Hi! I'm gonna try and update faster, before school starts! I hope you liked my last chapter. Now, this might be the last ch. or something. I have to think. :p I already know what I'm gonna write at the end…so.

Jeez, I gave away a lot on the last chapter for this one. -- I'm sorry… I won't do it again…

I made a mistake…Syaoran called Sakura 'Sakura'. Whoops. It slipped my mind…

I feel really bad about making Sakura so sad at the beginning. -.- and writing that un-positive stuff. Sorry! I didn't realize how sad it was. T.T

It's gonna be happier now.

Chapter 9: Unexpected Visitors

By: Doggythumper/Cindy :p

"So will you go to the prom with me?" Syaoran asked nervously.

Sakura's POV

What should I say! What should I do! Syaoran-kun just asked me to the prom! Oh my gosh!

I can feel my face heating up, and right after Henta-kun told me he liked me!

Sakura! Get a hold of yourself!

Aahh…conscience-san…hello again!

Yeah yeah yeah, hi. Anyway, just do what's best!

What's best?

Yeah, what your heart is telling what you to do! You want to go with him, right?

Yes. I love him…

Then what are you waiting for! Say yes!

"Syaoran-kun…I…" Sakura started. She paused, and then smiled at him beautifully. "I would be honored to go to the prom with you." Syaoran's heart started pumping wildly.

He smiled.

"Great!" He replied happily. Then they stood there, staring into each other's eyes. Syaoran took a step forward, breaking the silence. He gently took hold of Sakura's hands.

"Come on," he started, guiding her toward the door, " I'll take you home." Sakura blushed and nodded, smiling happily.

They arrived at Sakura's house. Sakura smiled at Syaoran, then started opening the door, but stopped. She turned back to Syaoran.

"Syaoran-kun…if you don't mind me asking…why did you break up with Emi-san?" Sakura asked innocently. Syaoran scratched the back of his head.

"Oh…I just found out how she really was…" Sakura gave him a questioningly look, so he told her how he dumped her.

-----------------------------------------Flash Back--------------------------------------------------

"Syaoran-chan, why did u call me out here?" Emi asked seductively. Syaoran clenched his fists and jaws.

"Emi…we're through." Syaoran said firmly. Emi goggled at him.

"W-what!" she choked. Syaoran eyes half-lidded boredly.

"You heard me." Emi shook her head unbelieveingly.

"B-but…why!" Syaoran glared at her.

"You lied to me. You attacked Kinomoto. You and those two-weird-looking-so-called-girls. You aren't sweet and kind; that's just an act. You're crazy! You get whatever want. We're through." Syaoran replied coldly.

"H-how did you find out?" Emi asked. Syaoran smirked at her.

"Ever hear of 'blackmail'?" Syaoran said. "I made those girls fess up." Emi shuddered and fell to the ground. Tears started falling down.

"That's not going to work on me anymore." Syaoran said, looking down on her. "I know they're fake." Emi shook her head.

"They're not fake!" Emi screamed. "Syaoran-chan, reconsider!" Syaoran shook his head in disgust and walked to the rooftop door. He stopped and turned.

"Why did you do it? Why did you attack Kinomoto?" Emi looked up.

"She was getting too close to you. You stopped taking my calls. My admirers constantly saw her with you." Emi replied, a deep frown etched on her beautiful face. "I was getting worried."

"Feh!" Syaoran replied. "Jealously is an ugly thing. We're through." And with that, Syaoran left the rooftop, leaving Emi on the floor.

------------------------------End of the Flashback-------------------------------------------

"Emi-san was jealous of me!" Sakura cried, surprised. Syaoran nodded. "I see…" Sakura reopened the car door and stepped out. "Thank you, Syaoran-kun."

"No problem. See you tomorrow." With a little wave, Sakura walked up her sidewalk. When she got in, she was surprised to see the kitchen light on. She walked towards the kitchen and saw Touya and Yukito preparing food.

"Onii-chan…" (spelling?) Touya looked at the kitchen doorway.

"Don't you have something to say?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I'm home…?" Sakura replied. Touya nodded.

"You better say that from now on, Kajuu." Sakura stared at him, but didn't get angry. Instead, a wave of sadness but happiness overwhelmed her. She ran to her big brother and hugged him. "O-Oi!" He said. Yukito smiled at them understandingly.

"Gomen! Gomen na sai!" Sakura cried. She hadn't bothered saying 'I'm home' since she was used to coming home to an empty house. Touya sighed and returned her hug. Sakura wiped at her tears.

"What are you making? I'll help you." Sakura said cheerfully, grabbing an apron.

Sakura took a deep breath and walked in her classroom. The prom was today. Sakura walked calmly to her desk and sat down. Syaoran turned around in front of her.

"Morning," he greeted, with a grin on his face. Sakura blushed a little.

"Good morning, Syaoran-kun."

"Have you gotten ready for the prom yet?" Syaoran asked. "You know, gotten your dress, your shoes, stuff like that?" Sakura smiled at him.

"Um, hai. I got them yesterday." Syaoran smiled.

"I can't wait to see you all pretty in it; with all her hair done, and with makeup on." He joked, rubbing his chin with his hand. Sakura blushed.

"And I can't wait to see you all handsome; with your suit on," Sakura replied. Syaoran smiled disappeared, and he scratched the back of his head bashfully.

"Yeah…well…you'll see…" Syaoran replied. Sakura giggled.

The day passed quickly and easily; Emi didn't bother them. Syaoran was taking Sakura home. They arrived quickly. Sakura opened the door and stepped out. She turned and thanked him.

"No problem." Syaoran repeated. "Pick you up at 8:00?" Sakura nodded.

"See you then," she replied softly. Syaoran nodded. Sakura strode up her sidewalk.

"I'm home…" Sakura called. Touya wasn't there today. Sakura sighed and walked toward her room. She took a quick shower and got her dress out.

Touya had taken her to rent a dress for her prom night. It was just a plain black dress. Touya and Yukito had offered to rent Sakura a more elegant and beautiful dress, but Sakura declined, saying that it would be too expensive.

Sakura sighed then smiled. She quickly put the dress on and quickly did her hair. She put her hair up in a tight bun, and quickly did her makeup. She looked at herself in the mirror. Well…I look okay…pretty maybe…but definitely not beautiful. She frowned. Maybe I should spend more time fixing my hair.

Then suddenly, right after that thought, the doorbell rang. Sakura looked at the time. It was only 5:12, so who was it? Sakura quickly put her bathrobe on and walked to the front door, and opened it.

"Hi Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo squealed with delight. Sakura stared at her best friend. "Sakura…chan…?" Tomoyo repeated. Slowly Sakura blinked. Then she started jumping up and down.

"OH MY GOSH! TOMOYO-CHAN!" Sakura squealed with much delight and happiness. She jumped up and down and eventually engulfed Tomoyo in a big bear hug. Tomoyo laughed.

"Hold on, Sakura-chan. There's someone else with me," Tomoyo said. Sakura looked up at her questioningly. Tomoyo stepped off to the side, and Eriol stepped in the doorway.

"OH MY GOSH! ERIOL-KUN!" Sakura squealed again. Tomoyo giggled.

"It's nice to see you too, Sakura," Eriol replied smiling.

"Come in, come in!" Sakura ushered, standing aside for them to come in. Eriol carried a huge suitcase with him. "Eh? What's in the suitcase? Well, never mind that, come sit down! I'll go prepare some tea," Sakura said happily, rushing to the kitchen.

"Ah…" Tomoyo called after softly. She looked at Eriol and the both of them laughed. They settled down on the couches in the living room. Soon, Sakura came back with a tea set, which she put down on the coffee table.

"So, what are you doing here!" Sakura cried full of happiness.

"Oh, Sakura-chan, you don't expect me to miss out on your prom night, do you!" Tomoyo cried. "That would be the worst thing ever!" Sakura sweat dropped.

"I'm still so happy that you came!" Sakura cried, standing up and then jumping up and down.

"Sakura-chan…calm down…" Tomoyo said, sweat dropping. "Well, I have to get down to business, we only have 3 hours left! Sakura-chan, did you get ready for the prom?" Tomoyo asked, seeing the make up on her face. Sakura blushed.

"Well…yes." Tomoyo took Sakura's hand and led her toward her bedroom. She turned back to Eriol.

"Please wait out here, Eriol-kun," Tomoyo said smiling. Eriol nodded. He stood up and took the suitcase.

"You'll need this, won't you, Tomoyo-san?" Eriol replied smiling slyly. Tomoyo nodded smiling slyly back, while Sakura cocked her head sideways in confusion. They walked toward Sakura's bedroom, and Eriol set down the suitcase and left. Tomoyo shut the door behind her with a 'click'.

"So, Sakura-chan, let's see," Tomoyo said.

"Eh?" Sakura said.

"Take off your bathrobe," Tomoyo said. "Let's see how you look." Sakura blushed and took off her bathrobe.

"Hmm…" Tomoyo said, rubbing her chin with her fingers and circling Sakura. When she did a 360 around her, she finally stopped. "I knew it, Sakura-chan!"

"Eh? You knew what?" Sakura asked sweat dropping.

"You would pick out a modest and plain dress!" Tomoyo said matter-of-factly. "Luckily, I'm here." She turned to the suitcase and opened it. It opened it to reveal beautiful silk dresses. Sakura gasped. "Hmmm…what would suit you best?" Tomoyo murmured. She finally took out a beautiful and very elegant green dress.

"Sakura-chan, please go change into this," Tomoyo said. Sakura shook her head.

"I can't wear that, Tomoyo-chan!" Tomoyo gave a confused look. "It's too beautiful!" Sakura explained.

"Nonsense! Now go try it on!" Tomoyo ordered, pushing Sakura and the dress into her bathroom.

"Ah!" Sakura cried, but Tomoyo had already closed the door. Sakura sighed and looked at the dress.

Tomoyo waited outside the bathroom, humming to herself happily. Finally Sakura stepped out of the bathroom. Tomoyo gasped.

"You look perfect!" Tomoyo cried happily.

Sakura looked absolutely breathtaking. The dress brought out the beauty in her eyes. It was strapless and had green flowers stitched all over the bottom of the dress, which dragged on the floor. (Aahh…I suck at describing clothes!)

"Now I just have to redo your make up and hair!" Tomoyo said. Sakura sweatdropped and did as Tomoyo said to.

They were now done and dressed. Sakura was in the beautiful and elegant dress, with her silky and soft hair loose and falling over her shoulders. Her make up looked like it was done by a pro.

Tomoyo was also dressed. She was in also in a beautiful and elegant dress. It had plum blossoms stitched at the bottom of the dress. Tomoyo's hair was up in a tight braided bun, which also made her look beautiful.

It was now 7:55.

"Okay! Everything all set! By the way, Sakura-chan, you haven't told me who you were going to the prom with." Tomoyo said. Sakura blushed.

"I'm going with…Syaoran-kun…" Sakura quietly murmured. Tomoyo gasped.

"Eh! Li!" Sakura nodded. "But I thought that he was going out with Emi?"

"He broke up with her, and he asked…me…" Sakura replied, getting redder. Tomoyo hugged Sakura.

"I'm so happy for you, Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo squealed. I just hope…that he doesn't break her heart again… She thought.

"Thanks," Sakura said.

"Now, shall we? Let's go steal their breath away!" Tomoyo said. Sakura sweat dropped. There was a knock on the door. "Oh? Come in!" Tomoyo called. The door opened, revealing Touya and Yukito.

"Onii-chan!" Sakura cried in surprise.

"Yo!" Touya replied. He smirked. "You don't look that bad, Kajuu." Sakura puffed her cheeks out in annoyance, but smiled.

"Yes. Both of you young ladies look absolutely stunning," Yukito agreed, smiling.

"Thank you!" Both of them chorused.

"That Gaki is out there, waiting for you," Touya said in annoyance. Sakura's heart started beating rapidly.

"So go on out there," Yukito said. The girls nodded and made their way into the living room. Syaoran and Eriol stood up, as the girls entered the living room. Sakura's heart beated faster when she saw Syaoran. She blushed.

Eriol was wearing a dark blue suit that perfectly matched the color of his hair. Tomoyo blushed at how handsome he was. Eriol smiled at her charmingly, which made her heart beat even faster.

Syaoran was wearing a black suit. (How am I supposed to describe suits!) He looked very handsome; his hair was messy as usual. Syaoran's heart beat very loud and fast. Sakura looks so…beautiful!

Ha ha ha. Look at the look on your face. Aren't you glad I told you to ask her?

The conscience said tauntingly.

You should thank me! If it weren't for me, you would've still been 'just friends' with Sakura!

Hmph. Just shut up, baka conscience. But…thanks anyway.

"Shall we?" Tomoyo said, a sly smile on her face, which broke the silence.

"U-uh, hai!" Sakura said, hurrying toward Syaoran. Soon, they made their way to the black limo outside.

"Don't stay out too late!" Touya called. "Keep your hands off my little sister, stupid GAKI!" Syaoran turned and smirked at Touya. "Why you little-"

"Calm down, Touya…" Yukito said, a sweat drop forming. Touya huffed and crossed his arms. Sakura waved and stepped inside the limo. Once inside, the limousine driver started the car.

"So…what are you guys doing here?" Syaoran asked.

"I've come here to prepare Sakura-chan, of course!" Tomoyo said, holding a camera recorder. Syaoran and Sakura sweat dropped.

Where did that come from? They thought.

"What about you, Hiragazawa? (spelling? -.-)" Syaoran asked gruffly. Eriol smiled.

"Why, I've come to see you dress up and dance, my cute little descendant," Eriol replied. Syaoran growled.

"How have you both been doing?" Sakura asked, changing the subject.

"I've been good. I've been helping out my mother in her clothes business. Though, I miss everyone here…" Tomoyo said cheerfully. "I missed so much chances to dress Sakura-chan up though, and I missed so much chances to capture her cuteness with my camera recorder…" Tomoyo added dramatically, stars in her eyes. Sakura, Syaoran, and Eriol sweat dropped.

"I'm still just so excited you guys came!" Sakura cried happily. Syaoran smiled at her. "When do you have to go back to China?" Sakura asked sadly.

"In two days!" Tomoyo said cheerily. "I can take you shopping and we all can go hang out for the whole day tomorrow!" Sakura clapped happily.

"We're here!" The limo driver called.

"Wow, that was fast!" Sakura said surprised. Two seconds later, the driver opened the door, and they all climbed out. Sakura bowed at him in thanks and they walked to the gym. They entered to see the gym full of decorations; there were banners, balloons, the tables had little red roses on it, and a famous band was playing. The gym was packed with people; some really happy, some happy, and people that were sulking because they didn't have a date. Sakura gasped.

"Wow, the prom committee did a great job!" Sakura cried happily. Syaoran smiled and led them to a table. As soon as they settled down, Eriol stood up and offered a dance to Tomoyo.

"May I have this dance?" the bespectacled boy asked. Tomoyo blushed and took his hand. Together, hand in hand, they walked to the dance floor. Sakura watched them happily, swaying a little to the music beat.

"Uh…um…" Syaoran muttered awkwardly. "Sakura…" Sakura turned to him surprised.

"Syaoran-kun, you said my name!" Sakura exclaimed. Syaoran blushed slightly.

"Well, you always call me by my name, so why can't I call you by yours?" Syaoran replied. Sakura smiled.

"What were you going to say?" Sakura asked. Syaoran started to fidget.

"W-well, I was going to say…um…that you look…beautiful," he said stammering. Sakura blushed.

"T-thank you. You do too." Sakura mentally hit herself. They sat there, blushing without saying a word. "I-I'll go get us something to drink," Sakura said. She stood up quickly and went to the punch table. Syaoran breathed out a sigh of relief.

WHAT. WAS. THAT!

Hm? What!

Syaoran! Why are you acting so, so, so…LAME! Talk to her! Don't be so nervous!

It's not so easy! She's just so…so…beautiful…

That still doesn't explain why you're acting so shy! Just relax!

FINE! Stop nagging!

I'm trying to HELP you, baka!

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay, I'll try to calm down! Sheesh…

Well, the first step is to ask her to dance!

Nani! I don't want to dance!

Why, you chicken? Hiragazawa asked Daidouji, right? Eriol's so much braver than you are. My brother, the conscience of Eriol, says that Eriol is very sweet and is a gentleman.

Hmph.

Sakura hurriedly went back to the table, carrying two cups of punch.

"Hello! Sorry if I took so long!" Sakura said cheerfully, handing him a cup.

"Thanks." They sat and both silently sipped their drink. Syaoran gulped nervously. He got up slowly. Sakura smiled at him questioningly. Just before he was going to ask her to dance, another boy from their class stepped in front of her.

"Henta-kun!" Sakura exclaimed in surprise. He knelt down in front of her.

"May I have this dance?" He asked charmingly. Sakura took a quick glance at Syaoran, and turned back to him.

"Hai," she answered. She took his hand and they walked to the dance floor. Syaoran felt his insides burn. His cheeks grew red from anger.

How dare he! Syaoran thought angrily. He collapsed back down on his chair. Soon, after the song ended, Sakura headed back to their table.

"I-I'm going to go to the bathroom, okay?" Sakura said, quickly heading to the bathroom.

"Hn." He replied.

What should I do? Sakura thought heading to the bathroom. It seems so awkward between us…Sakura quickly checked her makeup and her hair, and then walked back out. She headed back toward their table. Surprisingly, she found it empty. Then, she saw a glance of Syaoran heading out. Thinking that he was leaving, Sakura hurried and followed him. She rushed out into the chilly night.

She saw him round the corner, and quickly followed him, this time in curiosity. Unknowingly to her, Tomoyo was also following her.

Where is she going? Tomoyo thought. Sakura stopped abruptly at the corner. She gasped. Syaoran was in a clearing with Emi.

"What do you want, Emi?" Syaoran asked gruffly.

"Syaoran…I'm so sorry! Jealousy had taken over me when I did that horrible thing to Sakura-san! Please, reconsider!" Emi cried. "I love you! I really, really do! I had been thinking about you for the last few days, and I realize that I do love you!" Emi had tears creeping down her face. Syaoran stared at her, as if trying to read her beautiful blue eyes.

"Emi…" Syaoran's voice had softened. Emi walked forward, and wrapped her arms around his neck, slowly making him bend forward. Then, to Sakura's complete horror, Emi kissed him. Syaoran's eyes widened in shock. Then, to Sakura's sadness, he kissed her back.

This broke Sakura's hold on her tears. "Syaoran-kun!" Sakura cried softly. Syaoran heard this and immediately pushed Emi away. He turned to the corner to Sakura. He could see glistening tears run down her face. Sakura turned and ran away.

"Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo, who had seen the whole thing, called when Sakura passed her.

"Sakura!" Syaoran shouted, running after her.

"Wait! Syaoran-chan!" Emi called after him. Tomoyo stopped Syaoran, and pushed him. She had tears in her eyes.

"You…you hurt Sakura-chan again. If you truly love her, then go after her. But, if you are just playing around with her, then leave her alone, and go back to your slut!" She yelled angrily, her own tears running down her face. Syaoran looked shocked that Tomoyo would do and say such a thing.

He nodded his head and took after Sakura.

Well, that's where I'm going to end the chapter! This is the first time I updated so fast.

Do you think that I made Tomoyo too mean…? I hope not…u know, by making her say 'slut'? Well, she's just very mad and frustrated.

This is the second to last chapter, so the next one will be the last.

REMEMBER: THIS WILL HAVE A HAPPY ENDING!

Review please,

Cindy/ Doggythumper