*Hey ya'll! I've got the next chapter out for you all to read, please review it if you read it! I know there's nothing I can do, but I'm just hoping! Anyway, now S&S are going to go spend the day together, so enjoy! Also: something at the end could possibly tear everything apart in Sakura's world. . . *

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Marred

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"Whatever you decide, whatever happens, you aren't alone. I'm here for you, no matter what." Syaoran stated, resting his forehead against Sakura's as he gazed into her eyes with his serious amber ones.

"Do you want to come over?"

"Yes. Let's go away from here. Somewhere . . . anywhere." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"Come on, Syaoran!" Sakura called as she jogged into the amusement park. Syaoran walked behind, a smile on his lips as he watched Sakura.

The park was huge, and looked like Coney Island in the United States. Old roller coasters and other attractions were scattered around the land near the beach. Underneath a weathered exterior, the many small buildings and rides still held a shining grandness from days long gone. Sakura looked into a dirty mirror at her reflection, at the bruised face staring back at her.

"This place reminds me of myself, don't you think, Syaoran?" Sakura murmured, touching the dingy glass with her fingers. Puzzled, Syaoran stood behind Sakura, his own reflection showing up. It was a sad picture, Sakura looking forlornly at an unknown object while Syaoran stood behind her, a determined frown on his young face.

"Yes, it does." Syaoran whispered. Sakura turned to look at Syaoran, her eyes welling with gloom. She tried to force a smile, but it wouldn't come.

"This place has some problems, yes. It needs some work to fix it up. But underneath all the grime there is a beautiful treasure." Syaoran added. He reached past Sakura and wiped the mirror clean with his shirt sleeve. Now the reflection was clear and bright.

"All we need is to work on it, Sakura. Then it will be clean and bright again. Same with you. In time we can fix everything." Syaoran whispered to Sakura, who looked up at him with eyes brimming with tears.

"Ok." Sakura replied. Syaoran grabbed Sakura's hand and started running toward the wooden rollercoaster. They got into a car together and pulled the bar down over them. Sakura looked nervously at Syaoran, who grinned.

"This is going to be so fun." Syaoran assured Sakura. They started their ascent up the hill. Sakura watched the the ground became farther and farther away. People became specks on the earth, and Sakura turned her attention back to what was happening in front of her. They were almost to the top, and before they reached the highest point, Sakura latched onto Syaoran's hand.

"Here we go!" Syaoran yelled as the car started to slow down. Sakura gulped with fear as for a moment all the world was still. They began their descent from the top, and Sakura felt a scream of sheer terror escape her lips.

"OOOHHHHHHHMMMMMMMYYYYYYYGGGGOOOOOOOSSSSSSHHHH!!!" Sakura screamed as they plummeted down. She felt the air escape her lungs, and for a second she couldn't regain her breath. They started going around the coaster, over hills and around turns. Sakura had a vice grip on Syaoran's hand as they screamed and laughed.

"Hang on!" Syaoran cried as they approached a loop. Sakura gasped and gripped Syaoran's hand as they went up and around. Sakura watched as the world turned upside down in a second, then returned to its normal state.

As quickly as it had begun, the ride was over, and Syaoran was helping Sakura stumble out of the car. Her face was flushed with excitement as she grinned happily.

"That was so. . . " Sakura started.

"Awesome?" Syaoran finished. Sakura smiled and nodded eagerly. She grabbed Syaoran's hand and started moving toward another ride.

The morning faded into late afternoon, and Sakura had gone on every ride in the park. She and Syaoran had laughed and shared cotton candy. It was a wonderful day, and Sakura's mind was at peace for the moment.

"There's one more ride in the park we haven't gone on. Let's go on it before they close for the day." Syaoran said, leading Sakura toward the Ferris wheel. Soon they were high in the sky, Syaoran holding Sakura in his arms.

"This has been really great, Syaoran. I've had so much fun today. Thank you." Sakura said, leaning her head on Syaoran's shoulder as she looked out at the sun as it started to set in the sky.

"I'm glad you had a good time. But we aren't through yet." Syaoran whispered. Sakura looked at Syaoran as he smiled warmly, then helped her off the Ferris wheel. They left the park and headed toward the beach, where they walked along the sandy surf.

"Where are we going?" Sakura asked, her emerald eyes trained on the beautiful scenery. Syaoran stopped at a large rock overlooking the water and hoisted Sakura up onto it. He climbed up and sat down next to Sakura, putting an arm around her shoulders. Together they watched the sun slip into the ocean, as if it were being swallowed by a great being.

"This is where I like to go when I have a lot on my mind." Syaoran explained, lacing his hand in Sakura's. Sakura looked up at Syaoran and blinked a couple of times.

"Well what's on your mind today?" Sakura asked. Syaoran felt his cheeks heat up as he blushed.

"To be honest . . . it's you." Syaoran replied. Sakura's eyes became confused as she watched Syaoran.

"What do you mean?" Sakura whispered.

"You know I love you, Sakura, and I would do anything for you. I just want to make sure you're okay with me loving you so soon after all this." Syaoran admitted, looking into Sakura's eyes for some sort of sign.

"I . . . I know you love me. And I love you too. I wish I had seen it sooner, Syaoran. I don't want you to stop loving me because you don't think I'm ready to love so quickly after . . . that." Sakura answered. Syaoran exhaled a breath he seemed to be holding forever.

"I was so worried you-" Syaoran started. Sakura stopped him with a gentle kiss on the lips.

"That I'd be afraid of another man's kiss? That I wouldn't want anyone near me? Don't." Sakura whispered quietly, resting her forehead against Syaoran's. Syaoran closed his eyes, taking in Sakura's scent and listening to her steady breathing.

"God I'm glad I have you." Syaoran whispered, reaching up and touching Sakura's face. Sakura smiled and leaned against Syaoran, watching the sun as it finished slipping into the sea.

"I'm glad you have me too, Syao." Sakura answered. Syaoran wrapped his arms around Sakura and pulled her close as they listened to the waves come crashing in.

It was well after nightfall when Syaoran and Sakura returned home. Sakura noticed the lights in her house were still on, indicating her father was still awake and waiting for her.

"Perhaps I should come in with you?" Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded, and the couple walked hand in hand into the house. Fujitaka and Touya were sitting in the living room watching television when they walked in.

"Sakura, the doctor called tonight." Fujitaka said as he stood. Sakura's face paled as she gripped Syaoran's hand tighter. Syaoran pulled her close to him and whispered in her ear.

"Whatever happens, I'm right here." Syaoran whispered.

"What did he say?" Sakura asked, her voice quavering with nervousness.

"He got the test results back and decided to call us, even though it's a Sunday." Fujitaka started. Sakura shook her head, interrupting her father.

"What did he say, daddy?" Sakura questioned, her emerald eyes filled with worry.

"You're . . . "

*CLIFFIE! Hahaha I am an evil person! Anyway, sorry about the cliffhanger, but you have to review to get another chapter, and don't ask me to do one thing or another, cause I have already gotten the storyline worked out, so there's no changing it! Thanks!*