OHOHOHOHO! –Tomoyo Mode- THIS IS GONNA BE KAWAII! IN FRONT OF THE LI PARENTS! WAIII!

-Authoress Mode-

So, a lot of you made guesses and I'm impressed that most of you had guessed almost what I'm about to do! –Throws cookies- cookies for all! Am I really that predictable?

-Readers glare at me- heh I guess not… I DID kill Sakura's baby in my old fic called Sk8er vs Prep so I'm not all that predictable… but this however was pretty easy to guess! Enjoy!

Title: A Price to Pay

Summary: It's the usual… Syaoran is popular and Sakura is a nerd. Yet there is but one twist to this. Syaoran wants Sakura to do him a favor. He wants her to set him up with her twin sister, Saruka. But there is a price. Now, Syaoran owes Sakura…

Rating: R (For Language and Possible Lemons/Limes)

Genre: Romance/Tragedy

Ages: Sakura: 16- Syaoran: 17

Dedication: This fic is dedicated to my Nee-chan, Susan! She's my inspiration and what keeps me going in writing! Lub u Nee-chan!

And now, time to begin…

-Chapter 6: An Heir from the Heir

-Sakura and Syaoran-

"Hell has begun." Sakura whispered.

"Why?" Syaoran asked.

"A friggin week with your rents and pretending to be your girl."

Syaoran chuckled. "Be happy it's just girl. What if my mom gets us married?"

Sakura's eyes widened. "Oh god no…"

Syaoran sighed. "It could happen, but I doubt it will."

Sakura sighed. "Good…"

And the rest of the flight went by quiet…

Hong Kong… here they are!

-Hong Kong-

Sakura and Syaoran were both nervous. Firstly, for the seduction of Saru, they had to act like a couple. Secondly, because of Syaoran's father's heart attack, they have to go meet his parents.

"Can my life GET any better?" Sakura murmured.

Syaoran smirked. "I think not. You're dating the Prince of China."

Sakura glared at him. "Kiss my ass."

"Thanks for the invite but I'll pass." Syaoran snorted as they started to exit the plane.

As soon was they exited, Sakura and Syaoran held hands, smiling at well… half the world.

"Jesus are you seriously that popular?" Sakura whispered.

"Prince of China. Need I say more?"

"Point taken." Sakura mumbled as they exited the plane, with Li bodyguards protecting them.

Once outside, a limo pulled up beside them.

"Whoa, maybe there are good sides in being your girlfriend." Sakura mused.

Syaoran chuckled at her obvious statement. "So no regrets?"

Sakura snorted. "Just hope no cards appear while we're here."

Syaoran sighed. "Even if they did, my cousin Mei Lin would try to beat you."

"Let's see her try."

Syaoran shook his head as he wrapped his arm around Sakura's waist and entered the Limo.

"But there are also downfalls to being your girl."

Syaoran sighed. 'This is one helluva girl…'

-Li Mansion-

As soon as Sakura and Syaoran reached the Li Mansion, everything was sad. Tears, and cries were seen and heard. Syaoran and Sakura walked into the house, only to be greeted by the Li Sister cries.

"SYAORAN!" Fanran cried as she latched onto Syaoran, tears spilling out of her eyes.

"What happened?" He asked worriedly.

"Dad died…." Fanran sniffed as Syaoran lost his smile.

"He… what…?" he choked out. Sakura's eyes widened she felt Syaoran's arm (which was around her waist) go loose.

"Syaoran…" She whispered as she saw Syaoran's eyes glisten. He moved his head so nobody saw his face.

Suddenly, 4 other women from the back room walked in.

"Syaoran." Greeted the eldest. Syaoran bowed before introducing everybody.

"Sakura, my family. She's Yelan, my mother. And these are my four sisters who posses Elemental powers. Fanran, the eldest posses Earth. Fuutie, the second oldest has Air. Feimiel, after Fuutie, has Fire and Sheifa the youngest has Water. Guys, this is my girlfriend, and Card Mistress, Sakura."

They all greeted her before erupting into another batch of tears.

"When… did it happen?" Sakura asked gently.

"Yesterday night."

Syaoran's eyes widened. "What…"

Yelan nodded as a few tears fell from her eyes. "He left his will and we wanted to open it when you two came home. Go to bed and we'll talk in the morning."

Syaoran nodded as he took Sakura to the spare bedroom beside his.

"Syaoran…" She whispered. He said nothing and left. Sakura changed into homely cloths before going into Syaoran's bedroom.

She silently opened it entering Syaoran's bedroom. She saw him sitting on the bed, with his head in his hands. She silently walked towards him and sat down beside him.

"Syaoran?" She asked unsurely.

Syaoran lifted his head and faced Sakura; she saw that tears stained his cheeks.

(Yes I know Syaoran is a strong guy and all but come on? His dad just died! There is gonna be a lil bit of Saku/Syao fluff now but come on, if your dad just died, you would cry too, no matter how emotionally strong you are.)

"He died…" Syaoran choked. "My father… Xi Li died."

Sakura placed a hand on his back and started rubbing it up and down. "I'm not gonna say it's ok." She whispered.

Syaoran looked at her with pleading eyes.

"Because we both know it's not."

Syaoran let more tears fall from his eyes.

"But I am gonna say that I'm here for you Syaoran."

He bowed his head, trying to hide his tears.

"For now, and for always."

That did it. Syaoran grabbed Sakura and shoved his head into her neck, crying his eyes out. Sakura felt her shirt go wet but she didn't care. She stroked his back in comfort gestures.

"Sakura, he's my father. He… he…he died… I…you wouldn't understand."

Sakura smiled sadly. "Are you sure?"

Syaoran sobs died a bit before looking at Sakura. She had tears threatening to spill.

"My baby brother died when he was only 4."

Syaoran's eyes widened. 'She had a baby brother?'

"He had a Brain Tumor that was out of control. In the end, the tumor killed him. He had a lot of pain and suffering."

Syaoran wiped his eyes with his left hand, as his right hand was currently wrapped around Sakura's waist, in which he didn't bother removing.

"But his life was short and he didn't experience the pains of Human Pressure."

Syaoran knew exactly what she meant. She was talking about his bullying towards her. She smiled sadly at him.

"You know, life goes on. I bet where ever your father is right now, he's happy."

She stood up and was about to leave before Syaoran stopped her.

"Sakura…"

She turned around only to be engulfed in a bone-crushing hug. "Syaoran…" She squeaked as in time, her hands snaked up to his torso and hugged him back.

"Thanks." He whispered.

"Nani?"

"For being here for me. After what I've done to you."

"Hey, neglecting people is not in my blood. Now go to sleep, we have to check out the will tomorrow."

She stood on her tipy toes and kissed his cheek before leaving. Syaoran stood there, remembering what just happened.

'I cried in the arms of her… of the girl I bullied for so long… I cried in her arms and she didn't care…' Syaoran thought before going to sleep.

-Morning-

Sakura woke up to the beautiful scent of flowers. Her window was open from last night and she had a perfect view of the backyard. But memories of yesterday left her mind flowing with insane questions.

'Why did he cry in my arms?' she thought before taking a shower. She got dressed in a loose, island blue knee-length skirt with a tight baby pink wife beater. She put on white ankle socks and left her hair out. She walked to Syaoran's room and knocked three times.

"Come in…" Came his muffled voice. She walked in to find him standing in front of his closet. He was wearing his Green boxers and he was shirtless.

"Morning." Sakura blushed at the sight. He turned around and smiled. "Morning Sakura."

He walked over to her and kissed her on the cheek, but also whispered, "My mom's watching."

Sakura smiled as she hugged him, her body pressing against his naked torso. "How'd you sleep?"

"Very badly without you here. Why did they have to put you in a separate room?"

Sakura giggled. "Because we don't want little you running around."

Syaoran chuckled. Sakura smiled at him. "Feeling better?" she asked touching his cheek. Syaoran's hand rested on Sakura's hand.

"Better thanks to you." He whispered before taking her hand and kissing it.

"Ahem…" came an elderly voice. Syaoran gave Sakura the, 'I told you so' look.

"Are you two ready?" said Yelan. Syaoran sighed. "A minute." He muttered.

"Take Sakura." He said before going into his bathroom.

Yelan smiled slightly as she took Sakura downstairs to the Study.

"Card mistress?" She asked as Sakura sat down beside Fanran.

Sakura nodded. Yelan smiled again. "A wise choice my son has made."

Sakura was confused. The Li sisters smiled slightly, not up to their usual perky self but they did admit Sakura was really Kawaii!

Yelan stared into Sakura's eyes. "You'll understand."

Finally Syaoran appeared downstairs and took his place beside Sakura and he placed an arm around her shoulder. Yelan took out a big envelope and handed it to Syaoran.

"Shouldn't we eat first?" Sakura suggested.

Syaoran shook his head. "Not until after this."

He ripped open the envelope and read what it said.

"75 percent of the share goes to Syaoran and the other 25 belongs to Yelan."

The Li sisters looked flabbergast.

"Fanran, Fuutie, Feimiel and Sheifa will get the Second Company, each managing one out of four sections."

That caused the sisters to smile. The Li's had two Companies, the first when Syaoran was going to rule, and the second, which wasn't as big but it was still a big deal. It handled Accounting and Finances, Decoration and Layouts, Organizer and Processor and finally Reporter and Analyzer.

"Yelan will rule the Li Clan until Syaoran is ready."

And finally Syaoran…

"Syaoran shall marry and get an Heir for the Li Clan before his 20th birthday. The girl that accompanies him when he comes to Hong Kong to visit me is a potential bride under Yelan's approval."

Sakura and Syaoran's eyes widened when he finished reading the last statement. Yelan smiled at them.

"I approve…" she said.


APPROVE! But this is just a godforsaken act! They can't get married… or can they… don't worry, they probably won't. I still have a TON more things to get out and PLUS, Sakura still has to ask Syaoran for the little favour!

Soo, what do you think will happen next? Stay tuned to fig it out!

Lub ya'll, Sakura