It started with a box of Chocolates

Chapter 5: A Plea

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It was early in the morning and clouds of pure white covered the skies. The sun rested above like a superior, glowing like a big ball of fire.

The day was especially windy too and Sakura shivered as she walked down the familiar steps.

The wind would blow her auburn colored bangs into her face and with a light finger she'd brush them away unconsciously.

She was deep in thought over a certain matter. In fact it had kept her awake for most of the night and before she fell asleep she had decided she would do it.

She had to at least try, before giving up… for the sake of her best friend.

Sakura went to a stop as she saw a familiar someone walking down the same road a few steps away.

"Nami! Hey."

The black haired girl turned to the sound of her voice and smiled upon seeing her. She was very pretty with her fair skin and intense blue eyes. They pierced into Sakura's emerald ones. However they neither emitted hostility or unfriendliness.

Instead she looked delighted to see her. That was one of the good qualities of Nami's personality.

'No wonder Syaoran likes you.'

Sakura brushed her thoughts quickly away, as the idea ran across her head.

She swallowed too as she pushed away the sad feeling that rose in her, whenever she thought of things like that.

"Hey Sakura. How can I help you?"

Sakura exhaled as she tried to find the right words. "Well, I have a favor to ask you." She declared.

Nami tilted her head curiously. "Sure. But wouldn't you feel more comfortable in the school. We can sit down and eat something, before school starts."

Sakura shook her head. "No, actually I think being out here is better for my cause."

There was no one around and she was relieved about that… considering what she was planning to do.

Nami nodded then. "Okay then. Ask away! I'd love to help."

Sakura smiled at her pleasant words and she nodded, feeling more eager. "Okay.." She took a deep breath. "Nami… please do me this favor and…" she released her breath… "go out with Syaoran."

There. She finally got it out.

Sakura looked up hopefully and met her eyes.

And no doubt, was Nami shocked.

Silence over took them and it was all Sakura could do to wait patiently.

However as each second passed she felt like the load in her chest was tightening.

She couldn't help it and before long, she dropped down onto her knees.

Just waiting for Nami's answer felt like she was hurting Syaoran by each passing second.

"Please Nami." Sakura said. "He really adores you."

The moment Sakura dropped to the floor, Nami seemed to awaken. "Please Sakura! Get up." She lend her a hand and pulled her up. "Sakura…" Nami shook her head.

She looked away like she was gathering her words. Then she looked at Sakura, as if she had decided that she would say what she was thinking. "Syaoran…" she smiled a sad smile. "He's just not meant for me. But he's really lucky to have a friend like you."

Sakura sighed. "Then you?"

"I'm sorry. I made my decision and I can't go back on it. I really can't."

Sakura's head dropped. "There's no way, you can change that decision?"

Nami shook her head. "No… I'm sorry."

Sakura nodded. She felt the tension that had previously rose in her, starting to fade away. "Alright," she said. She looked up and gave her a small smile. "I'll see you inside."

Sakura collected her books and under the sky that seemed to have darkened, she began to her way into the school.

Nami sighed as she watched Sakura's figure disappear. She began to gather her books, but stopped almost immediately.

She was shocked as her eyes met amber colored orbs that just seemed to radiate with a burning fire.

But she just nodded to him, before she officially began her way to school.

A few feet away, a chestnut haired boy stood with clenched fists. The fury inside of him began to boil with each passing second. He could not believe that she had done that.

"Uye… I'm so tired. But I've been looking forward to soccer this whole day. I can't wait!" Sakura exclaimed, happily. The tension and disappointment from earlier on had begun to fade with the days passing time.

She was still disappointed, but at least she had tried. And that thought cheered her up a bit.

Tomoyo laughed. She loved it when her friend was in this mood. "Well, have fun, okay?" She said when her car pulled up.

Sakura nodded. "Yep. I'll see you tomorrow!" She said, waving bye to her friend.

She was a bit early and humming happily, she made her way towards the gym locker rooms.

However, she froze when she saw him.

"Why did you do it?"

Confusion flooded through her. "What are you talking about Syaoran? Are you okay.. you sound a bit mad?"

"You begged Nami to go out with me. It was bad enough in the beginning, but you had to go and do something so embarrassing. WHY?"

Sakura shook her head, tears threatening to pour. He was mad, so mad. He was so mad at her. "I.. you were so sad Syaoran. I didn't know how to make you happy… I didn't. You weren't going to be happy with me. I know that. You think of me as just a friend… so I knew the only thing that could make you happy was… Nami… so I had to. I had to just try. I knew if I did, it would increase the chances that you'd be happy… just once more."

Syaoran couldn't understand her… didn't want to.. didn't need to..

He had spelled it out clearly in his head. She had betrayed him… wanted to get back at him for something, but.. once again she was selfless, pure, willing to sacrifice her happiness for another.. she..

But he couldn't make it out.. All he felt was all the anger.. his madness.

"Sakura.. just.. just get away from me! Go!"

Sakura's eyes widen and when she registered his words… she turned around and fled.

Syaoran watched as her figure got smaller and smaller. When she had gone, all the emotions in him spilled. He rammed his fist straight into a locker. He felt the pain almost as quick as his tears spilled.

"I.. you were so sad Syaoran. I didn't know how to make you happy… I didn't. You weren't going to be happy with me. I know that. You think of me as just a friend… so I knew the only thing that could make you happy was… Nami… so I had to. I had to just try. I knew if I did, it would increase the chances that you'd be happy… just once more."