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A Sudden Change of Heart: Normal Pov:
Sakura woke up that morning remembering what happened the night before. Everything that had happened would forever leave marks in her mind. Didn't Syaoran want to kiss her? What about all those other times where they came so close? Sakura was too confused at the moment to even realize that she had to go to school. She just sat on her bed thinking to herself when she caught a glimpse of her clock.
"Hoeeee!!" She jumped up and quickly got dressed into her uniform, she then grabbed her backpack and rushed out the house forgetting to lock the door. She jumped into her car and sped off to school thinking. What would happen when she sees Syaoran or...Eriol? What would happen to her? She knew that Syaoran would be there to protect her, but she didn't want that. Today would be the day to put her plan to work. The night before she had lied in bed thinking about how she could trick Eriol to get thrown into jail or something like that. She just wanted to get him away from her as soon as possible so she would never have to worry about him hurting anyone, especially her. Thought after thought fumbled around in her mind as she arrived at school, the bell had already rung and everyone was filing in one by one. She got out of her car and slammed the door as she ran to her class and by the time she got there, the only person left outside was Eriol. He turned around and looked at her with the most sickening glare.
"Hi, Sakura." He said flatly, walking into the classroom. Sakura just followed him without saying a word, trying to figure out how she could start her little scheme. Still awkwardly silent, Sakura walked over to her desk and sat down with her hands in her lap. Syoaran looked over her shoulder worriedly.
"Sakura, what's wrong?" He asked. And to his surprise she turned around and snarled at him.
"What's it to you Li?" She said as she turned around in her seat. Syaoran just looked at her extremely shocked at her outburst.
"Sakura, are you ok?" He asked again. This time he practically fell out of his chair for Sakura had stood up and spoke to him, but in a more deadly tone of voice.
"Listen Li, I don't need your pity okay? I don't ever want to talk to you again so I'd really appreciate it if you would just leave me alone. I don't like you anymore, I have my eye on someone else. And if you don't like it then deal with it." Syoaran looked her deep in the eyes. He felt like he could just melt into a puddle on the floor. What was this sudden change in Sakura? She was all nice and peaceful, but now she's all of a sudden rude and obnoxious? Something was going on but he couldn't put his finger on it just yet. And as for Tomoyo, she just stared at the both of them also as shocked as Syaoran. She has never seen this side of Sakura before, this got Tomoyo even more suspicious then that one time Sakura was really quiet while they went shopping for Christmas gifts. This time Sakura had really twisted her knob. Tomoyo really wanted to find out what was going on but also couldn't put her finger on it.
Sakura had just sat down after her recent blow up and the teacher had entered the room. Everyone was dead silent while the teacher spoke. "Okay, our little play is coming closer by each passing day. I hope that all of you have practiced your lines. Today we're going to use this whole period to rehearse, you may all use your books in case you mess up." The teacher then sat down at his desk as everyone got up to start. Sakura eyed Eriol who just sat at his desk with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
'I hope this all works. I hate doing this to Syaoran, but I have to so he wont ruin this for all of us.' Sakura thought to herself. She then got up, gave Syaoran another glare, and walked over to Eriol.
"Are you ok? We're supposed to start ya know." Sakura sat at the front of his desk, crossing her legs. He just looked up and smirked. Sakura didn't like this at all, but knew this was what she had to do.
"What are you doing Sakura?" He asked still smirking at her. Sakura just smiled sweetly at him and leaned in closer till she was inches away from him.
"Oh, nothing, I'm just telling you that we're supposed to be rehearsing. Obviously you should know that since every one else is doing it." Eriol kept looking at her and put his hand on hers.
"Hmmm, I thought that you hated me Sakura, why are you suddenly hanging with me and...alone...without Syaoran?" He said pushing her hand towards him. Sakura was very good at acting, that was probably one of the other reasons why she got one of the lead roles. All she did was flip her hair and smile and that would set off any guy she wanted. It worked every time.
"I don't like Li any more, he got so annoying, always saving me when I'm in trouble. I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself, I don't need someone like him always hanging on me. I want someone who is up to a dare and isn't afraid to get hurt." Sakura put her hands on his chest as he eyed her suspiciously. He then got a brilliant idea, if she was really telling the truth then he was going to find out.
"Wow, you're calling him by his last name. Fine, if what you're saying is the truth Sakura, then I dare you to kiss me in front of all these people" Sakura stopped breathing, and Eriol was still smirking at her, waiting for her answer. If she wanted to get him bad, then she would have to do anything it took.
"But wont we get in trouble? The teacher is sitting right there ya know, and what about Tomoyo?" Sakura smiled to herself, knowing that what she said made Eriol stop and think. Her mental smile then disappeared when he answered.
"I don't care about the teacher Sakura or Tomoyo for that matter. I DARED you to do it, so...do it. Like you said, you wanted someone who isn't afraid of getting hurt. This one dare won't hurt you that much." He folded his arms again, knowing that he got her at a dead end. Sakura opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. She didn't know what else to say to get out of kissing him. So she just smiled seductively and said ok. Eriol, gave a half smile and leaned in closer to her, as did Sakura. Eriol quickly grabbed her arm and brought her into a rough kiss, which made Sakura squeal, both grossed out and surprised, though to Eriol, he thought that it was a squeal of excitement. Everyone was whispering and gawking at them. But as soon as Tomoyo and Syaoran saw what was happening, their facial expressions changed from happy and excited to pissed and shocked. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
'Eeeewwwwww!! How gross is this? I mean yeah he's a good kisser but I'd rather have this be Syoaran then this stupid freak. But this is what I have to do, I can't let him know how I truly feel about his tongue in my mouth. Awww man, and I just brushed my teeth too. (gasp) What am I going to tell Tomoyo? I have to tell her everything that he did and the reason I'm doing this so she doesn't hate me and starts hating him. Yeah that's what I'll do...after he stops...this...this...extremely gross kiss.' ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
'What the hell? What is she doing kissing that freak of nature? That should be me not him. And after all that has happened I thought that she hated him, he treated her so badly, and now they're sucking tongue? I have to do something about this. ................................................................................................................
Tomoyo Pov:
'Sakura...and...Eriol? This can't be happening. First of all Eriol is with me so what is he doing kissing someone else? And secondly, Sakura is my best friend so what is she doing kissing my boyfriend? I have to talk to her about this, after I go and scream in the bathroom. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
Everyone was still staring at the both of them kissing without a care in the world. Syaoran was at his boiling point with clenched fists. But as for Tomoyo, she had stomped out of the classroom and had gone to the bathroom to scream her lungs out. The kiss seemed to last forever, and Sakura was pretending to be enjoying it. She was still sitting on the desk with her back towards Eriol. He was holding her in his arms as she put her hand on the back of his head to bring him closer to her. Eriol liked this very much and looked around as everyone watched him. Sakura moaned every now and then to convince him that she really meant it. But little did he know that she felt like barfing right at that moment.
"WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING?" The teacher yelled at them. Sakura and Eriol had stopped what they were doing and just looked up at him without saying a word. Sakura smiled at Eriol, who looked at her surprised at how good she was and wiped his bottom lip with his finger. Syaoran saw this and gave a disgusted look.
"I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS, AND IN FRONT OF ME AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. THE BOTH OF YOU WILL LEAVE AT ONCE FOR YOUR RUDE AND EMBARRASING BEHAVIOR!" The teacher practically pulled out his hair as he picked up the phone and started calling the office so they could mark them off for going home early. Everyone took one last look at the two of them and started rehearsing again, minding their own business. Tomoyo was still not back from the bathroom yet and Syaroan just stared at Sakura. Sakura saw this, looked him up and down, and just walked off paying no attention to him.
"The two of you will go home now. And don't forget to practice for the play. Your grades are already low enough, you can't afford to get an F on this." The teacher said going back to his desk. His hair was messed up (from frustration I guess) and his face was red from all the yelling he had done a moment ago. Sakura and Eriol got their stuff and walked out of the classroom. Sakura didn't feel very comfortable walking alone with him, especially after what she had just did. She just continued walking with her hands crossed in front of her and Eriol was about to say something when Tomoyo came out of the bathroom after crying and yelling. She took one glance at Sakura and then at Eriol, giving him the-I'll-get-you-later- look and motioned for Sakura to follow her back into the bathroom. Sakura was a little nervous because she knew that what she did was bad, and she didn't want to get on Tomoyo's bad side, no one wanted to get on Tomoyo's bad side. Sakura just looked at Eriol who just shrugged and kept on walking, whistling to himself with his hands in his pockets. Sakura sneered at him and followed after Tomoyo.
Tomoyo's makeup was smeared and her eyeliner was running down her face. Sakura did feel really bad, but hopefully what she was going to tell her would make her feel a little better.
"Start talking Sakura." Tomoyo said, her voice quivering as if trying not to start crying again. Sakura just looked at her shoes and then quietly started telling her the reason why what had happened, happened.
"Uhhh...Tomoyo, I have a really good reason why I did that and I'm going to tell you everything okay? Just keep calm as I tell you and then afterwards you can do whatever you want to me." Sakura walked to the sinks and sat down on the counter, twiddling with her fingers. Tomoyo paced the room back and forth listening to Sakura's story as she retold it exactly as it had happened. There were times where Tomoyo would gasp and there were times where she would cry and every minute that went by, she started hating Eriol even more. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Sakura was done telling the story and Tomoyo just leaned against the wall with her hands covering her mouth in fists.
"Why that incompetent, obnoxious, rude, self entered, extremely gorgeous bastard who thinks with his balls, not his brains. I want to rip him into a million kazillion pieces and throw him to the dirty dogs from whence he came from. He is a complete pervert, he uses women like a piece of chewing gum. He puts one into his mouth and chews it until he loses taste, and once he does he throws it away and gets another one until all of them are used. And you know what? I am going to help you Sakura, I want to help you get rid of him, no matter what it takes." Tomoyo was breathing really hard, her eyes had flames in them that were getting bigger and bigger by the moment and the story Sakura had told her was like putting some more coal into them.
"Ummm...I'm really sorry Tomoyo, I really am, but you see I have to do this alone and you're the only one that I've told. Please don't tell anyone about this, especially Syaraon.
"Why don't you want me telling Syaoran? He can protect you from him if he does anything bad to you."
"That's exactly it Tomoyo, I need Eriol to do something bad so I can get him in trouble. That way, when he gets caught I wont ever have to worry about him, I can either move away or the cops will have him stay away from me. If Syaoran finds out that I don't really like Eriol and that I still like him, then he will always be near me, trying to find out what I'm going to do and what not. That's why I don't want you to go telling people, I can't afford Eriol finding out that I'm only using him. If he does who knows what he'll do." Tomoyo nodded in agreement with Sakura's speech and they both left the bathroom.
"So I'm guessing that from the looks of it you have to go, I'll see you tomorrow then right Sakura?" Tomoyo asked going back to the classroom.
"Yeah, of course." And with that said Sakura left the school. She was fiddling with her car keys when Eriol grabbed her from behind.
"Hey there Sakura, do you need any help with your lines? If you do I can come home with you or you can come home with me, whichever you prefer." Sakura shivered as he talked into her ear but quickly recovered.
"No I'm fine, I'm already really good with my lines and..."
"Well I need help with them, you don't mind helping me out do you Sakura?" He smiled as he started to his car. Sakura nervously let him walk her but spoke up.
"Umm, okay, why don't we use my car and we can go to my place?" Eriol licked his upper lip and said yes to her offer and as for Sakura, she was facing him with her hands on her hips and an eyebrow raised. They were about to leave when someone called for Sakura from behind.
"Sakura. I have to talk to you." Eriol and Sakura turned around and saw Syaoran standing a few feet from them.
"Go ahead and talk to him Sakura and tell him how much you hate him, I'll be waiting in the car." Eriol said grabbing her butt. Sakura didn't answer but tossed him her car keys so he could get in. She then walked over to Syaoran and didn't say anything until he spoke again.
"What the hell is wrong with you? After all that he did to you you're all over him now? I don't get it. And why are you being so mean to me? He's a jerk Sakura, you aren't supposed to be with him." Syaoran said pissed off. He never thought that Sakura would go so low as to be with someone as disgusting as Eriol Hiiragizawa. Sakura then answered.
"And like I said before what's it to you? I don't..."
"Dammit you shouldn't be with someone like him Sakura, you should be...be...with someone like me."
Silence
Sakura all of a sudden forgot everything that she was thinking. Did she just hear what she thought she heard? Forever she had waited for words such as those to come out of his mouth and now they finally had. Speechless as she was she didn't let him see through her. She just looked at him as he sadly looked at the ground, embarrassed at what he just said.
"I...I...I don't like you anymore Li." Sakura's voice was quiet as she said this and didn't bother to look at Syaoran. She was afraid that if she saw his expression she would break down into a gush of tears. She wanted him to know everything, her whole body wanted to burst and she knew it, but she just kept quiet. "Bye Li, I'll see you tomorrow." Sakura, still looking down at the ground started off to her car with a lump in her throat.
Syaoran just watched as she walked away from him, his expression lifeless. Again he opened his mouth to say something, to call out to her, but nothing came out, only his breath. He was letting her slip through his fingers, he couldn't let that happen, he couldn't let the thing he cared about the most just walk away. He watched as she drove away with his worst enemy in the seat next to her. Syaoran then turned around and walked back inside the school just as it started to rain. ................................................................................................................
Sakura drove to her house, completely ignoring Eriol. It was really starting to pour, and this kind of weather suited how Sakura felt completely. She just kept her eyes on the road as Eriol looked at her.
"What did he say Sakura?" He said putting his hand on her leg.
No answer
"What happened Sakura what did he say to you?" He tried again but still no answer. The lump in her throat was so big she couldn't say anything. Her bottom lip quivered as she tried to tell him to shut up.
"I...we...I can't talk right now." Eriol just sat still, with his hand still on her leg. Sakura felt like smacking him right about now but didn't feel like doing it yet. A few minutes later they then arrived at her house, Sakura still quiet as ever and Eriol getting ticked off by it too. Slowly Sakura walked to her front door and just walked in since she forgot to lock the door that morning. Eriol followed after her.
"So should we start Eriol?" Sakura asked but had a pretty good idea of what his answer would be.
"Na, I think that we should take a moment to dry off. You wouldn't want to get sick now do you Sakura?" He asked taking her jacket off. (ok I guess Sakura put on a jacket before she left the house)
"No I'm fine, I think that we should just practice." Sakura said with a fake smile and sat down on the sofa with her playbook in her hand.
"Ya, ok." Eriol sat down too and put his arm around her. Sakura opened her book pretending to not notice this and began to read out loud. Eriol sighed and took the book from her hands and laid it on the coffee table in front of them. Sakura smiled seductively and looked at him.
"Sakura, we don't really need to practice right this minute, we have the whole night to do that." Sakura really regretted bringing Eriol to her house. She knew how his sick mind worked and wasn't planning to experience it either.
"Oh really? What do you suppose we do then hmm?" Sakura asked shaking slightly.
"Oh, come on my blossom, don't play dumb. You know perfectly well what I want to do don't you?" He asked sliding closer to her.
"Oh yes I do, but would you mind holding on for a moment I have to go to the restroom. I'll be back in a few." Eriol sighed and leaned back on the sofa as he watched Sakura disappear into the hall. On her way to the bathroom she got the phone and shut the door behind her and dialed Tomoyo's number.
Ring ... Ring ... Ring
"Hello" Tomoyo said into the receiver.
"Hi Tomoyo, it's Sakura, I need your help." Sakura said in a whisper.
"Sure what is it?"
"Ok Eriol is at my house and we were supposed to practice for the play but you know how he is. He wants to do something else other then that. What can you do to help me? I don't have much time, if I stay in her any longer then 5 min hell get suspicious." Sakura said covering the phone with her hand as she spoke into it.
"Umm...I can either come over to your house and say that you and I need to go do something or...I dunno, that's all I can think of right now."
"Okay, come over in about 3 min, any longer and I wont be your sweet little Sakura anymore so hurry."
"K bye."
Beep
Sakura hung up and flushed the toilet. She ran the water pretending to be washing her hands and returned to where Eriol was waiting.
"I'm back." Sakura said sitting on his lap.
"Now where were we? Oh yes that's right, were going to do something else. Are you sure you know what I'm thinking Sakura?" He asked happily. Sakura nodded and closed her eyes as they kissed again. Sakura laid her hands on his arms as he began to unbutton her shirt. He then laid her down on the sofa as he got on top of her, kissing her more fiercely. Sakura really didn't want his tongue to go into her mouth again so she tried her best to keep her mouth shut, but he kept trying to force his way in so there was nothing Sakura could do except to let him. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
'AAAHHHHH!!!! Tomoyo hurry up. Oh my gosh, I can't believe that I'm actually letting him do this to me. I am sooooo going to take a really long bath after this. I can't believe this is happening, this is going too far I can't stand this.'
Sakura only wanted to pretend to like him so she could trick him into doing something bad so she could report him to the cops. She never really wanted this to go any further then kissing but looks like that wasn't an option anymore. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
This was getting out of hand, Eriol many times had tried to get his hand in her blouse but Sakura pushed him away without causing suspicion. Sakura's heart then felt like it could fly because someone had just rung the doorbell. Sakura, relieved that Tomoyo was here, got up and re buttoned her shirt, leaving Eriol on the sofa disappointed.
"Hello?" Sakura said opening the door. Her expression then wasn't very happy with who she saw at her door. It was Syaoran, why was it him, it was supposed to be Tomoyo?
"What are you doing here Li?" Sakura said hotly.
"Tomoyo wanted me to bring you over to her house." Syaoran said looking over her shoulder. He saw Eriol sitting on the couch with his shirt half buttoned and his hair messed up. He just looked at him and shot daggers as Eriol waved at him smiling, giving him the ha-I-got-some-from-the-girl-that-you- have-a-crush-on look. Syaoran really hated him and didn't bother to hide it either.
"And what the hell is he doing in your house Sakura?" Syaoran said pointing to Eriol.
"He's here because we're studying for the play. That's all." Sakura looked at Syaoran and frowned for she could tell that he was hurt.
"Oh ok, well Tomoyo wants you at her house so are you going to come or not?" He asked stepping out of her way so she could walk out.
"Umm, yeah, I'll be with you in a minute, just let me finish something." Sakura's heart clenched as she walked over to Eriol and kissed him again before leaving. Syaoran looked away from the sight and just waited for Sakura, feeling his whole heart getting smaller and smaller with each heartbeat.
"I'll see you later ok?" Sakura said shutting the door to her house.
"You're going to let him stay in your house? What if he takes something?" Syaoran said as he opened his car door for Sakura.
"So what, I don't care. Can we just go?" Syaoran didn't argue with her and got in the car too.
While driving Sakura couldn't help but notice that the car still smelled like peonies like the last time she was in it. She took a deep breath, unaware that Syaoran was watching from the corner of his eye.
"What was that?" He said to her, catching her off guard.
"What was what?" She asked looking out the window.
"You just did something. You took in a deep breath. Why?" Sakura looked at him and was at a loss for words. He was so handsome with his chocolate hair covering his eyes that was full of concern and of hate for Eriol. Sakura didn't realize that she was staring at him until he broke her train of thought.
"Why Sakura?"
"Boy aren't you nosey, I just took in a deep breath, it's no big deal." Sakura turned her head and continued looking out the window.
"Ok fine whatever." Syaoran was so frustrated about this whole situation. First Sakura liked him and had Eriol practically kill her with a freakin rock, but now Sakura hates him and is with Eriol. What the hell is going on? He was just so confused, he didn't know what to think or do anymore. All he knew was that all of this was messed up and he was going to fix it. They then arrived at Tomoyo's house. Syaoran parked the car in her driveway and walked Sakura to the front door. Sakura didn't look at him as she walked up the step and knock the door.
"Sakura, is there something that you need to tell me? This is all out of whack, this isn't supposed to be this way, please tell me what he's doing to make you do this or at least tell me why you're doing this. What is the reason?" Syoaran said all of this calmly and was facing Sakura. Sakura still didn't say anything as Tomoyo opened the door. But as soon as she saw the both of them, she felt terrible. She knew how much Sakura liked him and she knew that Syaoran liked her too. This is all happening because of Eriol. If he wasn't here then Sakura and Syaoran would be together and happy.
"Come on in you two, it's cold." Tomoyo took a glance at Syaoran and frowned. Sakura just did as she said and stepped in. She walked over to the fireplace and sat down on one of her beanbags, warming herself up. Tomoyo grabbed Syaoran's arm and pulled him into the kitchen to talk.
"I have something to tell you." Tomoyo asked getting some cocoa ready for the three of them.
"What is it? Is it about Sakura?"
"Well, yes. Syaoran, she likes you, she really does. But she can't find it in her gut to tell you.
"How do you know, after today I find it really hard to believe you. Do you know something that I don't Tomoyo? If so please tell me, I can help Sakura."
"That's the thing, she doesn't want you to help her or anyone else. She needs to do this on her own." Tomoyo grabbed three mugs and poured the cocoa into them.
"Do what on her own, Tomoyo tell me." Syaoran was getting impatient, he wanted to know what was going on.
"I can't tell you, I'm sorry." Tomoyo grabbed the mugs and rushed out of the kitchen to where Sakura was and gave her a mug. Syaoran followed her and sat down in the beanbag next to Sakura.
"Thanks Tomoyo." Sakura said taking a small sip from her mug.
"You're very welcome Sakura. Hey Syaoran, may you leave us alone for a moment please? I have to talk to Sakura, I wont take that long." Tomoyo motioned for him to go into kitchen again, Syaroan did as he told and stepped out and Sakura looked at Tomoyo questioningly.
"So, what happened to you and Syaoran?" Tomoyo said putting her mug on a nearby table.
"Yeah, that reminds me. Why did you have him come get me? I asked you to come not him." Sakura said in a whisper, in case Syaoran was trying to eavesdrop.
"Well, umm, oh I'm sorry Sakura. I know that you really like him and I know that you can't stand seeing him get hurt, but I had a gut feeling that you really wanted to see him again so I called him up and asked him to come and get you for me."
"Oh. Well, thanks a lot Tomoyo. You're right I did want to see him again. But every time I do I have to be mean to him to try and make him leave me alone and if you keep doing this then it's going to be bad for me and him. I'm glad that you're trying to make me feel better and all but please, don't take this personally but if I want your help with me and Syaoran ill ask for it okay?" Sakura said holding Tomoyo's hands in hers.
"Okay. So what are you going to do next, with Eriol I mean?" Sakura scratched her head and shrugged her shoulders.
"I don't really know to tell you the truth. I know I want to get him back for what he did to me but right now I'm at a dead end, I have no idea what to do next. Do you think you can help me Tomoyo?"
"Sure why not? I am your best friend after all. Ok what you can do is pretend to be all lovie dovie to him, and then later on you can tell him that all this was a joke.
"Umm ok then what? Won't he get mad?"
"Well yeah that's the whole point, you see you need to think of a place and time of where you'll tell him then once you figure it out you'll me k? Then what I'll do is I'll get my whole camera crew out to where you are and I'll tape everything that he does to you after you tell him the news." Tomoyo said excitedly.
"Wow, you really know what you're doing huh Tomoyo? But what'll happen if he hurts me? Have you been planning this?" Sakura asked smiling.
"Well sorta, no offence Sakura but I kinda figured that you would need some help sooner or later so...yeah I guess I did plan it out." Tomoyo said smiling stupidly scratching her head. "And if he hurts you then all of it will get caught on tape and we can put him in jail or whatever place the cops will put him."
"Oh ok that's great I'll do that but for now I guess were done, you can go and call Syaoran back now."
"No wait. One more thing, after I tape it I'll take it to the cops and then they'll arrest him like I said before. Once they do you and Syaoran can be together forever and have lots of babies and buy a big house and for your birthday he'll get you..."
"Ok I get the picture." Sakura said sweat dropping. But then she stopped and took in mind what Tomoyo had just said. Yeah, after all this is over her and Syaoran will be together. It'll be a happy ending and there will be no more worries to worry about. Sakura just sat there smiling at the pictures that flashed in her mind. Just then Tomoyo called for Syaoran to come back into the room.
"Are you two done talking yet?" He asked and Sakura smiled. She then realized what she was doing and quickly put on a frown but watched as he walked over to her and sat down.
The rest of the night went by fast, Tomoyo was talking about the play and Syaoran was complaining about his role and why he had to play such a bad boy. But as for Sakura, she just sat also thinking about the play but didn't say anything. The play was only three days away and she really needed to practice.
"Tomoyo, I still need to memorize my lines, do you think you can help me? It's only three days away and like the teacher said I can't afford to get a bad grade on this."
"Sure, why don't you stay here tonight? I can let you borrow some of my clothes and you can go to school with me tomorrow morning." Tomoyo said stretching in her spot.
"Ok sounds good, what time is it?" Sakura asked looking around for a clock somewhere in the room.
"It's seven." Syaoran said looking at his wrist watch.
"Oh, ok." Sakura said not looking at him. Syoaran just sigh and stood up looking at the ground.
"I better get going, I have to study too and I have to go eat dinner. I guess I'll see you two tomorrow?" He started for the front door.
"Yep you sure will, right Sakura?" Tomoyo said nudging Sakura in the ribs making her squeal with laughter.
"Ha, oh, yeah whatever." Sakura smiled facing the other way. Tomoyo smiled too and waved to Syaoran as he left. Then after finishing their drinks they started for the stairs. ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
Sigh
"This is all really screwed up. I don't know what to do about it either. I guess I have to move on if I can't get her or...I can fight for her." Syaoran stopped as he realized what he just thought of. "Yeah, I'll fight for her and I'll show her how I feel. If she doesn't appreciate me then I don't know what ill do but ill try my very best." He then snapped his fingers happily and started for home. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
Sakura just lie in bed thinking about what it would be like if all this wasn't happening. Everything would be perfect...well at least close to perfect. She would be with the one person she loved the most and everything would end up like her dreams. Sakura smiled at this but then frowned. Although she was thinking about it, it still wasn't real, Eriol was still there waiting for her clearly not in prison and Syaroan was still deeply depressed as she had left him. She still had her hopes and faith that everything will go as planned. Sakura rolled over on her side and fell into a deep sleep with Tomoyo right beside her. ................................................................................................................
Next Morning:
"Ok everyone put on your costumes and get into your positions. We are only days away from this play and I want to make sure everything is perfect." The teacher called out to the students as they all got their outfits and went to put them on. Sakura had hers in her hand and was about to go into the bathrooms just when she heard an oh so familiar voice call out from behind her.
"Would you like for me to come and help you with your clothes Sakura?" It was Eriol looking happy as ever. Sakura pasted a fake smile on once again and walked over to him.
"Well I would love for you to help me but this is the girls bathroom, you're not allowed in here." Sakura trailed a finger down his shirt playfully.
"Well if I don't get caught then there's no harm in it, after all I am helping." Eriol inched closer to Sakura making her step back a little in discomfort. Eriol noticed this and stopped.
"What is it Sakura?" Sakura looked at him and racked her brain for something to say to back her up.
"Nothing, if you want to come help me then come on in no ones stopping you." Sakura looked over his shoulder and saw Tomoyo walking towards the bathroom. Sakura gave Eriol a hug as she motioned for her with her hand to come to her rescue. Tomoyo got the picture and walked up to the both of them and grabbed Sakura's arm.
"Come on Sakura, I don't want you with him, come with me and dress." Sakura pretended to be sad and blew a kiss to him. Eriol looked at them shocked and disappointed as he watched Sakura disappear behind the bathroom door. As soon as they were out of sight from him Sakura slumped down on the ground and sigh.
"Geeze, he seriously has balls for brains." Sakura said stretching. Tomoyo laughed that cheerful laugh of hers and sat next to her.
"Well what do you expect Sakura? Most guys do." Sakura smiled as she patted her on the back and they both got up and got into their clothes.
"Ok, everyone in this part go up on stage." Everyone that wasn't supposed to be up yet went and sat down in the chairs. As for Sakura and Syaoran they were already on the stage ready to begin. "Ok you may start when you're all ready." Sakura rolled up her lines walked towards the pretend locker and opened it. Just then Eriol walked up to her and opened the locker to her left. He turned sideways as to try and not look at her. Sakura pretended to be interested and began talking to him trying to remember her lines exactly and all the class did for that day was practice. In two days the actual play would go on and they used all of the time they could to rehearse. Everyone was all ready except for Sakura, the day before and now was the only time she had gotten to practice.
"Sakura, I'm so excited. In two days I'll be like an actress, up on the stage, having everyone watch me and all." Sakura walked by her side as they proceeded to the bathrooms once again to dress. "What's wrong Sakura?" Tomoyo looked at her as they walked into the bathroom door. Sakura just turned around and began to take off her clothes looking more nervous then ever.
"I'm not ready for this play Tomoyo. I have had barely any time to practice and the play is in two days. There is no way that I can get all these lines down by then without someone's help. Sakura got her brush out of her bag and started brushing her hair.
"Sakura maybe I can help you, no wait I can't I have choir. Um maybe...no she can't and neither can they and you don't want Eriols help...the only person who I think can help you is Syaoran. Unless you want to do it alone but I highly doubt that since you don't want your grade to sink lower then it already is." Tomoyo smiled at Sakura and folded her clothes neatly and held them in her hands. After Sakura was done changing she handed her clothes to her and began to touch up what little makeup she had on.
"Come on Tomoyo, you're not helping at all. No Syaoran period ok? Nothing zip nadda. I don't want to talk to him yet and I wont for a long time too." Sakura got her stuff and walked out the door leaving Tomoyo running out after her.
"Sakura, who else can you think of that can help you tonight or tomorrow? I sure can't think of anyone unless you want to call over Eriol. And who knows, he might just want you to make him some sort of dessert later on, but then again that's just me." Tomoyo gave Sakura her serious look. Sakura was obviously irritated about this and didn't know what to think. She was still racking her head for a way out by the time she got out of the school. Tomoyo then took hold of her arm and gave her one last piece of advice. "Ok this isn't a big deal Sakura, just do it yourself and try your best. Its not the end of your life, so what, its just one bad grade your not going to go to hell for it." She nudged Sakura playfully and waved her off as she headed for home. Still thinking to herself Sakura walked into her house and flopped down on her sofa. She lay there for about ten minutes when someone rang her doorbell. Surprised and tired she opened the door and who was it then no other then Syaoran. He looked mad and obviously Sakura could tell that he didn't want to be at her house at all. Sakura put a hand on her hip with the other holding the door open.
"Let me guess, Tomoyo made you come over here to help me with my lines?"
"Why as a matter of fact she did and I just wanted to come over here to tell you something." Syaoran pushed his way in and slammed the door. Sakura just looked at him puzzled at his sudden actions.
"Excuse me? I don't recall myself inviting you inside. Do you remember me saying that?" Sakura walked over to him and put a finger to his chest. "That was incredibly rude of you I hope you know." Syaoran then roughly took her finger off him and started talking immediately.
"I have no idea why you're being so bitchy to me but it needs to stop. I have been nothing but nice to you and now all of a sudden you're treating me like this? Well let me tell you this Kinomoto, I don't want to talk to you ever again and since you don't want to talk to me either then this shouldn't be a problem." He was walking towards Sakura making her back up towards the couch. She was extremely shocked at this and just listened as he continued yelling at her. She knew that she deserved this and she also knew that something like this would occur. That's why she told Tomoyo that she didn't want to see him anymore. She couldn't bear for this to happen, but now it was. "So go with Eriol for all I care and be a whore. The only time I am going to talk to you is during the play but other then that you're nothing but a mere shadow that I'm going to pass on by do you understand?" Sakura was now sitting on the couch with Syaoran inches from her. She has never seen him like this and wanted to tell him that she was sorry for everything but couldn't find the right words to say. She just sat there looking at him speechless. "Do you understand me?" He said again. Sakura just nodded and watched as he made his way to her front door. "You should call Eriol, I know he'll come over and help you with your lines." Sakura just stared sadly at her lap as he left the house slamming the door behind him. A few moments went by and Sakura jumped up and ran upstairs to her room. She burst out in tears on her bed, hating herself, hating Eriol, hating the whole world. She couldn't take it anymore, now she was thinking that even if she did get Eriol in jail, once she did she wouldn't be with Syaoran. With the way things were going and what had just happened there is a strong chance that she would not end up with him. How could they be together if he hated her? Sakura realized this and made up her mind once and for all. Things would be better if they weren't together. She could be by herself with Tomoyo after putting Eriol in prison and Syaoran would long be over her and be with a different girl. There would be no problems because Eriol would be gone and in time she would be over Syaoran. Her and Tomoyo would be free girls and do whatever they want until they grow old and wrinkly. She knew Tomoyo would never leave her behind so she had no reason to worry about being alone forever, she would always be with her. It had to be this way because if she went the total opposite and told Syaoran everything she was doing and what had happened, Eriol would find out, go crazy, and most likely kill or hurt someone. So it would be the best choice if she just forgot about Syaoran and moved on fulfilling her plan. Sakura began to cry again after pausing for a brief moment to think about what she was going to do. If she did this then everyone would end up happy and safe...well everyone except for her but that didn't matter, the only thing that mattered to Sakura was the happiness of all her friends and family. Seeing them happy made her happy and that's all that mattered now. ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
"Li what's wrong? Where were you?" Meiling followed after Syaoran as he ignored her and went straight for his room. He slammed open the door and walked into his bathroom.
'What am I going to do now? I don't know if what I did to Sakura was best but that was just how I felt at the moment. I want to be with her but how can we be together if we both don't feel the same way about each other? Well, what's done is done and there's nothing I can do to take it back.'
Syaoran looked at himself in the mirror and took a deep breath. He hoped that everything would go perfect but after what had happened in the last week it was way far from that. He turned on the faucet and splashed some water on his face to try and relieve him of his problems but of course it didn't work so he went back out to his room, took off his clothes and got ready for a bath. All he could think about was Sakura and it was driving him crazy, he wanted her out of his mind once and for all...and there was only one way to do that. Syaoran got into his pre-made bath and leaned his head against the back of the tub thinking about how he could forget about her. It was strange though, he only started feeling this way about Sakura a little while after he found out that she liked him and it has been getting stronger ever since, but now that she's changed he has started to become more and more depressed and upset about the way she has been treating him. What happened to the nice and cheerful Sakura and why was the mean bitchy Sakura just now coming out? All the things Syaoran was thinking would soon be out of his way for he was thinking about doing something that he would regret. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
It was about 11:00 at night and Sakura was still sleeping soundly on top of her covers. She rolled over many times from the happenings that had happened earlier, working up a thin layer of sweat on her face and arms.
Bump
Sakura's eyes opened wide at the sound that someone or something made. She lay still as a statue listening with the keenest of sound. She could hear it moving around somewhere outside her room.
'W-w- what is it? It's a ghost I can feel it, a ghost is in my house to get me.' Sakura thought to herself childishly. She got up and got a nearby bat that was leaning against the wall of her closet and slowly tiptoed to her bedroom door. 'I can hear it walking around, what will happen when I go out to see what it is, will it jump on me and eat me alive?' Sakura carefully reached for the doorknob and turned it cautiously. She looked out into the hall with one eye peeking through the crack and saw nothing but darkness, she opened the door a little more and sigh out loud as she lowered the bat. She stuck her head out and looked in both directions but still saw nothing and was just about to turn around and go back into her room when she saw a shadow move from downstairs. Her hair stood up on end and she once again raised the bat. She could hear it moving about silently in the living room, she reached the foot of the stairs and raised the bat over her head so she could wack it with all her strength when she turned the corner. 'Ok, here goes nothing...or my life.' Sakura leaped out from the side and charged at the figure in the darkness. "Ahhhh!" Sakura heard it scream as it turned a flashlight on. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks as she noticed it was Tomoyo. Tomoyo was lying on the ground with her hands shielding her face.
"It's me Sakura, don't hit me!" Sakura's facial expression turned from scared to shocked.
"Tomoyo, what the crap are you doing sneaking around my house in the middle of the night?" Sakura held out a hand to help her friend up from the floor and put the bat down.
"I know this is odd but I'm here because I needed to get something from you." Tomoyo looked at Sakura unsure if she would believe what she said or not, but knowing Sakura's denseness she had high hopes that she would.
"You need to get what from me exactly?" Sakura said folding her arms in front of her chest.
"Uhh...I need to get my...my...video camera!"
"Why would you need your video camera at this time of night and why can't you wait till tomorrow to ask me if I have it?" Sakura raised an eyebrow and tapped her foot on the floor impatiently waiting for her answer.
"Ok ok I needed to come here so I could take a picture of you while your sleeping."
"Why do you need a picture of me sleeping?"
"I need it because when I put my plan to work I can have a picture of you and Eriol. I need pictures so people can help me find you if you get stolen or lost or whatever." Tomoyo brushed her dress and stood up straight smiling sweetly at Sakura.
"Geeze Tomoyo, if you wanted a picture then you should've asked instead of freaking me out like this. I would've given you any simple picture of me. And that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, I am not going to get stolen or lost you know that."
"Sakura, were talking about Eriol here he's a complete weirdo you have no idea what he'll do next." Sakura thought to herself and shrugged her shoulders.
"Ok whatever can you leave please, I'm tired and its late."
"Sure and I don't want a simple picture of you Sakura, I want a picture of you when you're sleeping."
"Why does it have to be when I'm sleeping?" Sakura stretched and yawned as she took Tomoyo's hand in hers, leading her to the front door.
"Because you're soo adorable when you're sleeping, simply no other picture will do."
"Are you serious? So you're telling me that you're here just to get a cute pic from me?"
"Yep, but now I obviously can't since your wide awake." Tomoyo said as she stepped out the doorway.
"Good night Tomoyo, and you know what, stay home tomorrow I think it would help you think straight if you get some extra sleep." Sakura shut the door as Tomoyo raised a finger to say something.
"But Sakura, I need a picture from you please? Come on I want one." Tomoyo said through the door.
"GOOD NIGHT TOMOYO I'LL SEE YOU LATER!" Sakura yelled to her as she started up the stairs to bed.
The next day was nothing but studying and practicing for the upcoming performance. It wasn't that difficult except for the fact that she had to rehearse with both Eriol and Syaroan but other then that everything went well. Sakura didn't have to talk to Syaoran anymore and Eriol was too busy practicing that he didn't have time to hang with Sakura, that was because Sakura would make him practice in order to hang out with her but by the time he was done it was already late and he would have to wait for the next day. Sakura didn't have any idea what her grade for this would be and she felt kinda antsy and nervous about certain parts of the play. There were parts where she would have to kiss someone and parts where she would have to do some extreme stuff to get kicked out of the made up school and she didn't like that one bit. Hopefully it would go by fast and she would never have to go through it again. ................................................................................................................
"Hi Sakura, watcha doin?" Tomoyo skipped happily by Sakura as they walked home from school.
"Nothing Tomoyo, I'm just thinking about some of my parts that I have to do, to tell you the truth I don't feel very comfortable with them." Tomoyo stopped in her tracks and looked at Sakura.
"You're just now figuring out that you don't like them? The play is tomorrow afternoon Sakura, what are you going to do about it? Man you should've figured this out sooner, now you're going to have to go through with it, if you said something about it before then sensei could've done something about it." Tomoyo rubbed her temples soothingly and began to walk again without saying a word.
"I know I should've said something before but in case you haven't noticed I was a little busy this week."
"Yeah I know, well you're still going to have to deal with it Sakura, it's too late to change anything now. All you can do is practice, practice, practice."
"Exactly there's nothing better then practice, practice, practice."
"Is that sarcasm I hear Sakura? I don't like sarcasm you know that." They were minutes away from Sakura's house and Sakura wasn't feeling too bright.
"Yes it is sarcasm, I'm sorry you don't like it." Sakura said hotly. Tomoyo just wrinkled up her nose and stepped in front of Sakura.
"Don't give me that attitude now Sakura, I don't need it. I'm sorry all this is happening to you, I really am, all of it is going to stop really soon and before you know it you and Syaoran will be with each other just like it should be."
"That's what you think Tomoyo, he came over yesterday and told me how much he hated me." Sakura hung her head low so Tomoyo couldn't see her face.
"Huh? Why did he do that?"
"I know perfectly well why, it was of the way I've been treating him lately, its been hard on him and now he hates me, so when all of this is over we're still not going to be together. That's exactly why I told you I didn't want to see Syaoran anymore because I knew that something like this would happen." Tomoyo shook her head agreeing with her silently as Sakura continued talking. "Now we aren't even friends, you, Chiharu, Naoko, Takashi, and Rika are the only friends I have now." Tomoyo patted her back to soothe her as Sakura's eyes welled up with tears.
"I'll talk to Syaoran ok Sakura? I have to..."
"NO you can't! If you talk to him about this then something is bound to slip and then hell find out about everything, I can't let that happen, I've lost too many things already I can't risk losing anymore."
"Ok Sakura." Tomoyo walked her to her house and made sure she was nice and safe inside before she started for her house thinking out loud. "I told him that she liked him but just couldn't find the right way to tell him, why did he have to do that? Even though Sakura doesn't want me to talk to him I'm still going to just to clear a few things up." ................................................................................................................
Sakura was talking to herself as she leaned against the front door to her house. "Ok, now I have to get everything all set and ready for tomorrow I don't want to make a complete fool out of myself and have everyone laugh at me. I also better work out how I am going to act, move, walk and kiss...kiss...man who is it I am going to have to kiss let me check." Sakura took out her playbook and turned to the correct scene where she had to kiss someone. "Hmm...I can't believe I actually have to do this, lets see." Sakura trailed her slender finger down the page looking for the name of the person of whom she was going to lock lips with when...
(Gasp)
"NO WAY!!"
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N/A: Ha I bet you guys already know ho it is...but then again it might not be who you're thinking (smirk) I guess you'll have to wait and see who the luck guy is. Oh and again I'm hoping to get about 40 or more reviews so If you all want me to keep updating then PLEASE PLEASE tell others about this fic or read and review my other story. I just might keep updating if I get bored but most likely I wont if I don't get about 40 and I'm thinking about making another story so if you have any ideas about what I should make it about then feel free to suggest anything in your review. Thnx sooo much for reading my first story and I hope that you all enjoy it!!! Until next time ja ne!!
A Sudden Change of Heart: Normal Pov:
Sakura woke up that morning remembering what happened the night before. Everything that had happened would forever leave marks in her mind. Didn't Syaoran want to kiss her? What about all those other times where they came so close? Sakura was too confused at the moment to even realize that she had to go to school. She just sat on her bed thinking to herself when she caught a glimpse of her clock.
"Hoeeee!!" She jumped up and quickly got dressed into her uniform, she then grabbed her backpack and rushed out the house forgetting to lock the door. She jumped into her car and sped off to school thinking. What would happen when she sees Syaoran or...Eriol? What would happen to her? She knew that Syaoran would be there to protect her, but she didn't want that. Today would be the day to put her plan to work. The night before she had lied in bed thinking about how she could trick Eriol to get thrown into jail or something like that. She just wanted to get him away from her as soon as possible so she would never have to worry about him hurting anyone, especially her. Thought after thought fumbled around in her mind as she arrived at school, the bell had already rung and everyone was filing in one by one. She got out of her car and slammed the door as she ran to her class and by the time she got there, the only person left outside was Eriol. He turned around and looked at her with the most sickening glare.
"Hi, Sakura." He said flatly, walking into the classroom. Sakura just followed him without saying a word, trying to figure out how she could start her little scheme. Still awkwardly silent, Sakura walked over to her desk and sat down with her hands in her lap. Syoaran looked over her shoulder worriedly.
"Sakura, what's wrong?" He asked. And to his surprise she turned around and snarled at him.
"What's it to you Li?" She said as she turned around in her seat. Syaoran just looked at her extremely shocked at her outburst.
"Sakura, are you ok?" He asked again. This time he practically fell out of his chair for Sakura had stood up and spoke to him, but in a more deadly tone of voice.
"Listen Li, I don't need your pity okay? I don't ever want to talk to you again so I'd really appreciate it if you would just leave me alone. I don't like you anymore, I have my eye on someone else. And if you don't like it then deal with it." Syoaran looked her deep in the eyes. He felt like he could just melt into a puddle on the floor. What was this sudden change in Sakura? She was all nice and peaceful, but now she's all of a sudden rude and obnoxious? Something was going on but he couldn't put his finger on it just yet. And as for Tomoyo, she just stared at the both of them also as shocked as Syaoran. She has never seen this side of Sakura before, this got Tomoyo even more suspicious then that one time Sakura was really quiet while they went shopping for Christmas gifts. This time Sakura had really twisted her knob. Tomoyo really wanted to find out what was going on but also couldn't put her finger on it.
Sakura had just sat down after her recent blow up and the teacher had entered the room. Everyone was dead silent while the teacher spoke. "Okay, our little play is coming closer by each passing day. I hope that all of you have practiced your lines. Today we're going to use this whole period to rehearse, you may all use your books in case you mess up." The teacher then sat down at his desk as everyone got up to start. Sakura eyed Eriol who just sat at his desk with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
'I hope this all works. I hate doing this to Syaoran, but I have to so he wont ruin this for all of us.' Sakura thought to herself. She then got up, gave Syaoran another glare, and walked over to Eriol.
"Are you ok? We're supposed to start ya know." Sakura sat at the front of his desk, crossing her legs. He just looked up and smirked. Sakura didn't like this at all, but knew this was what she had to do.
"What are you doing Sakura?" He asked still smirking at her. Sakura just smiled sweetly at him and leaned in closer till she was inches away from him.
"Oh, nothing, I'm just telling you that we're supposed to be rehearsing. Obviously you should know that since every one else is doing it." Eriol kept looking at her and put his hand on hers.
"Hmmm, I thought that you hated me Sakura, why are you suddenly hanging with me and...alone...without Syaoran?" He said pushing her hand towards him. Sakura was very good at acting, that was probably one of the other reasons why she got one of the lead roles. All she did was flip her hair and smile and that would set off any guy she wanted. It worked every time.
"I don't like Li any more, he got so annoying, always saving me when I'm in trouble. I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself, I don't need someone like him always hanging on me. I want someone who is up to a dare and isn't afraid to get hurt." Sakura put her hands on his chest as he eyed her suspiciously. He then got a brilliant idea, if she was really telling the truth then he was going to find out.
"Wow, you're calling him by his last name. Fine, if what you're saying is the truth Sakura, then I dare you to kiss me in front of all these people" Sakura stopped breathing, and Eriol was still smirking at her, waiting for her answer. If she wanted to get him bad, then she would have to do anything it took.
"But wont we get in trouble? The teacher is sitting right there ya know, and what about Tomoyo?" Sakura smiled to herself, knowing that what she said made Eriol stop and think. Her mental smile then disappeared when he answered.
"I don't care about the teacher Sakura or Tomoyo for that matter. I DARED you to do it, so...do it. Like you said, you wanted someone who isn't afraid of getting hurt. This one dare won't hurt you that much." He folded his arms again, knowing that he got her at a dead end. Sakura opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. She didn't know what else to say to get out of kissing him. So she just smiled seductively and said ok. Eriol, gave a half smile and leaned in closer to her, as did Sakura. Eriol quickly grabbed her arm and brought her into a rough kiss, which made Sakura squeal, both grossed out and surprised, though to Eriol, he thought that it was a squeal of excitement. Everyone was whispering and gawking at them. But as soon as Tomoyo and Syaoran saw what was happening, their facial expressions changed from happy and excited to pissed and shocked. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
'Eeeewwwwww!! How gross is this? I mean yeah he's a good kisser but I'd rather have this be Syoaran then this stupid freak. But this is what I have to do, I can't let him know how I truly feel about his tongue in my mouth. Awww man, and I just brushed my teeth too. (gasp) What am I going to tell Tomoyo? I have to tell her everything that he did and the reason I'm doing this so she doesn't hate me and starts hating him. Yeah that's what I'll do...after he stops...this...this...extremely gross kiss.' ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
'What the hell? What is she doing kissing that freak of nature? That should be me not him. And after all that has happened I thought that she hated him, he treated her so badly, and now they're sucking tongue? I have to do something about this. ................................................................................................................
Tomoyo Pov:
'Sakura...and...Eriol? This can't be happening. First of all Eriol is with me so what is he doing kissing someone else? And secondly, Sakura is my best friend so what is she doing kissing my boyfriend? I have to talk to her about this, after I go and scream in the bathroom. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
Everyone was still staring at the both of them kissing without a care in the world. Syaoran was at his boiling point with clenched fists. But as for Tomoyo, she had stomped out of the classroom and had gone to the bathroom to scream her lungs out. The kiss seemed to last forever, and Sakura was pretending to be enjoying it. She was still sitting on the desk with her back towards Eriol. He was holding her in his arms as she put her hand on the back of his head to bring him closer to her. Eriol liked this very much and looked around as everyone watched him. Sakura moaned every now and then to convince him that she really meant it. But little did he know that she felt like barfing right at that moment.
"WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING?" The teacher yelled at them. Sakura and Eriol had stopped what they were doing and just looked up at him without saying a word. Sakura smiled at Eriol, who looked at her surprised at how good she was and wiped his bottom lip with his finger. Syaoran saw this and gave a disgusted look.
"I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS, AND IN FRONT OF ME AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. THE BOTH OF YOU WILL LEAVE AT ONCE FOR YOUR RUDE AND EMBARRASING BEHAVIOR!" The teacher practically pulled out his hair as he picked up the phone and started calling the office so they could mark them off for going home early. Everyone took one last look at the two of them and started rehearsing again, minding their own business. Tomoyo was still not back from the bathroom yet and Syaroan just stared at Sakura. Sakura saw this, looked him up and down, and just walked off paying no attention to him.
"The two of you will go home now. And don't forget to practice for the play. Your grades are already low enough, you can't afford to get an F on this." The teacher said going back to his desk. His hair was messed up (from frustration I guess) and his face was red from all the yelling he had done a moment ago. Sakura and Eriol got their stuff and walked out of the classroom. Sakura didn't feel very comfortable walking alone with him, especially after what she had just did. She just continued walking with her hands crossed in front of her and Eriol was about to say something when Tomoyo came out of the bathroom after crying and yelling. She took one glance at Sakura and then at Eriol, giving him the-I'll-get-you-later- look and motioned for Sakura to follow her back into the bathroom. Sakura was a little nervous because she knew that what she did was bad, and she didn't want to get on Tomoyo's bad side, no one wanted to get on Tomoyo's bad side. Sakura just looked at Eriol who just shrugged and kept on walking, whistling to himself with his hands in his pockets. Sakura sneered at him and followed after Tomoyo.
Tomoyo's makeup was smeared and her eyeliner was running down her face. Sakura did feel really bad, but hopefully what she was going to tell her would make her feel a little better.
"Start talking Sakura." Tomoyo said, her voice quivering as if trying not to start crying again. Sakura just looked at her shoes and then quietly started telling her the reason why what had happened, happened.
"Uhhh...Tomoyo, I have a really good reason why I did that and I'm going to tell you everything okay? Just keep calm as I tell you and then afterwards you can do whatever you want to me." Sakura walked to the sinks and sat down on the counter, twiddling with her fingers. Tomoyo paced the room back and forth listening to Sakura's story as she retold it exactly as it had happened. There were times where Tomoyo would gasp and there were times where she would cry and every minute that went by, she started hating Eriol even more. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Sakura was done telling the story and Tomoyo just leaned against the wall with her hands covering her mouth in fists.
"Why that incompetent, obnoxious, rude, self entered, extremely gorgeous bastard who thinks with his balls, not his brains. I want to rip him into a million kazillion pieces and throw him to the dirty dogs from whence he came from. He is a complete pervert, he uses women like a piece of chewing gum. He puts one into his mouth and chews it until he loses taste, and once he does he throws it away and gets another one until all of them are used. And you know what? I am going to help you Sakura, I want to help you get rid of him, no matter what it takes." Tomoyo was breathing really hard, her eyes had flames in them that were getting bigger and bigger by the moment and the story Sakura had told her was like putting some more coal into them.
"Ummm...I'm really sorry Tomoyo, I really am, but you see I have to do this alone and you're the only one that I've told. Please don't tell anyone about this, especially Syaraon.
"Why don't you want me telling Syaoran? He can protect you from him if he does anything bad to you."
"That's exactly it Tomoyo, I need Eriol to do something bad so I can get him in trouble. That way, when he gets caught I wont ever have to worry about him, I can either move away or the cops will have him stay away from me. If Syaoran finds out that I don't really like Eriol and that I still like him, then he will always be near me, trying to find out what I'm going to do and what not. That's why I don't want you to go telling people, I can't afford Eriol finding out that I'm only using him. If he does who knows what he'll do." Tomoyo nodded in agreement with Sakura's speech and they both left the bathroom.
"So I'm guessing that from the looks of it you have to go, I'll see you tomorrow then right Sakura?" Tomoyo asked going back to the classroom.
"Yeah, of course." And with that said Sakura left the school. She was fiddling with her car keys when Eriol grabbed her from behind.
"Hey there Sakura, do you need any help with your lines? If you do I can come home with you or you can come home with me, whichever you prefer." Sakura shivered as he talked into her ear but quickly recovered.
"No I'm fine, I'm already really good with my lines and..."
"Well I need help with them, you don't mind helping me out do you Sakura?" He smiled as he started to his car. Sakura nervously let him walk her but spoke up.
"Umm, okay, why don't we use my car and we can go to my place?" Eriol licked his upper lip and said yes to her offer and as for Sakura, she was facing him with her hands on her hips and an eyebrow raised. They were about to leave when someone called for Sakura from behind.
"Sakura. I have to talk to you." Eriol and Sakura turned around and saw Syaoran standing a few feet from them.
"Go ahead and talk to him Sakura and tell him how much you hate him, I'll be waiting in the car." Eriol said grabbing her butt. Sakura didn't answer but tossed him her car keys so he could get in. She then walked over to Syaoran and didn't say anything until he spoke again.
"What the hell is wrong with you? After all that he did to you you're all over him now? I don't get it. And why are you being so mean to me? He's a jerk Sakura, you aren't supposed to be with him." Syaoran said pissed off. He never thought that Sakura would go so low as to be with someone as disgusting as Eriol Hiiragizawa. Sakura then answered.
"And like I said before what's it to you? I don't..."
"Dammit you shouldn't be with someone like him Sakura, you should be...be...with someone like me."
Silence
Sakura all of a sudden forgot everything that she was thinking. Did she just hear what she thought she heard? Forever she had waited for words such as those to come out of his mouth and now they finally had. Speechless as she was she didn't let him see through her. She just looked at him as he sadly looked at the ground, embarrassed at what he just said.
"I...I...I don't like you anymore Li." Sakura's voice was quiet as she said this and didn't bother to look at Syaoran. She was afraid that if she saw his expression she would break down into a gush of tears. She wanted him to know everything, her whole body wanted to burst and she knew it, but she just kept quiet. "Bye Li, I'll see you tomorrow." Sakura, still looking down at the ground started off to her car with a lump in her throat.
Syaoran just watched as she walked away from him, his expression lifeless. Again he opened his mouth to say something, to call out to her, but nothing came out, only his breath. He was letting her slip through his fingers, he couldn't let that happen, he couldn't let the thing he cared about the most just walk away. He watched as she drove away with his worst enemy in the seat next to her. Syaoran then turned around and walked back inside the school just as it started to rain. ................................................................................................................
Sakura drove to her house, completely ignoring Eriol. It was really starting to pour, and this kind of weather suited how Sakura felt completely. She just kept her eyes on the road as Eriol looked at her.
"What did he say Sakura?" He said putting his hand on her leg.
No answer
"What happened Sakura what did he say to you?" He tried again but still no answer. The lump in her throat was so big she couldn't say anything. Her bottom lip quivered as she tried to tell him to shut up.
"I...we...I can't talk right now." Eriol just sat still, with his hand still on her leg. Sakura felt like smacking him right about now but didn't feel like doing it yet. A few minutes later they then arrived at her house, Sakura still quiet as ever and Eriol getting ticked off by it too. Slowly Sakura walked to her front door and just walked in since she forgot to lock the door that morning. Eriol followed after her.
"So should we start Eriol?" Sakura asked but had a pretty good idea of what his answer would be.
"Na, I think that we should take a moment to dry off. You wouldn't want to get sick now do you Sakura?" He asked taking her jacket off. (ok I guess Sakura put on a jacket before she left the house)
"No I'm fine, I think that we should just practice." Sakura said with a fake smile and sat down on the sofa with her playbook in her hand.
"Ya, ok." Eriol sat down too and put his arm around her. Sakura opened her book pretending to not notice this and began to read out loud. Eriol sighed and took the book from her hands and laid it on the coffee table in front of them. Sakura smiled seductively and looked at him.
"Sakura, we don't really need to practice right this minute, we have the whole night to do that." Sakura really regretted bringing Eriol to her house. She knew how his sick mind worked and wasn't planning to experience it either.
"Oh really? What do you suppose we do then hmm?" Sakura asked shaking slightly.
"Oh, come on my blossom, don't play dumb. You know perfectly well what I want to do don't you?" He asked sliding closer to her.
"Oh yes I do, but would you mind holding on for a moment I have to go to the restroom. I'll be back in a few." Eriol sighed and leaned back on the sofa as he watched Sakura disappear into the hall. On her way to the bathroom she got the phone and shut the door behind her and dialed Tomoyo's number.
Ring ... Ring ... Ring
"Hello" Tomoyo said into the receiver.
"Hi Tomoyo, it's Sakura, I need your help." Sakura said in a whisper.
"Sure what is it?"
"Ok Eriol is at my house and we were supposed to practice for the play but you know how he is. He wants to do something else other then that. What can you do to help me? I don't have much time, if I stay in her any longer then 5 min hell get suspicious." Sakura said covering the phone with her hand as she spoke into it.
"Umm...I can either come over to your house and say that you and I need to go do something or...I dunno, that's all I can think of right now."
"Okay, come over in about 3 min, any longer and I wont be your sweet little Sakura anymore so hurry."
"K bye."
Beep
Sakura hung up and flushed the toilet. She ran the water pretending to be washing her hands and returned to where Eriol was waiting.
"I'm back." Sakura said sitting on his lap.
"Now where were we? Oh yes that's right, were going to do something else. Are you sure you know what I'm thinking Sakura?" He asked happily. Sakura nodded and closed her eyes as they kissed again. Sakura laid her hands on his arms as he began to unbutton her shirt. He then laid her down on the sofa as he got on top of her, kissing her more fiercely. Sakura really didn't want his tongue to go into her mouth again so she tried her best to keep her mouth shut, but he kept trying to force his way in so there was nothing Sakura could do except to let him. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
'AAAHHHHH!!!! Tomoyo hurry up. Oh my gosh, I can't believe that I'm actually letting him do this to me. I am sooooo going to take a really long bath after this. I can't believe this is happening, this is going too far I can't stand this.'
Sakura only wanted to pretend to like him so she could trick him into doing something bad so she could report him to the cops. She never really wanted this to go any further then kissing but looks like that wasn't an option anymore. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
This was getting out of hand, Eriol many times had tried to get his hand in her blouse but Sakura pushed him away without causing suspicion. Sakura's heart then felt like it could fly because someone had just rung the doorbell. Sakura, relieved that Tomoyo was here, got up and re buttoned her shirt, leaving Eriol on the sofa disappointed.
"Hello?" Sakura said opening the door. Her expression then wasn't very happy with who she saw at her door. It was Syaoran, why was it him, it was supposed to be Tomoyo?
"What are you doing here Li?" Sakura said hotly.
"Tomoyo wanted me to bring you over to her house." Syaoran said looking over her shoulder. He saw Eriol sitting on the couch with his shirt half buttoned and his hair messed up. He just looked at him and shot daggers as Eriol waved at him smiling, giving him the ha-I-got-some-from-the-girl-that-you- have-a-crush-on look. Syaoran really hated him and didn't bother to hide it either.
"And what the hell is he doing in your house Sakura?" Syaoran said pointing to Eriol.
"He's here because we're studying for the play. That's all." Sakura looked at Syaoran and frowned for she could tell that he was hurt.
"Oh ok, well Tomoyo wants you at her house so are you going to come or not?" He asked stepping out of her way so she could walk out.
"Umm, yeah, I'll be with you in a minute, just let me finish something." Sakura's heart clenched as she walked over to Eriol and kissed him again before leaving. Syaoran looked away from the sight and just waited for Sakura, feeling his whole heart getting smaller and smaller with each heartbeat.
"I'll see you later ok?" Sakura said shutting the door to her house.
"You're going to let him stay in your house? What if he takes something?" Syaoran said as he opened his car door for Sakura.
"So what, I don't care. Can we just go?" Syaoran didn't argue with her and got in the car too.
While driving Sakura couldn't help but notice that the car still smelled like peonies like the last time she was in it. She took a deep breath, unaware that Syaoran was watching from the corner of his eye.
"What was that?" He said to her, catching her off guard.
"What was what?" She asked looking out the window.
"You just did something. You took in a deep breath. Why?" Sakura looked at him and was at a loss for words. He was so handsome with his chocolate hair covering his eyes that was full of concern and of hate for Eriol. Sakura didn't realize that she was staring at him until he broke her train of thought.
"Why Sakura?"
"Boy aren't you nosey, I just took in a deep breath, it's no big deal." Sakura turned her head and continued looking out the window.
"Ok fine whatever." Syaoran was so frustrated about this whole situation. First Sakura liked him and had Eriol practically kill her with a freakin rock, but now Sakura hates him and is with Eriol. What the hell is going on? He was just so confused, he didn't know what to think or do anymore. All he knew was that all of this was messed up and he was going to fix it. They then arrived at Tomoyo's house. Syaoran parked the car in her driveway and walked Sakura to the front door. Sakura didn't look at him as she walked up the step and knock the door.
"Sakura, is there something that you need to tell me? This is all out of whack, this isn't supposed to be this way, please tell me what he's doing to make you do this or at least tell me why you're doing this. What is the reason?" Syoaran said all of this calmly and was facing Sakura. Sakura still didn't say anything as Tomoyo opened the door. But as soon as she saw the both of them, she felt terrible. She knew how much Sakura liked him and she knew that Syaoran liked her too. This is all happening because of Eriol. If he wasn't here then Sakura and Syaoran would be together and happy.
"Come on in you two, it's cold." Tomoyo took a glance at Syaoran and frowned. Sakura just did as she said and stepped in. She walked over to the fireplace and sat down on one of her beanbags, warming herself up. Tomoyo grabbed Syaoran's arm and pulled him into the kitchen to talk.
"I have something to tell you." Tomoyo asked getting some cocoa ready for the three of them.
"What is it? Is it about Sakura?"
"Well, yes. Syaoran, she likes you, she really does. But she can't find it in her gut to tell you.
"How do you know, after today I find it really hard to believe you. Do you know something that I don't Tomoyo? If so please tell me, I can help Sakura."
"That's the thing, she doesn't want you to help her or anyone else. She needs to do this on her own." Tomoyo grabbed three mugs and poured the cocoa into them.
"Do what on her own, Tomoyo tell me." Syaoran was getting impatient, he wanted to know what was going on.
"I can't tell you, I'm sorry." Tomoyo grabbed the mugs and rushed out of the kitchen to where Sakura was and gave her a mug. Syaoran followed her and sat down in the beanbag next to Sakura.
"Thanks Tomoyo." Sakura said taking a small sip from her mug.
"You're very welcome Sakura. Hey Syaoran, may you leave us alone for a moment please? I have to talk to Sakura, I wont take that long." Tomoyo motioned for him to go into kitchen again, Syaroan did as he told and stepped out and Sakura looked at Tomoyo questioningly.
"So, what happened to you and Syaoran?" Tomoyo said putting her mug on a nearby table.
"Yeah, that reminds me. Why did you have him come get me? I asked you to come not him." Sakura said in a whisper, in case Syaoran was trying to eavesdrop.
"Well, umm, oh I'm sorry Sakura. I know that you really like him and I know that you can't stand seeing him get hurt, but I had a gut feeling that you really wanted to see him again so I called him up and asked him to come and get you for me."
"Oh. Well, thanks a lot Tomoyo. You're right I did want to see him again. But every time I do I have to be mean to him to try and make him leave me alone and if you keep doing this then it's going to be bad for me and him. I'm glad that you're trying to make me feel better and all but please, don't take this personally but if I want your help with me and Syaoran ill ask for it okay?" Sakura said holding Tomoyo's hands in hers.
"Okay. So what are you going to do next, with Eriol I mean?" Sakura scratched her head and shrugged her shoulders.
"I don't really know to tell you the truth. I know I want to get him back for what he did to me but right now I'm at a dead end, I have no idea what to do next. Do you think you can help me Tomoyo?"
"Sure why not? I am your best friend after all. Ok what you can do is pretend to be all lovie dovie to him, and then later on you can tell him that all this was a joke.
"Umm ok then what? Won't he get mad?"
"Well yeah that's the whole point, you see you need to think of a place and time of where you'll tell him then once you figure it out you'll me k? Then what I'll do is I'll get my whole camera crew out to where you are and I'll tape everything that he does to you after you tell him the news." Tomoyo said excitedly.
"Wow, you really know what you're doing huh Tomoyo? But what'll happen if he hurts me? Have you been planning this?" Sakura asked smiling.
"Well sorta, no offence Sakura but I kinda figured that you would need some help sooner or later so...yeah I guess I did plan it out." Tomoyo said smiling stupidly scratching her head. "And if he hurts you then all of it will get caught on tape and we can put him in jail or whatever place the cops will put him."
"Oh ok that's great I'll do that but for now I guess were done, you can go and call Syaoran back now."
"No wait. One more thing, after I tape it I'll take it to the cops and then they'll arrest him like I said before. Once they do you and Syaoran can be together forever and have lots of babies and buy a big house and for your birthday he'll get you..."
"Ok I get the picture." Sakura said sweat dropping. But then she stopped and took in mind what Tomoyo had just said. Yeah, after all this is over her and Syaoran will be together. It'll be a happy ending and there will be no more worries to worry about. Sakura just sat there smiling at the pictures that flashed in her mind. Just then Tomoyo called for Syaoran to come back into the room.
"Are you two done talking yet?" He asked and Sakura smiled. She then realized what she was doing and quickly put on a frown but watched as he walked over to her and sat down.
The rest of the night went by fast, Tomoyo was talking about the play and Syaoran was complaining about his role and why he had to play such a bad boy. But as for Sakura, she just sat also thinking about the play but didn't say anything. The play was only three days away and she really needed to practice.
"Tomoyo, I still need to memorize my lines, do you think you can help me? It's only three days away and like the teacher said I can't afford to get a bad grade on this."
"Sure, why don't you stay here tonight? I can let you borrow some of my clothes and you can go to school with me tomorrow morning." Tomoyo said stretching in her spot.
"Ok sounds good, what time is it?" Sakura asked looking around for a clock somewhere in the room.
"It's seven." Syaoran said looking at his wrist watch.
"Oh, ok." Sakura said not looking at him. Syoaran just sigh and stood up looking at the ground.
"I better get going, I have to study too and I have to go eat dinner. I guess I'll see you two tomorrow?" He started for the front door.
"Yep you sure will, right Sakura?" Tomoyo said nudging Sakura in the ribs making her squeal with laughter.
"Ha, oh, yeah whatever." Sakura smiled facing the other way. Tomoyo smiled too and waved to Syaoran as he left. Then after finishing their drinks they started for the stairs. ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
Sigh
"This is all really screwed up. I don't know what to do about it either. I guess I have to move on if I can't get her or...I can fight for her." Syaoran stopped as he realized what he just thought of. "Yeah, I'll fight for her and I'll show her how I feel. If she doesn't appreciate me then I don't know what ill do but ill try my very best." He then snapped his fingers happily and started for home. ................................................................................................................
Normal Pov:
Sakura just lie in bed thinking about what it would be like if all this wasn't happening. Everything would be perfect...well at least close to perfect. She would be with the one person she loved the most and everything would end up like her dreams. Sakura smiled at this but then frowned. Although she was thinking about it, it still wasn't real, Eriol was still there waiting for her clearly not in prison and Syaroan was still deeply depressed as she had left him. She still had her hopes and faith that everything will go as planned. Sakura rolled over on her side and fell into a deep sleep with Tomoyo right beside her. ................................................................................................................
Next Morning:
"Ok everyone put on your costumes and get into your positions. We are only days away from this play and I want to make sure everything is perfect." The teacher called out to the students as they all got their outfits and went to put them on. Sakura had hers in her hand and was about to go into the bathrooms just when she heard an oh so familiar voice call out from behind her.
"Would you like for me to come and help you with your clothes Sakura?" It was Eriol looking happy as ever. Sakura pasted a fake smile on once again and walked over to him.
"Well I would love for you to help me but this is the girls bathroom, you're not allowed in here." Sakura trailed a finger down his shirt playfully.
"Well if I don't get caught then there's no harm in it, after all I am helping." Eriol inched closer to Sakura making her step back a little in discomfort. Eriol noticed this and stopped.
"What is it Sakura?" Sakura looked at him and racked her brain for something to say to back her up.
"Nothing, if you want to come help me then come on in no ones stopping you." Sakura looked over his shoulder and saw Tomoyo walking towards the bathroom. Sakura gave Eriol a hug as she motioned for her with her hand to come to her rescue. Tomoyo got the picture and walked up to the both of them and grabbed Sakura's arm.
"Come on Sakura, I don't want you with him, come with me and dress." Sakura pretended to be sad and blew a kiss to him. Eriol looked at them shocked and disappointed as he watched Sakura disappear behind the bathroom door. As soon as they were out of sight from him Sakura slumped down on the ground and sigh.
"Geeze, he seriously has balls for brains." Sakura said stretching. Tomoyo laughed that cheerful laugh of hers and sat next to her.
"Well what do you expect Sakura? Most guys do." Sakura smiled as she patted her on the back and they both got up and got into their clothes.
"Ok, everyone in this part go up on stage." Everyone that wasn't supposed to be up yet went and sat down in the chairs. As for Sakura and Syaoran they were already on the stage ready to begin. "Ok you may start when you're all ready." Sakura rolled up her lines walked towards the pretend locker and opened it. Just then Eriol walked up to her and opened the locker to her left. He turned sideways as to try and not look at her. Sakura pretended to be interested and began talking to him trying to remember her lines exactly and all the class did for that day was practice. In two days the actual play would go on and they used all of the time they could to rehearse. Everyone was all ready except for Sakura, the day before and now was the only time she had gotten to practice.
"Sakura, I'm so excited. In two days I'll be like an actress, up on the stage, having everyone watch me and all." Sakura walked by her side as they proceeded to the bathrooms once again to dress. "What's wrong Sakura?" Tomoyo looked at her as they walked into the bathroom door. Sakura just turned around and began to take off her clothes looking more nervous then ever.
"I'm not ready for this play Tomoyo. I have had barely any time to practice and the play is in two days. There is no way that I can get all these lines down by then without someone's help. Sakura got her brush out of her bag and started brushing her hair.
"Sakura maybe I can help you, no wait I can't I have choir. Um maybe...no she can't and neither can they and you don't want Eriols help...the only person who I think can help you is Syaoran. Unless you want to do it alone but I highly doubt that since you don't want your grade to sink lower then it already is." Tomoyo smiled at Sakura and folded her clothes neatly and held them in her hands. After Sakura was done changing she handed her clothes to her and began to touch up what little makeup she had on.
"Come on Tomoyo, you're not helping at all. No Syaoran period ok? Nothing zip nadda. I don't want to talk to him yet and I wont for a long time too." Sakura got her stuff and walked out the door leaving Tomoyo running out after her.
"Sakura, who else can you think of that can help you tonight or tomorrow? I sure can't think of anyone unless you want to call over Eriol. And who knows, he might just want you to make him some sort of dessert later on, but then again that's just me." Tomoyo gave Sakura her serious look. Sakura was obviously irritated about this and didn't know what to think. She was still racking her head for a way out by the time she got out of the school. Tomoyo then took hold of her arm and gave her one last piece of advice. "Ok this isn't a big deal Sakura, just do it yourself and try your best. Its not the end of your life, so what, its just one bad grade your not going to go to hell for it." She nudged Sakura playfully and waved her off as she headed for home. Still thinking to herself Sakura walked into her house and flopped down on her sofa. She lay there for about ten minutes when someone rang her doorbell. Surprised and tired she opened the door and who was it then no other then Syaoran. He looked mad and obviously Sakura could tell that he didn't want to be at her house at all. Sakura put a hand on her hip with the other holding the door open.
"Let me guess, Tomoyo made you come over here to help me with my lines?"
"Why as a matter of fact she did and I just wanted to come over here to tell you something." Syaoran pushed his way in and slammed the door. Sakura just looked at him puzzled at his sudden actions.
"Excuse me? I don't recall myself inviting you inside. Do you remember me saying that?" Sakura walked over to him and put a finger to his chest. "That was incredibly rude of you I hope you know." Syaoran then roughly took her finger off him and started talking immediately.
"I have no idea why you're being so bitchy to me but it needs to stop. I have been nothing but nice to you and now all of a sudden you're treating me like this? Well let me tell you this Kinomoto, I don't want to talk to you ever again and since you don't want to talk to me either then this shouldn't be a problem." He was walking towards Sakura making her back up towards the couch. She was extremely shocked at this and just listened as he continued yelling at her. She knew that she deserved this and she also knew that something like this would occur. That's why she told Tomoyo that she didn't want to see him anymore. She couldn't bear for this to happen, but now it was. "So go with Eriol for all I care and be a whore. The only time I am going to talk to you is during the play but other then that you're nothing but a mere shadow that I'm going to pass on by do you understand?" Sakura was now sitting on the couch with Syaoran inches from her. She has never seen him like this and wanted to tell him that she was sorry for everything but couldn't find the right words to say. She just sat there looking at him speechless. "Do you understand me?" He said again. Sakura just nodded and watched as he made his way to her front door. "You should call Eriol, I know he'll come over and help you with your lines." Sakura just stared sadly at her lap as he left the house slamming the door behind him. A few moments went by and Sakura jumped up and ran upstairs to her room. She burst out in tears on her bed, hating herself, hating Eriol, hating the whole world. She couldn't take it anymore, now she was thinking that even if she did get Eriol in jail, once she did she wouldn't be with Syaoran. With the way things were going and what had just happened there is a strong chance that she would not end up with him. How could they be together if he hated her? Sakura realized this and made up her mind once and for all. Things would be better if they weren't together. She could be by herself with Tomoyo after putting Eriol in prison and Syaoran would long be over her and be with a different girl. There would be no problems because Eriol would be gone and in time she would be over Syaoran. Her and Tomoyo would be free girls and do whatever they want until they grow old and wrinkly. She knew Tomoyo would never leave her behind so she had no reason to worry about being alone forever, she would always be with her. It had to be this way because if she went the total opposite and told Syaoran everything she was doing and what had happened, Eriol would find out, go crazy, and most likely kill or hurt someone. So it would be the best choice if she just forgot about Syaoran and moved on fulfilling her plan. Sakura began to cry again after pausing for a brief moment to think about what she was going to do. If she did this then everyone would end up happy and safe...well everyone except for her but that didn't matter, the only thing that mattered to Sakura was the happiness of all her friends and family. Seeing them happy made her happy and that's all that mattered now. ................................................................................................................
Syaoran Pov:
"Li what's wrong? Where were you?" Meiling followed after Syaoran as he ignored her and went straight for his room. He slammed open the door and walked into his bathroom.
'What am I going to do now? I don't know if what I did to Sakura was best but that was just how I felt at the moment. I want to be with her but how can we be together if we both don't feel the same way about each other? Well, what's done is done and there's nothing I can do to take it back.'
Syaoran looked at himself in the mirror and took a deep breath. He hoped that everything would go perfect but after what had happened in the last week it was way far from that. He turned on the faucet and splashed some water on his face to try and relieve him of his problems but of course it didn't work so he went back out to his room, took off his clothes and got ready for a bath. All he could think about was Sakura and it was driving him crazy, he wanted her out of his mind once and for all...and there was only one way to do that. Syaoran got into his pre-made bath and leaned his head against the back of the tub thinking about how he could forget about her. It was strange though, he only started feeling this way about Sakura a little while after he found out that she liked him and it has been getting stronger ever since, but now that she's changed he has started to become more and more depressed and upset about the way she has been treating him. What happened to the nice and cheerful Sakura and why was the mean bitchy Sakura just now coming out? All the things Syaoran was thinking would soon be out of his way for he was thinking about doing something that he would regret. ................................................................................................................
Sakura Pov:
It was about 11:00 at night and Sakura was still sleeping soundly on top of her covers. She rolled over many times from the happenings that had happened earlier, working up a thin layer of sweat on her face and arms.
Bump
Sakura's eyes opened wide at the sound that someone or something made. She lay still as a statue listening with the keenest of sound. She could hear it moving around somewhere outside her room.
'W-w- what is it? It's a ghost I can feel it, a ghost is in my house to get me.' Sakura thought to herself childishly. She got up and got a nearby bat that was leaning against the wall of her closet and slowly tiptoed to her bedroom door. 'I can hear it walking around, what will happen when I go out to see what it is, will it jump on me and eat me alive?' Sakura carefully reached for the doorknob and turned it cautiously. She looked out into the hall with one eye peeking through the crack and saw nothing but darkness, she opened the door a little more and sigh out loud as she lowered the bat. She stuck her head out and looked in both directions but still saw nothing and was just about to turn around and go back into her room when she saw a shadow move from downstairs. Her hair stood up on end and she once again raised the bat. She could hear it moving about silently in the living room, she reached the foot of the stairs and raised the bat over her head so she could wack it with all her strength when she turned the corner. 'Ok, here goes nothing...or my life.' Sakura leaped out from the side and charged at the figure in the darkness. "Ahhhh!" Sakura heard it scream as it turned a flashlight on. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks as she noticed it was Tomoyo. Tomoyo was lying on the ground with her hands shielding her face.
"It's me Sakura, don't hit me!" Sakura's facial expression turned from scared to shocked.
"Tomoyo, what the crap are you doing sneaking around my house in the middle of the night?" Sakura held out a hand to help her friend up from the floor and put the bat down.
"I know this is odd but I'm here because I needed to get something from you." Tomoyo looked at Sakura unsure if she would believe what she said or not, but knowing Sakura's denseness she had high hopes that she would.
"You need to get what from me exactly?" Sakura said folding her arms in front of her chest.
"Uhh...I need to get my...my...video camera!"
"Why would you need your video camera at this time of night and why can't you wait till tomorrow to ask me if I have it?" Sakura raised an eyebrow and tapped her foot on the floor impatiently waiting for her answer.
"Ok ok I needed to come here so I could take a picture of you while your sleeping."
"Why do you need a picture of me sleeping?"
"I need it because when I put my plan to work I can have a picture of you and Eriol. I need pictures so people can help me find you if you get stolen or lost or whatever." Tomoyo brushed her dress and stood up straight smiling sweetly at Sakura.
"Geeze Tomoyo, if you wanted a picture then you should've asked instead of freaking me out like this. I would've given you any simple picture of me. And that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, I am not going to get stolen or lost you know that."
"Sakura, were talking about Eriol here he's a complete weirdo you have no idea what he'll do next." Sakura thought to herself and shrugged her shoulders.
"Ok whatever can you leave please, I'm tired and its late."
"Sure and I don't want a simple picture of you Sakura, I want a picture of you when you're sleeping."
"Why does it have to be when I'm sleeping?" Sakura stretched and yawned as she took Tomoyo's hand in hers, leading her to the front door.
"Because you're soo adorable when you're sleeping, simply no other picture will do."
"Are you serious? So you're telling me that you're here just to get a cute pic from me?"
"Yep, but now I obviously can't since your wide awake." Tomoyo said as she stepped out the doorway.
"Good night Tomoyo, and you know what, stay home tomorrow I think it would help you think straight if you get some extra sleep." Sakura shut the door as Tomoyo raised a finger to say something.
"But Sakura, I need a picture from you please? Come on I want one." Tomoyo said through the door.
"GOOD NIGHT TOMOYO I'LL SEE YOU LATER!" Sakura yelled to her as she started up the stairs to bed.
The next day was nothing but studying and practicing for the upcoming performance. It wasn't that difficult except for the fact that she had to rehearse with both Eriol and Syaroan but other then that everything went well. Sakura didn't have to talk to Syaoran anymore and Eriol was too busy practicing that he didn't have time to hang with Sakura, that was because Sakura would make him practice in order to hang out with her but by the time he was done it was already late and he would have to wait for the next day. Sakura didn't have any idea what her grade for this would be and she felt kinda antsy and nervous about certain parts of the play. There were parts where she would have to kiss someone and parts where she would have to do some extreme stuff to get kicked out of the made up school and she didn't like that one bit. Hopefully it would go by fast and she would never have to go through it again. ................................................................................................................
"Hi Sakura, watcha doin?" Tomoyo skipped happily by Sakura as they walked home from school.
"Nothing Tomoyo, I'm just thinking about some of my parts that I have to do, to tell you the truth I don't feel very comfortable with them." Tomoyo stopped in her tracks and looked at Sakura.
"You're just now figuring out that you don't like them? The play is tomorrow afternoon Sakura, what are you going to do about it? Man you should've figured this out sooner, now you're going to have to go through with it, if you said something about it before then sensei could've done something about it." Tomoyo rubbed her temples soothingly and began to walk again without saying a word.
"I know I should've said something before but in case you haven't noticed I was a little busy this week."
"Yeah I know, well you're still going to have to deal with it Sakura, it's too late to change anything now. All you can do is practice, practice, practice."
"Exactly there's nothing better then practice, practice, practice."
"Is that sarcasm I hear Sakura? I don't like sarcasm you know that." They were minutes away from Sakura's house and Sakura wasn't feeling too bright.
"Yes it is sarcasm, I'm sorry you don't like it." Sakura said hotly. Tomoyo just wrinkled up her nose and stepped in front of Sakura.
"Don't give me that attitude now Sakura, I don't need it. I'm sorry all this is happening to you, I really am, all of it is going to stop really soon and before you know it you and Syaoran will be with each other just like it should be."
"That's what you think Tomoyo, he came over yesterday and told me how much he hated me." Sakura hung her head low so Tomoyo couldn't see her face.
"Huh? Why did he do that?"
"I know perfectly well why, it was of the way I've been treating him lately, its been hard on him and now he hates me, so when all of this is over we're still not going to be together. That's exactly why I told you I didn't want to see Syaoran anymore because I knew that something like this would happen." Tomoyo shook her head agreeing with her silently as Sakura continued talking. "Now we aren't even friends, you, Chiharu, Naoko, Takashi, and Rika are the only friends I have now." Tomoyo patted her back to soothe her as Sakura's eyes welled up with tears.
"I'll talk to Syaoran ok Sakura? I have to..."
"NO you can't! If you talk to him about this then something is bound to slip and then hell find out about everything, I can't let that happen, I've lost too many things already I can't risk losing anymore."
"Ok Sakura." Tomoyo walked her to her house and made sure she was nice and safe inside before she started for her house thinking out loud. "I told him that she liked him but just couldn't find the right way to tell him, why did he have to do that? Even though Sakura doesn't want me to talk to him I'm still going to just to clear a few things up." ................................................................................................................
Sakura was talking to herself as she leaned against the front door to her house. "Ok, now I have to get everything all set and ready for tomorrow I don't want to make a complete fool out of myself and have everyone laugh at me. I also better work out how I am going to act, move, walk and kiss...kiss...man who is it I am going to have to kiss let me check." Sakura took out her playbook and turned to the correct scene where she had to kiss someone. "Hmm...I can't believe I actually have to do this, lets see." Sakura trailed her slender finger down the page looking for the name of the person of whom she was going to lock lips with when...
(Gasp)
"NO WAY!!"
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N/A: Ha I bet you guys already know ho it is...but then again it might not be who you're thinking (smirk) I guess you'll have to wait and see who the luck guy is. Oh and again I'm hoping to get about 40 or more reviews so If you all want me to keep updating then PLEASE PLEASE tell others about this fic or read and review my other story. I just might keep updating if I get bored but most likely I wont if I don't get about 40 and I'm thinking about making another story so if you have any ideas about what I should make it about then feel free to suggest anything in your review. Thnx sooo much for reading my first story and I hope that you all enjoy it!!! Until next time ja ne!!