CHAPTER 6 – FEISTY AROMA

'The drive back from the cabin was quite awkward, don't you think? did something happen?' – said Aoi whilst applying a second layer of mascara

'I don't know to be honest…' – Sakura lied and looked down - 'We have so much work to do today huh? Let's go back, our 15-minute break is over.

'Talking about work, there is a new doctor starting today at the children's cancer ward, I believe his name is Tanaka. He is so adorable!

'Ha ha you are day dreaming again, what about Kei?

'Meh, nothing happened with us just yet, that's why I am still available. Tanaka-san would be a perfect husband, I am telling you. Omg he is right there!

A young man started walking towards them, he had dark black hair, a short haircut and sharp eyes, he was tall and his build was strong.

'Good morning ladies, I am the new doctor specialising in oncology. My name is Ren Tanaka, nice to meet you both'

'Nice to meet you too, let us know if you need any help finding your way around' – Sakura smiled at him

'Thank you, that's very kind of you. I guess I will see you in the staff meeting at midday for a proper introduction'

'Sure will ^^' – added Aoi

'Kyaaa! I told you he was dreamy! I hope he pays attention to me, maybe we should invite him out or something for his first day, let's go out for dinner! – suggested Aoi

'You are getting ahead of yourself again Aoi, he might be married or have a girlfriend, plus it would be troublesome to start a relationship with someone at work, don't you think? Sometimes I feel like your mother…'

'Who said anything about a relationship? I would be open to something more casual, you are too negative Saku-chan, try to have some fun every now and then jeeez!

'I can't believe you, come on let's go back to work'

AT THE HOSPITAL CAFETERIA

'Is this seat taken?

Sakura looked up and saw Tanaka standing next to her 'Not at all, go ahead' – she had almost finished the chicken sandwich she had brought for lunch

'It is hard when you start a new job and don't know anybody, don't you think?'

'Yeah it is a weird feeling, do not worry you will make friends in no time. Most of the people working here are very nice and friendly'

'I hope so…Ah! By the way, Aoi invited me to dinner tonight, Dr. Shen and nurse Junko are also coming, you are joining us of course right?'

(Damn Aoi, why couldn't she help herself…) – Sakura thought to herself - 'Sure, I will join you guys for a quick dinner'

'Fantastic!' – replied Tanaka with a big smile

Sakura's mobile phone rang

'Ah! Excuse me I have to take this Tanaka-san'

'No problem, thanks for having lunch with me, I will go back to work now' – he got up and left

'Hello?'

'Hello babe, how is your day going?'

'Hey Syaoran! Very good thanks. How are you?'

'Much better now that I hear your voice'

He could be so goddamn cute when he wanted to, Sakura started to blush

'I can't wait to see you though. I got a lot of work at the office this week, but would you like to go out for dinner this weekend?'

'Absolutely! Yes!'

'Great! I will take you anywhere you want, choose a place and I will pick you up at 7pm Friday night?'

'Sounds like a plan, I look forward to seeing you then'

'Me too, even now I want to kiss you… sorry I got distracted ha ha. Anyway, what are you doing tonight? Any plans?

The truth was that Sakura felt the same way, she wanted to progress further in her relationship with Syaoran, but she still didn't know much about him - 'I am going out for dinner with Aoi and some people from work, a new doctor who just started today will be joining us too'

'I see, I hope you have fun. I gotta go now but I will talk to you soon'

'OK, enjoy the rest of the day'

(She is so cute, being so polite to me all the time…) – Syaoran couldn't help himself but wonder when she would start treating him more like a lover.

AT A RESTAURANT THAT NIGHT

Everyone was having a great time, sharing some nice meals and talking about random stuff

(I wonder if Syaoran is still at the office, it is getting rather late, almost 10:30pm. I can't stop thinking about him I wish he was here with me right now) – Sakura was lost in her own thoughts when a voice pierced through

'Are you alright? You seem really far away right now' – Tanaka had taken Aoi's seat and was now sitting next to Sakura

'I am ok thanks, just very full. I think I ate too much ha ha'

'Gotta love a girl who can eat'

'I think I better be going'

'Already? Come on, stay a bit longer. I will buy a round of drinks'

Aoi returned from the bathroom and asked: 'Hey you guys, what are you talking about?'

'I will go get some drinks for everyone, don't leave!' – Tanaka got up quickly and rushed to the bar

'So generous! Thank you!' – nurse Junko was always eager to drink

Sakura leaned towards Aoi and whispered: 'I think I should go'

'No no, don't leave me here alone, this is going really well. Come on stay for longer. You can come over to my house for a sleep over if you want, in case you are worried about missing the last train'

'Sigh…I will stay for a bit longer but I am going home soon'

'Thank you, thank you!'

'Here are the drinks! Let's toast to meeting new people and the beginning of friendship' – Tanaka was surprisingly in very high spirits, he gave a quick glance to Aoi and Sakura.

'We should do this more often, you know to spice up the routine ha ha – said Junko whilst fixing her hair into a higher ponytail

'Indeed! Also with all the planning for the hospital's charity ball, we have been working really hard. This event is just around the corner. I have heard they are trying to bring in major investors' – added Dr. Shen

'When is that?' - asked Tanaka

'In two weeks, everyone has to be there. It is the biggest event of the year besides the Christmas event of course'

'So excited! I know it is for the patients' benefit, but I feel that at least I get some fun with a work related activity ha ha'

Sakura was feeling more and more tired – 'I think there will be some guest tickets for sell too, if we want to bring someone to the event'

'Interesting… (his phone rings), sorry I will be right back' – Tanaka stepped outside the restaurant to speak with more privacy

MEANWHILE AT SYAORAN'S OFFICE

'You are still here?' – Takeshi opened the door of Syaoran's office and walked inside

'So are you, what do you want?

'Wow! so touchy, where is your little princess tonight?'

Syaoran looked at him with an indifferent expression

'Oh no! don't tell me… did you break up already?'

'Not the case I am afraid. Now please leave my office, I got a lot of work to do'

'You don't want to neglect that girl, believe me. Someone will take her away from you eventually…someone perhaps who has more time to spend with her? someone that can please her in the many ways that she requires…'

'Are you done? If so, get the hell out of my office'

'Ha ha… sigh… the truth hurts sometimes my friend, bye bye' – Takeshi continued to laugh as he left the office

'Sakura…' – Syaoran dropped what he was doing and tried to call Sakura, although the call didn't go through.

BACK AT THE RESTAURANT

Aoi, Sakura and Junko were laughing at funny impressions performed by Dr. Shen, he was quite the comedian. The three of them were clearly drunk and Sakura could feel herself getting tipsy as well.

'I am so happy you were able to come tonight. You know you look even prettier when you are laughing' – Tanaka smiled at Sakura and tried sweeping her bangs to the side

Sakura was very surprised by his actions – 'th…thanks. (that was weird) Anyway, it has been really fun everyone but I have to wake up early tomorrow' – Sakura got up and grabbed her coat

'Aww that's a shame we were thinking about going to karaoke next' – replied Junko

'Forget about it Junko, she is such a good girl as always'

'Oh no! it is raining! And I didn't bring an umbrella' – to Sakura's surprise it was raining heavily, usually her coat would be enough protection to run to the station, but now she will definitely get drenched.

'Not to worry, I will walk you to the train station, it is very late and you can share my umbrella' – Tanaka grabbed his umbrella swiftly and grabbed Sakura's hand as well

'But you will be right back afterwards right Tanaka-san?' – Aoi was not planning on wasting such opportunity tonight

'Of course! Order another round and I will be right back to go to karaoke'

'It is really not necessary, really. I have finished work late many times before'

'Nah Kinomoto-san, it is dangerous for a girl alone. We can come with you as well if needed' – added Dr. Shen, letting a loud hiccup escape from his mouth

'No no, ok. Let's go quickly, Tanaka-san'

WALKING TO THE TRAIN STATION

They had been walking silently for about 5 mins when…

'So where do you live, Kinomoto-san?'

'Not far from Yoshida station actually'

'No way, so do I! I am actually feeling pretty tired. I think I will take the train home with you'

'But what about the others? They will be waiting for you'

'It is ok, I will apologise to them later'

Sakura was very uncomfortable at the time, she remembered he tried to touch her hair earlier… ('Am I just full of myself?' so arrogant of me to think he may like me…, maybe I misread the situation')

The train arrived to platform 2 and both of them jumped on, nobody said a word during the whole trip. They arrived at their destination and started walking outside the train station

'This may sound a bit forward but do you have a boyfriend Kinomoto-san?

'I do'

'Oh, right of course. You are way too good to be single ha ha'

'Please don't say things like that, Tanaka-san. My house is this way. I can go by myself now'

'Let me walk you all the way, you will catch a cold if you walk without the umbrella'

As they got closer and closer to Sakura's apartments, a silhouette of a car appeared before them and outside the car by the front door, the silhouette of a man…someone was waiting outside Sakura's house

'Who is… Syaoran?!' – without thinking Sakura ran towards the man under the rain, forgetting all about the pouring rain

Tanaka just stood there, unable to comprehend what was happening

'Sakura…' – Syaoran looked at her and then glazed at the man who was accompanying her that night

'What happened Syaoran? Ah! This is Dr. Tanaka, he is the new colleague I told you about today'

'It is very nice to meet you. I am Syaoran Li'

'A pleasure. I guess you guys have things to discuss so now that you are home safe Kinomoto-san, I better turn in as well. See you tomorrow at work'

'Thanks for today, have a good night'

'Now please tell me, did something happen? What's wrong Syaoran? Now we are both soaking wet, let's go inside' - Sakura opened the door and they both walked inside

'I called you several times and it went straight to voicemail so I got worried, I decided to come see you…'

'You did? – she quickly looked for her phone in her purse (out of battery) - waaaaaiii I am so sorry. I didn't notice at all. I am sorry I made you worry. We were just…'

Syaoran grabbed her face and planted a kiss on her lips, they were both cold and their clothes were soaking wet, he pulled her closer to him and put his hands on her waist. Syaoran's tongue started making his way into her mouth, caressing hers softly, he bit her lower lip and then moved down to her neck slowly. She smelled so nice, it was her natural scent, that's it! He was attracted to that sweet aroma.

'Sya..Syaoran…' – Sakura's breathing was increasing in rhythm, he was walking slowly with Sakura in his arms and moving towards the living room (I don't understand him! Why does he do this without any explanation?!) Sakura's judgment was always impaired whenever he started kissing her and touching her, plus she had been drinking tonight

'Syaoran, please tell me…what is wrong?' - she let out a small gasp when she felt Syaoran's teeth biting her neck – 'what…are you doing?'

Syaoran looked at her and said: 'It is a love mark. You have been drinking tonight, right? Take off those clothes Sakura'

She couldn't believe what she was hearing, he looked mad, he looked different tonight too.

'Wait…why are you acting like this? Are you mad at me?' – she asked innocently

'Ha ha why would I be babe? I just want to be with you tonight, let's spend the night together'

'Syaoran, I…'

'I said take them off, you don't want to catch a cold, right?' – he walked up to her and started unbuttoning her blouse

'Stop! You are acting weird, tell me what happened! You were so happy earlier today'

'I am not mad at you, it is all my own fault…I truly want to be together tonight, I want to spend the night here with you but you need to give me something more than a kiss…'

She looked at him as he approached her again slowly, he took off his shirt. This time he went behind her back and started kissing her neck. Sakura felt for the first time something growing harder in his pants…he grabbed both her breasts and squeezed them gently. He passed his tongue on the bottom of her neck and a heat rush went through Sakura's body like electricity from head to toe.

'Do you want me to stop? – he asked almost whispering as one of his hands was slowly making its way under her skirt – Do you want to feel more…Sakura? His hand started rubbing her silky underwear softly and his fingers made it inside

'ah…ah...no..sto-stop Syaoran' – Sakura was enjoying this pleasure for the very first time, his fingers were rubbing her clit in circular motions, he could feel her getting more and more wet as he increased the speed and rhythm, realising that she was enjoying it so much, he decreased the speed again as to make her beg for more – 'You…can't Syaoran…ahh' – she was panting quite hard and her face was bright red.

'Then tell me clearly that you don't want it and I will stop my love' – he felt her body shiver as he stroked her left breast. He was imagining touching her breasts skin on skin, how soft and plump they would be. Her sexy moans prevented him from stopping, he wanted more and so did she…he looked at her face from the side and whispered into her ear: 'I love you, be only mine Sakura' – after this he stopped what he was doing turned Sakura to face him and saw that small tears had begun to form under her eyes.

'Sorry…' – he said – 'Come here Sakura, I am an idiot ok? please don't cry'

'This is so embarrassing, why did you…Syaoran? I am so confused' – her face was very flustered and she could barely look at him after the way he had touched her, specially after her body let him know how much she was truly enjoying it

'Sigh…truth be told…I got jealous…'

'Jealous? Of who?'

'Your doctor friend! After you didn't pick up all my calls, I come here and find you coming to your apartment with a guy who you have been drinking all night?! Of course it pissed me off!'

'But you said…you weren't mad'

'I can't imagine you being this vulnerable with anyone else! If you are drunk and he tried something like what I did to you tonight, you wouldn't be able to defend yourself, don't you see?!

'How can you say that?! I wouldn't do anything like this with anyone else but you, I only like you Syaoran. You make my heart go fast and slow with one look or one touch, it is driving me insane! How dare you say this to me now?'

'I don't want anyone else to see the face you make when you are having pleasure…it is for my eyes only. When you drink with another man, it is irritating for me! What if something happened huh?

'I know sometimes I am defenceless, but you have to trust me more!

'Sometimes, it does not only depend on you but on the other people'

'Then, make love to me tonight Syaoran, I know you want to…and I want you too as well, that way you will know for sure you are my first'

'I won't do that, let's just go to sleep. This conversation will be too long. We can save it for another day'

'Why won't you?! See, this is why I am so confused I don't know what you expect from me then'

'I want to make love to you but I want you to fall in love with me first, because I want you to be only mine after that!' – Syaoran looked away from her as his face started to blush

'You dummy! Don't you see I already have! – she walked away and locked herself in the bathroom

'Ha, I am such an idiot, truly… - Syaoran let himself fall on the sofa.