Chapter 4: A Girls' Challenge. (part 2)

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The blazing sun beat down mercilessly on Sakura's skin. It gave a pint of pink. Sakura pulled down her visor, shielding her face from the sun. She let out a big sigh. How ever did she let Syaoran drag her to this.this.sports park? Curse that scorching sun. She cast a glance at Syaoran, who was standing beside her. His visor was hiding his face, casting a shadow over his eyes. She couldn't see. All she knew was, she had lost control of the situation. How was she going to torment Syaoran when HE was torturing her? She folded her arms, pursing her lips.

Syaoran stole a look at Sakura. He snickered under his cap. Everything was working smoothly, like a car cruising on a road. They had taken the MRT from the shopping mall, to Tomoeda Recreational Sports Centre. Sakura looked vexed. Excellent.

Wasn't rock climbing such an absolutely marvelous idea? He congratulated himself. From his past experience, Syaoran knew that girls hated sports. Rock climbing was especially difficult for them. Pay back, Sakura. For all the /unspeakable/ things you did to me.

The rock climbing wall was in front of them, with six sections on each 3 sides of the tower, 6m high. Sakura and Syaoran were facing one side. The wall was riddled with coloured footings, and the surrounding wall was light brown with dirt mixtures.

Around the tower was a canteen, some booths renting out protective gear, and other paths leading to other activities. It was very open, with hardly any shade. The heat hissed out of the pavement. A few teenagers walked out of the canteen.

Suddenly, two instructors, wearing the Centre's uniform, which was white and yellow, popped up in front them. "Hello, and what are your names?"

Syaoran and Sakura introduced themselves.

"Ahh.Syaoran and Sakura." They exclaimed happily, handing them the gears. "First time here?" They inquired, while Syaoran and Sakura put on the gears.

Sakura nodded.

"Don't worry. First time for everything! You do need a lot of endurance and determination for a sport like rock climbing though. But! I believe you two have got it." They gave them a big smile.

Syaoran edged towards Sakura, whispering, "You need a lot of strength for this. I've heard the instructors won't let you down till you've reached the top. Better be strong."

Sakura gave a small squeak. She looked down at her arms.the arms that tossed batons, did handstands.could they do it?

"Yeah. Think about it." Syaoran taunted.

"Okay now! Ready?" Sakura gulped. She went forwards. The instructor attached the ropes to her gears. Syaoran went up to the other instructor. "Don't worry, you won't fall." Sakura's instructor assured her, upon seeing the fear in her eyes.

"Ready? Let's go!"

Sakura grasped onto the footings, heaving herself up. Syaoran was already on the second level of the rock wall. /okay.come on, let's go!/ Sakura said to herself. With that, her legs pushed her body up, and her hands pulled her up.

The tires in Syaoran's imaginary car hissed. The car spluttered. It broke down.

"No way." Syaoran watched in amazement as he saw Sakura scale the rock wall like a spider. "Argh! She's ahead of me!" He turned back climbing up.

Sakura wiped the sheen of sweat away from her forehead. Her hand griped the last footing at the top and hoisted her body up. "I.did it." She gasped. She looked at her right. Syaoran had just reached the top. Sakura gave him a thumbs up and the ropes belayed her down.

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"That was fun, wasn't it?" Sakura chirped. They were out of the recreational center.

"Yeah." Syaoran mumbled, narrowing his eyes. "So fun."

"So.are we going anywhere else? If not, I have something in mind."

"NO!" Syaoran cut Sakura off. Sakura looked a little taken aback.

"Well.okay." She trailed off.

"We're. Um. Going to my house. Let's take the MRT train." Syaoran pulled Sakura to the train station.

They soon boarded the MRT, which was packed with people. "Gosh. It's so crowded." Sakura whined. They were packed like sardines, everyone's bodies almost pressed against each other.

Suddenly, the train came to an abrupt halt. The train jolted back, jerking all the passengers inside the train. Sakura felt herself losing balance, she groped for a pole to cling on, but there was nothing. Sakura fell against Syaoran, her face buried into his musclar chest. Syaoran jerked back, finding Sakura on him.

"I can't see." Sakaru muffled. Sakura felt her surroundings. It was warm and soft. Yet hard. Her hands reached out, feeling it.it felt like.

"What the heck are you doing?" Syaoran's voice interrupted her thoughts. She lifted her head, finding herself looking straight into those fiery amber eyes.

"I ah.aiiiii!!!" Sakura shrieked, realizing that she had been feeling Syaoran's abs all this time. Sakura blushed crimson. How did she land up like this? "So are you going to continue stroking my abs, or stop?" Syaoran teased, Sakura's hands still on his chest. Sakura withdrew her hands quickly, avoiding Syaoran's gaze.

"I'm um sorry." She muttered, shoving her hands into the pockets of her jeans.

Syaoran grinned and looked at Sakura. She could be so cute sometimes, and so pretty, that he felt drawn to her. "We're here." Syaoran took Sakura's hand and led her out of the train.

They soon arrived at the Li mansion. Sakura marveled at it as they entered the gate. It was a gleaming white house, with a beautiful garden, layered with beds of flowers, and a swing right in the middle of it. There was an old oak tree watching them silently at the corner of the garden, leaves and roots spread out. Syaoran led Sakura into his house.

Sakura felt as if she had just stepped into the most luxurious house, likea film-set or something featured in a magazine. There was a long spiral staircase twisting a leading up to the levels of the house. The floor was parquet, with a thick cream-coloured carpet right in the middle of the hall. Sakura followed Syaoran into a room.

It had a blue mat, some weaponry hanging down from the pale walls, and was very sparse.

"Wow.what is this place? Look at those cool swords!" Sakura squealed, running towards the ancient swords.

"Sakura! Don't touch them! They're my family's heirlooms!" Syaoran yelled. But Sakura was already running her fingers down the blades, and "oohing" and "ahhing" at them. Syaoran clenched his fists. He dragged Sakura away from them.

"Here, put these on." He said, throwing her some amour.

"What are we going to do?" Asked Sakura.

"Sword-fighting."

Syaoran gave a smug smile as his back was turned to Sakura. Man.he couldn't wait to give Sakura some backaches and pain in the butt.

"Choose a sword from this cabinet. The blades aren't sharp, so they aren't dangerous, " Syaoran introduced to Sakura. Sakura chose a sleek light sword, while Syaoran chose the sword that he had been practicing with all these years.

"Syaoran.this won't hurt, will it?" Sakura asked shakily.

"Sure it won't," Syaoran said casually, closing the wooden cabinet with a creak. "Watch out Sakura." He muttered under his breath, smirking. They posed themselves on the blue mat, facing each other.

Sakura's palms were sweaty as she gripped onto the handle of her sword.

"Mount your swords." Syaoran announced. " And Go!"

Syaoran attacked Sakura. Sakura stood her ground. Their swords clashed. A series of agile movements followed, with Sakura retreating backwards.

With a surge of energy, Sakura striked back. She lunged forwards, throwing Syaoran backwards.

/What the heck?!/ Syaoran defended Sakura's attack. He went for Sakura's stomach. His sword surged forwards, Sakura leaned back, barely dodging it, as it swished over her body. (A/n: in slow motion!) /woah.all those cheer leading practices actually help me/ Sakura swooped up.

/Oh gawd.her reflexes are great/ Syaoran could not believe his eyes. Since when did a girl get ever so good?

Syaoran lunged forwards again, using every chance to attack Sakura's body. (a/n: Don't worry, it's clad in amour, remember?) Sakura swiftly ducked right and left, but she was starting to have difficulty. Just then, Syaoran went for her legs.

(a/n: slow motion again!) Sakura saw it in time, she jumped up, legs in a yoga position in mid air, (a/n: the matrix.) and came down again. Syaoran cursed. He took advantage of Sakura's slow recovery and soon, his sword found its way to her neck.

Sakura felt cold hard metal pressing against her skin. She bit her lip. Fine. He wins this time. Sakura gave a deep breath, "You win."

Syaoran held his sword to her chin, staring at Sakura. He suddenly noticed an air of determination around her. His eyes traveled all around Sakura's face.why was she so special? Sakura looked extremely cute. Her face was flushed and red, making it so vibrant. Syaoran suddenly had an urge to reach over and kiss her.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Sakura arched an eyebrow. "And.get that sword away from me." She added, glaring at it.

Syaoran snapped out of his thoughts, letting down his sword. Did she always have to do this every time? He sighed. What had gotten into him? No, he cannot fall in love with Sakura Kinomoto. She's just some you use to win the bet, Li Syaoran. 10 Days more.

"It's rather late now, I got to go." Smiled Sakura, taking off her amour. "Thanks for everything Syaoran." Syaoran nodded, flipping back his chestnut hair. He kept the amour and swords. "I'll see you out."

"No need Syaoran!" Called out Sakura, running towards the entrance, "And remember to wear our valentine t-shirts on Monday!"

Upon hearing Sakura's last words, Syaoran froze. The fluff.fluff.fluffy pink-tshirt!?

*A/N: I'm soooo sorry for the late update! The exams were here and everything was so busy.school work, school projects, homework, etc. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Though, it wasn't that funny.I based it mostly on Syaoran's thoughts this time. But I suppose all of ya can guess what Sakura's thinking eh? Please REVIEW!!!!!! If you review, then I'll continue updating! ^-^ Prob next wk.

The following chapters: What will happen to Syaoran in school? How will the girls react when they find out Sakura is dating the hottest guy in school? What other pranks will Sakura come up with? WHEN will they finally fall in love? WHAT will happen in the end? Hehe. kk, Bye! -Jane Lim