HOWDY GUYS. I'm so screwed this weekend-I have a massive assignment I have to get finished by Monday and I'm working all weekend! No fair! I shouldn't complain though-adults have to work longer hours than I do, so I should really shut up xP
Chrimson: Thanks so much for your review, I'm glad you're enjoying the story!
My throat hurts from talking to people at work :( Anyway, in this chapter there's a storm going on. Uhoh. And then Syaoran has a surprise for the night. TADAAAA.
Enjoy.
Sakura and Syaoran sat on the couch with each other in silence while she went through the bags that Chii had pretty much shoved onto Syaoran and then left because she had to get home to "make Fai dinner". Yuui had to get home to his wife because he had to cook for her; she was pregnant and seemed to make a mess of everything-at least that's what he said rather happily.
Syaoran watched as Sakura pulled out three different spring and summer dresses, followed by skirts, tops and what seemed like fifty different pairs of shoes. There were a couple of pairs of shorts in another bag and some longer dresses in another. She opened the last bag to have a look and blushed instantly, turning bright red. "What's wrong?" Syaoran asked, getting up to go over and have a look. Sakura snatched the bag away, "It's nothing!" she insisted. "If you insist…" Syaoran said, sitting back down. "Umm…If I'm going to be staying here then I'd at least like to be able to help out around the house…" Sakura said shyly. "No, you're fine." Syaoran smiled kindly. "But I feel like I'm imposing…" Sakura murmured. "Don't worry, you're fine." Syaoran smiled. Sakura puffed out her cheeks with irritation, "Oh please." She muttered. "Would you like some help putting all of that away?" Syaoran asked, gesturing to the large pile of bags. "If…you want to…" she replied softly. He stood up and picked up all of the bags, taking them to her room and beginning to put some of the things away. Sakura followed him and began to sort through her things, finding and matching items together to put in the same draws.
When they were done, Sakura finished putting her other belongings on the small shelves. "What would you like for dinner?" Syaoran asked. "I don't really mind…I haven't had a proper meal for five years…" Sakura murmured, looking away. "Then I'll make whatever you ask for." Syaoran smiled. He'd like to see her eating something she liked. "Well…maybe…I like satay dishes…" she replied, blushing. "Hmm, I'll see what I can do then." He replied, walking out into the kitchen and checking the cupboards for ingredients. He pulled some meat out of the freezer and placed it in the microwave to defrost when he felt something tug on his shirt. "Syaoran…" Sakura's soft voice came from beside him. "What's wrong…?" he asked. "Umm…I don't have any pyjama's…" She said softly. "That's just like Chii to forget something like that." Syaoran muttered.
He rummaged through his own draws looking for something that Sakura could wear until she'd received a new pair of pyjamas when he found one of his black button up shirts. Sakura walked in, wanting to stay close to him because she felt more secure. "You can use this until we get you something." Syaoran said handing Sakura the shirt. "Thank you…" Sakura blushed, taking it to her room and placing it on the bed.
A few hours had passed during which they'd had dinner and watched a little bit of TV when Syaoran looked up at the clock to find that it was already ten o'clock. Wind was howling outside and rain was pelting down hard against the windows. "I should go to bed-you should try and get some rest too." Syaoran said turning off the television. Sakura stood up, "Alright…" she replied heading straight for the room she was staying in. He did the same and climbed into his own bed after changing into something more comfortable for sleeping in. Meanwhile Sakura put on the shirt that Syaoran had given her; it was large for her size, making her realise just how much smaller she was than he. "His scent is on this shirt…" she whispered.
It was about one o'clock when the storm started to get a lot worse. Hail and rain pounded against the windows with the wind rattling against the glass and doors. Lightning lit up the room and loud crashes of thunder woke Sakura from her slumber. She woke with a fright, but attempted to get back to sleep. Another loud crash of thunder rattled the house and sent Sakura running straight to Syaoran. She opened his door and called out his name, waiting for an answer. He shifted himself to sit upright, making out Sakura's outline in the dark. "Sakura-what's wrong?" he asked. Another flash of lightning granted another loud crack of thunder. Sakura ran over to his bed despite the fact that she was wearing just a pair of underwear and the black shirt that belonged to him. She screamed as another crack rattled the house. He moved over making room, "Did you want to stay with me tonight?" he asked. "I'm sorry…" she whispered, voice hoarse. She was crying. She crawled in next to him; it was warm from where he'd been lying, making Sakura feel a little more comfortable. The wind was howling and reminded Sakura of the first day of her torture. Another crack sounded. She screamed. Syaoran put his arms around her slender frame as if he were to guard her; she realised he was topless, but didn't care-she trusted him. "It's just the thunder and rain. Nothing's going to happen to you." He whispered reassuringly to comfort her. She wrapped her arms tight around him, afraid that someone might come through the door at any moment and take her away. In the dark she could make out his eyes looking at her. She leant in as did he, going to kiss him but was stopped by another crash of thunder. Syaoran could feel her shake with fear as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to his chest; he wasn't wearing a top, just a pair of pants. Even so, she felt safer around him than ever before, even when she was with her cousins and Chii. Syaoran rubbed her back to help calm her, "It's only a storm-I've locked all the doors for you. You don't have to worry." He whispered softly. "I know-but I can't handle it!" she cried. The questions of what happened to her during the past five years made their way through Syaoran's head for the umpteenth time since he'd first met her-what could have made her so terrified of everything, of people? "You can stay for as long as you want." Syaoran said softly. To be honest, he never wanted her to leave-he'd unintentionally fallen in love with her. "Don't leave me…" she whimpered. "I won't." he promised.
The thunder had started to quieten down at about three, allowing Sakura to finally fall asleep. Syaoran fell asleep shortly after her, drifting into another dream. He was dreaming of Sakura again; she was wearing a black floral dress with a pink ribbon tied around her waist, and was standing in a field of flowers. Her black broad brimmed hat was nearly blown off by a sudden gust of wind, but she stopped it just in time by placing her hand on top of her head to keep it there. She looked over and smiled warmly, her smile only for him. Petals of flowers around her fluttered with the soft gentle breeze, giving her an otherworldly look. "Syaoran!" she called his name out happily, holding her hand out for him to take. He took it, but he suddenly found himself in another place entirely-it was dark and cold. Sakura was lying unconscious in front of his feet, blood seeping from her mouth and a wound in her side, staining her black summer dress with the warm liquid.
Sakura on the other hand was having another nightmare. It was another nightmare about her past; this time it started off with her walking with Syaoran-she was happier than ever before. She was holding his hand as they walked through the night garden that had beautiful lights surrounding the edges. They'd come to a stop on a bridge that went over the top of a small lake that ran right through the middle of the gardens, and they were looking into each other's eyes. He leant in to kiss her, and she closed her eyes awaiting their lips to connect. An icy gust of wind blew against her skin; she opened her eyes to see a pile of bodies in front of her-it consisted of the bodies of Chii, Fai, Yuui, her friend Tomoyo, and Kurogane. What she found most horrifying was the sight of Syaoran being on the top of the pile. Standing beside the bodies was her worst nightmare-her captor. His different coloured eyes looked straight at her, amusement and glee reflecting in them. His smile was cruel, and sent shivers down her spine. Blood was splattered all over his face and clothes. He looked like a monster. He tilted his head back and laughed, "You will never escape me." His cold voice echoed around her. She screamed, falling to her knees in the pool of blood surrounding her.
Syaoran woke as he heard the girl beside him scream. She arched her back and her arms were thrashing about, hitting Syaoran a few times. He took her hands in his and held them softly, "Sakura, wake up-it's just a nightmare." He said. Her eyes flew open and she relaxed as she saw Syaoran's face in the dark. "He killed you all." Her voice shook. "Who did?" Syaoran asked, knowing that she was referring to her dream. "He did-he killed you all; Chii, Fai, Yuui, Kurogane-everyone. Even Tomoyo…" she cried. Tomoyo? "It's alright-they're all fine." Syaoran whispered. "I'm so afraid!" she cried into his chest. They lied in his bed for a while, and Syaoran checked his phone for the time; it was five o'clock. "Thank you…" Sakura whispered just as she drifted off back into sleep. "Sweet dreams, Sakura." Syaoran murmured.
It was roughly ten in the morning when Syaoran finally got up thanks to someone ringing the doorbell over and over, not giving up. Sakura stayed asleep in his bed while he answered it; pulling on a random shirt that was lying on the ground, he left his room to answer the door-they were getting impatient. "Coming!" he called out as he walked down the hall to the door. He unlocked it and was greeted by the one person he wasn't expecting-and didn't want to see-Rika.
Well, who's this Rika? And what will happen with her around? Find out in the next chapter ;)
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By the way, if anyone has any ideas-tell me and I'll see what I can muster up huehuehue.