A/N: He-he… hihi all.. I just wanna let you guys know that, I've thought about it, and I'm really sorry for blowing up when I got a bad review during the last chapter. I wanna thank Raven Star for bringing some senses into me. I'm extremely sorry! (bows)
Phoenix: "…zzzzzz…"
Kero: "Hiya readers! Hmm, Phoenix's still drooling away, so I'm gonna write the story for her-"
Flamingo: "Yea, as if. Shoo Kero! –ahem- Hi peepz out there! I'm Phoenix's twin sister and I'm gonna help her continue with the story. Alright?"
Phoenix: "NOOO!!! Go out, go out! Both of you!! NOW!"
Flamingo: "Aww… Phoenix. I'm just trying to help!"
Phoenix: "Oh why, but NO thanks! Your humpty dumpty story was so DAMNED lame and I'm not gonna let you ruin my story. OUT!!"
Kero: "Phoenix! I WANT COOKIES!"
Phoenix: "PLEASE!! Out or no cookies, Kero! And you Flame, if you're not going out I'm gonna tell otou-san and he's gonna ground you!"
K & F: "Alright… HMPH!!" (Sticks out tongues and left the room)
Phoenix: "-ahem- ok, let's continue with the story…"
Standard Disclaimer Applies
First Love (Dedicated to Chizumi)
- Previously -
Sakura knew he was serious. Her heart was pounding furiously. She could feel his warm breadth against her face as he came nearer to her. They're only centimeters apart! Slowly, their noses touched, and then…
"S-SYAORAN?!" a long black-haired girl with ruby red eyes shouted.
Syaoran shot up upon hearing his named being called. Blushing furiously, he looked at the girl up and down.
"K-karla? W-what are y-you doing here?" he managed to choke out.
- End of Recap -
Chapter 4: Karla, who?
"S-syaoran… Have you forgotten me? I'm Li Meiling, Karla's twin sister…" the long black-haired girl with ruby red eyes said.
"Meiling? What are you doing here? Where's K-Karla?" Syaoran asked. He was shocked to see Meiling here.
"I'm here to inform you that… that…" she trailed off, and tears started gathering in her eyes.
"What happened?" Syaoran asked again. "Don't keep me in suspense. What happened?"
"K-Karla… she… she died in a car accident last month.!" Meiling cried as she squatted down on the floor and started sobbing.
Syaoran was dumbfounded. He didn't like the news at all. Karla was the first girl he ever laid his eyes on, the first girl he ever loved. She had left Japan a year ago to marry a man. A man whom she didn't love.
"This is not true… you-you must be kidding." Syaoran managed to stutter.
Meiling did not answer. She continued to sob. Karla was her best friend on earth, other than a best sister. Finally, she remembered why she had looked for Syaoran in the first place, standing up, she wiped away the tears on her cheek.
"Before Karla died, I-I had promised her to… to take care of you, and to marry you for her. That was her last wish. I know. I know that I'm not her and you have no feelings for me at all but-" she was saying, but Syaoran eventually cut her off.
"I know. I understand. She was the first woman I ever loved, and I'll do anything for her." Syaoran finished. He was on the verge of crying.
"Thank you Syaoran. Thank you. I'm sure she can rest in peace now…" Meiling said. Picking up her bag, she took out a piece of paper with her number and hotel's address written on it, and placed it on the table. "I have to go. Good-bye." she continued, and walked out of the café.
"Li. Are you okay?" Eriol asked. He knew the answer very well, but he just wanted to break the awkward silence.
Syaoran nodded, and said, "Let's go. I'm bringing you home, Sakura." he picked up his and Sakura's school-bag and headed for the exit, not bothering to wait for his friends.
The others quickily picked up their bags and followed Syaoran out of the door, all except Sakura. She stood there, looking at the exit which Syaoran had walked out of. Why am I feeling like that?My heart hurts…she thought to herself. Unknowingly, a tear fell. She wiped away the tear, shook herself out of the daze and rushed out of the café.
- Outside Sakura's house -
"Thank you. Good night." Sakura said as she got off Syaoran's motor-bike. Carefully, she took off the helmet, picked up her bag and began walking towards her house.
"Sakura. I'm glad I got to know you. Good night." he said as he sped off, wanting to reach home as fast as possible.
"Me too, Syaoran…" Sakura whispered to herself. She was trying her best not to cry. Suddenly, the door opened, and an angry Touya glared down at her. His expression immediately changed when he saw his sister's red, puffy face.
"You're late, kaijuu." Touya said gently, ruffling her hair. "Go take a bath."
Sakura nodded. She was grateful that her brother didn't scold her. Taking off her shoes and changing into her bed-room slippers, she walked up the stairs and into her room.
"Kero… He's getting married soon." Sakura said as she picked up her dog, and sat on the bed. "I hope he's really happy with his decision… ahh! I'm not going to think about it anymore! I'm going to take a bath and have a good night's sleep!"
Sakura put down her golden-brown Labrador, took her clothes from the wardrobe, and went to the toilet.
"I hope you're happy too, Sakura." Kero said when Sakura was out of sight. "I would have to tell you the truth soon." he continued as he laid on the bed, falling asleep.
Sakura shut her eyes tightly as the warm water rushed down her body. "AHH!! Those freaking amber eyes! Leave me alone!!" she shouted. She had been trying to get Syaoran off her mind.
"It's no use… I might as well be dead." Sakura finished, closing the tap and stepped out of the bath-tub. She put on her clothes and blew her hair dry. It's going to be a long night…She thought sadly.
-with Syaoran-
Karla is dead… The girl I ever loved… Syaoran thought bitterly as he locked himself in the room. And now, I have to marry Meiling. Just when I thought I've found another girl…
"Syaoran! Your phone!" One of Syaoran's sisters, Feimei shouted.
"Who is it?!" Syaoran asked, annoyed that a stupid phone call broke through his thoughts.
"Eriol! Quick! I need the toilet!" Feimei shouted back impatiently. You could hear from the tone of her voice that she couldn't take it any longer. (P/N: Yea, she needs the toilet really badly. LOL.)
"Argh! Ok I'm coming." Syaoran said with an annoyed tone.
"What is it Eriol?" Syaoran spat at the phone. "For goodness' sake, it's 12 am!"
"Syaoran. I know how you feel. But have you really thought about it? Marrying Meiling… it could be the greatest mistake you ever make!" Eriol said.
"I… I don't know, Eriol. But…" Syaoran muttered, feeling miserable.
"Dude, I know you're having feelings for Sakura. She's a great girl. And Karla, she's over… You should get over with it. You know you don't love Meiling…" Eriol urged.
"I know… freak! I feel so miserable!" Syaoran replied, tears forming in his eyes.
"Promised me you'll think about it." Eriol said, his voice full of concern.
"Yea, I promise. And I think I should stay away from Sakura for awhile…" Syaoran said thoughtfully.
"That's a good idea. Take some time to think about it. Gotta go. I'll see you again. Bye." Eriol said and put down the phone.
Hanging up, Sayoran thought, have I done the wrong thing…?
- A week later -
"Sakura-chan!! Kambatei kudasai!! Run faster!!" a hyper-active Tomoyo was shouting through the crowd.
The town was having their annual schools' sports meet. As usual, Sakura was running for her school. For some reason or so, she had never lost, and nobody had ever broke her record. Not even the boys.
Taking one last breadth, Sakura dashed for the finishing point. "And - yes! It's none other than Sakura Kinomoto! You're burning hot, Kinomoto!" the emcee shouted through the PA system. The crowds were cheering so loudly that Sakura thought she would have died on the spot.
"Now, for the special event of this year, may I invite the winners of all the schools to have a race. This would decide who's the best runner of our town!" the emcee announced, and continued, "May the names that I've called please proceed to the running grounds.
Yuina Tochigi of Akashia High," The crowds cheered as a red-haired girl jogged to the field, and the emcee continued, "Hiroyuki Ichiro of Okayama High," cheers again.
"Li Syaoran of Hokkaido High," the cheers were louder, "LI SYAORAN! WE LOVE YOU!".
Ignoring the cheers, the emcee continued, with much more enthusiasm in his voice, "and last but not least, Sakura Kinomoto of Suzukino High!" the cheers were overwhelming.
"SAKURA! YOU ROCK THE WORLD!" some boys shouted.
"SAKURA! MARRY ME!" a dark-brown haired guy from the stand shouted. Laughters and jeers could be heard from the stands.
Sakura's heart did a flip-flop when she heard the loud cheers. Reluctantly and nervously, she walked towards the running grounds.
"Ok, get ready! 100 meter dash. On your mark," Sakura got into her position. She had never felt so nervous before. God! Why does Syaoran have to be beside me!? she thought nervously.
"Get set," FREAK!!! Sakura's just beside me! God, help me! Syaoran thought as he got ready to sprint.
"GO!!!" There was a loud "bang" as the four competitors dashed off. The blonde-haired Yuina had taken the first place, running as fast as she could after the loud bang.
She's using her heels to run! Stupid! Both Sakura and Syaoran thought. In no time, both of them had overtook Yuina, leaving her and Hiroyuki behind.
"Aha! Just the two of us left! This's gonna be easy!No wait! Li Syaoran is reaching the finishing point!" the emcee shouted. True as it was, Syaoran had suddenly fastened up his pace and reaching the finishing point. In the attempt to catch up, Sakura tripped and fell.
"OH NO! Kinomoto fell!" the emcee shouted in disappointment.
"Arrghh!" Sakura shouted as she fell onto the ground, with a loud thump.
Syaoran looked back, and when he saw Sakura sitting on the floor clutching her head, Syaoran stopped in his tracks and quickly rushed to her aid.
"Sakura! Are you okay?" Syaoran asked, full of concern. Sakura nodded, but not long after, she fainted.
"Sakura? SAKURA! Answer me!!" Syaoran shouted. Sakura was motionless and her skin was cold.
"Bring her to the first-aid room!" Someody shouted. Without hesitating, Syaoran picked up Sakura and rushed to the first-aid room. Please, let nothing happen to her… he thought.
-15 minutes later-
Sakura opened her eyes, and looked around the room. Sitting up, she saw a pair of intense amber eyes staring at her, and she gasped. "S-Syaoran? What a-are you doing h-here?"
Syaoran scratched the back of his neck nervously and looked away.
"You fainted and Li-kun carried you here. The first-aid room." Tomoyo answered, relieved that Sakura was finally awake.
"T-that's incredibly nice of you…" Sakura said, blushing.
"I-it's no problem. Don't mention it." Syaoran stuttered. "Are y-you feeling better?"
"Hai. Domo. Oh by the way, who won the race?" Sakura asked.
"That Hiroyuki! He didn't even stop to see if you were ok! And Syaoran was reaching the finishing point. He stopped when you fell and came to your rescue." Tomoyo said dreamily.
Sakura and Syaoran sweatdropped. Suddenly, loud yells were heard. "Oh no…" Sakura muttered to herself.
Without any warning, Touya burst into the room, almost breaking down the doors.
"Kaijuu! Are you okay?!" Touya asked as he rushed to Sakura's bedside.
To answer her question, the teacher walked in. "Mr Kinomoto?"
"Yes. What's wrong with my sister?" Touya asked worriedly.
"It's nothing. Just a mere heatstroke. And I belief she didn't have her breakfast this morning. Did you,
Sakura?" the teacher smiled at Sakura.
Guiltily, Sakura shook her head, and said, "No, Terada sensei. I'm sorry."
"Baka kaijuu. I'm going to cook a lot for you today. And you'd better finish them." Touya warned, smirking. Then, his expression changed when he saw Syaoran. "What are YOU doing here gaki?!" Touya spat.
"Onii-san! Syaoran saved me alright! Where're your manners?" Sakura scolded her brother.
Angrily, Touya turned to Tomoyo. "Is that true?"
Tomoyo nodded with an evil smile, "he CARRIED her here!" she said.
"WHAT?! You! Did you take advantage of her?!" Touya's eyes were bulging, looking as if there were about to pop out soon.
Syaoran was clearly enjoying this. "I don't know. I think I did." he said, shrugging, and rushed towards the door. "Bye Sakura! I'll see you soon!" he continued and ran away, with an angry Touya hot on his heels.
Sweat-dropping, Sakura turned to Tomoyo, and said. "Tomoyo… I have a confession to make." she paused, looking for the right words to say, and continued. "I think I'm in love…"
Faking a shocked look, Tomoyo asked in awe, "Oh my! Who is the lucky one?!"
Blushing 5 shades of red, Sakura muttered something under her breadth.
"What? Sorry, I didn't catch that." Tomoyo asked as she hid an evil smile.
"Li Syaoran…" Sakura confessed, blushing even more.
Phoenix: "Ohohohoho!! Like that?"
Kero: "I'm hungry…"
Phoenix: "Argh! WHAT DO YOU WANT TO EAT NOW?!"
Kero: "Hmm, nothing much, just some cookies, 5 puddings of different flavours, a big strawberry cake, chicken wings, …."
Phoenix: (Ignoring Kero) "Hey readers! How is this chapter? I'm sorry I updated after so long! It's just that school's re-opening really soon, and I have to rush through my homework! I'm soo sorry!"
Kero: "PHOENIX! Are you listening? How could you space out on me!"
Phoenix: "ShhhH! You're as noisy as Flamingo! Oh btw, where's she?"
Kero: "She went out with her boyfriend… Now where's my food?"
Phoenix: (Ignoring Kero again) "So, please review ok? And a warning! I won't be updating any sooner! School's reopening next week!"
Kero: "Phoenix…"
Phoenix: "Ok, on with Phoenix's Replies!"
Kero: "Phoenix!!!"
Phoenix's Replies
Illusion Dragon: Are you shocked by the result? LOL. Karla's dead, so she's not gonna threaten Saku n Syao… But I don't know about Meiling x) YOU FLOODED ME!! LOL.
sugarhigh girl: Thanks for reviewing!! Heh-heh..
Blue Icy: LOL! It's really bad when they do that to you right?! It's ok, if people ever flame you again, just throw the water at them and they're gone. (Evil, I know.) Anyways, I don't like slow stories too! Gets on my nerve. LOL. I' glad you like this story!
Pinaygrrl: Karla is… read above? LOL.
DeAtHaNgEL-LaVeNdA: Oh my god, relax. LOL. I know you're gonna kill me soon. x)
Yumi's Twin-Kagome: LOL. you made me laugh till I fall of my chair too! LMAO. Thanks loads for reviewing! And about the kissing stuff… I'll think about it. MUAHAH! (I'm evil!!)
EviL PunK: THANKS FOR REVIEWING! Don't hate Karla ok? She's not bad! She died! SOBS!!
Viky: cool review. LOL.
loveanime8: Now you know, please continue to update! x)
Ana-malia: Thank you thank you thank you! for bothering to review on all my chapters! LOVE You! LOL. About Eriol's underwear thingy, well, I saw my baby cousin wearing that… so I wrote that down.. heh-heh.. SORRY ERIOL FANS!
dreamz-of-hope: Wee! Thanks for reviewing! Now you know what happens! lalala!
your cousin: THANKS ADRIENNA!! thank you little cuzzie! I'm sorry I didn't tell you about karla. BUT NOW U NOE! muahaha!
gilot04: I've updated! ENJOY!
gUrLa-aYa-16: Nah. not Syaoran's GF. but they were in love. Karla had to marry a dirty old man but died! POOR GIRL ISN'T SHE?! and yes, she looks exactly like meiling. they're twins!
Sakura-tenshii: You're very very kawaii too! LOL. thanks for reviewing!! wee!
Chizumi: CHIZUMI!! THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEW!! Lol. You like it? Oh and btw, CHEERS for our new-found friendship! wee!!
Raven Star: hey, thanks for bringing some senses into me! Sorry!!
B4U: hey! I'm sorry I took sucha long time to update! have been reeeaaalllyyy busy!! thanks for your review anyways! PPLE! DON'T FLAME B4U TOO!!
Kazumi Kairi or Kairi-chan: Thanks! I love that game, so I used it in this story! I love the excitement in the game! woohoo!
Rynx- Too- Genki: I'm sorry if Meiling ruined the moment! SORRY! But it wouldn't be fun if I didn't do that. (EVIL LAUGH) oops sorry. LOL!
puzzleboy: Thanks puzzleboy! hehehehe! I've updated! Please continue to reviewwww!
kawaii-fan: Updated!! hahahaha!!! x)
zucool: I'm sorry I made you wait sooo long! I know I know, I'm evil!! MUAHAHAHAH! oops..
Phoenix: "Ohohoho!! Done!! weeee…."
Kero: "Oh finally! My FOOD?"
Phoenix: "Oh Kero! Hi, I didn't know you're here! Aww look at the time! Let's go to bed!"
Kero: "No wait! PHOENIX! MY FOOD!!!"
Phoenix: "What? Did you say anything? No? Ok, good night then!" (Grabs Kero and throws him into the drawer)
Kero: (In the drawer) "PHOENIX! I HATE YOU!!!"