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Ying Hua yawned, "So what did you wanted to talk about? You sounded urgent."
It was one in the morning. The streets were dark but was lightened by the lights on the road. There was a cool breeze that give the night a cold feeling. The two teens were a few blocks from the closed festival. Syaoran was looking down at the end of the street; he was having a mental battle between himself.
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~Flashback~
It was 12 am and Syaoran couldn't get to sleep because Sakura was still on his mind. He sat up on his back, thinking about the earlier events in the festival, "Why didn't she let me say I Love You to her?" Syaoran made a fist, "How can she not be ready? What's there not to be ready about?" He let out a groan as he allowed himself to fall on the bed. His eyes glistened in the dark room as he let out a sigh, "I'm gonna have to choose.. . .which one do I love more?" Syaoran chuckled quietly and softly smiled, ". . that's a no brainer." He picked up the phone and dialed a number, "Hey Ying Hua? It's me, Syaoran. Listen, can we talk in the park near the festival in 10 minutes?"
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~Present~
Syaoran took a deep breath, "Ying Hua."
Ying Hua looked at him, "Yeah?"
He looked at her deep in the eye. His eyes filled with adoration but she could tell it was not directed to her, "I. . . ." He briefly looked down and inhaled. His mouth opened but closed, he couldn't say it, ". . I missed you."
Ying Hua made a funny look, "Was that all?"
"Uh. . .yeah," He replied quietly as he stuffed his hands in his pocket, "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay." Ying Hua turned and walked away, [Strange. . .]
Syaoran closed his eyes angrily [No, I have to say it! I don't love her!]. He looked up at the disappearing figure, "I don't want to go out with you anymore."
Ying Hua stopped and looked behind her. Her eyes widened. "W-What? Why?" She managed to choke out.
"I don't love you."
Ying Hua walked up to him, "What do you mean you don't love me?"
"It's not that hard to understand Ying Hua. My passion towards you has died."
". . .Y-You're breaking up with me?"
"Yes."
Ying Hua opened her mouth but couldn't say anything, "I. . .I don't believe you. You're lying!"
"I'm not!" Syaoran eyes were serious as they narrowed.
"You're making a big mistake Syaoran." Ying Hua frowned, "This is because of Sakura isn't it?"
His brows furrowed, "Leave her out of this."
"You love her don't you?"
Syaoran just kept silent as his face started to grow hard.
"I knew it. . ." Ying Hua sighed angrily, ". . .She slowly took you away from me."
He looked at her confused, "What are you talking about?"
". . .she took you away from me, like she did with the others. I'll make sure she'll regret ever meeting me and taking you away from what you rightfully deserve."
Syaoran frowned deeply, "She has nothing to do with us, so leave her out of this."
"Aw muffin, did that hit a soft spot?"
He growled, "So this is your real attitude."
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~Flashback~
Jack pulled Syaoran to the side while the girls were ordering their food, "I'll watch Ying Hua if I were you."
"Why? So when I'm not looking you can harrass her?" replied Syaoran.
Jack furrowed his brows, "What are you talking about?"
"Ying Hua's been telling me all about what you did to her when you two were going out."
A sad chuckle escape from Jack's lips, "So, she's already got you swallowing her garbage?" Jack shook his head, "I thought you out of all people would see through her."
"Shut up, I don't like you accusing my girlfriend of things she would never do."
"That's because you don't know her."
"I think I'd know my own girlfriend."
"She has clouded your mind that you can't see the truth anymore!" Jack sighed in devastation, "Fine, I'm only here to warn you that she ain't what she's cracked up to be."
Syaoran narrowed his eyes, "Thank you, now here's a warning for you." He pinned Jack to a wall, "Keep away from my girlfriend, she's been suffering enough because of you. And as for Sakura, lay a move on her and I'll hurt you so bad that you'd wish you have never heard of the name Li." Syaoran gave on last glare and joined with the girls.
Jack rubbed the back of his neck and shook his head, "I guess he'll have to learn the hard way." And walked back to join the girls.
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~Present~
"You know, what Jack said about you was right. But I guess I was too blinded by my own emotions to see the truth in all your lies."
Ying Hua glared "You'll regret of ever breaking up with me Li Syaoran. I am all you need."
"And you'll regret ever threatening to hurt Sakura in any way because if you do, I swear that I will find you and I'll make sure you'll get what you deserve. Don't think I can't because I'm a man with very high positions and connections. I highly suggest you don't cross a Li just because of some pre- school jealousy."
"Just watch me." She dared replying and walked back to her apartment, [. .that wench will pay!]
Syaoran sighed as he headed back to his room.
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Jack walked around the unusually quiet festival. It was 6 am and the workers were just getting all the rides ready or restocking up on their food for the up coming day.
"Just the guy I wanted to see."
Jack turned around, "Li, so why did you call me up so early that it couldn't wait until later on the day?"
"Listen, I just wanted to say thanks for the warning that I stubbornly didn't take heed to," said Syaoran.
"Wow." His eyes widened, "Li Syaoran actually thanked me. What is this world coming to?"
"Shut up, it's not the end of the world."
"So, does that mean we're friends?"
"No. You're still my rival to get Sakura."
Jack laughed, "Stupid, I already have her."
"Not necessarily," smirked Syaoran as he crossed his arms, "Just because she allows you to touch her doesn't mean you have her heart."
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh lets just say that me and her goes a long way back," Syaoran looked at his watch, "Well, I've got to be going. Mia's probably waiting for me right now." He walked off and waved before he turned to a corner and was out of site.
Jack clenched his fists, [He lies. . .Sakura loves me!]
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"Where'd you go Syaoran?" asked Mia.
"Oh, to meet someone. Everything's fine, so what do you want to do today?" asked Syaoran.
[Well besides from getting you and Sakura together. . .] ".. . .umm, I don't know. What do you want to do?" replied Mia
"Why don't we check out what Hiroki and Sakura are doing?"
Mia smiled, "Yeah, that sounds like a perfect idea!" [hehe, not to mention a good excuse to figure where Sakura is so I don't have to look for her.]
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"Hey Jack," smiled Sakura, "I was afraid that you weren't going to show." The two agreed to meet in front of the parking lot at 8 am but it was already 9 o'clock now.
"I'm sorry," Jack walked over to Sakura and kissed her on the cheek. The reason why he was late was because he had to think over about the conversation he had with Syaoran. He needed to know if Sakura loved him or if she was just playing, "Come, lets go and have something to eat, I'm starved."
Sakura giggled, "Already? Didn't you have breakfast?" She walked hand in hand as they headed towards the food area.
"Nope, I had an urge for a chicken wrap this morning." Jack and Sakura walked in a comfortable silence as they arrived at the food area. He told his order to the cashier and paid for his meal, "Want anything Sakura?"
"No thank you," Sakura replied politely, "I'll go find us a seat." She walked up to a nearby empty table and waited for a few minutes until Jack came with his food. He sat down and started eating his wrap. Sakura smiled, "Is it good?"
Unable to say anything because he had food in his mouth he nodded. After he swallowed he offered Sakura a bite, "Taste."
Sakura took a small bite, "Mm, that so good."
After a couple of minutes Jack was finished. They sat there for a while until Sakura asked him what were they going to do today. Jack's eyes turned serious, "I want to talk to you Sakura."
"Okay, about what?"
He sighed and briefly looked down at his scrunched up food wrapper, "What's this Li character to you?"
Sakura was a bit taken back by this unexpected question, "What do you mean?"
"How long have you guys known each other? Does he mean a lot to you? Are you guys close?" He sighed again, "Basically I'm asking if you have any good memories of you two together."
"Well, kind of. . . ."
". .go on." Jack said, quickly getting interested.
Saukra sighed, she knew Jack will just keep asking her these questions if she don't answer them,. ". . when I first met him with I was around 4, I think, and my father and I went to Hong Kong to visit some good relatives. On the last day I was playing in a park and I heard somebody crying. As curious as I am I go and check who was it. That's when I met Syaoran, after that we became close, even if we only spent time together for 15 minutes. I don't know, it was weird, it was like some kind of bond brought us together in those few minutes. Anyways, we promised we would see each other someday and that's when I saw him again in Japan."
Jack's head rested on his hand, "It seems like you two were pretty close, even if it was for only 15 minutes." He studied her, "He was probably the one who gave you that necklace."
She looked down, [. . .my necklace. I still had it on? I didn't even noticed. . . .], "Yeah, it was him."
"Guys don't just give something to girls unless they have a good reason why, especially little boys. He must have had a crush on you."
Sakura hid her blush, "Li Syaoran? No, not him, we were just really good friends."
"He liked you then and still likes you now."
Sakura started fidgeting in her seat, "What are you talking about? Syaoran doesn't like me in that way. . . ."
"Oh you would be surprised. Besides, he told me I was his rival."
"Rival? For what?"
"For you."
"Hoe?! What?"
"Exactly. I told him he was stupid and that I already have you."
Sakura blushed, "Of course! Why wouldn't I be going out with you if I didn't like you?"
"You may like me, but that doesn't mean you love me," He looked away, "Do you love me Sakura?"
Her eyes glistened with confusion and worry, [I don't know. . . .I don't know!]
Jack's eyes narrowed, "Sakura? Do you love me?"
"I. . .I. ." She looked down at her hands, ". . . .I don't know. . . . .I just don't know Jack."
He closed his eyes and sighed, "Li was right."
Sakura looked up, "Right about what?"
"He told me that even thought I'm going out with you doesn't ncessarily mean I have your heart. I guess it's true isn't it?" He looked deep in her eyes pleading, begging that he was wrong, ". . . .I hate it when that guy's right."
". .I'm sorry." Sakura closed her eyes and slowly opened them again as she looked at Jack, ". . .listen, I really don't know. . ."
Jack looked away, his heart hurting. He really thought he found the girl he loved most but she broke his heart, ". . .damnit. ."
"Hey you two!" smiled Mia as she came walking with Syaoran, "I'm glad we found you."
Jack narrowed as Syaoran smirked at him, "Hey."
Standing up, Jack walked over to Syaoran and punched him across the face. Sakura gasped and ran beside Syaoran, "Jack? Stop it!"
Jack glared at Syaoran, [. .you son of a bitch. .]. Syaoran rubbed his cheek and smirked, "I was right?"
He felt another urge to punch Syaoran's smirk off his face but he restrained himself. Jack inhaled and exhaled deeply and turned around, clenching his fists as he walked away.
"Jack? Jack!" Sakura ran to catch up with him, "Where are you going?"
"Don't follow me!" He growled but quickly regretting being so harsh when he saw the look in her eye, "Sorry, I didn't mean too." There was fear in them, god he felt so horrible; he didn't want her to be scared of him. "I just want to be alone." He said in a soft tone and walked away, hoping he'll find some place to think.
Sakura stood there stunned as she watched Jack leave, [What have I done?] She turned and walked back to Syaoran, "Mia, I think you should go check how Jack is."
"Sure Sakura," replied Mia as she followed Jack.
Syaoran walked over to Sakura, "Sakura, I'm sorry----"
"What have you done?!" yelled Sakura, her eyes tearing but not shedding any. She looked down, ". . .What have I done? Oh god. . .Jack. ."
Taken back with her reaction, Syaoran stood there speechless. Once he was able to re-organize his thoughts he looked at Sakura firmly, "What else could I do? I'm just a man hopelessly in love with a girl and will do anything to get her."
Sakura's eyes widened as she looked up at Syaoran, ". . . .Syaoran?"
His eyes were soft, sad and full of adoration. Sakura gulped hard as she looked into his intense amber eyes.
"I. . . .I need to go. .." Sakura was about to take off but Syaoran quickly grabbed her wrist, "Let me go!"
"I won't," He replied firmly.
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Mia sighed, [Atleast it won't be as hard to get Syaoran and Sakura together now.. . .] She walked up beside Jack, who was sitting on a bench, "Hey."
". .Leave me alone.. . " He replied dully, not allowing her to see his face.
"Aw come on Jack, you'll be okay," smiled Mia, "Umm, there's other fish in the sea! And you're attractive so there won't be no problem! Plus you don't have to worry about money issues!" Mia nervously giggled and sweathdropped [. . .I wish Sakura was here to cheer him up. . .she is way better than me!]
"I don't want the attention of gold diggers," Jack replied with an icy cold tone, as turned his back on her.
[Well, how rude! I'm just trying to lighten up the mood!] thought Mia. She grabbed his shoulder and turned him towards her, "Excuse me! What's the big idea----" Mia gasped as she let go of him as soon as she saw his face, ". . . .Jack?" [. . .is he crying?!]
"Are you happy now?" Tears were streaming down his face and his breathing were short and quick but very quiet.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know. . ." Mia said sheepishly.
"Of course you wouldn't! Just because I'm a guy doesn't mean I hurt any less then a woman." Jack sighed depressingly, "I really thought I found her." He narrowed his eyes and slammed his fist against the bench, "But that bastard took her away from me! Just like he took Ying Hua away from me- ---"
SLAP!
Jack held his left cheek as he looked at Mia shocked.
"Listen buddy, I don't like other people talking behind my friends back!" frowned Mia, she lowered her right hand, "Don't be a baby! Syaoran didn't do any of that on purpose, besides you're his friend, you should know better."
"I'm not his friend. We were never friends."
Mia sighed as her eyes softened, "Look, I'm sorry, but Sakura loves Syaoran and Syaoran loves Sakura. Sakura's just too stubborn to admit that because Syaoran had hurt her too much."
"But-----"
"Don't act like a spoiled child, you'll be okay," Mia smiled, "You'll find that special girl but you have to be patient."
Jack sat there in silence as he thought about everything she said. He looked up at her golden honey brown eyes, even though she was a year younger than himself she acted like an adult. Suddenly something flickered his emotions and noticed for the first time how beautiful and strong she was. He stood up and grabbed Mia by the shoulders, [What is this feeling? It's not the same as when I'm with Sakura. . . .but why am I feeling it towards this woman? What is she so special that seperates her from the rest of them? . . .god, what is going on?]
"Hey! What are you think your do. ..mmmph. .. ." Mia was cut off by Jack's lips. Her eyes widened as her cheeks heated up.
Jack slowly pulled away. His eyes were also wide from his own unexpected action, ". ..I. . . .. . . ." He ran off, he needed to leave before he made things worse.
Mia touched her lips as she looked where Jack disappeared from, "What. . .What was that about?!" She sank into the bench, "Oh god. . .I'm sorry Sakura. . ."
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". . .W-What do you want from me?" Sakura asked nervously, "Can't you just leave me alone?"
"No," he replied, "Sakura. . .I----"
"No! Don't. . .please, don't. . .."
"Why not?!" He replied angrily as Sakura cowered before him. Syaoran took a deep breath and tried to calm himself; he didn't like scaring her. "Why not?" He asked again calmer.
"I told you, I'm not ready."
"Are you really not ready? Or you just don't want to here it?"
"If you must know, I don't want to here it."
"Why?"
"Because!" Her eyes watered up more, ". . .you can't just come to me whenever you want, Syaoran. I'm a person too!" She jerked her wrist away from him and walked passed him.
Syaoran turned around and called out to her, "Sakura, wait!"
"Leave me alone!"
"Sakur------"
"I don't want to hear it!" She replied as a couple of tears managed to roll from her cheeks.
He took a deep breath, "I broke up with Ying Hua!"
Sakura's eyes widened as she froze, "What?"
Syaoran looked at the ground and clenched his fists, "I told her, I didn't wanted to be with her anymore."
"H-How come?" Sakura turned around and faced him.
"I finally figured out which person I was meant to be with and it was you Sakura." He looked up into her emerald orbs, "I wanted to be with you because-----"
"Stop it!" Sakura yelled closed her eyes, "I don't even know if you're telling the truth."
"But I am! Trust me, I wouldn't about something like this. Just let me explai----"
"I've been hurting too much because of you," Tears of 10 years worth of pain rolled down her cheeks, "I can't take any of this anymore! I still don't understand how you could have thought we were meant to be when you felt the same way with someone else!"
"Sakura, I. . .."
"Just don't," sobbed Sakura as she looked at him with tearful eyes and then ran off.
"Damnit. . ." He cursed with his face full of anguish. He ran his hand through his hair, "Dammit!"
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". . .What am I going to tell Sakura?" Mia wondered to herself worriedly, "I just can't say Jack came up and kissed me when I was trying to cheer him up. . . .and also say that his kiss was so incredible, sweet, and to die for!" She sighed as she stood up, "What am I going to do? What am I going to do-----oof! Ow, Sakura?" Mia looked at the person who ran into her, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"
Sakura sniffed and smiled as she quickly wiped her tears, "Oh Mia, hi. Yeah, I'm fine but how's Jack? Did you find him?"
"Oh. . . .Jack? He's, umm, to tell you the truth I didn't find him," Mia nervously grinned.
Sakura looked at the ground sadly, "Oh. . . .okay."
"Ummm, but listen, I need to go and find Tomoyo okay? I have something to tell her."
"Oh sure, go ahead," replied Sakura as she snapped out of her gaze.
"Alright, take care of yourself, later!" Mia ran and disappeared when she turned on a corner.
Sakura watched Mia go as she sat down on the bench, [What am I going to do?. . . . .easy, just chose one. . .] She sighed, [. . .who do I love more? Stupid! You already know you love Syaoran! But. . . .] ". .I .. .I can't. . . I just can't be with him. . . ."
Jack stiffened behind the tree he was hiding. He came back to apologize to Mia but found Sakura. Gathering all what he had left in him, he walked over to Sakura and sat beside her.
Sakura gasped as she put a hand over her heart, "Jack! Oh, you scared me."
"Sorry, I didn't mean to," he apologized.
Sakura smiled, "It's okay, I was looking for you anyways. Are you okay now?"
"Yeah, I guess." he asked, his eyes distant.
Sakura giggled, "Did it help by punching Syaoran?"
Even how sad Jack felt he couldn't help but smile at her question, "Yeah, but I would have felt more better if I could have hit a couple of more times, well atleast until he passed out."
Her melodic laugh filled the air, "Okay, but I think you got through with him by just one punch. And please, next time let's not use Syaoran as a punching bag okay?"
Jack chuckled, "Sure." His eyes went sad again, "I've been thinking. . ."
"Of what?"
". . .maybe we shouldn't be going out anymore."
"Oh, okay," Sakura voice saddened, "Really? Why is that?"
"Listen," He took a deep breath, "I know you love Syaoran, it's very easy to see that."
"Really? . . ." She sighed, "Actually I don't even know any more. . .Why did it seem that way?"
"Well I didn't noticed, probably because I was in denial that there may have been some chemistry between you two."
Sakura fumbled with the end of her shirt, "So, who told you then?"
"Mia, she was the one who knocked some sense in me," Jack mumbled the last part that he added, "More like slapped the sense in me," He absent-mindedly rubbed his cheek that was slapped, ". . .She has a good back swing, it still stings a bit too. . ."
Sakura had to laugh, "Really?"
Jack smiled, "Yeah, your friend is abusive."
"I guess it's just her way to show how much she cares."
". .god, I don't ever want to know how she expresses herself when she's angry," Jack shuddered at the thought.
Sakura laughed as she nodded. Jack smiled, it was great to have this kind of talk between them, he soon too joined Sakura's laughing. After the laughing had died down Sakura asked him a question, "We'll still be good friends right?"
"Of course! No one can change that. Oh and tell Li that I apologize on using him to release my anger."
"Okay," Sakura smiled as the two hugged, "I'm glad that we made up an agreement."
"Me too."
"You know. . . .. I think Mia sort of likes you."
For some reason Jack blushed, "Oh? I didn't notice. . ."
"You better have not! I wouldn't like the thought of my ex-boyfriend thinking of another woman while dating me." Sakura's cute pout turned into a smile and finally into a giggle, "Just kidding."
Jack chuckled, "You're cute Sakura."
Sakura blushed, ". . .thanks. . ."
Jack chuckled more, ". . ..but not as cute as Mia."
"Hey!" Sakura pouted again but them smiled, "So you like Mia?!"
"Woah, I didn't say that. . ." Jack raised his hands up defensively, "All I said was-------"
"But you were implying!" interrupted Sakura.
"I wasn't implying on anything!" blushed Jack.
Sakura squealed, "Then why are you blushing??"
". . .cause. . .. ." Jack blushed harder.
"See!" Sakura pointed and laughed, "You do!"
". . . .because you're making me embarrassed!"
"You keep thinking that," giggled Sakura, deciding that it she tortured him enough.
"So when are you going to get with Syaoran? He is leaving in two days with the other school."
Sakura's eyes widened, "Oh? I didn't know that. .."
"Yeah, so if you two want to do anything together it better be soon."
". . . .but what if I don't want to get together with him. .. "
Jack blinked in confusion, "I guess Mia was right about the stubborn part."
"What? What stubborn part?" Sakura furrowed her brows.
"Nothing, nothing at all. Anyways I think I'll go home know, I need to think." He said as he stood up.
Sakura stood up and hugged him, "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow."
They waved goodbye and went their separate ways. [I better get my thoughts cleared too. What am I going to do with Syaoran? I love him, I know I do, but why do I hesitate so much?] Sakura kept walking towards to parking lot, [I should ask what time the next bus comes------]
"Sakura!!" Tomoyo yelled.
Sakura stopped walking and turned her head where she heard the voice, "Hi Tomoyo!"
Tomoyo started walking towards her just as Syaoran appeared from another path. Suddenly Tomoyo gasped, "Sakura! WATCH OUT!" She pointed behind her.
Sakura turned behind her and her eyes widened.
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Ying Hua pressed the gas pedal harder as she sped through the parking lot, [I've got you now bitch. . .. ] She thought as she saw Sakura waving at Tomoyo. [Now, you will regret ever taking my men away from me!] Ying Hua drove towards Sakura, full of anger and hate.
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[Oh God!] Sakura's feet was frozen as she saw the speeding car getting closer to her, [Move feet! I've got to move!] After a few minutes of pure fear she was finally able to move off to one side.
Syaoran heard Tomoyo's yell and his head snapped up, [Sakura!] He watched in fear as he saw she didn't bother to move, [What is she still doing there?! Move damnit!] He started into a sprint, [Aw, fuck, She's moving too slow. She's not going to make it!! . ..please god, let me reach her!]
[. . .I'm not going to make it!. . .someone help me! Please!] Sakura thought as the car was only a few feet. It was soon only a few inches, Sakura closed her eyes, [Don't let me die. . .] Suddenly she felt a sting on her leg, and then a strong push as she soon was greeted by the hard cement ground. Sakura opened her eyes as they started watering, "Oh god." She looked beside her and saw Syaoran. He jumped and dove at her resulting Sakura to get out of the car's path, ". .. oh god, Syaoran?"
Syaoran was puffing hard, "Are you okay Sakura?" He held her shoulders tenderly, "Are you hurt? Sakura? Sakura!"
Sakura's quick breaths calmed as tears ran down her cheeks, "I think I may have gotten my right leg cut by the car but besides from that I think I just escaped by some minor bruises."
Syaoran quickly gathered her in his arms and silently thanked the heavens for allowing him to be just in time.
"Oh god Sakura! Are you okay?" cried Tomoyo as she ran towards them, "Who was that crazy driver?"
"I don't know, I didn't see who it was," replied Sakura still a little shakened.
Syaoran frowned, he saw who it was, [I'm going to make that bitch pay!]
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"Aw shit!" Ying Hua growled. Syaoran had just pushed Sakura out of the way in the nick of time, "Bastard!" She banged on the wheel and let out a growl. Ying Hua turned off on a not very busy road, [If I just had a few more seconds!] She lightly applied her foot on the brake but noticed the car not slowing down, "What the hell?" She kept apply force on the brake but the car didn't stop, "Fuck! Someone jacked my brakes!" Not noticing the pole until the last second, she screamed and swirved to her right but still crashing into it.
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Mioko smiled, "Thanks Josh, here's $250." She handed the guy the money when she saw Ying Hua's car crashed into a pole, "Now, I'll definitely get Syaoran."
"Umm, should we atleast call an ambulance? Or something?" asked the guy.
"Do what you want."
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"I'll get my mom to pick us up and she stay at my house until supper," said Tomoyo.
"Okay, that's a good idea. Are you feeling better Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"Yeah, I'm okay now. . . ."
Syaoran stood up and was about to go off somewhere until Tomoyo stopped him.
"Wait, Syaoran. Aren't you coming with us?" asked Tomoyo.
"No I have something to take of but I'll come by to check on her before I go home," replied Syaoran as he started to run off to a near by street, [I'm going to kill that fucking bitch!] His rage towards her grew by the second [What if I wasn't there? What if I was a second too late? Ying Hua! You will now regret missing with the people I love!]
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Ying Hua groaned as she opened her eyes. She got herself off the dashboard since she didn't bother to put a seat belt on, "Aw fuck. . . . ." She sat up and rested for a bit. She swore she must have broken or strained her left arm and atleast broken or badly bruised some ribs. Ying Hua crawled out of the passenger's door and collapsed on the road, resting on her back. Her body was in pain and felt a bit numb.
"Ying Hua!" called out a masculince voice.
Ying Hua closed her eyes, "No. . .screw off. . ."
Syaoran's eyes widened at the site but his face quickly angered again, "You almost killed Sakura!"
"No shit. . ." Ying Hua groaned she didn't needed to hear his stupid lectures right now, especially when her half her body was covered in blood, ". . .I don't need this right now. .."
"I could care damn less what you want right now," He growled, "If I wasn't there, Sakura probably would have been dead."
"Good for her. . .atleast I will have one less whore to think about." She felt her nose, "If my nose is broken, I swear I'll kill the fucking person who jacked my brakes." She groaned, "Aw shit, I can't feel it or move it. . ."
Syaoran's face grew harder. He still couldn't believe someone would still think about themselves after all that happened, "I pity you."
"I don't need your pity Li Syaoran!" snarled Ying Hua.
"You will always remain alone for the only soul you could truly fall in love with is yourself." He kept going, his voice monotone except his eyes could clearly state it was full of pity, "My soul mourns for yours. I wouldn't want to be you."
"Fuck you bastard."
He turned away and closed his eyes as he started to walk back to the festival.
"Don't turn away from me, you asshole! I'm not done talking yet!" Ying Hua barked. She let out a loud angry groan, knowing she won't get his attention, "I DON'T NEED YOUR FUCKING SYMPATHY!!"
Syaoran closed his eyes, blocking the yells of Ying Hua from him. Sakura was his future now, his only worries was to make her understand how much she meant to him.
"Syaoran!" Mioko smiled sweetly when she walked up to him.
"What do you want Tsunaki?"
Mioko ran up in front of him, making him stop walking as she made circles on his stomach, "Well, maybe you and I could do something?"
"How many times do I have to tell you no? My answer won't change, ever, now I need to go." He brushed her off and left her standing.
Mioko frowned as she watched him leave, "What did I do wrong?"
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"Stay away from Syaoran got that?" hissed Mioko.
Ying Hua smirked, "I wish I could, but SYAORAN is MY BOYFRIEND."
Mioko growled, "I can fix that."
"Do what you want," Ying Hua narrowed her eyes, "But even if you manage some way of ridding me from the picture, he still won't have your attention."
"We'll see," Mioko spat before walked off.
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Mioko walked towards Ying Hua's crash, "I guess I'll have to ask her what she meant. . ." She turned a corner and a smile went on her lips as she neared the crashed car, "Ying Hua dear, how is life?"
"I should have known it was you. . ." snarled Ying Hua but was quickly replaced by a smirk, "So, Syaoran rejected you AGAIN?"
"Shut up," Mioko frowned, "So tell me, who's the girl?"
"What ever do you mean Mioko DEAR?" Ying Hua's smirk deepened, "OH! THAT girl. Well, she's just a girl. . . .that Syaoran loves. But no biggie."
She narrowed her eyes, "Cut the bullshit, what's her name?"
"Me bullshittin you? I would never!"
"You're driving my patience Mei." Mioko crossed her arms.
Ying Hua smiled, "I try. So what's in it for me? I am just kinda lying here you know, full of pain thanks to you."
"Fine, I'll make sure you get the best service in the hospital."
"And?"
"And?" Mioko's eyes narrowed more.
"Well I'm basically losing a guy here."
"Whatever, I'll introduce you to Hunaki, Ryoo when you get better, or whenever you want."
"Is he rich? How about his looks? Single?"
"Yeah he's all of the above."
Ying Hua smiled, "Okay deal!"
"So tell me who?"
"Her name's Kinomoto Sakura, Jack's girlfriend. Green eyes and brown hair."
"What's special about her? Is she rich or something?"
"No just a regular person, but her looks aren't that bad, even though I hate to admit it. There, now I just hope you'll keep your word."
"Of course, of course."
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"Hey," said Eriol as he walked beside Syaoran, "Mind if I sit with you?" He sat down after Syaoran shrugged, "What are you thinking about?"
Syaoran inhaled, "Sakura."
"Ah yes, strange what love does to you. . . . ." Eriol pondered to himself, ". . .so Syaoran!" He turned to him, "How did you fell in love with Ying Hua?"
"What's it to you?" Syaoran replied, already annoyed with Eriol's presence.
"Oh okay," Eriol stood up with a half smirk as he slowly walked away, ". . .I was just thinking I may be able to could help you out, you know when Tomoyo goes on a rampage. . ."
"What? What are you trying to say?" Syaoran furrowed his brows, "Wait Eriol, come back."
Eriol stopped and turned to him, "What? I thought you didn't like my presence."
"I don't," Syaoran answered truthfully, "But . . .it's bearable."
Eriol walked back and sat beside him again, "So tell me, why did you go out with Ying Hua?"
Syaoran sighed, he knew Eriol won't let this subject, "Well, during the passed years, I felt so alone because I didn't think I'd ever see that little girl again. The little girl that made her one comment change my life, 'I think you're fine just the way you are'." He smiled remembering the first time he met Sakura like it was yesterday, "After we made a promise to see each other again, I started losing hope because I would never haver thought she would have remembered. When I arrived here in Japan my hopes of finding her again was slim and by that time I had already forgotten her name. But when I saw Ying Hua. . . . .the way she acted, so vulnerable and her eyes, god those eyes. Probably why I fell in love with her so fast. . . those green eyes, those emerald gems. The way it shined when she laughed . . . .I couldn't help but think it was Sakura. Sometimes though, I just couldn't really picture Ying Hua as the girl in my past and I probably knew that it wasn't her, deep inside, but I was so desperate of meeting the girl of my past again that I fell in love with Ying Hua. Then I met Sakura. . . .again. Her innocent eyes could see past my glares and look into me. She could tell how I felt and didn't back down to me when I bullied her. She had an awkward aura that could probably make the coldest, heartless beast turn soft. I didn't want to admit it myself but I knew I fell for her charms. Then after over hearing her talking to herself I was more than sure that I now had found the right girl of my past."
"Well, I don't really see a problem. You found her, she found you, all is happy."
"No baka!" replied Syaoran, "Sakura doesn't believe I really love her when I have been 'juggling' with two women."
"Technically that is the case-----"
"Are you trying to help me or not?" growled Syaoran.
"Don't be all offensive, I'm just saying it in Sakura's point of view," Eriol replied calmly, "Listen, one way or another the only possible solution to this so for you two to have a talk."
"Don't you think I haven't tried?"
"No, you have to actually confront her Syaoran. Both of you have to set up a place and time to talk. Hey, if it'll make you feel any better I'll get Tomoyo to tell Sakura to meet you."
"Really?"
"Sure. I know how it feels when you try to get the one you love to understand."
". . ..thanks," mumbed Syaoran.
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"Are you sure you're okay?" Tomoyo asked for the trillionth time.
Sakura sweatdropped as she let out a giggle, "Yes, Tomoyo, I'm completely fine."
"Are you sur-----"
"Tomoyo. I'm okay. I'm alive and well."
Tomoyo sighed, "If you say so. . . . ."
The two were sitting on Tomoyo's bed as a confortable blanket of silence covered but was soon broken by Tomyo, "So, what are you going to do with Li- san?"
"Why is everyone asking me that?" Sakura said frustrated, "Does my relationship between Syaoran and I revolve around everyone?"
"We're just wondering Sakura. All we want to know if you'll give Syaoran a chance."
". . . .I don't think I can. ."
Tomoyo's eyes bulge, "What?! Are you INSANE?" She thought about how her and Mia's scheme of getting those two together was wasted.
Sakura winced, "No. . . .why?"
"Sakura! But you must! He loves you and You love him------"
"How do you know I love him?! . .. .why does everybody say that? How would they know I love him?" Sakura's eyes teared up as some anger filled him, "Who is people to judge about my personal life?" She looked down at her lap.
". . . .Sakura, look at me."
Sakura sighed but obeyed.
"Your eyes, can't you see? They're filled with love, and with pain. People know because people can see the look in your eyes whenever Syaoran is near or when he is the subject of your conversation."
"I just don't know, Tomoyo."
"It's up to you Sakura, I can't make that decision."
There was two knocks on her bedroom door. "Yes? Come in," replied Tomoyo.
The door slowly opened, "How are you Sakura?"
"Syaoran!" Sakura quickly rubbed her eyes from the tears, "What are you doing here?"
He sat beside her, "I told you I'd come by and see how you were before I went home." He softly carressed her cheek, "You're okay now?"
"Yes, thanks," Her face flushed, "Really, I am fine." Noticing the not- approved look.
"Okay," Then he frowned slightly, "I wish I could stay longer, but I need to get home. How about I meet you tomorrow at 1 o'clock near the parking lot tomorrow afternoon?"
". . .I don't know if I can come." Sakura looked away because she knew if she looked in his eyes he'd tell she was lying.
"I see. . .. . .well, I hope you can come. I really need to talk to you before I live." He stood up and walked to the door, "Later Tomoyo, bye Sakura."
Sakura waited until the door shut and sighed.
"Sakura, I really think you should see him."
"I don't think so. I think it'll be better off for him to leave without seeing me again."
Tomoyo gasped, "You can't be serious Sakura!"
"Why wouldn't I be?" Sakura looked at her with her eyes on the verge to spill at her tears but you could tell she was dead serious.
"You've gone crazy! For the love of god, can't you see how much you mean to him? And how much he means to you?"
" 'The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core strength within you that survives all hurt'. I must let him go Tomoyo, so my heart can stop feeling all this pain it already has to deal with and so I won't need to burden him."
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"You okay?" asked Syaoran when he noticed Mia's face.
Mia snapped out of her gaze, "Huh? What? Oh yeah, sure. ."
Syaoran looked puzzled but went to his room until Mia called out to him.
"Syaoran."
"Yeah?" He turned around.
"What would you do if, let's say a friend's boyfriend kissed his girlfriend's friend. What do you think the girlfriend's friend should do?"
"Well I'd say the guy is a bastard for kissing another girl while already going out with someone."
"Okay but, technically the girlfriend and the boyfriend aren't dating anymore. . . .well, kinda."
"I don't think that there much of a problem. Those two aren't dating anymore, so why would that matter?"
Mia let out an exasperated sigh, "Never mind Syaoran. You don't get it, thanks any ways."
Syaoran shrugged and was about to enter his room but looked back at Mia, "I'd think the girlfriend's friend should have a talk with this boyfriend and make everything clear between them, so there won't be any confusion that may cause problems in the future." Then went into his room and closed his door.
Mia smiled, [Thanks Syaoran. . . .. now, I just need to talk to Jack. .]
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It was late morning in the Festival and all the exchange students had already received their certificates by the teachers and were now enjoying their last day in Japan. They were schedule to leave at noon tomorrow, but for some reason Syaoran had scheduled to leave at the 10 o'clock plane.
Syaoran looked at his watch it read 10:52pm. He let out a sigh, he wished time would go by faster.
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Mia walked around the park until she found a figure sitting on a familiar bench, [Jack. . .] She took a deep breath and walked up to him, "Jack-----"
Jack's face brightened, "Mia!" He stood up and hugged her.
Mia blushed, "Um Jack. . ." She gently pushed him away from her and took a couple of steps back, "Listen I need to talk to you about yesterday."
"What's there to talk about?" He asked as he stuffed his hands in his pockets, "Was there something wrong with my kissing?"
"N-No! No there wasn't. ." Mia blushed.
Jack smirked, "So you did enjoy it."
"You are impossible you know that! Ugh, anyways that besides from the point. We can't have anything between us."
Jack furrowed his brows, "Why not?"
"Because! It just isn't right!"
"I'm not going out with Sakura anymore. We had a talk and made an agreement to be good friends."
"Still I can't do that to her, she's my friend and I won't do that to her."
"Mia.. . ." His heart broke, "No, you can't do that."
"Listen Jack, why are you being so emotion? I mean it's not like you have something for me, so what's the point?"
"You're wrong."
Mia froze, "Don't tell me. . "
"I've finally decided which fish is the best in the sea."
"Look, I------" She was about to say more until her mouth met his warm chest.
". . .You don't understand this pain in my heart do you? I can't stand the fact that you're not with me, nor that I can't have you. Mia, as strange as this sounds, I've been feeling something from you eversince you slapped me."
"Pain?" mumbled Mia.
Jack chuckled as he cupped her chin and moved it upwards until he was able to see her light cinnamon eyes, "That too. Mia, I've fallen for you. I don't know if it's love or if it's just lust but all I know is that I need you to be mine. I don't care how long it'll take, trust me I'll wait forever."
"Jack. . ." Mia was so touched, "But. . .I don't know. . .Sakura-----"
He smiled, "I already talked to her about you and she didn't mind. In fact she encouraged me to go for you because she had an idea you liked me."
Mia blushed crimson but before she could say anything he beat her to it.
". . ..Can I kiss you?" His lips trembled from his towering craving for her.
All Mia could do was nod before she was lost in a lust and passionate kiss, [oh god. . .]
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Syaoran looked at his clock, it read 2:50pm. He looked around and still no sign of Sakura. A small voice in his mind kept reminding him that she wasn't going to show but he stubborning refused to listen.
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"Sakura!" Tomoyo spotted the auburn haired girl and ran up to her, "Aren't you supposed to meet Syaoran?"
"I told you, that I didn't want him to see me yesterday."
"I can't believe you're actually going to do that to Li-san! I mean as mean and horrible as he is, you atleast deserve to tell him you don't want to be with him instead of leading him on."
". . .. . . . . . . ."
Tomoyo furrowed her brows, "I don't get you Sakura.. . . .don't you atleast want to say goodbye?"
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It was 11pm and Syaoran was lying on his bed, Sakura didn't show. He even waited until the park manager had to kick him out, [Why does this have to hurt so much?] Syaoran closed his eyes as a silent tear fell from his cheek, ".. . .Goodbye my sweet Sakura."
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It was crowded at the Internation Japan Airport. Syaoran stood watched the planes landing. Earlier that day Tomoyo, Eriol, and a few others came back to bid him goodbye, everyone he met in Japan. . . .except Sakura. He sighed only a couple more minutes until his plane would be ready to leave, [I guess this was meant to be. . . .] Syaoran frowned, "This sucks." He headed towards the gate and decided to wait there since there was nothing better to do.
"Syaoran. . ."
Syaoran's eyes widened as he turned around, "S-Sakura?"
She smiled, "Hi."
Time froze for Syaoran when he met those gorgeous green, shimmering eyes. He smiled, "Hey."
"So. . . .you're leaving today huh?"
"Yeah."
"I hope you have a safe ride home."
"Thanks."
"I-----"
"Before you say anything." Syaoran interrupted, "I wanted to thank you for making me feel so many things under a short amount of time that I could have never experienced any where else even I was to live for a hundred years. You were the first to make me feel horrible, stupid, anger, guilty, content, thankful and loved all at the same time. Sometimes, I wonder if I liked it but I knew overall it was the best feeling."
Sakura flushed, "I-I don't know what to say."
He chuckled sadly, "The main reason why I came to Japan besides the fact about the exchange student program was to find the girl of my past."
"Well, you found her," smiled Sakura.
His eyes shoned with affection and adoration, "Sakura, I love you. I have probably always had but was too blind out of my own desperation to have noticed."
Sakura gulped, "I'm sorry but-------"
"Please don't say that! I don't think I can bare the thought of remembering you saying you don't love me, when I will be thinking about you as long as I'll live."
Sakura only nodded.
The conversation had been so intensed that neither of them heard the first calling to board Syaoran's plane. "Final Call for Flight 205 from Tomoeda, Japan to Hong Kong, China."
"One last request?"
"Sure, anything," replied Sakura."
"Please. . .hold me?" His eyes pleaded.
Sakura walked up to him and wrapped him arms around his waist, while he wrapped his arms around her back. She held him in a warm, tight embrace.
Syaoran bit his lower trembling lip, "Goodbye Sakura." He gently pushed her away, "One last thing to remember me by." Syaoran gently gave her a small wrapped box.
Sakura smiled, "Thank you Syaoran. I'll keep it safe, always." She gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek, "Goodbye."
He nodded and walked to his gate. Sakura watched him go until he disappeared in the crowd. She ran to the window which showed his plane. Sakura sighed when suddenly the gift caught her attention. She carefully opened the mini box and gasped. She put the box down on the window sill and held up the bracelet.
It was a gold chain with a wide mini gold plate engraved with her name and a few cherry blossoms as a design on the ends. She looked at it carefully and handled everything with care. Suddenly some scribbles on the back made her curious. She turned it over and her eyes widened after she finished reading it. Tears quickly formed and ran down her cheeks. Sakura looked up and noticed Syaoran at a window in the plane, who was looking back at her, [What am I doing?! I love him!] She started banging the window, "Syaoran!"
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Syaoran furrowed his brows when he suddenly saw Sakura's absurd actions, "Sakura?" Suddenly he saw her motioned for him to came back and his eyes widened when he saw her go into a sprint at his gate, [I have to get off this plane!] Syaoran stood up but the stewardess kept pushing him back into his seat, "Move damnit!"
"I'm sorry sir but we are leaving in a few seconds and we need you to be in your seat, buckled," replied the stewardess.
Syaoran cursed under his breath when he heard the engines go on.
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"Let me in! Let me in!" cried Sakura.
"I'm sorry miss, but we can't," said the woman.
Sakura frowned as she quickly sprinted passed her.
"What?" She picked up the phone, "Yes guards, there will be a woman with green eyes and brown hair coming your way. She's trying to stop the plane or something."
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Sakura quickly dodged the guard's hands and ran faster, they didn't call her the dodgeball champion for nothing! She turned and ran down some stairs at the end she found the door that she guessed, ended up on the plane's run- away. She had guessed right when she burst out of the door. Sakura's eyes widened when she saw Syaoran's plane turning, "No!" She sprinted as fast as she could to the plane, "Syaoran!"
A luggage driver noticed her and grabbed her, "Hold on, you can't go there it's extremely dangerous."
"No, let me go!" Sakura cried as she struggled from the man's grip but he was too strong, "Please let go! SYAORAN!" After a while she collapsed on the hard cement ground and cried as she saw his plane increasing it's speed, ". . ..Syaoran. . ."
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"Stop this plane!" growled Syaoran as he stormed down the aisle towards the captain's pit.
Some stewards and stewards blocked his path.
"Move out of the way!"
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"Roger please go see what the hell is going out there," said the captain.
Suddenly a steward entered, "I'm sorry to disturb you but there is a man yelling out orders to stop the plane."
"What the hell?" replied the captain, "Roger take over I'm going to see this man." He left and followed the steward to the man.
"Is this the captain?" asked Syaoran angrily.
"Yes, I am the captain," replied John, the captain.
"Stop this plane."
"And why would I do that? I have a duty to make sure this plane arrives in Hong Kong on time."
"My name is Li Syaoran and I want you to stop this plane right now!" snarled Syaoran.
"I wouldn't care if you were the president. You are not the only person with appointments, some of my passengers are on business flights and can't spare any delays."
Syaoran growled, "You don't know who you're messing with."
"You will just have to wait until you reach Hong Kong Mr. Li," replied John, "But until then I advise you to have a seat and buckle yourself."
"Don't you get it?! I'm about to leave the woman I love here! The only woman I could love!"
"This isn't a fairy tale Mr. Li, I won't stop because you are leaving someone you love in Japan. I have commitments to other passengers on this plane as well."
Suddenly Syaoran felt the plane lift off.
"Besides, it's too late. Now please take your seat," with that John left back to the captain's pit.
Syaoran kept cursing as he was pushed back into his seat.
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Sakura cried harder as she saw Syaoran's plane lift off and turned into a small speck in the sky, "You're right Tomoyo, I'm so stupid .. . . .oh god, Syaoran!" She looked at the back of the bracelet and read it out loud, "The First Woman I Love and the Last. Syaoran." Sakura held it close to her and suddenly more tears ran down her cheeks, if that was possible, "You are the only man I could love. . . .I'm sorry I had to be stubborn."
"What are we going to do with her?" asked the guard.
"Let her be alone for a while, it seems like the love of her life left her here. Poor girl," said the woman, who started tearing.
Sakura looked up at the sky with her red, puffy eyes, "I will love you always and forever, Li Syaoran."
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A/N: There! 9th Chappy is up!!! T.T omg, I'm so sad now. . . .awww Poor Sakura!!! I was thinking of making this the last chappy but what good would a S&S story be if they won't be together eh? So I'm thinking I'll continue it. R&R please! Sorry Sorry I know, I should have updated sooner but I got lazy. . .once again **shakes fist** damn laziness, lol. I'm so glad school started, I'm missed it (eck, not the school work of course!) ^.~ Ja ne, love lots!
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P.S. I may be thinking about a continuation for "Was It Worth It?". . . .
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Ying Hua yawned, "So what did you wanted to talk about? You sounded urgent."
It was one in the morning. The streets were dark but was lightened by the lights on the road. There was a cool breeze that give the night a cold feeling. The two teens were a few blocks from the closed festival. Syaoran was looking down at the end of the street; he was having a mental battle between himself.
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It was 12 am and Syaoran couldn't get to sleep because Sakura was still on his mind. He sat up on his back, thinking about the earlier events in the festival, "Why didn't she let me say I Love You to her?" Syaoran made a fist, "How can she not be ready? What's there not to be ready about?" He let out a groan as he allowed himself to fall on the bed. His eyes glistened in the dark room as he let out a sigh, "I'm gonna have to choose.. . .which one do I love more?" Syaoran chuckled quietly and softly smiled, ". . that's a no brainer." He picked up the phone and dialed a number, "Hey Ying Hua? It's me, Syaoran. Listen, can we talk in the park near the festival in 10 minutes?"
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Syaoran took a deep breath, "Ying Hua."
Ying Hua looked at him, "Yeah?"
He looked at her deep in the eye. His eyes filled with adoration but she could tell it was not directed to her, "I. . . ." He briefly looked down and inhaled. His mouth opened but closed, he couldn't say it, ". . I missed you."
Ying Hua made a funny look, "Was that all?"
"Uh. . .yeah," He replied quietly as he stuffed his hands in his pocket, "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay." Ying Hua turned and walked away, [Strange. . .]
Syaoran closed his eyes angrily [No, I have to say it! I don't love her!]. He looked up at the disappearing figure, "I don't want to go out with you anymore."
Ying Hua stopped and looked behind her. Her eyes widened. "W-What? Why?" She managed to choke out.
"I don't love you."
Ying Hua walked up to him, "What do you mean you don't love me?"
"It's not that hard to understand Ying Hua. My passion towards you has died."
". . .Y-You're breaking up with me?"
"Yes."
Ying Hua opened her mouth but couldn't say anything, "I. . .I don't believe you. You're lying!"
"I'm not!" Syaoran eyes were serious as they narrowed.
"You're making a big mistake Syaoran." Ying Hua frowned, "This is because of Sakura isn't it?"
His brows furrowed, "Leave her out of this."
"You love her don't you?"
Syaoran just kept silent as his face started to grow hard.
"I knew it. . ." Ying Hua sighed angrily, ". . .She slowly took you away from me."
He looked at her confused, "What are you talking about?"
". . .she took you away from me, like she did with the others. I'll make sure she'll regret ever meeting me and taking you away from what you rightfully deserve."
Syaoran frowned deeply, "She has nothing to do with us, so leave her out of this."
"Aw muffin, did that hit a soft spot?"
He growled, "So this is your real attitude."
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Jack pulled Syaoran to the side while the girls were ordering their food, "I'll watch Ying Hua if I were you."
"Why? So when I'm not looking you can harrass her?" replied Syaoran.
Jack furrowed his brows, "What are you talking about?"
"Ying Hua's been telling me all about what you did to her when you two were going out."
A sad chuckle escape from Jack's lips, "So, she's already got you swallowing her garbage?" Jack shook his head, "I thought you out of all people would see through her."
"Shut up, I don't like you accusing my girlfriend of things she would never do."
"That's because you don't know her."
"I think I'd know my own girlfriend."
"She has clouded your mind that you can't see the truth anymore!" Jack sighed in devastation, "Fine, I'm only here to warn you that she ain't what she's cracked up to be."
Syaoran narrowed his eyes, "Thank you, now here's a warning for you." He pinned Jack to a wall, "Keep away from my girlfriend, she's been suffering enough because of you. And as for Sakura, lay a move on her and I'll hurt you so bad that you'd wish you have never heard of the name Li." Syaoran gave on last glare and joined with the girls.
Jack rubbed the back of his neck and shook his head, "I guess he'll have to learn the hard way." And walked back to join the girls.
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"You know, what Jack said about you was right. But I guess I was too blinded by my own emotions to see the truth in all your lies."
Ying Hua glared "You'll regret of ever breaking up with me Li Syaoran. I am all you need."
"And you'll regret ever threatening to hurt Sakura in any way because if you do, I swear that I will find you and I'll make sure you'll get what you deserve. Don't think I can't because I'm a man with very high positions and connections. I highly suggest you don't cross a Li just because of some pre- school jealousy."
"Just watch me." She dared replying and walked back to her apartment, [. .that wench will pay!]
Syaoran sighed as he headed back to his room.
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Jack walked around the unusually quiet festival. It was 6 am and the workers were just getting all the rides ready or restocking up on their food for the up coming day.
"Just the guy I wanted to see."
Jack turned around, "Li, so why did you call me up so early that it couldn't wait until later on the day?"
"Listen, I just wanted to say thanks for the warning that I stubbornly didn't take heed to," said Syaoran.
"Wow." His eyes widened, "Li Syaoran actually thanked me. What is this world coming to?"
"Shut up, it's not the end of the world."
"So, does that mean we're friends?"
"No. You're still my rival to get Sakura."
Jack laughed, "Stupid, I already have her."
"Not necessarily," smirked Syaoran as he crossed his arms, "Just because she allows you to touch her doesn't mean you have her heart."
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh lets just say that me and her goes a long way back," Syaoran looked at his watch, "Well, I've got to be going. Mia's probably waiting for me right now." He walked off and waved before he turned to a corner and was out of site.
Jack clenched his fists, [He lies. . .Sakura loves me!]
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"Where'd you go Syaoran?" asked Mia.
"Oh, to meet someone. Everything's fine, so what do you want to do today?" asked Syaoran.
[Well besides from getting you and Sakura together. . .] ".. . .umm, I don't know. What do you want to do?" replied Mia
"Why don't we check out what Hiroki and Sakura are doing?"
Mia smiled, "Yeah, that sounds like a perfect idea!" [hehe, not to mention a good excuse to figure where Sakura is so I don't have to look for her.]
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"Hey Jack," smiled Sakura, "I was afraid that you weren't going to show." The two agreed to meet in front of the parking lot at 8 am but it was already 9 o'clock now.
"I'm sorry," Jack walked over to Sakura and kissed her on the cheek. The reason why he was late was because he had to think over about the conversation he had with Syaoran. He needed to know if Sakura loved him or if she was just playing, "Come, lets go and have something to eat, I'm starved."
Sakura giggled, "Already? Didn't you have breakfast?" She walked hand in hand as they headed towards the food area.
"Nope, I had an urge for a chicken wrap this morning." Jack and Sakura walked in a comfortable silence as they arrived at the food area. He told his order to the cashier and paid for his meal, "Want anything Sakura?"
"No thank you," Sakura replied politely, "I'll go find us a seat." She walked up to a nearby empty table and waited for a few minutes until Jack came with his food. He sat down and started eating his wrap. Sakura smiled, "Is it good?"
Unable to say anything because he had food in his mouth he nodded. After he swallowed he offered Sakura a bite, "Taste."
Sakura took a small bite, "Mm, that so good."
After a couple of minutes Jack was finished. They sat there for a while until Sakura asked him what were they going to do today. Jack's eyes turned serious, "I want to talk to you Sakura."
"Okay, about what?"
He sighed and briefly looked down at his scrunched up food wrapper, "What's this Li character to you?"
Sakura was a bit taken back by this unexpected question, "What do you mean?"
"How long have you guys known each other? Does he mean a lot to you? Are you guys close?" He sighed again, "Basically I'm asking if you have any good memories of you two together."
"Well, kind of. . . ."
". .go on." Jack said, quickly getting interested.
Saukra sighed, she knew Jack will just keep asking her these questions if she don't answer them,. ". . when I first met him with I was around 4, I think, and my father and I went to Hong Kong to visit some good relatives. On the last day I was playing in a park and I heard somebody crying. As curious as I am I go and check who was it. That's when I met Syaoran, after that we became close, even if we only spent time together for 15 minutes. I don't know, it was weird, it was like some kind of bond brought us together in those few minutes. Anyways, we promised we would see each other someday and that's when I saw him again in Japan."
Jack's head rested on his hand, "It seems like you two were pretty close, even if it was for only 15 minutes." He studied her, "He was probably the one who gave you that necklace."
She looked down, [. . .my necklace. I still had it on? I didn't even noticed. . . .], "Yeah, it was him."
"Guys don't just give something to girls unless they have a good reason why, especially little boys. He must have had a crush on you."
Sakura hid her blush, "Li Syaoran? No, not him, we were just really good friends."
"He liked you then and still likes you now."
Sakura started fidgeting in her seat, "What are you talking about? Syaoran doesn't like me in that way. . . ."
"Oh you would be surprised. Besides, he told me I was his rival."
"Rival? For what?"
"For you."
"Hoe?! What?"
"Exactly. I told him he was stupid and that I already have you."
Sakura blushed, "Of course! Why wouldn't I be going out with you if I didn't like you?"
"You may like me, but that doesn't mean you love me," He looked away, "Do you love me Sakura?"
Her eyes glistened with confusion and worry, [I don't know. . . .I don't know!]
Jack's eyes narrowed, "Sakura? Do you love me?"
"I. . .I. ." She looked down at her hands, ". . . .I don't know. . . . .I just don't know Jack."
He closed his eyes and sighed, "Li was right."
Sakura looked up, "Right about what?"
"He told me that even thought I'm going out with you doesn't ncessarily mean I have your heart. I guess it's true isn't it?" He looked deep in her eyes pleading, begging that he was wrong, ". . . .I hate it when that guy's right."
". .I'm sorry." Sakura closed her eyes and slowly opened them again as she looked at Jack, ". . .listen, I really don't know. . ."
Jack looked away, his heart hurting. He really thought he found the girl he loved most but she broke his heart, ". . .damnit. ."
"Hey you two!" smiled Mia as she came walking with Syaoran, "I'm glad we found you."
Jack narrowed as Syaoran smirked at him, "Hey."
Standing up, Jack walked over to Syaoran and punched him across the face. Sakura gasped and ran beside Syaoran, "Jack? Stop it!"
Jack glared at Syaoran, [. .you son of a bitch. .]. Syaoran rubbed his cheek and smirked, "I was right?"
He felt another urge to punch Syaoran's smirk off his face but he restrained himself. Jack inhaled and exhaled deeply and turned around, clenching his fists as he walked away.
"Jack? Jack!" Sakura ran to catch up with him, "Where are you going?"
"Don't follow me!" He growled but quickly regretting being so harsh when he saw the look in her eye, "Sorry, I didn't mean too." There was fear in them, god he felt so horrible; he didn't want her to be scared of him. "I just want to be alone." He said in a soft tone and walked away, hoping he'll find some place to think.
Sakura stood there stunned as she watched Jack leave, [What have I done?] She turned and walked back to Syaoran, "Mia, I think you should go check how Jack is."
"Sure Sakura," replied Mia as she followed Jack.
Syaoran walked over to Sakura, "Sakura, I'm sorry----"
"What have you done?!" yelled Sakura, her eyes tearing but not shedding any. She looked down, ". . .What have I done? Oh god. . .Jack. ."
Taken back with her reaction, Syaoran stood there speechless. Once he was able to re-organize his thoughts he looked at Sakura firmly, "What else could I do? I'm just a man hopelessly in love with a girl and will do anything to get her."
Sakura's eyes widened as she looked up at Syaoran, ". . . .Syaoran?"
His eyes were soft, sad and full of adoration. Sakura gulped hard as she looked into his intense amber eyes.
"I. . . .I need to go. .." Sakura was about to take off but Syaoran quickly grabbed her wrist, "Let me go!"
"I won't," He replied firmly.
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Mia sighed, [Atleast it won't be as hard to get Syaoran and Sakura together now.. . .] She walked up beside Jack, who was sitting on a bench, "Hey."
". .Leave me alone.. . " He replied dully, not allowing her to see his face.
"Aw come on Jack, you'll be okay," smiled Mia, "Umm, there's other fish in the sea! And you're attractive so there won't be no problem! Plus you don't have to worry about money issues!" Mia nervously giggled and sweathdropped [. . .I wish Sakura was here to cheer him up. . .she is way better than me!]
"I don't want the attention of gold diggers," Jack replied with an icy cold tone, as turned his back on her.
[Well, how rude! I'm just trying to lighten up the mood!] thought Mia. She grabbed his shoulder and turned him towards her, "Excuse me! What's the big idea----" Mia gasped as she let go of him as soon as she saw his face, ". . . .Jack?" [. . .is he crying?!]
"Are you happy now?" Tears were streaming down his face and his breathing were short and quick but very quiet.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know. . ." Mia said sheepishly.
"Of course you wouldn't! Just because I'm a guy doesn't mean I hurt any less then a woman." Jack sighed depressingly, "I really thought I found her." He narrowed his eyes and slammed his fist against the bench, "But that bastard took her away from me! Just like he took Ying Hua away from me- ---"
SLAP!
Jack held his left cheek as he looked at Mia shocked.
"Listen buddy, I don't like other people talking behind my friends back!" frowned Mia, she lowered her right hand, "Don't be a baby! Syaoran didn't do any of that on purpose, besides you're his friend, you should know better."
"I'm not his friend. We were never friends."
Mia sighed as her eyes softened, "Look, I'm sorry, but Sakura loves Syaoran and Syaoran loves Sakura. Sakura's just too stubborn to admit that because Syaoran had hurt her too much."
"But-----"
"Don't act like a spoiled child, you'll be okay," Mia smiled, "You'll find that special girl but you have to be patient."
Jack sat there in silence as he thought about everything she said. He looked up at her golden honey brown eyes, even though she was a year younger than himself she acted like an adult. Suddenly something flickered his emotions and noticed for the first time how beautiful and strong she was. He stood up and grabbed Mia by the shoulders, [What is this feeling? It's not the same as when I'm with Sakura. . . .but why am I feeling it towards this woman? What is she so special that seperates her from the rest of them? . . .god, what is going on?]
"Hey! What are you think your do. ..mmmph. .. ." Mia was cut off by Jack's lips. Her eyes widened as her cheeks heated up.
Jack slowly pulled away. His eyes were also wide from his own unexpected action, ". ..I. . . .. . . ." He ran off, he needed to leave before he made things worse.
Mia touched her lips as she looked where Jack disappeared from, "What. . .What was that about?!" She sank into the bench, "Oh god. . .I'm sorry Sakura. . ."
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". . .W-What do you want from me?" Sakura asked nervously, "Can't you just leave me alone?"
"No," he replied, "Sakura. . .I----"
"No! Don't. . .please, don't. . .."
"Why not?!" He replied angrily as Sakura cowered before him. Syaoran took a deep breath and tried to calm himself; he didn't like scaring her. "Why not?" He asked again calmer.
"I told you, I'm not ready."
"Are you really not ready? Or you just don't want to here it?"
"If you must know, I don't want to here it."
"Why?"
"Because!" Her eyes watered up more, ". . .you can't just come to me whenever you want, Syaoran. I'm a person too!" She jerked her wrist away from him and walked passed him.
Syaoran turned around and called out to her, "Sakura, wait!"
"Leave me alone!"
"Sakur------"
"I don't want to hear it!" She replied as a couple of tears managed to roll from her cheeks.
He took a deep breath, "I broke up with Ying Hua!"
Sakura's eyes widened as she froze, "What?"
Syaoran looked at the ground and clenched his fists, "I told her, I didn't wanted to be with her anymore."
"H-How come?" Sakura turned around and faced him.
"I finally figured out which person I was meant to be with and it was you Sakura." He looked up into her emerald orbs, "I wanted to be with you because-----"
"Stop it!" Sakura yelled closed her eyes, "I don't even know if you're telling the truth."
"But I am! Trust me, I wouldn't about something like this. Just let me explai----"
"I've been hurting too much because of you," Tears of 10 years worth of pain rolled down her cheeks, "I can't take any of this anymore! I still don't understand how you could have thought we were meant to be when you felt the same way with someone else!"
"Sakura, I. . .."
"Just don't," sobbed Sakura as she looked at him with tearful eyes and then ran off.
"Damnit. . ." He cursed with his face full of anguish. He ran his hand through his hair, "Dammit!"
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". . .What am I going to tell Sakura?" Mia wondered to herself worriedly, "I just can't say Jack came up and kissed me when I was trying to cheer him up. . . .and also say that his kiss was so incredible, sweet, and to die for!" She sighed as she stood up, "What am I going to do? What am I going to do-----oof! Ow, Sakura?" Mia looked at the person who ran into her, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"
Sakura sniffed and smiled as she quickly wiped her tears, "Oh Mia, hi. Yeah, I'm fine but how's Jack? Did you find him?"
"Oh. . . .Jack? He's, umm, to tell you the truth I didn't find him," Mia nervously grinned.
Sakura looked at the ground sadly, "Oh. . . .okay."
"Ummm, but listen, I need to go and find Tomoyo okay? I have something to tell her."
"Oh sure, go ahead," replied Sakura as she snapped out of her gaze.
"Alright, take care of yourself, later!" Mia ran and disappeared when she turned on a corner.
Sakura watched Mia go as she sat down on the bench, [What am I going to do?. . . . .easy, just chose one. . .] She sighed, [. . .who do I love more? Stupid! You already know you love Syaoran! But. . . .] ". .I .. .I can't. . . I just can't be with him. . . ."
Jack stiffened behind the tree he was hiding. He came back to apologize to Mia but found Sakura. Gathering all what he had left in him, he walked over to Sakura and sat beside her.
Sakura gasped as she put a hand over her heart, "Jack! Oh, you scared me."
"Sorry, I didn't mean to," he apologized.
Sakura smiled, "It's okay, I was looking for you anyways. Are you okay now?"
"Yeah, I guess." he asked, his eyes distant.
Sakura giggled, "Did it help by punching Syaoran?"
Even how sad Jack felt he couldn't help but smile at her question, "Yeah, but I would have felt more better if I could have hit a couple of more times, well atleast until he passed out."
Her melodic laugh filled the air, "Okay, but I think you got through with him by just one punch. And please, next time let's not use Syaoran as a punching bag okay?"
Jack chuckled, "Sure." His eyes went sad again, "I've been thinking. . ."
"Of what?"
". . .maybe we shouldn't be going out anymore."
"Oh, okay," Sakura voice saddened, "Really? Why is that?"
"Listen," He took a deep breath, "I know you love Syaoran, it's very easy to see that."
"Really? . . ." She sighed, "Actually I don't even know any more. . .Why did it seem that way?"
"Well I didn't noticed, probably because I was in denial that there may have been some chemistry between you two."
Sakura fumbled with the end of her shirt, "So, who told you then?"
"Mia, she was the one who knocked some sense in me," Jack mumbled the last part that he added, "More like slapped the sense in me," He absent-mindedly rubbed his cheek that was slapped, ". . .She has a good back swing, it still stings a bit too. . ."
Sakura had to laugh, "Really?"
Jack smiled, "Yeah, your friend is abusive."
"I guess it's just her way to show how much she cares."
". .god, I don't ever want to know how she expresses herself when she's angry," Jack shuddered at the thought.
Sakura laughed as she nodded. Jack smiled, it was great to have this kind of talk between them, he soon too joined Sakura's laughing. After the laughing had died down Sakura asked him a question, "We'll still be good friends right?"
"Of course! No one can change that. Oh and tell Li that I apologize on using him to release my anger."
"Okay," Sakura smiled as the two hugged, "I'm glad that we made up an agreement."
"Me too."
"You know. . . .. I think Mia sort of likes you."
For some reason Jack blushed, "Oh? I didn't notice. . ."
"You better have not! I wouldn't like the thought of my ex-boyfriend thinking of another woman while dating me." Sakura's cute pout turned into a smile and finally into a giggle, "Just kidding."
Jack chuckled, "You're cute Sakura."
Sakura blushed, ". . .thanks. . ."
Jack chuckled more, ". . ..but not as cute as Mia."
"Hey!" Sakura pouted again but them smiled, "So you like Mia?!"
"Woah, I didn't say that. . ." Jack raised his hands up defensively, "All I said was-------"
"But you were implying!" interrupted Sakura.
"I wasn't implying on anything!" blushed Jack.
Sakura squealed, "Then why are you blushing??"
". . .cause. . .. ." Jack blushed harder.
"See!" Sakura pointed and laughed, "You do!"
". . . .because you're making me embarrassed!"
"You keep thinking that," giggled Sakura, deciding that it she tortured him enough.
"So when are you going to get with Syaoran? He is leaving in two days with the other school."
Sakura's eyes widened, "Oh? I didn't know that. .."
"Yeah, so if you two want to do anything together it better be soon."
". . . .but what if I don't want to get together with him. .. "
Jack blinked in confusion, "I guess Mia was right about the stubborn part."
"What? What stubborn part?" Sakura furrowed her brows.
"Nothing, nothing at all. Anyways I think I'll go home know, I need to think." He said as he stood up.
Sakura stood up and hugged him, "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow."
They waved goodbye and went their separate ways. [I better get my thoughts cleared too. What am I going to do with Syaoran? I love him, I know I do, but why do I hesitate so much?] Sakura kept walking towards to parking lot, [I should ask what time the next bus comes------]
"Sakura!!" Tomoyo yelled.
Sakura stopped walking and turned her head where she heard the voice, "Hi Tomoyo!"
Tomoyo started walking towards her just as Syaoran appeared from another path. Suddenly Tomoyo gasped, "Sakura! WATCH OUT!" She pointed behind her.
Sakura turned behind her and her eyes widened.
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Ying Hua pressed the gas pedal harder as she sped through the parking lot, [I've got you now bitch. . .. ] She thought as she saw Sakura waving at Tomoyo. [Now, you will regret ever taking my men away from me!] Ying Hua drove towards Sakura, full of anger and hate.
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[Oh God!] Sakura's feet was frozen as she saw the speeding car getting closer to her, [Move feet! I've got to move!] After a few minutes of pure fear she was finally able to move off to one side.
Syaoran heard Tomoyo's yell and his head snapped up, [Sakura!] He watched in fear as he saw she didn't bother to move, [What is she still doing there?! Move damnit!] He started into a sprint, [Aw, fuck, She's moving too slow. She's not going to make it!! . ..please god, let me reach her!]
[. . .I'm not going to make it!. . .someone help me! Please!] Sakura thought as the car was only a few feet. It was soon only a few inches, Sakura closed her eyes, [Don't let me die. . .] Suddenly she felt a sting on her leg, and then a strong push as she soon was greeted by the hard cement ground. Sakura opened her eyes as they started watering, "Oh god." She looked beside her and saw Syaoran. He jumped and dove at her resulting Sakura to get out of the car's path, ". .. oh god, Syaoran?"
Syaoran was puffing hard, "Are you okay Sakura?" He held her shoulders tenderly, "Are you hurt? Sakura? Sakura!"
Sakura's quick breaths calmed as tears ran down her cheeks, "I think I may have gotten my right leg cut by the car but besides from that I think I just escaped by some minor bruises."
Syaoran quickly gathered her in his arms and silently thanked the heavens for allowing him to be just in time.
"Oh god Sakura! Are you okay?" cried Tomoyo as she ran towards them, "Who was that crazy driver?"
"I don't know, I didn't see who it was," replied Sakura still a little shakened.
Syaoran frowned, he saw who it was, [I'm going to make that bitch pay!]
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"Aw shit!" Ying Hua growled. Syaoran had just pushed Sakura out of the way in the nick of time, "Bastard!" She banged on the wheel and let out a growl. Ying Hua turned off on a not very busy road, [If I just had a few more seconds!] She lightly applied her foot on the brake but noticed the car not slowing down, "What the hell?" She kept apply force on the brake but the car didn't stop, "Fuck! Someone jacked my brakes!" Not noticing the pole until the last second, she screamed and swirved to her right but still crashing into it.
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Mioko smiled, "Thanks Josh, here's $250." She handed the guy the money when she saw Ying Hua's car crashed into a pole, "Now, I'll definitely get Syaoran."
"Umm, should we atleast call an ambulance? Or something?" asked the guy.
"Do what you want."
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"I'll get my mom to pick us up and she stay at my house until supper," said Tomoyo.
"Okay, that's a good idea. Are you feeling better Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"Yeah, I'm okay now. . . ."
Syaoran stood up and was about to go off somewhere until Tomoyo stopped him.
"Wait, Syaoran. Aren't you coming with us?" asked Tomoyo.
"No I have something to take of but I'll come by to check on her before I go home," replied Syaoran as he started to run off to a near by street, [I'm going to kill that fucking bitch!] His rage towards her grew by the second [What if I wasn't there? What if I was a second too late? Ying Hua! You will now regret missing with the people I love!]
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Ying Hua groaned as she opened her eyes. She got herself off the dashboard since she didn't bother to put a seat belt on, "Aw fuck. . . . ." She sat up and rested for a bit. She swore she must have broken or strained her left arm and atleast broken or badly bruised some ribs. Ying Hua crawled out of the passenger's door and collapsed on the road, resting on her back. Her body was in pain and felt a bit numb.
"Ying Hua!" called out a masculince voice.
Ying Hua closed her eyes, "No. . .screw off. . ."
Syaoran's eyes widened at the site but his face quickly angered again, "You almost killed Sakura!"
"No shit. . ." Ying Hua groaned she didn't needed to hear his stupid lectures right now, especially when her half her body was covered in blood, ". . .I don't need this right now. .."
"I could care damn less what you want right now," He growled, "If I wasn't there, Sakura probably would have been dead."
"Good for her. . .atleast I will have one less whore to think about." She felt her nose, "If my nose is broken, I swear I'll kill the fucking person who jacked my brakes." She groaned, "Aw shit, I can't feel it or move it. . ."
Syaoran's face grew harder. He still couldn't believe someone would still think about themselves after all that happened, "I pity you."
"I don't need your pity Li Syaoran!" snarled Ying Hua.
"You will always remain alone for the only soul you could truly fall in love with is yourself." He kept going, his voice monotone except his eyes could clearly state it was full of pity, "My soul mourns for yours. I wouldn't want to be you."
"Fuck you bastard."
He turned away and closed his eyes as he started to walk back to the festival.
"Don't turn away from me, you asshole! I'm not done talking yet!" Ying Hua barked. She let out a loud angry groan, knowing she won't get his attention, "I DON'T NEED YOUR FUCKING SYMPATHY!!"
Syaoran closed his eyes, blocking the yells of Ying Hua from him. Sakura was his future now, his only worries was to make her understand how much she meant to him.
"Syaoran!" Mioko smiled sweetly when she walked up to him.
"What do you want Tsunaki?"
Mioko ran up in front of him, making him stop walking as she made circles on his stomach, "Well, maybe you and I could do something?"
"How many times do I have to tell you no? My answer won't change, ever, now I need to go." He brushed her off and left her standing.
Mioko frowned as she watched him leave, "What did I do wrong?"
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~Flashback~
"Stay away from Syaoran got that?" hissed Mioko.
Ying Hua smirked, "I wish I could, but SYAORAN is MY BOYFRIEND."
Mioko growled, "I can fix that."
"Do what you want," Ying Hua narrowed her eyes, "But even if you manage some way of ridding me from the picture, he still won't have your attention."
"We'll see," Mioko spat before walked off.
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~Present~
Mioko walked towards Ying Hua's crash, "I guess I'll have to ask her what she meant. . ." She turned a corner and a smile went on her lips as she neared the crashed car, "Ying Hua dear, how is life?"
"I should have known it was you. . ." snarled Ying Hua but was quickly replaced by a smirk, "So, Syaoran rejected you AGAIN?"
"Shut up," Mioko frowned, "So tell me, who's the girl?"
"What ever do you mean Mioko DEAR?" Ying Hua's smirk deepened, "OH! THAT girl. Well, she's just a girl. . . .that Syaoran loves. But no biggie."
She narrowed her eyes, "Cut the bullshit, what's her name?"
"Me bullshittin you? I would never!"
"You're driving my patience Mei." Mioko crossed her arms.
Ying Hua smiled, "I try. So what's in it for me? I am just kinda lying here you know, full of pain thanks to you."
"Fine, I'll make sure you get the best service in the hospital."
"And?"
"And?" Mioko's eyes narrowed more.
"Well I'm basically losing a guy here."
"Whatever, I'll introduce you to Hunaki, Ryoo when you get better, or whenever you want."
"Is he rich? How about his looks? Single?"
"Yeah he's all of the above."
Ying Hua smiled, "Okay deal!"
"So tell me who?"
"Her name's Kinomoto Sakura, Jack's girlfriend. Green eyes and brown hair."
"What's special about her? Is she rich or something?"
"No just a regular person, but her looks aren't that bad, even though I hate to admit it. There, now I just hope you'll keep your word."
"Of course, of course."
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"Hey," said Eriol as he walked beside Syaoran, "Mind if I sit with you?" He sat down after Syaoran shrugged, "What are you thinking about?"
Syaoran inhaled, "Sakura."
"Ah yes, strange what love does to you. . . . ." Eriol pondered to himself, ". . .so Syaoran!" He turned to him, "How did you fell in love with Ying Hua?"
"What's it to you?" Syaoran replied, already annoyed with Eriol's presence.
"Oh okay," Eriol stood up with a half smirk as he slowly walked away, ". . .I was just thinking I may be able to could help you out, you know when Tomoyo goes on a rampage. . ."
"What? What are you trying to say?" Syaoran furrowed his brows, "Wait Eriol, come back."
Eriol stopped and turned to him, "What? I thought you didn't like my presence."
"I don't," Syaoran answered truthfully, "But . . .it's bearable."
Eriol walked back and sat beside him again, "So tell me, why did you go out with Ying Hua?"
Syaoran sighed, he knew Eriol won't let this subject, "Well, during the passed years, I felt so alone because I didn't think I'd ever see that little girl again. The little girl that made her one comment change my life, 'I think you're fine just the way you are'." He smiled remembering the first time he met Sakura like it was yesterday, "After we made a promise to see each other again, I started losing hope because I would never haver thought she would have remembered. When I arrived here in Japan my hopes of finding her again was slim and by that time I had already forgotten her name. But when I saw Ying Hua. . . . .the way she acted, so vulnerable and her eyes, god those eyes. Probably why I fell in love with her so fast. . . those green eyes, those emerald gems. The way it shined when she laughed . . . .I couldn't help but think it was Sakura. Sometimes though, I just couldn't really picture Ying Hua as the girl in my past and I probably knew that it wasn't her, deep inside, but I was so desperate of meeting the girl of my past again that I fell in love with Ying Hua. Then I met Sakura. . . .again. Her innocent eyes could see past my glares and look into me. She could tell how I felt and didn't back down to me when I bullied her. She had an awkward aura that could probably make the coldest, heartless beast turn soft. I didn't want to admit it myself but I knew I fell for her charms. Then after over hearing her talking to herself I was more than sure that I now had found the right girl of my past."
"Well, I don't really see a problem. You found her, she found you, all is happy."
"No baka!" replied Syaoran, "Sakura doesn't believe I really love her when I have been 'juggling' with two women."
"Technically that is the case-----"
"Are you trying to help me or not?" growled Syaoran.
"Don't be all offensive, I'm just saying it in Sakura's point of view," Eriol replied calmly, "Listen, one way or another the only possible solution to this so for you two to have a talk."
"Don't you think I haven't tried?"
"No, you have to actually confront her Syaoran. Both of you have to set up a place and time to talk. Hey, if it'll make you feel any better I'll get Tomoyo to tell Sakura to meet you."
"Really?"
"Sure. I know how it feels when you try to get the one you love to understand."
". . ..thanks," mumbed Syaoran.
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"Are you sure you're okay?" Tomoyo asked for the trillionth time.
Sakura sweatdropped as she let out a giggle, "Yes, Tomoyo, I'm completely fine."
"Are you sur-----"
"Tomoyo. I'm okay. I'm alive and well."
Tomoyo sighed, "If you say so. . . . ."
The two were sitting on Tomoyo's bed as a confortable blanket of silence covered but was soon broken by Tomyo, "So, what are you going to do with Li- san?"
"Why is everyone asking me that?" Sakura said frustrated, "Does my relationship between Syaoran and I revolve around everyone?"
"We're just wondering Sakura. All we want to know if you'll give Syaoran a chance."
". . . .I don't think I can. ."
Tomoyo's eyes bulge, "What?! Are you INSANE?" She thought about how her and Mia's scheme of getting those two together was wasted.
Sakura winced, "No. . . .why?"
"Sakura! But you must! He loves you and You love him------"
"How do you know I love him?! . .. .why does everybody say that? How would they know I love him?" Sakura's eyes teared up as some anger filled him, "Who is people to judge about my personal life?" She looked down at her lap.
". . . .Sakura, look at me."
Sakura sighed but obeyed.
"Your eyes, can't you see? They're filled with love, and with pain. People know because people can see the look in your eyes whenever Syaoran is near or when he is the subject of your conversation."
"I just don't know, Tomoyo."
"It's up to you Sakura, I can't make that decision."
There was two knocks on her bedroom door. "Yes? Come in," replied Tomoyo.
The door slowly opened, "How are you Sakura?"
"Syaoran!" Sakura quickly rubbed her eyes from the tears, "What are you doing here?"
He sat beside her, "I told you I'd come by and see how you were before I went home." He softly carressed her cheek, "You're okay now?"
"Yes, thanks," Her face flushed, "Really, I am fine." Noticing the not- approved look.
"Okay," Then he frowned slightly, "I wish I could stay longer, but I need to get home. How about I meet you tomorrow at 1 o'clock near the parking lot tomorrow afternoon?"
". . .I don't know if I can come." Sakura looked away because she knew if she looked in his eyes he'd tell she was lying.
"I see. . .. . .well, I hope you can come. I really need to talk to you before I live." He stood up and walked to the door, "Later Tomoyo, bye Sakura."
Sakura waited until the door shut and sighed.
"Sakura, I really think you should see him."
"I don't think so. I think it'll be better off for him to leave without seeing me again."
Tomoyo gasped, "You can't be serious Sakura!"
"Why wouldn't I be?" Sakura looked at her with her eyes on the verge to spill at her tears but you could tell she was dead serious.
"You've gone crazy! For the love of god, can't you see how much you mean to him? And how much he means to you?"
" 'The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core strength within you that survives all hurt'. I must let him go Tomoyo, so my heart can stop feeling all this pain it already has to deal with and so I won't need to burden him."
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"You okay?" asked Syaoran when he noticed Mia's face.
Mia snapped out of her gaze, "Huh? What? Oh yeah, sure. ."
Syaoran looked puzzled but went to his room until Mia called out to him.
"Syaoran."
"Yeah?" He turned around.
"What would you do if, let's say a friend's boyfriend kissed his girlfriend's friend. What do you think the girlfriend's friend should do?"
"Well I'd say the guy is a bastard for kissing another girl while already going out with someone."
"Okay but, technically the girlfriend and the boyfriend aren't dating anymore. . . .well, kinda."
"I don't think that there much of a problem. Those two aren't dating anymore, so why would that matter?"
Mia let out an exasperated sigh, "Never mind Syaoran. You don't get it, thanks any ways."
Syaoran shrugged and was about to enter his room but looked back at Mia, "I'd think the girlfriend's friend should have a talk with this boyfriend and make everything clear between them, so there won't be any confusion that may cause problems in the future." Then went into his room and closed his door.
Mia smiled, [Thanks Syaoran. . . .. now, I just need to talk to Jack. .]
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It was late morning in the Festival and all the exchange students had already received their certificates by the teachers and were now enjoying their last day in Japan. They were schedule to leave at noon tomorrow, but for some reason Syaoran had scheduled to leave at the 10 o'clock plane.
Syaoran looked at his watch it read 10:52pm. He let out a sigh, he wished time would go by faster.
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Mia walked around the park until she found a figure sitting on a familiar bench, [Jack. . .] She took a deep breath and walked up to him, "Jack-----"
Jack's face brightened, "Mia!" He stood up and hugged her.
Mia blushed, "Um Jack. . ." She gently pushed him away from her and took a couple of steps back, "Listen I need to talk to you about yesterday."
"What's there to talk about?" He asked as he stuffed his hands in his pockets, "Was there something wrong with my kissing?"
"N-No! No there wasn't. ." Mia blushed.
Jack smirked, "So you did enjoy it."
"You are impossible you know that! Ugh, anyways that besides from the point. We can't have anything between us."
Jack furrowed his brows, "Why not?"
"Because! It just isn't right!"
"I'm not going out with Sakura anymore. We had a talk and made an agreement to be good friends."
"Still I can't do that to her, she's my friend and I won't do that to her."
"Mia.. . ." His heart broke, "No, you can't do that."
"Listen Jack, why are you being so emotion? I mean it's not like you have something for me, so what's the point?"
"You're wrong."
Mia froze, "Don't tell me. . "
"I've finally decided which fish is the best in the sea."
"Look, I------" She was about to say more until her mouth met his warm chest.
". . .You don't understand this pain in my heart do you? I can't stand the fact that you're not with me, nor that I can't have you. Mia, as strange as this sounds, I've been feeling something from you eversince you slapped me."
"Pain?" mumbled Mia.
Jack chuckled as he cupped her chin and moved it upwards until he was able to see her light cinnamon eyes, "That too. Mia, I've fallen for you. I don't know if it's love or if it's just lust but all I know is that I need you to be mine. I don't care how long it'll take, trust me I'll wait forever."
"Jack. . ." Mia was so touched, "But. . .I don't know. . .Sakura-----"
He smiled, "I already talked to her about you and she didn't mind. In fact she encouraged me to go for you because she had an idea you liked me."
Mia blushed crimson but before she could say anything he beat her to it.
". . ..Can I kiss you?" His lips trembled from his towering craving for her.
All Mia could do was nod before she was lost in a lust and passionate kiss, [oh god. . .]
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Syaoran looked at his clock, it read 2:50pm. He looked around and still no sign of Sakura. A small voice in his mind kept reminding him that she wasn't going to show but he stubborning refused to listen.
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"Sakura!" Tomoyo spotted the auburn haired girl and ran up to her, "Aren't you supposed to meet Syaoran?"
"I told you, that I didn't want him to see me yesterday."
"I can't believe you're actually going to do that to Li-san! I mean as mean and horrible as he is, you atleast deserve to tell him you don't want to be with him instead of leading him on."
". . .. . . . . . . ."
Tomoyo furrowed her brows, "I don't get you Sakura.. . . .don't you atleast want to say goodbye?"
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It was 11pm and Syaoran was lying on his bed, Sakura didn't show. He even waited until the park manager had to kick him out, [Why does this have to hurt so much?] Syaoran closed his eyes as a silent tear fell from his cheek, ".. . .Goodbye my sweet Sakura."
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It was crowded at the Internation Japan Airport. Syaoran stood watched the planes landing. Earlier that day Tomoyo, Eriol, and a few others came back to bid him goodbye, everyone he met in Japan. . . .except Sakura. He sighed only a couple more minutes until his plane would be ready to leave, [I guess this was meant to be. . . .] Syaoran frowned, "This sucks." He headed towards the gate and decided to wait there since there was nothing better to do.
"Syaoran. . ."
Syaoran's eyes widened as he turned around, "S-Sakura?"
She smiled, "Hi."
Time froze for Syaoran when he met those gorgeous green, shimmering eyes. He smiled, "Hey."
"So. . . .you're leaving today huh?"
"Yeah."
"I hope you have a safe ride home."
"Thanks."
"I-----"
"Before you say anything." Syaoran interrupted, "I wanted to thank you for making me feel so many things under a short amount of time that I could have never experienced any where else even I was to live for a hundred years. You were the first to make me feel horrible, stupid, anger, guilty, content, thankful and loved all at the same time. Sometimes, I wonder if I liked it but I knew overall it was the best feeling."
Sakura flushed, "I-I don't know what to say."
He chuckled sadly, "The main reason why I came to Japan besides the fact about the exchange student program was to find the girl of my past."
"Well, you found her," smiled Sakura.
His eyes shoned with affection and adoration, "Sakura, I love you. I have probably always had but was too blind out of my own desperation to have noticed."
Sakura gulped, "I'm sorry but-------"
"Please don't say that! I don't think I can bare the thought of remembering you saying you don't love me, when I will be thinking about you as long as I'll live."
Sakura only nodded.
The conversation had been so intensed that neither of them heard the first calling to board Syaoran's plane. "Final Call for Flight 205 from Tomoeda, Japan to Hong Kong, China."
"One last request?"
"Sure, anything," replied Sakura."
"Please. . .hold me?" His eyes pleaded.
Sakura walked up to him and wrapped him arms around his waist, while he wrapped his arms around her back. She held him in a warm, tight embrace.
Syaoran bit his lower trembling lip, "Goodbye Sakura." He gently pushed her away, "One last thing to remember me by." Syaoran gently gave her a small wrapped box.
Sakura smiled, "Thank you Syaoran. I'll keep it safe, always." She gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek, "Goodbye."
He nodded and walked to his gate. Sakura watched him go until he disappeared in the crowd. She ran to the window which showed his plane. Sakura sighed when suddenly the gift caught her attention. She carefully opened the mini box and gasped. She put the box down on the window sill and held up the bracelet.
It was a gold chain with a wide mini gold plate engraved with her name and a few cherry blossoms as a design on the ends. She looked at it carefully and handled everything with care. Suddenly some scribbles on the back made her curious. She turned it over and her eyes widened after she finished reading it. Tears quickly formed and ran down her cheeks. Sakura looked up and noticed Syaoran at a window in the plane, who was looking back at her, [What am I doing?! I love him!] She started banging the window, "Syaoran!"
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Syaoran furrowed his brows when he suddenly saw Sakura's absurd actions, "Sakura?" Suddenly he saw her motioned for him to came back and his eyes widened when he saw her go into a sprint at his gate, [I have to get off this plane!] Syaoran stood up but the stewardess kept pushing him back into his seat, "Move damnit!"
"I'm sorry sir but we are leaving in a few seconds and we need you to be in your seat, buckled," replied the stewardess.
Syaoran cursed under his breath when he heard the engines go on.
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"Let me in! Let me in!" cried Sakura.
"I'm sorry miss, but we can't," said the woman.
Sakura frowned as she quickly sprinted passed her.
"What?" She picked up the phone, "Yes guards, there will be a woman with green eyes and brown hair coming your way. She's trying to stop the plane or something."
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Sakura quickly dodged the guard's hands and ran faster, they didn't call her the dodgeball champion for nothing! She turned and ran down some stairs at the end she found the door that she guessed, ended up on the plane's run- away. She had guessed right when she burst out of the door. Sakura's eyes widened when she saw Syaoran's plane turning, "No!" She sprinted as fast as she could to the plane, "Syaoran!"
A luggage driver noticed her and grabbed her, "Hold on, you can't go there it's extremely dangerous."
"No, let me go!" Sakura cried as she struggled from the man's grip but he was too strong, "Please let go! SYAORAN!" After a while she collapsed on the hard cement ground and cried as she saw his plane increasing it's speed, ". . ..Syaoran. . ."
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"Stop this plane!" growled Syaoran as he stormed down the aisle towards the captain's pit.
Some stewards and stewards blocked his path.
"Move out of the way!"
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"Roger please go see what the hell is going out there," said the captain.
Suddenly a steward entered, "I'm sorry to disturb you but there is a man yelling out orders to stop the plane."
"What the hell?" replied the captain, "Roger take over I'm going to see this man." He left and followed the steward to the man.
"Is this the captain?" asked Syaoran angrily.
"Yes, I am the captain," replied John, the captain.
"Stop this plane."
"And why would I do that? I have a duty to make sure this plane arrives in Hong Kong on time."
"My name is Li Syaoran and I want you to stop this plane right now!" snarled Syaoran.
"I wouldn't care if you were the president. You are not the only person with appointments, some of my passengers are on business flights and can't spare any delays."
Syaoran growled, "You don't know who you're messing with."
"You will just have to wait until you reach Hong Kong Mr. Li," replied John, "But until then I advise you to have a seat and buckle yourself."
"Don't you get it?! I'm about to leave the woman I love here! The only woman I could love!"
"This isn't a fairy tale Mr. Li, I won't stop because you are leaving someone you love in Japan. I have commitments to other passengers on this plane as well."
Suddenly Syaoran felt the plane lift off.
"Besides, it's too late. Now please take your seat," with that John left back to the captain's pit.
Syaoran kept cursing as he was pushed back into his seat.
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Sakura cried harder as she saw Syaoran's plane lift off and turned into a small speck in the sky, "You're right Tomoyo, I'm so stupid .. . . .oh god, Syaoran!" She looked at the back of the bracelet and read it out loud, "The First Woman I Love and the Last. Syaoran." Sakura held it close to her and suddenly more tears ran down her cheeks, if that was possible, "You are the only man I could love. . . .I'm sorry I had to be stubborn."
"What are we going to do with her?" asked the guard.
"Let her be alone for a while, it seems like the love of her life left her here. Poor girl," said the woman, who started tearing.
Sakura looked up at the sky with her red, puffy eyes, "I will love you always and forever, Li Syaoran."
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A/N: There! 9th Chappy is up!!! T.T omg, I'm so sad now. . . .awww Poor Sakura!!! I was thinking of making this the last chappy but what good would a S&S story be if they won't be together eh? So I'm thinking I'll continue it. R&R please! Sorry Sorry I know, I should have updated sooner but I got lazy. . .once again **shakes fist** damn laziness, lol. I'm so glad school started, I'm missed it (eck, not the school work of course!) ^.~ Ja ne, love lots!
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P.S. I may be thinking about a continuation for "Was It Worth It?". . . .