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 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.
Sakura stood at the bottom of the stairs and bowed politely. Ahado also bowed, though much deeper, allowing his dark hair to cover his bright hazel eyes. He stood back up strait and took Sakura's arm, gently leading her out of the building.
As they walked towards the car, Sakura took note of the man. He was over a head height taller that her, quite slim and dressed formally. She sat in the passenger seat of the car, and they drove off. Nothing was said on the journey, but Sakura didn't mind.
They sat in a fancy restaurant named 'Le Clow de la restaurant' A lovely French place, designed with care and etiquette. As their orders came – a salad for Sakura and chicken for Ahado – the silence was broken.
"I was told your 17th birthday was last week." Ahado said. Sakura nodded, taking a bite of salad. "Do you agree with this practice of Miss Kagu?" Sakura remained quiet. If he was on Miss Kagu's side, opposing her could be treacherous. He smiled at her. "I don't know about you, but I hate the idea of suitors and arranged marriages. I'd rather go out and find my soul mate." His comment reassured Sakura. For the first time in the evening, other than to order, she spoke.
"It's a rule Miss Kagu has had since she took over the orphanage." She said. "Some have been lucky and found someone they're happy with. Others not so lucky and have been forced into marrying or thrown out."
There was a silence and Sakura fumbled with her bracelet.
"You seem slightly dazed." Ahado said, after a few moments. Sakura jolted upright and shrugged slightly. "Does it have something to do with that bracelet?" He pressed on. "If I'm not being to nosy." She shook her head.
"I already have someone." She said, barely more than a whisper, "But Miss Kagu won't like him, he's only just older than me, and she always pairs the orphans with people years older." Ahado just nodded, understanding. Sakura's smile faded slightly, thinking she might have offended him. As she went to speak, he motioned for her to not, he knew what she was thinking.
"I am not in anyway hurt, I know what you mean." He muttered. "And I don't think you're my one any more than you do." He smiled gently. "I just hope we don't have to be enemies."
"Not at all," She replied, "No hard feelings needed." She walked with him back to the car. "I thank you greatly for treating me to dinner, I had a lovely time either way." She said as she walked back to the orphanage.
"As did I." He replied. "I must go and see Miss Kagu, explain the situation." He bowed at her. "I hope we shall meet again, if fate decides it." And he walked off.
Sakura headed to her bedroom and changed for bed, what a night! She mused, it went better than expected. She drifted off to sleep.
The next day went quickly. Tomoyo and Syaoran wanted to hear every last detail of the 'date'. Sakura insisted that nothing happened and all was fine when Syaoran kept asking her if she was all right. Tomoyo just smiled gently and chuckled when Sakura ended up playfully hitting Syaoran, telling him to give it a rest.
Sakura got back into the dress on Wednesday evening, she was meeting Jin tonight. Miss Kagu had briefed her already: He was a model, quite a large ego, but made up for it in looks and charm. Sakura was to behave like a lady and bend at his every whim. No chance, thought Sakura, I'm not a slave for some egotistical model. But she had agreed to behaving politely, she never said she would bend at his whim.
She headed down the stairs to meet him. His bright blue eyes contrasted with his pale blonde hair that flopped over his face. He was dressed 'casually formal' as Tomoyo would put it. A formal tuxedo, but the shirt was un-tucked and the top buttons un-done.
Sakura followed him to his car and they drove to another fancy restaurant, this time Italian. All night he talked about himself, Sakura barely got a word in edgeways, and when she did – she was snapped at to be quiet.
"I have a very important model shoot on Saturday." He droned on, "If it goes well, my picture could be on posters over in America – That's a continent, you know a piece of land, like Japan but bigger." Sakura's hand clenched around her fork. Of course I know about America! She screamed in her mind. I'm not stupid, no need to be so patronising.
"If my career improves, I'm set to meet the queen of England and the president of America, they're the people who run things in those places." Sakura grimaced at his comments, technically you're wrong. The queen can't do much, it's the prime minister. She thought, mentally sticking her tongue out at him.
On the route home, Jin brought up Miss Kagu.
"I'll go and talk to her when we get back." He stated, "I don't think this will be good if it was you and me." Sakura mentally sighed with relief. "I don't need some scrawny little girl for a wife. I need a woman who will do everything for me, cook and clean and serve me well. A mistress if you will. Anyway, you look like you'll break if I fuck you." Sakura fist clenched. "Why do you think I stick to models, they might be thin, but they are sturdy and come back for more." Sakura blocked him out. He was thinking of that already, and he was telling her of how good the models are in bed. I do not need to know this!
Sakura flopped on her bed after arriving home. She knew Miss Kagu will be mad if Friday's date didn't turn out well. But she knew Tomoyo and Syaoran would be supportive. With that thought, she drifted into dreams.
"HE SAID WHAT!?" Syaoran's voice echoed through the field. "I'LL KILL HIM!"
"Syaoran calm down." Tomoyo interrupted. "We said we wanted to know what happened and what was said, and that's that." Sakura sent Tomoyo a thankful glance.
"But still, saying that." Syaoran said, his fist still clenched.
"I know, but he and Miss Kagu discussed it, and I needn't see him again." Sakura replied.
"That's good." Syaoran breathed.
"What about tomorrow?" Tomoyo asked.
"All I know is that his name is Tando and he has a powerful rank in Tomoeda." Sakura sighed. "If this doesn't go well, Miss Kagu will kill me."
Syaoran's mind started whirring, he was trying to think up ideas, most of them ending in failure. What if she? No that won't work. Well how about if? No neither will that. How about if she stayed with...? Yes that might work, but we'll have to face Miss Kagu after Tando and before she leaves. Before he could put forward his idea, the bell rang and he didn't have a chance to tell her again.
Sakura put on her dress one final time. The last date. She thought. After this, Miss Kagu will kill me, but I won't have to worry about another suitor. Maybe Syaoran has a plan... She mused on it and fiddled with her locket.
"All the stars in the sky, shine down for you when you cry, so remember that the ones above, are giving you eternal love." She said to herself. "Wish me luck Mother, Father, Touya."
She left her room and walked down the stairs. Her face dropped when she saw the man...
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