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When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Thirteen
Madison took in a deep breath knowing that whatever Li was going to tell her, was very important.
"Madison are you ready to hear this?" Li repeated imaptiently, not knowing how much longer he could keep his secret.
"I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be," Madison replied trying to keep calm. Li cleared his throat and sucked up all his courage.
"Madison, I'm going back to Hong Kong," Li informed almost crying. Madison gasped after being presented with this big problem. There was a long pause, just like Meilin when she heard about Sakura. Madison was thinking about how Sakura would take it. 'Poor Sakura…' she thought almost crying.
"Why?!" Madison blurted out.
"Remember, I was suppose to go back home when all the Clow Cards were captured," Li reminded trying to make himself feel better.
"Oh, and you're just going to forget about Sakura right!" Madison yelled angrily. Then Madison thought about what Li had said and was quiet for a time.
"Wait a minute..." Madison stopped. "How long did you know about this?" she asked catching on to Li's words.
"...last summer..." Li said softly. There was another pause.
"Hello?" Li asked worriedly.
"YOU KNEW LAST SUMMER BUT YOU SKIPPED THIS LITTLE DETAIL WHEN YOU TOLD ME YOU LIKED SAKURA!?!" Madison screamed from the top of her lungs as Li held the phone far away from his ear.
"...yes..." Li studdered. Madison sweat dropped.
"Then you better tell Sakura how you feel before it's too late!" Madison reminded.
"That's what Meilin said..." Li mumbled.
"Wait, did you just say...Meilin?" Madison questioned Li. "She knows?"
"Yeah," Li sighed as more and more conflicts arose.
"It's ashame I missed it," Madison laughed. "Anyway you have to tell her...SOON!" she warned. Li paused.
"I told you, I'm not going to tell her," Li repeated.
"Just because you're leaving?! Doesn't this condition kinda FORCE you to tell her!" Madison yelled in frustration as she tugged on her hair.
"No, it's better off that I don't tell her Madison," Li sighed sadly.
"No, it's easier and more convenient for you if you don't tell her," Maidson corrected mocking Li.
"I'm not thinking of myself here!!!" Li burst out loosing his temper. "Do you think I want to leave her! I love her Madison, and I'd give up everything I own to stay here with her!" he screamed. "I have no choice," he sighed about to cry.
"If you don't tell her, you'll never know if she likes you or not Li," Madison said trying to convince him to tell her for both his sake and Sakura's.
"I thought of that," Li closed his eyes feeling his heart begin to crack. "It's better to leave this country with my heart broken from not telling the one girl I love how how I feel, than leaving the girl that I love, with a broken heart," he concluded. Madison tried to smile, but it was useless. She nodded in agreement knowing that Li wasn't thinking of himself, and that he really did love Sakura.
"You are a truly selfess and pure hearted person Li, and it's a shame that you have to go," Madison sniffled. "But please, I beg you, tell her…" Madison cried.
"Only if I have to Madison, only if I have to," Li held his hands in a tight fist.
"Fate will tell us right Li?" Madison tried to make him feel better.
"Right..." Li sighed in agreement.
"Well just be at my house tomorrow at 6:00pm alright?" Madison reminded.
"You are setting me up to tell Sakura aren't you?" Li rolled his eyes.
"No, I'll leave that to fate," Madison laughed a little. Li wasn't laughing.
"Look Li, you haven't seen her in awhile, an earlier in the break you two were inseperable," Madison reminded trying to convince him to come.
"I don't know," Li thought about it.
"Well just in case you don't end up telling her, you might as well spend as much time as possible with her," Madison concluded.
"I guess that I'll agree to," Li gave up. "Tomorrow at 6:00pm," Li smiled weakly.
"Thank you," Madison sighed in relief. "Bye,"
"Bye," They both hung up the phone.
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'You can't go today Li,' Li told himself holding Sakura's present in his hand. He looked down at it and closed his eyes tightly. 'I don't want to leave you...' he cried. Li let the tears flow down his cheek and watched it fall. He looked at the gift once again and thought of Sakura.
"I have to give this to her," Li looked up confidently. "But how?" he asked sadly looking back down. He glanced at a video of one of his card captures and got an idea. Li quickly tackled the phone and dialed Madison's number. It rang several times before someone picked up.
"Hello?" Madison asked cheerfully.
"Hi Madison, I can't come today," Li said panting.
"Are you mad?! You can't just call someone and say you can't come!!" Madison put her hands on her waist dropping some dough.
"Oh, would you like me to call you later?!" Li yelled sarcastically.
"But Sakura..." Madison complained. 'She's expecting you..'
"Yeah I know, but I can't bear to see her," Li replied sadly.
"Great," Madison rolled her eyes waving her arms around. "You were SUPPOSE to tell her today!" Madison reminded.
"No! I was going to do it when I was ready!" Li corrected. "Oh so how does this sound," he cleared his throat. "Merry Christmas Sakura, I love you but I'm leaving for HONG KONG!" he concluded sarcastically.
"Ugh! You have a present to give, REMEMBER?" Madison yelled imaptiently.
"I know, and I have an idea," Li replied seriously.
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"I'm going to see Li today Kero!" Sakura jumped up and down in excitement.
"I still can't believe you've fallen for...for..." Kero tried to choose his words carefully.
"Li?" Sakura suggested.
"Whatever, I just can't believe it," Kero grumbled.
"Well at first I couldn't either, I mean Li?" Sakura laughed. "But he's...he's..." Sakura thought looking for a good adjective.
"A loser?" Kero smiled.
"No," Sakura glared at the toy. "He's perfect, simply perfect," she sighed.
"Do not tell me that," Kero stuck his tongue out in disgust. Sakura ignored Kero's rude remark and just gazed out her window. She was in love, and it hit her BAD. Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud...
Ring! Ring!
"Hello?" Sakura asked happily.
"Hi Sakura," Madison answered sadly.
"What's wrong Madison?" Sakura asked worriedly.
"You see it's Li," Madison began.
"Li?" Sakura gasped.
"You see, he isn't coming tonight..." Madison concluded. She could hear another gasp coming from Sakura's phone followed by a soft cry.
"He really doesn't like me, huh?" Sakura asked in disappointment. "What did I do wrong?" she continued softly. "Madison what did I do!" she broke down in tears.
"You didn't do anything wrong Sakura," Madison assured her trying to make her feel better. "Look, stay home today and get some rest," she suggested.
"But Li's present I-" Sakura tried to explain.
"It wouldn't matter, all the stores are closed," Madison laughed. "Make him something instead," she smiled.
"I think I'll do that," Sakura replied feeling a little better.
"Will you be okay?" Madison asked concerned.
"Yes, I'll be fine," Sakura nodded.
"Just in case I'll drop by later," Madison informed.
"Okay," Sakura agreed. "Bye,"
"Bye," they both hung up. Madison turned to the boy next to her and nodded.
"She won't suspect a thing, your plan is working like a charm," Madison smiled as the two headed out the door.
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"You know what, I'm not sure if this is going to work," Li said nervously as they neared Sakura's house.
"Of course it will!" Madison rolled her eyes pulling Li right behind her. "Only because I'm on in it," she pointed proudly at herself. Li sweat dropped but followed right behind her. When they reached Sakura's house Madison quickly shoved Li behind a bush and walked towards her door.
"Madison wait!" Li called after her.
"What?" Madison asked imaptiently as she walked back to the talking bush.
"This won't work," Li pulled her in closer.
"I told you it will," Madison rolled her eyes and tried to get away.
"I have another way of approaching it," Li grinned and whispered his new plan.
"Brilliant," Madison laughed and headed towards the backyard with Li close behind her. Li quickly took cover behind another bush. Madison waited and then threw a small stone at Sakura's window.
"Sakura!" Madison called. "Sakura!"
"Huh?" Sakura said opening her window. "Oh, hi Madison," she continued a little confused. "Why didn't you knock on the front door?"
"I did, but you probably didn't hear me," Madison lied.
"Oh, okay..." Sakura gave her the eyebrow. "I bet you're freezing down there, go to the front, I'll let you in," Sakura smiled and headed downstairs leaving the window open.
"Li, get ready," Madison warned and headed towards the front. Li stayed behind the bush waiting for Madison's signal. Soon after he heard Madison yell something out. Then Li quickly climbed the tree and carefully jumped into Sakura's room without anyone hearing anything. He looked around quietly jumped onto the floor in a ninja stance.
"Hey what are you doing here?!" Kero flew over to "greet Santa."
"Shh! Be quiet!" Li covered Kero mouth. Kero bit his hand causing Li to cry in pain silently.
"Now, what are you doing here!!" Kero demanded an answer.
"I'm going to drop off Sakura's Christmas present!" Li grumbled trying to look for a place to put it.
"What, so Santa is on retirement now?!" Kero said sarcastically.
"Oh be quiet, if I'm Santa, your my elf!" Li rolled his eyes still looking around. "Either way you something less important compared to me," he almost laughed.
"Why you!" Kero snapped jumping onto Li.
"Hey! They might hear us!" Li ran on his tiptoes.
"They'll only hear you 'cause im flying!" Kero continued to chase Li. He kept on running away from the flying toy, and almost crashed into certain things. It was getting a little loud.
Downstairs...
"I'm really glad you came here to make me feel better Madison, it means a lot to me," Sakura smiled handing her friend some hot chocolate.
"No problem anything for a friend," Madison smiled back thinking of what she was doing for Li. Suddenly there was a loud thump coming from Sakura's room. Madison sweat dropped.
"What was that?" Sakura scratched her head.
"Uh, probably Kero," Madison assured her.
"Maybe we should go check it out," Sakura said putting down her drink.
"No, I'm sure it's nothing Sakura," Madison grabbed onto her sleeve.
"Why? Scared Madison?" Sakura laughed and headed up the stairs.
'I'm not the one who is going to be scared...' Madison but her lip and followed Sakura.
"Sakura I told you it was nothing!" Madison yelled hoping that Li would hear it. Li heard it and began to panic.
"Kero let me go!" Li groaned trying to shake the animal off of his leg.
"Never!" Kero muffled through Li's pants. Li could hear more talking getting closer to Sakura's room. Li quickly hopped to Sakura's bed and gently placed the small present under her pillow. He hopped back towards the window and tried to jump out.
"Kero let go of me!" Li violently shook his leg around as he tried to slap Kero as he swung by.
"No!" Kero bit harder. A small nerve felt like it was going to explode inside of Li, but he held it in and made one last attempt to jump out before the girls came.
"I'm going to jump Kero, even if I have to bring you down with me," Li warned. Kero didn't listen and continued to keep his strong hold on Li. Li dragged himself onto the window and watched in horror as the knob on Sakura's door slowly turned. Li jumped out just in time and Kero flew back up safely. Sakura looked around to see that nothing was disturbed except an area around the window. At that moment Kero flew into the room from the window.
"See I told you nothing was wrong Sakura," Madison panted from holding Sakura back. Sakura nodded and stared at Kero who was flying back into the room.
"What happened to you?" Sakura eyed to exhausted Kero. "You look like you were chasing a robber or something," she laughed. Madison glared at Kero threatening him not to say anything.
"Uh..." Kero stared at Madison who had steam coming out from the top of her head. "I was getting some fresh air," Kero concluded lowering his head in defeat.
"Oh...okay..." Sakura gave him the eyebrow.
"Well, I better get going Sakura, I uh...yeah gotta go," Madison smiled and ran out the door. Sakura blinked in confusion and sat on her bed as she heared the door slam from below.
"I wonder what that was about Kero," Sakura stared at him confused.
"I don't wanna know," Kero played along.
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"What happened back there Li?! You almost got caught!" Madison yelled as she caught up to him.
"Well I didn't," Li rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, thanks to me," Madison pushed him a little.
"It doesn't matter, I didn't get caught and I did what I came to do, so just be happy," Li groaned.
"No," Madison replied firmly.
"What?" Li stopped walking.
"No, I'm not happy Li," Madison crossed her arms.
"What?! But I dropped off the gift didn't I?" Li waved his arms in annoyance.
"Tell her," Madison ordered.
"I told you, it's better off if she doesn't know," Li began to walk again. Madison walked on after him.
"Fine, but I'm telling you Li, I know you won't be able to keep it in much longer," Madison warned.
"If I was able to keep it in all this time, believe me, I'll manage," Li nodded his head sarcastically turning the corner to his apartment.
"You're cracking Li, I can see it," Madison yelled after him. Li stopped walking and stood still not turning around.
"You can't hide anyhting from me, and soon, you won't be able to hide your feelings from her," Madison concluded and walked home. Li turned around slowly, but nobody was there.
"Stop it Madison, you don't know what you're getting us into..." he sighed and continued home.
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"Can you please stop making that noise Sakura?" Kero moaned from under a pillow.
"I need to finish this Kero," Sakura mumbled as she sew some white material together.
"What are you doing anyway?" Kero popped his head up from under his sheild.
"Li's Christmas present, I want to finish it tonight so I can give it to him tomorrow," Sakura smiled looking at her work in progress.
"So you want to finish it before he gives you a gift?" Kero inquired.
"I doubt he'd get me a present," Sakura sighed sadly.
"Why is that?" Kero flew beside her.
"I know Li has changed A LOT, but I still dont think he's that type of guy," Sakura smiled weakly.
"You'd be surprised," Kero muttered under his breath.
"What did you sat Kero?" Sakura asked as she added some inside the white material she was sewing.
"Uh, nothing," Kero smiled crossing his fingers behind his back.
"Alright," Sakura shrugged. "Oh Kero, can you pass me some white thread?" she asked not looking at him.
"Sure," Kero nodded and flew over to the other side of the desk. He then flew back and passed Sakura her thread.
"Thanks," Sakura replied taking the thread from him. She looked very serious about her work. Kero watched Sakura as she stitched different parts together. She was concentrating so hard on Li's gift. Nothing seemed to get to her. All that cared at the moment was Li. Kero stared at Sakura in amazement and smiled. He then sighed and flew over to the window.
'Only if you could see her now Li...' Kero thought as he gazed at the bright full moon as it caused the snow to glow below. He turned his attention back to Sakura, and then to the stars above.
'She really loves you,' he lowered his head for a few moments before looking back at Sakura. 'The prophecy is finally taking it's toll...' he concluded worriedly and went to bed. Sakura stayed up for a few more hours. She was extremely tired and glanced at her bed behind her several times, longing to take a break. She then looked back at Li's half-done Christmas present and shook the feeling out of her head and continued to work.
"1:30am..." Sakura yawned as she glanced to her watch and stretched out her arms. "Merry Christmas Li," she smiled.
"Well I'm almost done, I just have to make the card," Sakura concluded and took out some colored paper. She cut out different colors, and drew various shapes, sizes and letters. Sakura arranged them in order and placed them carefully on her desk before gluing them onto the card. She signed it and placed it safely beside the gift.
"If he did get me a present, I'll be sure to give it to him before he does," Sakura smiled and crawled into bed. She slid her hands under her pillow and was about to close her lamp light until her hand touched an object. She quickly sat up and stared at the pillow unsure if she should check what was underneath. She looked around her room, then back at the pillow. She slowly pulled the pillow to her side and closed her eyes tightly waiting for something to happen. Nothing. Sakura nervously opened her eyes again only to find a small gift professionally wrapped. Sakura gasped and gently lifted the present to face level. She smiled and carefully unwrapped the ribbon. There was another layer of colored tissue that lay in the box. Sakura quietly took it out and placed it beside her. Underneath the tissue was a silver picture frame. The corners were medium sized pink cherry blossoms. Sakura smiled at the frame. It was beautiful. She held it in her hand, it was about the same size. Li knew that she loved cherry blossoms, and the silver really went well with the shade. Sakura was so into the gift she forgot to turn it over. She slowly turned the frame to the other side. Sakura gasped again. It was even prettier now that she flipped it right side up. The pink cherry blossoms were whole, and clearer now. She could also see the texture of the silver sides more. Sakura's smile extended and a tear almost fell from her cheek.
"Merry Christmas Sakura," Li smiled from the windowsill. He was on one knee smiling at her. Sakura whirled around to look at him. Li quietly jumped inside her room and closed the window behind him.
"How did you?" Sakura stuttered looking at her gift and then Li.
"A little help from Madison," Li shrugged taking another step closer to Sakura. She let out a small laugh and smiled at him.
"I love it," Sakura gave him a peck on the cheek. Li blushed a little bit but lucky for him Sakura turned to look at the gift.
"Do you like the picture?" Li asked noticing that Sakura only saw the back. Sakura glanced at the photo that was placed inside the frame. It was a candid photo of one of their card captures. Li was by her side helping her control the powers of the sealing wand, because the force that they were up against was too strong for Sakura to handle on her own. Li's arms were basically wrapped around her as she held her firm grasp onto the wand. They were both very serious. Their hair flying about. A small tear fell from her cheek as she admired the gift. Sakura held it close to her chest and sighed.
"Thank you Li," Sakura looked at the boy standing before her. Another tear of happiness trickled down her cheek. Li wiped away the tear with his sleeve. Sakura stood still gazing into his eyes, watching him closely. When Li was finished, he caught sight of Sakura's gave and staresd right back at her. They stayed still, and just looked into eachothers eyes as if they were in a deep trance. Sakura moved in taking a step closer towards Li's face. Li caught on and moved in as well. Sakura took another step forward and gently tilted her head up and closed her eyes. Li lowered his head about ready to kiss her until he saw Sakura's eyes close. This woke him up out of his trance and instead kissed her lightly on her forehead. Sakura opened her eyes in shock, but blushed in embarrassment. Li moved back taking a few steps towards the window.
"I guess I'll see you around..." Li smiled weakly as he opened the window. Sakura stared at him, still a little confused about what had just happened.
"Uh, yeah, see you, Li," Sakura stuttered as he jumped onto the tree. Sakura ran to the window to watch him hop onto the tree safely.
She looked at the photo once more, and gently placed it on one of the corners of the desk. There she saw Li's present laying on her mat.
"Oh, Li's gift!" Sakura gasped and opened the window again. "Li! Li!" Sakura called out from above. Li was still there and looked up at her.
"Oh, yes Sakura?" Li asked nervously.
"Catch!" Sakura instructed and threw the light colored bear with white wings that Sakura had made for him down. Li stared at the stuffed animal in confusion, then looked up at Sakura.
"Merry Christmas Li," Sakura smiled. Li smiled back and eyed his present.
"It looks like Kero," Li laughed.
"It is Kero," Sakura laughed along. They both laughed together until a breeze flew on by gently sliding his front bangs onto the side of his head. It was dark and cold, Sakura could barely see his face. Li's face was hidden in a shadow, despite the fact that it was dark, his amber eyes stood out brightly. His hair was highlighted under the bright gaze of the taunting moon. Sakura sighed at her Romeo below.
"Thank you," Li smiled holding on tighly to the animal.
"You're welcome," Sakura smiled back. Li nodded and walked away into the shadows.
Sakura closed her window and crawled back into bed. She closed her lamp, and went to sleep peacefully.
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I hope you liked this chapter, because it's the last chapter of the Christmas Break. I
also hope I was able to put enough kawaii stuff in this chapter, as well as the previous chapters.
Please tell me whether you liked it or not. And please tell me if you thought there was enough of
kawaiiness during the "Christmas Saga." LOL. Either way please review.
The next chapter is more like a cool down from all the is excitement that has been going
on during the "Christmas Saga." LOL I will never get over that. But believe me it is a chapter that
connects that climax you've all been waiting for.
So in the next chapter something happens between Li and Sakura. What is it? Will they
finally tell eachother how they feel? or will it be something even deeper than that? A kiss maybe?
Plus Li and Meilin do a little planning of their own, and it's about...Sakura? Stay tuned!
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Thirteen
Madison took in a deep breath knowing that whatever Li was going to tell her, was very important.
"Madison are you ready to hear this?" Li repeated imaptiently, not knowing how much longer he could keep his secret.
"I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be," Madison replied trying to keep calm. Li cleared his throat and sucked up all his courage.
"Madison, I'm going back to Hong Kong," Li informed almost crying. Madison gasped after being presented with this big problem. There was a long pause, just like Meilin when she heard about Sakura. Madison was thinking about how Sakura would take it. 'Poor Sakura…' she thought almost crying.
"Why?!" Madison blurted out.
"Remember, I was suppose to go back home when all the Clow Cards were captured," Li reminded trying to make himself feel better.
"Oh, and you're just going to forget about Sakura right!" Madison yelled angrily. Then Madison thought about what Li had said and was quiet for a time.
"Wait a minute..." Madison stopped. "How long did you know about this?" she asked catching on to Li's words.
"...last summer..." Li said softly. There was another pause.
"Hello?" Li asked worriedly.
"YOU KNEW LAST SUMMER BUT YOU SKIPPED THIS LITTLE DETAIL WHEN YOU TOLD ME YOU LIKED SAKURA!?!" Madison screamed from the top of her lungs as Li held the phone far away from his ear.
"...yes..." Li studdered. Madison sweat dropped.
"Then you better tell Sakura how you feel before it's too late!" Madison reminded.
"That's what Meilin said..." Li mumbled.
"Wait, did you just say...Meilin?" Madison questioned Li. "She knows?"
"Yeah," Li sighed as more and more conflicts arose.
"It's ashame I missed it," Madison laughed. "Anyway you have to tell her...SOON!" she warned. Li paused.
"I told you, I'm not going to tell her," Li repeated.
"Just because you're leaving?! Doesn't this condition kinda FORCE you to tell her!" Madison yelled in frustration as she tugged on her hair.
"No, it's better off that I don't tell her Madison," Li sighed sadly.
"No, it's easier and more convenient for you if you don't tell her," Maidson corrected mocking Li.
"I'm not thinking of myself here!!!" Li burst out loosing his temper. "Do you think I want to leave her! I love her Madison, and I'd give up everything I own to stay here with her!" he screamed. "I have no choice," he sighed about to cry.
"If you don't tell her, you'll never know if she likes you or not Li," Madison said trying to convince him to tell her for both his sake and Sakura's.
"I thought of that," Li closed his eyes feeling his heart begin to crack. "It's better to leave this country with my heart broken from not telling the one girl I love how how I feel, than leaving the girl that I love, with a broken heart," he concluded. Madison tried to smile, but it was useless. She nodded in agreement knowing that Li wasn't thinking of himself, and that he really did love Sakura.
"You are a truly selfess and pure hearted person Li, and it's a shame that you have to go," Madison sniffled. "But please, I beg you, tell her…" Madison cried.
"Only if I have to Madison, only if I have to," Li held his hands in a tight fist.
"Fate will tell us right Li?" Madison tried to make him feel better.
"Right..." Li sighed in agreement.
"Well just be at my house tomorrow at 6:00pm alright?" Madison reminded.
"You are setting me up to tell Sakura aren't you?" Li rolled his eyes.
"No, I'll leave that to fate," Madison laughed a little. Li wasn't laughing.
"Look Li, you haven't seen her in awhile, an earlier in the break you two were inseperable," Madison reminded trying to convince him to come.
"I don't know," Li thought about it.
"Well just in case you don't end up telling her, you might as well spend as much time as possible with her," Madison concluded.
"I guess that I'll agree to," Li gave up. "Tomorrow at 6:00pm," Li smiled weakly.
"Thank you," Madison sighed in relief. "Bye,"
"Bye," They both hung up the phone.
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'You can't go today Li,' Li told himself holding Sakura's present in his hand. He looked down at it and closed his eyes tightly. 'I don't want to leave you...' he cried. Li let the tears flow down his cheek and watched it fall. He looked at the gift once again and thought of Sakura.
"I have to give this to her," Li looked up confidently. "But how?" he asked sadly looking back down. He glanced at a video of one of his card captures and got an idea. Li quickly tackled the phone and dialed Madison's number. It rang several times before someone picked up.
"Hello?" Madison asked cheerfully.
"Hi Madison, I can't come today," Li said panting.
"Are you mad?! You can't just call someone and say you can't come!!" Madison put her hands on her waist dropping some dough.
"Oh, would you like me to call you later?!" Li yelled sarcastically.
"But Sakura..." Madison complained. 'She's expecting you..'
"Yeah I know, but I can't bear to see her," Li replied sadly.
"Great," Madison rolled her eyes waving her arms around. "You were SUPPOSE to tell her today!" Madison reminded.
"No! I was going to do it when I was ready!" Li corrected. "Oh so how does this sound," he cleared his throat. "Merry Christmas Sakura, I love you but I'm leaving for HONG KONG!" he concluded sarcastically.
"Ugh! You have a present to give, REMEMBER?" Madison yelled imaptiently.
"I know, and I have an idea," Li replied seriously.
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"I'm going to see Li today Kero!" Sakura jumped up and down in excitement.
"I still can't believe you've fallen for...for..." Kero tried to choose his words carefully.
"Li?" Sakura suggested.
"Whatever, I just can't believe it," Kero grumbled.
"Well at first I couldn't either, I mean Li?" Sakura laughed. "But he's...he's..." Sakura thought looking for a good adjective.
"A loser?" Kero smiled.
"No," Sakura glared at the toy. "He's perfect, simply perfect," she sighed.
"Do not tell me that," Kero stuck his tongue out in disgust. Sakura ignored Kero's rude remark and just gazed out her window. She was in love, and it hit her BAD. Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud...
Ring! Ring!
"Hello?" Sakura asked happily.
"Hi Sakura," Madison answered sadly.
"What's wrong Madison?" Sakura asked worriedly.
"You see it's Li," Madison began.
"Li?" Sakura gasped.
"You see, he isn't coming tonight..." Madison concluded. She could hear another gasp coming from Sakura's phone followed by a soft cry.
"He really doesn't like me, huh?" Sakura asked in disappointment. "What did I do wrong?" she continued softly. "Madison what did I do!" she broke down in tears.
"You didn't do anything wrong Sakura," Madison assured her trying to make her feel better. "Look, stay home today and get some rest," she suggested.
"But Li's present I-" Sakura tried to explain.
"It wouldn't matter, all the stores are closed," Madison laughed. "Make him something instead," she smiled.
"I think I'll do that," Sakura replied feeling a little better.
"Will you be okay?" Madison asked concerned.
"Yes, I'll be fine," Sakura nodded.
"Just in case I'll drop by later," Madison informed.
"Okay," Sakura agreed. "Bye,"
"Bye," they both hung up. Madison turned to the boy next to her and nodded.
"She won't suspect a thing, your plan is working like a charm," Madison smiled as the two headed out the door.
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"You know what, I'm not sure if this is going to work," Li said nervously as they neared Sakura's house.
"Of course it will!" Madison rolled her eyes pulling Li right behind her. "Only because I'm on in it," she pointed proudly at herself. Li sweat dropped but followed right behind her. When they reached Sakura's house Madison quickly shoved Li behind a bush and walked towards her door.
"Madison wait!" Li called after her.
"What?" Madison asked imaptiently as she walked back to the talking bush.
"This won't work," Li pulled her in closer.
"I told you it will," Madison rolled her eyes and tried to get away.
"I have another way of approaching it," Li grinned and whispered his new plan.
"Brilliant," Madison laughed and headed towards the backyard with Li close behind her. Li quickly took cover behind another bush. Madison waited and then threw a small stone at Sakura's window.
"Sakura!" Madison called. "Sakura!"
"Huh?" Sakura said opening her window. "Oh, hi Madison," she continued a little confused. "Why didn't you knock on the front door?"
"I did, but you probably didn't hear me," Madison lied.
"Oh, okay..." Sakura gave her the eyebrow. "I bet you're freezing down there, go to the front, I'll let you in," Sakura smiled and headed downstairs leaving the window open.
"Li, get ready," Madison warned and headed towards the front. Li stayed behind the bush waiting for Madison's signal. Soon after he heard Madison yell something out. Then Li quickly climbed the tree and carefully jumped into Sakura's room without anyone hearing anything. He looked around quietly jumped onto the floor in a ninja stance.
"Hey what are you doing here?!" Kero flew over to "greet Santa."
"Shh! Be quiet!" Li covered Kero mouth. Kero bit his hand causing Li to cry in pain silently.
"Now, what are you doing here!!" Kero demanded an answer.
"I'm going to drop off Sakura's Christmas present!" Li grumbled trying to look for a place to put it.
"What, so Santa is on retirement now?!" Kero said sarcastically.
"Oh be quiet, if I'm Santa, your my elf!" Li rolled his eyes still looking around. "Either way you something less important compared to me," he almost laughed.
"Why you!" Kero snapped jumping onto Li.
"Hey! They might hear us!" Li ran on his tiptoes.
"They'll only hear you 'cause im flying!" Kero continued to chase Li. He kept on running away from the flying toy, and almost crashed into certain things. It was getting a little loud.
Downstairs...
"I'm really glad you came here to make me feel better Madison, it means a lot to me," Sakura smiled handing her friend some hot chocolate.
"No problem anything for a friend," Madison smiled back thinking of what she was doing for Li. Suddenly there was a loud thump coming from Sakura's room. Madison sweat dropped.
"What was that?" Sakura scratched her head.
"Uh, probably Kero," Madison assured her.
"Maybe we should go check it out," Sakura said putting down her drink.
"No, I'm sure it's nothing Sakura," Madison grabbed onto her sleeve.
"Why? Scared Madison?" Sakura laughed and headed up the stairs.
'I'm not the one who is going to be scared...' Madison but her lip and followed Sakura.
"Sakura I told you it was nothing!" Madison yelled hoping that Li would hear it. Li heard it and began to panic.
"Kero let me go!" Li groaned trying to shake the animal off of his leg.
"Never!" Kero muffled through Li's pants. Li could hear more talking getting closer to Sakura's room. Li quickly hopped to Sakura's bed and gently placed the small present under her pillow. He hopped back towards the window and tried to jump out.
"Kero let go of me!" Li violently shook his leg around as he tried to slap Kero as he swung by.
"No!" Kero bit harder. A small nerve felt like it was going to explode inside of Li, but he held it in and made one last attempt to jump out before the girls came.
"I'm going to jump Kero, even if I have to bring you down with me," Li warned. Kero didn't listen and continued to keep his strong hold on Li. Li dragged himself onto the window and watched in horror as the knob on Sakura's door slowly turned. Li jumped out just in time and Kero flew back up safely. Sakura looked around to see that nothing was disturbed except an area around the window. At that moment Kero flew into the room from the window.
"See I told you nothing was wrong Sakura," Madison panted from holding Sakura back. Sakura nodded and stared at Kero who was flying back into the room.
"What happened to you?" Sakura eyed to exhausted Kero. "You look like you were chasing a robber or something," she laughed. Madison glared at Kero threatening him not to say anything.
"Uh..." Kero stared at Madison who had steam coming out from the top of her head. "I was getting some fresh air," Kero concluded lowering his head in defeat.
"Oh...okay..." Sakura gave him the eyebrow.
"Well, I better get going Sakura, I uh...yeah gotta go," Madison smiled and ran out the door. Sakura blinked in confusion and sat on her bed as she heared the door slam from below.
"I wonder what that was about Kero," Sakura stared at him confused.
"I don't wanna know," Kero played along.
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"What happened back there Li?! You almost got caught!" Madison yelled as she caught up to him.
"Well I didn't," Li rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, thanks to me," Madison pushed him a little.
"It doesn't matter, I didn't get caught and I did what I came to do, so just be happy," Li groaned.
"No," Madison replied firmly.
"What?" Li stopped walking.
"No, I'm not happy Li," Madison crossed her arms.
"What?! But I dropped off the gift didn't I?" Li waved his arms in annoyance.
"Tell her," Madison ordered.
"I told you, it's better off if she doesn't know," Li began to walk again. Madison walked on after him.
"Fine, but I'm telling you Li, I know you won't be able to keep it in much longer," Madison warned.
"If I was able to keep it in all this time, believe me, I'll manage," Li nodded his head sarcastically turning the corner to his apartment.
"You're cracking Li, I can see it," Madison yelled after him. Li stopped walking and stood still not turning around.
"You can't hide anyhting from me, and soon, you won't be able to hide your feelings from her," Madison concluded and walked home. Li turned around slowly, but nobody was there.
"Stop it Madison, you don't know what you're getting us into..." he sighed and continued home.
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"Can you please stop making that noise Sakura?" Kero moaned from under a pillow.
"I need to finish this Kero," Sakura mumbled as she sew some white material together.
"What are you doing anyway?" Kero popped his head up from under his sheild.
"Li's Christmas present, I want to finish it tonight so I can give it to him tomorrow," Sakura smiled looking at her work in progress.
"So you want to finish it before he gives you a gift?" Kero inquired.
"I doubt he'd get me a present," Sakura sighed sadly.
"Why is that?" Kero flew beside her.
"I know Li has changed A LOT, but I still dont think he's that type of guy," Sakura smiled weakly.
"You'd be surprised," Kero muttered under his breath.
"What did you sat Kero?" Sakura asked as she added some inside the white material she was sewing.
"Uh, nothing," Kero smiled crossing his fingers behind his back.
"Alright," Sakura shrugged. "Oh Kero, can you pass me some white thread?" she asked not looking at him.
"Sure," Kero nodded and flew over to the other side of the desk. He then flew back and passed Sakura her thread.
"Thanks," Sakura replied taking the thread from him. She looked very serious about her work. Kero watched Sakura as she stitched different parts together. She was concentrating so hard on Li's gift. Nothing seemed to get to her. All that cared at the moment was Li. Kero stared at Sakura in amazement and smiled. He then sighed and flew over to the window.
'Only if you could see her now Li...' Kero thought as he gazed at the bright full moon as it caused the snow to glow below. He turned his attention back to Sakura, and then to the stars above.
'She really loves you,' he lowered his head for a few moments before looking back at Sakura. 'The prophecy is finally taking it's toll...' he concluded worriedly and went to bed. Sakura stayed up for a few more hours. She was extremely tired and glanced at her bed behind her several times, longing to take a break. She then looked back at Li's half-done Christmas present and shook the feeling out of her head and continued to work.
"1:30am..." Sakura yawned as she glanced to her watch and stretched out her arms. "Merry Christmas Li," she smiled.
"Well I'm almost done, I just have to make the card," Sakura concluded and took out some colored paper. She cut out different colors, and drew various shapes, sizes and letters. Sakura arranged them in order and placed them carefully on her desk before gluing them onto the card. She signed it and placed it safely beside the gift.
"If he did get me a present, I'll be sure to give it to him before he does," Sakura smiled and crawled into bed. She slid her hands under her pillow and was about to close her lamp light until her hand touched an object. She quickly sat up and stared at the pillow unsure if she should check what was underneath. She looked around her room, then back at the pillow. She slowly pulled the pillow to her side and closed her eyes tightly waiting for something to happen. Nothing. Sakura nervously opened her eyes again only to find a small gift professionally wrapped. Sakura gasped and gently lifted the present to face level. She smiled and carefully unwrapped the ribbon. There was another layer of colored tissue that lay in the box. Sakura quietly took it out and placed it beside her. Underneath the tissue was a silver picture frame. The corners were medium sized pink cherry blossoms. Sakura smiled at the frame. It was beautiful. She held it in her hand, it was about the same size. Li knew that she loved cherry blossoms, and the silver really went well with the shade. Sakura was so into the gift she forgot to turn it over. She slowly turned the frame to the other side. Sakura gasped again. It was even prettier now that she flipped it right side up. The pink cherry blossoms were whole, and clearer now. She could also see the texture of the silver sides more. Sakura's smile extended and a tear almost fell from her cheek.
"Merry Christmas Sakura," Li smiled from the windowsill. He was on one knee smiling at her. Sakura whirled around to look at him. Li quietly jumped inside her room and closed the window behind him.
"How did you?" Sakura stuttered looking at her gift and then Li.
"A little help from Madison," Li shrugged taking another step closer to Sakura. She let out a small laugh and smiled at him.
"I love it," Sakura gave him a peck on the cheek. Li blushed a little bit but lucky for him Sakura turned to look at the gift.
"Do you like the picture?" Li asked noticing that Sakura only saw the back. Sakura glanced at the photo that was placed inside the frame. It was a candid photo of one of their card captures. Li was by her side helping her control the powers of the sealing wand, because the force that they were up against was too strong for Sakura to handle on her own. Li's arms were basically wrapped around her as she held her firm grasp onto the wand. They were both very serious. Their hair flying about. A small tear fell from her cheek as she admired the gift. Sakura held it close to her chest and sighed.
"Thank you Li," Sakura looked at the boy standing before her. Another tear of happiness trickled down her cheek. Li wiped away the tear with his sleeve. Sakura stood still gazing into his eyes, watching him closely. When Li was finished, he caught sight of Sakura's gave and staresd right back at her. They stayed still, and just looked into eachothers eyes as if they were in a deep trance. Sakura moved in taking a step closer towards Li's face. Li caught on and moved in as well. Sakura took another step forward and gently tilted her head up and closed her eyes. Li lowered his head about ready to kiss her until he saw Sakura's eyes close. This woke him up out of his trance and instead kissed her lightly on her forehead. Sakura opened her eyes in shock, but blushed in embarrassment. Li moved back taking a few steps towards the window.
"I guess I'll see you around..." Li smiled weakly as he opened the window. Sakura stared at him, still a little confused about what had just happened.
"Uh, yeah, see you, Li," Sakura stuttered as he jumped onto the tree. Sakura ran to the window to watch him hop onto the tree safely.
She looked at the photo once more, and gently placed it on one of the corners of the desk. There she saw Li's present laying on her mat.
"Oh, Li's gift!" Sakura gasped and opened the window again. "Li! Li!" Sakura called out from above. Li was still there and looked up at her.
"Oh, yes Sakura?" Li asked nervously.
"Catch!" Sakura instructed and threw the light colored bear with white wings that Sakura had made for him down. Li stared at the stuffed animal in confusion, then looked up at Sakura.
"Merry Christmas Li," Sakura smiled. Li smiled back and eyed his present.
"It looks like Kero," Li laughed.
"It is Kero," Sakura laughed along. They both laughed together until a breeze flew on by gently sliding his front bangs onto the side of his head. It was dark and cold, Sakura could barely see his face. Li's face was hidden in a shadow, despite the fact that it was dark, his amber eyes stood out brightly. His hair was highlighted under the bright gaze of the taunting moon. Sakura sighed at her Romeo below.
"Thank you," Li smiled holding on tighly to the animal.
"You're welcome," Sakura smiled back. Li nodded and walked away into the shadows.
Sakura closed her window and crawled back into bed. She closed her lamp, and went to sleep peacefully.
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I hope you liked this chapter, because it's the last chapter of the Christmas Break. I
also hope I was able to put enough kawaii stuff in this chapter, as well as the previous chapters.
Please tell me whether you liked it or not. And please tell me if you thought there was enough of
kawaiiness during the "Christmas Saga." LOL. Either way please review.
The next chapter is more like a cool down from all the is excitement that has been going
on during the "Christmas Saga." LOL I will never get over that. But believe me it is a chapter that
connects that climax you've all been waiting for.
So in the next chapter something happens between Li and Sakura. What is it? Will they
finally tell eachother how they feel? or will it be something even deeper than that? A kiss maybe?
Plus Li and Meilin do a little planning of their own, and it's about...Sakura? Stay tuned!