Proposal 3:
Preparations
Sakura, Syaoran and Tomoyo had returned to Syaoran's apartment, which was now empty. The four guardians along with Malus and Meiling had decided to go out for lunch, making Kero, the small guardian beast of the seal, insist he come along. So now it was just the three of them.
Sakura sat down on the couch and let a sigh. "Well, as least the hardest part is over with."
Syaoran sat next to her. "He actually took it better than I thought he would."
Sakura gave him a weak smiled. "That's only half the battle."
Syaoran frowned. "What do you mean?"
Aside them, Tomoyo giggled. "The rest of the wedding had to be planned."
"Yeah, there are the invitations, the reception, the ordering of the dresses…" Sakura said.
"The tuxedos, the catering and the honeymoon." Tomoyo winked at Syaoran making him blush.
"We have to think about that now?" He asked.
"Of course! We have to do it as soon as possible!" Sakura stated.
Tomoyo put her finger to her chin. "Come to think of it. You should decide what day you plan to do it."
Sakura frowned. "I'm really not sure."
Syaoran wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "April 15." He stated.
"Why that day?" She asked.
Syaoran smiled. "It's the day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom."
Sakura blushed. Tomoyo clasped her hands together. "Perfect! Now who will you invite?"
She grabbed a notebook from the counter and started writing down the information.
"We have to invite Takashi, Chiharu, Naoko, and Rika." Sakura said.
Syaoran nodded. "Eriol and Yukito should come too. As well as my mom…"
Sakura smiled. "Which one?"
Syaoran squeezed her. "Both, of course." Meaning his birth mother and Cara. "Also my sisters won't want to miss this.
Sakura suppressed a giggle, but couldn't help her self and laughed. "Wait till they find out."
Syaoran grimaced. "I still have to call them and give them the news."
Tomoyo went over to the phone, and after picking it up, handed it to Syaoran. "Call them now." She suggested.
Syaoran was about to protest, but instead Sakura reached over him and grabbed the phone. She hit the speed dial for the number and handed it to Syaoran. He reluctantly took it and waited for someone to answer.
"Hello?"
"Mother? It's Syaoran."
"Syaoran? How are you? Why did you call? Is everything alright?"
Before he could answer, another person, or should we say persons, picked up anther phone that was in the house. "Syaoran? Is that you?"
Syaoran chuckled. "Hello, dear sisters." (Sorry, don't know all their names.)
They squealed with joy and huddled around the phone. "What's going on, little bro?" One said emphasizing the word little.
Syaoran took a deep breath and glanced to Sakura. She took his hand and nodded. "Are you all sitting down for this?"
"Yes, we are." His mother, Li-san, responded. "What is the matter my son?"
"No, nothing's wrong, I…I just have some news for you." He started.
"Well, what is it? Out with it!" Li-san insisted.
"Yeah, come on! Are you tongue tied?" His sisters teased him.
"You all remember Sakura?"
"That cute little girl that visited us all those years ago?" His sister said. "How could we forget?"
"The Clow Card Mistress, yes of course, why?" His mother asked.
"She…she's agreed to be my bride." He finally said.
Sakura, who was listening in for their reaction, heard nothing. She frowned then smiled. She leaned into the phone and yelled. "We're getting married!!!"
That's when it came. All at once, all five women screamed out comments like: "Oh Kami-sama! He's really done it!!" and "Finally!" and, "Little bro's got a real fiancé!!!!"
Syaoran had to hold the phone for about five minutes as the news sunk in. After they stopped their congratulations, he said. "I'd like you to come down and be present at the wedding."
A few more squeals and Li-san finally responded. "Of course we'll come."
They talked about it and gave Sakura congratulations as well before hanging up.
Syaoran let out a big sigh in relief and laid back against the back of the couch. Sakura gave him a hug in sympathy. "At least it's over with, ne?"
"Hai." He said and hugged her back.
Tomoyo sighed. Kawaii!!! Years ago she'd never dream her two best friends would actually get together and get married!! She definitely wanted to help. Then something came to mind. "Where exactly were you planning on having this?"
Sakura gasped. "Another important factor I forgot about." She looked to Syaoran. "Any ideas under that hair of yours?" She teased and ran a hand through his hair.
He mock-frowned. "Hey!" Then he stopped to think. "Not really." They laughed until Tomoyo broke the silence.
"How about Tomoeda Bay?" She suggested.
Sakura's eyes brightened. "Oh that would be lovely!!"
Syaoran chuckled at her enthusiasm. She may be seventeen, but she sometimes still acts like a little child. "I agree. We should hold the ceremony there at least." He thought for a moment. "As for the reception…"
"Oh you have to have it at my place!" Tomoyo interrupted, and then blushed with embarrassment at what she was asking.
Sakura looked at her in surprise. "Tomoyo-chan, are you sure?"
Syaoran nodded. "I mean, we don't want to put you through all that trouble…"
Tomoyo waved their questions away. "No problem at all, besides, it'll save you money. And I would be honored to have Sakura-chan's wedding at my house."
Sakura got up and smiled. "Tomoyo…" She looked into her best friend's amethyst eyes. She gave her a big hug. "Arigatou! That would be perfect!"
Syaoran also got up and gave Tomoyo a hug. "Domo arigatou Tomoyo-chan. What would we do without you?"
Tomoyo winked. "It's no biggy. But you too need to plan for the rest. We still have a long way to go till spring."
Sakura and Syaoran nodded. "It's going to be a long winter."