TITLE: A Little Flirtin' and Dancin' - Chapter Four- Love & Amusement
UPDATED
AUTHOR: Murasaki S
CONTACT: murasaki@two-flower.net
URL: http://www.two-flower.net/~life
DISCLAIMER: CardCaptor Sakura does not belong to me, it rightfully belongs to CLAMP, Kodansha, Nelvana, KidsWB, etc.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Final chapter! Or so I think ... I don't know where this story is leading me into. I'm very very very very sorry- I haven't been updating for some time. Had a real bad case of writer's block AS WELL AS my parents are most likely going to get a divorce (had to tell you that didn't I) so I haven't felt really inspired to much writing- plus I'm lazy. -_-;;
1 Due to audience demand, part of the setting is going to be in ... *drumrolls* Syaoran's apartment! And nothin' really EXPLICIT is going to happen, so little kids, it's still safe to read this fic (actually, not really).
Bah, I'm babbling too much now.
bPlease read the Author's Note at the bottom before reading this chapter./b
STORY NOTES:
" ... " talking
' ... ' thoughts
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The next day was a public holiday and Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol and Syaoran had planned a day out.
Sakura and Tomoyo walked to the library, which was where the foursome had agreed to meet.
"Hi!" Sakura said to Eriol and Syaoran.
"'Ello," they replied.
"So shall we go now?" Tomoyo asked, smiling.
"Sure," the others replied.
And where exactly were they heading?
"The amusement park!" Sakura said excitedly as they approached the entrance.
"Mou," Syaoran said, shaking his head, amused.
Tomoyo giggled. "So kawaii!"
"Let's go on that ride!" Sakura pointed to another ride, "No, no, let's go on that ride!" They all heard a loud grumble. Sakura looked down. "He he, maybe we should eat first!" She laughed, blushing. Tomoyo giggled along with her.
Syaoran smiled. 'So cute.'
"What are you getting Syaoran-kun?" Sakura asked, staring at the menu of the kiosk.
"I don't really know... I'm not really hungry, although someone I know is," he replied.
"Who's that?"
Syaoran chuckled as Sakura realised who he was talking about.
"Thanks a lot!" Sakura said, slapping Syaoran playfully.
"Hey, you don't have to kill me," Syaoran laughed, defending himself with his arms.
Sakura gave a small pout looking at the menu again. Then she grinned. "How 'bout we get a huge shake and fries to share, eh?"
Syaoran blinked. "Share?"
"Yeah, share," Sakura said slowly. "Or you want to eat something else?"
Syaoran blushed, but hastingly said, "Oh, no, no! I've got no problem with that!"
Sakura smiled. "Great! You grab a table and I'll order, okay?"
"Sure..." Syaoran replied, still red.
"Back!" Sakura was all wide smiles with her tray.
Syaoran looked up, crimsoning again, he glanced at the large milkshake. He gulped.
Sakura sat opposite Syaoran. "Hey, Syaoran-kun, what's the matter?"
"What?" Syaoran woke up from his daydream.
Sakura giggled. "Who you thinking about now?"
Syaoran reddened again. 'Mou, she's always making me blush.' "Nothing."
"Okay," Sakura replied, sceptically. "Anyway, let's dig in to this meal!"
Sakura first took a sip of the milkshake. "It's delicious! Why don't you take a drink, eh, Syaoran-kun?"
"Er... yeah, I will," Syaoran gulped again.
"Hey, we wouldn't be really exchanging much saliva, would we?" Sakura asked.
Syaoran hesitated again, blushing. "Uh... ah... I..." He stuttered.
Sakura grinned. "Nope, I guess not."
Syaoran nodded, and he took a sip from the straw.
"Yum, ne?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah," Syaoran took another sip.
Sakura leaned forward, drinking from the straw too. At one time, their foreheads brushed the other. Sakura grinned, blushing. Syaoran managed a thin smile, and looked down at the cup. The drink was finished. He felt slightly disappointed.
(AN: Sorry to interrupt. I do not get where I am going at this point, you're probably thinking, geez, it's only a milkshake... it certainly is. -_-;;)
"Are you done, Sakura-chan, Li-kun?" Tomoyo asked behind Syaoran.
Sakura smiled. "Yeah! We just finished!"
Tomoyo smiled also. "That's great!"
"How about we go play some games now?" Eriol said.
"Oh yeah!" Sakura replied enthusiastically. She stood up, pulling Syaoran to his feet. "Let's go, Syaoran-kun!"
Surprised at suddenly been pulled up, Syaoran, could only go along with the energetic Sakura with Tomoyo and Eriol following behind them, smiling knowingly.
Sakura pointed at the game booth. "That one!" she said.
"Killing the ducks?"
"You make it sound like it's evil," Sakura remarked.
"Do I?" Syaoran asked.
"No you'd use your sword in a deadly battle with little ducklings!" Sakura joked.
Syaoran rolled his eyes.
"Game for two?" The man in charge asked.
"Yeah," Sakura said, paying him.
"Uh, I can pay, Sakura," Syaoran mumbled.
Sakura patted Syaoran's shoulder. "Daijoubu, some girls aren't poor, ne?" She winked.
Syaoran blushed again. "Uh, I suppose."
Kami, how idiotic Sakura made Syaoran feel.
"Let's see who can kill the most!" Sakura challenged Syaoran.
Syaoran easily accepted, taking a *toy* gun. "You said it!"
Bang, bang, went Sakura and Syaoran.
"You can't beat me!" Sakura said.
"Oh, yeah?" Syaoran shot directly at a duck's centre.
"Not bad kid," the man commented.
Sakura frowned. She aimed her gun at an oncoming duck. Bang! "Gotcha!" She cried.
Syaoran scowled. "Humph." He took aim once again.
Sakura and Syaoran continued to duel until the man told them that they would keep going on and on, so he gave them both prize.
"Good game kids," he said. "You can pick one of the big toys."
"Which one are you having?" Syaoran asked.
"I can't pick which one, they're all so cute!" Then she saw a chibi-wolf (AN: -_-;;)
"Oh, I want that one!"
Syaoran raised an eyebrow. "You want that?" He pointed at a pink elephant. "What about that?"
"Oh, that's kawaii too!" Sakura said. "Oh great, which one?"
Syaoran beckoned the man again. "We'll take the pink elephant and the stuffed wolf."
Sakura looked at Syaoran. "What about you?"
"I'm not really into ... toys, Sakura," Syaoran blushed, handing her the toys.
"Oh, thank you very much Syaoran-kun! I love them!" She cuddled them tight to her chest.
Syaoran smiled. "I'm glad." He gave her a confused look. "But why would you want a wolf?"
Sakura grinned. "I thought you'd know Syaoran-kun. Your name means 'small wolf', ne?"
Syaoran blushed. 'Of course...' "Yes, it does... but why?"
"Well 'cos I'd like a 'small wolf' in my room all the time!" She giggled as Syaoran blushed at her words. "Come on!" Sakura pulled him to the next game.
Sakura, Tomoyo, Syaoran and Eriol were resting on a seat, tired from their activities.
"How about one last ride, eh, girls?" Eriol said.
"Which one?" Sakura asked.
"You pick. Syaoran and I will be just gone for a few minutes."
They left.
Tomoyo hadn't said a word.
"Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked.
Tomoyo had a resolute smile on her face. Let's go on the ghost train!" She finally said pointing to the booth.
"What?" Sakura exclaimed. She suddenly grew nervous. "You meant ferris wheel, ne, Tomoyo-chan? Ne?
"Iie!" Tomoyo smiled. "Let's go on the ghost train." She wrung her arm around Sakura's. "Daijoubu Sakura-chan. I'm here, Eriol's here and Li-kun, of course, is here. There's nothing to worry about."
Sakura still remained very shivery and scared. "Tomoyo... you know I'm scared of ghosts ... even nowadays."
Tomoyo frowned. "Of course. How could I have forgotten? Maybe Naoko-chan's been telling too many ghost stories to me. Gomen."
Sakura gave a sigh of relief.
Eriol and Syaoran caught up with the girls. "So you picked the next ride?
"Well, actually, I want to go on the ghost train but Sakura-chan feels she doesn't want to so we're gonna have to go on the ferris wheel." Tomoyo smiled at a blushing Sakura.
Syaoran sat down next to Sakura. "You scared?" he teased.
Sakura blushed harder. "Who me? N-no way!" She stood up abruptly. "I AM GOING!" she announced.
Tomoyo's face broke into a wide smile. "Good for you, Sakura-chan!" She stood up excitedly. "Ja, let's go then!" Tomoyo grabbed Sakura's hand a bit too enthusiastically and ran to the ticket booth.
"Two tickets for "Ghost Train!" (AN: How original...) Tomoyo said excitedly.
"Right then." The ticket seller replied, handing four tickets. "Turn to your right, present your tickets and prepare for the scare of your life!" He laughed dramatically.
Sakura began to feel her nerves working up again.
Tomoyo led the three into the entrance. "Ja, Sakura-chan, you can go with Li-kun and I'll pair up with Hiiragizawa-kun, okay?
Sakura blushed harder. "Tomoyo..." she protested.
"No, no," she waved her hand, smiling. "Come on, let's get on!"
Sakura reluctantly sat on her seat. Syaoran entered just behind her. Their surrounding was dark, eerie and nerve racking. The lights dimmed lower and the carriage abruptly moved forward. Sakura clung onto the rails tightly.
"You know Sakura, it's only going to be things popping up at you. They're not real."
Sakura bit her lip. "I – I know that."
"Well, here we gooo..." Syaoran called, the train moving faster.
Ghostly figures appeared out of nowhere, murmuring haunting wails. A mummy appeared in front of Sakura surprisingly, causing her to gasp loudly, her heart thumping. Syaoran noticed and took hold of her hand, not letting go. Sakura, gratefully sighed.
More creatures of the most ugly kind emerged at different times as the track began to twist and turn more frequently, effectively making everyone more nervous.
Then, all was quiet- only the repeating sounds of the train wheels turning on the track.
Sakura perked up. 'Maybe it's over?' she thought with relief.
Definitely not.
Suddenly, the train jerked and a skeleton dangled just above Sakura, waving at her. Sakura slowly looked up and squealed when she saw the wicked, flashing eyes of the skeleton, and leapt into Syaoran's lap, clinging onto him, tugging his shirt with tears streaming down her face.
Syaoran was speechless for a moment but held onto her tight, murmuring reassuring words and stroking her hand. "Sh... Sakura it's alright. I'm here, no one's going to get you..."
Sakura looked up at Syaoran, her eyes shimmering with tears. She hugged him tighter holding on for dear life as the passage grew forever long until the train came to an unexpected halt.
The ride was over.
Sakura felt dizzy and weak but Syaoran lifted her up in his arms. Sakura wrapped her arms around him, her head buried in his neck.
Tomoyo stepped out followed by Eriol and noticed Sakura.
"Sakura-chan! What happened?"
To be continued...
AUTHOR'S NOTE: He, he, I leave you here. This chapter's going to be too long. I didn't want you to think I'd abandoned this story all together... I will continue it later on (a few days time- fixed, edited) and then I'll finally have finished this and I'll work on Body, Heart and Soul and two new upcoming stories. Feel free to email me [ at chingw@jeack.com.au, because something's wrong with my Hotmail. -___-] or review this story.
Gomen, if it feels rushed.
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UPDATED! 26/1/01 --- Though I'm not really happy about this chapter's content. I have other ones I want to write you see. -_-;;
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Syaoran answered for Sakura. "She just got scared."
Tomoyo eyes widened. "Oh, Sakura-chan, it's all my fault!" Eriol patted her back. "There, there, Daidouji-san. I'm sure dear Sakura will be alright, ne?" Tomoyo nodded.
Sakura tilted her head at Tomoyo. "I'm okay. I just need to rest somewhere." She looked at Syaoran who was blushing again. "Can we sit down somewhere quiet?"
"Uh, of course Where- where do you want to go?"
"Near the riverbank?"
"Then, riverbank it is."
Tomoyo watched the couple walk away. "But Sak-"
Eriol patted her shoulder again (AN: Does that a lot doesn't he?) "Come on, Daidouji-san, you still have me, ne?" He joked.
Tomoyo smiled at that. "You're right. Li-kun will take good care of Sakura- chan."
"Exactly," Eriol smiled. "And hopefully dear Syaoran will tell Sakura how he feels about her."
"I hope so."
Meanwhile, Sakura had calmed down. Being in Syaoran's strong and sturdy arms had eased her greatly. "Syaoran-kun, I'm such a baby. I'm so sorry to cause you so much trouble..." She murmured.
"Daijoubu, watching you like that is cute," he smirked.
Sakura frowned, blushing angrily.
Watching her face, Syaoran grinned. "I was only joking- just joking!"
Sakura grinned back. "I know."
They found a spot by the banks of the river (AN: Yeah, THE river). Syaoran gently let her down onto her feet.
"Thanks for that," Sakura smiled. She sat on the seat, beckoning Syaoran to sit next to her.
"Do you come here often?" Syaoran asked, looking at the tranquil flow of the water.
"Yeah... whenever Kero-chan gives me a headache."
Syaoran smiled. "Big trouble for a stuffed animal."
Sakura leaned her head against Syaoran's shoulder. "I'm so tired."
"You would be, the way you were screaming made my ears deaf," Syaoran teased.
"Hey!" Sakura playfully slapped his arm.
"That's what you get when you scream so loud."
"Syaoran-kun..." she gave a pout.
"Take a joke, Sakura." He grinned.
Sakura grinned back.
They remained quiet for sometime, enjoying the picturesque scenery surrounding them, lost in their thoughts.
"So, uh..." Sakura began.
"Have you…" Syaoran also started.
"You first!" They said in unison, but then turned away, coyly.
"You go..." Sakura said.
"I was just going to ask you..." Syaoran looked away. "Oh, don't worry about it."
"No, tell me please. You were going to say it anyway... ne?"
Syaoran reddened. "What- what I was g-g-going to say..." Syaoran stuttered. He paused and gulped. "Haveyoueverbeenkissed?" He turned away from Sakura, waiting for her to laugh at him.
In fact, she did laugh. "Well, actually I haven't, unless you count otou- san... but that was only on the cheek.
"Oh," Syaoran answered, deeply relieved.
"Why do you want to know?" Sakura asked.
"W-well, just curious, you know?" Syaoran stammered.
Sakura raised an eyebrow. "Really?" She flashed a sly grin. "Well, how many times have YOU been kissed, eh, Syaoran-kun? With your looks, you wouldn't know who to pick, ne?" She nudged him.
Syaoran crimsoned. "No!"
"Oh? That means you've made out with them too?"
Syaoran flushed even redder (AN: redder? LOL) "No!!"
Sakura grinned.
"I-I haven't kissed anyone either."
Sakura looked genuinely surprised. "Really? That's surprising. You're serious?"
"Well, yeah."
"Ooo, so we both haven't kissed before!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Geez, Sakura!" Syaoran blushed again. "People can hear us you know?"
Sakura covered her mouth. "Gomen," she whispered. Then, a thought came to her. "Are you scared then, Syaoran-kun? Scared that people can hear us talking about kissing?"
"I'm – I'm not."
"I think you are," Sakura inched her face closer to Syaoran's.
Syaoran's pulse began to quicken, his nerves shivering uncontrollably. Sakura was getting too close for comfort.
"Syaoran's scared of-" Sakura began to say in a sing-along tone but lost her balance, holding out for anything she could grasp but landed on a shocked Syaoran- their lips brushing the other.
The couple seemed to have caused a scene in the public. Sakura abruptly got off of Syaoran, turning away from him, touching her lips gently. 'Kami, I just kissed Syaoran-kun.'
While Sakura was in her own thoughts, Syaoran was struggling to live in fantasy or reality. 'Sakura just kissed me. Sakura just kissed me.' He shook his head. 'Stop thinking about her. This is NOT healthy!'
He stood up but then felt a throbbing sensation in his head. "Ahh..."
Sakura heard his groan. "Syaoran-kun? What's the matter?"
Syaoran rubbed his head. "I think I bumped my head when you er... you know."
Sakura nodded, blushing. "I'm so sorry... I've caused enough trouble for you haven't I?"
"It's alright, Sakura. I just need to get back home."
"Oh. Well, then, shall we go?" She paused for a moment. "Hang on, did you say get back home?"
"Yeah."
"Whose home?" Sakura asked.
"Well, mine of course. It's obviously closer isn't it?" He gave her a strange look. "Why?"
Sakura blushed. "Oh, nothing!" she rushed. "It's just that, um, would I be a burden to you if I came over?"
"Not at all!" Syaoran exclaimed. "Never!"
Sakura gave a relieved smile. "That's great." She frowned. "Only, I have to let otousan or oniichan know that I'm going to your house."
Syaoran's shoulders dropped. "Oh. I should have remembered. In that case, it's best if you go home, Sakura."
Sakura gave a loud cry. "Are you kidding? You're hurt, I have to get you fixed up. In fact, I'll go right into that telephone box there and call home to say I am helping you. Period!" She walked her way over to the booth resolutely, dialling her number.
"Moshi, moshi," Fujitaka answered.
"Otousan!"
"Sakura!"
"Um, is it alright if I stay over at a friend's place?"
"Of course! Who is it?" Fujitaka replied.
Sakura bit her lip. "It's um, Li Syaoran-kun. He's er, hurt and I have to help him."
"Hurt is he? Well, then, of course you can go. That's very kind of you Sakura. Just remember to be back home by ten at the maximum."
"Really? Oh, thank you, otousan!" They ended the phone call.
"I can come." Sakura approached Syaoran, pulling his arm. "Now let's go!"
They soon arrived in front of Syaoran's apartment door.
Sakura stepped in after Syaoran. "Wai! It's been ages since I've come here! When was it? You lent me that book you and I were chasing after. It was the Move card wasn't it?" Sakura sighed happily.
"H-hai," Syaoran replied, blushing at the memory. "Um, take a seat. I won't be long I just need to get the first aid."
"Oh!" Sakura blushed. "Silly me, daydreaming again. You're the one who has to sit down, let me take care of everything." She gently pushed him down onto the sofa.
"But-" Syaoran was defenceless.
Sakura waved her hand. "Nuh-uh... Hey, um, will you tell me where the first aid is?"
"It's in the kitchen, in the cupboard below the microwave."
Sakura smiled. "Alright then. Kitchen, cupboard below the microwave." She scanned the kitchen for the microwave. "Uh ha!" She opened the cupboard and saw the plastic container marked "FIRST AID." 'We'll soon have Syaoran fixed up!' she thought happily.
Sakura came back holding the first aid. "Let me see that head of yours."
"But-"
"No buts!" Sakura took a firm hold of Syaoran's head, keeping him still. "No blood, which is good. I think all you need is a massage and a painkiller, Panadol perhaps (AN: that's a headache pill down where I live, don't know any Japanese ones) ?"
Syaoran managed to speak. "Sakura ... I am fine. I can manage." He stood up but suddenly felt lightheaded... 'Oh Kami...' He fell backwards into Sakura's arms.
He opened his eyes to find Sakura looking down at him with a worried expression. "Daijoubu?"
"Yes, I'm okay." He lay back on the couch.
"No you're not. Perhaps you should go to bed, Syaoran-kun." She turned away sadly. "I'm so sorry. It's my entire fault. I didn't know things would- she blushed-turn out like how... you know." She covered her face with her hands, giving a sob, trying very hard to conceal it but Syaoran knew and saw.
"Sakura..." Syaoran turned her face towards his. "It's not... your fault. It's not anyone's fault. It just happened that's all. Something comes, something goes. There's no need to cry about." He smiled, brushing the tears away from her cheek. "You should always be in smiles, Sakura, always."
Sakura looked back at Syaoran. "You should too, Syaoran-kun."
They stood that way for some time, remaining silent, lost in thought.
Sakura grew uncomfortable and moved away from their intense gaze. "Ja, I'll just be going to –"
Syaoran gently pulled her back. "No. We're not done yet."
Sakura swallowed, not sure whether this was actually happening. "Done- done with what..."
"Sakura, I think you should know," Syaoran murmured. He looked directly into Sakura's eyes. "There's something I've been meaning to say to you for a long time but I never... never had the courage to say it." He cleared his throat. "So-so, so now, I'm going to say it." He took a deep breath.
Sakura looked back longingly, waiting for him to say it.
"S-Sakura..." His voice drifted. "I – I …"
"Yes? Yes, Syaoran-kun?" she urged him.
"I- I…"
"What is it?" Sakura asked again.
"I..." He gave a frustrated growl. 'Damn it, how hard is it to say three words?'
Sakura was thinking hard. 'Please, please, please.'
"I- I... Syaoran took a large intake of breath and moved his face closer to Sakura's and kissed her with all the love, need and passion he had bottled inside of him. Sakura was taken aback but responded, her hands reaching into his hair, pulling him closer to her.
They broke off their kiss. "I love you, Kinomoto Sakura," Syaoran said.
Sakura giggled. "After that kiss, how could I not tell? It took you long enough." She wrapped her arms around his neck in a warm embrace. "I love you too, Li Syaoran."
"Hey, my headache's gone."
Sakura giggled even more. "All the better!" She pressed her fingers against his lips. "Just be quiet." She kissed him full on the lips, again and again...
THE END (but not for them!)
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
OK, finally finished! And I'll say the outcome of this story has been good and bad. My writing started to suck by the end of this chapter. (That's when you haven't fully recovered from writer's block.)
I'll be working on three new S&S fics (Gee, I have plenty up my sleeve don't I?) and updating Body, Heart, Soul. But I start school again next Friday so there's not a lot I can do right now. Oh, I'm currently in the making of my S&S site so I'll tell you when that's ready as well. Okie, please review after finishing this story! Arigatou!
AUTHOR: Murasaki S
CONTACT: murasaki@two-flower.net
URL: http://www.two-flower.net/~life
DISCLAIMER: CardCaptor Sakura does not belong to me, it rightfully belongs to CLAMP, Kodansha, Nelvana, KidsWB, etc.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Final chapter! Or so I think ... I don't know where this story is leading me into. I'm very very very very sorry- I haven't been updating for some time. Had a real bad case of writer's block AS WELL AS my parents are most likely going to get a divorce (had to tell you that didn't I) so I haven't felt really inspired to much writing- plus I'm lazy. -_-;;
1 Due to audience demand, part of the setting is going to be in ... *drumrolls* Syaoran's apartment! And nothin' really EXPLICIT is going to happen, so little kids, it's still safe to read this fic (actually, not really).
Bah, I'm babbling too much now.
bPlease read the Author's Note at the bottom before reading this chapter./b
STORY NOTES:
" ... " talking
' ... ' thoughts
____ end setting
The next day was a public holiday and Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol and Syaoran had planned a day out.
Sakura and Tomoyo walked to the library, which was where the foursome had agreed to meet.
"Hi!" Sakura said to Eriol and Syaoran.
"'Ello," they replied.
"So shall we go now?" Tomoyo asked, smiling.
"Sure," the others replied.
And where exactly were they heading?
"The amusement park!" Sakura said excitedly as they approached the entrance.
"Mou," Syaoran said, shaking his head, amused.
Tomoyo giggled. "So kawaii!"
"Let's go on that ride!" Sakura pointed to another ride, "No, no, let's go on that ride!" They all heard a loud grumble. Sakura looked down. "He he, maybe we should eat first!" She laughed, blushing. Tomoyo giggled along with her.
Syaoran smiled. 'So cute.'
"What are you getting Syaoran-kun?" Sakura asked, staring at the menu of the kiosk.
"I don't really know... I'm not really hungry, although someone I know is," he replied.
"Who's that?"
Syaoran chuckled as Sakura realised who he was talking about.
"Thanks a lot!" Sakura said, slapping Syaoran playfully.
"Hey, you don't have to kill me," Syaoran laughed, defending himself with his arms.
Sakura gave a small pout looking at the menu again. Then she grinned. "How 'bout we get a huge shake and fries to share, eh?"
Syaoran blinked. "Share?"
"Yeah, share," Sakura said slowly. "Or you want to eat something else?"
Syaoran blushed, but hastingly said, "Oh, no, no! I've got no problem with that!"
Sakura smiled. "Great! You grab a table and I'll order, okay?"
"Sure..." Syaoran replied, still red.
"Back!" Sakura was all wide smiles with her tray.
Syaoran looked up, crimsoning again, he glanced at the large milkshake. He gulped.
Sakura sat opposite Syaoran. "Hey, Syaoran-kun, what's the matter?"
"What?" Syaoran woke up from his daydream.
Sakura giggled. "Who you thinking about now?"
Syaoran reddened again. 'Mou, she's always making me blush.' "Nothing."
"Okay," Sakura replied, sceptically. "Anyway, let's dig in to this meal!"
Sakura first took a sip of the milkshake. "It's delicious! Why don't you take a drink, eh, Syaoran-kun?"
"Er... yeah, I will," Syaoran gulped again.
"Hey, we wouldn't be really exchanging much saliva, would we?" Sakura asked.
Syaoran hesitated again, blushing. "Uh... ah... I..." He stuttered.
Sakura grinned. "Nope, I guess not."
Syaoran nodded, and he took a sip from the straw.
"Yum, ne?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah," Syaoran took another sip.
Sakura leaned forward, drinking from the straw too. At one time, their foreheads brushed the other. Sakura grinned, blushing. Syaoran managed a thin smile, and looked down at the cup. The drink was finished. He felt slightly disappointed.
(AN: Sorry to interrupt. I do not get where I am going at this point, you're probably thinking, geez, it's only a milkshake... it certainly is. -_-;;)
"Are you done, Sakura-chan, Li-kun?" Tomoyo asked behind Syaoran.
Sakura smiled. "Yeah! We just finished!"
Tomoyo smiled also. "That's great!"
"How about we go play some games now?" Eriol said.
"Oh yeah!" Sakura replied enthusiastically. She stood up, pulling Syaoran to his feet. "Let's go, Syaoran-kun!"
Surprised at suddenly been pulled up, Syaoran, could only go along with the energetic Sakura with Tomoyo and Eriol following behind them, smiling knowingly.
Sakura pointed at the game booth. "That one!" she said.
"Killing the ducks?"
"You make it sound like it's evil," Sakura remarked.
"Do I?" Syaoran asked.
"No you'd use your sword in a deadly battle with little ducklings!" Sakura joked.
Syaoran rolled his eyes.
"Game for two?" The man in charge asked.
"Yeah," Sakura said, paying him.
"Uh, I can pay, Sakura," Syaoran mumbled.
Sakura patted Syaoran's shoulder. "Daijoubu, some girls aren't poor, ne?" She winked.
Syaoran blushed again. "Uh, I suppose."
Kami, how idiotic Sakura made Syaoran feel.
"Let's see who can kill the most!" Sakura challenged Syaoran.
Syaoran easily accepted, taking a *toy* gun. "You said it!"
Bang, bang, went Sakura and Syaoran.
"You can't beat me!" Sakura said.
"Oh, yeah?" Syaoran shot directly at a duck's centre.
"Not bad kid," the man commented.
Sakura frowned. She aimed her gun at an oncoming duck. Bang! "Gotcha!" She cried.
Syaoran scowled. "Humph." He took aim once again.
Sakura and Syaoran continued to duel until the man told them that they would keep going on and on, so he gave them both prize.
"Good game kids," he said. "You can pick one of the big toys."
"Which one are you having?" Syaoran asked.
"I can't pick which one, they're all so cute!" Then she saw a chibi-wolf (AN: -_-;;)
"Oh, I want that one!"
Syaoran raised an eyebrow. "You want that?" He pointed at a pink elephant. "What about that?"
"Oh, that's kawaii too!" Sakura said. "Oh great, which one?"
Syaoran beckoned the man again. "We'll take the pink elephant and the stuffed wolf."
Sakura looked at Syaoran. "What about you?"
"I'm not really into ... toys, Sakura," Syaoran blushed, handing her the toys.
"Oh, thank you very much Syaoran-kun! I love them!" She cuddled them tight to her chest.
Syaoran smiled. "I'm glad." He gave her a confused look. "But why would you want a wolf?"
Sakura grinned. "I thought you'd know Syaoran-kun. Your name means 'small wolf', ne?"
Syaoran blushed. 'Of course...' "Yes, it does... but why?"
"Well 'cos I'd like a 'small wolf' in my room all the time!" She giggled as Syaoran blushed at her words. "Come on!" Sakura pulled him to the next game.
Sakura, Tomoyo, Syaoran and Eriol were resting on a seat, tired from their activities.
"How about one last ride, eh, girls?" Eriol said.
"Which one?" Sakura asked.
"You pick. Syaoran and I will be just gone for a few minutes."
They left.
Tomoyo hadn't said a word.
"Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked.
Tomoyo had a resolute smile on her face. Let's go on the ghost train!" She finally said pointing to the booth.
"What?" Sakura exclaimed. She suddenly grew nervous. "You meant ferris wheel, ne, Tomoyo-chan? Ne?
"Iie!" Tomoyo smiled. "Let's go on the ghost train." She wrung her arm around Sakura's. "Daijoubu Sakura-chan. I'm here, Eriol's here and Li-kun, of course, is here. There's nothing to worry about."
Sakura still remained very shivery and scared. "Tomoyo... you know I'm scared of ghosts ... even nowadays."
Tomoyo frowned. "Of course. How could I have forgotten? Maybe Naoko-chan's been telling too many ghost stories to me. Gomen."
Sakura gave a sigh of relief.
Eriol and Syaoran caught up with the girls. "So you picked the next ride?
"Well, actually, I want to go on the ghost train but Sakura-chan feels she doesn't want to so we're gonna have to go on the ferris wheel." Tomoyo smiled at a blushing Sakura.
Syaoran sat down next to Sakura. "You scared?" he teased.
Sakura blushed harder. "Who me? N-no way!" She stood up abruptly. "I AM GOING!" she announced.
Tomoyo's face broke into a wide smile. "Good for you, Sakura-chan!" She stood up excitedly. "Ja, let's go then!" Tomoyo grabbed Sakura's hand a bit too enthusiastically and ran to the ticket booth.
"Two tickets for "Ghost Train!" (AN: How original...) Tomoyo said excitedly.
"Right then." The ticket seller replied, handing four tickets. "Turn to your right, present your tickets and prepare for the scare of your life!" He laughed dramatically.
Sakura began to feel her nerves working up again.
Tomoyo led the three into the entrance. "Ja, Sakura-chan, you can go with Li-kun and I'll pair up with Hiiragizawa-kun, okay?
Sakura blushed harder. "Tomoyo..." she protested.
"No, no," she waved her hand, smiling. "Come on, let's get on!"
Sakura reluctantly sat on her seat. Syaoran entered just behind her. Their surrounding was dark, eerie and nerve racking. The lights dimmed lower and the carriage abruptly moved forward. Sakura clung onto the rails tightly.
"You know Sakura, it's only going to be things popping up at you. They're not real."
Sakura bit her lip. "I – I know that."
"Well, here we gooo..." Syaoran called, the train moving faster.
Ghostly figures appeared out of nowhere, murmuring haunting wails. A mummy appeared in front of Sakura surprisingly, causing her to gasp loudly, her heart thumping. Syaoran noticed and took hold of her hand, not letting go. Sakura, gratefully sighed.
More creatures of the most ugly kind emerged at different times as the track began to twist and turn more frequently, effectively making everyone more nervous.
Then, all was quiet- only the repeating sounds of the train wheels turning on the track.
Sakura perked up. 'Maybe it's over?' she thought with relief.
Definitely not.
Suddenly, the train jerked and a skeleton dangled just above Sakura, waving at her. Sakura slowly looked up and squealed when she saw the wicked, flashing eyes of the skeleton, and leapt into Syaoran's lap, clinging onto him, tugging his shirt with tears streaming down her face.
Syaoran was speechless for a moment but held onto her tight, murmuring reassuring words and stroking her hand. "Sh... Sakura it's alright. I'm here, no one's going to get you..."
Sakura looked up at Syaoran, her eyes shimmering with tears. She hugged him tighter holding on for dear life as the passage grew forever long until the train came to an unexpected halt.
The ride was over.
Sakura felt dizzy and weak but Syaoran lifted her up in his arms. Sakura wrapped her arms around him, her head buried in his neck.
Tomoyo stepped out followed by Eriol and noticed Sakura.
"Sakura-chan! What happened?"
To be continued...
AUTHOR'S NOTE: He, he, I leave you here. This chapter's going to be too long. I didn't want you to think I'd abandoned this story all together... I will continue it later on (a few days time- fixed, edited) and then I'll finally have finished this and I'll work on Body, Heart and Soul and two new upcoming stories. Feel free to email me [ at chingw@jeack.com.au, because something's wrong with my Hotmail. -___-] or review this story.
Gomen, if it feels rushed.
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UPDATED! 26/1/01 --- Though I'm not really happy about this chapter's content. I have other ones I want to write you see. -_-;;
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Syaoran answered for Sakura. "She just got scared."
Tomoyo eyes widened. "Oh, Sakura-chan, it's all my fault!" Eriol patted her back. "There, there, Daidouji-san. I'm sure dear Sakura will be alright, ne?" Tomoyo nodded.
Sakura tilted her head at Tomoyo. "I'm okay. I just need to rest somewhere." She looked at Syaoran who was blushing again. "Can we sit down somewhere quiet?"
"Uh, of course Where- where do you want to go?"
"Near the riverbank?"
"Then, riverbank it is."
Tomoyo watched the couple walk away. "But Sak-"
Eriol patted her shoulder again (AN: Does that a lot doesn't he?) "Come on, Daidouji-san, you still have me, ne?" He joked.
Tomoyo smiled at that. "You're right. Li-kun will take good care of Sakura- chan."
"Exactly," Eriol smiled. "And hopefully dear Syaoran will tell Sakura how he feels about her."
"I hope so."
Meanwhile, Sakura had calmed down. Being in Syaoran's strong and sturdy arms had eased her greatly. "Syaoran-kun, I'm such a baby. I'm so sorry to cause you so much trouble..." She murmured.
"Daijoubu, watching you like that is cute," he smirked.
Sakura frowned, blushing angrily.
Watching her face, Syaoran grinned. "I was only joking- just joking!"
Sakura grinned back. "I know."
They found a spot by the banks of the river (AN: Yeah, THE river). Syaoran gently let her down onto her feet.
"Thanks for that," Sakura smiled. She sat on the seat, beckoning Syaoran to sit next to her.
"Do you come here often?" Syaoran asked, looking at the tranquil flow of the water.
"Yeah... whenever Kero-chan gives me a headache."
Syaoran smiled. "Big trouble for a stuffed animal."
Sakura leaned her head against Syaoran's shoulder. "I'm so tired."
"You would be, the way you were screaming made my ears deaf," Syaoran teased.
"Hey!" Sakura playfully slapped his arm.
"That's what you get when you scream so loud."
"Syaoran-kun..." she gave a pout.
"Take a joke, Sakura." He grinned.
Sakura grinned back.
They remained quiet for sometime, enjoying the picturesque scenery surrounding them, lost in their thoughts.
"So, uh..." Sakura began.
"Have you…" Syaoran also started.
"You first!" They said in unison, but then turned away, coyly.
"You go..." Sakura said.
"I was just going to ask you..." Syaoran looked away. "Oh, don't worry about it."
"No, tell me please. You were going to say it anyway... ne?"
Syaoran reddened. "What- what I was g-g-going to say..." Syaoran stuttered. He paused and gulped. "Haveyoueverbeenkissed?" He turned away from Sakura, waiting for her to laugh at him.
In fact, she did laugh. "Well, actually I haven't, unless you count otou- san... but that was only on the cheek.
"Oh," Syaoran answered, deeply relieved.
"Why do you want to know?" Sakura asked.
"W-well, just curious, you know?" Syaoran stammered.
Sakura raised an eyebrow. "Really?" She flashed a sly grin. "Well, how many times have YOU been kissed, eh, Syaoran-kun? With your looks, you wouldn't know who to pick, ne?" She nudged him.
Syaoran crimsoned. "No!"
"Oh? That means you've made out with them too?"
Syaoran flushed even redder (AN: redder? LOL) "No!!"
Sakura grinned.
"I-I haven't kissed anyone either."
Sakura looked genuinely surprised. "Really? That's surprising. You're serious?"
"Well, yeah."
"Ooo, so we both haven't kissed before!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Geez, Sakura!" Syaoran blushed again. "People can hear us you know?"
Sakura covered her mouth. "Gomen," she whispered. Then, a thought came to her. "Are you scared then, Syaoran-kun? Scared that people can hear us talking about kissing?"
"I'm – I'm not."
"I think you are," Sakura inched her face closer to Syaoran's.
Syaoran's pulse began to quicken, his nerves shivering uncontrollably. Sakura was getting too close for comfort.
"Syaoran's scared of-" Sakura began to say in a sing-along tone but lost her balance, holding out for anything she could grasp but landed on a shocked Syaoran- their lips brushing the other.
The couple seemed to have caused a scene in the public. Sakura abruptly got off of Syaoran, turning away from him, touching her lips gently. 'Kami, I just kissed Syaoran-kun.'
While Sakura was in her own thoughts, Syaoran was struggling to live in fantasy or reality. 'Sakura just kissed me. Sakura just kissed me.' He shook his head. 'Stop thinking about her. This is NOT healthy!'
He stood up but then felt a throbbing sensation in his head. "Ahh..."
Sakura heard his groan. "Syaoran-kun? What's the matter?"
Syaoran rubbed his head. "I think I bumped my head when you er... you know."
Sakura nodded, blushing. "I'm so sorry... I've caused enough trouble for you haven't I?"
"It's alright, Sakura. I just need to get back home."
"Oh. Well, then, shall we go?" She paused for a moment. "Hang on, did you say get back home?"
"Yeah."
"Whose home?" Sakura asked.
"Well, mine of course. It's obviously closer isn't it?" He gave her a strange look. "Why?"
Sakura blushed. "Oh, nothing!" she rushed. "It's just that, um, would I be a burden to you if I came over?"
"Not at all!" Syaoran exclaimed. "Never!"
Sakura gave a relieved smile. "That's great." She frowned. "Only, I have to let otousan or oniichan know that I'm going to your house."
Syaoran's shoulders dropped. "Oh. I should have remembered. In that case, it's best if you go home, Sakura."
Sakura gave a loud cry. "Are you kidding? You're hurt, I have to get you fixed up. In fact, I'll go right into that telephone box there and call home to say I am helping you. Period!" She walked her way over to the booth resolutely, dialling her number.
"Moshi, moshi," Fujitaka answered.
"Otousan!"
"Sakura!"
"Um, is it alright if I stay over at a friend's place?"
"Of course! Who is it?" Fujitaka replied.
Sakura bit her lip. "It's um, Li Syaoran-kun. He's er, hurt and I have to help him."
"Hurt is he? Well, then, of course you can go. That's very kind of you Sakura. Just remember to be back home by ten at the maximum."
"Really? Oh, thank you, otousan!" They ended the phone call.
"I can come." Sakura approached Syaoran, pulling his arm. "Now let's go!"
They soon arrived in front of Syaoran's apartment door.
Sakura stepped in after Syaoran. "Wai! It's been ages since I've come here! When was it? You lent me that book you and I were chasing after. It was the Move card wasn't it?" Sakura sighed happily.
"H-hai," Syaoran replied, blushing at the memory. "Um, take a seat. I won't be long I just need to get the first aid."
"Oh!" Sakura blushed. "Silly me, daydreaming again. You're the one who has to sit down, let me take care of everything." She gently pushed him down onto the sofa.
"But-" Syaoran was defenceless.
Sakura waved her hand. "Nuh-uh... Hey, um, will you tell me where the first aid is?"
"It's in the kitchen, in the cupboard below the microwave."
Sakura smiled. "Alright then. Kitchen, cupboard below the microwave." She scanned the kitchen for the microwave. "Uh ha!" She opened the cupboard and saw the plastic container marked "FIRST AID." 'We'll soon have Syaoran fixed up!' she thought happily.
Sakura came back holding the first aid. "Let me see that head of yours."
"But-"
"No buts!" Sakura took a firm hold of Syaoran's head, keeping him still. "No blood, which is good. I think all you need is a massage and a painkiller, Panadol perhaps (AN: that's a headache pill down where I live, don't know any Japanese ones) ?"
Syaoran managed to speak. "Sakura ... I am fine. I can manage." He stood up but suddenly felt lightheaded... 'Oh Kami...' He fell backwards into Sakura's arms.
He opened his eyes to find Sakura looking down at him with a worried expression. "Daijoubu?"
"Yes, I'm okay." He lay back on the couch.
"No you're not. Perhaps you should go to bed, Syaoran-kun." She turned away sadly. "I'm so sorry. It's my entire fault. I didn't know things would- she blushed-turn out like how... you know." She covered her face with her hands, giving a sob, trying very hard to conceal it but Syaoran knew and saw.
"Sakura..." Syaoran turned her face towards his. "It's not... your fault. It's not anyone's fault. It just happened that's all. Something comes, something goes. There's no need to cry about." He smiled, brushing the tears away from her cheek. "You should always be in smiles, Sakura, always."
Sakura looked back at Syaoran. "You should too, Syaoran-kun."
They stood that way for some time, remaining silent, lost in thought.
Sakura grew uncomfortable and moved away from their intense gaze. "Ja, I'll just be going to –"
Syaoran gently pulled her back. "No. We're not done yet."
Sakura swallowed, not sure whether this was actually happening. "Done- done with what..."
"Sakura, I think you should know," Syaoran murmured. He looked directly into Sakura's eyes. "There's something I've been meaning to say to you for a long time but I never... never had the courage to say it." He cleared his throat. "So-so, so now, I'm going to say it." He took a deep breath.
Sakura looked back longingly, waiting for him to say it.
"S-Sakura..." His voice drifted. "I – I …"
"Yes? Yes, Syaoran-kun?" she urged him.
"I- I…"
"What is it?" Sakura asked again.
"I..." He gave a frustrated growl. 'Damn it, how hard is it to say three words?'
Sakura was thinking hard. 'Please, please, please.'
"I- I... Syaoran took a large intake of breath and moved his face closer to Sakura's and kissed her with all the love, need and passion he had bottled inside of him. Sakura was taken aback but responded, her hands reaching into his hair, pulling him closer to her.
They broke off their kiss. "I love you, Kinomoto Sakura," Syaoran said.
Sakura giggled. "After that kiss, how could I not tell? It took you long enough." She wrapped her arms around his neck in a warm embrace. "I love you too, Li Syaoran."
"Hey, my headache's gone."
Sakura giggled even more. "All the better!" She pressed her fingers against his lips. "Just be quiet." She kissed him full on the lips, again and again...
THE END (but not for them!)
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
OK, finally finished! And I'll say the outcome of this story has been good and bad. My writing started to suck by the end of this chapter. (That's when you haven't fully recovered from writer's block.)
I'll be working on three new S&S fics (Gee, I have plenty up my sleeve don't I?) and updating Body, Heart, Soul. But I start school again next Friday so there's not a lot I can do right now. Oh, I'm currently in the making of my S&S site so I'll tell you when that's ready as well. Okie, please review after finishing this story! Arigatou!
