First of all, I would like to give the honour of this fic to StarJade, she
is a truly amazing author and her story - Childhood Crush - inspired me to
write this, it's going to be quite short but I hope u enjoy it.
THE HEARTBREAKING WEDDING
A girl stood beside an open window, her auburn hair danced along with the evening breeze. Emerald eyes stared out into the space, unfocused. Wet tear trials stained her pale cheeks, fresh waves of tears were already forming. But she took no notice of them. For her mind was somewhere else.
Today was the day her two best friends got married.
Tomoyo Daidouji and Syaoran Li.
At these names, her heart tightened painfully and her eyes gloss over with water she knew that shouldn't be there. But she couldn't help it.
She had been to their wedding of course, in fact she was the bridesmaid. Her face still held the unwashed make-up, and her seemed-to-be joyous laughter rang silently in her ears. But her heart betrayed her as she recalled the holy ceremony.
@FLASHBACK@
The wedding was held in a small church just on the outskirts of Tomeoda. A clear and tranquil stream ran in front of the small House Of God. Tall evergreens stood behind the building, rose bushes enclosed the church, giving it a wonderful atmosphere of love and gentleness.
Birds in the nearby trees sang their songs for the two lovebirds. People were already congregating inside the little church. All of them were chattering excitedly and all of them looked very happy for the soon-to-be- husband-and-wife, but none of them looked surprised at all.
Staring at the laughing crowds was a girl, she must be in her late teens or early twenties. She stood at the front door, dressed in a beautiful pink gown, which fitted her body nicely. Her auburn hair was done up delicately, strands that frame her face were curled, mascara made her eyes look bigger and prettier, bronze eye-shadow brought out the brilliant emerald colour of her eyes.
But glistening liquid shone in those eyes. One would think they were tears of joy, which they were . partly.
But if you look deeper, you could tell that wasn't all. True, she was happy, she was happy for her best friends. But she was also sad, her heart was breaking bit by bit. The transparent beads weren't just tears of happiness.
They were also tears of despair.
Tears of longing . yearning for something she knows she will never have.
And what was that thing? It was love.
She loved the soon-to-be-husband, which was a bad thing to do, as he would soon be bound to someone else. She loved him ever since she was a child, when they were best friends. Growing up together made her love for him stronger.
She loved Syaoran Li. The future leader of the powerful Li Clan of China.
But she knew he never loved her, cared for her as the way he cared for their other best friend. Tomoyo Daidouji.
Of course, there was no surprise he loved Tomoyo rather than her. Tomoyo was perfect in every way possible. She was breathtakingly beautiful for one, in fact, one look at her and you would think you've just seen an angel. Tomoyo has a great voice too, her singing was just . indescribable, it would melt even a stone man's heart. Tomoyo was kind to everyone, even to those she didn't already know. And of course, Tomoyo loved Syaoran also.
The emerald-eyed girl sighed, trying to block out those unforgiving memories. She wanted to cry so badly, but she couldn't, for Tomoyo and Syaoran, she will be strong. She won't ruin the best day of their lives.
But deep inside her heart, she was still grieving, crying and breaking. Although it was extremely hard for to take in the fact that Syaoran would never love her, and that he loved Tomoyo, his true and only love. She had accepted it. She absorbed the painful truth into her heart. When she was little, she had hoped that one day, Syaoran would look at her with the longing and the love he always gave Tomoyo. But that was too much to ask. And the wish never came true.
No one ever knew of her feelings towards Syaoran. And she intended to keep it that way. She didn't want her foolish love for Syaoran to destroy the happiness he and Tomoyo could share . and will share.
She was so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't realise the wedding had already begun.
Syaoran stood in front of the alter, in his white tuxedo which Tomoyo insisted on making. His unruly chestnut locks were alive with energy, bouncing up and down as though they were just as excited as Syaoran. His deep amber eyes shone with what seemed like excitement, nervousness and love as Tomoyo walked into the view.
The auburn haired girl walked in front of Tomoyo. Her pink gown rustled softly behind her as she walked past the rows of people. The blood red roses she held in her hands gave an intoxicating smell, but she paid no attention to that. She was too busy trying to choke back the sobs in her throat and the tears she held in her eyes to notice anything else.
As Tomoyo strolled gracefully down the aisle, people gasped. They had never seen such a beauty. Tomoyo had decided to leave her hair down, dark loose curls tumbled down her back. Her creamy milk skin seemed even paler in comparison. Large sparkling amethyst jewels shone brightly with love and anticipation as she spotted her love. Her white bride gown hugged her body, not very tightly, but still enough to show off her curves, white satin trial followed her as she walked. A flower-knitted band was placed on top of her head, like a crown. She was smiling.
The bridesmaid refused to look into the eyes of the handsome man in front of her. She already knew he loved the woman walking behind her, but seeing it in his eyes would just be unbearable.
The wedding march stopped as everyone stood in their positions. The auburn headed girl stood silently beside Tomoyo, head facing downwards so no one could see the tears. The best man, also stood silently beside Syaoran. His midnight blue hair swayed ever so gently, dark azure eyes shone merrily at the soon-to-be husband and wife.
No one noticed her.
The girl listened dully to what the priest was saying, the promises were made and repeated by the two lovers, and now it was time for the fatal vows...
'Will you, Syaoran Li, take this woman, Tomoyo Daidouji, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to hold, to care and to cherish till the day that you die.'
'I do.' Was the confident reply. Amazing how two words could make such a big reaction. The pink-dressed girl flinched vigorously, and her head drooped even more.
'And will you, Tomoyo Daidouji, take this man, Syaoran Li, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to hold, to care and to cherish till the day that you die.'
Holding tears in her beautiful eyes, Tomoyo answered, equally confident, 'I do.'
Syaoran smiled gently at her and squeezed her hands to ensure her that it'll be fine.
The priest now turned towards the audience, many of whom were crying and sniffing, and proclaimed in a bold, clear voice,
'Then, by the holy power invested in me, as well as god who is present at this very moment.' He stopped dramatically as his eyes searched the silent people in front of him, and continued, 'I declare you husband and wife.' A woman fainted in her seat and her boyfriend had to catch her before she collapsed totally.
Syaoran and Tomoyo had never looked so happy, tears now ran freely down Tomoyo's cheeks, smudging her mascara just a little. Syaoran, being the tough guy he was, couldn't even suppress a couple of tears which started to form in his amber eyes.
'The rings please.'
The green eyed girl reached into a pocket on her gown and pulled out a box. She opened it carefully, and took the sacred ring out. Purple diamonds studded tightly together, a few amethyst gems were encrusted around the diamonds. 'Syaoran and Tomoyo, eternally together' was calved onto the delicate gold band. It was beautiful. just like the marriage..
She gave the ring to Syaoran, who smiled at her warmly and happily, but it wasn't the same smile he always reserved for Tomoyo. No. it was different.
Syaoran and Tomoyo exchanged rings, the beautiful ring fitted perfectly on Tomoyo's hand, just like how Tomoyo's ring fitted perfectly onto Syaoran's finger.
During all this time, the auburn haired girl stood there quietly, a few tears finally escaped their home and landed onto the pink gown, staining and darkening the fabric. They weren't happy tears though.
'And now, you may kiss the bride.' The priest smiled at the newly wed as he finished the wedding ritual.
Syaoran and Tomoyo leaned in slowly, their eyes began to close. Syaoran reached for Tomoyo's waist just as Tomoyo opened her arms to wrap around Syaoran's neck.
The girl beside them trembled fearfully and unstoppably.
Syaoran and Tomoyo's lips were now merely a centimetre apart, the girl was doing everything she could not to look at them.
Then the two pairs of lips met and locked themselves into a passionate kiss. The sound of wild cheering and enthusiastic applause rang out in the small church, wolf whistles soon added themselves into the loud noise.
No one had noticed that the bridesmaid had broke down. Now on her knees, she was crying silently, no noise was coming out, but tear were running down her cheeks freely.
As she stood up again, she turned away from the kissing couple. Walking away from the crowds, she knew what she must do now.
She had done her job, no matter how hard it was, she had been there for Tomoyo and Syaoran's most important day in their lives. And now . it was time for her to put her soul to rest.
Her name was Sakura, and this is her life.
A/N awwww. sry folks, I was supposed 2 rite longer than this but I can't b bothered, hope u all lik it! ^^
PS chappie 2 shud come out very soon, don't worry!!! PPS it was s'posed 2 b realli short but I've got a feeling it's gonna b quite long. So long, ppl.
THE HEARTBREAKING WEDDING
A girl stood beside an open window, her auburn hair danced along with the evening breeze. Emerald eyes stared out into the space, unfocused. Wet tear trials stained her pale cheeks, fresh waves of tears were already forming. But she took no notice of them. For her mind was somewhere else.
Today was the day her two best friends got married.
Tomoyo Daidouji and Syaoran Li.
At these names, her heart tightened painfully and her eyes gloss over with water she knew that shouldn't be there. But she couldn't help it.
She had been to their wedding of course, in fact she was the bridesmaid. Her face still held the unwashed make-up, and her seemed-to-be joyous laughter rang silently in her ears. But her heart betrayed her as she recalled the holy ceremony.
@FLASHBACK@
The wedding was held in a small church just on the outskirts of Tomeoda. A clear and tranquil stream ran in front of the small House Of God. Tall evergreens stood behind the building, rose bushes enclosed the church, giving it a wonderful atmosphere of love and gentleness.
Birds in the nearby trees sang their songs for the two lovebirds. People were already congregating inside the little church. All of them were chattering excitedly and all of them looked very happy for the soon-to-be- husband-and-wife, but none of them looked surprised at all.
Staring at the laughing crowds was a girl, she must be in her late teens or early twenties. She stood at the front door, dressed in a beautiful pink gown, which fitted her body nicely. Her auburn hair was done up delicately, strands that frame her face were curled, mascara made her eyes look bigger and prettier, bronze eye-shadow brought out the brilliant emerald colour of her eyes.
But glistening liquid shone in those eyes. One would think they were tears of joy, which they were . partly.
But if you look deeper, you could tell that wasn't all. True, she was happy, she was happy for her best friends. But she was also sad, her heart was breaking bit by bit. The transparent beads weren't just tears of happiness.
They were also tears of despair.
Tears of longing . yearning for something she knows she will never have.
And what was that thing? It was love.
She loved the soon-to-be-husband, which was a bad thing to do, as he would soon be bound to someone else. She loved him ever since she was a child, when they were best friends. Growing up together made her love for him stronger.
She loved Syaoran Li. The future leader of the powerful Li Clan of China.
But she knew he never loved her, cared for her as the way he cared for their other best friend. Tomoyo Daidouji.
Of course, there was no surprise he loved Tomoyo rather than her. Tomoyo was perfect in every way possible. She was breathtakingly beautiful for one, in fact, one look at her and you would think you've just seen an angel. Tomoyo has a great voice too, her singing was just . indescribable, it would melt even a stone man's heart. Tomoyo was kind to everyone, even to those she didn't already know. And of course, Tomoyo loved Syaoran also.
The emerald-eyed girl sighed, trying to block out those unforgiving memories. She wanted to cry so badly, but she couldn't, for Tomoyo and Syaoran, she will be strong. She won't ruin the best day of their lives.
But deep inside her heart, she was still grieving, crying and breaking. Although it was extremely hard for to take in the fact that Syaoran would never love her, and that he loved Tomoyo, his true and only love. She had accepted it. She absorbed the painful truth into her heart. When she was little, she had hoped that one day, Syaoran would look at her with the longing and the love he always gave Tomoyo. But that was too much to ask. And the wish never came true.
No one ever knew of her feelings towards Syaoran. And she intended to keep it that way. She didn't want her foolish love for Syaoran to destroy the happiness he and Tomoyo could share . and will share.
She was so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't realise the wedding had already begun.
Syaoran stood in front of the alter, in his white tuxedo which Tomoyo insisted on making. His unruly chestnut locks were alive with energy, bouncing up and down as though they were just as excited as Syaoran. His deep amber eyes shone with what seemed like excitement, nervousness and love as Tomoyo walked into the view.
The auburn haired girl walked in front of Tomoyo. Her pink gown rustled softly behind her as she walked past the rows of people. The blood red roses she held in her hands gave an intoxicating smell, but she paid no attention to that. She was too busy trying to choke back the sobs in her throat and the tears she held in her eyes to notice anything else.
As Tomoyo strolled gracefully down the aisle, people gasped. They had never seen such a beauty. Tomoyo had decided to leave her hair down, dark loose curls tumbled down her back. Her creamy milk skin seemed even paler in comparison. Large sparkling amethyst jewels shone brightly with love and anticipation as she spotted her love. Her white bride gown hugged her body, not very tightly, but still enough to show off her curves, white satin trial followed her as she walked. A flower-knitted band was placed on top of her head, like a crown. She was smiling.
The bridesmaid refused to look into the eyes of the handsome man in front of her. She already knew he loved the woman walking behind her, but seeing it in his eyes would just be unbearable.
The wedding march stopped as everyone stood in their positions. The auburn headed girl stood silently beside Tomoyo, head facing downwards so no one could see the tears. The best man, also stood silently beside Syaoran. His midnight blue hair swayed ever so gently, dark azure eyes shone merrily at the soon-to-be husband and wife.
No one noticed her.
The girl listened dully to what the priest was saying, the promises were made and repeated by the two lovers, and now it was time for the fatal vows...
'Will you, Syaoran Li, take this woman, Tomoyo Daidouji, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to hold, to care and to cherish till the day that you die.'
'I do.' Was the confident reply. Amazing how two words could make such a big reaction. The pink-dressed girl flinched vigorously, and her head drooped even more.
'And will you, Tomoyo Daidouji, take this man, Syaoran Li, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to hold, to care and to cherish till the day that you die.'
Holding tears in her beautiful eyes, Tomoyo answered, equally confident, 'I do.'
Syaoran smiled gently at her and squeezed her hands to ensure her that it'll be fine.
The priest now turned towards the audience, many of whom were crying and sniffing, and proclaimed in a bold, clear voice,
'Then, by the holy power invested in me, as well as god who is present at this very moment.' He stopped dramatically as his eyes searched the silent people in front of him, and continued, 'I declare you husband and wife.' A woman fainted in her seat and her boyfriend had to catch her before she collapsed totally.
Syaoran and Tomoyo had never looked so happy, tears now ran freely down Tomoyo's cheeks, smudging her mascara just a little. Syaoran, being the tough guy he was, couldn't even suppress a couple of tears which started to form in his amber eyes.
'The rings please.'
The green eyed girl reached into a pocket on her gown and pulled out a box. She opened it carefully, and took the sacred ring out. Purple diamonds studded tightly together, a few amethyst gems were encrusted around the diamonds. 'Syaoran and Tomoyo, eternally together' was calved onto the delicate gold band. It was beautiful. just like the marriage..
She gave the ring to Syaoran, who smiled at her warmly and happily, but it wasn't the same smile he always reserved for Tomoyo. No. it was different.
Syaoran and Tomoyo exchanged rings, the beautiful ring fitted perfectly on Tomoyo's hand, just like how Tomoyo's ring fitted perfectly onto Syaoran's finger.
During all this time, the auburn haired girl stood there quietly, a few tears finally escaped their home and landed onto the pink gown, staining and darkening the fabric. They weren't happy tears though.
'And now, you may kiss the bride.' The priest smiled at the newly wed as he finished the wedding ritual.
Syaoran and Tomoyo leaned in slowly, their eyes began to close. Syaoran reached for Tomoyo's waist just as Tomoyo opened her arms to wrap around Syaoran's neck.
The girl beside them trembled fearfully and unstoppably.
Syaoran and Tomoyo's lips were now merely a centimetre apart, the girl was doing everything she could not to look at them.
Then the two pairs of lips met and locked themselves into a passionate kiss. The sound of wild cheering and enthusiastic applause rang out in the small church, wolf whistles soon added themselves into the loud noise.
No one had noticed that the bridesmaid had broke down. Now on her knees, she was crying silently, no noise was coming out, but tear were running down her cheeks freely.
As she stood up again, she turned away from the kissing couple. Walking away from the crowds, she knew what she must do now.
She had done her job, no matter how hard it was, she had been there for Tomoyo and Syaoran's most important day in their lives. And now . it was time for her to put her soul to rest.
Her name was Sakura, and this is her life.
A/N awwww. sry folks, I was supposed 2 rite longer than this but I can't b bothered, hope u all lik it! ^^
PS chappie 2 shud come out very soon, don't worry!!! PPS it was s'posed 2 b realli short but I've got a feeling it's gonna b quite long. So long, ppl.