AN: Hello! The year's ending! Oh no… I dread everything that's going to happen once the clock strikes midnight on the last day of December. School… I hate it. And there! I did it! Chapter Ten! I thought I would never finish this on time but miraculously, I did. But don't blame me if it's bad. Happy New Year!

Disclaimer: Not mine. Not mine.

Chapter 10: Feelings

Bright lights.

That's all Sakura could see when she regained consciousness. Around her was just plain white blinding light.

"She's awake." Someone muttered.

"Thank goodness! Is she going to be alright?" another voice asked.

A deep throaty laugh erupted from someone at Sakura's side. "Why don't you ask her yourself?"

Sakura blinked as she tried to get use to the bright surroundings.

Groaning, Sakura muttered, "Shaman Dow. Get him. Dow. Get him."

"Sakura…" someone groaned. "Your life is all that matters now. You were almost on the verge of death you know that?"

Sakura paused, recognising the person's voice. "Tomoyo?" Sakura wondered aloud.

"Yes, it's me Sakura. We're all here," Tomoyo replied.

"But-" Sakura rubbed her eyes when they adjusted to her surroundings. Indeed, all around her was Syaoran, Eriol, Tomoyo, Meilin and Wei, their butler

"Wei?"

"Yes, Kinomoto-san, how are you feeling?"

"Fine, I guess. Oww…" Sakura winced when she attempted to get up.

"Get back down, Sakura," Meilin ordered. "You are in no condition to walk around after being shot in your side."

Sakura's facial features held confusion. Confusion slowly turned into anger and fear.

"Where is he? Dow?" Sakura demanded. "I shot him too!"

Everyone was surprised. "You shot him?"

"Yes! We both shot each other, I guess. But he escaped. That bloody cowardly fool escaped!" Sakura shouted, enraged.

"How are you, Master?"

"Better, how dare that wretched girl shoot me? Revenge is what she wants, and revenge is what I'll get." Dow smirked at let out an evil laughter.

"Leave," Syaoran ordered. Meilin eyed Syaoran and walked out followed by the rest.

Sakura stared at Syaoran in deeper confusion.

"Why?" Sakura's clutched the sheets tightly. She was on the brink of tears. No… not in front of Syaoran. Please don't cry! Sakura thought furiously to herself.

"Calm down," Syaoran said as he walked up to her and sat on the side of the bed.

"Syaoran…" Sakura whispered and looked up from behind her auburn tresses.

"Shh…" Syaoran said, wiping away the tears flowing down Sakura's face. "We'll get Dow together…"

"Really? You'll help me?" Sakura asked. She was so vulnerable at that moment. Not being to be able to revenge her family's death made her feel upset and angry.

"Of course…" Syaoran answered. "For revengeful purposes."

"Yes, for revengeful purposes," Sakura repeated."

"Now, don't cry, I really don't know what to do if you have a mental break-down now!" Syaoran said gravely.

"Syaoran!" Sakura shouted, laughing hysterically.

Syaoran smiled back in return, a genuine rare smile. He really loved it when she laughed. She had a great laugh too.

"Crap," Sakura cursed as she felt a sharp jolt of pain on her left side.

"Sakura!" Syaoran said worriedly. "Oh shit, it's my fault isn't it?" He went closer to her, checking whether her wound had re-opened.

"I'm fine," Sakura said, hiding her blushing face from Syaoran. He was so close to her that she could hear his breathing and smell the sandalwood and cinnamon scent on him.

Syaoran too, noticed how close they were.

"Oh sorry," Syaoran apologized, getting off the bed.

Sakura tried to hide her disappointment. She felt as if all the warmth had been sucked out of her. She felt more cold and alone.

"Are you alright?" Syaoran asked.

"Yes, thank you," Sakura smiled, masking her disappointment.

"I better get going. The rest are really going to be suspicious," Syaoran said. "Get well soon."

"Thanks," Sakura said, watching his back as he headed out of the room.

Oh no, I couldn't possibly… How could I possibly? No- I'm not! Sakura tried to sort out her feelings. I can't be… feelings… Oh crap, am I really? Sakura sighed and looked up at the ceiling.

Syaoran could here giggles as he passed by a hallway. He knew that that it was probably the rest of his family laughing at him. He didn't want to meet them now. He felt… something? It was just something he couldn't describe.

Shoot. Damn her. Why does she make me feel this way?

Syaoran groaned and slapped his forehead.

"No, this is not right," he said firmly.

How can I fall in lo- No! I mean feel something for Sakura? It's just not possible!

"Shit. She's made me go crazy. I'm a lunatic!" Syaoran cried out.

"Who made you crazy? And yes, you are a lunatic," Eriol taunted from behind.

Syaoran growled, definitely not in the best of moods. Fighting with who knows what in his mind was only earning him a headache. Not answers.

"What is it, Hiiragizawa?" Syaoran said impatiently.

"Sorry lunatic, but we have to get busy to get back at them," Eriol answered.

"Ok baboon," Syaoran smirked and he snatched the files out of Eriol's hand.

"At your service, Mr Loony!" Eriol said as he faked a salute.

"How are you feeling, Sakura?"

"Hmm…" Sakura said drowsily. "Fine, I guess."

"You hadn't slept very well, have you?"

"No, not very well Tomoyo. How did you know?"

"I can tell… Your eyes are red and slightly swollen. What's wrong?" Tomoyo asked, obviously concerned.

"Huh? Oh well… it's Syao-" Sakura stopped herself when she realised what she was saying. "Eheheheh, I mean nothing!"

"What is it, Sakura? Tell me! What about Li?"

"Syaoran? Nothing about him!" Sakura said, bending her head down and fidgeting with her fingers.

"Sakura… Come on… just say it," Tomoyo urged.

"No, I'm sure to sprout nonsense."

"It's alright, I'll still listen," Tomoyo smiled warmly.

"Well… it's that, I feel… nervous, fidgety, and my heart practically exploding in my chest whenever I'm near him," Sakura explained.

Him? Tomoyo wanted to confirm whether that 'him' was Syaoran, but decided not to interrupt her.

"Go on," Tomoyo said encouragingly.

"I- I can't," Sakura sniffed. It was then Tomoyo realised that she was crying.

"Sakura…" Tomoyo looked sadly at her friend.

"That's the way it is every time I'm near him now. At first when we first met, I also wanted to strangle him to death. Now…" Sakura paused, sniffing a bit. "Now… I still want to kill him of course. But it's not because I hate him… I think it's…" Sakura stopped.

Love. Tomoyo thought to herself in her head. "It's alright Sakura. Everything will work out for you. You are a nice girl. You'll get what you deserve.

"You think so, Tomoyo?" Sakura asked like a small child asking her mother.

"Yes dear. You will."

Finally! Sakura finds out. But... what about Syaoran? His doubting it to be true feelings and he would do anything to rid the burden of having thinking to 'love' someone.

I hope to finish this fic soon. I don't exactly have lots of time in hand once school starts. I have to orientate the new students on the first day already! Oh, and just a note. My school begins this Friday, January the second.

Sorry if this chapter was a tad bit too short. As I said, school's starting but I still have incomplete homework. Those horrid evil-looking papers and books staring at me. I feel depressed thinking about it. Got to go! Hope to rush up on a bit more of homework! Have a great new year, though! For I sure won't with the evil creatures!