This is my first fanfic, but I revised it just a bit. Basically the whole thing is written in back and forth Sakura and Syaoran's P.O.V. (point of view) Please read and enjoy! ^^
Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura. The characters in this fanfic belong to CLAMP.
Love is Near,
Just Search For It
By kawaiisakura
Sakura's
P.O.V.:
I gazed admiringly out into the sparkling sea at sunset. I heard footsteps
approach me from behind. I turned my head in that direction, finding him.
The one who was always there for me. The one who helped me with my troubles no
matter what the cost. The one called…Li Syaoran.
Syaoran's
P.O.V.:
I slowly walked up to her, my feet pacing in the sand and making unforgettable footprints.
My heart was beating faster than it ever did before, like it was going to pop
out of me any minute.
The sight of her beautiful face and body always made me feel light-headed.
She turned around with a surprised expression on her face and.. maybe it was a
longing look too? I shook my head to get rid of my thoughts.
Narrator
P.O.V.:
For about five minutes, the two of them just stared at the sunset wistfully
without any words, avoiding each other.
Then the first of many sprinkles shattered their silence, but the couple didn't
seem to care that rain was starting to shower them.
"Um.." Syaoran started to say shyly.
"So.. what are you doing here? Watching the sunset too?" Sakura asked
curiously, but still not looking up into his eyes.
"Tomoyo told me that you came here 'cause something's on your mind. I thought
that maybe.. I can cheer you up?" he said uncertainly, while smiling a little
for encouragement.
Sakura's
P.O.V.:
It was so weird, Syaoran and I used to be able to say everything to each other.
We were such good friends.. or more?
But lately, he's always been so shy and less talkative, even though I know that
something is troubling him too.. I try to help, but he seems to be trying to
hide it from me.
I just wish he'd tell me..
Syaoran's
P.O.V.:
She didn't answer me. I felt like the whole world just fell on me. The sad
expression on her attractive face was just unbearable.
I reached up nervously and slightly caress her soft cheeks, not knowing what I
was doing.
But then, I saw her sad expression turned into a shocked one, and I quickly
pulled my hand away as if burned.
"I- I'm sorry.." I stuttered helplessly.
Sakura's
P.O.V.:
His distant caress brought me back to reality from my thoughts. I felt shocked,
happy, sad, and excited, all at the same time!
"Thanks for um, helping feel better…" I whispered as I turned away from him to
hide the reddening blush.
"Sakura…I-I …well, I have to tell you something," he mumbled in a serious
voice, his eyebrows furrowing.
"Is it what'd been bothering you lately?" I asked him.
Syaoran's P.O.V.:
"Y-yeah.. it's been a while already and.. forgive me for not telling you." I
closed my eyes regretfully.
Then I glanced up at her face; her expression was patient and kind like she
always were. I silently took a deep breath.
"I've, I've always adored you and-and loved you very much…" I whispered,
hearing a little hope in my voice that I haven't had in a long time.
Sakura's figure didn't move at all, it was like she hadn't heard me.. Her face
was blank and I couldn't figure out what she was thinking.
Maybe I had whispered too softly.
I don't know what I would've done, because I knew I wouldn't be able to repeat
what I said again.
But right at that moment, she stepped forward and hugged me.
Sakura's
P.O.V.:
I didn't want to hide my feelings any longer. I convinced myself all of this
wasn't a dream.
If he loved me, then that's all I needed. Peacefully I smiled into his embrace.
So this was how it feels like to be in love. To be in heaven.
After a long time, Syaoran gently pulled me away by my shoulders. As I stared
up into his eyes, I could still feel where his fingertips had touched my
shoulder.
He smiled down at me with a look I had never noticed on his face before. And
his eyes.. they seemed to glow with happiness.
I wasn't afraid of expressing myself anymore. This was Syaoran, and I trusted
him.
Syaoran's
P.O.V.:
I was so glad that Sakura hadn't turned me down. I don't know what I would've
done if she had..
After a while of looking at her face closely like I've wanted to do for so
long, I started to feel awkward.
I was still holding her by her arm, and it was like she wanted to stay like
this forever and wouldn't care.
Of course I felt the same.
We didn't need words. The look in her eyes and her smile was all I needed.
Again not being able to control myself, I bent forward.
Sakura's P.O.V.:
My eyes widened a bit when I realized Syaoran was trying to close the distance
between us.
But I couldn't help but be entranced by the romantic mood of everything.
The refreshing rain.. the darkening sunset.. the twinkling sea..
And his kiss.
His lips tasted like chocolate ice cream mixed but softer.
It was hard to imagine that the boy was had come to Japan as my rival and
glared at me everyday.. was this guy who was so gently kissing me..
My legs just about gave in weakly, and if it weren't for him holding me I
probably would've collapsed.
Syaoran's P.O.V.:
I couldn't believe that I had finally found the courage in myself to do this.
So many times I had dreamed of telling Sakura of my feelings then kissing her.
But none could compare to the feeling of this. It was just too good..
I broke away slowly, breathing heavily, but still wanting more.
Sakura's eyes were still closed, like she was enjoying the moment as much as
she could.
I smiled at her.. Even in the rain with her hair wet, her face was still so
adorable.
When she opened her eyes to stare directly into mine, I felt myself blush.
What if she had changed her mind and decided I wasn't worth it? Or..
But then she grinned, and it made my whole world a lot brighter.
Sakura's
P.O.V.:
Syaoran, with his hair flat and neat on his head unlike usual, was definitely a
site worth smiling at. Both of us were soaked, but I hadn't noticed it at all.
I turned my head slightly and saw a crescent moon just coming up the horizon.
(A/N: The sun had already set and the moon came out.)
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that Syaoran had turned towards the moon
too.
It was such a pretty sight, with the pale white moon reflecting on the sea's waters.
Suddenly I spotted a shooting star make its way across the night sky, and
quickly shut my eyes and made a wish.
I won't tell you what I wished that night, but I knew that it would come true.
Syaoran would always be there for me.
Syaoran's P.O.V.:
I didn't really believe in making wishes on shooting stars, but as Sakura
lowered her head to do so, I admired her cuteness and smiled.
When she was done she looked back to the sky with hopeful eyes.
I put my arm around her shoulder. "What'd you wish for?" I asked curiously.
She lightly rested her head on my shoulder as I pulled her closer.
"I'm not telling you." Sakura whispered back with a playing tone.
I chuckled and squeezed her tighter.
We both gazed back at the moon, which beamed back.
And
that's how I'll always..
always..
for now and forever..
Remember
our first kiss.. ^_^
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The
end of revised first chapter. :) What'd you guys think of this revised version?
=D And for those of you who hadn't read it before, I hope you all like it!
Please review with your comments! I love hearing from readers. ^^
Also just to mention, I probably won't be continuing this fanfic further from the
chapters I already have. That's.. from chapter 11 I think. If I ever get more
ideas, I might come back to it.
~kawaiisakura
P.S. Please also read my other fanfic "More Than Siblings"! It's an ongoing fanfic. :] see everyone there!
(revised 5/16/03)