2008 edit-Believe it or not, I have actually rewritten this chapter. AGAIN.
Chapter One
Sacrifices
"Hyah!"
The noises coming from the karate dojo made Sakura stop on her way to meet someone, looking through the giant glass window of the place. She glanced at the young boys, and gasped when she saw a flash of brown hair. She pressed herself up against the glass, then slumped slightly when she realized that it was only the instructor, who had light eyes, not the deep brown ones that Syaoran had.
Lately, it seemed that Sakura would catch glimpses of Syaoran around town, but when she looked closely, he had disappeared, if he was there in the first place.
Sakura shook her head, trying not to think of him. After all, these thoughts would just make her miss him more. She walked faster, until she reached the door of a café and yanked it open.
"Sakura, Sakura! Over here!"
Tomoyo Daidouji waved to her best friend and cousin, who had just entered the café.
"There you are! I'm sorry, I'm late again."
Tomoyo laughed slightly. "As usual, Sakura."
Sakura blushed, and sat down across from Tomoyo. "How are you these days? We don't talk as much as we used to since Syaoran left ten years ago."
"Yeah, you're right. I spend a lot of my time wondering when he's going to be back. I mean, no phone calls, no letters, no emails, nothing! Sometimes I wonder if he forgot about me." Sakura joked slightly, propping her head up with her hand.
Tomoyo smiled sympathetically. "Not possible. He said he loves you, remember?"
Sakura smiled half-heartedly, then changed the subject.
"How are you and Eriol doing? What's going on with you two?"
Tomoyo waved her hand in the air, more interested in Sakura, as always,
"Oh, we're alright." Tomoyo examined Sakura closely. "How about you and Syaoran? I mean, I know he's not even in the same country, but have you remained faithful? You did say you loved him back as well."
Sakura's mouth dropped open in shock. "Tomoyo! I would never-Tomoyo! How you even think that?!"
Tomoyo shrugged, and grinned. "I know you're not that kind of person, but there's a first for everything."
Sakura huffed, but her faced was sincere when she said, "We've got to talk more. I know we're both busy, but we have to try, right?"
"Of course! I'll call you tonight."
They said their good-byes, and parted ways. Sakura headed to a coffee shop, and ordered a hot drink to fend off the cold of the foggy day.
As she held the steaming liquid in her hands, Sakura decided to walk to a park for some thinking time.
Maybe I'll be able to keep my mind off of Syaoran for a while. The walk would be good for me anyway. It'll help warm me u—
Her thoughts were cut off as, suddenly, she slammed into a warm body. A tall warm body with a head that had brown hair and matching eyes. Sakura blinked several times. Was she hallucinating?
"Syaoran…?" The whisper escaped her lips, and her eyes widened.
Yes, it was Syaoran! She was sure of it! She threw herself onto him, crying, "Oh, Syaoran, it IS you! I missed you so much!"
But his next words stopped her cold. "I'm afraid I don't know you, miss. Might you introduce yourself?"
What? Sakura's arms dropped limply to her sides, and she took a step back. "I-I…" This could not be happening. He really did forget her!
"Syaoran? What's wrong?" Sakura's head turned stiffly, and her eyes locked with green eyes that belonged to a face identical to her own.
She was forgotten and replaced? Sakura couldn't take it anymore. She turned and fled. I'll make him happy, she promised herself. Even if that means I have to sacrifice my happiness. Just before she was out of earshot, she heard Syaoran's voice answering the other girl's question. "It's nothing Sakura. Just some girl who probably mistook me for someone else."
This was what hurt her the most. It wasn't the fact that Syaoran had apparently found someone else he loved, it was that he didn't even recognize her. Sakura pushed her legs faster, and, always having been an athlete, was almost a blur in her haste to get to a safe haven. But no matter how fast she ran or how far she sprinted, she couldn't hide from Syaoran's voice, and the words that changed her life in a matter of seconds.
I'm afraid I don't know you…
Soo…..It's still kind of short, but, I think that the quality is a little better. Review!