Syaoran was up and early for his continuing punishment sessions. He had missed Sakura already ever since what happened at the river he felt like they were things that were left unsaid. He sure had a lot to say. Syaoran reached that school and went in the classroom where he was supposed to teach. Before he sat down he said 'hi' to Sakura. She merely looked at him and gave a small smile and turned back to what she was doing. Syaoran frowned and sat down.
"I thought you were never going to come back." The boy said.
"Why did you think that?" Syaoran asked.
"I'm stupid remember? No one wants to work with me."
"That's not true. I'm here. I will teach you." Syaoran smiled.
"What has gotten into you?" The boy asked raising an eyebrow. "Last time I saw you, you acted like you wanted to kill me."
"Well someone. Someone changed me." Syaoran said turning his head just a little bit just to see Sakura from the corner of his eye.
"Thank God for that." The boy said.
"Yeah…" Syaoran sighed. "Onto the question where we left off. But first I'll explain how to solve it."
15 minutes passed of Syaoran's careful explaining to his young student.
"You get it?" Syaoran asked.
The boy nodded. "I think so."
"Ok. Try it now. 3x9. X equals what?" Syaoran asked.
The boy started writing furiously on the paper and showed it Syaoran. "9 divided by 3 equals 3 so x equals 3. 3 times 3 equals 9." He smiled cheek to cheek.
"Correct." Syaoran smiled. "You did it man."
Syaoran gave the boy a high five and continued with the questions, which was answered with ease by the boy. Syaoran ruffled his hair.
"Have to go." He said.
"Already?" The boy asked.
"Yeah. Almost time for school."
"Ok. Bye Syaoran and thanks."
"No problem." Syaoran said. He wanted to tell Sakura now. But she was already gone. Syaoran frowned and walked outside where his friends were.
Meilin quickly ran up to him before he could reach his other friends. "Listen Syaoran I was thinking abou-"
Syaoran cut her off. "I know what you're going to say. You're going to ask me to give you a chance right? Save your self the pain and stop trying to get back together with me because no matter how hard you try I will never get back together with you. I love someone else."
Meilin did not know how to respond. She held back the tears and her eyes turned cold. "Since when did the great Li know how to love?"
The bell rang. Syaoran walked away from Meilin.
"Where are you going Syaoran?" Takashi shouted.
"Class. Where else?"
"Cut class with us." Eriol shouted.
"No thanks." Syaoran said a lifted his hand as a signal of good-bye.
"There goes our surprise party." Takashi said.
Syaoran did not see Sakura all day. He has to give her credit. She was good in avoiding him. He was getting annoyed and hurt. When he finally wanted to tell her she goes and avoids him.
At least I'll see her on the bus. She can't avoid me there.
Syaoran thought and ran to the bus to make sure he can get the chance to sit with Sakura. When he got on he looked around and saw no Sakura. He sat where he usually sits and waited for her. When she comes he'll immediately sit beside her he thought. But Sakura never came. Syaoran wanted to hit the window in frustration.
Sakura!The bus stopped and Syaoran got off.
Plan B tell her during the rehearsals.
But when he got there Sakura was nowhere to be seen. The rehearsals continued with out her. Mrs. Takinawa said she was at home sick. Syaoran was determined to tell her today no matter what it takes.
Now I know where she is and I still have to recite lines with her.
Syaoran rang the doorbell in the Kinimoto's residence. He was hoping that her dad wouldn't answer. He knew he wouldn't let him go near Sakura. But he didn't care who answered it all he knows is that he is going to tell Sakura no matter what. Sakura opened the door and stared and Syaoran in total surprise.
"Syoa-Syaoran." Sakura stammered.
"Hey." Syaoran said.
Finally. I found you.
"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked.
Don't be stupid Sakura! He obviously knows you're avoiding him. This one of those times I wish my dad was here.
"You did a pretty good job avoiding me." Syaoran said. His emotionless face looking at her.
"Sorry…" Sakura said. She could tell that he was hurt and frustrated with her.
"But that's not why I am here." Syaoran said his tone softened into almost a whisper. "Sakura ever since you came into my life you've turned it upside down. You've changed me in many ways possible. You've awoken my sleeping desire to change. I thought that I only saw you as a good friend. But I was wrong. When I felt your tear upon my face my heart felt like it was going to explode with emotions."
Sakura couldn't breathe.
What is he saying! He knew I was crying? He heard what I said?"I felt so stupid that I did not notice or care for you then. I guess it was my arrogant self that told me you were not worth my time. But I was in denial that I saw an angel. Sakura what I'm trying to say is I love you."
His melting whisper stroke Sakura's heart but she hastily pushed it away.
"I can't. We can't. Our worlds are two different." Sakura replied. Trying to hold back that tears.
"I don't care. What I care about is you. I love you Sakura." Syaoran said looking into her eyes.
Sakura looked away.
Those words…
"Please Syaoran leave me alone. We're only friends. That's it. If you want to keep our friendship you will go."
Syaoran lifted her chin so her face will face his. "Say it to my face then. Look into my eyes and tell me that you don't feel the same way."
His touch sent vibrations throughout her body. She felt like she was going to collapse. She pushed his hand away.
"Li-kun please leave me alone. You are on your own." Sakura said and closed the door.
Syaoran was left in the porch to pick up what's left of his broken heart. He felt like we has going to cry but he couldn't. He felt like he was going to die but he didn't. He wanted to but he can't. Syaoran did not know what do to. He walked down the steps and into his car. Sakura's knees dropped to the floor tears flowed down her delicate cheeks.
I love you too…
The amount of hurt in her heart could not be contained.
I'm sorry Syaoran. It's better this way.
