DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own CCS
SUMMARY: At the age of six, Sakura has one of the kindest hearts out there. When she meets Syaoran, they become instant friends, giving them both their first kiss. Being the daughter of an important leader in Japan has its advantages and disadvantages. One being arranged marriages. Or is that a good thing? Little did she know, her marriage was being arranged to Syaoran, heir to the Li clan in Hong Kong. Though friends for the two weeks Sakura visited at age six, they meet again ten years later to be announced that they are to be married. Sakura and Syaoran must marry out of duty to their parents and their responsibility to the corporations. But is there more to their marriage than just duty?
THIS IS A REALLY SHORT CHAPTER, LIKE REALLY. I'M REALLY SORRY BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY INSPIRATION FOR THIS STORY. AFTER MY LONG HIATUS, I THOUGHT I SHOUD AT LEAST OUT SOMETHING UP. HOWEVER, I WILL FINISH THE STORY, AND THE NEXT STORY THAT I POST, I'LL MAKE SURE IT'S COMPLETED BEFOREHAND.
Sorry, and I hope you like this short, but VERY important chapter!
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CHAPTER 7
The next morning, Sakura tried not to show the pain she felt every time she glanced his way.
"Sakura! We're going to be late!" Syaoran yelled at the bottom of the stairs.
"I'm coming!" Sakura shouted back. Although Sakura still feels love towards Syaoran, she doesn't want him to feel uncomfortable.
Sakura ran downstairs, grabbing a bun on the way. She ran outside into their limo, panting from hurrying.
"You're never going to change, will you?" asked Syaoran, smirking
"Shut up! I can't help it!" Sakura pouted
Although things have not gone normal between Sakura and Syaoran, they try to act as nothing has happened.
AT SCHOOL
"Hey Sakura!" someone shouted from behind.
Sakura turned around and saw Andrew. She waved back and waited for him to catch up to her.
"Hey, where were you last night?" He asked
"Huh?" She replied confusedly
"Remember our ice cream date?" Sakura slapped her forehead.
"Omigod! I'm so sorry! I totally forgot! How about if I make it up to today?" She asked, feeling guilty
"Sure. What do you want to do?" Andrew asked.
"Hmm…. How about if we go to the movies? And after take a walk in the park and just talk?" I suggested
"That's a great idea! You want me to pick you up?"
"Okay!" I said smiling at his enthusiasm
Unbeknownst to her, there was certain amber eyed boy looking her way, with a scrunched up face.
After School
Sakura walked out of school, to be met at the entrance by Syaoran.
"What were you doing with that Andrew guy today?" Syaoran asked, frowning
"I was just talking to him"
"Well, I don't think you should be. There's something sketchy about that guy." Syaoran replied. Sakura stood there shocked.
Sakura's POV
How DARE he tell me that I can't speak to Andrew! My eyes grew narrow as anger filled inside of me. I glared at him, not saying a word.
Syaoran's POV
Sakura's eyes widened after my comment. Then, all of a sudden, her eyes grew narrow. Why was she so mad? All I said was that she shouldn't be talking to the new kid. I'm only thinking about her well being! Why is she mad at me? I didn't do anything wrong!
She kept staring, no, glaring at me for what seemed like a lifetime.
"How dare you" she whispered.
"Wha-" I started to ask, not knowing what she meant
"How DARE you say that to me!" she yelled
Whoa, I've never seen Sakura like this. This is sort of frightening…
"I gave my heart to you… I gave my heart to you, and you threw it back at my face! And you have the NERVE to tell me who I can talk to? Who gives YOU the right, huh? Tell me Syaoran, WHO gave you permission to interfere with my personal life?" Sakura yelled, angrily
So this is what it's about…. How I didn't share the same feelings for her as she did for me.
"So I don't love you, so what! That doesn't mean I don't care for you! So I want to look after you, and I want to protect you, is that so wrong? Is that bad? What do you want me to do, just sit here having this bad feeling, and NOT tell you? NOT tell you, when you could get hurt?" I got riled up. She still has a grudge against me for that night.
"You hurt me more than anyone ever has in my entire life. So DON'T talk about trying to save my feelings, to save me from pain. I've already experienced it, from YOU." She spoke in a calm, eerie voice. She turned around and walked away. She stopped and turned her head towards me.
"Oh yeah, and I have a date with Andrew this evening" she said and left me watching her departing figure, seething with annoyance and anger.
That Night
That night, there was a lot of tension in the air. Sakura would ignore Syaoran all night while Syaoran would glare at her.
Sakura really didn't want to go on the date, but she felt as if she had to, to be nice, because that's just the way she is At seven o' clock, the doorbell rang. Sakura was still up in her room, getting dressed, so Syaoran decided to open it instead.
"Hello there" Syaoran smirked at Andrew after opening the door.
"Do I have the wrong house?" he asked, looking at the address number on the door to the address Sakura gave him and then back to the door.
"It's right alright. Sakura and I live together." Syaoran said smiling
"WHAT?" Andrew exclaimed.
"Yep, we're getting married!" Syaoran said, faking enthusiasm.
"You're kidding, right? Tell me you're kidding. Why would Sakura agree to go on a date when she's getting married?" he asked, confused and angry.
"I don't know, I asked her not to, I pleaded with her, but she refused. She said she wants to spend her last days single out and about." Syaoran lied
"…."
SAKURA'S POV
I heard the doorbell ring, and came out of her room. I saw Andrew at the door talking to Syaroan. Oh no, why is he talking to him? He's probably saying something bad.
"Hey Andrew! Sorry, I was just finishing getting ready." I said smiling. However, Andrew did not seem too thrilled about seeing her.
"Is it true you and Li are to be married?" He asked. That caught me by surprise. What a random question to ask. I thought the whole school knew. Well, I guess he hasn't heard yet, since he's new.
"Well, yes, but we were betrothed." I said hurriedly
"But Sakura, what about those long walks around the park holding hands? And the romantic dinners we went to?" Syaoran asked, innocently, LYING
"What are you talking about? We never did any of those things!" I exclaimed
"My heart aches every time you say that. Those night meant a lot to me. They hold a special place in my heart." H said innocently.
"You're sick" Andrew whispered, and fled through the door.
"What did you do!" I exclaimed. Syaoran started laughing.
"I didn't do anything!"
"Why did you say those things! ARGH!"
"You should have listened to me yesterday about him!" he said
"Well, you should have lestened to ME! Didn't ANYTHING stick in that pea brain of yours?" I asked, getting a headache.
"Nope. My PEA brain only likes to hold valuable information like who's playing on next weeks basketball game." He said grinning
"ARGH! Just shut up!" I yelled annoyingly.
"I love it when you get angry."
He said 'love'. That brought back the memories of my love getting pushed right back at me, getting rejected. I can't do it. I can't take it anymore. I fled to my room.
SYAROAN'S POV
"I love it when you get angry" I said.
I saw Sakura's eyes lose the flames. Oh CRAP, I said love, DAMN IT! I saw her eyes sadden, and she fled to her room, slamming the door behind her.
Damn it, what am I going to do? I care about her; I really do, but LOVE, no. I can't. This is a betrothal. An arranged marriage that neither one of us wanted to have. I only care about her because she is going to be my wife, and I'm going to be living with her until death do us part. It's only logical to care for her, right? RIGHT?
AN: I told you it was short… but a lot did happen, I guess. well, I'll try to update as soon as I can. I think I know what's going to happen next, so, it should be up sooner than this chapter did. And I PROMISE, the next chapter will be LONGER than this one.