Hey minna-san! I'm back with a much awaited chapter of THE NANNY. Hey,
aren't you happy that I'm starting to update again? Well, enough with my
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Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, never have, hopefully will.
KENSHIN FANS: POLES ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE OPEN. Oh, and if you know any good Kenshin+Kaoru or any good Sanoske+Megumi authors, please tell me!
THE NANNY
By Kawaii-chan
Chapter Eight: Who knew?
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Her violet eyes scanned the figure standing in front of her. Midnight blue hair, sapphire eyes, well trimmed figure... no it couldn't be! Could it?
Sakura gave Syaoran's arm a squeeze, "Is that him? Is that him?" Sakura squealed with delight. Syaoran put on a half smirk and led the ladies on both arms with him to the sapphire eyed man standing with another group of men.
He looked up and smiled. "So, I see we've become much of a ladies man, ne Syaoran?" Syaoran rolled his eyes, "Shut up, Eriol. Don't be jealous because you don't have one," Syaoran shot back. "Ooh, I'm hurt. Maybe one of your ladies can mend my broken heart," Eriol acted fainted. A pink hue danced on Tomoyo's cheeks.
Eriol took a look at both women standing by Syaoran. They seemed oddly familiar. "I must say Syaoran, it's good to see you again, my friend," Eriol offered his hand. "Same here," Syaoran said putting his own out and shaking Eriol's.
"Oh how rude of me! I didn't even bother to ask the names of these two lovely damsels," Eriol put on his charms. He took both of their hands. "And who might you be?" Eriol asked Sakura. "As if you don't know. How could you forget your own little Sakura Kinimoto?" Sakura giggled. Eriol thought for a moment, "Kinimoto, Kinimoto... Kinimoto, KINIMOTO!!!" Eriol's eyes widened once he remembered who she was. "Sakura-chan! How long it has been! You look absolutley gorgeous! Look at you, how astonishing! Oh Sakura-chan, it's so nice seeing you again," Eriol kissed her hand forgetting about the other woman standing quietly by them. "Oh, stop flattering me. You're making me blush! You've changed quiet a bit yourself! But I see that you still have those mischivous eyes of yours," Sakura commented. "Why thank you... I think," Eriol replied reluctantly.
"So, have you been keeping in touch with any of the others I once knew?" Eriol asked Sakura. "Actually not many of them but there is one in particular," "Who?" Eriol asked seeing the mischivous grin on her face. "Tomoyo Daidouji," "Daidouji????"
~Flash Back to the seventh grade~
A little violet eyed girl with thick and dorky glasses sat in her desk staring across the room. Her beautiful hair was set unprettily in two messy braids and her figure still had yet to blossom and it was a little on the tubby side. She dreamily stared at the object of her affection sitting across the room chatting with some other boys. There he was, her dream boy, Eriol Hiiragizawa. She sighed a heavy sigh and blushed when she noticed that she had been doodling 'Tomoyo Hiiragizawa' and 'Eriol and Tomoyo forever in love' in hearts on her notebook. "Hi Tomoyo-chan!" came her genki best friend scaring her. Tomoyo slammed the note book shut. "Ah, Sakura-chan! Don't do that; my heart practically jumped up my throught!" Tomoyo exclaimed. "Gomen, I didn't mean to," Sakura apologized. The raven haired girl smiled at her friend and sighed once more.
"So, what was in that notebook that you had to slam it shut?" Sakura asked in an innocent voice. "Umm... nothing. N-n-nothing at a-all!" Tomoyo stammered. "Sure, give me that!" Sakura exclaimed trying to snatch it away from Tomoyo. Sakura failed and Tomoyo smiled in triumph. "Fine you win," Sakura scowled. "Hello, mind if I sit with you?" Eriol came from behind. Tomoyo blushed and nodded. Tomoyo nervously played with her two messy braids. She really didn't look like the most attractive girl at the moment, heck, she really didn't look attractive at all. "So Eriol-kun, did you do your history assignment last night?" Tomoyo asked nervously. She knew he didn't and she always had her answers to share. Eriol made a blank face and dashed to his desk getting out the work sheet that only had his name on it. He dashed back to the empty seat behind Tomoyo and grinned sheepishly. "How did I know? Here Eriol-kun, you can copy my answers," Tomoyo laughed and let out an unattractive snort. "Thanks Tomoyo, you're a life saver!"
"I'm so glad I have friends like you," Eriol commented not looking up from his paper. Tomoyo blushed. "We like having you too," Sakura giggled seeing Tomoyo. Tomoyo shot a glare at Sakura and looked back at Eriol and smiled. She loved the way he'd cutely stick out his tongue when he was busy and how his blue bangs covered his eyes when Eriol was looking down. She just loved everything about him! If only he knew...
"Hey Tomoyo-chan, what's that?" Sakura asked pointing out the window. Tomoyo turned around and Sakura quickly snatched the notebook. Sakura ran flipping through the pages as Tomoyo chased her. Sakura stopped at a page decorated with hearts. Tomoyo still continued to chase her in a circle and just when Sakura came back to the row they were sitting in, she tripped and fell and the notebook skid all the way to Eriol. Tomoyo stopped and quickly came to her now teary-eyed friend who was holding her right knee in pain. "Ow, Tomoyo-chan, this hurts," Sakura sobbed. Tomoyo let out a smile and rubbed her best friends back. "I'm sorry Sakura-chan. Don't worry, it's going to be okay. You'll be fine," Tomoyo cooed. Tomoyo wiped Sakura's tears with her hand.
Eriol picked up the notebook and saw what was written all over the page. His eyes widened and some anger flashed in his eyes.
Tomoyo got the teacher to take Sakura to the nurse. She saw Eriol approach her and she froze. "Daidouji? What is this?!" Eriol demanded putting the notebook in her face. Tomoyo didn't answer. Eriol saw the fear in Tomoyo's eyes and he also saw the tear drop that came down her pale cheek. He calmed down a little. "Listen Daidouji-san, I only like you as a friend and nothing more. Please don't do this. I'm not your type and you aren't mine," Eriol tried to explain. Tomoyo sniffed and nodded. She noticed that he had switched back to the last name basis. "I understand," Tomoyo mumbled. "Good," Eriol replied briefly handing back the notebook. Now the whole class was paying attention. He turned back around and headed for his seat. "Okay, class I'm back, please settle down in your seats," Mr. Terada instructed. Tomoyo slumped back to her desk and staired out the window. She had just been rejected by the guy she knew and secretly loved since kindergarden. The rest of the day went on but the names and hearts in her notebook were smudged with tears which would occasionally spill out.
Later that year... Eriol left and Tomoyo never got to tell him that she... still loved him.
~End of Flashback~
"Daidouji, you mean that really geeky, nerdy and totally under developed girl who actually thought she had a chance with me?" Eriol inquired. "Eriol- kun, she was our friend. Remember, because of her you always had your homework?" Sakura reminded him. Syaoran smirked and watched Tomoyo out of the corner of his eye. Boy, was Eriol in trouble. He didn't know what that geeky and nerdy girl had blossomed into. "Well, you do have a point... I guess," Eriol looked up. He pictured a grown up Tomoyo with the same geeky glasses that fell of and a chubby figure with no cleavage. Her hair was frizzy and needed total repair. He imagined her snorting too. He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard a feminine sneeze. "Bless you," Syaoran said. "Thanks Li-kun," Tomoyo thanked. Eriol took a good at the other woman by Syaoran who had just started a conversation with him. He scanned her up and down. Now this was a beauty. Amethyst eyes, dark, silky lavender hair, creamy complexion, and the figure of a godess. Her lavender eyes, though seemed oddly familiar but he brushed it off.
"Where are my manners? I haven't even introduced myself to you yet. May I ask the name of such a lovely beauty?" Eriol asked taking Tomoyo's hand and kissing it. Syaoran smirk grew bigger, "Her names T-" Syaoran was cut off by the nudge in the stomach. "Kaoru Himura. I'm one of Sakura's friends. It's a pleasure to meet you," Tomoyo lied. "How lovely, I'm Eriol Hiirgizawa, Syaoran's friend. I know it's a bit early to ask this but would you care to dance?" Eriol offered. Tomoyo took his hand and was lead to the dance floor. Sakura stared at her strangely. Tomoyo looked back and winked at both Sakura and Syaoran who grinned in unison.
"Umm... Li-san, since Tomoyo-chan is gone and I umm.. and kind of lonely and um... I was wondering..." Sakura dragged on, "That if we could dance?" Syaoran finished for her. Sakura grinned and nodded. "Sure, why not?" Syaoran smiled. Syaoran took Sakura's hand and led her to the dance floor where 'Kaoru' and Eriol were.
Eriol smiled as they both danced. "My, I must say, you are very light on your feet, Kaoru-chan. Do you mind if I call you that?" Eriol asked. "Of course not. You are also very good at dancing. Have you ever taken lessons before?" Tomoyo questioned. "Yes, Syaoran and I both took them when we were in... I think it was the 8th grade," Eriol pondered. 'That was just a year after you left,' Tomoyo thought sadly. "So, where did you live when you were in the 8th grade?" Tomoyo tried to hide the fact that she was nervous. "I moved to England. My parents got their business to expand and we moved. I hated saying good bye to Sakura-chan, not to mention Tomoyo-chan," Eriol said making Tomoyo beam.
Eriol looked into Tomoyo's eyes and stared. They seemed so familiar, but why? Tomoyo caught him staring, "What, is there something on my face?" Tomoyo blushed. "No, your eyes... their so gorgeous, yet familiar at the same time," Eriol gazed. "Oh, there must be many other people with eyes like mine, but thank you," Tomoyo thanked, "your eyes are something too I must say." "Thank you. Kaoru-chan, how come I've never seen you around here though?" Eriol asked her as they changed their pace to the next song. "Oh, Sakura and I were roomates. When she decided to move, I decided to move with her," Tomoyo answered. "I'm glad you did, or else I never would have gotten to meet a woman as beautiful as you." Eriol said making Tomoyo blush once again. "Would you like to go outside for some privacy?" Eriol led her to the door when she nodded. This was a great oppurtunity to get a girl. 'Wow, Sakura-chan has some good friends. I really like this one... A LOT,' Eriol thought as gazed at 'Kaoru.'
"Li-san, look, Eriol's taking Tomoyo somewhere," Sakura said in a whisper. "That dog! Do you know why Tomoyo lied to Eriol about her identity?" Syaoran inquired still staring at the entrance. "I don't know, this isn't like Tomoyo. I feel so sorry for Tomoyo, she gets insulted and the person who made fun of her didn't even know it was her!" Sakura exclaimed. "What was Tomoyo like when Eriol knew her, anyway?" Syaoran questioned. "Well, let's just say that she wasn't exactly the most attractive girl around." "Oh, I see."
"Kinimoto-san, you're very good at dancing," Syaoran complimented. Sakura's eyes widened and her grin stretched from ear to ear, "Really? Do you think so?" "Yes, did you ever take lessons?" Syaoran asked her. "Yes, when my brother was going out with his girlfriend, he taught me how to dance. He'd call me a kaijuu because I'd step on his foot, sometimes I do it on purpose," Sakura replied making Syaoran chuckle. "It's weird how all sister's are alike; they all like to hurt their older brothers in some way, shape or form," Syaoran said making Sakura giggle.
"I really like the way you still manage to take care of Ying-fa. It's really nice to see that," Sakura said. "It might be nice but it's not easy. I only wonder what I'll do when she grows older and hits puberty. Yick!" Syaoran shivered. "That might be a problem but I still think that you'll be able to deal with her," Sakura assured. "Well, what about when she... you know... she... she... developes? And then... all these boys start... staring at her?" Syaoran stammered. "I know Ying-fa will be very pretty when she grows older, but I think she'll be able to take care of herself." "Sometimes, I want her to mature and grow older, but then I want her to stay the way she is, my cute little Ying-fa," Syaoran pondered. Sakura stared at him, he just seemed so, mature and ready for commitment but then again, he was still one of the most wanted batchelors. 'What chance do I have?' Sakura put herself down.
"Li-san, I really respect you for what you do. I've never met a man like you... someone so... so... I don't know what to say," Sakura blushed. "Thank you, you're a very special person too Kinimoto-san. I wish I could be like you sometimes. Someone so free spirited, so happy, so wonderful and lovable," Syaoran realized what he said and blushed as did Sakura. "Thank you," Sakura mumbled. She looked up and met his amber eyes. Slowly, but surely, Syaoran managed to pull her a little closer. As they danced in that trance, Sakura spotted something out of the corner of her eye and snapped back to reality. Tomoyo and Eriol came back arm-in-arm. Tomoyo laughed as Eriol spoke it looked like. "Their back," Sakura whispered, her eyes trailing the pair. "Come on, let's get a table for the four of us," Syaoran suggested getting a nod from Sakura.
"Let's get a table and order. I'm famished!" Sakura exclaimed once they were reunited with Tomoyo and Eriol. They all got a table and waited for their orders. When their meals arrived they chatted idly.
"I'm so glad we got to catch up on old times, Sakura-chan," Eriol spoke. "Me too, small world, ne?" Sakura joked. "So, Syaoran, you employed little Sakura-chan, right?" "Yes, and your problem would be?" Syaoran asked blankly. "Oh nothing, nothing," Eriol grinned that Cheshire grin. Syaoran looked up and glared, "WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING??" Syaoran gritted his teeth. "Well, such a beautiful lady like Sakura-chan, being the nanny of your sister and living with you, even at night, did you ever get tempted?" Eriol asked stessing the word 'tempted.' "Oof, you and Tom- I mean Kaoru-chan are almost the same. She says the same things," Sakura sighed in exasperation. "So I take that as a yes? None of you said 'no'," Eriol grinned. "NO!!" Syaoran and Sakura yelled in unison getting some stares from others. "Sheesh, Eriol-kun didn't do anything to you. No need to yell!" Tomoyo joined in. "Thank you my lovely," Eriol brushed his arm against her bare one. "Besides, you can't say no, it's like... nature; fish swim, birds fly, and Sakura and Li-kun fantasize about eachother," Tomoyo teased. "Stop it Tomoyo!!!" Sakura protested. When Sakura realized what she had done, she clasped her mouth with her hands. "Tomoyo?!" Eriol asked in astonishment. There was a stiff silence at the table for about three seconds. Syaoran ran his hands through his messy hair and sweatdropped,
"Eh, who knew??"
TBC
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Kawaii-Libra-Waziha-chan
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, never have, hopefully will.
KENSHIN FANS: POLES ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE OPEN. Oh, and if you know any good Kenshin+Kaoru or any good Sanoske+Megumi authors, please tell me!
THE NANNY
By Kawaii-chan
Chapter Eight: Who knew?
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Her violet eyes scanned the figure standing in front of her. Midnight blue hair, sapphire eyes, well trimmed figure... no it couldn't be! Could it?
Sakura gave Syaoran's arm a squeeze, "Is that him? Is that him?" Sakura squealed with delight. Syaoran put on a half smirk and led the ladies on both arms with him to the sapphire eyed man standing with another group of men.
He looked up and smiled. "So, I see we've become much of a ladies man, ne Syaoran?" Syaoran rolled his eyes, "Shut up, Eriol. Don't be jealous because you don't have one," Syaoran shot back. "Ooh, I'm hurt. Maybe one of your ladies can mend my broken heart," Eriol acted fainted. A pink hue danced on Tomoyo's cheeks.
Eriol took a look at both women standing by Syaoran. They seemed oddly familiar. "I must say Syaoran, it's good to see you again, my friend," Eriol offered his hand. "Same here," Syaoran said putting his own out and shaking Eriol's.
"Oh how rude of me! I didn't even bother to ask the names of these two lovely damsels," Eriol put on his charms. He took both of their hands. "And who might you be?" Eriol asked Sakura. "As if you don't know. How could you forget your own little Sakura Kinimoto?" Sakura giggled. Eriol thought for a moment, "Kinimoto, Kinimoto... Kinimoto, KINIMOTO!!!" Eriol's eyes widened once he remembered who she was. "Sakura-chan! How long it has been! You look absolutley gorgeous! Look at you, how astonishing! Oh Sakura-chan, it's so nice seeing you again," Eriol kissed her hand forgetting about the other woman standing quietly by them. "Oh, stop flattering me. You're making me blush! You've changed quiet a bit yourself! But I see that you still have those mischivous eyes of yours," Sakura commented. "Why thank you... I think," Eriol replied reluctantly.
"So, have you been keeping in touch with any of the others I once knew?" Eriol asked Sakura. "Actually not many of them but there is one in particular," "Who?" Eriol asked seeing the mischivous grin on her face. "Tomoyo Daidouji," "Daidouji????"
~Flash Back to the seventh grade~
A little violet eyed girl with thick and dorky glasses sat in her desk staring across the room. Her beautiful hair was set unprettily in two messy braids and her figure still had yet to blossom and it was a little on the tubby side. She dreamily stared at the object of her affection sitting across the room chatting with some other boys. There he was, her dream boy, Eriol Hiiragizawa. She sighed a heavy sigh and blushed when she noticed that she had been doodling 'Tomoyo Hiiragizawa' and 'Eriol and Tomoyo forever in love' in hearts on her notebook. "Hi Tomoyo-chan!" came her genki best friend scaring her. Tomoyo slammed the note book shut. "Ah, Sakura-chan! Don't do that; my heart practically jumped up my throught!" Tomoyo exclaimed. "Gomen, I didn't mean to," Sakura apologized. The raven haired girl smiled at her friend and sighed once more.
"So, what was in that notebook that you had to slam it shut?" Sakura asked in an innocent voice. "Umm... nothing. N-n-nothing at a-all!" Tomoyo stammered. "Sure, give me that!" Sakura exclaimed trying to snatch it away from Tomoyo. Sakura failed and Tomoyo smiled in triumph. "Fine you win," Sakura scowled. "Hello, mind if I sit with you?" Eriol came from behind. Tomoyo blushed and nodded. Tomoyo nervously played with her two messy braids. She really didn't look like the most attractive girl at the moment, heck, she really didn't look attractive at all. "So Eriol-kun, did you do your history assignment last night?" Tomoyo asked nervously. She knew he didn't and she always had her answers to share. Eriol made a blank face and dashed to his desk getting out the work sheet that only had his name on it. He dashed back to the empty seat behind Tomoyo and grinned sheepishly. "How did I know? Here Eriol-kun, you can copy my answers," Tomoyo laughed and let out an unattractive snort. "Thanks Tomoyo, you're a life saver!"
"I'm so glad I have friends like you," Eriol commented not looking up from his paper. Tomoyo blushed. "We like having you too," Sakura giggled seeing Tomoyo. Tomoyo shot a glare at Sakura and looked back at Eriol and smiled. She loved the way he'd cutely stick out his tongue when he was busy and how his blue bangs covered his eyes when Eriol was looking down. She just loved everything about him! If only he knew...
"Hey Tomoyo-chan, what's that?" Sakura asked pointing out the window. Tomoyo turned around and Sakura quickly snatched the notebook. Sakura ran flipping through the pages as Tomoyo chased her. Sakura stopped at a page decorated with hearts. Tomoyo still continued to chase her in a circle and just when Sakura came back to the row they were sitting in, she tripped and fell and the notebook skid all the way to Eriol. Tomoyo stopped and quickly came to her now teary-eyed friend who was holding her right knee in pain. "Ow, Tomoyo-chan, this hurts," Sakura sobbed. Tomoyo let out a smile and rubbed her best friends back. "I'm sorry Sakura-chan. Don't worry, it's going to be okay. You'll be fine," Tomoyo cooed. Tomoyo wiped Sakura's tears with her hand.
Eriol picked up the notebook and saw what was written all over the page. His eyes widened and some anger flashed in his eyes.
Tomoyo got the teacher to take Sakura to the nurse. She saw Eriol approach her and she froze. "Daidouji? What is this?!" Eriol demanded putting the notebook in her face. Tomoyo didn't answer. Eriol saw the fear in Tomoyo's eyes and he also saw the tear drop that came down her pale cheek. He calmed down a little. "Listen Daidouji-san, I only like you as a friend and nothing more. Please don't do this. I'm not your type and you aren't mine," Eriol tried to explain. Tomoyo sniffed and nodded. She noticed that he had switched back to the last name basis. "I understand," Tomoyo mumbled. "Good," Eriol replied briefly handing back the notebook. Now the whole class was paying attention. He turned back around and headed for his seat. "Okay, class I'm back, please settle down in your seats," Mr. Terada instructed. Tomoyo slumped back to her desk and staired out the window. She had just been rejected by the guy she knew and secretly loved since kindergarden. The rest of the day went on but the names and hearts in her notebook were smudged with tears which would occasionally spill out.
Later that year... Eriol left and Tomoyo never got to tell him that she... still loved him.
~End of Flashback~
"Daidouji, you mean that really geeky, nerdy and totally under developed girl who actually thought she had a chance with me?" Eriol inquired. "Eriol- kun, she was our friend. Remember, because of her you always had your homework?" Sakura reminded him. Syaoran smirked and watched Tomoyo out of the corner of his eye. Boy, was Eriol in trouble. He didn't know what that geeky and nerdy girl had blossomed into. "Well, you do have a point... I guess," Eriol looked up. He pictured a grown up Tomoyo with the same geeky glasses that fell of and a chubby figure with no cleavage. Her hair was frizzy and needed total repair. He imagined her snorting too. He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard a feminine sneeze. "Bless you," Syaoran said. "Thanks Li-kun," Tomoyo thanked. Eriol took a good at the other woman by Syaoran who had just started a conversation with him. He scanned her up and down. Now this was a beauty. Amethyst eyes, dark, silky lavender hair, creamy complexion, and the figure of a godess. Her lavender eyes, though seemed oddly familiar but he brushed it off.
"Where are my manners? I haven't even introduced myself to you yet. May I ask the name of such a lovely beauty?" Eriol asked taking Tomoyo's hand and kissing it. Syaoran smirk grew bigger, "Her names T-" Syaoran was cut off by the nudge in the stomach. "Kaoru Himura. I'm one of Sakura's friends. It's a pleasure to meet you," Tomoyo lied. "How lovely, I'm Eriol Hiirgizawa, Syaoran's friend. I know it's a bit early to ask this but would you care to dance?" Eriol offered. Tomoyo took his hand and was lead to the dance floor. Sakura stared at her strangely. Tomoyo looked back and winked at both Sakura and Syaoran who grinned in unison.
"Umm... Li-san, since Tomoyo-chan is gone and I umm.. and kind of lonely and um... I was wondering..." Sakura dragged on, "That if we could dance?" Syaoran finished for her. Sakura grinned and nodded. "Sure, why not?" Syaoran smiled. Syaoran took Sakura's hand and led her to the dance floor where 'Kaoru' and Eriol were.
Eriol smiled as they both danced. "My, I must say, you are very light on your feet, Kaoru-chan. Do you mind if I call you that?" Eriol asked. "Of course not. You are also very good at dancing. Have you ever taken lessons before?" Tomoyo questioned. "Yes, Syaoran and I both took them when we were in... I think it was the 8th grade," Eriol pondered. 'That was just a year after you left,' Tomoyo thought sadly. "So, where did you live when you were in the 8th grade?" Tomoyo tried to hide the fact that she was nervous. "I moved to England. My parents got their business to expand and we moved. I hated saying good bye to Sakura-chan, not to mention Tomoyo-chan," Eriol said making Tomoyo beam.
Eriol looked into Tomoyo's eyes and stared. They seemed so familiar, but why? Tomoyo caught him staring, "What, is there something on my face?" Tomoyo blushed. "No, your eyes... their so gorgeous, yet familiar at the same time," Eriol gazed. "Oh, there must be many other people with eyes like mine, but thank you," Tomoyo thanked, "your eyes are something too I must say." "Thank you. Kaoru-chan, how come I've never seen you around here though?" Eriol asked her as they changed their pace to the next song. "Oh, Sakura and I were roomates. When she decided to move, I decided to move with her," Tomoyo answered. "I'm glad you did, or else I never would have gotten to meet a woman as beautiful as you." Eriol said making Tomoyo blush once again. "Would you like to go outside for some privacy?" Eriol led her to the door when she nodded. This was a great oppurtunity to get a girl. 'Wow, Sakura-chan has some good friends. I really like this one... A LOT,' Eriol thought as gazed at 'Kaoru.'
"Li-san, look, Eriol's taking Tomoyo somewhere," Sakura said in a whisper. "That dog! Do you know why Tomoyo lied to Eriol about her identity?" Syaoran inquired still staring at the entrance. "I don't know, this isn't like Tomoyo. I feel so sorry for Tomoyo, she gets insulted and the person who made fun of her didn't even know it was her!" Sakura exclaimed. "What was Tomoyo like when Eriol knew her, anyway?" Syaoran questioned. "Well, let's just say that she wasn't exactly the most attractive girl around." "Oh, I see."
"Kinimoto-san, you're very good at dancing," Syaoran complimented. Sakura's eyes widened and her grin stretched from ear to ear, "Really? Do you think so?" "Yes, did you ever take lessons?" Syaoran asked her. "Yes, when my brother was going out with his girlfriend, he taught me how to dance. He'd call me a kaijuu because I'd step on his foot, sometimes I do it on purpose," Sakura replied making Syaoran chuckle. "It's weird how all sister's are alike; they all like to hurt their older brothers in some way, shape or form," Syaoran said making Sakura giggle.
"I really like the way you still manage to take care of Ying-fa. It's really nice to see that," Sakura said. "It might be nice but it's not easy. I only wonder what I'll do when she grows older and hits puberty. Yick!" Syaoran shivered. "That might be a problem but I still think that you'll be able to deal with her," Sakura assured. "Well, what about when she... you know... she... she... developes? And then... all these boys start... staring at her?" Syaoran stammered. "I know Ying-fa will be very pretty when she grows older, but I think she'll be able to take care of herself." "Sometimes, I want her to mature and grow older, but then I want her to stay the way she is, my cute little Ying-fa," Syaoran pondered. Sakura stared at him, he just seemed so, mature and ready for commitment but then again, he was still one of the most wanted batchelors. 'What chance do I have?' Sakura put herself down.
"Li-san, I really respect you for what you do. I've never met a man like you... someone so... so... I don't know what to say," Sakura blushed. "Thank you, you're a very special person too Kinimoto-san. I wish I could be like you sometimes. Someone so free spirited, so happy, so wonderful and lovable," Syaoran realized what he said and blushed as did Sakura. "Thank you," Sakura mumbled. She looked up and met his amber eyes. Slowly, but surely, Syaoran managed to pull her a little closer. As they danced in that trance, Sakura spotted something out of the corner of her eye and snapped back to reality. Tomoyo and Eriol came back arm-in-arm. Tomoyo laughed as Eriol spoke it looked like. "Their back," Sakura whispered, her eyes trailing the pair. "Come on, let's get a table for the four of us," Syaoran suggested getting a nod from Sakura.
"Let's get a table and order. I'm famished!" Sakura exclaimed once they were reunited with Tomoyo and Eriol. They all got a table and waited for their orders. When their meals arrived they chatted idly.
"I'm so glad we got to catch up on old times, Sakura-chan," Eriol spoke. "Me too, small world, ne?" Sakura joked. "So, Syaoran, you employed little Sakura-chan, right?" "Yes, and your problem would be?" Syaoran asked blankly. "Oh nothing, nothing," Eriol grinned that Cheshire grin. Syaoran looked up and glared, "WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING??" Syaoran gritted his teeth. "Well, such a beautiful lady like Sakura-chan, being the nanny of your sister and living with you, even at night, did you ever get tempted?" Eriol asked stessing the word 'tempted.' "Oof, you and Tom- I mean Kaoru-chan are almost the same. She says the same things," Sakura sighed in exasperation. "So I take that as a yes? None of you said 'no'," Eriol grinned. "NO!!" Syaoran and Sakura yelled in unison getting some stares from others. "Sheesh, Eriol-kun didn't do anything to you. No need to yell!" Tomoyo joined in. "Thank you my lovely," Eriol brushed his arm against her bare one. "Besides, you can't say no, it's like... nature; fish swim, birds fly, and Sakura and Li-kun fantasize about eachother," Tomoyo teased. "Stop it Tomoyo!!!" Sakura protested. When Sakura realized what she had done, she clasped her mouth with her hands. "Tomoyo?!" Eriol asked in astonishment. There was a stiff silence at the table for about three seconds. Syaoran ran his hands through his messy hair and sweatdropped,
"Eh, who knew??"
TBC
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