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ON WITH THE STTTTOOOOORRRIIIEEE

Sakura walked through the university gates. She was still in a slight depression. She knew the up coming days were going to be hard. She knew she was going to have to work up to it. She walked through the school ground to her locker, hands in pocket of her pale, wave sparkle jeans when she heard a shout.

"Sakura! Sakura!" shouted Richie as he ran up to her.

"Nani?" said Sakura as he was next to her.

"Don't you know? Syaoran Li is going to New York!" exclaimed Richie.

Sakura was shocked. Her body and mind froze for a second.

"New York?" she said in a mere whisper.

"Hai," said Richie, looking up to the sky in shyness. "I think his finally thought of giving you to me— Sakura? Sakura?"

Richie looked around and saw Sakura wasn't there anymore. He scratched his head confused.

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Eriol and Hiro looked at Syaoran in shock. Hiro ran his hand through his long firey hair.

"Is this true?" asked Hiro.

"Stop fussing," said Syaoran.

"Why are you going? You don't even know how to speak English!" exclaimed Eriol.

"I'll learn there," muttered Syaoran.

"BUT—"

"How long?" said Eriol, cutting Hiro off.

Syaoran paused for a little thinking.

"Um, two years I guess," he said.

"WHAT! TWO YEARS!" shouted Hiro.

"Xiao Lang—" said Shingo, coming forward.

"It's not because of you I'm going," said Syaoran.

"Don't go!" said Hiro.

Syaoran didn't notice Sakura running up behind him. She stopped just behind him, emerald pools in stress, staring.

"You're really going to New York?" she whispered.

"Good timing Sakura. Help us convince him not to go!" said Eriol.

"Don't waste your breath. I've decided already and nothing can change my mind," said Syaoran, turning to face her carelessly.

"When are you going?" asked Sakura.

"Tomorrow," said Syaoran not looking at her.

"WHAT! TOMORROW! Why didn't you tell me!" exclaimed Sakura.

"Why should I tell you," said Syaoran looking down at her this time. He placed a hand on Shingo's shoulder. "After I'm gone, you and Shingo can be a great couple."

"Xiao Lang—"said Shingo in disbelief.

"While I go and get a beautiful English girl—"

SMACK

Sakura slapped Syaoran, hard in the face. A tear going down her face.

"GO, leave, leave all you want! No matter where it is! Australia, Africa, Afghanistan, ANTARCTICA! Just as long as you're not in Japan! No matter if it's 3 years or 5 years! LEAVE!" she shouted loudly at Syaoran, crying. "I'm only crying because I'm happy. So happy you're leaving!"

She turned and started running. Crying as she went, feeling even more depressed then ever. Hiro, Eriol and Shingo looked at the running Sakura then at Syaoran in disbelief. Syaoran looked down, feeling the pain and guilt that was over coming him for the first time.

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Sakura sat in a quiet, empty place. She was sitting near some steps, legs tucked in, head buried in her knees, sobbing. Shingo watched this behind a wall. He sighed and walked up to her, his face solemn.

"Sakura," he said softly.

Sakura looked up with tear stained eyes.

"What?" she said bitterly.

"Are you sure you don't mind Xiao Lang going to New York?"

"Why should I mind? I should be very happy," snapped Sakura, looking down at her knees, more tears coming down her face.

Shingo looked at Sakura who was still sobbing. It reminded him of someone and realised how foolish it seemed.

"I remembered a girl telling I should be strong. See a certain person while I still can, don't just let that person go. Before it was too late," he said softly, bending down to her.

Sakura looked up seeing warm, innocent, pleading amber eyes.

She threw herself into his reassuring embrace, crying out her emerald pools.

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Clow 4, Gin and surprisingly Richie were at the airport. It was the day of saying good- bye to Syaoran. The one that's never left them before.

"It's going to be hard without you," sighed Eriol.

"Hard for you? It'll be harder for him. It's the first time his ever left you guys," said Gin holding her bag.

"There's always a first. Though, Clow 4 is nowhere without Xiao Lang," said Hiro.

"You can find someone to replace me," said Syaoran.

"ME!" piped in Richie.

"Did I ask for your opinion?" snapped Syaoran.

Richie looked down.

"Clow 4 is Clow 4. No one is going to replace anyone," said Shingo firmly.

Syaoran thought for a bit then nodded confidently.

"Please start entering for flight CF308G………"

"OK guys. This is it, I'm leaving," said Syaoran, picking up his bag along with Gin.

"Aren't you going to wait for Sakura?" asked Shingo.

"Why would she come?" said Richie.

"SHUT UP—"

"XIAO LANG!" snapped Gin.

Syaoran immediately fell quiet. The power of a big sister……….

"OK OK. I'm sorry. Didn't mean to say the wrong thing. But Sakura's too busy to worry about you. Her brother owe some people money and she's got a lot on her mind," said Richie.

"If you still like Sakura—" started Gin.

"That's HER family problems! Let's go sis," snapped Syaoran.

They all shook their heads at him. Syaoran and Gin turned to go.

"Wait," said Shingo walking up to Syaoran. "I've got something to tell you."

Shingo put a hand on Syaoran's shoulder, and walked with Syaoran a little bit away from the others, whispering something into his ear………

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Syaoran sat on the plane next to his sister. He was mesmerized. He had no idea how he got on the plane, he was thinking all the way.

Flashback

Shingo leaned forward to Syaoran's ear.

"I'm telling you this. Sakura doesn't hate you at all. That night, we didn't sleep together or anything. We slept on the floor on each side of the bed. The one she really loves is YOU………………………….."

End of Flashback

Syaoran's eyes widened and he ripped off his seat belt, sitting bolt up.

"I WANT TO GET OFF THIS PLANE!" he yelled.

"SHUT UP!" said Gin, punching him in the eye.

"OW!" said Syaoran clutching his eye in pain. "You punched me in the eye!"

"Be quiet! You can get off the plane when we arrive in New York," snapped Gin, going back to her newspaper, rustling it.

An air waitress came over and stopped at his sit.

"Please put on your seatbelt—"

"I WANT TO GET OFF THE PLANE!" shouted Syaoran at her.

Gin immediately kicked him in the head with her leg, still sitting down. She smiled at the air waitress.

"I'm so sorry," she said as the air waitress smiled and walked off, muttering. "It was your decision to go! You can fly back when we're in New York!"

Syaoran scowled and rubbed his eye.

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"Syaoran's gone to New York!" exclaimed Tomoyo as she folded a cake box.

"Hai," said Sakura.

"How disappointing. You can't date him anymore."

Sakura looked up from her box, glaring at Tomoyo.

"What are you talking about Tomoyo-chan! Fold your boxes!" whined Sakura.

"OK! OK! Don't sweat it," muttered Tomoyo.

"I have to work very hard so I can help Touya. Madam Spinx said that if we had better business, maybe we could have a raise. I think I should get a another job as well."

"ANOTHER JOB! But you already have so much to do!"

Sakura nodded grimly.

"But that's another thing. Let's just try our best to sell cakes first," said Sakura.

Sakura took a deep breath then placed her cake box down. She walked around the counter and pushed opened the glass doors of the cake shop.

"Sakura? Where are you going?" asked Tomoyo.

Sakura went outside, taking another deep breath.

"COME! COME! BUY SOME DELICIOUS CAKE!" she started yelling.

Tomoyo gasped and ran outside quickly, bewildered.

"Sakura-chan! What on earth are you doing!" she exclaimed at her.

"Help me Tomoyo!" said Sakura and continued.

She pointed straight at a man walking past.

"YOU. MR, Come and by some cake! MR?" shouted Sakura but the DEAF man just kept walking past.

Even though that didn't work, Sakura kept trying.

"COME! COME! BUY SOME CAKE—"

"What are you shouting for Cherry blossom?" said a blue head hotty in a simple pale blue shirt (u noe. One with buttons+collar) and simple light pale brown trousers.

Eriol, Hiro and Shingo came up the road, standing before them.

"What are you guys doing here?" asked Sakura, stunned.

"We're here to help you, duh," said Hiro, who had his short ponytail again. He wore an outfit of black. He had a small chain looking necklace with a hanging cross.

"Syaoran asked us to look after you before he left," said Shingo, hands in pocket, cool all over. He had his innocent white blouse again and same trousers as Eriol. His face was so gentle and smiling especially in the sun.

Tomoyo gave Sakura a dreamy look.

"How romantic! How sweet—"

Sakura elbowed Tomoyo straight in the ribs making her shut up.

"How about it Sakura? We'll help you sell your cake?" asked Hiro a smile tugging at his lips.

"How can three rich masters help me sell any cake?" said Sakura hotly.

The three laughed and walked in a straight line towards the shop.

"Watch us," said Eriol and Hiro grinning at her.

"Leave it to them," said Shingo to Sakura as he walked past.

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Sakura watched in disbelief as Eriol and Hiro got to work. They had put up a large sign outside:

'BUY 5 CAKES, GET A KISS ON THE CHEEK FOR FREE'

She watched as they moved all the cake outside on tables. A whole crowd of females were already lining up, wanting to buy. Eriol took a glance at the crowd.

"I'll do the selling and you do the kissing," said Eriol immediately.

"Nani! Why me?" said Hiro.

"Because we're helping Sakura. And you suggested it! And also your more attractive," added Eriol quickly.

Hiro gave a "OK, you win" look and took out his chap stick knowing it was going to be needed and put some on.

"OK, you can start buying," said Eriol to the crowd.

The whole crowd of females scrambled up. All wanting to be first and getting that kiss or kisses.

"Hey! Slow down! One by one peoples!" exclaimed Eriol.

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Sakura sat at one of the tables outside with Shingo, watching Hiro and Eriol work. She was in REAL disbelief. It was only a few minutes and they had a whole crowded line of customers ready. She watched a girl buy ten and received two kisses, one on each cheek, by Hiro who was smiling all the way. Sakura actually felt sorry for him, for he had to do the kissing.

"This is absurd isn't it Tomoyo?" said Sakura. "Tomoyo? Where's Tomoyo?

Shingo took a sip of his tea and pointed towards the line, a smile on his face. Sakura eyes widened seeing Tomoyo jumping up and down at the back of the line, lining up.

"This is just TOO much!" exclaimed Sakura.

"Next," said Eriol. "Good afternoon, what would you like—"

Eriol looked up and then at Hiro. He wanted to laugh. An old woman stood there, wrinkles all over her skin, lipstick on.

Hiro gritted his teeth and kept smiling.

About 2 hours later………

All the cakes were gone. Every single one of them. They were for the first time SOLD OUT. Tomoyo trudged up to Sakura, a sad frown on her face.

"What are you so sad about?" said Sakura.

"I couldn't buy any," said Tomoyo.

At that moment, Madam Spinx came out, happily.

"Our business is really good. Sakura, Tomoyo, you shall have a small raise. Thank you so much," she said, bowing to Hiro and Eriol.

"It's alright. It's for Sakura," said Hiro.

"And another sweet little girl," added Eriol, making Tomoyo blush furiously.

Shingo got up from his chair.

"It's getting late and I'm tired. We should be going," said Shingo and began walking away.

"How can you be tired! You've been sitting down and watching!" exclaimed Hiro.

"He sleeps 15 hours a day," muttered Eriol.

"Ja," said Hiro and walked to follow Shingo.

"Ja, Cherry blossom," said Eriol and followed Hiro. "Wait." Eriol walked back to them. He smiled at Tomoyo who looked at him awkwardly. "This is for free." He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. He smiled charmingly and turned to Sakura. "There Sakura. Now I'm sure she won't whine at you for not getting one."

Sakura glared at him and he walked after his friends. Tomoyo stood there so red that she could have blew up.

"Girls, I need to start up a new batch of cakes,"said Madam Spinx.

Madam Spinx walked back inside. Somehow, she felt 20 years younger that day.

"So, cool, hot and kawaii!" said Tomoyo who was recovering from her hot blush. "Too bad they're missing one special one hey?"

Tomoyo poked Sakura in the cheek and pranced back into the store. Sakura glared at her again then frowned as Tomoyo was inside.

If Syaoran really did ask them to look after me. Why did he have to go to New York? She thought.

I reckon this is a really funny chapter……..I just re read it Hope you enjoyed it! Ja, mata! REVIEW REVIEW I"LL UPDATE AS SOON AS I CAN. But.. u know the drill for all authors.. more reviews… faster update cause we're more inspired!

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