Chapter 5

Falling for you

Sakura's P.O.V

'I never realised that books could be so interesting! It's like they let me escape my world and enter a whole new world of dreams. I can read, so don't think I'm just bluffing. I was taught by my brother, because he said it'd be important, and seeing our parents taught him he taught me, by writing with rock, (AN: There are rock that you can write with, and there are quite commonly found. I used to have SO much fun with rocks when I was little, anyway back to the story) pointing out street signs and so on. Most beggar don't care a cent about reading. It is simply an art we do not trouble ourselves to learn. And anyway, if we have money, that's IF we have money, we'd spend it on food. Not luxuries like books. But after my brother passed away, I stopped.'

Tears started forming at Sakura eyes at the thought of he brother.

'Why did he have to go? Why did he abandon me just like that? NO, I shouldn't be thinking about the past. I brings nothing but sorrow. Forget it, and look onto the future. Maybe reading another book will divert my attention.

I was just getting to an interesting bit when the door opened and...

"Hey you!"

Sakura looks up to see Syaoran standing at the door, and she couldn't help but laugh at he's greeting methods. Only to be cut off by one of his usual rude comments

"You know you don't have to pretend to be smart." Syaoran said casually.

'What's he talking about?'

"What do you mean?" asked a confused Sakura

"Oh come one. A beggar, reading a book? Great, now I've seen anything. You know, just holding that book, and staring mindless at it not being able to read any of it is a waste of time if you ask me" insulted Syaoran

"EXCUSE ME?" Sakura snapped.

"Your excused" smirked Syaoran.

"Number one, I'm NOT just a beggar, and I have a name you know. It's Sakura. Sakura Kinomoto. Number two, I DO know how to read. I was actually taught by my brother! And you should stop judging people by there status. Sometime you have to look beyond what your eyes can see! Just because a person has a certain rank, doesn't mean their not considerate, or kind, or caring. And isn't that what really matters? And number three, NO-ONE asked for your opinion!"

Sakura was really angry now.

'He had no right to insult me. Just because he rules the kingdom doesn't mean he can treat other people like dirt! Well technically he can but that's NOT the point. I mean who does he think he is!'

"How dare you!" fumed Syaoran

"How dare I what? You know just because you're a duke doesn't mean you're the only person alive. Other people have feelings too. And if you actually stop being such a annoying, egotistic, selfish, rude, self centred, disrespectful, spoilt brat and actually talked to people, you would be surprised!"

"What... what did you just call me?" seethed Syaoran

Sakura walk right up to him and yells as loud as she could,

"A ANNOYING, EGOTISTIC, SELFISH, RUDE, SELF CENTRED, DISRESPECTFUL, SPOILT BRAT!" she yelled

Syaoran was so taken aback he was lost for words. Though he couldn't help by feel his mouth twitching upwards as she yelled. No one had stood up to him before and she was great with words, plus she looked so cute when she was angry...

'I feel so much better. I better face the consequence of what I just did... They don't hang people for yelling at your superiors do they?'

"Well, I apologise. I came here merely to tell you the doctor is coming to tend to your wounds. After that you are to leave... immediately." retorted Syaoran

'I was preparing for much worse than an apology. Wait... an apology? That's NOT a bad thing. He just apologised! What the heck has gotten into him? Apologising is NOT in his daily routine. Actually, I don't think it's even in his yearly routine! Maybe he isn't as cold as he seems. I mean he did invite me back to this palace for no particular reason... Maybe I should say something...'

Syaoran turns to leave

"Thanks" blurted out Sakura

Syaoran halts, then changes his mind and starts walking again, but not before muttering something that sounded suspiciously like 'you're welcome'.

Syaoran's P.O.V

'I thought she was mad at me, to put it lightly. Then why did she thank me? Man, girls are so confusing! Maybe I shouldn't have told her to leave immediately. Was I too harsh? I do feel a bit guilty about kicking her out, after the doctor visits her. Her ankle wouldn't be healed yet. She won't be able to walk yet... Why am I still thinking well of her. After all those things she called me. Shouldn't I be mad? But I can't help but wonder am I really a annoying, egotistic, selfish, rude, self centred, disrespectful, spoilt brat? No, there I go again. Why would I care about her opinion. She means nothing to me. NOTHING!'

"You grace, why are you yelling so loudly?" asked a nearby servant.

'Huh? Did I just yell that aloud?'

"Mind your own business idiot! And you're just a servant. How dare you even speak to me? Get back to your job! And while your at it, go tell Miss Kinomoto that she is to see me in my room. I have to... talk to her about... her accommodations here." And after some thought he decides to add...

"And from now on you are her servant. You are to tend to her every need. And if I hear on word of complain from her, you'll regretted it. Now be off!"

There you go, another chapter finished.... FINALLY. Might pdate tomorrow, but after that you might have to wait another week for another update... cause I'll full will assignment... sorry. And now, reviewer replies!!!

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