Kremlin Dusk

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Chapter 7 – Couldn't ever hate you

"Hmm? Hey Syaoran! Over here!" Sakura waved frantically, shouting his name over and over. Syaoran's back was facing her and his shoulders were slumped. Sakura walked straight up to him and lifting his chin up, but he still didn't seem to notice her. "Syaoran you're taking this out of proportion!" Another voice yelled. It was Eriol.

Now Sakura was confused. "You don't understand Eriol! I loved her….I still do." Syaoran yelled his eyes glistening. His breath smelt like alcohol.

"She still does! You're just too stupid to see that."

"Oh bullshit. I might still have her if I wasn't so selfish." Syaoran spat his words slurring together. What does he mean by that? Who is he talking about? "Syaoran, she was always too good for you. Heck, I even fell for her at one stage. So Syaoran, get off your fucking ass and tell her that….that you love her." Eriol's voice boomed then became a whisper.

Syaoran looked down at his worn out shoes. His tie was undone and his hair was messed up. "I'm sorry S." Syaoran's sentence was cut off by a loud boom, as he pulled the trigger of a gun.

Sakura sat up abruptly, sweat gliding down her face, and she was breathing heavily. It was all just a bad dream... Still, her chest felt tight and her mind wouldn't stop asking questions.

Who was that girl he was talking about? How was he selfish? Who did Eriol love? I'm so confused. I have no idea what's going on, but somehow I feel sad. Tears began rolling down her cheek and she couldn't stop it, she couldn't help it. She just sat there and cried herself to sleep…

Morning

Sakura trudged down the stairs, while rubbing her eyes. Last night was not a good night. She didn't tell anyone about it, she couldn't. She ate breakfast, walked back upstairs and changed her clothes. She had to see Syaoran. Sakura took the bus to Syaoran's block and walked the rest of the way to his house. All the way through, there was still something on her mind and her heart tightened at the thought.

'I still love him...' At that thought she touched her lips…she remembered her first kiss.

At the mansion

"Master Syaoran is here Miss, but he wishes not to be disturbed." Wei spoke. "Please Wei, this is very urgent, I need to speak with him. I'm sure he'll understand." Sakura begged with a sad sort of smile. "He's in the lounge room." Wei replied. "Arigatou."

Sakura slowly walked to the lounge room, not daring to make a sound. She heard the piano being played. It was slow and sorrowful. Each note was played with such emotion that Sakura found tears making their way down her cheeks. It was the second time she had cried. A soft sniff and Syaoran instantly stopped and turned around to face her.

"Sakura, what are you doing here? What's wrong?" Syaoran asked with concern. Sakura stared at Syaoran. He was in a very nice black suit. His tie was undone, his hair was messed…just like in her dream. Sakura shook her head and more tears streamed down. She ran to Syaoran and cried on his chest. All the pain she had been feeling for the last ten years was finally spilling out.

Somehow Syaoran felt her pain as well. He promised he would find her, but he never tried….I never tried. She was alone for al those years while I was having the time of my life…I'm so sorry Sakura. "I'm sorry Sakura...for everything." Syaoran whispered lovingly into her ear. Sakura made a muffled noise and looked up with a crooked smile.

"Thanks for everything Syaoran." Sakura smiled back.

"If you weren't here, I would have no one to call my home."

What's that suppose to mean? Syaoran thought.

"Now what say, we go out and have some fun. Please Syaoran, let's go to the carnival!" Sakura screamed gleefully. "What about Thomas?" Syaoran blurted out. "What about Thomas? Not like I'm in love with him or anything." Sakura laughed. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off both Syaoran and Sakura's chest. "And besides, I like someone else." Sakura poked out her tongue.

"And who may I ask would that be?" Syaoran asked playfully, very interested. "It's none of your business." Sakura said firmly. She was seriously surprised why she even brought up the subject. "Oh my god, my little Sakura is finally growing up! KAWAII!" Syaoran squealed in a feminine tone.

"Syaoran don't be gay -.-." "Hehe. Really? I promise I won't ever do it again! Scouts honour!" Syaoran vowed saluting. "It's the other hand dummy."

So basically they spent the next 15 minutes or so and the entire trip to the carnival, arguing and reminiscing. The carnival turned out to be one of the best things Sakura ever went to. They both met, Ryu, Kim and Mii there. Then afterwards they found Jennifer, Tomoyo and Eriol. Fancy that.

"Oh my god! Isn't that Sakura Kinomoto?" A teenage girl squealed at her friend. "Yeh, let's get her autograph."

"Excuse me, but are you Sakura Kinomoto? We like absolutely love your album, it's so romantic! Can we please have your autograph?" They asked hyped up. "Of course. Nice to meet you." Sakura bowed. "Who's that hottie? Your boyfriend right? You make such a cute couple; can we take your picture? Please, please, please, please!" They began accusing and begging.

Syaoran looked sceptical until Sakura gave him the 'just do it' look. "Soon a crowd gathered around and started asking for autographs. Sakura glared at Eriol playfully, for making her so well known.

Sakura got crushed by the crowd and was luckily still holding her hand. "DISPERSE!" Syaoran yelled and began dragging Sakura out. Eriol, Tomoyo, Jennifer, Mii, Kim and Ryu all ran their separate ways.

Syaoran however, dragged Sakura to the Ferris wheel. "Then got into a carriage and were on their way. "Ah, thank kami that were out of that." Syaoran grinned. "It's so beautiful isn't it Syaoran? But it would be lovelier if it was night." Sakura sighed dreamily. "Hey Sakura, remember when we were still at the orphanage and we played tricks on Tomoyo?" Syaoran asked laughing. "Yeh! This one time we pretended to be making out and Tomoyo fell for it, that was hilarious." Sakura said in between giggles.

"Yeh…it'd be funny if we could do it again. Just, to hear Tomoyo say 'KAWAII'." Syaoran joked half heartedly. It'd be better if we could do it for real. Syaoran added mentally.

"Hmm….how about we do that when we get to the bottom? Tomoyo's standing there, it'd be so funny. Just for old times sake." Sakura suggested trying to keep her blush under control. "Well, we better get started then." Syaoran said cracking his knuckles exaggeratingly.

Sakura snuggled right up close to Syaoran and leaned in to his ear. "Let's get started shall we?" Sakura whispered seductively adding a little giggle and winking. Syaoran could feel himself getting hot even if it was only pretend. "This is kinda childish isn't it dear Sakura?" Syaoran whispered back.

When the ferris wheel reached the bottom Sakura could feel Tomoyo's jaw dropping down. Keep going down, a little further down and there you have it. 100 per cent shock. Mission complete. Sakura was nuzzling her head into Syaoran's neck making it look like she was kissing him.

To add to authenticity, or maybe Syaoran actually enjoyed it, he moaned.

When they were sure that they were out of sight of Tomoyo, Sakura moved away from Syaoran, with a weird face. "Hahahahaha! That was so ." Sakura laughed but was cut off.

Sakura's eyes widened, Syaoran was kissing her.

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