I woke up and blinked from the blinding light. I found myself in a blank, white plain room with an oxygen mask across my mouth. My hands were blistered but they were treated tenderly with soft cream. For a brief second I forgot why I was there in the hospital room, but then it rushed all at me. I saw flashes of flames, security guards, and amber eyes.

I looked at my side only to find Syaoran asleep in the chair next to me. I smiled. He looked like a kid sleeping so peacefully. He must have stayed there all night. I wonder if he ate anything. He saved me. He saved my life. Isn't it ironic how I planned to save HIM? I know if he was in my situation, I wouldn't have been able to lift the log up. Even so, I rushed in, panic striking me menacingly. Right when I just got inside the trailer, I had to play damsel in distress?

Flash back

I needed to breathe yet I couldn't. The air is smothering me! I took big gasps but that only made me cough even more. My hands were burning in pain and my leg even worse. My head was growing too heavy for me to hold up so I hesitantly let it fall on his shoulder. The flames bit me ferociously. Who was that girl? The one with raven black hair? Her shrieking laughter rang in my numb head. My temples throbbed and I tried to inhale more air.

End of flashback

I breathed heavily. Repeating the experience through memory was painful. But I have to, I feel like I'm forgetting something. Its tugging at me. I tried again but my head throbbed too much. I guess I'm still weak from the whole event.

With my free left hand I lifted the oxygen mask off and placed it on the table. Hearing me move, he jerked awake and stared at me for a moment.

"Good. You're awake. I can finally leave." Syaoran said tiringly.

I'll let that pass. He DID stay with me all night. I couldn't help, however, to give him a annoyed look. He grinned.

"You look ugly. Better wash up." He said with a smirk.

I tried to lift my hand to punch him but I felt a jolt of pain in my arm. In fact, my whole body was aching. As if I ran miles.

"I'll call the doctor to say your awake. Said something about last checkup" he said monotonely.

He walked out briskly and closed the door.

It was as if nothing happened. When I last saw his eyes before I fainted, they looked worried, filled with concern. When he kissed me those two times, it was tender and passionate. Comparing that Syaoran with the one who calls me ugly early in the morning and yells at me that I'm a bitch days before†Its hard to believe. Maybe he's one of those maniacs who have split personalities. I sweatdropped. I wonder where Eriol is?

Suddenly I heard a thump against my room's door. I got up quickly to inspect. Just as I opened the door, arms surrounded my neck and I felt the light pierce of a blade against my bare neck. The same girl I've seen yesterday in the trailer. Her angry eyes flared with emotion and her raven black hair tied up in a tight bun.

"Sakura!" Syaoran yelled out. Both me and the girl were at the doorframe and Syaoran standing in front of me breathing heavily in a defense stance.

"Promise that you'll be mine again Syaoran and I'll let her go." The girl spitted.

"Get the hell away from her!" Syaoran said through gritted teeth.

I felt the knife carve on my skin and I moaned in pain. My blood trickled slowly on the side of my neck. My eyes darted to my side. The girl had a knife on her belt. If I could reach it fast enough and jab her...

"Promise me!" the girl snapped impatiently. The knife dug deeper in me and I felt my breath cut short. It was so hard to breathe.

"I-" Syaoran began. Syaoran's expression was white and his eyes widening when he saw me bleeding. The girl's hand loosened and the knife was inches apart from me now, no longer dug inside my skin. She was buying it. The girl looked hopefully at Syaoran.

Great timing Syaoran! With a quick movement I snatched the knife in her and slammed it in her stomach. She let out a painful howl. I rushed towards Syaoran's side, who was extremely relieved, stepped in front of me protectively. The girl moved quickly and tried to stab me but Syaoran quickly kicked her.

"Fuck" She went down on her knees gripping the knife, she pulled it out of her and the knife bounced on the floor. Blood was everywhere. I stared at the oozing blood and I felt dizzy from the sight of it. It was sickening. The girl, trembling, got up with her hand on her stomach.

"Don't worry Syaoran, I forgive you for that. I'll be back with a kiss just for you." She said half smiling half scowling and jumped out of the room window.

Syaoran was about to go after her but I grabbed onto his shirt. The pain was overwhelming me.

I felt my knees give away, and I quickly clenched tighter on his shirt as to not fall. The event was still in my mind. So much is happening. Too much.

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Nurses rushed towards us and treated me immediately. After a few hours, they said I could go home. We were unable to reach Eriol so we decided to go to Syaoran's house and rest until we got contact with Eriol again.

I called my father and brother as soon as I got there and told them everything that had happened. My father was extremely frustrated that he hasn't seen me in days. To be announced that his own precious daughter undergo a burning trailer and was a temporary host for a crazy maniac girl was enough for him.

"I'm going there by helicopter!" he said worriedly. I sweatdropped.

"Dad, I'm ok, really." I answered unsteadily. I DID miss him though. I missed my stupid brother too. I miss his stupidness.

"Leaving you living with two teenage boys?! Whats your address?" my dad fumed.

I sighed and recited Syaoran's Address. I hung up and looked at my hands. I'm shaking again.

"Sakura?" Syaoran interrupted my lost thoughts.

"I'm fine." I stammered.

He motioned me to sit on the couch and I did.

"You're not fine. Whats wrong? Is your neck-" Syaoran said worridly.

I broke in quickly, "iee iee..." means no no in English

He waited patiently. I looked him directly in the eyes. They were soft and I saw how he was back to the loving and caring self. I doubt he has split personalities. Its just, maybe he doesn't feel comfortable to reveal his softer side. I couldn't hold it in anymore.

"I stabbed her...blood.." I broke into sobs. I've never stabbed someone before. I've never been in a burning trailer and almost burned to death. I've never been threatned by a girl my age.

I hugged him tightly and sobbed on his black shirt. My body was trembling violently.

"Don't cry." He said uncomfortably.

"I'm not crying." I forced out my words. I wanted to hold back to look brave. But I couldn't. My eyes filled with tears again. I know this was the Syaoran I always had such a hard time to deal with. But, I needed to hold on to someone. I needed comfort.

"Then why is my shirt wet?" he asked teasingly.

I laughed weakly. "..Some..Something went in my eye, that's all."

I managed to stop crying but I still held him near me. He didn't object. Instead he wrapped his arms around me affectionately. When I calmed down, he grabbed my shoulders and pushed me apart.

"I need to tell you about Jessica Kim." His eyes boring through mine.

I looked at him blankly.

"She's the one behind all of your trouble. Its my fault. You see, before I moved here, I lived in a small town called Kokune. There I met Jessica and we dated for awhile. We liked each other and I was pretty fond of her. She was nice, sweet and thoughtful. One day, she became possessive over me. I couldn't go to a normal college. Every girl who even LOOKS at me is punished. Of course I didn't know that she was behind all the abused marks on the girls. When I found out, I broke up with her. She went hysterical. She swore to me that I would want her back and disappeared. My mom wanted me to be safe, so I moved here and attended this college."

I gaped at all this information. He smiled a bit and continued.

"I've never wanted to be a celebrity. I hate acting. The elders wanted it so I was forced to. Thought it would give me more social skills. They finally allowed me to quit once my contract is over. Why? Because if I can keep a low profile, Jessica wouldn't be able to find me and hurt those around me. I'm not worried about me, but I'm worried about the people around me. They'll get hurt."

"Like Meilin?" I asked softly.

His hands turns into fists and gripped hard so I could see his knuckles turn white. I almost forgot. He was very close to Meilin. But through all these past weeks, he held strong and never once did I see him turn weak. I rested both of my hands on top of his own. He looked up at me surprised.

"I..I was so concentrated in my own problems, I never regarded yours. I judged you Syaoran. Gomen-ne."

"Yeah well don't expect too much of me." He grinned.

Then, a thought occurred. "So all this time.."

"I pushed everyone away so to not hurt anyone. Pretty weird huh?" He asked half jokingly.

I stared at him disbelievingly. He cared for people around him? I always thought he thought that we were bothersome.

"That's not to mean that I like you or anything! Don't flatter yourself!" Syaoran was lost in words.

I grinned broadly. "The Syaoran, lost at words, confessed his troubles, and says that he cares for people around him?"

His eyes narrowed, laughter gone from his eyes.

"Don't push it. Just be careful from now on alright?"

I nodded obeying him entirely. Might as well try to get on the good side of someone who would save me in the future.

Syaoran looked at his wet shoulder. "Great, I have to change into a new shirt." I blushed.

"Gomen-ne." I murmured. I can't believe he saw me like that, crying like a baby.

He took off his shirt revealing his wonderful torso. I couldn't help but admire it. He noticed this and raised an eyebrow.

"What are you looking at?" He asked knowing exactly why I was staring.

I blushed deep red. You know, Syaoran isn't too bad. I ,maybe, don't get excited reader, but I may just like him. And no I'm not shallow. Its just lately, he's shown another side of him. Plus, his handsome features is a bonus.

Sakura! I scolded at myself. Lets just say then, that I've changed my mind for this guy.

How was that? Hope you like it. Its SOO hard to develop chemistry between the two! And I'm wrapping the story up don't worry. Only a few more chapters to go. Geez I need to develop more characters. Critism appreciated. Review Review!

Sorry for the delay but hey, here's another long chapter for you guysâ€.:P