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Ch 11 – The Confession Part II
When Tomoyo finally left Sakura got ready for bed still thinking about everything that was going on around her and inside her own head. She didn't want to break someone's heart. 'I've made up my mind. I'll have to tell them the truth, that I love someone else.' thought Sakura as she finally drifted off to sleep.
The next morning Sakura got ready for school and when she walked down the stairs she could smell something that smells like good cooking.
"Good morning Touya, dad!" said Sakura cheerfully bouncing into the dining room.
"Happy Birthday Sakura." said Touya giving Sakura a hug.
"Happy Birthday." said Fujitaka as he walked in with a stack of pancakes. "I made your favorite."
"Thank you!" said Sakura. "They look delicious."
When they finished eating Sakura ran outside to meet Tomoyo at the gate as usual, but instead of coming on her own, Tomoyo was waiting inside her limo.
"Happy Birthday Sakura!" said a happy Tomoyo when Sakura reached the limo.
"Thanks, but Tomoyo, what's with the limo?" asked Sakura confused.
"Well, I needed something to carry that dress in." giggled Tomoyo as Sakura sweat dropped.
They both slid into the back of the limo and headed off to school. When they arrived at school Tomoyo left Sakura at her locker so she could store the dress in the AV room for safekeeping.
"We'll change you into it as soon as school is over." said Tomoyo as she hurried away.
As Sakura got her books from her locker, lots of her classmates came up and wished her a Happy Birthday. When Sakura finally saw Syaoran approaching her heart beat started to speed up. When Syaoran got to Sakura's locker he handed her a small green bag.
"Happy 18th Birthday Sakura." said Syaoran as he handed her the bag.
Inside Sakura found a small pink box she opened it to find a beautiful necklace inside, it was a Sakura Blossom pendant. On the front it had a Sakura design and on the back was an inscription that read To Sakura from your little wolf, Always.
"Oh Syaoran thank you… it's beautiful." said Sakura as she hugged Syaoran making him blush.
She let him go after a while, then looked at Syaoran uncertainly, biting her lower lip nervously. "Ano ne… Syaoran, there's something I wanted to talk to you about."
"Yes Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"Well you see I've been talking to Tomoyo and thinking a lot recently." said Sakura as she looked up at Syaoran who had a confused look on his face waiting to hear more.
"Syaoran I… I really…" started Sakura but her thoughts got in the way, 'oh no I can't do this… what will he think of me...?'
"Sakura?" asked Syaoran.
"I really love… this necklace you got me." said Sakura with a smile, mentally kicking herself for not saying what she should have.
Behind them Tomoyo was filming everything, having returned from the AV room finding this kawaii moment she couldn't resist. 'Oh boy' thought Tomoyo. 'Sakura chickened out. What will I ever do with her.'
"I'm glad you do." said Syaoran truly happy to hear it.
"We should head to class." said Sakura trying to get away for the awkward situation she was in.
As they made their way to class everyone continued to wish Sakura a happy birthday.
During lunch break
As they sat in the regular table for lunch Tomoyo informed everyone, "In honor of Sakura-chan's birthday my mother is sending us lunch." Just as she finished saying it one of Tomoyo's bodyguards walked up with a picnic basket.
"Thank you." said Tomoyo taking the basket.
"Of course Ms. Daidouji." replied to bodyguard.
Tomoyo started to unpack the lunch and set the dishes out for everyone to share.
"Oh Tomoyo! Everything looks delicious." said Sakura clapping her hands happily.
Everyone started to pick out their food and Tomoyo poured the drinks.
"So Sakura, any word for your Secret Admirer?" asked Eriol.
"Hoe? said Sakura coughing a little on her food.
"Sakura are you ok?" said Tomoyo and Syaoran in unison.
"I'm fine." smiled Sakura, "and yes as a matter of a fact… he wants to meet with me today."
"Today? On your birthday?" laughed Eriol, "Well that explains a lot."
"What?" asked Sakura and Tomoyo.
"Well it's your birthday. To confess on your birthday… it's something very romantic." smirked Eriol.
"Kawaii!" said Tomoyo with starry eyes.
"Great Eriol, you put her in one of her moods again." snapped Syaoran.
Sakura started to giggle at this comment. "I don't ever want anything to change between us. We're best friends forever right?" asked Sakura.
"Of course." said Eriol giving Sakura a big smile and Syaoran giving her a small but sweet smile that was only hers.
"Sakura you're my best friend forever." said Tomoyo as she snapped out of her 'kawaii' trance and hugged Sakura.
They finished their lunches and headed back to the classroom.
During the lesson Tomoyo leaned over to Sakura. "Sakura when class is over we'll head up and get you ready, okay? I brought everything with me this morning."
"Tomoyo… do I really have to dress up." asked Sakura a bit desperate.
"Of course you do Sakura! You want to look nice don't you? And what about your party you'll be heading there right after and you have to look nice for that, everyone will be there." said Tomoyo confused at why Sakura would even be asking such a question.
"Fine, but I'm putting my own makeup on. The last time I let you do it, it took me 10 minutes to wash it off." said Sakura.
Soon the bell rang signaling that the school day was over.
"Ok let's go Sakura!" said Tomoyo rushing Sakura out of the classroom door but not before turning to Eriol, "meet me at my locker in 15 minutes."
Turning and walking out the door after Sakura they walked in silence all the way to the AV room where Tomoyo pulled out the dress Sakura had tried on the night before and started to help her into it again.
"Tomoyo I know your going to take this the wrong way… but this dress is gorgeous I can't believe you're letting me wear it." exclaimed Sakura.
"Oh Sakura I'm so glad you like it. Why would I take that the wrong way?" asked Tomoyo.
"Because I still hate dressing up like this." laughed Sakura, "and I don't want you to think I've changed my mind."
"Sakura you know you only feel that way because you're always so busy and active with cheerleading and other sports that you just don't have time this that kind of clothing and there not very practical for you right now," said Tomoyo, "but when you get married I will design all your clothes! You're going to look regal."
"Married?" asked Sakura.
"Well of course. Who wouldn't want to marry my dear little Sakura-chan." giggled Tomoyo.
"Hoe! Tomoyo I don't even have a boyfriend." said Sakura.
"Don't worry Sakura when you find him you'll know." smiled Tomoyo.
Tomoyo pulled out her makeup bag and let Sakura apply some soft pink makeup.
"Oh no I forgot to bring you some jewelry." cried Tomoyo.
"Tomoyo it's okay… here, help me put this on." said Sakura as she handed Tomoyo the necklace Syaoran had given her that morning.
Tomoyo examined the Sakura Blossom pendant. On the front it had a Sakura design and on the back was an inscription To Sakura from your little wolf, Always.
"Sakura this is the present Li-kun gave you this morning right?" asked Tomoyo.
"Yes, isn't it beautiful?" said Sakura.
"It is and it's handmade too." said Tomoyo 'and the design is pure gold with pink diamonds' thought Tomoyo. 'This is an extremely pricy piece… Syaoran has amazing taste, only the best for Sakura-chan of course.'
"Oh but thank goodness I didn't forget your shoes. Here, let me help you put them on." said Tomoyo and as she helped her put the shoes on she asked, "Well have you decided what to do?"
"Yes." said Sakura.
"Okay. Ganbatte ne, Sakura. I'm sure you'll make the right decision." smiled Tomoyo.
"Thanks Tomoyo. I hope so too."
Finished with putting her outfit on Sakura headed to the Sakura Orchard outside the school grounds.
Making her way there, Sakura reassured herself that she was making the right decision, to tell the Secret Admire she loves someone else and then she would tell Syaoran she loved him at her party tonight.
Meanwhile Tomoyo headed to her locker to meet up with Eriol. She got to her locker with her camera and other equipment seeing Eriol puzzled face she explained, "we set up the other cameras already and they started rolling. They were set to start 15 minutes after classes ended but this is my personal backup. I always have it."
"Tomoyo, you are one sneaky girl." laughed Eriol.
"Ha yeah thanks for the help." retorted Tomoyo.
"We should go we're going to miss everything." said Eriol.
"Oh no!" gasped Tomoyo.
Tomoyo then grabbed Eriol by the hand and started running in the direction of the Sakura Orchard. As they got there they saw Sakura approaching the Orchard ready to wait for her Secret Admirer.
"Here, I picked a spot to hide where we can film everything." said Tomoyo who had already set up microphones and cameras around the small Orchard the day before with Eriol's help.
In the Sakura Orchard someone had decorated the entire place with beautiful lights and the sight was incredible. As Sakura took in her surroundings for a few minutes someone approached her from behind.
"Do you like it Sakura? I did it all for you. I'm in love with you… I have been for a very long time."
Sakura took a deep breath."It's… it's beautiful." Sakura started to say, "I'm flattered that you feel this way about me…I'm sorry but I love someone else. I hope you can forgive me." said Sakura as she slowly turned around to look at her Secret Admirer, eyes downcast, "and I hope you can find someone else, that loves you back…"
When Sakura managed to look at him properly, she was shocked when she saw a very looking sad looking Syaoran standing in front of her.
"S-Syaoran?" stuttered Sakura, eyes widened in disbelief.
"I'm sorry you feel that way for someone else Sakura… I-I'll leave you alone." said Syaoran with his head down and then he turned and started walking away.
'This is really happening!' thought Sakura. 'I can't believe it but oh no he thinks… he thinks I love someone else what do I…'
"Syaoran… no wait! Please." says Sakura as she grabs hold of Syaoran's arm making him turn back around to face her. "T-The person I like is… is…" Sakura's vision started be blurred by her sudden tears, willing herself not to let him go. "Syaoran…don't you see you're the one I'm in love with?" said Sakura as she looked at him, glassy-eyed.
"What?" says Syaoran confusion filling his face, replacing the depressed sadness that was there a minute ago.
"I love you… Syaoran Li." says Sakura as she hugs Syaoran tightly, as if her life depended on him.
"Sakura I… Sakura I love you so much." said Syaoran as he hugs her back. "I can't bare to live without you."
Syaoran then released her and asked "Sakura Kinomoto, will you be my girlfriend?"
A smile decorated Sakura's face. "Of course I will." said Sakura happily.
Taking Sakura's face gently into his hands and tilting her chin up he bend down and placed a long awaited kiss on her lips, a soft, yet passionate kiss.
When he felt her tears though, he reluctantly pulled slightly away to see her face.
"Sakura you're crying..." said a concerned Syaoran.
"I know… I'm sorry but I'm just so happy…" she said as she tried to stop crying, sobbing in between, "and now Tomoyo's going to kill me for messing up my makeup."
"You look beautiful." smiled Syaoran, "and if she gets mad I'm sure we can do something about it."
"Hoe?"
In response Syaoran leaned in and kissed Sakura gently on the lips once again.
"I could get used to that." laughed Syaoran.
"Mou..." scolded Sakura.
At that moment Tomoyo popped out of nowhere with her camera along with a grinning Eriol following closely behind.
"Sakura-chan!" said Tomoyo and she handed her camera off to Eriol while she ran up to Sakura and gave her a hug. "I'm so excited for you! Now let's head to the party!"
"Oh Tomoyo." said Sakura laughing at her best friends antics.
When they arrived at Tomoyo's house the girls ran upstairs so that Tomoyo could get changed because the guests would be arriving any minute. "Eriol your change of clothes is in the guestroom and Syaoran I see that you are already dressed Mr. Secret Admirer."
"I'll never going to live that down will I?" said Syaoran
"Nope!" giggled both girls.
As the party started the guests all came up to wish Sakura a happy birthday and gave her presents. After an hour of small talk with most of the guests Sakura started to feel a bit hungry.
"Sakura would you like something to eat or drink?" asked Syaoran.
"Yes." said Sakura as she started to move toward the snack table.
"No, I'll get it for you. What else is a boyfriend for?" said Syaoran as he smiled and walked away.
"Happy Birthday Sakura." said I voice to Sakura's left side.
"Thank you. Oh Ichikawa-san… I see Tomoyo invited you too?" asked Sakura after seeing that is was Ren Ichikawa who was talking to her.
"Of course she did." said Ren.
"Oh" said Sakura not believing him but not wanting to be rude.
"Anyway Sakura you've had some time now, have you thought over my question? We would be good together. You should be my girlfriend."
"Ichikawa-san, I don't think it's a good idea. Besides… Syaoran," started Sakura but she was cut off.
"Li? Did your brother and Li get to you?" asked Ren.
"Get to me?" said a confused Sakura.
"What didn't they tell you that they pretty much attacked me at school the other day." asked Ren.
"We didn't attack you." said Syaoran as he walked up to Sakura with some food and a drink.
"Oh and what do you call holding me against a wall while Sakura's brother had a little talk with me and then locking me in a janitors closet?" asked Ren.
"Syaoran" scolded Sakura as Syaoran simply rolled his eyes at Ren.
Looking at Sakura, Syaoran said, "You're adorable when you do that you know?"
"You're not getting away with it that easily." said Sakura.
Looking at Ren, Syaoran informed him, "Listen Sakura is with me now and forever so you can just forget about her."
"What? You two are dating?" asked Ren.
"Yes." replied Syaoran and Sakura in unison.
Smirking Ren walked away but not before adding, "Yeah Li, until you go back to China after we graduate and leave a broken heart Sakura for me to pick up the pieces. I'll be waiting."
Syaoran let out a growl at Ren as he walked away making many people turn their heads towards them.
"Syaoran? But what he says… is true." said Sakura with tears threating to flow from her eyes.
"Sakura" said Syaoran taking her into his arms for comfort. "I love you more than anything we'll make it work no matter what. I'm not going to leave you ever."
"Everything will work out?"
"Yes everything." said Syaoran as he leaded down and captured Sakura's lips in a passionate kiss for everyone to see, "We're in love after all."
AN: Last chapter but there will be a short epilogue so this isn't the end. Please review and hopefully I can post the epilogue asap. Also it's my birthday today I'm so excited!
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