And now we're slightly weathered, we're slightly worn. Our hands grip together, eye to eye through the storm

"Yes Tomoyo, I'll be on my way. Nah, I brought my stuff here so I'll just use Koko's shower to freshen up. See you at 8 okay!"

"I guess you'll be leaving then? I didn't even notice it's half past 6 already. Damn you talk too much." Syaoran said as he run his hand through his hair. He didn't expect to spend his precious 'free time' with a stranger, moreso to not even notice the time. This must be a first for him. 'Eriol will kill me.' he groaned inwardly.

"Well I did but you could've stopped me anytime." Sakura replied, her eyes twinkling with laughter.

"I have to go. I have to meet up later with my best friend and she'll kill me if I'm late. I really enjoyed hanging out with you, Li. Thank you for spending your, I assume is a rare solo time, to be with someone like me. I know you don't usually do this kind of things. You don't look like it. My depressing aura must've caught your attention, ne?" She stood up after gathering all her things. She held out her hand and Syaoran shook it after getting on his feet too. Sakura gave another melodious laugh and hugged him. He was taken by surprise that he didn't even move a muscle. She tightened her hold around his arms, tilted her head and whispered softly to his chest "Really, I am grateful."

Then she was gone.

Syaoran was speechless. "What the hell was that?"

"Damn it I forgot to ask her number!" He mentally slapped himself.

He walked into the restaurant and searched for Koko. For sure he knew where Sakura is. But then he was nowhere in sight and one of the staff told him that he has already left for the day with Miss Sakura. Damn it.

He stared at the sea, trying to figure out what's the matter with him. I mean, she's just a girl. A mere stranger. He chided himself.

He scratched his head, really annoyed now.

He gathered his books and placed them in his bag. He gave one last look at the table making sure he hasn't forgotten anything, and that's when he noticed a black flask at the other end of the bench. He grabbed it and took a whiff. Whiskey? She's been drinking in the afternoon?

That does it.

"Hey Yamazaki. Can you do me a favor? Yes, it is important and personal. Look up for a Kinomoto Sakura. I'd like to know everything you can find out about her. Thanks, man. Yes, I'll see you later. I'll be there around 9."

Kinomoto Sakura.

What a mystery.

A beautiful emerald-eyed mystery.