Yes, I know! It's been like…how long since I haven't updated? Just with school and all….and I have a piano exam coming…so don't expect the next Chapter anytime soon.

So how are you finding it now? I hope you're enjoying it!

Disclaimer: CCS IS NOT owned be me…..one can only wish….

Chapter 3-The Ball

Sakura nervously stood in front of the hall's huge doors. She was by herself, for Eriol was no where to be seen.

"Your name, milady?" asked the doorman. A faint blush appeared on his face when he saw her.

She really did look beautiful. The dress clung to her in all the right places, and she was wearing some jewelry. "Princess Sakura," replied Sakura.

The doorman nodded, and opened the door to announce her. Sakura nearly fainted at the sight of so many nobles.

"Princess Sakura!" announced the doorman, and withdrew.

The chatter in the great hall slowly died out, and everyone turned their gazes to the ethereal angel that stood at the top of the stairs.

Sakura took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then smiled as she gracefully walked down the stairs.

She made her way to the thrones at the end of the room. Queen Yelan was there, sitting on the throne. She was smiling at Sakura. Beside her, were four young women. They were keenly watching Sakura. And, on Queen Yelan's other side, was Syaoran.

He looked absolutely dashing and handsome. He was wearing a green Chinese robe, and his eyes seemed to lighten up when he saw her.

"Queen Yelan," said Sakura and she curtsied.

The Queen nodded. She gestured for Sakura to stand up. "How are you, my dear?"

Sakura tried to ignore the fact that everyone was watching the scene and her every move.

"I am very well. I hope you are too." She said it with such beautiful gravity that she awed everyone in the hall.

"These are my daughters, (A/n I don't know their names! Someone?)

"A pleasure to meet you. It's fantastic to see you again, Syaoran." Sakura tilted her head.

"And you, Princess Sakura," he replied.

Sakura curtsied again, and moved to join Eriol, who she had finally spotted.

"Where were you?" she hissed.

"Sakura, you look amazing!" he exclaimed calmly.

Sakura sighed and let out all the breath she was holding in. She suddenly felt limp and weak.

"You were perfect!" praised Eriol.

"Thank you, Eriol. I'm so tired, though." She closed her eyes.

"Why don't you sit down?" Eriol pulled out a chair from a nearby table. Sakura gratefully sat down.

Sakura sat there for most of the ball. She was receiving many offers to dance, but she politely declined. Unknown to her, a pair of amber eyes were watching her every move.

"Syaoran, stop staring at her! Just go ask her to dance!" snapped Eriol, who noticed that his cousin had his eyes glued on Sakura.

"What? Who said I was staring at her?" said Syaoran defensively.

Eriol rolled his eyes. "Really, Syaoran!"

Syaoran sighed and stood up and walked over to Sakura.

She turned to look at him.

"Would you like to dance with me?" he asked, nervously.

Sakura rewarded him with a radiant smile. "Of course!"

They made their way to the dance floor, and began to dance and sway to the slow music in the background. The couples around them stopped dancing, and watched the young couple dance.

"Aren't they such a cute couple?" asked a nearby couple.

Sakura and Syaoran didn't hear any of the comments, both lost in each others eyes. The music ended, and the regrettably broke apart.

"You dance very well, Prince Syaoran." Sakura smiled lightly, and without waiting for him to answer, she departed.

Sakura instantly fell asleep when she lay on her bed. She was exhausted from the trip to get here. She smiled to herself, as she replayed the moment when she danced with Syaoran. And with a smile, she fell asleep.

Queen Yelan was thrilled when she saw her son dancing with Sakura. She thought they were a very cute couple, and maybe they would even get married! She smiled with contentment.

Syaoran replayed the scene of him and Sakura dancing. It was pure bliss. He sighed. What was this feeling? Why did he feel like he would burst in happiness?

A short chapter. Sorry, I've been busy….But I will try my best! By the way…THANK YOU FOR ALL THE REVIEWS! hugs

I realized that I didn't say how old they were! Well…let's say Sakura and Tomoyo is 17, and Syaoran and Eriol are 19?

Um…I didn't know the names of Syaoran's sisters…so I left it out….Sorry!

Please Review! No flames!

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