A/n. boy, am I glad that I'm not yet killed by the school.
The Truth Unfolds
Sakura stared into the mirror, face blushing hard. She was wearing a pink long dress- well; it was rather like a two piece dress with a top and the actual dress, except that the top overlaps the dress a little at the waist, so you do not have your tummy showing. The top is a sleeveless top, yet unlike the ordinary ones, this one shows her bare shoulders and back, with only a stripe like thing which goes around the back of her neck to support her top. The dress, tightened to show her tiny waist, loosens as it goes down. The outfit is all pink, with a faint decoration of cherry blossoms. Her honey brown up-to-shoulder hair was loosened, with two little stripes put on both sides of her face, tied with a little pink band a little up the end. Sakura had to admit, Tomoyo is a good designer.
Outside, Tomoyo and Meiling is running out of patience. Sakura took a deep breath. She knew that Syaoran will also be outside the door, and she felt so nerves for him too see her in these clothes, though she has no idea why. She walked nervously towards the door and out into the hallway.
-- --- Kinomoto ---- ---
Kinomoto Fujitaka sat onto the driver seat, restless. A young man that looked liked his son sat down on the seat next to the driver seat.
"Do you think it is really her?" Fujitaka asked his son, Kinomoto Touya.
"I don't know. but the photos that Li guy sent us looked so much like her." Touya replied calmly, unlike what he is feeling inside. "Those emerald eyes. so like mother's." Touya muttered in to himself, then, in a brighter tone, he said, "What are we waiting for, we won't get to see her if we don't go to Li's party."
Fujitaka smiled at his son. "That's right. Let's go."
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Yelen and the Elders sat down on their seats. "Where is Syaoran?" One asked.
"Master Li and his friends are still getting ready." A servant replied politely.
Yelen's eyebrow went in a frown as she heard this. His son was never late. Why then, wasn't he here? The Elders were a little surprised as well.
Suddenly, four young ladies came running into the ballroom. "Mother, Mother, you can't believe how cute the girls looked!" they all talked at the same time, trying to get their message to their mother. They are Syaoran's four elder sisters. and they all like cute things.
The four young ladies went on chatting, but Yelen's attention wasn't on them, but on why her son was late.
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Syaoran took a sharp breath as he saw the girl before him. She was amazingly beautiful. Behind him, Eriol and Tomoyo exchanged a glance. The plan did work, those two are in love yet none of them had realised it, well, not that they know of. Why else would Syaoran stay and wait for the girls to show up, when he never lets himself late? Talk about late, they are not just late, they are VERY late.
"Sakura, Syaoran, we'll go the ballroom first and we'll see you guys later, ok?" Tomoyo said while pulling Eriol and Meiling away with her, leaving no time for the two to protest in any way.
As much as she wanted to tape the couple, she couldn't. Oh well, she thought gloomily. At least I can tape them when they are at the ball room.
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Sakura glared at the disappearing body of her three 'good friends', who had now decided to leave her alone in this dress with a young (and handsome looking) man. Talk about this, Sakura took a glance at the young man before her. He was incredibly handsome, Sakura thought. She blushed deeply, realising what she was thinking. What is wrong with her?
Syaoran was in no better state. He could not leave his eyesight off Sakura.
Sakura started to speak. "Tell the truth," She blushed, and smiled, "What do you think?" She whirled around, her long dress flowing around her. "Does this dress suit me?"
Syaoran also blushed a pretty pink. "You.you. look good." he stammered.
Sakura's face dimmer a little, "That's all?"
Syaoran blushed harder. "No, no, I didn't mean it. you look. perfect. You are the most beautiful woman in the world." He meant it.
Sakura giggled. "I hope you didn't say this to any other woman you've seen in your life."
Syaoran's hands went and cupped Sakura's cheek. "No. I hardly praise any women." Sakura's heart beat went faster as their eyes made contact. "And you are the only women I've praised outside my family." His eyes were serious once again, but you can see the faint blush on his cheeks.
Hearing this, Sakura felt joy and satisfied. She closed her hands around Syaoran's hand, and closed her eyes momently. His hands lifted away and she felt something cold touching her neck. She opened her eyes as she saw the cold thing. It was a necklace; a faint pink cord suspending an emerald stone shaped in the shape of a cherry blossom. Sakura looked up. "Syaoran. I."
Syaoran put a finger on her mouth. "Shh. I'm giving this to you." He said and smiled.
A warm feeling passed through Sakura, and she couldn't help the urge to hug him. "Thank you, you're the best!" a single tear drop rolled down her cheek. A tear of happiness.
Syaoran blushed. "You're welcome." Sakura let go of him and Syaoran offered his arm. "We should get going by now, otherwise the Elders will think that we are lost." Sakura giggled. "By the way, did I tell you that I have another surprise for you?"
Sakura's eyes widened. "Really?"
"Am I the kind for person that is likely to put a joke on you like that?"
Sakura thought it over. "Ummmm. "
Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her.
"Ummmm." Sakura looked around and saw that they are near the ballroom. "Yes." The moment she finish her speech, she ran.
Syaoran took a sharp breath- she is still herself, then- and yelled, "Sakura! You get back here this instance. Oh you little monster, wait till I get my hands on you!"
They burst into the ballroom, laughing.
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Laughter was heard from the hallway, Yelen listened carefully for the owners of the sounds. One was a girl's voice, clear and merry. The other one was.familiar, in some ways. Yelen thought hard. The voice is definitely a male, but who could it be? The guests aren't here yet, and everyone is here already- everyone expect her son and his so-called fiancee, the girl called Sakura that Meiling has spoken highly about. Wait; did she just say that only her son and the girl isn't present? Then. could it be. could the other voice be. the thought was dismissed out of Yelen's mind immediately. No, it couldn't possibly by Syaoran. Or could it?
While Yelen was thinking, Tomoyo had everything prepared- of course, her video camera!!! (Meiling: ^x^U) Tomoyo just couldn't wait to see the facial express that the Elders will have when they see Syaoran laughing. She smiled evilly at Meiling, who is holding yet another video camera to record Sakura and Syaoran's every movement.
The laughter arrived at the door as it burst open. A young girl ran in, and hides herself behind Tomoyo, seeking for shelter- Yelen looked, interested. No girl had dared to behave like this, so wild and carefree, especially in front of the Li Elders and Yelen herself. The Elders are interested as well, all looking and wondering about what will happen next.
Another figure ran into the room as well, thought this time it was a young man. Yelen's eyes widened as she realised who the young man was. The Elders' jaws all fell on the ground as they, also, realised who the young man was. It was no other then Syaoran himself.
The Elders rubbed their eyes- they had never thought, that, in their lives, they will see the young man laugh. Yet now, they are seeing it! The Elders turned to Sakura thoughtfully. They know the boy well, too well, that they know he would not have laughed by only Tomoyo and Meiling. Maybe he will, but it would not have been so merry- a laugh deep from the heart.
The Elders exchanged glances. This girl must be the one, then. The Elders believed in an ancient rule- a rule of a true love. It was said that everyone was born for a reason, and have an only one- special and only- as their soul mate, someone that understands he or she well. Then it is set. this girl is the one. The decisions made, they turned to Yelen as they all talked about this matter.
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"Tomoyo~ help!" Sakura seek for shelter behind Tomoyo. She squeaked as Syaoran caught her.
"Now I've got you in my grasp, you little monster." Syaoran growled pretending to be angry, yet there was laughter in his eyes.
"What are you going to do with me?" Sakura giggled, because Syaoran was making funny faces at her.
He smiled- an evil smile. It didn't make Sakura feel nervous, but quiet the opposite; instead it made her blush and heart beating faster. 'What is happening?' she asked herself mentally, rather baffled. But then the question was very confusing- and she didn't want to know what is happening, though she is quiet aware of it, and yet, she is afraid of it at the same time.
"I am going to show you the surprise I mentioned to you before." He leaned closer to her, his warm breathing on her face. "Then I'm going to show you to my family."
Sakura is rather confused. "What surprise do you have in mind?"
"Oh you will know soon enough." Syaoran answered, looking around. "There they are!" He said suddenly as he walked towards two men who had just entered the door, pulling Sakura along with him. Sakura wondered if Syaoran know his own strength- you either walk or being dragged by him.
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Yelen looked at her son with a raised eyebrow. Usually he would have come to her by now, but instead he is joking with his friends and taking the girl away to see someone. He must have a very strong feeling for this girl, then. For all she knows, the Li men are stubborn. She watched with interest. Oh well, he will come to see her sooner or later. Now all the guests are arriving, she better welcome them first.
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Naomi and Ken watched as Sakura and Syaoran walked pass. They are invited as well, since their family and the Li family are friends. They are now looking at Syaoran and Sakura. Suddenly, Syaoran said something, and Sakura giggled.
"What are we going to do?" Naomi asked in a whisper. Naomi envied Sakura- she might have wanted to marry Syaoran for his money at first, but she has fallen in love with him.
"Depends." Ken answered. Naomi raised an eyebrow at him. "Well, we shall do whatever we can to prevent the two realise their feelings. towards each other." Ken smiled, a thought forming in his mind. He gestured for Naomi to come close and told her his plan. Naomi smiled in reply. It was a perfect, yet simple plan.
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Fujitaka and Touya entered the room. They were few of the first ones to arrive.
They looked around. The place was big, and they felt uncomfortable here. Suddenly, a man with messy chestnut hair and amber eyes walked towards them, a girl followed - well, rather being dragged- behind him. They stopped in front of Fujitaka and Touya. Touya glared at the young man hard. 'He must be Li Syaoran, then."
"Nice to meet you, Mr Kinomoto." Syaoran said politely. Fujitaka returned the greeting, and Syaoran continued. "I have brought her here."
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Vivian entered the room. She had, after all, decided to come, since no matter what, Sakura is still her foster daughter. She knows that Sakura loves Syaoran (it was kind of obvious to many people). Their love brought back a memory of hers, a long forgotten memory that she'd just remembered, one of a little girl and her lover, who can never be together.
Vivian looked around, and sighed. A wave of weariness came over her. She wonders where he is.
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Sakura tried to look over Syaoran's shoulder when they stopped in front of two men, but Syaoran seems to have blocked her view on purpose. Then, without any warning, Syaoran stepped aside. Sakura looked up, into a pair of eyes that had so often appeared in her dreams before. This. something in the back of her mind stirred.
Fujitaka looked at the girl before him. It was her! No matter how much she might have changed, he will never mistake her with any other girl. Those emerald green eyes, so like her mother, Nadesiko. Beside him, Touya took a sharp breath. "Sakura. Is. is that you?" Touya breathed.
Sakura looked in puzzlement at the one who had spoken. Memories came back and her eyes widened as she remembered who they were. "Father! Touya!"
"Sakura! Oh where have you been all these time? You had us so worried about you!" Fujitaka exclaimed.
Sakura titled her head, thought the question over, and answered with a sheepish smile. "You know the night I disappeared? It was a late night, but you two weren't home yet, plus it was raining outside, so I decided to go and find you two. Then I got lost. and I think I fell over, and lost my memory." Tears were about to come out, but she blinked it away. This is a happy moment; she should not upset others by crying.
Fujitaka smiled, and said, "Well, at least we're back together now." Sakura smiled, and nodded. They looked at each other.
Behind Sakura, Syaoran cleared his throat, "Sakura, I'm sorry to say this to you, since you have just reunion with your family, but now I would like to take you away- to introduce you to my family."
Sakura smiled. "That's okay. There will be enough time after this. Now I know my name is Kinomoto Sakura." She said, satisfied. Syaoran smiled, and ruffled Sakura's hair.
Fujitaka and Touya saw everything. Touya glared at Syaoran. Sensing the glare, Syaoran glared back at Touya.
Sakura looked at them, didn't at all sense the tension between the two. She tugged Syaoran's sleeve. "Are we going now?" She asked. Syaoran broke the glare and smiled at her.
"Yes, we should get going now." He nodded politely to Fujitaka, who nodded in reply, and the two walked away.
"Isn't he a remarkable young man?" Fujitaka asked his son after a long silence.
Touya spoke through his clenched teeth, "More like a brat to me."
Fujitaka chuckled at the comment. "Touya, my son. You are still a protective brother, after all these years. She is grown, Touya, she is a young woman now."
Touya looked away, didn't want to admit the fact.
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Sakura and Syaoran chatted away, well, mostly Sakura talking, but Syaoran didn't mind. He likes to listen to her sweet voice talking. They were never of make-ups, clothes and all those type of things that girly-girls would talk about. But just normal daily things.
Suddenly, Sakura quietened. Syaoran asked, "What's wrong?" he stopped walking, and turned around to face her. Sakura looked at him. Syaoran raised an eyebrow. Something is going on in her mind.
Finally, Sakura started to speak. "Syaoran, did you organised my father and brother to come to the ball?"
"Yes."
"But how? and why?" Sakura asked, puzzled. No one has ever done anything especially for her before.
Syaoran smiled at her. "I used the descriptions you had given me when you told me about your family and used my power as the leader of the Li clan to find them. And why, because I wanted to." What he didn't tell her is that he did it for her because of love.
Warmth streamed through Sakura's body, and she felt as if she is going to burst with it. Suddenly, without any thinking, Sakura tip-toed and kissed Syaoran on the cheek. (Awwww)
Syaoran was surprised, very surprised, that he blushed like a human tomato. (I would love to see that. hehehehee)
Sakura smiled at him, her face blushing a little. She wondered why she did it. maybe it's because he was always helping her out. or maybe it's because he is someone special to her. wait, did she just said that he is someone special to her? Mmmm, where did that come from? Sakura thought hard. Awww. thinking about emotions and feelings makes one's mind hurt. too complicated. Why can't things just stay the way they are?
Syaoran looked at the girl's face, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He saw the timidness in the kiss on the cheek and the emotions that passed through her green emerald eyes. Good. That means her feelings towards her has changed- it is no longer a friend anymore, but someone closer.
He picked her hand up, and hooked it with his arm. "Come on, Sakura. I want you to meet the Elders and my mother." He said, and Sakura nodded in reply. "and show them how special you are." He muttered, but Sakura didn't hear it- she was too concentrated in her own thoughts.
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Tomoyo saw Sakura and Syaoran walking together while talking. They looked happy- like a couple, Tomoyo thought. She knows that Syaoran already knew his feeling towards Sakura, and Sakura loves Syaoran, thought she hasn't yet realise it. They needed a push.
Tomoyo looked around. Good, the musicians are already here. She indicated them to play.
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Sakura and Syaoran were walking into the centre of the ballroom, heading to where Syaoran think the Elders are, when the music started. Syaoran stopped walking again and turned around. He made a gesture to Sakura. "Would care for a dance?" He asked.
Sakura giggled, "But I always stepped on other's feet when I dance." It was true- Vivian tried to let Sakura learn dancing, but due to the 'accidents' she had created by stepping on other's feet, Vivian gave up on trying to let Sakura learn dancing.
"Then just have to try my best to avoid it." Syaoran shrugged. Sakura smiled, and put her hand onto Syaoran's big palm. Sakura tried her best to not to step on Syaoran's foot, but it doesn't seems to work, so she decided to have a big gap between herself and Syaoran. Syaoran didn't like it at all. He likes her smell of cherry blossoms, and is enjoying this, so he pulled Sakura closer. Sakura's heart beat went uneven. 'Why would I feel like this when I'm with him?' Sakura thought. Things around her are getting weirder- even her own feeling. Then again, does that mean anything? After thinking for a while, Sakura decided to give up, and she rested her head on Syaoran's shoulder. Syaoran grinned, but once again, our little beauty was in her own thoughts- and probably in la-la land- thus didn't notice the grin.
To be continued.
Syaoyue: How's everybody? Even though this is only term one, I thought I would be dead for sure. so many assignments!!! Sorry for not updating for so long. ^.^ but you guys don't have much to wait, because I think the next chapter is going to be the last chapter .
The Truth Unfolds
Sakura stared into the mirror, face blushing hard. She was wearing a pink long dress- well; it was rather like a two piece dress with a top and the actual dress, except that the top overlaps the dress a little at the waist, so you do not have your tummy showing. The top is a sleeveless top, yet unlike the ordinary ones, this one shows her bare shoulders and back, with only a stripe like thing which goes around the back of her neck to support her top. The dress, tightened to show her tiny waist, loosens as it goes down. The outfit is all pink, with a faint decoration of cherry blossoms. Her honey brown up-to-shoulder hair was loosened, with two little stripes put on both sides of her face, tied with a little pink band a little up the end. Sakura had to admit, Tomoyo is a good designer.
Outside, Tomoyo and Meiling is running out of patience. Sakura took a deep breath. She knew that Syaoran will also be outside the door, and she felt so nerves for him too see her in these clothes, though she has no idea why. She walked nervously towards the door and out into the hallway.
-- --- Kinomoto ---- ---
Kinomoto Fujitaka sat onto the driver seat, restless. A young man that looked liked his son sat down on the seat next to the driver seat.
"Do you think it is really her?" Fujitaka asked his son, Kinomoto Touya.
"I don't know. but the photos that Li guy sent us looked so much like her." Touya replied calmly, unlike what he is feeling inside. "Those emerald eyes. so like mother's." Touya muttered in to himself, then, in a brighter tone, he said, "What are we waiting for, we won't get to see her if we don't go to Li's party."
Fujitaka smiled at his son. "That's right. Let's go."
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Yelen and the Elders sat down on their seats. "Where is Syaoran?" One asked.
"Master Li and his friends are still getting ready." A servant replied politely.
Yelen's eyebrow went in a frown as she heard this. His son was never late. Why then, wasn't he here? The Elders were a little surprised as well.
Suddenly, four young ladies came running into the ballroom. "Mother, Mother, you can't believe how cute the girls looked!" they all talked at the same time, trying to get their message to their mother. They are Syaoran's four elder sisters. and they all like cute things.
The four young ladies went on chatting, but Yelen's attention wasn't on them, but on why her son was late.
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Syaoran took a sharp breath as he saw the girl before him. She was amazingly beautiful. Behind him, Eriol and Tomoyo exchanged a glance. The plan did work, those two are in love yet none of them had realised it, well, not that they know of. Why else would Syaoran stay and wait for the girls to show up, when he never lets himself late? Talk about late, they are not just late, they are VERY late.
"Sakura, Syaoran, we'll go the ballroom first and we'll see you guys later, ok?" Tomoyo said while pulling Eriol and Meiling away with her, leaving no time for the two to protest in any way.
As much as she wanted to tape the couple, she couldn't. Oh well, she thought gloomily. At least I can tape them when they are at the ball room.
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Sakura glared at the disappearing body of her three 'good friends', who had now decided to leave her alone in this dress with a young (and handsome looking) man. Talk about this, Sakura took a glance at the young man before her. He was incredibly handsome, Sakura thought. She blushed deeply, realising what she was thinking. What is wrong with her?
Syaoran was in no better state. He could not leave his eyesight off Sakura.
Sakura started to speak. "Tell the truth," She blushed, and smiled, "What do you think?" She whirled around, her long dress flowing around her. "Does this dress suit me?"
Syaoran also blushed a pretty pink. "You.you. look good." he stammered.
Sakura's face dimmer a little, "That's all?"
Syaoran blushed harder. "No, no, I didn't mean it. you look. perfect. You are the most beautiful woman in the world." He meant it.
Sakura giggled. "I hope you didn't say this to any other woman you've seen in your life."
Syaoran's hands went and cupped Sakura's cheek. "No. I hardly praise any women." Sakura's heart beat went faster as their eyes made contact. "And you are the only women I've praised outside my family." His eyes were serious once again, but you can see the faint blush on his cheeks.
Hearing this, Sakura felt joy and satisfied. She closed her hands around Syaoran's hand, and closed her eyes momently. His hands lifted away and she felt something cold touching her neck. She opened her eyes as she saw the cold thing. It was a necklace; a faint pink cord suspending an emerald stone shaped in the shape of a cherry blossom. Sakura looked up. "Syaoran. I."
Syaoran put a finger on her mouth. "Shh. I'm giving this to you." He said and smiled.
A warm feeling passed through Sakura, and she couldn't help the urge to hug him. "Thank you, you're the best!" a single tear drop rolled down her cheek. A tear of happiness.
Syaoran blushed. "You're welcome." Sakura let go of him and Syaoran offered his arm. "We should get going by now, otherwise the Elders will think that we are lost." Sakura giggled. "By the way, did I tell you that I have another surprise for you?"
Sakura's eyes widened. "Really?"
"Am I the kind for person that is likely to put a joke on you like that?"
Sakura thought it over. "Ummmm. "
Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her.
"Ummmm." Sakura looked around and saw that they are near the ballroom. "Yes." The moment she finish her speech, she ran.
Syaoran took a sharp breath- she is still herself, then- and yelled, "Sakura! You get back here this instance. Oh you little monster, wait till I get my hands on you!"
They burst into the ballroom, laughing.
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Laughter was heard from the hallway, Yelen listened carefully for the owners of the sounds. One was a girl's voice, clear and merry. The other one was.familiar, in some ways. Yelen thought hard. The voice is definitely a male, but who could it be? The guests aren't here yet, and everyone is here already- everyone expect her son and his so-called fiancee, the girl called Sakura that Meiling has spoken highly about. Wait; did she just say that only her son and the girl isn't present? Then. could it be. could the other voice be. the thought was dismissed out of Yelen's mind immediately. No, it couldn't possibly by Syaoran. Or could it?
While Yelen was thinking, Tomoyo had everything prepared- of course, her video camera!!! (Meiling: ^x^U) Tomoyo just couldn't wait to see the facial express that the Elders will have when they see Syaoran laughing. She smiled evilly at Meiling, who is holding yet another video camera to record Sakura and Syaoran's every movement.
The laughter arrived at the door as it burst open. A young girl ran in, and hides herself behind Tomoyo, seeking for shelter- Yelen looked, interested. No girl had dared to behave like this, so wild and carefree, especially in front of the Li Elders and Yelen herself. The Elders are interested as well, all looking and wondering about what will happen next.
Another figure ran into the room as well, thought this time it was a young man. Yelen's eyes widened as she realised who the young man was. The Elders' jaws all fell on the ground as they, also, realised who the young man was. It was no other then Syaoran himself.
The Elders rubbed their eyes- they had never thought, that, in their lives, they will see the young man laugh. Yet now, they are seeing it! The Elders turned to Sakura thoughtfully. They know the boy well, too well, that they know he would not have laughed by only Tomoyo and Meiling. Maybe he will, but it would not have been so merry- a laugh deep from the heart.
The Elders exchanged glances. This girl must be the one, then. The Elders believed in an ancient rule- a rule of a true love. It was said that everyone was born for a reason, and have an only one- special and only- as their soul mate, someone that understands he or she well. Then it is set. this girl is the one. The decisions made, they turned to Yelen as they all talked about this matter.
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"Tomoyo~ help!" Sakura seek for shelter behind Tomoyo. She squeaked as Syaoran caught her.
"Now I've got you in my grasp, you little monster." Syaoran growled pretending to be angry, yet there was laughter in his eyes.
"What are you going to do with me?" Sakura giggled, because Syaoran was making funny faces at her.
He smiled- an evil smile. It didn't make Sakura feel nervous, but quiet the opposite; instead it made her blush and heart beating faster. 'What is happening?' she asked herself mentally, rather baffled. But then the question was very confusing- and she didn't want to know what is happening, though she is quiet aware of it, and yet, she is afraid of it at the same time.
"I am going to show you the surprise I mentioned to you before." He leaned closer to her, his warm breathing on her face. "Then I'm going to show you to my family."
Sakura is rather confused. "What surprise do you have in mind?"
"Oh you will know soon enough." Syaoran answered, looking around. "There they are!" He said suddenly as he walked towards two men who had just entered the door, pulling Sakura along with him. Sakura wondered if Syaoran know his own strength- you either walk or being dragged by him.
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Yelen looked at her son with a raised eyebrow. Usually he would have come to her by now, but instead he is joking with his friends and taking the girl away to see someone. He must have a very strong feeling for this girl, then. For all she knows, the Li men are stubborn. She watched with interest. Oh well, he will come to see her sooner or later. Now all the guests are arriving, she better welcome them first.
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Naomi and Ken watched as Sakura and Syaoran walked pass. They are invited as well, since their family and the Li family are friends. They are now looking at Syaoran and Sakura. Suddenly, Syaoran said something, and Sakura giggled.
"What are we going to do?" Naomi asked in a whisper. Naomi envied Sakura- she might have wanted to marry Syaoran for his money at first, but she has fallen in love with him.
"Depends." Ken answered. Naomi raised an eyebrow at him. "Well, we shall do whatever we can to prevent the two realise their feelings. towards each other." Ken smiled, a thought forming in his mind. He gestured for Naomi to come close and told her his plan. Naomi smiled in reply. It was a perfect, yet simple plan.
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Fujitaka and Touya entered the room. They were few of the first ones to arrive.
They looked around. The place was big, and they felt uncomfortable here. Suddenly, a man with messy chestnut hair and amber eyes walked towards them, a girl followed - well, rather being dragged- behind him. They stopped in front of Fujitaka and Touya. Touya glared at the young man hard. 'He must be Li Syaoran, then."
"Nice to meet you, Mr Kinomoto." Syaoran said politely. Fujitaka returned the greeting, and Syaoran continued. "I have brought her here."
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Vivian entered the room. She had, after all, decided to come, since no matter what, Sakura is still her foster daughter. She knows that Sakura loves Syaoran (it was kind of obvious to many people). Their love brought back a memory of hers, a long forgotten memory that she'd just remembered, one of a little girl and her lover, who can never be together.
Vivian looked around, and sighed. A wave of weariness came over her. She wonders where he is.
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Sakura tried to look over Syaoran's shoulder when they stopped in front of two men, but Syaoran seems to have blocked her view on purpose. Then, without any warning, Syaoran stepped aside. Sakura looked up, into a pair of eyes that had so often appeared in her dreams before. This. something in the back of her mind stirred.
Fujitaka looked at the girl before him. It was her! No matter how much she might have changed, he will never mistake her with any other girl. Those emerald green eyes, so like her mother, Nadesiko. Beside him, Touya took a sharp breath. "Sakura. Is. is that you?" Touya breathed.
Sakura looked in puzzlement at the one who had spoken. Memories came back and her eyes widened as she remembered who they were. "Father! Touya!"
"Sakura! Oh where have you been all these time? You had us so worried about you!" Fujitaka exclaimed.
Sakura titled her head, thought the question over, and answered with a sheepish smile. "You know the night I disappeared? It was a late night, but you two weren't home yet, plus it was raining outside, so I decided to go and find you two. Then I got lost. and I think I fell over, and lost my memory." Tears were about to come out, but she blinked it away. This is a happy moment; she should not upset others by crying.
Fujitaka smiled, and said, "Well, at least we're back together now." Sakura smiled, and nodded. They looked at each other.
Behind Sakura, Syaoran cleared his throat, "Sakura, I'm sorry to say this to you, since you have just reunion with your family, but now I would like to take you away- to introduce you to my family."
Sakura smiled. "That's okay. There will be enough time after this. Now I know my name is Kinomoto Sakura." She said, satisfied. Syaoran smiled, and ruffled Sakura's hair.
Fujitaka and Touya saw everything. Touya glared at Syaoran. Sensing the glare, Syaoran glared back at Touya.
Sakura looked at them, didn't at all sense the tension between the two. She tugged Syaoran's sleeve. "Are we going now?" She asked. Syaoran broke the glare and smiled at her.
"Yes, we should get going now." He nodded politely to Fujitaka, who nodded in reply, and the two walked away.
"Isn't he a remarkable young man?" Fujitaka asked his son after a long silence.
Touya spoke through his clenched teeth, "More like a brat to me."
Fujitaka chuckled at the comment. "Touya, my son. You are still a protective brother, after all these years. She is grown, Touya, she is a young woman now."
Touya looked away, didn't want to admit the fact.
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Sakura and Syaoran chatted away, well, mostly Sakura talking, but Syaoran didn't mind. He likes to listen to her sweet voice talking. They were never of make-ups, clothes and all those type of things that girly-girls would talk about. But just normal daily things.
Suddenly, Sakura quietened. Syaoran asked, "What's wrong?" he stopped walking, and turned around to face her. Sakura looked at him. Syaoran raised an eyebrow. Something is going on in her mind.
Finally, Sakura started to speak. "Syaoran, did you organised my father and brother to come to the ball?"
"Yes."
"But how? and why?" Sakura asked, puzzled. No one has ever done anything especially for her before.
Syaoran smiled at her. "I used the descriptions you had given me when you told me about your family and used my power as the leader of the Li clan to find them. And why, because I wanted to." What he didn't tell her is that he did it for her because of love.
Warmth streamed through Sakura's body, and she felt as if she is going to burst with it. Suddenly, without any thinking, Sakura tip-toed and kissed Syaoran on the cheek. (Awwww)
Syaoran was surprised, very surprised, that he blushed like a human tomato. (I would love to see that. hehehehee)
Sakura smiled at him, her face blushing a little. She wondered why she did it. maybe it's because he was always helping her out. or maybe it's because he is someone special to her. wait, did she just said that he is someone special to her? Mmmm, where did that come from? Sakura thought hard. Awww. thinking about emotions and feelings makes one's mind hurt. too complicated. Why can't things just stay the way they are?
Syaoran looked at the girl's face, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He saw the timidness in the kiss on the cheek and the emotions that passed through her green emerald eyes. Good. That means her feelings towards her has changed- it is no longer a friend anymore, but someone closer.
He picked her hand up, and hooked it with his arm. "Come on, Sakura. I want you to meet the Elders and my mother." He said, and Sakura nodded in reply. "and show them how special you are." He muttered, but Sakura didn't hear it- she was too concentrated in her own thoughts.
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Tomoyo saw Sakura and Syaoran walking together while talking. They looked happy- like a couple, Tomoyo thought. She knows that Syaoran already knew his feeling towards Sakura, and Sakura loves Syaoran, thought she hasn't yet realise it. They needed a push.
Tomoyo looked around. Good, the musicians are already here. She indicated them to play.
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Sakura and Syaoran were walking into the centre of the ballroom, heading to where Syaoran think the Elders are, when the music started. Syaoran stopped walking again and turned around. He made a gesture to Sakura. "Would care for a dance?" He asked.
Sakura giggled, "But I always stepped on other's feet when I dance." It was true- Vivian tried to let Sakura learn dancing, but due to the 'accidents' she had created by stepping on other's feet, Vivian gave up on trying to let Sakura learn dancing.
"Then just have to try my best to avoid it." Syaoran shrugged. Sakura smiled, and put her hand onto Syaoran's big palm. Sakura tried her best to not to step on Syaoran's foot, but it doesn't seems to work, so she decided to have a big gap between herself and Syaoran. Syaoran didn't like it at all. He likes her smell of cherry blossoms, and is enjoying this, so he pulled Sakura closer. Sakura's heart beat went uneven. 'Why would I feel like this when I'm with him?' Sakura thought. Things around her are getting weirder- even her own feeling. Then again, does that mean anything? After thinking for a while, Sakura decided to give up, and she rested her head on Syaoran's shoulder. Syaoran grinned, but once again, our little beauty was in her own thoughts- and probably in la-la land- thus didn't notice the grin.
To be continued.
Syaoyue: How's everybody? Even though this is only term one, I thought I would be dead for sure. so many assignments!!! Sorry for not updating for so long. ^.^ but you guys don't have much to wait, because I think the next chapter is going to be the last chapter .