CardCaptors
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Twelve
Christmas was nearing. As time went on Li's feelings grew stronger for Sakura. Sakura felt the same way, everytime she saw, talked or just heard that two letter name she could feel her knees begin to get weak. They had spent a lot of time together during the break, at times one of them had tried to tell the other how they felt, but it never happened. The time just wasn't right, and neither of them were ready. Madison had promised Sakura that she wouldn't mention anything she had told her to Li. Sakura promised that she would tell Li herself when the time was right. But for now, things were fine the way they were.
"Madison, can you pass me the star?" Sakura asked reaching out for the ornament that lay on the floor.
"Yeah, don't fall off that ladder now," Madison laughed passing the star to Sakura.
"Thanks," Sakura smiled as she put the last ornament on the tree. She carefully walked down the ladder and stared at their master piece. The two girls eyed the tree and smiled proudly.
"I think it's pretty," Madison nodded her head.
"Yeah, the lights really added some personality to it," Sakura smiled admiring the tiny stars that lit up in the tree.
"Yeah, I've never seen star lights before," Madison added holding an extra star in her hand. Sakura's smile changed into a small frown and she slowly sat down on the couch.
"What's wrong Sakura?" Madison asked worriedly. "You said putting up the decorations would make you happy," she reminded putting her hand on Sakura's shoulder.
"I'm happy," Sakura smiled weakly. "I just miss Li," she admitted. Madison laughed at her friend who was obviously struck with love...big time. She took a seat next to her and gave her a hug.
"What do you want for Christmas?" Madison asked trying to make her smile.
"Nothing," Sakura smiled staring at the sparkling tree.
"Nothing?!" Madison asked a little surprised at the answer. "You are too young to say nothing!" she lectured. Sakura laughed and shook her head.
"I know what to get you!" Madison jumped up from her seat in excitement.
"Sounds big, I hope it isn't too much trouble," Sakura smiled at her relentless friend.
"Hey, it isn't that hard to stuff Li in a box," Madison crossed her arms. Sakura's jaw dropped and she picked up a pillow that was on the couch.
"You are insane Madison!" Sakura laughed chasing her around the living room. Madison laughed as well and grabbed another pillow.
"But I know you'd like to see that happen!" Madison teased hitting Sakura with the pillow.
"So what if I would?" Sakura pouted. She knew that Madison was only kidding, and that she would never dare stuff the boy of her dreams in a box.
"Well then we'll just have to wait and see won't we?" Madison shrugged. They stood their laughed at themselves.
Sakura was glad to have a friend like Madison, for the past few days Sakura was going through a tough time. She just couldn't stop thinking of Li, and it drove her crazy! She begged Madison to help her, so Madison tried her best to distract Sakura and keep her mind off of Li. As a consequence, the "couple" hadn't seen eachother for awhile now, which drove Li insane! He felt like he had said something to make Sakura upset, and now she was ignoring him. Madison told him that Sakura wasn't ignoring him, but she couldn't tell him much without giving away Sakura's secret.
"The house is a complete mess!!!!" Tori yelled as he entered the house. Sakura and Madison jumped in fright and quickly began to pick up the different objects on the floor. They looked at eachother again and began to laugh at the conversation that they had earlier.
"I never knew that cleaning was such a funny activity!!" Tori yelled from the kitchen. The two girls laughed even more and ignored Tori's screams.
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Li was laying comfortably in bed and just stared at the ceiling. He was confused and sad at the same time. He took in a deep breath and closed his eyes. 'By the way she's been acting lately Sakura will never fall for me...' he thought sadly. Li sat up slowly and stared at the big window to his right. It was snowing. He crawled out of bed and made his way to the window. The snowflakes seemed to drift and slowly from the white sky, and gently land on the white blanket that has over come the earth. Li brought his right hand up and carefully placed it against the window taking another step closer to it. He wanted to open the sliding door and step onto his balcony, but it was too cold. He took in another sigh and watched as each flake touched the ground. Li looked around at the people at the park across his building. There were couples playing below. They were tobogganing, making snowmen, or having a snowball fight. He smiled and remembered the times he spent with Sakura. Li closed his eyes tightly and clutched
his hand into a fist and slowly released the tension. He opened his eyes and sighed. "I wonder what you're doing right now Sakura," he said sadly taking one last look at the couples below before going back to bed.
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"Sakura, do you want Li to love you back?" Madison asked seriously as she patted Kero's head.
"Yes, of course Madison!" Sakura quickly replied still shocked from the question. "Why?" she continued taking a seat on her bed.
"Well, by the way you're acting, Li probably thinks you're ignoring him," Madison shrugged.
"Do you really think so Madison?" Sakura asked nervously. Madison nodded as she took a bite into a cookie. Kero stared at the cookie with watery eyes, but tried his best to control himself.
"What do you think I should do?" Sakura begged.
"Go see him, or just talk," Madison suggested handing a cookie to Kero. He smiled and quickly shoved the cookie into his mouth without hesitation. "Don't do something too...you know, so he won't suspect anything," she continued.
"Like what?" Sakura popped another question.
"Do I have to do all the work?" Madison rolled her eyes. Sakura gave her the puppy face and Madison caved in. "Fine, why don't I throw a get together tomorrow," Madison suggested waving her hands in the air. A huge smile quickly spreaded across Sakura's face.
"That's perfect Madison!" Sakura jumped for joy. "Nobody will suspect a thing since tomorrow is Christmas Eve!" she cheered rolling on her bed with uncontrollable joy. Madison laughed. Kero took this as an advantage to eat all the cookies, so he quickly threw all the cookies into his drawer and locked himself in.
"You are the best Madison!" Sakura panted still smiling.
"Oh, you aren't going to be the only one thanking me," Madison grinned thinking of Li's reaction when he finds out.
"Huh?" Sakura asked shooting up from her laying position.
"Uh...I said..." Madison studdered. "Oh, but don't you have to go and get something for Li?" she lied making up an excuse. Sakura gave her the eyebrow but then shrugged.
"Uh...well..I'm sure I'll find something," Sakura waved the worry away.
"Yeah, I'm sure you will," Madison replied positively. "But will you find something for TOMORROW?" Madison reminded.
"Oh right!! It's tomorrow!!" Sakura screamed jumping off her bed. "We have to go to the mall today!" she concluded grabbing her jacket and then Madison's hand. They ran out the door and down the stairs.
"Um...hello?" Kero muffled through the drawer. "I think the drawer is jammed..." he whined but it was too late, the girls had already left.
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Li had spent the past hours staring at the ceiling above, and thinking of Sakura. He turned to his side and looked at her present, then smiled.
'I hope she likes it,' Li sighed worriedly. He sat up and decided to watch some of the tapes that Madison recorded during their old days. The "Card Capturing Memories." That was the title of all the tapes. Li shrugged and popped in a tape, that was recorded before he came to Japan. He didn't watch any of the captures, and thought it would be a little interesting to watch one that Sakura had caught before he arrived. Li remembered that he was so mean to her, and told her that she was no good. He sighed and shook his head sadly at his own actions. 'I didn't even know her,' he cried.
Knock! Knock!
Li clicked the pause botton on his remote and headed towards the door. On his way he glanced at the clock, it read "4:30pm."
'I wonder who it could be?' Li yawned after being lazy the whole day. He slowly opened the door, but the person swung it open causing him to slam against the wall.
"Hello...to you...too...Meilin..." Li coughed trying to stand up.
"Oh sorry, did I hurt my Li-kun?" Meilin giggled and headed towards the couch. Li shut the door and made his way to the couch as well.
"What brings you here?" Li asked casually.
"I haven't seen you in the longest time, where have you been?" Meilin tugged on his arm. "Hibernating?" she laughed at her own joke.
"No," Li rolled his eyes at her stupid hibernating remark. "I've been out,"
"Really? Where? I don't see you," Meilin pouted.
"I've been with...Sakura," Li mumbled the last part. 'I guess there is no use hiding it anyway,' he sighed.
"What are you doing with her?" Meilin asked pushing away from him. Li just stared at her nervously.
"Don't tell me you are falling for that...that..." Meilin stomped around the room looking for a perfect word.
"...girl?' Li asked softly.
"Yes!!! That girl!!" Meilin swung her hands violently in the air. "Well it is true?!" she contiued shaking Li back and forth. Li was silent and was too nervous and afraid to say anything. He just hid his head behind his hands trying not to look into Meilin's eyes.
"Li, I'd rather hear the truth than be lied to," Meilin said sadly. Li looked into her eyes and saw a small tear make it's way down her cheek. 'Sakura is worth it, by hiding my feelings for her, is like not loving her at all,' Li thought. He took in a deep breath and looked at Meilin seriously.
"Yes," Li paused looking straight into Meilin's eyes. "Yes, I am falling for her," he concluded with a small nodd. Meilin could feel tears flow down her cheek uncontrollably. Her heart felt like it had burst, and she went all numb. She was too shocked too move, but too ashamed to stay. She looked down at the floor and watched her tears fall. Li felt sorry for her and held her in an embrace. He had known her for a long time, and it hurt him to see her like this.
"I'm sorry," Li whispered still holding on to her.
"Why Li? I love you more than she ever will!" Meilin cried in pain trying to break loose from their embrace. She pounded her fists on his chest in anger, but Li still held on to her trying to calm her down.
"I know, I know," Li replied softly. "But, I love you like a sister Meilin," he continued pulling away from her too look into her eyes. She rubbed her eyes trying to dry some of her tears.
"The love I have for Sakura is different," Li said trying to explain himself. "But just know, that there will always and forever be a place for you in my heart," he tried to smile. "If you ever need me, you know I'll be right by your side," he assured her. Meilin tried to smile, but was too weak from all her crying.
"So what's going to happen now?" Meilin sniffled. "Are you going to tell her?" she gave a weak smile. Li smiled back and sighed in relief knowing that Meilin was going to be okay, and that she supported him.
"I want to, but I can't," Li looked away and looked out at the falling snowflakes.
"She deserves to know Li," Meilin reminded holding on to his hand.
"But I know that she doesn't love me back," Li said sadly.
"How could she not?!" Meilin broke out. "If she doesn't I'll give her a piece of my mind!" she punched a pillow beside her. Li gave her an odd look and she slowly came back to reality.
"Okay Li seriously," Meilin shook her head. "If you think Sakura is worth it, you'd tell her how you feel whether she likes you back or not," she concluded reluctantly.
"But Meilin, it isn't that easy," Li sighed.
"I know it isn't, but do you think it's any easier for me to see you end up with that...Kinomoto?" Meilin tried to control herself. Li smiled and patted her on the shoulder.
"Believe me Meilin, I appriciate your support," Li hugged her.
"If it makes you happy Li-kun," Meilin sighed in defeat. She looked at her watch and began to sit up.
"I better get going," Meilin smiled weakly trying not to cry. Li nodded and led her to the door.
"Look Meilin, I'm really sor-" Li began.
"Don't worry about me, just promise me you'll tell her okay?" Meilin interrupted.
"I promise," Li smiled and nodded.
"You better keep it," Meilin warned giving him the evil face.
"I'll tell her, just when the time is right," Li shrugged. Meilin eyed Li and rolled her eyes.
"What has she done to you?" Meilin laughed. Li looked at her very confused.
"You aren't the same Li that came to Japan two years ago," Meilin smiled. Li laughed and nodded in agreement. Then Meilin looked at him very seriously.
"Tell her before it's too late," Meilin reminded and walked down the hall. Li knew what she meant and stood there silently and unmoving. He let out a big sigh and closed the door.
"Before it's too late..." Meilin's last words faded as it sank into his head. He decided to call Madison and tell her his problem. As he dialed the number he thought about what exactly his choices were. He knew if he went through with it, he would be letting down a lot of people, including himself. But who did he want to hurt more, himself? Or Sakura? The others would eventually deal with it, but would he be able to live knowing that he didn't confess his feelings to the one girl that he had ever loved?
'What am I going to do?' Li almost cried at the thought. He was going to until someone picked up the phone.
"Hello?" The girl on the other line asked.
"Uh, hi Madison," Li greeted nervously.
"Oh hey, you caught me right on time, I just came back from Sakura's house, and I have to tell you something," Madsion said excitedly.
"Oh really, well that's ironic because I have to tell you something too," Li replied worriedly. "But is yours good or bad?"
"Um...depends how you look at it," Madison said thinking about the question.
"Too lazy Madison, just come on out with it," Li moaned.
"Alright alright," Madison laughed. "Well, I'm having a get together at my house tomorrow, so I was wondering if you could come," Madison informed.
"Is Sakura going to be there?" Li asked worriedly, but for a different reason.
"Yes of course!" Madison teased.
"Just her?! Wouldn't she suspect something?" Li jumped to conclusions.
"Way ahead of you babe," Madison waved the worry away. "I'm inviting everyone," she rolled her eyes.
"Oh, that's good," Li sighed forgetting all about what he was going to tell Madison.
"Thank me later," Madison laughed. "Just make sure you tell her, and I won't kill you," she continued to laugh. Li was silent at the remark.
"Oh, and what were you going to tell me?" Madison asked almost forgetting about it. Li paused for a moment, but took in a deep breath of courage.
"I can't tell Sakura," Li finally confessed. There was a gasp from the other line, and then a long pause.
"Why?" Madison begged for an answer.
"Are you ready to hear this?" Li sighed.
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Ooooooo....I know you like my cliffhanger! *gets run over by an angry mob of readers*
okay okay! well i hope you liked this chapter anyway, despite the cliffhanger.
In the next chapter Li reveals yet another deep secret to Madison? Is it a good or bad
thing? How will she take it? Also Li and Madison act on Li's plan to give Sakura her Christmas
present "secretly." How will that work out? Plus Li gives Sakura a "midnight" visit instead of
Santa Claus. Now what will happen then? Will Li finally confess his feelings to Sakura now that
they're all alone, and the time is right, will he? or will she? *SAD KAWAII ALERT*
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Twelve
Christmas was nearing. As time went on Li's feelings grew stronger for Sakura. Sakura felt the same way, everytime she saw, talked or just heard that two letter name she could feel her knees begin to get weak. They had spent a lot of time together during the break, at times one of them had tried to tell the other how they felt, but it never happened. The time just wasn't right, and neither of them were ready. Madison had promised Sakura that she wouldn't mention anything she had told her to Li. Sakura promised that she would tell Li herself when the time was right. But for now, things were fine the way they were.
"Madison, can you pass me the star?" Sakura asked reaching out for the ornament that lay on the floor.
"Yeah, don't fall off that ladder now," Madison laughed passing the star to Sakura.
"Thanks," Sakura smiled as she put the last ornament on the tree. She carefully walked down the ladder and stared at their master piece. The two girls eyed the tree and smiled proudly.
"I think it's pretty," Madison nodded her head.
"Yeah, the lights really added some personality to it," Sakura smiled admiring the tiny stars that lit up in the tree.
"Yeah, I've never seen star lights before," Madison added holding an extra star in her hand. Sakura's smile changed into a small frown and she slowly sat down on the couch.
"What's wrong Sakura?" Madison asked worriedly. "You said putting up the decorations would make you happy," she reminded putting her hand on Sakura's shoulder.
"I'm happy," Sakura smiled weakly. "I just miss Li," she admitted. Madison laughed at her friend who was obviously struck with love...big time. She took a seat next to her and gave her a hug.
"What do you want for Christmas?" Madison asked trying to make her smile.
"Nothing," Sakura smiled staring at the sparkling tree.
"Nothing?!" Madison asked a little surprised at the answer. "You are too young to say nothing!" she lectured. Sakura laughed and shook her head.
"I know what to get you!" Madison jumped up from her seat in excitement.
"Sounds big, I hope it isn't too much trouble," Sakura smiled at her relentless friend.
"Hey, it isn't that hard to stuff Li in a box," Madison crossed her arms. Sakura's jaw dropped and she picked up a pillow that was on the couch.
"You are insane Madison!" Sakura laughed chasing her around the living room. Madison laughed as well and grabbed another pillow.
"But I know you'd like to see that happen!" Madison teased hitting Sakura with the pillow.
"So what if I would?" Sakura pouted. She knew that Madison was only kidding, and that she would never dare stuff the boy of her dreams in a box.
"Well then we'll just have to wait and see won't we?" Madison shrugged. They stood their laughed at themselves.
Sakura was glad to have a friend like Madison, for the past few days Sakura was going through a tough time. She just couldn't stop thinking of Li, and it drove her crazy! She begged Madison to help her, so Madison tried her best to distract Sakura and keep her mind off of Li. As a consequence, the "couple" hadn't seen eachother for awhile now, which drove Li insane! He felt like he had said something to make Sakura upset, and now she was ignoring him. Madison told him that Sakura wasn't ignoring him, but she couldn't tell him much without giving away Sakura's secret.
"The house is a complete mess!!!!" Tori yelled as he entered the house. Sakura and Madison jumped in fright and quickly began to pick up the different objects on the floor. They looked at eachother again and began to laugh at the conversation that they had earlier.
"I never knew that cleaning was such a funny activity!!" Tori yelled from the kitchen. The two girls laughed even more and ignored Tori's screams.
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Li was laying comfortably in bed and just stared at the ceiling. He was confused and sad at the same time. He took in a deep breath and closed his eyes. 'By the way she's been acting lately Sakura will never fall for me...' he thought sadly. Li sat up slowly and stared at the big window to his right. It was snowing. He crawled out of bed and made his way to the window. The snowflakes seemed to drift and slowly from the white sky, and gently land on the white blanket that has over come the earth. Li brought his right hand up and carefully placed it against the window taking another step closer to it. He wanted to open the sliding door and step onto his balcony, but it was too cold. He took in another sigh and watched as each flake touched the ground. Li looked around at the people at the park across his building. There were couples playing below. They were tobogganing, making snowmen, or having a snowball fight. He smiled and remembered the times he spent with Sakura. Li closed his eyes tightly and clutched
his hand into a fist and slowly released the tension. He opened his eyes and sighed. "I wonder what you're doing right now Sakura," he said sadly taking one last look at the couples below before going back to bed.
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"Sakura, do you want Li to love you back?" Madison asked seriously as she patted Kero's head.
"Yes, of course Madison!" Sakura quickly replied still shocked from the question. "Why?" she continued taking a seat on her bed.
"Well, by the way you're acting, Li probably thinks you're ignoring him," Madison shrugged.
"Do you really think so Madison?" Sakura asked nervously. Madison nodded as she took a bite into a cookie. Kero stared at the cookie with watery eyes, but tried his best to control himself.
"What do you think I should do?" Sakura begged.
"Go see him, or just talk," Madison suggested handing a cookie to Kero. He smiled and quickly shoved the cookie into his mouth without hesitation. "Don't do something too...you know, so he won't suspect anything," she continued.
"Like what?" Sakura popped another question.
"Do I have to do all the work?" Madison rolled her eyes. Sakura gave her the puppy face and Madison caved in. "Fine, why don't I throw a get together tomorrow," Madison suggested waving her hands in the air. A huge smile quickly spreaded across Sakura's face.
"That's perfect Madison!" Sakura jumped for joy. "Nobody will suspect a thing since tomorrow is Christmas Eve!" she cheered rolling on her bed with uncontrollable joy. Madison laughed. Kero took this as an advantage to eat all the cookies, so he quickly threw all the cookies into his drawer and locked himself in.
"You are the best Madison!" Sakura panted still smiling.
"Oh, you aren't going to be the only one thanking me," Madison grinned thinking of Li's reaction when he finds out.
"Huh?" Sakura asked shooting up from her laying position.
"Uh...I said..." Madison studdered. "Oh, but don't you have to go and get something for Li?" she lied making up an excuse. Sakura gave her the eyebrow but then shrugged.
"Uh...well..I'm sure I'll find something," Sakura waved the worry away.
"Yeah, I'm sure you will," Madison replied positively. "But will you find something for TOMORROW?" Madison reminded.
"Oh right!! It's tomorrow!!" Sakura screamed jumping off her bed. "We have to go to the mall today!" she concluded grabbing her jacket and then Madison's hand. They ran out the door and down the stairs.
"Um...hello?" Kero muffled through the drawer. "I think the drawer is jammed..." he whined but it was too late, the girls had already left.
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Li had spent the past hours staring at the ceiling above, and thinking of Sakura. He turned to his side and looked at her present, then smiled.
'I hope she likes it,' Li sighed worriedly. He sat up and decided to watch some of the tapes that Madison recorded during their old days. The "Card Capturing Memories." That was the title of all the tapes. Li shrugged and popped in a tape, that was recorded before he came to Japan. He didn't watch any of the captures, and thought it would be a little interesting to watch one that Sakura had caught before he arrived. Li remembered that he was so mean to her, and told her that she was no good. He sighed and shook his head sadly at his own actions. 'I didn't even know her,' he cried.
Knock! Knock!
Li clicked the pause botton on his remote and headed towards the door. On his way he glanced at the clock, it read "4:30pm."
'I wonder who it could be?' Li yawned after being lazy the whole day. He slowly opened the door, but the person swung it open causing him to slam against the wall.
"Hello...to you...too...Meilin..." Li coughed trying to stand up.
"Oh sorry, did I hurt my Li-kun?" Meilin giggled and headed towards the couch. Li shut the door and made his way to the couch as well.
"What brings you here?" Li asked casually.
"I haven't seen you in the longest time, where have you been?" Meilin tugged on his arm. "Hibernating?" she laughed at her own joke.
"No," Li rolled his eyes at her stupid hibernating remark. "I've been out,"
"Really? Where? I don't see you," Meilin pouted.
"I've been with...Sakura," Li mumbled the last part. 'I guess there is no use hiding it anyway,' he sighed.
"What are you doing with her?" Meilin asked pushing away from him. Li just stared at her nervously.
"Don't tell me you are falling for that...that..." Meilin stomped around the room looking for a perfect word.
"...girl?' Li asked softly.
"Yes!!! That girl!!" Meilin swung her hands violently in the air. "Well it is true?!" she contiued shaking Li back and forth. Li was silent and was too nervous and afraid to say anything. He just hid his head behind his hands trying not to look into Meilin's eyes.
"Li, I'd rather hear the truth than be lied to," Meilin said sadly. Li looked into her eyes and saw a small tear make it's way down her cheek. 'Sakura is worth it, by hiding my feelings for her, is like not loving her at all,' Li thought. He took in a deep breath and looked at Meilin seriously.
"Yes," Li paused looking straight into Meilin's eyes. "Yes, I am falling for her," he concluded with a small nodd. Meilin could feel tears flow down her cheek uncontrollably. Her heart felt like it had burst, and she went all numb. She was too shocked too move, but too ashamed to stay. She looked down at the floor and watched her tears fall. Li felt sorry for her and held her in an embrace. He had known her for a long time, and it hurt him to see her like this.
"I'm sorry," Li whispered still holding on to her.
"Why Li? I love you more than she ever will!" Meilin cried in pain trying to break loose from their embrace. She pounded her fists on his chest in anger, but Li still held on to her trying to calm her down.
"I know, I know," Li replied softly. "But, I love you like a sister Meilin," he continued pulling away from her too look into her eyes. She rubbed her eyes trying to dry some of her tears.
"The love I have for Sakura is different," Li said trying to explain himself. "But just know, that there will always and forever be a place for you in my heart," he tried to smile. "If you ever need me, you know I'll be right by your side," he assured her. Meilin tried to smile, but was too weak from all her crying.
"So what's going to happen now?" Meilin sniffled. "Are you going to tell her?" she gave a weak smile. Li smiled back and sighed in relief knowing that Meilin was going to be okay, and that she supported him.
"I want to, but I can't," Li looked away and looked out at the falling snowflakes.
"She deserves to know Li," Meilin reminded holding on to his hand.
"But I know that she doesn't love me back," Li said sadly.
"How could she not?!" Meilin broke out. "If she doesn't I'll give her a piece of my mind!" she punched a pillow beside her. Li gave her an odd look and she slowly came back to reality.
"Okay Li seriously," Meilin shook her head. "If you think Sakura is worth it, you'd tell her how you feel whether she likes you back or not," she concluded reluctantly.
"But Meilin, it isn't that easy," Li sighed.
"I know it isn't, but do you think it's any easier for me to see you end up with that...Kinomoto?" Meilin tried to control herself. Li smiled and patted her on the shoulder.
"Believe me Meilin, I appriciate your support," Li hugged her.
"If it makes you happy Li-kun," Meilin sighed in defeat. She looked at her watch and began to sit up.
"I better get going," Meilin smiled weakly trying not to cry. Li nodded and led her to the door.
"Look Meilin, I'm really sor-" Li began.
"Don't worry about me, just promise me you'll tell her okay?" Meilin interrupted.
"I promise," Li smiled and nodded.
"You better keep it," Meilin warned giving him the evil face.
"I'll tell her, just when the time is right," Li shrugged. Meilin eyed Li and rolled her eyes.
"What has she done to you?" Meilin laughed. Li looked at her very confused.
"You aren't the same Li that came to Japan two years ago," Meilin smiled. Li laughed and nodded in agreement. Then Meilin looked at him very seriously.
"Tell her before it's too late," Meilin reminded and walked down the hall. Li knew what she meant and stood there silently and unmoving. He let out a big sigh and closed the door.
"Before it's too late..." Meilin's last words faded as it sank into his head. He decided to call Madison and tell her his problem. As he dialed the number he thought about what exactly his choices were. He knew if he went through with it, he would be letting down a lot of people, including himself. But who did he want to hurt more, himself? Or Sakura? The others would eventually deal with it, but would he be able to live knowing that he didn't confess his feelings to the one girl that he had ever loved?
'What am I going to do?' Li almost cried at the thought. He was going to until someone picked up the phone.
"Hello?" The girl on the other line asked.
"Uh, hi Madison," Li greeted nervously.
"Oh hey, you caught me right on time, I just came back from Sakura's house, and I have to tell you something," Madsion said excitedly.
"Oh really, well that's ironic because I have to tell you something too," Li replied worriedly. "But is yours good or bad?"
"Um...depends how you look at it," Madison said thinking about the question.
"Too lazy Madison, just come on out with it," Li moaned.
"Alright alright," Madison laughed. "Well, I'm having a get together at my house tomorrow, so I was wondering if you could come," Madison informed.
"Is Sakura going to be there?" Li asked worriedly, but for a different reason.
"Yes of course!" Madison teased.
"Just her?! Wouldn't she suspect something?" Li jumped to conclusions.
"Way ahead of you babe," Madison waved the worry away. "I'm inviting everyone," she rolled her eyes.
"Oh, that's good," Li sighed forgetting all about what he was going to tell Madison.
"Thank me later," Madison laughed. "Just make sure you tell her, and I won't kill you," she continued to laugh. Li was silent at the remark.
"Oh, and what were you going to tell me?" Madison asked almost forgetting about it. Li paused for a moment, but took in a deep breath of courage.
"I can't tell Sakura," Li finally confessed. There was a gasp from the other line, and then a long pause.
"Why?" Madison begged for an answer.
"Are you ready to hear this?" Li sighed.
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Ooooooo....I know you like my cliffhanger! *gets run over by an angry mob of readers*
okay okay! well i hope you liked this chapter anyway, despite the cliffhanger.
In the next chapter Li reveals yet another deep secret to Madison? Is it a good or bad
thing? How will she take it? Also Li and Madison act on Li's plan to give Sakura her Christmas
present "secretly." How will that work out? Plus Li gives Sakura a "midnight" visit instead of
Santa Claus. Now what will happen then? Will Li finally confess his feelings to Sakura now that
they're all alone, and the time is right, will he? or will she? *SAD KAWAII ALERT*