Mini Me

By Final Fantasy Princess

Happy Birthday

Syaoran peered around the neighborhood closely, scoping the entire area for any living person or object. So far, so good. It seems as if everyone was still at school or work and they weren't here to see this.

Suddenly two huge trucks roared down the street and skidded to a stop in front of the house Syaoran was looking out from. Syaoran smiled as he ran out the door and directed the men to place all the items inside the house. He was so excited that he thought of this and even though he felt bad that he wasn't in school with her, he knew this would make up for it.

As he continued to direct the men, he looked at the clock.

Three hours till Sakura Kinomoto was let out of school.

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Sakura smiled faintly as her classmates cheered and sang her the Happy Birthday song. She was happy that they arranged this whole class party for her and piled her with too many presents to carry home with by herself.

The thing was it was going to be by herself.

Her boyfriend, Syaoran Li, did not come to school today. She was worried sick wondering if he was home with a too high fever or he got run over by a stranger's car, or perhaps he was kidnapped because someone here discovered he's going to be the next leader of the Li clan?

Whatever it was, she was worried. Tomoyo reassured her a dozen times that Syaoran was probably okay but she couldn't help but fret. Syaoran would never miss school if he was really sick. She remembered the day he came into school with a fever and had to be shoved by her to the nurse's office even though he insisted he was fine.

So it had to be something else. Because Syaoran would never miss this day of all days out there if he was sick to stay home and leave her all alone. No, Syaoran would drag himself to school and pass out there just to see her. That's what he told her the few rare times he got sick. He had to see her at least a few hours every day. He couldn't live a day separated from her.

She giggled and cajoled him lightly about this little thing of his. Syaoran even told her, in the midst of a fever, that when he left her for Hong Kong, he nearly died. The only thing he held onto was the picture Tomoyo had given him and the thought that she was waiting for him.

Sakura thought it was so bittersweet.

Syaoran where are you?

Blowing out her candles and wishing for a happy year, Sakura forced herself to smile cheerfully enough as the cheers went around. Many friends came and hugged her and wished her a great day. After that was done, Sakura moved to a corner to think to herself while everyone else chatted amiably with each other.

She missed him too. She had to admit she needed to see him everyday as well. She didn't work quite as well without his reassuring presence and his kind eyes and beautiful smile. Not to mention he always covered her when she was snoozing off in class and the teacher was approaching.

"Sakura, it's time to open your gifts!"

Knocked back to her senses, Sakura smiled warmly as she moved away from her corner to the huge piles of gifts. Everyone sat around in desks or stood close by. Tomoyo had her camcorder out and was taping her every moment, somehow managing in Eriol's hold. Chiharu was holding Takashi's ear while he tried to tell lies. Naoko and Rika were giggling as they held up their cameras to photograph their friend.

Sakura had to admit she had a good life. She didn't have any social enemies; she had a lot of friends, a boyfriend who loves her as much as she loves him, and a family who were always going to be there for her.

And as every present Sakura opened passed by, Sakura couldn't help but want one thing only right now. Well only one person she wants.

Her boyfriend, Syaoran Li.

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Syaoran smiled. Everything was in place. Sakura's house was decorated from head to toe and his gift was placed securely in Sakura's room. She would open it later when everyone left. Sakura had told him months ago that she never had a surprise party. Since then Syaoran decided he was going to throw one for her.

Sakura would be at cheerleading practice while the rest of their friends would arrive here and finish helping him set up the tables and chairs. Then the cheerleading squad and Tomoyo would bring Sakura home to the surprise.

It was perfect.

He still felt bad that he wasn't there to spend the school day with her. He actually planned on going but school was almost finished and he didn't have a good explanation to why he missed most of the day for his teacher and Sakura.

Even though it pained him, he was staying in her house until everyone arrived. Her father had given him the keys to the house a few days ago to let him arrange everything and Touya was out at school too so he didn't know what he was planning either.

Touya still had a problem with Syaoran dating his sister. But he didn't glare at him that much anymore.

Syaoran sat there idly, waiting for the arrival of Eriol and the rest of their friends. He was bored and somehow wondered what he would do if Sakura and school weren't available to distract him. Sure he'd train but he couldn't do that now and get all sweaty before the party. He shuddered at the thought of not having a shower before people arrived.

Soon enough, he heard Eriol and Yamazaki heading up Sakura's porch. Before they even rang the bell, Syaoran whipped open the door and grinned. They had all the condiments for the party; chips, cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate. Drinks included.

"Come on in and let's get moving."

One hour before Sakura Kinomoto would be home.

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Sakura frowned as she closed her cell phone and put it back in her bag. After school finished, she called Syaoran to see what was wrong and if he was okay. He never picked up her calls. Not one. Throughout cheerleading practice, which she so wanted to leave, she called him.

Sakura began to really worry. Syaoran would always make an effort to pick up her calls even though most of the time he misplaces his phone. He never really liked the idea of cell phones. Especially since hearing of all the lies Takashi said about radioactive waves that might make you deaf, Syaoran really disliked cell phones.

"Ten more minutes Sakura and then we can head to your house before going to his apartment. You have to concentrate on this right now though."

Sakura looked up and nodded at their captain. She relinquished her captain position since it took a lot of time and practice to be the best and she wanted to spend more time with Syaoran. He told her that she didn't have to, he was more than happy to watch her practice and help her, but Sakura loved him more than cheerleading.

Plus she was still somewhat a ditz with her baton anyway.

As they did their routine, Sakura couldn't help but let her mind wander back to Syaoran. She wondered if he was okay. If he was, she was going to kill him for letting her worry all day.

"Okay girls, it's time to go home! Practice on Monday! Enjoy your weekend."

Sakura silently rejoiced as she quickly grabbed her bag and belongings and headed out of the gym. Tomoyo chatted beside her relentlessly but Sakura didn't really pay attention. She just nodded her head and tried to somehow follow her words to know when to nod or shake her head.

Oh Syaoran…

Sakura noticed her squad was running up ahead, all in a rush too. Raising an eyebrow, Sakura was about to ask Tomoyo before realizing something. She could sense Syaoran's aura and find out where he was. If he wasn't at home or at the hospital, then she could panic and start a search for him.

Closing her eyes for the briefest of minutes, Sakura tried to find Syaoran's aura. She mentally cursed when she realized it was no where to be found. So much for her magic, she hated it when he hid his aura. She should've never taught him how to hide it for a long period of time without strain.

Finally they arrived at her house. Sakura sighed because she wanted to go straight to his apartment but Tomoyo insisted to go to her house first in case he left a message there. She had a point Sakura had to admit.

Sakura opened her door and wondered why on earth all the shades were drawn and her house was darker than usual. She had to ask Kero if he had a problem. After all her guardian sometimes did the strangest things.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAKURA!"

Sakura was stunned to find all her friends in her living room, throwing confetti into the air. She was even more surprised to see Syaoran in the front of the bunch, approaching her with flowers and a huge smile on his face.

God she missed him.

Throwing her arms around him and hugging him close, Sakura felt at home. She was surprised that he did this for her and even more so that he managed to hide it from Touya, who was a terrible from holding surprises from her.

"Happy Birthday, my Sakura."

Sakura grinned as she kissed him full on the lips, her friends cheering in the background. It was the best present ever. But she was still going to punish him for making her worry all day.

After all who makes a girl worry on her birthday?

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Syaoran grinned deviously as he led Sakura to her room, her eyes closed. He loved that she was pouting yet smiling eagerly like a little girl. Kero was downstairs, eating down probably the rest of the cake that was left. Sakura's father and brother were busy cleaning up and arranging the furniture back to its original position even though Syaoran insisted that he was going to do it himself.

But now it was all about Sakura.

"Mou, I want to see."

He chuckled and shook his head. Leading her to her bed, he kissed her lightly on the lips before taking his hand away from her eyes. As her eyes fluttered opened, revealing a dazzling emerald color, he was so happy when her eyes filled with tears and she laughed lightly.

Her room was filled with perhaps a truckload of cherry blossoms and peonies and in the middle of the room was Syaoran, kneeling, and with a ring box holding Sakura's birthday present. A promise ring.

"I love you, Sakura Kinomoto. And I promise that I will be yours forever and that I will always love you and that we'll get married and I'll give you all the happiness in the world if you demand it."

Sakura was breathless but laughed happily as she wrapped her arms around Syaoran and kissed him.

"I love you too, Syaoran Li. And I promise that I'll be yours forever and ever even after the day I die. In this life and the next, I will always love you too. Thank you for this birthday party and the best present I've received."

Syaoran smiled and blushed faintly before slipping the promise ring on Sakura's finger. He hugged her close and whispered into her ear.

"Happy Birthday Darling."

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A/N: Yes somewhat crummy and quick but I wanted to write something birthdayish because it was my birthday and I wanted to celebrate it with you all. I'm officially 20. Ew. Ha ha I hope everyone is well and thanks for all your previous reviews. My spring break is over and it was great going to London and Paris.

And my birthday was great too. Thanks for everything everyone! Now I'm back at school so I'll probably be writing more. Till then.