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Aside from the plot and the unknown characters nothing is mine. Cardcaptor Sakura is officially owned by CLAMP.

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This story is my Christmas gift to all the CCS fans out there! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Enjoy reading!

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For my old readers, you'll notice that the format of my intro is different. This is because I was inspired by the amazing bayo-bayo! She has amazing stories and until now, I'm hoping that she will come back to the fanfic fandom. If not for bayo-bayo's stories, I will not be as inspired as I am in writing this fic. Cheers to her!

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My new awesome CCS beta-readers, Final Fantasy Princess and Bubblewing! Topsy Turvy wouldn't have been able to update and continue so soon if not for their help. Thank you so much!

T O P S Y T U R V Y

… "The trouble starts now"… a CARDCAPTOR SAKURA fanfiction

T.T © SAPHIRA-HIME

C.C.S © CLAMP

CHAPTER ONE :

"The Bet"

How much faith can you have on your most important person?

A young lady was staring blankly in front of the magnificent gate, the rain falling hard on her. She was just standing there, her thoughts circling around one memory.

Flashback:

It was a warm and peaceful afternoon at Tomoeda High. The leaves were flowing softly with the wind, the sun staring brightly at its serene surroundings. It was the usual scene seen in this school, except for…

"That was a bit arrogant, don't you think?" a girl with auburn hair and emerald orbs asked.

"I don't see anything wrong with what I said," a blonde hair student replied. A smirk was forming on her pretty face. "The reason why guys choose to ignore you was simply because I'm way better than you."

Kinomoto Sakura glared at the group of girls in front of her, particularly at the blonde one.

"Do you think I care about that fact, Shizuka?" Sakura asked the sorority leader of Tomoeda High. "You can have all the guys here in this school, I won't stop you."

"Do you think I believe your words Kinomoto?" Shizuka asked back. "I'm sure you're jealous inside, and I must say, you're doing a good job hiding it, but not from me."

Sakura sighed. Normally, she wouldn't bother talking to them but after seeing Chiharu bursting into tears, she just couldn't stand it. Her friend was crying, after being told that Yamazaki only saw her as entertainment and nothing more.

"The only reason why I'm here is because of my friend," she told them, "Why did you say those things about Yamazaki-kun?"

"I only said the truth, Kinomoto," Shizuka replied, her smile widening. "The only reason why Yamazaki decided to court that friend of yours was because I told him to."

"What do you mean?" Sakura asked, growling, her fist clenched tightly.

"I mean that I have all the guys here wrapped around my finger," Shizuka replied proudly, "And just like your heart broken friend, no male student will even bother looking at you."

"And who told you I need a guy here at school?" Sakura retorted, "What's the use of them if I already have one?"

Shizuka and her friends suddenly stopped with their prattling. As far as they know, Kinomoto Sakura never had a relationship with any guy.

"Oh, really?" Shizuka asked slyly, not giving in. "I don't remember seeing you with someone before."

Sakura just smiled with pride, glad that she was getting back at them.

"I do, and not just any guy," she uttered with a clear and confident voice, "I have the most amazing man in my life, someone who wouldn't even dream of looking at you or any of your friends."

Shizuka furiously crossed her arms to her chest. She will never let herself lose to someone like Kinomoto Sakura.

"Amazing man, you say? If you want me to believe that then show him to us," said the blonde sorority leader.

"And what will I gain from showing him to you?" Sakura asked daringly.

"I'll leave you and your friends alone," Shizuka began, "Not only that, I'm also willing to take my words back about Yamazaki and apologize myself. That is, if you do have a marvelous boyfriend to show."

Sakura remained silent for a while, knowing that she was about to make the biggest mistake in her life.

"If this will make you stop bothering me and my friends then fine, I'll show him to you."

"But wait, you can't just simply show him to us. There's a big possibility of you asking someone to pretend to be your boyfriend and I am not falling for that."

The auburn girl stopped herself from flinching from Shizuka's last statement.

"What do you want then?"

Shizuka smirked confidently before answering.

"I want you to show him to us and prove that you really are together. I want to see you two dating for three months. That shouldn't a problem for you, neh, Kinomoto?"

Sakura tried her best not to stutter before replying.

"O-of course it wouldn't be a problem. Just make sure that you won't die from jealousy," she told them courageously.

"And if you fail to show or prove that you have a boyfriend then I want you to leave Tomoeda High," Shizuka proclaimed. That was what she had wanted all along, to get Kinomoto Sakura out of the picture.

Sakura stood frozen. Leave Tomoeda High? She couldn't do that. Her life revolved around this school. Her friends, teachers, cheerleading, her memories, and her promise to her father…she can't just leave.

"What do you say, Kinomoto? Do you want to back away? I'm giving you your one last chance."

Sakura clenched her fist tightly. She never backs away from a challenge especially when she knows that it will help her friends a lot.

"I don't have any problems with the conditions. I'll definitely show him and prove to you how much we care for each other. I'll make sure that you end up wishing that he was yours instead."

"If you're so sure about that then let's make a contract and put our seal on it," Shizuka told her, confident that she'll win this bet easily.

Sakura nodded, knowing there was no turning back now.

"Let's start then."

End of Flashback

And now, here she was, standing in the rain without a boyfriend to show. Shizuka was right when she said that she never had a guy with her. She was just an ordinary girl with average looks, what could she expect?

Yeah, and even with those facts, you still chose to brag about that amazing boyfriend of yours.Sakura admonished herself.

Sakura sighed. She only had one solution to her problem and that was her best friend. She was confident that her best friend will help her without giving a second thought but…she was uncertain about this favor she was about to ask.

There was a high percentage that her one and precious solution will disagree to her plan. After all, her best friend is…

"You look like an idiot standing there in front of my gate," a voice commented behind her.

Sakura turned at the person she's been waiting for, her best friend.

"Syaoran-kun."

Li Syaoran stared at the wet auburn girl, wondering what she was doing outside his house.

"Sakura, what are you doing here? You're soaked," Syaoran noted while sharing his green umbrella to her. "You could have waited for me inside, Wei is there."

Sakura didn't say anything. She just stared at his amber orbs, hoping to every kamis out there to let her grant her wish.

"Oi, are you alright?" Syaoran asked worriedly, "Did something happen?" It was rare for her to be in this kind of state. Sakura always had a smile on her face every time they meet.

She was about to answer when Syaoran cut her.

"Before you answer that, let's get you inside first. I need to get you dried up," Syaoran uttered before leading her inside his house, expecting Wei to be waiting for him.

"Welcome home young master." His butler, Wei greeted warmly. "The same goes for you Sakura-sama."

"Wei, get me some towels. I don't want our little kaiju to get sick," Syaoran joked, using the same nickname her brother Touya used. He was surprised when Sakura didn't say anything. He was expecting her usual loud retort and not this kind of reaction.

"What's wrong with you?" Syaoran asked the moment Wei left his sight. He didn't like the Sakura he was seeing right now.

She just stared at him and didn't utter a word which worried him even more. Syaoran combed his brown hair with his fingers, it was his way of releasing his frustrations but it seemed that it wasn't helping him right now.

"Tell me, I'm your best friend, right Sakura?" Syaoran told her with a soft voice, "You don't have to hesitate."

"Sy-Syaoran-kun, I need your help," Sakura began, finally speaking. "I-I need you to…" she stared at his amber orbs, her face unreadable. "I need you to pretend to be my boyfriend."

He stood there dumbly, trying to assure his self that he heard her right.

"Say that again?"

Sakura took a deep breath before saying the exact words for the second time, "I need you to pretend to be my boyfriend."

Syaoran stared at her like she was the biggest idiot in the world, "Have you lost your mind? How can I pretend to be your boyfriend?" he asked with mix emotions in his voice. "I'm gay! Remember?"

Sakura didn't flinch with Syaoran's revelation. Her best friend, gay? Of course she knew that one fact about him. She wouldn't be his best friend if she didn't know, right? His own family was unaware of it, even Wei who took care of him. It was only her and that English cousin of his who knew. Li Syaoran, the only heir of the Li Clan, her most treasured friend, is indeed gay.

"I know that this is a sudden request but I really need you to do this," Sakura begged. "I don't have much time."

"Sakura, you of all people knew that I'm not interested with women," Syaoran reminded as calmly as possible. He didn't want her to turn back to that emotionless stature again. "I may not look like it but I'm gay."

"Bu-but if you don't agree then I'll have to lea-"

Sakura was unable to finish when Syaoran stopped her.

"I'm sorry but I don't want to hear your explanations. Let's end this topic."

Sakura looked down in defeat, knowing that there was nothing she could do to change his mind.

I guess I have to leave Tomoeda High and everyone else in school. Sakura thought sadly to herself. My promise to outo-san…will be nothing but a broken memory.

T O B E C O N T I N U E D . . .

S A P P H I R A – H I M E:

So, how was the first chapter? I know that it was kind of short but I assure you that the following chapters will be longer and way better. Please let me know what you think and I'll try to improve the plot even more. I'm going to do my best to please you guys. Again, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!