And now, I'm gonna start my never ending speech, yada, yada, yada. I want to thank the people who reviewed my story, that's very nice of you. I hope I'm not being too long-winded. Seriously, I think I sound like an old lady. Anyway, without further ado, I'll start the chapter now. Isn't that what you're waiting for?

The Bachelorette

By

Kandie Gurl

Chapter 5 – Unexpected meeting

Syaoran get into a fighting stance as Yamato strike the first blow at him. Syaoran blocked it easily. Yamato frowned. This guy is good. He tightened his fist and attacked again. This time Syaoran swung his leg over him and flip back. Syaoran grinned slyly. Yamato is fast, but not fast enough.

Sakura shakes her head. This is getting nowhere. He hits, he blocks. Can't he end the fight quickly? What if someone happens to come in through the closed door and saw all of this? Imagine, she mocked.

As Yamato keep throwing kicks and punches, Syaoran was not focusing on his fight at all. His mind drifts off to the reason why he decided to interfere with Sakura's affairs. What actually made him to interrupt them? Who cares about what will happen to her? But at the back of his mind, his conscience is hinting. You care about her, that's why you interrupted them. You don't want to see her get hurt......... Before his thoughts could get any further, a striking blow came crashing towards his chest. He stumbled back while clutching his wound.

Yamato smirked in victory, "What, is that all you can do? Don't you even know how to fight back? God, you must be in need of desperate help."

Syaoran got up slowly and shot a menacing glare at him, "If you think you're anywhere near winning, think again." With amazing agility, Syaoran speeded towards him and blocked all his blows easily. Finally, after Yamato got worn out, Syaoran deliver a blow in his face and twisted both of his hands. Yamato cried out in agony, he fell and laid on his back, trying to relief the tremendous pain he felt. He was sure by now that he is left with a broken nose or more. His lips cracked and trails of blood trickle down his chin.

He got up slowly, wiping the blood away from his face. "Remember Li," His bloodshot eyes staring at him. "This is not over yet. You'll regret that you ever mess with me."

Syaoran shrugged as Yamato made his exit. He turned and faced Sakura, his eyes blazing, demanding answers from her.

Sakura shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. She took a few steps back as Syaoran advance towards her.

"Do you have a death wish? What do you think will happen if I'm not there?"

Sakura laughed ironically, "What will happen to me? Do you honestly think I will ended up dead?" and silently, she added, 'I could have conjure up a spell or something, it's not like I don't know how to fight back!'

Syaoran folded his arms in amusement, "So now I'm talking to Miss-I'm-tough eh? I could have swear I saw you tremble a moment ago."

Challenging him, Sakura looked directly into his eyes, "Well, you could have mistaken. I may be shaking but that does not prove that I'm trembling or whatsoever."

"Shaking?" Syaoran asked, "What for?"

"Oh! Can't I be fearing for the life of my brave savior?" Sakura leaned against the wall, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Syaoran grinned inwardly, "I saved you and I take it that you owe me your life, isn't it?"

"Not necessary, you could choose not to come and I will still be standing firm on this earth, with my own two feet."

"You could have been floating on this earth you mean?" Sakura look into his face, his eyes held a distant look. "Have you ever wondered what will happen to you after you die?"

If it was another insulting comeback, she wouldn't be more pleased to snap back, but this question wasn't what she expected to hear from him at all. Fazed, she answered, "I suppose I will float up to this very nice place in another dimension called heaven. It is what happened to everybody after our last breath."

Syaoran nodded, he was used to being alone. He was always alone, that's why he's called 'lone wolf'. The only wolf that doesn't travel in packs, that doesn't understand the term 'sociable'. His father left him when he was young, at the age of vulnerability. He left him alone to crawl, to live, while he's happily living in this heaven fantasy thingy. He often wishes to have someone to side with, to endure life with. He sneaked a glance at Sakura, long strands of silky auburn hair fall at her shoulders and framing her delicate face. His desire for her have grown over the days, that women definitely have no idea of how much power she had over him. She could tempt you to get involve, a highly dangerous thing she is. Her lips, are nonetheless, tantalizing, tempting, seductive even. Suddenly, realizing what he was thinking, he shook his head and laughed.

Sakura gaze at him, noting the handsome features of his face and those eyes, she could drown in them if she's not careful. She lowered her attention and stared at his well-toned body, his chest look warm and inviting. She dreamed of touching them, how they would feel like against her skin and what they looked like beneath the thin cotton lining. A cold laugh interrupted her thoughts.

Looking up, she raised an eyebrow in response, "What are you up to now?"

Syaoran gave a shrug in return, "Nothing out of the extra-ordinary, I'm just chilling."

Like a bolt out of the blue, Tomoyo appeared beside Sakura, flashing them an innocent smile. "Oh hi guys! Thought I might find you here."

Sakura narrowed her eyes, "Now what?"

It wasn't why she presented herself to them but how she presented herself. Tomoyo was always full of tricks, one would say she look innocent enough, but they'd never know what is beneath that naïve face.

Tomoyo laughed nervously, "Oh! I thought that you might want to go clubbing with us, since it has been a tiring day for us."

"Now that you've mention it, I did feel tired. And when one feel tired, they should go to bed, not some music blaring night club."

"Awww, come on! It should be fun, Eriol and the rest will be joining us too! Who wouldn't want to see the dreamy lights of Hong Kong?"

Sakura shook her head at her, "Alright then, just for tonight though."

Tomoyo smiled, "It doesn't sound fun to get left out, does it?"

"Are we allowed to leave the hotel?" Syaoran asked, maybe... he might join them if he wants.

"If you hadn't been listening earlier, Tereda-sensei mentioned that we're free to do whatever we like, just for tonight anyway." Sakura answered. "So, are you coming?"

Syaoran smirked, "Count me in."

[At the lobby]

"Is everyone here yet?" Chiharu asked and glance through her group for any missing people.

"Sakura and Tomoyo are not here yet, what do you think took them so long?" Syaoran noticed.

As if on cue, they saw two figures running up to them. "Are we on time?"

Eriol winked at them, "Well, it's worth waiting, isn't it."

Chiharu laughed heartily, "Let's go, sexy." Sakura was wearing a dark green halter top, as well as a seductive mini skirt that clung tightly to her hips. Her slim long legs are covered with a pair of black leather boots that reached up to her knees. Tomoyo, on the other hand, was clothed in a glittering purple strapless blouse. Her skirt hung loosely around her waist and she wore high heels instead.

Yamazaki grinned, "You girls aren't hinting at anything, are you? Cause if you are, you can come to my room anytime."

Chiharu hit him in the head, "Don't you think you've got to get rid of me first?"

Rika laughed, "Are you guys planning to stay here all night? I hope not cause Naoko and I can't wait to hit the road."

Syaoran nodded, the sight of Sakura is making him mad with desire, "Then come on, what are we still waiting for?"

"Are we hailing a cab?" Sakura asked, "We're newbies here, don't expect us to know the place."

Everyone turned to look at Syaoran, "I guess it can't be helped, but I do know of a hot place in town..."

"Alright guys, let's get your butts moving!" Chiharu interrupted and they get into two cabs, with Syaoran leading the way.

[Club]

Colors swirled around the entire place as they made their first step into the club. Rock music blared through, heating up the atmosphere. The bar was a long, gleaming black stab that curved into a snug semi-circle and offered plenty of room for a troop of chrome stools with thick black leather cushions. Mirrored panels of black and silver ran down the rear wall, tossed back reflections and shapes.

"Classy." Sakura commented as she took a seat on the cushioned stool. She ordered herself a drink and settle herself in the club, looking around, she noticed that Tomoyo and the others have gone onto the dancing floor, swaying the night away. Left sitting at the bar was herself and Syaoran. Despite Syaoran's several protests, Sakura dragged him to the dance floor and urged him to dance. Grinning, Sakura slid her hands up to his shoulders, dancing to the music. Oblivious to what was happening, Syaoran stood on his ground, dazed, before placing his hands on her hips. Smirking to himself, "Having fun, chica?"

Sakura leaned closer to him and whispered into his ears, "Major."

That was enough to send shivers creeping behind his back but he managed to kept his cool. Holding her close to him, he felt the warm, supple skin beneath the only layer of cotton, he can't keep on resisting, could he? Sakura swung her hips and winked at Syaoran, she felt his hands a bit too comforting, she felt secure. But as they say, good things always come to an end, someone knock onto them and send them jerking slightly.

Syaoran turned and glared, "Hey, watch it!"

An ebony head turned and smiled sheepishly, "Eeps! Sorry!" Ruby red eyes widened as she realised, "Xiaolang!" She flung herself onto him as Syaoran – as always – stood there, as dazed as ever.

"Meiling?" [A/N: Ha! You guessed it!] She removed herself from him and blabbered, "I haven't seen you for months, do you like your stay in Japan?"

Syaoran laughed, a deep bubbling sound, comforting, "Hey, you made it sound like a few centuries!"

"It feels like centuries to us and your mum!" Meiling flipped her hair back and introduced herself, "I'm Li Meiling, cousin of Xiaolang." Gesturing beside her, "And this is Cheng Kai Jie, my fiancé.

He extended out his hand to Sakura and smiled, "Call me Kai. Nice to meet you."

Getting over the shock, Sakura stood, poise. With a jump, she shook his out-stretched hand, "Where is my manners? I'm Sakura, the pleasure's all mine."

They settled themselves in a secluded spot and have a heart to heart chat. Sakura sat on one corner, appalled by her behavior just minutes ago, she may be drunk – except from the fact she hadn't taken any alcohol. It was then the gang join in that the fun begins, they came upon a topic that practically threw Sakura off her chair.

"So, what are you and Sakura doing back there on the dance floor? I kinda noticed a lot of touching and umm...stuff." Meiling asked Syaoran teasingly.

The faces of our favourite couple grew bright red, Syaoran just managed not to choke on his drink. "It's called dancing, Meiling!"

"Come to think of it, your definition of dancing is a bit different from mine."

Before Syaoran can retort another comeback, Eriol and the gang spotted them and join in. For their welfare, Meiling re-introduced herself and Kai to the rest.

As for Sakura, she couldn't be more glad for the interruption.

"So are you guys now living in that hotel?" Kai asked.

Eriol took a snip of his drink and answered, "Just for today, we're."

Meiling mocked, "What? You're sleeping along the streets tomorrow onwards?"

"What do you think we are, street rats?" Syaoran crossed his arms, "From what I know, we will be staying in a some school called 'Li Hua high'."

"Li Hua High?" Meiling echoed. "Did you hear that, Kai?"

Kai Jie grinned, "Yah, loud and clear. So that's what the sensei meant when he said that a boarding school will be staying with us – temporary."

Meiling squealed, "Hey guys, did I tell you that I'm studying in Li Hua high?"

"Aww." Syaoran groaned, "So that's why that name sounds so familiar to me. I know coming back here was not a good idea."

Sakura smiled, "Well, that's nice. We get to stay closer to each other this way."

"Closer?" Syaoran raised an eyebrow in question. "I don't want that girl ten miles within me!"

"Don't deny it, cousin. You know you can't survive without me."

"If you call putting up with your obnoxious way a means of survival, I'd rather you kill me."

Tomoyo giggled, "Hey, break it up guys. You've just met each other and you're already brawling like kids."

Eriol swung his hand over Tomoyo's shoulder and finger with her straps. "Tomoyo dear, don't you know that this is the ONLY way they've been communicating since young."

Tomoyo tried to keep a solemn face by refraining herself from laughing. "I wonder what surprises would the day after tomorrow brings us."

Chiharu nodded, "We'll be staying in that school from that day on, won't we?"

Yamazaki answered, "Ah yes, [The day after tomorrow], great movie isn't it?"

"In this case, I don't suspect there'll be floods, drought whatsoever, right?" Rika asked nervously.

Naoko added, "Perhaps, That'll be replaced with mysterious phantoms or ghosts that lingers around too haunt the school. Mmm, thrilling, don't you think?"

Sakura gasped, "For heavens, No! That's not pleasant."

Yamazaki looked thoughtful, "The day after tomorrow, we're going to find out soon, won't we?"

Meiling thought they looked ridiculous, "Guys, Syaoran and I were just teasing each other. It's not like we're going to go on a war or something."

Kai asked, doubtful of her promise, "No?"

Meiling hesitated, "Uh... I don't think so..."

"The day after tomorrow..."

Chiharu hit Yamazaki on the head, "Get serious! I swear you've been watching the show too many times."

Sakura took a look at her watch, "It's getting late guys, I think we should get going."

Syaoran sighed, "Do you even know why I'm hanging out with you guys?"

Eriol grinned in amusement, "Good question, why don't you tell us."

Syaoran looked at his friends and his gaze, somehow ended on Sakura, "That's the problem, I don't even know why."

Author's note: Ahhhh! Finally! Somehow, I manage to finish this chapter. That's great news, even though it's a really short one. I'll try to put up the next one ASAP. Till then, I hope you won't forget about me and my stories. Lol. Happy reading...