Chap. 1: "The Tale…"

Author's note: Hey this is a short story. There isn't a lot of chapter; I just had to write it. It's been sitting on my computer for a while and I thought I would put it to use.

By the reviews I get for this story I might consider making a longer version of it at the end. You'll see what I mean. Anyways I hope you enjoy this…it moves pretty fast. Think of it like one night but with three more chapters.

The night was a chilly one, filled with despair and grief. Couples walked slowly past a lonely man, lost in their conversation of love. He watched them, feeling his heartbreak yet again. Two times in his life he had made two mistakes that hurt the same person. The last one cost her life, and he was to blame.

He was too lost in the pain he felt to recognize that she had felt the same thing. Probably even worst than he but he hadn't taken the time to care. The cold winter air whispered around him, its harsh fingers pricked at his exposed face.

Coming to the secluded area of the park, he stared at the bridge across the way. Looking around, he made his way soundlessly across the path. He felt nothing, his heart had died and soon his soul would join it.

Coming to the railing, he stared into the endless abyss of ice. It glistened invitingly from the streets lights, filling his mind of peace from torment. Clouding his thoughts with tranquil dreams that were at his fingertips. "Seems inviting doesn't it?" a voice laughed from behind him. He spun around, and stared into the face of an old man.

"What would you know?" he bit out tightly, the stench of alcohol on his breath. "Go away old man" he hissed ready to give in to the dreams the water promised.

"What's bothering you?" the man asked standing next to him. His gloved hand reached out and rested on the cold railing. Looking at the water, he smiled. "Looks inviting doesn't it?" he spoke in a knowing tone. "What's bothering you Li Syaoran?" he inquired making Syaoran's eyes snap to his, those haunted amber eyes.

"The pain that I've caused" he answered though not knowing why.

"Care to enlighten?" the man asked in a comforting tone. "You seem like you need someone to talk to. I'm here" Syaoran's icy depth snap to his face, his white board catching the snowflakes that fell from the dark, gray heavens.

"No. I want to be alone" he barked feeling his temper rise. The man gave him a skeptical look but turned away nonetheless.

"You think you can conquer everything on your own? You're wrong," he whispered though Syaoran heard him loud and clear. "She believed in you, why can't you in someone?" the words cut at his heart.

"I didn't mean to hurt her," he whispered making the man stop. Turning, he looked at the young man and smiled returning to his side. "I didn't mean to" he looked at the waters and closed his eyes. A tear escaped and fell towards the icy depths, crystallizing as it fell.

"Speak freely, I shan't judge," he whispered in a forgiving tone. He rested his hand on Syaoran's shoulder; he looked at the old man and shook his head slowly.

"It started six years ago…

Deep thumping music spilled from hyped up Hondas and other variety of cars lined up along the rode. Girl's dressed in skin tight clothing walked around checking out each ride, then the driver to see the quality. "Hey don't touch bitch," a guy snapped when a beautiful black haired beauty reached to touch his interior.

"Fuck off ass wipe" the girl spat before continuing on her way. A smiled touched her lips when the Lords pulled in, it was three sleek black, decked out BMW's. Brushing her hair over her shoulder, she walked seductively towards them. Her tight black shirt shining from the street lights hitting it a different directions.

The Lord's were the three best racers in all Tokyo, and they were known for their ruthless driving. It was two guys and a girl on the team, the leader or employee was unknown. Some say he was a rich man, from the aristocrats of Japan. She watched the three of them, "Hey" she called out waving her hand.

"Hey!" a guy waved running over to the three. A girl dressed in baggy jeans, and a tight black tank top spun around, her long braided locks flying about her. Grinning wildly, her crimson eyes flashed dangerously as she ran over to him. Pushing through a group of guys she jumped unto him and captured his lips an in hot kiss.

People around them laughed when the guy stumbled back but caught his balance. Pulling away from the kiss, she looked into his eyes. "Hey to you too" she whispered, he grinned widely and winked at her. "What do you have for us, hmmm?" she trailed her black nail polished pointer finger across his lips.

"Five guys claiming to have the fastest cars in all Tokyo. And they've got the money to put on it too" he answered when she loosened her grip around his waist and slid to the ground. "Over there" she moved slightly to look behind him. Taking in the three guys off to the corner, she eyed their cars silently.

"Alright. We'll do it" she turned and walked off only to stop. "I'll see you later, hmmm" with that, said she continued on her way. Walking over to her other two teammates she looked at the scant rubbing up against the leader of the group. "Hey get lost bitch," she growled glaring at her heatedly.

"Humph" the girl said under her breath walking off. The guys grinned at the tiny girl in front of them, she smiled cutely.

"We've got three, lots of money cording to Carr," she explained briefly inclining her head in their direction. The guys looked at their next victims and shook their heads. "I say chicken" she rubbed her hands together.

"Not tonight Mei Lin" the leader answered running his hand through his spiked black hair. She frowned not liking how he turned her idea down. "We need to get this over with fast. We are needed back at the warehouse"

"Whatever. How bout you Syao?" she raised her brows at her best friend. He frowned glancing over the competition.

"It doesn't matter. I just need to go soon, Max has something planned for tonight," he answered not caring what they did. "Up to you and Jay here"

"Some help. Anyways I just want to race, get on with it Jamie" she growled, Jamie grinned at her before walking off. "God I hate him," she grumbled under her breath. "I don't see why you didn't want to be leader" Syaoran tried not to smile at her. He knew she had feelings for their new leader. He didn't care about leading; he just wanted money for school.

"Calm down. Think about kicking these assholes ass" he soothed knowing it would get her hyped up. Mei Lin rubbed her hands together and laughed evilly, it seemed as if horns grew on the top of her head.

"Okay people. The first race of the night" a guy shouted making everything go silent. The cool night air blew against his sandy blonde hair making it sway. "This is the race of the night. So get ready, it's the Tigers against the Lords," he shouted making everyone cheer. "Tonight's drivers will be Shun from the Tigers and Syao from the lords"

The two cars pulled forward and revved their engines. Syaoran turned up his rock music, and buckled his seat belt. Glancing briefly to his side, he saw Shun grin wickedly at him. Ignoring the man's malicious smile, he revved his engines making people cheer.

Looking at Mei Lin and Jamie he inclined his head. Closing his eyes he listened the sounds of his specially made car. "Okay get ready" the man walked off the road and a blonde took his place. She smiled cutely raising her pink kerchief.

"Here we go boys," she screamed in a giddy tone. Waving her kerchief she dropped it, her hearted raced wildly when the two cars burnt tires before speeding off. The force from which they drove off made her feel like she was being lifted off her feet.

Within seconds of racing off, the two cars were out of sight…

Tokyo's High Class…

"I'm sure this will get better," a girl whispered to the other standing beside another. The girl sighed looking at the glass of champagne she held in her hands. "Come on Sakura, smile for me at least" she gave a friend a half smile. "What's the matter?"

"It's nothing. It just feels like my life is totally empty. These parties are considerably boring," she answered in a refined tone. She was clad in a sleek icy white gown, her slender neck bearing a diamond necklace. Her gently bone face, was lined with curly molten red locks pinned into a bun.

"I don't see what you mean. Look at the way the men here are looking at you, you are to die for" her beautiful companion replied giving her a confused look. Sakura looked around and indeed men were looking at her. She shifted uncomfortably seeing the looks in their eyes, she was only eighteen but she knew those looks nonetheless.

"It doesn't matter the way they are looking at me. I know the way I feel" Sakura replied before walking off. Her best friend watched her go in silence.

"You don't know how lucky you are Sakura," she whispered softly pushing her long black tresses over her shoulder. A bright smile touched her lips when she saw Horaki Kenji walking towards her. "Hey Kenji" the tall blonde hair man, stopped and glanced around. "You looking for Sakura?" she knew he was looking for her.

"Yes Ai Ling. Have you seen her?" he inquired running his hand through his hair, light green eyes flashing jealousy.

"Yeah she went that way" he shook his head and walked off. Ai Ling suppressed a sigh watching the man she wanted more than anything chase after the friend who didn't know how lucky she was.

Sakura made it around the corner when she witnessed two guys stealing out of the woman's bathroom. When they took notice of her, they thought they were caught. "You do know we have one for men, right?" she spoke in an amused tone.

Max and another guy looked at the rich beauty in front of them and gulped. "I can assure you that they know" a masculine voice spoke making Sakura turn slightly. She looked at the tall, tanned handsome man behind her. She had never seem him before, and wondered if he was knew in town. "Max, Brad why don't you go visit with the host?" he spoke raising his brows.

"Right." Max answered straightening his tuxedo. "I'm sorry you had to witness that" he smiled thanking god that Syaoran had come along when he did. Syaoran watched his friends go in silence, he had told them to go through the front door for it would have been a lot easier.

"I don't think we've been introduced" Sakura found herself saying. She was sure she had never seen him before.

"You're right. Li Syaoran" he held out his hand, and she placed hers on his. Bringing it to his lips, he placed a soft kiss there sending tingles up her arm. She watched him lift his head as her breath quickened. "Your name?" he asked, she flushed from embarrassment.

"Kinomoto Sakura" she answered feeling a bit fidgety from the way he was looking at her. Syaoran was taking in her beautiful face; he thought she was amazing maybe coming here hadn't been a waste after all. When he walked through the door, he knew automatically that this party was more than boring. Silence surrounded them, as neither knew what to say, she swallowed getting lost in his burning amber eyes.

"Sakura?" hearing a familiar voice, she jumped. She could only see whom it belonged to when Syaoran turned. Horaki Kenji walked over to them with a frown on his face. He hadn't expected to find her with another man all the way over in the corner. "What are you doing here?"

"Talking to Mr. Li" Sakura answered like it wasn't the most obvious thing in the world. Syaoran ignored the glare the man aimed at him as took a sip of the champagne he had. "Li this is Horaki Kenji" Syaoran knew who the man was from the last name. He belonged to the Horaki Corporation. He hadn't a choice but to shake the man's hand.

"Come Sakura, your aunt is looking for you. She wants to introduce you to Honda Paul" Kenji reached took her by the elbow. Sakura had a feeling it was another boring person, sighing she hadn't a choice but to go.

"It was a pleasure meeting you" she smiled before following Kenji. Syaoran watched them go with a smirk on his lips. Finishing the contents of his glass, he walked off pushing his hands into his borrowed tux.

It took him no time at all to find his friends because he knew they would be at the nearest bar. Getting a seat beside them he looked around the lavishly decorated ballroom, took in the soft waltz that was playing and got another drink. "What happened to the beauty you were talking to?" Max inquired holding a glass of whisky.

"I haven't clue," he answered with a shrug. Glancing around the room, he caught a pair of emerald poles staring at him from across the room. He knew instantly that it was miss Kinomoto; her eyes were the most beautiful.

Watching her walk off by herself he placed down his drink and got up. "Where you going?" Max asked but Syaoran didn't answer him. Shrugging he turned back to the crowd and glanced through it looking for a Bachelorrettes. "Here we go" Brad looked at the woman Max was meaning and wrinkled his nose.

"She could be your grandmother" he spat in disbelief. Max laughed readjusting him so he could see the brown haired beauty that he was meaning. "Oh" he whispered shaking his head. The old woman had been blocking the lovely lady.

"Watch me work" Brad shook his head and watched Max walked off. When Max reached the ladies, he saw the older woman say something to him before the others laughed. Max spun around quickly and rushed back to him. "What happened?"

"Commissioners daughter" he gulped taking a drink. He had had too many run-ins with the commissioner. It would be suicide to date his daughter. Brad laughed at him shaking his head in amusement. "Let's get out of here it's fucking boring"

"Aight. Let's find Syaoran"

"So you just moved over here then?" Sakura was asking Syaoran who shook his head. He knew he shouldn't be lying to her but it wasn't like he was ever going to see her again. "You don't seem like the type who would come to a party like this"

I'm not but my friends wanted to" he answered truthfully looking at the sky. "I'm trying my best not to fall asleep. How do you keep awake?" Sakura laughed looking at him briefly.

"Skillz" she answered jokingly. "So you attend Tokyo University? That's great it's a great school that's where I wanted to go but my stepmother sent me to England instead with Kenji" Syaoran shook his head. He had to take what was given to him; it was his boss and driving that was paying for his schooling. "So are you going to the Honda's party?" she asked suddenly.

"No I don't think I can endure one more of these parties" he answered, she shook her head knowing that if she didn't have to go she wouldn't either. He was about to say something when his friends showed up.

"We're leaving Syao, you want to stay or come?" Max asked standing at the door. He looked at Syaoran then Sakura and grinned. Syaoran frowned at his friend.

"Yeah I'm coming right now" Syaoran answered, Max shook his head before disappearing with Brad around the corner. 'It was nice meeting you" he smiled getting his jacket off the wall.

"Yeah maybe we'll see each other again" Sakura replied, Syaoran knew that was highly unlikely but didn't say so.

"Maybe, bye cherry blossom" he smiled placing a kiss on her cheek. Sakura's breath caught and she watched him go, knowing that she should give him her number. When her mouth opened, he was already gone.

"Too late as usual" she muttered touching her cheek. She hoped he would change his mind and go to the Honda's party. Turning she stared at the dark sky and twinkling stars and smiled sadly. There was something about Li Syaoran that drew her to him even though she didn't know a lot about him. "Li Syaoran" she giggled deciding to go back inside since, as it was getting chilly outside…

The Next day…

Sakura was sitting on a bench in her backyard reading a book. The party last night was still fresh on her mind; at least one part was still fresh on her mind. Giggling she closed her book since as it was impossible to concentrate. "What's gotten you so happy?" looking at the shadow that was cast over her, she saw her best friend.

"Oh nothing Ai Ling. What you up to?" Sakura asked softly when Ai Ling sat next to her. She was dressed in jeans and a halter-top, her long black tresses pulled back in a ponytail.

"Well I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping? We haven't been to the mall in ages and there's this new club opening tonight should be loads of fun" Ai Ling answered watching Sakura closely. "You look really happy"

"No I don't" Sakura denied looking away from her friend. "I would love to go with you to the club. Come on, I'll grab my purse" they got up and walked towards the large house in front of them. "Are you going to the Honda's party?" she inquired walking through the door.

"Yeah daddy said that some of his clients sons are going to be there" Ai Ling sighed sadly. She didn't want anyone but—" Kenji?" they stopped in the hall when the man of her dreams walked through the door.

"Hey" he smiled walking over to them.

"I didn't know you were coming over," Sakura said softly holding her book against her chest. Kenji smiled warmly at her, "You here to see Uncle Han?" she inquired knowing that her uncle wasn't home.

"Nope. Celina said that you were home and didn't have any plans. I thought we could go out or something," he answered softly surprising Sakura. She hated it when her aunt and uncle made plans for her without informing her first.

"Oh well Ai Ling and I were going to go shopping then have a girls night out" she replied easily surprising Kenji.

"If you want you can come along as well" Ai Ling burst making Sakura look at her with pleading eyes but her friend wasn't looking at her.

"Sure we'll take my ride" Kenji said with a charming smile. Ai Ling felt lightheaded, Sakura felt annoyed.

"I'll be back. I'm going to get my purse and put my book away," she informed turning on her heels. She hated it when Ai Ling went against their plans just to accommodate Kenji.

"You don't need money, I have enough" Sakura rolled her eyes since as her back was turned to him.

"I have my own. There's no reason you should be spending your money on me. We're not even dating" she clarified before continuing on her way. She didn't see the frown that touched Kenji's lips when she said those few words. She walked slowly towards her room, upon entering she felt like hiding out and not going out any longer. "Why did she have to invite him?" she grumbled closing her door.

Placing her book down gently, she grabbed her purse and cell phone. She hadn't anyone calling her but she brought it with her nonetheless. Mumbling under her breath she walked towards the stairs feeling that she was going to the guillotine.

Syaoran…

"So how was that party last night?" Mei Lin asked Syaoran who was working on his car. They were waiting for their boss to give them the next assignment. Syaoran was waiting for him to approve the loan he needed to finish law school.

"Boring" he answered simply; Mei Lin leaned against the car looking at hers that was parked a few feet away. They were almost the same still except hers was now painted a hot red. Their boss thought she had earned it, she smiled lovingly.

"The way you're looking at the car you'd think you were sleeping with it or something" Jamie teased stopping beside her. The guys in the garage laughed looking at Mei Lin, who turned angrily to Jamie.

"You're just jealous that I would rather fuck a car than your sorry ass" she snapped with a cute little smile. Jamie frowned at her turning away, the others seeing the look on his face stopped laughing immediately.

"You two are forever at it. Man you should get married" Syaoran muttered pulling himself from under the car. Wiping his hands off he got up, "What news?" he asked getting up with Mei Lin's help since as they were both greasy. Mei Lin glared playfully at him; he had grown up at the orphanage with her so they were like brother and sister.

"Whatever. Call me when you ready" she winked at him walking off. Jamie watched her go, loving the way her jeans sucked to her body along with the tight shirt. When he turned to look at Syaoran he grinned sheepishly.

"Why don't you ask her out?" Syaoran asked when they walked towards the garage door to talk in private.

"She would turn me down without pity," Jamie answered simply looking at the clear blue sky. He had liked Mei Lin from the first night when she kicked his ass in racing. She was the first female to ever beat him.

"I'm not so sure" Syaoran answered with a grin. Jamie looked at him and laughed, "So what's the news?" He grew serious wondering what kind of job their boss was going to have them running for him.

"He wants us to deliver a package. We'll meet the carrier tonight at the opening of the Dragon, there we'll get more info" Jamie answered softly. "When did this become more than racing to test his cars?"

"When he saw how good we were," Syaoran answered softly. 'When he saw that he could use us because we needed money to go to school' he thought angrily. He wanted to meet this man; he had been there for him from since he could remember. He came into the racing thing at age fourteen, and by sixteen their boss had given him his first car.

"Yeah. Anyways, I'll meet you there at ten"

"Yeah man" Syaoran shook his head and watched his friend walk off. Jamie got in his car and sped off heading out on the main road. He turned around only to see Mei Lin pulling out; walking over to her he wondered where she was going. "Where?" he asked in an overprotective tone.

"To the mall" she smiled innocently. "If you want me, or want to check up call Sonomi cause I'm going with Tomoyo. I'll meet you back at the house" he shook his head hating it when he didn't go out with her, he knew how she was troublesome.

"Okay. Be careful" she smiled sweetly shaking her head. He watched her pull out before he walked towards the garage to clean his car down. Shaking his head he thought about the aristocrat he met last night, the beautiful Kinomoto Sakura.

"She's way out of your league," he whispered knowing that millionaires didn't go near his class…

Sakura…

She leaned against the escalator and sighed. They had been to mostly every single store in the mall and she was growing frustrated. "I have to use the bathroom," she said suddenly and loudly making them look at her.

"Okay. I'm sure there's one close by" Ai Ling smiled when they stepped off. Sakura saw one and walked off, "We'll meet you there" she called turning to look at Kenji who was carrying their bags.

"What's wrong with her? She's been acting a bit weird" Kenji spoke as they made their way through the crowd.

"Probably met some guy. With Sakura it's hard to tell, her mood changes so much" Ai Ling making Kenji frown hearing about some guy. She smiled sweetly looking at the shops they passed.

"I'm sure she's just tired. I am as well," He muttered ignoring what Ai Ling said. Placing the bags down, he looked at the bathroom door. "Let's hope she hurries"

Sakura paced back and forth. "I'm going insane," she almost screamed making two girls look at her. They laughed when she blushed, calming down a little bit she apologized. "I'm sorry" turning from them she peaked out the door only to see them waiting for her.

"You having problems?" a girl asked making Sakura spin around.

"Stop being nosy Tomoyo" the other girl called making her friend's eyes narrow.

"Shut up Mei Lin," she replied giggling. "Is that guy out there bothering you?" Tomoyo asked looking at the woman in front of her. She could tell that she was probably some rich girl by the way she acted.

"Oh no he's my friend. I'm just growing tired of his company. It's quite all right thank you" Sakura replied in friendly tone. Tomoyo shook her head when Mei Lin walked passed them.

"You heard her, come let's get out of here" Tomoyo smiled at Sakura before following Mei Lin out the door. Sakura watched them go before she too exited the room. Walking over to them, she pushed her hands into her pockets.

"You okay?" Kenji asked worriedly. Sakura smiled shaking her head, "Good let's get out of here" they walked off making their way through the crowd. Sakura's feet were growing weary and they ached from all the walking they had done.

"Can we leave I'm tired" she complained knowing; she hated walking around for too long. "This day has been too long" she glanced at her gold watch noticing that they had only been at the mall for two hours. It seemed like it had been forever, suppressing a sigh she walked beside them in silence.

"Look Sakura Victoria's Secret. Let's go inside there" Ai Ling pleaded, "It's my favorite store" she clasped her hands together. Sakura looked at the store, she loved their undergarments but she didn't know why Ai Ling was freaking out so much.

"Why don't you two go in, I'll wait here for ya'll," she said softly sitting on the bench in front of the store.

"I'll wait with Sakura" Kenji said already placing the bags down. Ai Ling frowned wondering why Sakura was whining so much. She had just unknowingly or probably intentionally ruined her plan.

"I don't want to go alone it's no fun. Come on let's continue" Sakura had to hail herself to her feet. She felt like she wanted to cry, she had never walked so much. Rose always knew what kind of clothing to buy her so she hardly ever went to the mall. "Did Sakura tell you that we're going to that club tonight?"

"No. When you going?" Kenji inquired wondering if he would be able to go as well. He wanted to spend some time with Sakura to get her to like him but she always seemed to be pushing him away.

"Tonight but you can't come along because it's a girls night out. Isn't it Ai Ling?" Sakura raised her brows at her friend who smiled at her and looked at Kenji.

"We'll meet you there at ten" Sakura's mouth could have very well dropped open. She didn't know why her friend was constantly inviting Kenji to tag along with them. Biting down a harsh remark she looked around the mall trying to swallow her anger.

"You don't mind right Sakura?" she was about to say hell yeah she minded but when she opened her mouth that was not what came out.

"Oh no not at all" she cursed all the etiquette classes she took all throw her life. She wished for once she would be able to tell somebody how she really felt and wouldn't feel bad about blowing up afterwards.

"Great. We're going to have so much fun" she smiled painfully at him. Of course she mind, she liked him as a friend but he was currently suffocating her. "Let's head out. We can still catch a mid day brunch"

"Sounds like a plan" Sakura walked behind them not caring where they went. In fact she would love it if he took her home. She wished she had her car at the moment so she could bail on them but her blasted etiquette wouldn't permit her to.

Night… Club Dragon

"Sounds like a plan to me" Jamie muttered picking up the ring box that was placed in front of him. He and Syaoran would have to take their little gifts to separate houses. They were shocked when they found out that they were delivering expensive gifts to their boss's mistresses. "A good way to spend my fucking night" he spat after the man had left.

"Yeah" Syaoran whispered playing with his bottle of bear. He thought coming to a club would have been a lot of fun but right now it was a drag. "We have half n' hour before we have to get going"

"Yeah what you want to do during that time?" Jamie inquired, "There's curfew at the Or (meaning orphanage) tonight right?" Syaoran shook his head. They were in charge of making sure everyone was in at the right now. The lady who ran the house was too old to run after all the kids living at the house.

"Might as well get this over with" Syaoran took a swig of his beer and got up. Glancing around the club, he was surprised when his eyes landed on a very familiar face. "I'll see ya, make sure Mei Lin's in"

"Sure" Jamie whispered watching him walk off.

Syaoran made his way through the crowd; he glanced around and noticed the same guy was with her along with another girl. He saw his chance to talk to her when they walked off leaving her to follow.

Sakura sighed looking at the club, it seemed like a lot of fun but she felt like she was going to have a horrible time. The music was thumping, she wasn't used to this kind of vulgar music but it felt good. "Hey cherry blossom" she yelped when someone hugged her from behind and pulled her into the crowd of dancing people.

When she was spun around, she gasped looking at Syaoran. "You scared me to death" she gasped with wide eyes. She couldn't believe it was he, what a coincidence that they were to meet here.

"Sorry" he laughed looking at her lovely face. "I thought I would say hi" she yelped when she was knocked into his hard chest. Looking up with a blushing face she gently pushed herself back a little.

"It's good to see you again" she smiled sweetly trying to get the beating of her heart under control. She was trying but he looked so good the way he was dressed in baggy dark blue jeans and a black shirt. And his smile did wonders to her body, things she had never felt before.

"So what do you doing here?" he inquired knowing why most people came to a club. "You don't seem like the clubbing type" she gave him a mock offended face. "I didn't mean it that way," she laughed seeing the look on his face.

"I know. My friend wanted to come here and I hadn't anything better to do" she answered softly. He could tell that she was having a horrible time. Syaoran looked up when Max came in his direction making his way through the crowd.

"Hey Li. We're leaving this joint. There's this party over at Beach House, everyone's gonna be there. You up for it?" Max yelled over the noise of the music. He didn't even look at Sakura, she was there listening to him. "And she can tag along as well" he added looking at Sakura briefly obviously not recognizing her.

"I don't know" Syaoran muttered softly glancing at Sakura. "Since as your not having fun here you want to go with us?" She knew that it wasn't safe leaving with a total stranger but she felt like she could trust him.

"I guess," she answered after thinking about it.

"Alright let's get out of here" he took her hand and led her towards the door. Sakura knew that she shouldn't leave Kenji and Ai Ling but she didn't want to hang out with them anyways.

"You leaving?" the bouncer asked looking at Syaoran.

"Yeah tell Jay that'll see him morrow" Syaoran answered making the man shake his head. He looked at Sakura and winked making her smile. "Come on. I'll meet you there Max. I have to run an errand"

"Aight man" Max said jumping on his bike, "Don't do anything I would do" he called starting it up. Sakura hadn't a clue what he meant, she choose to ignore it. When she saw his car, she thought it was hot.

"Nice car" she said softly, she didn't know a lot about cars but she could see that this was expensive.

"Thanks" he opened her and door and she got in. Looking around the interior she could see that he was a clean person. Syaoran got in, "Buckle up" she did so watching him. Starting the car, he glanced briefly at her. "You nervous?"

"Nope" she answered softly trying to relax.

"Do you hate speed?" he inquired when she noticed that it was shift not automatic.

"N—no" she got out making him laugh. "Don't laugh at me," she whined folding her arms over her chest. Syaoran looked at how modest she was dressed and thought it was change from the girls he hung out with.

"I don't mean it in anyway" he spoke pulling out heading towards the exit. "Are you sure you don't like speed?" he asked again wondering if she would tell him the truth now.

"I don't hate speed," she answered stubbornly; she gulped when he revved the car. That wasn't the way it seemed when he tore from the curve. A scream erupted from Sakura's lip as she clung to the seating of the car. What had she gotten herself into?

Author's note: So what did ya'll think? Like I said it's going to move along pretty quickly. This could very well turn into a prologue for another story. I haven't decided just as yet. Remember to review and tell me what you think.