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Chapter Four: The Plan

"OH NO!"

Sakura stared in dismay at the sight of Li's car all scrunched up at the post. As soon as they heard the alarming crash, they both rushed outside the car to look at the damage she had done. The rear end of the car looked like a soft drink can trampled all over. The backlights didn't look like were totally deformed and it seems like it could never be repaired.

No words came out from the car's owner and Sakura fearfully looked at Li and gasped at the look on his face. Now she knew what a murderous stare really looks like. Li was looking at her as if he wants to throttle her neck until she can't breathe anymore. She slowly backed away from the scene, fearing Li's eyes more than ever.

H-he's going to kill me.

With that thought, she turned and ran as fast as she could, running towards the backstage door of the theatre. All of her sane thoughts continued to ask why she was running.

That's right... Why am I?

Sakura stopped when she reached the door, panting. She dared not look back at him and continued to walk towards the dressing room backstage.

What is it about him that just makes me go crazy?

There was just something about Li that gets under her skin every time they bump into each other. Although they've only met two times, and both meetings had been destroyed by 'accidents', she still couldn't understand why she would act so differently when that guy is around. She admit she had overreacted when she shouted and fought verbally with Li that first time... since he already apologized and it really seemed like he was sincere, well, before she waged war between them.

And now, she had driven like madwoman just to see if a guy like Li who seems so composed and cool all the time would be provoked by a single act like that.

And look where it got you... Sakura grimaced. There is no doubt in her mind that he would get her for what she did with his car. He's not the kind of guy to forgive easily, and she knew the punishment would be severe. But now...

I'll first think of the dance contest...

Li Syaoran looked at the back of the terrified girl and let out an angry breath. That girl just ruined my car! He still could not believe it. He turned his gaze on the ruined fender and clenched his fists tightly, he was sure his veins were going to snap. He can't believe it. He had lowered his guard with that girl...

He should've known...

He could buy another car. There was no problem with that. Money was never his problem. It was just... he can't admit that he was downright flushed by MeiLing's friend. All those who knew him would laugh right up his face and Sakura would be congratulated—for a job well done. Nobody had ever made him snap like that. He was the calm one... composed.

But ever since he bumped that girl in that restaurant yesterday, he had problems maintaining his stoical composure. Who could? Imagine this; a nearly hysterical female was shouting at you from the top of her lungs when in fact, all you did was bump her out the café. And aside from that, you already said sorry...

Li sighed as he called a towing center to pick up his car. After making the call, he began to walk towards the opposite direction the girl ran to and started in thinking of a way of making her pay.

For making a fool out of him...

For nobody makes a fool out of Li Syaoran and never regretted the day they met him.

"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?!"

Sakura winced as she reached her group dancers and hearing Chiharu's voice. She was late, unforgivably so. They had talked about practicing before the performance, and because of her, they were unable to.

"Gomen... I was stuck with—"

"I don't care!" Chiharu huffed, as she approached Sakura dangerously.

"Ehe... Ano—this guy hold-upped me and I— ran umm... after him?" Even to her, her excuse sounded made up. And, by looking at her teammates, she knew they thought so too.

All her fears of Li had vanished and were replaced by relief. She knew just by looking at them they were not really angry. In fact, she could sense an air of relief because she was not that late to have delayed the dance contest. It's a good thing she had put on her costume already.

"Woow! What a good exhibition... Now, for the next contestants, they are lovely ladies from Tomoeda high. They'll be dancing in the tune of 'Catch You Catch Me' and let us all welcome... THE ANGELS!!!"

Sakura put away all her anxieties and focused on the music. All her teammates and schoolmates are counting on her. She is the cheerleader and it was up to her to put up the tempo and the mood of the dance.

When it was time for her to go out the backstage, she prayed she would do this right... for her teammates.

"Sakura, now!"

And she went out.

Li watched the girl who smashed his car light up the whole auditorium. The amazement and interest shone in his eyes as he stared at the figure dancing in front of her teammates. Earlier, she was wearing a coat so he didn't see what she was really wearing. The pink cheerleading outfit, the short skirt and the sleeveless hanging top, the loose boots... it seemed they were all designed to show off her voluptuous figure. Though the innocence and free expression on her face as showed how young and naïve her spirit was.

He was just a normal guy, with normal instinct and normal hormones, and right now, his hormones are telling him he wanted this girl. Though he knew he shouldn't, since he was planning a revenge on this girl, he could not help admire the beauty and innocence she seemed to spark all at once. HE didn't see that at first since she was yelling at him all the time, but now...

This girl is for me...

He hadn't forgotten what she did to his car. He had called the car repair earlier to pick up his car. And from what he saw, he knew the wreck couldn't be used anymore. Although he knew he could buy another one, he could not take the dent she had put in his pride. No girl had ever treated him the way that Kinimoto girl had. And, in order for him to balm his injured pride, he wanted...no, needed to have his taste of revenge.

And then, a bright idea formed inside his head.

Sakura Kinimoto... You'll pay for what you did... I'll give one heck of an experience you'll never forget. And who said you couldn't mix business with pleasure?

With that, he turned around and headed for the backstage.

"That WAS great, Sakura-chan!"

"You were awesome!"

"The gym didn't need lighting when you danced."

"IT was all you, Sakura!"

The shower of compliments didn't end. And Sakura flushed with gratitude. Actually, she didn't remember dancing, she just let her arms and legs take over, and all she thought of was how happy she was with her friends... And...

She walked away and started for the door.

Touya and Yukito made their way over her and her brother shuffled her hair affectionately, while Yukito was standing by, smiling.

"That was one heck of a dance, Sakura-chan!" Yukito gushed.

Sakura blushed. She had always liked Yukito. Even if her crush of him vanished a long time ago, she would always felt that warmth inside her whenever she'd see him.

"Good enough for a monster, I'd say." Touya inserted.

Sakura froze and looked at her brother with dangerous eyes, and he laughed, "See, Yukito? What did I told ya? A monster."

"Touya-kun... Stop teasing her, ne? It's her night and you need to be nice," he chided.

"Hai, hai," But the amusement stayed in his eyes and Sakura flared.

"I don't need you laughing at me," She said haughtily, "I'll go get my things and get you out of sight. Really, what a brother you are!"

With that, she turned around, leaving her guffawing brother and a reproachful Yukito behind.

Mou! Sometimes, she just couldn't take her brother. He was always taunting her and she couldn't help but fire back, and it would just increase his amusement.

Just like Li...

She went outside for fresh air and a rest from all the compliments when she saw Li. She froze.

He walked towards her, his steps making her freeze.

OH my Gosh...

He was smiling a devilish smile, and she knew she would have to pay for retribution. Li was not the kind of man to let a thing go.

"That was some dance."

They were now a couple of inches apart and she could feel the power radiating from him. She bowed her head.

"G-gomen for the car... I-I d-didn't t-think..."

"Ssshhh."

She stopped and looked up at him. He was looking at her intently, as if he was seeing her for the first time.

"I came for payback."

Sakura's heart sank. She knew he would say that.

"I-I could p-pay you..." Why was she so scared and stammering?

It's because you knew you could never win this one. You couldn't shout, you couldn't yell... You knew it was your fault...

Where would she get the money? From the looks of it, the car was exceedingly expensive, way beyond her reach. She could borrow from Tomoyo, yes... She could pay it back... but...

"No."

Sakura's eyes widened as she heard what Li said. No?

"I don't want money. I have lots, you know."

Yes, he does. Sakura knew it.

"I thought you said you came for payback?" Sakura said, confused.

Li chuckled, "You are so innocent, you know that? I don't want money... I want—you..."

"Me?" Sakura squeaked.

"I want you to be my girlfriend... that's the only way you could pay me back." Li said, smirking.

She felt her world is spinning around. Girlfriend?

She was speechless. Who the hell does he think he is?

­­"Take it or leave it." The bastard said, "If you don't, I'll accept the money. Do you know how much my car is?" He paused, "Didn't think so. It's 1,000,000 yen. Now, if you have that kind of money, I'll accept."

Sakura's stomach dropped, 1,000,000 yen? Even Tomoyo couldn't get that much money, her mother would kill her. As she realized this, she knew now...

She was trapped.