A Semester of Deceit and Love
Hehe…okay…I know I said I would post in the afternoon, but things suddenly got a little busy for me…sorry!!! I really am never right about anything…people shouldn't trust me…just kidding. But anyway, here it is…the last chapter…that ended up being a lot longer than I expected! I hope you like it!!! Please review! ^_^
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Chapter 14: A Love
He cleared his throat nervously as he continued. "Ever since all of that happened with that Ryan guy, I've been really worried about you…how you kind of just withdrew and just studied and didn't eat and barely slept…"
Sakura looked at him surprised. "How did you…"
"It was obvious…and of course Daidouji-san and I talked. She's been worried about you too…everyone's been worried. I just saw Yanagisawa-san (Naoko) and Sasaki-san (Rika) during finals. They've been so worried because they've barely even seen you for a long time…"
Sakura looked down. "I know…I just wanted to try and forget…and so I thought just studying would get my mind off of everything…"
Syaoran sighed. "But it was unhealthy. We just watched you almost fade away…I noticed you were getting weaker…and your eyes…they kind of just became kind of shallow…I was so worried, but I didn't know what I could do. And then today, when I came here and saw you just lying there on the floor, I got so scared. I thought that maybe you would never be okay again…and I hated myself for it, for not being able to protect you like I wanted…"
Sakura looked back at him. "But you stayed here…and took care of me…"
"I didn't know what else to do," he interrupted. "I have never felt that scared in my life…I've never had any of these feelings…" he stopped, taking a deep breath. Sakura held her breath.
"Maybe it's not the right time to say how I feel, but I really want you to know. I'm sorry if I'm being selfish…" he began hesitantly. "But I really do care a lot for you, more than I've ever cared for anyone. I want to be with you, to protect you, to comfort you, to do whatever you need me to do…just as long as I can be with you. I…I love you, Sakura."
Sakura just stared at him shocked for a moment at his confession, a dark blush slowly creeping over her face and down her neck. A genuine smile also began to form, an expression of pure happiness spreading across her face. Syaoran just stared anxiously awaiting some kind of response, unable to interpret her expression due to his own nervousness.
Touya and Yukito who were still listening had actually peeked out from behind the wall at Syaoran's confession. Touya had his jaw clenched, his hands pulled into tense fists, trying to accept the feelings of the young man that he knew was perfect for his little sister. Yukito grinned as he watched Touya's reaction.
Sakura continued to gaze into Syaoran's eyes, getting over her surprise at Syaoran's confession. She took his shaking hands into hers, caressing them gently. Syaoran's eyes widened, a deep blush beginning to appear on his face as well.
"I'm so glad that you told me how you felt, especially now. I can't believe how much I've been taking you for granted. You've always been there for me, and although I noticed how much you seemed to worry, it didn't really process in my mind, and so I guess I really didn't care. But now I realize that I've just really been stupid…I've been blind to absolutely everything." She stopped, steadying her voice that was full of emotion.
"When you left to go back to Hong Kong so many years ago, I was really sad. I had come to care a lot for you, and then I thought I only cared for you as a friend. But I couldn't ever forget about you, and when you promised to write or call or something and you never did, I was more disappointed then I think I ever have been. And then you came back so suddenly, and I was so happy to see you, but I still felt some anger towards you because you seemed to have just forgotten us for so long. I was confused…"
"Then Ryan came along, and he was so nice…it made it easy for me to compare the two of you. He was so nice, maybe too nice sometimes, but it felt good for someone to be so open with me…or at least I thought he was being open," Sakura took a deep breath. "So I kind of pushed you away even more, thinking that you had deserted us and that I didn't need you…"
Syaoran looked away guiltily. Sakura tightened her grasp on his hands, pulling them closer to her.
"But you still worried about me, you never stopped trying to be there and be my friend. And it's all because of you that everything is fine now, and this has all reminded me of how I used to feel and how I just kind of hid all those feelings I had for you. Now I realize that even though I pushed those feelings somewhere deep inside of me, they've been growing all along anyway. You've helped me to realize that, and you've made me very happy knowing that you feel the same way."
She smiled even more widely at him, her feelings now completely obvious to him through her words and her expression. "I love you Syaoran…with all of my heart."
Syaoran stared at her, knowing a few moments before how she felt, but her direct confession made it suddenly hard for him to breathe. I can't believe this…I never thought that she might feel this way…especially now. I didn't think she would believe me…that she would trust me. This is just too wonderful…
Touya sunk down to the ground as he heard his sister's confession of love to the young man he so desperately wanted to hate. Yukito was trying hard not to cry from happiness as he watched the new couple. Those two are so perfect…
"Are…are you serious?" he asked her incredulously, still not believing the girl of his dreams had said she loved him.
Sakura giggled. "Of course I'm serious," she answered, moving slightly closer to him. He tensed then relaxed, gently lifting her hands to his lips, softly kissing her fingers.
Her eyes widened, but her smile grew even wider. She giggled softly again.
Touya almost growled as he saw Syaoran kiss his sister's hand. Yukito continued to hold the angry man back, smiling all the while.
Syaoran reached gently over with one hand, sliding it gently down the side of her face, wrapping her soft hair around his fingers. Sakura started to blush at the contact, her eyes bright with a shine that had been missing for so long.
"It's good to see you smile again," Syaoran said quietly, a smile of his own appearing on his face as he gazed at the beautiful girl that he loved.
Sakura just smiled back and leaned into him, her head resting once more on his warm chest. Syaoran blushed, but gently pulled her closer, wrapping both of his arms tightly around her. He sighed happily as he felt her relax against him, her own arms slowly making their way around his waist.
They sat that way for a little while, quietly listening to the sound of the others breathing.
"Do you think you'll be okay from now on?" Syaoran asked hesitantly, gently running one of his hands through her hair.
Sakura pulled slightly away so she could look into his face. She smiled at him causing him to blush. "I will now thanks to you…because you listened to me…and told me how you feel."
"Thank you for letting me listen to you," Syaoran said quietly.
Sakura snuggled close against him again comfortably, not wanting to ever move from that position. This feels so nice being with Syaoran like this…and knowing each other's feelings. It's seems so perfect, like it's really meant to be this way.
Syaoran sighed contentedly as he continued to hold Sakura within his arms. This all has to be a dream…I never expecting things to turn out this way, no matter how much I might have hoped for it somewhere deep within my head. I feel so right with her close to me like this…like maybe I can finally protect her and take care of her like I've wanted to for so long.
Syaoran pulled her slightly away from him, taking her arms and unwrapping them from around his waist. Sakura looked at him confused.
"I still can't believe this is real for some reason. It's too wonderful…too perfect to be true. Nothing has ever been like this for me…" he explained, looking deeply into her large emerald eyes.
Sakura smiled at him. He's so cute…
"I've kind of always felt alone even when I was at home around my family," he continued. "This is a big change for me…having someone I actually care about and love this much. I don't know what I would do if this were a dream, if it weren't real…if I suddenly woke up in my own room and found myself alone again…"
Sakura sighed, smiling gently at him. "But it is real, Syaoran. I've meant everything I've said…and I hope you have too…"
"Of course I have," he interrupted. Sakura giggled softly, moving in close to him again, her face only a few inches from his own. He held his breath.
"Do you really not believe this is real?" she whispered.
He stared at her for a moment then finally took a small breath. "I…I don't know…" Breathing became just a little more difficult for him as she moved even closer. He could feel her arms go easily around his neck, her hands gently playing with his thick brown hair. And her face was still only inches away from his own.
"What will convince you that this is all real?" she asked him.
Syaoran remained quiet, a deep blush spreading rapidly across his face. Sakura smiled, noticing the redness on his face she was obviously causing. "You're so cute…" she mumbled. His eyes widened, and before he had any time to react, she had closed the small gap between them, her lips softly brushing over his.
"Now that…" Syaoran began after taking a deep breath, "that felt real."
"Oh I'll show you real." Sakura and Syaoran both jumped surprised at the sudden voice, an angry voice, and looked over to see a furious Touya rushing over to them.
"Oniichan!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Oh boy…" Syaoran muttered, tensing.
"What do you think you're doing?" he asked, glaring at the young man Sakura still had her arms around.
"I think he's going to kill me," Syaoran muttered. Sakura groaned.
Touya was only a few feet away, when suddenly he stopped, a hand on his shoulder pulling him the opposite direction. Touya turned surprised to see Yukito leading him out of the living room.
"Sorry about this," Yukito said smiling at Sakura and Syaoran. "We didn't mean to interrupt. We'll be leaving now, right Touya?"
Touya struggled only for a moment, then followed Yukito out after sending one last glare in Syaoran's direction. "We'll see you later!" Yukito called out just before exiting the house with a still upset Touya.
Sakura and Syaoran just stared for a moment in the direction the two men had left.
"Uh…well...if you don't think that at least was real, there's something wrong with you," Sakura said, turning finally back to look at Syaoran.
Syaoran stared at her for a moment, then laughed shortly, relieved. Sakura smiled, happy to hear Syaoran laugh.
They looked at each other quietly, smiles still plastered over both of their faces. It had been a long time since either had been this happy.
"I really do love you, Sakura," Syaoran said quietly, pulling her close once more. Sakura gazed lovingly into his beautiful eyes as they drew closer. "And I love you, Syaoran," she whispered, just before their lips touched for the second time in a deeper more love-filled kiss.
When they finally pulled apart a few moments later, they sighed happily as they leaned into each other, unwilling to release the other from their gentle grasp.
"You'll stay here with me, right?" Sakura asked. "You won't leave me to go back to Hong Kong, will you?"
Syaoran smiled. "I'll never leave you again. If the elders call me back to Hong Kong, I won't go unless you go with me."
Sakura smiled, hugging him tighter. "I'm glad." Syaoran also tightened his hold.
A soothing sound of a light rain just beginning to fall could be heard as they sat together quietly.
"It's so peaceful," Sakura murmured.
"I agree…it feels so perfect…" Syaoran said softly. He smiled. "What do you think everyone will think of us?"
Sakura giggled. "Tomoyo-chan is going to be so happy…she loves to film us together you know. Now she'll have a lot of opportunity."
Syaoran blushed.
"And I think everyone else will be happy for us too," Sakura continued, looking up into his eyes. "But it doesn't really matter that much, does it?"
Syaoran looked down at her. "No, not really. But it's interesting…"
Sakura laughed. "Especially with Oniichan. I wonder what Otousan will think?"
Syaoran's eyes widened slightly. I hope her father approves of this…
Sakura giggled, noticing Syaoran's expression. "Worried about my Otousan?"
Syaoran groaned. "You've gotten more perceptive all of a sudden, haven't you?" he asked playfully, tousling her hair.
"Hey!" Sakura exclaimed, pushing him back, trying to reach over to mess up his hair as well. But he easily caught her hand and pulled her on top of him, causing her to blush bright red. A slightly red tint also began to creep slowly onto his own face.
"You're so wonderful, you know that?" he asked her, smiling.
She blushed even more. "You're the wonderful one," she told him. His smile grew wider. She placed her arms gently around him once again, resting her head on the now familiar spot on his chest. This is so amazing, me being with him like this. It's everything I've hoped for…even if I forgot for a while. Syaoran is so sweet and gentle…and so handsome…I can't believe how lucky I am…to love someone like him…and to be loved by him…it's just so wonderful…
Syaoran smiled as he heard Sakura suddenly yawn. I'm glad she feels comfortable around me now…and that we know how we feel about each other. Everything is so much more relaxed now…so completely peaceful…like the rain. It feels so good to feel her against me…this beautiful and kind girl…how fortunate I am for her to love me like she does…
Syaoran grinned as Sakura's breathing became more regular and he realized she had fallen asleep. He pulled her tighter against him, closing his eyes as well. This is so perfect…
***
Fujitaka shook his umbrella, closing the door behind him as he entered his quiet home. He sighed, thinking of the state he had left Sakura, wondering how he had ever decided leaving her would be a good idea. So he had come back, knowing that he would never have enjoyed the conference anyway.
He took off his jacket and walked into the living room, stopping quickly in his tracks as he saw his daughter and Syaoran lying on the couch, looks of pure happiness on both of their sleeping faces.
It took him a moment to get over his shock, but then he smiled and sat in a chair across from them, just smiling widely as he looked at the sleeping couple. It looks like I didn't need to worry about her at all…that guy…he's probably the only one who could have helped her as much as he seems to have…I really need to thank him one day. He grinned. And I'm thinking my approval of their relationship would be a good enough thanks for that boy.
Sakura suddenly began to smile in her sleep. "Syaoran…"
Fujitaka laughed quietly, glad to see his daughter happy again. He really has been good for her…and just be looking at them I can really see that they love each other.
His eyes widened as he suddenly felt a familiar presence behind him. He smiled.
"I don't think we have to worry about our little Sakura-chan anymore, my dear Nadeshiko," he murmured.
He could feel a soft kiss on his cheek as he continued to watch his daughter. He really wouldn't have to worry about Sakura now that she had Syaoran so close to her. Things had worked out so well. Fujitaka amusedly watched Syaoran tighten his arms around Sakura as he slept. He smiled.
Wonderful…
Owari
Well…that's it. I hoped everyone liked it!!! And if you liked this story you might like my others…hehe. ^_^ Anyway, thank you all so much for reading this and reviewing so faithfully. I really don't know if I would have finished this if it wasn't for you!! Thank you!!!!