*Hey everyone, thanks for yet another chapter of good feedback! Here is the
next chapter and of course more secrets come out and feelings will get
hurt. This fic is almost over, and that means I can focus on finishing 'The
Luckiest' and starting work on 'The Benjamin Gate'. Watch for them!*
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Rogue
Sakura cuddled closer to Syaoran, smiling in her semi-unconscious state. She was waking up, and though she was still exhausted from the previous nights' escapade, Sakura wanted to open her eyes and see Syaoran sleeping next to her. She relented, and two green eyes opened to the sight of Syaoran sleeping next to her in the guest house bed.
She smiled at the young man asleep next to her. His arm was wrapped around her waist, his body facing hers. He was partially covered in the comforter, his torso exposed down to his belly button. His eyes were softly closed as he slumbered, thick dark lashes framing them like feathers. He looked like a young child, sleeping next to her with his cherubic face and his soft puffs of breath.
'So handsome.' Sakura thought as she reached up with her hand and softly moved some hair from his face. She leaned in to kiss his forehead, letting her lips touch his skin for a moment before taking them away. She moved back and felt Syaoran's grip on her tighten slightly, and his eyes flutter open. She smiled softly, and he appeared confused for a moment before his memory was awakened.
He smiled softly at Sakura, then pulled her closer to him, meeting her pink lips with his own in a sweet morning kiss. Sakura smiled in the kiss, and when they parted Syaoran rested his hand against her cheek, making certain she was really there.
"Hi." Sakura whispered.
"Hi." Syaoran replied, running his hand up and down Sakura's bare back gently. The night had been almost endless; the talking, the lovemaking . . . it was like the entire night was meant to happen.
"I wanted to tell you last night, but I kept being distracted . . . " Syaoran started, and Sakura smiled and blushed.
"What is it?" Sakura asked curiously. Syaoran took his turn and blushed heavily, then stared into her emerald pools intently.
"I'm falling in love with you." Syaoran whispered. Sakura's eyes widened, and she felt his heart leap as well as her own.
"You are?" Sakura asked, her voice trembling slightly. She didn't know if she was nervous about him feeling something for her, or nervous about her feeling something for him.
"Yes. . . and I know you might not feel the same way, but I had to tell you any-"Syaoran explained, but Sakura cut him off.
"I think I'm falling in love with you too." She said, her words rushed as she spat them out excitedly. Syaoran grinned, and Sakura returned his smile. They kissed, and Syaoran cuddled closer to Sakura, unwilling to let go.
Wei watched from the kitchen window as Sakura and Syaoran walked arm in arm toward the house from the forest. He knew they hadn't come home the previous night, and in the back of his mind he knew something had happened between the two of them. How could he deny it? He watched them for the entire two weeks they were staying at the manor, and it was more than obvious; the two young adults were falling for each other.
'She needs to know, though.' Wei thought as he walked away from the window and the picture of happiness walking toward him. He knew it would make the world crumble for both of them, but he had to tell the girl. She had to know what she was falling in love with.
Sakura and Syaoran walked into the manor, their white uniforms slightly wrinkled from spending the night on the floor. Sakura started for the stairs, casting a sweet smile down on Syaoran from above.
"I'll be ready in an hour." Sakura said quietly, a smile gracing her angelic face. They had decided to go out for breakfast and take some time seeing the city. Syaoran nodded and watched her walk up the stairs until she was out of sight, then went to the kitchen to tell Wei that breakfast wouldn't be necessary.
Sakura stepped into the shower, letting the hot water fall onto her like rain. She ran her hands through her wet hair, lathering the shampoo in her hands. Her mind was centered on Syaoran; this was the happiest she had been in awhile. Finishing her shower, Sakura stepped out, wrapping a towel around her slim form. She put on a short red dress that brought out the intense green in her eyes. Her hair pinned up in a messy bun, Sakura stood and glanced at herself with satisfaction. She looked pretty decent in red.
Walking down the hallway, Sakura paused at Syaoran's door and heard the water from the shower running. Sakura smiled and walked down the stairs to the sitting room, and took a seat by the enormous picture window. She heard footsteps behind her, and turned, expecting Syaoran. Her eyes fell upon Wei, and she smiled politely. Wei nodded, and took a seat next to her.
"It is a lovely day, is it not?" Wei asked, generating conversation. Sakura nodded, a small sigh of happiness escaping her lips.
"You and Syaoran, you're close?" Wei asked, and Sakura blushed heavily. They were much closer than he knew, Sakura thought to herself as she nodded.
"I know you two spent the night together last night, and there's something you should know." Wei said suddenly. Sakura looked at Wei curiously; there was something she should know? What secret could Syaoran be hiding now? She thought she knew everything.
"What is it? Is it serious?" Sakura asked, her voice showing her concern. Wei looked away, his old eyes looking to the scenery spread before him.
"Your lover is engaged to be married." Wei said quietly, and Sakura gasped.
"W-what are you talking about? Syaoran has never told me about any engagement." Sakura argued quietly, her voice quavering. Wei nodded, and his gaze met hers with a seriousness that could kill.
"He's been betrothed to this young woman for five years now. Her name is Xiaoming. You are nothing but a mistress to Syaoran; his love is only Xiaoming's." Wei stated. Sakura's green eyes widened in shock; he was really engaged.
"I don't believe you. Syaoran loves me, he told me this morning!" Sakura cried, standing and facing Wei with tears in her lovely emerald eyes. Wei stood as well, crossing his arms.
"He declared his love for her five years ago at the ceremony. They are linked now. He will marry her, and you will be nothing more than a memory, a mistake." Wei said softly, trying to make Sakura understand. Sakura shook her head, her tears falling freely. She turned and started to run out of the sitting room when she blindly collided with something warm and soft.
Soft amber eyes filled with confusion and concern stared down into emerald eyes overflowing with hurt and betrayal. Sakura tore herself from Syaoran's grip and started for the door. Syaoran caught her by the hand and brought her back to look at him.
"What's going on?" Syaoran asked, his eyes showing his bewilderment. Sakura looked away from him, unable to take the pain he caused her heart.
"You betrayed me. You took my innocence when your heart belonged to another." Sakura spat, wrenching her hand from Syaoran's. His eyes widened, and he knew she knew. Unable to say anything, Syaoran watched as Sakura shook her head and sprinted out of the room and up the steps.
"Why did you tell her about Xiaoming, Wei?" Syaoran asked, not facing his old friend.
"It had to be done. You made an oath, Syaoran. You are betrothed to her, not Sakura. I will not tell the elders about your sins, and you may marry Xiaoming without scandal." Wei said, his voice rock hard. Syaoran whipped around, his eyes showing his pain.
"I don't love her and you know it. You know why I made that oath! You know why this is the way it is! I'm not going to marry her, and she isn't going to marry me. Things have changed, Wei. I love Sakura with all my heart. ALL OF IT." Syaoran bit as he took off, leaving Wei standing in the sitting room with a melancholy look on his old face.
Syaoran skipped steps getting up the staircase, and ran to Sakura's room. He tried to open the door, but she locked it. He knocked, but got no response from the woman inside. Frustrated, Syaoran hit the door with his fist.
"Sakura come out, I can explain." Syaoran called. A moment later, the door opened, and a red-eyed Sakura looked at Syaoran with nothing but bitter hatred.
"Sakura I –"Syaoran started, but Sakura stalked past him, walking toward the stairs.
"Sakura come back!" Syaoran called, jogging after her. Sakura ran down the steps and made her way for the front door. Syaoran took her arm and turned her so she would face him.
"Don't you speak to me, Li Syaoran." Sakura spat angrily. Syaoran was shocked; she called him by his full name. He looked down, knowing he had done wrong by not telling her about Xiaoming.
"I have to explain this." Syaoran whispered.
"What's to explain? You love someone else, and you took away my virginity, my purity. I will not be your little love mistress. I am not your whore." Sakura cried angrily.
"Please just let me explain!" Syaoran cried, exasperated. All this trouble caused by a mere phantom of a woman. Sakura shook her head and grabbed the door, opening it to the sounds and sights of a world she would never see again.
"Just leave me alone, okay?" Sakura said bitterly, walking out and slamming the door behind her. Syaoran stared at the hard wood structure for a moment, then kicked it furiously, letting out a choked cry of frustration.
Sakura sat at the airport in silence, her ticket in hand. She wasn't about to let him get to her; she was going back to Tomoeda, and she was going to kill Etsuya Ishida herself. Without him. Looking in her wallet at the picture of her friends, Sakura's eyes narrowed with determination.
'I'm not going to let any more innocent victims come out of this." Sakura thought angrily. Her eyes moved to a picture of her father and brother, long since estranged from her.
'I'll do this for you too. You two will be home in no time after I'm done with this.' Sakura thought. Over the loudspeaker, the flight Sakura was taking was being called, and she rose to her feet, walking to the terminal. She had traded her ticket on Syaoran's flight with an older woman, and was now on a completely different flight. She boarded the plane, taking her seat and looking out at the airport. Tears threatened to fall from her eyes, but she wouldn't allow it.
She had fallen in love quickly, she could fall out of love as fast. Blinking back crystal tears, Sakura watched as the plane began to move. He hadn't even tried to stop her. Watching the world become smaller and smaller, Sakura rose to the heavens. She was on a mission herself now, and nothing was going to stop her.
*I'm pretty sure it would suck if I found out the man I lost my virginity to had a fiancée. What will happen now that they're apart? Will Sakura fall back into Etsuya's clutches? Can Syaoran get through to her? You're going to have to wait a week to find out! Have a good one, and send me a review!*
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Rogue
Sakura cuddled closer to Syaoran, smiling in her semi-unconscious state. She was waking up, and though she was still exhausted from the previous nights' escapade, Sakura wanted to open her eyes and see Syaoran sleeping next to her. She relented, and two green eyes opened to the sight of Syaoran sleeping next to her in the guest house bed.
She smiled at the young man asleep next to her. His arm was wrapped around her waist, his body facing hers. He was partially covered in the comforter, his torso exposed down to his belly button. His eyes were softly closed as he slumbered, thick dark lashes framing them like feathers. He looked like a young child, sleeping next to her with his cherubic face and his soft puffs of breath.
'So handsome.' Sakura thought as she reached up with her hand and softly moved some hair from his face. She leaned in to kiss his forehead, letting her lips touch his skin for a moment before taking them away. She moved back and felt Syaoran's grip on her tighten slightly, and his eyes flutter open. She smiled softly, and he appeared confused for a moment before his memory was awakened.
He smiled softly at Sakura, then pulled her closer to him, meeting her pink lips with his own in a sweet morning kiss. Sakura smiled in the kiss, and when they parted Syaoran rested his hand against her cheek, making certain she was really there.
"Hi." Sakura whispered.
"Hi." Syaoran replied, running his hand up and down Sakura's bare back gently. The night had been almost endless; the talking, the lovemaking . . . it was like the entire night was meant to happen.
"I wanted to tell you last night, but I kept being distracted . . . " Syaoran started, and Sakura smiled and blushed.
"What is it?" Sakura asked curiously. Syaoran took his turn and blushed heavily, then stared into her emerald pools intently.
"I'm falling in love with you." Syaoran whispered. Sakura's eyes widened, and she felt his heart leap as well as her own.
"You are?" Sakura asked, her voice trembling slightly. She didn't know if she was nervous about him feeling something for her, or nervous about her feeling something for him.
"Yes. . . and I know you might not feel the same way, but I had to tell you any-"Syaoran explained, but Sakura cut him off.
"I think I'm falling in love with you too." She said, her words rushed as she spat them out excitedly. Syaoran grinned, and Sakura returned his smile. They kissed, and Syaoran cuddled closer to Sakura, unwilling to let go.
Wei watched from the kitchen window as Sakura and Syaoran walked arm in arm toward the house from the forest. He knew they hadn't come home the previous night, and in the back of his mind he knew something had happened between the two of them. How could he deny it? He watched them for the entire two weeks they were staying at the manor, and it was more than obvious; the two young adults were falling for each other.
'She needs to know, though.' Wei thought as he walked away from the window and the picture of happiness walking toward him. He knew it would make the world crumble for both of them, but he had to tell the girl. She had to know what she was falling in love with.
Sakura and Syaoran walked into the manor, their white uniforms slightly wrinkled from spending the night on the floor. Sakura started for the stairs, casting a sweet smile down on Syaoran from above.
"I'll be ready in an hour." Sakura said quietly, a smile gracing her angelic face. They had decided to go out for breakfast and take some time seeing the city. Syaoran nodded and watched her walk up the stairs until she was out of sight, then went to the kitchen to tell Wei that breakfast wouldn't be necessary.
Sakura stepped into the shower, letting the hot water fall onto her like rain. She ran her hands through her wet hair, lathering the shampoo in her hands. Her mind was centered on Syaoran; this was the happiest she had been in awhile. Finishing her shower, Sakura stepped out, wrapping a towel around her slim form. She put on a short red dress that brought out the intense green in her eyes. Her hair pinned up in a messy bun, Sakura stood and glanced at herself with satisfaction. She looked pretty decent in red.
Walking down the hallway, Sakura paused at Syaoran's door and heard the water from the shower running. Sakura smiled and walked down the stairs to the sitting room, and took a seat by the enormous picture window. She heard footsteps behind her, and turned, expecting Syaoran. Her eyes fell upon Wei, and she smiled politely. Wei nodded, and took a seat next to her.
"It is a lovely day, is it not?" Wei asked, generating conversation. Sakura nodded, a small sigh of happiness escaping her lips.
"You and Syaoran, you're close?" Wei asked, and Sakura blushed heavily. They were much closer than he knew, Sakura thought to herself as she nodded.
"I know you two spent the night together last night, and there's something you should know." Wei said suddenly. Sakura looked at Wei curiously; there was something she should know? What secret could Syaoran be hiding now? She thought she knew everything.
"What is it? Is it serious?" Sakura asked, her voice showing her concern. Wei looked away, his old eyes looking to the scenery spread before him.
"Your lover is engaged to be married." Wei said quietly, and Sakura gasped.
"W-what are you talking about? Syaoran has never told me about any engagement." Sakura argued quietly, her voice quavering. Wei nodded, and his gaze met hers with a seriousness that could kill.
"He's been betrothed to this young woman for five years now. Her name is Xiaoming. You are nothing but a mistress to Syaoran; his love is only Xiaoming's." Wei stated. Sakura's green eyes widened in shock; he was really engaged.
"I don't believe you. Syaoran loves me, he told me this morning!" Sakura cried, standing and facing Wei with tears in her lovely emerald eyes. Wei stood as well, crossing his arms.
"He declared his love for her five years ago at the ceremony. They are linked now. He will marry her, and you will be nothing more than a memory, a mistake." Wei said softly, trying to make Sakura understand. Sakura shook her head, her tears falling freely. She turned and started to run out of the sitting room when she blindly collided with something warm and soft.
Soft amber eyes filled with confusion and concern stared down into emerald eyes overflowing with hurt and betrayal. Sakura tore herself from Syaoran's grip and started for the door. Syaoran caught her by the hand and brought her back to look at him.
"What's going on?" Syaoran asked, his eyes showing his bewilderment. Sakura looked away from him, unable to take the pain he caused her heart.
"You betrayed me. You took my innocence when your heart belonged to another." Sakura spat, wrenching her hand from Syaoran's. His eyes widened, and he knew she knew. Unable to say anything, Syaoran watched as Sakura shook her head and sprinted out of the room and up the steps.
"Why did you tell her about Xiaoming, Wei?" Syaoran asked, not facing his old friend.
"It had to be done. You made an oath, Syaoran. You are betrothed to her, not Sakura. I will not tell the elders about your sins, and you may marry Xiaoming without scandal." Wei said, his voice rock hard. Syaoran whipped around, his eyes showing his pain.
"I don't love her and you know it. You know why I made that oath! You know why this is the way it is! I'm not going to marry her, and she isn't going to marry me. Things have changed, Wei. I love Sakura with all my heart. ALL OF IT." Syaoran bit as he took off, leaving Wei standing in the sitting room with a melancholy look on his old face.
Syaoran skipped steps getting up the staircase, and ran to Sakura's room. He tried to open the door, but she locked it. He knocked, but got no response from the woman inside. Frustrated, Syaoran hit the door with his fist.
"Sakura come out, I can explain." Syaoran called. A moment later, the door opened, and a red-eyed Sakura looked at Syaoran with nothing but bitter hatred.
"Sakura I –"Syaoran started, but Sakura stalked past him, walking toward the stairs.
"Sakura come back!" Syaoran called, jogging after her. Sakura ran down the steps and made her way for the front door. Syaoran took her arm and turned her so she would face him.
"Don't you speak to me, Li Syaoran." Sakura spat angrily. Syaoran was shocked; she called him by his full name. He looked down, knowing he had done wrong by not telling her about Xiaoming.
"I have to explain this." Syaoran whispered.
"What's to explain? You love someone else, and you took away my virginity, my purity. I will not be your little love mistress. I am not your whore." Sakura cried angrily.
"Please just let me explain!" Syaoran cried, exasperated. All this trouble caused by a mere phantom of a woman. Sakura shook her head and grabbed the door, opening it to the sounds and sights of a world she would never see again.
"Just leave me alone, okay?" Sakura said bitterly, walking out and slamming the door behind her. Syaoran stared at the hard wood structure for a moment, then kicked it furiously, letting out a choked cry of frustration.
Sakura sat at the airport in silence, her ticket in hand. She wasn't about to let him get to her; she was going back to Tomoeda, and she was going to kill Etsuya Ishida herself. Without him. Looking in her wallet at the picture of her friends, Sakura's eyes narrowed with determination.
'I'm not going to let any more innocent victims come out of this." Sakura thought angrily. Her eyes moved to a picture of her father and brother, long since estranged from her.
'I'll do this for you too. You two will be home in no time after I'm done with this.' Sakura thought. Over the loudspeaker, the flight Sakura was taking was being called, and she rose to her feet, walking to the terminal. She had traded her ticket on Syaoran's flight with an older woman, and was now on a completely different flight. She boarded the plane, taking her seat and looking out at the airport. Tears threatened to fall from her eyes, but she wouldn't allow it.
She had fallen in love quickly, she could fall out of love as fast. Blinking back crystal tears, Sakura watched as the plane began to move. He hadn't even tried to stop her. Watching the world become smaller and smaller, Sakura rose to the heavens. She was on a mission herself now, and nothing was going to stop her.
*I'm pretty sure it would suck if I found out the man I lost my virginity to had a fiancée. What will happen now that they're apart? Will Sakura fall back into Etsuya's clutches? Can Syaoran get through to her? You're going to have to wait a week to find out! Have a good one, and send me a review!*