Author's Note:

If I haven't been updating for so long, that just means there's nothing interesting happening in my life. Most of my inspiration comes from real life experience, making the story feel realistic. The heart is such a complex thing, making your thoughts disappear and your memories even more sentimental. Ah. So deep. :D I wish I could have more to say except for the fact homework's getting in the way. Been multitasking so much these days that I can't breathe. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience! Anyways. Here's the usual….

I now introduce "Sweet Kisses: Chapter 8: Meringue Drop"

DRIP DROP DRIP DROP

The faucet's mouth kept a steady beat as Sakura deeply thought of her life. She's been working most of her time at the café, leaving no time for herself. Her father, Fujitaka, was always gone on a company business trip every other week. Then there was Toya who was also a lazy ass so she couldn't go anywhere with her brother.

"GAH. Why can't my life be interesting!?" Sakura shouted.

Her hands slapped the water's surface as her body was caressed by the sudsy liquid. She slowly sank her head into the water. Hopeless. Just plain hopeless.

MEANWHILE

"Syaoran!" Eriol said, " WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING?!"

Syaoran was apparently pulling off petals from a rose bouquet that Eriol was giving to Tomoyo later. It had been a few months since they first got together, all Syaoran heard from Eriol was his endless yapping about how wonderful and romantic his relationship was with Tomoyo.

"Shut up." He replied.

Taken back by his cousin's words. Eriol took the bouquet out of his evil cousin's hands and threw the nearest pillow at him.

"You ass," Syaoran chuckled, "I was just admiring those roses."

"You're full of it you idiot. You know what. I'll just give these to Tomoyo-chan before you destroy them. Friggin Syaoran."

Syaoran bid his cousin goodbye as Eriol slipped through the door. He had a smile on his cheek as he took out the rose he hid behind his back.

"I guess it's time for me to tell her how I feel…" Syaoran uttered.

AT THE CAFÉ

"SAKURA! CAN YOU GET THE DROPS THAT JUST FINISHED OUT THE OVEN!" Tomoyo hollered from the counter.

"GOT IT!" she replied.

Sakura merrily got out the cookies from the oven and plugged in her earphones. She didn't care whatever happened around her.

"Psst. Syaoran-kun," Tomoyo whispered, "Knock her dead."

The boy took steps into the kitchen as Tomoyo led him in. Syaoran's heart beat rose. Sakura didn't pay attention to what was happening. Absorbed by her music, she hummed like a lunatic. Syaoran couldn't stop chuckling.

Sakura suddenly spun to the flow of her music and suddenly stopped, landing herself in Syaoran's arms.

"Well hello there." He smiled.

Sakura stepped back, shocked by his sudden appearance.

"Oh I didn't know you were there." A blush slowly crept onto her cheeks.

"You're a pretty good dancer for someone who's only been baking and cooking." He smirked.

She slowly slumped her head down. She couldn't look into his eyes. His chocolate brown eyes. Mesmerizing.

His fingers went ahead to pull up her chin, facing her face to his, eye to eye.

"Why are you avoiding me?" he said.

"I…."

"I didn't tell you to leave me.."

"I-i…"

"I didn't let you ignore me. Just like that."

The tension rose between the two. His eyes locked onto hers, nervous about all the questions he's asking.

"You. You don't know how much you make me happy."

Sakura's eyes widened.

"I've liked you for too long. Actually no. I've loved you for too long."

"Wai-"

She couldn't even begin what she intended to say. Syaoran had immediately pulled her into a deepening kiss. It was so much for Sakura to comprehend, so much for her to process. As Syaoran pulled away from the kiss, he looked into Sakura's eyes. Searching for any signs that she felt the same way.

"Why…why me?" Sakura uttered.

A tear suddenly formed and slid down her face. Sakura never experienced such a feeling, being loved when all her life she was rejected by the boys she took interest in.

"You're you. That's all there is to it." Syaoran said.

Sakura immediately broke down into Syaoran's arms.

"So. Will you take me?" Syaoran smiled.

Sakura could only hold onto him tighter.

"Yes. You're all mine."

Days went by; Syaoran visited the café daily to see his girlfriend's face. The thought of having Sakura as his was just lucky. Plain lucky. His parents would only love her more now that Syaoran finally claimed her.

Sakura enjoyed the company of her best friend. She never cared about the constant teasing that Eriol and Tomoyo would do, despite the fact that Sakura would occasionally tease Tomoyo about when Eriol was going to introduce her to his parents. Eriol was left with his head slumped down after a slap on the back of the head.

They just all needed something. Something to accomplish.

The one day, Eriol took Tomoyo out to dinner. It was her 20th birthday, The raven haired maiden did not have the slightest clue what would happen. The Italian themed restaurant, dimmed lighting and all that crap, provided the perfect atmosphere…

As he sat Tomoyo down in the booth, the lights suddenly glowed brighter and confetti burst in the air.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMOYO!"

She could only leave her jaw wide open as her family and friends celebrated. It all went uphill from there.

"Tomoyo. I'd like you to meet someone." Eriol said as he led her away from the chaos.

"Oh okay."

He eventually led her outside, to a middle aged couple. Tomoyo gulped.

"I'd like for you to meet my parents."

The two could only smile.

"I've heard so much about you Miss Daidouji, I've been excited to meet the girl who makes my son happy." Mrs. Hiiragizawa said.

"And I'm delighted to meet you guys too." Sonomi Daidouji said.

Tomoyo immediately went into her mother's arms.

"I would like to properly ask for you blessing." Eriol said.

Tomoyo's eyes widened.

"That once she turns 23, that I can make her my wife…if that's all right with you Mrs. Daidouji?"

Both Eriol and Tomoyo's heart paced faster, hoping for the best…

"Well. Tomoyo can't stay my baby forever.." Sonomi said. "Why not?"

Sonomi then gave her son-in-law a hug. A reassurance that all the nervousness and stress would come to an end. A guarantee that Tomoyo would be his forever. As both their parents engaged in a seemingly never ending conversation, Eriol snuck Tomoyo away behind the restaurant's alley.

"So. You ready to turn 23 yet?" Eriol smirked.

"You've got 3 years to start getting used to my endless shouting."

"I've got time. Don't make me wait forever though."

"How come?"

"Because I won't be able to control myself."

SMACK

"OUCH." Eriol said. "Why'd you smack me on the head?!"

Tomoyo engaged him into a deep hug. Payment for all the stupidity and nonsense she's given him. For all the smacks on the head she's given and for the one's later on. And just for being there for her, when no one else couldn't…

"I love you Buttcrack." She uttered.

"And I love you too."

THE NEXT DAY

"Guess what cuz!?" Tomoyo said as she was kneading croissant dough.

"Spill it."

Tomoyo eagerly raised up her hand, the diamond ring reflected into Sakura's eyes.

"NO WAY!" Sakura shouted. "HE PROPOSED! HOLY CRAP HIIRAGIZAWA'S GOT MOVES!"

Tomoyo desperately tried to shut up her cousin, but failed miserably when Sakura willing went outside of the café to shout out her engagement to Eriol. On a bench. That was Sakura for you.

MEANWHILE

"You. PROPOSED!?" Syaoran shouted.

He threw a pillow at Eriol's face.

"Congratulations Weenie,"

"Wow. I feel the love," Eriol said. "Even Mom and Dad know."

"You're really serious about her huh?"

"Yeah." Eriol replied. "What about Kinomoto-chan? When are you going to.."

"When she's ready," Syaoran interrupted. "I don't want her to get the feeling I'm doing this for my parents, I'm going to ask her when she knows that it's because I love her."

"The promise me one thing," Eriol said.

"Hm?"

"Don't let anyone take her from you." Eriol said, "Many guys would kill for someone like her."

Eriol then stood up from their couch and made his way to the door, then turned around.

"Make Kinomoto yours." He uttered then left to visit Tomoyo.

Syaoran was then left in a deep pit of his emotions. He scratched his head as he tried to think of something clever.

"What to give Sakura..What to do for Sakura…" his thoughts were never ending. Then his eyes widened. He knew just who to call. Eagerly, he went through his contacts. He rarely called this person, let alone express his need for their advice. The phone began to ring.

"Hello Daidouji-chan?..."