Part III. Chapter 1
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The two sat together at the bench where Syaoran was a while ago, Sakura seated on his right. "Want some?" Syaoran inquired as he showed her a can of soda. "Thanks," Sakura answered as she accepted the offer. The two sat quietly for a while. Silently drinking their drinks at hand and feeling the cool breeze pass over them gently. At one point, Syaoran glanced over at Sakura, she's still smiling…cute. He smiled at the thought and then took another sip from his drink. "Why did you two break up?" Syaoran asked, breaking the silence.
Sakura stiffened and tried not to show it. She tried to relax. Sakura looked down her hands; she was holding the can of soda. She felt her grip tighten lightly. "What?" she asked silently as if she didn't hear him from the first time. Syaoran asked again but turning his gaze away from her.
About a year ago, Sakura was studying for an exam. She knew she didn't do well on math, so was her teacher. After that day, the teacher called Sakura to the teacher's lounge to talk about her grades. "Sakura, I know you aren't that good in my subject," the teacher said. Sakura remained silent and just waited for what the teacher would say. "I know you could maintain your grades so as not to fail, but if you fail this upcoming exam, your grades would be affected big time. This test would mean a LOT to you," the teacher stood up and told Sakura to follow her outside. When they went out, Sakura saw a tall figure looking through the window. His face was well defined, manly and to say, handsome.
The teacher looked at Sakura and said, "Sakura, this is Yue. He is in his third year now and would be graduating with honors. He volunteered to help you study for my subject. Introduce yourself." The teacher lightly pushed Sakura forward. Sakura stepped up and extended her hand. "I'm Sakura Kinomoto. You could call me Sakura." Yue accepted her hand and shook it. "Nice to meet you," Sakura followed up. "I'll leave you to now," the teacher said as she turned around to go back to the lounge. "Study okay?" she added before she closed the sliding door.
Sakura stared down on the floor after they let go of each others hand. "Why did you volunteer to help?" Sakura asked, still not looking up to Yue. He smiled and looked at her, "well, I've got nothing to do anyway. I've finished with everything that must be done, and I just want to help someone." The two began walking along the corridor. When they passed some bunch of people, they would greet Yue, they waved their hands, said their 'hellos' and gave him their smiles. You see, Yue is much known in their school. He is the president of the student committee, the best debater in their school and is fairly known throughout the country. Though he wouldn't be graduating at the very top, he would be finishing junior high school with honors. Many students look up to him and they have great expectations for him in the future. You could say that he is the perfect guy and some truly believes that he is. Yue's rich, smart and handsome, the qualities that most ladies would look for in a guy.
Since that day, Sakura and Yue have become very close. Two months after, they were officially an item. Some girls were jealous, so as some guys since Sakura was known for being one of the best dancers in their school's cheerleading team. The two would usually spend their time in Yue's place since it would take less time of getting there from their school. For months they had this routine. And as they grew closer, the more Yue seems to be interested with Sakura.
"Why did you break up?" Syaoran asked yet again. He looked away from Sakura's eyes, "Sorry if I asked, I know it isn't my business, so I guess I shou--
"He was in bed with another girl," Sakura answered cutting him off.
It was a very cold morning, last day for school and then winter vacation. Sakura got up from her bed and cheerfully got ready for school. She was very happy because Yue promised her last week that they would watch the new movie showing today. She came almost late for school that day. She faced school happily, but hoping it would soon end so she could be with Yue.
Soon it was their break and Sakura decided to pass by Yue's classroom to just have a talk with him. When she was by the door, she looked around for Yue but he wasn't there. Minutes later she saw her brother Touya and asked him if he'd seen Yue around. Touya answered, "Oh, so you didn't know. He's absent today; he called in sick and would be at home the whole day."
On that same day, Sakura stayed late at school because she had dance practice and a science project to finish that day. She accidentally bumped into Touya that afternoon. "Sakura, could you take these notes to Yue's?" Touya asked Sakura for the favor. "He told me to drop these off at the end of the day, but dad needs me at home now so I thought you take these to him. You want to check up on him too right?" He asked with a brotherly smile. Sakura nodded and accepted to take the notes to Yue. Too bad we won't see the movies today, she thought.
She went straight to Yue's place that day. She knocked on the door but no one answered. She knocked on a few times still, but no one seems to be at home. She stared on the doorknob and was tempted to go in herself; she really wanted to check up on Yue, knowing that he was sick. If it's open, I'll go in; if not, I'll leave, she told herself. With a nervous gulp, she took the doorknob in her hand and gently turned in.
Squeak…
It was open. She pushed more and let herself in, I shouldn't be doing this. She called out Yue but no one answered. She went up the stairs up to the hall that lead to Yue's room. Sakura saw his door was opened and the lights were turned on. He's home, she thought. She smiled and quietly walked towards his door. When she got near, she heard noises from his room, she thought he must be watching t.v. or something. Sakura placed her palm by the door and gently pushed it, she was wearing her best smile hoping she would surprise Yue by her visit.
"Hi Yue, I know it's late but…" Sakura was in his room now, she greeted cheerfully at first but it gently faded away as she saw the scene directly in front of her. "…I dropped by to check up on you…" she finished, her voice barely audible as it came out in a mere whisper.
Yue was kneeling on his bed; his arms were holding his body as support. He was there half naked with no shirt on, only his shorts. Under him was someone, a girl in her mini skirt and top. What shocked Sakura was that she saw them kissing, right in front of her!
Sakura stood shocked, as well as the two lovebirds on the bed as they realized someone came in on them. "Sakura," Yue called out, not even moving from his position. Sakura stood there and simply said in a quick manner, "Touya asked me to drop this off," she said raising the notes in her hands. Her eyes were red and puffy, trying to hold back tears. "I'm going now," and with that, she quickly ran away, that was only when Yue realized what happened and tried to run after Sakura. But Yue stopped by the hall before reaching the stairs as he heard the main door closed loudly with a thud.
"I'm sorry…"Syaoran said as he tried to glance at Sakura to see if she was okay. What he saw hurt him on the inside… Sakura had tears falling down her eyes; hands tightly gripped the soda can she had. She was trying to make her sobs and sniffs not audible so as not to get his attention, but he saw her. He felt like his heart was being crushed at the sight of Sakura crying before her.
Unsure of what to do, he tried to lift his right arm and placed it behind Sakura. He remained silent and slowly raised his right arm to Sakura's right shoulder. "I'm sorry…" he said in a mere whisper as he did. Even before his hands touched Sakura's shoulder, she dropped the can and lounged towards his chest. Syaoran froze and the sudden movement. Sakura's head was resting on his chest; her hands gripped his shirt tightly. Both heard the can hit the floor, it rolled on its side, spilling the remaining content.
Syaoran placed his hands on her shoulder. He squeezed a little and let his hand slide up and down her arm trying his best to calm her down. He knew that silence would be the best thing for now. And he also knows that she just needs to be with someone now, at that moment. He rests his chin lightly on her head as he pulled her body closer to his. All he heard at that moment was the soft breeze of the wind, the rustling leaves, and Sakura's sobs as she cried. He closed his eyes as he tried to control his own feelings that also wanted to erupt…
It was late and Sakura stood in front of her door. Syaoran was just outside his plastic bags in hand. Sakura was wearing Syaoran's jacket as she stood still looking at Syaoran with the best smile she could give at the time. Her face was all red and her eyes were puffy from her heavy crying a while ago. "Thank you," she said breaking the moment's silence and their gazes upon each other. Sakura's voice was rather coarse and barely audible. Syaoran blushed when he heard and tried to look away. "It's alright…" he looked up at her and continued, "If you need someone…you could come to me. Someone to talk to…" He stammered at his words, he was shy. Sakura smiled and looked up at the sky, he looked up too. Stars shone brightly from above. It was a beautiful sight.
He looked back at Sakura and saw her stare up towards the stars. Beautiful, he thought. When Sakura looked back at him and stared at his eyes, he snapped out of his trance and said, "I guess we should call it a night…"
"Yeah…" Sakura answered back. "Oh… The jacket," She said as she slowly tried to take it off her. "No, it's okay… Keep it for a while," she heard him say and kept the jacket on. She took hold of the doorknob, turned it and pushed the door a little, but kept her eyes on Syaoran. "Goodnight," he said. She smiled and answered,
"Good night…"
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Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of the story, they belong to CLAMP. The setting and plot of the story are made by me. Any resemblances in real life are accidental.
