Disclaimer: I do not own Card captor Sakura, Clamp does.
Rating: M for language, minor themes and possibly violence in further chapters
Summary: Sakura was an orphan, no-one knew of where she lived, bar her best friend Tomoyo. The populars isolate her because it's rare for her to have a genuine smile, who could blame her; after all, her whole family was dead, plus she was always late. But, when a new boy comes to school and finds out Sakura's secret, what will he do? Mock her? Help her? Reject her? Teach her there's more to life? Make her life hell? or Love her?
Last time: She found herself think things she wanted to erase. He's my friend, I can't like him like that. But that kiss, makes me want more. I can't be falling for him, can I? She argued with herself but hid it from Syaoran, who was practically having the same personal argument. There was one comment that they thought at the same time:
I have fallen!
"SAKURA!" A voice shrilled. "WHERE WERE YOU?" Sakura stood and waited for the screaming to stop. "YOU WERE OUT ALL NIGHT!" Miss Kagu had been shouting since Sakura came into the building. Miss Kagu raised her hand, ready to strike, but stopped at Sakura's outburst.
"It was my birthday and the weekend." She replied calmly. "We get the weekends and special occasions to ourselves." Miss Kagu stepped back, surprised that Sakura talked back. She nodded and walked away, leaving Sakura to her thoughts.
She laid on her bed and sighed. She smiled as her thought drifted to before she arrived home.
~Flash Back~
The couple walked down the main road, talking. Sakura had a permanent pink tinge on her cheeks, while Syaoran remained calm, but averted his gaze.
"So...um..." Sakura stuttered. "Does this mean?...I mean, it doesn't have to..." Syaoran pulled her into a quick hug, realising what she was trying to say.
"It can if you want," he stated as they started walking again. Sakura's face turned crimson as she slowly nodded.
"The last time I had a boyfriend, Miss Kagu scared him off." She admitted. "He was about to change schools, so he walked me home, and Miss Kagu went ballistic." She sighed. "He said he couldn't handle a long-distance relationship, but I knew it was her that made him leave." She smiled and faced Syaoran. "But I know you won't be like that, you're strong and brave – unlike the last guy – and supportive." He just smiled back at her, turning slightly pink at her compliments.
Sakura sighed heavily as they arrived at the alleyway. They walked into the courtyard and stared at the building.
"I'll see you on Monday." Syaoran said, kissing her cheek. "I don't want you to get into any extra trouble because of me." She smiled gratefully and bid her farewells, walking into the looming building.
~End Flash Back~
I never thought it would end up like this... She mused as memories filled her head.
Her night was restless, thoughts and flash backs of her family's deaths filled her sleep. She found herself waking up shaking numerous times, she knew she couldn't scream when she woke, or else face Miss Kagu. She huddled under her duvet, willing for a peaceful sleep. Eventually those memories subsided, and ones of her and Syaoran flooded the darkness.
~Dreams~
"I know about the orphanage..."
...
"I won't tell, promise"
...
He stood in a defensive stance in front of her, protecting her small frame from the brothers.
...
Their lips met in a gentle embrace...
~End Dreams~
Sakura woke gently to the morning sun rising through her window. Her alarm wasn't due to go off for an hour. She was normally late, so she got up and went to perform her chores.
As she started putting the washing on the line, she heard her name being called. She spun round and saw Miss Kagu gesturing for her to leave the work and follow. She did as commanded and trailed Miss Kagu into her office.
She sat down after being gestured and waited for the conversation she knew was to happen.
"I'm sure you know why you are here, Sakura." Miss Kagu stared, Sakura nodded. "Now you are 17, It is time to think about how you are to leave this place." Miss Kagu got up and started pacing. "Due to the position of this building, few people know about it. Hence we have a minimal adoption rate. Even if we were to have a decent adoption service, who would want any of you kids?" She stood in front of Sakura, grinning evilly. "So, I have found you 3 suitors. All good friends of my family and all come from a wealthy or powerful background. Next week, you are to meet with them all. Monday you shall meet with Ahado, Wednesday with Jin and Friday with Tando. I will have a formal outfit placed in your wardrobe for those evenings and you will behave respectfully." She started to mumble, "If all goes well, they will donate here. You can go!" She said, gesturing to Sakura, who promptly left.
After her chores and work, Sakura headed to school and explained to Syaoran all that she was told.
"THAT BITCH!" He shouted at break. "What if the kids have boyfriends or girlfriends?!" He started rambling to himself.
"She doesn't care." Sakura said over him, "All she wants is money."
"Damn right!" He calmed down slightly. "I might just have to have a word with her." After seeing the look on Sakura's face, he stopped in his tracks. "Or you could act polite but tell them you are not interested."
"That's what I was planning to do." She smiled. She sat beside him and rested her head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and twiddles with her hair. "I don't want anyone else." She muttered into his shirt.
"HOW SWEET!" A voice made the two jump. Tomoyo was running to them, camcorder in hand. "So is it official between you two now?" Sakura sighed.
"The blatant as ever Tomoyo has arrived." She said sarcastically. "But yeah, official." Tomoyo beamed.
Sakura gave Syaoran a curious and worried look, and he nodded. Signalling that Sakura should explain to Tomoyo, she sighed and began.
"Miss Kagu wants me to meet these 3 men. She calls them my suitors." Sakura started. Tomoyo's face dropped, as did her camcorder.
"When?"
"Next week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday."
"Why?"
"To get rid of me, in lame-men's words."
"Can I slap her?" Light shone in Tomoyo's eyes.
"No!" Sakura commanded, "You know her. Syao and I have agreed, I act polite then tell them I'm not interested." Tomoyo nodded as the school bell rang.
"Let's hope this goes well." She whispered to Syaoran as Sakura rushed ahead of them. Syaoran nodded.
The week went quickly, and before Sakura realised it, it was the next Monday, after school. She was sitting in Miss Kagu's office, listening to her babble on about the first man she had to meet.
"His name is Ahado Manachi. He's a very successful business man from Tokyo, fluent in many languages, many qualifications, owns a large house with vast gardens and his own golf course." Sakura sat wondering why she needed to know all this. "Enjoys calmer sports and cooking, hates people being rude and would like to meet a girl he loves." She looked to Sakura, "So be polite and convince him your that girl."Sakura nodded carelessly and headed to her room. She pulled the dress the Miss Kagu had sent her, out and pulled it on. It fell to about mid shin, was straight cut, black silk with velvet spaghetti straps, a v-cut collar and a matching headband. Sakura brushed her hair so it curled slightly at the end, adjusted the dress to fit comfortably, pulled on the bracelet Syaoran gave her and made sure her locket wasn't lopsided. She took one last look at the engraved jewellery and recited the poem and statement before heading downstairs to meet her date.
"All the stars in the sky, Shine down for you when you cry, So remember that the ones above, Will always be giving you eternal love." She smiled as she read the other. "To Sakura, Happy Birthday, From Syaoran. Stay Strong Cherry Blossom."
She took in a deep breath and left her room. She walked down the stairs and saw a man standing beside Miss Kagu.
"Sakura, meet your date for this evening, Ahado meet Sakura" She said gesturing between Sakura and the man. This is going to be different. Sakura thought. Let's just get this over with.
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