Orphaned Heart- Chapter Seven

Orphaned Heart

Chapter Seven

Written by - CetaBabe

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 went over and opened it to the days date. Nothing, good. Turn the page, Nothing again. Turn the page. My birthday, She skimmed down the page and her face dropped. Oh no! Not then, please, any time but then.

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Just a thing – last chapter was 3 days till her birthday, so the beginning of this chapter is 2 days till her birthday and a Thursday , making Sakura's b-day a Saturday. Ok, get it? Got it? Good.

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"SYAORAN!" Sakura ran towards him and wrapped her arms round his chest. He had been waiting outside the alley for Sakura so that they could walk to school together.

"S-Sakura," Syaoran was surprised and went to pull her away, until her heard the sobs. "What's wrong?"

"It's on Saturday" She cried into his shirt. He pulled her back and looked into her eyes.

"What's on Saturday?" He asked gently. "I know it's your birthday on Saturday." She didn't say anything as she wiped away her tears. "Sakura, please, tell me what's wrong?" She took a deep breath.

"They get out on Saturday." She said, Syaoran thought back to their conversation the day before and his face dropped. "Touya's killers get out on Saturday."

"It'll be ok," Syaoran said as a final tear trickled down her face, "we'll sort it out. I'm here for you now, you don't have to go through it alone." Sakura smiled and they walked to school, talking about what they're going to do.

When they arrived at school and got to their room, they were still discussing.

"What if we train killer sheep to attack them?" Syaoran asked as they sat down.

"Killer sheep?" Sakura repeated, unimpressed, as Tomoyo sat down beside them. "Syaoran, what are you? Three?" She laughed. Syaoran looked up innocently.

"Maybe..." Sakura stood up and playfully slapped him. He mimicked being in extreme pain and made himself fall off his chair. Sakura went back to her seat laughing.

"I see you two have gotten close," Tomoyo piped up. "Syaoran, get up, class will start soon," Tomoyo almost commanded.

"Yes, mum." His reply made Sakura giggle.

"I guess 'Moyo" Sakura said quietly. "It's nice having another person to talk to, another point of view."

"Oh, I see how it is!" Tomoyo acted angry and turned away, "I guess you don't need me any more."

"'Moyo," Sakura whined, "I didn't mean it like that." Sakura pleaded, "You've been my best friend for years, I'm only meaning that it's nice to have another person involved --"

"I'm joking 'Kura," Tomoyo cut her off, "No need to get so worried." Sakura blushed and Tomoyo and Syaoran burst out laughing.

"WOW!" A voice called across the classroom.

"Wait for it..." Sakura mumbled as the popular girls made their way across the room.

"You're actually here on time, Sa-Ku-Ra." Rika stated.

"Couldn't get a good fuck today?" Naoko queried.

"Back off girls!" Chiharu interrupted, much to their surprise "Obviously she was on time, no-one wants to fuck this whore, she's to demanding." Sakura felt her hand clench but held it back. Chiharu swaggered past Sakura, swaying her hips. "Hey Syaoran..." She said sexily, leaning over his desk. Syaoran ignored her and leant to the side.

"You all right Sakura?" He called forward. Sakura spun round in her chair and leant to see him.

"Yeah," She smiled. Chiharu and her mates swaggered of in a huff. Sakura stuck her tongue out behind them.

"Childish." Syaoran coughed. Sakura glared at him. "Hey don't have a go at me, at least they're gone." Sakura nodded and turned to face the front as the teacher walked in.

The day went quickly and soon the friends were walking home together.

"Sakura?" Syaoran broke the comfortable silence between them.

"Yeah?" Sakura replied.

"What you doing on your birthday?" He asked.

"Well it's the weekend, so I'm free. Miss Kagu has to give the schooled orphans free weekends." Syaoran tilted his head at 'the schooled orphans' so Sakura explained. "Not all of us can go to secondary school, Touya made sure I could get in and Miss Kagu saw no point in pulling me out."

"I see," Syaoran replied, "Tomoyo said she was going away with her mum on the weekend, so I was wondering, if you want to get out of the building. And if you're able to get away. If you wanted to, you don't have to, but if you were ok with the idea of..." Sakura smiled at his attempts to tell her what she already knew. She may have been naive, but the blush on Syaoran's cheeks gave it all away.

"Sure. When and where?" She said to stop his stuttering. He looked up surprised.

"How about at penguin park, about 11?" He asked.

"Great!" She replied. "I've had this outfit in the back of my wardrobe, I kept in good condition and haven't been able to wear it for a long time." She smiled.

"Sounds good, it's not too tacky is it?" Syaoran gave her a playful grin.

"What are you saying?" She glared at him, he smirked. "ARE YOU CALLING ME TACKY!?" He ran ahead and she followed, chasing him round the trees, laughing. She eventually caught him and knocked him to the ground. She sat side-on on his chest in triumph. "Ha! I win."

"Really?" He sat up quickly, making her slide off. He launched forward and started tickling her. She burst out in a fit of giggles. She tried to stand up and run, but failed miserably. "Who wins?" He asked her.

"ME!" She exclaimed around her giggles.

"I won't stop until you admit it." He continued tickling her for a few moments before she gave in.

"Ok, Ok, You won." She laughed. "Now stop it."

"Ok, a deal is a deal." He stood up, reached out his hand and helped Sakura up. "We should be heading off."

"Yeah, Miss Kagu gives me till 4 to be home and it's 10 to now." Sakura sighed. "I don't wanna go back!" She whined.

"Get over it, you big kid." She stuck her tongue at him after his comment.

"So, what are you planning for Saturday?" She asked as they walked on.

"Well, maybe go for a meal, or a movie. Considering what I've heard of Miss Kagu, I guess it's been a while since you could." Syaoran explained and Sakura nodded.

"Can I be cheeky?" She asked nervously.

"Sure, why?" He replied.

"Could we do both? Doesn't have to be fancy, but like you said, it's been a long time." She lowered her head.

"Why not?" He answered and she looked up.

"Really?"

"Yeah, when your family runs one of the biggest corporations in Hong Kong, it's fine." He smiled at her.

"YAY" She jumped up and down, "Thank you Syaoran! Your the best. Can I call you Syao?"

"Sure, only if I can call you Saks." He replied, grinning.

"Yeah, but why Saks?" She asked curiously.

"Well, Tomoyo calls you 'Kura, so I wanted something different."

"Ok, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" She jumped up and down again. They arrived at the alley within seconds after. "I'll see you at school. I can't wait till Saturday!"

"No problem, see you tomorrow." Syaoran said. He noticed the pink tinge on Sakura's cheeks and was a bit surprised.

"You really are a great friend." Sakura muttered as she lowered her head. Out of impulse she moved forward. She lifted her head, put herself on tiptoes and leant towards Syaoran. Quickly and gently, she placed her lips on Syaoran's cheek, pulled them back, ran down the alley and into the orphanage.

"What the?" Syaoran was left, gob smacked.