Hmmm…the set-up chapter. I still haven't decided what to do with the last one. The story is coming to an end soon…
Thanks Jared for reading every day :) I really appreciate all your reviews and encouragement. Although we haven't met and we haven't written much to each other, if you need anything (or just want to chat) feel free to e-mail me. K?
The fourth part—Yukito and Sakura.
White Valentine
Sequel to Chocolates
Part 4 – Secrets
Comments are always welcomed at raincmkai@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or the general Card Captor Sakura story. It's the property of Clamp. This story is written as a past time. No copyright infringement intended.
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Tsukishiro Yukito locked his front door and mentally reviewed the route he would take from his house to the Kinomoto residence. He had walked there many times before, though, but with so much on his mind today, Yukito just wanted to make sure he knew where he was going. He carried a small package wrapped in light purple and yellow paper with a red ribbon. This was a present for the youngest Kinomoto who had given him chocolates a month ago. Today, he would return the favour.
He ran his hand past his silvery white hair and readjusted his glasses. He let out a small smile as his golden-brownish eyes scanned his surroundings. His brown hooded jacket covered his light yellow sweater and dark blue pants. Yukito had always looked neat and tidy. He was considered tall for his age, but he was still slightly shorter than Kinomoto Touya.
Yukito was prepared for a tough day ahead. He knew by giving his present to the young Kinomoto Sakura, he would just be encouraging her. She might take the gift as Yukito having romantic interest in her. But love? Yukito did love her. In fact, Yukito loved her dearly, and he could even feel the dormant part of his brain and heart's complete loyalty to her. Yet it was not romance. What he felt for her for undying devotion, respect, and interest like a brother for a sister, or even a father to a daughter. He had watched Sakura since the first day they had met. He saw her grew from a little scared child to a confident kind loving girl. He saw her for everything she was—from the worst of times to the best. Yukito was familiar with Sakura's every emotion and expression. He knew her like the back of his hand. Much like a parent, he was excited to watch her grow even more. He wanted her to be brilliant.
In an essence, he wanted to foster her.
Yukito knew accepting the chocolate was probably a bad idea. But how could he deny a gift from his de facto little sister who has put her heart into making it? He knew returning this present would be an even worse idea. But how could he bear disappointing her? How could he deny her love when this was all she knew? How could he explain to her that he loved her like family? He did loved her so much.
So much that he can see that she loved him as more of a father than a romantic interest.
Yukito resembled Fujitaka. They both wore glasses, both enjoyed scholarly challenges, and both perpetually wore a smile on their faces. Sakura loved her father, so when she met Yukito, she loved him instantly. She had mistaken this love for romance, and one day, this mistake will break her heart.
He would break her heart.
It was inevitable. Yukito shuddered. The thought had been gnawing at his consciousness for a while now. He hated the thought of seeing the usually cheery Sakura sad, but Yukito knew even if he did hurt her, she would not be sad for long. He was certain there is someone else out there who loved Sakura and would treasure her for life with pure romantic passion. In turn, Sakura would love him too. She just needed to figure out who this person was. There were just too many people who cared for Sakura. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he walked out of his front garden and onto the sidewalk only to see the young energetic girl approaching. She looked pensive, and she too, had a package in her hand. Yukito straightened up and jogged towards her.
"Hello Sakura-chan!" he greeted.
"Hello Yukito-san!" Sakura replied. Immediately, her face was beginning to glow in a mild shade of pink and whatever deep thought she had been mulling over a while ago disappeared. Her pensive features now revealed a bright smile.
"I was just coming over to hand you a present, but I see you are already out," Yukito said as he raised his hand showing Sakura his present.
"I'm actually heading over to Syaoran-kun's apartment. I have something for him too," Sakura smiled showing her own present.
"Really? That's good. He gave you some chocolates too last month," Yukito reasoned.
"Yes…I made this present last night," Sakura confirmed her hands twitching at the present.
"It must be wonderful then. I am sure he would treasure it," Yukito reassured.
"Thank you," Sakura replied as she glanced up and gazed into Yukito's eyes.
"Oh yes! Here's your present for White Valentines. For that delicious chocolate," Yukito said as he handed Sakura the wrapped package.
"Thank you. May I open it?" She asked.
"Of course!" Yukito answered.
Sakura handed Yukito Li's present to hold for the moment as her delicate fingers played with the red ribbons untying them gently. Finally removing the purple wrapping paper, Sakura retrieved the box inside. Seeking for Yukito's approval one more time, Sakura's fingers gently brushed the lid of the box and opened it revealing a watch with red straps and a heart with a set of angel-feathered wings on the plate. Sakura smiled brightened even further as she pulled it out of the box and tightened around her wrist.
"Thank you, Yukito-san! It's so beautiful!" Sakura cheered.
"To-ya said you are almost always late for everything, so I thought a watch can help you keep track of time," Yukito explained.
"I'll treasure it!" Sakura added.
"Thank you," Yukito answered. He was glad Sakura loved his present. Bending down a bit to meet Sakura eye-to-eye, Yukito handed Sakura back the present he had been holding for her. "Here you go. Don't you have to meet up with a friend?"
"Oh yes! I should go see him," Sakura said taking the present suddenly remembering why she had been out. "I almost forgot. Thank you for the watch again, Yukito-san," Sakura bowed a bit to show respect.
"You're welcomed," Yukito smiled as he waved to bid her on her trip.
Sakura had walked two steps before she abruptly stopped and spun back to face Yukito. Today's meeting with Yukito had been too short. With a blush, Sakura asked "Ummm…Yukito-san…will you join us for dinner tonight?"
Hesitating a bit to consider the offer, Yukito replied "Thank you, Sakura-chan. I'd love to come,". Dinner couldn't hurt, Yukito reasoned. After all, it was a friendly gesture after he gave Sakura a present.
"I'll work extra hard to prepare dinner!" Sakura promised.
"I look forward to it!" Yukito called back as he waved to bid Sakura goodbye again.
She turned around again to continue her journey, but before she had taken another step, Sakura spun back to face Yukito again. This time, the blush was gone. Instead, the pensive look had returned to Sakura. "Ummm….Yukito-san….I have a question,"
"What is it?" Yukito asked kneeling down next to Sakura to meet her face-to-face. He was glad Sakura was turning to him for answers like she would to her father or brother.
"What does it mean by 'our hearts keep their own set of secrets'?" Sakura asked recalling Eriol's words.
"'Our hearts keep their own sets of secrets'…" Yukito repeated as he pondered over the question for a bit. "I think it means we don't know ourselves very well,"
"Hoe?"
"We know a lot about everyone else, because we watch them closely, but the person we know least about, is ourselves," Yukito elaborated. "Because we don't always know how we feel, we don't know ourselves like we know others. We can watch others react, but it's hard for us to watch ourselves react," he explained.
"Oh…So that's what it means," Sakura said still pensive at Yukito's explanation.
Now who would give Sakura such an advice, Yukito thought. Someone was hinting to Sakura that she did not know her own heart? Did someone know about Sakura's confused feelings? Or did someone know Sakura was in love with someone else, but did not realize it herself? Maybe Yukito did not have to break her heart after all. Suddenly, the day seemed so much more peaceful.
"So is that what you were wondering about when you had been walking here?" Yukito asked remembering how Sakura seemed distant when she had been approaching.
"Yes. I ran into Eriol-kun, my classmate, while coming here. He had said that our hearts are secretive, but I didn't understand what he said. I know it is important, but I just can't figure it out," Sakura explained.
"I think he understands himself then," Yukito said. "To realize that people can be confused by their own feelings…"
"Eriol-kun is really smart. It's good at school, arts and crafts, music, cooking, sewing, and all sorts of things! He has a very kind expression. He is just like father and…" Sakura paused at her realization "…you…"
It was Yukito who was confused now. Did Sakura just realize that he reminded her of her father? Did Sakura just say there was someone else who resembled him other than Fujitaka? Why would this person give Sakura such an advice? Did he know about Sakura's feelings for him? Maybe he knows who Sakura was truly in love with! This boy sounded much wiser than his year.
Seeing Yukito's confused look, Sakura quickly broke the silence "Sorry for saying such weird things! I really ought to get going now! Bye!" she waved and dashed off down the street.
Yukito stood up and smiled. Maybe Sakura had just realized her own heart. Either way, today was definitely looking up. Turning back towards his house, Yukito felt a warm flush filling his body. His problem would soon resolve itself.
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To be continued
As usual, comments and criticism welcomed at raincmkai@hotmail.com
Thanks Jared for reading every day :) I really appreciate all your reviews and encouragement. Although we haven't met and we haven't written much to each other, if you need anything (or just want to chat) feel free to e-mail me. K?
The fourth part—Yukito and Sakura.
White Valentine
Sequel to Chocolates
Part 4 – Secrets
Comments are always welcomed at raincmkai@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or the general Card Captor Sakura story. It's the property of Clamp. This story is written as a past time. No copyright infringement intended.
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Tsukishiro Yukito locked his front door and mentally reviewed the route he would take from his house to the Kinomoto residence. He had walked there many times before, though, but with so much on his mind today, Yukito just wanted to make sure he knew where he was going. He carried a small package wrapped in light purple and yellow paper with a red ribbon. This was a present for the youngest Kinomoto who had given him chocolates a month ago. Today, he would return the favour.
He ran his hand past his silvery white hair and readjusted his glasses. He let out a small smile as his golden-brownish eyes scanned his surroundings. His brown hooded jacket covered his light yellow sweater and dark blue pants. Yukito had always looked neat and tidy. He was considered tall for his age, but he was still slightly shorter than Kinomoto Touya.
Yukito was prepared for a tough day ahead. He knew by giving his present to the young Kinomoto Sakura, he would just be encouraging her. She might take the gift as Yukito having romantic interest in her. But love? Yukito did love her. In fact, Yukito loved her dearly, and he could even feel the dormant part of his brain and heart's complete loyalty to her. Yet it was not romance. What he felt for her for undying devotion, respect, and interest like a brother for a sister, or even a father to a daughter. He had watched Sakura since the first day they had met. He saw her grew from a little scared child to a confident kind loving girl. He saw her for everything she was—from the worst of times to the best. Yukito was familiar with Sakura's every emotion and expression. He knew her like the back of his hand. Much like a parent, he was excited to watch her grow even more. He wanted her to be brilliant.
In an essence, he wanted to foster her.
Yukito knew accepting the chocolate was probably a bad idea. But how could he deny a gift from his de facto little sister who has put her heart into making it? He knew returning this present would be an even worse idea. But how could he bear disappointing her? How could he deny her love when this was all she knew? How could he explain to her that he loved her like family? He did loved her so much.
So much that he can see that she loved him as more of a father than a romantic interest.
Yukito resembled Fujitaka. They both wore glasses, both enjoyed scholarly challenges, and both perpetually wore a smile on their faces. Sakura loved her father, so when she met Yukito, she loved him instantly. She had mistaken this love for romance, and one day, this mistake will break her heart.
He would break her heart.
It was inevitable. Yukito shuddered. The thought had been gnawing at his consciousness for a while now. He hated the thought of seeing the usually cheery Sakura sad, but Yukito knew even if he did hurt her, she would not be sad for long. He was certain there is someone else out there who loved Sakura and would treasure her for life with pure romantic passion. In turn, Sakura would love him too. She just needed to figure out who this person was. There were just too many people who cared for Sakura. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he walked out of his front garden and onto the sidewalk only to see the young energetic girl approaching. She looked pensive, and she too, had a package in her hand. Yukito straightened up and jogged towards her.
"Hello Sakura-chan!" he greeted.
"Hello Yukito-san!" Sakura replied. Immediately, her face was beginning to glow in a mild shade of pink and whatever deep thought she had been mulling over a while ago disappeared. Her pensive features now revealed a bright smile.
"I was just coming over to hand you a present, but I see you are already out," Yukito said as he raised his hand showing Sakura his present.
"I'm actually heading over to Syaoran-kun's apartment. I have something for him too," Sakura smiled showing her own present.
"Really? That's good. He gave you some chocolates too last month," Yukito reasoned.
"Yes…I made this present last night," Sakura confirmed her hands twitching at the present.
"It must be wonderful then. I am sure he would treasure it," Yukito reassured.
"Thank you," Sakura replied as she glanced up and gazed into Yukito's eyes.
"Oh yes! Here's your present for White Valentines. For that delicious chocolate," Yukito said as he handed Sakura the wrapped package.
"Thank you. May I open it?" She asked.
"Of course!" Yukito answered.
Sakura handed Yukito Li's present to hold for the moment as her delicate fingers played with the red ribbons untying them gently. Finally removing the purple wrapping paper, Sakura retrieved the box inside. Seeking for Yukito's approval one more time, Sakura's fingers gently brushed the lid of the box and opened it revealing a watch with red straps and a heart with a set of angel-feathered wings on the plate. Sakura smiled brightened even further as she pulled it out of the box and tightened around her wrist.
"Thank you, Yukito-san! It's so beautiful!" Sakura cheered.
"To-ya said you are almost always late for everything, so I thought a watch can help you keep track of time," Yukito explained.
"I'll treasure it!" Sakura added.
"Thank you," Yukito answered. He was glad Sakura loved his present. Bending down a bit to meet Sakura eye-to-eye, Yukito handed Sakura back the present he had been holding for her. "Here you go. Don't you have to meet up with a friend?"
"Oh yes! I should go see him," Sakura said taking the present suddenly remembering why she had been out. "I almost forgot. Thank you for the watch again, Yukito-san," Sakura bowed a bit to show respect.
"You're welcomed," Yukito smiled as he waved to bid her on her trip.
Sakura had walked two steps before she abruptly stopped and spun back to face Yukito. Today's meeting with Yukito had been too short. With a blush, Sakura asked "Ummm…Yukito-san…will you join us for dinner tonight?"
Hesitating a bit to consider the offer, Yukito replied "Thank you, Sakura-chan. I'd love to come,". Dinner couldn't hurt, Yukito reasoned. After all, it was a friendly gesture after he gave Sakura a present.
"I'll work extra hard to prepare dinner!" Sakura promised.
"I look forward to it!" Yukito called back as he waved to bid Sakura goodbye again.
She turned around again to continue her journey, but before she had taken another step, Sakura spun back to face Yukito again. This time, the blush was gone. Instead, the pensive look had returned to Sakura. "Ummm….Yukito-san….I have a question,"
"What is it?" Yukito asked kneeling down next to Sakura to meet her face-to-face. He was glad Sakura was turning to him for answers like she would to her father or brother.
"What does it mean by 'our hearts keep their own set of secrets'?" Sakura asked recalling Eriol's words.
"'Our hearts keep their own sets of secrets'…" Yukito repeated as he pondered over the question for a bit. "I think it means we don't know ourselves very well,"
"Hoe?"
"We know a lot about everyone else, because we watch them closely, but the person we know least about, is ourselves," Yukito elaborated. "Because we don't always know how we feel, we don't know ourselves like we know others. We can watch others react, but it's hard for us to watch ourselves react," he explained.
"Oh…So that's what it means," Sakura said still pensive at Yukito's explanation.
Now who would give Sakura such an advice, Yukito thought. Someone was hinting to Sakura that she did not know her own heart? Did someone know about Sakura's confused feelings? Or did someone know Sakura was in love with someone else, but did not realize it herself? Maybe Yukito did not have to break her heart after all. Suddenly, the day seemed so much more peaceful.
"So is that what you were wondering about when you had been walking here?" Yukito asked remembering how Sakura seemed distant when she had been approaching.
"Yes. I ran into Eriol-kun, my classmate, while coming here. He had said that our hearts are secretive, but I didn't understand what he said. I know it is important, but I just can't figure it out," Sakura explained.
"I think he understands himself then," Yukito said. "To realize that people can be confused by their own feelings…"
"Eriol-kun is really smart. It's good at school, arts and crafts, music, cooking, sewing, and all sorts of things! He has a very kind expression. He is just like father and…" Sakura paused at her realization "…you…"
It was Yukito who was confused now. Did Sakura just realize that he reminded her of her father? Did Sakura just say there was someone else who resembled him other than Fujitaka? Why would this person give Sakura such an advice? Did he know about Sakura's feelings for him? Maybe he knows who Sakura was truly in love with! This boy sounded much wiser than his year.
Seeing Yukito's confused look, Sakura quickly broke the silence "Sorry for saying such weird things! I really ought to get going now! Bye!" she waved and dashed off down the street.
Yukito stood up and smiled. Maybe Sakura had just realized her own heart. Either way, today was definitely looking up. Turning back towards his house, Yukito felt a warm flush filling his body. His problem would soon resolve itself.
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To be continued
As usual, comments and criticism welcomed at raincmkai@hotmail.com