*Hi everyone! I checked my email today and was like "jumpin' Jehosephat yee
haw!" when I saw all the reviews for my stories! It was AWESOME! Thanks so
much for them, and send another out after reading this chapter. Of course,
you're thinking Syaoran the conquering hero is going to just run up and get
Sakura, right?*
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With You
Sakura closed her eyes tightly as she caught sight of Jacob's fist heading her way. A split second later her head was spinning with the effects of his hard punch to her jaw, her mouth instantly filled with blood. Her shoulders ached from him grabbing her roughly and hauling her to her feet. Jacob had hit her, pulled her hair, and just plain beat her for almost a half hour.
Big green eyes stared up in horror at the twisted face of the one she once thought she loved. Jacob glared down at Sakura with hatred, brushing his hair out of his face. She could smell the alcohol on his breath and knew he was more than intoxicated.
"I don't understand you, Sakura." Jacob hissed cruelly, pushing her to the couch. Sakura fell against the soft furniture and stared at Jacob as he advanced, his hands balled into tight fists.
"I take care of you and your fucking baby, I PROVIDE FOR YOU! And what do you do to repay me?! YOU TAKE OFF WITH SOME RANDOM MAN YOU MEET AT THE GROCERY!" Jacob screamed, his face reddening. Sakura shielded her stomach the best she could as Jacob lay siege to her again, striking her shoulders and face with his hands.
"Jacob stop! You're hurting me!!" Sakura screamed. Jacob backed off, a bewildered look on his face.
"And you don't think it hurts me to teach you these lessons?! It hurts like no pain I could ever inflict on you." Jacob whispered angrily. He hauled Sakura to her feet and walked her into the room she once called hers, locking her inside the dark windowless cubicle.
"Fuck you, Sakura. You aren't leaving until you give me my daughter. Stupid bitch. . . "Jacob muttered before retreating to his lounge chair and flopping down.
'Oh God, why is this happening? Syaoran, where are you?' Sakura thought as she began to sob quietly, curling up as well as a seven month pregnant woman could.
Syaoran walked the streets with Tomoyo and Eriol, shouting Sakura's name into the quiet night air. It was a chilly November night, evident as their breath came out in white puffs from their lips. Syaoran walked fast, screaming Sakura's name as he went.
"Maybe she went to the park?" Tomoyo suggested. Syaoran shook his head and kept walking down the sidewalk.
"I was at the park. She wasn't there." Syaoran stated, his amber eyes darting back and forth in an attempt to spot her.
"Don't panic, Syaoran. We'll go to the authorities. Let's go get my car, and we'll-"Eriol started, but Syaoran bent down and picked up something he caught sight of on the ground. They jingled in his hand as Syaoran lifted them from the cold concrete and held them up.
"Oh God, those are Sakura's!" Tomoyo gasped, grabbing a hold of Eriol as he eyes almost exploded from their sockets with worry. Syaoran gripped the keys in his fist tightly as he looked forward with a glare.
"I know where she is."
Almost nine o'clock. Sakura had begun to lose hope, and was now laying in her old bed, her tear stained face buried in the pillow. Outside she could hear Jacob move occasionally, but then he wouldn't make a sound for some time. Her mind reeled with pain and worry. Was he planning on stealing her baby from her?!
'You're not getting this baby, Jacob. I won't let you have her.' Sakura thought to herself. Her eyes were getting heavier as fatigue settled on her battered body.
'I can't go to sleep. Syaoran's coming, I know it.' Sakura thought, but it was no use. The battle to keep her eyes open was lost, and Sakura fell into an exhausted slumber.
"Where are we going, Syaoran!?" Eriol cried as Syaoran ran. Tomoyo and Eriol ran close behind, trying to get Syaoran to explain what in the world was going on, but it was no use. His eyes were trained on everything in front of him as he quickly made his way down the sidewalk and through some alleys. He stopped at an apartment building, catching his breath.
"What's going on? Why'd you stop?" Tomoyo gasped as she took in a sharp breath, releasing a white cloud of steam as she exhaled.
"She's in there. Stay here, I'm going to go get her. Get a cab, we might need it." Syaoran muttered, climbing the stairs and leaving Eriol and Tomoyo out on the stoop.
Syaoran stalked down the hall to Jacob's door, turning the knob and easily gaining access to the small apartment. He found Jacob sleeping soundly in his chair, his mouth wide open. On the dresser beside the chair was a brass key. Syaoran took the key in case Sakura was locked away somewhere and started trying doors.
'Found it. . . ' Syaoran thought to himself. He shoved the key in and opened the door. A rectangle of light from the open door spread over Sakura as she slept, and Syaoran's stomach fell through the floor at the sight of her bloody mouth and purple bruises.
"Holy Lord. . . "Syaoran whispered as he rushed in and tried to rouse the sleeping girl, but found her in a dead sleep. She gently shook her, and Sakura winced. Syaoran noticed her arms were bruised, and his anger boiled.
"You're getting out of here, Sakura." Syaoran said softly. He started to lift Sakura gently, and she moaned in pain. A silhouette covered Syaoran, who turned to see Jacob drowsily glaring at him.
"I knew you'd try something like this. Look, Sakura's mine, and so's the brat. Just back off and get your own whore." Jacob slurred angrily. Syaoran's ocher eyes blazed with fury as he laid Sakura back down and started toward Jacob.
"Get. Out. Of. My. Way." Syaoran growled, saying each word with much finality.
"Make me." Jacob whispered sinisterly, crossing his arms over his bare chest. Syaoran looked down for a moment, earning a sneer from Jacob. That sneer was promptly wiped off his face when Syaoran landed an uppercut to his jaw, sending him sprawling on the floor outside the doorframe.
"Eriol, get in here." Syaoran said into his cell phone as Jacob stood.
"Need help taking me?" Jacob accused, smiling a sarcastic smile at Syaoran. Eriol appeared in the door and Syaoran ushered him over to him.
"Get Sakura outta here." Syaoran ordered, motioning to the sleeping girl. Eriol gasped at the sight of her, then picked her up and started for the door.
"Don't you fucking take one more step with my girlfriend." Jacob yelled, his face getting red with anger once again. Syaoran nodded to Eriol, who walked out of the apartment and down the hall.
"You just asked for a lot of pain, you son of a bitch." Jacob scorned. Now it was Syaoran's turn to scoff as he walked past Jacob toward the door. Jacob pursued Syaoran, putting a hand on his shoulder to stop him. Syaoran wasted no time in sending another strong punch to Jacob's face.
"Don't lay a hand on me, Sakura, her baby, or any of my friends or you'll get more than that." Syaoran spat before leaving the apartment. At the curb, Eriol and Tomoyo were in a cab with Sakura, who was coming in and out of consciousness.
"Tomoeda hospital please." Syaoran ordered, closing the door after jumping into the passenger seat.
Closed eyes framed with thick black lashes. Creamy skin marred with bruises and abrasions and thin bruised arms. This was all Syaoran could concentrate on as he sat anxiously beside his bed, watching as Sakura slept peacefully. He moved some hair from her face, watching as she stirred slightly.
"Come on . . . wake up for me?" Syaoran coaxed. Sakura didn't respond; she remained asleep. The doctors at the hospital treated her for minor cuts and bruises, and an ultrasound revealed the baby was in perfect condition, all to Syaoran's relief. Now he waited for Sakura to wake up so he could tell her everything was okay.
She felt different. Warm. She was wrapped in softness, comfortably lying on her back. She moved her fingers slightly, feeling the soft cotton of the down comforter covering her. This wasn't right. She wasn't at Jacob's anymore. Eyes fluttering open slightly, Sakura found she was in the safety of Syaoran's bedroom.
"Syao-Syaoran?" Sakura whispered hoarsely. Syaoran lifted his head off the bed and sat up in his chair again, his eyes sleepy.
"How are you feeling?" Syaoran asked. Green eyes looked into amber eyes for a moment, focusing on his image to assure herself he was real.
"Sore." Sakura answered. Syaoran moved his hair from his eyes and smiled.
"Go back to sleep. You need your rest." Syaoran said quietly. Sakura shook her head, trying to fight the sleepiness.
"Stay?" Sakura asked, her voice childish and weak. Syaoran obliged and slipped into his bed beside Sakura, gathering her into his arms and very gently holding her. Soon the sound of her even breathing began to put Syaoran back to sleep, and his dark eyes closed softly.
Morning arrived, and Sakura found herself starving for breakfast. She wrapped herself in her bathrobe and walked out to find Tomoyo sitting at the table, her hair a wreck. She smiled excitedly at Sakura as she made her way into the kitchen, pouring a bowl of cereal.
"I'm glad you're okay, Sakura. I'm so sorry for being such a nosey brat." Tomoyo stated.
"Don't worry about it. I'm going to court tomorrow and filing a complaint and getting a restraining order against Jacob. Things are going to be perfect from now on." Sakura answered, looking into her bowl as she spoke.
"Oh I know they will be! Are you excited about being in a relationship with Syaoran?" Tomoyo asked. Sakura dropped her spoon into her bowl and snapped her head up to meet Tomoyo's excited stare.
"What are you talking about, Tomoyo?" Sakura asked. She stood up shakily, her friend's words echoing in her head. A relationship?! That's what Syaoran was having trouble with last night?! Tomoyo's face grew deathly pale as she realized what was happening, and she immediately began to backpedal.
"I'm just kidding! I . . . saw you two cuddled up again and . . . . and assumed!" Tomoyo stammered, her eyes widening.
"I don't believe you. It all makes sense now." Sakura murmured. Her green eyes filled with tears as she felt a chill going through her body. This wasn't happening. It couldn't happen. She promised not to let anything like this ever happen. It wasn't good for Syaoran. Before she could think another thought, a male voice cut into the silence.
"What's going on?" Syaoran asked, scratching his head drowsily as he looked at Tomoyo's frantic face and Sakura's trembling frame.
*Psych about Syaoran not saving the day! OF COURSE HE WOULD! And now what's going to happen now that things are being uncovered and secrets are being told? Will Syaoran open up his mouth and say he likes Sakura? What the heck is going to happen?! Well, you'll have to wait another week for the next installment, cause I'm pretty sure the only thing that would make me update faster would be like 30 reviews. Have a good one!*
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With You
Sakura closed her eyes tightly as she caught sight of Jacob's fist heading her way. A split second later her head was spinning with the effects of his hard punch to her jaw, her mouth instantly filled with blood. Her shoulders ached from him grabbing her roughly and hauling her to her feet. Jacob had hit her, pulled her hair, and just plain beat her for almost a half hour.
Big green eyes stared up in horror at the twisted face of the one she once thought she loved. Jacob glared down at Sakura with hatred, brushing his hair out of his face. She could smell the alcohol on his breath and knew he was more than intoxicated.
"I don't understand you, Sakura." Jacob hissed cruelly, pushing her to the couch. Sakura fell against the soft furniture and stared at Jacob as he advanced, his hands balled into tight fists.
"I take care of you and your fucking baby, I PROVIDE FOR YOU! And what do you do to repay me?! YOU TAKE OFF WITH SOME RANDOM MAN YOU MEET AT THE GROCERY!" Jacob screamed, his face reddening. Sakura shielded her stomach the best she could as Jacob lay siege to her again, striking her shoulders and face with his hands.
"Jacob stop! You're hurting me!!" Sakura screamed. Jacob backed off, a bewildered look on his face.
"And you don't think it hurts me to teach you these lessons?! It hurts like no pain I could ever inflict on you." Jacob whispered angrily. He hauled Sakura to her feet and walked her into the room she once called hers, locking her inside the dark windowless cubicle.
"Fuck you, Sakura. You aren't leaving until you give me my daughter. Stupid bitch. . . "Jacob muttered before retreating to his lounge chair and flopping down.
'Oh God, why is this happening? Syaoran, where are you?' Sakura thought as she began to sob quietly, curling up as well as a seven month pregnant woman could.
Syaoran walked the streets with Tomoyo and Eriol, shouting Sakura's name into the quiet night air. It was a chilly November night, evident as their breath came out in white puffs from their lips. Syaoran walked fast, screaming Sakura's name as he went.
"Maybe she went to the park?" Tomoyo suggested. Syaoran shook his head and kept walking down the sidewalk.
"I was at the park. She wasn't there." Syaoran stated, his amber eyes darting back and forth in an attempt to spot her.
"Don't panic, Syaoran. We'll go to the authorities. Let's go get my car, and we'll-"Eriol started, but Syaoran bent down and picked up something he caught sight of on the ground. They jingled in his hand as Syaoran lifted them from the cold concrete and held them up.
"Oh God, those are Sakura's!" Tomoyo gasped, grabbing a hold of Eriol as he eyes almost exploded from their sockets with worry. Syaoran gripped the keys in his fist tightly as he looked forward with a glare.
"I know where she is."
Almost nine o'clock. Sakura had begun to lose hope, and was now laying in her old bed, her tear stained face buried in the pillow. Outside she could hear Jacob move occasionally, but then he wouldn't make a sound for some time. Her mind reeled with pain and worry. Was he planning on stealing her baby from her?!
'You're not getting this baby, Jacob. I won't let you have her.' Sakura thought to herself. Her eyes were getting heavier as fatigue settled on her battered body.
'I can't go to sleep. Syaoran's coming, I know it.' Sakura thought, but it was no use. The battle to keep her eyes open was lost, and Sakura fell into an exhausted slumber.
"Where are we going, Syaoran!?" Eriol cried as Syaoran ran. Tomoyo and Eriol ran close behind, trying to get Syaoran to explain what in the world was going on, but it was no use. His eyes were trained on everything in front of him as he quickly made his way down the sidewalk and through some alleys. He stopped at an apartment building, catching his breath.
"What's going on? Why'd you stop?" Tomoyo gasped as she took in a sharp breath, releasing a white cloud of steam as she exhaled.
"She's in there. Stay here, I'm going to go get her. Get a cab, we might need it." Syaoran muttered, climbing the stairs and leaving Eriol and Tomoyo out on the stoop.
Syaoran stalked down the hall to Jacob's door, turning the knob and easily gaining access to the small apartment. He found Jacob sleeping soundly in his chair, his mouth wide open. On the dresser beside the chair was a brass key. Syaoran took the key in case Sakura was locked away somewhere and started trying doors.
'Found it. . . ' Syaoran thought to himself. He shoved the key in and opened the door. A rectangle of light from the open door spread over Sakura as she slept, and Syaoran's stomach fell through the floor at the sight of her bloody mouth and purple bruises.
"Holy Lord. . . "Syaoran whispered as he rushed in and tried to rouse the sleeping girl, but found her in a dead sleep. She gently shook her, and Sakura winced. Syaoran noticed her arms were bruised, and his anger boiled.
"You're getting out of here, Sakura." Syaoran said softly. He started to lift Sakura gently, and she moaned in pain. A silhouette covered Syaoran, who turned to see Jacob drowsily glaring at him.
"I knew you'd try something like this. Look, Sakura's mine, and so's the brat. Just back off and get your own whore." Jacob slurred angrily. Syaoran's ocher eyes blazed with fury as he laid Sakura back down and started toward Jacob.
"Get. Out. Of. My. Way." Syaoran growled, saying each word with much finality.
"Make me." Jacob whispered sinisterly, crossing his arms over his bare chest. Syaoran looked down for a moment, earning a sneer from Jacob. That sneer was promptly wiped off his face when Syaoran landed an uppercut to his jaw, sending him sprawling on the floor outside the doorframe.
"Eriol, get in here." Syaoran said into his cell phone as Jacob stood.
"Need help taking me?" Jacob accused, smiling a sarcastic smile at Syaoran. Eriol appeared in the door and Syaoran ushered him over to him.
"Get Sakura outta here." Syaoran ordered, motioning to the sleeping girl. Eriol gasped at the sight of her, then picked her up and started for the door.
"Don't you fucking take one more step with my girlfriend." Jacob yelled, his face getting red with anger once again. Syaoran nodded to Eriol, who walked out of the apartment and down the hall.
"You just asked for a lot of pain, you son of a bitch." Jacob scorned. Now it was Syaoran's turn to scoff as he walked past Jacob toward the door. Jacob pursued Syaoran, putting a hand on his shoulder to stop him. Syaoran wasted no time in sending another strong punch to Jacob's face.
"Don't lay a hand on me, Sakura, her baby, or any of my friends or you'll get more than that." Syaoran spat before leaving the apartment. At the curb, Eriol and Tomoyo were in a cab with Sakura, who was coming in and out of consciousness.
"Tomoeda hospital please." Syaoran ordered, closing the door after jumping into the passenger seat.
Closed eyes framed with thick black lashes. Creamy skin marred with bruises and abrasions and thin bruised arms. This was all Syaoran could concentrate on as he sat anxiously beside his bed, watching as Sakura slept peacefully. He moved some hair from her face, watching as she stirred slightly.
"Come on . . . wake up for me?" Syaoran coaxed. Sakura didn't respond; she remained asleep. The doctors at the hospital treated her for minor cuts and bruises, and an ultrasound revealed the baby was in perfect condition, all to Syaoran's relief. Now he waited for Sakura to wake up so he could tell her everything was okay.
She felt different. Warm. She was wrapped in softness, comfortably lying on her back. She moved her fingers slightly, feeling the soft cotton of the down comforter covering her. This wasn't right. She wasn't at Jacob's anymore. Eyes fluttering open slightly, Sakura found she was in the safety of Syaoran's bedroom.
"Syao-Syaoran?" Sakura whispered hoarsely. Syaoran lifted his head off the bed and sat up in his chair again, his eyes sleepy.
"How are you feeling?" Syaoran asked. Green eyes looked into amber eyes for a moment, focusing on his image to assure herself he was real.
"Sore." Sakura answered. Syaoran moved his hair from his eyes and smiled.
"Go back to sleep. You need your rest." Syaoran said quietly. Sakura shook her head, trying to fight the sleepiness.
"Stay?" Sakura asked, her voice childish and weak. Syaoran obliged and slipped into his bed beside Sakura, gathering her into his arms and very gently holding her. Soon the sound of her even breathing began to put Syaoran back to sleep, and his dark eyes closed softly.
Morning arrived, and Sakura found herself starving for breakfast. She wrapped herself in her bathrobe and walked out to find Tomoyo sitting at the table, her hair a wreck. She smiled excitedly at Sakura as she made her way into the kitchen, pouring a bowl of cereal.
"I'm glad you're okay, Sakura. I'm so sorry for being such a nosey brat." Tomoyo stated.
"Don't worry about it. I'm going to court tomorrow and filing a complaint and getting a restraining order against Jacob. Things are going to be perfect from now on." Sakura answered, looking into her bowl as she spoke.
"Oh I know they will be! Are you excited about being in a relationship with Syaoran?" Tomoyo asked. Sakura dropped her spoon into her bowl and snapped her head up to meet Tomoyo's excited stare.
"What are you talking about, Tomoyo?" Sakura asked. She stood up shakily, her friend's words echoing in her head. A relationship?! That's what Syaoran was having trouble with last night?! Tomoyo's face grew deathly pale as she realized what was happening, and she immediately began to backpedal.
"I'm just kidding! I . . . saw you two cuddled up again and . . . . and assumed!" Tomoyo stammered, her eyes widening.
"I don't believe you. It all makes sense now." Sakura murmured. Her green eyes filled with tears as she felt a chill going through her body. This wasn't happening. It couldn't happen. She promised not to let anything like this ever happen. It wasn't good for Syaoran. Before she could think another thought, a male voice cut into the silence.
"What's going on?" Syaoran asked, scratching his head drowsily as he looked at Tomoyo's frantic face and Sakura's trembling frame.
*Psych about Syaoran not saving the day! OF COURSE HE WOULD! And now what's going to happen now that things are being uncovered and secrets are being told? Will Syaoran open up his mouth and say he likes Sakura? What the heck is going to happen?! Well, you'll have to wait another week for the next installment, cause I'm pretty sure the only thing that would make me update faster would be like 30 reviews. Have a good one!*