Summary: Kinomoto Sakura has liked her best friend, Li Syaoran, since the fourth grade but she's never been able to tell him, since he's always been Mr. Popular, and her, not being as high of a status as him. But when Syaoran makes a bet to go out with Sakura for a month… will things change? And what happens when/if Sakura finds out?
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS or anything like it. Just this plot and the characters I make up.
By: SweetBabyGurl
-- My Last Breath --
Chapter 2
Reader's Point of View
Sakura and Tai sat in the park in silence, each swinging lightly on the swing set they were sitting on. After they walked around Syaoran's gardens for a while, it became a bit too crowded so they left for the park.
"Looks like we've both had a tough past few years Sakura," Tai said comfortingly, placing his hand over hers.
"Yeah, I guess so. Tai… um… you won't tell Syaoran about this will you?" Sakura asked nervously, playing with a strand of her hair.
"Not if you don't want me to. But I have a really good idea for something Miss Kinomoto," Tai grinned.
"Really?" Sakura asked laughing. Tai nodded and simply pulled her to him, whispering some things in her ear.
--* The Next Day *--
Syaoran groaned and rolled over on his stomach clutching his throbbing head. He opened his tired amber eyes and looked across the room to the bed that was neatly made. Sakura was no longer there. His eyes shot to the clock and noticed it was only 10:00. At once he shot out of bed and looked around frantically.
"Sakura?!" He called in panic. It wasn't one o'clock and it was a weekend, she wasn't supposed to be up yet! Suddenly, he stopped abruptly and actually listened and really looked around for any sign of her. It was then he heard someone cooking in the kitchen, and he sighed a sigh of relief. He then took this opportunity to put on his pants and a baggy shirt, making his way down the stairs. The sight before he him made him chuckle.
"Hey Tai, what's up?" He asked as punched him lightly in the shoulder. He then knelt down to eye-level with Sakura, who was sleeping in a chair by the way, Tai's jacket covering her, and poked her. "How'd she get down here?"
"I guess she didn't know that I had a key, so when I came in to make you guys breakfast for the hangover, she thought I was some serial killer and tried to attack me. I had to [in the girl against the wall to tell her it was me. she sure as hell is a fighter. Anyways, apparently she wanted some water and that's when she saw me. She just got changed and insisted on staying down here with me even though she fell asleep," Tai explained with a soft smile. "And Syaoran, about the bet—"
"You mean the bet you're going to lose?" Syaoran smirked.
"It's just that I don't think this is such a good idea. I mean, Sakura's such a delicate person, I would never want to hurt her," Tai said solemnly, turning the bacon he was cooking.
"Oh, she won't be hurt at all. Don't worry about it Tai. You don't know Sakura like I do," Syaoran reassured yawning, laying his still aching head on the table on top of his arms.
"But it's just that, when we were walking around last night talking, she was telling me some stuff," Tai spoke once more.
"She actually opened up to you?" Syaoran asked, his head shooting up immediately.
"Yeah," Tai said as he continued to cook.
"Wow. You're the only person other than Tomoyo and Eriol that know everything. She won't even tell me!" Syaoran exclaimed, scoffing.
"We've both been through a lot of things in the past, so we kind of just connected. Oh and since the bet is still on, if you think I'm going to make this easy, you're quite wrong my friend. In fact," Tai smirked before continuing, "we have a date tonight."
"WHAT THE HELL?!" Syaoran screamed at the top of his lungs. Tai then looked at to Sakura, waiting for her to wake up, but she simply turned the other way.
"How the hell does she stay asleep?" Tai asked dot eyed.
"NO! YOU ANSWER ME RIGHT NOW! WHY ARE YOU GOING OUT WITH HER?!" Syaoran screamed once more standing up. Tai only shook his head and turned on the water.
"And you say you have no feelings for her?" Tai mumbled under his breath while getting some water for the kettle, but Syaoran heard and gave him his world famous glare.
"I'M AWAKE, I'M AWAKE!" Sakura screeched immediately. Tai looked at her dot eyed once more while Syaoran just continued glaring. "Oh, um, you see since I'm hard to wake up, my older brother Touya would always throw water on me, so whenever I'm asleep, that's the only thing I hear." Sakura explained scratching her head sheepishly.
"Don't worry about it," Tai said giving her a bright smile making her blush slightly.
"Sakura! You're going out with this moron?!" Syaoran asked immediately, out raged.
"Hey! I'm right here you know!" Tai protested.
"A, he is not a moron, B, yes I am going out with him tonight, and C, why do you care so much?" Sakura shot back at him. "Thanks Tai," Sakura said smiling as she handed him the jacket he had given to her for a while. "Now if you'll excuse me boys, I need to shower."
"Hurry up! Your breakfast will get cold!" Tai and Syaoran shouted to her retreating back at the same time. Syaoran glared while Tai laughed nervously.
--* Later *--
"Hey Tomoyo," Sakura said happily into the phone, while she walked downstairs to see breakfast awaiting her.
"Details! Right now!" Tomoyo exclaimed into the phone making Sakura wince.
"I really can't right now. He's right here," Sakura spoke back quietly as she took a seat in between Tai and Syaoran.
"I don't care! Tell me! I'm supposed to be your best friend? And I always tell you every single thing that happens between me and Eriol!" Tomoyo cried once more. Sakura head a faint 'What?!' in the background but ignored it with a smile on her face.
"I need to eat… you know something people usually tend to do? But I'll call you back as soon as I'm done. I promise," Sakura vowed as she picked up a fork.
"But—"
"Bye bye Tomoyo," Sakura said once more ignoring her friend's protests as she pressed the off button on the phone.
"What was that all about? We could hear her yelling," Syaoran asked as he stuffed some bacon into his mouth.
"It was nothing," Sakura lied, grinning sheepishly, beginning to eat her breakfast.
"So what time did you want me to pick you up?" Tai asked drinking some juice, waiting for Syaoran's reaction; he choked on his food, but quickly recovered.
"Seven sounds good," Sakura said after thinking about it.
"Then seven it is," Tai said grinning and standing up. "Well I gotta go, but I'll see you both later. Ja," he said once more, picking up his jacket and walking out the door. Once Tai left, silence greeted the two friends.
"So, where are you two going?" Syaoran asked, slipping into interrogation mode.
"I'm not sure yet. Tai said he wanted to surprise me," Sakura said giggling to herself.
"Oh come on. You can't honestly be serious about him! He's been pissing you off since the ninth grade!" Syaoran exclaimed.
"You've been pissing me off since we were in the sandbox and we're great friends. And I never did give him a chance anyways," Sakura remarked.
"We're different!" Syaoran retorted.
"Really? Maybe you can explain to me how. We went on one date as far as I can remember, back in the sixth grade and that made us even closer. We both agreed that we just weren't meant to be a couple… just really good friends. Maybe me and Tai will end up being close friends like you and me," Sakura replied picking up her plate and glass. Syaoran slumped in his chair with reassured look on his face. "Or maybe we'll continue going out and date for a while," Sakura continued. Syaoran sat there spluttering for words while Sakura walked up to the room she was sharing with Syaoran to call back Tomoyo like she said she would.
"Why do I care so much?" Syaoran mumbled aloud crossing his arms. "I better call Hiiragizawa. He usually has good advice."
--* Sakura *--
Sakura was laughing quite loudly as she repeated everything that was going on to Tomoyo, who was currently laughing herself.
"It's preposterous isn't it?" Sakura laughed through the phone.
"Not at all! In fact, I'm on Tai's side for this one. You know I've been telling you for years that they both like you, but you haven't given either of them a chance," Tomoyo said to her friend.
"Oh come on! You have got to be kidding me!" Sakura exclaimed. "And Syaoran and I did go out, but we just didn't click!"
"That was back in the sixth grade! We were all so childish back then. But anyways, I'll be over around five to help you get ready for your date with Tai," Tomoyo told her friend.
"Promise?" Sakura asked.
"Promise. Anyways, get Syaoran and meet me and Eriol at the mall around two. You have a full hour to get ready. I'll talk to you later okay Sakura-chan? And don't be late!" Tomoyo said.
"I'll do my best. Ja ne Tomoyo," Sakura said still laughing, as she hit the off button of the phone. She then put it back in its cradle and set off to find Syaoran.
--* Syaoran *--
"Well, well, well. It looks like you're jealous dear Syaoran," Eriol taunted.
"I am not! I just don't want to see her with him! Anyone but him!" Syaoran huffed.
"And you have no good reason at all. Other than the fact that you're jealous," Eriol taunted phone once more.
"I do have good reasons!" Syaoran exclaimed through his end.
"And what might those be? He's never cheated on a girl. We've both been on double dates with him and the other girls he's dated, and he's always treated the girls well. According to every girl I know he's got a great sense of humor. So… what's you're reason again?" Eriol countered. Syaoran could feel Eriol's grin through the phone line. Syaoran really didn't want to admit defeat, so he slammed the phone down.
"I am not jealous," Syaoran muttered again.
"Syao, Tomoyo invited us to the mall around two. Hurry up and shower so we can arrive on time," Sakura said with a smile on her face as she sat next to him on the couch.
"You sure are one to talk Queen Lateness," Syaoran replied sarcastically with a grin.
"Shut up. Just hurry up and find me once you're ready," Sakura said throwing a pillow in his face before walking out the door.
"That girl," Syaoran said to himself while shaking his head, a pillow in his hand. Target: Sakura.
To Be Continued…
Readers:
Hey everybody! Sorry this chapter wasn't all that good, this was just basically to set everything up. And no, I'm not going to tell you what Sakura and Tai have planned :P OS don't even bother to ask. By the way, HaPpY VaLeNTiNeS DaY everyone ^.^ I hope you all enjoy today, and even if you don't have someone, go out and have fun today people! Do NOT stay inside! Thank-you to all of you wonderful people that reviewed, it means a lot to me and I hope you review again. Thank-you to:
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