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"Dark Silences"
By: Waterfall Kasumi
Part Two-
An Unexpected Welcoming
Timeframe ~ Sakura is still waiting for Syaoran in the park, while Syaoran is walking back to the park, thinking about how he could keep Sakura at his side, without hurting Marisumi, as well as the arrival of Mirai Liona. The time is 6:30 in the evening, in Tomoeda Park, Tokyo, Japan.
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Li Syaoran was confused. Yes, for once in his life, he didn't know what to do or how to do something. 'Even Eriol wasn't much help…back to square one.'
Syaoran looked around as he walked. The Spring air never smelled sweeter. The fresh scent of Cherry and Peach Blossoms filled the wind, adding to the rainy scent that was already strong.
Then, the Xiao Lang saw it. Right in front of Syaoran, was the biggest, most beautiful Cherry Blossom tree he'd ever seen. It had both colors of the Cherry Blossom, pink and white. It almost looked like a painting from a fantasy story. 'Wow…I've never seen anything quite like this!' But Syaoran knew he was wrong. He had, and in his mind, he didn't deserve her one bit. 'It's a big surprise she even my friend! The way I treated her?! She'll never forgive me…and that's why she'll always be unattainable. Just watch. One day, she's going to marry some rich guy, who buys her everything she wants, and treats her right. And swear to god, I'll have millions of bruises for everytime I kick myself. Probably Yukito…'
That stung. Syaoran, like Sakura, used to have a huge crush on Yukito. Everytime he saw Yukito, he would blush really red, and run away at the speed of light. And he always got upset when Yukito would pay more attention to Sakura, and that's what always brought out the fights between the two. 'Yeah…that and me insulting her…' Would the self-torture never stop?
In fact it was first brought on, curtsey of Yue. Yue was the one who revealed Syaoran's true feelings for Sakura. In fact, all his "crush" on Yukito was Yue's power, and that craving for Yue's power, was what was blocking the realization of Syaoran's feelings.
Syaoran made his way over to a hill, then sitting on it. He had chose to sit in a few blossoms that had been taken off by the wind. Just the wonderful scent made Syaoran think of Sakura. "Her beautiful pink aura…with all the beauty of a sunset… and the kindness of the Wood Card…she's perfect…" Syaoran concluded dreamily.
It was funny. He was always tough, strong, and able to make people quiver at the thought of even being taken on by him. Yet, All he had to do was look at her and crumble. She was a weakness, but a most welcome one.
What Syaoran didn't realize, is that is dreams were slowly carrying him into unconsciousness, leaving Sakura all to herself back in the park.
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'Where could that Syaoran be? It's 6:30 PM, and we were supposed to be having lunch…Eriol's house isn't THAT far away…' Sakura thought, begininng to really worry. 'Maybe…they discovered something different?'
Sakura looked around in all directions, not spotting even Syaoran's emerald green aura. After 15 more minutes, Sakura finally decided to head over to Eriol's to figure out what was going on.
Then, she saw him.
Syaoran was covered in many flower petals, consisting of Cherry, Plum, and Peach Blossoms. 'He looks so kawaii! Maybe I shouldn't bug him…this is the most peaceful I've ever seen him, and I may never see this moment again…' Sakura knelt down beside Syaoran, and slowly lowered herself to the ground. 'I'm kind of sleepy myself…so…sleepy…'
Still laying beside him, with her head on her chest, slowly surrendered to her dreams.
~* 2 hours later, 8:30 PM
"I must have overslept…gah…what time is it." Syaoran asked himself, making no notice of the cherry blossom beside him. He looked at his watch, and instantly paled.
"Oh no! I left Sakura all alone! She's gonna kill me!" Syaoran bolted upright, sending Sakura off of him.
Hazily, Sakura woke up. "Wha-? What is the matter Syaoran?"
"Sakura! Oh geez…I'm so sorry I had no idea…please forgive me…"
Sakura just smiled, and put her index finger to his lips. "No need to worry. I don't mind. Besides, I needed some sleep myself, so I just crashed next to you."
"Oh…" replied a very dazed Syaoran.
"Well I'd better be going. Kero-chan and Touya-kun must be worried by now. Um…I'll see you later." Sakura ran off not hesitating to blush.
"Okay….Sakura…" replied Syaoran softly.
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"Oh…..why did I do that? Do I even realize what I just did? I'm such a baka!" Sakura was kicking herself now. "I bet he hates me now…"
She was sure now. She had blown her cover. And she was on the verge of tears because of her big mistake. 'I'm terrible! I just ruined my friendship with Syaoran…I guess he didn't feel the same way, although I didn't really say anything. But actions speak louder than words I guess…'
Sakura was snapped out of her thoughts by a strange power surge near by. Not thinking about what she was doing, Sakura rounded the corner and collided with a young girl about her age. She heard the girl give a slight yelp, and felt bad about her carelessness.
"Ah! That hurt…" the girl brushed herself off, and pulled herself to her feet.
"Oh…I'm really sorry…it was all my fault…can I help you with something? I'm really very sorry.."
The girl just stared down at Sakura, but once she realized Sakura's sincerity was true, she instantly brightened. "Oh no worries! The most you did was hurt my pride…not even that! It's not a problem..um..say what is your name anyway?"
"Kinomoto. Sakura Kinomoto."
"Is something troubling you? You seem so sad…how about we talk over some ice cream? My treat!"
"That would be great. Um…where do I begin? It's a long story…" Sakura seemed to have calmed down.
"It's okay I have time. Start from the beginning!" the girl smiled and started to walk next to Sakura.
"Great! Oh and…thanks for listening. I appreciate it. I need someone to spill to, and my best friend is out with her boyfriend."
* Two hours later, ice cream shop *
"And now…I think I've ruined our friendship…what do you think um…say I forgot to ask your name as well."
"Oh I'm sorry! It's Mirai…Mirai Akirenu."
Sakura went pale, her face going blank. 'Mirai…? Could it be?'
"Sakura! Sakura, are you alright? Do feel sick? Sakura Kinomoto?"
Sakura came to her senses. "Oh I'm sorry…I'd better be leaving. I've stayed too long! Thank you Mirai! I hope we meet again!" she said, running the door.
"Sure anytime…"
'Man I sure am quick to make fast exits…first Syaoran, now Mirai! At this rate I'll be considered a flake by the end of 5th grade!'
* Syaoran's House: *
"She was right there…this certainly is a surprise…my ying fa in my arms…" Syaoran sighed and looked at a bedside photo of Sakura that he'd stolen from Tomoyo's photoalbum.
"It's funny…after Meiling left and I found that Yuki loved someone else, I never wanted to feel love, no matter what. But now…that Sakura's here…" he was startled by a ring from his phone.
"Yes this is Syaoran."
"Syaoran…it's me Ivory. You have to come home! Mother's not doing so well…we need you here now dear brother!"
"But I!"
"Just please…"
"Okay Ivory…" he hung up the phone, but too devastated to do anything except stare.
~Fin
Okay I know…that was lame…I think I will rewrite this chapter sooner or later, but the surprises just keep coming. Please R+R!!!!!
Oh and I'm starting another fic…please tell me if you're interested!
~Sakura Kasumi Yuy