We Belong

Chapter 8 – On the Trip

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It was mid-afternoon as the sun was just about to set. Sakura's condition has improved a lot in a short time period. Why wouldn't it be when she's lying in her bed for the past five prolonged days? The heck, she's very bored. She was banned from going to school and from going out from her beloved room, which is now a dungeon for her. She wasn't even allowed to get her feet off the bed and to the ground. It was like she was imprisoned warded by a very strict draconian.

"Sakura, all your things are packed up for our vacation tomorrow." Syaoran informed as he settled the numerous luggage in the wall near her bed. He plopped beside her, relaxing a little bit.

"Thankies!! I don't know what I'll do without you…"

"Yah right, quit those sweet nothings of yours…" He grinned, eyeing at her from the corner of his eyes. She glared at him, having that puppy-dog pout of hers again.

Syaoran chuckled, "Tomboy, you really think that you're cute with that look?" He simpered. Sakura stared even deadly at him and tried to scowl but no matter how hard she does, it still looks like a pout. He giggled.

"How many times have I told you that I. AM. NOT. A. TOMBOY!!"

"Prove it…"

"Oh yeah!! Just wait till the homecoming night right after our weekend leave and there you'll see me blossom!!" She had those dreamy sparkling eyes with her hands cupping her soft cheeks. "And I assure you, I'm going to be the prettiest girl on that party…" Syaoran just smiled to himself.

"Well, that's a very unreachable dream for you… How could you be so sure that you'll look good wearing a gown when you haven't tried one before? And Sakura, have you just forgotten? You're a monster and monsters have hairy legs and chests right?"

"Argghh!!" Her smile diminished into a sigh, a very hurt and disappointed sigh that is. She glanced at him and rolled her eyes. "You're very harsh Syaoran!! How could you possibly say that to me, your best friend?!"

He abruptly leaped from lying and sat besides her, embracing her snug. "Hey Sakura, don't take it seriously. I'm just joking you know…" She just snubbed him.

"Hey, are you really mad at me? That's merely a joke, don't be so upset…"

"Yah right, I understand… I am not mad after all; I'm just a bit---… Ohh, never mind that, I'll rest now…" She posted a smile on her lips before laying her back onto her bed and completely tucking herself in. Syaoran slapped his forehead as he shook his head off.

"Now I can consider myself a real jerk!!" He scolded himself.

"Hey, but don't dare dance with me that night okay?" Sakura whispered stubbornly, her words with real meaning.

"Sure! Whoever told you that I'm dancing with you huh? You might not even know how to dance…" He whispered back in again, a teasing, irritating tone. Sakura bit her lips in anger, her cheeks flushing. She poked him hard.

"That's it! Get out of my room now!!! Scram!!"

"Oh no!! She's turned into a monster again!! How awful!!" He guffawed annoyingly as he leaped from her bed and dashed out of her room. She lulled herself and lolled her body back to her malleable bed.

"He's such a jerk, a psycho, an idiot," A single tear fell from her orb. "But mostly he's numb and insensitive!!" She whined to herself. "And he is Syaoran Li, my best friend… my one and only…"

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It was a bright and beautiful morning though the sun hadn't appeared yet. The birds chirped a very sweet melody and the cocks crowed once at a time signaling the start of one new day.

"Oh, I can't wait to see Sakura-chan… I missed her so much…" Tomoyo peeped cheerily as she prepared her camera. Eriol shook his head off with a grin.

"But Tomoyo-dear, you just saw her yesterday remember?" Eriol was driving their way to Sakura and Syaoran's place with Tomoyo besides her.

"Oh yeah, I forgot…" Eriol raised his brow at her while she just giggled. Soon enough, they've reached and parked along the Li and Kinomoto mansion.

"What are those two doing in here?? With a van?? With numerous luggage on the back compartment? What does this mean??" Yumiko panicked as she hid behind the bushes in front of the Li and Kinomoto mansion. Machiko covered the redhead's mouth with her calloused hand as she was also stopping her from attacking the mansion.

"Freeze out Yumiko or else we'll end up in prison, you featherhead freak!!!"

"Maybe they're just dropping by to say their farewells to the asshole and to my Syaoran…" Yumiko managed to calm herself back. "What the?" She narrowed her gaze on the back part of the car, puzzled.

It was Eriol helping Wei up to load the other numerous luggages (now of Syaoran and Sakura) at the back compartment of the van.

"Ohhh… Maybe those two just left other luggages at Syaoran's care and probably would take it before leaving… Yeah that is…" Yumiko smirked to herself as everything was going the way she planned it to be. Machiko is still holding her tightly.

Shortly, Sakura stepped in out of the mansion, her walk still a bit unbalanced but obviously much better. After her came in Syaoran, carrying her handy bag and two pillows both on one arm while the other was wrapped on Sakura's waist for support.

"What the heck?!! How could she possibly make it?! Arrgghh!!" Yumiko wailed mortified, clasping her hands into fists. She was apparently fuming with mixed emotions of embarrassment, exasperation and dereliction She was about to attack again but Machiko grab a hold of her.

"Stop it stupid!!" Machiko whispered in gritted teeth.

"NO!!! SAKURA, YOU ASSHOLE!!! YOU'LL CHALK UP MORE OF ME!! JUST WAIT AND SEE!!!"

Sakura and Syaoran soon got on the car. Sakura occupied the seat next to the window while Syaoran sat besides her, nesting the pillows and Sakura's bag besides him.

"Saku-chan, I missed you so much!! Hey, Syao-kun!!"

"Tomoyo-chan!! I missed you too!! Konnichiwa Eriol-kun!!"

"Oh, there they are again, acting like they haven't seen each other for years…" Syaoran grunted.

"Yah, you said it…" Eriol added up.

They started speeding up, away from the mansion and of the fuming redhead's sight. They passed through Tomoeda High, Rika's house, Naoko's place, Chiharu's home, and Takashi's residence and now, they are out of town.

Sakura gazed out the window, as she was deep in thoughts. It had five months since she last saw her brother and father and weeks since she last saw her mom and aunt (Syaoran's mother). Fujitaka and Touya just visit during holidays and special occasions due to a lot work and the heck, she misses them a lot. She's very close to them and especially to Touya. Yeah, he teases her a lot but he also loves her very much. Glad Syaoran is always there for her. Yes, Syaoran---her Syaoran…

She was snapped out of deep thinking when Syaoran gently cocked her head and leaned it on his shoulder, his arm snaked around her waist as he pulled her closer to him. She eyed up at him surprised.

"Syaoran?"

"I just saw you yawning too much… So go rest here in my shoulder, it's free… And by the way, gomenasai for what I've said last night… Saks, I know that you'll be the prettiest girl and would probably be my partner… I should have your first dance…" He smiled down at her and winked. Sakura beamed back as she adjusted her position on his shoulder, breathing in his scent. She grabbed one of their pillows and embraced it, dozing herself to sleep. Syaoran just stared at her, stroking her auburn hair back and forth. He caught himself smiling like crazy again.

'Sakura…'

Tomoyo and Eriol both peeked on them by the mirror and both smirked.

"Look's like this vacation will really help these two…" Tomoyo whispered very softly.

"Yeah… I guess my couz will finally realize what is in his heart…" Eriol whispered back.

The lovers both had that mischievous glint in their eyes and a shrewd grin in their lips.

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Author's Notes: So there it goes!! Hope you liked it!! . Arigatou to all who reviewed for the previous chapters!! I'm very grateful to all of you for spending time reading this story of mine… Arigatou gozaimasu!!

Coming up: Chapter 9 – Arrival… Here goes their arrival at the Paradise Island…

+Lady Raiah+