Here's chapter 7. I'm so sorry it took me so long to update! I was swamped
with work! I'll try to take WAY shorter on getting the next chapter out.
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Reaching for a steak knife he made his way over to Sakura's form. She stood on tiptoe, reaching up for a glass.
Sakura let out a surprised cry as she felt the cold metal dig into her flesh.
She staggered forwards, grabbing her arm, feeling the hot blood make contact with her fingers. Another cry erupted from her throat. Sakura turned around, ducking out of the way just in time as her father jabbed the knife through the air. She slammed against the wall, screaming, as her wounded arm made contact, leaving a smear of blood behind. He leapt at her again, and Sakura quickly moved out of the way. She backed up against the counter. He was blocking her only way out. Sakura took a deep breath as he drew near. With a quick motion, she used her hands to prop her self up, kicking her father in gut, and flinging her body over the counter.
She gasped in agony, as she made it to the other side. Her arm raged in pain from the recent pressure she had applied on it. She heard her father recovering on the other side. Sakura closed her eyes tightly, and took a deep breath before dashing for the door. She could here him behind her, but she continued to run. Bursting through the door, Sakura turned to rush down the hallway, but didn't get too far. Her father was behind her in an instant, striking a blow to her back, and making her fall to the ground. She clutched her arm, and looked at the enraged figure hovering before her. 'This is it.' Sakura closed her eyes and waited for the worst.
She heard her father give a startled cry, and then a scream of rage. Sakura snapped her eyes open to see Syaoran pinning her father against the wall, twisting his arm behind his back. She stared at them in awe until her brain registered what was going on. "No!" she said quietly. Sakura stood up slowly, still clutching her arm, "NO!" she screamed this time, "NO! Syaoran let him go! Don't hurt him!" Syaoran stared at her in amazement. This man had just been attacking her, and she didn't want him to get hurt? "Syaoran please!" Sakura pleaded, hot tears now pouring down her face, " Let my father go! He's drunk! It's not his fault! He doesn't mean it!"
Syaoran opened his mouth to object, but he saw the look in her eyes, and slowly released the man. He huffed in anger, before giving Syaoran a slight shove, and stumbling out of the room. Syaoran rushed over to Sakura as she collapsed on the floor sobbing. He gingerly placed a hand on her shoulder, not quite knowing what to do. "Sakura.don't worry.. everything's going to be ok." Sakura covered her face with her hands trying to control her emotions. She never wanted to cry in front of Syaoran. She didn't want him to know she was weak.
The blood was still dripping down her arm, and she was surprised when Syaoran took off his shirt, tying it in a Knot under the wound (To stop the blood flow). He still had on a t-shirt, but even that had traces of her blood on it. 'Great! Now I'm ruining his clothes' Sakura thought. She didn't know what possessed her, but she suddenly flung around, gripping Syaoran's shirt, and burying her head in his chest. He sat there in shock, not sure what to do. His stomach twisted, and his whole body seemed to ach, seeing her in pain. "Sakura, it's alright, your going to be ok," he said, and loosely wrapped his arms around her. "No." came her muffled reply. Sakura pulled back and looked him in the face, "Nothing is going to be ok.Syaoran I.. I hit my own father!" Syaoran just starred at her in shock.
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Tomoyo and Mei Lin sat on Sakura's bed, waiting patiently. Sakura sat beside them, taking nervous sips from a glass of water, and trying to decide where to start. "Maybe it will help if we ask you questions?" Tomoyo offered. Sakura looked at her for a second, before nodding, and turning her attention back to the glass. Her arm had been taken care of, but she wasn't feeling any better. Her horrible secret had been discovered. The secret that made her different from everyone else, unworthy of their company.
"How long has your dad been beating you?" Mei Lin asked softly. Sakura cringed and kept her eyes on the glass, ".Since I was eight." Tomoyo stiffened. This was more serious than they had thought. Sakura noticed their surprise and quickly continued on, "But it's not his fault. None of it is. It's just when he's drunk.he doesn't mean it." "Oh Sakura!" Tomoyo blurted out, "How can you say that? He doesn't have the right! He doesn't have the right to touch you!" Sakura's eyes widened. She knew Tomoyo meant well, but anger flared up inside of her. "NO!" Sakura yelled, abruptly standing up, "It's my fault! I made him angry! I should have known better!" She paused to take a deep breath, calming down as she tried to hold back the tears. "Do you know how much it hurts? Do you how bad I feel? I.I hate him.and he's my own father." Sakura buried her head in her hands, and sunk back down onto the bead as her tears began to flow.
Mei Lin wrapped her in a tight hug, and Tomoyo bit her lip trying to control her own tears. "I hate him." Sakura whispered from Mei Lin's arms, ".I'm such a horrible person." Mei Lin tightened her grip, "No Sakura. You're not a horrible person, and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise! Your one of the nicest, sweetest people I know." Sakura sniffled, and clamed down, but she continued to shake uncontrollably. "Were here for you Sakura.We always will be. Were your family." Tomoyo said softly. Sakura lifted her head to look at them. They really truly cared about her. For the first time in her life Sakura felt loved.
She nodded, and took a deep breath, "Thank you." Tomoyo smiled, "Anytime." The three girls sat in a peaceful silence before Mei Lin spoke again, "So.does your mom know?" Sakura stiffened and clenched her fists. She slowly shook her head before speaking, "No. She ran away when I was 6."
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Syaoran punched the bag repeatedly. Eriol watched nearby, raising an eyebrow at his obvious anger. "You can calm down a bit you know. It's not going to hit you back." Syaoran shot him a glare and picked up his water bottle. "Shut up Eriol." Eriol shrugged his shoulders and sat down, as Syaoran continued to glare at him. In frustration, Syaoran finally broke his stare and turned around, punching the wall. He stayed leaning against the wall for a couple minutes before finally speaking. "I just don't get it."
Eriol smiled, he knew Syaoran would crack and want to talk sooner or later. "She." Syaoran shook his head, "He almost killed her.and she wouldn't let me lay a single finger on him." He turned to Eriol, his eyes burning in anger and confusion. "I just don't understand her!" Eriol smiled and nodded, "So you mean you care for her, and you don't want her to get hurt?" Syaoran glared at him again. "No! I can't stand her.I just don't think anyone has a right to hit her like that.she's too innocent!" Eriol raised and eyebrow before responding, "You sure about that? I mean she killed a man a few nights ago." Syaoran opened his mouth to respond, but snapped it shut when he realized what Eriol was doing. "I guess your right." He sated before turning to walk away. He knew Eriol was still trying to find out the truth.
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Sakura sat alone in her room trying to finish up her homework. "I hate this!" she groaned. She had been sitting there, staring at the page for the last hour but so far she had not been able to concentrate. She almost wished Syaoran would do the whole thing for her again, but she knew that wouldn't help. She needed to know this for the test. Her stomach growled, making Sakura giggle slightly, "I guess a quick snack break couldn't hurt." She leapt up from her bed and rushed to her door, sprinting across the hallway and down the stairs. "You seem to be in a hurry!" Eriol laughed as she rushed past. "Just getting a snack!" Sakura called out.
She pushed open the door, looking up to see Syaoran starring at her. He was holding a soapy cloth, a plate in the other hand. Sakura quickly diverted her gaze, and made her way to the cupboard. Pulling down a plate, she grabbed a box of cookies and headed to the table. She poured a couple on to the plate, and ate them silently, aware of Syaoran's gaze still on her. "How's your arm?" he asked causally. Sakura was relieved that the silent tension was somewhat broken, "Better."
She slowly nibbled the last cookie then got up to put the box away. "Oh no, don't, I'll do it," she said as Syaoran picked up her plate. He looked at her outstretched hand before giving her a soft grin. "I'll wash, you dry." Sakura smiled and nodded in agreement. She liked when he was pleasant like this.not getting on her nerves.
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"Tomoyo move over! I want to hear what's going on to!" Mei Lin whined. "Shhh!" Tomoyo hushed. Jess laughed at the two of them crowding the kitchen door, "Come on girls, I think they'll want they're privacy!" Mei Lin sighed and sauntered back across the room. She sat down in his lap with a pleading look. "But I just can't help it!" she pouted. Jess smiled and shook his head; "I'm going to have to handcuff you to the couch or something!" Mei Lin's eyes lit up and she moved her mouth to his ear, "That could be interesting," she whispered, while softly nibbling on his lobes. He laughed at this and pulled her back around into a soft kiss.
"Anyone seen Naoko?" Kado asked, walking into the room. Eriol shook his head and Kado sighed, "I guess I'll check the Kitch." "NO!!!" Tomoyo yelled, getting up from beside Eriol and rushing to stop him. "The kitchen is occupied!" Kado raised an eyebrow and turned to Eriol for an explanation. Eriol just chuckled softly, "The girls are up to something again. I don't want any part of it." Kado laughed and shook his head, "I should have known!"
"Oh this is so perfect!" Tomoyo and Mei Lin squealed together.
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Sakura took the dish from Syaoran, blushing slightly when they're hands touched. Silence still hung around them, but it was pleasant and comfortable. "Why do you let him do it?" Syaoran's soft voice brought her back to reality. She frowned and looked at the ground. "I don't let him do it." Syaoran cut her off, his voice taking a serious tone, "I mean why do you let him get away with it? You can charge him? You can fight back." Sakura looked up at him hard, "No." Syaoran just shook his head at her in amazement. "That Jackass deserves to pay Sakura!"
He winced, feeling her hand make sharp contact with his face. Her eyes burned with rage, "Don't you ever dare call my father that again!" Syaoran stared coldly back at her. He had gone through years of training, yet he missed one of the simplest attacks possible. "I just don't get you!" he yelled at her, "One minute your father is beating the crap out of you, and the next your praising his name." Sakura seethed, her hatred for him building up. "My father is a good man! He never meant to hurt me." Syaoran stared at her in disbelief, "Never meant to hurt you? For God's sake! He attacked you with a Knife! He tried to kill you!" Sakura shook her head, "That wasn't his fault! He was drunk! I made him angry! He didn't mean it!"
Syaoran took a step forward making Sakura instinctively stepped backwards. "He didn't mean it? Would he still have not meant it if he had killed you? What would have happened if I wasn't there?" Sakura threw her hands up in disbelief, "Oh! So that's what this is all about! You just want me to congratulate you for being the hero! For saving my ass again!" Syaoran shook his head, "What the hell are you talking about?" Sakura was the one who took a step forwards this time, but Syaoran held his ground, "Let me tell you something! I don't always need your help! I can take care of myself!"
"Yea, cause your doing such a great job so far!" Syaoran countered. Sakura glared at him, "You're so arrogant aren't you! Well let me tell you something Syaoran Li, you're not all that! I can't understand how anyone could possibly ever love you! You're so shallow and cold! It makes me sick to my stomach just hearing your voice!" Syaoran's eyes turned icy, and deadly. No one except Sakura had ever been able to endure this glare. "Whatever. I don't want you going near your father again." He started to turn, but Sakura quickly grabbed his arm.
"You have no right! You can't tell me what to do!" She yelled. "I can, and I just did!" Syaoran yelled back. Sakura narrowed her eyes, "You can't just give me orders! You don't own me!" Their faces were now inches apart, as they glared into each other's intense eyes. In the following seconds of silence that followed Sakura didn't know what possessed her, but suddenly the gap between their faces was filled, and she felt his soft lips brush against hers. Almost instantly they both pulled back. "I'm sorry." they both muttered in union. Syaoran turned away, facing the sink, and Sakura immediately rushed out of the room. She sprinted past the startled faces in the living room, and upstairs, slamming her bedroom door.
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Syaoran gripped the counter staring at nothing in particular. What the hell had he just done? He had just kissed Sakura, the girl he hated, the girl he couldn't stand.He took a deep breath and shut his eyes. 'What the hell is happening to me?' He never lost his cool. He always had the upper hand of every situation, yet it was different when Sakura was around. She didn't just accept his orders. He had to put up a fight to win.and in the long run, he didn't know if it was him who would be victorious. *~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sakura sank down on her bed, placing a hand gently on her lips. 'What did I just do?' She had kissed Syaoran. She closed her eyes in concentration, 'Great! Now he's going to think I like him!' She ran her tongue over her lips, and couldn't help when a small blush formed on her cheeks. That had been her first kiss.even if it was to that jerk; it was something she would always remember. 'Why did I kiss him in the first place?' Sakura racked her brain, but couldn't find an answer. She hated him so much.yet.there was just something about him. She immediately shook her head. So what he had saved her life.and he had a nice body.and smile.and eyes.Sakura began to trail off into a dream world, but quickly caught herself. 'No. Don't even think that. He's a cold-hearted bastard, incapable of love.
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"Morning Sakura!" Chiharu said in a singsong voice, shaking the girl. Sakura groaned and rolled over, "noooo.. five more minutes" Chiharu shook her head sternly, "If you don't get up now, you're going to be late." When Sakura didn't respond she slyly added on, "Or do you want me to go get Syaoran and a bucket of water again?" At the mention of his name Sakura shot up, "I'm up!"
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"That was some fight last night!" Mei Lin said, winking at Syaoran. "Whatever," he mumbled. "Seriously!" Mei Lin continued, "The whole house could hear you two going at it!" Syaoran shot her a warning glance and Mei Lin quickly piped down. Along the hallway they could here Sakura's cheerful humming as she jingled her car keys. She entered the Kitchen, and flashed Mei Lin a smile, making sure not to make eye contact with Syaoran. Syaoran did the same, dropping his eyes immediately to his food. A smile appeared on Mei Lin's face as she watched the tension between the two grow. Something she wasn't aware of must have happened last night.
"Well I'm off to school! I'll see you later Mei Lin!" Sakura said cheerfully and turned to leave. She had almost reached the door when Syaoran called out, "Wait." Sakura stopped and slowly turned around to face him questioningly. "Mei Lin, take Sakura to school, we still don't know who's following her or why." Sakura's eyes widened, "Someone's following me?" Syaoran just glanced at her, before continuing, "Make sure someone picks her up to." Mei Lin nodded, and stood up. She placed a hand over Sakura's mouth just in time to seal off her complaint about making her own decisions, "I'll be back soon." She nodded to Syaoran and dragged Sakura out the door.
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Sakura crossed her arms and glared out the window. Syaoran had once again made another decision about her life, without even consenting her. "He has no right!" she mumbled. Mei Lin glanced over at her and sighed. "Oh come on Sakura. He's only looking out for you. He wants to make sure your safe that's all!" Sakura shook her head, "He doesn't care about me at all! He's just looking for another aspect of my life that he can control!" She squeezed her eyes shut remembering the kiss. Hopefully he would pretend it never happened, otherwise he could use it as a perfect weapon against her.
Mei Lin shrugged her shoulders, "Believe whatever you want, but I suggest you look deep into your heart before you pass anymore judgments on him." Sakura glanced up at her. What did that mean? She shook her head and turned back to the window. She just had to survive this day at school, and then figure out how to avoid Syaoran for the rest of the night. 'Defiantly Doable!' Sakura smiled, her lips were still tingling from the previous night.
Mei Lin glanced over at the look on Sakura's face and smiled. "Someone will pick you up at 2:30! Wait in the front k?" Sakura nodded, and gave her a hug before climbing out of the car.
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Sakura yawned, and stretched her arms as she happily walked to her locker. The day was finally over and she couldn't wait to get out of here. Missy and the rest of her 'friends' had been getting on her nerves all day. Since she met Tomoyo and the others, these girls just seemed like a total waste of time. She had tried so hard to concentrate on their pointless conversations, but her mind kept wandering somewhere else. Sakura blushed and brushed the thought aside, she placed a finger on her lips, and turned her face downwards to try and hide her smile.
Reaching her locker, she dumped in her books, and began to fill up her backpack. She glanced down at her watch. Five minutes to spare. Sighing, Sakura picked up her math textbook, and shut her locker. Her eyes feel on a piece of paper slowly fluttering to the floor. 'Must have fallen out.' She bent down to pick it up, and then stuffed it in her book. Pausing, Sakura pulled it back out and glanced at it uncertainly. Her fingers timidly found their way across the fold, and she pulled the sheet open. She gasped and her eyes widened in shock.
'I warned you.'
Author's Note: Finally done chapter 7! I know there wasn't much action, but I'll make up for it in the chapters to come. Once again, I apologize for my slowness in updating. I'll try to have chapter 8 out as soon as possible! Please Review!
Ja ne ~Fallen Angel
Sorry, I've been tiring to upload this since Tuesday, but the site wouldn't let me! For some reason it's not letting my upload any thing, or even create a new account to upload things from! If anyone knows what's going on could you please tell me?
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On with the story.
Reaching for a steak knife he made his way over to Sakura's form. She stood on tiptoe, reaching up for a glass.
Sakura let out a surprised cry as she felt the cold metal dig into her flesh.
She staggered forwards, grabbing her arm, feeling the hot blood make contact with her fingers. Another cry erupted from her throat. Sakura turned around, ducking out of the way just in time as her father jabbed the knife through the air. She slammed against the wall, screaming, as her wounded arm made contact, leaving a smear of blood behind. He leapt at her again, and Sakura quickly moved out of the way. She backed up against the counter. He was blocking her only way out. Sakura took a deep breath as he drew near. With a quick motion, she used her hands to prop her self up, kicking her father in gut, and flinging her body over the counter.
She gasped in agony, as she made it to the other side. Her arm raged in pain from the recent pressure she had applied on it. She heard her father recovering on the other side. Sakura closed her eyes tightly, and took a deep breath before dashing for the door. She could here him behind her, but she continued to run. Bursting through the door, Sakura turned to rush down the hallway, but didn't get too far. Her father was behind her in an instant, striking a blow to her back, and making her fall to the ground. She clutched her arm, and looked at the enraged figure hovering before her. 'This is it.' Sakura closed her eyes and waited for the worst.
She heard her father give a startled cry, and then a scream of rage. Sakura snapped her eyes open to see Syaoran pinning her father against the wall, twisting his arm behind his back. She stared at them in awe until her brain registered what was going on. "No!" she said quietly. Sakura stood up slowly, still clutching her arm, "NO!" she screamed this time, "NO! Syaoran let him go! Don't hurt him!" Syaoran stared at her in amazement. This man had just been attacking her, and she didn't want him to get hurt? "Syaoran please!" Sakura pleaded, hot tears now pouring down her face, " Let my father go! He's drunk! It's not his fault! He doesn't mean it!"
Syaoran opened his mouth to object, but he saw the look in her eyes, and slowly released the man. He huffed in anger, before giving Syaoran a slight shove, and stumbling out of the room. Syaoran rushed over to Sakura as she collapsed on the floor sobbing. He gingerly placed a hand on her shoulder, not quite knowing what to do. "Sakura.don't worry.. everything's going to be ok." Sakura covered her face with her hands trying to control her emotions. She never wanted to cry in front of Syaoran. She didn't want him to know she was weak.
The blood was still dripping down her arm, and she was surprised when Syaoran took off his shirt, tying it in a Knot under the wound (To stop the blood flow). He still had on a t-shirt, but even that had traces of her blood on it. 'Great! Now I'm ruining his clothes' Sakura thought. She didn't know what possessed her, but she suddenly flung around, gripping Syaoran's shirt, and burying her head in his chest. He sat there in shock, not sure what to do. His stomach twisted, and his whole body seemed to ach, seeing her in pain. "Sakura, it's alright, your going to be ok," he said, and loosely wrapped his arms around her. "No." came her muffled reply. Sakura pulled back and looked him in the face, "Nothing is going to be ok.Syaoran I.. I hit my own father!" Syaoran just starred at her in shock.
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Tomoyo and Mei Lin sat on Sakura's bed, waiting patiently. Sakura sat beside them, taking nervous sips from a glass of water, and trying to decide where to start. "Maybe it will help if we ask you questions?" Tomoyo offered. Sakura looked at her for a second, before nodding, and turning her attention back to the glass. Her arm had been taken care of, but she wasn't feeling any better. Her horrible secret had been discovered. The secret that made her different from everyone else, unworthy of their company.
"How long has your dad been beating you?" Mei Lin asked softly. Sakura cringed and kept her eyes on the glass, ".Since I was eight." Tomoyo stiffened. This was more serious than they had thought. Sakura noticed their surprise and quickly continued on, "But it's not his fault. None of it is. It's just when he's drunk.he doesn't mean it." "Oh Sakura!" Tomoyo blurted out, "How can you say that? He doesn't have the right! He doesn't have the right to touch you!" Sakura's eyes widened. She knew Tomoyo meant well, but anger flared up inside of her. "NO!" Sakura yelled, abruptly standing up, "It's my fault! I made him angry! I should have known better!" She paused to take a deep breath, calming down as she tried to hold back the tears. "Do you know how much it hurts? Do you how bad I feel? I.I hate him.and he's my own father." Sakura buried her head in her hands, and sunk back down onto the bead as her tears began to flow.
Mei Lin wrapped her in a tight hug, and Tomoyo bit her lip trying to control her own tears. "I hate him." Sakura whispered from Mei Lin's arms, ".I'm such a horrible person." Mei Lin tightened her grip, "No Sakura. You're not a horrible person, and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise! Your one of the nicest, sweetest people I know." Sakura sniffled, and clamed down, but she continued to shake uncontrollably. "Were here for you Sakura.We always will be. Were your family." Tomoyo said softly. Sakura lifted her head to look at them. They really truly cared about her. For the first time in her life Sakura felt loved.
She nodded, and took a deep breath, "Thank you." Tomoyo smiled, "Anytime." The three girls sat in a peaceful silence before Mei Lin spoke again, "So.does your mom know?" Sakura stiffened and clenched her fists. She slowly shook her head before speaking, "No. She ran away when I was 6."
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Syaoran punched the bag repeatedly. Eriol watched nearby, raising an eyebrow at his obvious anger. "You can calm down a bit you know. It's not going to hit you back." Syaoran shot him a glare and picked up his water bottle. "Shut up Eriol." Eriol shrugged his shoulders and sat down, as Syaoran continued to glare at him. In frustration, Syaoran finally broke his stare and turned around, punching the wall. He stayed leaning against the wall for a couple minutes before finally speaking. "I just don't get it."
Eriol smiled, he knew Syaoran would crack and want to talk sooner or later. "She." Syaoran shook his head, "He almost killed her.and she wouldn't let me lay a single finger on him." He turned to Eriol, his eyes burning in anger and confusion. "I just don't understand her!" Eriol smiled and nodded, "So you mean you care for her, and you don't want her to get hurt?" Syaoran glared at him again. "No! I can't stand her.I just don't think anyone has a right to hit her like that.she's too innocent!" Eriol raised and eyebrow before responding, "You sure about that? I mean she killed a man a few nights ago." Syaoran opened his mouth to respond, but snapped it shut when he realized what Eriol was doing. "I guess your right." He sated before turning to walk away. He knew Eriol was still trying to find out the truth.
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Sakura sat alone in her room trying to finish up her homework. "I hate this!" she groaned. She had been sitting there, staring at the page for the last hour but so far she had not been able to concentrate. She almost wished Syaoran would do the whole thing for her again, but she knew that wouldn't help. She needed to know this for the test. Her stomach growled, making Sakura giggle slightly, "I guess a quick snack break couldn't hurt." She leapt up from her bed and rushed to her door, sprinting across the hallway and down the stairs. "You seem to be in a hurry!" Eriol laughed as she rushed past. "Just getting a snack!" Sakura called out.
She pushed open the door, looking up to see Syaoran starring at her. He was holding a soapy cloth, a plate in the other hand. Sakura quickly diverted her gaze, and made her way to the cupboard. Pulling down a plate, she grabbed a box of cookies and headed to the table. She poured a couple on to the plate, and ate them silently, aware of Syaoran's gaze still on her. "How's your arm?" he asked causally. Sakura was relieved that the silent tension was somewhat broken, "Better."
She slowly nibbled the last cookie then got up to put the box away. "Oh no, don't, I'll do it," she said as Syaoran picked up her plate. He looked at her outstretched hand before giving her a soft grin. "I'll wash, you dry." Sakura smiled and nodded in agreement. She liked when he was pleasant like this.not getting on her nerves.
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"Tomoyo move over! I want to hear what's going on to!" Mei Lin whined. "Shhh!" Tomoyo hushed. Jess laughed at the two of them crowding the kitchen door, "Come on girls, I think they'll want they're privacy!" Mei Lin sighed and sauntered back across the room. She sat down in his lap with a pleading look. "But I just can't help it!" she pouted. Jess smiled and shook his head; "I'm going to have to handcuff you to the couch or something!" Mei Lin's eyes lit up and she moved her mouth to his ear, "That could be interesting," she whispered, while softly nibbling on his lobes. He laughed at this and pulled her back around into a soft kiss.
"Anyone seen Naoko?" Kado asked, walking into the room. Eriol shook his head and Kado sighed, "I guess I'll check the Kitch." "NO!!!" Tomoyo yelled, getting up from beside Eriol and rushing to stop him. "The kitchen is occupied!" Kado raised an eyebrow and turned to Eriol for an explanation. Eriol just chuckled softly, "The girls are up to something again. I don't want any part of it." Kado laughed and shook his head, "I should have known!"
"Oh this is so perfect!" Tomoyo and Mei Lin squealed together.
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Sakura took the dish from Syaoran, blushing slightly when they're hands touched. Silence still hung around them, but it was pleasant and comfortable. "Why do you let him do it?" Syaoran's soft voice brought her back to reality. She frowned and looked at the ground. "I don't let him do it." Syaoran cut her off, his voice taking a serious tone, "I mean why do you let him get away with it? You can charge him? You can fight back." Sakura looked up at him hard, "No." Syaoran just shook his head at her in amazement. "That Jackass deserves to pay Sakura!"
He winced, feeling her hand make sharp contact with his face. Her eyes burned with rage, "Don't you ever dare call my father that again!" Syaoran stared coldly back at her. He had gone through years of training, yet he missed one of the simplest attacks possible. "I just don't get you!" he yelled at her, "One minute your father is beating the crap out of you, and the next your praising his name." Sakura seethed, her hatred for him building up. "My father is a good man! He never meant to hurt me." Syaoran stared at her in disbelief, "Never meant to hurt you? For God's sake! He attacked you with a Knife! He tried to kill you!" Sakura shook her head, "That wasn't his fault! He was drunk! I made him angry! He didn't mean it!"
Syaoran took a step forward making Sakura instinctively stepped backwards. "He didn't mean it? Would he still have not meant it if he had killed you? What would have happened if I wasn't there?" Sakura threw her hands up in disbelief, "Oh! So that's what this is all about! You just want me to congratulate you for being the hero! For saving my ass again!" Syaoran shook his head, "What the hell are you talking about?" Sakura was the one who took a step forwards this time, but Syaoran held his ground, "Let me tell you something! I don't always need your help! I can take care of myself!"
"Yea, cause your doing such a great job so far!" Syaoran countered. Sakura glared at him, "You're so arrogant aren't you! Well let me tell you something Syaoran Li, you're not all that! I can't understand how anyone could possibly ever love you! You're so shallow and cold! It makes me sick to my stomach just hearing your voice!" Syaoran's eyes turned icy, and deadly. No one except Sakura had ever been able to endure this glare. "Whatever. I don't want you going near your father again." He started to turn, but Sakura quickly grabbed his arm.
"You have no right! You can't tell me what to do!" She yelled. "I can, and I just did!" Syaoran yelled back. Sakura narrowed her eyes, "You can't just give me orders! You don't own me!" Their faces were now inches apart, as they glared into each other's intense eyes. In the following seconds of silence that followed Sakura didn't know what possessed her, but suddenly the gap between their faces was filled, and she felt his soft lips brush against hers. Almost instantly they both pulled back. "I'm sorry." they both muttered in union. Syaoran turned away, facing the sink, and Sakura immediately rushed out of the room. She sprinted past the startled faces in the living room, and upstairs, slamming her bedroom door.
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Syaoran gripped the counter staring at nothing in particular. What the hell had he just done? He had just kissed Sakura, the girl he hated, the girl he couldn't stand.He took a deep breath and shut his eyes. 'What the hell is happening to me?' He never lost his cool. He always had the upper hand of every situation, yet it was different when Sakura was around. She didn't just accept his orders. He had to put up a fight to win.and in the long run, he didn't know if it was him who would be victorious. *~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sakura sank down on her bed, placing a hand gently on her lips. 'What did I just do?' She had kissed Syaoran. She closed her eyes in concentration, 'Great! Now he's going to think I like him!' She ran her tongue over her lips, and couldn't help when a small blush formed on her cheeks. That had been her first kiss.even if it was to that jerk; it was something she would always remember. 'Why did I kiss him in the first place?' Sakura racked her brain, but couldn't find an answer. She hated him so much.yet.there was just something about him. She immediately shook her head. So what he had saved her life.and he had a nice body.and smile.and eyes.Sakura began to trail off into a dream world, but quickly caught herself. 'No. Don't even think that. He's a cold-hearted bastard, incapable of love.
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"Morning Sakura!" Chiharu said in a singsong voice, shaking the girl. Sakura groaned and rolled over, "noooo.. five more minutes" Chiharu shook her head sternly, "If you don't get up now, you're going to be late." When Sakura didn't respond she slyly added on, "Or do you want me to go get Syaoran and a bucket of water again?" At the mention of his name Sakura shot up, "I'm up!"
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"That was some fight last night!" Mei Lin said, winking at Syaoran. "Whatever," he mumbled. "Seriously!" Mei Lin continued, "The whole house could hear you two going at it!" Syaoran shot her a warning glance and Mei Lin quickly piped down. Along the hallway they could here Sakura's cheerful humming as she jingled her car keys. She entered the Kitchen, and flashed Mei Lin a smile, making sure not to make eye contact with Syaoran. Syaoran did the same, dropping his eyes immediately to his food. A smile appeared on Mei Lin's face as she watched the tension between the two grow. Something she wasn't aware of must have happened last night.
"Well I'm off to school! I'll see you later Mei Lin!" Sakura said cheerfully and turned to leave. She had almost reached the door when Syaoran called out, "Wait." Sakura stopped and slowly turned around to face him questioningly. "Mei Lin, take Sakura to school, we still don't know who's following her or why." Sakura's eyes widened, "Someone's following me?" Syaoran just glanced at her, before continuing, "Make sure someone picks her up to." Mei Lin nodded, and stood up. She placed a hand over Sakura's mouth just in time to seal off her complaint about making her own decisions, "I'll be back soon." She nodded to Syaoran and dragged Sakura out the door.
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Sakura crossed her arms and glared out the window. Syaoran had once again made another decision about her life, without even consenting her. "He has no right!" she mumbled. Mei Lin glanced over at her and sighed. "Oh come on Sakura. He's only looking out for you. He wants to make sure your safe that's all!" Sakura shook her head, "He doesn't care about me at all! He's just looking for another aspect of my life that he can control!" She squeezed her eyes shut remembering the kiss. Hopefully he would pretend it never happened, otherwise he could use it as a perfect weapon against her.
Mei Lin shrugged her shoulders, "Believe whatever you want, but I suggest you look deep into your heart before you pass anymore judgments on him." Sakura glanced up at her. What did that mean? She shook her head and turned back to the window. She just had to survive this day at school, and then figure out how to avoid Syaoran for the rest of the night. 'Defiantly Doable!' Sakura smiled, her lips were still tingling from the previous night.
Mei Lin glanced over at the look on Sakura's face and smiled. "Someone will pick you up at 2:30! Wait in the front k?" Sakura nodded, and gave her a hug before climbing out of the car.
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Sakura yawned, and stretched her arms as she happily walked to her locker. The day was finally over and she couldn't wait to get out of here. Missy and the rest of her 'friends' had been getting on her nerves all day. Since she met Tomoyo and the others, these girls just seemed like a total waste of time. She had tried so hard to concentrate on their pointless conversations, but her mind kept wandering somewhere else. Sakura blushed and brushed the thought aside, she placed a finger on her lips, and turned her face downwards to try and hide her smile.
Reaching her locker, she dumped in her books, and began to fill up her backpack. She glanced down at her watch. Five minutes to spare. Sighing, Sakura picked up her math textbook, and shut her locker. Her eyes feel on a piece of paper slowly fluttering to the floor. 'Must have fallen out.' She bent down to pick it up, and then stuffed it in her book. Pausing, Sakura pulled it back out and glanced at it uncertainly. Her fingers timidly found their way across the fold, and she pulled the sheet open. She gasped and her eyes widened in shock.
'I warned you.'
Author's Note: Finally done chapter 7! I know there wasn't much action, but I'll make up for it in the chapters to come. Once again, I apologize for my slowness in updating. I'll try to have chapter 8 out as soon as possible! Please Review!
Ja ne ~Fallen Angel
