Starrie: Hey everyone! As some of you probably noticed, i didn't send out the emails this time around. I've been very busy with college applications and all (ooh! And I finally got a job!! ^^) so that's why I haven't updated my fic. I wouldn't have had time to update this week too but Final Fantasy Princess (Brenda) is doing me a huge favor and updating it for me. So, Thanx bren!! ^.~

Back to Your Heart

Chapter 4: Is It...Jealousy?

"oh my god couldn't you have locked the door!? Have some decency!"
Shrieked Meiling in surprise as she stood outside Syaoran's door. She had walked in to announce breakfast was ready and was surprised to find Syaoran asleep...with Sakura in his arms. Their eyes immediately flew open and both of them let out a shriek of surprise as they separated from their embrace. Syaoran, who had been more to the edge, fell to the ground and took all the sheets with him. Meiling began to crack up from the doorway as she watched Syaoran trying to get up and Sakura sitting ontop of the bed looking red as a tomato.

"I-I-It's not that!"
Syaoran said once he got up. Sakura got off the bed and nodded furiously.

"He's right, nothing happened! See, we even got our clothes on!"
Meiling couldn't stop laughing; it was all too hilarious. Tomoyo would love to hear about this.

"If you two want to go and get it on, by all means go ahead! At least make sure your door is locked!"

"But nothing happened!"
Sakura and Syaoran yelled out simultaneously. Meiling just shrugged, insinuating she didn't believe them.

"Anyway, I made breakfast"

She walked away, still laughing. Sakura and Syaoran exchanged glances and their blush deepened.

"I'm sorry Sakura"
"No, it's okay"
Sakura said meekly as she tore her gaze away from him. He was shirtless and looking at him wasn't going to make her blush go away.

"let's uhh...go eat breakfast?"
She said as she walked towards the door.

"yeah, be there in a minute"
Syaoran replied as he grabbed a nearby shirt.

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"I called Tomoyo up and told her you spent the night here. She said she'll stop by in half and hour with clean clothes for you. She said you guys had another busy day ahead of you"

Sakura was eating a slice of bagel and rolled her eyes at Meiling's comment. She placed her bagel on the table and took a sip of her coffee.

"I hate this whole wedding planning thing, it's exhausting"

"Why doesn't Larry help you out with it?"
Syaoran asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Afterall, you're both getting married not just you"

"Syaoran has a point"
Meiling added as she put down her orange juice. Sakura shrugged and tried to look as if it didn't matter to her,

"He's been very busy lately and he has helped. He set up the appointments with the people I'm meeting with and he's already told the caterer and florists what he wants. I just have to go and confirm everything"
"What he wants?"
Meiling repeated in disbelief,

"How about what you want?"

"well yes, that too"
Syaoran let out a laugh,

"Really? So you wanted roses for your wedding instead of cherryblossoms?"
Sakura turned to look at him somewhat annoyed,

"It's not his fault okay? He's been busy lately and he probably just forgot"
She snapped at him coldly. Syaoran was surprised by her response and put down his napkin,

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you"
He answered her. Wiping his mouth with his napkin he stood up,

"I'm feeling a lot better today, I'll be going off to work"

Meiling and Sakura nodded in response as Syaoran turned around and disappeared into his room. A wave of guilt passed through Sakura and her expression softened. She turned to look at Meiling who seemed to be ignoring her as she began loading up the dishwasher.

"You know, he didn't mean to upset you"
Meiling said, breaking the silence. Sakura looked down at her hands, feeling bad about how she responded to Syaoran.

"I know it's...just the way he said it"

"The way he said it...or the way you interpreted it?"
Meiling asked as she turned to look at Sakura.

"I don't know"
Sakura answered truthfully with a sigh. Syaoran walked into the kitchen already dressed and ready to go off to work. It amazed Sakura how he could get ready so fast.

"I'm leaving"
He muttered as he grabbed his keys and headed towards the door.

"Syaoran, wait!"
Sakura called out as she stood up and walked over to him. To his surprise, she hugged him.

"I'm sorry for snapping at you"
She said with a smile as she parted away. She fixed his tie slightly,

"I'll go visit you during lunch time okay?"
Syaoran nodded, not being able to make out a word due to his surprise in Sakura's attitude. Shutting the door Sakura walked back into the kitchen, putting her feeling of guilt behind her. Meiling giggled as she watched Sakura walk back into the kitchen smiling,

"Are you say nothing happened last night"

She murmured jokingly as she shook her head.

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"Ugh that dish tasted awful!"
Tomoyo exclaimed as soon as they walked out of the caterer's restaurant. Sakura couldn't stop laughing at Tomoyo's expression.

"I told you not to try it"
"You're having that thing for your wedding?"
Sakura shrugged,

"Larry likes it"

"eeww! He has bad taste when it comes to food"

"I agree"

"Ugh and you have to kiss him when his breath is stinking and eww!!"

Tomoyo shrieked as she got goosebumps on her arms.

"Make sure you have breath mints on you"

She said to Sakura as they got into the car. Sakura couldn't stop laughing,

"I'll make sure"
She answered with a nod.

"So now where to?"

"Can we stop by Tokyo palace?"

"Now there's some good food"

"I agree. It's Syaoran's favorite place. We agreed to have lunch together so I want to surprise him by bringing him some food from there"

"aww...how sweet"

Tomoyo began to laugh,

"Meiling told me what happened this morning. So, how is he?"
Sakura didn't get what Tomoyo was saying and turned to look at her in confusion.

"How is he in what?"
Tomoyo giggled,

"You know what I mean. How is he..."

She made a few gestures with her hands and sent Sakura in a blushing frenzy.

"I wouldn't know, nothing happened I swear!!"
"That's not what I heard!!"
"I had my clothes on when I woke up nothing could've happened!!"
"Sakura I'm your best friend, can't you trust me and tell me the truth?"
Tomoyo asked in a tone that indicated that she was hurt. Sakura groaned as she slapped her forehead,

"I swear nothing happened! In case you forgot, I'm getting married next month!"

"We're here!"

Tomoyo exclaimed sweetly, ignoring Sakura's last comment as she stopped in front of a restaurant. Sakura dropped the subject and got out of the car...

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Meiling picked up the phone for the hundredth time. She wasn't sure if her plan was a good idea. Tomoyo had said it would be okay but...what if it all backfired? It would only cause a bigger mess.

'come on Meiling, you have to do this. Sakura needs a little push to realize that she still loves Syaoran'

She said to herself determinably as she began to dial a number. She held her breath as the phone began to ring. A familiar voice picked up at the other line. She inhaled sharply, well here goes nothing...

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"Hello?"
Heather spoke again into the phone. She was about to hang up when Meiling's voice came on the other line.

"Meiling...hi"

Heather said in surprise as she settled on her couch.

"Heather, I'm calling because I want to ask for a big favor"

"Sure, what is it? You're in Hong Kong?"

"Actually...no, I'm in Japan. I wanted to know if you'd like to come here for a few weeks"

"I'd love to...but why?"

"Well, you see....Sakura's getting married in a few weeks"

"Really?! That's great, Sakura and Syaoran--"

"She's not marrying Syaoran...She's marrying some other guy"

"oh"

"Yeah...umm...well Tomoyo, Sakura's best friend, and I want to get Sakura back together with Syaoran. She'd be miserable if she married that other guy"

"When did they break up? When they came to Hong Kong they looked so much in love"

"It's hard to explain over the phone, I'll explain it to you another day.

"I'd like to help but what can I do?"

"If you come to Japan and you know, maybe start going out with Syaoran, it might make Sakura realize how much she loves Syaoran"

Heather was silent for a minute,

"So you want me to go to Japan and make Sakura jealous?"

Meiling hesitated in answering,

"Yes"

Heather smiled; she was capable of doing that.

"Count me in captain! Operation get Sakura and Syaoran together will soon go underway!"

She said giggling.

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Meiling had a mischievous grin on her face as she put the phone down. Sakura will definitely regret leaving Syaoran the moment she saw him with Heather...

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"Sakura, you are the best"
Syaoran declared in between bites. Sakura giggled as she watched him stuff his face.

"Glad you liked my surprise"
She said as she ate the last bite of her chicken before putting her plate aside.

"It's the best surprise I've received in a while"
Syaoran said with a smile as he stuffed the paper plates in a bag. He reached over to grab Sakura's plate when a sparkling gem caught his eye. He looked at her neck and was left breathless when he realized she still wore the necklace he once gave her.

"You umm...still have it?"
He asked as he pointed to her necklace. Sakura looked down at it and blushed,

"Yes, of course. I didn't have the heart to put it away. I had worn it for so long that once I took it off I felt empty without it. I just kept it on all this time, I hope you don't mind"
Syaoran shook his head,

"I don't mind, I'm actually glad. It shows you don't hold any resentment towards what happened"

Sakura shook her head as she fidgeted with the necklace,

"I don't hold any resentment against you Syaoran. It's too bad the way things ended between us but those months that I spent with you, I do treasure them believe it or not. I felt more alive in those months then I had in all my life. You brought me up when I was down"

She smiled at him softly,

"Remember how you once said that you learned to love because of me? I'm glad that I was at least able to do that"

"Sakura I..."

Syaoran hesitated; he wanted to tell her he loved her. What if she got upset though? He didn't want to upset her, not now when they were becoming friends again.

"Yes?"
Sakura asked, Syaoran looked at her and smiled, placing a hand on her shoulder,

"I'm glad you came back to Japan"
He finished as he stood up.

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(One week later)

Syaoran walked into his apartment and let out a laugh when he saw Eriol sitting on the couch

"They made you get out of work early too huh?"
He asked as he took a seat next to him. Eriol nodded and let out a light chuckle,

"You know my Tomoyo. Since she just finished Sakura's wedding dress she wants all of us to see it"

"She already finished it? So fast?"
"She's been working non-stop"

"great, you two came on time!!"
Meiling said happily as she walked into the living room with a wide smile on her face. She sat next to Syaoran and let out a high pitched squeal.

"I can't wait to see her dress, she must look so pretty!"

"Are you all there?"
Tomoyo called out from Meiling's room.

"Yes we're all here now come out already!!"
Meiling yelled back impatiently. Tomoyo let out a giggle,

"Alright then, close your eyes!!"
The three of them followed her instructions. They heard a few ruffles and Tomoyo giggling from excitement.

"Okay open up your eyes"

Three pairs of eyes flew open at the same time. Meiling let out a gasp,

"Oh...my...gosh it's gorgeous!! Tomoyo you're making my wedding dress!!!"

Meiling declared as she stared at Sakura in awe. She looked like a princess in her dress. Eriol looked at Sakura and smiled,

"You look fantastic, it's as if you're about to go and walk down the aisle!"
Sakura laughed,

"Thanks Eriol, it's all because of Tomoyo though. Her designs are incredible"

Sakura turned to look at Syaoran who was speechless all this time.

"Syaoran, what do you think?"
She asked, unsure. She hoped he liked it. She didn't know why but it was his opinion that she valued most. Syaoran seemed to snap out of some sort of trance at the sound of her voice and smiled,

"You look beautiful...like a true bride"

Sakura blushed as his comment,

"Thanks"
She murmured as she fixed her veil slightly.

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Larry let out a frustrated groan as he slammed the phone down. It upset him that every time he tried to contact Sakura she was never home. Those few times where she actually called she'd stay on briefly and they always seemed to argue about something.

"why the hell isn't she ever home, where the hell could she be?!"
He asked himself impatiently as he paced around nervously. He knew that she had probably already seen Syaoran and that upset him. It made him uneasy not knowing what was going on in Tokyo.

"That's it"

He muttered angrily as he grabbed the phone again and dialed the travel agencies phone number.

"Can I get a ticket from Paris, France to Tokyo, Japan?"

He smiled as the women on the other line read to him the tickets that were available.

"I'll take that one"
He said with a satisfied look on his face.

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Tomoyo had been explaining the intricate designs on Sakura's dress with the doorbell rang.

"I'll go get it"
Meiling promptly said as she leaped out of her seat and nearly tripped over Eriol. Meiling's high-pitched squeal filled the room the instant she opened the door.

"Heather you came!"
She said excitingly as she hugged the women at the door. Everyone turned to see the stunning tall women with jet-black straight hair and dazzling blue eyes enter the livingroom.

"Surprise!"
Heather said while giggling. She turned to look at Sakura and grinned,

"Hello Sakura. Meiling told me you were getting married, congratulations!"
Sakura smiled back, somewhat uncomfortably,

"Thanks"
She murmured softly.

"Hi Heather, I'm Tomoyo and this is my boyfriend Eriol"
"Ah yes, Meiling told me about you two. It's nice to finally meet you"

"Likewise"

Eriol answered politely.

Syaoran stood up from his seat and walked over to his one-time girlfriend.

"Heather? I didn't know you were coming to Japan!"
Heather smiled,

"It wasn't a sure thing. I had talked about it with Meiling and she said it'd be best if we surprised you"

Syaoran laughed,

"Well, you certainly did surprise me"

He hugged her warmly,

"Welcome"
He said as he looked into her sparkling blue eyes. Heather looked up at him, keeping her hands rested on his broad shoulders,

"Meiling told me you're single"

She said in a suggestive tone. Syaoran let out a nervous laugh,

"Meiling here doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut"

Syaoran said through clenched teeth as he briefly glanced at his cousin, who smiled sweetly in return.

"Maybe I can change that"
Heather whispered softly, causing Syaoran to blush. No one in the room had heard it. This is except Sakura. She had been standing just a few mere inches from them. Sakura cleared her throat, intentionally interrupting the little reunion.

"So where are you staying Heather?"
She asked in an attempt to make conversation. Heather moved away from Syaoran and shrugged,

"I'm not sure yet. There must be some good hotels around here. I'll just look around"

"A hotel? Why stay there when you can stay here?"
Meiling butted in.

"Meiling's right, why waste your money when you have friends"
Tomoyo pointed out.

"It doesn't make sense. Save that extra money for something better"
Eriol added in agreement. Syaoran nodded,

"They're right you know, you can stay here."
Heather looked at Syaoran hesitantly,

"I don't know, I don't want to be of an inconvenience"
"Heather, stay here...please?"
Syaoran asked as he took hold of her hands. Heather stared into his eyes, looking like she was about to say no when Syaoran made an exaggerated puppy-dog eyes sending her into a hysterics of laughter.

"Fine I will, just as long as you stop making that face"

Syaoran laughed and hugged her again,

"I know how to get you every time"
Sakura looked at the happily re-united pair in annoyance.

"I have to get out of this dress, excuse me"
She mumbled as she walked in-between them and stormed into Meiling's room. Syaoran looked down at the empty hallway in confusion,

"Is something wrong?"
He asked, completely clueless. He wanted to go and ask Sakura if she alright but that would mean being disrespectful to his new guest Heather. She needed help bringing in her luggage.

"Tomoyo can you see what's wrong with her? I'm going to help Heather get settled"
"sure!"
Tomoyo said as she stood up from the couch and headed towards Meiling's room. As she passed by Meiling, both girls exchanged brief smiles. Their plan had worked like a charm.

~*To Be Continued*~

Starrie: I hope you all like the fic so far! Please don't forget to review!!! ^.^