She didn't say it. She couldn't. She couldn't say that she didn't love me…

Syaoran thought. That thought gave Syaoran a glint of hope even if it was a faint one. His car stopped and parked. Syaoran got out and went inside Tomeda Hospital. He reached the reception desk and said.

"Where's Shui Hueng's room please." He asked.

The nurse looked up at him and smiled. "Room 301 third floor."

"Thanks." Syaoran said and waited by the elevator. The elevator opened and he stepped inside. He was nervous and scared to face Shui. He was after all the mastermind to his 'accident'. He never thought he would find himself apologizing. Yet these past few days he didn't feel like himself at all. The elevator opened its doors and Syaoran stepped out. Shui's room was right across. He walked slowly and paused at the front door.

Here goes…

He turned the doorknob and stepped inside his room. He found Shui watching and he turned his head. He was surprised at who came and angry.

"What are you doing here?" Shui asked coldly.

Syaoran walked up to his bed but not too close. "I came to say sorry."

He laughed hoarsely. "Since when did Syaoran Li know how to apologize?"

"You'd be surprised." He said.

"Why should I forgive you? You're the one who got me here in the first place."

"I know. I didn't know what I was thinking then. I don't know. I guess. I guess I wasn't myself. I don't know how to explain it but you have to believe when I say this that I am sincerely sorry."

Shui paused and looked at Syaoran and sighed. "Apology accepted."

Syaoran smiled. "Thanks man. Friends?" He held out his hand.

"Friends." Shui sat up and shook his hand, surprised but glad. "I don't know what happened to you Li but I'm glad it did."

Syaoran nodded and said good-bye.

It's not what it's who happened to me.

Syaoran walked out of the hospital. He felt like one heavy burden has been lifted from his back.

At least that's one.

He got inside his car and drove off.

Sakura looked at Syaoran drive away and smiled sadly. She was hiding at one of the square pillars of the hospital entrance when she saw Syaoran coming. She too was here to visit Shui.

Syaoran stared at Sakura His friends babbled on about what happened at the street race he won.

I'll just love her from afar.

Syaoran thought. Meilin looked at Syaoran and then at Sakura.

"Li who are you looking at?"

Syaoran snapped back to reality. "What? No one."

Syaoran carried on eating his lunch. Meilin was not stupid and eyed him suspiciously. It was not like Sakura could not feel his gazes and buried her face in her book.

Syaoran don't. People are getting suspicious.

The day proceeded after the bell rang. Syaoran would gaze at Sakura unconsciously and Meilin observed him. Getting more suspicious and angered by the thought that a nobody like her would attract Syaoran. Meilin's eyes widened. She remembered what Syaoran said to her. I love someone else. Meilin wanted to scream.

"It can't be. It just can't Syaoran is mine! I'll have to investigate more." Meilin said under her breath.

Syaoran avoided his friends after school and ran to his car. The practice for the play was canceled. He didn't want to be any part of their plan to beat up some kid that owed bet money. He drove home. When he came inside he saw his mom.

"Hey mom." Syaoran said.

Mrs. Li could not get tired of that word. Mom. "Hey son."

Syaoran was about to go into his room to do his homework but he and question popped into his head.

"Mom?"

"Yes?"

"What would you do if someone you love rejected your love but you know that the person loves you back? Well I think she's scared if we were together. I don't now…" Syaoran said.

She couldn't believe it. Her son asked for her help with his personal life. "Is she the reason for your change?"

Syaoran nodded.

She smiled and said. "You have to show her how much you love her. Fight for what you feel son. Show her she has nothing to fear. Even if you have to wait."

Syaoran felt better and said. "Thanks mom."

"Anytime son."

Syaoran smiled and ran upstairs.

"Where is that Li boy?" Mr. Kinimoto asked.

"Oh. He said that he didn't need my help with his lines anymore." Sakura replied.

"You're brother called. He said he's going to be able to visit for your play."

"That's good news." Sakura said.

"He misses you."

"I miss him too."

The doorbell rang and interrupted their talk.

"I'll get it." Sakura said and walked up to the door.

Who would be visiting at this hour?

Sakura opened the door but saw no one there. Instead she saw a white bag used for presents. She picked it up and saw a card fall from the top of the bag. She opened the card and read it.

I won't give up

Syaoran

Sakura opened the bag and saw a pink sweater.

"Who is it Sakura?" Her father asked from the living room.

Sakura held back her tears. "No one dad."

"No good pranksters. Must be the boys next door."

"Yeah."

Syaoran did not leave until Sakura closed the door. He hopped on his car and went back home. Meilin was on the scene too. She saw what Syaoran did and this made her angrier. What she thought was true. Sakura Kinimoto was Syaoran's mystery girl. Meilin went in her car and she too drove home.

Syaoran threw another piece of crumpled paper onto the trash. That was one of many pieces of paper that he threw to the garbage.

Come on Syaoran.

Syaoran started to write again but instantly he crumpled it and threw again to the garbage. Syaoran scratched his head furiously.

"Arggg." Syaoran grunted.

Syaoran closed his eyes and pictured that night when she was sitting under the moonlight.

Her simplicity it's absolutely perfect. Let your heart speak for itself Syaoran…

Syaoran started to write again and this time he did not stop. He kept that image in his head and played all their memories within his mind and smiled even more.

Sakura opened her locker and a piece of paper fell out. She opened it and instantly smelled the scent of cherry blossoms from the paper.

When I'm with you,
eternity is a step away;
my love continues to grow,
with each passing day.

This treasure of love,
I cherish within my soul,
how much I love you,
you'll never really know.

You bring a joy to my heart;
I've never felt before,
with each touch of your heart,
I love you more and more.

Whenever we say goodbye,
whenever we part,
know I hold you dearly,
deep inside my heart.

These words are ever so true because

In my heart you'll stay

I will love you till they take my heart away

Syaoran

She felt that tug in her heart. She wiped away the tear that came. She did not want anyone to see. She also found a pink rose among her books her locker. She closed her eyes and pictured Syaoran standing before her now holding the rose out. A tear that Sakura was not able to stop slowly traveled from her cheek and dropped into the rose.