Author's note - Well, I thought about writing another CCS Fan Fic, so I'd better finish The Rain/The Flower first…so I now what I've written…Ehhh…Please Read and review…Please??? Also, I have never seen Eriol Kun in action, so if he's totally out of character, then please excuse my ignorance…

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Opening her eyes, Sakura sighs. Looking out the window, she is surprised to see it's dark. Standing up, she wraps the blanket around her and steps up to the window. "The lights of the city…" she murmurs. Hearing the door squeaks open, she spins around, startling Syaoran. "Sy…Syaoran!" she exclaims. Syaoran grins. "Sorry. I was hoping you'd still be asleep" he apologises. Sakura shakes her head. "No, I just woke up. Your still here?" she asks. Syaoran looks downcast. "Why? Were you hoping I was gone?" Sakura realises her mistake and rushes over to Syaoran, tripping along the way. Lunging forward, Syaoran catches her, and blushes. Sakura pipes up. "Syaoran, it's just I thought you'd have gone home, it's dark out…" Syaoran smiles and sets Sakura's feet firmly back on the ground. "It's not that late" Smiling at each other, Syaoran and Sakura stand apart silently.

Syaoran lets out a cough. "Um, I'll just go, so you can get dressed…" Sakura nods hastily, remembering she's only wearing a blanket. Shutting the door, Syaoran wanders downstairs, and sits himself at the kitchen table. Upstairs, Sakura quickly pulls on some clean clothes, and rushes downstairs. Entering the kitchen, she is quickly met with the smell of cooking. "Syaoran! Did you cook this?" Syaoran marvels at Sakura, but nods. "Yeah…me and Mei-Lin used to cook all the time" Sakura nods and seats herself at the table. "So, let's eat!" Syaoran nods in union, handing Sakura various plates of food. Kero watches on for a while, then floats in. Syaoran shifts uncomfortably, remembering their last encounter. "Kero Chan!" Sakura exclaims nervously. Kero sits on the table, and looks at Syaoran expectantly.

Quickly handing Kero a small plate, Kero helps himself. Sakura watches on confused. Kero quickly catches onto Sakura's confusion. "The brat came down earlier. You don't need to hide this…" Sakura jumps up from her chair. "K…Kero! It's…" Sakura glances at Syaoran. "Sakura…" he murmurs. "Kero's warned me, it's ok" Sakura sits at Syaoran's comment, and nervously continues eating. After finishing their meal, Syaoran carries the plates to the sink, while Sakura leans over to Kero. "Kero? Are you really sure that this is okay with you?" Kero closes his eyes and waves his paw. "Of course, it's your life!" Opening his eyes, Kero turns serious. "But Sakura, I'm here to watch over you, as well as Yue. We're under your Command, and we don't really want a new master, so soon, and what we've been through together, so just take care, okay?" Sakura nod's enthusiastically. "Hai!" Syaoran returns, looking bashful. "Um, Sakura, would you mind helping me do the dishes?"

Sakura jumps up happily. "Sure!" Racing Syaoran into the kitchen, the pair mess around while performing household duties. After finishing the dishes, Syaoran glances expectantly at Sakura. She hangs up the tea towel and returns his look. "Well, Um…" She stammers. Syaoran nods. "I should probably go…I mean, I've got home work do to before school, and…" Sakura nods. Reaching out, she touches Syaoran's shoulder. "Can I …Can I walk you home?" Syaoran nods favourably. "Sure!" Sakura grins. "I'll just go get a jacket" Racing up the stairs, Sakura grabs a jacket. Returning to her lover, Sakura notices Syaoran shivering. "Syaoran!" Leaning forward, Sakura hugs Syaoran for warmth and comfort. Stunned and relieved, Syaoran returns her hug. "Syaoran…?"

Syaoran looks down at a blushing Sakura. "Was it… what you expected?" Syaoran studies Sakura for a moment, then chuckles. "Sakura, with you, everything is wonderful" Sakura grins. "Well, shouldn't we be going?" Syaoran nods. "Kero! I'm going out!" Shutting the door, Sakura smiles and takes Syaoran's hand. Sakura ponders. "Syaoran, why did you really come earlier?" Syaoran blushes and stammers. "Well, Um, Kero called me and said you wanted to see me" Syaoran pauses. "As well, I wanted to tell you I'm not leaving. Not unless you tell me too…" he trails off. Sakura laughs shyly. Syaoran coughs and look at the sky. Reaching Syaoran's home, Sakura sighs. "Well, I hope you don't get into too much trouble…" She murmurs. Syaoran shrugs and turns to face Sakura.

Brushing her hair away from her face, he smiles. "I'll see you at school Monday" Sakura nods. "Bye, Syaoran…" Leaning forward, he gently kisses Sakura's cheek and rushes off to his front door. Waving his hand enthusiastically, Syaoran enters the house. Turning away, Sakura slowly makes her way home, thinking of what had happened in the last few hours. Tilting her head, Sakura feels her face go red hot. *Schweet* Suddenly, she bumps into a dark shadow. "Oh!" She exclaims. The shadow turns around and steps into the light. "Eriol!" Sakura exclaims. Eriol grins. "Sakura, what are you doing out so late?" Sakura blushes. "I was just walking Syaoran home" Eriol nods. Sakura smiles. "What are you doing out?" Eriol sighs. "I was actually on my way to your house. I was hoping Yukito would be there. I've just been to his house and he's not there" Sakura nods. "Yukito and Touya went away for the weekend. They'll be back tomorrow afternoon"

Sakura wonders. "May I ask what it is you want to see Yukito about?" Eriol laughs quietly. "I actually wanted to see Yue…" Sakura picks up Eriol's hand. "If you want, I'll tell Yukito you called" Eriol nods. "In return, I'll walk you home" Sakura nods. Resuming walking, Sakura remains unusually quiet. Eriol pries. "Sakura? What were you and Syaoran doing before you walked him home?" Sakura looks at Eriol embarrassed. "Well…" Eriol looks away. "It's okay, I have a fair idea" Sakura sighs with relief, which is short lived. 'You wouldn't tell…would you?" Eriol laughs. "No Sakura, you can trust me" Pointing to Sakura's house, Eriol grins. "Thank you for walking me home" Sakura hugs Eriol, then runs up the front steps. "See you Monday!" she calls, then enters her house. Changing her clothes, Sakura crawls into bed. Kero whimpers in his sleep. "Good night" she whispers, drifting off into a well-needed sleep.

Late the next afternoon, Sakura is sitting watching the TV when the front door slams open. Jumping up in shock, Sakura sighs when she sees Touya struggling through the doorway loaded with bags. "Yo, Monster! Don't just stand there! Help us!" Sakura fumes, but quickly rushes to help her brother. Dropping the bags in the kitchen, Sakura walks back to the front door. "Yukito!" she exclaims and rushes to help Yukito carry the last of the bags. Yukito grins. "Did you enjoy your weekend alone?" Sakura quickly tries to hide her pink face. "Yeah" Sakura sighs, then remembers. "Um, Yukito! Eriol Kun was looking for you last night!" Yukito looks dazed at Sakura. Giving his excuses, Yukito make his leave to go see Eriol. Turning to his sister, Touya frowns. "There's something different about you, Kaiju…." Blushing, Sakura starts stammering. "N… No! there's nothing wrong…" Pointing his finger, Touya smirks. "Ah-ha! You just admitted you've done something!" Shaking her head, Sakura cries out. "No! we didn't do anything!" Reeling back, Touya's smirk is long gone. "We…?" Realising her mistake, Sakura covers her mouth. Looking to one side, Touya can see his dad arriving home. Leaning over to Sakura, he whispers a warning. Nodding, Sakura pouts. "Your chores for a week to keep your mouth shut…" she murmurs, flouncing off to greet her dad. Watching her leave, Touya frowns. "Geeze Sakura… what on earth did you do…?"

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Skating her way to school, Sakura smiles at the blooming cherry-blossom trees. Bringing her hands up to her chest, she sighs blissfully. "Syaoran Kun…" Skidding to a halt, she slowly skates in the gates of the high school. "Sa-ku-ra~a!" Spinning around, she beams. Waving her hand, she skates over to the dark haired teens with eyes that Sakura was madly in love with. "Syaoran!" Sitting next to him on the wall, she leans over and shyly rests her head on his shoulder. Scruffing her hair, he laughs. "Are you okay?" Sitting straight, she nods. "Mmm!" Leaning over, she unstraps her skates and pulls on her shoes. "you were so nice… " Standing up, Syaoran reaches for her hand and pulls her to a stand. Gazing at the ground, Sakura beams. "Well, I guess we're in it for the long run…" Nodding, Syaoran pulls her into an awkward embrace while walking. "Yup, Study hard, and no-one can separate us…" Laughing, Sakura pulls away from him. "Except each other!" Running off, Sakura giggles. Frowning, Syaoran runs after her. "Hoi! Sakura! Wait up!" Turning around, she starts running backwards. "Gotta catch me!"

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