A/N: This story is a continuation of the flashback...

"Sakura?" Tomoyo looked at her. "SAKURA!!" She yelled as her friend ran out of the room and rushed to the entrance of the school. In front of Sakura stood a handsome stranger, together with Rika. The tall figure with auburn hair made her smile and was about to approach him when her friend spoke.

"Syaoran? You are back? I thought you were somewhere else?"

The boy gave Rika a shy smile. "Pardon? You seem to have mistaken me for someone else."

Rika blushed. "Sorry."

"Don't fret. You are not the first one to make that error." He grinned good- naturedly as he looked straight ahead and into Sakura's emerald eyes.

When Sakura realized that she made eye contact, she was flabbergasted and fled, leaving him dumbfounded.

"You really look a lot like Syaoran. Maybe your eyes are slightly darker than his." Rika thought out loud.

"Is that so?" The stranger grinned and stretched out his hand. "Naruko. And I am definitely not related anyway to Syaoran."

"Rika." She laughed and grasped his hand. "I am so sorry for that mistaken identity. Naruko-san"

"No offense taken." He paused for a while, then asked. "Who was that girl just now?"

"Where did you see her?"

"Shoulder length hair with big emerald eyes."

"Seems that you have just described Sakura-chan." Rika rubbed her hands and gave a sly smile. "Attracted?"

"Maybe."

"Too bad for you. She's taken."

"By?"

"Someone who is currently not here."

"Who?"

"Someone who we haven't seen for two years."

"WHO?"

"Why? Of course, Syaoran."

"Class. We have a new transfer student who will be attending this class." Mr. Tereda said, causing all the girls to sequel. Except for Sakura.

"Definitely him." Tomoyo gashed. "Josh Hartnett look alike."

"I still think Josh Hartnett looks better." Sakura mumbled.

"Nah! I think he will be just like him, good looks and charms and everything!" She exclaimed. Tomoyo winked, but could only get Sakura to give a hesitant smile.

'You have a look alike my love. But why are you not here?' Sakura thought sadly as she looked out of the window.

"He came from China and I hope you all will help him settle down." The teacher continued, amidst of all the noise. At the same time, the door opened. The girls froze and watched the hunk walked into the class.

"Goodness!" Tomoyo gasped, covering her mouth. "He looks exactly like..."

"Like Syaoran Tomoyo. Exactly like Syaoran." Sakura cursed. "I wish he looked like Josh Hartnett, or Brad Pitt, or at least, Daniel Radcliff. Instead, we have, him." She shook her head and looked down.

"Sakura." Tomoyo stretched out her hand, trying to comfort her.

"I am okay." She took hold of the hand and gave it a squeeze. "I am fine."

"This is Naruko class. You can sit at the corner behind Sakura. Please raise your hand up Sakura." Mr Tereda asked, unaware that it took her by surprised. She sat up straight and tensed up as Naruko walked pass.

"You are really cute." He said softly, only for her to hear. It infuriated her and she turned around wanting to give that flirt a dress-down. However, she was caught off guard when she saw him smile.

"I am Naruko." He extended his hand. "How about yours?"

"Sakura." She said dumbly.

"Nice name." He grinned. "It's my pleasure to know you."

---End Flashback---

Sakura stared at Syaoran. "He had better manners than you."

"Nonsense."

"Touya was quite nice to him. In fact, he invited him for dinner a few times."

"WHAT!!!???!!! THAT GUY WAS INVITED BY YOUR MEAN BROTHER!"

"Eh? What do you mean by my mean brother?" Sakura eyed at him.

"I can't believe it! He was allowed to be close to Sakura."

"Yeah?" Tomoyo added. "He even gave him permission to court Sakura."

"Permission?" Syaoran stared at Sakura, eyes filled with questions.

"He loves me. A lot." Sakura sighed.

"I love you more."

"Without any letters from you for three years does seem to put some doubt in that particular claim." Tomoyo argued. "Even Naruko thinks so."

---Flashback---

"Sakura? What happened to Syaoran?" Naruko asked, while they were playing at the playground.

"Nothing." Sakura started rocking her swing.

"I don't think so. He made you sad, broke your heart. Didn't he?"

"Can't you stay out of my personal life, Naruko?"

"I tried, but can't." He moved to her side. "I wasn't kidding the first day when I said you were cute."

"Naruko." Sakura tried to stop him.

"I wanted to be your friend. Then to have something more, your heart."

"You can't have it!" Sakura stood up and stood, eye to eye with him.

"Sakura." He gripped his shoulder. "Let me replace Syaoran. Please?" Naruko pleaded.

"You don't know what you are doing." Sakura shook her head.

"I do. Please?"

"I need time. You need to know my brother." Sakura gave a sad smile. "He hated Syaoran. I am not sure whether he will dislike you in the process."

"I will slay all the dragons. For you, only if you allow me to do so." He looked into her eyes. "Please?"

Sakura just nodded as he brought her into his arms. 'I pray you won't get hurt by me.'

---End Flashback---

"I see." Syaoran muttered softly and stared at the window. "What happened to him anyway?"

"YUKITO! WHAT THE HELL!!!" A shout could be heard outside of the room. "YOU LYING BRAT!"

"Calm down Touya. Yue wants you to come and visit him."

"THAT BRAT??? LET ME GO!" Touya yelled as he was pushed into the room, with ever cheerful Yukito following him.

"Gomen Li-san, did we disturb you or interrupted anything?"

"Yukito!!!" Sakura ran and hug him. "You know, you are such a pet!"

"Now Sakura, you were telling Syaoran what he needs to know right?" Yukito petted her head as she nodded. "Good girl. Then why are you so upset?"

"Because, because..." Sakura stuttered.

"Because Yukito-san, Syaoran wants to know what happened to Naruko, after he became Sakura's boyfriend." Tomoyo helped her friend.

"Oh." Yukito just said and glanced at Touya, who was giving Syaoran a dirty look. Syaoran, refusing to be outdone, returned the look.

"Yukito. Please?" Sakura pleaded and looked into his eyes.

Understanding what Sakura needed, he hugged her as he turned to Yue. "Don't cry Sakura, everything will be alright." Yue whispered

"Are you sure?"

"In the long run, I am definitely sure." Yue turned and faced Syaoran, who still refuse to break eye contact with Touya. "That's enough Touya. Don't agitate him anymore."

"Hmph! Tell me not to agitate him when he did enough to destroy Sakura not once but twice. I can't even believe that I asked him to help me get Sakura back. This brainless ass."

"I beg your pardon Mister! I did get her back. Look at her now, back to normal." Syaoran said furiously.

"And is about to cause her heart to break once again." Touya smirked. "You are just brainless!"

"STOP IT!!!!!!!!!"

The two of them stared at Sakura. "You want to listen or not?"

"Yes please, Sakura-chan. I cannot wait." Eriol stared at the clock. "I have to leave soon. I need to run some errands."

"Very well then Eriol." She nodded at Yue. "Please proceed with the explaination."

As Yue narrated the funfair incident and briefly touched on the confrontation he had with Naruko, Eriol clenched his fists while Touya tried to contain his outburst. Even though he heard the story a few times, from Yue himself, he was still angered by his lack of foresight to see what Naruko could have done to his sister. 'All this was all my fault.' He scolded himself, only to feel a hand touching his. He looked down, seeing Sakura touching his hand. "Don't feel guilty brother." She mentally communicated with him. "It's not your fault." She smiled. "I am feeling alright."

Touya's shoulder suddenly lightened, as if his sister's words carried all his frustration and guilt away. He stared at Sakura, who smiled back at him. His heart felt so much better, and lighter. Happily he rubbed her head and muttered. "Kaijuu!"

"Damn it Touya!" She replied, with a smile. She was glad that Touya no longer blamed himself for the tragedy. Now, she hoped that Syaoran will not be angered by the incident. To her dismay, that was not the case.

"SHE WAS WHAT???" Syaoran exclaimed, jumping out of his bed and almost rushed to Sakura's side, before he froze. 'Rape. My beloved Sakura was...' His head bowed and his heart let out a painful cry. How much hate does she have for him? He caused her this misery, even though his intentions were good. He didn't dare to reply her letters, hoping to keep her safe. Instead, she found refuge in another person, only to be betrayed once again.

"Leave me." His voice was chilly. "Leave me. All of you."

"Syaoran." Tomoyo cursed and took a step forward, only to have Eriol holding her back.

"Why you moron!" Touya made a lunge at him, and Yue immediately stood in front of him and shook his head.

Only Sakura stood still, staring at the figure in front of her. The once, warm amber eyes now was cold enough to freeze hell. "Syaoran."

"LEAVE!"

Sakura sniffed and ran out of the room, thinking how much he now hated her. She gave him the truth, only to get rejected once again. Strangely, her heart felt the pain. When Naruko pinned her to the ground, she felt only fear, no sadness, that she was betrayed by someone she trusted. 'Maybe I trusted him that he will accept the news. How wrong I was.' She cried as she ran away.

"Bastard!" Touya spat and walked out.

"Wrong call my cute descendent."

"Shut up now and get lost!" Syaoran lashed back, only to hear Eriol chuckled and walked out with Tomoyo, who had only time to give him a disgusted look.

"Are you sure you want to leave it like this?" Yue asked.

"Leave now."

"I will. However, if you need to talk to someone," Yue continued. "You know where to find me." With that, Yukito reappeared once more and shook his head, walking out, leaving Syaoran in his own anguish and mental torture, haunted by the sadness in Sakura's eyes when he spoke in anger.

"I lost you again did I?"

Alright. I am clearing some doubts and questions now.

Yolie-chan : It's a sin not to know who is Josh Hartnett. ;) but I forgive you. He acted in the movies such as Pearl Habour, Black Hawk Down, Forty days, Forty nights, Hollywood Homicide and will be having a new movie out soon called Wicker Park... he is really really cute (if he has longer hair) haha

shimmery.sparkles: The chapters are not short. I just cannot afford to put too much detail in one chapter, it will make me confuse. :D anyway, this will feed your appetite. Though I must say, some of you might not be happy at the way the story is heading for now. :D

heheangel kisses: Will I have killed Syaoran? Hmm... I don't really know. But for quite sometime, I was planning for him to live. So, unless I want to make the story tragic, I might have to kill him. So, I can't really say whether he will live until the end of the story. Haha :D

Thank you everyone who reviewed. Keep them coming. Don't worry, I won't leave you hanging here for long. But, I need encouragement. So, bring the reviews on!! :D