Loathsome Love
A/N-hey guyzz! Im back! Except for, school started and everything so yeah... a big delay on the story! sorry!
Disclaimer
CCS- not mine
Sakura- not mine...
Syaoran- not mine TT
"Better Off" Ashlee Simpson- not mine xP
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12. A Birthday and She's Gone
"Hey," Syaoran came out of the bathroom with on his shoulders (he had pants on, syaoran fans... -.-"). The last few days, Sakura had been worried about her Father. Too worried to notice that the next day was her 16th birthday.
"Hi," she muttered as she dialed the number again. He could tell by her sudden frown that no one had picked up.
"What if he's sick? What if he's kidnapped? What if-"she started fretting.
"Kinomoto, you don't have to sound so caught-up. You're the kid." Syaoran said as he slipped his shirt on.
"I know! But wouldn't you be scared if you dad's in trouble?" Sakura whined, looking at her locket over and over again (it contained a pic of her daddy how kawaii!)
Syaoran froze. He still had those nightmares of his father's death, and obviously, Kinomoto didn't know. "Y-yea... I would," he sighed and gave Sakura a quick hug.
"C'mon, Kinomoto, let's go to sleep."
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Meanwhile, Mei Lin was mad as hell. She wanted Syaoran. She worked harder for him than that bitch Kinomoto. With a huge growl, she called out, "HEEELEEEEN!" (dang I feel sorry for Helen...)
The maid came back trotting to the girl. "Yes, m'lady?" she asked with a bow.
"Finish that SOUP will you?" Mei Lin whacked her maid in the face. Helen gave her an evil eye and walked away silently. The maid had been busy for hours, she had to sweep the floor, clean the kitchen, redecorate Mei Lin's room over and over again, and she just about had it.
Mei Lin rubbed her head thoroughly as she thought of ways to demolish this girl. Step One would be to insult. Of course, Kinomoto was pretty tough. Step Two would be poison. This wouldn't work at all. Mei Lin, for one, did not have any poison, and two, Yelan would find out about her doings. Step Three would be to trick them.
Mei Lin smirked. She knew what she was going to do... With a bit of luck and some researching, she would be Syaoran's next fiancée.
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The next day-
Sakura was sitting near the park. The cherry blossoms had just the right scent this year.
Everything with Li was going on fine too. She knew it was absurd for a young girl like her to fall in love, but she avoided the fact and smiled anyway.
The sky is fallin' and it's
Early in the mornin', but it's
Okay, somehow
I spilt my coffee, it went
All over your clothes
I gotta wear mine now.
Sakura smiled again. She never assumed that this "auditioning" would ever work out. But it seemed as if – as if she and Syaoran understood each other...
And I'm always, always, always late
My hair's a mess,
Even when its straight
Sakura closed her eyes and slept on the bench, joyful that her father sent her here...
But so what?
I'm better off everyday
When I'm standing in the pouring rain
I don't mind
I think of you and everything's alright
I used to think i had it good
But now I know that I'm misunderstood
With you I'd say
I'm better off in everyway
Syaoran grinned at the young woman sitting there. He sat next to her and rested his chin in her hair.
Just before he fell asleep, he whispered, "Happy birthday, brat."
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Of course! How could she have not thought of this! Mei Lin cursed. But now, her plan would be put in action. She discovered some "great news" by implanting a camera in our beloved Sakura and Syaoran's room!
She cackled softly, this was just too easy.
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7 pm...(sakura was walking outside)
"Kinomoto..." a voice growled behind the girl. Sakura turned around to face the speaker.
"What a nice visit, don't you think?" Mei Lin purred as she circled around Sakura. It looked as if a predator was hunting for its prey.
"Y-yes, I suppose." Sakura gave a small smile, eyes darting around looking for Syaoran.
"Look bitch, Syaoran doesn't love you. He told me all about it. Your little 'talk' last night." A smile appeared on Mei Lin's face as she sensed Sakura's disbelief.
"N-n-no way!" Sakura stuttered, her lips trembling. It couldn't be. Maybe she was just taking a wild guess... Maybe...
"Oh Syaoran! I miss my mom so much! How could I ever thank you for being here with me?" Mei Lin mocked, her eyes glaring at the defenseless girl.
What she said hit home. The girl was trembling in anger. Anger at Syaoran, for once.
Or not.
"Don't you dare lie to me, Mei Lin!" Sakura spat, fists clenching. "You're not that smart nor sly. Just because you know my mother passed away, it-"
She was cut off by the now impatient Mei Lin. "Look, you Japanese filth, I have every right to talk to Syaoran. 'I feel the same way too, Syaoran! My heart hurts, my eyes hurt, my head hurts. I didn't want to see my mother murdered! I never wanted to yell at her before she passed away! Li, I'm so glad you're here!' Sure he didn't talk to me, Kinomoto." Mei Lin sneered with poison in her voice.
Sakura gasped and let out a sob that came out choked. "He didn't..." she whispered.
Sakura's eyes flashed with sadness. Those were her exact words. With tears in her eyes, she walked away silently, planning to pack.
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Syaoran grumbled with annoyance. Where was she?
He had prepared a big dinner for her. He frowned, where could she have run to?
"Oh thanks, Syaoran!" a pleased Mei Lin whispered.
"It's not for you, b-"he held his tongue. "What are you doing here anyway?"
"Syaoran, my dear, Sakura has run away. She thought she could make some money off of you." Mei Lin sighed. "But when I told her that you weren't to be King unless you were married to her, she over-reacted and ran away."
Syaoran's head was spinning as he spat, "Impossible... she's not like that."
Mei Lin purred. She knew this wasn't going to be easy. "She told me all about your promise... your father..."
Syaoran froze.
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