Disclaimer

I do not own CCS! I am simply writing a fanfic based on an anime that I love. =D

Prologue

She tells me everything. Every little detail about her life, she has told me. Even if I don't want to hear it, she tells me. Even if I shouldn't be told, she tells me. That's just how close we are. We've been best friends since kindergarten. The very first thing she ever said to me was, "You remind me of my mother. Sit beside me?" I remember when we found out our mothers were cousins. That was one of the best days of my life, to know that I was related to this wonderful girl - who I admired so much.

Now I know that I'm the ideal person to be admired. I'm beautiful, talented, creative, smart, kind, and caring... But there's just something about Sakura that makes me love her. I don't know what it is, and I've been trying to figure it out the whole time we've been friends.

Sakura's had a crush on her big brother's friend Yukito for a long time, but every time she tried to tell him, someone interrupts. I kind of feel sorry for her, but for some reason, I don't think that her feelings for Yukito are true. She may think they are right now, but they seem more like feelings for a family member. I'm not sure if I should tell Sakura about my thoughts on her feelings, though, because my words might upset her. I would hate myself if I made Sakura cry. There is someone who likes her, though. We recently got a new student in our class named Shaoran Li. At first, he wasn't very fond of her, but eventually he got to know her. I'm not sure if he even realizes yet, or maybe he hasn't allowed himself to accept his feelings, but I'm positive he likes her.

I know all of this because I watch over Sakura like her guardian angel. I feel that she is the most important part of my life as it is, so I will continue to watch over her the best I can.

Chapter One - Sakura's Birthday

We're currently in grade eight, and getting ready for graduation day. Sakura has agreed to let me make her graduation dress, as long as it's not too much. Since most of my outfit ideas are based on flowers and patterns, she's told me to stick to simple flowers. I figured nadeshikos and sakura blossoms aren't too much for her, and asked my mother what she thought about my blueprints. She pointed at one that she said "reminded her of Nadeshiko", who was Sakura's mother, and my mother's cousin. So I picked that one. I'm very excited about seeing this dress on Sakura.

Sakura and I made a promise, a vow, when we were little to not date until after high school as it would influence our work habits and we wouldn't do our work to the best ability throughout school. I think I will tell her soon that it's okay if she breaks that promise, because I can really feel that Shaoran's feelings for her may make her the happiest person in the world. Sakura being happy makes me happy. She may refuse to accept my suggestion, but I think she will change her mind if Shaoran tells her how he feels. I would like to tell her on graduation day, as part of my graduation present. I am also thinking of setting up a blind date for the graduation dance for her. I would like for Sakura and Shaoran to go together, but I don't think he will have the courage to ask her.

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Today is Sakura's 14th birthday, April 1st. She told me not to buy her a present for her birthday, but I did anyway, I couldn't help it. I found this necklace that would look just perfect on her, and had to buy it. The necklace is gold, with a star-shaped charm that has the symbol for shine engraved on the back. For some reason, I just saw it and thought "that is perfect for her".

I woke up early this morning to surprise Sakura by showing up to her house to walk to school with her. After showering, getting dressed, and packing my school bag, I picked up the bento I made for Sakura and I and put that in my bag as well. I asked Sakura's father and brother not to make her a lunch, or tell her why, so I could surprise her again. I left my house and walked for about 5 minutes before I realized I had forgotten Sakura's present! I had to run back home to get her present, then decided to just get out my roller blades and blade to school with her. Waiting at Sakura's front gate didn't last very long. Surprisingly she was up and ready to go earlier than usual today. She did seem to be in a strange mood, so once she opened the gate, I startled her by asking "Why so down on your birthday?" Once she saw who it was talking to her, she gave me a big hug and explained that no one had made a bento for her, and they told her not to worry about lunch. I tried to look concerned, but had a hard time because that was my doings. She didn't seem to notice, though.

At lunch, I presented the bento I made for us to Sakura, and asked if she would mind eating outside. She thanked me, agreed, and followed me outside. After only beginning to eat, I also gave Sakura her birthday present and said "Happy 14th Birthday Sakura." Of course she reminded me that she asked me not to buy anything for her, but once she saw the necklace, she too fell in love with it, put it on, and thanked me. Just then, Shaoran came over to our little picnic area and shyly handed Sakura a present. Since he hadn't really talked to Sakura much, I had informed him last week that today was her birthday. I was surprised that he actually got her a present though. I had to get my camcorder out and film the moment. Once Sakura opened the present, she took it out of its case, and put on a beautiful gold bracelet with the same charm as the necklace I bought her, along with a heart that had an 'S' on it in a beautiful calligraphy. I think it might have been a small hint of his affection for her, but Sakura didn't notice, and thanked Shaoran for the lovely gift. He looked like he was going to say something for a second, then went red in the face and took off. He's so adorable when it comes to Sakura.

Sakura invited me to her family birthday feast. I must mention that her father is a great cook. After the feast, Sakura and I went up to her room and looked at all her birthday gifts. Chiharu and Takashi bought a gift together, a 2500 ¥ gift card for Sakura's favourite store - Twin Bells. Rika bought her a watch with stars all over it. Naoko bought her a cute purse with stars on it, and Yukito bought her a wallet with stars on it. It seems that everyone knows Sakura likes stars, or they all decided to go with one theme together. But then, Shaoran and I hadn't talked about our gifts, and bought her a matching necklace and bracelet. Meilin called from Hong Kong to wish Sakura a "Happy Birthday". Sakura's father and brother invited me along to go clothes shopping for Sakura's birthday present, but I had to go home. She will tell me all about her new clothes tomorrow. I said goodbye to her and her family, and headed home.

A little bit of a rough start to the story, but I'm working on it. I haven't written anything in a long time, so this is quite a big accomplishment for me at the moment. This story was inspired by absolutely nothing, and is just pure random ideas. Let me know what you think!