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Every New Day

Bliss. That was the one word that could describe Syaoran's state at that point. He had made love to the one girl he had thought out of his reach for so long, and he'd proclaimed his love for her as well. Syaoran felt like he was floating on air as his eye opened to the sunlight of a new day. Expecting to wake up next to Sakura, Syaoran found the space next to him empty, a white letter folded neatly on the pillow next to his.

Fearing the worst, Syaoran snatched up the letter and opened it. His heart was racing at a thousand beats per minute as he gazed at the girly scrawl on the paper. Amber eyes focused, trying to see clearly what was written on the snow colored paper.

'Syaoran, last night was . . . wonderful.' Syaoran read, his heart leaping. She was happy! But where did she go? Syaoran leaned against the headboard of his bed as he continued to read.

'You've probably figured out that I'm gone, and I apologize. I had an appointment I couldn't miss. Please call me later tonight, I'd love to see you again. Love, Sakura.' Syaoran read to himself, a smile forming along his lips slowly. She wanted to see him again, and to Syaoran that was ecstasy.

Walking down the sidewalk toward school, Syaoran stopped at Sakura's waiting for her to bound out like she usually did. As if on cue, Sakura bounded out of the small house, but with a surprise. Landon was running behind her, a huge grin on his handsome face. Sakura hopped the fence to come face to face with Syaoran, who looked at her quizzically.

"Syaoran!" Sakura cried, a broad smile appearing on her face. She swept some loose honey colored hair out of her dazzling emerald eyes. Syaoran looked at Landon, who had landed on the other side of the fence along with Sakura. Sakura's smile faded slightly, becoming replace with a plastic smile.

"Morning, Li. Wanna walk with us to class?" Landon asked. Syaoran looked from Sakura to Landon, then back to Sakura, his eyes bewildered. Shaking his head, Syaoran walked past the couple. Sakura told Landon to go the other way to school while she talked to Syaoran.

"Syaoran, wait!" Sakura cried, jogging to catch up with the brunette as he walked alone down the sidewalk.

"What was Landon doing at your house?" Syaoran asked, his voice icy as he glared at Sakura.

"Picking me up for school! Am I not allowed to be friends with him anymore since we slept together?" Sakura defended, shooting an equally menacing glare at Syaoran.

"Why didn't you stay last night?" Syaoran questioned. Sakura shook her head, trying to avoid the question.

"I told you in my letter that I had an appointment I had to keep." Sakura bit back, becoming aggravated.

"Was that appointment Landon?" Syaoran asked softly, stopping in his tracks as he cast a deadly look at Sakura.

"What the hell is this, Syaoran?! You think you own me after one night?! Yes, Landon was my appointment, but for something you don't need to know about, alright?" Sakura spat, her green eyes blazing. Syaoran scowled at her remarks, then kept walking.

"I don't want to be used, that's all." Syaoran muttered. This time Sakura stopped, stopping the taller boy along the way.

"Why would you say that?" Sakura asked, obviously hurt. Syaoran shook his head and walked on.

"Syaoran . . . give me some time, okay?" Sakura asked, grabbing his jacket sleeve and stopping him. Her eyes pleaded with him, and for a moment his eyes softened. He nodded, and Sakura smiled.

"Let's get to school, okay?" Sakura cried, taking off running. She turned so she was running backward and motioned for Syaoran to follow. Smiling, Syaoran started running after the girl, who shrieked loudly.

Two weeks later

School had actually gone well that day for Syaoran. Not that every day before that day was bad, he was just feeling lighter and that made a difference on his outlook. On his way home he felt a pair of small hands encircle his eyes, blocking the light. He could smell the cherry blossoms, but refused to guess who the obvious assailant was.

"Guess who?" a familiarly cheerful voice called out. Syaoran shook his head, and he practically felt the girl pout.

"Come on, guess!" she cried, tightening her grip over Syaoran's eyes as he tried to whip around and grab her. Melodic laughter filled the air as she laughed happily, dodging Syaoran's reaches, He reached up and caught the slim arms of the girl, who yelped with surprise.

"Okay, okay, it's me!" Sakura cried, removing her hands from Syaoran's eyes. Syaoran squinted slightly, but smiled nonetheless.

"So . . . what are you doing tonight, Syaoran?" Sakura asked seductively, running a finger over Syaoran's jawbone.

"I don't know, I was thinking about doing my homework. You?" Syaoran teased, expecting Sakura to pout. Sakura's eyebrows raised, and she leaned in to whisper into Syaoran's ear. As she spoke, his eyes widened further and further to the brink of exploding from their sockets.

"Really?! You wanna do that?!" Syaoran whispered, looking into Sakura's half closed eyes for confirmation. Sakura slowly nodded and planted a kiss on Syaoran's nose before running down the street.

"Catch me if you can, Syaoran!" Sakura cried, running quickly down the street toward his house. Still stunned by what Sakura had said, Syaoran stood still, watching ahead of him as Sakura stopped and called out to him once again.

"Coming!" Syaoran replied, picking up his bags and taking off after Sakura, who grinned mischievously.

"God, Sakura, where'd you learn to do that?" Syaoran asked as he stroked Sakura's hair. They were lying in Syaoran's bed after some 'pre-homework warm-ups' as Sakura had referred to it. Sakura smiled devilishly at Syaoran, her green eyes sparkling.

"It's amazing the things you find in a book, no?" Sakura asked, earning a surprised smile from Syaoran. Sakura slipped out of the bed and sauntered toward the bathroom, tripping over Syaoran's blazer as she went. She felt a blunt object inside the pocket and pulled out the knife, folded neatly and hidden away in Syaoran's garments.

"Syaoran, why is the knife still in your jacket pocket?" Sakura asked. Syaoran sat up in time to see Sakura wrap a sheet around her nude form. Her eyes were clouded with doubt as she looked over Syaoran's arms carefully.

"I haven't been doing it." Syaoran explained, but Sakura kept looking over his arms, searching for wounds intently.

"Dammit, Sakura! I haven't been doing it! Is my word not enough!?" Syaoran bit angrily. Sakura looked away from Syaoran, hurt evident in her face.

"I just didn't want you to go back to that. I don't want you to be like that anymore. Look at the way you've been so far. It's been so good, and I couldn't see all that wasted." Sakura whispered.

"I'm sorry. I guess I just get defensive when it comes to . . . that. Besides, I'd think as much as we've been together you'd know when something's different." Syaoran added. Sakura smiled and leaned on Syaoran's strong chest, taking in his scent.

"Put it away, Syaoran. For yourself." Sakura whispered, looking up at him with her begging emerald eyes. Syaoran nodded slowly, taking the blade from Sakura and walking into the bathroom, the same place he had found the blade.

'I don't need you anymore. I found a cure for my problem, and you're unwanted.' Syaoran thought, setting the black weapon inside the drawer and closing it. He turned to face Sakura, who had gotten out of the bed and was dangerously close to him once again. His breath quickened as he stared at her naked body.

"I think it's time for a shower, Syaoran." Sakura murmured, pushing Syaoran into the shower and turning on the water.

"Holy shit it's cold!" Syaoran yelped, making Sakura laugh lightly. The water turned warm quickly, but the couple didn't notice as their lips connected and they began to lose themselves once again.

*You may not have hated me for that. Sorry for telling you all you would. I just had some more inspiration to add more to the fic, and I had to put off the part you'd hate. Anyway, review me, let me know what you think, ya'll rock!*