Here's chapter 9! Sorry it's taken me so long to update! I had my last exam yesterday, so I've been studying like crazy! But now summer's finally here and I can hopefully update a lot faster! Thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed my story so far! It makes it all worth wild! Please review! Anyways, Hope ya enjoy!

" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene

On with the story.

Sakura sighed in relief and gave Mei Lin a quick wink before getting up and exiting the classroom. Mei Lin had "transferred" 3 days ago and so far no one was too suspicious of her. In fact Mei Lin was such a good actress, she had almost everyone convinced she was just another preppy airhead.

Right now Sakura just needed to get out of the room and stretch her legs. She had always hated math, but lately she was getting more restless in class. She just couldn't sit there while her teacher drowned on anymore. Glancing at a clock as she slowly drifted down the hall, Sakura groaned inwardly. Half an hour left. How would she ever survive?

Sakura waited until she was out of view of any classroom windows and stopped by a row of lockers. Closing her eyes, she placed her hands on her neck, and slowly rotated it to get out the cranks. "All alone eh?" she heard a soft voice whisper beside her. Sakura immediately snapped her eyes open and turned to see an amused looking blonde beside her. "Chad," she breathed in shock. He smiled at her and nodded. Sakura took a step backwards, fear coursing through her. His face filled with worry, "No! Sakura please! I won't hurt you!" Sakura just shook her head in disbelief. 'What the hell does he want?'

As if reading her thoughts, Chad also took a step back, "I just want to talk. See, were at a far enough distance." He looked at Sakura pleadingly. Sakura froze. What was going on? Was he just trying to trick her? Did he really want to talk? About what? "Y-you're a blood." She finally managed to say. Chad gave her a small smile and nodded, "Yup, have been my whole life. But that's not why I'm here," he bit his lip, then opened his mouth to say something else. Hesitating, he shut it again. It wasn't time.

Suddenly realization flooded over Sakura. She looked at him uncertainly before speaking, "The notes. You wrote them didn't you?" Sakura stood up straighter, determination blazing in her eyes. Chad slowly nodded, "I had to. I had to stop you from making a mistake." Sakura fumed with anger, "My life is not a mistake. I'm perfectly happy with what I'm doing!" Chad looked at her sadly, "Are you Sakura? Are you really?" "Yes!" she almost screamed, but he could instantly see the doubt in her eyes.

"Sakura.they're not your friends.they're not who you think they are." Chad started again, but Sakura interrupted him. "Enough!" she yelled, covering her ears. Sakura fought his against his words in her head. 'Don't let him get to you! It's all a trick! It's all a trick!" "They tried to make you kill someone. What kind of a friend would do that?" Sakura shot her head up at his words, "How.how did you know?" Chad gave her a light smile, "I know about their initiation. That's one reason why I didn't want you to join." He gave her an improving smile, "But luckily you didn't go through with it."

Sakura's eyes widened. "I've been watching over you for sometime," Chad continued, "I had to make sure you didn't get hurt." Sakura narrowed her eyes, "Why are you so concerned with my well being?" He sighed and glanced over at her. Sakura was caught off guard by his look. What was it? Longing? Regret? She couldn't read it clearly. "Sakura." he started again, but then paused. Sighing Chad took a small step forward, "If only you knew.but." He looked at her right cheek, and shame immediately crossed his face, "I will never hurt you.I'll never make that mistake again."

Sakura was growing more confused by the minute. He was supposed to be her enemy wasn't he? "What do you want with me?" Chad smiled at her, "That I can only tell you when I'm sure I have your trust." Sakura gave him a puzzled look, "And it doesn't matter at all if you trust me or not?" Chad shook his head, No, I trust you.because I know you'll do what's right." "This is too confusing!" Sakura said shaking her head in frustration. Chad gave her another sad smile. "I'll meet you again.but you can't tell anyone. If you did they wouldn't let me see you.and then I wouldn't be able to warn you."

"Warn me about what?" Sakura searched his eyes, but found no answers. Chad just shook his head. "Give me time Sakura. Trust me. It will be worth it." Sakura stared at him desperately. Was he just messing with her head? "You almost look like.no I shouldn't." Chad said, shaking his head, he looked back up at her, "Sakura don't get to close to them. Any of them.especially Li." "Syaoran?" Sakura asked, "What's wrong with him?" Chad shook his head, "If only."

Sakura was about to yell at him to answer her when her cell phone suddenly rang. She looked down at her bag then back at Chad. "Remember what I said.I'll see you soon." "Wait!" Sakura said. She reached down into her back, trying to find her phone among the clutter. After about five rings she finally found it, and looked back to Chad. He was gone.

Sakura shook her head and answered the phone. "Hello?" "Hey Sakura!" Rita's joyful voice rang out, "Your not in the middle of class are you?" "Nope, just taking a walk" Sakura said, and leaned back against the lockers. "Oh good.Todd! Stop that! I'm on the phone!" she giggled, "Sorry.TODD.Sakura you still there?" "Yea!" Sakura laughed. She heard Rita stifle another giggled, and a loud thud, which she guessed must have been Todd. "Hehe! Sorry Sakura! He's impossible to shop with! I'm just calling to let you in on the news! I know you're in school but I couldn't wait!" Sakura laughed and shook her head, "No, it's ok! So what's the big news?" "Well.Todd phoned his parent's this morning. and I guess you don't know them, but they're really quite grouchy, always nagging everyone, and they don't really approve of much, like me, they've never really warmed up to me, and last year at Christmas, I got his mother these china figures, and she looked at them as if they were the ugliest things in the world, I was so upset, I mean it's the thought that count's right? And it's not like they were ugly, they were actually quite beautiful, which reminds me.HEY! TODD! STOP!" Sakura could hear Rita's loud shouts of protest continue in the background, as Todd's deep voice now boomed on the line. "Hey Sakura! I'm saving you form Rita's brambling! She just excited because I told my parent's about my proposal, and they gave us their blessing."

Sakura's eyes widened, and a smile spread across her face, "That's great T." She stopped abruptly, as she heard Rita yell something followed by a loud smack. "Sakura?" Rita's voice flooded back onto the phone. "Congrats!" Sakura cheered. Rita pouted, "Todd ruined the whole news! I wanted to tell you myself! But isn't it great anyways!" she said, immediately perking up. Sakura laughed, " Yea! We defiantly have to celebrate!" "And so we shall!" Rita cheered, "Oh! By the way, I'm supposed to tell you guys that, Jess is coming to pick you up, and could you please tell Mei Lin the news for me?" "Sure!" Sakura said, her mood had defiantly increased.

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Mei Lin glanced up as Sakura tried to silently slip back into the classroom. A large smile spread across her face as everyone in the class looked up at Sakura. A few murmured whispers were heard through the room. "Hey!" Sakura whispered as she sat beside Mei Lin. Mei Lin's smile widened, "That's has got to be the longest Washroom break, in the history of washroom breaks!" she whispered back. Sakura's face suddenly reddened in embarrassment, as she became conscious of her classmate's stares and hushed whispers. "Ohhh." she groaned. Mei Lin laughed, and she shot her a glare, "By the way, I have news from Rita."

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"I so win!" Mei Lin challenged, as she leant back in her seat, and rested her feet on the dashboard. "Fat chance!" Jess countered, "Do you actually think I'm just gonna let you win?" "Yea!" Mei Lin stated, as she stuck out her tongue at him, "'Cause I so obviously won!" Sakura groaned from the back seat, "Can't you guys just agree on a tie?" "NO!" they both yelled at once, making Sakura groan even more.

"Face it," Jess smirked as he turned the corner, "You'll never beat me! You just can't measure up to the superiority that is Jess!" "Oh get over yourself!" Mei Lin laughed, "Of course I can't measure up to something that pathetic! I'm way beyond." "Hey look! Were here!" Sakura yelled enthusiastically. She grabbed her bag, and flung the car door open even before Jess pulled to a full stop.

Tomoyo rushed over to them, "You guys are finally back! We have so much to do! Oh I'm so excited!" Sakura raised an eyebrow, then sighed in desperation, as Mei Lin and Jess piled out of the car, "Which furthermore just proves the fact that I won, and you can't handle the truth," Jess concluded. "Not again!" Sakura groaned and sprinted for the front door, covering her ears. "Trust me you don't want to know!" she called to Tomoyo but didn't slow her pace.

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"Or this one.or this one.this is nice.hmm, you could always try that.or for a change." Tomoyo bit her lip in concentration and continued to throw clothes over her back to Rita. Sakura suppressed a giggle as she watched Rita try to make her way out from under the pile of garments. "Tomoyo.really.I think we have enough out already," Rita laughed nervously. "Nonsense," Tomoyo said and continued to rustle through the closet, "This is your special night! You have to look perfect! Now then." she said turning around, "Let's experiment!"

The other girls burst out laughing at the look of terror on Rita's face, but Tomoyo shot them a glare, "Don't worry, you guys are next!" Numerous groans could be heard throughout the room. When she finally finished, Tomoyo had Rita clothed in tight black pants with a pale blue halter-top, Chiharu in a red mini skirt with a black spaghetti strap tank top, and Naoko in a knee-length red and black skirt with a white cut off t-shirt. Sakura wore black kakis with a red one strap top, and Mei Lin a black mini skirt and red tube top. Tomoyo herself, dressed in pastel violet tank top and black pants similar to Rita's. All of the girls wore their hair down and flowing, giving them a natural look, which had nonetheless taken them hours to perfect.

Standing back and admiring her work, Tomoyo picked up her purse, "Alright girls! I think were ready to roll!" "Let operation Sakura begin!" cheered Mei Lin as she rushed to the door. Sakura shot Chiharu a questioning look, and she smiled sheepishly. "We're going to get you a man tonight!" Sakura's eyes widened, and she instantly started to protest, but Tomoyo clamped a hand over her mouth. "Shh! The guys are taking extra caution for your safety! If they knew we were scooping out guys for you they'd totally have our asses!" Sakura nodded and waited until Tomoyo had removed her hand before launching a hail of complaints.

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"And don't I get a say in this?" Sakura continued her launch of questions as she followed Tomoyo out into the main drive way. Tomoyo waved her hands impatiently, "Of course you do, but you can't stop us, so you might as well just give up!" Sakura opened her mouth to once again protest, but quickly closed it when she saw Rita approaching with a grim face. "What's wrong?" Tomoyo asked worriedly. Rita gave them a weak smile and shrugged her shoulders, "New orders."

Eriol and Jess approached them followed by a pissed off Mei Lin. "What's going on?" Tomoyo demanded instantly. Eriol sighed, "We have to be careful, people are still after Sakura, and who knows what they could be planning." "So!" Tomoyo shrugged her shoulders, "Well just keep her close to us all night." Eriol shook his head, "That's the problem. The people following Sakura may know she's part of our gang, but others don't. We need to keep it that way for as long as possible." Tomoyo looked at him and bit her lip, "so.what's happening?" "It's for her own good," Eriol sighed again, "But she can't come with us tonight."

"WHAT!" Tomoyo and Sakura both yelled at the same time. Jess instinctively backed up, he had seen Mei Lin angry too many times to know just how dangerous furious women could be. "That's right," said Syaoran as he reached the fuming girls. "We can't risk her being seen with us." "Then.then I'll sit in a booth by myself!" Sakura spat out angrily. Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her. Obviously her anger amused him. "Wait!" Mei Lin shouted, "That's a great idea! You guys will be upstairs no doubt, and Tomoyo and I can stay down separately with Sakura. We'll just look like a couple of regular clubbers! No one will suspect a thing!" Syaoran looked at her skeptically, "No way."

"Why not!" Mei Lin whined, "We won't talk or even look at you guys! Are tattoo's are more than covered, we can manage by ourselves, and you know for a fact Tomoyo and I can defend Sakura with no problem." Syaoran once again shook his head, "No." "Mei Lin's face grew redder, and her eyes flashed dangerously, "Syaoran you're being so unfair!" Eriol chuckled beside them, which earned him glares all around. "I have to agree with Mei Lin," he said, surprising them all, "The girls are capable of handling themselves. That is." he turned to look all three of them in the eye, "If you agree your all out of there with Sakura at the first sign of trouble."

"Of course!" Tomoyo chimed happily and winked at Sakura. "Success!" Mei Lin shouted, shooting a fist up into the air. "I didn't agree to that!" Syaoran growled, and immediately smothered their happiness. Mei Lin rolled her eyes, "Face it Syaoran. She's coming whether you like it or not. You can leave her behind if you wish, but I guarantee she'll just find some way to follow us." Syaoran glanced at Sakura and she smiled back smugly. "Whatever," he mumbled, and turned to leave.

"Take a car.be careful." Eriol said before giving Tomoyo a quick kiss and following Syaoran with Jess. Rita looked at the girls uncertainly. "I had hoped we could all spend the night together, but what are you gonna do," she said sadly and shrugged her shoulders. Mei Lin winked at her. "Don't worry, he never said anything about us not dancing beside you guys!"

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Syaoran sighed as he trudged up to the club with the others. From the corner of his eye he could see Sakura standing in the long line with Tomoyo and Mei Lin. His heart sank immediately. He didn't want her here. It wasn't safe. What if something happened? His thoughts were interrupted by Eriol's light tap on his shoulder. "You just gonna stand there all day, or are we going in?" Syaoran shot him a glare, and they immediately entered the club, despite the angry protests from the waiting crowd.

The group had barley settled down in the exclusive area above the club, when Syaoran heard the faint ring of his cell phone. "Hey Dad!" a voice rang into his ear. Syaoran rolled his eyes, "What's up?" "Not much!" Mei Lin chirped happily, "just wanted to let you know we got into the club safe!" Syaoran's eyes widened, "Already?" "Yup! We just skipped to the front of the line! Of course we did have to persuade the bumper."

Syaoran inwardly groaned. He was sure he was going to dread what Mei Lin had done. Nonetheless Syaoran heard his own emotionless voice speaking out, "What did you do?" "Awww no faith in me eh Dad?" Mei Lin pouted, "Ah well, it's not me you have to worry about, Sakura's the one who flashed him!" "WHAT!" Syaoran almost fell off his chair in shock, his face burning in anger. He heard Mei Lin's joyful laughter erupt from the phone, "I'm just kidding! Gezze Dad get a grip!" Syaoran scowled, which seemed to make Mei Lin all the more pleased with herself, "Anyways, I better go Dad, see you when I get home! Love ya!" she laughed. Syaoran hung up his phone without delay.

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Mei Lin hung up her phone with a look of triumph on her face, and turned to see Tomoyo and Sakura returning form the bar. "What are you so happy about?" Sakura laughed, seeing her lit up face. "Oh nothing," Mei Lin smirked, "I just gave 'Dad' a little spook." Tomoyo and Sakura laughed, they both doubted Syaoran had enjoyed his new nickname.

"So what do you want to do now?" Sakura said, looking excitedly around the club. "Dance of course!" Tomoyo cheered, and grabbed both Mei Lin and Sakura's hands, dragging them with her. With in an instant, the girls were on the dance floor, swaying to the music, and trying to breath through fit loads of giggles. "Hey!" Mei Lin shouted over the booming music, "He's kind of cute!" Sakura turned to look at whom Mei Lin was starring at, then stopped. "Wait a second." she said slowly turning back around. Sure enough, both Mei Lin and Tomoyo were staring at her with wide evil grins across their faces. "Oh no!" said Sakura backing away, "No way!"

"Come on Sakura!" chimed Tomoyo grabbing her arm, "It's not like you have a choice anyways!" Mei Lin grabbed her other arm, and the two of them steered Sakura towards the mysterious guy. "Come on! You can't just force me into this," Sakura yelled, trying to fight back, but before she knew it, Tomoyo gave her a wink, whispered "good luck," and they gave her a quick thrust forwards. Sakura was going to yell out in protest again, when she stumbled back into someone. "You ok there?" she heard a deep voice laugh in her ear. Sakura stood back up with the man's help and turned around to thank him.

"Yea, I'm fine.um.thanks." Sakura muttered. She was caught up by his livid blue eyes staring down at her above a genuine smile. She had to admit, he was quite good looking, but Sakura quickly shook her head, and began to move away. "Thanx!" she called out, turning away, but he quickly grabbed her wrist. "Wanna dance?" he asked. Sakura bit her lip and seeing her doubt he quickly added, "Don't worry! I don't bite," with a laugh, his head of rich brown hair shaking. Sakura smiled back, and nodded her head, "Sure! I'd love to!"

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Syaoran sank back into his chair, and surveyed the dance floor below. Beside him, Eriol was once again congratulating Rita and Todd, but he was starting to get bored. His eyes flashed to the dance floor below. He knew he would be able to catch sight of the one person who could hold his interest right now, but quickly pushed the thought to the back of his mind. Darting his eyes across the scene, he quickly caught sight of Tomoyo and Mei Lin dancing, but Sakura was nowhere near them. His heart began to race, as fear over took him. Tightening his grip on his drink, Syaoran continued to dart his eyes across the mass of people, until he finally caught sight of her. Anger immediately swelled inside of him.

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"So what's your name?" they guy asked, flashing Sakura a smile as she danced beside him. "Sakura," she replied happily, "Yours?" "Brett," he replied, "I haven't seen you around here before, you don't come here often then?" Sakura shook her head, "No, this is my first time here." He nodded, and stopped when a slow song came blaring over the speakers. Sakura immediately moved towards him with a smile "You wanna dance?" Brett only answered with a smile, wrapping his arms securely around Sakura's waist. Sakura sighed and leaned her head onto his shoulder. "You know." she started, "It's so nice to meet someone like you. Your not some phony like most of the other guys I know." Brett gave his deep laugh, and pulled back to look her in the face, "Well I guess that means I'm in your good books then huh?"

Sakura smiled and nodded, "You could say that." She was suddenly aware of how close she was to him. How small the distance between their faces was. How.her thoughts were immediately cut off. Brett wrapped her lips in a quick, gentle kiss before pulling back. Sakura smiled at him and rested her head on his chest again; but confusion now over took her. The kiss had been perfect, yet it seemed to lack something. She was suddenly aware of a piercing glare on her back.

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"Syaoran.Syaoran.you ok?" Syaoran snapped out of his trance to see Kado peering at him from across the table. He glanced down at his hand, and saw the crushed glass digging into his flesh. He immediately let go of the broken glass, and stared at the blood flowing form his hand. He had been so caught up in what he had seen, anger burning deep inside of him, that he hadn't even felt the pain. He looked up at the curious faces around him, before slowly standing up. "Were leaving. Now." He grunted.

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Mei Lin made her way to the back wall followed closely by Tomoyo. "Hello?" she yelled into her phone, trying to hear over the pulsing music, "Were leaving. Outside. Now." Mei Lin quickly hung up her phone and turned to face Tomoyo. "That was ummm. 'Dad'," she said worriedly, "He sounded really pissed about something. We have to go." Tomoyo gave her a confused look, but nodded. Suddenly Mei Lin gasped in shock and slapped herself in the head. This earned her another confused look from Tomoyo.

Quickly she scanned the crowd for Sakura. "Don't you realize Tomoyo?" She yelled out in desperation, "Don't you see what we've done?" Tomoyo just raised an eyebrow at her, "What are you talking about?" "Syaoran.we.Sakura. GUY!" Mei Lin stuttered dreadfully. Tomoyo suddenly gasped and brought a hand to her mouth. "Oh Mei Lin! I didn't realize! How could we have missed this!"

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Sakura smiled and nodded at Brett's request. "I just need a pen!" she yelled back, " "What?" Brett yelled back. "PEN!" Brett gave her a confused look "BEN?" "No!" Sakura said laughing, "Pen!" she made writing motions through the air with her hand. Brett's face lit up, and he nodded in understanding, but before he could do anything, a firm hand was clamped on Sakura's shoulder. "Come on. Were leaving." Said Mei Lin, as she dragged Sakura away. Sakura gave here a weird look and tried to protest, but Mei Lin, pushed her forward. "Wait!" she yelled out, but it was too late. Brett was already out of sight.

"What was that all about?" Sakura yelled when they stepped out of the club. "How do you know that I didn't want him to have my number?" "I just did!" Mei Lin said crossing her arms. "But Mei Lin!" Sakura sighed in exasperation, "I wanted to give it to him!" Tomoyo gave her a small smile, and shook her head; "just trust us on this one ok? Umm.Sakura did you.you and that guy do anything?" Sakura gave them both a bewildered look, "Ummm.we danced and he kissed me, but that's about it.why?" Mei Lin sighed and Tomoyo looked distressed, which started to freak Sakura out, ".Alright.I just have to go back in for a second. It was rude to blow him off like that. I'll be right back." She turned to leave, but a strong hand suddenly caught her wrist. "Were leaving. Now."

Sakura turned to see Syaoran staring at her. His eyes were burning with rage, but his face remained emotionless. Sakura winced from the pressure on her arm, and quickly pulled back, "Ok, you guys go ahead, I'll catch up in a second!" "No." said Syaoran in a clam but stern voice, "We need to leave now." Sakura starred back at him and sighed, "Fine Syaoran, go ahead, I'll find a ride myself!" "No you won't." Syaoran said through gritted teeth. Sakura felt her temper flaring as she glared back at him. She opened her mouth to speak, but her words were cut off by a crisp scream. "RITA!" Sakura yelled and shot her head up in the direction of the voice.

With in an instant she had taken off across the parking lot. She didn't care what was going on, or how she could even possibly help. She just felt an urge to get to Rita as quickly as possible. "Sakura! Wait!" Mei Lin shouted, but Sakura ignored her. With in seconds she could hear heavy footsteps pounding behind her, but Sakura urged her legs onward. She had to reach Rita.

As she rounded the row of cars, Sakura felt distress leap throughout her body. Rita was kneeling on the ground supporting a bleeding Todd, who had no doubt just been in a fight. What shocked her the most was that a figure stood looming over them, and pointing a gun directly at Todd. With out thinking, Sakura lunged forward, but was abruptly stopped as strong arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her back. Their entrance into the scene startled to figure who looked up at them in surprise.

Sakura gasped in shock. Chad stood before her pointing a gun directly at Todd. However, at the sight of her, Chad shifted his gun to point at the ground, and with a smile, gave Sakura a small, curt bow, before turning and slowly walking off.

Syaoran began to pull out his gun, but he felt Sakura lightly touch his arm. "Let him go." Came her soft whisper.

Author's Note: I'll have the next chapter out super fast to hopefully make up for taking so long to upload this one! Hope you guys liked it! Pleas review!