Last Kiss
I do not own CCS, CLAMP does. But this story is mine. Enjoy reading!
Summary: Sakura is a singer who lost the one she loves most. She was inspired to write this song as she recounts their love story and the last kiss they ever shared.
+++++ this story was inspired by Taylor Swift's song, Last Kiss.
Chapter 1
Sakura woke up to blinding light that seeped through the windows. Looking on the space beside her, she remembers, that space hasn't been occupied for months now. She gazed on the side table, looking at the picture that reminds her of happier days; back when she was still in the arms of that amber eyed boy who looks at her as if she is the only woman in the world.
"Sakura, are you there? You haven't been answering our calls. I am worried, all of us are. Call me, please Sakura." Tomoyo's pleading voice interrupted her thoughts. She received those kind of messages from everyone, but she couldn't face anyone right now, even Touya or her father.
As she got up to prepare some food, more memories came to haunt her as she looked at her surroundings, the apartment they had shared for almost 2 years, it holds too many memories and just like before, she breaks down and cry.
Fresh from the shower, Sakura went to her table, lyrics, notes and several papers were there just as she had left them weeks before. Sakura is trying to cope up with her loss, but if there is one thing that would really help her in coping, it is through writing and singing.
"I still remember the look on your face
Lit through the darkness at 1:58
The words that you whispered for just us to know
You told me you loved me so why did you go away, go away"
*flashback
It was their first night in this apartment, and after a long tiring day, they retreated to bed.
"Kura, do you know how happy I am right now?" asked Syaoran as he wrapped her in his arms.
"Nope" Sakura replied.
"Well in that case let me say this to you. I am so happy that we are together. I love you Sakura Kinomoto. When the time is right, I promise you, I will marry you, and you will become Sakura Li" he said, his voice full of promises.
"I love you too Syaoran, and I am happy too."
xxx
"I do recall now the smell of the rain
Fresh on the pavement, I ran off the plane
That July 9th the beat of your heart
It jumps through your shirt, I can still feel your arms"
*flashback
Sakura and Syaoran are visiting the countryside, they went there to forget their problems looming in the city. Syaoran bought Sakura to an open vacant lot.
"One day this will be ours" Syaoran said wistfully.
They spent their day planning their house of dreams; not noticing that the sky is slowly turning dark until a loud thunder roars making Sakura jump to her feet and run to Syaoran.
"Still afraid of them Sakura? Don't worry I'm here. I'll always be here with you no matter what." said Syaoran as he held her close to him in the pouring rain.
xxx
"I do remember the swing of your step
The life of the party, you're showing off again
And I roll my eyes and then you pulled me in
I'm not much for dancing but for you I did"
*flashback
It was a rare occasion, they were at the Annual Christmas Ball of the Li Corporation.
"Dance with me Sakura" said Syaoran.
"I can't there are too many people" she replied shyly.
"You're kidding right?" he chuckled. "You were the head cheerleader, you danced for the whole school in competitions, yet you don't want to give me the pleasure of dancing with my girl?" he said.
"You know I'd love to, it's just that they are staring at us." She replied.
"Don't worry about them, let them think whatever they like. I want to show them how happy I am with you. That I chose you, that you are mine." he said tenderly.
Sakura reluctantly accepted. Syaoran led her to the dance floor and danced with her not minding the astonished looks and whispers they were receiving.
xxx
"Because I loved your handshake, meeting my father
I love how you walk with your hands in your pockets
How you'd kiss me when I was in the middle of saying something
There's not a day I don't miss those rude interruptions"
*flashbacks
It was their high school graduation when Sakura formally introduced Syaoran to her father.
"Father, this is Syaoran, my boyfriend" said Sakura timidly.
"Good afternoon Mr. Kinomoto. I am Li, Syaoran" he said as he extended his hands.
"Nice to meet you Syaoran. I hope you can make my daughter happy" said Fujitaka as he shook hands with Syaoran.
"I will sir, don't worry. I love your daughter so much." Syaoran replied.
"What is this?!" yelled Touya who just arrived.
"Well Touya, this young man is Li, Syaoran. He is your sister's boyfriend." Explained Fujitaka.
"No brat is allowed to become a boyfriend of this kaijuu!" Touya replied.
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They are having an argument about a girl…
"You don't have to be jealous Kura" said Syaoran.
"But she is so pretty, talented, sophisticated and … "
Sakura was interrupted by a kiss.
"Don't you ever compare yourself to that girl. I want you, only you. Don't ever doubt that."
xxx
Remembering things about him, about them tears her apart. She knows she had a choice, but did she chose the right one?
"So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep
And I'll feel you forget me like I use to feel you breathe
And I'll keep up with our old friends just to ask them how you are
Hope it's nice where you are"
Since their separation, Sakura usually calls Tomoyo for updates on Syaoran. She may have left him, but she really didn't want to. She still loves him, always have. But one news broke her heart.
"The most aspired bachelor, Li, Syaoran is now engaged …"
xxx
"And I hope the sun shines and it's a beautiful day
And something reminds you, you wish you had stayed
We can plan for a change in weather and time
I never planned on you changing your mind"
Does she really believe that Syaoran would stay with her after that day? Or even if they will allow her to stay with him. She doesn't think so.
"So, I'll go, sit on the floor wearing your clothes
All that I know is I don't know
How to be something you'd miss"
All their memories together were left here in their apartment; and in her heart. Can he still remember the girl he once loved? Does he miss her as much as she miss him?
"I never thought we'd have our last kiss
Never imagined we'd end like this
Your name, forever the name on my lips
Just like our last kiss, forever the name on my lips
Forever the name on my lips, just like our last kiss"
Sakura remembers their last kiss. The day that sealed their fate. as much as it hurts, it seems that all she can do is hold on to their memories. The love of her life will never come back, as much as she wants.
Or would he?...
+++ You are probably wondering what happened before all of this. Stay tuned for the next chapter. Hope you like it. Please leave some reviews. Thank you