Hi!!!!! Thanks for all the reviews!! I'm so happy that I didn't make Tomoyo too mean.

But, anyway, this is the last chappie!! Please review and tell me what you think!!

Uh…this might have some bad words.

Chapter 10: The Way it was meant to be By: Cindy/Doggythumper

Syaoran nodded his head, and took after Sakura.

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Where is she? Syaoran thought worriedly, wandering around the school campus. He ran to the exit and ran off the campus. Then he spotted Sakura carefully running ahead of him.

"Sakura!!" Syaoran yelled. He caught up to her easily. She was sobbing really hard; tears were still coming down her face, and her eyes were puffy and red. "Oi…why are you crying?" Syaoran awkwardly asked. Sakura looked away from him silently.

"Li…" Sakura said quietly. Syaoran felt a sharp jab at his heart. "I'm glad…that you and Emi-san have gotten back together…It's okay with me…it's not like we were actually dating when you asked me…" Her face was hidden from his view.

Oi. Conscience-baka! Help me out here! What am I going to do?! What should I say to Sakura?! Conscience-baka!! The conscience did not say anything. Syaoran was on his own.

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"Hey, Daidouji! What do you mean by 'slut?!'" Emi shouted at her angrily. Tomoyo silently stood up. She shot Emi a death glare.

"You, why can't you stay out of Li's life?!" Tomoyo shouted, wiping her tears away. "Li and Sakura-chan…they were finally going to be together!" Emi glared right back.

"Hmph. Syaoran-chan belongs to me! I got to him first. He buys stuff for me only! He pays attention and worships me only! No one will take him away from me." Emi sneered. Tomoyo scoffed.

"You witch…People like you should be ashamed of yourselves," Tomoyo said quietly, but coldly. "Instead of spending so much time making yourself more beautiful…you should concentrate on school, and getting a good grade…but I guess people like you don't care…" Tomoyo sighed pitifully. Then she turned and walked back to the gym to look for Eriol. Emi gawked at her.

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"Um…Sakura…?" Syaoran asked. They had been standing there for a couple of minutes, Sakura was standing ahead of him, with her back facing him. It was obvious that Sakura was crying, she was sniffing and her shoulders were heaving up and down. She took a deep breath.

"It's nothing, Li-kun…" She said softly. "Thank you, for taking me out to the prom. I'll see you later." With that she slowly walked ahead of him, Syaoran staring at her back, stunned and not knowing what to do.

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Sakura entered her house warily. The kitchen light was on.

"Taidaima…" she said softly. Touya stuck his head out the doorway, and saw her.

"What are you doing here so early, Kajuu?" Touya asked. He couldn't see her eyes because she was in the darkness. "Where's that stupid Gaki?" Sakura's eyes started to fill up with tears again.

"I don't know," She murmured softly. She ran past him to her bedroom, but Touya could see tears.

"Oh my…" Yukito murmured. Touya grit his teeth and his fists.

"I'm gonna kill that bastard."

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Sakura wearily took off the prom dress, and took off all her accessories. Tonight was one of the worst nights of her life. She slipped into comfortable pajamas and climbed into bed. I have to get over Syaoran again…but can I do it? Can I get over him again…? Sakura thought wearily. She closed her eyes and drifted in to a deep slumber.

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Sakura woke up groggily. Today was a Saturday, so she still had school. She got out of her bed, and wearily walked to the bathroom. She got ready quickly and went down stairs for breakfast. Touya was not down there, but Sakura found a note on the dining table.

Sakura,

I went to work. Last night didn't seem that fun for you. Oi... if it's that Gaki…then just give me the signal, and I'll kick the hell outta him, okay?

Your big bro,

Touya

P.S. Yukito said that he was willing to kick him too.

Sakura half-heartedly giggled at her brother. She gently put the note on the table and made toast.

"Today's going to be a long day…" Sakura said to herself, to alter the silence of the house. She sighed when it didn't work. She left the home soon silently, closing the door behind her with a click.

" Sakura-chan!!" Sakura's head shot up instantly. Tomoyo was waiting at the corner, where they usually met to go to school before.

Oh no…Sakura thought. I left without telling Tomoyo-chan or Eriol-kun… Sakura slowly walked toward Tomoyo. I'll just apologize…and be myself…yes! I can do it! Sakura walked faster.

"Good morning, Tomoyo-chan!!" Sakura cheerfully said. Tomoyo was not taken aback even a little bit. She knew that Sakura would try to hide her sadness. A small but somewhat sad smile appeared on Tomoyo's face.

"Good morning, Sakura-chan…"

"I'm sorry for leaving you and Eriol-kun last night," Sakura said, bowing her head a little. She then smiled a little. "I wanted to leave you two alone for awhile."

"Sakura-chan…I know why you really left…" Tomoyo quietly replied, not falling for Sakura's excuse. "Li hurt you again…" Sakura's eyes widened. "I saw…"

"Tomoyo-chan…you're right…" Sakura started looking down in shame. "I did get hurt again…but this time…I won't cry…" This time it was Tomoyo's eyes that widened. "I feel…pathetic…I won't cry…not for Li-kun at least…" Sakura smiled determinedly. "This time…my feelings for him will be shut off completely." Tomoyo smiled.

"Good for you, Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo cried, happy that Sakura had become strong again. She ran forward, engulfing Sakura with a huge hug.

"Eh? Tomoyo-chan, where's Eriol-kun?" Sakura asked surprised.

"Oh, he's said he'll meet us at the school gate," Tomoyo replied.

"Aw…everyone's going to be so happy to see you two!!" Sakura cried happily, clapping her hands together.

They walked to the school gate.

"Nani? Where's Eriol-kun…?" Tomoyo asked looking all around. Suddenly, hands grabbed Tomoyo's mouth from behind, and pulled her backwards. Tomoyo screamed in surprise.

"Shh…Tomoyo-san…" Eriol hushed, a sweat drop forming.

"Eriol!! You scared me!" Tomoyo said angrily, softly swatting him on his chest.

Eriol smiled.

"You called me by my first name…" he said softly. Tomoyo slightly blushed.

"Eriol-kun!" Sakura started in surprise. "What are you doing behind a tree?!"

"Eh heh heh heh. I wanted to surprise everyone."

"Everyone's going to be so happy to see you guys!!" Sakura repeated, clapping her hands excitedly.

As they entered the classroom, Tomoyo and Eriol were swarmed with chattering classmates. All excited and happy to see their former friends.

"Daidouji-san!!"

"Hiragazawa-kun!!"

"It's true!! You came back!!"

"How was China?"

Sakura quietly walked to her desk. Soon, Syaoran entered the classroom, and slowly walked toward his desk, which was behind Sakura. The hairs on Sakura's back bristled and tensed.

"Morning, Sakura," Syaoran greeted from behind her.

"Good morning, Li-kun," Sakura calmly replied, not looking back at him.

"After you left yesterday…I left." Syaoran mumbled quietly, so only she could hear him.

"Oh?" Sakura replied, still not looking back at him. "You didn't stay with Emi-san?"

"Hmph. Just because she kissed me, doesn't mean we're back together."

"Oh, really…." Sakura answered, no emotion in her voice. "Well, that's news, Li-kun."

Damn it! Syaoran thought. What's wrong with her…? Why won't she look at me? Why is she calling me by my last name?

"Sakura…" Sakura quickly turned her head and finally looked at him.

"It's Kinomoto, Li-kun," Sakura innocently said in a matter-of-factly tone. Syaoran was just about to retort, when the teacher walked in.

"Sit down, sit down," Mr. Uchiha said. "Now…"

Sakura sat up intently, listening to their teacher teach them another one of his lessons. She suddenly felt a tap on her shoulder. Then, right after that, a note flew up and over her head. It was a little airplane. She stole a quick glance at the teacher, and quickly unfolded the note.

Why are you being so formal now?

We agreed that we would call each other by

Our first names, right?

Sakura grabbed her pencil, and quickly wrote something down. Then she handed him the note on the side, out of the teacher's view.

I just thought, that we shouldn't call

Each other by our first names now, Li-kun.

I wouldn't want you and

Emi-san getting into any arguments…

Soon, Sakura felt the familiar tap on her shoulder, and silently took the note from him.

I told you!

We're not together anymore!!

Sakura wrote something down, and handed the note back to Syaoran.

"I don't know what you're reasons are…" Mr. Uchiha said, a vein popping on his head, "but there will be nonote passing in my class!!" And with that, he expertly threw his chalk at Syaoran.

"Hey!" Syaoran shouted startled, catching the chalk in front of his face.

"Out in the hall, both of you," The blue-haired man said. Blushing ashamedly, Sakura and Syaoran got up and walked out into the hall.

"We need to talk…" Syaoran said.

"What is there to talk about?" Sakura asked. She sighed. "Well, if you think that, then, I'm listening…" Syaoran fidgeted slightly.

"W-well…" Sakura stood there silently, waiting for him to continue.

Damn it…Syaoran thought. Now that I finally have the time to talk to her…I don't know what to say!!! Conscience? Conscience? What the heck happened to you?! Just then, the bell rang, signaling that class was over.

"Li-kun…" Sakura said. "It seems to me…that there's nothing to talk about." Sakura slowly made her way back into the classroom.

"Damn it!" Syaoran cursed angrily.

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School had passed with no further conversation between Syaoran and Sakura. School had finished for the day, and Sakura had just headed out.

"Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo called, running up to Sakura.

"What's up?" Sakura asked.

"Let's go shopping!" Tomoyo suggested cheerily. "It'll just be the two of us, just like good old times!"

"Okay!" Sakura agreed happily.

"I'm going to go back to my house to get ready first. Let's meet in front of the mall at 5:00, okay?"

"Okay!"

"This is going to be sooo great! I get to dress Sakura-chan into kawaii outfits!!" Tomoyo said, stars in her eyes. Sakura sweat dropped. "You're going to be so kaawaaaaaiiiiii!"

They had reached the intersection where they went separate ways.

"See you at five," Tomoyo said, waving.

"Hai," Sakura said waving back. They turned and walked opposite directions. While Sakura walked, she took a different route. She didn't go to her house, but instead, she walked to the hospital. Unknown to her though, Syaoran was following her. Sakura stopped at a flower shop, and bought bright yellow lilies.

Carrying the bouquet, Sakura continued forward to the dreaded hospital. Syaoran also stopped there, but instead of buying yellow lilies, he bought red chrysanthemums.

Sakura quickly entered the hospital, and headed for her father's room. She entered the door, but didn't quite fully close the door. Syaoran took this advantage and stood close to the door, so that he could hear her.

"Otou-san…" Sakura started. "I brought you some flowers…" She took the flowers and put them on the dresser next to him. Her father remained silent, sleeping peacefully. Sakura sighed. "When are you going to wake up, Otou-san?"

Syaoran, who was standing outside the door, listened solemnly. He was concentrating so hard, that he didn't notice the nurse standing behind him.

"Excuse me…" The nurse said, a vein popping on her head. "…but I have work to do." Syaoran gawked at her in surprise. In his surprise, he fell backwards, pushing the door open. He fell ungracefully on the floor.

Sakura gasped in surprise. Then, she quickly wiped the tears in her eyes.

"Li-kun!" She cried. Syaoran rubbed his nose and started to grumble. He got up and walked back out of the room, making room for the nurse. Sakura followed him.

"What are you doing here, Li-kun?" Sakura asked.

"I followed you from school…" Syaoran mumbled.

"Eh? Why?" Sakura asked. Syaoran turned to her.

"I told you. We need to talk." Sakura looked down at her feet.

"Fine then…go ahead and talk…" Sakura said. "I'm listening…" Syaoran started to fidget again.

"W-well…before we were assigned as partners…I didn't think of you as more than an old friend," he started. Sakura's heart pained as she remembered the unbearable pain she felt when he ignored her for the past years. "But then…we spent more time together…and…"

Syaoran's heart was beating very loudly, and his face was growing redder by the second. "Well…when I was with Emi…" Sakura was getting tense.

Is he going to talk about Emi? Sakura thought, her heart sinking.

"I felt… strange… when I was with Emi…" Syaoran continued bravely.

He is…he's going to talk to me about Emi…Sakura thought, a grim smile on her face. She shook her head, and covered her ears. Syaoran looked at her in confusion.

"What…?" Syaoran asked. Sakura shook her head.

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Touya had just got off from work. He decided to visit his father before going home. So, he made his way to Fujitaka's room. He just turned the corner, and stepped into the hall, when he saw Sakura and Syaoran facing each other; Sakura was covering her head and shaking her head. Anger instantly grew in Touya when he saw Syaoran.

"Sakura!!" He shouted, making his way toward Sakura. Sakura gasped and looked up.

"Onii-san!" She cried. Touya stomped his was toward them furiously.

"Get the hell away from my sister, you bastard!!" Touya yelled, grabbing Sakura's wrist and pulling her behind him.

"What? Why? What did I ever do to you?!" Syaoran shouted back. Touya stepped forward and grabbed Syaoran's shirt.

"You made Sakura cry…" He said, venom dripping from his voice.

"Stop! Touya! Stop!" Sakura said, stepping in-between them. "Don't fight here…we're in a hospital!" But Touya didn't listen to her. Instead, he gripped Syaoran's shirt tighter.

"Let go." Syaoran ordered, glaring at him. Nurses started running toward the two of them.

"Stop it! Stop it right now!" One of the nurses ordered franticly. "Take it outside!"

"I won't…not until this bastard will say that he'll never hurt my sister again!"
Touya said.

"I won't hurt her anymore," Syaoran said, suddenly very calm and serious. Touya scoffed.

"AS if. You say that, but you don't mean it, do you?!" Touya said. "You hurt her so much…you've made her cry endlessly."

"I won't hurt her anymore," Syaoran repeated. Sakura touched her lips with her fingers.

Syaoran…She thought amazed.

"Prove it…" Touya challenged. He slowly let go of Syaoran. Brushing his shirt off first, Syaoran straightened up.

This is it…I can finally say what I've always wanted to say to Sakura…

"I…Li Syaoran…promise to never hurt Sakura again…because…" Syaoran took a deep breath. Sakura's heart started to beat very fast. "…Because I love her!!" Syaoran finally let out. Sakura's heart stopped.

He loves me…Syaoran loves me… She thought, her eyes widening. Syaoran blushed furiously, but held his gaze at Touya. Touya was taken aback at Syaoran's answer, but slowly, smirked.

Suddenly, there was a commotion inside Fujitaka's room. The nurse ran to the door and stepped outside the hall.

"Call the doctor! Mr. Kinomoto has awakened!!" Everyone gasped. Sakura felt tears spring to her eyes. Touya led the way into the room, and Sakura and Syaoran followed. Fujitaka opened his eyes, searching the room. His body relaxed when he saw his son and daughter.

"Otou-san…" Sakura breathed, tears flowing down her eyes.

"Dad…" Touya said, smiling widely.

"I'm sorry for worrying you…" Mr. Kinomoto said, smiling apologetically at them.

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Everything had settled down. Touya was in Fujitaka's room, and Sakura and Syaoran were on the hospital roof.

"Syaoran-kun…" Sakura started, blushing. "What you said in the hall…was it true?" Syaoran blushed slightly too. He was so happy for Sakura, he forgot what he actually said.

"Yeah…." He answered. "I do love you…" Sakura turned around to him, smiling her beautiful and cute smile.

"I love you too!" She said, running toward him, and hugging him. Syaoran was taken aback at the sudden hug, but happily wrapped his arms around her.

Hmph. What took you so long to confess, baka. Syaoran smiled.

Thanks, stupid conscience…

Everything felt right. Tomoyo and Eriol had visited them, and were undoubtfully in love, and her father had woken up from his coma, and she was in Syaoran's arms. Sakura couldn't feel anymore happier than she was now.

This was the way it was meant to be.

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Yes!!! I'm finally done!! The ending was kinda crappy…but…oh well. I'm so happy that I finally finished!!

Sorry for all the swearing in the chapter from Touya… -,-

Heh heh.

Well, thank you all very much for reviewing my story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please review one more time!! I'll be so glad if you did!

Cindy/ doggythumper