Card Captor Sakura
Should I Love You?
Sequel to "When the Last Teardrop Falls"
Setting: 7 years after Li's departure
Cheating. Who made up that word anyway? What exactly does it mean? I suppose if you asked anyone on the street they'd all say about the same thing "It's when you're going out with two people at the same time." Can you only love one person? Be honest now. You love different people for different reasons, but is it still cheating? Who made up this term "cheating"? Some lesbians who weren't getting any at home? Excuse me if I'm being rude in saying so but really now. This is so confusing.
"Oh Li, how did I ever let you go?" Sakura sighed sadly.
Li sat quietly in his room staring at all his boxes. Where has he seen this scenario before? Ha, right before he left Japan. It's a little odd how history repeats itself, and how his life fits in boxes. But this time he was excited to leave. It's been seven years since the day he promised her that he'd return. Sure they'd call eachother, write letters and send pictures but all that wasn't the same. Tomorrow would be the day he'd return to her. Li was glad that all this training was over. He had finally proven himself as the leader of his clan, and that's all he was there to do. He'd never had a dream come true until then. Perhaps when he returns to Japan there will be another. Li held the stuffed animal Sakura had given him tightly in his hand. He then glanced down to look at it.
"After all these years, you were the one to carry all those memories for me," Li smiled down upon the toy. "But after tomorrow, there will be no need," he concluded. He then could hear his sister's dancing music playing from the room across the hall. Li smiled and thought about his first dancing experience.
"Wanna dance?" Sakura asked casually.
"No thanks..." Li mumbled.
"C'mon, while Meilin isn't here," Sakura began. "When Meilin comes back, you won't be able to dance with anyone," Sakura laughed.
"I can't dance..." Li mumbled so quietly that Sakura couldn't even hear him, and the music was pretty loud.
"What?" Sakura asked trying to understand him.
"I can't dance..." Li mumbled.
"Huh?" Sakura leaned closer.
"I can't dance!" Li yelled. Then blushed in embarrassment.
"Oh!" Sakura laughed. "Don't worry I'll teach you," Sakura concluded as she dragged him to the floor. Madison saw Sakura drag Li onto the dance floor and grew curious. She watched them closely, as she pulled out her camera.
"I don't really want to do this Sakura," Li moaned.
"Well, it'll benifit Meilin," Sakura pointed out. "Now, put your hands on my waist," Sakura instructed Li.
"What?!" Li asked surprised.
"Hands on my waist!" Sakura repeated. "Look at all the other guys if you doubt me," Sakura said confidently.
"Fine," Li mumbled as he slowly wrapped his hands around her whole waist. Then Sakura put her arms around his neck.
"There," Sakura smiled. "Now we sway left to right slowly," Sakura continued. Li looked at her in confusion.
"Here like this," Sakura then started to count as she swayed them from left to right.
"1...2...1...2..." Sakura counted slowly. Li continued to follow the beats Sakura gave him. He didn't look at her though, he just started at his feet, trying to memorize the steps. Madison continued to smile. In fact she almost laughed, but only because she thought they were cute.
"There, you're getting it," Sakura smiled proudly.
Li shook his head. That seemed so long ago, and yet for that minute it felt like yesterday when Sakura was teaching him how to dance in the school gym. He looked down at his feet and found them moving to the steps Sakura gave him. How he would give anything to feel that way again. But then again there was those embarrassing moments...
"Oh! Hey Li," Sakura smiled after she snapped out of her "thoughts."
"I'm very sorry you had to see that, back there," Li apologized nervously as he took a seat beside her.
"No, no that's alright," Sakura blushed. 'think happy thoughts....'
"So, did you want something?" Li asked as he calmed down. 'Or want to SAY something,'
"Actually I did," Sakura slowly replied as he turned her attention towards Li. "I just wanted to apologize for yesterday,"
"No! I should be the one apologizing, really!" Li quickly jumped in. 'I can't believe she apologized before I did!'
"It's okay, I mean, you didn't even know what you were doing," Sakura smiled.
"Right," Li grumbled. 'Note to self: never tell Madison ANYTHING,'
"Well, I'll say it anyway," Li said turning his whole attention to her.
"Huh?" Sakura asked in confusion. Then Li took her hands, and cupped them in his own.
"Sakura," Li began clutching her hands. "I'm sorry," he concluded. Sakura was surprised at this, and just stared at him. She then slowly began to smile.
"It's okay Li," Sakura smiled and wrapped her arms around Li's neck to give him a hug. "I should've stayed and listened to you, instead of walking away," she concluded and rested her head on Li's shoulder. Li blushed and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"I shouldn't have done what I did in the first place," Li said assuring her it wasn't her fault. "That feeling just, took over me."
Sakura began to smile again. "Kind of like if you're drunk?"
"Yeah, kind of like if I'm drunk," Li laughed letting go of their embrace.
"Well I better get going it's getting pretty dark out there," Sakura sighed taking a glance out the window.
"Yeah..." Li sighed.
"Yeah, well, uh....bye," Sakura quickly said and gave him a small kiss on the cheek. Then she ran down the hall, out of sight.
"Bye..." Li said softly holding his cheek. He closed the door and leaned against it for a few moments before going back to his room.
Li laughed a bit as he remembered that incident. He still couldn't believe that he opened the door only wearing boxers! But it turned out okay at the end. Li then felt a draft coming from his window. He then began to remember just how cold it would get there...
"Hey! No fair!" Li whined as he stomped on the ground. Sakura ignored his complaints and continued.
"Fly Card...Release and Dispel!" Sakura awoke the card. She then began to fly, out of reach from Li's snowballs.
"Hey! No cards allowed!" Li whined as he tried to throw more snowballs into the air.
"Says who?" Sakura pouted. She swooped down near to ground to pick up some more snow. She rolled them into more snowballs and began to throw them down on Li.
"Hey!" Li screamed as he dodged the snowballs. "OW!!"
"This feels like a video game!" Sakura laughed still thowing snowballs at the frightened Li.
"That's it!" Li stopped running. He quickly took out a card. "Dash Card...Help me dodge these snowballs!" he commanded. Sakura began to throw snowballs faster and faster. It was no use. Li was everywhere.
"I think I'm seeing twenty of you," Sakura sickly. Li laughed and began to thow more snowballs at Sakura.
"Ow!" Sakura yelped. "Hey!" she screamed. "OW!!!!"
"Now this, is fun," Li laughed in amusement. He continued to throw his snowballs.
"Not fair!" She fell to the ground in defeat. "There's twenty of you!"
"The Sakura I know doesn't give up that easily," Li grinned.
"Fine! You want some don't you!" Sakura stood up as she took the challenge.
"Now that's more like it," Li smiled in satisfaction.
"Firey Card...grant your fire to this wand...release and dispel!" Sakura ordered. The end of her wand glowed with heat. Li pouted and began to thow more snowballs, faster and faster. Sakura just hit them with her wand and they melted back into water, but fell to the ground as snowflakes.
"Very creative..." Li mumbled staring at the falling snowflakes.
"Why thank you," Sakura smiled. She then got an idea.
"What are you doing?" Li asked a little scared. Sakura didn't answer, she just kept on walking towards Li with her wand pointing towards him.
"You wouldn't," Li gulped. Sakura began to run after him laughing.
"Sakura!!!" Li ran for his life. "This isn't funny anymore!!"
"You may be fast but, I'll melt everything!" Sakura laughed evily as she dragged her wand behind her causing everything it touched to melt.
"Don't you think people would get a little suspicious when they see a huge patch of green in the middle of the park?" Li asked between breaths.
"Oh well, what are you going to do about it?" Sakura asked posing a threat.
"Simply this..." Li grinned. He took out another card. "Time Card...Freeze the moment!" he yelled. Everything stopped.
"Hm, freeze the moment," Li thought. "That's funny," he laughed. Slowly he made his way to Sakura.
Li sighed and touched her shoulder. Sakura unfroze.
"Very smart Li," Sakura nodded looking around. "I hope you didn't take advantage of me being frozen," she smiled.
"Now why would I do that?" Li asked taking a step closer to Sakura. She smiled and called back the cards. She threw one last snowball at Li and turned around.
"That's why," Sakura giggled.
"That's great...thanks Sakura..." Li muffled through the snow.
A sweatdrop appeared on his face as the last part of the memory sank in. He never realized until then just how dangerous Sakura could get. Those were the days. He missed being so care free. But it was Sakura who taught him to be that way. He was known as the serious, proud and arrogant type of guy. As for Sakura, she was the kind and generous kind of girl. But there was that one time where he beat her to the punch...
"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.
Li sighed and walked towards the window. He had no idea that a window could be used for so many different romantic scenes. Then again he didn't know much about romance. In fact there was another time when he used Sakura's window...
"Is there something I can do for you?" Sakura teased. Li slowly took the rose out of his mouth and smiled.
"You could help me up," Li replied letting out one of his rare charming smiles. Sakura blushed.
"Hold on," Sakura laughed. Li blinked in confusion, but waited patiently. He could hear familiar chating coming from Sakura room. Before he knew it he was incased inside a pink bubble, which slowly floated up to his "Juliet's" window. Finally he was floating infront of Sakura.
"You had it easier than Romeo," Sakura crossed her arms, but still smiling. Li smiled back.
"This is for you," Li blushed holding out the rose. Sakura bowed her head and took the rose from his hand.
"Why thank you young man," Sakura teased.
"You are very welcome my fair maiden," Li bowed his head. "I have yet one more question to ask you," he continued.
"Oh?" Sakura leaned against her window. "And what would that be?" she asked casually. Li's confidence suddenly as he cleared his throat.
"Would you like to go to the dance with me tomorrow?" Li asked nervously. Sakura's face brightened, but only let out a sweet smile.
"After all this, of course!" Sakura laughed. Li let out a soft sigh, but managed to smile.
"You had it better than Juliet," Li teased.
"Whatever," Sakura laughed.
Li laughed and remembered that the whole thing was Meilin's idea. Or more like Meilin's dare! He still couldn't believe that he found the courage to go through with it though. What people do for love. It's kind of weird that they were assigned a Romeo and Juliet project a little while after that incident. But even Romeo and Juliet had their up's and down's...
"Sakura," Li panted through his breaths. Sakura was still silent.
"Sakura, please," Li begged. "Please talk to me," he cupped his hands begging for forgiveness. She stood up and stared angrily at him.
"What do you want Li!!" Sakura cried out in pain. "What do you want from me?!" she screamed. "I've given you everything you've asked for, I trusted you, I was always there for you, I stood by your side through thick and thin, I gave my heart to you, and after all this I've fallen in love with you!!!" she confessed. "And yet, none of this seems enough for you, you pull away from me, you make me feel like you love me back, and you leave me crying in pain," she concluded. "Why? Why!!!" Sakura cried as she began to run away again.
"Don't run away from me Sakura!! Please!!" Li begged. "I'm sorry!! I'm sorry!!" he cried out falling on his knees. Sakura stopped running and turned around angrily. Her anger turned to sadness as she watched the brave warrior go on his kness begging for forgiveness.
"I don't want you cry, I don't want you to feel alone, I don't want you to stop loving me either," Li pounded his fists on the ground in frustration. "Please...don't stop caring for me..." he begged. "But if you must I just want you to know this," he continued softly still on the ground.
"Don't do this to me Li..." Sakura turned her hands into a fist. "You are just playing games with my mind, and with my heart...STOP IT!" she cried falling to her knees in pain. Li slowly stood up and walked closer to her trying to hold his tears inside.
"Sakura, when I look at the person I used to be, I was just being the person that was expected of me. But when I met you, a girl who shared the same curse and fate as I, you were so different. You knew what was expected of you, and yet, somehow, you still found a way to maintain your true identity," Li began softly.
"What are you saying Li?" Sakura asked firmly trying not to give into him.
"I'm saying that before I met you, I thought I was only born to carry the burden of the Clow, and when it was all over, I felt like I didn't know who I was anymore. I felt like there was an empty space inside of me, something missing, something I over looked, and slowly I came to realize, it was you," Li continued finally letting a small tear roll down his cheek.
"Li, don't-" Sakura began to cry again realizing what he was saying.
"Sakura," Li interrupted still getting closer to her. "You changed my life, without you I'd still be the sad lonely boy I once was. A boy looking for a reason, an identity, and for that, I thank you," he finally concluded with tears streaming down his cheek.
"Why are you doing this to me!" Sakura cried as she threw her arms onto his chest pounding it over and over again in frustration. Li wrapped his arms around her, trying to calm her down and never wanting to let her go again. He held her close letting her cry on him. He rocked her back and forth, gently stroking her hair. She looked back up at him and shook her head sadly. "No, you don't love me! You're just saying that!" Sakura protested and ran away from him again.
"Sakura! Please believe me!" Li begged as he ran after his beloved. He caught up to her and tried to make her stop running but she refused.
"I set myself up for this, I loved you too much and now my heart is broken!" Sakura cried pushing Li away from her. "If you loved me, then why did you do that to me, infront of the whole school!!!" she reminded.
"How can I prove my love for you?!" Li fell on his knees begging for help, guidence, advice, ANYTHING! It was uselees, he blew it. Sakura stared at him in shock after he asked the question. All was silent.
"How can I prove my love for you Sakura?" Li asked softly. "How do I prove the sky is blue? Or the ocean is wide?" he cried quietly on the ground. Sakura bit her lip, and clutched her hands into a fist, trying not to cry or give in to him.
"I will love you until the world stops spinning, the heavens fall to hell, and I will love you when the last teardrop falls...I will love you always and forever Sakura," Li confessed finally looking up at her. Sakura cried silently and quickly fell to her knees crying infront of him.
"Syaoran-kun!" Sakura threw her arms around him and cried on his shoulder. "Why...why did you have to do this to me..." she asked through her cry.
"Because I love you..." Li whispered softly through her auburn hair. Sakura slowly stopped crying and pulled away to look at his eyes. His amber eyes were full of sadness and tears. Sakura gently placed her hand on his cheek and wiped a tear away with her thumb.
"I love you too Li..." Sakura replied softly. Li smiled and ran his fingers through her hair. They smiled at eachother, both never wanting this moment to pass. They gazed into eachothers eyes happily, finally knowing how they feel. Once more Li moved closer to Sakura lowering his head slowly and letting it go on a slight tilt. Sakura tilted her head finally waiting for that kiss. Li moved in once more and closed his eyes. Sakura closed her eyes and tilted her head in that perfect angle. Once again she could feel his soft hair tickle her forehead. Li could smell the wonderful scent of cherry blossoms in Sakura's hair. Sakura could feel Li's lips touch her's as he kissed her lightly. The light kiss slowly turned to a pssionate kiss as neither of them wanted to let go of their bond. Sakura carefully slid her hands behind his head pulling him in closer as Li brought his hands up on her back holding her closer to him. They slowly let go and sat down still holding eachother tightly. The stars were shining brighter than ever, as the moon seemed to be watching over them. They lay under it all on the soft green grass, just laying in eachothers arms as a light breeze flung their hair gently.
"How did I fall in love with you..." Sakura asked softly as she looked over Li. He just smiled and kissed her lightly. Nothing in the world seemed to matter to either of them, just as long as they were in it...together.
Now there was one day Li wished he could go through everyday. It took him so long to tell her how he actually felt about her, and then to end up leaving in the end! Life is always sad that way. But things just seemed to get better and better from there...
"I love you Sakura," Li whispered softly into her ear. "Dance with me?" he asked charmingly. Sakura slowly turned around to look into his eyes. He was serious.
"There is no music," Sakura shook her head.
"That's okay," Li shrugged and stood up. He extended his hand out to her. Sakura let out a soft sigh but couldn't help but to smile. She took hold of his hand, and was about to stand up until Li quickly pulled her hands causing her to fly into his arms.
"Was that suppose to be graceful?" Sakura asked sarcastically as they swayed back and forth.
"Hey, I'm trying," Li laughed slipping his arms around her waist some more.
"So how long has this been going on?" Sakura asked with a slight smile on her face.
"What do you mean?" Li asked in confusion.
"How long have you felt this way?" Sakura rephrased.
"Oh," Li nodded. "It's a little confusing," he shook his head.
"Try me," Sakura challenged.
"I'm serious, even I'm not sure," Li laughed.
"That long huh," Sakura teased.
"Don't flatter yourself," Li shook his head sadly. "How about you?"
"Um, I'm not sure either, but I know that I've been having signs and feelings, I just never knew what they meant," Sakura tried to explain. "I think I realized it around the Christmas break though,"
"Those feelings huh?" Li asked as if he was trying to remember something. "I think I know what you mean,"
"You too?" Sakura asked in excitement.
"Yeah..." Li sighed. All of a sudden it began to rain...hard.
"Whoa! Where did this come from??" Sakura asked in complete shock.
"I have no idea," Li wrapped his jacket around the two of them, still dancing.
"Now this is romantic," Sakura laughed still getting soaked from the rain. "Wait, I have an idea," she smiled holding the key. Li nodded and stood aside.
"O key of Clow...Power of Magic...Power of Light...Surrender the Wand...The Force Ignite...Release!" Sakura chanted as the old sealing wand appeared before her. She wasted no time and quickly began the next chant.
"Shield Card...Release and Dispel!" Sakura commanded as the bubble surrounded the couple. "Better," she smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck once more.
"Now this is what I call romantic," Li laughed and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Wow, their first anniversary. Well to Sakura anyway. One anniversary to her was every week! HA. That day seemed so long ago, and yet it still seems like yesterday. Of course the anniversary after that went a little bit more smoothly...
"Sakura, there is one more thing I wanted to try," Li smiled down at her.
"Sure, what is it Li?" Sakura sat up to look at him.
"Let's stand up for this," Li nodded and helped Sakura to her feet. "Now, you're going to have to trust me on this," he warned.
"I always trust you," Sakura teased.
"Okay well then, close your eyes," Li instructed. Sakura gave him an odd look.
"I thought you trusted me?" Li questioned. Sakura sighed and closed her eyes.
"Now turn around," Li whispered gently. Sakura did as she was told and turned around to face the sea. Li grinned and slipped his arms around her waist and held her hands. Sakura jumped a little at this, but calmed down a few seconds later.
"Walk with me," Li continued to whisper softly. "I want you to know exactly what sand feels like," he couldn't help but kiss the top of her head. Sakura laid her head back on Li's shoulder and walked along with him. Sakura could feel the soft sand below her feet. It flowed through and past each of her toes. It tickled her a little bit. The gentle breeze blew on by past her face. The wind carried the scent of Cherry Blossoms from Sakura and on past Li. He could smell it, and sighed happily at Sakura. He loved her so much. He guided her slowly to the tip of the shore, where the sand was wet. Sakura liked this type of sand the best. It totally molded and worked itself around Sakura toes. It was soft, and it felt like nothing she had ever experienced before. You never get to really appreciate the little things like these, unless you really get to feel it. She was glad she was able to experience it, with...Li. She loved him so much! Just how much was impossible to describe. Not even the open sea that they admired could possibly compare. It was much bigger than that.
"How is it?" Li asked softly. Sakura opened her eyes and looked at Li.
"I cannot describe it," Sakura smiled happily.
"That great huh?" Li crossed his arms trying to tease her.
"Well let me try something," Sakura grinned and called upon the famous sealing wand. She then commanded that the Float Card appear. Suddenly the large pink bubble encased the two and began to head out to the sea. Li held onto Sakura tightly and watched in awe as the sparkling blue waters that they were staring at, was flowing right under their feet. It was inspiring, but a little scary at the same time. He felt like they were going to drop right into the water any second now. But he trusted her. He held her close as they listened to the gentle sound of the waves, swaying back and forth. This was home, this was where his heart will always be.
Now there was a real anniversary. Well that's Li's persective anyway. Never the less, that was one night to remember. And one night he'll always keep in his heart. Well a few minutes after that Sakura let go of her power which made them fall straight into the sea. They had a little water fight after that but that eventually got Sakura sick...
"Hey! You're supposesd to be sick!" Li screamed in shock.
"Yes well, laughter is the best cure," Sakura crossed her arms proudly still ontop of Li.
"Oh really? Well then take this!" Li laughed and began to tickle Sakura.
"No! No! Li! Don't! Please!" Sakura begged between laughs.
"What? I'm curing you!" Li laughed still tickling Sakura.
"I'm cured! I'm cured!" Sakura continued to laugh uncontrollably.
"Okay okay, fine you win," Li shook his head and stopped tickling her.
"Your turn!" Sakura blurted out and tried to tickle Li. But he was too fast and caught her hands.
"What are you doing??" Li asked in shock.
"I'm trying to cure you!" Sakura replied still trying to tickled him.
"But I'm not sick!" Li pointed out still pushing her hands away from him.
"Yes you are! You're sick in the head!" Sakura laughed. Now they began wrestling eachother, with Li trying to push Sakura away, and Sakura trying to tickle Li. Finally the battle ended with Sakura as the winner who was now ontop of Li waving her arms around proudly.
"I win! I am the master!" Sakura crossed her arms confidently.
"I just let you win," Li sighed and put his arms behind his head.
"Sure you did," Sakura rolled off of him and crawled over to her bed.
"Okay enough," Li sighed and walked over to Sakura. He scooped her off her feet and carried her onto her bed. Li placed her on the bed gently and slowly put the covers up to her chin.
"Rest now, you don't want to have a relapse," Li whispered.
"But I'm okay Li, really!" Sakura insisted.
"Just rest, there is nothing to do anyway," Li laughed while picking up the small mess around the room. "I better get going now," he sighed after picking up all the mess.
"Alright," Sakura smiled. Li walked over to her and gave her a small peck on the lips.
"I hope to see you at school tomorrow," Li smiled placing some loose hair behind her ear. Sakura nodded and let go of his hand which she held firmly. Li slowly headed towards the door but stopped when Sakura called out his name.
"Thank you," Sakura finished. Li turned around and smiled.
"Good bye Sakura," Li smiled weakly and closed the door behind him.
Li laughed at the memory. Boy was he one weird doctor. But I guess nobody can complain because she was feeling much better the next day. All these thoughts just made him miss her more. Life seemed so perfect at that point in time, but after that everything just went downhill...
"Remember when I first arrived here I told you that I was going to leave as soon as all the cards were caught?" Li asked trying to come up with an excuse. Sakura was silent. "Well when we caught all the cards I called my mom and told her that my mission was over, and that I was coming home," he finished.
"Why didn't you tell me that you were leaving back then?" Sakura asked starting to get a little angry again.
"I didn't think that it mattered to you," Li explained.
"Then why didn't you tell me earlier," Sakura shook her head. Her voice sounded like she was going to collapse.
"I don't know, I was just being a coward. And I guess I was afraid of your reaction," Li replied trying to put his hand on her shoulder.
"Don't touch me Li!" Sakura moved away from him. "How did you think I was going to react!" she yelled. "Am I suppose to be okay with this??" she blurted out in total anger.
"I'm sorry Sakura," Li slowly moved his hand away from her.
"Then why did you let me fall in love with you?" Sakura asked softly trying not to cry.
"I...I...I..." Li mumbled trying to come up with a good response. But there was nothing to say. There was another moment of silence.
"Listen Sakura, I just want to say what was on my mind this past year, so please just let me explain," Li pleaded in frustration. Sakura nodded slowly.
"I have loved you for a long time, but I ignored it fearing that it would make me weak," Li began. "Soon I couldn't ignore it, but then I didn't want to do anything about it, knowing that I was leaving," he continued. "I didn't want to have to leave the one girl that I'll ever love, so that's why I didn't want to tell you how I felt about you before," he continued almost crying now.
"Li I-" Sakura tried to interrupt but it was no use. Li placed one finger on her lips, begging her to let him finish.
"And now that you know just how much I love you, I don't want to leave you," Li confessed letting some tears fall down his face. Sakura felt like she too was going to break down and cry.
"Sakura please I'm sorry and I love you, forgive me," Li pleaded and held her hand firmly. "I have so many things to say, but my heart is racing so fast that I can't get the words past my lips," he breathed heavily.
"But Li, I love you too much. And I don't know which answer would make me feel better. To forgive you, or to not forgive you," Sakura shook her head sadly with the teardrops flowing down her cheek. "If I forgive you then it's like I'm letting you go, but if I don't forgive you it's like I'm trying to hold on to something," she explained.
"I understand," Li nodded. He slowly let go of her hand and stood up. "I guess I should be going then," he sighed sadly and headed towards her door. Sakura sat on the bed quietly staring out the window, trying not to look at him. She didn't want to see him leave her. She wanted to keep the memories happy. It was no use. Sakura slowly turned her head to face his direction. She closed her eyes tightly, trying to be strong.
"Li wait!" Sakura blurted out just as Li grabbed the doorknob. He turned around to see Sakura standing infront of him.
"Look, it's bad enough that you are leaving, but that wasn't why I was mad at you Li. I was sad that you were leaving, but what got me mad was that you had to lie and keep it a secret," she explained. " And I'm sorry," Sakura replied softly.
"For what?" Li asked in confusion.
"For being such a pain, I should've been more understanding," Sakura sighed.
"No, no, don't apologize," Li gently place his hand on her cheek. "I should've told you sooner," he shook his head. "I've planned everything in my life, except you. I didn't plan on falling in love with you," he confessed.
"That's why I forgive you Li," Sakura replied softly placing her hand ontop of his. They stared into eachother's eyes for a few moments as they moved in closer to eachother until they were face to face. They kissed passionately for a few minutes. The kiss became more deep and passionate as Sakura slipped her arms around Li's neck and he slid his arms around her waist. After they had kissed they sat down against one of the walls. Sakura placed her head against his chest. While he rested his head ontop of hers, with his arms around her waist. They could hear eachother breathing. Oh how neither of them wanted tonight to end.
"Promise me that you'll never forget about me," Sakura asked sadly. Li looked down into her eyes.
"Never," Li whispered softly. They kissed once more before falling asleep in eachother's arms.
Li could feel a tear making it's way down his cheek. He still felt very bad for not telling her sooner. But what was he to do? Talking about his departure would be a very delicate subject for the bother of them. And he knew that neither of them wanted this fairytale to end. But as we all know, everything has to come to an end...
"Sakura!" Li yelled anxiously. "Sakura!"
"Oh Li," Sakura cried as she hugged him tightly. "I was afraid I had missed you," she sighed in relief.
"I was afraid you were still mad at me," Li closed his eyes as he held her in his arms.
"I am so sorry Li, I was being so selfish! What was I doing only thinking of myself!" Sakura said angrily.
"Why? What are you talking about?" Li pulled away from their embrace to look at her.
"I was getting all sorry for myself that you were leaving, when this must be just as hard for you," Sakura explained with tears slowly falling down her face. "Oh how I wish you could stay with me," she said softly.
"So do I Sakura, but this is something I have to do, I'm sorry," Li kissed the top of her head gently. He was holding back his tears, but inside he was screaming in pain.
"I understand Li," Sakura nodded slowly with her tears falling down her cheeks. "It would be wrong of me to stop you, but how I worry that we'll never see eachother again!"
"I promise to return to you someday, when I'm finished with my training, we'll be together again," Li smiled down at her and gently wiped away a tear with his thumb.
"And I promise to be right here by your side when you return," Sakura replied quietly. Li smiled happily knowing that things were going to be okay. He leaned in forward and kissed her. At first the kiss was soft and light. Then as the kiss went on longer it became more passionate and intense. This would be their last kiss before the meet up once again.
"Li, please don't leave me," Sakura begged.
"I'll never leave you," Li held her hand. "There will never be another, I promise you," he assured her. Li took Sakura's hand and placed it against his heart. Sakura looked up at him with curious eyes.
"Do you feel that Sakura?" Li asked quietly.
"Yes," Sakura nodded slowly. "I can feel your heart beating," she added.
"As long as this heart beats, I will go on loving you," Li whispered gently into her ear. Sakura began to cry a little bit more. Not all the tears were sorrowful ones, some were also tears of joy and hope.
"But stay with me," Sakura pleaded.
"I can't, I'm sorry," Li replied softly holding his index finger up to her lips. "Now wipe those tears away, everything will be alright," he tried to smile. "Love is always worth fighting for," he reminded. Sakura nodded in agreement.
"I love you, Syaoran-kun," Sakura hugged him tightly.
"I love you too Sakura-chan," Li returned the embrace.
"Good bye," Sakura cried softly as he headed towards his plane.
"Good bye, for now," Li nodded with a slight wave, and with that he was out of sight. Sakura walked slowly towards the window to watch the plane take off. She pressed her hand against the window, longing to hold him once more. As the plane took off she could almost see Li waving to her from the window. She blew a kiss and smiled.
"Until we meet again," Sakura cried softly as the last teardrop fell silently onto the floor.
That was the last time they saw eachother. Now that day definetely feels like yeasterday. For months after then, that very same memory haunted him. Worries about never seeing eachother again plagued his thoughts and dreams everyday and night. But after tomorrow everything was going to be different. After tomorrow they could start all over again, and make a fresh start. Li wiped away his tears with his sleeve and headed towards his bed. But for now he needed his sleep, to make sure that he wouldn't miss his flight. He wanted to surprise Sakura.
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Well here you have it folks, the Prologue to the sequel I promised. Now I'm sorry that it took so long, but I have to be honest with you and say that the following chapters will take even LONGER to write. Yes, I have writer's block again. But like I said in the summary, I promise you that I will finish what I've started! Just please, please be patient with me.
Oh, and I'm sorry I don't have a description of chapter one. That's because I haven't written it yet! Oh well, I just hope that you liked the prologue, even though it's basically a re-cap of the last series. But I did it so that people who haven't read the first part won't be so left behind. Plus, it gives some feeling into the opening of the story. Well that's enough from me, I hope to hear from all of you in your reviews. Bye!
