syaoran nodded. Sakura got out all of the ingredients and set them on the counter in the order they'd be used. "Do you know my secret?" Sakura asked getting out the bowls. "No? What?" "I just use the premixed batters found in the box," Sakura said with a sheepish grin. "Wow, I bet that was top secret. Don't worry, I won't even tell Daidouji," Syaoran joked.

Sakura and Syaoran were done mixing the batter and were about put it in the frying pan. "Eh, Kinimoto.... duck," Syaoran stated. "What?" Sakura asked turning around. Right then, she got hit by some flour. "Ha! Look at you! Talk about cake face!" Syaoran laughed seeing Sakura. "Why you-" Sakura started picking up some flour herself. She flung it at Syaoran and smothered it over his face. "Now who's talking?" Sakura said with a smirk. "YOU!" Syaoran replied with another shower of flour. "Eeep! Is this why you wanted to make pancakes?" Sakura asked with her hands on her hips. "Of course not," Syaoran replied stopping. "Sakura found her oppurtunity to get him. She quickly grabbed the sack of flour out of his hands and poured what was left on to his head.

"WHY YOU LITTLE-!" Syaoran started. He chased after her and caught her. "So, Kinimoto, are you ticklish?" Syaoran got no answer. "So you won't answer, eh? Well..." Syaoran started tickling her. First he heard some muffled laughs and then he heard Sakura burst into laughter. "I bet I'm not the only one!" Sakura managed to speak. She started tickling him near the abdomen which caused him crack. "S-st-sto *ha, ha* stop that, *hahahahah*" Syaoran laughed. Sakura kept on tickling him showning no mercy. Then they heard a childish scream.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! White ghosts in the kitchen! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!" Ying-fa screamed bloody murder. "No Ying-fa -," before any of them could explain Ying-fa ran off. Both Sakura and Syaoran had to go chase after her. With his speed, Syaoran finally caught Ying-fa causing her to scream more. "Ying-fa, it's just me and Sakura," Syaoran chuckled. Ying-fa stopped squirmming in his arms. "Onii-chan!!!!! Why did you have to scare me? Don't you know that little children live in this house? Don't you- " Ying-fa got cut off by Sakura. "Ying-fa, we're sorry we scared you. Your brother here decided that we should have a war with flour and look at what a big mess we got into," Sakura pointed out. Ying-fa looked at both of them and started to laugh. Soon, both Sakura and Syaoran joined along.

Syaoran walked Ying-fa back to her room and tucked her in. "Sakura-chan, can I give you some advice?" Ying-fa asked laying in bed. "Sure." "Take a bath. You look scary covered in flour." Sakura chuckled. "I guess I should do the same too." Syaoran added in.

"Good night, Ying-fa," Sakura and Syaoran said in unison.

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It was funny how it was already the day of the dinner. The days just flew by.

"OW!!! TOMOYO-CHAN!" Sakura screamed in agony as Tomoyo did her hair. "Oh, Sakura-chan, you're such a tender-head!" "Tomoyo! This hurts!" Sakura whined. "It'll be worth it. I promise," Tomoyo assured. Sakural let out a 'hmph' and put a scowl on her face. This was torture! "OWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sakura yelled again.

Syaoran came barging in with wide eyes. "What happened?!" "Oh, nothing, Sakura-chan just has a tender head," Tomoyo replied. Syaoran gave Sakura a sympathetic look and closed the door behind him.

Finally, after the agonizing hour, Sakura's hair and dress was ready. Tomoyo applied a little bit of tinted gloss to Sakura's lips and some blush to her cheeks. She took one last look at Sakura and smiled in approval. Sakura stared at herself in disbelief; those agonizing hours weren't for nothing! "Tomoyo-chan, I- I can't believe you did this. Thank you so much!" Sakura said gratefully. "Don't mention it. Anything for my best friend."

Sakura's hair was tied in a half pony tail with the sliver barretts and the ends were curled perfectly. Her dress fit her perfectly and the pink sillettos completed the outfit. Tomoyo was also dressed. She wore a strapless white dress made in rich silk. It had litte blue and violet beads sewed on them to make a beautiful designed on them. her hair was pulled into a nice bun and she she let two perfect curls hang by her bangs. She, too, looked breath takingly beautiful.

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Syaoran drove Ying-fa to Kelly's house. He was thankful that she was spending the night at Kelly's or else they would've been in trouble. Syaoran walked Ying-fa to the door and rang the bell. Little Kelly answered the door and blushed seeing Syaoran.

"Hi Ying-fa. H-hi...L-li," Kelly said timidly. Syaoran's sweat dropped. "Um, high Kelly. I just came to drop Ying-fa off. Tell your mother that we'll pick her up tomorrow at 10 AM? Okay?" Syaoran informed. Kelly nodded. "Ying-fa make sure you behave like a little girl," Syaoran warned. Ying-fa nodded and rushed into the house. "B-b-bye, L-li!" Kelly waved. Syaoran waved back nervously and headed back to the car as Kelly still swooned over him. He looked even more handsome today than ever!

Syaoran wore a black suit with a navy blue shirt inside and a silver tie. His hair was messy as usual but it made him look all the more better.

Syaoran stepped into his car and drove off to pick up Sakura and Tomoyo.

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Syaoran openned the door and called, "Kinimoto, Daidouji, are you ready yet?" Tomoyo came down stairs all dressed up. "Why if I do say so myself, you look absolutely dashing, Li," Tomoyo commented. "Thanks, you too," Syaoran replied. Tomoyo acted faint, "Oh my god, we're acting civil!" Tomoyo joked. "Don't worry Daidouji, we'll get over it." "Of course," Tomoyo said turning back to normal. "Where's Kinimoto-san?" Syaoran asked as he checked his watch. "Oh, she's just getting her purse and pink shawl."

Syaoran looked up from his watch and saw an angel come in to his vision. Sakura came down stairs looking gorgeous! The media would deffinatley have written something about this if they were invited. "You're welcome," Tomoyo whispered into the unconsious Syaoran's ear. Syaoran snapped out of his thoughts and blushed. "Shut up."

Syaoran walked over to the stairs and offered his arm which Sakura took. "Um.. y-you look nice, tonight," Sakura managed to speak. "As do you," was Syaoran's reply. Syaoran offered his arm to Tomoyo and smiled a rare smile. "Shall we ladies?" Syaoran asked gentlemanly,"Yes ma'am," Tomoyo replied. Syaoran scowled. "I'm in a good mood Daidouji, DON'T ruin it!" Syaoran warned. "I'll try..."

Syaoran openned the car door and let them in. He took one last look as Sakura. He knew she was pretty, but this beautiful? This came as a shock to him. He sat at the steering wheel and started the car. 'You're only going to get yourself into trouble. She's going to break you heart... they all will,' Syaoran thought to himself. Meanwhile back to Sakura, 'He's probably looking for girls prettier than you. Oh well, I don't need a man right now. Men are all the same. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree,' Sakura thought as she looked at the head of chestnut hair in front of her. She sighed thinking that she was hopeless.

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Syaoran walked into the ballroom full of people, with two beautiful ladies on each arm. All three of them looked for the same person. Eriol.

Tomoyo had a weird feeling. She was anxious, even though she told herself that she shouldn't be. After all of these years, would he still be the same? The same old charming boy with the amazing sapphire eyes?

Just then, a handsome blue haired man came into her vision...

and their eyes locked...

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K/N: Okay, if you think that this story is going nowhere, I'm very sorry. I'm trying to make the chapters worth reading but I keep on getting the feeling that you'll fall asleep in the middle of the story. For all those E+T fans, I decided to add some of your fav. couple in it. Stay tuned for the next chapter because this is what you've been waiting for. S+S and E+T fluff included! Til next time, Ja!!!

Kawaii-Libra-Waziha-chan