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Chapter 6: Thoughts and Random Thoughts

'Mother called last night.' Thoughts like these kept swimming in his head as he slumbered on his bed late at night. 'It kept me thinking about what she said the entire day. Now, that it's bedtime, I'm still on with it.

Haah… Why did ever Mother have to know about that? That? That! It was only my all time alibi every time the elders in the clan arrange a marriage for me.

Crap.

I always tell them that I'm in love with someone else. Someone I honestly do not know. Of course, I knew her, but at this state, I wouldn't remember her. She was my childhood friend- that is all I know. But considering the fact that I only knew her when I was 7, I stick to my mind that it's a lie; that it never happened. I just use it to flee from the engagements. But I tell you this… it really did happen- there's a girl in my childhood I once knew. I don't remember much about her but all I know is that she is so pretty that made me think I was in love.

Hahaha! What a piece of crap! I was 7! Why would I be in love? I was too young! Even after 10 years, I still dunno know how love works!

Or I do now.

Sigh. Whatever.

But it's true that she was my first crush. But what the heck? I was young! Is that a big deal?

But I made it a big deal- it's my alibi for the elders. But now that I have thought of it… I wonder where she is now?

AAH! Stop it Xiao Lang! It's not real!

I conditioned my mind that it's not real so that my mind won't wander about her whereabouts. It's just an excuse, an alibi, a lie.

But Mama called last night; she told me she had news about that girl. She thought she was so great that she had finally found what I've been longing for. Longing for what? A lost girl?

Nah… No way! I have Sakura now. Sigh. My client.

A month has already passed since that incident. The night when she faked that she was unconscious just to make me hold her. Hold her. I did hold her. I did.

Anyways… I dunno what my mother is up to. But I know somehow… that girl she is talking about would be involved. My mother thinks that she is doing a big favor for me… but the truth is… she doesn't know that I don't care about her anymore.

My mind have totally diverted to someone else…' Syaroan kept on trying to fall asleep but to no avail. "I can't sleep!" he blurted at his self.

He walked to his balcony.

It was a starry night. The dark night sky was so wonderful that it made him stare into its endless horizon that made him forget all the things that were bothering him a while ago.

He was at peace until he heard something…

…………………………………………………

Sakura brushed her hair so many times while staring at her mirror. She was spaced out for a very long time now. She just kept on brushing and brushing with her emerald eyes phlegmatic and spaced out.

Until finally, she put the brush down. 'I feel so lucky yet so lonely…' thoughts started to fill her head. 'I have him. Yes I have him here. But I still don't get if he feels the same way or not. He is sweet most of the times although he teases me often. I still can't see through him no matter how hard I try. He is sometimes ever so wonderful and sometimes like he was never there. I don't know.

Are all guys like this?' She asked her self.

She stood from her position; left her dressing table; then went to her balcony. She went there because she knew she'd have the stars to accompany her. She always dances under them whenever she feels alone and indecisive.

She rested her hands on the railings then looked up to the sky. 'I always do this when I was younger; back when I was inspired. Funny why when I grew up, the inspiration disappeared. I know I'm not that sad… But I'm just so curious about things that I want to go straight to them and open it with both hands with all my might. And the thing is… I can't do it. There are a lot of things you don't get with money. Even for a spoiled bratty girl like Syaoran used to call me, I don't get all the things I want. And the upsetting part is that I can't get what is free.'

She was so desperate, she chanted "Starlight, Star bright. First star I see tonight, I wish I may I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight. I wish that he feels the same way about me. I wish…"

A/N: Familiar? From 'New Horizons'? Familiar? Hihi! But it was Syaoran who chanted that, wasn't it? Hihi! New readers, this is not a sequel! It's a brand new fic.. Right?

She sighed into the cool evening air and continued, "There may be a lot of people wishing on you tonight, they may have wished the same. They may have wished that their loved ones would be feeling the same way for them." She slowly blinked and a tiny tear trickled down her right cheek.

'No… I am not as desperate as you.' A chocolate haired boy watched to his left. There was another balcony near his. That's where he heard it all. That's where he had seen a spoiled brat asking for everything she wants on a faraway twinkling star.

At that, he knew she was his. Or for someone else? He doesn't know. Who's the 'he' in her chant? It could've been him, but also could've been someone else.

He smirked at the scene; he was surprised but calm. Then he walked out of his bedroom.

…………………………………………………

She stayed at the balcony not wanting to slip under the bed sheets just yet. She sighed and said, "Somehow, someway, I know there's someone out there feeling the same way…"

"Aren't you a little cold tonight?" someone have placed his hands on her shoulders. Her eyes slightly widened with surprise until she realized whom the voice belongs to. A smile grew in her face as she turned around to face him.

"What are you doing here at this hour?" she said in utter happiness.

A smirk drew in his lips, "I just happen to see you at the balcony…"

After she heard his words, she blushed, "Y-you h-heard me?"

'Of course I did Sakura! And I'd totally kill that person you meant if it wasn't me!' "No…" he lied. "What were you saying?"

'Oh good! That would be totally embarrassing..!' "Nothing! Hehe?" she replied.

His hands still slightly on her shoulders, he made a confused look, "Really?"

She smiled and nodded in response.

'Damn she's cute.' He blushed then removed his hands off her.

She tilted her head slightly to the right still keeping her glance at him then smiled wider at him.

'Stop that!' he commanded in his head, then blushed even more. He grabbed her right hand then dragged her into her bedroom.

She just followed while grinning all the way to her bedroom. Indeed, she was happy. Syaoran tucked her in. "Come on now, you have to rest… Or you'll get us tardy again tomorrow!" he joked.

A vain popped in her head as she looks at him as he sits on her bed while she lies down, "It's not always my fault! There's one time that you forgot to wake me up!"

"Oh..!" the same mocking smile was written on his handsome amber-eyed face, "So I have to wake you up each morning?"

She blushed with what she said, she felt horrible by treating him like a servant. He is though. But they both knew, even her dad, that he's really not like that; not even close. But he's her bodyguard. He was obliged to protect her. 'And not to serve me.' She thought. "Well… It's still your fault. I was relying on you!" she bellowed.

"Ok… Let's say that that Monday morning was my fault… But the other tardy moments?"

"It was also your fault!"

"Really?" he teased. "Think of another time when I got the both of us tardy!"

"Well… Um… Err… I forgot!" she cried out. "But I know there are more!"

"Hahahaha!" he laughed at her. "Of course you won't remember because there aren't any!" he exclaimed as he stands up.

"Of course there is!" she said while lying on her bed; holding on to her blanket.

"No, there isn't!" he finalized then rubbed her head.

'Mwah!' Syaoran had kissed her on her forehead.

Both froze in surprise. Both eyes are widened.

Awkward.

Awkward. Awkward. Awkward indeed. He took a step back. "Get some shut eye. I'll wake you up in the morning." His oh so handsome voice was the only thing heard in her room. After that, he walked towards her bedroom door.

"Syaoran wait!" she called up. "I'll try to wake up by myself tomorrow, ok?"

He smiled, "Ok… Impress me Sakura." Then left her room.

END

Author's Notes

Wah! Short chappie! Very short!

But I just wanted to show the feelings rising.

Wihi! I think I'll write more if I have more reviews.

Stay tuned!

Tammi