I haven't done a CCS chapter in months. So here goes!
Enjoy!
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On the First day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
1 look in my eyes...
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Sakura stood in front of her door, her breath condensing in front of her face. She put her key in the lock and turned the it. Let herself embrace the warmth of her home.
She turned around and smiled at the boy standing behind her.
"Come in," Sakura offered.
"Are you sure your dad wouldn't mind?" Syaoran said, fearful of imposing.
"Of course not," Sakura smiled.
"And your brother?" Syaoran raised his eyebrows.
"Come in," Sakura insisted.
Sakura grabbed Syaoran's wrist and dragged him into the house. She pulled him into the house and took him into the living room.
"Do you want some sweets? Cake? Tea?" Sakura offered.
"Oh, don't put yourself out for me," Syaoran said.
"It's no disposition," Sakura waved him off "you don't always have to be so polite. Remember when you first met me?"
Syaoran blushed at the recollection. He really had made her life considerably more difficult. Despite the fact that she, not only had to deal with 4th grade troubles but, had to capture all the cards AND defeat Yue AND keep her friends safe AND keep it all a secret; he put more pressure on her fraile but powerful heart and that pure, heartwarming smile.
"...I'm sorry," Syaoran said "I really am."
"I've told you before to forget about it, I may never have become Master of the Cards if it weren't for you," Sakura came back, with a tray of snacks and freshly brewed tea.
Sakura poured them each a mug. She handed the green mug to Syaoran.
He took a sip and then observed the cup. He turned it in a 180' circle and he read the words 'Syaoran Li' in amber coloured Chinese characters.
Syaoran looked directly into Sakura's emerald eyes in surprise. She just smiled and took another sip of her tea.
She finally looked at Syaoran with a light blush on her face.
She shuffled closer to him. She tapped her mug to his. Then shuffled some more.
Her knee ended up touching his. She didn't make eye contact for a moment. Then she moved her head do it was right in front of his.
Syaoran started to lean in too.
They were merely inches apart.
Then finally!
"Sakura! I'm home! I smell tea!" Toya shouted from the front door.
"Dammit Toya," Sakura muttered under her breath.
"Sakura," Syaoran grabbed her attention "you looked me dead in the eye just now. I finally remembered how your eyes put a real emerald to shame. All it took was 1 look. Now it's engraved into my heart."
Sakura smiled.
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Yay first day of christmas! That's what I'm calling this chapter. I don't know when the first day of Christmas is officially. But hey!
Ja Ne