Author's note: Hello! I'm really sorry for making you wait; I was busy with my new story From Sunrise To Sunset, so I did not have time to update. I've got something to tell you guys,
IMPORTANT PLZ READ: In the last chapter I had given a preview of this chapter but I've decided to lengthen my story a little bit so I was unable to put the preview in this chapter, but anyways the preview will be coming in the next chapter, I promise. Thanks to all my reviewers,
The Supernaturalist Sorry about the riddles! Glad you like my story, read the next chapter.
Puasluoma I'm happy that you think my story is sweet. Enjoy this chapter
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sakura-kusabana I'm thrilled that you like the way I've written! Lots more humor in this chapter. Read and Enjoy.
a hopefull dream Happy Hope dancing! I think Hope is a really nice name. Sorry about cliffy.
This chapter is dedicated to
Sillyo0omeeh & Shadowkeeper13 I want to thank you both for faithfully reviewing all my chapters. I hurried as much as possible to update (though it was kinda late, sorry). I've added more humor see if you like it.
Note to all my reviewers: Please read my other story From Sunrise To Sunset. Happy reading!
Chapter 7:
From the last chapter…
"Doctor, what is it?" asked Sakura, her voice shaking slightly.
"I'm afraid the poison has spread to many parts of his body, I've given him and antidote. So there is a possibility that he may survive"
Sakura's heart lifted, but,
"But he may not survive if his body is not strong enough to withstand the poison…"
Sakura stared at the doctor blankly, suddenly her knees felt weak like they couldn't bear her weight.
No, no this can't be happening! NO!
She sank down on the floor burying her face in her hands and broke down completely. She sobbed loudly her body shaking violently; the doctor looked at her sadly.
"Can I go and see him, please doctor?" She asked the doctor making an effort to control her tears.
"Yes you can" replied the kind doctor and helped her to Syaoran's room. Sakura's ankle wasn't completely healed and hurt her a bit but she did not care, she hobbled as fast as she could to Syaoran's room which was two rooms away from hers.
The doctor opened the door; Syaoran was lying on a bed in the corner of the room. Sakura went over and sat on a chair next to him. The doctor shut the door behind him as he left. Sakura looked at Syaoran, his face was pale and he was panting and sweating heavily. She took out her hanky and gently wiped his sweat away. Then she leaned forward resting her head on the bed beside him and started to cry softly.
"I'm so sorry. This is all my fault, Lee" she whispered. If I hadn't gotten lost in that stupid forest none of this mess would have even happened. She sobbed harder.
"Now you're struggling for your life and there's nothing I can do but watch." She said to herself
"Don't say that"
Sakura jerked up. The nurse was standing at the entrance. "Sorry to have scared you. I knocked on the door but you didn't answer me"
"It's ok" Sakura said softly.
"The doctor asked me to take you home"
Sakura looked at her pleadingly, "Please can I stay a bit longer? I won't disturb him"
"Ok then I'll let your friends in. They've come to see you"
The nurse went out and Eriol and Tomoyo entered looking worried.
"Flora, thank goodness you're alright! I was worried about you" Tomoyo squealed.
"How's Lee?" asked Eriol.
"Not good, the doctor can't say if he'll survive" Sakura looked really sad, "And it's my fault"
"No it's not" Tomoyo and Eriol said at once.
"Flora you have to be strong." Tomoyo looked at Sakura, "Have faith in him"
"Yeah for all I know Lee is anything but weak"
Sakura gave them a feeble smile.
"I just feel that this entire mess is my fault"
"I'm sure Lee will be really mad at you, if you said things like that" said Tomoyo in mock anger wagging her index finger in front of Sakura's face.
"Come on, let's go home. I know you don't want to but we can eat something bring some food for Lee. I'm sure he'll be damn hungry when he wakes up" Eriol grinned.
Sakura reluctantly agreed, because she knew her friends would never allow her to stay there and not eat anything. But she vowed to come back as soon as she had eaten. She cast one last look at Syaoran before leaving. Please wake up soon.
(Time Gap) (A/n: I'm too lazy to type what happens in between. So bear with me, please)
Two days later…
Sakura sat beside the hospital bed, an anxious look plastered over her face. Two days had gone by and Lee hadn't gotten up yet. She was getting more and more frantic which made Tomoyo and Eriol worry about her. Sakura thought about the previous day's events
Flashback (Not shown in the story)
Syaoran's POV
Syaoran opened his eyes and looked around vaguely, he did not recognize where he was.
He could see a pair of emerald eyes and a familiar voice calling out his name over and over again.
"Flora…"he mumbled.
He tried to move but felt very weak. He could hear Flora's sobs as she called out his name. He wanted to tell her he was okay but sleepiness overcame him and he couldn't fight it off anymore and darkness came over him once again
End of flashback
Did he really call out my name? She thought to herself. The doctors had told her that the only good sign was that his body had warmed up a bit. Sakura sighed it was almost dusk. She knew it was time for her to go home. She bent down and kissed him gently on the forehead.
She stared at him for a while and then turned around to walk out of the room trying to fight off her tears. She heard a groan from behind her and whipped around in amazement.
Syaoran opened his eyes. He could not remember where he was. He sat up, his vision was blurry. Just as his vision began to clear, it was blocked by a 'pink' something which came and flung itself at him. Syaoran blinked twice and looked down at the person who was sobbing on his shoulder.
"Flora?"
"Oh, Lee thank goodness you're alright! I've been so worried about you. I thought you were going to die"
Sakura stopped crying and slowly backed away, blushing. Syaoran smirked, "You finally stopped. If you keep crying like that you'll soon be dehydrated"
Sakura jumped back in fury, "YOU JERK! I've been out of my head with worry for the past two days. Now that you're finally awake all you can say is this! I can't believe I'm actually in love with a moron like you!"
Sakura gasped at the last sentence and clasped her hand over her mouth.
Syaoran cocked is head in surprise, "You're in love with me?"
Sakura spun around, "I've got to go now. I've got to do—uh—something at home" she stuttered softly.
Much to his own amazement, Syaoran suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her back. She faced him, surprised. Syaoran smiled at her,
"What are you doing, Lee?" she whispered, her heart banging against her chest.
He bent down, "I love you too" and kissed her.
Sakura suddenly felt really dizzy. She had not even in her wildest dreams expected him to accept her feelings let alone return them.
Lee is in love with me?
"Ahem" said a teasing voice. The two of them flew back as if electrified and looked away.
"I didn't mean to interrupt you" Eriol said entering the room with a huge smirk on his face.
"Get out, Eli" barked Syaoran.
"No… no I've really got to go home now, Good bye" Sakura said without looking at the two of them and dashed out of the room. Sakura ran all the way home, she thought of the kiss and blushed. I can't believe Lee actually loves me! I'm soooo happy.
She giggled happily and went into the house; Tomoyo was standing in the room.
"Why are you so happy?" She asked suspiciously.
"Lee's awake"
"No there's something more which you're not telling me"
"Well…." Sakura trailed off and told Tomoyo everything.
"WHAT!" shrieked Tomoyo. "That's so cute"
"I know that something happened between you and Eli" Sakura retorted hoping to change the topic.
She was right for Tomoyo immediately turned a dark shade of magenta. "NO nothing at all"
"That means something did happen"
"Okay you win" Tomoyo sighed. She explained everything that happened between them.
"So you've got a boyfriend." Sakura teased.
"You're in no position to tease me, you've got a boyfriend too" shot back Tomoyo.
The two girls looked at each other and began to laugh.
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Next Morning…
Syaoran and Eriol did not have work that day so they decided to help around in the farmhouse. After having a delicious breakfast Syaoran went to milk the cow, while Eriol went to feed the bulls.
"Don't forget to close the gate" the farmer called after Eriol who nodded absently, hoping he could get his work done quickly so that he could go and see Violette.
Syaoran sat down to milk the cow. He had only just begun when he heard a yell,
"LEE! Heeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllpppppp!"
Syaoran jerked his head and saw Eriol running at top speed followed by a very angry bull. He stared at Eriol ridiculously and sighed,
"You got yourself into that mess so you get yourself out"
"Don't be cruel! This mad animal is gonna kill me" wailed Eriol.
"You know, what you'll definitely set a record for the fastest runner" Syaoran smirked.
"Stop jabbering and help me"
"I'm not gonna risk my neck to save you"
"Lee! Please do something" Eriol ran past Syaoran who conveniently jumped out of his way.
Fortunately for Eriol the farmer heard the noise and managed to tackle the bull.
"You've got to be more careful, son" he advised Eriol who was currently lying on the ground on his stomach and panting.
"What's going on?" asked a familiar voice that made Syaoran's heart skip a beat.
"Flo—Flora" he stuttered, "What are you guys doing here?"
Sakura and Tomoyo had come to the farmhouse to buy some milk, cream, eggs and butter. Just then Tomoyo spotted Eriol lying on the ground,
"Oh my! Eli what happened?" She asked running over to his side.
"I just got chased by the fiercest bull in the farm" exaggerated Eriol, putting on puppy dog eyes.
"Are you alright?" she inquired anxiously.
"No I think I've broken by arm, fractured my appendix, dislocated both my shoulders and twisted my ankle" cried Eriol, hoping for more of Tomoyo's sympathy.
"Come on I'll help you inside" she said helping him up.
Eriol groaned realistically for extra effect, Syaoran rolled his eyes. He heard a giggle near him and froze. Sakura laughed at Eriol softly. Staring at her Syaoran accidentally sprayed some milk on his face, while milking the cow.
"Yuck" he coughed, noticing this Sakura went over to him and wiped his face with her kerchief.
"You okay?"
"Mm..." he muttered blushing.
"Since you ladies are here now why don't you join us for lunch, my dear?" chirped the farmer's wife appearing out of the barn.
"I'd love to" answered Sakura, "Violette and I can help you make it ma'am."
"No need it's almost finished" said the farmer's wife disappearing inside the house.
"Have you finished milking the cow?"
"Yeah"
"Then let's go inside" she cried happily pulling him in by the arm.
Inside…
Eriol was lying on a couch and Sakura was helping Tomoyo and the farmer's wife set the table. Syaoran was watching Sakura with the corner of his eye and throwing teases at Eriol from time to time. Finally it was time to eat.
"Eriol, come on it's lunch time" Tomoyo called.
"I can't move" he whined, "Feed me"
Tomoyo blushed and whacked him playfully on the head,
"Be quick or no dessert"
"I'm coming I'm coming" he said hastily jumping up to eat.
Everyone laughed. It was a merry moment, Sakura and Syaoran blushed when their hands brushed against each other as they reached out to take the salt pot, Eriol was shoveling food in his mouth declaring that it was the best ever and Tomoyo laughed at him. Everything was perfect…just perfect.
But none of them knew that it would soon be time for them to say goodbye…
Author's note: Well that's it! I have something very important to tell you all. I am very very sorry that I did not post the preview of the last chapter in this one because I suddenly wanted to make my story longer, okay? So I'll be putting the same preview this time also.
Up Next…
"I'm afraid we have to leave"
"Let's leave a note telling them that we're leaving"
For all those who are reading From Sunrise to Sunset, I've almost completed the third chapter it will be up soon
Signing off,
sakura doll