SEASONSWEETHEART: Weeeee ^.^!! I'm glad you like my story. I like to make them unique . . ish? Lol, anyways, here you go, chappy 3!

EdgeofChaos: "Hoe" is just an expression that Sakura uses, like "eh". *Note: Hoe is pronounced 'H-OI' not HOE (hehe ~.^)

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~PREVIOUSLY~

"Wei will be here in a couple of minutes with some ice," said Syaoran, "Tell him I sent him because you burned yourself, he should be able to take care of everything from there."

"Thank you," Sakura's cheeks went a bit warmer. She pulled her eyes off the ground and looked into his deep chestnut eyes. He's not as bad as Meiling said he would be, Sakura thought.

He turned around and walked away but before leaving he unplugged the intercom and took it with him, "So I won't get disturbed by your stupidity again."

Sakura frowned. Maybe I was wrong. She watched him go on her balcony and jumped, but didn't come back down. "Hoe? Where did he go?" Sakura walked on her balcony and notice there was another balcony above her, "That must be his room."

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Syaoran threw the intercom on his bed as he relaxed on a chair. He had to get out of that room. Something about her didn't feel . . . . .normal. Something about her . . . .eyes. It gave him the willies. Do I know her? He thought, she seems familiar to me. Syaoran looked distant as he recalled a few minutes ago when he found her in the bathroom floor. "She seemed so innocent . . . .so helpless. . . ." He put a hand on his face; it was warm. Quickly he went to his bathroom and turned on the light. Syaoran checked himself in the mirror, "Am I blushing?"

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Sakura was lying face up on her huge king size bed. She looked at her hand, it had been four hours since Wei came and helped her.

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~FLASHBACK~

There were three knocks and then a man came in, "Sakura-san?"

"Hello Wei, I'm over here," replied Sakura, she was sitting on a chair. Wei came over and checked out her blister.

"You did a dozy on this one mistress," commented Wei as he took out his supplies, "What happened?"

"I ran my hand under the hot water. . . ." She replied sheepishly, "Syaoran seemed to have heard me from his room through this device thing and came down to help me. You see, we don't have what you call 'taps' where I come from. He ran it under some cold water and then called you up."

"It was a good thing he did that, because if he hadn't run it under some cold water it probably would have looked worse," He gently wiped it with a wet-nap and then wrapped some bandages on it, "It should be better soon." Wei handed her some ice, "Twenty minutes on and twenty minutes off."

"Thank you, Wei-san," Sakura called out when he went to the door.

"Your welcome young mistress, maybe you ask Syaoran to help you. He is gifted with magical strengths; actually everyone here is gifted except for me. I am slowly learning though," Then he left.

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~PRESENT~

". . .Magic abilities?" Sakura pondered. I wonder what he meant by that, she thought. She sat up and looked outside, "The moon is already two hours passed its peak." She thought for a bit more and then her eyes widened. "TOMOYO!" She got up quickly and ran to the balcony. Swiftly she jumped down as a magical glow appeared around her. Carefully she flew into the dark night.

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Kenji groaned as he slowly started to stir awake. He opened an eye up lazily, "What time is it?" He sat up and checked his clock, "Two thirty!" He flopped back down, "I need sleep. . . .sleep. . ." He mumbled. Suddenly a different present caught his attention. Kenji opened his eyes slowly and saw the last dressing drawer was glowing. Slowly he got up cautiously and walked to it. Opening it, he saw . . .. "The Tennyo's feathered robe? It's glowing." He looked out in his window.

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Sakura stopped two inches above the water, in the middle of the lake, "Tomoyo?"

The lake glowed a bright blue and then a face appeared on the surface of the water, "Sakura, I thought you were never going to show."

Sakura smiled as she kneeled, "Sorry Toms, I'm forgot."

Tomoyo smirked as she thought, same old Sakura. Then she saw her bandaged hand, "What happened to you?! Did a human hurt you? Oooh, I'm going to make them pay for letting them touch you-----"

Sakura giggled. Tomoyo frowned, "What's so funny, I don't see anything humorous in this situation."

"You're overreacting Tomoyo," smiled Sakura, "A human didn't hurt me, actually they took care of me. You see I burned myself on some hot running water. I don't know why you say male humans are so bad. I met a lot so far, and they are all nice."

"Sakura, you only met a small fraction of the males in that city," replied Tomoyo sisterly.

"That's true," Sakura thought a bit.

"You still have to be careful around them," Tomoyo looked at Sakura firmly.

Sakura smiled, "Tomoyo you worry too much." After a few seconds she started to feel light headed.

"Sakura are you alright?" Tomoyo noticed.

Sakura nodded in her reply, "Yeah, um, I just feel kind of woozy."

Tomoyo's eyes saddened, "Your sacred powers are declining aren't they?"

Sakura nodded weakly.

Tomoyo closed her eyes and concentrated. While she was doing this Sakura's burned hand was glowing a purple blue. Sakura slowly took off her bandage and saw her burn disappear. "Thanks Tomoyo."

"No problem," Tomoyo returned the smile, "Oh Sakura . . . . .how are you getting by?"

"It's okay, sometimes. I'm not in pain or anything."

"That's good."

Suddenly Sakura thought of something, "Shoot, how am I going to ever get through with the Kinomoto family?"

"Kinomoto Family?"

"Yes, they are wonderful people that has welcomed me to their home. Now my earthling name is Kinomoto Sakura."

"They seem important to you," smiled Tomoyo.

"Yeah, they are quiet special," Sakura's eyes went distant. A thought came to her mind, "Hey, have you been in contact Mitzuki Kaho lately?"

"Mitzuki Kaho? Yeah I have, why?"

"Maybe she would like to meet a friend of mine," Sakura smiled as she thought, I love matchmaking! "I mean, if she's still interested in meeting someone I'd introduce."

Tomoyo gave Sakura a look, "What kind or SPECIES are you thinking of?"

Sakura giggled, "Just a stupid earth brother. He's a great guy! Really, I mean, through that classic macho exterior, of course, is a really good person. So what do you think?"

"I don't see anything wrong with that, but of course just as friends."

"Of course. Tennyos and Humans are forbidden to live together, it's against the laws of the heaven grounds!" Sakura replied, "I'm not trying to get them together! She has Terada Yoshiyuki!"

"Okay, okay, I'll see what I can do," replied Tomoyo.

"Thanks Tomoyo," smiled Sakura and then yawned.

"Aw, my poor baby Sakura needs is tired," Tomoyo smiled, "Kawaii . . . ."

Sakura sweatdropped, "Tomoyo . . ."

"Well you are!" Tomoyo stuck her tongue out, "But anyways, I've had you out here for too long. You need your energy. Goodnight Sakura, take care of yourself."

"Goodnight Tomoyo," smiled Sakura as Tomoyo's reflection disappeared. She sighed, yes she was exhausted from losing and using her holy powers. Slowly she flew back to the house.

As soon as she left a figure came out from the bush. He walked in front of the lake. "It's gone." Syaoran looked around the area with narrowed eyes, "I promise to uncover whoever you are." Then he left.

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Sakura landed quietly on her balcony. She sighed, ever since she wanted to experience her first bath on Earth everything has changed. Leaning on the balcony edge, she looked up at the sky, "Am I ever going to get back home?"

"Why are you still awake?" a voice startled her.

Sakura looked down at the figure below her, "Oh Syaoran, you startled me." She watched him jump with ease on her balcony, "How did you do that?" She was up three stories. Wei was right; everyone here wasn't normal. This was probably why she couldn't sense her robe properly.

"Why are you still awake?" He asked again.

"I just couldn't sleep," replied Sakura, "So I went out on my balcony and looked at the beautiful moon."

"The moon?" He raised a brow as he looked up, "What's so beautiful about it?"

Besides it is my home thought Sakura as she restrained her unhappy facial expression, "I guess you wouldn't know too much about true beauty."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Syaoran replied.

"You take too many things for granted. You probably don't even know how lucky you are to live in such a place, while right at this very moment a child could be scurrying over the streets just looking for dinner," Sakura said.

"And what has that have to do with me? Nothing," Syaoran said, "I'm going to bed." He jumped and landed on his balcony railing. He hopped off and walked to his room.

Sakura was speechless. He is so insensitive! She thought angrily. I can't believe he just said that.

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The glow from Sakura's feathered robe stopped. Kenji slowly picked it up, "I wonder what made it react this way?"

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Morning birds were chirping and the sun was just rising when Sakura woke up. She grabbed another summer dress she got from Fujitaka and walked outside the balcony. Looking around she made sure no one was outside. Jumping off the balcony she flew towards the lake. Sakura landed on the soft grass and then took off her dress she wore yesterday. Sakura smiled, "It's a good idea I bathe before anyone is up." She entered the spring and sighed contently as she rested her back against the same stone.

She relaxed as she submerged her head under and then brought it up again for air. The thought of what Syaoran said earlier came to her mind.

\\"And what has that have to do with me? Nothing."\\

"How can he say something like that?" Sakura's eyes saddened. Her thought was quickly interrupted by steal clashing with steel, "Someone is up already?" She stood up and followed the noise as she put an orange summer dress on.

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Takashi groaned as he got off the ground and quickly went back to his battle stance. Syaoran had just deflected his attack and pushed aggressively on to the ground, "Man Syaoran, can't you lighten up? I haven't done this in a while."

"Your own fault you fell into the woman's trap," replied Syaoran.

"Well I heard from a reliable source that the great woman hater you are needs to find a wife," smirked Takashi.

"I do not need a wife to help me rule this clan," Syaoran growled as he swung his sword down towards Takashi.

"I don't think it's possible for a man to have sex with himself and bear a child," Takashi blocked Syaoran with a smile, "Not to mention give birth to one."

Syaoran stumbled back when Takashi kicked him in his stomach, "Then I'll just get a woman and dump her after the birth of my child."

"I don't know why you think so lowly of women," replied Takashi, "They're not that bad."

"Oh please, you already bending to the will of that woman of yours with just a snap of her finger. Like a puppy following orders from its master."

"Shut up Syaoran and leave Chiharu out of this. She is a worthy woman, even your mother agrees," frowned Takashi.

Syaoran saw the look in Takashi eye's and regretted his words, "You're right Takashi, I'm sorry. Chiharu is a worthy woman, I shouldn't have said what I said."

Takashi wiped the sweat from his forehead, "It's okay you just don't understand, that's all."

"What do you mean?"

Takashi smirked, "You're just going to have to figure it out on your own."

Syaoran stared at Takashi but quickly adverted his gaze to a noise coming from the bushes. Instinctively he threw his sword to a tree beside the moving bushes, "Who's there?"

Sakura slowly came out from behind the tree, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupted your sparring."

"It's very dangerous to interrupt ones' training," replied Syaoran with a frown.

"Syaoran's right," Takashi dropped his sword and walked over to her, "One of us could have easily tried to kill you. Luckily, Syaoran just wanted to scare you, or else he would have thrown his sword directly at you."

"I'm sorry," replied Sakura.

Syaoran eyes wondered to Sakura's body. The dress clung onto her every curve of her wet body, made it hard for him to turn away. But he quickly turned anyways, before his thoughts could get anymore carried away, "Stupid woman."

"Why are you all wet?" Takashi asked, ignoring Syaoran's remark.

"I like to take early swims," lied Sakura with a smile.

"Who said you could take a swim?" growled Syaoran.

"Ignore him, you're a family friend. You are welcome to do whatever you please," smiled Takashi.

Sakura nodded. She looked over at Syaoran's sword as she pulled it out of the tree beside her, "This is a very well-crafted sword." Carefully she exam it, "Yes, well-crafted indeed."

Syaoran scowled as he walked over and grabbed it away from her, "Nothing a mere woman would know about." He turned his back on her.

Takashi was about to apologize for Syaoran's behavior but Sakura beat him to it.

"Actually, I too, am skilled with martial arts training and swordsmanship," replied Sakura. Eriol wasn't there for the past one hundred years for nothing.

"You?" Syaoran cocked a brow as he turned around and faced her.

Takashi laughed, "Looks like you have a new challenger." Sakura smiled.

Syaoran almost wanted to laugh but he kept his composure, "You have no skills matched to mine. Plus, I wouldn't want you to break a nail or dirty your pretty face."

Sakura almost blushed. He thinks I have a pretty face? Sakura thought but shook it off, "Fine then, they only way you'll know is if you'll accept my challenge on sparring with you. Tomorrow."

"You're serious about this?" Takashi said, "I was just kidding, I don't want you to hurt yourself. Syaoran isn't any regular fighter you know, you could seriously get hurt with him."

And I'm no ordinary person Sakura thought as she blew a raspberry at Takashi, "Thanks for the faith. Of course I'm serious." She looked over at Syaoran, "Tomorrow at noon. Don't keep me waiting." Sakura left the two males in awe.

"What have I done?" replied Takashi worriedly as he watched her go. He turned to Syaoran, "Please Syaoran you have to be easy on her. She doesn't know what she's getting into."

"She brought it upon herself," Syaoran replied as he walked inside, "I'll be in my room."

"Meiling's going to kill me! When she finds out that I've sent Sakura to her death bed!" Takashi cried anime tears, "Oh Takashi you idiot, what are you going to do?!" He leaned on the tree behind him, and started banging his head, "Why didn't you just keep your mouth shut."

"Takashi dear, what in the world are you doing?" Chiharu raised an eyebrow.

Takashi stopped stiffly and nervously chuckled, "He he, Chiharu and uhh, Meiling! What a pleasure to see both of you. I'm doing nothing dear, um, sorry, I got to be going!" Takashi quickly ran off.

Both girls sweatdropped. "What a dork," Meiling replied.

Chiharu sighed, "He usually, doesn't do that."

"Usually? I swear every day your husband gets weirder and weirder," Meiling shrugged, "Anyways, where were we?"

"Right, we were going to visit Sakura," the two resumed walking to Sakura's room. They walked through the main hall and up some sets of stairs until they reached the third level. Then they heard a loud bang.

"What was that?" asked Chiharu.

"I don't know, maybe it was Syaoran. You know how he gets so intense with his training." Meiling shrugged it off. After a few more steps they stopped and knocked at a door.

Meiling knocked, "Sakura? Are you there? It's me Meiling and Chiharu---"

"OUUCCHHH!" was heard from outside the room, "Why did you do that for?!"

"Me?! Baka, hold still!" a loud masculine voice was heard.

"That sounds like. . . . . ." started Chiharu as they both looked at each other. They both said, ". . . .Syaoran?!"

"What would Syaoran be in Sakura's room for?" Meiling asked no one in particular.

"You don't think he would . . . .hurt her?" Chiharu said.

"No, Syaoran wouldn't . . . . .I mean sure he hates women, but he would never harm them," replied Meiling.

"OW OW OW! You're horrible! Stop it!" cried Sakura's voice, "Please? I don't like it!"

". . . . ." Meiling looked at Chiharu, ". . . .At least, I don't think he would . . ."

"STTOOOP!!"

"That's it, come on Meiling. We better stop Syaoran before he kills her!" said Chiharu.

Meiling nodded, "I still can't believe he would hurt her." She barged the door open, "SYAORAN! LEAVE SAKURA . . . .." Meiling stopped when she saw them. It seemed that Sakura was on her knees and. . . .attached to Syaoran? " . . . .alone?"

Both Meiling and Chiharu seemed speechless as their faces turned red.

". . . .oh my. . ." Chiharu turned around as she held her burning red cheeks, "Really, Syaoran, I never thought you had it in you. . . .but after all you are a guy. . . . .still. . . . ."

"SYAORAN YOU PERVERT!!!" Meiling burst, "I can't believe you would make her do something like this!!!"

Syaoran flailed his arms around, his cheeks red from embarrassment, "Meiling no! It's not what you think it is!"

Meiling crossed her arms in disgust, "Oh? And is it that I think?"

Syaoran looked down at Sakura, who was stuck on his . . . .zipper pants. Sakura looked at the two girls and then at Syaoran, she had no idea why they were making such a big deal about it. But she was in pain from the zipper pulling her hair.

Syaoran looked at the girls again, "Look!" He pulled Sakura's head up and down, making their position look worse.

"Ouch! Stop!" growled Sakura, "That hurts you know!"

"And what was that supposed to prove?!" Meiling's eyes were wide.

"No! That's not what I meant. See! Her hair is stuck on my zipper." Syaoran was trying so hard to convince the girls that he was innocent.

"That doesn't explain how she got down there . . . .Syaoran," Meiling narrowed her eyes.

"We---She---I---Nothing happened!" Syaoran's face was as hot as an erupting volcano, "She fell, I came, got stuck, and now we, we're like this." He stammered nervously.

"Syaoran shut up you're not making any sense what so ever," replied Meiling as she crossed her arms, "Sakura, tell me, what happened?"

"Well I was just looking around in my room and decided to go into the ummm. . . .bathroom?" Sakura looked over at Meiling unsurely.

"Yes . . .?"

"Okay, and I went into this thing," Sakura pointed to the tub.

"It's called a bath tub," mumbled Syaoran.

"Right, the bath tube, and I went in it but I slipped. Syaoran heard me fall and came to see what happened. While he helped me out, I slipped again and then I just somehow got caught on this thing," Sakura pointed at Syaoran's crotch zipper.

Both girls tried to stifle their giggles. They couldn't believe it! This was truly it was a once and a lifetime experience to see Syaoran so small, so powerless. Meiling couldn't help but start to laugh with Chiharu.

Syaoran closed his eyes; trying to block out their laughs, his cheeks still glowing a bright red, "How degrading. . ."

Chiharu smiled deviously and took out her camera from her purse, "Syaoran, smile." He opened his eyes only to be greeted by a camera flash.

Syaoran was petrified, "Chiharu . . ..you didn't!"

Chiharu grinned, "Oh, but I did." She quickly took some more pictures.

"NO!" Syaoran was definitely having the worse day in his entire life. Ever since this mysterious woman came into his well planned life, she turned it upside down, inside out, backwards, side ways, AND diagonal.

Meiling and Chiharu laughed some more and then Chiharu put her camera away.

"Now that you are finished ruining my life, can you help?" frowned Syaoran.

Meiling looked at Chiharu, "Hmm, I don't know Chiharu, he didn't even said please."

"True. Maybe we shouldn't help him," Chiharu replied.

"I'm sorry. Please help me," Syaoran swallowed his pride as he begged to the two women.

"Okay but. . .." Chiharu smiled then looked at Meiling.

Syaoran narrowed his eyes, "But?"

"You have to say: Meiling and Chiharu are the most superior, beautiful, generous women in the world and I would be lost without any of their help!" Meiling smiled evilly, "Oh, and, life without women would be worthless and would not be living for."

Syaoran was shocked, "N-No way!"

"Way!" replied the two women.

Syaoran closed his eyes; he couldn't believe this was happening to him. What has he done to deserve such a punishment?

"Say it. . . ." Chiharu said, "Or I'll show everyone, INCLUDING your mother, let's say, how her son was getting in on with the family visitor."

Syaoran almost died and went to hell. If anyone saw those pictures he would be ruined, "Meiling and Chiharu are the most superior, beautiful, generous women in the world and I would be lost without any of their help."

"And. . . .?" Meiling smiled.

Syaoran sighed, ". . . and, life without women would be worthless and would not be living for." He said those words like they had left a bad taste in his mouth.

"Okay!" Meiling walked to the dresser drawer and returned with some scissors. She apologetically looked at Sakura, "Sorry for this but I'm afraid I'm going to have to cut your hair."

Sakura looked at Meiling sadly, "O-Okay." Tennyo's always treasure their hair. They made sure it was well groomed, kept healthy and strong. She watched as some hair strands fell to the ground.

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"Sakura you're hair is absolutely the most gorgeous hair on the heaven grounds!" Tomoyo smiled as she softly played with it.

"Thank you. Ne, Tomoyo, your hair is just as beautiful," replied Sakura.

"No! Not compared to yours!" argued Tomoyo, "Kaho, isn't Sakura's hair gorgeous?!"

Kaho floated over, "Yes, Sakura does have a true hair of a Tennyo."

"See!" replied Tomoyo.

"Really?" Sakura looked at Kaho.

"Hai. Plus Tomoyo, your hair is beautitul too." replied Kaho.

"Nothing compared to Sakura's," Tomoyo replied.

"Not true. Both your hairs glow beautifully. You know," started Kaho, "Only a few now a days have the hair pure tennyo blood."

"What do you mean?" asked Sakura.

"As you see, there are not many Tennyo's as there are now then before," said Kaho, "Our race is slowly disintegrating. Only a few like you and Tomoyo for example, have pure Tennyo blood running in your vains."

"What about you?" Tomoyo said, "Don't you have pure Tennyo blood?"

"I am a mix," replied Kaho, "I have both Human and Tennyo in me."

"Then how come you are allowed to stay here?" asked Sakura.

"My Tennyo blood runs thicker compared to my human blood," replied Kaho, "This also explains why I am not as strong as you."

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~PRESENT~

Meiling put the scissors down.

"You knew there were scissors here!" accused Syaoran.

Meiling shrugged, "So what if I did."

"Why didn't you just tell me!" growled Syaoran.

"Now that wouldn't be much fun now would it?" smiled Meiling.

"Plus I wouldn't have been able to get it all on digital camera," laughed Chiharu.

"What?! What do you mean?" Syaoran's eyes bulged.

"Silly Syaoran, my digital camera also makes videos. Don't worry though, your secret safe with us," Chiharu thought about it, "Well, unless you do something stupid that we don't like. But I don't think you'd do something like that now would you?"

"Argh!" Syaoran growled.

"Oi, Sakura?" Meiling crouched down in front of Sakura, "I'm done, you can get up now."

Sakura snapped out of her thoughts, "Oh yeah, thanks Meiling." Meilng helped her get up.

"Hey do you have another dress to wear?" asked Meiling, "Like a formal one? Our family is hosting a big dinner tonight."

"Will this be alright?" Sakura pointed at her dress she was wearing.

"No, do you have another one?" asked Meiling.

"Oh yes," smiled Sakura as she walked to her bed, "This one." She held the dress she wore yesterday.

"Are those the only dresses you have?" asked Chiharu.

"Um, those are they only clothing I have," replied Sakura.

Chiharu and Meiling looked at her unbelievably. Chiharu looked at Meiling, "Looks like we have a fashion crisis."

Sakura saw the look in their eyes, "Hoooee. . . ."

Meiling hooked one arm while Chiharu hooked the other arm and dragged her out of the room.

"What are you going to do. . ..?" mumbled Sakura.

Syaoran shook his head and walked to the balcony.

"Where are you going Syaoran?" Meiling called out.

"My room," he replied and jumped to his balcony.

Meiling rolled her eyes as he left, "Come Chiharu, looks like we have to go to the mall."

"Yes, and by the time we're through with you, guys will be head over heels when you enter!" smiled Chiharu.

"Hooeee. .. ." Sakura sweatdropped.

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Syaoran was looking at his ceiling. What was wrong with him?! When did he started to bend to the will of a woman so easily? Everything changed so much, so fast. And that girl probably didn't even know what she was doing to him! His thoughts were rudely interrupted by pear hitting his head. The force came so unexpectedly he fell off his bed face first. He quickly got up as he rubbed his head and looked at the pear, "What the hell?" He turned and saw a man standing on his balcony laughing. "What the hell was that for?!"

"Sorry Syaoran, I didn't know it would actually hit you," Kenji said between laughter. "Plus, I always do that to you, I didn't think this time would be any different. But man. . . .that was hilarious!" He laughed some more.

A vein snapped from Syaoran's head, "Funny was it?" He felt the pear juice run down his hands as he squeezed it. Then out of nowhere he quickly threw it but Kenji dodged it just in a nick of time.

Kenji blew a raspberry, "Bleh, missed me." A lamp was thrown at him but again he dodged it, "Man, Syaoran, you suck!" Then he jumped off and started running, "Can't catch me!"

Syaoran growled as he went after him. One the way he grabbed some fruits from trees and threw it at him, "Why don't you just stay still?"

Kenji looked behind him and blew another raspberry, "This is way more fun!"

Syaoran smirked, "Oh look Kenji! It's Meiling in her bikini!"

Kenji stopped and looked around, "Where? Where? I don't see her."

Syaoran's smile grew, "Predictable." He knocked Kenji down to the ground with a spin kick.

"No fair," groaned Kenji, "You cheated."

Syaoran walked off, "I thought you were 'so over Meiling'? And what happened to that dream woman of yours that you talked about the other day? Have you forgotten her already?"

"No," replied Kenji as he got up and followed Syaoran to the house.

"Sure," said Syaoran, obviously not convinced, "Who is going to be this week? Relena? That dream woman? Sheeta? Do you ever wonder why Meiling doesn't like you back?"

"Shut up, I've grown into a more mature man now. No more new girl friends every week. I'm a changed man."

"Whatever," replied Syaoran dully, "But I meant what I said before. Don't include Meiling in your games." He eyed Kenji for a second, "We better help with the dinner party. It's only a couple more hours."

Kenji nodded.

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Sakura was watching Meiling and Chiharu pick out dresses for her to wear, "Um, Meiling, why does Syaoran have a grudge against women?"

Meiling stopped what she was doing and looked at Sakura, "You see Sakura." Chiharu stopped as well and focused her attention to Sakura.

"Syaoran doesn't really hate women like it seems," said Chiharu, "He just hasn't had good luck with them."

"What do you mean?" asked Sakura.

"Syaoran has dated women before, but for some reason all his relationship always ended bad," replied Meiling.

"You mean, he actually liked a woman before? Without yelling or ordering her around?" Sakura was amazed.

Meiling and Chiharu looked at each other and laughed.

"What did you think he despised them?" smiled Meiling.

"Well . . .. yeah," replied Sakura.

"I guess you wouldn't be the only one," Chiharu said thoughtfully, "Anyways, yeah, Syaoran had a few girl friends."

"Then why is he the way he is. . .?" asked Sakura. These were some really good facts to help solve the mystery of Li Syaoran.

Meiling shrugged as she went back to the cloth racks, "To cover up his broken heart, I guess? Syaoran is a really sensitive guy, once you know the true him. He really is just a sucker for love, kind of like the rest of us."

"The true him?" Sakura started to wonder. What could this 'true him' be? She thought.

Chiharu squealed with Meiling, "We found the PERFECT dress!"

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"I'm so glad you could come," smiled Yelan as the last guest came in.

"That's all the guests Yelan-san," bowed Wei.

"Okay," Yelan started looking around, "You haven't seen Meiling or Chiharu have you?"

"No mistress, I haven't" replied Wei.

"Alright," Yelan was dressed in a formal black dress. It elegantly flowed as she walked through the hall. She stopped when she found the person she was looking for, "Syaoran, you look so handsome."

He was dressed in a classical black tux along with Kenji and Takashi with beautiful women surrounded them.

"Yelan-san, you son is such a charmer," smiled Rachel, a crystal blue eyed woman.

Yelan smiled, "Runs in the family."

Rachel giggled, "Yes, it does."

"Syaoran seems to like women that have blue eyes," said Yelan.

"Really?" The girl smiled wider then looked at Syaoran, "He never told us that."

"Yeah," the girls choired.

Syaoran rolled his eyes, "Mother."

"What? You've been so long with out a girl friend. A mother can only help," She smiled and then left.

Kenji pulled Syaoran to the side, "Woah! You were in a relationship?!"

"A few of them actually," replied Syaoran dully.

"Why didn't you ever tell me that?!" said Kenji.

"I didn't think you'd care," Syaoran replied.

"Of course I would care!" frowned Kenji, "I bet you never even told Takashi!"

"I knew." Takashi said.

"What?!" He turned to Takashi, "You knew and you never even said anything?!"

Takashi put his hands up in defense, "Chill man, I didn't think it was a big deal."

"See?" said Syaoran.

"Guys, we're supposed to be the trio, you know!" whined Kenji, "It wouldn't be a called a trio if you always left me out!"

"Quit whining," groaned Syaoran, "Look, I went out with four women okay? Happy now?"

Kenji cocked a brow, "What was the blue eyes thing your mom said about?"

"I only went out with women with blue eyes. I don't know, I just like them more I guess," shrugged Syaoran.

Kenji narrowed his eyes, "Liar."

"Fine, it's because the last time I spent with my father before he died our family was having a picnic near the lake. It was the first time my father showed how much he cared for me. Usually I only saw him a few times in the house. When everything was doing so good at the picnic the great Li Xenlan of the Li Clan died from a mere heart attack," Syaoran replied, "There, now you know."

"Sorry man, I didn't know," replied Kenji sympathetically. ". . . .But I still don't get it."

Syaoran let out an exasperated sigh as he looked at Takashi for help.

"Look, the best moment in Syaoran's life with his father was when they were at that lake for a picnic. And what color is the lake?" Takashi quizzed him.

". . .Blue," replied Kenji.

"Correct!" said Takashi, "Get it now?"

"Okay, so let me get this straight. . . ." Kenji summed it up, "The color blue reminds Syaoran of his only happy moment with his dad. Therefore when he dates women with blue eyes it brings out a happy feeling. . . . . .right?"

"Yes! You got it!" replied Takashi with a sarcastic enthusiasm tone, "Someone bring this man a prize."

"Aw dude, that's harsh," Kenji finally understood.

"Whatever, let's just get this party over with." Syaoran said in a cold tone.

"No kidding," frowned Takashi, "I miss Chiharu. I haven't seen her since this morning!"

"Quite whining," replied Syaoran, "She's on top of the stairs with Meiling and . . ..?" His eyes were wide, ". . . .Sakura?"

". . .That can't be her. ..could it?" Takashi was also doubtful.

Everyone adverted his or her eyes to the stairway.

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Chiharu had her hair done up elegantly and was dressed with a one strap dress. It was purplish blue that fitted nicely. She wore white gloves that went up to her elbows. She wore white gold necklace with matching pairs of earrings. Finished with heels that matched her dress.

Meiling wore a no strap dress that she wore with black heels. It was a ruby red color and hugged her body at the right places. It had a pearl trail bellow her bust. She also wore pearl earrings and necklace. White gloves that went up to her wrists covered her hands. Her hair was down up elegantly with some strands dropping softly.

Sakura stood between them. Her hair was professionally cut in a layered design that went between her bust and shoulders. Some strands up in a decorating fashion pinned with pink blossom clips. Her dress was white that had thick straps that connected with the white choker on Sakura's neck, where the diamond heart charm on the choker hung visibly against her uncovered skin. The back of the dress was bare with criss crossed laces that went down to her waist and allowed to show off Sakura's curves beautifully. It hung softly on the bottom below her knees where Sakura's white-laced heels were shown. To finish it off, she wore dangling earrings and a bracelet.

"Meiling, Chiharu, this is dress, is too much," replied Sakura with a blush, "You shouldn't have gotten it for me."

"Nonsense!" replied Chiharu.

"Plus you are in the presence of a Li, you have to look good," smiled Meiling.

"Thank you," smiled Sakura, "You guys look beautiful."

"No Sakura. WE look beautiful," smiled Chiharu. The three of them started to walk down the stairs.

"Don't look so intimidated," Meiling whispered to Sakura when she saw her uneasiness.

"I'm trying, but I have never had so many people stare at me before," mumbled Sakura as she followed behind the two.

"If you haven't noticed Sakura, you're gorgeous," teased Meiling, "And the whole male population here seems to think so."

Sakura blushed, "Hooee. . ."

"Relax Sakura," whispered Chiharu, "Keep your shoulders back and just walk with confidence."

Sakura nodded as she did what she was told and then smiled.

"There you go," smiled Meiling as they came to the bottom of the stairs. The crowd moved out of their way as they walked through.

"Who is that mysterious woman?"

"Green eyes? You don't see much of those, these days."

"She's gorgeous!"

"I hope they're single."

"I have to dance with them!"

"Those must be the trio of heaven!"

"Shut up, that was so corny." More whispers were heard.

The three girls stopped in front of Syaoran, Kenji, Takashi and a bunch of girls around them.

"Hey boys," smiled Meiling.

"Meiling you look great!" said Takashi as he went over to his wife, "My, Chiharu. You don't want to know what I have in mind right now."

Chiharu laughed and then whispered, "Later sweetheart, I promise."

A huge grin was placed on his lips, "I'll be waiting."

"So what do you guys think of Sakura?" smiled Meiling.

"Yes, what do you think of her?" Chiharu asked with just as much enthusiasm.

"Well, you guys sure did a good job on her," replied Takashi, "Syaoran and I could barely recognized her. You look absolutely stunning."

Sakura blushed and smiled cutely, "Thanks Takashi."

"I've never seen you before," frowned Rachel.

"Um, I'm a visitor," replied Sakura uneasily.

Before Rachel could say anything else Meiling glared her down, "Yeah, she's a high status family friend. Is that a problem?"

Rachel gave Meiling a dirty look, "No problem what so ever." She hooked arms with Syaoran, "Right Syaoran?"

Syaoran in the other hand wasn't paying any attention to Rachel. His mouth was parted and he was absolutely speechless from Sakura's transformation.

Meiling smirked as she nudged Syaoran hard on the stomach, "Syaoran close your mouth, you're attracting flies."

Syaoran blushed as he gulped. He shot Meiling a quick glare and then looked back at Sakura. Yes, she was gorgeous, no, not even a word could describe how she looked, "Um, yeah, you look----"

"You look absolutely lovely!" Kenji smiled. He hadn't recognized at first, but as soon as he caught a good glimpse of her eyes he knew it was the tennyo he fell in love with. Kenji took her hand and kissed the back of it, "I'm Kenji and who are you my lovely lady?"

Syaoran growled under his breath. Damn Kenji! By the way he was acting, Syaoran knew he was already attracted to Sakura.

"Kinomoto Sakura," She blushed from the touch of his lips.

"Sakura, would you do me the honor by a dance?" he asked charmingly.

Sakura shyly looked up at him and smiled, "I would love to."

"Great!" Kenji smiled and was about to lead her to dance floor but noticed she didn't follow.

"But I can't dance," Sakura replied embarrassed.

"Don't tell me, no one ever asked you to dance?" asked Kenji surprised.

"Actually, no one ever did," replied Sakura.

"Typical nobody," retorted Rachel as she held Syaoran tighter.

Meiling frowned as she stood only millimeters away from Rachel, "Shut up there blondie, Sakura is a way better person than you'll ever be. And if I here one more word from your mouth talking trash about Sakura don't expect to leave in that dress without some tears."

"You don't scare me wench," sneered Rachel.

Syaoran took his arm away from Rachel and said coldly, "I'd listen to her. Her martial arts skills exceed the normal level."

Rachel made a low growl, "Yes Syaoran, dear." She stomped off angrily.

"You have to excuse me Sakura, some women don't know their place," Meiling said, "You just have to throw a few threats here and there."

Sakura giggled, "Thanks Meiling."

"No problem, we watch each other's backs right?" winked Meiling.

Sakura winked back, "For sure."

"Well, umm, yeah Sakura, then I guess I will have the honor of dancing with you first," Kenji smile was wider. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to the dance floor.

Syaoran watched Sakura's back go further away from him.

"Are you just going to stand there Syaoran?" Meiling crossed her arms, "Not even a simple compliment?"

Syaoran blushed, "I was getting there!"

"Well, you better hurry before she totally gets out of site," smirked Meiling.

Syaoran gulped as he called out to her, "Sakura, you look beautiful!"

Sakura paused and turned around to see a red faced Syaoran. She smiled, "Thank you Syaoran." She was about to say more but Kenji pulled her on to the dance floor.

Syaoran didn't know why he was jealous that Kenji was dancing with her. Little that he knew, from the back of his heart he was afraid that Sakura would fall in love Kenji. He shook his head. Syaoran you baka, he thought. You've been through this four times already! And all four relationships have ended you with a broken heart! This is going to be no different.

How do you know? A little voice in his head argued. That's right you don't! Give it one more chance what would it hurt?

"My heart . . .." Syaoran mumbled as his eyes saddened.

Meiling looked at Syaoran from the corner of her eye. He's arguing with himself again, she thought. Then she adverted her gaze to Sakura. I hope you won't leave him broken hearted like the others, Meiling thought sadly. He's been hurt too many times for one person to handle.

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"Okay put your hand on my shoulder and give me your hand," Kenji slipped his hand behind Sakura's back.

"Okay," Sakura nodded as she did what she was told.

"Now, just follow my lead," Kenji slowly started waltzing, "One two three, one two thee, one two three."

Sakura stumbled a few times but caught on eventually. She giggled once she was able to do it, "I'm doing it!"

"Good job, you are an excellent learner," smiled Kenji.

"I had a good teacher," Sakura returned the smile.

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Syaoran was sitting at a table alone. A girl came up to him, "Would you like to waltz?"

"No," replied Syaoran as he kept his eyes on Kenji and Sakura. They have been dancing through ten songs! How many songs can one go through?! He growled, how long was Kenji going to hog her?

The girl nodded and walked away disappointed. Yelan watched as the twentieth girl was declined by Syaoran to dance. She walked up to Syaoran and sat beside him. She looked where Syaoran was looking at, "She's magnificent isn't she?"

Syaoran didn't say anything.

Yelan smiled to herself, "Yes, she is. She also seems to be on every male's eye."

Syaoran growled.

Yelan laughed at her son's jealousy behavior, "Well, I guess after Kenji's through with her, there would probably be no energy left in her. Why don't you cut in?"

Syaoran looked at her, "How did you know?"

"Syaoran, I'm your mother," said Yelan, "It wouldn't be right if I didn't know you had some kind of affection for her. Now, go."

"I don't know," mumbled Syaoran.

Yelan rose a brow, "Don't tell me that my son is afraid of rejection?"

Syaoran looked away.

Yelan giggled, "Syaoran, Syaoran, you have been through four relationships, is that not true?"

"It's true."

"And if I remember correctly you never once hesitated to ask them out. But now, here you are dawdling with yourself because you're afraid that that girl will say no to a dance?"

"But mother, she different from the rest plus, we didn't hit it off well in the beginning. She may hate me," replied Syaoran insecurely, "I wouldn't want to make it worse. . . . ."

Yelan was wide eyed. She had never in her life see her son so vulnerable to one person before. She let out a motherly smile, "Because she has green eyes instead of blue? Son life is more fulfilling with variety! But tell me," She looked at Sakura. She was smiling, dancing without a care in the world, "Does she seem to be the type to . . .hate?"

Syaoran looked up and watched Sakura. She was laughing and her green eyes glowing brightly. He faced his mother, "You're right, thanks." He stood up and walked towards Sakura.

Yelan's smile saddened, "I just pray she won't hurt you like the others."

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Syaoran tapped Kenji's shoulder, "Sorry, I'm going to have to cut in. Some of the others guys as myself would like a chance with Sakura." He pointed behind his shoulder to all the glaring men.

Kenji sighed, "Alright." He kissed Sakura on the cheek, surprising both Sakura and Syaoran, "It was great dancing with you. You were a lovely partner."

"Thank you," smiled Sakura.

Kenji held on to Sakura's hand until he wasn't able to anymore and then blew her a kiss as he disappeared in the crowd.

Syaoran had to hold in the growl that wanted to escape his lips as he watched Kenji go.

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"You seem really in to Sakura," said Chiharu when Kenji sat down at the table still dazed from his dances with Sakura.

"So is the rest of the male ratio," smiled Takashi, "You guys did a great job on her."

"There was no job to do," replied Meiling.

"Yeah, she already had the looks and the figure. All we did was added some accessories," smiled Chiharu, ". . . .But we did a good job didn't we?"

Meiling giggled, "For sure."

Kenji sighed dreamily, "Guys, I've just died, went to heaven, then circled the whole universe, did five loops around the planet Venus, then crash landed on that planet and met the goddess of love & beauty herself. . . . .Sakura. ."

"Wow, and you did that all under five minutes?!" Takashi gasped sarcastically, "What is your secret?"

Kenji was already off to dream land, "Two cups of Romance, One cup of Mood, A pinch of Music----"

"---and One HUGE generous helping of Kinomoto Sakura," Meiling finished his sentence, dully.

Kenji went wide eyed, "How did you know?"

"I don't know. Where did we hear that one from?" laughed Chiharu.

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Kenji came running into the solarium, "Guys! I'm in love!" He sat down excitedly, "She's amazing! Like no other woman, I have ever met!"

"Really? What made the spark?" Syaoran asked dully as she read her paper.

"Two cups of Romance, One cup of Mood, A pinch of Music, and One HUGE generous helping of Amiya Sheeta," Kenji sighed as he slouched on her chair.

Takashi laughed, "Right . . ."

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"Guys listen up!" Kenji stood in front of the television.

"Booo!" Meiling threw popcorn at him, "We can't see!"

Chiharu threw her skittles at him, "This is getting to a good part!"

Both Syaoran and Takashi groaned, "You better have a good reason for this."

"I have finally found the woman I'm supposed to be with," Kenji smiled excitedly.

All four groaned, "Kenji, get lost!"

"No seriously!" Kenji held his hands out defensively, "Don't you guys know how?"

"NO!" They all yelled.

"Oh well your going to hear anyways," Kenji ignored them happily, "It was: Two cups of Romance, One cup of Mood, A pinch of Music, and One HUGE generous helping of Sundown Relena."

All of them threw their bowls of popcorn and candy at Kenji. Meiling threw her bowl straight at his head, knocking him unconscious. Takashi, Chiharu, and Syaoran looked at Meiling. She innocently looked at them, "What? He'll be up and around in a couple of days." Then resumed watching the movie.

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"Oh, yeah, what happened to those girls again?" Chiharu thought out loud, "You know Takashi dear, Sheeta and Relena?"

"They were dumped by the end of the week, sweetheart," replied Takashi. The three of them laughed.

"But you guys, that's different! And besides I know now Sakura is truly the one I must live my life with," Kenji said proudly.

"Sure . . .." Meiling replied, "I'll believe it when I see it."

"Me too," Chiharu and Takashi said simultaneously.

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Syaoran and Sakura danced softly to the slow waltz, "Kenji taught you well," said Syaoran.

"Thank you," smiled Sakura, "But of course, I couldn't do it without a good male lead." Sakura looked out the window and saw the bright moon, "Syaoran, what time is it?"

He briefly checked his watch, "Quarter to twelve."

She nodded, "Would you like to go outside?"

"Sure," he replied and followed Sakura outside. They walked down to the lake. The lake looked like a mirror as a beautiful moon reflected upon it, "The moon is beautiful tonight."

Sakura gave him a sideways glance, "I thought you never thought there was anything beautiful about it."

"I lied," He replied simply.

She studied his face. Could this be the true him Meiling was talking about? She thought. Sakura looked back at the moon and closed her eyes as she took a deep breath. She felt the moon's energy fill her as she inhaled.

Syaoran looked over at him. She seemed to be glowing to him, glowing heavenly-like, "Sakura. . ."

She opened her eyes and looked Syaoran.

"I'm sorry I was so rude to you in the beginning," replied Syaoran, "You just caught me at a bad time."

Sakura smiled, "That's okay." Again Syaoran felt his heart skip a beat with that smile. She seemed so enchanting against the moon's light.

A slow song was heard through the distance from the mansion. "May I have this dance?" Syaoran took out his hand.

Sakura nodded as she took it slowly. Slowly they moved with the rhythm. She saw herself getting lost into those amber orbs. What is this feeling? Sakura thought to herself unsurely. Is this the emotion Tomoyo keeps talking about?

The one that makes you weak at the knees from every simple touch of his? The one that makes you feel happy, scared, unsure, and excited all at the same time? The one that fills butterflies in you whole body? . . .. . . . Love?

Syaoran held her closer to him as he traced her lips with his thumb.

"Syaoran. . . ?" Sakura mumbled, "What are you doing?"

He tore his eyes off her lips and into her eyes, her green gorgeous eyes. Syaoran put a hand on her cheek and lowered his head closer to Sakura, "Can I kiss you?"

Sakura's eyes widened as she looked into his eyes; she seemed to be searching for something, "I have never kissed before." Sakura gulped, "I apologize now if I don't do it right. . . ."

Syaoran chuckled softly as he was only a few millimeters away from her lips, "I don't think that's possible." He closed his eyes and let his lips touch hers. Slowly he parted her lips with his and let his tongue entered.

Sakura was surprised at first but then slid her tongue in his mouth. She groaned pleasurably as she explored everywhere in his mouth. Could this be that emotion? Sakura thought desperately to herself.

He slowly parted from her and studied her face. She still had her eyes closed as if she was savoring that mystical kiss. Syaoran was afraid to see how she would react. She was taking too long! He felt those familiar butterflies float in his body.

She opened her eyes and looked into his eyes, still dazed, "D-Did I? Did I do it right?" Sakura asked nervously. What if I slobbered all over him?! She thought in a panic.

Syaoran smiled and then chuckled, "You did wonderful." He put his forehead against hers, "Are you sure you never kissed before?"

Sakura smiled, "You were my first."

His smile grew wider and then he hugged her as he closed his eyes. A comfortable silence took over.

Sakura snuggled closer to him as she closed her eyes as well. Then a thought broke her happy spell. What about home? Sakura pulled away from Syaoran and looked at him sadly. Would I be able to leave after this? She thought.

Syaoran saw the look in her eyes and grew worried, "What's wrong?"

Sakura shook her head and then smiled, "Never mind." She closed her eyes and snuggled against his chest again.

Thinking it was nothing; Syaoran shook it off. He wrapped his arms around her. I can stay like this forever. . . .he thought.

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SEASONSWEETHEART: Sorry for the late update! I was going through finals, new semester switches and I had to get an operation for my appendix O.o! Anyways, I don't know how soon I can update chappy 4, please bare with me! I sometimes took a while cuz I like writing long chappys (way better than short ones!)

Well that was a BIG S&S moment for you S&S lovers out there ^.^! Weee, I went all giddy while I was writing that part. Heheh, R&R please!

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Like the time of year of Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn, it comes and goes. This is SEASONSWEETHEART signing off! ^.^

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