Summary: Shaoran is Eriol's best friend. Eriol asked Tomoyo to pick Shaoran when he arrives in Japan. So, what happened when Tomoyo decided to introduce him to her best friend, Sakura? :)
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A/N: First time writing SS & ET fanfic :D please R&R :D I do really appreciate it so much. Sorry for mistake spelling names or places. Thanks!
My Love, My Life - 14
*Shaoran's Bedroom*
Shaoran's POV
I sit at the end of the bed, on her right side. I look at her face. I want to touch her pale skin, but I'm afraid to wake her up. What kind of human could do this to my Sakura? Though I never knew this will happen to her. I can't stop blaming myself for this. Why can't I find her sooner? Why? Maybe this is why I want to stay by her side always. Like I promise, to protect her. I know this is TOO SOON for everything. But I am sure she is the one for me.
Once again, I study her face, listen to her steady breath. A scar. I didn't pay attention to it earlier. It's knife isn't it?
"Sir, you can take a rest now, I'll take care of her for you." Naoko comes approaching me. She is just like an older sister to me. She has been working here when I was 11 years old. She holds my hands. "Don't worry, she'll get better soon. You better take a rest. Honestly, you look gloomy. This morning your shape was worse. I know how you feel. But please, take a good care of your own health, for her. Alright?"
I nod. "Thanks, Naoko." She hugs me. "I prepare the next room for you. So it's closer if you want to have a look every time you wish for." She smiles at me. "I'm going to check the dinner for every body. I'll check her as soon as I finish, okay?" She walks headed for my bedroom door.
I don't know what I'm doing myself. The next thing I see is myself kisses her forehead and leave my bedroom.
"HHAAAACCHHHOOOOOOOOO!" Damn FLU!
*Shaoran's Bedroom - Later that evening*
Sakura's POV
Am I dead? I try hard to open my eyes. I sense the softness where I lay. This is not my room. Ah yes, I … then it strikes me. Last night incident, I'm not wearing the blue dress Tomoyo bought me yesterday. I make an effort to sit up. I recall that I had a dream that kiss… on my forehead… I tilt my head.
"Hey, slow down, dear." I see a woman who I believe she is way older than me. She dresses in dark grey suit, sit on the chair next to this bed.
"Ah… Sorry… I…" I hold my head. A little headache, but I can feel I'm getting better. "Where am I, Miss?" I glare at those polished furniture. Big window on my right side. A big desk in front of it. Bookshelves across this bed. A very neat bedroom, undeniably. A navy blue bed sheets and bed covers are all around me.
"Oh, yes. Shaoran brought you here. You are in his bedroom. He is very worried about you, my dear. He looked upset. He was all space out. But! Very happy when he found you." She chuckles. "Sorry, I'm talking too much. It's because I'm happy you're awake! So, how are you?" she puts her hand on my forehead. "Seems like the fever has gone."
"I'm well, thank you, Miss. How is Shaoran?" she gives a glass of water.
"Drink this first while it's warm. He was not in a good state. I can tell. But don't worry, he's sleeping now. He hasn't woken up yet. Maybe he is tired. But don't feel guilty, Sakura. He is alright."
I nod twice. "It's good to hear a good news. I'm sorry if I'm trouble you, Miss. I didn't know how long I've been sleeping. Everybody must be very busy because of me." I sigh.
"No no no… don't mention it. Besides, this stubborn young-boy never brought friend to his house before. That's why all the people in this house were surprised. We thought you must be someone special to him. Hmm… You want to know a secret, Sakura?" she grins happily to me.
I stare at her questioning, I wonder what kind of secret would that be?
"I think he LOVES you. I mean not love-love. But LOVE as in LOVE. You know what I mean?" she adjusts her seat and puts her both hands on my cheeks. "I study your face, and now I know why he's in LOVE with you. Those emerald green eyes. Those atmosphere of kindness is with him when he's around you. Please, take care of him. For us. For his family." She holds tight my hands. I nod and smile to her.
"Thanks. Many thanks. If I have a chance to do that, I will do it with all my heart, Miss. Once again thanks for taking care of me…"
*knock knock* I hear there are few knocks at the door. I wonder who is it. Is it Shaoran? Or maybe Tomoyo? Eriol? "Wait, I'll open it for you." Naoko opens the door, and I can see her bow to someone. Now I'm sure it's not Shaoran, not even Tomoyo or Eriol.
There she is. Stands before my eyes, a very beautiful lady wearing a knee-length dark red dress. Long black hair. A very sharp eyes yet it's warm at the same time. I can only stare at her. My heart is pounding like crazy. I believe she's…
"Sak- oh sorry, I mean Miss Kinomoto, this is Li Yelan. Shaoran's mother." Naoko leads Mrs. Li to sit on the chair next to the bed. I bow to her. A sudden touch of her on my hand, I startled. "So, you must be a girl that Shaoran fell in love with." she smiles at me.
(A/N: Sorry to fast forward a little bit ;p hope you don't mind)
The next morning - *Kitchen*
Shaoran's POV
Here I am. Shaoran Li is in the kitchen. All the maids are whispering. Do I care? NO. I'm doing what I'd love to do. The only thing I hate is this headache is taking over me, really I can't stand it anymore. However, nobody knows. If they knew about it, they will send me to bedroom for the whole day.
I think the maids are confused because Shaoran Li should be ready to go to his office by this hour but instead in an apron, cooking. And all I remember is I slept the whole evening, haven't got a chance to visit Sakura since Naoko companied her.
"Hey, hey… Now… Concentrate…" A familiar voice suddenly snaps my thoughts. And I know who does it belong to. "What?" I stare in confusion at Eriol, who rests his back against the kitchen walls, right beside me.
"You see… I appreciate what you're doing Shaoran especially for Sakura, but you don't need sugar to make porridge… It's not like you're baking cake…" He takes away the sugar from my hands. "Oh… right… I was…"
"…Thinking about her? This is my first time I'm seeing you in an apron and all that… I'm surprised…" I catch sight of him walk to the fridge, grab an apple. "Hey, I've been thinking lately. Well, don't you think all these sudden incidents have something to do with umm… your Mother?" he leans himself beside me and take a bite of his apple.
I put down the spoon, watch the hot steam is out from the pan. Feeling happy. Successfully! Porridge ala Shaoran. "Now that you mention it… My mom always found out how I got close to some girls.." I shrug.
"See…? But Sakura is a strong lady indeed. I'm impressed. Though how I remember we found her in that situations." he sighs. "But this time, to be honest. Your Mother's works are rather neat. Don't you think so?" he nudges my arms. "Has Mr. Hiro found that man yet?"
"Very neat certainly…" In fact, I've never thought about this before. Never came across my mind if not Eriol mentioned about it. "Haven't heard about it yet. Why is it so hard?! Well, I thought it's not that hard to search for someone who's been drunk at the park last night. Something fishy…" I groan. I breathe heavily. I stir the porridge for the last time and turn off the stove.
"By the way, Shaoran. Usually you are so good-looking, attractive and so on, I ADMIT that…" Eriol laughs.
"But this morning, why do you look so pale?" His hand is about to touch me, I turn away. "Ah~ where is the bowl?" don't know how he manages to touch my forehead.
"Oh GOD! You are burning!" I cover his mouth.
"Calm down, will ya Eriol?"
He nods. "Mm-hmmpfh…" I let him go.
"Good…"
"I never knew, beside you're handsome.. You are really strong, too, Wolf…"
- END -