Love On Horseback
Sakura and Li sat underneath their tree at school eating lunch. It was a cherry blossom tree and its beauty reminded Li of Sakura. They both had just been through a wild experience.
It started off with normal ice-skating lessons, but ended up being an adventure neither of them wanted to repeat. A boy named Brian had come and tried to win Sakura by force. Li had been able to stop him, but barely. Brian ended up being his cousin and was therefore very powerful. Through it all, Sakura and Li had confessed their feelings for one another and were once again at peace in each other's presence.
Sakura sat across from Li and snacked on some treat her father had packed for her. Li looked her over and noticed, that she'd grown quite a bit since he'd first met her. He admits he still liked Julian, but in his heart, it's Sakura he loves. He had given her a necklace, made from her own teardrop, to symbolize their love.
Sakura smiled across at Li and thanked that he had been there to save her from the crazed lover, Brian. She couldn't imagine what would drive a boy like that so strongly that he would kidnap her and try so hard to win her love. But what he didn't know was that her heart already belonged to someone. Li Showron had won her heart, though unknown to her, since she met him. Only after this past incident, did she admit to her self and him what she truly felt.
"Sakura!" Someone called. Sakura turned to see Madison coming over to them.
"Hi Madison." Sakura greeted.
"Oh, Hi Madison." Li said, snapping out of his daydream about Sakura. ^_^.
Madison came over and sat down next to the new couple. "I got the tape from the recital edited if you want to see it. Oh! You look so Kawaii!!!" Madison told them.
Sakura and Li sweat dropped. "No thanks Madison. I've had enough with ice-skating." Sakura said to her best friend.
Li nodded his agreement. "That's one experience I want to put way behind me."
Madison sighed. "Oh well. It really came out well. Especially the end!!!!"
Li blushed a deep red, while Sakura smiled. The end of the song had happened un-expectantly. When the two had finished their routine, Li had kissed Sakura right in front of everyone. Everyone was shocked at first, but soon, the two got a standing ovation. "Well, we'd better get to class." Li said changing the subject.
Sakura nodded and stood up. "We'll see you later Madison." She and Li walked back to class hand on hand. ^_^.
Madison sighed again. Now alone under the tree she said. "Those two are no fun."
Sakura loved being in Li's presence. Though she could feel him anywhere he was, she still loved the feel of it. It was like having warm heat penetrate her soul.
"Sakura?" Li turned to her. "What are you planning to do this vacation?"
Sakura inwardly gasped. She'd totally forgotten that winter vacation was coming up. "I…don't know yet." She admitted. "You?"
"Nothing yet. Maybe we could do something together?" He raised an eyebrow.
Sakura smiled. "I'd love that!" And with that they continued the day, happy and hopefully looking forward to their break, when they could spend special time together.
Li had walked Sakura home after school and was now entering his apartment. Living alone was harsh, but with Sakura in his life, life…didn't seem all that lonely.
Li placed his backpack down on the floor of his living room and plopped himself down on the couch. Monday's were not his favorite days, especially after such a "filled" weekend. And he still had that whole week left to do! Boy I hope that vacation comes soon!
Li's thoughts were interrupted with the phone ringing. Now who would call?
Li picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Li dear? It's Aunt Rena. How are you?" A voice said on the other line.
"R…Rena? Aunt Rene?" Li was shocked. He hasn't heard from his aunt in years. Why is she calling now?
"Of course, who else would it be? That Cherry blossom of yours, hmmm?"
Li gasped. "How did…"
"Oh now, you can't hide something like that from me. Besides, your mother told me. How are you?"
Li swallowed hard. "F…fine. Why did you call?"
The woman on the other line laughed. "I can't call my own nephew? Well, yes I do have a reason. I was wondering if I can have you come visit for your vacation. Your mother said you had a winter vacation coming up. Why not spend it up here? You can bring that girlfriend of yours…"
"What?!" Li yelled. Sometimes, it's a bad thing to tell your mother about things like that. I bet my whole family knows now! Li cleared his throat. "Um…I don't know."
"Oh come on. Just one week. That's not your whole vacation. Why not spend it up here? Brush up on your riding skills…"
"Auntie, I haven't ridden a horse in years. Besides Sakura doesn't know how…"
"You could teach her." His aunt argued. "I'm sure you remember how. Lightning's still here and he misses you."
Li smiled. His aunt lived on a ranch with many horses. He'd come to liking one particular horse named Lightning. He alone had learned to ride it at the age of eight. No one else could tame him. "Well…" Li considered it. Sakura would probably like it, and they did need the vacation. "I'll ask her. No promises."
"That's all I ask. Call me back as soon as you have an answer, okay? You know my number? Here write it down…" She told Li her number and Li wrote it down.
"Talk to you later, Auntie." He said and hung up. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly. How am I going to get myself out of this one?
Li picked up the phone and dialed Sakura's number. "Hello? Sakura speaking."
"Sakura? It's Li."
"Oh hi Li! Why did you call?" Sakura's beautiful voice came back to him.
"I…uh…was wondering if I could meat you in the park? Say thirty minutes?"
"Is it something serious?" Sakura asked. Thinking about the Clow Cards.
"No, nothing like that." Li assured her.
"Oh, okay. Meet you there." Then she hung up. Li listened to the dial tone a moment longer, then hung up.
He went to his room and changed into some descent clothes. Grabbing his jean jacket (God I love that Jacket! The one from "The Race".) he went out the door. Can't hurt just asking. He though as he locked the door and started towards the park.
Li got there and had to wait ten minutes or so for Sakura. Just enough time for Li to rethink what he was doing and want to back out. "Li?" Sakura's voice came from behind him and he twirled around to face her. "You wanted to talk to me?"
Li shuffled his foot and stared at the ground. "I was wondering if you…"
Sakura lightly laughed. "Don't be so nervous Li. It's only me."
Yeah. Only you. That's the problem. "My aunt called and asked me to visit her…in China."
Sakura smiled. "That's great! You get to see your family."
Li looked up and smiled. She could be so naïve sometimes. "They want you to visit too."
Sakura gasped. "How…do they know about me?"
Li laughed. "I made the mistake of mentioning you to my mother. The whole Li clan probably knows now."
Sakura gasped again. "The whole…"
Li came up to her and held her hand. "Don't worry. It's not that big." Only a few hundred members. "Do you want to? I can call her back and…"
"No." Sakura smiled. "I'd love to."
Li opened his mouth in shock. "You would?"
"Why not? Only one problem…Tori."
Li grimaced. He hadn't thought about that yet. He looked at Sakura. "Should we ask him?"
Sakura thought for moment. "No I have a better idea. Come on!" She pulled Li and started running back to her house.
They got there in record time. Sakura opened the door and Li stopped. Sakura looked back at Li. "Come on! Tori's not home!" She pulled him in the house. "Dad!"
Her father came out of the kitchen. "Hi sweetie. Home already?"
Sakura smiled. "Yep! Can I ask you something?"
Li held his breath while Sakura explained the situation. By the end he was purple and Mr. Avalon hadn't said a word. "Well…I want to talk to your aunt first Li."
Li let out his air and nodded. Sakura took out her cell phone and handed it to Li. He dialed the number. His Aunt Rena answered and agreed to talk to Mr. Avalon.
Both Sakura and Li listened to the conversation between the two adults. When it was over Mr. Avalon smiled. "Thank you, Mrs. Li." Then he hung up.
Sakura bravely stepped forward. "Well?"
Mr. Avalon smiled at his daughter. "It's okay with me."
Sakura jumped for joy and she and Li swung around in the living room, bringing laughter from Mr. Avalon. Just then Tori came into the room. "Hey! What is that Chinese brat doing here!?" He boomed.
Sakura instinctively ran behind her father, while Li stood his ground glaring at his archrival. Mr. Avalon frowned at his son. "Li is our guest. You will show him respect."
Tori opened his mouth to reply, but a glare by his father, shut it tight. Mr. Avalon turned to Li and Sakura. "You can go into the kitchen and get some of the cookies I made." Sakura's and Li's eyes went wide and they both ran into the kitchen.
Sakura and Li ate a few cookies, all the while listening to Sakura's dad explain where Sakura was going to be for the next week.
"WHAT!" Tori boomed and ran into the kitchen. Li moved in front of Sakura. "You are not going!"
Sakura sneered at her older brother. "Dad already said it was okay! So there!" She gave him a raspberry. (You pull one eye lip down and stick out your tongue. For those who don't know. ^_^)
Tori was about to explode when Mr. Avalon came in. "Tori. Go to your room. This does not concern you."
Tori turned to his dad in disbelief. "Doesn't concern me? Do you know what he tried to do to Sakura?!"
Li started to get nervous. This could change a whole lot of things, all against Li. Mr. Avalon turned and smiled and Li. "What ever it was, he's fine now, and I trust him." He turned to Tori. "And you should to."
Tori growled in defeat and stalked off. Sakura sighed in relief. "When can I go?"
Mr. Avalon replied. "This Saturday, for a week."
Sakura jumped for joy again and ran to give her father a hug. "Thank you Dad!"
Li smiled at her and they went to her room to discuss the details. Maybe winter vacation will be more interesting than I thought. Li thought with a smile.
A/N: Did you like that? I always wanted to see Li on a horse. Want me to go on? Please review then, and I'll get the next part out really soon! It involves Brian coming back! And he still wants Sakura!