Disclaimer: I don't own CCS or any songs I mention!

Author: Alleycat

Story: Purely Coincidental

She was a free spirit and he a successful business man. She didn't care for love and he didn't have the time for it. Two strangers meet in an empty movie theater and nothing is ever the same.

Author's Note: Hope it was worth it! It shouldn't be so long to my next updated, youll just have to convince me.

Also, happy early birthday to elfenknight! Hope your birthday is wonderful!

Chapter 9

"Weep for yourself, my man,
You'll never be what is in your heart
Weep Little Lion Man,
You're not as brave as you were at the start
Rate yourself and rake yourself,
Take all the courage you have left
Wasted on fixing all the problems
That you made in your own head

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really f-ked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?"

-Mumford & Sons, "Little Lion Man"

EIGHTH FRIDAY: April 29

Sakura had barely opened the door when Tomoyo spoke.

"We need to talk."

"Okay," Sakura said slowly and sat in the chair. She placed her bag on the floor and gave her best friend her complete attention. "What's up?"

"Why have you been ignoring Li?"

Sakura groaned, "Not this again!"

Tomoyo ignored her dramatics. "You didn't answer my question!"

"How did you know?" Sakura was curious.

"Hiiragizawa came by because Li was so worried that he was skipping business meetings. He said he was ruining something that he had worked a long time for because of you. "

Sakura burst into tears, her hands hiding her face.

"What are you doing Sakura?"

Her shoulders shook as the sobbing continued.

"You convinced this guy to be your friend, knowing that he had never been close to anyone and then cut him off out of nowhere. Regardless of your feelings, how was this fair to him?"

"It's not," She agreed through her cries. "I just didn't know how to act around him."

"And I shouldn't have pushed you or assumed I knew what he was feeling," Tomoyo sat by on the floor by her friend and laid her head on Sakura's knees. "I thought I was helping."

"It's my fault," Sakura wiped furiously at her tears. "I never should have taken it out on him."

Tomoyo sighed loudly. "I started it."

"I'm not mad at you," Sakura told her as she laid a hand on her shoulder. "I never was."

"I am sorry," Tomoyo reiterated.

The room was silent for a second.

"Do you think he hates me?" She wondered, fighting back a batch of new tears.

"Of course not," Tomoyo admonished. She got up and pulled Sakura to her feet. "Get in there and call him!"

"Are you sure?"

Tomoyo pushed her and Sakura barely had time to grab her bag before she pushed her into her room and shut the door.

"I don't want to hear a peep from you until you talk to him!" She shouted through the door.

Sakura laughed and grabbed her phone from her dresser. She had stopped carrying it after she let it die. There was no point in carrying it if she couldn't use it. It also made her sad every time she saw it in her purse. It took her more than a few minutes to track down her charger.

She sat on her bed and waited. When she realized it wasn't turning on for anytime soon, she laid back and thought of what she should say. What could she say? Her reverie was interrupted by her phone making noise and symbolizing it was turning on. She leapt from her bed to the outlet and grabbed her phone. She had reached his number when a screen popped up and said she had 13 voicemails.

She debated on skipping them in case they were from him. Before she thought anymore, she pressed 'Call.'

You have 13 new messages, A mechanical voice told her.

She pressed the star key to fast forward to the direct message.

Hey, it's Syaoran. Sorry I never texted you back yesterday. I think we had a misunderstanding. Just call me back when you get this.

You have 12 new messages. Next new message

Hello, it's Syaoran. I am not sure if you got my message. I called you yesterday and I have not heard from you since. I know it has not been that long but usually you respond. So once you get this, just text or call me. Whatever is most convenient for you…

You have 11 new messages. Next new message

Are you mad at me? I apologize for whatever I did. I truly am sorry if I have upset you in any way. Please just respond to me so I can know what I did. Okay?

You have 10 new messages. Next new message

I am really starting to get worried. It's been a week and nothing from you. Why is your phone always going straight to voicemail? Are you okay?

You have 9 new messages. Next new message

This message is for from the public library. Your book you requested is-

Message deleted. You have 8 new messages. Next new message

It's me again. I-just call me back. Please.

You have 7 new messages. Next new message

Why aren't you answering the phone? I called twice and you hit the ignore button both times. As your older brother, I know you are not studying at this time. You must be up to something!

Message deleted. You have 6 new messages. Next new message

Sakura? I talked to the girl at the café and she said you haven't been in for two weeks. How do I know you're okay? She told me she would call if she sees you. I hate that we are reduced to this.

You have 5 new messages. Next new message

Sakura honey, it's your father. I called because Touya is convinced something is wrong. He wouldn't stop until I gave in. I know how you busy you get sometimes. Just remember to take care of yourself, I love you. Bye.

You have 4 new messages. Next new message

I don't know what I expect anymore or why I even try. I called Eriol because I have no one else to turn to.

You have 3 new messages. Next new message

It's Tomoyo, why haven't you been answering your phone? Anyway, I'm on my way home and wanting to know what you want for dinner. I'll just pick up something you don't like as punishment for not answering my phone calls. Probably too busy talking to Li…

You have 2 new messages. Next new message

Hey Sakura it's Westely. Just calling to see if you changed your mind on that dinner date. Me, you, and a candlelit dinner sounds like a plan. You know you want to…

Message deleted. You have 1 new message. Next new message

I just talked to Daidouji and she told me you guys had an argument. I know you're okay now and that I should leave you alone. Sorry for all the messages. I wish there was a way I could delete them before you listen, if you even listen to them.

Sakura felt worse than she did after Tomoyo's confrontation. She was a horrible person. Who did this to someone they considered a friend? Also, how did Westely get her number?

She had to call him now more than ever. She had to make him see that she did not mean it and she was being stupid. The rings were punctuated by the sound of her heart beat.

"Li here."

"Syaoran? It's me Sakura," She tensed waiting for the reaction except there was none. "Hello?"

"I'm still here. What is your reason for calling?" His voice was stiff in its politeness but it still warmed her heart.

"I just wanted to-"

"I am really sorry but I do not have time for this." His words were rushed but Sakura couldn't tell if he was lying or not.

She didn't know if it was because it was the first mean thing he had ever said to her, because she deserved it or she was just turning into a crybaby, but she burst into tears. "Okay," Sakura agreed trying to keep the tears out of her voice.

"Are you crying?" He asked sharply.

"No," She sniffled.

"Be honest."

"You hate me," She wailed, feeling like a fool. "And I deserve it!"

"I do not hate you," He responded immediately. "Really there's no reason to cry."

"Yes there is!" She argued petulantly.

He sighed heavily. "I don't like it when you cry. Just please stop."

"Okay," She hiccupped, trying to pull herself together.

He was probably scared out of his mind. She probably ruined things even more.

"It's been three weeks. Why are you calling me now?"

"Because I am a horrible person."

"You are not," He defended quietly.

"Is is inappropriate to say that I've missed you? And felt terrible the whole time?"

"Yes it is because that is a lie. You could not have missed me much if you can't even pick up a phone."

His words were harsh but she knew she deserved them.

"What can I do to make this better?"

"Not everything can be fixed," He warned her.

Sakura felt nauseous. "I'll do anything. I have my tuition money and I'll buy a plane ticket and convince you in person."

"Are you insane?" He asked with a laugh. "What about your education?"

"What about it?" She retorted. "I care more about you than any class or grade. Just tell me where you are."

"Definitely not."

"I remember where you were three weeks ago, I'll just start there."

"You better not," He threatened.

"You don't want to see me that bad?" Tears once again pricked at her eyes.

"No," He told her gruffly. "You are not allowed to do that. You did this. Now I really have to go."

He hung up before she could reply and she was left staring at her phone.

NINTH FRIDAY: May 6

Despite the hurried goodbye, Syaoran was still responding to her calls and text messages. There was a reserved quality that she hadn't seen since the beginning of their relationship but she was okay with that. It made her sad but she realized she needed to earn his trust again.

And she would get it back.

"Sakura, are you even listening?" Emiko whined.

They were having a quick emergency cheerleading meeting in the morning. As soon as Sakura sat down in the room, she began daydreaming and had missed the first ten minutes of the meeting.

"Maybe she would listen if you would get to the point," Chiharu snapped, rubbing her temples.

Emiko looked shocked for a second before rolling her eyes. "I guess I have to start at the beginning so Sakura can hear."

She ignored the groans from most of the cheerleaders.

"I have to be at my first class in 15 minutes and I cannot be late. Maybe you could give us the Cliff Notes version," Naoko suggested helpfully.

Emiko nodded and restarted. "So I bought the cutest costume and it was on sale too because it's so far from October."

"Really, what does this have to do with anything?" Chiharu asked bluntly.

Emiko tsked. "The cheerleading squad is supposed to host the annual party. I thought we could do a costume party. What do you guys thinks?"

Susumu agreed immediately. "I think that is a wonderful idea!"

"I love it," Naoko whispered to Chiharu and Sakura, both who nodded.

"All in favor," Sakura asked. She had to do this as cheerleading captain before they could make a decision and she had more important things on her mind than a party.

Only a few people disagreed.

"Motion is moved," Sakura announced and began to gather her stuff. "Let's have some ideas by our meeting tomorrow."

She was halfway down the hall when she heard Chiharu calling her.

"You really ran out of there," She commented, when she finally reached her. She saw her glance nervously at her phone. "What's going on with you?"

"Nothing," Sakura responded but jumped when her phone rang. "I have to take this." She hurried outside so she would not disturb anyone.

"You are so in trouble," A familiar voice growled, sending her heart into overdrive.

"Did you not like them?" She pouted, she had spent a lot of money and put a lot of time into it.

"No," He amended himself with a laugh. "I love them. It's just not usual for a man to get flowers from a woman at work. My business associates are most amused."

Sakura laughed, "Did you try the scones?"

"Yes," He chuckled with her. "They're not as good as our place but still delicious."

"I'm glad." And she was, her smile was so wide that it almost hurt.

"I just called to-"

There was a commotion where the phone sounded muffled and when she was able to hear again, it was not Syaoran.

"Ms. Kinomoto, this is Li's business partner."

"Hi," She responded confused.

"I just wanted to tell you that I have never seen Li blush or smile like that in my life." He had a booming laugh. "I told him I got to meet this girl."

"I would love to," Sakura promised, secretly happy that Syaoran had responded so positively.

"I'll make sure he brings you next time. We're always doing business with each other. Now he's dancing like there's something wrong with him, I think that means he wants to talk to you."

"Sorry about that," Syaoran told her when he had received the phone back.

"Were you really dancing?" She teased.

"No," He defended, sounding embarrassed. "I was just trying to get the phone back."

"I believe you," She placated him. "It seems like you're really busy so I'll let you go."

"Okay," He agreed. "Can I call you later?"

His voice was hesitant and it warmed her whole body.

"Of course," She agreed happily, already counting the minutes until then. "I miss you so much."

Before he could respond, she hung up the phone. Sakura took a few calming breaths and fanned her face.

"What was that?" Chiharu wondered, appearing out of nowhere.

Sakura jumped and blushed harder, "Nothing."

"As I live and breathe, Sakura blushing." Chiharu teased and grabbed her friend's arm. "You'll tell me one day."

"I'll tell you once I figure everything out myself."

Chiharu agreed before dragging her off to class.