I know I've kept some of u waiting but all I can say is that with all the schoolwork coming bk to me all of the sudden, it's been hard to calm down....especially if u have to deal with sats again (sigh). Thought u might like to know wat kept me from updating. Well enjoy!!
Disclaimer: CCS doesn't belong to me. It belongs to Clamp.
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Chapter 5 "An Attempt to Approach"
Syaoran was in his room, lying on his bed staring at the ceiling with no sign of emotion written on his face.
Flashback
Syaoran just stared at her face. It was so cute and comforting. Just looking at her sweet face just pushed any harsh thoughts aside. It was weird, but the both have only known each other for a few days. It gave him a certain fuzzy slush feeling he couldn't describe but he knew one thing. He loved this feeling and wanted to keep it as long as possible. She was so close to him yet how this feeling screamed to pull her into his arms, to embrace her, to touch her, to stroke her hair, and to taste those delicious lips of hers.
But a thought popped in Syaoran's mind "No matter how cute, no matter how beautiful, no matter how kind she is." "Do not fall for her." ( I bet all of u r going against Eriol's words right now.)
Syaoran pushed Eriol's words aside and took another glance at Sakura. It wasn't as easy as it sounds.
"No. I'm sorry Eriol but I can't listen to you." Syaoran thought.
Sakura looked at him with those innocent eyes patiently waiting for his answer.
"I'm sorry Eriol but I can't help it." Syaoran thought.
He looked at Sakura once more but this time with determination "Tomorrow I will ask her out and see if she'll accept."
End of Flashback
"Sakura....."
Syaoran instantly got out of his bed making his way for the door.
In Tomoyo's bedroom
Eriol was standing by the window thinking while Tomoyo was lying in bed sleeping. Only a few moments have passed and Tomoyo began to stir in her bed. The first thing her eyes saw after opening them was Eriol standing by her window.
"Morning Eriol." Tomoyo greeted happily. No answer came from Eriol. This worried Tomoyo. She had her gaze on his face. It looked serious. Usually Eriol would have his pleasant face on or give either a comforting or creepy smile depending on what people think it is.
"Eriol.. .What's wrong?" Tomoyo asked. Again still no answer. Tomoyo got of bed and made her way towards her boyfriend.
"Eriol...." Tomoyo replied as she made another attempt.
Eriol jolted as Tomoyo placed her hand on his shoulder. "Oh Tomoyo honey, I didn't hear you."
"Maybe you so deep in thought that you didn't happen to hear me call you two times just now." "Anyway what's wrong?" "Something must be troubling you if you couldn't hear me."
"I'm sorry Tomoyo." "It's just I gave him some advice and I'm worried if he'll listen or disobey me." Eriol said.
"Let me guess Eriol." "You told Syaoran to not approach Sakura if he doesn't want to be hurt in the end."
Eriol sighed. "You know me too well Tomoyo."
"Did you told him why he can't approach her?" Tomoyo asked.
"Syaoran has only known her for a week." "I don't think he needs to know the reason why." Eriol said.
"I think you should've told him." "You shouldn't leave Syaoran guessing like that."
"Tomoyo, this is the best way." "It's better if he didn't know." "He's already devastated that he can't be with Sakura." "I don't think he needs to be devastated even more."
Tomoyo looked at Eriol slightly angry. "Poor Syaoran, I just hope he doesn't find out in the wrong way." Tomoyo thought.
Outside in the Hallway (Third Floor)
Syaoran made his way to the stairs until he bumped into Tomoyo and Eriol coming out of the bedroom.
"Morning Syaoran" Tomoyo and Eriol said in unison.
Syaoran looked up to see Tomoyo smiling at him. But when he came into eye contact with Eriol, he felt uneasy. Completely forgetting about Eriol, his plan on getting close to Sakura just went down the drain.
"Morning Tomoyo." Syaoran simply replied. "Morning Eriol." Syaoran nervously greeted.
"We were both about to go down for some breakfast." "Would you like to join us Syaoran?" Tomoyo asked.
"Sure." Syaoran replied.
"This is my chance. I'm bound to find Sakura there. When I find her, I'll tell her I need to talk to her then I'll make my move and see if she'll accept me." Syaoran thought holding up his fist in determination.
Both Eriol and Tomoyo with crazy looks on their faces starring at Syaoran with sweatdrops.
The Dining Area (Basically this is in the second lower level where everyone gathers to eat just to clear it up.)
For Syaoran it wasn't so hard for him to find a place to sit. He already became popular after his battle with Saitou and was respected by most of the fighters because of his skill. But staying true to his word, he promised he would have breakfast with Eriol and Tomoyo.
On his way to where Eriol and Tomoyo are at, he spotted Sakura along the way. She was sitting with a bunch of girls her age who seems to be her good friends. All of them were smiling happily and enjoying a good conversation. Syaoran couldn't care less about any of the girls there. The one girl he had his eyes on at the moment was Sakura. Fire lit in his eyes. Syaoran made his way towards Eriol and Tomoyo as fast as he could.
"Hey Syaoran, you okay man?" Eriol asked.
Syaoran sat down with a loud thud. He dug into his food munching at great speed. Tomoyo and Eriol was scared by this.
"Syaoran slow down. You're gonna choke." Tomoyo warned.
"The faster I get this finished, the sooner I can approach Sakura." "I can't lose my chance now that she's just right there." Syaoran thought.
"Syaoran... Syaoran... Hey Syaoran!!!" Eriol replied.
Syaoran snapped out of his thoughts "Wha?" Syaoran mumbled with food spitting out of his mouth.
"Are you that hungry?!" Eriol asked
"Sorry guys. It's just that I --um--uhhh--haven't ate for days and well---you can't blame me. Right?" Syaoran laughed nervously. He couldn't tell Eriol that he was rushing so he could talk to Sakura.
Eriol eyed him suspiciously. "Okay." "Since you were too busy stuffing your face, you splattered your food on me and Tomoyo so we have to go and wash up now."
Syaoran looked at his two friends crossing their arms at him. "I'm sorry?" he nervously asked.
Eriol sighed. "It's ok. We forgive you just this once." "But make sure you don't do it again next time."
Eriol and Tomoyo left the area until they were out of sight.
"Now that Eriol is out of the way, here's my chance." Syaoran thought.
Syaoran spared no time. He immediately wiped the food out of his mouth and made his way towards Sakura. Sakura was still at the table along with her friends.
"There she is." Syaoran thought. Each step he took, his heart was beating faster and faster.
All the girls there were chattering and laughing just until Syaoran approached. They all stopped to look at the handsome chocolate haired boy right in front of them. Sakura noticed that Syaoran was standing right there as well.
"Syaoran. Good Morning." "Is there anything you need?" Sakura sweetly asked.
"Uh--I-uh just want to know if you and I could talk." Syaoran stuttered.
"I'd love to Syaoran, but can't it wait?" "I'm having breakfast with my friends." Sakura pleaded.
"This can't wait Sakura." "I have to ask you right now. I promise it won't take long."
"If it doesn't take long, just ask me right here."
Syaoran was stuttering. All the girls had their eyes on him waiting for him. He couldn't talk to Sakura with all this attention.
"Ummm maybe later."
"Ok Syaoran."
Minutes later
"So who's the hunk Sakura?" asked one of the girls.
"Is he another flirt?" asked Rika.
"Easy girls. He's just a friend who's been very good and loyal to me." "And he is nowhere like any of the flirts here." said Sakura.
"It isn't like you to defend for any guy here besides Leader Touya and Tsukishiro-kun(that's Yukito's last name if ur a little confused.) said Naoko.
"Well I feel like I could trust him and he did save Onii-chan's life." said Sakura.
"You sure it's not more than that Sakura?" asked Chiharu.
"I'm sure." "What is it suppose to be if it's not friendship?" "I'm sure Syaoran only sees me the same way as I see him." "As friends." Sakura said with a clueless look on her face. But Sakura didn't know that she was the only one who thought that. Besides Sakura, they all knew that Syaoran had an interest in her.
"Never mind." said Chiharu.
But Syaoran didn't give up that easily. He wouldn't stop until he gets to be alone with Sakura and let her hear what he has to say.
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Viper's Hideout, Kei's Throne Room
"Master, I have come back as promised." said a shadowy figure with a snake embroaded on his back.
"Excellent." Said Kei. The shadowy figure smiled in joy at his master's compliment. "Did you manage to take the picture?" Kei asked with a little eagerness.
"Yes master."
"Show it to me!" Kei commanded.
The shadowy figure swiftly handed the picture to his master with no signs of fear or emotion. In the picture was a girl with auburn hair happily having a conversation with what seems to look like a chocolate haired boy.
"You sure this is Sakura Kinomoto?" asked Kei.
"Yes master. I am certain."
"Never knew that Touya's had such a babe for a sister." Kei smiled evilly. But something else caught Kei's eyes in the picture. It was the boy standing right next to Sakura in the picture. Kei pondered at who this boy was then it hit him. He was the same boy who stopped him from killing Touya.
Flashback
"You couldn't have made this easier on me Touya but the Dragons end here" replied Kei smiling maliciously and laughing as he was about to stab Touya until he felt something landing on him. It was Syaoran. Syaoran pinned Kei down ( imagine it the same way Meiling pinned Syaoran down earlier) and popped out a dagger from his sleeve now aimed to slit his throat.
"Listen up!! Hold off your attack right now!! Do as I say if you don't want your leader dead!!!" said Syaoran seriously.
"Do as he says you idiots!!!!" said Kei
Syaoran punched Kei in the face "You don't get to talk only I do". Everyone dropped stopped what they were doing and retreated. Syaoran let go of Kei but not right before kicking him to his gang.
"THIS ISN'T OVER TOUYA!!" said Kei.
End of Flashback
"It's that little punk!" Kei snarled in rage. "How dare he humiliate me let stop me from finally finishing Touya!!!?"
"I'm sorry I brought you in a bad mood my leader." "I never intended to have him in the picture too." the shadowy figure bowed in shame.
"No need to apologize Zen." "You have always served me well." "In fact this helps add another enemy to my list." "Did you happen to get his name?" Kei asked.
"Yes master." "His name is Syaoran Li." "Not much is known about him except that he just joined Touya's gang not too long ago and he immediately made it to the top ranking with just one demonstrative battle." "That is all I know."
"Hmm losing to this Syaoran can't be too bad if he's that worthy." Kei then changed his expression to anger. "But it doesn't mean I won't kill him."
"Master...."
"Now Zen, lets go on with the plan." "Today we will kidnap Touya's little sister."
"This plan of mine will drive Touya crazy." Kei thought evilly.
"Prepare all of our forces Zen!" "Today we take this seriously..."
"Yes master." Zen simply obeyed.
Kei clenched his fist in determination. "Prepare yourself Touya......"
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In Touya's Room
Touya and Yukito were sitting alone together helping themselves to some Japanese tea and snacks.
Yukito looked at his best friend in worry and put his cup down. "What's wrong, Touya?"
"I don't know, Yukito. I find it strange. After our last encounter with Kei, there hasn't been any sign of him." Touya said.
"Maybe he's still feeling bitter about not having to kill you." "He did come close." Yukito trying to comfort him.
"No that can't be." "Kei is not the type to let things slide that easily." "I find it suspicious. He would immediately assault us a few days after being the idiot that he is and it has been a week now." "He could be planning something."
Yukito hardly saw his friend acting this serious. "Touya there really is nothing to worry about." "Kei has never been able to break into our headquarters." "And don't get too worked up about this." "This might tell us to keep our guard up just in case."
"Thanks Yuki, but it still would be good to know what that sniveling idiot is up to." Touya stated.
"Again Touya, don't worry. Just be prepared." "Now that that's taken care of, I got a meeting with a lucky lady." Yukito smiled with his heart jumping with joy.
Touya sighed tiredly. "Don't keep her waiting."
"I never do." Yukito left as he closed the door with a mega smile.
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Back to Syaoran
"Where could that girl be?" Syaoran complained running out of breath. "I've been running around this godforsaken building for hours." "There isn't any way I could've missed her."
The scenery was getting blurry for him. His stomach was starting to grumble from the lack of food. Just a few feet away, he spotted a girl who he seems to be familiar with. It was one of Sakura's friend from this morning. She had braided pigtails tied up on both sides.
"Please don't let this be a mirage." Syaoran said.
"Oh hey! You're the guy who I saw this morning." "I'm Mihara Chiharu." "Care to tell me your name?" she smiled happily. Her smile was a lot similar to Sakura's but not as great as Sakura's. Her smile can make his heart thump like crazy.
"I'm Syaoran." "Can you help me with something Mihara-san?"
"Sure thing." "What is it?"
"Do you happen to where Sakura is at?" "I've been looking everywhere and there's no sign of her."
"Hmm.." Chiharu placed her index finger on her chin and stood in a pondering position. "You can try her room. I think it's 316."
Syaoran brightened up at hearing this. "Thank you Mihara-san." Syaoran took her hand and shook it violently.
"Y-o-u-r w-e-l-c-o-m-e." Chiharu said vibrantly.
In front of Sakura's room
"This is it." "She's just right behind this door."
Syaoran gulped as he was about to knock on her door. But before he did, he saw a pile of what looks to be mail. There were at least hundreds of letters sticking out from under her door. He picked some of the letters to see who they were from. Most of it were from the random guys living in the building. Curiously he opened one of the letters and read it.
Hey Sakura,
Remember that I'm always available whenever you need me. If you ever feel lonely, just stop by room 810 and I'll give you a night to remember if you know what I mean. Wink Wink.
Yours and only yours,
Shuru
Syaoran took the letter and crumpled it up throwing it away. He was enraged. He bet that all these guys didn't even care for her as much as he does and are only going after her because of her features. So much rage was going through him that he just forcefully pushed all the letters away from Sakura's roomand banged on the door loudly. Syaoran kept on banging on the door but still no response. After a couple minutes he knew that Sakura wasn't in her room. It all seemed hopeless for him.
"Maybe I should just listen to Eriol." Syaoran thought with a depressed look.
"Don't give up." said a voice. Syaoran jumped at this. "Who's there?"
"Don't give up Syaoran, I'm closer than you think."
"That voice." "Sakura is that you?" Syaoran looked around and saw no one. He thought it was because of the lack of food and his body was playing tricks on him.
"Look down Syaoran. Look down." Syaoran looked down to the first floor from the balcony (Remember he's still on the third floor in front of Sakura's room.) and nonetheless it was Sakura. She was standing in the corner all alone. Syaoran spared no time and immediately boosted his way towards the girl.
"Now's my chance." "Wait for me Sakura." Syaoran thought.
Only a few people were left between him and her.
"Just a few more steps."
He was about to make it when a hand was placed on his shoulder stopping him.
"Dammit!! Who the hell?!" Syaoran thought.
Syaoran turned around to see who the bastard was but out of all the people here it was him.
"T tt tttouya." Syaoran stuttered.
"Tsk tsk tsk." It's Leader Touya now." Touya exclaimed.
"Right." Syaoran said quickly standing up straight.
"Anyway, Why do you seem so eager to talk to my sister?" Touya asked.
Syaoran grunted. Luckily Touya didn't notice. "Shit! I can't tell him that I want to talk to Sakura and ask her if she wants to be with me. He'll kill me, let only accept that." Syaoran thought.
"Well you see, I just want to know that if your sister wanted to have a battle with me." Syaoran lied.
"Hmm. I know that you're new here and eager to improve your skills but I'm afraid I can't allow that." "Sakura told me to stay here and make sure no one interrupts her while she's waiting for someone."
Syaoran was disappointed. "Who could she be waiting for?" He thought.
"Sorry Syaoran. Maybe tomorrow."
"Yeah." Syaoran muttered feeling brokenhearted.
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Syaoran made his way back to the usual place where he needed to relieve the stress. The balcony. Usually Sakura would show up unexpectedly but tonight she would be busy talking to some guy or girl. He took a few steps towards the handrails, crossing his arms and placing his head on them. He couldn't think of anything besides Sakura. She was all that came across his mind. Out of all the girls he fell in love with, it had to be her. She was like the princess of this whole gang. Loved by everyone here, a sister to the leader of the dragons and the main target of most the guys in the building. She was beyond his reach and yet he still loved the girl.
"I will never have my chance." Syaoran whispered looking down at the landscape in sadness.
Hours have passed and Syaoran was still in the same posture he was when he came out. A noisy crowd was passing by but that didn't make Syaoran move. He heard a giggle among the crowd. It sounded like a girl.
"All right I'll see you later." said the girl.
Syaoran can hear footsteps approaching him but he still stayed unmoved.
"Syaoran?" asked the girl.
That voice sounded familiar to him. It could be only one person. Syaoran a small glimpse at who it was. He quickly turn around and jumped.
"Sakura?" Syaoran said placing his hand over his chest calming his heart down.
"Onii-chan said you wanted to talk to me." "Did you want to have start training with me?" Sakura asked.
"No it's not that." Syaoran looked away not being able to look at her straight in her eyes.
"Sakura.....I've was looking for you today." "Remember this morning that I said I had something to tell you?"
Sakura eyes widened. "Oh no. I can't believe that I forgot. Syaoran I'm so sorry."
"It's all right Sakura." Syaoran looked down. "I understand that you don't have time for me." "There's a lot of people here that you rather spend with." Syaoran stated bitterly.
"That's not true!" Sakura shouted with tears forming on her eyes. Syaoran was surprised that she made an outburst like that. He couldn't help but feel a little joy at that. But he also felt hurt seeing the tears starting to form on her eyes. He made her cry.
"Sakura, no please don't cry." Syaoran pleaded taking her arm and embraced her. "I'm sorry I said that." he whispered.
"It's all right." "I deserved that." Sakura muffled with her face against his chest.
"No Sakura. I shouldn't have been so selfish and understand that you care about everybody and try to be there for them."
"Thank you." she said sweetly. "But Syaoran, let me hear what you have to say. It's the least I can do after what I did to you today."
But Syaoran gave no response as he was enjoying embracing Sakura warmly in his arms.
"Syaoran?"
"Yes?"
"You wanted to tell me something?"
"Oh right!" "Sorry about that Sakura."
Sakura giggled. "It's all right. I'm used to you spacing out on me like that by now."
Syaoran blushed. He freed Sakura from the hug and looked at her straight in her glimmering eyes. He wanted every word to come out right. Sakura cutely looked up at him eagerly.
"Sakura...... I don't know if I'm worthy for you." Sweatdrops streamed down his head. His heart was hammering. But uh..... will you---?"
Syaoran was cut off by the alarm before he can finish his question. He looked down to see that a line of Vipers were approaching the building.
"Syaoran what's going on?" Sakura asked frightened. Syaoran protectively embraced her.
"Syaoran you there?" Touya yelled.
Syaoran immediately let go of Sakura when he heard Touya's voice.
"Leader Touya?"
"Onii-chan, what's going on?" Sakura asked.
"It looks like Kei is desperate to end our this." He has his forces surrounding the building trying to break in." "But Syaoran, I'm not only here to inform you what's going on." "I wanted to tell you that since we are short on one person in my group, we need an extra fighter." "Are you in Syaoran?"
"I won't let you down." Syaoran replied.
Touya came up to Sakura and placed his hands on her shoulders "Sakura, go to where Eriol and Tomoyo are, and stay there until I back."
"No Onii-chan! I want to fight too. Along with you, Yukito and Syaoran." Sakura burst with concern.
"No Sakura." "I'm sorry but you're not experienced enough and it's too risky." Touya stated.
"But Onii-chan, I-"
"Dammit Sakura, please listen to me. Go stay with Tomoyo and Eriol. I will never forgive myself if anything happened to you."
Sakura finally gave in to her brother's pleads. "I will." she gently replied. "Promise me that you'll come back. And with that Touya immediately stormed out to assist his fighters.
Syaoran too was about to be on his way until he felt someone tugging on his arm. He turned around and saw that it was Sakura.
"Sakura, what are you-?" Syaoran saw the plead right in her emerald eyes. He knew that she wanted him to stay but he couldn't disobey orders. "I'm sorry Sakura, you heard what your brother said and I have to go help them out." he said seriously.
"I know." "It's just that--please promise me that you'll make sure nothing happens to Onii-chan and Yukito." Sakura begged.
Syaoran gaze at Sakura grew calm. "I promise Sakura. I won't let you down." Syaoran whispered. Sakura felt relieved.
Before Syaoran ran off he wanted to say something. "Sakura?"
"Yes?"
"Promise me that you'll wait here for me. And hear what I have to say."
"I promise Syaoran."
Outside the Gates of the Dragon's Hideout
Syaoran ran through the whole battle between the two vicious gangs. Just like Touya ordered him to do, he would join up with him and his group. After a few minutes he had finally found him and as usual his second in command, Yukito by his side. But not too far he spotted something else that was surprising. It was Kei. It was a surprise for Syaoran to see Kei so deep into the enemy's territory but it seemed like he didn't notice that Touya was close to him otherwise he would've went straight for Touya. Syaoran couldn't let that happen. He promised Sakura that he wouldn't let anything happen to him. So Syaoran recklessly charged straight towards Kei.
Yukito's Point of View
He was busy fighting off two guys from Kei's group until he spotted Syaoran looking like he was about to do something.
"Touya! Look over there." he said pointing to Syaoran.
Touya averted his attention to Syaoran and then to what Syaoran was looking at. Touya's eyes widened at what the target was.
"No Syaoran!! Don't!!" Touya screamed out.
Back to Normal Point of View
Syaoran didn't hear Touya call out to him and continued on with assaulting Kei. he was traveling so fast that no one could even catch him. Only a few steps away, Syaoran nearly made it but was knocked back by someone standing between him and Kei. It looked to be a shadowy figure.
"What is it Zen?" Kei asked.
"It's nothing of importance Master. Just a little boy who thinks he can be a hero." Zen obediently stated as he was referring to Syaoran.
Kei looked to see who it was Zen knocked back. Syaoran was still on the floor recovering from his previous impact.
"Well well. If it isn't you. The punk that stopped me from killing Touya." Kei snarled.
Zen pulled Syaoran up on his feet. Kei took a few steps towards to be face to face with Syaoran.
Syaoran gave the most deadliest glare. Kei smirked. "I would love to stay and play around with you but I have to get going and take Touya's sister with me." Kei laughed evilly.
Syaoran's eyes widened in horror. He struggled his hardest to be free from Zen's grasp but it was no use. Zen was comparably twice the size of Syaoran. Zen was getting impatient with him and squeezed his neck hoping he would get the message. Syaoran yelled out in pain.
"Sakura!!!!!" Syaoran screamed.
Flashback
"Promise that you'll wait for me." And hear what I have to say." Syaoran said.
"I promise Syaoran." Sakura replied.
End of Flashback
Syaoran's eyes flew open. "I can't do this to her." "She's waiting for me." Syaoran thought.
Syaoran stomped on Zen's foot as hard as he could. Zen released his hold on Syaoran and tended to his foot. Syaoran took this chance to quickly in the air and kicked Zen straight into the water. Zen was left floating in the water unconcious.
Syaoran instantly took off in search for Kei. It seemed like Kei didn't get that far. The battle between the two gangs was still brutal and deep and it was impossible to get through.
"Heads up bastard!" Syaoran yelled out preparing to land a kick on Kei.
Kei growled turning around to see who it is. Kei didn't have time to dodge so Syaoran landed a direct kick knocking Kei down to the floor. Huge cracks were made from Syaoran's attack. The very words Kei said earlier drove Syaoran mad. He couldn't control himself so he rapidly began beating Kei to a bloody pulp.
Syaoran wanted to keep on going but he felt someone holding his arm. It was Touya.
"That's enough Syaoran. We don't want him to be dead." Touya stated.
"But if we don't kill him now, he'll just cause more trouble." Syaoran said angrily.
"I know Syaoran. Maybe I shouldn't have asked you to be a part of my group but let me deal with him for now."
Syaoran dropped his guard and obeyed his leader.
"All right everyone drop your weapons and stop your fighting! Do as I say if you care about the safety of your leader!" "And do not make me repeat myself!" Touya said seriously with no emotion.
Syaoran held a bruised and beaten Kei in his hands with Yukito and Touya standing next to him. Everyone around them stopped what they were doing. The Vipers took no chance making a move seeing their bruised leader before them. Syaoran looked around to make sure there was no movement among the crowd but he saw someone hiding behind a broken debris with a gun in his hand. The gun was pointing straight at Yukito.
"Get down!" Syaoran yelled. He jumped towards Yukito protecting him from harm and threw at dagger straight through the guy's brain. Protecting Yukito at that moment caused one of the Vipers to jump in and retrieve their leader.
"Stop them!!" Touya yelled out furiously. "We must not let Kei get away!!"
A Few Hours After the Battle
The Balcony (Sakura and Syaoran's usual meeting place)
Alone there was only Syaoran enjoying the wind deep in his own thoughts. Footsteps were heard and they got closer. the figure was now standing right next to him. He felt a hand placed the side of his head.
"You're hurt." she said worrying placing her hand over his bruise.
"I'm fine. Compared to what I've been through, this is nothing Sakura." Syaoran said.
"Did you come here because you promised that you would listen to what I have to say?" Syaoran asked.
"Yes. And to thank you --" Tears started to form in her eyes "for saving Yukito back there." Sakura sobbed.
"Please don't cry Sakura. It's over now." Syaoran said taking her into his arms.
"I know." Sakura sniffled. "It's just that...if Yukito ever died (shaking) I just don't what I would do without him." Sakura cried.
"You really care about him a lot, just like your brother." Syaoran said gently.
"I do." "Yukito is my boyfriend."
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