A song fic/Fan fic by Kawaii Sakura-chan
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Chapter Five
=Finally done, I know all the songs I'm going to sing.= thought Syaoran sitting down on his bed.
He had decided he was going to sing, Crazy for this girl, You'll be in my heart, Girl of my dreams, Music of my heart and This I promise you.
This I promise you went like this:
"This I Promise You"
Ohh ohh...
When the visions around you,
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength,
I'll give you hope,
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call,
Just close your eyes (close your eyes)
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you..
This I promise you..
Over and over I fall (over and over I fall)
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all...
And I will take (I will take you in my arms)
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby
Just close your eyes
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Ooh, I promise you...Was standing here all along..
And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
I've loved you forever,
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never...
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart (give you my heart)
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow,
Forever has now begun...
As for his duet. He was going to keep that at secret till the competition. Hey nobody might ever find out because if he didn't get that far he would never sing his duet. It was only really meant for one person and that was Sakura. He missed her and he wished there was a way for him to show that he still loved her. But he was too shy to phone her. It would have to be a subtle way, though which way that was he didn't know. He held the necklace that meant the world to him. He looked at the pink gem in the center. It hadn't shone for years the way it had that night.
Syaoran sighed. All he had to do was call her, but he was way to shy to do that. He hated himself for not calling. But what chance did he have, Sakura had promised to wait. But when she was that beautiful with all those guys admiring her, how could she help but find interest in one of them? Now this wasn't to say that Syaoran wasn't a total stud himself. He had plenty of girls who were interested in him but Sakura was the only girl he could love. He couldn't even love Mina and he had known her for quite a while. He had known her before he had left for Japan. I guess she had kept on liking him or she had just realized that she had feelings for him. Either way it was not a good thing. Someone was going to get hurt and it was going to be Mina. Syaoran had promised to come back and someday he would. But he didn't know if Sakura would wait. It might be years before he ever felt he could phone her. He couldn't even e-mail her. He just couldn't.
=Why can't I call her talk to her, tell her I miss her?= thought Syaoran. =Maybe I don't love her…No wait, what am I talking about? I do love her. She is the only one I love and the only one I will ever love. I could never love another girl.=
All these thoughts were swarming around in Syaoran's head and it deeply confused him. But he did know that he did love her. And one day his necklace would shine. But not today or tomorrow. He had a song writing competition to win. And with only two weeks away he had a lot of practicing. That and he had to get to school in 15 minutes. He had Choir first block and he didn't want to miss any of that. So he hurried and got his bag and quickly walked out the door. He knew he should of said goodbye. But he didn't. He would apologize for that later. He had a lot of things on his mind. Only two weeks. He had his song down pat but what about Sakura. It's all he thought about. But he had to focus.
Soon he was at school.
"Hello Syaoran!" said a voice.
Syaoran turned. It was Mina. "Hello Mina," he said.
"What'cha doing later?" asked Mina.
"Oh football practice, you know," said Syaoran.
"Oh that's right, maybe I'll come watch you," said Mina.
"No No No, that's fine, you don't have to do that," said Syaoran.
"Oh ok, then," said Mina a looking a little sad.
"If you really want to come though, it's fine," said Syaoran.
"Really?" said Mina.
"Yeah sure," said Syaoran.
"Ok, I'll see you later then ok?" said Mina.
"Yeah sure," said Syaoran.
Mina ran off to a group of her friend and they started to giggle. Syaoran sighed. He hated this. He only wanted one girl and girl fawning over him. Frankly it bugged him a lot. He didn't see the point. Most of the time they just got in his way.
"Hey Syaoran," said a voice.
Syaoran turned around. It was Peter. "Hey Peter."
"I saw that back there with Mina. Man what a babe," said Peter.
"Yeah whatever," said Syaoran.
"What you don't even care?" said Peter.
"No, I don't care at all," said Syaoran.
"Man you're warped," said Peter.
"Whatever, I have to get to my class," said Syaoran.
"Oh yeah right. Choir Class. Yeah that's go to be a lot of fun," said Peter sarcastically.
"It is going to be a lot of fun," said Syaoran.
"Whatever, I think that my Gym Class next would be better," said Peter.
"Think what you want, because I know how much it takes for you to think," said Syaoran jokingly.
"Yeah whatever, I'll see you later," said Peter.
"Yeah I'll see you at football practice," said Syaoran.
"Ok then, bye!" said Peter.
"Bye!" said Syaoran turning away, heading for the choir room.
=Choir is great; Peter is out of his mind. Nothing is more beautiful than song, well except maybe Sakura= thought Syaoran.
Finally he was in the Choir room.
"Good morning, early as usual I see," said Ms. Sahota.
"Yeah, only two weeks till the big trip. I can hardly wait," said Syaoran.
"Yeah and once you get there you will be given you're hotel. Since you are the head of the Li Clan, you will be billeted in a room by yourself. Are you nervous," asked Ms. Sahota.
"Yeah," said Syaoran.
"Good because if you weren't there would be something wrong," said Ms. Sahota smiling. "Anyways, got take your place on the risers."
"Alright then and Ms. Sahota. Thanks for everything," said Syaoran.
"Your welcome," said Ms. Sahota.
So Syaoran went and took his place on the risers and was ready to sing
And while he doing his thing we'll find out what Sakura was doing
Sakura was sitting with Tomoyo in the cafeteria at school. She was sitting with some of her other friends. She was the most popular and the girl every guy in the school wanted.
"Hey there Sexy," said one of the guys passing by.
"Right," said Sakura. This was too much attention. Usually she didn't mind the attention, but today she was just feeling crappy. There was only one thing on her mind and the thought made her miserable. You can guess who was on her mind. SYAORAN, who else? The thoughts about Syaoran that made her miserable were the ones that told her that Syaoran wasn't there and she would probably never see him again.
"Sakura you're doing it again," said Tomoyo.
"Doing what?" asked Sakura.
"Giving off the sulky look," said Tomoyo.
"Oh," said Sakura starting to smile.
"That's better. Thinking about Syaoran again?" asked Tomoyo.
"Who else," said Sakura blushing a little.
"See the thought of him makes you blush!" said Tomoyo.
Sakura's blush deepened and she covered her face jokingly. "Stop it Tomoyo, I'm blushing," said Sakura laughing.
"Ok fine then, I'll leave you alone," said Tomoyo.
"Ok good," said Sakura starting to lose the natural blush in her cheeks.
"My you blush so easily," said Tomoyo.
"No, not that easily," said Sakura.
"Anyways, I'm gonna miss you lots! You're gonna be going away in like less than two weeks? My tape recorder is going to be empty!" said Tomoyo.
"Hoe…." said Sakura.
"Now that is worth recording," said Tomoyo.
"I'm not going to say it again!" said Sakura laughing.
"Oh sheesh, I never get a break," said Tomoyo.
"TOMOYO-CHAN!!!!" came a voice.
"Huh?" said Tomoyo looking around and that was when she saw him.
"ERIOL!!!!" cried Tomoyo.
"I missed you so much!" said Eriol.
"Me too," said Tomoyo leaning close to Eriol to give him a kiss. Eriol embraced the kiss with open arms. Lucky for Sakura nobody noticed her slip away because they were focused on the kiss.
When Sakura was outside the cafeteria she ran down the hall and out the door of the school. She ran to woods close to the school. She ran till she found a place where no one was around. She found a nice big tree and climbed it. She sat up in it. She could see the whole forest and given her place no one could see her. She could also see the school. Her eyes were full of tears and her mascara was running. Seeing Tomoyo and Eriol like that. It was just too much. It was so painful. It reminded her of Syaoran and her. Sakura closed her eyes and one sentence rang in her mind,
Together Forever…
Those words hurt. Sakura was starting to believe that Syaoran would never come back for her. The thoughts pained her but she had to realize that perhaps it was the hard truth. Maybe Syaoran had moved on already. Maybe promises meant nothing to him. Maybe he just never cared. Maybe this whole necklace thing had just been a way for him to break my heart completely.
"Sakura," said a voice.
"What?!" said Sakura alarmed. She didn't think that anybody knew about this spot.
"It's me, Cody," said Cody.
"Oh, hey Cody," said Sakura.
"What are you doing up there," asked Cody.
"Oh nothing, just sitting here, there's a nice view up here," said Sakura.
"Oh I would have never known," said Cody.
"Anyways, why are you all the way out here?" asked Sakura.
"I was in the Cafeteria when Eriol came in. I saw you sneak out that door. So I followed you. I thought you might need a friend," said Cody.
"Arigato (thanks). You are right, I do need a friend," said Sakura.
"Come down and we'll talk," said Cody.
"Yeah hold on," said Sakura wiping away her tears. Her eyes were still red but she hoped it wasn't too noticeable.
"So anyways, why did you run out so far," said Cody.
"Oh I just wanted to do some thinking," said Sakura.
"And some crying I see," said Cody wiping away a tear that Sakura had missed.
"Yeah," said Sakura giving a weak laugh.
"So why were you crying, if you don't mind me asking," said Cody.
"Oh no reason at all. I don't really want to talk about it," said Sakura.
"That's cool. Anyways, we can go to class or we can skip and talk," said Cody.
"But you'll get in trouble," said Sakura.
"Oh well, I don't mind, that's what friends are for right?" said Cody.
"Yeah thanks," said Sakura starting to cry again.
"Why are you crying," asked Cody.
"It's just so nice to know someone cares," said Sakura.
"Yeah, but you know a lot of people care," said Cody.
"Then why aren't they here?" asked Sakura.
"If they knew, they'd be here," said Cody, "Deep down I know you know that."
"Yeah," said Sakura wiping her eyes. Her make up was running.
"Anyways, if you ever need a friend you know that I'll always be here for you," said Cody.
"Thanks," said Sakura starting to cry all over again.
"Come here," said Cody putting his arms around her and holding her, "It'll be alright and I think I know why."
"You *sob* do?" said Sakura between sobs.
"Yeah, this about that guy right? My mom told me you had a guy you were waiting for and I'm guessing that the sight of Tomoyo's boyfriend coming back made you think about him," said Cody.
"Yeah *sob* you're right," said Sakura.
"Yeah it'll be ok Sakura, stop your crying, it'll be alright," said Cody, "If he said he'd come you'll just have to trust him."
"Thanks, you know just what to say to make me feel better," said Sakura.
"Your welcome, I promise that I'll always be there to protect you," said Cody kissing her forehead. Realizing what he had done he quickly said, "I'm sorry Sakura."
"No that's ok," said Sakura.
"Are you sure," said Cody.
"Yeah," said Sakura looking up at Cody. His eyes were so warm and her emotions were so messed up before she knew it she was leaning towards Cody and Cody leaned towards her as well. Both leaned towards each other and embraced each other with a kiss. It felt so good to both of them but both knew it was wrong.
Sakura pulled away and said, "We need to stop."
"I know," said Cody.
"You do?" said Sakura.
"You still love the other guy and you still want to wait for him," said Cody.
"Yeah that's right, I'm sorry for what just happened. I just got caught up in the moment," said Sakura.
"I know and I should of done something, I knew that you were lonely and sad and I took advantage of that and I'm so sorry," said Cody.
"You're forgiven," said Sakura, "I'm just glad that you've been here for me," said Sakura.
"Your welcome then," said Cody.
Sakura smiled, "We should get back to class, the period we've skipped is almost over."
"Yeah and you need to get cleaned up," said Cody.
"I'm glad I've got such a good friend," said Sakura giving Cody hug.
"Me too," said Cody embracing the hug.
"Thanks again," said Sakura.
"Your welcome," said Cody.
So the two friends walked back to school together and snuck in the school. If the teachers caught them they would be dead. They were going to get in trouble but this way it would be later. Sakura said goodbye to Cody and she walked quietly to the bathroom. She wet paper towel and dapped her eyes. Finally the redness was gone. After that she applied her make-up as if nothing had happened. She stayed in there till the bell rang. When it rang she walked out and went to her locker. She grabbed her things for the next class and walked to Science class.
She walked through the door and sat beside Tomoyo.
"Where were you," asked Tomoyo.
"Oh I was just off thinking," said Sakura.
"And for that you skipped class?" asked Tomoyo.
"Yeah," said Sakura.
"Was anybody with you?" asked Tomoyo.
"Maybe," said Sakura.
"Who?" asked Tomoyo.
"Tomoyo-chan!" said a voice.
"Eriol, you're in this class?" said Tomoyo.
"I guess I am," said Eriol smiling.
"Sakura, would you…" started Tomoyo.
"Not at all," said Sakura looking around for a seat. One was free beside Cody.
"Hey Cody, would you mind?" asked Sakura.
"Not at all," said Cody.
"Thanks," said Sakura going back to her old seat and getting her stuff and moving.
"Thanks Sakura," said Tomoyo.
"No Problem, what are friends for," said Sakura smiling.
So Sakura went back to her new seat beside Cody. Just as she sat down the teacher walked in.
"Ok students today we're going to be doing an experiment on distillation please go get the equipment from the back," said the teacher.
Sakura decided to get the equipment this time. She got out the Bunsen burner and the necessary chemicals and brought then back to the table.
"Man I can see this being a boring period," said Sakura.
"Boring how?" said Cody, "You have this stuff here and this stuff here and you mix it to make this stuff here and then try separate what you mixed. Wait I can see your point. There is no point."
"This is true," said Sakura.
"I think the teacher is crazy for making us do that, what's the point," said Cody.
"Oh well," said Sakura, "We'll make the best of it."
"Yup," said Cody.
"Are you busy after school?" asked Sakura.
"No," said Cody.
"You wanna go see that movie we were supposed to see," asked Sakura.
"Sure," said Cody.
"Oh good, would you mind if I invited Eriol and Tomoyo," asked Sakura.
"Sure that's fine," said Cody.
"I'll go ask them right now," said Sakura.
"What about the teacher," asked Cody.
"I'll make something up if I get caught," said Sakura.
Sakura walked over to Tomoyo and Eriol's desk.
"Hey Tomoyo, do you and Eriol wanna go see a movie tonight?" asked Sakura.
"Sure. Is anybody else going," asked Tomoyo.
"Just Cody," said Sakura.
"Cody?" said Tomoyo looking at Sakura as if she was crazy.
"Yeah," said Sakura.
"Ok then, sure, what time?" asked Tomoyo.
"After school," said Sakura.
"Ok then," said Tomoyo.
"Excuse me," said Eriol.
"Yes?" said Tomoyo and Sakura.
"Don't I get to say if I even want to go to a movie," asked Eriol.
"Oh sorry, do u want to go to a movie?" asked Sakura.
"Sure," said Eriol, "I'd love to."
"Ok then, I'd better get back to my seat before the teacher realizes that I'm not supposed to be here," said Sakura.
"Ok I'll talk to you later Sakura," said Tomoyo.
"Ok," said Sakura turning to go back to her seat.
"So what did they say?" asked Cody.
"Sure, they'd love to," said Sakura.
"Great," said Cody.
"So how about we all meet at my locker, I'll tell Tomoyo at the end of class," said Sakura.
"Ok then," said Cody.
So Cody and Sakura worked on the project and talked through out most of the class. They never knew they had so much in common. They talked away and everyone in the class noticed. After all Sakura was the most popular girl in school. If something big happened in her life at that school, everyone new.
One kid whispered softly to his partner, "Don't you think they'd make a cute couple?"
"Yeah definitely," said his partner.
=Hmmm…= thought Tomoyo =Something is going on here and I will find out what.=
"Eriol what do you think of that," asked Tomoyo so Sakura wouldn't here her.
"I don't know. I guess Sakura is moving on," said Eriol.
"But that can't be, she loves Syaoran," said Tomoyo.
"Look Tomoyo you asked me what I thought and I told you, it's been a year now and he's still not back," said Eriol, "She just needs someone. Like we all need someone. I need you."
"Oh Eriol that's sweet but what about Syaoran," asked Tomoyo.
"Listen, you can't blame her," said Eriol, "Sakura is beautiful and I can see why she wouldn't want to be alone. Anyways, how do you even know anything is going on?"
"Well he asked her the movies as friends awhile ago and she begged me to sit beside him so he wouldn't put the moves on her in the theatre," said Tomoyo.
"Yeah I can see how that could be a little strange. But maybe he showed her something about himself that changed her opinion of him," said Eriol.
"Yeah maybe," said Tomoyo.
"Anyways don't worry. If Cody makes Sakura happy, isn't that a good thing?" asked Eriol.
"Yeah I suppose, it's just that I really believe that they belong together," said Tomoyo.
"And perhaps they do," said Eriol, "But in any relationship there is a destiny and destiny will take its course. It's like walking on a road. They both will end up taking a wrong turn here and there but eventually the get back to the road they belong on. If it's meant to be, then it's meant to be."
"Yeah, you're right," said Tomoyo.
"Sakura will follow her heart and who knows. She might follow it to Syaoran," said Eriol.
"Class will be over soon so pack up the equipment and get your stuff together," said the teacher.
"Finally," said Sakura.
"Yeah I know," said Cody, "I'll put this stuff away since you got it. You go talk to Tomoyo."
"Thanks," said Sakura.
Eriol was taking back the equipment too so Sakura went over to talk to Tomoyo.
"Hey anyways, after school meet me at my locker ok?" said Sakura.
"Ok sure," said Tomoyo. "What going on with you and Cody?"
"What do you mean?" asked Sakura.
"You guys have been chatting like you're old friends," said Tomoyo.
"Yeah so," said Sakura.
"Well, I was just wondering how all of the sudden you guys are like good friends. Just the other day you couldn't stand the thought of going anywhere with him," said Tomoyo.
"That was before," said Sakura. She had a bit of a dreamy look on her face like the one she got when she was thinking of Syaoran.
=Uh oh= thought Tomoyo. "Before what?" Tomoyo said.
"If you come over to my house after the movie, I'll tell you all about it," said Sakura.
"Ok then," said Tomoyo.
*RING RING*
"Class dismissed," said the teacher.
"Bye Tomoyo see you after next class," said Sakura.
"Yeah bye," said Tomoyo.
=Maybe this could be the start of something new= thought Sakura.
Authors Note: What do you think? Please Review. The song and only song strangely enough was This I promise you by N'sync. Anyways, Review or you can e-mail me and If you have any idea for immunity challenges for my story Teen Survivor, Please tell me. I'm at a loss for words. Anyways, enjoy and wait for another chapter.
Kawaii Sakura-chan