Chapter 4
Fooling Yourself
Syaoran's P.O.V
'What did I just say? And more importantly why did I say it?
"Guards escort her back to the palace. Make sure she is cleaned up and has something 'better' to wear. Also, call for the palace doctor to tend to her ankle." Syaoran order two very surprised guards, not because of the order, but because of what the order was for.
"Oh, and take the carriage. (AN: he came in a carriage, I just forgot to mention it) I don't expect her to walk in this condition. I'll walk back."
'I was able to sneak one look at Sakura before she left with my guards. She looks and bit confused, and scared. Maybe I shouldn't have yelled at her that loudly. I can forget my temper sometime. And she does have feelings. ARG!!! Why am I even thinking about this? She's a beggar, and the only reason I told her to go to the palace was because I felt pity on her, and decided it was time I did a good deed. Not because I think she pretty. Yes, that's it. It HAS to be it Now I better get back to inspecting the town and completing my duties'
Syaoran looks at the crowed gathered around him
"What are you all looking at? Get back to your own life and stop staring at me like that!"
'Gee, these people have no manners. (A/N: Look whose talking Li!) Now I was... inspecting the town. That right, almost forgot'
But every where Syaoran looked her saw green, emerald green. (AN: Sakura has emerald green eyes, put two and two together yourself!)
'Wow, it's like I'm in the emerald city of OZ. Everything is... green... WHY ON EARTH AM I SEEING SO MUCH EMERALD GREEN? That girl must have given me some kind of disease. (AN: Yea... that love bug ) I think I better return to the palace and take a nap to clear my mind, a LONG nap.'
Meanwhile...
Sakura's P.O.V
'Whoa, what ever happened to Mr. Grumpy? And what's with these guards? Does he think I'll run away with a sprain ankle when I have a chance to visit the castle? I must admit though, this carriage is rather comfy. All these lovely silk cushions. Their so warm and fluffy.'
"Milady we have arrived. I'm afraid you have to walk the stretch of road to the guest room"
"Oh, that okay. I think I can manage"
"Follow me than"
'The palace is so stunningly designed. That huge building in the middle is absolutely gorgeous. (AN: It looks a bit like the castle in Aladdin) I wish I lived here. It's so vast inside. There must be millions... well thousands of people living here! I better remember where I'm going. Don't want to get lost. Okay, a left at the picture of the man in the funny white wig, then another left at he vase of wattles, then take the first right, and through a dining hall... I think. Humph, I can't remember all this!'
"We're here milady. You are to clean yourself up. The bath is over there to the right. There'll be clean clothes at the foot of your bed. Do not leave you room until you are told"
"Er... um... okay your...er..."
'How do you address a guard?'
"Um... yea... thanks"
Syaoran's P.O.V
'Why did I give her the carriage? Now I have to walk the whole way back. Well it can't be that far. I mean it only took a few minutes to get here, so it should only take a while to walk back... I think. Damn that girl. Why does she have this affect on me? The sooner she's gone, the better. Then I can get back to being my old cold self!'
After 20 minutes of tiring walking, he finally arrives at the palace
"Oh, your grace I have escorted the lady to her chambers as ordered. I am just going now to fetch the doctor. She's in the main guest room" bows
"Hurry up then! Don't keep the lady waiting!"
'Ah... that's better. Bossing people around is much more my style. Hum, I wonder if I should visit Miss... darn, I didn't ask for her last name. Wait... who cares what her surname is? (AN: You do! Isn't it obvious?) She's just a commoner...'
Without realising it his feet had lead him to Sakura's room
'Well I'm here, so I might as well go in and let her know that she'll be staying until her feet heals, and no longer.'
Okay open the door Syaoran.
But I'm afraid
Of what?
Er... the doorknobs dirty!
Stop making excuses...
I'm not!
Just open the door!
Okay, okay.
'Mental note to self: never argue with yourself. Both ways, you lose.'
Syaoran opens the door to find Sakura reading a book
'Great how do I address her? Sakura-chan? No. Milady? Double no! AR, she's turning her attention from the book to the door. What do I do? Whoa... calm down Syaoran... she's just a commoner, just a commoner, a commoner...
"Er... Hey you!" (AN: Very duke-like Syaoran!)
Sakura and Syaoran both sweat drop, anime style!
Well there it is! Done, at last!!! Hope you like the chappie! And thanks for reviewing!!!
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