Chapter Three – Stay with me?
AT THE BACKYARD
'Hey Sakura, where were you?' – Takeshi walked slowly towards the girl shaking his hair which was still wet
'Just went for a little walk around'
'Next time let me know and I can show you the best spots'
'Thank you, I better go inside and put some clothes on, excuse me'
'What a shame…' – he murmured after she left
'Let's have a toast! I brought the finest sake and some champagne too' – it was clear that Asami had already had way too much to drink
'Here here, let's open the champagne first'
'I think you are really cute Aoi, don't know why you don't have a boyfriend yet'
'I have been waiting for the right guy to come along, although, he may be closer than anyone thinks…'
Takeshi was playing around with the sound system, when he finally picked a selection of songs he really liked, he started to walk towards Sakura – 'Wanna dance with me lovely?'
'Ehh?! No thanks, I am fine here'
'Takeshi! Where do you keep the clean towels? I searched but couldn't find any, I would like to take a shower'
'Ah! Asami…this girl. I will show you, wait for me ok Sakura?
Sakura breathed out in a sign of relief
'So… has he tried something yet?' – Syaoran took a seat next to her whilst drinking his scotch on the rocks
'What if he has?'
'Do you like teasing me? I don't want him near you. (sigh…) Can we please start over? I am really sorry that I kissed you by force. I just... I have never felt like this before. Can I get to know you better? I feel that I am not completely indifferent to you either, although I might be wrong'
At the time Sakura thought to herself 'he is really good looking, his personality is complex… although my heart…I want to be near him as well for some reason'
'It is just…- she stopped herself for a moment she thought about telling him this had been her first kiss, but it was too embarrassing to say it out loud
'I would like to get to know you better too'
'Wonderful! I am so happy. I promise I will behave properly from now on'
Kei went into the cabin to grab more whisky, and heard sex noises coming from Asami and Sakura's room.
'Well well, I guess he couldn't wait for Sakura to fall for him after all'
'Aoi maybe you should not drink anymore, I think you have had enough'
'Come on Sakura! You need one more, here! This gives me the courage to be myself and maybe put into words what I feel for Kei'
'Keeeeei! Drink with me!, where did you go?'
'They are funny drunks aren't they? – Syaoran was watching the scene really amused
'She surely seems to be having a great time, I wonder were Asami went?'
'Well, Asami is so troublesome when she is drunk ha ha'
'Why Takeshi? What happened to her?
'She was just… very talkative and loud, wouldn't let me come back here ha ha'
'Is she alright? I will go check on her'
'Don't! err.. she is asleep now and she does not feel very well, may be best to leave her alone until tomorrow' – he smirked and said: 'since you won't be able to sleep in that room tonight, how about staying in the extra guest bedroom?'
'Thanks, that will be fine by me'
IN SAKURA'S ROOM
'What a first day…' – she touched her lips and closed her eyes, she could still feel Syaoran's warm lips on her, the way that he kissed her. It gave her a tickling sensation to remember – better to go to sleep quickly
It was about 2:15 am when the door of her room opened slowly, someone was here.
Sakura felt someone breathing on her and it gave her chills…she suddenly realised it was not a nightmare and opened her eyes
'Oh my God! What are you doing Takeshi?
'Be mine Sakura'
'AHH! Noooooo, don't touch me. Get out! – this isn't happening again!
Takeshi jumped on top of Sakura and was holding her down quite harshly
'I know you want it just as much as I do'
The scariest thoughts crossed Sakura's mind once more - Nooo please, help me! Someone…nooo, he is gonna…Syaoran! Syaoran help me!
At that moment Syaoran breaks in through the door
'Get the hell off of her! What's wrong with you?!'
'This is none of your business, Syaoran!' – throwing a punch at Syaoran's face which he managed to evade
'Kyaaa! Syaoran!'
Syaoran grabbed Takeshi by the neck and punched him on the face, which made him fall onto the floor. Takeshi tried to get up and fight him still…
'You are drunk, I will hurt you if you don't stop' – he threw him out of the room – 'You bastard! Don't come near her again'
Sakura was crying again sitting on her bed, Syaoran approached her slowly and hugged her.
'It is ok now, you are safe. Let me bring you some tea, it will help you fall asleep sooner'
'I...am not sure if I can sleep after this'
'There is no excuse for his behaviour, truly! He was out of his mind. I will be right back just rest here for a bit' – he got up the bed and tried to leave but Sakura was holding onto his shirt
'Don't…go…please. Can you stay…with me tonight?'
'Su...sure no problem, tell me if there is anything else I can do for you ok? Also it is fine if you call me Syaoran just like before'
'Thank you…Syaoran'
He gently brushed her hair with his fingers, make her lay down on the bed and covered her with the blanket – I won't go anywhere, I will be right here with you, so try to close your eyes…she snuggled up close to him and he gave her a kiss on the head.
NEXT MORNING
Sakura woke up as the sun hit her face, she reached out to the other side of the bed - Eh? Sya..Syaoran? he is gone…
Her door opened and Syaoran walked into the room
'Ah! Good morning, you are up Here I brought you breakfast'
Sakura looked at him with a depressed expression
'What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?'
'N..No. It is just that…I am sorry'
'What for?'
'For troubling you with the things that happened last night and for making you sleep here…I…am sorry'
'Don't worry about it, to be honest I did not really want to leave you alone. If I had, I wouldn't have been able to sleep all night haha. So actually you did me a big favour '
She looked at his kind expression - 'Thank you Syaoran, really…'
'I don't like to see you sad...apparently Takeshi went out early today for a run and he is not back yet. The rest are going on a trekking adventure for the day. I told them you were not feeling well so it is ok if you don't want to join'
'You can go with them…if you want to'
'Nah, I rather stay here…with you. How about you have your breakfast now, take a bath and then let me know when you are ready for some fun'
'Some fun?'
'I will be waiting in my room'
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