---------------AUTHOR'S NOTE---------------
Oi! I never knew that ff.net reformatted their site! Hmmm… I think I should read their bulletin board every now and then…Ohhh… now I have a hard time uploading for I don't understand their new rules…. Hmmmm… o well…..
Hey guys! Wazzup?! I've read your reviews and I'm really happy about it!!!! Arigatou! Demo, I would like to have 100 reviews and I'm hoping I'll get it soon! (Too demanding, ne?) I really love reading long reviews… it makes me feel haaanyaaaan… like what Sakura is having every time she feel happy. Tee hee!
Anyweiz, if you want me to update you about my works personally, I wouldn't mind. Just write your e-mail add when you review so I can inform you about the story, ne?
Dreamers-wish
Awwwww… don't say that! I also hate cliffhangers but hey! That's what makes the story exciting, ne?;)
Vi3t BaBiI
I think you have some idea of who matsumo is and what's her connection to Sakura.
Babybluestarangel
Sooooooon…. Very soon! The truth will be reveal!!! Demo, I know you have a hint…. Expect the unexpected!
Vicky
Arigatou!
kimmikat
Domo arigatou!
AnimeObsessionFantasy
I wouldn't say that when you know whose matsumoto… =$ demo, you're not that forgetful for you never forget to make a review for my stories!!! Hehehe! Arigatou gozaimasu! And oh, my sunburn is ok now, but I have a problem for I'm gonna be wearing a gown! And I don't know how will I hide the color of my shoulder!
FanficPixie
Salamat ha?!! Cguro naman, medyo happy ka na kc alam na ni Syaoran yung identity ni Sakura. (coz you know, kahit ako, na-e-excite sa pag-uupload nito!) sana lang maging okey din tong storing to para sau! Hehehe! And ciempre! Boto ako kay Sakura at Syaoran! Grabe! Talaga!!!! Kaya naman, I'm very inspired dun sa review mo. So think of this as a story enthused by you!
And about Sakura being naked… well, there's no malice in it! I promise! Would you rather want Sakura to be soaked in blood…? I don't think so. ;)
At tsaka, I know Sakura's being cold… but I'm just emphasizing here na mahirap talgang kumuha ng trust once na nasira na toh. Db? :)
Silver Wolf Gurl
Meilin and Touya?!? Hmmmm….. wink wink
'bout the fire and the topless thing… well, I just couldn't help telling you how hot and sexy Syaoran is!=)
o0sakurachan0o
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I just don't know what'll be your reaction now, after reading this chapter!;)
And I think you should get an account on ff.net so you can even make your own story! Maybe you could let me read some of yours, ne?
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Yeah! 'men, will they ever change' is also my saying. ducks for tomatoes! okay, okay! I admit. I'm a bit chauvinist myself. But I've been thinking… yeah! Really! To think that I have tons of guy friends than girlfriends! But I'm not a tomboy, ok? Maybe the Sakura here and me share the same sentiments…who knows?
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Oh! Thanks for reviewing!
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Thank you! keep on reviewing!
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Oh, I'm sorry if my Chinese isn't that right. I'm speaking mandarin, (although I know that people in Hong Kong speak Cantonese) demo, I haven't been using it for a long time now. You see, people here in the Philippines doesn't speak the tongue we use in China. Moreover, I'm really stupid in writing pinyin in English alphabet. Demo, I'm really trying my best to make this story a bit realistic by writing what China looks like—especially Beijing and Hong Kong—because China's a very beautiful country (and Philippines too!) so I want to impart my knowledge about it and make the people feel that they're really in Hong Kong. =)
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Thanks! I hope you'll like this one!
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thank you!
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Thank you! Arigatou! And I'm really happy for you kind offer! Hope you'll keep on reviewing!
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Here it is!
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Thank you for saying that I have a mature writing! cries sob sob … You see, my best friend kiko doesn't believe that I'm mature! He always says that I'm a nine-year-old girl that's living in an eighteen-year-old body! fume And he's also discouraging me, every time I told him I have a new story on my mind. well… he always keep on saying that, "Ying, I think you should just keep your feet on the ground and bring out the realistic side in you… you're too much on the magical and fantasies, that you're forgetting that there's a real world out there…" Gosh! If I will believe that then there'll be no fanfics from me. nod nod
And oops! I think you should just read on the reaction of Syaoran. Demo, my friend Tomo said that his reaction is very typical. Heh! He just said that because I was right about guys! Go girl!
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I hope you'll not be sad anymore after you read this!
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Hmmm… now you know Sakura and Matsumoto's relationship… demo, I should tell you that you should give him the benefit of the doubt.
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Thanks! Well, as of now, I have a major headache! Not because of the printer but because of the money I spent buying a new one! Hehehe! J/k! Meiling and Touya…? Hmmm… I don't know…. Maybe I have some tricks playing on my sleeves!
miyako-chan
Arigatou! You're so polite! You see, I'm planning to have a beta-reader for my story, but I don't know who'll be? Tomo—my friend—is offering his time, demo I refused 'coz I know that guys will not understand our hang-ups. Yeah! Just like kiko! He's always telling me that I should stop writing… some best friend he is! Hmp!
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I hope you'll keep on reviewing!
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Ako rin noh! I'm really happy that I've uploaded the chapter wherein Syaoran find out Sakura's identity. Alam mo yun, parang may tinatago kang secret sa maraming tao and you couldn't contain the excitement in your heart. Hehehe! Well, sana magustuhan mo din tong chapter na toh.
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Yeah, 'the heart never forgets'. I really do believe in that… for there are many rooms in the heart that the brain couldn't offer… but hey! Brain has some logic…! Do I make sense to you?
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Really?!? bowbowbow arigatou!
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Well thank you for reviewing! I see, we're the same, for I love reading other people's stories but I'm lazy in reviewing… demo, I'm trying my best to review every story I'm reading! I'm a changed person! And I follow what Confucius is telling that 'do unto others what you want them to do to you.' so I'm reviewing and I hope you review too! Hehehe!
And about the pairing… I just don't think I can write a pure SS for I believe in equality! nod nod and I think Tomoyo will be very sad if I didn't pair her up to Eriol. whackHey! What's that for? lookingatTomoyowithbokken.
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So, duzzit! I hope you like or love this one!!!! getting starry eyed I really want to have many reviews for this one!
Oh, about the bon fire… well, I just remember a memory (stupid me, of course I'm remembering a memory! whacks my forehead stupid redundancy!) when I was in grade 1 or 2 and we have this joint camp of Stars scouts and Boys scout (organizations in the school wherein they teach you to be a patriot and even let you live in wilderness). It's been an hour after the girls light's off, but you see I'm a very adventurous girl so I sneaked out of our tent and when I did that, Viola! I saw the guys dancing around the campfire with only their white undies on! (You wouldn't think that kids would be wearing colorful briefs at that time ne?) and fortunately for me, I was hiding in one of the tents so they didn't saw me. They should be thankful that I didn't tell the whole camp! Hehehe! Until now!
And well… about the treating the wound and topless thingy… you perverts! I know what you're thinking…! But I'm sorry to disappoint you. There'll be no lemon or lime in this one. You see, I don't intend to write any lemon or lime. Maybe I'll just write some mushy scenes. And besides, there's no malice included in treating Sakura's wound. Furthermore, I just want to spice things up! Hehehe! =)
I know, I'm keeping you hanging for so long… but I just want to give credit to those who reviewed my stories. Wahhh! Many reviews! claps stupidly
And I'm still hoping that you're going to read my other stories. Please! Please! Please! Also read and review my other stories! Onegai shimasu?
Lastly, I'm so sorry for updating late… I'm just very busy in cooling off my sunburn… hehehe! Lesson: never wear racer backs when playing football except when in beach. nod nod --;so, here ya go!
Disclaimer: waving arms furiously okay! Okay! I'm not saying any thing! I don't own CCS! CCS is not mine! but in my dreams, they are mine… grins evilly BANG! hey! not again! not my print-ah!
-= 'Finding Myself In Your Eyes' =-
by: K a m I n a r I - c h a n
Chapter 7: Twist Of Fate
"Shoot! I lost track of time!" the small lady hissed while walking out of the University gate, "And now, dum-ass will have another reason to lecture me!" adjusting the books in her arms.
The incident last week—in which the professor hasn't noticed that they've gone into the woods—did change Sakura's status in their shared unit. Now, she needed to tell the young wolf where she is and who's with her. Moreover, the gaki demanded that she should be at home before nine—well, except when she's working, which is every other day. "He's worst than Touya!" She half-whispered as she recall the over-protectiveness of Syaoran.
She could almost see some veins popping in the young man's face when she refused the idea. But the Chinese guy explained to her that he's just concern of her safety. And that he's just following his morals and what Eriol had told him.
What did Hiiragizawa told him anyway?
Shaking her head in resentment and fixing her new eyeglasses—courtesy of the gaki—she treads her way to the short cut. The dark alley somehow gives her creeps, which she bet to all of the people, that she'd be receiving another sermon from her housemate when he finds out what she did. "I don't care what he's going to say! He wants me there early, then I'll be there in no time." Walking speedy as she heard a moan. Striding herself faster, she then saw a body together with piles of garbage. "Chang?"
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"Where the hell is she?" Syaoran bellowed in the empty unit. By some means, he's a bit worried at the young lady that's still on the street. "It's almost eleven and it isn't that long to borrow some books in the library." Pacing his self back and forth in the living room.
He knows that he's going overboard on being a mother hen to Sakura. But he can't help being anxious! His conscience keeps on bothering him with unknown reason. He even considered what his idiot cousin had told him. That he should take care of her, because she's fragile.
Fragile?
That crazy, cursing piece of flesh is frail?
Somehow, he doesn't believe the thought.
"It's about time." Stopping on his tracks as he turns to the door, shooting daggers through the young Lady's specs. Then, "What is he doing here?" pointing at the limp and unconscious form that's sagging on his housemate's shoulder.
"Save your lecture later… scold me or anything you want to do! But first, help me bring him to your room."
"There's no way I'll let that bastard enter my room." Shaking his head in differ while glaring at the young lady on the door. "I don't let animals go into my room."
"Dim-wit! If I could just let him in my room then I'll do it! But you know the situation, ne?"
"Why are you still helping him?" running his hand through his messy tresses, "He did some nasty things to you."
"He's still human, you know." Giving the same amount of glare to the angry man, "And I thought you're Mr. Perfectionist? Then, you should know that it's just correct to help the needy, right?" raising her eyebrow, "Or, have you changed your ideals?" taunting as she tried to straighten herself with the guy that's limping beside her.
"Fine! Do whatever you like! I won't save your butt if he did another spiteful things to you." walking passed the couple as he open and banged the door behind him, but not before the young lady told him that she doesn't need his help, "Stupid girl!" pushing the down-button beside the elevator door.
Ding!
Entering the elevator, he can't help but think of what he had done in the unit. "I totally lost my control! What's happening to me?" he asked to no one as the lift open for the ground floor. I need to get some fresh air… as he amble outside the condominium.
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Gold numbers were blaring right before her eyes, emphasizing the importance of the person who lives behind the white door. Her feet stiffly planted on the ground, battling with her inner senses about knocking or just plain kicking the helpless piece of wood. I'm so hopeless…! She thought while shaking her head in shame.
For Meiling, facing her favorite cousin after running away for more than a month is not a good idea. Duh! She didn't want it in the first place, but she had no choice. She needed to confirm once and for all about her status with him. But it's really obvious… I'm just a relative to him… deciding to tap the white coppice as she heard some clashing sounds from behind, causing her to grin. "He's really clumsy." Then, the big door swung open, revealing not a big mass of muscle, but just a small lithe form.
"Wei?" the auburn-haired guy said, arranging its specs in the process, "What can I do for you?"
What a funny guy! She whispered, scrutinizing the nerd style of the guy, "I-Is Li Xiao Lang there? I'm Li Meiling, his cousin." making the geeky guy widens its eyes.
"I'm sorry, but he's out for a moment." Opening widely the door, "Why don't you come in and just wait for your cousin in here. Boy, he's sure glad to see you."
"You have no idea."
"Of course I do!" giving rise to Meiling's gasps, "By the way, I'm Nakamura Shun. Li-kun's housemate." heading them both to the lounge. "Please feel at home, I'm just going to do something."
"Oh, please don't mind me." She smiled, "Continue what you're doing… I'll just entertain myself in here." Seating her self to the couch.
The Chinese lady couldn't believe what the guy had said. She knows that her cousin isn't the type of guy who'd be so open to other people. Heck! I spent my entire childhood for him to open up… but this… following the guy, as it pace back and forth to Syaoran's room with basin in its hand, is a total stranger, yet Syaoran told him everything.
It wasn't her first time to visit this place. But she noticed that the unit was different. Even though nothings had change… scanning the white room with its white furniture—sofa, coffee table and the flat screen television, it still feels d-different? I feel like I'm home. With all this warmth, cheeriness and… love…? Getting the white remote at the table.
After sometime, black-haired started to doze off. Where is he? She thought while taking a peek at her silver watch, it's almost twelve, as sweet aroma passes through her nose.
"Here, have some congee." Sakura placing a tray with two hot bowls, two glasses and a teapot at the desk. Seeing the hesitant red-orbs, "Don't worry, it's no bother at all. Besides, I haven't eaten my dinner. So, might as well join me, ne?"
"O-Okay." Taking the bowl from the table, "Thanks, by the way."
"No prob." Giving her smile to the lady as they both went silent. Enjoying the food as the clock tick its way. Sakura couldn't suppress the excitement that she felt inside. She's really happy that this young lady had come to a decision to go home. But somehow, she's also sad for it means that her housemate will do the right thing and just follow what his mother had planned for him.
After knowing Li-kun for two months, she somehow felt sorry for the Chinese bachelor. True, that he has everything a person could have—luxury, looks, brains and personality. Yet he doesn't have the most beautiful gift that Kami had given the people…
Free will…
She couldn't believe that there's still a person living in this planet who refuses to listen in his own heart. Hello? We're in the modern world.
"W-Would you mind if I ask you, what were you doing in Syaoran's room?" Meiling asked, trying to open some conversation.
"Oh that?" bringing down the glass in the table, "You see, I found our classmate earlier on the street—all ragged and screwed up. I think he was robbed or some goons took a liking on him. Hence, I tried to bring him here and treat his wounds." Grinning to the black-haired lady, "And that's the reason why Li-kun's not yet here."
"He's mad at your classmate?"
Shaking her head to the inquiring lady, "No. He just doesn't want someone in his room. But because I'm a stubborn mule, he allowed me." Flashing a v-sign to Meiling.
"Wow." Widening her terra cotta pools to the geeky guy. She's somewhat amused at what the guy had told her. Never in her life that she heard her cousin gave up on an argument. He always makes it a point that he wins all rivalry.
"Anyways, can I ask you a favor?" looking at the red pools of Meiling, "I need to change Chang's clothes and I need another one to support him while I dressed him. So… will you help me?"
"Of course! I think it's the best way to kill some time while waiting for my cousin." helping Sakura put the soiled dishes to the tray as they both stand up.
"Thanks."
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Unsteady feet trotted its way to the classy building, still thinking over about his phone conversation to his cousin. He had called Eriol earlier to rant all his frustrations and also asked some questions about what he was feeling.
---------------Flashback---------------
"Okay! You win, I loose. So stop laughing or the next time that I see you, I'll make your ugly face to be uglier than before!" holding the phone harder while wincing at the chortle of his cousin, "So, what can you say about my problem?" getting impatient as he bang the door of the phone booth.
"Relax, my dear cuz. There's no problem at all! You're just making your life miserable. You're just not used to see kawaii Sakura-chan to be with some other guy." Causing Syaoran to growl, "Okay, I was just joking! Hahaha! So, seriously speaking…all you have to do is to go back at the unit and just act like nothing had happened."
"Do you think, that I can possibly do that?"
"Of course, you could! You're just angry now, for the 'little idiot' as you've said had fought you back and even won. And I think you're also frustrated because Sakura had somehow made it into your hard skull that she's not some other girls that you can just boss around, ne?"
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Even though he was right, I won't let him see it. He mumbled while entering the elevator and pressing '18'. He knows that his cousin was right. That he made it to a point that everything should be organized. And that he's just annoyed because the young lady turned his philosophies topsy-turvy and even tricked him to do what she wants. "She's really a strange girl." Swaying his head as the lift door opened, and then trots his self to his haven that has become a war zone. "I just hope that she's now asleep..." as he stopped and fumbles at his keys to the gold doorknob. Then, upon opening the door, a pair of terra cotta eyes blinked at him and not the jade ones of his housemate. "What the?"
"Surprise!" Meiling said as she leaped to the baffled wolf. "Miss me?" she teased, removing her hug from the warrior.
"Meiling?" still looking at the red pools, "W-What, How?
"And here, I thought you miss me." She pouted, taking a seat to the couch, "I shouldn't have come here in the first place."
His mind enrages, "YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE COME HERE? Y-YOU WHIMSICAL CAT! YOU DON'T KNOW HOW WORRIED I AM!!" Huffing at his sermon while glaring at the cringing lady.
Taking off her hands in her ears, "Gee, I get the point. You worried like hell and I'm sorry for that, okay?" standing up and placing her right hand to Syaoran's cheek, "I'm terribly sorry. I know it was wrong to bolt like that and just left all of you. I promise I won't do that again."
"Okay, I understand." Sighing and bringing his hand to his temple, "For now, let us just all rest and we'll talk tomorrow." Turning his head to his housemate that had just passed by, "Umm, Nakamura, c-could you let Meiling used you bed?" then hearing his mistake, "Oh, I forgot…"
"Don't worry, Syaoran. I'll just sleep in here. Besides, I'm the one who bothers all of you." sitting again whilst patting the white sofa.
"No, Meiling. I think you and Nakamura should share the room while I sleep in here." Triggering the ladies brows to rise up.
"Are you serious about that?"
"Yeah. I think you're forgetting something." Sakura said hinting the young man about what she was saying, "I'm a guy and I don't think letting Meiling sleep with me is a very good idea."
"Sh. You should sleep with Nakamura, for you're both guys! And I don't want you in here! I'm a girl you know." Meiling pointed matter-of-factly.
"B-But Chang might go out and do so—"
"—Puh-lease dear cuz. I saw his wounds and I think it's pretty bad that he'll be asleep 'til tomorrow." Pushing the housemates towards the hallway, "So shoo! Shoo! I both don't need you here. You should let the lady get some of her beauty sleep."
"Okay, just knock if you need anything." Syaoran dolefully sigh while Sakura slowly get in the room and greeted Meiling 'goodnight'.
"Goodnight also to you two. Have a nice dream!" the Chinese lady chirped, retiring and going to the sofa.
I hope I will have one. Noticing the glaring emerald when he closed the door and revealing a blue room. "What?"
"You sleep here…" pointing the carpeted floor, "…while I, sleep there." Turning her hand to the bed. "Understood?"
"As if I have hidden desires for you." crossing his arms as he retort sarcastically, "As I've said on the cave, you're just average." Receiving a punch from Sakura.
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Silence.
That was all the young wolf could hear in the room while the air condition buzzes softly. He somehow couldn't get his self to doze off. Two o'clock… he whispered after looking at the pink alarm clock of the young lady who's lying silently in the bed.
After the punch, which left the young wolf with a very sore jaw, the room became silent. Even when the young lady decided to change in pajamas, Sakura didn't warn him. She didn't even utter a word. It's as if he doesn't exist in her room. All her movements were so stiff like a robot that her bed gave a loud puff when she decided to lunge and get the sleep she needed for the day.
And as for him, he just let his body dropped to the bed that the young lady made for him. At least she still made something for me. He grinned, pushing the heavy comforter off his chest while he stood up and looked at the still lady, "Stupid girl, she lend me her quilt while she's freezing to death." Noticing the thin dress his company is wearing. Then without hesitation, he placed the eiderdown to Sakura.
"I heard that, dummy!" the Japanese lady hoarsely whispered, opening her left eye just to see the surprised expression of the man. "I just think that you needed it for you're just wearing your boxers."
"But I'm not." He said, making Sakura to sit up and to look at his dressed form, "You're so engrossed in ignoring me that you just drop yourself in your bed like a log." Giving out a smirk as he takes a seat at the soft divan. "I'm just teasing you in the field trip."
"Dum-ass!" Hissing whilst shivering a little at the sudden change of temperature in her body. It was true that she was so occupied in snubbing the guy and that she badly needed her comforter. Heck! That was the reason why she couldn't sleep in the first place! She couldn't stop herself from stuttering. Then, "So you mean, you knew that I was a girl all along?"
Shaking his head, "No. I just found it out when you and Matsumoto were talking at the shower room. God, Sakura. You shouldn't expose yourself like that." Seeing the staggered emerald pools, "… so I know now what happened between you and Matsumoto. H-He raped you—"
"—As I've said, don't pretend like you know me…" Snapping and giving a full force glare at the guy, "… you don't know the whole truth. So don't assume. And it's Nakamura Shun to you." she wouldn't take the risk of telling him her whole name.
"That's why I want you to speak up!" bellowing his frustrations to the lady. He knows that he's demanding some confidential things, but he needed to know it. So I can understand her and also myself. "I just want to help you."
"I don't need your help. I can handle myself. And you're in no position to demand my past like that. God, we're not even in a relationship of any kind! So stop digging about it!" bringing herself to the comforts of her bed.
Discerning that the lady will not talk him again, he decided to go in the kitchen and get some water. Walking slowly, as not to bother someone, he headed his self to the refrigerator. Taking a glass on his left while opening the ref with his right hand.
"So, why are you still up?" a female voice breaks the silence as the young man look at Meiling who's holding a glass of water. "Can't sleep huh? I heard some noise in Nakamura's room. Is there any problem?" receiving a sway from Syaoran as the young wolf drank the water that he was holding for sometime.
"I'm sorry." Syaoran solemnly said, placing the glass in the sink. "I know, I'm the one that caused you to ran away. And I'm sorry for that."
Smiling, "Don't worry about it. It's not your fault. I just want to get away and take some fresh air." As they both take a seat on the dining area. "And I can tell you that I've learned a lot in my trip."
"Meiling—ah—eh…"
"You see, I met this guy… well, he's older than us but I like his company…" sighing dreamily as she try remember her stay in Beijing, "Have I told you I stayed at Beijing?"
"Not yet. But Nakamura and I have assumed it."
"So I see. You and Nakamura became good friends." Beaming at her cousin's shocked face, "… You really did change."
"If you call exchanging sarcastic retorts is being friendly. Then, I agree with you." laughing and giving out his true smile, which doesn't escape Meiling's gleaming eyes.
"Your birthday's coming up…" breaking the young man's happiness, "… what'll you do if auntie publicize the e-engagement?"
Deeply sighing, "Then, I'll accept it..." Answering emotionlessly while looking at the ruby orbs. "…Meiling, I-I'll try… I'll learn to love you, so please be patient."
"You don't need to, Syaoran." smiling at the effort of her cousin. She knew that the young wolf was just being his self. Being Mr. Perfectionist.
If Syaoran had told this stuffs before she ran away, she'll bet that she'll be crying in happiness and praise the gods for giving her a chance with Syaoran. But now…
She understood…
She really loves her cousin. But after being with the Japanese man for half a month, she had learned many things. Things that opened not only her eyes but also her heart. She now realized that not all things you want will be given to you. That the first duty of love is to listen—which is practically, what she's doing right now.
She always tells how much she cares and wants him to be by her side forever, while the young wolf just patiently listens to it. But never in her life, that she paid attention to what her cousin was silently pleading. But maybe now… I can let him have his life in his way…
"You don't have to…"
"But I thought you—"
"—But the question is: Do you love me? " hearing nothing, "I thought so." Then she smiled, "Syaoran… you don't have to do everything that is right… It is true that you won't hurt somebody if you do the right thing. But then, are you happy? Tell you what, when auntie starts to announced it, I'll personally tell them that I don't want the engagement and that I have someone in my heart."
Syaoran couldn't grasp what he's feeling right now. He felt that his heart somewhat lighten yet somehow guilty at the thought that his cousin has somebody which he doesn't know, "Don't tell me, you've fallen in love with the guy in Beijing?"
Laughing out loud, "You're so silly! He's like a brother to me!" while blushing madly, "I don't have someone, I just want auntie to think I have one."
"Yeah right. You can fool Ma-Ma but you can't fool me." Looking at the giggling lady, "Your face is so red, you know that?"
"Is not!" walking herself to the sofa, "Get some sleep. You're making up stories again."
"And it's about the tomato lady, also called Meiling." As he kissed the pillow that the lady throws perfectly at him.
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Sunbeams surreptitiously pass every building in Hong Kong including the Empire Condominium, telling them about how sunny the day could be. But for the people in 18-4 unit, tension is the only feeling that roams in the place.
"Thank you, Nakamura for treating my wounds." Chang said bowing his head as amber orbs viciously glares and terra cotta ones amusingly looks at him. "You could've left me in there, but you helped me, and I'm very grateful for that."
"That's what I've been telling him." Syaoran smugly retort, "… after all, you gave him a hard time on school."
"Stop that, Li!" Sakura snapped, then turn her eyes coldly to the red-haired guy, "No big deal ok? I just saw someone hurt. And it's just right to help that person. Ne, Li-kun?"
"Hmp!"
The Chinese lady smiled at the scene. She felt that something isn't right in this place. She knows her cousin very well. And she knows that Syaoran wouldn't let anyone bossed him around. He even made Eriol walked nude in the mansion when four-eyes demanded to change the channel of the TV. Recalling the event that left her with an aching stomach.
"Again, thank you for your hospitality. I must get going now." as everyone followed the bruised lad to the door. "And oh, Li. I'll just wash your clothes first before I give it back to you."
"Nah. You can keep it. I can't wear it anymore for it's now infected with your arrogance."
"Okay, you made your point!" Chang irately replied, "But I'm really sorry in here and I didn't do anything bad to you, so why such sarcastic remarks? Nakamura forgave me and that's all I need!" turning away his body while walking briskly to the elevator. "Good day Ms. Li and you too, Nakamura."
Syaoran grinned widely at Chang's defeat. Yet as he closed the door and turn his head to the room, two pairs of angry orbs welcomed him. "What did I do?"
"You're so mean, Syaoran." Meiling said, walking to the kitchen.
"Where did Mr. Perfectionist go?" Sakura added, "Chang's right. You don't need to get mad. He hasn't done bad things to you. And don't tell me that you're just defending me or I'll kick your ass."
"Who said about defending you?" he proudly said, staggering his way to his room, "Really, Nakamura. You're making the fire big. I'm just saying what I want to say and not because I need to stand up for you. And don't worry; I'm still Mr. Perfectionist for I just do the right thing by scolding the arrogant and egotistic to be humble."
"Then why not scold your self?" fixing her glasses and then following Meiling to the dining room. That guy is really insane! Yelling her thoughts as she looked over the Chinese lady.
"I'm sorry about my cousin. He's always like that."
"I know. But what I just couldn't understand is his sudden uproar." Taking the dish that Meiling has offered, "Your cousin is very illogical."
"You're right. But sometimes, his unreasonable act is just what you need."
Hearing a loud bang from behind, "You could say that again."
"Ne, Nakamura. Do you have plans for today?" sitting herself opposite to Sakura, "I still don't want to go back… yet, it's too early."
"I only plan to stay in here for the whole day, but I have a job later."
"You do? What job?"
Pulling off the chopsticks from each other, "I'm a waiter. Li-kun knows where I work." She stopped, not risking her identity, "Demo… where did Li-kun go?"
"Oh, him?" drinking the milk tea that her cousin prepared earlier, "He's going to his office. He's always there every weekends."
"I see…" looking at her noodles, "I haven't noticed that."
"That's Syaoran! He's so Mr. Perfect that he didn't even want girls." giddily beaming while looking intently at emerald orbs, "Ne, Nakamura. Are you still a virgin?" casually asking as the disguised lady unexpectedly gasped, "I see… you're still a virgin, eh? Don't worry… you're just like my cuz… don't tell him that, ok?" winking to the blushing guy then continuing her meal.
Are Li females really this straightforward?
XOXOXOXOX
"So, Meiling got back." As the poised lady comfortably sit in her leather chair while observing her son that's standing in front of her.
"Sh. She came back yesterday night. She told me that she just went into Beijing for a vacation."
"I see…" Li Yelan is still surprise at how composed and distant her only son had become. The young man that's standing and wearing a business suit before her isn't like the boy she used to play with in their courtyard. Ryu… our son is growing up.
Syaoran couldn't understand the expression of his mother. Somehow, he can saw a bit of anxiousness, contentment and exhaustion in her amber eyes. "Is there anything wrong, Ma-Ma?" he worriedly asked yet still held in reserve at the same time.
"I'm just thinking about your upcoming birthday…" in which Syaoran furrows his brows, "…and I want to get your opinion about marriage."
And the interrogation begins… "What about marriage?" seizing his attaché case in his left hand.
"You see—" but the phone interject their conversation, pressing the speaker on, "Who is it, Xing?"
"Madam, someone on the other line wishes to talk to you. It's Ms. Meiling."
"Okay, connect her to my phone." She ordered, gazing at her son for some reaction.
"Hello, auntie!" a cheery voice from the other line booms, causing Yelan to smile, "Did I interrupt an important meeting?"
"Of course not. I'm just with Syaoran in here. We're talking about his birthday." bearing in mind the stoic form of her son as it took a seat on the chair that's meant for hosts. "So, what do you think of Syaoran being tied down?"
"I must say it's great!" Meiling cheered, making the young wolf to become baffled. "But… who's the lucky girl?"
Yelan sigh, she could hear the change in voice of her niece. It's a tone wherein Yelan is reminded that her decision is somewhat wrong. She then turn her head to her son that's also waiting for her response, "She's… it's better if I just announced it when Syaoran's ready… in the mean time, I want you to look after my son."
Translation: Make sure that your fiancé will not break the engagement. Gee, I'm not that dumb, Ma-Ma. He muffled sarcastically, brushing his hand to his ruffled locks.
"You don't have to say that auntie! Demo… is Syaoran still there?"
"I'm here." The young wolf retort coldly, what's Meiling up to? I thought she'd help me?
"Hey cuz! I'm still knitting my gift to you. But my instructor is a bit hazy, so I can't still do it properly." Hinting Syaoran about the engagement, "And I have a parcel for Nakamura-kun, I dropped it earlier in the receiving area."
"But you could just give it to him later, ne?"
"He said that you know where he works. Besides, I don't have time. I'll be leaving later to meet my friend. And I need you to give it to him before morning, or else, everything will be too late." Giggling as she continues, "Bye Auntie, by cuz. Take care of yourselves for me, okay?"
"I hope you'll be in my son's birthday." Yelan hopefully said, "And you also take care."
"Sh, Auntie. Goodbye!" and the phone went dead.
"I'm going out now, Ma-Ma." Syaoran said, standing up and fixing his tie, "And I need to bring what Meiling told me."
"Okay. But please, Syaoran, please give the 'engagement' some thought." Nodding calmly as she saw her son walked out of the door.
The Li-heir walks briskly out of the building placing the small package in his pocket. The gift was wrapped in a gold foil and it has a size of a credit card. Somehow, he wanted to open the pack and see for his self what's Meiling trying to do. "She's too friendly with Nakamura." He held while opening the door of his black convertible jaguar.
Different thoughts pass through Syaoran's mind.
His birthday…
The upcoming engagement…
Tomoyo…
And of course, the one who turned his life upside down… his housemate.
Nakamura Shun.
He still doesn't know the answer of him being like a wrecked wolf when he's with the young Japanese. By some means, he still feels a little dread about something… as if there's a bigger surprise that's waiting for him soon.
After thirty minutes of travel, he stopped at the parking lot as lights swirl in the big restaurant. He then took off his coat and tie, folded his long sleeves and open some buttons on top. As he stepped out of the car, big fluorescent lights that's molded into letters of EASTPACK glares at his amber eyes.
Trotting his way to the thick crowd inside, he then took a seat at the empty table as he started to look for the auburn-haired girl. When he found out that his co-cap was a girl, he then concluded that Sakura is the waitress in this bar. Moreover, he now confirmed that she was the pretty lady their teammates were talking about. If they only knew… smirking at the irony of events.
"What's your order, sir?" raven-haired woman with baby blue eyes sexily asked the young man.
Not bothering the waitress, "I'll take spring platter and whisky." Still roaming his eyes to the place, "Excuse me, have you seen Ms. Shun?"
The woman in her early twenties flashed her white teeth while pointing her pen at the stage, "She's over there. I'll be going now. Be back in a flash." Not before giving a wink to the disgusted man.
"Hey, guys!" a jovial voice resound in the place, as amber orbs stared, flabbergasted at what he saw, "I'm sorry to say that the band that'll be performing today has backed out. So it's just me, Shun, the waitress, to entertain you. Hope you liked this one!" as slow melody reverberate and the room quieted down, "Da-ra… di-ra…di-ram… da-ra…… di-ra… da-ra-ram-dam-dam, da-ra-ra-ra-di-ra…"
I'm afraid I'm starting to feel…
What I said I would not do…
The last time really hurt me…
I'm scared to fall in love…
Afraid to love so fast…
'Cause every time I fall in love
It seems to never last…
How stupid can I get? Syaoran yelled in his mind. He couldn't believe this! The angel that he admired most is none other than her… Sakura.
But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
'Cause every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race every time
One half wants me to go…
Other half wants me to stay…
I just get so all con-fused
I'm scared to fall in love…
Afraid to love so fast…
'Cause every time I fall in love
It seems to never last…
Sakura smiled as she scans the room and looked at the customers. The feeling of contentment always wrapped her every time she sings. It's as if all her sorrows were put into void and it's just her and the music.
But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
'Cause every time
My heart does begin to race every time
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
'Cause every time I fall in love
It seems to never last
Every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
'Cause every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race every time
The young lady then thinks of the time when she was still in love. But then, she creased her brows as she saw her nightmare… Li…What is he doing in here? She thought locking her emerald orbs to the shocked amber. In some way, she can see some betrayal in his eyes.
Every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
'Cause every time I see your face
Could it be that this will be the one that lasts?
The young wolf somewhat blushed at this… he felt that Sakura's been talking to him all this time as his heart beats faster than before.
The fear does start to erase every time
Oh, could it be that this will be the one that lasts?
For all my times…
Gazing intensely at the tawny pools as she started to slip the last verse, "For all my times…" closing her eyes as thunderous claps was heard. Heaving a sigh, "Thanks! I hope you enjoyed it!" nodding politely while stepping down from the stage.
XOXOXOXOX
"Get inside!" Syaoran ordered the guilty lady as they both went inside the unit. Everything is still hazy for him. The event was so fast that he just grabbed Sakura's hand after the show and drove like hell until they reach their house. His ocher eyes followed every move of the lady as it slumped her body to the couch.
Sakura's still speechless. It's not that she was afraid of the guy, but she has nothing to tell him. It's my life and he doesn't have the right to demand anything from me. She obstinately thought, crossing her arms in her bosom. It was really a bad day for her. Early this morning, the young captain and her had a fight and when she was in the pub, Maki insisted her to do some performance since there's no entertainer for the night. Life really sucks!
"Is there anything you want to tell me?" the Li-heir coldly said to the rigid lady. God! All this time he thought that he lost the most precious person in his life, "Why did you do this? Do you actually plan to make myself look stupid? Then, congratulations! You did it, happy now? " Clenching his fists into a ball. He couldn't tell what he's feeling right now; he feels that he's a volcano that's ready to erupt any minute, "Dammit!" punching the door and leaving a deep dent on it.
"Why are you so mad? I didn't do anything." Sakura defended, boring her emerald pools to the angry wolf, "It doesn't concern you anyway. You act as if I deluded you."
"Exactly!" he roared, "I trusted you and even tell you about Tomoyo—no—about you."
"Well, you're stupid! I thought you knew that it wasn't Tomoyo since she doesn't have green eyes like mine. God! She doesn't even have brown hair!"
"I haven't even seen her!" clutching his head, sitting down on the floor, "I just assumed that it was her, since Eriol warned me like you were his fiancée."
"So? Its okay now." standing up, "You now know that my name is Sakura and the singer you've seen in Tomoeda, period. Case closed." Striding to her room but the guy beat her to it and trapped her in the wall.
"You're so unpredictable." He huskily said, staring at the beautiful face in front of him.
"That's what people say when they judged me early." Sending death glare at the man that's cornering her.
The Japanese lady was right. It's really obvious that she was the singer. Heck! He even drew her! And every detail in the canvas is pointing her—her coppery locks, soft skin, heart-shaped face and those striking emerald pools. I'm such a fool and blind at the same time. "At least, tell me your full name."
"Do I have—"
"—You have to!" Oh, God! How he love to feel those soft lips again. He could almost smell the cherries and the scent of whiskey that he drank earlier, mixing between them. The incident and their position now even made Syaoran's control to loosen up. He then slowly leaned forward; giving a hard gaze on Sakura's pink lips and then close his eyes.
Until…
Until…
Until…
Nothing.
Nothing, but air…
Syaoran's eyes snapped open, "Goodnight, Li-kun." The co-cap acknowledged callously; somehow quivering at the thought of what might happen if she hadn't slipped off the big frame of the chestnut-haired guy. "We have school tomorrow, and we both need some sleep." Opening the door of her room, then banging it harshly for Syaoran's ears.
"Goodnight."
TBC…
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