Disclaimer: How I wish to own Card Captor Sakura but... I just don't!
Hi to all Filipinos out there! (As usual...)
Hurray! I've come up with such a great story! Ahem. You see, this is my second CCS fic, and I think the first one is so clumsy. For those who have read His Chosen Fate (my first CCS fic), Akira Fujiyama's back! (But I think I will put him on my 3rd or 4th chappie.)
I'll write this story in POV style, okay? I think writing in POV is way too easier, and I'll write it like I'm Sakura myself (dream come true!). So what are we waiting for? Let's start the story!
Soul MateCHAPTER 1: Sakura's Boy Friend
Sakura's POV:
I woke up and glanced at the clock. It's 7:06 in the morning. I yawned and something just flashed in my mind. I just... can't remember it. I kept on thinking and I figured out that I had a conversation with my boy friend yesterday at the phone. He said that he would meet me at the private park. I panicked at the thought that he told me that he would see me at exact 7:00! I took a look at the clock again and it's... already 7:16?! I rushed to the bathroom for shower and after that, I wore a red spaghetti top and peach-colored mini skirt. I glanced at the mirror and whispered, "I'm sure, my day will be perfect again with him." I went to my dad's room. He was sleeping at his bed. I went nearer to him and kissed him on his cheek (Hey! No malice! It's just a father-daughter relationship. Nothing else). You see, my dad's already working night shift in his office, while my brother, Touya, is already working abroad. He's a doctor. I walked out of the house and took a taxicab. The taxi rushed to the private park my boy friend told me. After I paid for the fair, I stepped out of the cab and proceeded.
I looked for someone... A very sweet and familiar voice called my name and I immediately turned around. He waved at me and I smiled back. It was Eriol. I stepped forward to him. "Hey, how long have you been waiting? I'm sorry I'm late," I immediately apologized. "That's alright. Let's go now, okay?" He showed me around. Well, Eriol's my boy friend now... he's my first boy friend. At first, I wasn't comfortable with him. But as time flew by and I learned to know him better, I felt... I felt something in my heart that can never be expressed by words. I think I love him. That's the best way to describe it though. But, something's bothering me. I don't know what was it. Maybe, because I just DON'T want to know. All I know is the thought that I love, and ALWAYS love my Eriol. He will be my first and last boy friend. I swear...
I loved that very moment. We walked around the park with no one else bothering us. Suddenly, I felt water dropping from above. I looked up and a drop of rain dropped in my forehead. Rain started to pour and Eriol immediately looked for a place to shelter on, but no luck. He didn't know this place too. He told me that it's just his second time to go to this place. He removed his leather jacket and offered it to me. And because I didn't wear too much clothes, I didn't resist taking them. We ran as fast as we can. I almost slipped but Eriol took my hand and pulled me up. At last, we found a place to shelter on. It was a botanical garden (you know, that one with glass roofs, I don't know what it's called). We immediately sat somewhere and I saw Eriol catching his breath. He looked so cold and tired. "You alright?" I asked him with concern. He nodded, but I know he wasn't. I hugged him and caressed his smooth hair. He was just quiet, like he had a high fever. I really pitied him.
We spent the whole time in the garden until the day finished. The rain hasn't stopped yet. It was really dark, I was so scared. Eriol just sat there until he saw me trembling. He put his hands into my waist and drew me nearer to him. Eriol knew that I was scared to ghosts and stuff. "Don't worry, the guards will look for us if they notice that we're missing," he said in trembling voice. I nodded. We spent the night in there. It was a really memorable experience. A boy and a girl, alone in an isolated place... what will the others think? Probably, they would assume that we did 'something' that young guys mustn't do. I don't think Eriol would do such thing to me. He's so gentle, warm, and kind. It's so great to have someone like him. I didn't think of anything else that time, as I know that my Eriol's always there for me. My eyes closed without me noticing them.
I slowly opened my eyes and found out that I slept at Eriol's lap. "Oh, you're awake," He was caressing my hair. I immediately parted from him, I felt myself blush tremendously. "Oi, it's already sunny," I told him. He stood up and took my hand. He pulled me up and I stood up. We walked our way to the entrance and I heard him whispering. "I want that moment to last forever," I felt myself smile a little after hearing that. At last, we reached the gate. "Hey, how 'bout eating in a luxurious restaurant? Don't worry, my treat," he said, in a cheerful voice. I laughed weakly. He doesn't look like that Eriol I saw yesterday. "I'm sorry but I can't go. My dad must be waiting for me now." "Oh... Okay. I understand you." We both went inside Eriol's car and headed to our house. It's so quiet in there since my father, Fujitaka, is the only person inside. I opened the door and just about to walk in, but Eriol's words stopped me. "Hey Sakura, see me again tomorrow, 'kay?" "Huh? Tomorrow?" "Yeah. And that best friend of yours, you're always telling me, I want to meet her. Let's meet at the carnival at 2:00 in the afternoon." "Sure!" I agreed without hesitation. Eriol got back to the car and waved goodbye at me. I waved back as the car moved.
I went inside and surprised to see my dad sleeping at the dining room. He... He prepared breakfast for both of us. And, there's a cake? When I looked at my wristwatch, it's already 9:00 in the morning. He didn't have to prepare food for me! Although I'm very hungry, I'm the one who must've prepared my breakfast. I know he goes home 5:00 in the morning and he haven't have sleep. I woke him up carefully. He woke up and smiled at me. "Dad, you didn't have to prepare breakfast for me." He shook his head. "I can't do that. It's your mother's birthday, you know?" I slightly covered my lips with my hand when I realized that it really IS my mother's birthday! Tears started to roll down my cheeks. I forgot about it. "Hey, why are you crying? Your mom won't be happy to see you crying at her birthday," he tapped me at the back. I nodded and brushed away my tears with my hands. We celebrated my mom's birthday. The party is really blissful although we're only chatting. I informed my dad about my boy friend and why I went home late. He said he understood me. I remembered that Touya's not with us. I remembered the times that he teased me 'kaiju' and I realized that I missed him. We visited mom's graveyard and it's already dawn when we decided to go home. I decided to call Tomoyo on the phone to notify her about what Eriol told me earlier. She accepted my invitation and asked me to stay in their house tomorrow before going to the carnival. I said yes. We said goodbye to each other and I put the phone down. After that, I went straight to my room and had my way to the bathroom for shower. Then, some things kept on flashing on my mind. I can see the pictures of Kero and... Li Syaoran?! I shook my head. I MUST love Eriol and not Syaoran. Li's a famous star now with the screen name of Akira Fujiyama and I'm certain that he will never remember me. He sounded so sweet when he said 'I love you' to me. But I refused to answer back. Oh!!! Why can't I brush him off my mind?!
I went out of the bathroom with only towel covering my body. I put my clothes on and dried my hair. I told myself to sleep early so I'll wake up early too. I jumped into my bed and closed my eyes. I didn't know why I couldn't help myself of thinking about Syaoran. I ignored it and went to sleep.
I woke up with a beam of sunlight from the windows on my face. I glanced at the clock and found out that it's only 6:00 in the morning. I sighed in relief and went inside the bathroom. I stepped in the bathtub with hot water and relaxed. After I did that, I wore a pink sleeveless top and jeans. I decided to prepare breakfast for dad. "I know he'll love this breakfast." I said as I put the spaghetti, toasted bread, and lemon juice on the dining table. I didn't want to wake my dad up and I wanted to surprise him with the breakfast. I walked out of the house and looked for a taxicab. It headed to Tomoyo's house and I paid for the fair. I pushed the doorbell and someone asked me from the other side of the gate. "Who is it?" "I'm Sakura Kinomoto." I responded cheerfully. The gate opened and someone was there. "Welcome, Miss Kinomoto," she was one of Tomoyo's female private bodyguards, if I didn't mistaken. I had my way inside Tomoyo's enormous mansion, with the help of that woman. "Here we are, miss," she said as we stopped in a huge door. She knocked at the door and someone replied. "Who is it?" She had a gentle and familiar voice. It was Tomoyo. "Miss Kinomoto's looking for you, ma'am," the woman answered politely. "Okay, let her pass in." The woman opened the door. Tomoyo was in her tutu because she's having a ballet lesson. "Hi, Sakura! I really think you're too early," she said as I walked in. "Yeah, I think so too. Maybe I'll just watch you dancing." "Yeah!" she said in agreement. "Okay Tomoyo, give me your best shot," Tomoyo's ballet instructor told her. Tomoyo nodded and the music started dancing. I was astonished as I gazed at Tomoyo. I never thought she would be THAT good in ballet. She danced gracefully with the song. I wonder... Tomoyo still doesn't have a boy friend now. Any guy couldn't resist her charms. Perhaps she's not telling me about it?
The music ended and the instructor exited Tomoyo's room. After that, Tomoyo decided to change her dress. She had a floral-decorated white spaghetti top and red mini skirt. Her hair was cut into two, both were tied by ribbons. "Hey, it looks like you're the one who's having a date," I laughed mischievously. "I don't think so," she smiled as she brushed her soft dark hair. We chatted a bit until she decided to show those videos she took when I was still catching the clow cards. I agreed and she put the videotapes in. The video started rolling in and I was shocked to see Li Syaoran. I realized that she took that video when I was catching the 'fight card' wherein Meilin was battling with the card, and Li Syaoran came to help. I felt myself tremble when I saw Syaoran. He doesn't exactly look like the Syaoran in the present. I was full of thoughts that time. "Hey Sakura, you alright?" I regained my consciousness when Tomoyo noticed me. "Of course, I'm alright." "But you were trembling a minute ago," she asked me with concern. "Ehehe... Maybe I'm just too hungry," I couldn't find another reason other than that. "Really? Maybe we can have lunch now. See?" she showed me her watch. It's already 12:04. "Oh? Time passes by really quick, don't you think?" she just nodded and we both headed down to their dining room.
We sat down the chairs and the waiters started to offer some luxurious foods. My eyes widened in amazement. Is Tomoyo's life always like this? Servants and private bodyguards anywhere, she must've been living completely like a princess. "Okay, Sakura, let's dig in!" Tomoyo told me. "Yeah!" We ate the foods, but not all. There're too many for only the two of us. "Wow! I'm full!" "Let's go meet your boyfriend now, shall we?" "I agree." We both stood up and headed to the garage. "Sakura, don't you mind if we ride in our car?" "Of course I don't mind!" We merrily went inside the car and chatted until we reached the carnival.
"Here we are!" I looked for Eriol around the place. "Sakura, what does your boy friend look like? Who is he?" Tomoyo asked curiously. "Just wait. I'll tell you once we meet him." Then I saw Eriol looking for me. "Hey Eriol!" I shouted at him. Tomoyo looked shocked when I glanced at her. "What's wrong with you?" I asked Tomoyo, but no response. Eriol went nearer to us. His eyes widened a bit when he saw Tomoyo by my side. "Why, if it isn't Tomoyo," Eriol said. I saw Tomoyo smirk upon hearing him speak. "Let's go now," he said.
I didn't know what happened to them at the past, all I know is we had been classmates in the fourth grade. I knew Tomoyo felt somehow uncomfortable with him around. But her perception for him changed when we rode the Ferris wheel. "Tomoyo, aren't you afraid of heights?" he asked. "Don't mind me," Tomoyo then replied furiously. Alas, the Ferris wheel suddenly stopped. And note: we were at the top! Tomoyo cried tremendously and I pitied her. I put my hands into my pocket and drew something. It was a deck of cards. "You're using the Sakura cards?" he asked me. "Of course, I will," I answered back. "Then where's the key?" he asked me again. After hearing that, I realized that the magical key's not hanging in my neck! "Oh no! I forgot it at home!" I informed them. "Now we're doomed. What if this Ferris wheel falls with us? Perhaps we will break our necks and die," Eriol scared Tomoyo. "Stop that!" she shouted at him, both of her hands in her ears, her face still stained with tears. "Just kidding. Of course I won't let that happen to anyone of you. Just don't lose faith, okay?" he said, encouraging Tomoyo. Tomoyo then smiled a bit. To my surprise, the Ferris wheel started moving after that. After that incident, the two became close. I'm really grateful that the two got along well. But why do I look like a chauffer? It looks like some sort of sharp object tore my heart apart. Perhaps I'm jealous? No!!! I mustn't be jealous! They're just friends. Yeah. Just friends.
It was already dawn when we decided to go home. The three of us went inside Eriol's car and headed to our house first. I stepped outside the car and bade goodbye at them. I kept on thinking what would happen inside that car. Will they have a fight? I hope they would get along well. I opened the door with my key and went inside our house. It's really quiet, so I decided to watch TV instead.
I glanced at the calendar and found out that it's already March 31, which meant it would be my birthday tomorrow! So what will I do tomorrow? Oh no! I'm too excited to think! I lied into my bed and became sleepy. I slept hugging a pillow.
I woke up 6:00 in the morning! And yeah, it's my 17th birthday! I cheerfully had a shower and put on my clothes after that. I braided my hair, it looked so cute on me! And I thought of surprising Eriol by going to his apartment. I visited my dad's room and informed him about my birthday. He said he knew about it. "Sakura, is Tomoyo with you yesterday?" he asked. "Yes, dad. Why did you ask?" "Sonome (Tomoyo's mom) called me earlier at the phone. She said Tomoyo didn't go home yesterday. Do you know where she is?" I was puzzled. The last time I saw her, she was with Eriol. "No, I don't know, dad." "Uh, that's okay. Maybe she's at home now." "Gotta go now, dad. See 'ya around." I went out the house and looked for a taxicab. We headed to the apartment where Eriol lived.
I got out of the car and into the apartment, still puzzled. I asked the attendant where Eriol Hiragizawa lived. I dashed into the room with excitement and got the spare key Eriol gave me on my bag. The doorknob clicked, I opened the door. "Oh my God!" I was very stunned in what I just saw.
END OF CHAPTER
So what do you think? Can you guess what Sakura saw? Hehehe. If you don't know, I guess you have to wait for my next chappie. And hey, to those Syaoran fans, don't worry! I won't let that Eriol to have Sakura. I'll make a way. And the lemon? Oh yeah. Maybe I'll put it on my next chappie... I still don't know! And I don't know when will I update. Well, um, maybe on November? Yeah, okay. (I'm sorry you have to wait 'til November. I've got tons of assignments and projects to do! And we'll have a semester break on November. Woohoo!) So see 'ya on November, guyz!