Sakura, Syaoran, and the Nowhere Island
Chapter 3-Sunset and the Sea
Syaoran touched his swollen cheek Sakura slapped hours ago.He didn't know why she suddenly hit him.The diet thing maybe.

He went back to work,finishing the bonfire.It's going to get dark and cold soon so he's making it this early.

He let out a sigh."How long do we have to stay here?"he wondered.

He glanced at Sakura who's playing with the waves.The wind was playing with her hair,the sunset colors were emphasizing her emerald eyes and the unceasing waves were kissing her dainty feet.

A masterpiece.The only word he knows that fit the beauty such as Sakura's.

Sakura suddenly tripped.When she rose,sand was all over her face.

Syaoran laughed.Sakura will always be Sakura.His sweet,playful Sakura.He just wished he has the guts to announce to the world that he had already branded this girl as his.

Sakura looked insulted.Her eyes turned misty before burying her face on her hands as her shoulders shook.

"Uh-oh."He stood up and ran towards her.He knelt down beside her."H-Hey,I'm sorry!I didn't mean to lau-"

Sakura looked up,giggling.She suddenly pulled him with her to the water.

"What the-"Li sputtered after he surfaced again with Sakura.

"That's what you get for teasing me about my weight."Sakura replied,her eyes dancing with delight.

"I thought it was because I laughed at you when you tripped."He said,amused.

"You already said sorry.I accept your apology."she pointed out.

They both got out of the water.They took their clothes off,leaving only their swimming attire.

Syaoran prepared their dinner:roasted fish.Unfortunately,Sakura wasn't too eager to eat.

"But those fishes ate worms!I can't possibly digest those disgusting creatures!"she complained.

"I cleaned the fish,Sakura."he replied patiently.

"Syaoran,I'd rather starve to death than eat worms!"Sakura said flatly.

He rolled his eyes."Fine!Then don't eat!"

"I will!I mean,I will not..er,never mind."She tucked herself.The last food she ate was 10 hours ago.She didn't notice her hunger then because she was too busy playing.

She stood up weakly."I'm going to get some fruits,Li-kun."

His forehead creased."No!"

"B-But.." "The place we went to awhile ago is too dangerous at night!Wild animals are all over the place!It is best you stay here with me by the fire because they are afraid of it."he explained firmly.

She sat down again."Ok."Her stomach grumbled.

Li sighed."Ok,I'll catch you a fish without a bait."He brought out a swiss knife from his pants before diving to the icy waves.

Sakura immediately felt a pang of guilt and worry.Eveyone knows that the sea is unpredictable at night yet he went in there just for her!

"Syaoran,come back here!I-I'm willing to eat the food you cooked..so come back already!I can eat it,really!Syaoran!!"she called.

He didn't seem to hear her because no head appeared out of the water.She repeated her call,but to no avail.

"Did he drown?"Her mind became terrified.
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2 HEARTS BETWEEN THE HEAVENS AND THE SEA

"No that's impossible!Li-kun will never leave me!"she said to herself,but her eyes welled up with tears. Right?*****

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