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TILL YOU TURN TO MEChapter 2
"Confused In The Rain"
It had only been a week since Sakura transferred to Tomoeda High. And true enough, she was indeed popular and she had gotten to know her friends very well.
Tomoyo was somewhat her bestfriend; she was always there for her and she has a craze for videotaping. Her favorite subject, Sakura! Meiling is one feisty girl. She is known for her attitude and toughness but she helped Sakura out and gives great advice. Mitsuki was very athletic and she so fun to be with. She had shown Sakura her skills as an archer and let her try it out and gave her some archery tips. The funny thing is that Sakura took about an hour to actually hit some part of the target, yet she claims that Sakura is a fast learner. Keisuke was loud and funny, yet he really makes you feel that he cares. Eriol has this pleasant vibration, with his witty remarks and all and he is very patient. Eichi is a very responsible student and is very smart. Though sometimes serious, he smiles a lot. And finally, Syaoran is very silent and mysterious type. He barely talks and remarks and when he does you won't miss the sarcasm in his voice. But then again, those dazzling amber eyes, it makes her want to break through his cold exterior, she knew the real Syaoran has not yet been revealed and so she is determined to be close to him, just like how close she is to the others…
Anyway, back at their usual spot… Lunchtime…
"Umm, sakura-chan… Are you okay? You seem distant… What are you looking at?" said Keisuke slowly. With that Sakura jolted up. 'Shit, I didn't know I was staring at him so long… Think Sakura think! Come up with something good!'
"Looking? Me? Umm, I was just -err staring at those lovely flowers behind –err Eichi-kun… Yeah that's it!" said Sakura with a sheepish grin on her face.
"What flowers Sakura-chan? You don't mean those wilted flowers do you?" Eriol said pointing to the flowers behind Eichi who is sitting beside Syaoran
"Ne, Sakura-chan are you ok?" Tomoyo said feeling her forehead
'Damn, I didn't know they were wilted. Nice going Sakura, how lame can you get?' "Um… You see…" Sakura trailed off as she frantically thought of another excuse
"Stop the excuses Sakura, everybody could see what, or more like who you're staring at" Meiling said with a smirk at her face. "You're staring at Syaoran am I right?"
"I-I… I most certainly am not staring!" Sakura protested and as she looked, everyone was nodding and smirking at her.
"Sure Sakura, sure" Mitsuki said and they all ignored Sakura' s sweet rambling and excuses.
And when she finally shut her mouth, a small blush made its way to her cheeks as she muttered a short "Hmph!" With this everybody cracked up except for Syaoran who looked away pretending not to care.
"Ne, Sakura-chan you haven't touched your food yet, or even opened it." Tomoyo noticed, "Is something the matter?"
"Huh? Oh… right, its lunchtime after all." Sakura opened her lunch revealing a… banquet! Actually, it was enough to feed them all.
"Uhh, Sakura isn't that too much for a one person to eat?" Eichi spoke up.
"Um, I guess so… I got carried away when I made it this morning." said Sakura "So do you guys want some?"
They all looked at her food, it smelled so delicious and it looks delicious too. It was true. She had made too much food.
"Oh yeah! Don't mind if I do!" Keisuke squealed as he got food from Sakura's platter of onigiri, sushi, little sandwiches and all.
It looked so inviting that Eriol slapped him on the head. "Hey glutton eat slowly, remember to leave some for us too, you know!"
"I know, I know. Like I could and will eat it all without leaving some for you guys." said Keisuke. "What type of a friend do you think I am?"
"Yeah right, you know you could and I bet you wanted to!" Eriol countered
"That's right! Like the last time when we had a picnic at the park, you practically cleared out our basket of food. If not for Eriol slapping you like how he did now, you wouldn't have remembered to share!" Meiling accused. Keisuke chewed slowly and glared at them.
"Wow, Sakura-chan it all looks to pretty to eat." said Tomoyo
"So true. I don't even know where to start!" smiled Mitsuki.
Sakura brightened up and gave them a warm smile and said "Well guys, dig in!" With this all chopsticks made it way to the platter and soon everyone was chewing… Well, not everyone exactly for Syaoran just watched them.
"Sakura-chan! This is really good!" exclaimed Keisuke. He then stuffed the rest of the sandwich in his mouth.
"He's right! It's really tasty." said Eriol. He was taking little bites out of an onigiri, savoring its every taste.
All of them nodded their heads in agreement and took some more.
"R-really? Are you guys sure? Wow, I didn't think you'd like my cooking that much." said Sakura shyly.
"Hehe, maybe you should make lunch for us more often." said Keisuke with his mouth full.
"Oi Keisuke, don't talk with your mouth full, we really don't need to see what's in your mouth you know." said Eichi. He was currently being hailed with rice flying out of Keisuke's mouth.
Everybody laughed as Keisuke just shrugged. "Oi, Syaoran! Don't you want any?"
It was clear that he was startled, as he broke out of his trance and replied with a plain "No."
"Aww come on Li-kun! Try some it's really good!" Tomoyo encouraged
"Yeah! You really should! Come on just a little bit, its not everyday Sakura cooks for us!" grinned Meiling.
"No thanks." came the answer again.
All of them, even the boys, started to persuade him to try some until he gave in partially because of the threats he got from the boys.
"Ok, ok! Fine then! No need to strangle me to death you know!" he shouted. He then reached over and took an onigiri and bit into it. Everybody looked at him expectantly as he chewed and then swallowed.
"What?" he asked as he noticed his entire friends look at him as if waiting for him to say something.
"Well, is it good?" asked Sakura. Her eyes were so eager to know if he liked it or not
"Of course its good! Right Li-kun?" asked Mitsuki
"Um… I guess it's okay."
Sakura's face immediately fell.
"Are you out of your mind? It's not just okay! It's delicious!" shouted Keisuke.
Syaoran simply shrugged and looked away.
"Theirs is seriously something wrong with you Syaoran." said Eriol
All of them nodded, except Sakura, who at the moment felt depressed.
"Um, you guys, its perfectly okay if he doesn't like it. It's fine really." she said smiling in a tiny voice, putting up a fake cheerful act. But everyone could see through her for there was obvious hurt in her voice and strain in her face. She really would have loved to hear Syaoran compliment her cooking just like everybody else. While Syaoran, hearing her voice looked at her and eventually looked away.
"Oh just ignore him Sakura-chan!" said Meiling.
"Yeah, he just doesn't appreciate good food." said Mitsuki
Sakura gave a small smile and nodded. Tomoyo sensing the heaviness in the air changed the topic. "Um, anyway Sakura-chan you told us yesterday that you won't be walking home with us later. Is it true?"
"Gomenasai, I really would love to but I have to stay later to tutor someone." explained Sakura "I think he's a 7th grader, its kinda sensei's favor, I couldn't say no."
"Oh, I see…" And they ate happily
X.X.X.X.X
Later that dismissal, the girls were standing by Sakura's locker…
"Well Sakura-chan, you staying here late is a real bummer!" said Meiling
Sakura laughed. "It's not that bad. I'm helping someone improve so it makes me happy!"
Tomoyo smiled at her bestfriend. She was always so happy and cheerful. And what Tomoyo loved more was Sakura' s passion for helping people whenever she has the chance. Her bestfriend is really something
"Well then, I guess we'll see you tomorrow then Sakura-chan! Good luck!" said Mitsuki.
"Of course, I'll see you guys tomorrow! Thanks and take care of yourselves!"
"Oh right, I almost forgot Sakura don't forget volleyball tryouts are in tomorrow after school." reminded Meiling.
"How can I forget? You've reminded me about a millionth time already." grinned Sakura as she rolled her eyes. They all laughed at her remark. And then they bid Sakura goodbye as she watched their retreating backs till they disappeared round the corner. Sighing, she then made her way to the library.
X.X.X.X.X
"So, do you understand the mole concept now Shun?" asked Sakura.
"Yup. I think I finally grasped the concept of it."
"Good, then answer the worksheet I gave you and give to me tomorrow so I could check it. Next week we'll go over it again and work on something else as well."
"Hai Sakura! Umm, to tell you the truth you are a good tutor, I've never understand this stuff with my sensei!" smiled Shun as he stretched his arms. For the past 2 hours, Sakura had been patiently explaining the mole concept to Shun. And finally he got it!
"I'm not that great!" she laughed. "But thanks for the compliment!"
"Yes you are! Well, I'll see you next Wednesday right?" Sakura nodded. Shun gathered his things and stood up and head out of the library "Bye now!" said Shun
"Bye!" she called out after him. 'Whew, now I just have to head home, finish my homework, have a quick snack and take a warm shower and drift off to sleep'. She sighed heavily and slowly dragged her feet towards the entrance of the school. She somewhat felt hot and dizzy by the time she reached the big doors. And as she peeked outside and she saw that it was pouring heavily.
"Oh great! Just great, it's raining and I totally forgot my umbrella! My bro was kind enough to remind me but did I acknowledge him? Nooo you just had to ignore him huh? Serves you right you hardheaded Sakura."Sakura was so caught up on ranting at herself that she failed to notice a certain someone come up to her from behind… (A/N: Can you guess? Bet you can!)
"Kinomoto?" came a deep voice. She jumped a foot in the air as her heartbeat stopped momentarily.
"What the!" she said turning around "Oh its you, you startled me!" as she saw a familiar face, so familiar that she became nervous "So, what are you doing here anyways, its 2 hours past the dismissal." she asked trying to strike a conversation.
"None of your business." Syaoran stated coolly.
"Oh okay then… So I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Sakura said as she turned around to start walking, feeling disappointed by the minute. 'Why is he so cold to me?'
She headed out the door with Syaoran watching her intently as she proceeded to the downpour outside. 'Seems she doesn't have an umbrella' He remembered that she looked slightly flushed and dazed as if she's drunk. His amber eyes widened as he saw her footsteps stopped and her body is slowly starting to collapse to the wet grounds. He made a wild dash outside in the rain, getting wet himself in the process and apparently caught her before she hits the ground.
Now if it this girl was one of his annoying fan girls, he's positive that he'd not care at all, perhaps leave them be as they succumb to the clutches of Mother Nature. But somehow this time was indeed different. He just couldn't imagine himself, letting Sakura drop to the cold grounds lying there unconsciously while he walked away. When he saw her slowly dropping, it's like a reflex that he didn't care if he gets wet.
So right now, she was now in his arms and is breathing heavily. Her face was indeed flushed and red. He placed a hand on her forehead to check her temperature.
"Idiot," he muttered. "Walking home in this heavy rain when you know that you're sick." So he picked her up bridal style, managing to open his own umbrella and started to walk.
"Where do I take her..." he trailed off, wondering. "Bring her home? No, I don't even know where she lives. Bring her to Tomoyo, Meiling or Mitsuki's house? Bad idea, I don't want to deal ramblings and worrying. Hmm… How about I bring her to my house?"
He sighed. It seemed like a good idea. After all where else would he take her? Quickening his pace he walked home with a sick Sakura in his arms. By he reached his front door, he got annoyed due to the trouble of reaching for his keys to open the door since he was also carrying Sakura. Finally, he extracted the key with anxiety, he kicked open the door and took of his wet shoes.
'Now where to put her... My bed? Bad idea, when she wakes up I'm sure she'll throw a fit and she'll probably accuse me of doing something to her. Couch? I don't think she'll be comfortable there and worse, I bet she'll fall off. My room it is….'
While Syaoran was having an inner debate within himself, he heard Sakura mumble something like "sharn". But it was so sudden and muffled that he wasn't able to understand it. He was oblivious to the fact that our dear unconscious Sakura actually muttered Syaoran.
Syaoran trudged up the stairs and walked into his room. He plopped the soaked Sakura onto his bed gently and then quickly shut the door. Taking a couple of blankets he covered her with them to keep her warm. Syaoran again felt for her forehead and still it felt warm. So he quietly crept out of the room to get some pills, water and something hot for her to eat when she wakes up.
X.X.X.X.X
'Hmm… so warm... so comfortable... smells nice too... like a certain someone...' Sakura's eyes fluttered open. She jolted upwards and she took in her surroundings 'Wait a second, my sheets are pink with cherry blossom prints not green… And my room is pink not green… Something is not right!' She then realized that she wasn't lying in the comforts of her own bed at home but rather in someone's room. She looked around. The walls were green with a few posters. In a corner of the room was a computer desk with a computer on it. When she looked to her left there was a bookshelf with lots of books (A/N: Big surprise huh?) She shifted her gaze to the bed, which had green sheets, green covers and green blankets!
She was about to scream out loud but she heard the creaking of the door, which would mean that someone is opening it! She couldn't move at all and her heart is beating faster, its like she's glued there or something. She just kept her eyes at the door, waiting for her impending doom…
Only to reveal messy chestnut hair, deep amber eyes and a sexy body… Yes, you guessed it! It was Li Syaoran, with a tray of steaming soup, a glass of water and a couple of pills. Her mouth hanging wide open, from shock actually…
"W-what are you d-doing here?" she stuttered after finally mustering the courage to speak up after the shock.
"I live here." he said simply.
"Oh..." was the only thing she could say. Just then everything clicked in her head, 'He's my kidnapper? Wow I sure am lucky! Wait… What…? I should be mad! Who knows what he did to me while I am asleep!'
Finally deciding that she should be mad, she narrowed her eyes and gave him a stern look while Syaoran was looking at her oddly.
"What did you do to me? How did I arrive here anyways!" shouted Sakura
Syaoran sighed. 'Just as I thought, she freaked!' He walked towards the side table by the bed and placed the tray there and began explaining.
"No, you're mistaken. I didn't do anything to you. Why would I? I'm not like that. Second, you arrived here because you suddenly collapsed from a fever so I brought you here since I didn't know where else to take you."
"Um, you know, you could've taken me home." said Sakura as if she's stating the obvious
"I know… I considered it but then again I don't know where you live."
"Oh..." was all she said.
"Now it's my turn to ask a few questions."
"Um, okay..."
"You're sick, I bet you know that and you still walked out in the pouring rain. You really should consider your health and take better care of yourself." It came out more like a statement rather than a question.
"As if I had a choice, it was the only way for me to get home." argued Sakura
"Well, why didn't you bring an umbrella?" countered Syaoran
"Its not my fault that I forgot it, I didn't expect the rain you know," said Sakura with a pout
"That's the point exactly. You never know when the rain will come so you need to be prepared at all times. You really should take better care of yourself." he reiterated this time more softly.
"Why, were you worried about me?" Sakura inquired, a mischievous smile playing at her lips
At that naughty comment our dear Syaoran turned different shades of red, but luckily Sakura didn't notice.
"N-no w-why would I b-be?" stuttered Syaoran
"Come on, admit it! You were!"
"Hurry up and take those pills. It'll bring down your fever." he said changing the subject. Lucky for him, Sakura has short-term memory and forgot the argument. He smirked as he lifted the tray and set it next to her. She nodded her head and gulped down the two pills. Her gaze shifted to the soup. 'Is that for me? Did he make that just for me?'
"Um, excuse me... Do I eat this?" she inquired pointing at the steaming soup.
"No actually, you snort it up your nose." Said Syaoran sarcastically; he really needs to do something about his sarcasm. "Of course you eat it, silly."
Sakura suddenly felt warm inside. The idea of Syaoran cooking soup for her was simply exciting. She couldn't wait to eat it.
"Thanks Syaoran-kun." she said to him sweetly and smiled. She decided to try and call him by his first name. She hoped he wouldn't be too angry. She noticed that most people called him Li even Tomoyo and Mitsuki. Only Eriol, Eichi, Keisuke and Meiling called him Syaoran.
He blushed madly when he saw her smile at him so warm and sweet. Not to mention startled when she called him Syaoran. 'Why am I blushing? This is a girl! Li Syaoran does not blush at a girl!' He shook his head frantically to remove his blush and tried to push his thoughts away.
Seeing this Sakura said "Are you mad at me?"
"Why would I be mad at you?" asked a puzzled Syaoran recovering from embarrassment
"Because I called you by your first name…?" inquired Sakura
"Oh, never mind that. I don't mind at all." He turned even redder.
"Now stop babbling and start eating," he said quickly when she smiled.
Sakura giggled and began to eat. In about 15 minutes she finished leaving only an empty bowl and an empty cup.
"Anyway I think you'd better stay here for the night. It's raining even harder outside. It's also starting to flood." suggested Syaoran
"Um are you sure its okay? What about my father and brother? I think they might be really worried right now."
"It's fine, it's no big deal. Besides you can call them after you change into some dry clothes."
"Eh? What dry clothes?" she asked rather stupidly.
Syaoran sighed and tossed her a t-shirt and a pair of pants.
"Here, you can wear these for the rest of the night. They're a bit big but it's better than nothing right?"
Sakura smiled at him and said her thank you.
"Um... So Syaoran-kun where do I change...?"
Again Syaoran turned a shade of red and pointed to the door of his bathroom.
"Oh right. Thanks!"
When she was done changing she came out of the washroom. The t-shirt hung slightly above her knees and the pants fit almost perfectly. It was a bit loose but it would do. Since her legs were long the length of the pants weren't a problem. Overall she looked pretty.
Syaoran looked at her up and down. He was shocked at how good she looked in his clothes!
"Um, anyway here," he mumbled handing her the cordless phone.
She took the phone and punched in the number she knew too well.
"Hello, Onii-chan?"
Pause.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry. Sheesh, you don't have to panic!"
Pause.
"Yes, I know. I promised but-"
Pause.
"I'm at a friend's house. He said I could stay over because it was raining so hard."
Pause.
"No! Of course he won't! He's nice he even saved me. No he didn't do anything to me."
'WHAT? Her brother thinks I'm some kind of sicko that would take advantage of her sister when she fainted? Hmm… Come to think of it, why didn't I do that...WAIT… WHAT! WHY AM I THINKING OF THAT!'
"I'll be fine. Tell dad I'm fine. Don't worry. Okay, I will. See you tomorrow."
Pause.
"Okay, bye. I love you too."
She hung up. When she turned around she was greeted with a weird looking Syaoran who was blushing madly... Sakura shrugged it off. "Syaoran-kun. Where should I put my wet clothes?"
"Huh?" he snapped out of trance. "Oh, you can use the dryer downstairs."
"Okay."
He got up, took the tray with the empty bowl and cup and walked out of the room with Sakura following.
"The dryer's over here." he pointed out to her. "If you need any help I'll be in the kitchen."
"Ok, sure."
She walked into the room with the dryer.
'Why would I need help? It's simple. Stick clothes into dryer, turn on the machine and we're all happy.'
Opening the dryer door she stuffed her wet clothes inside. Shutting the door she proceeded to turn on the dryer. 'Like I said, its so easy…' Only to realize she didn't know how to work the thing. There were so many buttons. Her head started to spin just looking at them.
' Hoe, maybe I do need some help. I have to find Syaoran. Crap, where's the stupid kitchen!
Sakura found herself wandering around in the house. She had just realized it was pretty big. Luckily she stumbled upon a beautiful kitchen with complete utensils and all. She found Syaoran putting away the tray.
"Oh goodie, I found you!" Sakura jumped up behind him, startling him
"What the!" he turned around only to meet up Sakura's innocent face and lovely emerald orbs. "Hey, I thought I left you by the dryer, what are you doing here?" said Syaoran embarrassed from his outburst.
"I was trying to find you because I didn't know how to work the dryer." With that, Sakura felt dizzy and she tumbled forward but Syaoran caught her.
Syaoran took her hand and led her back to his room.
"Stay here. Don't move, you're still sick" he ordered. Sakura nodded and Syaoran cleaned her clothes for her.
A few minutes later he came back and said goodnight to her
X.X.X.X.X
She snuggled deep under the covers. 'This feels so nice. It smells really good too. Like him...'
Syaoran managed to persuade Sakura to sleep in his room after her loud protests while he in the guest room. For some reason, to him it felt safer that she slept in his room rather than the guest room. Besides, the guest room was dirty and dusty to begin with.
'Syaoran is such a nice person deep down; I hope I can know him better. I really want to be his friend, it'll be great to make memories together'
Sakura sighed, shut her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile…
Syaoran lay in the guest room bed. He was deep in thought over Sakura and what he felt about her.
'She's just a friend. Nothing else. Yet, why do I feel funny when I'm around her? What is this feeling? This is pathetic. Whatever this feeling is, its plain downright stupid and it shouldn't bother me.'
He had no idea why he was taking care of her. He was so confused. Whatever he felt it was strange. This had never happened to him before.
'Maybe I'm just sick. Yes, that's probably it. She probably gave her fever to me.'
Syaoran felt his forehead. It wasn't warm. He felt it again just to make sure.
No, I'm not sick. I don't have a fever. Then what is it! It's really pissing me off...
Syaoran sighed and closed his eyes, shrugging it off thinking it was probably some strange unexplainable feeling like the spur of the moment and that it would go away in a few days. He shrugged it off. Little did he know, it would grow even more than it had right now…
A/N: Well, did you like it? I just gave you a mild SxS moment. There are lots to come I promise more romantic than this one… Anyway, hope you enjoyed and please review. I'm just really sad to have so few reviews. So make my day and put a smile to my face by reviewing okay? I'll update faster… I still heart you guyz!
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