Author's Notes: Another part finally!! Heee and even on the week of mid terms! Had to relieve that stress somehow lol! Thank you everyone that has reviewed I appreciate it! Hope you enjoy this next part ^ ^!

"You say that love is nonsense....I tell you it is no such thing. For weeks and months it is a steady physical pain, an ache about the heart, never leaving one, by night or by day; a long strain on one's nerves like toothache orrheumatism, not intolerable at any one instant, but exhausting by its steady drain on the strength."

Adams, Henry

Sakura brought herself into consciousness without opening her eyes. Vision's of the events occurring last night played through her mind. She knew once she opened her eyes that Syaoran would not be there, after all he was dead. It had felt so real, in fact she could still feel his strong arms wrapped around her body. She shuttered hearing the soft soothing words that floated through the air. ~You've gone off the deep end Sakura. He's dead when are you going to get that through your dense skull?~ Sakura thought silently to herself. She was sick of living with the emptiness in her heart that never ceased to exist. "Sakura." His soft voice whispered she could feel breath near her ear. She shuttered letting a lone tear escape her close eye. A gentle finger reached out and wiped it away. She opened her eyes in surprise at the sweet touch. The light that poured into the room instantly made her regret the move. Sakura quickly shut her eyes her head started to throb. After a few minutes she reopened them letting her eye sight adjust to the lighting. Glancing up she found herself wrapped up in a tight embrace.

"Syaoran." Sakura muttered softly reaching her hand up to brush against his cheek. She gasped as the hand didn't go through him like most illusions. Shock over took her as she felt the soft warmth as his hand pushed up against hers.

"It's me Sakura… I'm really here." Syaoran stated running his fingertips up and down the back of her hand. Tears welled up in her eyes this had to be some cruel joke. "Don't cry love." He soothed again wiping away the tears that flooded down her cheeks. Sakura instantly jumped on his lap clinging onto him as if he'd disappear, which she thought he may just do. She buried her head into his chest and let strangle sobs out. He tangled his fingers through her soft honey brown hair gently soothing the cries away.

"Your not real… please don't leave me don't leave me don't leave me." Sakura muttered over and over shaking violently.

"Shhh I'll never leave you again I promise Sakura forever this time I won't let anyone or anything ever tear us apart again." Syaoran replied forcefully. Minutes or maybe it was hours Syaoran wasn't quite sure, but it had been a while before Sakura had quieted her tears.

"How… how is this possible…? I've I've wished this moment would happen for years… I was there you you are dead…. why now? How how?" Sakura asked her hands unconsciously clutching his shirt tightly. Syaoran sighed slightly rubbing his hand up and down her back. It had been so long since he felt her soft skin against his. So long since he had heard her sweet voice or laughed alongside her. The years had brought many pains on himself and obviously Sakura. Sakura had most defiantly suffered more than him though he decided. She knew exactly what was missing in her life, while his heart knew something was missing just not exactly what it was.

"I'm… not exactly sure. Somehow my mother got me back to China without any of you knowing." Syaoran started getting confused himself. His mother was a powerful woman there was no doubt about that. The dream or rather memory he had had when he first got here sprung up in his mind. "She she bribed a doctor to fake my death…." He stated not believing the statement. How could she have done this to him she knew he loved Sakura more than anything. He blinked back tears noticing Sakura had been staring at him as he talked. He didn't want to distress her anymore than she already was, he smiled softly towards her the first real smile he had had in a very long time. "But I'm here now ne?... And I'll never leave I promise." He brought his hand back up to her cheek and softly kissed her lips.

"Promises are worthless Syaoran… that much I've learned." She stated softly as they pulled away. Syaoran stared at her sadly knowing he had been the cause of her distrust in life. He swore to himself he would fix all the damage caused by his mother. "Just hold me please." Sakura whispered knowing her statement probably had sounded harsh to Syaoran. But she couldn't pretend everything was ok. True she was happy Syaoran was back, no more than just happy, ecstatic. Words couldn't describe the feeling she was having. Yet they had been apart a long time and the damage was still there despite his return. It would take time for them to fade away and for everything to be alright with the world.

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Kero smiled lightly at the scene from his spot at the kitchen door. He knew that everything would start to get better now that Syaoran had returned. His mistress wouldn't waste away any longer. Despite himself he was grateful that Syaoran had returned from the 'dead'. He had actually missed there constant fighting, Syaoran had somehow worked his way into the clow beasts heart through all the harsh words. Kero decided he would go out and leave the two alone, they had a lot to work out.

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Sakura and Syaoran laid together just enjoying the feel of the other's body close to theirs. As Syaoran ran his hands up and down her shoulders he couldn't help but realize she was extremely hot and clammy all over. Despite this she was shivering even with all the blankets wrapped around them. He cursed himself for his stupidity. She had passed out earlier and obviously had a fever. As far as he could tell a high one at that.

"Sakura?" Syaoran started softly almost not wanting to break the peaceful silence, but Sakura's health was priority at the moment.

"Yes?" She asked turning around in his embrace. He kissed her lightly on the forehead before continuing.

"How are you feeling?" He questioned running his finger tips where he had kissed her. "Physically I mean… you passed out before…"

"My head hurts… and I'm cold." She admitted Syaoran nodded just as he had thought.

"Let me get you something for that" He stated making a move to get up. He was quickly pushed down again as she grabbed him tightly.

"Please don't leave me." She half cried into his shoulder not wanting this moment to disappear.

"Shhh you have a bad fever I'm just going to go to the kitchen… I'll be right back." Syaoran soothed. Sakura let go reluctantly against her better judgment. He kissed her again before heading to the kitchen. There he searched through the cabinets for some painkillers. He frowned noticing what food Sakura had in her cabinets, or rather lack of. There was barely anything in there, he wonder vaguely if she had had any full course meals lately with how light she was.

"Guess I shouldn't have left those groceries there." Syaoran muttered as he spotted the bottle on the counter. He took two than poured some water to swallow it with and headed back into the bedroom. "Here take these." Syaoran stated handing Sakura the pills. She sat up her head spinning slightly at the sudden movement. She gratefully took the offered pills and laid back down.

"Come back…?" She asked hesitantly.

"You need food Sakura…. I'm sure you haven't eaten anything decent today." Syaoran stated sitting down next to her.

"Please don't go… I'm not hungry." Sakura replied not wanting him to leave the apartment. Syaoran sighed knowing he needed to get her to eat at least something.

"You need to have something…. I'll ask Chris to pick something up…" Syaoran replied reaching over for the phone beside her bed deciding he would get Chris to bring over some groceries whether he wouldn't to or not. Sakura nodded her agreement as she took Syaoran's unoccupied hand. She closed her eyes tiredly despite having slept most of the night, she still felt drained.

What seemed like a few minutes later Sakura woke up to the gentle voices of Syaoran and Chris talking. Apparently Chris had bought some much needed food for Sakura.

"Thanks again for bringing over this stuff." Syaoran was saying.

"No problem Syaoran…" Chris replied. Syaoran had explained to him about what happened all those years ago. Chris knew it was only a matter of time before they figured out that he had had a hand in it as well. ~I should have come clean the minute I saw them… I knew this was going to happen.~ Chris thought sadly. He didn't want to ruin the bonds he had managed to make, especially with Tomoyo.

"You ok?" Syaoran asked noticing the way the doctor seemed to space out a bit.

"Yea fine… I umm think I should go… See yea later… Hope you feel better Sakura." Christ stated as he left.

"Bye Chris."

Sakura frowned lightly looking after the place he had once stood. Chris had been the one to tell her of Syaoran's 'death'. Was it possible the doctor knew more than he had let on? Sakura shook her head knowing it was an absurd thought… He cared for Tomoyo to much to do that to one of her friends… yet she couldn't help but wonder.

"What are you thinking about?" Syaoran asked coming back into the room with a bowl of soap.

"Nothing important." Sakura replied taking the soap from him. Surprisingly it was very good despite her stomach's tossing and turning. She really hadn't eaten much in a while, so she supposed just about anything would have been good at the moment. Even though it was good she couldn't make herself eat it all. Syaoran frowned a bit as Sakura gave him back the bowl half full.

"I can't eat anymore… sorry." Sakura whispered softly.

"Don't worry about it… your sick… but Sakura you have to start eating normally again…" Syaoran stated brushing his cool hand against her forehead. She nodded laying back down onto the bed.

"I'll try." She responded as he left towards the kitchen to put the bowl away.

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The sun pounded down harshly on the ground below. Waves crashed violently against the lively docks.

"Hmmm back in America." The figure stated walking gracefully off the boat. Large crowds rushed this way and that. The person reached out with their senses trying to locate a source of power. The person found it and smiled to themselves. "This will be an interesting trip." With that they walked towards the nearest hotel waiting until the time was right to make their presence known.

~~LeoAngel~~