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Before I Knew You

Chapter 5

Greenleaf Blossom

Recap…..

Sakura burst into tears again and told Tomoyo the whole thing about Meiling and her getting separated in the forest. She was stopped numerous times by sniffling and sobs. By the time she finished telling Tomoyo what had happened, Sakura was choking back tears.

Tomoyo helped Sakura up and led her to the table. "Sakura, what are you going to do?" she asked and looked at Sakura's emerald eyes.

"Tomoyo, I don't know! That's the thing!" Sakura cried in distress and sobbed violently.

"Maybe you should tell Prince Li?" Tomoyo suggested and Sakura looked up.

"Tomoyo, Prince Ho cant do anything about it!" She said and tears fell. Tomoyo smirked and looked at Sakura.

"I didn't mean Prince Ho, I meant Prince Syaoran!" she said and Sakura dried her tears. "Do-do you think that he will help me?" Sakura sniffed out and Tomoyo smiled.

"Of course, I have never seen Prince Syaoran be so nice to someone during the time I was here!'' Sakura blushed and looked away. "I'll…demo…Tomoyo, how can I tell him?" Sakura said "What am I going to say? I cant just go up to him and go, Prince Syaoran, I lost my advisor in the forest, please go find her for me! Pretty pweeeese!" Sakura said sarcastically and threw puppy dog eyes when she said it.

"Exactly!" Tomoyo said and pumped her fist into the air. Sakura sweatdropped and fell down anime-style.

"Tomoyo, I was just joking!" Tomoyo blinked and whined.

"What!" Sakura sighed and propped her head up on her elbows. Will…will he help me?

3 hours later

"Tomoyo! I don't—" Sakura began and was cut short by Tomoyo

"Sakura, don't worry! Just go!" Tomoyo exclaimed and gave her a light push towards the long hallway that led to the princes' rooms.

Sakura took a deep breath and walked slowly towards the big wooden doors. She raised her hand to knock when something struck her like lightening.

Sakura ran back to where Tomoyo was hiding and pulled her out of her hiding place.

"Tomoyo, I don't know what room Prince Syaoran is in!" Sakura said and slapped Tomoyo on the head. "You should have told me! It's a good thing that I thought of it!"

Tomoyo smiled weakly and rubbed her head. "Sakura, I don't know what room which prince is in either!"

Sakura sighed and turned to leave when Tomoyo suddenly caught her arm. "Sakura, we can just knock on one of the doors and if it is Prince Ho, then you just think of an excuse for seeing him. If its Prince Syaoran…then you can tell him everything!" Tomoyo said and Sakura nodded grimly.

"Okay, I'll try!" she said brightly and walked along the hallway again. She came to the end and there was a room on either side of her. She looked from left to right and scratched her head. What am I going to do? Sakura walked hesitantly to the door on the right and knocked lightly. She moved back to see who would open the enormous door to greet her.

The door opened and it revealed a house cleaner. Sakura bit her lip and didn't know what to do. "Uh….um….ano…is.." she stumbled and the house cleaner smiled.

"M'lady….this is Prince Syaoran's room, are you lost?" the house cleaner said and looked at Sakura with concerned eyes.

"Uh..no…I was just-" Sakura began when someone tapped her on the back. She whirled around to see Prince Ho standing there with a smile on his face.

"Princess, may I ask what caused you to come here?" He said and Sakura lowered her head. "Um….Prince Ho, I was trying to find you because I need help finding the- the library!" Sakura said and her eyes lit up. Prince Ho laughed. "Here princess, let me walk you to the royal library!"

Sakura smiled cautiously and looked back at Prince Syaoran's room to see if she could catch a glimpse of his tousled hair. She tried to focus on what Prince Ho was saying, but it was so hard. Aww…what am I going to do? Should I just ask Prince Ho? Argh! Sakura what are you thinking!

"Princess? Princess Sakura?" Sakura was jolted out of her thoughts when Prince Ho's voice was heard. "Princess, are you alright?" he asked in concern.

"Oh…um…I'm fine! Go-go on with what you were talking about! It was fairly intresting!" Sakura smiled weakly and could only hope that the boy next to her would buy it.

They continued walking until they reached a big oak door. "Here you go! This is the library!" Ho exclaimed brightly and opened the door for her. "Oh..thank you!" Sakura smiled and slipped into the comfort of the library.

"I wish I could join you, but I have a…er…meeting in the garden with someone…so sorry princess." Prince Ho said guiltily and Sakura nodded. "I'm fine on my own thank you!"

The door closed behind her and Sakura broke down on the floor. "I can't believe it!" Sakura pulled her hair in distaste and rocked back and forth on the floor. "Why didn't I just tell him! I'm so sorry Meiling….I can't save you!"

A hand reached out to comfort her and Sakura looked up to see warm brown eyes looking down at her in concern. She gasped and the boy smiled.

"May I ask why you were weeping Princess?" the boy said and helped Sakura up to the nearest chair. The torch lights beamed down at rows and rows of books and Sakura felt uncomfortable.

She turned to look at the boy and smiled. "Prince Syaoran, may…may I ask you for a favour. I-I promise I will repay you!" Sakura said and held on to Syaoran's hand to wait for his answer.

Syaoran's body tingled with her touch and nodded feebly. "Of-of course."

Sakura seemed relieved and blurted everything out. "Prince Syaoran, you have to save my advisor! She was sent out to journey with me to this castle. But…but we lost each other in the forest. I was rescued by you…but I don't know whether she is okay or not! I want to know where she is!" Sakura said and looked up and Syaoran's eyes to see his reaction.

Syaoran seemed lost in thought and for a second, Sakura lost her hope. Meiling, I can't save you…I'm so sorry…please forgive me.

"I'll help you." Sakura looked up, stunned. Did… did I just hear Prince Syaoran tell me that he would help me?

"Princess, I will help you find your advisor if you help me paint a picture of her so I can know what she looks like. However…" Syaoran cut himself off to see what Sakura would do.

"..you have to be strong….and don't cry anymore….i'm sure that my brother wouldn't like to see you cry…and nor would I" Syaoran said the last part quietly and looked to see Sakura's face brimming with cheer.

"Arigato Prince Syaoran….thank you so much!" Sakura bowed deeply to show her gratitude and Syaoran smiled.

"Could you get the portrait ready by tonight then?" he asked and Sakura nodded feebly.

"Hai….I will bring you the portrait tonight after dining."

"Do..do you know where my room is?" Syaoran asked and crossed his fingers that she didn't so that he could show her to his room then offer her a cup of tea.

"Uh….I do….I'll see you tonight then?" Sakura said softly and nearly burst out laughing at the Prince's curious expression.

"Oh…I'll see you then…." Syaoran said and left the library.

Syaoran's POV

I don't believe it! Why do I get worked up whenever I get near to her! What were you thinking! Why did I have to promise to find her advisor for her! It's none of my business and besides….Ho can help her….maybe I should go back and tell her that I cannot help her. But then….she would be sad and cry again…..oh kami-sama! I didn't do anything wrong! Why must you punish me!

End POV

In the garden…..

"I told you, that you shouldn't have come out here!" a girly voice said and more giggles followed.

"But…I wanted to see you! You can't blame me for that!' A boy's voice said

"Well….what if someone sees us….like your brother….or your fiancée?"

"Why must you worry so much, my brother would be glad to be rid of you…"

"Then what about Sakura? What will she do? You will be the one to spoil the contract between Japan and China!"

"Are you saying that you don't want to see me anymore?" the boy voice said with a hint of tease.

"No-no! I didn't mean that! Its just that…maybe we shouldn't be seeing each other as often just in case someone finds out!'

"Fine….but…you know I cant sleep without seeing you!"

"Awww…that's sweet…but I'm scared that someone is going to find out….then….we will spoil all our chances of seeing each other! I may have to go back to England! And even worse…..i may have to marry that prince named….named…Ermal? No that's not it…I think it was Eriol….but…..you see I'm so confused! I don't want to hurt my cousin either!"

"Then….what will we do…..''

….to be continued….

MWAHAHAHAHA! -ahem- I have lots more evil tricks up my sleeve so stay tuned….and who were those people who were talking in the garden anyway?

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Greenleaf Blossom