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"Mou. . . .Syaoran, I still don't understand why you have to be here," said Sakura as she crossed her arms and leaned against a big stone.
Syaoran ignored her as he looked around. He turned around and grabbed her hand and then dragged her away, "Lets go----"
"Oy! Syaoran, we just got here! We have to wait for a bit, his bus might be late," replied Sakura as she pulled her hand away from him, "Just be patient." Sakura went back to the stone and waited.
Syaoran sighed as he followed her, his hands stuffed in his pockets.
"Syaoran!" smiled Ying Hua as she ran up to him.
Sakura turned her head and saw the two couple, she lightly frowned, Sakura saw how Ying Hua hung on Syaoran's arm, not leaving any space between. A vein popped out of her head, Sakura paused when she caught herself. She turned her head away from them and stuck her nose in the air,
"Sorry Sakura," Jack came running towards her out of breath. He paused for a bit to calm his breathing rate and then he lightly kissed her cheek, "I didn't mean to be late."
Sakura smiled, "I don't mind, I wasn't waiting long."
"That's good," Jack returned the smile.
Syaoran and Ying Hua walked towards them.
"So why did you want me to meet you here so bad?" wondered Ying Hua innocently.
"We were invited for a double date," explained Syaoran.
"Oh really? With whom?" asked Ying Hua.
Syaoran stopped in front of Sakura, "With Sakura and her boyfriend."
"W-What?" replied Ying Hua.
Jack looked up to where the unwanted voice came from. His eyes surprised, then he looked back at Sakura, "What's going on?"
"Jack, this is Syaoran and Ying Hua," introduced Sakura.
"We've been introduced," said Jack, like he had bitten a wormy apple.
"I'm sure you have," replied Syaoran with the same tone of disgust.
"Well, we're going on a double date with them," finished Sakura. She went to Jack and held his hand, "Let's go Jack, I wanna stuff toy!" She cutely frowned, "I couldn't win one yesterday."
Jack smiled as he led Sakura to the festival, "Don't worry, I'll get you one."
"You mean we have to spend the whole day with them," frowned Ying Hua as they walked behind the couple.
"Yeah," replied Syaoran.
"Why do we have to go? Couldn't she invited someone else?" frowned Ying Hua.
"I just want to be careful. You warned me about Jack, so I just want to make sure Sakura will be alright." Syaoran kept his eyes closely on Sakura.
Ying Hua eyed him as she crossed her arms, "You seem to care about Sakura a lot."
Syaoran looked over at Ying Hua, "Of course I'm worried, I'm her friend. I'd feel responsible if anything happened to her."
"Ying Hua humphed and looked away, "You talk about her like she's your girlfriend."
"Don't be jealous----"
Ying Hua shot a look at him as she through her hands to her sides, "I am NOT jealous!" She looked over at Sakura and growled, ". . .especially of her."
Syaoran kissed her forehead as he wrapped his arm over her shoulders, "I only like you, and Sakura is just another little sister to me, like Mia."
"I hope so. . . ."
Syaoran smiled, "It's true, so don't worry your pretty little face about it."
Ying Hua nodded.
Satisfied, Syaoran turned back to the girl in front of him. His eyes narrrowed seriously when he looked over to Jack, who had his arms around Sakura's waist, Syaoran's eyes widened in surprised, what was he doing? He looked away from the couple. Why did he care so much? He didn't like Sakura. . .well, not that way, did he?
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~Flashback~
Little Syaoran was looking at the new blooming blossoms, It has already been 5 years since she went home. He smiled softly remember her features, "Sakura? I can no longer stutter. . .I've fixed my problem, well, not fully but good enough. ." He looked down at a cherry blossom that landed on his leg and saddened, Little Syaoran looked away ". . .Will I ever see you again?"
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~4 Years Later~
Syaoran was now 15, his handsome features and deep amber eyes always seemed to result to center attention. He sadly looked outside, He watched as the Cherry Blossoms were started concealing themselves from the upcoming cold weather, He looked down at his pinky and his eyes angered, Syaoran turned away from the window and gave his attention back to the teacher.
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Syaoran thought, He looked back at Sakura but then glared, remembering Jack,
Sakura looked behind her and saw Syaoran glaring at Jack. Noticing Sakura's glance Syaoran looked away.
"So why are they here?" asked Jack, "Isn't this supposed to be our date?"
Sakura turned back to Jack, "Umm. . . .well, this is a double date."
"But why are they really here?" Jack kept his eyes in front of him, his eyes reflected seriousness and suspicion.
Sakura sweatdropped, I can't really tell him that Syaoran thought he was a sick hentai and wanted to come to watch over me. . . ". . .Ano, er, why? They just wanted to come."
Jack nodded and Sakura let out a quiet, relieving sigh. Jack's felt tensed and was deep in thought, He glanced behind him to look at Ying Hua but was met with hateful amber eyes. Jack matched Syaoran's glare.
Syaoran looked at how Jack's hand rested on Sakura's waist and glared harder. Jack smirked as he gripped Sakura's waist and closed the space between him and Sakura, making Syaoran's blood boil as he clenched his right fist.
Jack looked ahead of him,
Sakura unawared started playing with her necklace that she quickly put on.
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~Flashback~
"HHOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEE!" cried Sakura at age 11. She fiercely looked through her drawers, "Where did I put it??"
"Sakura! What's taking so long?" yelled Tomoyo from outside.
"Gomen! Gomen! I'll be right there!" Sakura yelled out of her window. She went through her closet and then checked under her bed.
"Sakura! We're going to be late!" Tomoyo called out to her again.
Sakura sat down as her eyes saddened, she looked at her room, "Where is it?" Suddenly a thought came to her mind. She got up and raced to her dresser. She opened her first drawer and looked at the very end of her drawer, where a little black box layed untouched. Sakura smiled brightly as she discreetly picked up the delicate box, "Found it." She opened it up and carefully clasped the necklace around her neck. She admired it until her thoughts were broken.
"SAKURA!!" Tomoyo called out, "How long are you going to be??"
"HOOOEEEEEE!" Sakura sweatdropped, "I almost forgot about school!" She clipped her rollerblades on and sped down the stairs, through the front door and right past Tomoyo.
"Matte yo! Sakura!!" Tomoyo cried, running after Sakura.
Sakura stopped for Tomoyo "We're going to be late if we walk."
"I don't own nor know how to rollerblade----" Tomoyo was interrupted by the sound of the school bell.
"HOOOOOOOOOOEEE!" Sakura cried, "Tomoyo get on my back!"
"Nani?"
"Get on my back!"
Tomoyo hesitated but got on, "What are you planning to doooooooooo. ." Sakura sped across the sidewalk towards the school, "SAKURA!!!" Stream of tears flowed across Tomoyo's face.
"Almost there!" Sakura cried as she just entered the school yard. She looked up at the school clock, "Hooee! We're late!" She sped up even faster.
Tomoyo's eyes widened as she pointed in front of her, "Sakura! Door! DOOR!!"
Mieko sensei walked out of the door and smiled, "Oh good morning----" A gust of wind blew past her as she sweatdropped, "----girls." She looked behind her and slightly shook her head.
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Sakura skidded to a stop as she gently let Tomoyo down. She quickly took off her rollerblades and grabbed her school shoes, "Hoe! Gomen Tomoyo! We're so late----" Sakura looked at Tomoyo who was still standing at the same spot, "---eh Tomoyo? Why are you just standing there?"
Tomoyo stood there, fear-strucked. Her hair was disoriented from the wind and was sticking out everywhere. She stiffly walked to her locker and looked at herself in the mirror, then turned to Sakura, "Got a brush?"
Sakura nodded as she quicky gave her one, "Gomen nasai!"
After a few minutes the two finally got to their classes.
"Kinomoto late. . . .again," replied the sensei as he marked it on the attendence. His eyes were surprised when Tomoyo walked in, "Daidouji late? Well, it figures, been hanging around Kinomoto too long. Detention after class!"
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Sakura and Tomoyo were in the hall carrying a bucket of water.
"Gomen Tomoyo, I didn't mean for us to get a detention," replied Sakura sheepishly.
"It's okay. Hey, what were you looking for anyways?" asked Tomoyo.
Sakura looked down and smiled to herself. She took out the necklace that was hidden under her shirt.
"Wow, that's a nice necklace. Is that what you were looking for?"
"Un," Sakura nodded, "Remember when I told you I went to Hong Kong at five?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I met a boy there. He was really nice." Sakura smiled, "Just before I left he met me at the airport and gave this to me."
"Oh, it must be special to you."
"Yeah, it really is. It was the last thing I got from him before I had to leave back to Japan."
Tomoyo studied her friend's facial expression and her smile widened.
Sakura blushed a little remembering how she kissed him on the cheek. After a while she nervously looked at Tomoyo, "Ne Tomoyo? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"You like that boy!" squealed Tomoyo.
"N-Nani?!" Sakura blushed, "No! It's not what you think--"
Tomoyo narrowed her eyes and edged closer to Sakura, "Oh really?"
Sakura backed away slowly as she sweatdropped, "H-Hoe. . ."
"Come on Sakura, I've known you since we were two! I think I know when my best friend likes someone."
"L-Like?" Sakura looked down and thought, Sakura sighed, who was she kidding of course she knew she liked him in that way. She mumbled quietly, "Hai, I like him .. . "
"I knew it! Demo, do you think you'll ever see him again? I mean he's all the way in China. He may not even remember you."
Sakura looked at Tomoyo, her eyes worried, "No! No. . .we promised we'll see each other again."
"Still, the next time you may see in 50 years from now."
"Why are you being so pessimistic?"
"I'm not," replied Tomoyo stubbornly, "I'm just stating the reality. Sakura I don't want you to get your hopes up to high and then break because you never saw him again. You know, I'm only looking out for you."
"I know. . ." replied Sakura as she was thinking.
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Sakura was 14 now. She was staring out the window during class, Her eyes sadden,
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Sakura's eyes sadden as she played with the necklace, Sakura sighed sadly, I She looked up at Jack,
Syaoran was also deep in thought.
"Syaoran hunny?" replied Ying Hua, "Are you okay?"
Syaoran looked at Ying Hua and half smiled, "Yeah, yeah I'm okay."
"If you say so," Ying Hua pressed herself against Syaoran and smiled darkly,
Syaoran looked down at the girl under his arm and then at Sakura in front of him. He sighed and looked away, thinking again, Syaoran groaned, Syaoran's eyes widened hearing himself think that, Syaoran looks at the girl in front of him, I He looks down at Ying Hua, Syaoran takes his arm off Ying Hua,
"Huh? Syaoran?" Ying Hua looks up at Syaoran questionably.
"My arm was getting sore," lied Syaoran.
"Oh okay, that's fine," Ying Hua replied.
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A girl was giggling in a near by bush, "This is going to be so much fun!"
"Shh!" The girl's companion said, "Don't be so loud! They might hear you!"
"Gomen gomen! Tomoyo!" smiled Mia, "I'm just so excited."
"I hope he's good to her," frowned Tomoyo, "He was hurting her a lot in the beginning."
"Give Syaoran a break, he's like that to everyone. But you can tell he really likes Sakura. Even you have to admit they look better together than Jack and Ying Hua."
Tomoyo sighed, "Yes I admit they do."
"So what are we going to do??"
"Okay come here, first we going to. . . ." Tomoyo whispered the plan in Mia's ear.
Mia's eyes glowed, "No," She let out a giggle. Once they were down they exchanged smiles.
"Syaoran won't know what hit him," smiled Tomoyo.
"And by the time Sakura realize what is happening, it'll be too late," Mia giggled, "I love you plan!! You're so. . . .devious!"
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The two couples sat down to eat their lunches.
"So what do you want to do?" asked Sakura.
"As long as I'm with MY Syaoran, I don't care what we do," Ying Hua wrapped her arms around Syaoran's waist beside her.
Syaoran looked at Sakura's reaction.
Sakura was going to frown but restrain herself, "That's fine." She closed the space between her and Jack as she kissed his cheek, "As long as I'm with Jack, I'll be good too."
Syaoran's heart ached when he saw Sakura kissed the man he despised so much.
Jack put an arm around Sakura's shoulders, "Well since we all agreed on one thing, let's just split up and have or own dates."
Before Syaoran could object Ying Hua beat him to it, "Fine, I never wanted to go on this stupid double date anyways. Plus, we have better things to do then go on rides and those games."
Syaoran frowned, "I rather just stay with them, Ying."
"What? Syaoran! Why?" frowned Ying Hua.
"Because I want to go on this double date Ying," Syaoran said firmly.
"Whatever," humphed Ying Hua as she crossed her arms.
Syaoran looked deep into Sakura's green eyes with affection and pain.
Sakura looked as Syaoran surprised, Her eyes saddend, Sakura frowned, "You can go Syaoran, I don't need a babysitter."
Syaoran furrowed his brows, "What?"
"You don't have to stay and watch over me," Sakura said calmly.
"But--" Syaoran started
Sakura stood up angrily, "I'm not a child!" She walked away and into the park.
"Hey Sakura!" He ran after her,
"Oi Syaoran! Don't leave me!" frowned Ying Hua as she stood up and was about to run after him but Jack stood in front of her way, "Move!"
"No," replied Jack firmly.
Ying Hua glared, "Don't you care that Syaoran is going after your girlfriend? Aren't you fuckin worried?"
"I trust Sakura. I know she wouldn't do anything to hurt me. Anyways, this is a perfect opportunity to ask you why you're here."
"Stupid, this is a double date. Why wouldn't I be here?"
"What are your plans?"
"What plans? I don't know what your talking about."
"Don't fuckin lie to me Ying Hua!" growled Jack as he grabbed Ying Hua's shoulders roughly.
"Don't fuckin touch me!" Ying Hua snapped, "I have no fucking idea what your fucking bullshitting about."
Jack narrowed his eyes, "Fine, you don't have to tell me now, but I will get it out of you."
Ying Hua glared at him.
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"Sakura wait!" yelled Syaoran as caught up with her.
"Get away from me Syaoran! I don't need you as my babysitter! I'm 16, I'm a young woman and I don't need you to take care of me!" yelled Sakura.
Syaoran grabbed her wrist and made Sakura face him, "Will you just listen to me?"
"Don't touch me! I don't want to listen to you. Why don't you just ran back into the arms of you lover, Ying Hua?"
Syaoran winced, that cut his heart hearing it from the girl he loves, "Sakura. . ."
"Just leave me alone Syaoran! I have Jack!"
Syaoran frowned hearing that name, "Now look Sakura----"
Sakura jerked her hand away from Syaoran and walked off.
"Sakura! Fuck, just listen to me, goddamnit!" He growled as he caught up with her and grabbed her wrist.
"Let me go!"
"Stop fucking struggling, and just listen to me for a fucking second!"
Unfortunately she tripped over a root and fell down a hill, pulling Syaoran down with her. Once they stopped Syaoran was ontop of Sakura.
"Are you okay Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"Yeah, I'm fine," replied Sakura, "Now get off please."
"No," Syaoran eyes were firm yet softed as he looked deep into Sakura's emerald green eyes
Sakura's breath got caught in her throat, he was too close, "Get off."
"I won't. . ." His eyes looked down on Sakura's kissable lips and then back up to her eyes.
"Why. . .why are you doing this?" Sakura managed to ask.
Syaoran lowered his head slowly, "Because. . ."
Sakura could feel his warm breath above her, he was getting closer, "No. . Syaoran, y-you can't. . . ."
They were only a few centimeters apart.
"Watch me," he said huskily as he closed his eyes and almost touch Sakura's lips.
Sakura's hunger for his lips made her move her head up towards Syaoran's face,
"Hey you two!" Mia called to them.
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"Mia you idiot!" Tomoyo sweatdropped in a bush near by. She had almost seen Sakura and Syaoran kiss until Mia interrupted.
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Sakura quickly pushed Syaoran off her. Her face was red as she looked up to who called at her, "Mia, hi!"
Mia giggled, I, "What are you two doing done there?"
"Umm," Sakura quickly stood up, "Syaoran wanted to prove me wrong on a certain part of the respiratory system." She looked at Syaoran, "Yup you were right, a person's breathing does speed up when nervous." Okay lame, yes she knew that but that was the best thing she could think of.
"Oh, okay. Well, come on, lets have some fun at the fair!" smiled Mia.
"Y-Yeah," Sakura's face was still warm as she started following Mia,
thought Syaoran.
Mia giggled, She laughed evilly,
"H-Hoe. . .? Mia?" sweatdropped Sakura as she noticed Mia's odd behavior.
Mia sweatdropped and coughed, "Err, yeah, umm right. Let's go Syaoran."
Syaoran's head snapped up, "Uh, yeah." He stood up and followed the two with his hands in his pockets; his eyes focused on Sakura. After their walk of silence they were greeted by loud noises from the amusement park.
Mia stopped in front of them, "Okay, so where do you two want to go?"
Sakura and Syaoran were quiet as they were looking away from each other.
"Any ideas?" Mia sweatdropped when she realized none of them were going to say something, , "Well, okay, I thought we-----"
"Syaoran!" Ying Hua came stomping in with Jack following behind, "Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you!"
"Hello, Ying Hua," Mia greeted dully as Tomoyo walked up beside her, "Hey, Jack."
"Hey babe," Jack kissed Sakura on the cheek as he put an arm around her shoulder. He smiled at the others, "Hey girls."
"Hi Jack," smiled Tomoyo.
"Hey," replied Mia, "Uh, aren't you going to say hi to Syaoran."
"I already did," Jack said dully.
Syaoran glared at Jack,
"Mia, Tomoyo," Ying Hua replied with an equal bored tone but with a touch of annoyance.
Sakura looked at Syaoran to see his reaction when Jack kissed her. She could see the pain in his eyes just before he turned away from her. Sakura looked down her eyes saddened.
Ying Hua narrowed her eyes as she was taking all the information of her surroundings in, Her left eye twitched in deep anger, She looped arms with Syaoran.
"Come on, lets enjoy what the park has to offer," said Jack.
"Un," smiled Sakura as she and Jack led the way.
Ying Hua watched Sakura as she bought a near by crying girl a new balloon because her's flew away, Ying Hua growled, Ying Hua's eyes widened and then she smirked devious. She took a glance at Syaoran, who seemed to be paying all his attention to Sakura,
Jack glanced at Ying Hua and narrowed his eyes,
"Hey lets all go on the rollercoaster!" smiled Ying Hua.
Sakura bit her bottom lip, "Uh. . ."
Syaoran noticed her uneasiness, "We don't----"
"We don't have to go if you don't feel comfortable about it," Jack interrupted also noticing Sakura's discomfort earning a glare from Syaoran, but he ignored it.
"Sakura doesn't like rollercoasters that much," Tomoyo replied.
"What? Are you afraid?" gloated Ying Hua.
Sakura looked down,
"Ying, stop it," frowned Syaoran, "If Sakura doesn't want to go, we don't have to go."
Ying Hua crossed her arms and looked away. She angrily reminded to herself,
"N-No. . .it's okay, we can go," replied Sakura still unsure.
"Nani? Are you sure Sakura?" replied Tomoyo.
"Yeah, I mean we don't have to go if you don't want to," said Jack.
"Yeah, it's no big deal," said Mia.
Sakura nervously smiled, "No, no, it's okay. I don't mind, we can go."
Syaoran looked firmly at Sakura. His voice was filled with sincere and care, "Are you sure?"
"Yeah," Sakura sweatdropped, "Don't worry! I-Infact, I used to love rollercoasters, so lets go!" Sakura started to walk towards the rollercoaster rides,
The gang followed Sakura to the rollercoaster ride.
"Are you sure you want to go on this one?" Syaoran said, "We could go to the minor ones."
Sakura looked up and she almost lost her lunch just by the site of if, "Hoooee. .. " She looked back at the others, "Um, it's okay, I want to go on this one."
"If it bothers you that much Sakuara, we really don't have to go," replied Ying Hua in a surprising nice tone.
"What's up with her?" whispered Mia.
"I don't know. . ." Tomoyo replied.
Jack narrowed his eyes,
Syaoran just lifted a brow.
Ying Hua looked at the others and sweatdropped, "What? Is it so wrong for me to be nice?"
"Well," Syaoran rubbed his chin.
Ying Hua pretended to look hurt, "Even my own boyfriend! I feel so hurt!" She walked beside Sakura and hooked her arm, "Sakura and I may have our differences but that doesn't mean we were never friends."
"Ano. . ..we were friends?" Sakura furrowed her brows, "Hoe?"
Ying Hua laughed, "Ah, Sakura you're so funny. Come on, we better give them our tickets so we don't hold up the line anymore." She led the group while dragging Sakura by the arm.
wondered Sakura.
Jack narrowed his eyes, I
The group boarded the ride. The safety bar went down across their upper bodies and the rollercoaster slowly moved. Sakura gulped, The rollercoaster stopped all of a sudden and Sakura looked down. Quickly she looked back up, She gulped again, Just the instant she thought that the rollercoaster went down a steep hill, "HOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She closed her eyes,
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Sakura slowly boarded off with the rest of the group. Her eyes were wet but no tears were on her cheeks. She bit her lower, trembling lip and silently whimpered a grateful thank you that the ride was over.
"Sakura are you okay?" asked Jack who noticed her facial expression.
Syaoran, on the other hand, noticed even before the ride. Sakura was dead scared. He didn't even had a chance to enjoy the ride because he was watching her during the whole thing, "I told you it wasn't a good idea," Syaoran frowned at Jack.
"I didn't force her into it," replied Jack.
"Syaoran that's enough," said Sakura, still a bit shakened, "Jack didn't force me into going, I wanted to go." She sniffed and put on a bright smile, "I thought it was quite exciting! But um, well I have to go to the bathroom." Sakura headed towards the bathroom.
"Wait for Sakura, Li I need to talk with Ying Hua for a second," said Jack as he dragged Ying Hua away from the crowd.
"Let me go," growled Ying Hua.
Once the two were away from the people Jack let her go, "What are you planning?"
Ying Hua looked away with her nose up in the air, "What are you talking about?" She crossed her arms, "I am not planning anything."
"Liar, it isn't you to be nice all of a sudden. Especially in front of a girl who may have something against you," suddenly Jack's eyes widened, "That's it!"
"What? What's it?" replied Ying Hua.
"You can't stand competition."
Ying Hua's eyes widened but quickly turned back normal, "What the hell are you babbling about?"
"You can't stand that Sakura maybe your only obstacle to get Syaoran," Jack frowned, "It's all about Syaoran."
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Sakura came waking back about one minute after she left the group.
"Didn't you had to use the bathroom?" asked Syaoran.
"Un, but I realized I didn't know which way it was," Sakura sheepishly replied.
Syaoran smiled making Sakura blush lightly, "Follow me."
The two walked quitely through the noisey crowd but were interrupted by an entertainer.
"Aw, perfect! You two couples, would be great to try my ride," said the entertainer, "Come, come, it's our one day special for our Love Ferris Wheel, a free ride! We are celebrating new loves and you guys look so much in love!"
Syaoran and Sakura blushed. Syaoran coughed, "Umm, we're not together."
The entertainer's eyes widened in surprise, "Really? Wow! You could of fooled me. But this ride is also for love waiting to be bloomed from two people, such as yourself."
"I. . .I don't know," replied Sakura.
"I won't take no for an answer!" said the entertainer, "You two make a perfect couple, no doubt about it! You might as well try this out."
"B. .But. . ." started Sakura but it was too late, the entertainer already pushed both of them in the carrier. Sakura and Syaoran sat across from each other as the ride moved.
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"Thanks Giles," said Tomoyo coming out from the tents with Mia.
"It was a pleasure to be of service to you Madame Tomoyo," replied Giles.
Tomoyo watched Sakura's cart, "Let operation: Get Syaoran to fall in love with Sakura, so we can all be happy and Sakura can stop pretending she doesn't like Syaoran anymore because everybody knows that she has some sorts of feelings for Syaoran, since she can't hide her feelings very well; Part A commence. ."
Mia giggled, "I wonder what their doing in there!"
Tomoyo grinned, "I, personally, made sure there was a built in, hidden camera."
Mia squealed, "Lets go see what's happening!"
The two ran into a near by trailer and turned on the television.
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"So, umm, are you okay?" asked Syaoran.
"Okay?" questioned Sakura.
"Yeah, from the ride."
"Oh right. . yeah that, I'm okay. Uh, did you enjoy it?"
"Not really. ."
"Oh yeah? Why is that?"
Syaoran looked straight into Sakura's eyes, "I was too preoccupied."
". . .oh. .preoccupied on what?"
"Umm, stuff. ." Syaoran looked down and turned a bit red from embarrassment.
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"Kawaii!" Both Tomoyo and Mia squealed.
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". . .you. ."
"Hoe?" Sakura looked at him with confusion.
Syaoran took a deep breath, "I was too preoccupied with you in my head." He lift his head and looked straight into her eyes.
"O-Oh, re-really?" blushed Sakura as she rubbed the back of her neck, "Why is that?"
"Because, I was worried about you," Syaoran replied truthfully, "I knew you never liked that ride and I'm mad at that damn Jack to even let you go on it."
"I see. . ."
"Sakura."
"Yes?"
"I really like you."
SLAP!
Syaoran was still in his position. His head was turned to the right and a redish-pink mark started forming on his left cheek. He slowly moved his head to look at Sakura.
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"Oh my!" gasped Tomoyo.
"Does this mean that Sakura actually doesn't like Syaoran?" asked Mia.
"No, I'm positive she does!"
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"Stop playing with my feelings!" Sakura's eyes started watering.
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~Flashback~
Little Syaoran was standing in front of Little Sakura.
"I-I wa-was n-n-never really c-cl-close to a so-so-some-someone be-before. . ." blushed Little Syaoran.
"Oh?" Little Sakura cutely tilted her head.
"U-U-Um-Ummm. . ." Little Syaoran gulped, "I-I-I re-re-re-re-really l-li-li- like yo-you!" He quickly held up the daffodil that he was hiding behind his back, in front of Sakura, "F-For Y-Y-YOU!"
Little Sakura blushed, "T-Thank you." She gently took it from him and smelled it, "I like it a lot."
Little Syaoran was looking down, his hands behind his back, blushing like mad and fidgeting with his feet.
". . .and I really like you too," smiled Little Sakura.
Little Syaoran's head perked up, his eyes brightened. "R-REALLY?"
"Un," Little Sakura smiled sweetly as she walked up to him and gave Little Syaoran a cute kiss on the cheek.
Little Syaoran sighed happily and smiled brightly at Little Sakura.
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"You told me you liked me when I was 5, then you come to Japan and don't even recognize me, plus you start going out with someone else, AND now you tell me you like me again?" said Sakura, obviously hurt.
Syaoran sighed, she had a point there. Damn, the odds were against him, "I'm sorry Sakura. I didn't mean to. . ."
"You didn't mean to what? Did you think I'm some kind of toy?"
"No," Syaoran quickly answered, "Definitely not----"
"Is that so? Well it doesn't seem that way. I'm not something you can just bring in and bring out whenever you please! I'm not some property for you to own, to sell, to buy----"
Syaoran quickly kissed her lips. He practically wasn't listening to half of her speech, because his urge was too great. He gently entered his tongue into her mouth and both started to explore eachother's mouths. Both were enjoying themselves and calmly taking breaths. Syaoran gently pulled away from her lips, but softly kissed them again.
Sakura slowly opened her eyes and looked deep into Syaoran's amber ones, "Why did you. . .?"
"Sakura I lo----"
Sakura reacted quickly and silenced him with her index finger, "Don't say it."
"Why not?" Syaoran asked confused.
"Please just don't, I'm not ready to hear it."
"But. . ." Syaoran sighed as he saw the pleading look in her eyes, ". . .okay, I won't, but the next time I'll say it, ready or not ready."
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"Giles, quickly! Stop the Ferris wheel!" said Tomoyo.
"But Madame----" started Giles.
"Please Giles, we can't get Sakura or Syaoran out until one of them say their I love yous," replied Mia.
"Yes Mistress," bowed Giles as he turned the power off.
"Good, now they'll have to confess their love for each other," smiled Tomoyo.
"Yay! Let Part B begin!" cheered Mia.
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"Thank you," replied Sakura softly as she stood up.
"Where are you going?" asked Syaoran.
"The ride is over, I felt it stopped," replied Sakura as she opened the door. Without looking she walked outside and quickly felt herself falling, "Ahhhh!"
"Sakura!" Syaoran quickly reacting grabbed, her grabbed her hand before she was out of reach.
"Syaoran! Please, don't let me fall!" pleaded Sakura.
"I won't let you fall Sakura," Syaoran said firmly.
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"One second you tell them not to go, but the minute you leave they head off on their own," said Ying Hua.
"Sh!" Jack quickly silenced her.
"What?"
"Didn't you hear that?"
"What?"
"That was Sakura scream," Jack ran towards where he heard Sakura yell.
"Wait for me!" Ying Hua replied as she followed Jack.
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"AHHH!! Sakura!!!" yelled Tomoyo in the trailer.
"Aren't Ferris Wheel rides supposed to have those safety locks?!" said Mia.
"We have to get Sakura out of there!!" Tomoyo was panicking, "What are we going to do Mia? We can't let her fall!"
"Don't worry! Syaoran won't let her drop! He loves her, he can't!" replied Mia.
The two went outside.
"Please Syaoran, don't let go of her," Tomoyo quietly said.
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"Where are you going?" Ying Hua said as she finally caught up to Jack.
"Look!" Jack pointed up, "Sakura's dangling out of the Ferris Wheel cart!"
Ying Hua looked to where Jack was pointing, "Syaoran's holding her up!"
"What the hell happened while we were gone?!"
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"Syaoran. . ." Sakura's eyes were tearing up as she looked at the ground.
"Sakura, look at me! You're going to be okay, I've got you!" said Syaoran.
Sakura looked up at Syaoran,
"I won't let you fall! I pinky swear over my heart!"
A smile slowly formed on Sakura's lips, "I believe you."
Syaoran smiled, "Lets get you up here." Syaoran groaned as he pulled Sakura back into the cart and into his arms.
". . .Syaoran, I was so scared!" Sakura cried on his shoulder.
Syaoran hugged Sakura and rubbed her back gently, "It's okay, it's all over."
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"Giles start the power and get Sakura and Syaoran back on the ground," Tomoyo said gratefully.
Mia smiled, I
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After a while Sakura and Syaoran got back on the ground.
"Sakura! Are you okay?!" Tomoyo ran up and gave Sakura a hug.
"Yeah," smiled Sakura as she wiped her tears away, "Syaoran saved me."
"Way to go hero!" smiled Mia.
Syaoran smiled.
"Yeah, thank you Syaoran," smiled Sakura.
"Sakura!" Jack yelled as he managed to get through the crowd, "Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine Jack, Syaoran saved me," replied Sakura.
Jack hugged her, "I'm so glad you're alive. Job well done, Li, thanks for protecting her while I was gone. Come, let's get out of this crowd." He wrapped an arm around her.
"Who died and made you king," growled Syaoran quitely.
"Okay," smiled Sakura as she followed him. Sakura looked over her shoulder to see Syaoran and smiled.
Syaoran lost all his foul facial expressions and smiled back at Sakura.
"Syaoran! Are you hurt baby?" Ying Hua hugged him.
"I'm okay, let's go," said Syaoran as he started falling behind Sakura and Jack.
"Wait for me, hunny," replied Ying Hua as she looped arms with him.
Tomoyo and Mia following behind.
They stopped when they arrived at the parking lot.
"What do you want to do now?" asked Jack.
"Actually, I personally just want to go home," replied Sakura sheepishly, "I think I had enough adventure for one day."
"Okay, I'll give you a ride home," said Jack.
"Thank you," said Sakura, "I'll see you guys tomorrow. Bye Ying Hua, Tomoyo, Mia." She looks at Syaoran, "Bye Syaoran."
"Are you ready?"
"Yup, lets go," smiled Sakura as she followed Jack to his car.
"Later girls!" Jack called back.
The four watched Jack's black corvette drive off.
"Want me to give you a ride Mia?" asked Tomoyo as her limo drove up and got in.
"Sure, how about you Syaoran?" said Mia as she got in, "Are you coming home?"
"Yeah," Syaoran replied.
"But Syaoran, I thought we were gonna do something when Sakura and Jack are gone," said Ying Hua.
"I'm really tired, maybe some other time," said Syaoran, "I'll see you tomorrow, bye." Syaoran entered the limo and closed the door behind him.
"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?" asked Ying Hua.
Syaoran blew a kiss at Ying Hua and then waved as the limo drove away.
Once they were gone Ying Hua's face darkened, "They're getting too damn fucking close. . . I have to get Sakura and Syaoran away from each other. . "
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Sakura was lying on her bed. She smiled how Syaoran saved her from death but saddened a bit when she remembered how Syaoran was going to say those 3 special words, "Oh Syaoran. . ."
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Syaoran was lying on his bed, with his hands under his head. He remember how Sakura's body rested against his, how her lips tasted sweet, how his shoulder was damp from her crying, and how she didn't let him say those 3 words to her, "Oh god Sakura. . .why do you have this affect on me?"
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A/N: That's the end of Chappy 8! ^.^ I hope you enjoyed it! @.@ Ack! I'm starting to run out of ideas but I wanna still keep going for you reviewers (cuz it wouldn't be fare if I just deleted that story and you ppl took your time on readin & reviewin it).
JUST TO LET YOU ALL KNOW, I WON'T BE HERE BETWEEN THE 9TH and 24TH BECAUSE I'M OFF TO A VACATION!! (^.^ going to Europe! YaY!) Bye for now!
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"Mou. . . .Syaoran, I still don't understand why you have to be here," said Sakura as she crossed her arms and leaned against a big stone.
Syaoran ignored her as he looked around. He turned around and grabbed her hand and then dragged her away, "Lets go----"
"Oy! Syaoran, we just got here! We have to wait for a bit, his bus might be late," replied Sakura as she pulled her hand away from him, "Just be patient." Sakura went back to the stone and waited.
Syaoran sighed as he followed her, his hands stuffed in his pockets.
"Syaoran!" smiled Ying Hua as she ran up to him.
Sakura turned her head and saw the two couple, she lightly frowned, Sakura saw how Ying Hua hung on Syaoran's arm, not leaving any space between. A vein popped out of her head, Sakura paused when she caught herself. She turned her head away from them and stuck her nose in the air,
"Sorry Sakura," Jack came running towards her out of breath. He paused for a bit to calm his breathing rate and then he lightly kissed her cheek, "I didn't mean to be late."
Sakura smiled, "I don't mind, I wasn't waiting long."
"That's good," Jack returned the smile.
Syaoran and Ying Hua walked towards them.
"So why did you want me to meet you here so bad?" wondered Ying Hua innocently.
"We were invited for a double date," explained Syaoran.
"Oh really? With whom?" asked Ying Hua.
Syaoran stopped in front of Sakura, "With Sakura and her boyfriend."
"W-What?" replied Ying Hua.
Jack looked up to where the unwanted voice came from. His eyes surprised, then he looked back at Sakura, "What's going on?"
"Jack, this is Syaoran and Ying Hua," introduced Sakura.
"We've been introduced," said Jack, like he had bitten a wormy apple.
"I'm sure you have," replied Syaoran with the same tone of disgust.
"Well, we're going on a double date with them," finished Sakura. She went to Jack and held his hand, "Let's go Jack, I wanna stuff toy!" She cutely frowned, "I couldn't win one yesterday."
Jack smiled as he led Sakura to the festival, "Don't worry, I'll get you one."
"You mean we have to spend the whole day with them," frowned Ying Hua as they walked behind the couple.
"Yeah," replied Syaoran.
"Why do we have to go? Couldn't she invited someone else?" frowned Ying Hua.
"I just want to be careful. You warned me about Jack, so I just want to make sure Sakura will be alright." Syaoran kept his eyes closely on Sakura.
Ying Hua eyed him as she crossed her arms, "You seem to care about Sakura a lot."
Syaoran looked over at Ying Hua, "Of course I'm worried, I'm her friend. I'd feel responsible if anything happened to her."
"Ying Hua humphed and looked away, "You talk about her like she's your girlfriend."
"Don't be jealous----"
Ying Hua shot a look at him as she through her hands to her sides, "I am NOT jealous!" She looked over at Sakura and growled, ". . .especially of her."
Syaoran kissed her forehead as he wrapped his arm over her shoulders, "I only like you, and Sakura is just another little sister to me, like Mia."
"I hope so. . . ."
Syaoran smiled, "It's true, so don't worry your pretty little face about it."
Ying Hua nodded.
Satisfied, Syaoran turned back to the girl in front of him. His eyes narrrowed seriously when he looked over to Jack, who had his arms around Sakura's waist, Syaoran's eyes widened in surprised, what was he doing? He looked away from the couple. Why did he care so much? He didn't like Sakura. . .well, not that way, did he?
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~Flashback~
Little Syaoran was looking at the new blooming blossoms, It has already been 5 years since she went home. He smiled softly remember her features, "Sakura? I can no longer stutter. . .I've fixed my problem, well, not fully but good enough. ." He looked down at a cherry blossom that landed on his leg and saddened, Little Syaoran looked away ". . .Will I ever see you again?"
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~4 Years Later~
Syaoran was now 15, his handsome features and deep amber eyes always seemed to result to center attention. He sadly looked outside, He watched as the Cherry Blossoms were started concealing themselves from the upcoming cold weather, He looked down at his pinky and his eyes angered, Syaoran turned away from the window and gave his attention back to the teacher.
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Syaoran thought, He looked back at Sakura but then glared, remembering Jack,
Sakura looked behind her and saw Syaoran glaring at Jack. Noticing Sakura's glance Syaoran looked away.
"So why are they here?" asked Jack, "Isn't this supposed to be our date?"
Sakura turned back to Jack, "Umm. . . .well, this is a double date."
"But why are they really here?" Jack kept his eyes in front of him, his eyes reflected seriousness and suspicion.
Sakura sweatdropped, I can't really tell him that Syaoran thought he was a sick hentai and wanted to come to watch over me. . . ". . .Ano, er, why? They just wanted to come."
Jack nodded and Sakura let out a quiet, relieving sigh. Jack's felt tensed and was deep in thought, He glanced behind him to look at Ying Hua but was met with hateful amber eyes. Jack matched Syaoran's glare.
Syaoran looked at how Jack's hand rested on Sakura's waist and glared harder. Jack smirked as he gripped Sakura's waist and closed the space between him and Sakura, making Syaoran's blood boil as he clenched his right fist.
Jack looked ahead of him,
Sakura unawared started playing with her necklace that she quickly put on.
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~Flashback~
"HHOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEE!" cried Sakura at age 11. She fiercely looked through her drawers, "Where did I put it??"
"Sakura! What's taking so long?" yelled Tomoyo from outside.
"Gomen! Gomen! I'll be right there!" Sakura yelled out of her window. She went through her closet and then checked under her bed.
"Sakura! We're going to be late!" Tomoyo called out to her again.
Sakura sat down as her eyes saddened, she looked at her room, "Where is it?" Suddenly a thought came to her mind. She got up and raced to her dresser. She opened her first drawer and looked at the very end of her drawer, where a little black box layed untouched. Sakura smiled brightly as she discreetly picked up the delicate box, "Found it." She opened it up and carefully clasped the necklace around her neck. She admired it until her thoughts were broken.
"SAKURA!!" Tomoyo called out, "How long are you going to be??"
"HOOOEEEEEE!" Sakura sweatdropped, "I almost forgot about school!" She clipped her rollerblades on and sped down the stairs, through the front door and right past Tomoyo.
"Matte yo! Sakura!!" Tomoyo cried, running after Sakura.
Sakura stopped for Tomoyo "We're going to be late if we walk."
"I don't own nor know how to rollerblade----" Tomoyo was interrupted by the sound of the school bell.
"HOOOOOOOOOOEEE!" Sakura cried, "Tomoyo get on my back!"
"Nani?"
"Get on my back!"
Tomoyo hesitated but got on, "What are you planning to doooooooooo. ." Sakura sped across the sidewalk towards the school, "SAKURA!!!" Stream of tears flowed across Tomoyo's face.
"Almost there!" Sakura cried as she just entered the school yard. She looked up at the school clock, "Hooee! We're late!" She sped up even faster.
Tomoyo's eyes widened as she pointed in front of her, "Sakura! Door! DOOR!!"
Mieko sensei walked out of the door and smiled, "Oh good morning----" A gust of wind blew past her as she sweatdropped, "----girls." She looked behind her and slightly shook her head.
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Sakura skidded to a stop as she gently let Tomoyo down. She quickly took off her rollerblades and grabbed her school shoes, "Hoe! Gomen Tomoyo! We're so late----" Sakura looked at Tomoyo who was still standing at the same spot, "---eh Tomoyo? Why are you just standing there?"
Tomoyo stood there, fear-strucked. Her hair was disoriented from the wind and was sticking out everywhere. She stiffly walked to her locker and looked at herself in the mirror, then turned to Sakura, "Got a brush?"
Sakura nodded as she quicky gave her one, "Gomen nasai!"
After a few minutes the two finally got to their classes.
"Kinomoto late. . . .again," replied the sensei as he marked it on the attendence. His eyes were surprised when Tomoyo walked in, "Daidouji late? Well, it figures, been hanging around Kinomoto too long. Detention after class!"
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Sakura and Tomoyo were in the hall carrying a bucket of water.
"Gomen Tomoyo, I didn't mean for us to get a detention," replied Sakura sheepishly.
"It's okay. Hey, what were you looking for anyways?" asked Tomoyo.
Sakura looked down and smiled to herself. She took out the necklace that was hidden under her shirt.
"Wow, that's a nice necklace. Is that what you were looking for?"
"Un," Sakura nodded, "Remember when I told you I went to Hong Kong at five?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I met a boy there. He was really nice." Sakura smiled, "Just before I left he met me at the airport and gave this to me."
"Oh, it must be special to you."
"Yeah, it really is. It was the last thing I got from him before I had to leave back to Japan."
Tomoyo studied her friend's facial expression and her smile widened.
Sakura blushed a little remembering how she kissed him on the cheek. After a while she nervously looked at Tomoyo, "Ne Tomoyo? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"You like that boy!" squealed Tomoyo.
"N-Nani?!" Sakura blushed, "No! It's not what you think--"
Tomoyo narrowed her eyes and edged closer to Sakura, "Oh really?"
Sakura backed away slowly as she sweatdropped, "H-Hoe. . ."
"Come on Sakura, I've known you since we were two! I think I know when my best friend likes someone."
"L-Like?" Sakura looked down and thought, Sakura sighed, who was she kidding of course she knew she liked him in that way. She mumbled quietly, "Hai, I like him .. . "
"I knew it! Demo, do you think you'll ever see him again? I mean he's all the way in China. He may not even remember you."
Sakura looked at Tomoyo, her eyes worried, "No! No. . .we promised we'll see each other again."
"Still, the next time you may see in 50 years from now."
"Why are you being so pessimistic?"
"I'm not," replied Tomoyo stubbornly, "I'm just stating the reality. Sakura I don't want you to get your hopes up to high and then break because you never saw him again. You know, I'm only looking out for you."
"I know. . ." replied Sakura as she was thinking.
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Sakura was 14 now. She was staring out the window during class, Her eyes sadden,
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Sakura's eyes sadden as she played with the necklace, Sakura sighed sadly, I She looked up at Jack,
Syaoran was also deep in thought.
"Syaoran hunny?" replied Ying Hua, "Are you okay?"
Syaoran looked at Ying Hua and half smiled, "Yeah, yeah I'm okay."
"If you say so," Ying Hua pressed herself against Syaoran and smiled darkly,
Syaoran looked down at the girl under his arm and then at Sakura in front of him. He sighed and looked away, thinking again, Syaoran groaned, Syaoran's eyes widened hearing himself think that, Syaoran looks at the girl in front of him, I He looks down at Ying Hua, Syaoran takes his arm off Ying Hua,
"Huh? Syaoran?" Ying Hua looks up at Syaoran questionably.
"My arm was getting sore," lied Syaoran.
"Oh okay, that's fine," Ying Hua replied.
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A girl was giggling in a near by bush, "This is going to be so much fun!"
"Shh!" The girl's companion said, "Don't be so loud! They might hear you!"
"Gomen gomen! Tomoyo!" smiled Mia, "I'm just so excited."
"I hope he's good to her," frowned Tomoyo, "He was hurting her a lot in the beginning."
"Give Syaoran a break, he's like that to everyone. But you can tell he really likes Sakura. Even you have to admit they look better together than Jack and Ying Hua."
Tomoyo sighed, "Yes I admit they do."
"So what are we going to do??"
"Okay come here, first we going to. . . ." Tomoyo whispered the plan in Mia's ear.
Mia's eyes glowed, "No," She let out a giggle. Once they were down they exchanged smiles.
"Syaoran won't know what hit him," smiled Tomoyo.
"And by the time Sakura realize what is happening, it'll be too late," Mia giggled, "I love you plan!! You're so. . . .devious!"
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The two couples sat down to eat their lunches.
"So what do you want to do?" asked Sakura.
"As long as I'm with MY Syaoran, I don't care what we do," Ying Hua wrapped her arms around Syaoran's waist beside her.
Syaoran looked at Sakura's reaction.
Sakura was going to frown but restrain herself, "That's fine." She closed the space between her and Jack as she kissed his cheek, "As long as I'm with Jack, I'll be good too."
Syaoran's heart ached when he saw Sakura kissed the man he despised so much.
Jack put an arm around Sakura's shoulders, "Well since we all agreed on one thing, let's just split up and have or own dates."
Before Syaoran could object Ying Hua beat him to it, "Fine, I never wanted to go on this stupid double date anyways. Plus, we have better things to do then go on rides and those games."
Syaoran frowned, "I rather just stay with them, Ying."
"What? Syaoran! Why?" frowned Ying Hua.
"Because I want to go on this double date Ying," Syaoran said firmly.
"Whatever," humphed Ying Hua as she crossed her arms.
Syaoran looked deep into Sakura's green eyes with affection and pain.
Sakura looked as Syaoran surprised, Her eyes saddend, Sakura frowned, "You can go Syaoran, I don't need a babysitter."
Syaoran furrowed his brows, "What?"
"You don't have to stay and watch over me," Sakura said calmly.
"But--" Syaoran started
Sakura stood up angrily, "I'm not a child!" She walked away and into the park.
"Hey Sakura!" He ran after her,
"Oi Syaoran! Don't leave me!" frowned Ying Hua as she stood up and was about to run after him but Jack stood in front of her way, "Move!"
"No," replied Jack firmly.
Ying Hua glared, "Don't you care that Syaoran is going after your girlfriend? Aren't you fuckin worried?"
"I trust Sakura. I know she wouldn't do anything to hurt me. Anyways, this is a perfect opportunity to ask you why you're here."
"Stupid, this is a double date. Why wouldn't I be here?"
"What are your plans?"
"What plans? I don't know what your talking about."
"Don't fuckin lie to me Ying Hua!" growled Jack as he grabbed Ying Hua's shoulders roughly.
"Don't fuckin touch me!" Ying Hua snapped, "I have no fucking idea what your fucking bullshitting about."
Jack narrowed his eyes, "Fine, you don't have to tell me now, but I will get it out of you."
Ying Hua glared at him.
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"Sakura wait!" yelled Syaoran as caught up with her.
"Get away from me Syaoran! I don't need you as my babysitter! I'm 16, I'm a young woman and I don't need you to take care of me!" yelled Sakura.
Syaoran grabbed her wrist and made Sakura face him, "Will you just listen to me?"
"Don't touch me! I don't want to listen to you. Why don't you just ran back into the arms of you lover, Ying Hua?"
Syaoran winced, that cut his heart hearing it from the girl he loves, "Sakura. . ."
"Just leave me alone Syaoran! I have Jack!"
Syaoran frowned hearing that name, "Now look Sakura----"
Sakura jerked her hand away from Syaoran and walked off.
"Sakura! Fuck, just listen to me, goddamnit!" He growled as he caught up with her and grabbed her wrist.
"Let me go!"
"Stop fucking struggling, and just listen to me for a fucking second!"
Unfortunately she tripped over a root and fell down a hill, pulling Syaoran down with her. Once they stopped Syaoran was ontop of Sakura.
"Are you okay Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"Yeah, I'm fine," replied Sakura, "Now get off please."
"No," Syaoran eyes were firm yet softed as he looked deep into Sakura's emerald green eyes
Sakura's breath got caught in her throat, he was too close, "Get off."
"I won't. . ." His eyes looked down on Sakura's kissable lips and then back up to her eyes.
"Why. . .why are you doing this?" Sakura managed to ask.
Syaoran lowered his head slowly, "Because. . ."
Sakura could feel his warm breath above her, he was getting closer, "No. . Syaoran, y-you can't. . . ."
They were only a few centimeters apart.
"Watch me," he said huskily as he closed his eyes and almost touch Sakura's lips.
Sakura's hunger for his lips made her move her head up towards Syaoran's face,
"Hey you two!" Mia called to them.
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"Mia you idiot!" Tomoyo sweatdropped in a bush near by. She had almost seen Sakura and Syaoran kiss until Mia interrupted.
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Sakura quickly pushed Syaoran off her. Her face was red as she looked up to who called at her, "Mia, hi!"
Mia giggled, I, "What are you two doing done there?"
"Umm," Sakura quickly stood up, "Syaoran wanted to prove me wrong on a certain part of the respiratory system." She looked at Syaoran, "Yup you were right, a person's breathing does speed up when nervous." Okay lame, yes she knew that but that was the best thing she could think of.
"Oh, okay. Well, come on, lets have some fun at the fair!" smiled Mia.
"Y-Yeah," Sakura's face was still warm as she started following Mia,
thought Syaoran.
Mia giggled, She laughed evilly,
"H-Hoe. . .? Mia?" sweatdropped Sakura as she noticed Mia's odd behavior.
Mia sweatdropped and coughed, "Err, yeah, umm right. Let's go Syaoran."
Syaoran's head snapped up, "Uh, yeah." He stood up and followed the two with his hands in his pockets; his eyes focused on Sakura. After their walk of silence they were greeted by loud noises from the amusement park.
Mia stopped in front of them, "Okay, so where do you two want to go?"
Sakura and Syaoran were quiet as they were looking away from each other.
"Any ideas?" Mia sweatdropped when she realized none of them were going to say something, , "Well, okay, I thought we-----"
"Syaoran!" Ying Hua came stomping in with Jack following behind, "Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you!"
"Hello, Ying Hua," Mia greeted dully as Tomoyo walked up beside her, "Hey, Jack."
"Hey babe," Jack kissed Sakura on the cheek as he put an arm around her shoulder. He smiled at the others, "Hey girls."
"Hi Jack," smiled Tomoyo.
"Hey," replied Mia, "Uh, aren't you going to say hi to Syaoran."
"I already did," Jack said dully.
Syaoran glared at Jack,
"Mia, Tomoyo," Ying Hua replied with an equal bored tone but with a touch of annoyance.
Sakura looked at Syaoran to see his reaction when Jack kissed her. She could see the pain in his eyes just before he turned away from her. Sakura looked down her eyes saddened.
Ying Hua narrowed her eyes as she was taking all the information of her surroundings in, Her left eye twitched in deep anger, She looped arms with Syaoran.
"Come on, lets enjoy what the park has to offer," said Jack.
"Un," smiled Sakura as she and Jack led the way.
Ying Hua watched Sakura as she bought a near by crying girl a new balloon because her's flew away, Ying Hua growled, Ying Hua's eyes widened and then she smirked devious. She took a glance at Syaoran, who seemed to be paying all his attention to Sakura,
Jack glanced at Ying Hua and narrowed his eyes,
"Hey lets all go on the rollercoaster!" smiled Ying Hua.
Sakura bit her bottom lip, "Uh. . ."
Syaoran noticed her uneasiness, "We don't----"
"We don't have to go if you don't feel comfortable about it," Jack interrupted also noticing Sakura's discomfort earning a glare from Syaoran, but he ignored it.
"Sakura doesn't like rollercoasters that much," Tomoyo replied.
"What? Are you afraid?" gloated Ying Hua.
Sakura looked down,
"Ying, stop it," frowned Syaoran, "If Sakura doesn't want to go, we don't have to go."
Ying Hua crossed her arms and looked away. She angrily reminded to herself,
"N-No. . .it's okay, we can go," replied Sakura still unsure.
"Nani? Are you sure Sakura?" replied Tomoyo.
"Yeah, I mean we don't have to go if you don't want to," said Jack.
"Yeah, it's no big deal," said Mia.
Sakura nervously smiled, "No, no, it's okay. I don't mind, we can go."
Syaoran looked firmly at Sakura. His voice was filled with sincere and care, "Are you sure?"
"Yeah," Sakura sweatdropped, "Don't worry! I-Infact, I used to love rollercoasters, so lets go!" Sakura started to walk towards the rollercoaster rides,
The gang followed Sakura to the rollercoaster ride.
"Are you sure you want to go on this one?" Syaoran said, "We could go to the minor ones."
Sakura looked up and she almost lost her lunch just by the site of if, "Hoooee. .. " She looked back at the others, "Um, it's okay, I want to go on this one."
"If it bothers you that much Sakuara, we really don't have to go," replied Ying Hua in a surprising nice tone.
"What's up with her?" whispered Mia.
"I don't know. . ." Tomoyo replied.
Jack narrowed his eyes,
Syaoran just lifted a brow.
Ying Hua looked at the others and sweatdropped, "What? Is it so wrong for me to be nice?"
"Well," Syaoran rubbed his chin.
Ying Hua pretended to look hurt, "Even my own boyfriend! I feel so hurt!" She walked beside Sakura and hooked her arm, "Sakura and I may have our differences but that doesn't mean we were never friends."
"Ano. . ..we were friends?" Sakura furrowed her brows, "Hoe?"
Ying Hua laughed, "Ah, Sakura you're so funny. Come on, we better give them our tickets so we don't hold up the line anymore." She led the group while dragging Sakura by the arm.
wondered Sakura.
Jack narrowed his eyes, I
The group boarded the ride. The safety bar went down across their upper bodies and the rollercoaster slowly moved. Sakura gulped, The rollercoaster stopped all of a sudden and Sakura looked down. Quickly she looked back up, She gulped again, Just the instant she thought that the rollercoaster went down a steep hill, "HOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She closed her eyes,
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Sakura slowly boarded off with the rest of the group. Her eyes were wet but no tears were on her cheeks. She bit her lower, trembling lip and silently whimpered a grateful thank you that the ride was over.
"Sakura are you okay?" asked Jack who noticed her facial expression.
Syaoran, on the other hand, noticed even before the ride. Sakura was dead scared. He didn't even had a chance to enjoy the ride because he was watching her during the whole thing, "I told you it wasn't a good idea," Syaoran frowned at Jack.
"I didn't force her into it," replied Jack.
"Syaoran that's enough," said Sakura, still a bit shakened, "Jack didn't force me into going, I wanted to go." She sniffed and put on a bright smile, "I thought it was quite exciting! But um, well I have to go to the bathroom." Sakura headed towards the bathroom.
"Wait for Sakura, Li I need to talk with Ying Hua for a second," said Jack as he dragged Ying Hua away from the crowd.
"Let me go," growled Ying Hua.
Once the two were away from the people Jack let her go, "What are you planning?"
Ying Hua looked away with her nose up in the air, "What are you talking about?" She crossed her arms, "I am not planning anything."
"Liar, it isn't you to be nice all of a sudden. Especially in front of a girl who may have something against you," suddenly Jack's eyes widened, "That's it!"
"What? What's it?" replied Ying Hua.
"You can't stand competition."
Ying Hua's eyes widened but quickly turned back normal, "What the hell are you babbling about?"
"You can't stand that Sakura maybe your only obstacle to get Syaoran," Jack frowned, "It's all about Syaoran."
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Sakura came waking back about one minute after she left the group.
"Didn't you had to use the bathroom?" asked Syaoran.
"Un, but I realized I didn't know which way it was," Sakura sheepishly replied.
Syaoran smiled making Sakura blush lightly, "Follow me."
The two walked quitely through the noisey crowd but were interrupted by an entertainer.
"Aw, perfect! You two couples, would be great to try my ride," said the entertainer, "Come, come, it's our one day special for our Love Ferris Wheel, a free ride! We are celebrating new loves and you guys look so much in love!"
Syaoran and Sakura blushed. Syaoran coughed, "Umm, we're not together."
The entertainer's eyes widened in surprise, "Really? Wow! You could of fooled me. But this ride is also for love waiting to be bloomed from two people, such as yourself."
"I. . .I don't know," replied Sakura.
"I won't take no for an answer!" said the entertainer, "You two make a perfect couple, no doubt about it! You might as well try this out."
"B. .But. . ." started Sakura but it was too late, the entertainer already pushed both of them in the carrier. Sakura and Syaoran sat across from each other as the ride moved.
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"Thanks Giles," said Tomoyo coming out from the tents with Mia.
"It was a pleasure to be of service to you Madame Tomoyo," replied Giles.
Tomoyo watched Sakura's cart, "Let operation: Get Syaoran to fall in love with Sakura, so we can all be happy and Sakura can stop pretending she doesn't like Syaoran anymore because everybody knows that she has some sorts of feelings for Syaoran, since she can't hide her feelings very well; Part A commence. ."
Mia giggled, "I wonder what their doing in there!"
Tomoyo grinned, "I, personally, made sure there was a built in, hidden camera."
Mia squealed, "Lets go see what's happening!"
The two ran into a near by trailer and turned on the television.
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"So, umm, are you okay?" asked Syaoran.
"Okay?" questioned Sakura.
"Yeah, from the ride."
"Oh right. . yeah that, I'm okay. Uh, did you enjoy it?"
"Not really. ."
"Oh yeah? Why is that?"
Syaoran looked straight into Sakura's eyes, "I was too preoccupied."
". . .oh. .preoccupied on what?"
"Umm, stuff. ." Syaoran looked down and turned a bit red from embarrassment.
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"Kawaii!" Both Tomoyo and Mia squealed.
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". . .you. ."
"Hoe?" Sakura looked at him with confusion.
Syaoran took a deep breath, "I was too preoccupied with you in my head." He lift his head and looked straight into her eyes.
"O-Oh, re-really?" blushed Sakura as she rubbed the back of her neck, "Why is that?"
"Because, I was worried about you," Syaoran replied truthfully, "I knew you never liked that ride and I'm mad at that damn Jack to even let you go on it."
"I see. . ."
"Sakura."
"Yes?"
"I really like you."
SLAP!
Syaoran was still in his position. His head was turned to the right and a redish-pink mark started forming on his left cheek. He slowly moved his head to look at Sakura.
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"Oh my!" gasped Tomoyo.
"Does this mean that Sakura actually doesn't like Syaoran?" asked Mia.
"No, I'm positive she does!"
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"Stop playing with my feelings!" Sakura's eyes started watering.
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~Flashback~
Little Syaoran was standing in front of Little Sakura.
"I-I wa-was n-n-never really c-cl-close to a so-so-some-someone be-before. . ." blushed Little Syaoran.
"Oh?" Little Sakura cutely tilted her head.
"U-U-Um-Ummm. . ." Little Syaoran gulped, "I-I-I re-re-re-re-really l-li-li- like yo-you!" He quickly held up the daffodil that he was hiding behind his back, in front of Sakura, "F-For Y-Y-YOU!"
Little Sakura blushed, "T-Thank you." She gently took it from him and smelled it, "I like it a lot."
Little Syaoran was looking down, his hands behind his back, blushing like mad and fidgeting with his feet.
". . .and I really like you too," smiled Little Sakura.
Little Syaoran's head perked up, his eyes brightened. "R-REALLY?"
"Un," Little Sakura smiled sweetly as she walked up to him and gave Little Syaoran a cute kiss on the cheek.
Little Syaoran sighed happily and smiled brightly at Little Sakura.
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"You told me you liked me when I was 5, then you come to Japan and don't even recognize me, plus you start going out with someone else, AND now you tell me you like me again?" said Sakura, obviously hurt.
Syaoran sighed, she had a point there. Damn, the odds were against him, "I'm sorry Sakura. I didn't mean to. . ."
"You didn't mean to what? Did you think I'm some kind of toy?"
"No," Syaoran quickly answered, "Definitely not----"
"Is that so? Well it doesn't seem that way. I'm not something you can just bring in and bring out whenever you please! I'm not some property for you to own, to sell, to buy----"
Syaoran quickly kissed her lips. He practically wasn't listening to half of her speech, because his urge was too great. He gently entered his tongue into her mouth and both started to explore eachother's mouths. Both were enjoying themselves and calmly taking breaths. Syaoran gently pulled away from her lips, but softly kissed them again.
Sakura slowly opened her eyes and looked deep into Syaoran's amber ones, "Why did you. . .?"
"Sakura I lo----"
Sakura reacted quickly and silenced him with her index finger, "Don't say it."
"Why not?" Syaoran asked confused.
"Please just don't, I'm not ready to hear it."
"But. . ." Syaoran sighed as he saw the pleading look in her eyes, ". . .okay, I won't, but the next time I'll say it, ready or not ready."
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"Giles, quickly! Stop the Ferris wheel!" said Tomoyo.
"But Madame----" started Giles.
"Please Giles, we can't get Sakura or Syaoran out until one of them say their I love yous," replied Mia.
"Yes Mistress," bowed Giles as he turned the power off.
"Good, now they'll have to confess their love for each other," smiled Tomoyo.
"Yay! Let Part B begin!" cheered Mia.
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"Thank you," replied Sakura softly as she stood up.
"Where are you going?" asked Syaoran.
"The ride is over, I felt it stopped," replied Sakura as she opened the door. Without looking she walked outside and quickly felt herself falling, "Ahhhh!"
"Sakura!" Syaoran quickly reacting grabbed, her grabbed her hand before she was out of reach.
"Syaoran! Please, don't let me fall!" pleaded Sakura.
"I won't let you fall Sakura," Syaoran said firmly.
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"One second you tell them not to go, but the minute you leave they head off on their own," said Ying Hua.
"Sh!" Jack quickly silenced her.
"What?"
"Didn't you hear that?"
"What?"
"That was Sakura scream," Jack ran towards where he heard Sakura yell.
"Wait for me!" Ying Hua replied as she followed Jack.
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"AHHH!! Sakura!!!" yelled Tomoyo in the trailer.
"Aren't Ferris Wheel rides supposed to have those safety locks?!" said Mia.
"We have to get Sakura out of there!!" Tomoyo was panicking, "What are we going to do Mia? We can't let her fall!"
"Don't worry! Syaoran won't let her drop! He loves her, he can't!" replied Mia.
The two went outside.
"Please Syaoran, don't let go of her," Tomoyo quietly said.
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"Where are you going?" Ying Hua said as she finally caught up to Jack.
"Look!" Jack pointed up, "Sakura's dangling out of the Ferris Wheel cart!"
Ying Hua looked to where Jack was pointing, "Syaoran's holding her up!"
"What the hell happened while we were gone?!"
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"Syaoran. . ." Sakura's eyes were tearing up as she looked at the ground.
"Sakura, look at me! You're going to be okay, I've got you!" said Syaoran.
Sakura looked up at Syaoran,
"I won't let you fall! I pinky swear over my heart!"
A smile slowly formed on Sakura's lips, "I believe you."
Syaoran smiled, "Lets get you up here." Syaoran groaned as he pulled Sakura back into the cart and into his arms.
". . .Syaoran, I was so scared!" Sakura cried on his shoulder.
Syaoran hugged Sakura and rubbed her back gently, "It's okay, it's all over."
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"Giles start the power and get Sakura and Syaoran back on the ground," Tomoyo said gratefully.
Mia smiled, I
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After a while Sakura and Syaoran got back on the ground.
"Sakura! Are you okay?!" Tomoyo ran up and gave Sakura a hug.
"Yeah," smiled Sakura as she wiped her tears away, "Syaoran saved me."
"Way to go hero!" smiled Mia.
Syaoran smiled.
"Yeah, thank you Syaoran," smiled Sakura.
"Sakura!" Jack yelled as he managed to get through the crowd, "Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine Jack, Syaoran saved me," replied Sakura.
Jack hugged her, "I'm so glad you're alive. Job well done, Li, thanks for protecting her while I was gone. Come, let's get out of this crowd." He wrapped an arm around her.
"Who died and made you king," growled Syaoran quitely.
"Okay," smiled Sakura as she followed him. Sakura looked over her shoulder to see Syaoran and smiled.
Syaoran lost all his foul facial expressions and smiled back at Sakura.
"Syaoran! Are you hurt baby?" Ying Hua hugged him.
"I'm okay, let's go," said Syaoran as he started falling behind Sakura and Jack.
"Wait for me, hunny," replied Ying Hua as she looped arms with him.
Tomoyo and Mia following behind.
They stopped when they arrived at the parking lot.
"What do you want to do now?" asked Jack.
"Actually, I personally just want to go home," replied Sakura sheepishly, "I think I had enough adventure for one day."
"Okay, I'll give you a ride home," said Jack.
"Thank you," said Sakura, "I'll see you guys tomorrow. Bye Ying Hua, Tomoyo, Mia." She looks at Syaoran, "Bye Syaoran."
"Are you ready?"
"Yup, lets go," smiled Sakura as she followed Jack to his car.
"Later girls!" Jack called back.
The four watched Jack's black corvette drive off.
"Want me to give you a ride Mia?" asked Tomoyo as her limo drove up and got in.
"Sure, how about you Syaoran?" said Mia as she got in, "Are you coming home?"
"Yeah," Syaoran replied.
"But Syaoran, I thought we were gonna do something when Sakura and Jack are gone," said Ying Hua.
"I'm really tired, maybe some other time," said Syaoran, "I'll see you tomorrow, bye." Syaoran entered the limo and closed the door behind him.
"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?" asked Ying Hua.
Syaoran blew a kiss at Ying Hua and then waved as the limo drove away.
Once they were gone Ying Hua's face darkened, "They're getting too damn fucking close. . . I have to get Sakura and Syaoran away from each other. . "
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Sakura was lying on her bed. She smiled how Syaoran saved her from death but saddened a bit when she remembered how Syaoran was going to say those 3 special words, "Oh Syaoran. . ."
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Syaoran was lying on his bed, with his hands under his head. He remember how Sakura's body rested against his, how her lips tasted sweet, how his shoulder was damp from her crying, and how she didn't let him say those 3 words to her, "Oh god Sakura. . .why do you have this affect on me?"
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A/N: That's the end of Chappy 8! ^.^ I hope you enjoyed it! @.@ Ack! I'm starting to run out of ideas but I wanna still keep going for you reviewers (cuz it wouldn't be fare if I just deleted that story and you ppl took your time on readin & reviewin it).
JUST TO LET YOU ALL KNOW, I WON'T BE HERE BETWEEN THE 9TH and 24TH BECAUSE I'M OFF TO A VACATION!! (^.^ going to Europe! YaY!) Bye for now!
