Author's Note: Wow… I think that's all I can say. I don't even believe that I haven't written in this long. And here I was thinking that I would write more once summer arrived. Now it's already November! I honestly don't believe that I didn't write at all over the summer. I'm so totally, majorly, incredibly sorry!!! I bet at this point, any fans that I might have had think I'm dead. Well, here I am again, and I didn't want to leave this story without a definite conclusion. So here, at long last, after a very long time, is the epilogue to my first CCS fanfic (actually, my ONLY fanfic) "Summer."
He stroked her cheek gently and then just held her little form in his arms. She was so warm. He looked down at her lovingly, noticing that her lips were curved into the slightest of all smiles, outwardly displaying that she was completely at peace. He planted a kiss gingerly on her forehead. He closed his eyes and fell into a deep slumber. There was only one thought going through his mind before he fell asleep: Perfect.
Summer cont'd
By: Shayna
Somehow, their excursion in the cabin came to an end. Sakura and Tomoyo were chatting gleefully as the two boys began loading up the car with everything they had come with. By means unknown to them, it seemed that the girls ended up with more in their suitcases than before. At least, they certainly felt heavier to the two lifting them.
"They sure figured out how to use us as manual labor real quick," commented Syaoran.
"You forget that I have been doing this longer than you have. I'm already used to it," replied Eriol, with that smug, but strangely pleasant smile. Syaoran merely shook his head. But then he looked up at his green-eyed beauty beaming in the sunshine…mine, he thought. Suddenly, loading the car seemed like anything but a chore because he was doing it for her. And he knew he would do so much more if she needed him to.
He watched as her eyes sparkled when she laughed. He could just melt watching her smile like that. What did I ever do to deserve her? He asked himself. And she's mine. Finally, after all that time, they were together. And he couldn't imagine anything better than that in the whole world. Well, he could think of a few things, but that would have to come later…(A/N: I meant marriage! What were you thinking?!?)
"Are you guys ready to go?" Tomoyo called, snapping Syaoran out of his little reverie.
"All set!" replied Eriol. Syaoran simply nodded once. They all said their quick goodbyes to the cabin and the woods and piled on into the plush suburban.
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Mighty Li Syaoran had fallen asleep against the window in the back seat. Sakura couldn't help but smile at how cute the puissant warrior looked, seemingly helpless and vulnerable. She knew that in reality, were he anywhere but within the safety of the car, if even a mouse were to sneeze, he'd be up with sword in hand ready to defend himself. But next to her, he seemed relaxed and at peace.
As she continued to gaze at him, she began to outline all the features she loved about him. Now, more than ever, they seemed extremely arresting to her. Though she had pined for him in the past, now that they were together, she could appreciate the fact that he was…mine, she thought. His messy brown hair was in perfect disarray. She loved the way his eyelids fell listlessly shut. She admired his muscular build, broad shoulders, and comforting embrace. She watched as his chest rose and fell rhythmically with his steady breathing. How did I ever get this lucky? She asked herself. She knew that no matter what, he would be there to protect her, just like he had so many times in the past. She felt untouchable when she was in his arms, shielded from everything.
She began to feel a little drowsy and the constant motion of the car on the highway lulled her eyes shut. She leaned against Syaoran's shoulder and he unconsciously lifted his arm to bring her closer to his side. There was only one thought going through her mind before she fell asleep: Perfect.
Well, that's it! I know that this installment was really short, but it's an epilogue! Thanks so much to all of the people who reviewed my fanfic in the past! And for those of you who were thinking, "I wondered when she was ever going to write again," thanks for never giving up hope! Unfortunately, I'm finding less and less free time to write (damn homework) but I'm still open to suggestions on a new story that I may start. Don't expect anything right away, but I really hope that I can still keep writing. I hope you enjoyed my first fanfiction! (I'm so proud! ^-^) Regarding a new story, I need to know whether you guys want another CCS fic, or an Escaflowne one…Yes, I know, troubling question. I'm open to all other suggestions as well! I'd love to hear from all of you again so please review! Thanks again!
