Title: Something's happened in my heart…

Authors: Codegal and Chibi-Chichan

Rating: Pg-13

Disclaimer: No, none of us own Card Captor Sakura…

Summary: Sakura, a highly abused teenager one night, runs away from her abusive step-father. Meeting Li Syaoran, she once again, risks heart break, as she lets her feelings for him overcloud her judgement. But unbeknownst to them, her evil step-father is not done with her…

Author's Notes: Ok, this is both me and Chibi-chichan's first fic in CCS, so be nice and no flaming!! And if you do, there will be full retaliation!! Anywayz, as you can see, this is a co-authored story between two sisters, and I have had the pleasure to write up the first chapter. Here's to hoping that I have done considerable justice to the idea we came up with… Oh, yeah, and you might notice that Li knows First Aid procedures… As always, read and review… Enjoy…

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The girl hugged herself, cold and frightened in an alley, smelling of piss, vomit and a faint trace of blood. The girl shivered uncontrollably, crouching next to a dumpster, trying in vain to shield herself from the pouring rain.

She was drenched in rain, her brown hair matted to her forehead, neck and face. He ripped clothes clinging to her body, accentuating her thinness, her worn out sneakers filled with water.

She felt something scurry up her leg. Looking down, she spotted a rat and shrieked loudly, wildly batting at it until it fell off and scurried away under the dumpster. Freaked, the girl started limping her way out of the alley, groaning at the pain her back caused.

The lashing she had received earlier was taking its toll, her back muscles protesting against her movements and she would have passed out from the pain if it weren't for the nagging fear of her step-father finding her and taking her back to punish her.

A crashing sound from behind her had her limping faster, fear of what could be behind her pushing her onwards, despite the pain. Her heart beating wildly, she had reached the entrance of the alley and had stepped unknowingly onto the main road.

She heard the blast of a horn, lights and then it was dark…

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"Damn it, Niles! What was that?" Li Syaoran yelled from the back of the limousine.

"I don't know," Niles replied shakily.

It had come out of nowhere, causing him to slam on the brakes. There had been a sickening thud. Thoroughly shaken, Niles got out of the limo and spotted the girl sprawled on the road. He could hear his master cursing as they both rushed to attend to the fallen girl.

"Can you hear me?" Li asked the girl.

No response.

Li checked for a pulse and found a weak, but steady pulse. He leant over the girl and placed his ear near her face, and found to his relief, that she was breathing.

"She's unconscious, but she's still breathing. Go to the car phone and call for help." Li ordered.

Nodding, Niles went off to do his master's bidding. Li gently eased the girl into the lateral position, just in case her airway was blocked. It was then, that Li noticed the red smears of blood and what was left of the girl's shirt.

"Oh, God."

Trembling, Li gently tried to lift the shirt off, but it stuck to her. Cursing, Li stripped off his dinner jacket and laid it over the girl. There were sounds of sirens, wailing in the distance.

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Li woke up to the sounds of whimpering. Wincing at the stiffness of his neck, Li eased out of the chair he had been resting on, and strode over to the bed, where the girl was yanking at the IV tubes attached to her.

However, at the sight of him, she immediately stilled and shrank beneath the covers, her green eyes dilated. Sensing her fear, Li held up his hands.

"It's okay. You're safe, now."

The girl shrank under the covers more. Li ran his fingers through his hair and let out a sigh. "I suppose it would be too much to ask what you name is, huh?"

The girl stared back in reply.

Li sighed again. "Don't worry about it."

There was a knock on the door. A moment later, a nurse popped her in saying, "visiting time is over, Mr Li Syaoran."

Nodding, Li made his way to the door, but froze when he heard her say something. Turning around, Li looked back at the girl. "What was that?"

The girl swallowed audibly, and her lip quivered as she answered him. "Sakura. My name is Sakura."

Li looked at the girl for a moment then flashed her a smile that warmed her heart. "I'll see you tomorrow then, Sakura." Li said as he exited the room.

Sakura watched as the man left the room. The sight of him had terrified her. He was a tall man, his amber eyes piercing her and his brown hair standing on end, Sakura guessed from having his fingers running through it constantly.

Damn, I just gave him my name.

Groaning, Sakura closed her eyes, her thoughts racing through her head. Surely he wouldn't find out about me and take me back to my step-father. Or wose, wouldn't he hurt me?

Sakura whimpered and ducked under the covers. Her heart told her not to be ridiculous; her mind told her to be on guard, that he was a man after all and that he could be just like her step-father.

Her heart argued furiously, pointing out that if he was just like her step-father, he wouldn't have helped her, and wouldn't have stayed to see if she was all right. Besides, had she ever seen a smile so irresistible as his?

Already tired again, Sakura relaxed her body both physically and mentally, letting sleep come and claim her. Drifting off to sleep, Sakura dreamt of a tall, brown haired man, who had a smile that could lighten the world.

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That's it for now. More coming soon. The next chapter will be by Chibi-chichan. As always, review (press the go button) and the next chapter will come out faster.

To Be Continued…