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 - 17

Author's POV

"I want YOU…"

The words are echoed in Sakura's mind. Her ears. She heard enough. Will Shaoran leave her for this girl? Another tears stream down her cheeks. Renewing the previous tears she had cried. All these situations, are her least favourite scene. The man she loves with her heart. Will he betray her love?

*Dining Room*

"Naoko, please inform me what happened with all guards at the front door? How can someone went inside just like that?!" Mrs. Li orders Naoko to look outside, and sighing heavily.

"They are not back yet." Tomoyo is worried what happened to the three out there. Clenched her fist on her dress. She holds it tight. Keep on checking the dining room door.

Naoko just came back and bow to Mrs. Li. "I asked all the guards at the front door. They told me some of them are knocked out with hard things. There are evidences of few stacks of wood. As well as sleeping pills inside their drinks, Ma'am. But now everybody gathers around to surround Tiá n Mei and her man. They don't know. Shaoran, Eriol, Wei and Hiro still in the garden." Mrs. Li nods twice.

"Naoko, make sure they are safe. I'll be in my room right now. Seems like Tiá n Mei has got rid of my appetite. Meiling and Tomoyo, will you both excuse me. If you need anything please let me know." She pushes her chair a little, then stands up, walking towards to the girls and give a light kiss on both cheeks. The girls bow to Mrs. Li and back to their seat. Waiting. Waiting and waiting.

"Tomoyo-chan. I've heard lots of things about this friend of yours. Sakura. They said, she changed my cousin into someone better. Though I don't know in what kind of area. Well, all I know was he really protected her. Even when he was sick few days ago, he still was beside her. Is that true?" Meiling looks at Tomoyo in a dreamy eyes form. As well as Tomoyo.

She nods few times. "Yes, Meiling-chan! They are so cute together! They definitely are destined by heaven! I can NOT wait to make her wedding dress in the future!" she grasps Meiling's hands and they are both in a dreamy state. "I'm happy to see my cousin happy…"

*Meanwhile at the Garden*

Sakura's POV

I never knew this day is coming. Face to face with HER. Tiá n Mei. The person Mrs. Li told me before. Deep in my heart, I would like to scream. I would run to her, and push her aside. She can't have Shaoran. I love him. I really love him. If only I can speak right now, I'd tell her to go. Oh… Shaoran, please save me. Please don't leave me. Please don't…

"You want ME, Tiá n Mei?" Shaoran shakes off her hands, to let go his hands. Tell her not to doing that in front of me. But this evil girl never listens to Shaoran. I know he can't do anything yet. Every time he takes one step closer, this old man would point his knife to me. Then our eyes meet. I can see the sadness inside those intense brown eyes. He's sighing. Will he leave me…? Will he…?

"FINE!" What? What did I just hear? Shaoran said yes? Said yes to Tiá n Mei? I can feel myself heart-broken once again. Now he really leaves. I'm devastated. I look down at those green grass. After all the times we've spent. It's all finished just like that.

"Good, Shaoran. Good. You just made the right choice. I'm happy to hear that. Looks like your little friend here is shocked. Not to mention, your handsome navy blue-haired boy over there." She's pointing at me and look at me in disgust.

"But at least give me time to say goodbye to her." He looks at me. Those eyes. Saddening. I feel pity to myself. I can't do anything. I could see Eriol's jaw dropped, a reaction to every single word Shaoran has said clearly to all of us. I could see the disappointment in Eriol's eyes. "So, will you and your man stand aside? I wanna have my private time. Alone. Both of us."

She listened to him. "Mr. Ray, come. Let them say goodbye for the last time. I have Shaoran and you can have the girl." I'm shocked at what she just blurted out. I shake my head. I can feel those warm hands of his. I'm crying. He's wiping my tears away. He's hugging me. Shaoran. Please stay.

He pulls away and look into my eyes. "Sakura, I know this is hard for you. I-I-.. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry to put you in these difficult situations." I shake my heads. NO! Don't do this to me, Shaoran. He leans closer to me and whispers.

"Sakura, do you trust me?" I nod. "Good. Trust me on this. I will NOT leave you, especially with that ugly old man. Never. Remember my word, Sakura? NEVER." I nod again. "I can't talk to you longer. That girl would be suspicious. I'll make it short for you. I have a plan. Put your trust in me. This is not a goodbye kiss. Just pretend." He pulls away. I nod. And he's kissing me.

"Now, Tiá n Mei would you give me one moment to my best friend here. Then I'll go with you…" Yes, I trust you, Shaoran. I trust you.

Shaoran's POV

Oh God, please I beg you. Let my plan success. Let it be. I have to get rid of this crazy girl out of this house. I look at Tiá n Mei who smiles back at me. Well, I'm lucky because she actually listens to me. I walk towards Eriol, Wei and Mr. Hiro. I make sure my voice is small enough, so this plan would go smoothly, just like the way I wanted. Don't worry Sakura. I'll protect you. I will never let anybody hurt you.

"Eriol, Wei, Mr. Hiro. I don't have much time. But I told Sakura. I have a plan. Listen to me carefully. Alright?"

Author's POV

"Hey Shaoran! Why does it have to be so long huh? It's just your best friend! I warned you not to play with me! Or else…" Tiá n Mei stands behind Shaoran's back. She crosses her arms in front of her chest. She's frowning.

"Alright… alright I'm done!" He's walking towards her. She smirks at Sakura. Eriol. Wei and Mr. Hiro. She's going to where Sakura is. Before she knew it, a hand grabs her wrist so tight. Too tight for her. And Tiá n Mei winces. "Listen, now you want me. You should go with me. You don't have business with HER anymore, Tiá n Mei. Got that clear?" he emphasize the word HER, referring to Sakura.

In which Sakura knew, this was part of his plan. His words are cold enough for her. He didn't even look back at Sakura. She doubts his plan. Suddenly she doubts him. Her loved ones. But she remember to trust him. She can feel Eriol's presence around her. She just know Eriol is somewhere. In this garden only left her with this hideous old man. She can feel her heart beats faster than before.

"Hey little girl. It's only two of us now. Can we finish the business between us? The one hasn't finished yet. At the park. The night you ran away. I caught by the guards. DON'T YOU KNOW THAT?" He grabs her arms so tight. She flinches. What can she do beside crying?

"WILL YOU STOP CRYING? HUH?" *SLAP* he slaps her hard on her face. Eyes widened in shock. Nobody ever slapped her before. Not even her Father. Not even her annoying brother, Touya. No one ever did this to her.

He cups Sakura's face to look straight at him. "Since there is nobody around us here. Oh… Even your nasty boyfriend left you, with me. What a pity little girl? So it seems like only you and I…" he trails off. Sakura closes her eyes. She doesn't know what Shaoran's plan is. But please someone…

A sudden growls make her open her eyes to look what happen. The man is on the ground. Wincing. Hold his head. He's bleeding.

"Sakura, I have to untie you right now. Before he gets up." Eriol. Eriol is here. Untie her both hands and legs. He's taking off the duct tape that stick to Sakura's mouth. "Guards! Arrest him now!" lots of guards and policemen surrounding the old man. Eriol takes Sakura's hands and run fast inside the house.

*Guest Bedroom*

Shaoran's POV

"Please come in, Tiá n Mei. Make yourself a home." I force a little smile to her. Not to make her suspicious. She puts her arms around my neck. Little she knows, I lock the door behind me. Slowly. "Shaoran honey, now only you and I… Nobody would stand in our way. Anymore. Why this sudden change?" She looks at me questioning and waiting for my answer. Think Shaoran! THINK!

"Well, don't get mad. Just listen to me. Okay?" She nods, and still not look away, but my eyes. "I think after all these years you've been chasing me around. I get tired somehow. I hated you. But I guess it's time for me to give up and give me a chance to get back to you. To make things right again." I feel annoyed. Disgusted. Desperate to see my only love, Sakura. I hope Eriol saved her by now. I take her hands down. And walk towards the CD player.

"I'm gonna play some music." I try not to look back at this evil girl, so I just put any music that can distract her from the noise outside. "I hope you don't mind if I turn the volume a bit louder. Nobody can hear us. This is what you want right?" she hugs me from behind. Before she can do anything else. I excuse myself.

"Get prepare yourself. I'm gonna prepare myself…" I'm dragging myself away from her, heading to the bathroom. "For the unforgettable night. Ever." I let myself grin at her. I dim the bedroom light. So the light only comes from the night ambience, outside.

"Oh Shaoran. You are a romantic man." I slam the bathroom door in front of her face. I make sure it's locked.

"Very romantic. Indeed." I smile to myself. And I open the bathroom window.

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