They were at another restaurant having dinner, coming from a meeting about the upcoming events in their group. Sakura was savoring her fudge-filled ice cream while Syaoran talked about his previous experiences with girls.

"Hmmm, sorry, but I can't help but ask," Sakura said as she put down her spoon. Here she is with her questions again, Syaoran thought as he became amused. "I thought that all of you in the band had a crush on Kaho." She giggled.

"Yeah, well... for me, it was true, but you know, she has someone else," Syaoran replied. "Besides, I think it was Eriol who got really attached to her in the end."

"Yeah, I noticed. But yeah, another question. What happened between you and Meiling? Your side."

"Oh, THAT." Syaoran gulped. "Well, long story short, I didn't like her, really. Well, there was a time that my feelings were messy, and she just kept nagging about our status, and I just sort of lost interest. Why do you ask?"

"Hmmm. You know, it helps when you know both sides of the coin. It helps you have an overall idea of the truth," she winked. "Haha, player."

"Yeaaaaah. I got game," Syaoran playfully replied. "We're the same, actually... considering the number of guys you have had a fling or thing with." He grinned evilly.

She blushed. "Whatever. Next question. Well, I know you have had a bunch of girls who were close to you in our group... hmmm, how do I ask this?" she asked as she toyed with her ice cream. She was beginning to feel cold. "Well, would they kiss you willingly?"

"Haha, weird question. But yea, I'll answer it for you. Hmmm, let's see, there's Kaho, but she will only kiss the one she likes," Syaoran grinned. "Then there's Meiling, but yeah... I don't think she will..."

"How about Miyuki-nee?"

"Naaaaah, she WON'T and I won't let her HAHA!"

"Mean guy... well, I wouldn't kiss you anyways, given that I don't like you and stuff like that..."

She was surprised when he pulled her close, her face inches from his. Syaoran grinned and said, "You want to know?"

"Oh my God. Nooooooooooo..."

Later, when Sakura got home, her cellphone beeped. Syaoran's message read:

The bet is on... and I'm really bound to do it someday. You will never know. :))

Sakura

One phrase back then: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. :))

And what I sent you earlier thru text, that was true. Even you can attest to that. But back then, there were no feelings yet... and it all started there.

Oh the fun.

Syaoran