Hello, everyone! Starfire Star here! This is the Christmas Special I was planning to launch before Christmas, and will continue into the New Year, so I'm sorry but a couple of things will be pushed back. Someone Like You, my second fic, will probably start up again in April-May. I'm sorry, but I have high hopes for this new fic, and I promise Someone Like You will come back with a bang. Or at least, I'll try. Meanwhile, I'll Turn To You Now will continue while this Christmas Special is going on. Got that? Any questions? Comments? Please email me.
Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura. CLAMP has
the right to say that they do. But I do not. Also, I DO NOT
own the song "All I Want for Christmas (is you)" by Mariah Carey.
I DO NOT own any of her songs! However, I DO own this plot.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. If I see a fic with any resemblance
to mine without me being credited whatsoever, I will make sure you
suffer the consequences. Hope I didn't scare you .
Dedication:
To the "little wolf" who stole my heart (Syaoran)! Haha!
Perfect
Situation
A Fanfic by Starfire Star Chapter
One: Her News
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
24 year-old Sakura Kinomoto sat on a black stool on a stage. The spotlight shone on her and she was smiling happily down at everyone. She wore a Santa Claus hat on her head and was wearing a red off-the-shoulder sweater and a black skirt. She wore black knee-high boots.
She searched the crowd for that one special person— Syaoran Li. Syaoran Li had been her best friend, hugged her through numerous break-ups, laughed with her, teased her, walked to school with her. They were also next-door neighbours until they both moved out to pursue careers.
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
She looked through the crowds of people and her fellow officemates mingling. Syaoran was also one of her officemates— it wasn't decided they would work at the same office building. It just ended up that way.
Sakura's bright green emerald eyes sparkled in the spotlight. She still hadn't found him yet, but she couldn't just suddenly stop singing. She had been practicing this song for hours on end just so she could perform it at her office Christmas Party.
Which was where she was now. At her office Christmas Party. Searching for Syaoran. He hadn't exactly told her he would come, but Sakura knew Syaoran would do anything for her.
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true...
All I want for Christmas
Is you...
Sakura shook her head and continued right on singing. There wasn't exactly a lot of people watching her perform, so she decided to perk things up a bit. She couldn't be sad just because Syaoran wasn't there. Besides, just a couple of days before she became a fiancée! Nothing could bring her down today!
She put on a devilish grin and stood up. She began walking around the chair winking at the couple of guy employees watching her. She should have a little fun, shouldn't she? Besides, in a couple of months she wouldn't be able to have this kind of fun again.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
She walked off the stage and up to some innocent looking employee who looked like he was new. He seemed like he didn't know anyone, so she decided to be friendly. She smiled at him, took off her hat, and put it on him.
She looked at the rest of the crowd, who had seemed to have gotten their attention turned to Sakura now. She searched the crowd. And saw HIM. He was here! He stood around the back of the room, smiling at her. His amber eyes stared intently at her, but still with that hint of warmth toward her.
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
Sakura was singing while looking at Syaoran fully now. She grinned at him and gave him a tiny wink. He laughed, blushed a little, and put his hand to the back of his neck. Many people turned around to see whom the beautiful singer was happy to see. Sakura tried hard to make her way to the back of the room now.
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you...
You baby
She stood in front of Syaoran now, eyes shining. Syaoran turned bright red. It was so embarrassing to him. He used to blush a ton when he was a kid— but as an adult?
"Sakura… don't," Syaoran said as Sakura put on a mischievous grin.
"Don't what?' Sakura teased as she slid her arms around his shoulders.
"Quit playing around," Syaoran hissed out of the corner of his mouth. "Our boss is watching!"
"Relax and have some fun!" Sakura replied. She gave a big wink to the jealous on-lookers.
Sakura started walking around Syaoran, ruffling his still chocolate-brown hair.
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
Syaoran put on a weary grin for Sakura now. Some guys started whistling and giving her catcalls. Syaoran grabbed Sakura's arm unexpectedly and twirled her around. Sakura was surprised— it didn't seem like Syaoran would do this in front of all these people!
"That's the spirit!" Sakura sounded like the cheerleader she was back in the day. Syaoran noticed this.
Suddenly a voice called Syaoran's name. A purple-haired woman stepped out of a large crowd.
"Oh, hey, Tomoyo," Syaoran said to the purple-haired woman. She held a camcorder and a purse.
"Syaoran! Great to see you here tonight!" Tomoyo said, approaching Sakura and Syaoran.
"Ooh! Tomoyo! You made it!" Sakura said out of the corner of her mouth as she continued to dance.
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
hear those magic reindeer click
Syaoran smirked at Sakura. "Reindeer?" He teased.
Sakura turned red. "It's part of the song!"
"Sakura! You sound great!" Tomoyo whispered, turning on her camcorder and pointing it at Sakura. "By the way, who made your outfit? It's not as good as any of mine! Right, Sakura?"
Syaoran looked embarrassed. "Yeah, I forgot to tell you that you sing great."
"Thanks," Sakura smiled as she continued to snap her fingers and dance. "Talk to you guys later, okay?"
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You...
Sakura began towards the stage again and away from her two friends. Tomoyo sighed.
"Syaoran," Tomoyo said, adjusting her camera again to follow Sakura up the stage. "When will you tell her? When you're sixty?"
Syaoran looked away from Tomoyo. "It'll ruin everything."
"Ruin what?" Tomoyo glanced at the brown-haired man.
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
"If she says no, it'll ruin our friendship. I don't want to do that. I'd rather be friends than be nothing at all," Syaoran spoke a bit coldly. "I can't force her to feel the same way about me."
"Syaoran," Tomoyo sighed. "If you don't do anything, you'll lose her eventually. She'll slip away. And it's hard to keep such strong feelings inside forever."
"I work with her," Syaoran said irritably. "We see each other every day. It'll be hard to ignore her."
"Oh stop being such a pessimist and start thinking about what good things might happen," Tomoyo paused. "She probably loves you, too."
Santa won't you bring me the one
I really need - won't you please
Bring my baby to me...
"We've been friends for more than 20 years. If she loved me, she would've said something. Why change from friends to something more about 20 years?" Syaoran replied.
"That's exactly what she might be thinking," Tomoyo said. "If you never try than you'll never know."
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all
I'm asking for
I just want to see baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas
Is you...
"Syaoran. I can tell she's in love with you. You will not know how many pictures she put of you and her on her dresser when she went to Tokyo U. You got nothing to lose!" Tomoyo told him, her camera zooming in on Sakura sitting on the stool on the stage.
All I want for Christmas
Is you baby
Is you baby"Except for our friendship," Syaoran muttered as applause burst out all around him. He quickly joined in with the clapping and smiled as Sakura happily jumped off the stage.
Tomoyo greeted her with sparkling eyes. "Sakura-chan!" she squealed, giving Sakura a hug. "You were great! You sang it perfectly!"
"Thanks," Sakura replied. She turned to Syaoran and gave him a hug.
"Sorry about distracting you," Syaoran said.
"It's alright," Sakura gave another one of her sweet smiles, which caused Syaoran to blush.
Tomoyo shot Syaoran a Look, indicating that it was now or never. She turned her camera off.
"Um, Tomoyo," Sakura stammered. "Can I talk to Syaoran for a second? We'll be right back."
"Sure!" Tomoyo said quickly, and a bit too happily. Sakura flashed her a confused look.
"Uh, I mean, yeah, it would be perfectly alright," Tomoyo said.
"Great," Sakura said as she grabbed Syaoran's arm.
"Hey, Syaoran, this might be you're chance!" Tomoyo whispered as Syaoran passed her.
Syaoran shot Tomoyo a glare which Tomoyo smiled sweetly back at.
Sakura led Syaoran to a balcony off one side of the room. The doors were wide open, but snow was falling softly.
"Sakura! It's freezing out here. Are you cold?" Syaoran asked as he saw Sakura's cheeks quickly turn red.
"No, I'm fine," Sakura whispered.
"Okay… well, what's it you want to tell me?" Syaoran said slowly as they both stared out the night sky, next to each other, both holding the balcony rail.
"Syaoran… I want to tell you something… very important. I've been keeping it from you for a long time…" Sakura mumbled as she crossed her arms and huddled.
"Huh?" said Syaoran, confused. He jammed his hands into the pockets of his jeans.
"I hope you don't think I'm weird or anything…" Sakura whispered.
Oh my f---ing god… what is Sakura talking about…? Maybe… could it be? Could it possible be that… she loves me? Syaoran thought, his eyes growing wide.
"Syaoran?" Sakura said, gently touching Syaoran's arm.
"Oh… oh, sorry. Yeah, go on," Syaoran said to her.
"I know you're going to be surprised at this…" Sakura said, her face starting to break into a grin. "But… I'm… I'm…"
"Come, Saku… say it," Syaoran said, his heart beating fast. He started to tense up.
"I'm… ENGAGED!" Sakura squealed. "Isn't it great!"
"W-what?" Syaoran said, startled. He felt a lump appear in his throat.
"I'm engaged!" Sakura repeated, fishing out something from the pocket of her skirt. It was a small pink engagement ring. The diamond shone brightly.
Syaoran opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He was heartbroken.
Just then he felt warm arms slip around him. "I wanted you to be the first to know. You're my best friend," Sakura mumbled. "Are you okay?"
Syaoran's heart ached, and his eyes started to burn. He swallowed the lump in his throat. "Yeah, I'm fine. Congrats."
Sakura pulled away and grinned at Syaoran. Her emerald eyes sparkled. "So I guess we have to get a divorce now, huh?"
Syaoran's eyes widened. "Huh? What?"
Sakura shrugged and continued to smile. "We got married when we were five. Remember when we got married in the cherry blossom fields?"
Syaoran looked confused for a second, then his face softened and smiled sadly. "Oh. Yeah. Now I remember."
"Xiao Lang, time to go," Chung Li called
to his son as he picked up two shopping bags. "Hold on,
Dad, I have to get this ring for Sakura!" Syaoran replied to his
father as he jammed a quarter into the toy machine in front of him.
"Xiao Lang, we can just buy her a nice present," Chung
said impatiently. "It'll take you forever to get that
ring." "No," Syaoran calmly said. He grabbed the small
circular container in which the prize was, and was disappointed to
see it had not been the emerald ring he was hoping for. He quickly
jammed another quarter in. "Syaoran! Now!" Chung touched
Syaoran's shoulder. "No, Dad!" Syaoran shouted. Chung
crouched down to talk to Syaoran. "Xiao Lang," Chung said
gently. "I know how much you want that ring. But you'll be
spending a lot of money." "It doesn't matter! I have
lots of quarters," Syaoran said as he stuffed a hand into his
pocket and produced a large quantity of quarters. Chung
sighed. "Fine. But we don't have a lot of time." Syaoran
put on a small smile, and with renewed enthusiasm, shoved a quarter
into the machine. "Dang," Syaoran whispered to himself as
he examined the latest prize he got. He shrugged, sighed, and threw
it into a bag next to him. Chung shook his head, laughing. 8
minutes later Syaoran called his dad over. "Hey! Dad! I got it! I
got it!" Syaoran jumped up and down, holding the object with the
green ring inside. Chung smiled and laughed. "Very good,
Syaoran." Just then one of the store employees came out,
took one look at Syaoran and his huge bag with all the prizes in it,
and turned to Chung. "Uh, excuse me, sir. You've been here
for a long time, and we do not tolerate loitering…" the employee
stuttered. He took another look at Syaoran and continued. "And I'm
afraid your son has…" "Don't worry, we were just
leaving," Chung said as he grabbed his son's hand. "Come on,
Xiao Lang…" they walked out the store. ------- "Yelan!
We're back!" Chung called to his wife as he opened the door to
their house. "Fuutie! Sheifa! Fanren! Feimei!" "You two
are late," Yelan appeared before them, smiling. Chung kissed his
wife's cheek. "Look mom!" Syaoran opened the back full of
prizes from the toy machine.
"And what do we have here?" she said to
Syaoran.
Syaoran turned red. "Sorry," he said,
bowing. "No, no, hon, its fine," Yelan let out the last
bit of laughter. "But why did you get so many? Did you really want
them?" "No," Syaoran held out the ring, "I wanted
this." "Oh?" Yelan grinned. She knew exactly who it was
for. "And who's the lucky girl who's receiving it?" Syaoran
turned even redder. "Sakura." "Ah, I see," Yelan gave
Syaoran a pat on his head. Just then Syaoran's sisters,
Fuutie, Shiefa, and Femei came thumping down the stairs. "Well
how are my—" Chung began but the girls burst into urgent
cries. "Mom! Dad! Fanren just went out the side door to see
her boyfriend!" the girls whined. "She told us not to tell
you!" "Calm down, girls," their father told them,
crossing his arms. "We'll deal with Fanren when she comes home. I
promise she won't get away with this." The girls noticed
the small ring Syaoran was holding. "Oooh, little brother, who's
that for?" the girls teased. Syaoran quickly put his hands
behind his back. "Leave me alone!" "Girls, girls, leave
Syaoran alone," Yelan winked. "It's his business." The girls
giggled and went into the kitchen. "Now, Syaoran… you
have kendo and karate lessons in 2 hours, so run along and play with
Sakura-chan," Yelan told him. "Yes, do whatever business
you have with her," Chung agreed. "Okay," Syaoran ran
out the front door and next door to Sakura's house. Syaoran
knocked on the door. "Hello, Syaoran-kun," Nadeshiko
Kinomoto smiled down at him. "Come on in. Sakura's in her
room." "Arigatou," Syaoran bowed. Syaoran went
up to Sakura's room and found Sakura sitting on the bed, swinging
her feet and brushing her hair.
"Oh!" Yelan glanced at the bag and
laughed. "Syaoran! Don't tell me you spent all that
money!"
"Oh,
hey, Syaoran-kun!" Sakura eagerly stood up. "Are you okay?"
"Yes," Syaoran nodded. "Let's go." "Okay,
let me just get my shoes and tell mama," Sakura told him as they
both walked down the stairs. Sakura was dressed in a pink strapped
dress with a pink and white striped turtleneck underneath. Syaoran
was dressed in a blue polo shirt and jeans. "Mama! Me and
Syaoran are going to play now!" said Sakura to her mom. "Okay,
now, be careful," Nadeshiko told them. "Syaoran, take care of
her." "Hai," Syaoran nodded. "I will." Sakura
and Syaoran started walking down the sidewalk. "So where to you
wanna go?" Sakura asked him, smiling. "Let's go to—"
Syaoran was hesitant to do this, but he decided it was the right
thing. He clenched the small ring in his pocket. "Eh?"
Sakura said, confused. "Let's so to the Sakura Field,"
Syaoran finished. "It's spring, you know, so the trees will be in
bloom." "Okay! We haven't been there in forever!"
Sakura said cheerfully. As they walked along, Sakura decided
to say something. She stopped and grabbed Syaoran's arm. "Syaoran…
I have to tell you something," Sakura whispered. "It's
important." "Eh? What is it?" Syaoran asked. Sakura
leaned forward and whispered in Syaoran's ear, "you're my best
friend". Sakura smiled. "Arigatou!" "Uh…"
Syaoran didn't know what to do. "So where do you want to
go?" "Well…" Sakura looked down. "We haven't been
the Cherry Fields in a long time so…" "Okay," Syaoran
nodded. "Let's go there." When they arrived at the
Cherry Fields, the two kids said nothing. They gazed at the beautiful
field, the meadow with cherry blossom trees everywhere. Since it was
spring, the cherry blossoms were in bloom and it was a breathtaking
sight. Sakura exhaled and smiled at Syaoran. Sakura started
running through the fields, spinning herself and dancing. Syaoran
followed her awkwardly, even though he saw Sakura do this a million
times. Sakura bent down and picked up a cherry blossom petal.
She grinned, because she had an idea. She scooped up a pile of cherry
blossom petals and threw them on Syaoran's head. "Sakura!
What are you doing?" Syaoran rolled his eyes at her. "Did you
know caterpillars are on your hands? Caterpillars can be on
petals." Sakura screamed and jumped, hoping to shake off the
caterpillars. Syaoran started to laugh at her. Sakura shot a glare at
him. "There really weren't any spiders, were there?" "Nope,"
Syaoran bent over, laughing. "Hmph," Sakura crossed her
arms. "Okay, okay, sorry Saku," Syaoran apologized, still
laughing in between words. "So… what do you want to do
now?" Sakura shrugged at Syaoran. "I have something I want
to tell you," Syaoran turned red. "Ok?" Sakura
nodded. "Well… SakuraWillYouMarryMe?" Syaoran said in
one breath. "Why…" Sakura squealed, understanding
everything Syaoran had said. "Of course!" Sakura threw her
arms around Syaoran's neck. "You're the bestest friend
ever!" Syaoran handed Sakura the ring he had gotten earlier.
"Here." "Oh Syaoran!" Sakura grinned as she hugged
Syaoran tighter.
"Sakura!" Syaoran said to her.
"What?" Syaoran asked. "Uh… uh, Sakura… shouldn't Tomoyo do this stuff?"
Sakura shook her head. "Tomoyo's going to be too busy making the dresses… and besides," Sakura looked up at Syaoran. "You're my best friend."
"Uh, yeah, right," Syaoran laughed. "I'm no girl. You expect me to make the right choices for you?"
"Well yeah, you know me better than anyone," Sakura said with a wave of her hand. "And I know you have feminine tendencies."
"No I don't!" Syaoran glared at her. "I'm sorry, but who was the "tomboy of the class" in Grade Four?"
"Syaoran!" Sakura turned red. "Well, we had our ways."
"Who's the guy anyway?" Syaoran said to himself, realizing the one girl he loved in the entire world was about to get married. Planning the wedding was going to hurt him even more.
"Well…" Sakura said with a hint of embarrassment. "Do you remember… Eriol Hiiragizawa?"
"Hiiragizawa! That super smart geek!" Syaoran said, shocked. "I thought he'd never love anything more than Science and Math."
"He's not geek! In fact, he's one of the most successful businessmen in Japan!" Sakura said indignantly.
"Come on Sakura, he was a snob in University! Always the one who got top marks, the smart guy who snubbed everyone who "wasn't worthy of his presence". That was including you! You weren't exactly the "smartest flower in the bunch"," Syaoran exclaimed.
"And you were?" Sakura shot back.
"Well, Saku, I graduated 4th in the class," Syaoran shrugged. "So that's saying something."
Sakura's eyes filled with tears. "I thought you'd understand, Syaoran! Out of all the people in the world… I thought you said you'd always be there for me! I thought you'd be supportive… after all these years…"
Syaoran was silent. After a long period of silence, he finally spoke. "I will be supportive." He gave Sakura a hug. "When did you meet him?"
"5 months ago," Sakura said. "Remember that trip I took to Thailand on vacation? He was there on a business trip."
"5 months is a little early," Syaoran said, carefully eyeing the look on Sakura's face, knowing how soft she was about people's opinions.
"Yeah, I know," Sakura sighed. "But… I dunno. It just feels right."
I'm sorry, Sakura, Syaoran thought to himself as he closed his intense amber eyes. It's too late for me to tell you now.
"Syaoran?" Sakura glanced at Syaoran.
"Uh, yeah," Syaoran nodded. "I understand."
"I knew you would," Sakura smiled as she gave Syaoran a hug once more.
"So… where is Hiiragizawa anyway?" Syaoran asked Sakura.
"Well… he's on a business trip," Sakura said. "He said he was sorry he couldn't make it and see you and Tomoyo again. But I promised him I would show tons of pictures and Tomoyo's video."
"Oh."
"So are you going to planning my wedding?" Sakura asked Syaoran softly.
Syaoran paused. He wasn't sure he was capable of planning a wedding, but he would do anything for Sakura. "Yes, I'll plan your wedding."
"Thanks, Syaoran, I knew I could count on you," Sakura said, hugging Syaoran tightly.
--
Sakura and Syaoran went back inside and found Tomoyo flirting with one of the employees.
"Tomoyo!" Sakura hissed, grabbing Tomoyo's arm. "What are you doing?"
"Trying to have fun while you two were gone!" Tomoyo replied, raising her eyebrows.
"Hey, Sakura!" one of Sakura's employee friends called.
"Oh, hi!" Sakura grinned and headed over to the friend.
"Hey," Tomoyo whispered to Syaoran. "What happened? It doesn't look like you told her."
"I didn't," Syaoran said. "It's too late anyway."
"No, it's not! Better late than never!" Tomoyo said in a loud whisper.
"No, better never!" Syaoran glared at Tomoyo. "She's getting married."
"Oh… Syaoran…" Tomoyo's eyes filled with tears. "I'm so sorry."
"Yeah, I am too," Syaoran said to her, almost like he was saying it to himself.
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