Cherry Blossoms will bloom

HELLO READERS! I've got some news to tell you people!

News: Since I'm doing three stories at once, it's really hard to manage. And that is why I've been doing a lot of bad chapters. My apologies. So I'm not going to update any more chapters on my other two fics until I finish this fic. I'm so happy! I got 200 reviews! That was so much past my goal. Since it was my first fic, before I started the story, I expected 100 for my whole story! And here I am, with 200 reviews before I even finished the fic. That is why I would like to say a huge thank you to all you guys who reviewed my story!

Here are the Thank Qs for my reviewers for chapter 15!

Kawaiiseeker987: Thanks! Meilin went to Ryu's house.

Puzzleboy: Thank you!Where did Hakkai go? Kinda miss him. Lol!

FlowerLover: Mysterious voice some might happen...

Cherryxxxbossom: I think Meilin just went asking ppl for Ryu's address. Thans tho!

Wandgirl: I'm glad that the chapter answered ur questions. Thanx!

Illusion dragon: I thought 8 means rich and 6 means lucky…?

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Heather: I never said u were in this chapter! Ur in my other two fics…

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Last chapter:

Meilin's POV

I stopped by a house. This is supposed to be Ryu's address. I looked at my note again. Yep! This has to the right one! I took a deep breath and pressed the doorbell. After a while, the door opened and there stood Ryu. He looked at me like he looked at me before and I looked back. Then he turned around and said, "Come in."

Chapter 16: An unexpected discovery

"Sit down." Ryu told me. I entered his house and sat down on the black leather couch.

"I just…" I explained but was cut off immediately by Ryu.

"I know, you came here to find out what is the matter with me and Sakura."

"Y-Yes…" I stumbled.

"Yeah, um…it's very complicated."

"Yes, I think I know that already." I protested, well of course I didn't want to look dumb in front of him.

"I'm Sakura's cousin."

That one dropped down on me like a bomb. It was so unexpected! Sakura's cousin! That seems so far away.

"W-what! Y-you are?" I asked, I stared at him with my mouth open.

"Yes, and you see, Sakura's mother was at Vancouver when she died."

"WHAT!" I yelled. I thought Aunty Nadeshiko died in Toronto. "Aunty Nadeshiko died in Toronto though!"

"Obviously no one knew that." Ryu looked serious.

I opened my mouth to say something but stopped myself. I thought it would be better for Ryu to just tell me the story without me interrupting.

"Aunt Nadeshiko died out of lung cancer, as you know. She came to Vancouver for business right before she died. When I heard the news that she collapsed I went to the hospital to see her. But it was too late, the doctor said that she would die that day." Ryu looked down. It mush be pretty hard for him to repeat those horrible memories.

My eyes watered and a tear slid down my cheek. But I wiped away my tears because I wanted to hear the rest of the story.

"Are you okay?" Ryu looked at me worriedly. I nodded, and told him to continue.

"When she saw me, she grabbed on to my shirt and wouldn't let go. She told me to promise her something. So I did because I couldn't say no to a person's dieing wish. And she told me to take good care of Sakura. And right after she said that, she stopped breathing." Ryu buried his face in his hands. I couldn't help but to start sobbing. Aunt Nadeshiko was so nice and kind. She didn't deserve to die.

"So in order for me to take good care of Sakura, I'll have to marry her."

Normal POV

"No, you're lying." Meilin stammered after a long period of silence. Her bangs covered her eyes and her face looked dark.

"I am not lying." Ryu reassured Meilin. Meilin's grip tightened.

"WHY DO YOU HAVE TO COME AND RUIN SAKURA AND SYAORAN'S RELATIONSHIP! AFTER ALL THE THINGS THEY'VE BEEN THOUGH!" Meilin screamed. A great amount of rage and tears burst out form Meilin. Ryu was really surprised. It felt so weird to see a girl crying so hard.

"I-I'm sorry…" Ryu whispered quietly. Meilin didn't look up at Ryu and kept on crying. Ryu tried to comfort Meilin. Just when he was about to touch Meilin, Meilin slapped his hand away and yelled.

"Don't you touch me! What is wrong with you! You have to go and break them up! Don't you understand Sakura's already very happy and taken great care of when she's with Syaoran!" Meilin screamed.

"But it was Aunt Nadeshiko's dieing wish…" Ryu said slowly, "Look, I don't want to do this either, I already have the heart for another girl…"

"Ryu, listen." Meilin nearly shouted. "Aunt Nadeshiko wished for Sakura's happiness. And if Sakura is with you, she wouldn't be happy! And if she's not happy, how is she being taken good care of! Syaoran will take care of her! They're so happy together! I'm sure Aunt Nadeshiko will want to see Sakura happy."

Ryu thought for a minute and said, "Y-you're right. Sakura will be happy and taken care of when she's with Syaoran."

Meilin's face immediately lightened. She couldn't believe it! She actually accomplished something that she never thought she'd be able to do!

"Are you serious!" Meilin shouted. "Does that mean you won't go and break them up!"

"Yes." Ryu smiled. Meilin was so happy that so hugged Ryu tightly. Ryu turned into a human tomato.

"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!" Meilin shouted. "Aunt Nadeshiko would've been proud of you."

"Why?"

"Because your made a decision for her daughter to be happy." Meilin shot Ryu a sunny smile.

"Haha…anyway, why do you care so much about what happens to them?" Ryu laughed.

"Well…I don't know." Meilin wondered for a while. "I guess I just really love my friends."

Ryu couldn't help but smiled.

"Tell you what, when I was small, I had a really huge crush on Syaoran. He's my favourite cousin. But when I saw him and Sakura together, I felt really happy for them and… not at all jealous." Meilin smiled shyly. "And I just felt that…that piece of art shouldn't ever be destroyed." Meilin looked deeply at Ryu after she done talking.

Ryu stared at Meilin in shock. He never knew Meilin was so…deep.

"Oh great." Ryu laughed, "Now your making me feel ashamed of myself." Meilin laughed along with Ryu.

"So are you still gonna tell Sakura?" Meilin asked. This is a tough question.

"Yeah…I think Sakura deserve to know the truth." Ryu said after a long, silent pause.

"But wouldn't she be really sad?" Meilin asked Ryu.

"Well… it's better to be honest with her then to just hide the truth." Ryu said.

"Yeah, I hope your right." Meilin nodded. Ryu fell silent.

"Oh look at the time, I better get going." Meilin said after looking at her watch.

"What time is it?" Ryu asked, looking at the clock. The clock said 6:30.

"Okay, I'm glad we had this conversation." Meilin smiled.

"Me too." Ryu smiled back.

"Bye then!" Meilin waved at the doorway.

Ryu stared at her, then walked toward her. Before Meilin knew what was going on, Ryu had his lips on hers. Meilin's eyes shot wide open. There was a long pause before she came to her senses and pushed Ryu away.

"What was that!" Meilin asked Ryu, who was smiling at her.

"Remember how I said I had the heart for another chapter?" Ryu said, not waiting for Meilin's answer, "Well, that girl was you."

"But well, you can't just come up and kiss me!"

"What do you expect me to do? I like you, a lot."

Meilin stared at Ryu in surprise. "But you were so mean to me!" She exclaimed.

"I just wanted to act cool in front of you." Ryu scratched his head. Meilin giggled. Then started messing with his hair. Meilin laughed. Ryu grabbed Meilin's hands and stared deep into her eyes. (Dreamz: And we all know what happens next…) And gave her a deep and passionate kiss.

Sakura's House

Sakura reached for the phone that had been ringing for about 15 seconds.

"Hello? Kinomoto Residence, Sakura speaking." Sakura said sheeply.

"Hi Sakura, it's Meilin. Can you get Tomoyo, Eriol, and Syaoran to all come to Ryu's house tomorrow afternoon?"

"Why? And anyway, I don't know his address."

"Oh, right…then just come to my house okay? Around 4:30."

"Why? What's up? we don't even know him very well!" Sakura exclaimed.

"You'll find out tomorrow. Got to go now, bye!"

Sakura just sat there, confused.

Okay, end of the chapter. The chapter is just mainly about Meilin and Ryu but who cares! You guys had seen so many SxS romance already! Even so, I still hope you all liked the chapter. I worked really hard! I think you all know what's going to happen in the next chapter so yea. The ending of the story is coming soon! Chapter 18 is the finale! Bye for now!