Chapter 8 is here. Thanks guys for keep on supporting me. And Daniela, when I said that there'll be no chapter 8 if you kill me, it was because how can I write this chapter if I'm dead! Lol I hope to end this story as soon as I can coz' I have a better story coming after this one. I'll tell you guys 'bout it when I can figure out how to write it with a better language. Have fun reading...

Chapter 8

The Melody of Our Hearts

by Crystal Blueberry

It was a hot, sticky Sunday afternoon. The clouds swept silently across the horizon, bringing along a cool breeze that softened the humid afternoon heat. It was just after lunch that the five girls and a puppy made a gathering group in one of the girl's room-the eldest one.

The room was painted with a calming colour of light blue and was beautifully decorated with some girly stuffs- a light blue lava lamp on a mini table beside the bed, plastic glittering stars on the ceiling, a small glassy cabinet of crystal collections, cool glittering photo frames with some pictures and many other unable-to-mention girly stuffs.

"I can't believe you actually made him let you buy a puppy!" Fanren gave Sakura a disbelieving look. They were all on the bed. Fanren was sitting with her back straight, Sakura was hugging her knees while leaning on the bed post, Feimei was lying on her chest, Siefa was playing with the puppy while Fuutie was hugging a pillow and resting her lazy chin on it.

"I'm more surprised he let you used his credit card for it! He never even let me put my fingers on it! That brat…" Feimei whined. Sakura just chuckled at Feimei's childish reaction. Feimei was a year older than she was, the same age with Meiling. They both will be having their exams to apply for the Tomeda University after the summer's holiday.

"Well, I salute you for being dare to give this puppy his name," Siefa giggled as she called the puppy 'little Syaoran' and the puppy would wagged its tail happily.

"Yeah. The last time Siefa gave her hamster his name, it was found dead in its cage the next morning," Fuutie nonchalantly said.

"Hah?! R-Really?" Sakura gulped. Her face turned pale as she looked at the cute little puppy that was playing with Siefa's fingers. Then that four gave her a gottcha look and burst out laughing. Sakura looked at them with a questioning look on her face, demanding for an explanation.

"You really think our Xiao Lang killed the hamster?" Siefa asked while holding herself from laughing.

"Then what?" Sakura asked back, being more confused than before.

"Of course he didn't!" Fuutie laughed. "It was Siefa herself who forgot to give the hamster to eat that it died of starvation," she continued and they all laughed.

"The girls are getting along really well it seemed," Yelan said as the girls laughter were heard downstairs. She and Fujitaka were having their teatime while sitting on the sofa, facing each other with a rectangular table between them.

"Sure they are," Fujitaka agreed and they both laughed.

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The evening sky was glowing with a mysterious shade of blue and the wind was roaring and struggling among the branches, trashing the trees in it. Fallen leaves scattered on the dusty ground, kicked up by the wind and swayed away in the air.

A tall, muscular figure was standing under a shady cherry blossom tree. His messy chestnut hair looked even messier with the wind blowing it, yet making him looking even more charming. From afar, his amber eyes caught a sight of a young girl walking steadily towards him. Her long raven hair and the end of her light green dress were fluttering in the gusty wind. Her violet eyes were sparkling in the fading sunlight. He could see her beautiful sun bright smile distance away.

"Hi," she greeted, standing a few centimeters away from him.

The muscular figure turned his body completely towards her, face to face. He took a deep breath as he look at the innocent look of her eyes….they seemed so fragile.

"Why are you here?" Syaoran asked. His voice sounded serious and so was his face. The soothe in his eyes that he used to have was nowhere to be seen. He was gazing into her eyes with full of questions in his head.

"I already told you before, didn't I?" she said, her lips were still smiling.

"The real reason," Syaoran demanded, knowing that she was not telling the truth before.

"I don't have other reasons. Even if I do, it's my personal matter, not yours. Or do you think I was still your girlfriend and have to report everything to you?" The sun bright smile on her face slowly faded away. Both of them were gazing into each other eyes, trying to reveal the truth hidden inside, wanting to know the secrets behind those amber and violet eyes. Both froze in their own positions.

"Then I'm glad," Syaoran finally said. He turned his head and walked away while she just stood under the cherry blossom tree, watching him leaving in silent as petals of cherry blossom dropped on the ground as he walked away. She caught a petal of the dropping flower in the air. Her eyes flickered with such a blazing fire as she grabbed it in her fist, tearing it into pieces. "I never liked cherry blossom…"

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It had been a while after the met. Since then, he had never made a move from the bed, sitting nonchalantly, imagining nothing. Those blazing eyes of hers, the hatred and jealousy of her heart gave him an uneasy feeling. He was not afraid of her but there was an uncomfortable feeling in his heart. It was as if giving him warning. He wasn't sure of it and he doubted if her ever would, at least for now. And he hoped, it will never be too late for him to know.

"Syaoran..."

A soft, sweet voice called his wandering thoughts back to reality. His amber eyes twinkled in recognition as a young girl entered his room. It was Sakura. She didn't look as innocent as Shinna but one thing he was sure of, her heart was pure and real. He didn't say anything but the look in his eyes was enough to tell her that he was waiting for her to go on.

"I was wondering if...you could do me a favour," she tried her best not to say rough words to him since it seemed to be a habit whenever they met each other.

"Depends," he replied shortly but his heart saying the complete opposite. For her, there was nothing he would not do. He had learnt that she was the only one in his heart when he tried to replace her with Shinna. That was the reason for wanting her to spend the whole summer holiday with them-to be close to her and to find the exact moment to tell his feelings towards her, once again. Sakura pulled her breath deeply and then let it all out. Here goes nothing.

"Could you come with me to the festival tonight?" Sakura closed her eyes as she said it quickly but clear enough for him to hear. "Please?" she continued, opening her right eye but left the other closed. She was acting like a cute little girl asking permission from her older brother to play outside. Hearing no reply from him, she began to feel a nerve-racking in her. She couldn't figure out what he was thinking at the moment.

"I promise I won't cause you trouble. Please, Syaoran..." she pleaded in the most pleasing way. She didn't fake it. She was really pleading him.

He waited for his heart to give any warning or an uneasy feeling or anything that could make him say no to her. But there was nothing. His heart was playing a normal melody. It was in fact, a melodious beating from deep within him. Only she could create the melodious beating he was having now.

"Keep your promise," he finally stood up, fingers went through his chestnut hair.

Sakura felt her lips were smiling widely and her heart was beating rapidly. He agreed. He had finally agreed! She wasn't sure whether she was fully conscious or subconscious but she felt her body moving closer to him and her lips touched his skin. She was kissing his cheek. Realising what she just did, she pulled herself away from him slowly. She blushed. Emerald met amber.

"I...I'll just get ready first." Emerald orbs moved away. Then she was gone from his sight. He ran his fingers to where her lips had touched his skin. It was soft and warm. A thin line formed on lips, curling into a smile. She was begining to reveal her true feeling. He had no doubt for it.

In the other room, Sakura was leaning against her door. Her heart was beating rapidly. She placed her hand om her chest. A beautiful melody was beating in it.

"What the hell did I just did?" She bit her lips to stop herself from smiling. Doing so, she ended herself letting out soft chuckles. She just realized that she didn't kissed him subconsciously but she was fully aware of it. It was her heart that forced her to do so. Because that was what she wanted.

-End of Chapter 8-

A/N:: What do you guys think 'bout this. I know it's kinda boring so stay tunned for the romance in chapter 9 where they are going to the festival. Don't forget your comments. And after I managed to think on how to write my second story, I'll let you guys know the summary. See ya!