Summary: At the prologue, chapters one and two! Ü
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A/N: Sorry for the long wait! As I said on the last chapter, school's got a lot tougher this year! Having a hard time in Geometry and all that! Anyway, there would be a twist in this chapter! Read and find out! I would like to thank my dear reviewers. . .
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Chapter Nine:
A Helping Hand
The road ahead was zigzagging through the loamy ground as a young boy clenched his fists while gripping the steering wheel. He banged his hand against the wheel as the horn of his vehicle startled many pedestrians. Sweat beads crawled down his handsome face even though inside the car was quite chilly. He gripped down the wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white from the sudden action. He sighed.
The alone time with Sakura yesterday just made everything worse! I loved her even more. . .even though it's forbidden, I still kept this feeling. . .Darn it, Syaoran!
Syaoran gripped the steering wheel even more as his car swerved around the street. He was planning on going to Tomoyo's shop to apologize to Sakura but he knew she would shove him away of the shop, asking him to leave and never return. Syaoran knew he's exaggerating but he knew Sakura, she would be so pissed off that she would probably kill him. He sighed. How would Sakura take in account all that happened yesterday? Would she get mad or would she be happy about it? She's the one who kissed him in the first place, then why would she be mad?
All these questions were useless, Syaoran knew, for he couldn't answer it all. He knew only one person could have the correct answers to it all. . .and that is. . .
Sakura.
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Sakura pushed the door open as the wind chime rang, signaling her arrival. Tomoyo turned to face her and was greeted by a, well, not so warm look from Sakura. She turned away and continued arranging some papers on the table.
"Ohayou, Sakura-chan. You slept again on the wrong side of the bed, huh?" Tomoyo beamed while arranging the paperwork.
"Ohayou. . ." Sakura mumbled.
Tomoyo glanced at her and smiled. "My, aren't we troubled today."
Sakura walked inside as she closed the door behind her with fury. "Just pissed, that's all."
"Pissed on whom?"
Sakura grinned. "Myself."
"I thought you're motto is: zettai daijoubu?"
Sakura got the phone and started dialing. "Yeah, it is. It's just that today, I'm pissed and in a bad mood. Don't worry, Tomoyo-chan. I'll overcome this one."
Tomoyo rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say, Sakura-chan."
Sakura smiled as the other line picked up. I'm pissed off and angry with myself for doing what I did yesterday! I think I'm beginning to love Syaoran Li all over again. . .I kissed him for more than three times in different parts of his body, I'm being nice to him, I blush whenever he's around, My heart thunders whenever he draws me in his arms. . .Oh, God. . .What's happening to me? I swear I'll never ever let history repeat itself. . .
"Uh, excuse me? Who's this? Hello?" The person on the other line said.
Sakura blinked, wavering herself out of her trance. "Oh, sorry. I'm just making a follow-up on how the decorations for tomorrow's wedding are coming to. . ."
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Syaoran drove fast down the street that leads to Tomoyo's shop. He avoided any pedestrians, cars and vendors along the way. He gritted his teeth as he sped along the street. I hope I'm not too late! I have to speak to Sakura! I have to apologize to her! Syaoran thought as he stepped on the gas further. He screeched down the ground just in front Tomoyo's shop. Syaoran stepped down the car and opened the door to the shop.
"Where's Sakura?" He exclaimed upon entering.
Tomoyo glanced at him and smiled. "Oh, hey, Li-kun."
"Where's Sakura?"
Tomoyo looked at Sakura's table. "She just left. She just arranged some phone calls and went ahead to the office. Why? Why are you looking for her?"
Syaoran blushed. "I-I just want to talk to her."
Tomoyo looked down. "Maybe that's not a good idea. You see-"
"Sorry to interrupt but I must look for her! See you!"
"Wait!" Tomoyo called out. "She's really not-" Syaoran closed the door behind him shut.
"-In a good mood. Sigh, what is he up to now?"
Tomoyo sat down. Maybe he's going to ask her out on a date! I just can't imagine what would be the look on Sakura's face. . .
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Sakura grunted as she walked down the street. Her hair curled up in a messy ponytail, her eyebrows as if saying: "Don't mess with me", her eyes in an angry glare. People passing by sighed at her look murmuring stuff to one another: "How could a beautiful girl like her be so pessimistic?"
Sakura ignored them and continued on her way. After all, they don't know why she's acting this way. It's all thanks to one person; even though she hated to admit it, he's the one she treasures the most. . .
Syaoran.
Syaoran hurried as he passed through wandering pedestrians. He ran but it's impossible to go so fast because of the people blocking his way. Syaoran knew Sakura would be nearby—she couldn't have gotten that far, she just left, Tomoyo said a while ago. He walked faster and spotted a girl with honey-golden locks walking ahead of him.
Syaoran quickly grabbed her shoulder. "Sakura!"
The girl turned around to face him with dark brown eyes, lips red and big earrings dangling from her ears. "Oh, sorry. I thought you were-"
The girl smirked. "Someone else?"
Syaoran looked down. "Yeah, sorry."
The girl's smirk widened even further. "Sakura. . .what a nice name. Maybe I could be that girl, hot stuff." She trailed her fingers up his shirt, exposing Syaoran's belt buckle and bellybutton.
Syaoran blushed and put his hand through his unruly brown hair. "Eh-heh. I must go and look for Sakura."
The girl inserted her hand inside his shirt, caressing his chest. The people passing by don't seem to mind. "Aw, c'mon. You don't need her. We can play this evening—just the two of us. You know, you have a really fine chest."
Syaoran glanced around and saw Sakura glaring at them. The girl flashed her an angry glare as well and Sakura fled off. "Sakura!" Syaoran called out.
Syaoran was about to follow her when the girl grabbed his arm. She inserted her hand again inside his clothing and trailed her hand through Syaoran's washboard abs. "Please? We will have fun, I promise."
Syaoran shove his hand away and removed her hand inside his shirt. "Sorry, but all I need in life is my Sakura."
He ran away and left the girl glaring at his retreating figure. Syaoran shoved some people away as he caught up with Sakura.
"Sakura! Wait up!"
"I don't intend of doing such nonsense!" Sakura walked faster.
Syaoran grabbed her arm and Sakura shove it away. "Would you please just wait?" He panted.
"Who's to wait?"
Syaoran smiled. "Me."
Sakura blushed slightly. "If that's the only reason for me to wait, then I'm just wasting my time. Time is gold, you know."
Syaoran grinned. "If time is gold, then I must be worthier than gold for you. . .you are waiting for me now, can't you see?"
Sakura realized what he's saying and blushed bright red. Well, he has a point there. . .he is worthier than gold in my opinion. What? He is?
Sakura crossed her arms. "Hmpf. I saw you flirting with that prostitute."
"Prostitute? She's a prostitute?"
"Isn't it obvious?"
"No."
Sakura turned away. "Well, for me, she is."
"Why? She seems. . .nice."
"Why? Because she's. . .she's f-flirt-"
Syaoran smirked. "Flirting with me?"
Sakura turned to face his cute smirk. "That's not what I'm going to say." She blushed.
Syaoran's smirk widened. "Then what?"
Sakura perspired profusely. "I-I, uh, uhmm. . .you're flirting with her! T-That's it!"
Syaoran protested. "I'm not flirting with her!"
Sakura pinched his cheek playfully. "You are!" She teased.
Syaoran was about to object when an idea came rushing inside him that made him smirk. Sakura let go with his cheek and stared at him. "So, what if I did? You're jealous, huh?" Now it was his turn to pinch her cheek.
Sakura blushed, maybe by the fact that Syaoran's pinching her for the first time. "I am not!"
Syaoran smiled as he let go of her smooth cheek. "Yes, you are!"
"I am not!"
"Yes, you are!"
Sakura looked away, still blushing. "Whatever."
Syaoran grinned. "You admitted it after all!"
Sakura crossed her arms. So what if I am jealous? That insolent girl is touching you in parts that are forbidden for her! But then. . .I touched those body parts, with you not objecting! Why? Why didn't you object? You let me touch you. . .
Sakura looked at him and stared. "So, why did you catch up to me? There must be a reason."
Syaoran blushed at what he's going to ask. He knew Sakura would object but then again. . .He wouldn't know for sure if he didn't try. "I, uh, was just gonna ask if you'll let me help you with your love life. . .If you'll let me, that is."
Sakura's pools widened. "M-my l-love life?" She stuttered.
My only love life is you, Syaoran-kun. . .
Sweat beads crawled down Syaoran's face. "Y-Yeah. . .I'll help you if you'll only approve. . ."
Sakura clenched her fists as tears were starting to well from the corners of her eyes. "I can find you a date. . .I'll recommend you to my friends. . ."Syaoran continued.
Sakura looked down, her knuckles turning white from being clenched tightly. I don't need anyone. . .only you Syaoran. . .I finally admitted it, yeah, I still love you. . .even though the wound you caused me years ago haven't healed yet. I'm willing to try, if you're willing too. But from what you are saying now, maybe you are not yet ready. . .
Sakura could feel anger rushing in to her veins. She prevented it from bursting out but it was no use. Sakura raised her fist and. . .
Wapak!
"OUCH! Why did you do that for?" Syaoran exclaimed while feeling his sore cheek with his hand.
Sakura gritted her teeth. "Who are you to intrude in my love life?"
Syaoran looked at her apologetically. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"
"Hurt me?"
"Yeah, but if you change your mind. . .you know what to do. . ."
Sakura walked away. "I won't change my mind!"
Syaoran watched her retreating figure while still caressing his already red cheek. "Man, Sakura could really punch."
I wonder if she'll say yes. . .I hope so, because that's the only way for me to conceal my love for her. . .even if it hurts, I'll do it. . .because I know she'll never love me back, maybe finding her perfect love could make her happy once again. . .
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Sakura arrived at the office, walking straight to her desk—not minding Meilin who greeted her with a warm smile. Meilin scratched her head, wondering why Sakura was behaving like that. Of course, since Syaoran's arrival in her life, she became that way—always not in the mood or not herself. She wondered what it could be this time. . .
Sakura walked by the radio and turned it on, a love song started wafting through the air. . .
Our little conversation
Had turned in into little sweet sensation
And they're only getting
Sweeter every time
Sakura slumped down her chair and listened to the song. She didn't want to start her job, she just wanted to listen. To listen, that's all. Maybe it would be better for her to just loosen up a bit. Maybe it'll be best to think over what Syaoran just said. . .
Our friendly get together
Had turned in into visions of forever
If I just believe
This foolish heart of mine
The song was right. Whenever she's with Syaoran, she just couldn't help but think of a future with him, like that's even possible. By the way he's acting right now and by the way he's suggesting to help, she just couldn't push the thought away that he's planning something. But, what? She just couldn't put a finger on it. Was he serious? Was he trying to push her away? Either of the answers are useless for she, too, was beginning to doubt if she's going to like the answers to them. . .
I can't pretend
That I'm just a friend
Because I'm thinking maybe
We were meant to be
And by that verse, a teardrop escaped from Sakura's eyes. She, too, was feeling the same thing. Sakura just couldn't stand being his friend alone. She wants to be with him, but that was way impossible. It wouldn't work out anymore, now that she doesn't want to fall for him again. It's just too painful. Yeah, she admitted she's in love, but there's a part of her that opposed it. That part of her clung to the idea that she'll just get hurt. . .and maybe that part was right. . .
I think I'm falling
Falling in love with you
And I don't, I don't
Know what to do
Another teardrop escaped and Sakura bowed down her head—her hair covering her face. Oh, God, I'm so confused. What would be the outcome if I fall in love? Would I get hurt? Would I finally be happy? Would I commit the mistake I made years ago? I'm afraid. I'm scared. I don't want to feel it again. I don't want to surrender to it again. I don't want to fall, to fall desperately and hopelessly again. Please, what would I do? Would I agree to him or not?
I'm afraid you'll turn away
But I'll say it anyway
I think I'm falling. . .
For you
Sakura lost herself as she turned off the radio. She let go of the loneliness and the anger she was keeping all this time. Sakura sobbed quietly and thought about what Syaoran said. Maybe he was right. Maybe it was really the time to let go—to fall in love. And maybe it was the right time to not fall in love with Syaoran anymore. There was so many guys out there. . .maybe I can find someone better than him. . .She thought as she picked up the phone and dialed Syaoran's number.
The other line rang three times before a familiar voice answered it. "Hello?"
"I agree to your plan, Syaoran. . .I agree."
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A/N: That's the ninth chapter everyone! Ü Don't worry, I'll already end this maybe at the fifteenth of fourteenth chapter. . .I dunno. Your reviews would tell me. Anyway, do review guys! Remember: the more reviews I get, the more chapters I'll make!
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