Hey! I'm gonna try to put up a chapter every week just to keep you demanding readers happy. Oh yeah, I edited a few of the chapters for this story, well in some chapters I added some stuff. It's mostly in the first few chapters, but they're kinda minor. In the chapter where Sakura meets Prince Hikoshu Morioka. To one of the readers who thought I changed the prince's name, I want to get it straight that his name is Hikoshu Morioka, Morioka is the last name. Read + Review!!!

Tricky Princess

By Sammi

Chapter 12

Feelings Expressed

Prince Hikoshu climbed into the carriage that had carried him to the Kinomoto kingdom. He glanced down the road and one name came into him mind. Kochi. He looked at the carriages that carried his parents and sister. He stopped one of the carriers.

"Wait a second I want to speak with the King and Queen for a moment," Hikoshu said to the carrier. The carrier kneeled then stood up and informed the three other carriers. Hikoshu got out of his carriage and went to his parent's carriage.

"Mother, Father?"

"Yes son?" Queen Morioka answered.

"May I go into town? I want to buy something. I will return home quickly," Hikoshu asked. Queen Morioka looked at her son, thinking.

"Very well. I'll make sure carriers take care of you and come home before sundown," the Queen decided. Hikoshu silently cheered to himself. He climbed into the carriage again and sat there impatiently. Finally the carriage was lifted and moved forward. After a while the carriage stopped and one carrier announced to Hikoshu they had arrived. He climbed out and looked around.

"You may have a break now. In two candle marks come back here," Hikoshu ordered. The carriers bowed respectfully and went off to have fun. He walked down the street, then down another. He stopped in front of two large wooden doors. All around the property there was a stone wall. He used his hands to knock twice upon the door. After a while the doors opened. A young girl with black hair and light brown eyes stood there.

She gasped. "Hikoshu!" Hikoshu smiled happily. He hugged the girl. She returned the hug passionately. They finally let go. She led Hikoshu into one side of the property. They sat on the stone bench under the blossom tree.

"Kochi, I wanted to see you for so long," Hikoshu said looking into the girl's eyes.

"But Hikoshu you're getting…" Kochi stifled a cry. "You're getting married to that Sakura Kinomoto."

"She doesn't want to get married. If I could convince mother and father to let me marry you, you will agree right?" Hikoshu asked his voice lowering. Kochi grasped his arms.

"Of course! Don't be silly! I won't miss a chance to marry you and live with you forever!" Kochi said as tears sprung into her eyes.

"Don't cry," Hikoshu said caressing her cheeks. "Come on, lead me to your parents. I'm going to ask them before I ask my parents," Hikoshu said standing up. Kochi wiped her eyes with her sleeve. She looked up her face brighten by a smile.

She stood up and walked with him to take a step toward a happy life together.

~*~

Tomoyo and Eriol watch with fascination as the prince of Morioka walked off after receiving a kiss from a pretty black-haired maiden(hmmm what are they doing together anyway? ^_~ ).

"Tomoyo I think Morioka already has a girlfriend," Eriol said to the violet-eyed girl.

"And I don't think we're suppose to know until he tells us," Tomoyo said as she watched Hikoshu Morioka walked towards the town square.

"Come on we still have to see my friends," Eriol said stepped out of the alley they hid in. Tomoyo followed behind him as he walked. They stopped a grand house. Eriol knocked on the door. It opened and a pretty brown haired girl stood there. She wore a rose mad colored kimono. Her hair was down and her bangs hung over her temples. She gave them a large smile.

"Eriol how nice of you to visit me!" the girl said. Tomoyo looked at them. A pang of jealousy aroused in her heart. Could this be Eriol's girlfriend?'

"Can we come in now?" Eriol said as he adjusted his glasses. They walked inside following the girl. She led them to her garden and sat down at a stone table. Eriol and Tomoyo followed what she did.

"Tomoyo meet my good friend Nakuru, Nakuru this is Tomoyo," Eriol said. Tomoyo bowed her head.

"Ohayo Nakuru-chan," Tomoyo said, still feeling hurt and jealous.

"Where's Suppi?" Eriol asked. Nakuru raised an eyebrow as her eyes darted to Tomoyo.

"It's alright she knows about our magic," Eriol said.

"OK, I'll get him," Nakuru said. "SUPPI!!" Eriol and Tomoyo winced as she screamed for this Suppi. A black cat like stuffed animal came flying towards them. Tomoyo tilted her head slightly as she looked at the Suppi. It reminded her a lot of Kero.

"What?" It said in a grouchy voice. Then it realized Eriol, his master, was here. He flew to Eriol and gave him a quick hug. Suppi realized a girl was next to his master.

"Who's she?" Suppi whispered into Eriol's ear.

"Tomoyo this is Suppi or Spinel, and Suppi this is Tomoyo my good friend," Eriol said.

"Where are you living now?" Nakuru said, as she eyed Tomoyo with a glint in her eye.

"In the Kinomoto palace with the Kinomotos. The Li family are staying there for now," Eriol answered. He took a peek at Tomoyo. She seemed disturbed by something. Tomoyo didn't see all the eyes that were on her. Her mind was on one thing, Eriol. She felt betrayed by Eriol for some reason. She felt that Eriol purposely played with her feelings and then goes to another.

"Tomoyo, dear, do you want to go now?" Eriol asked gently knowing that she was disturbed by something. He could easily find out what was wrong with his magic but he didn't want to intrude her privacy.

"I don't really mind. If you have something important to discuss or do with Nakuru-chan and Suppi-chan then I don't mind," Tomoyo answered. Eriol sensed more of a disturbance in Tomoyo when Nakuru's name comes up.

"Nakuru, Suppi I'll see you another time. I'll go home first with Tomoyo," Eriol said and stood up. Tomoyo did the same. The left the house with Nakuru and Suppi saying last good byes. Outside, a carriage stood waiting for them. Tomoyo climbed and Eriol behind him.

"Tomoyo is there something wrong?" Eriol asked as the carriage slowly took them to the palace. Tomoyo shook her head as she looked out the uncovered window.

"I know there's something wrong," Eriol said and gently pushed Tomoyo to look at him. She looked into his eyes then looked away.

"Is Nakuru a girlfriend of yours?" She asked softly. Eriol chuckled. Tomoyo looked up shocked at his reaction.

"No. I created her to assist me with things. I don't like her, she's the most annoying woman I've come across!" Eriol said. Tomoyo smiled and Eriol returned the smile. Tomoyo sat back satisfied that Nakuru was just a good friend.

~*~

Syaoran sat in the middle of the clearing, meditating. His sword lay on his lap. His eyes were closed, his breathing steady. He heard soft steps come his way. He waited, the footsteps came nearer and nearer. He felt a hand wave in front of his face. He grabbed the hand, his eyes shot open.

Sakura stood there wincing at his grip. Syaoran let go quickly.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sneak up on you," Sakura apologized. Syaoran said nothing.

"Are you practicing with your sword?" Sakura asked. Once again there was no answer. He held his sword and walked farther away from Sakura. He stood at a stance. Suddenly he was off at amazing speed, as his sword whipped the air. A sword came his way and he blocked. He looked right into Sakura's merry brown eyes. She held her sword against his sword. He gave a quick grin. The first since he came. 'He looks much better smiling.' Sakura thought. Syaoran pushed against her sword harder. She pushed back with her strength but could not overcome his strength. She pulled away and aimed at his side. He blocked it. Sakura tried to attack him from all sides and angles. Syaoran bought his sword down, but Sakura back flipped and evaded Syaoran's sword. She turned around swiping at Syaoran with her sword. Syaoran blocked another attack that was aimed for his side with his sword. Accidentally he used too much strength and Sakura swayed back. She tripped and fell. Syaoran expecting this jumped forward and caught her just in time. Sakura fell into his strong arms and dropped her sword. As he caught her he dropped his sword.

Their brown eyes stared at each other. Sakura blushed furiously as Syaoran stared at her. Without knowing they inched closer and their lips touched lightly. The light touch of lips deepened into a kiss. Sakura didn't push away as she would have if it was some other guy and neither did Syaoran.

Sakura shuddered at his soft kiss. Her spine tingling.

Syaoran's arms found their way around Sakura's small body. Suddenly Sakura pulled away and lowered her head not daring to look. Syaoran felt the heat rise in his cheeks. Sakura hid herself in Syaoran's muscular chest. Syaoran moved his arms closer around her. Suddenly realizing whose arms were around her, she pulled away from his embrace with a shy smile and ran off towards the palace.

Tomoyo curiously looked at Sakura as she ran by with a red face. Eriol smiled as he felt the pink and warm aura. The green aura of Syaoran's mingling with the pink one. His smile widened. 'So my cute little Syaoran finally gave in to his feelings.' Tomoyo looked at Eriol knowing that Eriol knew what had happened. All she saw got out of him was a wide smile.

In her room, Sakura had her knees pulled up to her chin. She thought about the sweet kiss that lingered on her lips. 'My first kiss. The kiss that actually expresses love. Love? Do I love Syaoran?' Not wanting to deny her feelings anymore she said out loud "Yes I do like him and maybe love him, but does he?"