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Count On My Love Chapter 3: Doubt Sakura waited impatiently as she stared at the mirror before her. She was ready to go to the dance but incredibly nervous to be around Li. He's been on her mind ever since yesterday in class. 'What is wrong with you ?' she asked herself staring right into the mirror. 'You never thought about a guy you liked this much before. Why should HE be any different? So what if he's smart, rude, honest, and incredibly cute? What does that have to do with anything?' all the while she was biting her lower lip. 'Should I tell him tonight? Should I even tell him at all?' Her heart beating fast and faster. 'How could he not know? I mean I've been ditzier than ever around him today. But then he wouldn't REALLY notice if he doesn't like me.' Sakura began to twist a napkin to release some stress. "This, bites." Sakura stood up and paced back and forth. Her pink gown reached the floor. Nothing fancy, just a simple strapless gown made out of silk. Her hair was up as her bangs were spread across her forehead as usual, but curls to the side of her face. She sat down but this time on her bed. She growled then exhaled afterwards. "Clear your mind Sakura!" she said to herself. 'Just relax. You're just overanalyzing everything and causing stress for yourself.' she thought, trying to calm herself down. "You're telling him tonight, no matter what!" Suddenly the door bell rang. A shock of fear had spread through out her whole body. Her time calming herself down was in vain as she returned becoming a nervous wreck. "Sakura, the brat is here!" Touya yelled. Just him saying he was here got her more nervous. She stood in front of her door as she closed her eyes and inhaled. 'Just remember to be calm!' she thought as she exhaled. Of course that didn't work. Her heart continued to pound unusually fast. "This REALLY bites!" she said as she opened her bedroom door. "You're such a brat! What was she thinking when said yes to go with you?" Touya glared at him. "She was probably thinking one more night at home with you would drive her insane." Li replied. Touya was about to choke him when he suddenly heard Sakura *ahem*. Li stared at her and remembered when she had kissed him lightly on his cheek. He could still remember how fast his heart went and the warmth he felt all over. It was like, it was like how he was feeling at that moment. Touya saw how he looked at her and didn't like it. "Hey, kid just remember I know where you live if anything happens to my Sakura!" *Hey stupid!*.. Sakura looked at Touya. Li slightly blushed as he gave the box with the corsage in it. His hand shaking a bit. Sakura smiled as she took it and slipped her arm around his as they walked out the door. 'Hey this isn't as bad as I thought it would be!' she thought to herself. She held her head high more confident than ever. Touya stood there crossing his arms and eyeing the little jerk who had his dirty arm around HIS Sakura. Yukito popped his head out of the kitchen. "They leave yet?" he whispered towards Touya. "Oh yeah!" Sakura yelled turning back around to Touya. "Tell Yukito not to worry about me either!" she smiled as she walked into the limo. Touya's eyes widened as he blushed all over. Yukito stepped out scratching the back of his head. "Heh. I guess we can't fool her." he smiled. Touya continued to watch them drive off until he couldn't see them anymore. "Err... dumb brat better not do anything!" making a fist and punching his other hand. "What are you so worried about?" Yukito asked. "Li's not going to do anything." Touya shot back a look. "You know what guys HIS age expect girls to do! I'm a guy! I know what he's thinking." his finger tapping the temple of his head repeatedly. "If you know what he's thinking, then technically she's going out with you but not. I guess...??" scratching his head. "So you have nothing to worry about!" "But, he's... and they're going to be...and stuff!" Yukito had got him with the whole Li being like him. He hated it that he was right. Why does he always have to be right? He sighed as he sat back onto the couch. "You're right. Besides if anything does happen I know she can kick his butt!" Sakura sat still in the limo. Li had taken the seat opposite from her, so it was impossible to have any physical contact with her. He loosened his collar to let some air go inside his shirt. Sakura occasionally glanced up at him for awhile, just to see what he was doing. The tension grew more and more between them as they both remained silent. She was going to go insane if they say something. Anything to make things less comfortable then they already are. Li sighed as he stared out the window. Sakura bit her lower lip trying to gather up all her courage to say ANYTHING to him. "So what happened to, umm, Tomoyo and Meiling?" Li quickly looked over as soon as he heard her voice. Li was nervous also. The sweat building up in his hands as he casually wiped it against the seat. "Oh, Tomoyo had to leave to help out with the decorations and Meiling wasn't really up to going." "Oh." she replied. It became quiet again. 'Just do it Sakura! Don't let it become quiet again or you'll literally kill yourself.' she thought. Sakura inhaled, gripping herself tightly as she exhaled. She moved closer to Li while he stared out the window again. "Li.." He looked over but blushed when he realized she was sitting next to him. His heart beat increased as she moved in to lean on him. "Sakura?.." he asked. His tone squeaked. "*Ahem* Uhh Sakura... you're umm really close." She looked down as she moved away a little from him. 'Hey stupid! Why did you have to go and do that for?!?' he yelled at himself. 'She was right there! It was perfect. You could've leaned over a little more and you would've kissed her! And she smelled REALLY good too...' His eyes widened a little, embarrassed of what he was thinking. "I just wanted to thank you again. For taking me to this dumb dance when I know you really don't want to." Her voice sounded sad and depressed as she looked down. 'You're SO stupid to even think he would ever like you back.' She felt his hand touch hers. She looked up and saw him look at her in a way she had never seen him look at her before. The street lights reflected off his face, making his eyes shine a bit. He smiled a little as he stared back at her. "You don't have to thank me. I - I wanted to go, really. I'm just nervous that's all." "You mean it?" she asked as she smiled. "Of course." "Oh Li!" she squealed as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Li hugged back as he blushed. ::Sniff::sniff:: "That was, THAT was so touching!" Li and Sakura looked at the font. They could see from the rear view mirror the driver was crying. He stopped as he turned back to look at them. "The two of you are the best kids I ever drove. You guys, I hope you have a wonderful time at the dance!" he cried. They both looked at each other and got out of the limo as SOON AS POSSIBLE! "Thanks, I guess!" Sakura said as she closed her door. Li looked at her and gave that 'what a weirdo!' look. She giggled as she took his hand and walked into ballroom. Author's Comments: Sorry this one took so long and that it you know sucks! But I had sort of a writer's block. And I just wrote this to get it over with. Promise the next one will be better! Bye! |