Summer Sunset
Card Captor Sakura
twinklestarsixteen
Chapter 4
plans
Sakura sat in on her bed. She couldn't sleep well. In fact she couldn't sleep at all. Finally she decided to get herself water. As she walked down the hall she heard Touya talking on the phone.
"I know this is very important, but I want to make sure first that my sister will be safe. I want to be sure. I don't want to lose her too. Yes, thank you very much for understanding. Bye."
After she heard this Sakura went to fetch her some water. Apparently she felt guilty that she worried Touya a lot.
What will I do? She thought. She didn't want to burden her brother more than she has already.
Then suddenly she remembered something. She rushed to Touya's room and knocked.
"Come in." he shouted.
"Touya? Can I talk to you?" she asked.
"Well, you're inside my room already so I guess that means a yes." Touya replied sarcastically. For a big brother he can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but he can also be good.
"I just thought that I wanted to go on vacation. I want to go to our beach house in Hokkaido." She said. "I've been thinking about it. And besides it would be a good time to continue my piano lessons."
"Hmmm... That's okay, but who will accompany you there? I want you to go with someone who can also protect you. You'll never know right?" he answered deep in thought. "I'll think about it. Now, get some sleep okay. Good night."
With that Sakura returned to her room. Deep inside she really hoped he would approve.
"Good Morning! Yelan shouted at Syaoran's ear.
Obviously startled, Syaoran looked fiercely at Yelan.
"What the hell is your problem! Can't I get some sleep for crying out loud!" he growled.
"Take a shower. Were going out." She replied smiling.
"I can't take this anymore! First you drag me onto this trip without my consent, then you ask me to befriend this strange girl, then now you barge in and order me to do this!" he roared. "Can't you make my life any more miserable!"
"Stop complaining. Just go on and move quickly. We can't be late. I expect you to come down at the lobby in exactly 30 minutes." Yelan said as she walked out of the room.
What the heck is she planning again? He thought. Certainly he had a haunch that it wasn't good.
After taking a shower, he went down hesitantly. He wasn't really sure what would happen. He just had a feeling that it wouldn't be pleasant.
"Good, you're here now. Let's go." Yelan said. "We can't be late you know. This is very important."
They exited the lobby and went to the car. Yelan didn't say anything inside the car unlike the other day, but Syaoran knew much better. She was planning on something. The car entered a huge subdivision, obviously for the elite upper class people. Then it entered the gate of a really beautiful mansion.
"Where are we?" Syaoran managed to ask as they came out of the car.
"You'll know soon." His mother replied. "You'll know soon.
Suddenly the doors opened. A girl with auburn hair and deep green eyes came out.
Konnichiwa!" Sakura greeted them smiling. "I'm pleased to see you again. Please come in."
"It's my pleasure to see you again Sakura." Yelan replied.
They entered the beautiful mansion. In side there was a grand staircase leading to the 2nd floor, and and a big crystal chandelier hanging at the ceiling. It was really grand but obviously to them it was an ordinary sighting, since they're from the upper class. First Sakura took them on a tour around the mansion. After that they proceeded to the dining hall where Touya was already waiting.
"It's nice to see you again, Mrs. Li" he greeted them. "Do you want to see the model I have for the project? It's right there in the other room. We could go now so that we can be back for lunch."
"I think that would be great, but what will Syaoran do while were viewing the model units?" Yelan asked sounding a bit worried.
"Well, Sakura could take him around the house. They can go outside or they could go to the entertainment room. Is that okay?" Touya suggested. "They can also go to the park, if they like."
Syaoran's face burned. He knew that his mother was up to no good. He then realized that she had planned this.
"That'd be great!" she said smilingly.
"Well then that's settled. Hey Sakura, don't forget to call Han for body guards. You'll never know when there's danger approaching." He reminded them.
"I think the two of them will be alright on their own. You see, Syaoran here is a renowned martial artist. He can protect them both. And besides, they're not kids anymore aren't they? Yelan said convincingly.
"Well then okay. This way, Mrs. Li." He answered as he lead Yelan down the hall way.
"We'll leave you two alone then. See you later." Yelan said as she and Touya disappeared into Touya's office.
After a few minutes of awkward silence Sakura finally broke the it and started talking.
"Hey, what do you want to do?" she asked him.
"I don't know. You decide." He answered not looking at her.
"Well, we could watch DVD's. I have this DVD about ghosts and paranormal stuff. Is that okay for you?" she asked.
"Yeah, sure." He managed to answer.
After that awkward conversation, they made their way to the room. The room only had one couch so they sat next to each other. The air conditioner was in full blast and they were already watching.
Sakura was really frightened by ghosts and one particular scene really frightened her.
"Ahhhhh!" she shrieked. "The ghost's after you!"
It was only after a few minutes that she realized that she's been hugging Syaoran.
"Sorry about that." She apologized as she let go Syaoran. "It's just that I'm easily frightened by these things."
"Yeah, I noticed." He replied. He was trying to play it cool but deep inside his heart was doing somersaults.
After the movie they went back to the dining hall. Yelan and Touya were already there.
"Did you enjoy the movie?" she asked smilingly. She had mischievous twinkle in her eyes.
Syaoran didn't answer. He just nodded then went back to his seat. Sakura, noticing the weird connection between Yelan and Syaoran, spoke up.
"Yes we enjoyed it very much. We watched this film about ghosts and paranormal stuff. It was really scary." She assured Yelan.
"You've been watching those movies again. Then you get scared at night and can't sleep." Touya laughed.
"I can sleep alone you know. And besides I'm not a cowardice anymore." She replied a bit haughtily. "Hey, have you made your decision about the trip?"
"Not yet. I have a prospect guardian though." He replied.
"Well who is it?" she asked him. "I want to leave as soon as possible."
"Hirigizawa, Eriol. Do you remember him? He was your close friend before back in Junior High. He hasn't replied though, but I'm sure he'll be up for it." He explained.
Just then Touya's phone rang.
"Excuse me for a second." He said then answered his phone.
After a minute he went back to the table.
"He said yes, Sakura. I already called the airport I got you three tickets, in case Tomoyo wants to go. Your flight will be tomorrow night. 9:00 pm." He said to Sakura.
"Well, Tomoyo isn't here. She's on vacation." She said busying herself with her soup.
"Excuse me, I don't want to interrupt your conversation but would it be okay if my son joined that trip you're talking about." Yelan asked.
"What?" Syaoran spat out instantaneously.
Sakura and Touya looked at each other.
"It's because I'm going to be busy for awhile here in Japan, and I don't want him just stuck inside his hotel room. And besides he's been complaining that he's bored and so I think this would take off his boredom." She explained. "I will pay the expenses for this trip too."
"No, everything's fine Mrs. Li." Touya answered. "We have an extra ticket here. And I think he would also be great company, but let's ask Sakura first if she doesn't mind."
They all turned to Sakura.
"I don't mind. It would be okay if he joined." She said still busy with her soup.
Syaoran was looking at her, his heart thumping in his chest. Oh great he thought. He was absolutely right. His mother really was planning something.
After eating lunch Yelan and Syaoran finally went back to the hotel. Inside the car, Syaoran bickered and bickered.
"What were you thinking! Why did you say that! I don't want to go on that trip!" he shouted.
"It would be good for you. And besides you wouldn't want to get stuck here all day long." She said to him.
"And how would you know? Getting stuck here all day long would be better than to go on a vacation with her!" he retorted. "What exactly were you thinking!" he fumed. He was really mad.
Yelan just ignored him. She didn't want to argue with him anymore.
"I'm not going." He finally said.
With that Yelan broke her silence.
"You're going and that's final." She said to him with authority.
Syaoran fumed, but he knew his mother too well. When she said something like that it means that she really means it. Nothing can change that anymore and so he sat there in silence.
Yelan and Syaoran arrived at the airport at exactly six o'clock. It was because they still had to check in, and secure Syaoran's luggage. They looked for Sakura and found her sitting inside the coffee shop.
Hurriedly she ushered Syaoran into the coffee shop.
"Good Evening!" she greeted them.
"Good evening too." Sakura replied. Sitting beside her was a boy with navy blue hair and blue eyes.
Yelan smiled.
"Well, may I know the name of this fine gentleman Sakura?" she asked.
"It's Hirigizawa Eriol, madam." Eriol replied.
"Well its nice meeting you Eriol. Syaoran, I need to go now. Take care okay. Bye!" Yelan said as she headed for the door.
Instinctively Syaoran sat on the chair next to the table. After a few minutes of awkward silence Eriol spoke up.
"So, Sakura aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" Eriol asked cheerily. He was grinning.
He's so arrogant. He thinks he's this cool guy. Ugh. This is just plain pathetic. I'm sure he's just trying to impress Sakura. Obviously he really likes her, but no, he is not going to get her. Not with me around. Wait? Did I just say that! He thought. His silence was broken when Sakura said his name.
"Syaoran this is Eriol. Eriol this is Syaoran." She said softly.
"Yo." Eriol said.
Syaoran just nodded his head.
Flight 2013 heading for Hokkaido is now boarding.
"That's our flight now, let's go." Eriol said enthusiastically. He led the way to the foyer and into the plane. In the plane, Syaoran shifted uneasily in his seat. Here he was only inches away from Sakura. She was already sleeping and he couldn't help but stare. Finally he broke off his gaze. It certainly wasn't his first time traveling first class since he, as a matter of fact travels first class every time, but the presence of Sakura surely makes him nervous.
Just then the airplane took off. Syaoran still sat there in silence. After a few minutes Eriol spoke up.
"You like her, don't you?" he said coolly.
"What?" Syaoran replied not having a clue.
"Don't be silly. I know you like her." He said eyeing Syaoran.
"Who?" Syaoran asked him. He still didn't have a clue on what he was talking about.
"I know, you like Sakura, and don't even try to deny it." Eriol said.
"So?" Syaoran replied.
"Don't even think about it. She's mine. So just back off." He retorted.
"I don't think so. She's not yours and she will never be yours as long as I am here." Syaoran answered back coolly. There was just no way that he would back down.
"She will be mine, and you know it." Eriol snapped. There was no way that he would let Sakura fall for Syaoran. He had waited long enough for her.
"Well let's just see about that." Syaoran smirked.
End of chapter four
TSS: Hey guys, hope you liked this chapter. Please please review if you want the next chapter. I really, really need your comments. And yeah thanks a lot to those who reviewed. Till the next chapter.
