After the Rain
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Chapter 7: Something Good
Syaoran watched silently as she slept. It had been a few hours already, and he still found he couldn't take his eyes off her. She looks happy again. It's been a while since I've seen her truly happy. And I'm happy because of her…because she's happy. And she called me sweet…
He sighed. This feeling…do I really love her? I think I do. But she would never love me like that. I don't deserve it anyway…after how I've treated her in the past. She was always so nice to me. She deserves much better. But she called me sweet…
"Syaoran…"
Syaoran blushed as he heard Sakura mumble his name in her sleep. Is she dreaming about me?
Syaoran watched as she smiled in her sleep. His blush grew even redder.
He looked up surprised as the doctor came once more into the room. The doctor looked in amusement at his red face. Syaoran looked away embarrassed as the doctor walked closer to check on Sakura.
"When she wakes up, we'll let her go home," the doctor said. "I've already contacted her family's normal doctor, and she'll be able to go to him from now on for her arm."
Syaoran just sat there quietly. "Push the call button when she wakes up okay?" the doctor told him before he left.
A few minutes later, Sakura suddenly groaned and her eyes fluttered open. Syaoran looked at her gently. She's so cute right when she wakes up.
She slowly sat up, rubbing her eyes. Syaoran smiled at her hair which was standing up in all directions. He leaned over and gently brushed it down with his hand, blushing all the while. Sakura also blushed.
"The doctor said you could go home when you woke up," Syaoran said, pushing the call button.
A few moments later a nurse came in. "Oh, you're awake. I'll go tell the doctor," she said before quickly leaving the room.
"How long have I been asleep?" Sakura asked.
"All afternoon," Syaoran replied. Sakura looked up surprised. "And you stayed with me the whole time?" Syaoran nodded and blushed.
Just then the doctor came in. "Hello again. Are you ready to go home?"
Sakura nodded.
"Your father and I have to take care of a few more things, and then you'll be free to go okay? It'll only be a little while longer," the doctor said, then left.
Sakura sighed. I'm glad I get to finally go home, but…I've kind of liked being with Syaoran alone.
Syaoran sighed. This is almost sad…I'm glad she's okay, but…I want to stay with her like this longer. Maybe I should just tell her…
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and Masato came in on crutches.
"Hi Masato-san!" Sakura said, happy to see him alright.
"They told me you two had been brought here so I decided to come and say hi," he said.
"So how's the pretty cherry blossom?"
Sakura blushed. "I'm fine."
"Good," Masato said. He glanced at Syaoran who was glaring at him. "And how are you?"
"I'm fine," Syaoran muttered.
Masato grinned and turned toward Sakura. "You know what I think?"
"What do you think?" Sakura asked.
"I think that guy is jealous," he said pointing at Syaoran who immediately began to blush.
Sakura looked at Masato surprised. "Why?"
He ignored her question and turned toward Syaoran. "She seems like a wonderful girl. I'd tell her how I felt if I were you before some guy like me comes and takes her away."
Syaoran's eyes widened. Sakura looked at them confused. "What girl?"
"Well, you guys live in Tomoeda right? That's near Tokyo isn't it?" Masata asked. Sakura nodded. "Then I'll be sure to visit you someday."
"That would be great!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Well, I've gotta go. Someone's supposed to come pick me up soon." With that, Masato waved at them and left.
"He is a really nice guy, don't you think?" Sakura asked Syaoran.
"Yeah, he is," Syaoran answered truthfully. That guy…he really wasn't as bad as I thought. And if he thinks I should…
"Um…Sakura?"
"Yes?"
Syaoran hesitated. This is hard. I don't if I should tell her...
"Um…" I have to…
Sakura looked at him confused.
"I…I love you Sakura."
Her eyes widened. "What?"
"Ever since I met you, I've had strange feelings for you," he began slowly. "At first, I really didn't like you at all because you had the Clow cards, and I didn't think you could handle it. But then I began to respect the power you did have and grew to like you as a friend. I think that's why I was able to get over the fact that you became mistress. Then when you began changing the Clow cards into Star cards, I began having a different kind of feeling for you. When I went back to Hong Kong to do some extra training, that feeling never left, and when I came back a year ago it was still there. It's been growing ever since then." He stopped for a moment. Sakura just stared at him.
"I finally figured it out these past few days…what the feeling was. That Masato guy seemed to know it too."
"So that's what he was talking about…" Sakura muttered.
"I really do love you," he whispered. "I just wanted to tell you even though I know I don't deserve you…"
He stopped suddenly, surprised when Sakura put her hand up to his lips to silence him.
"You deserve much more than you think." She smiled at him, her eyes shining. "I know this is going to sound strange, but I've kind of enjoyed being alone with you these past few days despite what's happened. I know I was sad about everything, but it helped that you were there. I loved being with you like that."
His eyes widened as she continued. "And I realized that I love you too."
"Are…are you serious?" he asked.
She smiled and reached over, tenderly laying her hand softly on his cheek. "Yes."
He gently took the hand on his cheek and pulled her closer. "You are wonderful…" he murmured as he slowly leaned in, their lips meeting for the first time.
When they finally pulled apart, Sakura sighed softly in happiness and wrapped her arms around him, leaning her head on his chest. He smiled widely as he carefully hugged her even tighter to him. They stayed just like that until they heard the sound of the door opening, letting in a surprised and very angry Touya followed by a very amused doctor.
"What do you think you're doing?" he growled glaring at Syaoran. He hurriedly walked over to them, a threatening look in his eye.
"It's okay Oni-chan," Sakura said noticing her brother's attitude. Touya stopped inches away from them and finally looked at her holding Syaoran tightly. She looks so happy with him…but why? Why does it have to be him? I really don't like that guy even though they do look right together. And from what I've heard, he took care of her after the crash. He sighed in defeat. Maybe I should try to be nice to him…if Sakura likes him so much…
"Well," the doctor began looking at Sakura, "it looks like you're free to go."
Sakura smiled finally pulling away from Syaoran. A nurse came in and deposited some clothes on the bed. "We washed your clothes so you can change out of that gown."
"Arigatou," Sakura said.
"Do you need any help?" the nurse asked.
"No, I'll be fine."
The nurse then ushered the men out of the room so Sakura could change. Touya stood like a guard outside the door looking harshly at Syaoran who was also waiting.
"How much do you like Sakura?" Touya asked suddenly.
Syaoran looked up at him surprised. "I love her with all my heart. I would do anything for her."
Touya sighed, his expression softening just a little. "If you ever hurt her, I will kill you."
"I would never hurt her."
Just then the door opened behind Touya, and Sakura walked out. Touya looked at her, surprised at the rugged appearance of her clothes, one sleeve torn off with rips in the other. "We're going to have to get you something else to wear," he said. He then turn and led them to the waiting room where the others were waiting. Syaoran shyly held her hand as they followed.
Tomoyo jumped up quickly when she saw Sakura, then stopped in shock as she looked down to see her holding Syaoran's hand. Her eyes grew wide and teary-eyed.
Sakura looked at her worried. "What's wrong?"
"You two finally hold hands, and I don't have my video camera to tape you!" Tomoyo cried.
Sakura and Syaoran sweatdropped.
"Don't worry, I'll be sure to hold her hand again when you do have it," Syaoran said, trying to comfort Tomoyo who squealed in happiness. Sakura looked up at him. "You're so sweet Syaoran." He blushed.
Fujitaka smiled at seeing his daughter so happy.
"Let's go," Touya said impatiently, still not any where near happy about the new couple.
The group exited the hospital and clambered carefully into the two cars waiting for them. Sakura sat in the back of her father's car with Syaoran and Tomoyo, who had refused to leave Sakura's side. As they pulled away from the hospital, Syaoran wrapped one of his arms around Sakura who rested her head gently on his shoulder.
"Kawaii…" Tomoyo squealed looking at the perfect couple.
Fujitaka looked back sweetly at Sakura and Syaoran. "So, it looks like something good actually came from the crash."
Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other. They would never forget the horrors they witnessed because of the crash, but they would most definitely never forget their time together that resulted either.
They smiled. Yes, they agreed. Something very good indeed…
Owari (The End)
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