The Ward
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the CCS characters! Except for the really cute Kero beanbag I now own ^.- *happy sigh*
Chapter Six: Love Me, Love Me Not
Sakura sobbed uncontrollably in her room, her face buried in her pillow. What had she done? What had HE done? How could he betray her? He was supposed to be hers forever... had it all been a lie? Had he truly done all this out of pity the entire time?
She took his gifts, tearing up the flowers, mangling the teddy bears, throwing out the chocolates, and doing just about everything else she could think of to them. "I don't love you, I don't love you, I don't need you... you're nothing to me!" she screamed, unable to hold back tears. It was all a lie. And unfortunately, Sakura had never been good at lying to herself.
She fell to the floor on her knees, and buried her face in her hands. "How could you do this to me, Syaoran? I love you..."
***
Dr. Senji and Dr. Kale watched her from outside the glass window. "She's acting...insane," Senji said.
They both chuckled at this. "I don't know why the girl won't tell us anything about her past. We've tried just about every fear-related experiment on her. I think it's time we took a different approach..." he said thoughtfully.
"What do you mean?" Senji asked.
"Perhaps we should use those close to her... her friends, and that boy as well," Kale said.
"She said it herself, she doesn't want to see him anymore," Senji said, frowning.
"The girl's heartbroken, it's common. Either way, we can use this to our advantage in some way, I know we can," Kale said, smiling. "We just have to wait for the right opportunity."
***
Niyara stared at his hands. He was giving her a check. "Syaoran, don't do this..."
He stared at her coldly. "Take it. You're no longer welcome here, Niyara. Find yourself an apartment, here or back in Hong Kong, I don't care," he said, his tone hurt and frosty. "I care about you, but you've gone too far this time, Niyara. Sakura... I love Sakura."
She looked at the check sadly and took it. Tears threatened to spill from her proud eyes, and she looked up at him. "I'm very sorry, Syaoran... I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I just wanted you to be happy – with me. But now I know that could never be... or perhaps I knew all along, I just didn't want it to be true... I know that Sakura is the one for you," she said, feeling bitter, warm tears fall down her cheeks as she spoke.
He said nothing and looked away. How would he ever regain Sakura's trust? He had hurt her bad, and things looked pretty hopeless. "Good luck with everything, Niyara," he said simply, picking up her suitcases and placing them outside the hotel room.
Meilin took her hand and shook it. "Wish you the best," she said, giving her a half-smile. Niyara held back a whimper and nodded, following Syaoran out of the room. "Goodbye, Meilin."
How had things turned out this way? He was supposed to be hers... but how miserably she had failed didn't cease to amaze her. In an instant, she had ruined three lives, including her own. She placed a hand on Syaoran's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Syaoran. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me someday," she said, her eyes locked into his.
He turned away. He wanted to forgive her, and tell her that everything would be ok, that she wouldn't have to worry. But he knew the truth, and it didn't agree with what he wanted. He sighed heavily and looked down at the floor. "Goodbye, Niyara."
She sighed and nodded. "I guess this is it... so long, Syaoran."
Syaoran watched as she ran into the elevator with her suitcases, trying to hide the tears that were quickly forming around her eyes again. He turned away and walked back into the apartment, plopping down onto the sofa. Things had so quickly turned from good to bad. Meilin sat down next to him and placed an arm around him.
"Don't worry, Syaoran. You just have to talk to Sakura, that's all, and make her see the truth. She believes in you, I'm sure she'd be more than happy to see the truth for what it is," she reassured.
"I don't know... She told the doctors not to ban me from seeing her anymore... how am I supposed to even talk to her now?" he asked.
"I'm not sure... you have work tomorrow, right?" she questioned.
He nodded. "Yeah."
"Well then, here's the plan, Tomoyo and I will..."
***
Meilin and Tomoyo signed in and walked over to Sakura's room. They gasped at the sight of the now nearly empty room. Once, it had been filled with Syaoran's gifts, along with his love, but now, it only consisted of bare necessities. The only thing she had kept was the old, tattered grey teddy bear that he had given to her seven years ago. She couldn't bear to throw it away – 'not just yet,' she'd thought.
Kale nodded at their request for seeing Sakura. "Go ahead, the door's not locked," Senji said, gesturing towards it.
"Thank you," Tomoyo said, politely, dragging Meilin in with her.
"I don't suppose those two will ever follow the 'one at a time' rule," Kale said, rolling his eyes.
"They've got something up their sleeves... let's just watch."
Sakura didn't look up when they walked in. She was sitting up in bed, simply staring ahead, and seemingly oblivious to her surroundings. Meilin sat down on the edge of her bed, smiling softly. Perhaps this would cheer her up. Tomoyo bent down on the floor next to Sakura.
"Sakura? Please listen to us, Sakura, we have something for you," Tomoyo said, gently placing a hand on Sakura's lap.
She looked down at Tomoyo sadly. "Tomoyo... he left me. Did you know that? He left me..." she said, turning away.
Tomoyo shook her head and stood up. "It's not true, Sakura! He still loves you, you're everything to him. I remember even long ago, Syaoran had a big heart; that hasn't changed. The only reason he put up with Niyara is because he has such a big heart, and he couldn't tell her off," Tomoyo explained.
Sakura did not move, but a flicker in her eyes told them that she was listening. "Syaoran's mother, Yelan, arranged for him to marry Niyara, and to give it at least two months before he gave up. It's only been a month, but he's let her go, Sakura... for you," Meilin spoke up.
Tomoyo turned on the T.V. and popped a video into the VCR. "Just watch this, ok?" she said.
The screen flickered for a moment, and then cleared to show a very nervous looking Syaoran being taped. "Um, is it on?" he asked.
"Yeah, doofus, get on with it!" she heard Meilin shout in the background.
"Um, ok. Sakura, I hope you're watching this, because um, I wanted to let you know how much I love you." His tone became more serious. "Niyara... she's gone. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that we were engaged, but only because I'd never planned to marry her. I was just trying to stay with her for two months, like my mother had asked me to. But the truth of the matter is that, well, Sakura, you're the only for me. I love you, and I would never do anything to intentionally hurt you. Please forgive me," he said softly, his chocolate-brown eyes full of determination and love.
Sakura whimpered softly, tears falling from her eyes. "I love you too, Syaoran," she whispered.
Tomoyo smiled. "We know you do, Sakura... but Syaoran needs to know that, too. Will you allow him to see you?" she asked.
Sakura nodded. "I will. Please tell Dr. Senji and Dr. Kale to come in here, I'd like to let them know..." she said.
Meilin jumped and ran to the door. "Senji and Kale, we need you in here!" she said excitedly.
The doctors looked at each other in confusion, and walked into the room. "What is it?" Senji asked.
Sakura looked at her hands as she spoke. "Syaoran... Syaoran Li... he is allowed to see me, ok? If he ever comes, let him in."
Senji flashed Tomoyo and Meilin an angry look and nodded. What had they done? "As you wish, Kinimoto-san."
"Great!" Meilin exclaimed. She ran out of the room, and came back a few minutes later with a flushed Syaoran, holding a garland made of rose petals and cherry blossoms.
Sakura smiled softly at the sight of him. "Syaoran..."
He placed the garland in her hair and kissed her softly on the cheek. "I love you Sakura, I'm so very sorry for not telling you Sakura, I'm sorry for hurting you..." he said remorsefully. "But believe me when I tell you this, Sakura, you are everything to me..."
She smiled sweetly and shook her head. "It's ok... I'm so glad you're mine," she said jumping out of bed to embrace him.
Syaoran was startled only for a moment before he returned the embrace. "I'll always be yours, Sakura. My heart is yours to keep..." he said, leaning in for a kiss.
She returned the kiss and smiled for a moment, then looked away sadly. "I love you, Syaoran, but..." she became silent.
"What is it, Sakura?" he asked. He glanced at Tomoyo and Meilin, who took the hint and left the room, followed by Senji and Kale.
Sakura burst into tears as soon as they left. "Oh Syaoran, you deserve so much more! I can't give you anything or everything, not like I'd always wanted. Look around you, Syaoran, this is my home! I have no hopes of leaving... and all because the Clow cards," she said regretfully.
"Sakura, you're everything I need and-"
"Don't. How could we ever have a relationship while I'm in here? The truth is... we can't. Not for long. Not before you got tired of it."
"Sakura, I could never-"
"Or so you'd think. I haven't been able to do anything in here... I'm constantly at the base of some experiment, or being questioned, tortured, something around along those lines... I haven't even been a real mistress to the cards! They need me, just as I need them... I don't even belong here, yet if I stay for much longer, I'm afraid that I'll need to stay..." she sighed heavily held back tears.
Syaoran sat next to her on the bed and hugged her tightly. "I'm going to get you out of here, Sakura, I swear it. You and I were meant to be, and nothing's going to stop me," he said, his voice strong and determined.
Sakura looked into his eyes, as if she was trying to read him, then turned away. "How?" she asked.
"Leave that to me," he said, standing up.
She stared at him worriedly. "You'll be careful, won't you, Syaoran?" she asked.
He smiled softly and nodded. "I'll be back tomorrow, ok? I've got a few things to do today," he said, gently touching her cheek.
She smiled and nodded. "I'll see you tomorrow, then," she said, standing up to kiss him.
He kissed her back softly, almost unable to tear himself away from her sweet lips. "Until then, Sakura."
***
"That was so sweet, wasn't it Meilin??" Tomoyo asked, her eyes starry and dazed.
Meilin smiled nervously and nodded. "They're the perfect couple... I wish I had someone, too," she said wistfully. "Sakura's so lucky!" It wasn't an envious comment, simply a gracious, wishful one. She was happy for her friend, she really was... but moments like this always reminded her of how much she wanted someone as well.
Tomoyo looked at her smiled softly. "Don't worry, Meilin... you'll find someone, I know you will."
Meilin laughed nervously. "Don't worry about me, Meilin! You've been so tough all these years, watching Sakura – and not an ounce of envy or hatred is in you," she said.
"As long as Sakura's happy, so am I," Tomoyo stated simply.
Meilin placed a hand on her friend's shoulder and smiled. "You really haven't changed at all, Tomoyo."
***
"Hello, this is Yelan Li speaking."
"Mother? This is Syaoran. I'm calling from Japan."
"Syaoran, dear! How are you? I heard Niyara followed you there, how is she?"
He grimaced. "Niyara... well, I sort of broke off the engagement with her..."
He heard a long silence on the other line. "Syaoran... I thought we agreed you were going to give her at least two months?"
"But I found Sakura here, mother!"
"That's no reason to simply toss Niyara aside like a sack of potatoes, Syaoran! I'm very disappointed in you!"
"Mother, you don't understand. Sakura's in the-"
"For years, Syaoran, all I've heard from you is Sakura this, and Sakura that. I love the girl dearly, don't get me wrong, but she didn't even bother to keep in contact with you for six years! And now that you've found her, you're willing to simply toss Niyara aside."
"Mother, if you would just let me explain-"
"Syaoran, I'm sorry, I don't have the time right now. I have to go. Keep in touch, son, and try to talk to Niyara, will you?"
"But mother, I-"
"I'm sorry, Syaoran, I really have to go. Goodbye."
He heard a click on the line and sighed. He looked over at Meilin, who was watching a sappy soap opera. "I don't think mother's going to be any help. She was barely even listening to me. The only thing that got through to her was Niyara," he said.
"I'm sorry, Syaoran," she answered without taking her eyes off the screen. "But you know who might be able to help? Keroberos and Yue-san," she said, glancing at him.
Syaoran frowned. "I don't want to ask Keroberos for help," he said flatly.
"Do you want to get Sakura out of there, or what?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"All right, all right. I'll call them up," he said glumly, picking up the phone again.
As luck would have it, Touya picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Uhm, uhm, Touya? Can I uh, speak to Yukito?" he asked nervously.
Touya glared suspiciously at the phone. "Who is this?" he asked.
"Uhh, this is...Syaoran..." he answered quietly.
"Brat... what do you want with Yukito??" Touya asked loudly.
Yukito walked into the room and watched Touya from behind.
"I need to talk to him!" Syaoran said in an exasperated tone.
"All right, fine..." he turned around and nearly fell. "Yu-Yukito! Don't do that, you scared the crap out of me..." he said, handing the phone to him.
Yukito laughed and answered. "Yes?"
"This is Syaoran. It might sound crazy, but I think I have plan to get Sakura out of the ward, ok? But I'm going to need everyone's help, including Kero, Touya, and Eriol. Can you guys meet up with me at the café later?" he asked.
Yukito blinked repeatedly. "Of course. We'll meet you there in an hour."
***
Syaoran rushed into Sakura's room, looking rather excited. She stared at him in surprise and amusement. "Syaoran, are you ok?" she asked, laughter in her voice.
He grinned. "More than ok, I believe. This might sound totally crazy, but we've cooked up a plan to get you out!"
"Um, 'we'?" she asked.
"That's right," he said, winking at her. "We just happens to be me, Meilin, Tomoyo, Yue, Keroberos, Eriol, Touya, and – you," he said, smiling.
"Me? I play a role in this?" she asked, surprised.
"Can't be done without you," he said, his eyes shining brightly.
He looked so sweet and excited, almost like a proud little kid who had won something. Sakura beamed with amusement, the urge to hug him making her blush. She walked next to him and tiptoed slightly to kiss him on the cheek. "I love you, Syaoran," she said, wrapping her arms around him.
Syaoran looked at her in surprise, slightly taken back. "I love you too, Sakura..." he said, smiling. He ran his hands through her hair and kissed her softly, making it last.
"Hoee..." she whispered blissfully.
"Ok, so here's the plan..."
--- Love, what a splendid thing! Or not... well, in this case it is ^.^;; Plz review ^.- And a fair warning to all, there's most likely going to be magic in the next chapter. Oh yeah, and I was wondering if I should make Meilin and Tomoyo a couple? I'm not too sure, because I don't really have a preference... I could have Meilin go with someone else, and Tomoyo could be with Eriol... tell me what you think; suggestions would be greatly appreciated! ^.-
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the CCS characters! Except for the really cute Kero beanbag I now own ^.- *happy sigh*
Chapter Six: Love Me, Love Me Not
Sakura sobbed uncontrollably in her room, her face buried in her pillow. What had she done? What had HE done? How could he betray her? He was supposed to be hers forever... had it all been a lie? Had he truly done all this out of pity the entire time?
She took his gifts, tearing up the flowers, mangling the teddy bears, throwing out the chocolates, and doing just about everything else she could think of to them. "I don't love you, I don't love you, I don't need you... you're nothing to me!" she screamed, unable to hold back tears. It was all a lie. And unfortunately, Sakura had never been good at lying to herself.
She fell to the floor on her knees, and buried her face in her hands. "How could you do this to me, Syaoran? I love you..."
***
Dr. Senji and Dr. Kale watched her from outside the glass window. "She's acting...insane," Senji said.
They both chuckled at this. "I don't know why the girl won't tell us anything about her past. We've tried just about every fear-related experiment on her. I think it's time we took a different approach..." he said thoughtfully.
"What do you mean?" Senji asked.
"Perhaps we should use those close to her... her friends, and that boy as well," Kale said.
"She said it herself, she doesn't want to see him anymore," Senji said, frowning.
"The girl's heartbroken, it's common. Either way, we can use this to our advantage in some way, I know we can," Kale said, smiling. "We just have to wait for the right opportunity."
***
Niyara stared at his hands. He was giving her a check. "Syaoran, don't do this..."
He stared at her coldly. "Take it. You're no longer welcome here, Niyara. Find yourself an apartment, here or back in Hong Kong, I don't care," he said, his tone hurt and frosty. "I care about you, but you've gone too far this time, Niyara. Sakura... I love Sakura."
She looked at the check sadly and took it. Tears threatened to spill from her proud eyes, and she looked up at him. "I'm very sorry, Syaoran... I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I just wanted you to be happy – with me. But now I know that could never be... or perhaps I knew all along, I just didn't want it to be true... I know that Sakura is the one for you," she said, feeling bitter, warm tears fall down her cheeks as she spoke.
He said nothing and looked away. How would he ever regain Sakura's trust? He had hurt her bad, and things looked pretty hopeless. "Good luck with everything, Niyara," he said simply, picking up her suitcases and placing them outside the hotel room.
Meilin took her hand and shook it. "Wish you the best," she said, giving her a half-smile. Niyara held back a whimper and nodded, following Syaoran out of the room. "Goodbye, Meilin."
How had things turned out this way? He was supposed to be hers... but how miserably she had failed didn't cease to amaze her. In an instant, she had ruined three lives, including her own. She placed a hand on Syaoran's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Syaoran. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me someday," she said, her eyes locked into his.
He turned away. He wanted to forgive her, and tell her that everything would be ok, that she wouldn't have to worry. But he knew the truth, and it didn't agree with what he wanted. He sighed heavily and looked down at the floor. "Goodbye, Niyara."
She sighed and nodded. "I guess this is it... so long, Syaoran."
Syaoran watched as she ran into the elevator with her suitcases, trying to hide the tears that were quickly forming around her eyes again. He turned away and walked back into the apartment, plopping down onto the sofa. Things had so quickly turned from good to bad. Meilin sat down next to him and placed an arm around him.
"Don't worry, Syaoran. You just have to talk to Sakura, that's all, and make her see the truth. She believes in you, I'm sure she'd be more than happy to see the truth for what it is," she reassured.
"I don't know... She told the doctors not to ban me from seeing her anymore... how am I supposed to even talk to her now?" he asked.
"I'm not sure... you have work tomorrow, right?" she questioned.
He nodded. "Yeah."
"Well then, here's the plan, Tomoyo and I will..."
***
Meilin and Tomoyo signed in and walked over to Sakura's room. They gasped at the sight of the now nearly empty room. Once, it had been filled with Syaoran's gifts, along with his love, but now, it only consisted of bare necessities. The only thing she had kept was the old, tattered grey teddy bear that he had given to her seven years ago. She couldn't bear to throw it away – 'not just yet,' she'd thought.
Kale nodded at their request for seeing Sakura. "Go ahead, the door's not locked," Senji said, gesturing towards it.
"Thank you," Tomoyo said, politely, dragging Meilin in with her.
"I don't suppose those two will ever follow the 'one at a time' rule," Kale said, rolling his eyes.
"They've got something up their sleeves... let's just watch."
Sakura didn't look up when they walked in. She was sitting up in bed, simply staring ahead, and seemingly oblivious to her surroundings. Meilin sat down on the edge of her bed, smiling softly. Perhaps this would cheer her up. Tomoyo bent down on the floor next to Sakura.
"Sakura? Please listen to us, Sakura, we have something for you," Tomoyo said, gently placing a hand on Sakura's lap.
She looked down at Tomoyo sadly. "Tomoyo... he left me. Did you know that? He left me..." she said, turning away.
Tomoyo shook her head and stood up. "It's not true, Sakura! He still loves you, you're everything to him. I remember even long ago, Syaoran had a big heart; that hasn't changed. The only reason he put up with Niyara is because he has such a big heart, and he couldn't tell her off," Tomoyo explained.
Sakura did not move, but a flicker in her eyes told them that she was listening. "Syaoran's mother, Yelan, arranged for him to marry Niyara, and to give it at least two months before he gave up. It's only been a month, but he's let her go, Sakura... for you," Meilin spoke up.
Tomoyo turned on the T.V. and popped a video into the VCR. "Just watch this, ok?" she said.
The screen flickered for a moment, and then cleared to show a very nervous looking Syaoran being taped. "Um, is it on?" he asked.
"Yeah, doofus, get on with it!" she heard Meilin shout in the background.
"Um, ok. Sakura, I hope you're watching this, because um, I wanted to let you know how much I love you." His tone became more serious. "Niyara... she's gone. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that we were engaged, but only because I'd never planned to marry her. I was just trying to stay with her for two months, like my mother had asked me to. But the truth of the matter is that, well, Sakura, you're the only for me. I love you, and I would never do anything to intentionally hurt you. Please forgive me," he said softly, his chocolate-brown eyes full of determination and love.
Sakura whimpered softly, tears falling from her eyes. "I love you too, Syaoran," she whispered.
Tomoyo smiled. "We know you do, Sakura... but Syaoran needs to know that, too. Will you allow him to see you?" she asked.
Sakura nodded. "I will. Please tell Dr. Senji and Dr. Kale to come in here, I'd like to let them know..." she said.
Meilin jumped and ran to the door. "Senji and Kale, we need you in here!" she said excitedly.
The doctors looked at each other in confusion, and walked into the room. "What is it?" Senji asked.
Sakura looked at her hands as she spoke. "Syaoran... Syaoran Li... he is allowed to see me, ok? If he ever comes, let him in."
Senji flashed Tomoyo and Meilin an angry look and nodded. What had they done? "As you wish, Kinimoto-san."
"Great!" Meilin exclaimed. She ran out of the room, and came back a few minutes later with a flushed Syaoran, holding a garland made of rose petals and cherry blossoms.
Sakura smiled softly at the sight of him. "Syaoran..."
He placed the garland in her hair and kissed her softly on the cheek. "I love you Sakura, I'm so very sorry for not telling you Sakura, I'm sorry for hurting you..." he said remorsefully. "But believe me when I tell you this, Sakura, you are everything to me..."
She smiled sweetly and shook her head. "It's ok... I'm so glad you're mine," she said jumping out of bed to embrace him.
Syaoran was startled only for a moment before he returned the embrace. "I'll always be yours, Sakura. My heart is yours to keep..." he said, leaning in for a kiss.
She returned the kiss and smiled for a moment, then looked away sadly. "I love you, Syaoran, but..." she became silent.
"What is it, Sakura?" he asked. He glanced at Tomoyo and Meilin, who took the hint and left the room, followed by Senji and Kale.
Sakura burst into tears as soon as they left. "Oh Syaoran, you deserve so much more! I can't give you anything or everything, not like I'd always wanted. Look around you, Syaoran, this is my home! I have no hopes of leaving... and all because the Clow cards," she said regretfully.
"Sakura, you're everything I need and-"
"Don't. How could we ever have a relationship while I'm in here? The truth is... we can't. Not for long. Not before you got tired of it."
"Sakura, I could never-"
"Or so you'd think. I haven't been able to do anything in here... I'm constantly at the base of some experiment, or being questioned, tortured, something around along those lines... I haven't even been a real mistress to the cards! They need me, just as I need them... I don't even belong here, yet if I stay for much longer, I'm afraid that I'll need to stay..." she sighed heavily held back tears.
Syaoran sat next to her on the bed and hugged her tightly. "I'm going to get you out of here, Sakura, I swear it. You and I were meant to be, and nothing's going to stop me," he said, his voice strong and determined.
Sakura looked into his eyes, as if she was trying to read him, then turned away. "How?" she asked.
"Leave that to me," he said, standing up.
She stared at him worriedly. "You'll be careful, won't you, Syaoran?" she asked.
He smiled softly and nodded. "I'll be back tomorrow, ok? I've got a few things to do today," he said, gently touching her cheek.
She smiled and nodded. "I'll see you tomorrow, then," she said, standing up to kiss him.
He kissed her back softly, almost unable to tear himself away from her sweet lips. "Until then, Sakura."
***
"That was so sweet, wasn't it Meilin??" Tomoyo asked, her eyes starry and dazed.
Meilin smiled nervously and nodded. "They're the perfect couple... I wish I had someone, too," she said wistfully. "Sakura's so lucky!" It wasn't an envious comment, simply a gracious, wishful one. She was happy for her friend, she really was... but moments like this always reminded her of how much she wanted someone as well.
Tomoyo looked at her smiled softly. "Don't worry, Meilin... you'll find someone, I know you will."
Meilin laughed nervously. "Don't worry about me, Meilin! You've been so tough all these years, watching Sakura – and not an ounce of envy or hatred is in you," she said.
"As long as Sakura's happy, so am I," Tomoyo stated simply.
Meilin placed a hand on her friend's shoulder and smiled. "You really haven't changed at all, Tomoyo."
***
"Hello, this is Yelan Li speaking."
"Mother? This is Syaoran. I'm calling from Japan."
"Syaoran, dear! How are you? I heard Niyara followed you there, how is she?"
He grimaced. "Niyara... well, I sort of broke off the engagement with her..."
He heard a long silence on the other line. "Syaoran... I thought we agreed you were going to give her at least two months?"
"But I found Sakura here, mother!"
"That's no reason to simply toss Niyara aside like a sack of potatoes, Syaoran! I'm very disappointed in you!"
"Mother, you don't understand. Sakura's in the-"
"For years, Syaoran, all I've heard from you is Sakura this, and Sakura that. I love the girl dearly, don't get me wrong, but she didn't even bother to keep in contact with you for six years! And now that you've found her, you're willing to simply toss Niyara aside."
"Mother, if you would just let me explain-"
"Syaoran, I'm sorry, I don't have the time right now. I have to go. Keep in touch, son, and try to talk to Niyara, will you?"
"But mother, I-"
"I'm sorry, Syaoran, I really have to go. Goodbye."
He heard a click on the line and sighed. He looked over at Meilin, who was watching a sappy soap opera. "I don't think mother's going to be any help. She was barely even listening to me. The only thing that got through to her was Niyara," he said.
"I'm sorry, Syaoran," she answered without taking her eyes off the screen. "But you know who might be able to help? Keroberos and Yue-san," she said, glancing at him.
Syaoran frowned. "I don't want to ask Keroberos for help," he said flatly.
"Do you want to get Sakura out of there, or what?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"All right, all right. I'll call them up," he said glumly, picking up the phone again.
As luck would have it, Touya picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Uhm, uhm, Touya? Can I uh, speak to Yukito?" he asked nervously.
Touya glared suspiciously at the phone. "Who is this?" he asked.
"Uhh, this is...Syaoran..." he answered quietly.
"Brat... what do you want with Yukito??" Touya asked loudly.
Yukito walked into the room and watched Touya from behind.
"I need to talk to him!" Syaoran said in an exasperated tone.
"All right, fine..." he turned around and nearly fell. "Yu-Yukito! Don't do that, you scared the crap out of me..." he said, handing the phone to him.
Yukito laughed and answered. "Yes?"
"This is Syaoran. It might sound crazy, but I think I have plan to get Sakura out of the ward, ok? But I'm going to need everyone's help, including Kero, Touya, and Eriol. Can you guys meet up with me at the café later?" he asked.
Yukito blinked repeatedly. "Of course. We'll meet you there in an hour."
***
Syaoran rushed into Sakura's room, looking rather excited. She stared at him in surprise and amusement. "Syaoran, are you ok?" she asked, laughter in her voice.
He grinned. "More than ok, I believe. This might sound totally crazy, but we've cooked up a plan to get you out!"
"Um, 'we'?" she asked.
"That's right," he said, winking at her. "We just happens to be me, Meilin, Tomoyo, Yue, Keroberos, Eriol, Touya, and – you," he said, smiling.
"Me? I play a role in this?" she asked, surprised.
"Can't be done without you," he said, his eyes shining brightly.
He looked so sweet and excited, almost like a proud little kid who had won something. Sakura beamed with amusement, the urge to hug him making her blush. She walked next to him and tiptoed slightly to kiss him on the cheek. "I love you, Syaoran," she said, wrapping her arms around him.
Syaoran looked at her in surprise, slightly taken back. "I love you too, Sakura..." he said, smiling. He ran his hands through her hair and kissed her softly, making it last.
"Hoee..." she whispered blissfully.
"Ok, so here's the plan..."
--- Love, what a splendid thing! Or not... well, in this case it is ^.^;; Plz review ^.- And a fair warning to all, there's most likely going to be magic in the next chapter. Oh yeah, and I was wondering if I should make Meilin and Tomoyo a couple? I'm not too sure, because I don't really have a preference... I could have Meilin go with someone else, and Tomoyo could be with Eriol... tell me what you think; suggestions would be greatly appreciated! ^.-