AN: Hello hello hello. Lots of frustration for my cutting off at that exact spot but it's ok because here is the answer to your questions! YAY! ok i'll stop now...

Disclaimer: Nothing but the plot ppl


Chapter 8

Inside the box was…. A jewelry set of a necklace, earrings and a ring. The necklace was white gold and had a cherry blossom flower pendant with a pink diamond in the middle on a chain with small sakura petals going all around. The earrings were a smaller version of the pendant, studs. Last but not least, the ring. The ring was a custom made Tiffany setting engagement ring with a pink diamond to match the necklace. On the inside of the ring was an inscription that Syaoron had the jewelers engrave saying "My Beautiful Sakura".

Sakura was overwhelmed and her eyes started to well up with tears. She had never expected him to get her something like this. Syaoron took the engagement ring out of its box and knelt in front of her.

"Sakura, I know you want us to wait until we're older and I totally except that but still, I wanted to propose to you properly so…Sakura Kinomoto, will you marry me?" Syaoron was looking into her eyes as he waited for her answer.

"Of course Syaoron!" Sakura laughed as her tears gave way and streamed down her face. He slipped the ring on to her finger and stood up while picking up Sakura in his arms. She laughed as he twirled her around. As he set her down, they both stared at each other's eyes and knew what was coming next. Syaoron's head tilted sideways as it came down and their lips touched in a chaste kiss. Sakura closed her eyes and wrapped her hands around Syaoron's neck, who took this as a good sign and deepened the kiss.

After what seemed like an eternity, the two lovers broke apart for air.

"I love you…" Sakura whispered.

"I love you too, My Beautiful Sakura." Syaoron replied. Sakura smiled and they shared another passionate kiss together.

It has been 1 month since Syaoron proposed and Sakura thought life couldn't get any better. She was engaged to the person she loved, and she was doing great in all her classes. (Still won't reveal what she's majoring in). But as the saying goes…what goes up must eventually come down…starting today.

Sakura was late again for her class and was rushing to get in to her class. She arrived only two minutes late and the professor was late anyway so she couldn't get penalized.

"Ok class, like I told you before the term began, we will be doing group projects and I will be arranging your partners. The list of pairs will be posted outside my office tonight at 6:30pm so please come and see who your partners are. You already know what the requirements are so good luck." The professor then started class, which lasted about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

At 7 pm, Sakura walked to her professor's office and saw who her partner was and HIS cellphone number.

"Peter Song? Who's he?" Sakura muttered to herself. She was just about to call him when she got a phone call from an unknown number.

"Hello, Sakura Kinomoto speaking."

"Hi, this is Peter Song. We're partnered together for the term project." A deep male voice spoke.

"Oh right, I was just about to call you. So when do you want to meet up for the project?" Sakura asked.

They decided to meet the next day at the University Library since they both didn't have any classes.

Next Day

Sakura was actually early for once and was sitting at a table in the library chatting online with Syaoron, just talking about how she's doing and what he's been up to and making sure her company's not dying without her.

"Hey Sakura." A familiar deep voice greeted.

Sakura looked up and saw her project partner. A handsome asian stood in front of her. He had dark brown hair like Syaoron except he had natural light brown highlights and hazel green eyes which is uncommon among Asians but he looks HOT. (My friend has hazel green eyes and they are SOO PRETTY!) He had a muscular build and was about 5'10". Syaoron's taller and hotter for that matter Sakura thought to herself.

"Hi, just a sec." She told Syaoron she had to start project so she said goodbye and signed off.

After Peter sat down, they started off by getting to know each other a bit. I mean, how can you do a project with someone if you didn't know the person right? So they talked and Sakura learned that he was a Korean-American, born and raised in LA, California and he was studying to become an Ambassador for the U.S. government. (A Hint about what she might be learning in France.) Sakura told him about himself except he knew a lot about her business life since she was in Time Magazine and Business Weekly and all those other financial/business magazines.

Now that they got to know each other, they picked their topic for their project and started on getting their research part done.

She is so damn hot. Too bad she's engaged Peter thought. Sakura already made it clear that she was engaged. Not like that's going to stop me. He smirked and went back to playing the innocent good boy act.

After four hours of nothing but researching and looking up book in the library, Sakura was exhausted and not to mention hungry. Peter got up and stretched as he walked to the bookshelf to get the last book they'd need for their project. Sakura looked at her watch and saw that it was already 7:30pm. When Peter came back with the book she took all their books up to the desk and checked them out. She packed up her laptop and notes and etc. and turned to Peter.

"It's getting a bit late and I'm a bit tired. Why don't we pick up tomorrow, same time, same place, ok?" Sakura asked.

"Sure thing Sakura. Umm, do you wanna get a bite to eat? I brought my car so I can drop you off afterwards." Peter suggested.

Sakura thought for awhile about this. She knew Syaoron wouldn't like her hanging around other guys but she was hungry and going around the streets of Paris at night was dangerous. "Sure ok." She replied and they walked out the door to Peter's car.

"So where do you wanna go eat?" Peter asked.

"Umm I dunno, Subways maybe?" Sakura replied.

"Subways it is then."

15 minutes later, they arrived at Subways and both ordered their sandwiches and drinks. They talked some more while they ate and Sakura learned more about him and vice versa.

"So, how does being engaged feel?" Peter teased.

"Actually, it feels pretty good. For some reason, I feel more secure and safe now." Sakura answered sincerely. She thought about Syaoron for a few minutes than turned back to Peter. "What about you? No girlfriend at home?"

"Nope…haven't found the right girl, although I may be looking at her right now." Sakura started getting a bit nervous as she stared at him.

"HAHA I'm just joking Sakura. Don't get all nervous on me now." Peter laughed on the outside, but on the inside, he really wanted Sakura, bad.

By now they were all done with eating and Peter said he'd take Sakura back to her apartment. After many mis-directions from Sakura, they arrived in front of her apartment and she bade Peter goodnight.


It was now two weeks since their project was done and handed in. Sakura would be leaving for Japan in a week and the course was over in 3 days. Sakura and Peter had received an A for their project which, compared to other students' scores, was pretty good.

"Hey, Sakura?" Peter greeted.

"Hi Peter. What's up?" Sakura smiled as she continued walking towards her bus stop.

"Uh…I was wondering if you'd like to go out for dinner some time before you leave. You know, to celebrate our high grade."

Sakura laughed but nodded. "Sure, I'd like that."

"How about tomorrow night, at 7pm?" He suggested.

"Sure. I'll see you then." The bus had come so she waved to Peter and got on the bus.

As the bus turned the corner, Peter smirked to himself. See you tomorrow, my Sakura. Peter left towards his car, laughing silently to himself, a small, evil laugh that could only mean something bad.


"Oh My Gosh Syaoron. We've been talking on the phone for 5 hours. The phone bill is gonna sky-rocket. Hurry up and HANG UP!" Sakura shrieked the last part. She spent the first day of no classes by talking on the phone with her fiancé in Japan. Talking mostly about business stuff, wedding preparations, and Syaoron trying to make Sakura tell him what she was studying. Of course he never succeeded with the last part but they enjoyed every minute of it.

"I told you Sakura, you hang up first." Syaoron replied calmly.

"Damnit Syaoron. You wait till I get back to Japan. I'll skin you alive and eat you for dinner." Sakura growled in a very un-lady like way.

"Yea sure Sakura." Syaoron chuckled. "You wouldn't do that to me, your handsomely sexy fiancé is who currently most wanted in all of Asia."

"You forgot to mention arrogant, stuck up, and stubborn. Emphasis on the arrogant." Sakura teased. "Ok no seriously. My phone bill is probably gonna be over $400 this month."

"It's not like you can't afford it. You're practically the richest woman on the face of the planet."

"Who cares? Fine, I'll hang up first ok?"

"Yep."

"Bye Syaoron."

"Good night my beautiful fiancée."

Sakura hung up the phone, laughing to herself. She took a glance at the clock and saw it was already 5pm. Wow, that was a seriously long phone call. Now what was I gonna do today? Oh well. Sakura got up, took a shower, got dressed and grabbed her wallet and purse. Time to do some last minute shopping in PARIS, FRANCE! (What a shopaholic but then again, who could blame her?)

3 hours later, a very tired, sore legged but otherwise happy Sakura walked in to her apartment holding at least 10 bags. From Coach to Louis Vuitton to Donna Karen to Gucci, you name it she bought it. She went to practically all the stores she could goto, even though she couldn't carry much. By now it was a bit over 8pm and Sakura had a feeling she had forgotten to do something.

I know I had something planned today. Is it booking my flight to Japan? No, Syaoron already did that for me. Hmm… Sakura grabbed her plane ticket and looked at the date and time of departure. What she read made her eyes go wide in realization. She was to leave tomorrow at 9AM. How the hell did this happen? She thought and then it struck her. Syaoron…grrr. She frantically started packing her stuff and etc. into her many suitcases. But by now, she had gone shopping so many times that she needed 3 more suitcases, which she promptly went out to buy.

I'm going to murder that brown-haired boy when I see him, Sakura thought. But then she saw the ring on her finger and all anger and frustration she had towards the handsome boy faded away. I'm getting married.

Meanwhile, another certain brown-haired boy was standing outside the restaurant waiting for Sakura. He glanced at his watch that read 8pm.

"Where is she?" Peter grumbled to himself.

He was losing his patience but he didn't remember where she lived so he couldn't go barging in to her apartment and her cell phone had been turned off. What the hell could she possibly be doing?

He waited for another 30 mins and then just left, muttering curses under his breath. No one stands me up and gets away with it. I'll get her tomorrow. A tall, beautiful brunette walked by and gave him a wink. Oh well, at least I won't be alone tonight, he thought and followed the brunette.


AN: Ok done...eww...man whore. But sakura won't have any problems with him...yet...other problems for the couple will be coming their way...but can they overcome?...yes no?...too bad..yu gotta WAIT