Love you Long Time
Chapter 3: Last Kiss
"Do you Li Syaoran take Sakura Kinomoto to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and to hold, in sickness and in health till death do you part?" The priest asked Syaoran who was staring and holding onto Sakura's soft delicate hands. His amber eyes examined the emerald eyed beauty in front of him. She was wearing a plain white sun dress that went down to her knees, red ribboned belt around her petite waist and a white see through veil for decoration. She always seemed to take Syaorans breath away, even in such a simple dress.
"I Do" he said firmly and clasped onto Sakura's hand tighter. She was the only thing that was keeping him standing right now.
The priest turned his head and faced over Sakura's direction and said. "Do you Sakura Kinomoto take Syaoran Li to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to hold, in sickness and in health till death do you part?"
It was Sakura's turn to examine her soon to be husband. He was wearing a full black suit with a cherry blossom pinned on his front pocket making him look handsome, his always messy chocolate hair continued to be messy but that was the way she liked it. He was full of happiness and joy and his eyes were full of love, sending her goose bumps underneath his gaze. He had lost weight since he had left the hospital, but looking at him now you could hardly tell that he was a man with very little time to live. He gave her a smile he only used for her and she returned it with one of her own.
"I Do" she replied eyes swelling up with tears. She didn't want to cry but she couldn't help it.
"If there's anyone who doesn't want these two to marry speak now or forever hold your peace".
Both Sakura and Syaoran looked over at one man sitting in the front row with dark brown hair, dark eyes and looks to be in his late 20's.
Touya Kinomoto looked into his sister's eyes and saw how much she loved the man beside her. He didn't approve at first and did everything in his power to split them up but their love for each other seemed to be stronger than anything he threw at them. He shook his head and gave her a reassuring smile. The man beside her was the only man that made her happy, and if he made her happy, then he was happy too.
Sakura breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took a glance at her best friend Eriol who was looking directly at her, with a small smile. It seemed like a sad smile but she didn't really notice because the tears were slightly blurring her vision. She gave him a happy smile and then turned to face Syaoran.
Eriol was hurting on the inside watching the girl he loved getting married to his cousin and wanted more than anything to shout, "Stop, I love her" but he knew that it would be wrong. She chose him and he had chosen her. They were meant to be.
"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride".
Syaoran started to feel faint but he lifted up Sakura's veil anyway and kissed her tender lips lovingly.
His sisters all started squealing and both Touya and Yukito had to block their ears from the high pitched noise. Yelan and Meilin rolled their eyes at the girls while Fujitaka and Sonomi smiled at Sakura. They all stood up for the happy couple and started clapping their hands. It was a wonderful ceremony and there was not a dry eye in sight.
When they broke off the kiss, Sakura turned around and hugged one of her other best friends tightly. "Tomoyo thank you so much for coming, it means so much for both Syaoran and I" she whispered.
Tomoyo who looked a lot more mature and beautiful returned the hug.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world" She replied and took out her video camera.
Sakura could only sweat drop at her. At least we know she hasn't changed a bit, she smiled to herself. Tomoyo had arrived the same time as Eriol and the look on Syaorans face when they had arrived was a camera moment. She gave a little giggle remembering that face. Anyway with the little time they had left they decided to make the most of it, so just like old times, they hung out, had fun, shared laughter and made new memories that they will always remember for the rest of their lives.
She turned back again to her husband and found him clutching his chest. She began to worry and rushed by his side. "Syaoran what's wrong? Are you alright?" she asked in a panicky voice. His body felt cold and his lips started to chatter.
Everyone stopped clapping and placed their eyes on Syaoran in worry.
Eriol also rushed to his side.
"It hurt's Sakura, it hurts" he screamed out in pain and fell to the ground.
"Call the ambulance" Eriol yelled and took off his tux and placed it underneath Syaorans head.
Sakura clasped her hands onto Syaorans and hushed him. "Shhh save your strength", replied with fresh tears streaming down her face.
……
All their family and friends who had gathered at their wedding, all sat down in front of Syaoran's private room at the hospital, with heavy hearts. The doctor was taking longer than they had expected.
Tomoyo was holding onto Yukito for support, whilst Sakura who was slowly breaking down, held onto Eriol's arm tightly. He could hear her faint sobs even though she was trying to put on a brave front. He admired her for her strength right now.
The door handles opened and Dr Hadley came out of Syaoran's room with the same sad expression planted on his face from the first visit. Everyone looked at him, in hope he had some good news, but once again their hope was shattered.
He had seen Sakura once more and he knew that this news would tear her apart. Slowly he knelt down so he was eye level with her emerald ones and placed a hand on hers.
"I'm afraid that his condition has gotten worse and sad to say that he hasn't very long left", He spoke to her gently as possible.
The brave front she was trying to put on, broke when she started to cry on Eriol's shoulder.
"You may want to say your farewells". He finished and walked out of the way so that everyone could visit Syaoran and speak to him for the last time.
Upon hearing that, everyone who had gathered there that day, broke down into tears also. One by one they each took their time to say what they had always wanted to say to him, and to tell him that he will always be in their hearts, to tell him goodbye.
By the end there were only three people left to see Syaoran.
Tomoyo opened the door and saw how tired and weak Syaoran looked. Tomoyo who was normally known for being conservative when it came to her feelings started to cry in front of Syaoran and sat down at his beside.
Syaoran gave her a smile and she smiled back. "Firstly Tomoyo I would like to thank you for always being there for me, and especially for Sakura. We owe you practically everything we have for all the help you have given us. If it wasn't for you then Sakura and I wouldn't be together now. Thank you Tomoyo for being the best friend anyone could ever have". He said holding onto one of Tomoyo's hand.
Tomoyo's tears started to pour down more.
"Hey that's what friends are for right? Anyway I have you to thank for helping me grow as a person and for always looking out for Sakura". She whispered.
"Lead a happy life Tomoyo, and every now and then take some time out for yourself. You seem pretty busy sometimes that you forget that there's a world out there to explore and secondly, tell him how you feel."
Tomoyo looked into his amber eyes in shock. How?? She asked herself.
"I've known since the very start. Tell him how you feel or else you will regret it someday" he replied to her look.
"Will you promise me that you will do these two things?" he asked wiping away the tears on her face.
Tomoyo looked at him and smiled. "I promise" she whispered and kissed him on the forehead. "I will miss you; make sure you wait for us on the other side alright?"
"I promise..." He replied
….
It was Eriol's turn now to say his farewell to his cousin. When he arrived he had repeatedly told him sorry for not contacting him for a couple of years and he felt bad for it but Syaoran being Syaoran he had forgiven him just like that and didn't want to hear the word sorry from him ever again.
He sat down where Tomoyo used to be and gave his cousin a light punch on the shoulder.
"Life won't be the same without you in it" Eriol said in a sad toned voice and he looked towards his cousin.
"I know you'll pull through" Syaoran replied. "Thank you Eriol for being there for me and watching my back from the day I was born. Though you annoy the hell out of me."
Eriol gave a small laugh at the last comment.
"Remember that time when we stole all the chocolate and ice cream in the fridge. Both you and I started to run away from the maids and cooks and ran into my room. Meilin came and found us and you ended up vomiting all over her?" Both started to laugh at the memory.
"Yeh your mom and gave both you and I cleaning duties for like 6 months" Eriol finished off, giving a small chuckle.
"That was the first rebellious thing I had ever seen you do and I'm glad I was there for it". Syaoran said.
"Well you thought me a lot of things, and I thank you for that" Eriol replied.
There was a comfortable silence for a couple of minutes when Syaoran broke it
"Look after her for me, when im gone" he asked Eriol.
He was really surprised at first. He didn't expect to hear that from Syaoran.
Eriol's sapphire eyes looked onto his cousins and he saw the seriousness in it.
"Please look after her, she's too innocent, naïve and kind for her own good. People out there will take advantage of that. So please for me, take care of her." Both Syaoran and Eriol looked over Sakura who was now crying over Tomoyo's shoulder.
"You know I wouldn't let a thing happen to her." He replied sounding protective of Sakura.
"Thank you and thank you for everything." Syaoran replied starting to feel really weak.
He could feel his strength slowly leaving him.
"We will see each other again." Eriol said giving his cousin a small sad smile and an embrace.
….
Lastly it was Sakura's turn. She was sitting down on the side of his bed sobbing her eyes out. This was the moment she was dreading for. Her white summer dress was slightly wrinkled but she couldn't care less what she looked like.
"Shhh, please don't cry, the last thing I want to see before I die is your beautiful smiling face" his voice became whispery and he held his hands on Sakura's cheek.
"Why does life have to be so unfair Syao" she said putting both her tiny hands on his.
"We all have our time and this is mine. It may have been short but to me it was worth it, especially since you were apart of it".
"No Regrets?" she asked clutching his hand tighter.
"No regrets". He repeated.
"What will I do without you?" she started crying again.
"Will you do one last thing for me?" he asked
"Anything"
"Promise me that you will live your life, that you will always be yourself and if you ever find a man you know you could love…" he glanced over at Eriol and then back at her.
"That you move on", He finished.
"No, Syao I could never do that. You will always be my one and only" she replied back.
"Promise me" he asked pleadingly. Sakura's emerald eyes looked into Syaoran's piercing amber eyes with pain. She will miss those eyes and the cute looks he used with them dearly.
"I promise" she whispered.
Syaoran gave her that special smile and Sakura gave him one as well. He was feeling slightly sleepy. "Never loose that smile Sakura" he whispered once more. Using most of his last strength he lifted his head and they both leant in for a passionate kiss. The last kiss.
"Love you long time" he whispered in her ear and gave her a hug. The warmth in his body was fading replaced by coldness. She hugged him tighter and whispered back.
"Love you more…"
Syaoran lay back down on his hospital bed slowly and closed his eyes. He held onto Sakura's hands once more.
"Sing me to sleep" he whispered weakly. "Sing me your favourite song".
Though he could not see, Sakura nodded.
"You
know you're the only one for me
The thought of you picks me up
when I am lonely"
Syaoran gave a small smile when remembered this song. It was the first song they ever danced to, right before he asked her out.
"I
get all crazy when you call out my name
I'm close to heaven when
you're touching me"
He was tired and sleepy and he just wanted the pain to go away. He had used up all his strength and didn't have the strength to open up his eyes. Everything seemed to be turning black.
"You
say that you love me Boy, I know it
I feel the same but still so
afraid to show it"
Sakura closed her eyes too as more tears came out. This song always seemed to make her cry. The first song she and Syaoran ever danced to. She loved it so much and whispered the next sentence.
"I
get all crazy when you call out my name
I'm close to heaven when
you're touching me……"
She wiped away the excess tears on her face. She had got caught up in the song that she did not realise that Syaorans hands hand released hers. She went to hold his hands once more. "Syaoran" she whispered and tried to wake him up.
"Syaoran" she slightly raised her voice. She gently shook him but he did not reply. He body was cold and limp and the colour of his skin seemed to have drained and she could not feel a heartbeat when she leant her head on his chest.
"SYAORAN" she yelled out loud. The last voice he had ever heard was hers.
Syaoran, the son, the brother, the cousin, the best friend and the husband had gone to a better place.
"Please watch over me" she whispered holding onto Syaorans lifeless body. "Please watch over me…."
Author's notes: ( that was a sad chapter and I didn't really want to write it but I had to. What did you think of it? The song is Close to Heaven – Colour me bad. Thank you for everyone who reviewed!!! Please continue reviewing. !!
Always Chikka.
