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Bayb-Tiger: So sorry for the REALLY late update…well a lot has been going on lately, a lot has been running through my mind…I have written a few other stories…and am writing My Life to make it more realistic…I'm really sorry for the late update…I honestly might not update quickly after this chapter…It's not that I don't want to but I have this huge personal project at my new school…which I haven't even STARTED yet and I still don't know what to do…but I owe this chapter to you guys! Thank you my faithful readers!

Thanks: Ameilia, lu, miz-annonymouz04, Ash, FlowerLover, and VampireJazzy…just a few words…SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG! Ooh and lastly…I just realized…this story IS REALLY close to coming to an end…and by REALLY close I mean…probably about 5 more chapters…MAYB…I don't know…one more chapter before the xmas concert…(mayb I should've updated faster…) SORRY AGAIN! And MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!

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Chapter Ten: Hated

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To say I was scared would've been an understatement. It was after that day, I had decided to give it my all. To give it a chance, sure my love for him isn't as strong as Ryu's, but it could be. Every time I saw him my heart would quicken, my throat would clog up, my mind would go dizzy, but most of all every time I saw him a smile lit up on my face. He could make me so happy, yet so sad at the same time.

A soft chirping was heard and Sakura groggily opened her eyes to the bright sunlight beaming straight at her. "Where am I?" she asked softly to herself as she viewed her surroundings. There she was sitting in a place filled with many different wild flowers as the sun shined brightly above her. Feeling slight warm she looked at her shoulders and noticed that she was wearing Syaoran's jacket.

"Hoeee," she said softly as she hugged the warm material to her. Slowly memories of last night entered her mind causing her to smile. Never in her life did she think she would ever find someone that could make her heart race again. Never did she think she could actually fall in love again, and here she was falling in love with Syaoran…but was it really love?

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The next day it turned out very unexpectedly, when she first arrived at school it seemed like it was just any ordinary day until she felt a arm slip around her waist. Surprised she quickly attacked the person to only have her hands gripped, "Whoa, watch who you're whacking Saku," she heard his deep husky voice. She could tell that voice from anywhere, slowly opening up her eyes to reveal her emerald orbs she smiled up at him, "You scared me, I thought you were some rapist or something."

Syaoran smiled and brought her close to him, "I would never allow anyone to hurt you." Sakura sighed smelling in his sandalwood scent as she heard someone tapping their foot behind her. "Hoeee!" Sakura mumbled softly as she turned around to be face to face with Kaori's bright blue eyes, "Care to explain?" Kaori growled out pointing to the two.

Sakura laughed nervously as she looked towards Syaoran for help. He just looked at her shrugging his shoulders. That brought Sakura down a level, what if he was just playing around? She was about to say something when Syaoran pushed her out in front of him wrapping his arms behind her, "We're dating, what's it to you?"

Kaori smirked, "The all mighty Li Syaoran dating Sakura? That's cute…" "We really are," as she heard the seriousness in Sakura's voice she quickly covered her mouth, "wow…well…congrats!" with that she quickly scurried off. Syaoran watched as she ran off to class, "I take it you didn't tell her about your undeniable feelings to me?" Sakura laughed smacking him lightly on his arm, "You wish, and I wasn't sure…" Syaoran cut her off by giving her a swift kiss, "Never say that…now go to class, and I'll meet up with you later!" With that he gave her a quick wave and blew her a kiss. Sakura giggled and ran off in the opposite direction.

As sure turned the corner she stumbled and fell flat on her face. Slowly getting up to her knees she quickly went to pick up her books when they were knocked out of her hands. "Bitch," a voice snarled. Sakura looked up scared as Tomoyo's amethyst eyes bored into hers, "What are you talking about?" Sakura asked timidly causing the girl to laugh bitterly.

"What am I talking about? I should be asking you what you are doing touching my guy," Tomoyo growled as she kicked Sakura's book farther. Tears started forming in her eyes as she tried to get up again only to be pushed causing her to stumble again. Looking to her side she noticed Tomoyo's best friend Meiling standing there smirking evilly. Without another second Sakura quickly got up leaving her books and rushed out of the school.

Tomoyo smirked happily as she dusted her hands of imaginary dirt. "What a scum," Tomoyo commented, "Just because they were in some stupid play together Syaoran is paying more attention to her." Meiling nodded her head, "Let's get to class before people start asking questions." Tomoyo nodded with a happy smile on her face, "Phase one completely, let's see if she still loves Syaoran now." The two girls started laughing as they headed towards class.

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Syaoran and Yue sat in their first period class bored as it felt like time wasn't moving at all. Suddenly a soft hand touched his shoulders causing him to smile, "Sak…" but when he noticed who it was he immediately frowned, "Tomoyo, what is it you need." Tomoyo was standing behind him happily with Meiling following behind, "Oh nothing just wanted to say hi." Syaoran shrugged her hand off and paid attention to Yue, ignoring Tomoyo.

Fuming Tomoyo quickly went to sit in her seat. "Hey, why'd you think it was Sakura? I mean you know she isn't in our homeroom," Yue stated to him looking at his friend curiously. Syaoran shrugged it off like it was nothing, "Only because she's my girlfriend now, didn't expect Tomoyo to be there is all." Yue nodded smirking, "You ain't falling for our bet right?" Syaoran snickered, "Of course not, I'll get rid of her as soon as I get my money off you." Yue laughed at this and nodded his head as the class began to start.

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Eriol looked around the class weirdly. Something wasn't right; Kaori had walked into the class without Sakura for once. Usually they would be coming in together, ignoring the teacher as she walked in Eriol hurried out looking for the emerald eyed girl.

He ran out of the halls and noticed someone arguing. He noticed it was Tomoyo and Meiling making a scene with the girl. He continued to watch as Sakura scurried out of the school and Tomoyo laughing happily, "What a scum," as those words escaped her lips Eriol felt as though his heart was clenching, how could he love such a witch? "Just because they were in some stupid play together Syaoran is paying more attention to her," she continued. Enraged Eriol quickly followed Sakura's path and ran out of the school to look for her.

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Sakura continued running until she was out of breath. Tears were cascading down her soft checks as she fell down on the grass. Why did people treat her like this? Why did they hate her so? The thoughts swirled in her head as she closed her eyes furiously urging the tears not to fall.

She was useless; all she could do was cry. Why couldn't she gather the strength to do something else? "Sakura," she heard her name called startling her. Looking out she noticed Syaoran's blue haired friend. Quickly wiping away the tears she looked away from him, "What do you want?" Eriol sighed; she was probably confused to why he was here.

"I'm Eriol Hiiragizawa…" he started trying to be nice. "I know who you are! I know who you all are!" Sakura snapped as tears continued to fall. "I'm sorry about Tomoyo and Meiling…" Eriol continued ignoring her yelling. Sakura scoffed, "Whatever you're just like them."

Eriol laughed, "Now your being like them. Judging me before you even know me." Sakura looked up smiling softly, "Fine, than tell me how you are different." Eriol sat down beside her handing her a dark blue handkerchief. Sakura gladly accepted it and blew her nose softly, "Why are you being nice to me?" she asked him. "Because your Syaoran's girlfriend," he answered smoothly.

Sakura laughed, "Fair enough." Eriol nodded leaning back on the tree trunk, "Are you okay?" he questioned cautiously scared she might start crying again. Sighing Sakura nodded her head as she leaned down beside him, "Yeah I think I will be. I'm kind of getting used to it actually." Eriol chuckled, "I suppose you would be. So you and Syaoran are really official now?" Sakura nodded her head as a soft smile appeared on her lips, "Yeah, I couldn't believe it myself at first. But…it feels like it was meant to be, when he showed me what was important to him last night I felt as though…as though he was giving me a piece of him."

Eriol watched as she continued to talk in a dreamily like state. His insides started churning in guilt as he thought about the things that were going to soon happen because of him. "I'm sorry," he mumbled softly as Sakura looked at him questionably. "Huh? What are you talking about?" Sakura looked at him curiously. Eriol shook his head, "I…I…we should be getting to class," he ended not being able to tell her the truth.

Sakura nodded her head getting up slowly, "Yeah we should be." Eriol got up and the two slowly walked back inside when Sakura stumbled. Eriol quickly held onto her as she laughed nervously. "Sorry," she mumbled softly, "I don't know what's wrong with me; I've been losing my strength a lot lately." Eriol eyed her curiously as he watched her regain her poster. Now that she mentioned it she looked to be growing weaker as days past and her skin was turning slightly pale.

"Have you seen a doctor?" Eriol questioned as Sakura looked up at him startled, "Actually no…I never even considered that," she laughed at herself for her stupidity. Eriol stopped causing Sakura to look at him funny, "Aren't you coming to class?" "You should really see a doctor," Eriol said stiffly and walked in ahead of her not even seeing if she was following. Sakura was stunned by his words but shrugged it off, maybe she'll go see a doctor tonight.