[Normal POV setting: still in the hospital]

I shouldn't be feeling for Sakura! This was not supposed to happen! This was not supposed to happen at all! Eriol screamed silently in his head.

"Eriol?" Meilin said with curiosity. Meilin closed the door behind her.

"Eriol, what are you still doing here?" Meilin asked again.

"Oh nothing, just thinking." Eriol replied quickly and walked towards the plain white elevator.

If he has feelings for Sakura, my plan might be harder then I expected...thought Meilin. I'll just have to work hard. But first, I need to go to the pharmacy to get some...medicine.

Back to Sakura's POV: a few months later (summer time). Meilin is best friends with both Sakura and Tomoyo.

I was sleeping peacefully when the telephone rang. I sighed.

I picked up the phone and before I could greet the other person with a 'hello?', the person screamed,

"SAKURA!!!!" Remind me to get new eardrums.

"Is this Tomoyo?" I asked sleepily.

"Meilin is very ill! You must come quick."

"What? What happened? What's wrong?" I was fully awake now.

"I'll explain later, she's at Syaoran's house." "Right."

It only took a few minutes to get to Syaoran's house. He was a block away from my house, what luck. On luckier occasions, there would be a couple of girls who manage to find his house and then start screaming in front of his house. You know what's even better? These girls have extremely strong vocal cords. So strong it reaches to my house, which is a block away. Note that all the above is thought with extreme sarcasm.

Wait, what am I thinking, Meilin is ill! I am now in front of Syaoran's house and I was about to step inside the gate when two pair of hands pulled be away from them.

"What the..." I watch the gate turn smaller and smaller.

"Do you have Mistress Li's permission?" Growled the two guards.

"I'm here to visit her niece, Meilin, she is ill. Ill as in not feeling well." I tried to explain slowly. Guards had a reputation to be dull-minded people.

"You think we are dumb don't you?!" One of the guards said menacingly at me.

"Well.. no.. I.." God someone help me.

"Let her go." Commanded a stern voice.

"Syaoran! I mean Li-san" I cried happily. It was the first time I've been happy to see him. I was getting pretty scared, and the guard's breath was horrible.

The guards obediently let me go, although the both seemed ready to launch at me. I hurried after Syaoran, as long as I'm with him, the guards can't hurt me. I gave a loud exhale of relief. I noticed that Syaoran was wearing fighting cloth, martial arts cloth. I wonder why..

"Meilin is upstairs." Syaoran said sharply.

"Arigato Li-san" I said thankfully.

We were inside the house now. It was large and sophisticated, something that I didn't expect. There were many delicate decorations that hung on the walls, for example a silk fan with a painting on top of it. The servants knew who the master was; they bowed respectfully at Syaoran and then me. I smiled awkwardly. Even the servants were properly dressed and neatly combed. Everything looked so strict.

He led me up the stairs swiftly. I never noticed before, but he walked very easily. I'm not saying that walking is hard; it just looked like he was half floating half walking. Or maybe I have a good imagination...

"Ah!" I tripped and I closed my eyes expecting the hard wooden floor to hit my face. Instead, a firm pair of hands gripped my waist and pulled be up. I opened my eyes in surprise, I was only an inch away from the stairs. I struggled to stand back up and Syaoran let go of me. I blushed. I couldn't help it, he was extremely hot and he had wonderful reflexes. He saved me twice, and... ok Sakura, stop giving him so much credit. I sighed. Remember, he's a stupid serious walking wall. I smiled. I felt normal once again.

Even after saving me however, he did not say a thing. He did not look at me or acted anything differently. He just kept walking towards Meilin's room.

"Meilin?" Syaoran said softly. His voice was deep, rich and no longer hard as steel. He really cared for Meilin. I should be worrying; I haven't been the least worried. Suddenly a wave of guilt washed over me.

Syaoran and I entered the room. The windows were shut and Tomoyo sat quietly on a chair next to Meilin. She looked like something was amusing her but she was trying to hide it with a force frown. What could have been so funny? At a time like this..

"Meilin.." I gasped. She was tremendously pale. Her lips were a faded purple. She looked ghastly. She was wearing her pajamas and covered in many bed sheets.

I could hardly walk, I was trembling too much. What the hell is wrong with me? I never become like this, why to Meilin? Then it struck me. Meilin was always happy, strong, bold and lively. Never like this. Never.

"Sakura?" Meilin whispered hoarsely. Syaoran helped me walk towards Meilin. I was trembling, even with Syaoran by my side. I didn't care if he touched me or anything. I just wanted Meilin to look healthier. Lots healthier.

"Sorry Sakura I can't explain, I have to leave for New York for my family reunion now." Tomoyo said to me in a rush. Right, I totally forgot about it. It was nice of her to try to visit Meilin before leaving. She gave Meilin a soft hug and walked out towards the door. It was just me, Meilin and... if you want to consider him, Syaoran.

"What happened to her?" I asked Syaoran. He was scowling at Meilin. Suddenly a rush of angry emotions boiled out of my mouth. "What the hell is your problem? Why would you scowl at Meilin, your cousin who is sick in bed?! Anyways, I wouldn't do that face if I were you. It might freeze!" I screamed. "Although if you think about, it isn't much difference..."I added to myself.

It must have been the tension in the room, Meilin lying there pale as her bed sheets, and his cold appearance that made me go off like that. Syaoran looked at me shocked. He glared at me furiously muttered "bitch" at me, left the room and slammed the door.

I looked back at Meilin. She was frowning.

"What's wrong?" I asked her fearfully.

"Go apologize-" she gave a loud cough.

"To that baka?! NO!" I said furiously. Meilin gave another loud throaty cough. Guilt swept over me once more. "I'm sorry Meilin. I'll go apologize to him. Get better ok? I'll bring some water and food up later." I gave Meilin one last helpless look and closed the door behind me.

I headed to where I thought Li's bedroom was. It was there, but empty. I awed at the magnificent swords hung up on the wall. They were ancient looking and seemed to hold immense power just by being there on the wall. Many had carvings on, and some didn't. Both looked outstanding. Then I heard a yell outside.

I rushed down the stairs and into the garden. I was expecting burglars or something but there were none. Then I saw Li, busy practicing his martial arts moves. He was excellent; even I had to admit that fact. That must explain how he floats when he walks. How his reflexes were so fast.

No wonder, when I came rushing down, none of the servants rushed with me. They knew all along. Well psh-ya! They live here. I sweat-dropped at my own thoughts.

"What are you doing here?" Syaoran was right in front of me, his eyes glaring at me. Damn, I was so lost in thought that I-

"I said, what are you doing here?" Syaoran repeated, gritting his teeth.

I blinked. I took a deep breath and said, "I wanted to say how sorry I am for yelling at you like that. I was being rude in your own house and I should have tried to control my emotions better. I'm sorry Li-san." I bowed awkwardly.

Silence greeted me. I looked up to see him look at me, unsure of what to say at my apology.

"Apology accepted." He said emotionlessly.

I bowed uncomfortably. I was about to go back upstairs to Meilin when his voice stopped me.

"Kinomoto-san.." Syaoran began slowly. "I'm sorry as well. Its just.." I was looking at him now. He looked confused. "Its just that, for me...Well, Meilin, she just looks so..."
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To be continues ;)

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HAHA! I'll leave it like that. Just to torture you guys! BTW is my Japanese REALLY bad? I've been watching a lot of anime lately and I wanted to add a Japanese touch to my fic. Since it IS Japanese originated or whatever. This is longer that I planned but it should last long.

Questions: why did Tomoyo look like she was amused? What was she trying to hide under that fake frown? What is Syaoran trying to say? What is happening to the relationship between Sakura and Syaoran?

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