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The way it was meant to be

By Cindy

Tomoyo felt her heart tear into pieces as she watched her best friend break down into sobs.

Chapter 2: Tomoyo's bad news

"Sakura-chan…please don't cry. You still have me here. Please don't cry, Sakura-chan." Begged Tomoyo.

"T-tomoyo-chan sob…why…why…can't Li-kun sob understand how I feel? Tomoyo-chan, why!" wept Sakura.

"Sakura-chan…I think that Li-kun is too busy with his new more popular friends, to bother with us, his old friends. But, you know what, Sakura-chan? I think you're too good for him." Said Tomoyo angry with Syaoran.

This caught Sakura's attention. "Me? Too good for Li-kun?" she asked whispering.

"Hai! If he doesn't see the beauty in you, than he has no taste at all!" said Tomoyo more confidently.

"Li-kun? No taste at all?" she giggled. "That's funny." Sakura's face turned sad again. "But, he dates girls that are so pretty. How can he have no taste?"

"Pretty girls?" Tomoyo, as nice as she is, scoffed at the mention of the popular girls. "You call them pretty? The girls that fix their hair in class every minute? The girls that practically wear nothing? The girls that have no education at all? The girls that chase Li-kun, and drools over his every move? The girls that's face is flooded with thick make up? You mean those girls? You think they're pretty? Those ugly, ugly girls!" Tomoyo clutched her head as she yelled her words. She had gone crazy. Sakura sweatdropped.

"T-tomoyo-chan, calm down." Sakura said, now not crying.

"Huff… huff…" gasped Tomoyo. "So, do you mean those girls, Sakura-chan?"

"Um, after what you said… I guess not!" Sakura said cheerfully now smiling.

"Sakura-chan…you finally smile again." Whispered Tomoyo softly disbelievingly.

"Hai. This is the way it was meant to be." She said sadly at first, but quickly put on a smile. Arigato, Tomoyo-chan. You stayed with me. Even when I was so bothersome…you stayed my friend. Arigato, Tomoyo-chan. You're the greatest best friend a person can have!" said Sakura cheerfully embracing Tomoyo. Tomoyo smiled.

"And you're the greatest friend I could ever have." She replied returning the hug.

DING DONG! DING DONG! Rang the school bell.

"Well, I'll see you after class, Tomoyo-chan!" yelled Sakura. Since they were in high school now, they had different classes.

"Hai. See you later!" Tomoyo said. Just then, before either left their spot, Syaoran and Emi appeared and kissed a long kiss. Sakura winced.

"Sakura-chan…" Said Tomoyo worriedly. Sakura smiled, and squeezed Tomoyo's hand softly.

"Tomoyo-chan, with you, my best friend, at my side, I can get over Li-kun." Sakura said confidently. Tomoyo smiled proudly.

"Hai. And I'll stay by your side forever." She said returning the squeeze.

"Arigato. Well, I'll see you later, Tomoyo-chan!"

"Mmm! Bye!" And with that, Sakura and Tomoyo went their opposite ways.

I will get over Li-kun. With Tomoyo-chan helping me. This…is the way it was meant to be. Me…without Li-kun. Aahh! I'm so lucky I have such a good best friend. Sakura thought happily.

Tomoyo and Sakura had gone to the mall shopping as planned. Since they hadn't had anything to eat yet, they were in the food court eating Japanese food.

"Ano, Sakura-chan, where do you want to go now?" Asked Tomoyo happily.

"To the movies?" suggested Sakura.

"O-Kay!" Briinngg. Tomoyo's cell phone rang "Ah! It's Okaa-san." She said to Sakura.

"Hello? Hi mom. At the mall with Sakura-chan. Hai. Eh! Tomorrow afternoon? But why?" Sakura gave Tomoyo a puzzled look. Tomoyo's face was twisted with surprise/anger/sadness. "Oh. Okay. I'll come home soon. Hai. Hai. Bye." Click. Tomoyo shut her phone, and looked at Sakura sadly.

"What's wrong, Tomoyo-chan? What did you're mom say?" asked Sakura worriedly.

"N-no. Nothing's wrong." Reassured Tomoyo. "Saa, let's go!" Said Tomoyo regaining her composure. She grabbed Sakura's arm gently and started dragging her towards the exit.

"If you say so, Tomoyo-chan." Said Sakura still a little worried.

Let's spend a little more time together, Sakura-chan. Before…before that happens. Thought Tomoyo sadly, recalling her talk with her mom.

Tomoyo and Sakura came out of the theater's doors. "That was so funny, Tomoyo-chan!" chirped Sakura happily.

"Eh-heh. Hai." Agreed Tomoyo flatly. I have to act cheerful. "Ne, Sakura-chan want to grab some ice cream?" suggested Tomoyo cheerfully.

"Hai! I love ice cream!" exclaimed Sakura happily. They stopped at 'Nelson's Cheese Factory'. (It's this one small store downtown that has some cheap and good ice cream! Sigh. I love going there. T-T )

"What'll you have?" asked the young lady behind the counter.

"Chocolate supreme (My favorite)' please!" answered Sakura.

"Maple nut (My second favorite) for me, please." Added Tomoyo. Rrrgghh. Cheerful Tomoyo! Act cheerful!

"Two dollars, please." Said the lady handing them their cones. Tomoyo stopped Sakura from getting out her wallet and handed two dollars to the girl. "Arigato. Have a nice night."

"Hai!" they both said walking out licking their ice cream cones.

"Tomoyo-chan, are you sure you're okay?" asked Sakura worriedly.

"Hai. Why do you ask?" answered Tomoyo nervously. Uh-oh. She's onto me.

"Well…sometimes you're face turns really sad, then really…um…frustrated, then happy again. What's wrong?" Sakura said pouting cutely. "If something's wrong, Tomoyo-chan, then tell me. I'll try and help."

"Arigato, Sakura-chan, but this is something even I can't fix. But… thank you for worrying." Replied Tomoyo. "Well, I have to go home now. I have to help my mom with some things." Explained Tomoyo.

"Oh. Okay. Bye Tomoyo-chan!" Waved Sakura.

"Mmm. Bye, Sakura-chan!" and with their goodbyes said, Tomoyo and Sakura went their opposite ways.

Li-kun. I wonder what he's doing right now. Yammete, Sakura! (spelling? Stop? ) I said that I'd forget Li-kun and move on!

Demo…you can just wonder what he's thinking, can't you? Said a little voice in her head.

No! I promise Tomoyo-chan! I promised myself! I'll forget Li-kun! Sakura shook her head vigorously.

"Li-sama, Mrs. Yelan would like to see you in her office." Said one of the Li's many servants.

"Okaa-san? Okay. Arigato." Syaoran replied coolly and began making his way towards Yelan's office.

"Okaa-san? You called?" said Syaoran leaning on the door comfortably.

"Ah. Xiaolong Yes. I want you to retrieve these items." She said pointing with her finger at a list.

"Me? But why not have a servant do it?" asked Syaoran confusedly.

"Now, Xiaolong, you can't depend on servants all the time. Now hurry a long. I need these items. I'm going to try a special new recipe." She scolded handing her list to Syaoran.

"Hai." Said Syaoran taking the list bowing his head a little in shame. "I'll be back in a little bit."

"And don't take your car! You need some exercise, young man!" called Yelan.

"Hai". And so, Syaoran left the Li's mansion with the list. Syaoran entered the grocery store and looked at the list. Let's see…a bag of bread, a box of butter, a quart of milk, a bag of bananas, onions, lettuce, and cake toppings. Man! What is mother planning on making? A shiver went down Syaoran's spine. Soon he retrieved all the items and left the grocery store, bags in both arms. Now, I just need to get home. Syaoran entered a park that had beautiful cherry blossom trees. Syaoran smiled. I wonder what Emi's doing…

Sakura shook her head vigorously trying to shake out the thoughts of her loved one. She was so lost in thought that she bumped into someone, causing her to fall. "Oopff." Sakura heard a groan. Ouch. That really hurt. Ah! I think I hurt someone! Sakura turned her head to the other person who had fallen.

"Are you alright? Gomen na sai! Gomen na sai! Mouuu… I should've watched where I was going. Go-" Sakura apologized bowing in shame.

"It's alright." Sakura eyes widened. That voice… She looked up and stared into the eyes of Syaoran. Sakura jumped back in surprise.

"L-L-Li-kun!" she stammered blushing furiously. Sakura no baka! You just made a big fool of your self!

"Ohh. It's Kinomoto!" grinned Syaoran. Sakura's heart sank.

Li-kun…called me by my last name. She thought sadly.

Oi! You said you'd get over Li! Came that little voice in her head.

Hai! That's right, Sakura! Tomoyo-chan's counting on you! Pull yourself together! Sakura's blush disappeared. "Are you okay, Li-kun?"

"Yeah." He said gathering up his groceries. Sakura noticed this and helped franticly.

"Gomen na sai! I should've watched where I was going! Aahh. If the food is messed up, I'll pay for the damage! Gomen na sai! I-"

"It's alright." Chuckled Syaoran. "It was my fault too. I wasn't watching either." Syaoran smiled charmingly, his amber eyes staring into Sakura's emerald ones. Sakura felt her face heat up again.

What do you think you're doing, Sakura! Said that little voice in her head. Look away! Look away! Sakura shook her had forcefully.

"Are you okay?" she said worriedly. "I'm so, so, sorry!" she apologized again.

"Yeah. Everything's cool." Syaoran replied coolly standing up. Sakura stood up too. Syaoran coughed, breaking the awkward moment.

"So, Kinomoto. Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow." He said awkwardly. Sakura nodded her head somewhat sadly and smiled cheerfully up at him.

"Hai. See you tomorrow, Li-san." Time to get over Li-san. She thought sadly, but determinedly. Syaoran sort of frowned. But turned back to his usual face. They started walking away, in different directions. Sakura felt herself weakening with every step, but held her ground. This is the way it was meant to be…this is the way it was meant to be…she repeated over and over again in her head. She felt tears drop down but wiped them away hurriedly. Soon she was at home lying in her bed, having the best rest she ever had in a long time.

"Sakura!"

Oh no…

"Sakura you're going to be late for school!"

Go away.

"Sakura…Tomoyo's here!" Sakura's eyes flew open. She jumped out of bed, grabbed her school uniform, brushed her teeth and threw her door open. Tomoyo stood there giggling.

"Sakura-chan. Look in the mirror." She said out of giggles. Sakura gave her a confused look and walked over to her mirror. Her eyes turned to the size of sausages. Sakura's hair was sticking up, and her uniform look lopsided.

"Here. Let me help you." Offered Tomoyo grabbing Sakura's brush. She started untangling Sakura's split ends while Sakura straightened her uniform.

"Sakura-chan…I have some bad news." Tomoyo started out sadly.

"Hn?" questioned Sakura warily looking at Tomoyo in the mirror.

"I-" she started but was interrupted.

"Sakura! Tomoyo! Time for school!" yelled Fujitaka at the bottom of the stairs.

"Tomoyo-chan, can it wait?" asked Sakura turning around fully to look at Tomoyo. Tomoyo sighed.

"Hai."

"Bye Otou-san!" yelled Sakura as she and Tomoyo scurried out the door.

"Sakura-chan. I-" tried Tomoyo again but was yet interrupted.

"Ne, Sakura-chan! Tomoyo-chan!" said Rika excitedly. "I was going to drop by and walk with you to school!" exclaimed Rika.

"Rika-chan!" Sakura said equally excited. Tomoyo sighed as she half listened to Sakura and Rika chat happily.

"Class, we have some bad news." Started the teacher. Tomoyo was standing at the front with a very sad look on her face. "It seems that this is the last day for Tomoyo Daidouji." She said. Sakura's heart skipped a beat. Tomoyo-chan's moving?

Tomoyo nodded her head as if she had read Sakura's mind. "I'm moving to China. We-we have to move for mother's job. She's going to pick me up at lunch period. A-and I'll miss this school very much." She finished bowing.

Sakura felt tears come to her eyes. My best friend is moving and I didn't even know. Is this what she was trying to tell me?

Syaoran stared at Tomoyo disbelievingly. Daidouji moving? Wait, what about Kinomoto? Syaoran turned to look at Sakura. (NOTE: Sakura's desk is down a few rows in the back of the class.) Kinomoto's going to be alone now. He gave a sympathetic look to her.

The teacher coughed. "Okay, well I hope that you will have a nice, memorable day today, Tomoyo. But, if you would kindly go sit down, I'll be able to start class." Tomoyo nodded her head and sat down in her seat. She avoided Sakura's eyes and kept her head down the rest of the class.

--------------------------------------------Lunch Period-------------------------------------

Tomoyo stood at the School's entrance gates. She sighed. This is it. Good-bye, Sakura-chan. Tomoyo thought looking behind her. She sighed again as she saw a black limo start up the road towards her.

"Wait! Tomoyo-chan!" yelled Sakura. Tomoyo turned around slowly. She gave a small sad smile.

"Hi, Sakura-chan."

"Why? Why didn't you tell me?" cried Sakura tears dropping down.

"I tried to." Tomoyo sighed. "Sakura-chan, please don't cry. I can't stand to see you cry."

"Now sob I'll be alone again. Sob I can't believe you're really moving." And when I was just starting to get over Li-kun too.

"Sakura-chan, I know what you're thinking. Don't worry about him. I know you can get over him. I believe in you." She said smiling warmly. "in the mean time, I'll write to you a lot, so don't forget about me." She said giving Sakura a hankie, which Sakura took gratefully.

"I will never forget. And I won't cry anymore." Said Sakura clearing her eyes of tears.

"Good. Good-bye, Sakura-chan." Said Tomoyo softly. She turned towards the car and back to Sakura. She handed something in Sakura's hands. "Don't forget." She said softly before walking towards the car waiting.

Sakura stared at what Tomoyo gave her. It was a picture strip of Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol, and Syaoran all smiling at the beach. Oh, Tomoyo-chan. She waved good-bye close to tears. Unknown to them, someone stood behind a tree watching the scene.

Get over who? The person thought.

"Hey! Li, where are you!" shouted one of his buddies. A flash of Chestnut brown was seen. Syaoran walked up to his buddies. Get over who?

All done with this ch.! Man it took me a long time. So yeah, review and tell me what you think please!