Chapter 10. Wow! I've finally reached 10 chapters! Anyways, thank you so
much for all of the nice reviews! I know some of you wanted Chad dead, but
he's going to play a big part! Don't worry! It will all come together in
the end! I know I said I would update this really quickly, but it took
longer than I expected! So once again my apologies, and I hope you enjoy!
Please review!
" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene
On with the story.
Syaoran began to pull out his gun, but he felt Sakura lightly touch his arm. "Let him go." Came her soft whisper.
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"And furthermore you promised to get her the hell outta here if anything went wrong!" Syaoran screamed as he towered over Mei Lin. After the incident with Chad he had sent everyone home with the battered up Todd, making an exception for Sakura and Mei Lin. Sakura now sat, arms folded in the car, while Mei Lin battled it out with Syaoran in the parking lot. "EXCUSE ME! BUT THE DEAL WAS TO 'GET HER OUT OF THE CLUB!' WE WERE OUTSIDE WEREN'T WE?" Mei Lin screamed back. Syaoran gripped his hair in frustration. "You know what I fuckin meant!" he spat. Mei Lin rolled her eyes, "Then make it clearer next time!" Syaoran shot her a deadly glare, but she pressed on.
Dropping her voice, Mei Lin glared back, "Besides, I don't really think that's what's bothering you!" "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Mei Lin shook her head in vexation. "God Syaoran! I mean it's obvious isn't it? I don't know how everyone can see it but you." she shot him a glare, and crossed her arms, "You aren't pissed that we didn't get Sakura out of here.FOR CHRIST SAKE YOU AREN'T EVEN PISSED THAT TODD ALMOST HAD HIS FUCKIN HEAD BLOWN OFF!" Mei Lin took a deep breath and lowered her voice once more, "You're fucking pissed off about what happened between Sakura and that guy aren't you? Well then stop taking your fucking anger out on me! "
Syaoran stared at her in shock, and dropping his emotionless guard. "I mean," Mei Lin looked up at him, eyes softening, " She.she didn't know.SHE DOESN'T KNOW.so.so just take it easy on her! Open your eyes Syaoran! God, sometimes I think you have your head shoved so far up your ass you don't even know what's going on." Mei Lin trailed off and looked up at Syaoran's shocked face. "Take it easy on her.I'm saying this 'cause I'm your cousin, and I know you best.just.be careful.she's already pissed.don't make it worse."
Syaoran finally broke his age of silence as anger rose up in him. "She's angry? She has no right! It was her that." Mei Lin shot him a warning glare, and Syaoran stared at the ground with extreme detestation. "I'll.see you later," Mei Lin said with a sigh. "Good luck!" she called out as she hoped onto her bike and speed off into the night. Syaoran stood staring after her for a few minutes before trying to collect himself. He was still shaking with rage, but he quickly covered it, once again putting on his detached mask.
Sliding into the drivers seat, he shot a quick glace at Sakura who was sitting with her arms crossed and staring out the front window. Her face was dead set, and he jaw was tightly clenched. Syaoran shook his head and started the engine. They drove on in silence for a few minutes, both seething with hatred towards the other. Syaoran's mind was racing over all the things Mei Lin had said. He didn't care that they didn't get Sakura out of there? He didn't care that Chad had almost.Syaoran felt his heart stop as a sudden realization over took him.
Keeping his eyes on the road Syaoran spoke in a cold, firm voice, "Why did Chad turn away from killing Todd when you walked up?" Sakura sniffed and turned to look out her window, "How the hell should I know?" Syaoran gripped the steering wheel tighter, "I asked you a question, you can at least give me a dignified answer." Sakura sneered and rolled her eyes, "Sorry, how the hell should I know, oh great Syaoran the almighty!" "Cut the sarcasm!" Syaoran said, his voice growing icy, " It just seems a little suspicious that you're the one person who could stop him from attempting murder, or was that little bow not aimed at you."
Sakura whipped her head around to glare at him, "How the hell do you know it wasn't for you?" "He was looking at you." Syaoran breathed. Sakura just huffed and narrowed her eyes. Syaoran suddenly gave her a hard look, "How do I know that you're not secretly meeting with him? How the hell do I know that I'm not putting the lives of my members in danger?" Sakura's eyes widened, "How dare you accuse me of that! Besides check the facts! You have your 'members' follow me 24/7! I never have a moment of privacy! FOR CHRIST SAKE, YOU EVEN SENT SOMEONE TO SCHOOL TO BABYSIT ME!"
"THAT WAS MEI LIN'S IDEA, " Syaoran shot back, "AND YOU DIDN'T SEEM TO BLOODY WELL MIND!" Sakura gave a frustrated yell, and turned away. "I'll ask you once, and only once," Syaoran stated, calming his voice, "And don't you dare lie to me! I have killed those who have betrayed me before, and let me assure you, you are no exception!" He paused to take a deep breath. "Have you ever seen Chad, anywhere, ANYWHERE, apart from the times I was with you?" "NO!" Sakura yelled back and clenched her hands into tight fists, "I TOLD YOU I HADN'T!"
Syaoran felt relief flow through him, but he didn't let it show. "Good." Was all he said, through a stiff jaw, "Now I suggest we discuss your behavior tonight." Sakura whipped her head around to look at him in disgust, "WHAT? SO NOW YOU HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OVER WHOM I DANCE WITH TOO?" "I wasn't talking about that," Syaoran stated calmly, although his temper was on the verge of bursting, "Although it was obvious you two were doing more than dancing." "SO WHAT!" Sakura continued to yell, "MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUISNESS!"
Syaoran narrowed his eyes and pulled the car over to the curb. As it rolled to a stop, he turned to glare at Sakura, "Let me remind you, that you joined this gang willingly. Your business IS my business." "Whatever," Sakura mumbled, and stared at the carpet, "Why the hell do you care about who I see anyways?" "I don't." Syaoran said bluntly, "I seem to recall you are the one who brought the subject up." "Oh fuck off!" Sakura breathed, and glared at him once again, "You're the one who has this desire to control every aspect of my life! It's my own Goddamn life Li! You can't always just tell me what to do, and expect me to take it quietly! Why the hell is my life so special, that you feel the need to own it? Why the hell can't you just leave me alone?"
"BECAUSE.just because," Syaoran yelled and got out of the car. Sakura was now furious. She threw open her own door, jumping out, and slamming it behind her, " What the hell! You're not my brother or my father Syaoran! Get over yourself and stop trying to protect me from everything!" Sakura stormed after Syaoran, "Some father you have right now," he mumbled. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks, "How dare you say that to me!" she hissed. Syaoran whipped around to face her, "Well excuse me for caring!" Sakura once again curled her hands into tight fists, "God your acting just like an older brother!" "No Sakura!" Syaoran yelled back, his own hands in fists, "No I'm not! And no matter how obvious I try to make it, you just don't seem to get it do you?" Sakura stared at him totally bewildered, "What the hell are you talking about?"
Syaoran shook his head, and turned away, "Forget it, just forget it." Sakura however, grabbed his arm, and pulled herself around in front of him. She gaze up at him through watery eyes, filled with unshed tears. Syaoran stared back, as her eyes searched his, desperately looking for something. Finally she lowered her face and bit her lip. "I'm sorry." Syaoran barley heard her whisper, but he knew what she had said. He gently slipped a hand under her chin, and tilted her head so that she was looking at him. Much to his shock, Sakura immediately pulled back.
"No." she said looking at him sadly, "I don't want this.I can't stand this." Sakura shook her head as if hoping all confusion would suddenly leave her. "We.fight. we just yell and scream.and then.and then you kiss me." Sakura looked back up at him, "We're back where we started, and now were just repeating the cycle.I can't do this anymore." Syaoran cupped her cheek in his hand, and wiped a solitary tear away from her face. "Either can I," he whispered, "And that's why I want you to be mine." Sakura felt as if her heart was about to explode.
She lunged forwards, capturing Syaoran's lips with her own. With in seconds he reacted, drawing his hands around her waist, and pulling her closer. Sakura's own arms swept up around his neck as she pushed her body up to his. The kiss started off gentle and slow, put it soon deepened as Syaoran pressed his lips harder upon her own. Sakura parted her lips willingly and felt a rush of unknown pleasure when his tongue slowly slipped into her mouth. She moved her own against his, pushing her body as tightly to his as possible. The two stayed locked together, for what felt like eternity as their lips and tongues moved together in the dance of the kiss. She was startled when Syaoran broke apart form her, but then realized she needed to breathe. "Wow" was all she managed in a slight whisper, as she grinned up at him with swollen lips.
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Sakura's eyes fluttered open as she felt the morning sun creep across her face. She smiled and rolled over, into a sit up position. Touching a hand gingerly to her lips, Sakura recapped the events from the previous night in her head. Her smile widened as she remember the numerous kisses. Everything had seemed so.perfect. She slipped out of bed and bounded off to the bathroom. Staring at her reflection, Sakura smiled warmly and tugged at her messy hair. She could never remember feeling this blissful or safe before. Her life was finally seeming to take a turn for the better." About time!" Sakura mumbled as she stepped into the awaiting shower.
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Mei Lin sat nervously at the table, "She should be up by now.why isn't she up?" Tomoyo sighed and rolled her eyes, "Calm down Mei Lin! It's only 10:30, Sakura would sleep all day if she could." Naoko laughed, but nodded in agreement, "She's probably fine! Don't worry about her!" Mei Lin just gripped a glass nervously and stared at the door, "You don't understand! I've never seen Syaoran this pissed before! What if he just.you know."
Tomoyo couldn't help it anymore. She burst out laughing, and gripped the table for support. "Mei Lin this is Syaoran we're talking about! Syaoran and Sakura!" She continued to laugh, as Mei Lin just shot her a glare, "Well you never know! It could happen! I mean Syaoran does have a horrible temper and..TOMOYO STOP LAUGHING AT ME!" Tomoyo just shook her head and continued to chuckle, "Mei Lin your so paranoid!" "I am not!" Mei Lin stated, sticking out her tongue.
"I'm not interrupting anything am I?" Sakura giggled as she watched the scene before her. "Sakura!" Mei Lin gasped, and shot out of her chair, "Are you ok? I'm so sorry! I'll never leave you with him again! I thought you were chopped up into little pieces by now!" She flung her arms around Sakura, and wrapped her in a tight hug. Sakura laughed and hugged her back, "What are you talking about?" Mei Lin pulled back and started to examine Sakura closely. "Ummm.Mei Lin?" Sakura said, backing up a little, "What are you doing?"
"Just checking." Mei Lin murmured, picking up her arm and examining it thoroughly. Sakura looked to Tomoyo and Naoko for help, but they both sat by laughing silently. "Mei Lin.I'm fine.really, I'm fine!" Sakura said, yanking her arm back. Mei Lin peered at Sakura, ignoring her words completely, "Maybe we could get you checked out by a doctor or." "Mei Lin I'm fine!" Sakura yelled, and dashed to the other side of the table.
"Oh come on! Leave her alone already!" Naoko laughed as Sakura cowered away from Mei Lin. "Fine!" Mei Lin said rather objectively. She sat down across form Sakura, crossing her arms and mumbling, "You can't blame me for being concerned." Sakura shook her head and reached over for a piece of toast, "So what are we doing today?" "Not much," Tomoyo sighed, "The guys have been in meetings all day long! Apparently someone went missing last night or something? They won't give us any details." "Well, we would have had an update, if Mei Lin hadn't been kicked out," Naoko laughed. Mei Lin shot her a glare, "They just can't appreciate that I'm so much smarter than all of them!"
Tomoyo laughed and turned to Sakura, "So what happened last night? Did Syaoran chew you out?" Sakura automatically redden, and quickly picked up a newspaper to cover her face, "Ummm.somewhat.I yelled just as much though." Tomoyo's eyes glistened with interest. She gave Mei Lin a look, and her jaw automatically dropped. Quickly closing her mouth shut, Mei Lin flashed her a smile, and inched closer to Sakura. "So Sakura," she started, "You seem pretty interested in the newspaper.especially since you reading it upside down!" In a flash she had ripped the paper form Sakura's hands, and the three of them sat staring at her expectantly.
"Well," Tomoyo said. Sakura tried to give them a confused look, but failed miserably, ".Well what?" "Oh come on!" Tomoyo groaned, "Just spit it out! We're going to find out anyways!" Sakura gave out a small nervous laugh, "I don't know what you're talking about!" Mei Lin leaned across the table, "You do so, so spit it out. What exactly happened between you and Syaoran last night?" Sakura's face once again flushed, as she leaned as far back form Mei Lin as she could.
"Nothing happened," a voice spoke out. All four girls whipped their heads around to see Syaoran leaning against the doorframe with an amused look on his face. Sakura felt relief flood over her and she silently mouthed 'thank you' to him. "Nothing at all." He said as he walked towards them. In a quick motion he swept a hand across her face, and leant down, pulling her into a quick kiss. "Nothing," he said, standing up and slowly exiting the room. Sakura watched him leave in horror. Slowly she turned her head back to the face the 3 sets of penetrating eyes, all trained on her. Sakura let out another nervous laugh as she flushed a darker red than before. The bombardment of questions started immediately, as Sakura sat there stunned, and swearing revenge on Syaoran for what he had left her to deal with.
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Sakura slid the door shut and stepped outside, letting out a sigh of relief. She had finally excused herself to the bathroom, and took the chance to escape outside. She smiled but shook her head. Syaoran would defiantly pay for that. Maybe she would do the same to him in front of the guys.Her smile widened at the thought. She slowly began to stroll around the vast lawn, taking in the beauty of the day. "Sakura!" Sakura looked around at the sound of her name but couldn't see anyone. "Sakura! Up here!" She turned back to the house, and looked up to see Rita waving at her from one of the balconies. "Hey!" Sakura called back and waved.
Walking closer Sakura called back up to her, "How's Todd doing?" Rita shrugged her shoulders, "Oh he's fine! He can take care of himself! He's resting right now, but he'll probably come down later." Sakura nodded and smiled, "I'm glad to hear that!" Rita laughed, "It was some fight though, let me tell you! I've never seen someone fight that well before!" "Todd?" Sakura asked. Rita blushed and bowed her head in shame, but laughed all the same, "No.the other guy!" Sakura covered her mouth to hide her own grin, "Poor Todd!" Rita shrugged her shoulder's once again, "He really had me worried for a while though.when that." Rita scrunched her nose, ".That guy had the gun pointed at him." She shook her head and smiled back at Sakura, "What a way to celebrate eh!?"
Sakura laughed and nodded. "Well I'm gonna go check on him! I'll talk to you later k!" Rita said, as she waved and headed back inside. Sakura watched her go, and smiled as an idea popped into her head. Turning back to the house, she quickly made her way over to the large glass doors, peering inside before quickly slipping in. She silently made her way through the house, afraid that at any moment she would once again be bombarded by Naoko, Mei Lin, and Tomoyo's questions. Throwing her arms up in silent triumph, Sakura grabbed a set of keys, and slipped out the front door.
She quickly hurried across the driveway, clicking the unlock button, and hoping into the appropriate car. Sakura hastily decided not to open the gate until she got to the front. There was a good chance that if Syaoran spotted her, he wouldn't let her go. She sighed and started the car. First she would head to the flower shop, and then to the mall to pick out a 'Get Well' card. Sakura smiled, and flip through the radio trying to find music to suit her good mood.
As she neared the gate, Sakura saw someone trying to climb over. 'What the hell?' She pulled up closer, squinting and trying to get a better look. That's when she noticed the red stains splashed down the metal bars. A foul puddle was formed at the bottom of the gate, and from where she was Sakura could already smell the distinct odor of rotting flesh. In horror, Sakura threw open her door and stumbled out of the car. She was not sure what possessed, her, but she ran up to the gate.
Sakura stared up in total astonishment at the figure. His body had been chain halfway up the gate; his wrists twisted though the bars and his head hanging limply against the metal. Dried blood clung to his unclothed body, turning his hair a repulsive red. His face was mutilated, and unrecognizable, but sprawled across his naked chest, gouged in his flesh remained the words:
'Leave her alone'
And so ends chapter 10! I hope you guys liked it, and I will update as soon as possible! Thank you once again for all your reviews! I love them! Please continue to review!
Ja ne! ~Fallen Angel
" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene
On with the story.
Syaoran began to pull out his gun, but he felt Sakura lightly touch his arm. "Let him go." Came her soft whisper.
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"And furthermore you promised to get her the hell outta here if anything went wrong!" Syaoran screamed as he towered over Mei Lin. After the incident with Chad he had sent everyone home with the battered up Todd, making an exception for Sakura and Mei Lin. Sakura now sat, arms folded in the car, while Mei Lin battled it out with Syaoran in the parking lot. "EXCUSE ME! BUT THE DEAL WAS TO 'GET HER OUT OF THE CLUB!' WE WERE OUTSIDE WEREN'T WE?" Mei Lin screamed back. Syaoran gripped his hair in frustration. "You know what I fuckin meant!" he spat. Mei Lin rolled her eyes, "Then make it clearer next time!" Syaoran shot her a deadly glare, but she pressed on.
Dropping her voice, Mei Lin glared back, "Besides, I don't really think that's what's bothering you!" "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Mei Lin shook her head in vexation. "God Syaoran! I mean it's obvious isn't it? I don't know how everyone can see it but you." she shot him a glare, and crossed her arms, "You aren't pissed that we didn't get Sakura out of here.FOR CHRIST SAKE YOU AREN'T EVEN PISSED THAT TODD ALMOST HAD HIS FUCKIN HEAD BLOWN OFF!" Mei Lin took a deep breath and lowered her voice once more, "You're fucking pissed off about what happened between Sakura and that guy aren't you? Well then stop taking your fucking anger out on me! "
Syaoran stared at her in shock, and dropping his emotionless guard. "I mean," Mei Lin looked up at him, eyes softening, " She.she didn't know.SHE DOESN'T KNOW.so.so just take it easy on her! Open your eyes Syaoran! God, sometimes I think you have your head shoved so far up your ass you don't even know what's going on." Mei Lin trailed off and looked up at Syaoran's shocked face. "Take it easy on her.I'm saying this 'cause I'm your cousin, and I know you best.just.be careful.she's already pissed.don't make it worse."
Syaoran finally broke his age of silence as anger rose up in him. "She's angry? She has no right! It was her that." Mei Lin shot him a warning glare, and Syaoran stared at the ground with extreme detestation. "I'll.see you later," Mei Lin said with a sigh. "Good luck!" she called out as she hoped onto her bike and speed off into the night. Syaoran stood staring after her for a few minutes before trying to collect himself. He was still shaking with rage, but he quickly covered it, once again putting on his detached mask.
Sliding into the drivers seat, he shot a quick glace at Sakura who was sitting with her arms crossed and staring out the front window. Her face was dead set, and he jaw was tightly clenched. Syaoran shook his head and started the engine. They drove on in silence for a few minutes, both seething with hatred towards the other. Syaoran's mind was racing over all the things Mei Lin had said. He didn't care that they didn't get Sakura out of there? He didn't care that Chad had almost.Syaoran felt his heart stop as a sudden realization over took him.
Keeping his eyes on the road Syaoran spoke in a cold, firm voice, "Why did Chad turn away from killing Todd when you walked up?" Sakura sniffed and turned to look out her window, "How the hell should I know?" Syaoran gripped the steering wheel tighter, "I asked you a question, you can at least give me a dignified answer." Sakura sneered and rolled her eyes, "Sorry, how the hell should I know, oh great Syaoran the almighty!" "Cut the sarcasm!" Syaoran said, his voice growing icy, " It just seems a little suspicious that you're the one person who could stop him from attempting murder, or was that little bow not aimed at you."
Sakura whipped her head around to glare at him, "How the hell do you know it wasn't for you?" "He was looking at you." Syaoran breathed. Sakura just huffed and narrowed her eyes. Syaoran suddenly gave her a hard look, "How do I know that you're not secretly meeting with him? How the hell do I know that I'm not putting the lives of my members in danger?" Sakura's eyes widened, "How dare you accuse me of that! Besides check the facts! You have your 'members' follow me 24/7! I never have a moment of privacy! FOR CHRIST SAKE, YOU EVEN SENT SOMEONE TO SCHOOL TO BABYSIT ME!"
"THAT WAS MEI LIN'S IDEA, " Syaoran shot back, "AND YOU DIDN'T SEEM TO BLOODY WELL MIND!" Sakura gave a frustrated yell, and turned away. "I'll ask you once, and only once," Syaoran stated, calming his voice, "And don't you dare lie to me! I have killed those who have betrayed me before, and let me assure you, you are no exception!" He paused to take a deep breath. "Have you ever seen Chad, anywhere, ANYWHERE, apart from the times I was with you?" "NO!" Sakura yelled back and clenched her hands into tight fists, "I TOLD YOU I HADN'T!"
Syaoran felt relief flow through him, but he didn't let it show. "Good." Was all he said, through a stiff jaw, "Now I suggest we discuss your behavior tonight." Sakura whipped her head around to look at him in disgust, "WHAT? SO NOW YOU HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OVER WHOM I DANCE WITH TOO?" "I wasn't talking about that," Syaoran stated calmly, although his temper was on the verge of bursting, "Although it was obvious you two were doing more than dancing." "SO WHAT!" Sakura continued to yell, "MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUISNESS!"
Syaoran narrowed his eyes and pulled the car over to the curb. As it rolled to a stop, he turned to glare at Sakura, "Let me remind you, that you joined this gang willingly. Your business IS my business." "Whatever," Sakura mumbled, and stared at the carpet, "Why the hell do you care about who I see anyways?" "I don't." Syaoran said bluntly, "I seem to recall you are the one who brought the subject up." "Oh fuck off!" Sakura breathed, and glared at him once again, "You're the one who has this desire to control every aspect of my life! It's my own Goddamn life Li! You can't always just tell me what to do, and expect me to take it quietly! Why the hell is my life so special, that you feel the need to own it? Why the hell can't you just leave me alone?"
"BECAUSE.just because," Syaoran yelled and got out of the car. Sakura was now furious. She threw open her own door, jumping out, and slamming it behind her, " What the hell! You're not my brother or my father Syaoran! Get over yourself and stop trying to protect me from everything!" Sakura stormed after Syaoran, "Some father you have right now," he mumbled. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks, "How dare you say that to me!" she hissed. Syaoran whipped around to face her, "Well excuse me for caring!" Sakura once again curled her hands into tight fists, "God your acting just like an older brother!" "No Sakura!" Syaoran yelled back, his own hands in fists, "No I'm not! And no matter how obvious I try to make it, you just don't seem to get it do you?" Sakura stared at him totally bewildered, "What the hell are you talking about?"
Syaoran shook his head, and turned away, "Forget it, just forget it." Sakura however, grabbed his arm, and pulled herself around in front of him. She gaze up at him through watery eyes, filled with unshed tears. Syaoran stared back, as her eyes searched his, desperately looking for something. Finally she lowered her face and bit her lip. "I'm sorry." Syaoran barley heard her whisper, but he knew what she had said. He gently slipped a hand under her chin, and tilted her head so that she was looking at him. Much to his shock, Sakura immediately pulled back.
"No." she said looking at him sadly, "I don't want this.I can't stand this." Sakura shook her head as if hoping all confusion would suddenly leave her. "We.fight. we just yell and scream.and then.and then you kiss me." Sakura looked back up at him, "We're back where we started, and now were just repeating the cycle.I can't do this anymore." Syaoran cupped her cheek in his hand, and wiped a solitary tear away from her face. "Either can I," he whispered, "And that's why I want you to be mine." Sakura felt as if her heart was about to explode.
She lunged forwards, capturing Syaoran's lips with her own. With in seconds he reacted, drawing his hands around her waist, and pulling her closer. Sakura's own arms swept up around his neck as she pushed her body up to his. The kiss started off gentle and slow, put it soon deepened as Syaoran pressed his lips harder upon her own. Sakura parted her lips willingly and felt a rush of unknown pleasure when his tongue slowly slipped into her mouth. She moved her own against his, pushing her body as tightly to his as possible. The two stayed locked together, for what felt like eternity as their lips and tongues moved together in the dance of the kiss. She was startled when Syaoran broke apart form her, but then realized she needed to breathe. "Wow" was all she managed in a slight whisper, as she grinned up at him with swollen lips.
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Sakura's eyes fluttered open as she felt the morning sun creep across her face. She smiled and rolled over, into a sit up position. Touching a hand gingerly to her lips, Sakura recapped the events from the previous night in her head. Her smile widened as she remember the numerous kisses. Everything had seemed so.perfect. She slipped out of bed and bounded off to the bathroom. Staring at her reflection, Sakura smiled warmly and tugged at her messy hair. She could never remember feeling this blissful or safe before. Her life was finally seeming to take a turn for the better." About time!" Sakura mumbled as she stepped into the awaiting shower.
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Mei Lin sat nervously at the table, "She should be up by now.why isn't she up?" Tomoyo sighed and rolled her eyes, "Calm down Mei Lin! It's only 10:30, Sakura would sleep all day if she could." Naoko laughed, but nodded in agreement, "She's probably fine! Don't worry about her!" Mei Lin just gripped a glass nervously and stared at the door, "You don't understand! I've never seen Syaoran this pissed before! What if he just.you know."
Tomoyo couldn't help it anymore. She burst out laughing, and gripped the table for support. "Mei Lin this is Syaoran we're talking about! Syaoran and Sakura!" She continued to laugh, as Mei Lin just shot her a glare, "Well you never know! It could happen! I mean Syaoran does have a horrible temper and..TOMOYO STOP LAUGHING AT ME!" Tomoyo just shook her head and continued to chuckle, "Mei Lin your so paranoid!" "I am not!" Mei Lin stated, sticking out her tongue.
"I'm not interrupting anything am I?" Sakura giggled as she watched the scene before her. "Sakura!" Mei Lin gasped, and shot out of her chair, "Are you ok? I'm so sorry! I'll never leave you with him again! I thought you were chopped up into little pieces by now!" She flung her arms around Sakura, and wrapped her in a tight hug. Sakura laughed and hugged her back, "What are you talking about?" Mei Lin pulled back and started to examine Sakura closely. "Ummm.Mei Lin?" Sakura said, backing up a little, "What are you doing?"
"Just checking." Mei Lin murmured, picking up her arm and examining it thoroughly. Sakura looked to Tomoyo and Naoko for help, but they both sat by laughing silently. "Mei Lin.I'm fine.really, I'm fine!" Sakura said, yanking her arm back. Mei Lin peered at Sakura, ignoring her words completely, "Maybe we could get you checked out by a doctor or." "Mei Lin I'm fine!" Sakura yelled, and dashed to the other side of the table.
"Oh come on! Leave her alone already!" Naoko laughed as Sakura cowered away from Mei Lin. "Fine!" Mei Lin said rather objectively. She sat down across form Sakura, crossing her arms and mumbling, "You can't blame me for being concerned." Sakura shook her head and reached over for a piece of toast, "So what are we doing today?" "Not much," Tomoyo sighed, "The guys have been in meetings all day long! Apparently someone went missing last night or something? They won't give us any details." "Well, we would have had an update, if Mei Lin hadn't been kicked out," Naoko laughed. Mei Lin shot her a glare, "They just can't appreciate that I'm so much smarter than all of them!"
Tomoyo laughed and turned to Sakura, "So what happened last night? Did Syaoran chew you out?" Sakura automatically redden, and quickly picked up a newspaper to cover her face, "Ummm.somewhat.I yelled just as much though." Tomoyo's eyes glistened with interest. She gave Mei Lin a look, and her jaw automatically dropped. Quickly closing her mouth shut, Mei Lin flashed her a smile, and inched closer to Sakura. "So Sakura," she started, "You seem pretty interested in the newspaper.especially since you reading it upside down!" In a flash she had ripped the paper form Sakura's hands, and the three of them sat staring at her expectantly.
"Well," Tomoyo said. Sakura tried to give them a confused look, but failed miserably, ".Well what?" "Oh come on!" Tomoyo groaned, "Just spit it out! We're going to find out anyways!" Sakura gave out a small nervous laugh, "I don't know what you're talking about!" Mei Lin leaned across the table, "You do so, so spit it out. What exactly happened between you and Syaoran last night?" Sakura's face once again flushed, as she leaned as far back form Mei Lin as she could.
"Nothing happened," a voice spoke out. All four girls whipped their heads around to see Syaoran leaning against the doorframe with an amused look on his face. Sakura felt relief flood over her and she silently mouthed 'thank you' to him. "Nothing at all." He said as he walked towards them. In a quick motion he swept a hand across her face, and leant down, pulling her into a quick kiss. "Nothing," he said, standing up and slowly exiting the room. Sakura watched him leave in horror. Slowly she turned her head back to the face the 3 sets of penetrating eyes, all trained on her. Sakura let out another nervous laugh as she flushed a darker red than before. The bombardment of questions started immediately, as Sakura sat there stunned, and swearing revenge on Syaoran for what he had left her to deal with.
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Sakura slid the door shut and stepped outside, letting out a sigh of relief. She had finally excused herself to the bathroom, and took the chance to escape outside. She smiled but shook her head. Syaoran would defiantly pay for that. Maybe she would do the same to him in front of the guys.Her smile widened at the thought. She slowly began to stroll around the vast lawn, taking in the beauty of the day. "Sakura!" Sakura looked around at the sound of her name but couldn't see anyone. "Sakura! Up here!" She turned back to the house, and looked up to see Rita waving at her from one of the balconies. "Hey!" Sakura called back and waved.
Walking closer Sakura called back up to her, "How's Todd doing?" Rita shrugged her shoulders, "Oh he's fine! He can take care of himself! He's resting right now, but he'll probably come down later." Sakura nodded and smiled, "I'm glad to hear that!" Rita laughed, "It was some fight though, let me tell you! I've never seen someone fight that well before!" "Todd?" Sakura asked. Rita blushed and bowed her head in shame, but laughed all the same, "No.the other guy!" Sakura covered her mouth to hide her own grin, "Poor Todd!" Rita shrugged her shoulder's once again, "He really had me worried for a while though.when that." Rita scrunched her nose, ".That guy had the gun pointed at him." She shook her head and smiled back at Sakura, "What a way to celebrate eh!?"
Sakura laughed and nodded. "Well I'm gonna go check on him! I'll talk to you later k!" Rita said, as she waved and headed back inside. Sakura watched her go, and smiled as an idea popped into her head. Turning back to the house, she quickly made her way over to the large glass doors, peering inside before quickly slipping in. She silently made her way through the house, afraid that at any moment she would once again be bombarded by Naoko, Mei Lin, and Tomoyo's questions. Throwing her arms up in silent triumph, Sakura grabbed a set of keys, and slipped out the front door.
She quickly hurried across the driveway, clicking the unlock button, and hoping into the appropriate car. Sakura hastily decided not to open the gate until she got to the front. There was a good chance that if Syaoran spotted her, he wouldn't let her go. She sighed and started the car. First she would head to the flower shop, and then to the mall to pick out a 'Get Well' card. Sakura smiled, and flip through the radio trying to find music to suit her good mood.
As she neared the gate, Sakura saw someone trying to climb over. 'What the hell?' She pulled up closer, squinting and trying to get a better look. That's when she noticed the red stains splashed down the metal bars. A foul puddle was formed at the bottom of the gate, and from where she was Sakura could already smell the distinct odor of rotting flesh. In horror, Sakura threw open her door and stumbled out of the car. She was not sure what possessed, her, but she ran up to the gate.
Sakura stared up in total astonishment at the figure. His body had been chain halfway up the gate; his wrists twisted though the bars and his head hanging limply against the metal. Dried blood clung to his unclothed body, turning his hair a repulsive red. His face was mutilated, and unrecognizable, but sprawled across his naked chest, gouged in his flesh remained the words:
'Leave her alone'
And so ends chapter 10! I hope you guys liked it, and I will update as soon as possible! Thank you once again for all your reviews! I love them! Please continue to review!
Ja ne! ~Fallen Angel
