Chapter Five - Kiss

IN ASAMI'S ROOM

'Whaaaat?!' So you guys are dating now? – yelled Asami

'Yes, we are... it just happened… - Sakura was mindful that she hadn't told her friends about Syaoran and the night they actually met for the first time

'This is perfect! Maybe that way Takeshi will…'

'What do you mean Asami?'

'Nothing, I am happy for you, really, I mean it is a little sudden but you two make a wonderful couple. Syaoran is so hot and amazing, no wonder you fell for him'

'I guess, I am definitely attracted to him physically, I had very confused feelings at the beginning and even now…but last night he…'

'Oh my God, did you guys do it last night?' – Asami jumped from the bed and looked at Sakura with a hint of jealousy

'Ehhhh?! Nooo, what are you saying?! Forget it, nothing happened' – it would definitely be bad to talk about what happened with Takeshi…Sakura thought to herself for the time being her friends did not need to know about this incident

'I guess we won't be roommates in this cabin anymore hey!'

'I won't be sleeping with him, if that's what you are implying. We just started dating!' – although the thought of Syaoran kissing and touching her was too much too handle right now

'So? Why waste any time?' – said the girl with a cheeky smile – 'if it were me, I would Saku-chan'

MEANWHILE IN THE LIVING ROOM

Syaoran had been waiting for Takeshi's return practically all day…and finally…

'Takeshi, you are finally back huh?

'Wanna punch me again?'

'Sakura is my girlfriend now'

'Wow! You sound hilarious saying that! You saw her in a vulnerable position and went for the kill…interesting.

'I truly like Sakura and I will not allow you to hurt her, so stop with your stupid games. She is off limits'

'Come on! Who do you think you are talking too? You don't care about her, I know you. Do you think she will be with you if she knew all the things you have done?!'

'I mean it, you piece of shit, stay away from her! We work together so let's be colleagues, keep it professional but I am not longer your friend. That's all I needed to say – Syaoran left the living room and went outside

'Ha ha such bullshit! This won't be over like this Syaoran'

Syaoran sat on the porch and took out a packet of cigarettes from his back pocket. It had certainly been a few weeks since he last smoke one, nevertheless he carried them around in case the mood called for it.

'If she knew…maybe, who knows…' – his expression was deep and sad at the same time, he lighted a cigarette and took a long smoke inhale, then exhaled very slowly – 'My sweet Sakura…'

KNOCK KNOCK

'Why are you doing hiding up here Sakura?' – Syaoran was outside her bedroom door, with a lovely smile on his face – 'everyone is outside making smores'

'…' - Sakura looked down at the floor and remained in silence

'I have spoken to Takeshi and he won't be bothering you anymore. What he did was very serious so he should be ashamed, not you'

'I know…but I can't look at him yet. I feel…uneasy'

Syaoran grabbed both her hands and pulled her towards him - 'Come here, I promised didn't I? I am here for you'. He gave her a tight hug and then moved closer to kiss her, his breath was so warm and his rhythm a bit agitated. Sakura was really looking forward to this kiss, however…

'Ehh…what is that? Did you smoke Syaoran?'

'Hmm…is that a problem?'

'Well, not a problem exactly. However, the smell is quite strong…and…- she was suddenly interrupted by Syaoran's forceful kiss. He moved her hands towards her back so she was unable to break free, he leaned forward and pushed her against the wall with such force that it made Sakura realise that something was wrong.

'He is acting strange. The way he is kissing me is so intense but it is different from the other times…' – Sakura thought to herself – 'it is like he is a different person…'

The smell of tobacco was intoxicating, just as that kiss

Syaoran broke off the kiss and looked straight at Sakura's flustered face. He placed a finger on her mouth and whispered: 'Don't refuse to kiss me Sakura. You are my girlfriend now, remember? - his eyes were somehow a bit distant – 'when we go back to the city tomorrow, I can drop you home. I hope you have a good night my sweet Sakura'. After saying this, he released her and started walking down the hall.

'Syaoran! Wait… - Sakura said feeling like a total fool, her voice was trembling a bit and she was more confused than ever right now – 'let's… go on a date'

'Ha ha what is with that?! so suddenly ha ha' – he looked at her and smirked

'I know that you said you will be busy but I really want to go somewhere with you'

'Oh yeah? Ok, then. I will arrange something at the office to have some free time'

'Really? Thank you'

'Don't thank me, this is what boyfriends do. You can ask me for anything ok?'

She really wanted to ask about tonight and that kiss, but he looked troubled enough

'Good night then, see you tomorrow'

'Night'

Syaoran walked into his room and started undressing to take a shower – 'That was careless of me…I can't allow myself to do that again, but she…what is it about her that drives me so crazy?!'