Don't matter

Summary: Summary: Newly transferred student, Sakura Kinomoto finds herself friends in Tomoyo Daidoji, Eriol Hiragizawa, and Syaoran Li. As long as they have each other, nothing else matters. What happens when relationships get in the way of their friendships? Can they sort out their problems with each other, or must they part ways as friends and lovers? A NOT so typical high school drama.

"It's crazy, but I'm going insane,

Feeling lost, confused and ashamed,

It's crazy, hope you're feeling my pain,

You stole my heart."

"Stolen", Jay Sean.

Author's note: Thank yous at the end of the chapter.(Don't forget to check that out, those are my messages for the guys&gals who reviewed and warnings for future chapters insert evil laugh) Special thanks to chainedheart999, for reviewing each and every chapter!! As a token of thanks, this chapter is particularly dedicated to you and pinky strawberry angel for the closest guess!

chainedheart999, you are amazing!! Well, my birthday's on Oct 1st and this is an e-birthday treat, everyone…xD.

I've been having difficulty with this chapter, I've been getting cold feet with all of my ideas concerning it but oh well, here goes nothing:

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Recap:

But before she could complete what she was going to say, she felt something come in contact with her neck, and she froze as Syaoran nuzzled her neck and inhaled her scent.

"Kinomoto, you're smell is just so addicting," he said as he contemplated giving in to the temptation of kissing her there.

Meanwhile, Sakura's thoughts had gone haywire; his warm breaths had left her exposed vulnerable skin tingling at the contact. To make matters worse, Syaoran pulled her even closer so that her butt was pressed against his thighs and their bodies were glued together. She could feel the muscles in his hard toned chest; they were tracing against her back. Her mind was going completely crazy, trying to fight between sense and desire, when her body was putting up such a good fight. For one crazy moment, she wanted to feel his chest bared against hers. Giving in to her temptations, she abruptly turned and facing him, placing her hands on the sides of his face, she pulled his face down and kissed him roughly, the urgency being conveyed through her kiss.

Syaoran's lips opened in surprise, he hadn't expected Sakura to react that way. Taking advantage of Syaoran's reaction, Sakura's tongue slid in and lightly brushed against his. Syaoran came back to earth at this; and growled as his tongue started fighting with hers for dominance. Somehow his hand slipped beneath her top and he caressed her back. Tremors ran across Sakura's spine as she felt him touch her skin.

"Ahem," a voice was heard at which both of them sprang apart, Sakura flushed and Syaoran flustered.

Uh-oh, a cough. Now that was definitely not good news.

"…"

The three of them just stood like that, looking at one another, two of them flushed and overly cautious and then tension was so high in the room, that it was a wonder that nothing broke.

"I cant believe you guys! Of all the damn places in the world," the intruder burst out.

"Hiragizawa…" said Syaoran, pausing not knowing what to say

"I'm waiting for an explanation, idiotic descendant of mine!" he said, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Eriol, you realize you cant tell about this to anyone… You know why you cant.." said Sakura whose eyebrows were raised in spite of her flushed complexion.

"Of course, I realize that, I want to know why my brainless descendant was sticking his tongue down your throat Sakura, in your HOUSE!" Eriol said glaring daggers at her.

Geez. He's such a freak; if I didn't know he had feelings for Tomoyo, I would have sworn that he was obsessed with me or he's a long lost twin of Touya that I never knew about, thought Sakura.

As she opened her mouth to hopefully calm down the hyperventilating Hiragizawa, she heard a clatter and looked to the side, only to register an angry looking Touya, who'd just dropped his plate.

"You what? Wait, till I get my hands on you boy! Knew you were trouble.." he said as he made his way towards Syaoran only to be stopped by Sakura.

"Touya, don't!" she said.

"Let.me.go" he gritted trying to escape his sister's grip.

"You're making a mistake, Eriol was just joking…" said Sakura trying very hard to restrain him while Syaoran was taking a few steps backward, seeing the murderous look on Touya's face. Sakura then looked at Eriol who's jaw was still hung open in shock seeing that monster of a brother Sakura had, and mouthed to him, "Help me!"

Eriol just shook himself and said, "It's true…we were just pulling your leg…"

"And why would I believe you?" said Touya, stopping his struggling for a moment to evaluate the newcomer who'd apparently walked in without an invitation to their home.

"Because, because…" he stuttered. Then it struck him and he thought, Syaoran, I'm so sorry. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

"Because he's… GAY, ok?!" Eriol raised his tones.

Sakura's eyes nearly popped out at the lie. She thought, Gay, my ass. He sure doesn't act like it. She just barely managed to not snort and give away the whole deceit.

Eriol was looking at Syaoran with a pathetic, don't-kill-me-I-had-no-choice sort of look.

Syaoran on the other hand was fuming though he managed to hide it pretty well, Sakura could read it in his eyes. He somehow managed to scowl and say bitterly, "Just couldn't have told the whole world now, could you?"

Touya however started laughing, finding it extremely funny. 'Kids.' He muttered. Then he just walked closer to Sakura who tensed up as a reflex, he ruffled her hair and walked away saying, "Walk to school today, then. Knowing that their both gay, I trust you with them!"

Hearing this Syaoran started pretending to strangle Touya and Eriol started mock gagging.

"Whew, close shave," said Sakura.

"Why'd you say I was gay, you ass!" said Syaoran, punching Eriol's arm.

"I was saving your butt, you idiot!" retorted Eriol. "You know it's true," he continued.

"…"

"…"

"…"

"HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! S'up? Ready to go?" came Tomoyo's voice as she stopped next to Sakura, panting.

"…"

"Whoa? Did I miss something?" asked Tomoyo, slightly puzzled.

Sakura shook out of her amused silence, "NO!," she and Syaoran said while Eriol said, "YES!"

Sakura blushed while Syaoran smirked and Eriol had this all-knowing expression on his face.

"Well, are you gonna tell me what's going on or do I have to squeeze the life out of you till you decide to tell me?" asked Tomoyo looking at Eriol expectantly with what seemed to be a vein popping out of her head.

Eriol sweat dropped, and started, "Well, I walked in on these two" he indicated towards Sakura and Syaoran who were avoiding their gazes especially each other's, while Syaoran whistled as if he'd not heard what Eriol had said.

"sticking one another's tongues in each other's throat and Touya walked in on hearing me demand an explanation and we convinced him Syaoran was gay…"

"…"

Eriol waved a hand before Tomoyo's face.

"YOU WALKED IN ON THEM? HOW RUDE OF YOU, ERIOL HIRAGIZAWA!!"

Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other and started laughing when Eriol started scratching his head and muttering something along the lines of, "crazy woman, screaming at the wrong person…"

Tomoyo's ear literally blew out steam and she menacingly took a few steps in his direction, with a "why you!"

"Nothing, I was just saying crazy fangirls screaming at certain persons…" he defended.

"OH…! …Wait a minute, there are no crazy fangirls here!" she said, frustrated.

"Idiot, and what were you thinking, kissing in this house, when you knew Touya was there?!" she said furious at Sakura and Syaoran.

"Ehehe, we can explain.." started Sakura.

"Yeah… Syaoran started. "We can?" and he looked instantly at Sakura.

"Yeah…it's all HIS fault!" she pointed at him as she picked up her bagsack and made a quick getaway through the front door as Syaoran ran after her in pursuit.

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At school, recess time:

"How was history class today?" asked Syaoran as he took some of the books from her overladen arms.

"Lousy."

"…Care to elaborate?"

"Don't ask."

"Too late." He smirked.

"Fine. I fell asleep and just barely woke up when Mrs Keiko asked asked a question. She asked me what was the seventh wonder of the world."

"And…?"

"I'm not telling."

"Hey, Kinomoto, good one! I didn't know Li was the seventh wonder of the world!" yelled Chiharu who was passing by.

"I am?" he smirked.

"Chiharu! What was that for?" Sakura yelled to the girl's retreating back.

"Didn't know you were so obsessed with me," he smirked, with that arrogant, yet damn handsome smile on his face.

"Pfft! Why would I be obsessed with gay guys?" she stuck her tongue out, childishly.

"I'll make you eat your words," he said before immediately pulling her to him, capturing those alluring pink lips with his. He nibbled on her lower lip softly, which elicited moans from her which just turned him on. Her lips parted to give him entrance which he accepted and his tongue played with hers.

He slowly pulled back and the abyss which Sakura has lost herself slowly disappeared.

"See? I'm straight," he smirked and continued, "How could I not be when vixens like you still exist?"

"Is that a compliment or a retort?" Sakura said, raising her eyebrows.

"Compliment, I think" said Tomoyo softly announcing her appearance.

"Tomoyo, when did you get here?"

"Long enough to get all of it on digicam!" she said her eyes twinkling in pure merriment and mischief as she watched Sakura blush and Syaoran smirk.

"Get what?" another voice came. Turning behind they saw Meiling.

"…" Sakura just stood confused wondering why the atmosphere has suddenly gone cold, and everyone seemed to tense up.

"…" Tomoyo pretended to busy herself with the camcorder fussing about how it'd suddenly gotten dusty when it looked sparkly clean.

"…" Syaoran just looked away avoiding Meiling's gaze.

"I said, get what?" she repeated in a louder tones, playfully shoving Syaoran, who nearly almost fell not expecting it. Meiling just rolled her eyes as if mocking Syaoran's clumsiness and took his left arm in her right.

Sakura glared at Meiling when she shoved Syaoran, feeling annoyed just a little bit for some stupid reason. But when she took Syaoran's arm, her face twitched, and she wondered if her face would convey by any accident the emotions she was feeling right then. She felt so angry, she could almost feel steam going out her ears. She turned to face Tomoyo who had been looking at her for a while; seeing Tomoyo's face she didn't know what was worse: Tomoyo thinking she was about to cry over it, or the thudding in her heart and the feeling of betrayal that she felt; like she had been played all along. Syaoran's not reacting was not helping alleviate her nagging suspicions either.

"Uh, I need to go now…" she said as she started walking fastly. Though she heard Syaoran's "Sakura" pretty loud and clear; with her present state of mind, she didn't want to deal with him; or to be more precise break down in front of him or anyone else for that matter. As she made a turn she quickly started sprinting to the girl's toilets, wanting to be left alone because she wasn't sure if Syaoran was going to come after her to talk about it, and she sure as hell was not going to wait to find out.

(Like half an hour later):

Math class:

Sakura sat in the last seat, her head crouched low, queuing up different songs on her ipod. Mrs. Ching hadn't come to school and a substitute teacher was teaching them.

"Sakura!"

She just turned her head in the opposite direction. She did not need her best friend's pity. Not now. Not ever.

"Sakura!" again came the black haired girl's call.

Sakura just increased the volume of her ipod. Yep, she was definitely ignoring her.

"SAKURA!" this time Tomoyo pulled Sakura's earphones out forcing Sakura to listen to her.

"How the hell is it my fault that Meiling upset you? It was not my place to say anything, you know." Said Tomoyo.

Sakura just scowled but she knew there was more truth in Tomoyo's statement, than she'd like to admit.

"I'm sorry" she apologized nevertheless, not wanting to lose her friend over something so… trivial. (NOT!)

"Look, Meiling's had a crush on him since like forever. I don't know if he's noticed, but maybe he has because of the way he wanted to so badly wanted to talk to you, explain things I guess. She likes him; yes. Does he like her? You know very well, you're the one who he likes. It's pretty obvious and you know that. So, it isnt his fault, so please stop ignoring him like you were ignoring me? " she ranted.

"Then why didn't he pull away from her then? Why does he lead her on?" Sakura looked really hassled, the raw pain in her eyes only now visible to her best friend.

"Geez, for a chem nerd, you sure are pretty dense! She's his cousin. He cant afford to make things more strained than they already are. Besides, her parents very particularly told him to take care of her like a brother. In fact before that, their families had almost gotten them betrothed, if it hadn't been for Syaoran's Dad who stepped in and said betrothing them at the age of 6 was a very, very bad idea. Do you understand? Her parents live in Hong Kong, and he is responsible for her well being since his parents are in Hong Kong as well."

"I don't know what to do…"

"Just don't run away from the scene next time when he approaches you."

"Okay," she nodded.

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After the end of the period.

"Sakura! Sakura!" came Syaoran's voice uneven and ragged.

He'd been running. (I'm betting atleast 33.1 of you thought of the dual meaning "uneven and ragged" :P)

Just to catch up to her.

She blushed. Really could she be more stupid than to walk out on him?

"Syaoran," she said, brushing the back of her neck with her hand, a gesture that showed she was at a loss of words and just a little bit embarrassed.

"Thank you, for stopping finally! I wanted to tell you, there's nothing going on between Meiling and me, please believe me!" he said capturing her hands in his own and looking her straight in the eyes.

"Yeah, sorry about that, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions so fast. Tomoyo explained it all. Please forgive me?!" she said, looking at her feet afraid to look in his eyes.

"I will,…but on one condition!"

She looked up, a beatific smile slowly lighting her face.

"What's that?" she asked.

"Let's bunk Chemistry. And hit the movies" She said.

"Huh? Why?" Sakura looked confused.

"Cause I want to be alone with you, duh?!" he replied, slapping himself on the forehead.

"Like on a date?" she asked.

"Hell no!" he replied quickly.

The features of her face hardened as a sneer came on her face. Syaoran was at first puzzled by it; but in a moment he realized what it had sounded like. She was mentally mocking herself for giving this guy another chance.

"Hey, I meant, our first date's gotta be more special… this is more of an outing.." he stammered.

"I understand." She said and she smiled at him and he wasn't surprised when he started feeling weak in the knees.

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"Why do we have to watch Dark Knight?" whined Sakura.

"Cause we both havent seen it, and everyone else has?" said Syaoran.

"That's it..?"

"IT's the only film in here that's not horror."

"Good enough!" she said as she dragged him to the cinema hall.

After the movie:

"That was boring…." Said Sakura yawning as they made their way to the car.

"It was good… though I had hoped for something more…" he continued staring at Sakura, giving her shivers with that weird look of his.

"See? It wasn't satisfactory...!" she said thumping her fist in the air, victoriously.

"I wasn't talking about the movie…Though it's still not too late for it to happen.," he continued.

"Huh? What're you talking about?" she said looking really puzzled and even more cuter with that frowny face of hers.

"This," he muttered before pulling her close which made her gasp in shock and placing his lips upon hers, he kissed the daylights out of her.

When they eventually broke apart for air, Sakura leaned her head against his chest feeling his irregular heartbeat; matching like hers.

She then slipped out of his arms to go near the pavement, and exclaim, "It's gonna rain."

"Sakura, don't go.." another splashing sound was heard as Li groaned and completed his sentence, "-there."

He assisted a sputtering Sakura who's dress was ruined by the water on the road that the reckless driver had splashed on her.

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"Hey, thanks for the clothes" said Sakura sitting on a bed wearing one of Syaoran's larger sized shirts as she took a glass of hot cocoa from him.

"It's not a problem." He said, smiling at her from the couch he was sitting on.

"In fact, someday, you probably will be wearing my clothes; in a different, more voluntary situation…" he smirked.

"You perv!" she yelled as she threw a pillow in his direction.

"Now, now dear; you really don't want to the see the perverted side of me, now do you?" he said as sat on the bed in front of her, excruciatingly close, his closeness had made it more difficult for her to focus. "N-n-no.." she stammered. He just grinned at her; making her even more nervous and just when she was about to feel his lips on hers; a door flew open.

"Oh my God! What is with you maniacs?" came Eriol's voice.

"In the morning, now the evening, I don't even wanna know what you guys were doing in the first place…." He left off watching both squirm and blush with extreme satisfaction.

"Geez. I hope you guys atleast used protection!" he said, before making a bee line for the door.

"WHAT?!" both of them screamed, "HIRAGIZAWA!"

End of chapter.

Syaoran: I'm glad that got over.

Sakura: Yeah, talk about embarrassing…

Eriol: Ehehe…

Syaoran: YOU! WAIT! STOP RUNNING! I JUST WANT TO TALK TO YOU. ILL DROP THE SWORD, STOP RUNNING ALREADY!

Eriol: Sorry, cuz, I wouldn't trust you with my life!

Meiling: Wonder why Syaoran's being acting so weird lately..!

Tomoyo: HEHE...wouldn't you like to know!

Meiling: Excuse me?

Tomoyo: I mean, wouldn't we ALL like to know.

Crazy heart: Whatever, no seriously SHUT UP, SYAORAN! STOP FREAKIN' RUNNING ERIOL! GAH! Join these drama crazed weirdo's for the next chapter, Now or never. Till then,

Sakura, Syaoran, Eriol, Tomoyo, Meiling, Crazy heart : BYE(and have a nice week!)!!

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A REALLY BIG THANK YOU TO:

AngelEmCuti : Well, I wanted Syaoran to live… Sakura would have killed me otherwise…xD :D

ffgirl-07: I'm really glad you liked it, even though it was short!

kauju-gaki-kawaii: I'm guessing what was not really expected was it not being Touya. Lol. Hope you like this one.

chainedheart999: Bet you didn't see that coming . They will eventually die at Touya's hand someday, if they keep getting caught…xD : )

Ellabell: Glad you liked it. As for 'rock'ing you sure do, my most faithful reviewer!

pinky strawberry angel: Hope you like this! You're guess was the closest to the answer so e-cookie and chapter for you!!

Wanwan-san: Nice, no? They had their first kiss. And also got caught for the very first time, xD!

lilmouse1988: Close enough. E-cookie for you. You were right about it not being Touya! Lucky you. I don't have brothers/sisters. SO luckier me, xD!

Ok, I've finally updated in just a little less than 1 week! And it's my birthday today, and without knowing I've been officially 17 for 2 hours, 3 minutes.

Review, please!! It's only fair you guys review when I sacrifice my sleep for this..xD.