A.N: Hello, I'm back again. I'm feeling much better these days except I got the flu and my phone line is confuzzled. But other than that, I do have a PLAN! I will finish this story by Sunday, and get all my other stories' chapters out by that next Saturday! I'm glad I'm finally getting somewhere after recovering!
Thankies to all those people who reviewed.. (gomen, I forgot to write down who did.....-_-;;;)
Quote of the Chappie: Don't give up on hope. Never. And I won't give up on us. I'll find the road home. I'll find my way back to you. I love you. ~A Love Note
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Here's Hoping For Love
By: Pink Cherry Blossom
Chapter 17: Here's Hoping For Love
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It was morning already. Syaoran stood by the door in his room, checking over any items that he didn't need. There was his suitcase, on the bed with all clothing and items packed neat and ready to go. Decked up in a nice white suit with a cream colored sweater turtleneck, he was in his formal attire required for first class. It was only dawn by then, after all, the rainbow colors twinkled through the drapes. Peering around, he looked at his watch, and realized his was still a little early. Running a hand through his chocolate locks, he thought about his dream. (sorry, no dream sequence, I didn't really liked the way it turned out for me.....-_-;;;;)
Sighing, he left the room to get Meiling. She sat on the couch in the living room, sipping a hot cup of cocoa, and staring into the distance.
"Hello, Meiling." Syaoran said. He sat down right next to her. She didn't even look at him, just sat there, staring at the wall.
"Hello, Li. How's it been?"
"Well, I had a bad night, but hopefully today will be much better after the airport." He sighed a little and rested a bit on the arms.
"I'm sorry. Hope you get better sleep tonight. You'll need it." That puzzled Syaoran. What did she mean by that?
"Well, it's 6."
"Yes. I heard the class was taking a field trip to see you off."
"Well then, it will just be harder on them."
"Indeed." Meiling got up and went into the kitchen to drop her cup in the sink. She had already decided to stay in Japan. Not wanting to leave her friends as of yet, she was still enrolled in school.
"Well, you want to go have breakfast before then?" Syaoran glanced at her.
"Sure." Getting up to leave, Meiling already had her clothes on. Grabbing their wallets and keys, they leave out the door.
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Sakura for once in her life got up extra early. She has been planning all night on how to prove to her new found love that her words rang out true. It was already 7 by then. Syaoran's flight didn't leave until about 9, so she was going to school and leaving with the class. Sighing heavily, she grabbed her backpack and money, went downstairs.
Seeing no one, she decided to make pancakes for the family and Kero-chan, then leave for school. After all that was donw, she left out the door to walk. Glancing around, she noticed how beautiful the Sakura trees were, how fresh the air smelled, how calm the weather was around her. She realized she never took time anymore for all the little things. And she started to regret.
"Ohayo Sakura-chan." Sakura was shocked for a moment. Tomoyo stood next to her smiling and all happy. What was with her? Wasn't she sad that Li was leaving? Didn't she care how her feelings would change once he left?
"Hoe....Ohayo."
"Daijoubu?"
"Hai. Genki-desu." She put on her dazzling smile and walked along with Tomoyo down to school. Getting there, she saw all the school buses in the front with the teachers and other fellow students. Getting onto one of the buses, she sat down next to Naoko and started to chat around. But still in the back of her mind, she still hadn't found a way to prove to Syaoran she loves him and only him.
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Reaching the airport, Sakura departed from the bus and walked up to the door. She knew this was her last chance. And she was taking a BIG risk. She knew Syaoran was worth it though. She knew it, her heart knew it, and even her mind agreed. Walking ahead of everyone, she began to search through the crowds for her love, that little glimspe of chocolate hair, and a glance of amber eyes. Everywhere she looked, he wasn't there.
The class finally got to the gate, but Syaoran was not there. There he was! Over by the gate, he was talking with Meiling. The students and teachers walked over and wished Syaoran good wishes. He just stood there, smiled and replied back softly. Sakura watched away from the people, just satisfied with looking at Syaoran from a distance. She had no plan, which made her heart fall apart. Watching him leave her here, it was hearr-breaking, and she knew it was her fault. If only she listened to her heart than her brain!
Not even realizing it, the last call was heard for Syaoran's flight. Coming back from the bathroom with his back facing her, he picked up his bags and walked to the gate. Never looking back, he walked on.
"NO! SYAORAN!" Sakura shouted. The class parted for her, and she ran up to Syaoran, placing a hand on his shoulder. Still with his back to her, she began to talk.
"I'm so SORRY Syaoran. Please, you must forgive me. I know how you feel now, and I couldn't bear to part from you a second time now that I know that my feelings are true. I hope you have it in your heart to forgive me. I never meant to hurt you, but I know I did. And I regret that I broke your heart. I'm glad I had a second chance with you, and I don't want to throw that away along with my dreams and my love. So Syaoran, please. Tell, me, do you forgive me? I don't care that you may not love me again. I will be content being friends. Turn around Syaoran. At least, give me one last hug?"
Turning around....Syaoran began to slowing look at her.....
(aren't I mean? Okay, keep scrolling. It's all about the tension there.)
Sakura's hand flew up in shock! This was not Syaoran! This guy had gray eyes! She poured her heart to a stranger! So where was Syaoran? Did he leave already? Did she miss her chance?
"Sakura, you have proven you love. I love you, too." Syaoran walked out from behind a pillar and held open his arms. Sakura ran, and drived straight into his body, hugging him with all his worth.
"OH Syaoran, I'm so sorry." Sakura snuggled up to him, and then she stopped for a second. What was all this?
Syaoran reading her mind, started to tell her. "Oi. We set you up. I wasn't going to leave, but Eriol helped me plan this. I talked to the teachers and even my almost-twin, Evan. I met him out here, and he did me a favor. I had to be sure your words rang true. Well, here's hoping for love, and look what I got." Syaoran hugged her tighter.
All around them, they hear 'kiss' chanting it, wanting them to. Eriol sat with his arm around Tomoyo as she recorded the whole thing.
Syaoran bent down and took her lips with his own. Oh what a first kiss! Sakura tasted likt strawberries and Syaoran like Chocolate. Melting into each other, they stood lip-locked, and finally pulled apart. Basking in each other's presence, they ignored the cheering, and the shouts of "KAWAII" they ignored the world and the clapping. It was just them. Walking out hand in hand, they left the airport, and even forgot about school. But it didn't matter, school was cancelled anyway, courtesy of Meiling.
They didn't even notice to three shadows following them back to Syaoran's apartment. Reaching there, he pulled Sakura in the room, and kissed her with all the love that was stored over the years..
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WOW! Now all that is left in the epilogue, which will be very very short. Just a wrap up of course! R&R!