Author's Note: This short drabble is just to get me started. It's been a while since I've written anything, and this is just to get me back on track. I know that I still haven't updated the stories yet, and I apologize for that. Hopefully, a few drabbles will get me back to writing. Enjoy! = )
The warm wind gently lifted the loose auburn tresses of a girl sitting by the sakura tree. It was spring break, and she finally got a chance to rest at the park, away from her hectic life as a junior at the high school. She breathed in deeply and smelt the light spring fragrance in the air. The book held in her hands was currently forgotten as she savored everything around her. She looked up, spotting light pink sakura petals decorating the branches. The light blue sky was adorned with fluffy white clouds. Even the sun shone gently, yet brightly at the same time. She smiled as her emerald eyes took in the scenery. It was almost a perfect day, but it was just missing just one important thing.
She breathed in deeply and stared back at the book, beginning to read again. However, her thoughts drifted away. It was a romance story, filled with action and comedy. The book was actually written by her friend, Naoko Yanagisawa. She found it odd when she first started to read the book. Naoko usually wrote stories about supernatural stuff, like ghosts. Everything was explained when her friend admitted that she had gotten a sweet boyfriend, explaining the detailed romance in the story.
Speaking of romances, Rika's relationship with her tutor, Terada, was going pretty well. Rika had gone to another country for 2 weeks, due to a few private reasons. When she came back, the school asked Terada to help tutor her so she could catch up with the school work. Even though she was all caught up with school, they constantly planned study sessions together, just to get some time together. Out of the couples Sakura had seen, the two seemed the most mature out of the group.
She was reminded of Chiharu and Takashi, a relationship that seemed quite different from everyone else's. She let out a small burst of laughter at their odd relationship. Although Takashi never stopped telling fake stories, Chiharu never stopped hitting him over the head. The two often seemed like they were feuding but it was their own way of showing their feelings for each other. More than once, she had caught them sneaking glances at each other during class, when the other wasn't looking. These cute actions couldn't help but make Sakura smile even more.
Speaking of odd relationships, there was Tomoyo and Eriol. Their relationship was mysterious and controlled during school. However, everyone at their lunch table realized that on certain days, Tomoyo and Eriol would both would come up with excuses about how they couldn't attend lunch. Sakura was sure that they didn't really have anything going on. Rather she believed that they secretly met up somewhere so they could spend time with each other.
Everyone seemed to be in a relationship. Her brother had a serious relationship with Kaho. Kero was going out with Spinel, Ruby and Yue were an item. Even Meiling had a significant other. Thinking about all these relationships, she started thinking about her crush. He had been in China for 5 years already. They hadn't met once during those years. Recently, it was getting harder and harder for them to communicate because he was so busy because of the responsibilities he had. Her cell phone suddenly rang and she grabbed it out, her eyes widening at the phone number. It was Syaoran, the guy she was just thinking about. She quickly picked it up.
"Syaoran?"
"Hey Sakura. How are you?" Just by hearing his voice, she felt as if her day was even closer to being perfect. His voice always managed to make her feel better. Oddly though, his voice was loud. It didn't sound like he was shouting over the phone though.
"Are you there?" he spoke again, calmly.
"Yeah. I'm sorry, I just thought your voice was louder than usual."
"That might be because I'm in Japan."
With this, Sakura's eyes widened. "Where are you?" she asked, her voice filling with excitement. Would she finally be able to see him again, after all those years?
"I'm behind the sakura tree where you're sitting at."
Quickly, Sakura set the book onto the ground and scrambled up. She slowly turned around and saw his back. Walking around the tree, she met with him, face to face. She shut her phone and put it away, seeing that he did the same. His golden eyes were just as radiant as ever. His golden brown hair was still messy in a fashionable way. Yet he had grown. He was taller, more refined. He was well built, yet keeping the skinny body. He wasn't the cute little boy anymore, he was a handsome man.
"You've changed so much," she whispered, shocked by the situation. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"
"I wanted to surprise you." He gently lifted his hand and caressed her cheek. "You've grown so much." He continued staring at her as she tried to swallow the situation. He was back. He was back. He was finally back after 5 long years.
"Beautiful," he whispered. He moved his arms around her shoulders as he gently pulled her in for a warm, comforting hug. "I've missed you so much. So, so much."
She wrapped her arms around his waist tightly, burying her head into his chest. "You idiot. I missed you even more."
They stayed in the hug silently, just savoring the situation. Finally, Syaoran spoke. "You know, you were always on my mind. I could never stop thinking about you." He slowly pulled away. "I've always wanted to say something. I thought it would be best to wait though, until I could finally see you again, face to face. Sakura, will you be my girlfriend?"
Sakura's eyes widened. Then she smiled. "Yes."
He smiled back. "I've always liked you. It just took me a while to bring up the courage to ask you straightforwardly. I've thrown a bunch of hints but you just never caught on."
Sakura mumbled something incoherent under her breath.
"What?" he asked, confused.
"…" She finally decided to speak louder, although it was no louder than a whisper. "I've always had a crush on you."
Seeing Sakura's blushing face, he couldn't help but think that she was adorable. He pulled her into another hug, secretly smiling. Neither one of them ever realized how or when their lips touched. It didn't matter though. They finally confessed their feelings. Now, Sakura could add Syaoran's name and her name to the list of couples.
Author's Note: Please review and tell me what you think! : )
