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Chapter 6: Similarities

(Syaoran's P.O.V)

"Ying Fa..." I began, breaking the silence. "Will you-Do you-Err.. Do you think we could work out?" She stared at me for a moment. I scanned her face looking for a sign of acceptance, but all I saw was shock. Was it too sudden...? I saw her lips part, ready to respond, but nothing came out. Afraid of rejection, I quickly added, "You don't have to answer. I mean, we've only known each other for about two weeks... and I know this is kind of sudden..." I trailed off mumbling the last line.

"I-I'm not sure it'll work out..." Ying Fa's gaze fell to the floor along with mine.

"Oh, well it's okay. Forget I even asked." Man, I feel like an idiot. We sat in silence once again. But it was no longer comfortable. I should never have asked.

"Syaoran... I'm sorry." I heard her whisper. I looked over at her in confusion but Ying Fa remained still, with her head down. I placed a finger beneath her chin, gently tipping her head up, forcing her to look at me.

"For what? And why the face? You're more sad than me, and I'm the one who got rejected." I joked, easing the tension between us. A small smile touched her lips. "That's better. I prefer a smile on your lovely face, rather than a frown." I whispered absent-mindedly, running a thumb over her moist lips as I began to lean in.


(Sakura's P.O.V)

The gap between us was getting smaller. Syaoran was leaning forward, and I knew it. At any given moment, his lips would land on mine. I tried to pull away, but I felt stoned. I could not back away. Or rather, I did not want to.

Was I really gonna let him do this? To claim my lips once again?

I let out a small sigh of defeat and closed my eyes in anticipation. Maybe this was what I wanted. No wait-this is what I want-

Our lips finally met, but then it happened-A flashback of the other night.

It was then that I was brought back to reality; like Cinderella and the clock that struck at midnight.

The spell he had on me was broken. I regained my senses and pulled away. I stood up, my back facing him, ready to run when I felt his grip on my shoulder. I knew Syaoran wanted an answer. But I didn't have one. I wasn't so sure of things myself.

"Ying Fa? I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that..." He apologized as he spun me around to face him. I shook my head. I could feel his eyes upon me but I kept my head down. He was waiting for an answer, but what was I suppose to say?

'Look here Syaoran Li, you just kissed Sakura Kinomoto, you're worst nightmare! Would you like a prize?'

...Hah. Maybe I should just keep quiet until he lets me go.


(Syaoran's P.O.V)

"And so if you substitude this number with B..."

Damnit. I couldn't get her out of my head. That kiss reminded me so much of the one I had dreamed about. When Ying Fa suddenly pulled away, the look in her eyes were unforgettable. She looked confused, vulnerable, and lost. But for a split second, her eyes were cold and distant. For a moment, I thought she was a completely different person.

For a moment, I thought she was...

"Kinomoto-san!" I blinked, hearing her name. Did I say that out loud?

"Yes sensei?"

"Can you please repeat what Matsomo-san has said?"

"Iie, I can't." Sakura responded.

"And why not?"

"Because I wasn't paying attention?" I had to fight off a smirk at her response.

I heard the teacher sigh before saying, "Kinomoto-san, you have just gotten yourself a detention. I'll see you after class." She shrugged it off as if it were nothing.

I glanced over at her, taking in her beauty. Was it just me or was she getting hotter each day?

Call me crazy, but I think she and Ying Fa look-a-like.

And that goes back to my first thought. For that split second, I thought Ying Fa was Kinomoto Sakura-

"Li-san!" Oh shoot.

"...Yes sensei?"

"May I ask what is so interesting about Kinomoto-san? Is she more important than my math class?" Damn. I've been caught.

"That, sensei, is none of your business. However, your class is just as important as she is." I replied, looking over at Sakura but she seemed distracted yet again. I heard a few gasps but ignored them. I wonder what was on her mind for her not to hear this?

"Li-san, I'll see you after class also."

Oh damn.