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Surfacing Memories

Chapter Six

"Are you sure you want to do this? You don't have to..."

"Yes."

Syaoran sighed and took her hand, "Let's go then."

They stepped into the hall, Sakura's body remembering the shape of the room and where people normally stood, and Syaoran led her the exact distance to her locker.

"24-2-0"

Swiftly turning the dial on the amber eyes flickered toward the auburn-haired girl next to him. The sunglasses she wore were stylish and cute, yet their dark lenses covered her sparkling emerald eyes. Even so... it was needed...

Sudden movement from Sakura caused Syaoran to turn the lock too far, "Did you get it?" "Uh just about..."

The small, metal door swung open and he grabbed her books and placed them into her backpack. Fastening it on his shoulder, Syaoran made sure that the locker was locked before taking Sakura's hand once again and leading them to class.

"Don't we need to go get your books too?" she seemed to realize that the direction they were walking in was the classroom's, not his locker.

A small smile appeared on his face. Even with her new disability, Sakura was still Sakura. Kind, caring, and concerned.

"No. I told the principal about your... condition. No one else knows, but the teachers have been told to let us sit together-!!!!!!!"

He caught her with one arm. She had tripped over her own feet.

Syaoran sweatdropped. She was still clumsy too.

Gasping slightly, Sakura stood back up and giggled, "Hehe... Sorry. Guess I'm a little clumsy because of my... well I'm clumsy anyway."

"Don't worry about it," Syaoran took her hand once again, and helped sit her on the chair, leaning over her to make it look like he was whispering in her ear.

The bell rang and he grabbed his desk and put it next to hers.

"You really didn't need to get the teachers to let you sit by me, you sit behind me after all," there was a hint of shy amusement in her voice. Syaoran was so overprotective.

He grinned at her, yet his happy smile fell when he realized that she couldn't see his happiness, "Well, we wouldn't want your brother attempting to murder me once again, would we?"

"Actually..." she stopped when he poked her in the ribs playfully, still not smiling. "Why are you sad? I could feel your smile earlier... Touya won't hurt you. He was just worried..."

A sharp look from the teacher shut Syaoran's whispers up, yet he nearly forgot to tell Sakura. Placing a hand on her arm he whispered, "Shh..."

Quickly nodding, Sakura looked down at her textbook. His hearted squeezed when he noticed that her eyes were unfocused as she stared at the blank page. She couldn't see anything... Sakura could only guess where the book was.

"Kinomoto-san please read from line seven to eight!"

"E-eh? Hai!" Sakura's eyes seemed to search the entire desk, though they could not see anything and she bit her lip nervously.

"The war was first caused when the people rebelled and Kyoto lost it's power..."

With a breath of relief, Sakura began reciting the small whispers coming from Syaoran's mouth. She paused at odd places and seemed to fumble over her words, but no one appeared to suspect anything and for that, Syaoran was grateful.

"Sakura!!! Syaoran!!!!!!!" an extremely genki Tomoyo ran over to the two of them, trailing a blushing Eriol behind her.

Syaoran narrowed his eyes in concern when he saw his sapphire-eyed friend pull his arm from a slightly hurt Tomoyo's hand.

Amethyst eyes downcast for a little, Tomoyo willed herself to look up and smile at her companions, "You two have been sticking together like glue all day! What's going on? Is it ok if I steal Sakura away from you for a little while?"

"A-ah that!"

"Sure."

He stopped protesting and stared at Sakura who was currently looking in the direction of Tomoyo's voice.

Her hand was still in his and so she turned in what she felt was his direction, "Of course! Why not, right Syaoran? I'll be right back..."

Sakura....

"So.... What's going on?"

Sakura faced the direction of Tomoyo's voice, "What do you mean? Nothing's new really... is something wrong Tomoyo-chan?"

"You... wouldn't lie to me, would you? Sakura-chan..." Sakura's eyebrows creased as she heard the hesitancy in Tomoyo's voice. And a pang of guilt shot at her heart when she realized that she was in a sense lying to Tomoyo.

A small smile graced her lips as she walked in what she guessed was Tomoyo's direction. Holding her hand out Sakura spoke, "Of course not. Why do you think I called you out?"

"Called me out? Is that why Syaoran was so... worried about you when you were leaving," Tomoyo took her friend's hands, noting that her actions caused Sakura to be off balance for a little before regaining composure. It was suspicious. Syaoran had been with Sakura all day long.

"Tomoyo...." Emerald eyes searched in the darkness helplessly, but her head faced Tomoyo. "Take a deep breath."

"Just tell me."

A knot formed in her stomach and her voice caught in her throat, "I- Ah... A-Ah. I... Ah..." A reassuring squeeze of her hand let another small smile appear on her face, "I-I'm blind..."

"This is a bad time for jokes Sakura," Tomoyo was slightly hurt that Sakura was having such a hard time telling her what was wrong. She pulled out of Sakura's grip and took a few steps backwards before looking again at the auburn-haired girl.

"If you don't want to tell me then-"

"No!"

Tomoyo stared at her best friend who was currently feeling the air with her arms flailing about her wildly, "Tomoyo! Help!"

Sakura had lost balance and was sent flying to the ground. The impact caused her entire body to jar.

"Oh my gosh! Sakura!" her friend was by her side in an instant. "I'm so sorry... you... you really are...."

"Blind?" Sakura managed to put an exhausted grin on her face as Tomoyo pulled her up.

"Is it always going to be like this? What happened?"

Standing up and facing a direction opposite to companion's Sakura did her best to keep the slight bitterness from her voice, "O-Of course not! Definitely... I'll be fine... soon..."

"Sakura..." Tomoyo took a step towards her. "Why are you-"

"Sakura!!!"

She turned in the direction of the voice, a new smile planted on her face. "Syaoran!"

It was Syaoran, dragging an extremely reluctant Eriol behind. As the amber-eyed boy rushed over to the sightless girl, Eriol stared at the two of them almost wistfully.

"Are you okay? This was a bad idea. We should send you home..."

"No!" Sakura shouted, startling them all. "I-I'll be fine! Let's go... to practice for the play? What time is it?"

Eriol checked his watch, "Yes... you two should probably start going... us too..." He trailed off slowly, that was until he noticed everyone staring at him. Eyes closed. A grin was plastered across his face. His barrier was up, "Of course! Tomoyo-san and I will go practice as well... actually as soon as you all tell me what is going on."

"It's a long story..." Tomoyo began quietly. "Can I tell him, Sakura?"

"Go ahead."

"Thank you for taking such good care of Sakura," Fujitaka smiled kindly at the boy in front of him. In one hand, the man held his precious daughter while with the other, he was desperately holding a fuming Touya back.

Syaoran bowed quickly before casting another glance at Sakura and leaving, "It was no problem."

"Ah, Li-kun!" Sakura's father called out as Syaoran walked away slowly. "Are you interested in archaeology?"

"Um... yes!" he was surprised to say the least. When he looked both Sakura and Touya were already inside.

His eyes still kind, Fujitaka offered, "Would you like to come over some time? I'm sure you will find some of the things I have laying around the house quite interesting."

"A-ah... arigatou!" Syaoran was dumbfounded but found the will to bow before taking his leave.

Come over to Sakura's house... see some archeological findings.... And see Sakura.... Not bad....

To be continued...

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