Chapter 8 is finally posted! Horray!!! Christmas is almost there! Finally
Tomoyo-chan's plan will come into action!
Hey, you may be thinking it's too much romance, isn't it? Don't worry, the sequel for it will surely have some action moments, so please read it!
Thanks for the reviews: Cowgirl Em, Dj King, Butterfly_grl4, Sakura Kinomoto, ??? ( ^_^U ), Quantum Ranger, Windy*Wings, Silver, Final Fantasy Princess, Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo!!! Thanks a lot!
Butterly_grl4 asked me if they are going to confess their feelings to each other... well, I hope so! ^_^ For... well... ???, shut up in Japanese is 'urusai' (or something like that).
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NOTE: Remember, R+R!!!
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Coming Back To You
Chapter 08 - Christmas is Near!
It was 11:10 am. Tomoyo and the others were waiting patiently in front of Tomoeda Ice Skating Ring, the new ice skating place in Tomoeda, for Sakura and Syaoran. Sakura was late, normal. But why Syaoran would be late? He was always the one who got first in the classroom... Maybe he had some errands to do... Then, Tomoyo spotted two forms coming in their direction. She immediately recognized Sakura and Syaoran. Surprisingly, Syaoran was being dragged by Sakura.
"No, no! I don't want to go!" The Chinese boy yelled between his breaths as he tried to escape the tight grip from his cherry-blossom friend.
"Mou, Syaoran-kun! Why not? It'll be fun!" She pleaded him but was just ignored.
"I just don't want!" Syaoran was using all his strengh to get free but Sakura was using The Power on herself... Even so, their strengh were pretty equal. Syaoran had been training... Mental note by Sakura: NEVER let Syaoran fight with Touya. Her brother would get pretty beat up. And lose to the gaki would leave him in a deep depression...
"But we are already here..."
"Nani?! You dragged me all the way?" His eyes widened.
"Hehe... I didn't even notice." She scratched the back of her head.
"Well, have fun. I'm going home." He forced an ackward smile and slowly started walking away.
"Don't you dare, Syaoran-kun!" She demanded with treathening voice which he gladly ignored.
"Oh yeah? Watch me!" Syaoran started to run.
"Come back!" Sakura caught up with him and started dragging again.
The gang sweatdropped in the distance.and decided not to interfere. This was a really strange sight and also, they could get hurt in the process and being Sakura and Syaoran involved, they could get REALLY hurt.
After minutes of struggling, Sakura 'convinced' Syaoran to come too. Something like 'Do as I say or I'll use The Small and trap you in a glass box'... Creepy Sakura...
"Ohayo, minna-san!" Sakura greeted happily still holding Syaoran by the shoulders to make sure he wouldn't try to escape again.
"... ohayo Sakura-chan. Care to explain us what happened back there?" Tomoyo eyed them. "Well, you see... Syaoran-kun didn't want to come. He had some... dark memories about ice skating."
Syaoran just growled.
"Is it true? Well, I've heard some creepy stories about ice skating! Want to listen?"
"Hoe..........." Sakura shivered.
"Not now, Naoko-chan. If you tell her, SHE will be the one who won't skate."
"Oh yeah... maybe later."
Sakura sighed in relief. After this... 'normal' meeting, they went inside to pay. They quickly put their things in their lockets and went to the ring.
"Woohoo! I love ice skating!" Sakura laughed
"Sakura-chan is really good at this. How did she learn?"
"Remember when we were at the 4ยบ grade? Mizuki-sensei taught her."
Sakura skated around in high speed. Tomoeda Ice Skating Ring was built 3 months ago and really had lots of visitors per day. It didn't have only the usual square ice ring but also some challenging courses with obstacles and sharp turns.
"Attention, please." A voice came from a man with a microphone, "Those who are interested in participating the ice skating race, please inscribe yourselves now."
"Hey! Let's try!"
"I'm not good at speed." Chiharu said.
"Me neither. Why don't you, Tomoyo-chan and Syaoran-kun try?" Rika suggested.
"All right! Syaoran-kun, Tomoyo-chan, let's go!" Sakura grabbed Syaoran's hand to drag him while he continued to curse under his breath.
"Sorry, but I'll be video-tapping you. You two go." Tomoyo stated and Sakura sweatdropped. How could Tomoyo be so obssessed on her camera bussiness?
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"On your marks... get set... GO!" The race started and both Sakura and Syaoran skated at full speed.
There were just 8 participants on the race including Sakura and Syaoran. The course was the most difficult from the place. One slip and you could get an serious pain in the ass (sorry for the word...). On the start, Sakura and Syaoran were in second and third place and another girl were in first. Suddenly and luckly, she made a wrong turning and felt on her butt (Ouch!) giving Syaoran and Sakura the chance they needed to win.
In fact, there was a tie. Sakura and Syaoran were the first and the girl, named Megumi was the third.
"I can't believe there was a tie between us! I'm much better than that hopeless Sakura!" Syaoran complained to no one in particular and recieve a small slap on the back of the head.
"Urusai!". Tie was the best result they could receive. That meant they were equal. And they were.
Sakura and Syaoran won a gold medal and Megumi won the bronze one. The prize for the three best places were 2 tickets to the new amusement park each person. It was built where Eriol's house stood.
"Congratulations Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun!"
"Thanks guys!" Sakura smiled "That's great! We recieved 4 tickets!"
"Why don't we go tomorrow?" Tomoyo suggested.
"That's a great idea Tomoyo-chan!"
"Does everybody agree?"
"Hai!"
"Sakura." Syaoran called and Sakura looked curiously at him. He pointed to her, "We made a tie this time, but the next time, I'll smash you like a bug!", and made a fist.
Sakura giggled, "Sure, sure." She knew Syaoran was just kidding. Well... maybe not.
Syaoran walked to the exit as the gang waited for him outside. Sakura waved to him telling to go quicker and he smiled softly. Suddenly he was stopped by a beautiful girl, Megumi. Megumi Hikawa was a bit smaller than Syaoran but was taller than Sakura. She had blue eyes and dark-red long hair. She smiled softly at Syaoran whom just stood without knowing what to do.
"Hello... I'm Hikawa Megumi.You know, from the skating race... Nice to meet you!"
"Errr... Pleased to meet you too... I'm Li."
"Li what?"
"I'm sorry... I don't like people I just met to call me by the first name..."
"That's okay... Nothing that we can't fix right?" She winked to him.
Sakura glared intensly at her Chinese friend and the other girl. Who the heck she think she is to go around winking to Syaoran? She pouted as sparks flied from eyes toward the other two. Sakura never saw her before so she just concluded that she might be new in Tomoeda... But if she tries to kidnap Syaoran from her she wouldn't be very welcome... Noooooooo... Sakura? JEALOUS? Nahhhh, never...
Syaoran just stood there confused. This girl was pretty foward... She was a bit noisy but he thought she was pretty kind and a nice person to talk... She was pretty open-minded. Megumi blinked confused and smiled at him.
"You're the kind of guy who goes deep in thought time from time, right? I'm also like that... People usually think I'm weird..." She laughed "My mother is waiting me back in the ring... I just wanted to make some new friends since I just moved here... I'll be going to Tomoeda school also. I hope we can become good friends! See you around Li-kun!"
Megumi went back and Syaoran continued his way to meet his friends, only to find Sakura waiting for him alone. Sakura just told him that their friends had errands to do so they had to leave... That's at least what Sakura thought. Looks like they were too afraid to be near Sakura while she glared at the two...
"So, who was that girl you were talking to?" Sakura asked trying to sound the less jealous as possible.
"Who? Ahn... Megumi Hikawa? She was that cute girl who raced against us, remember?"
Sakura's eyes snaped fully open "What do you mean by 'CUTE GIRL'?!" She said angrily.
Syaoran was taken back by this. He had already seen Sakura arguing with her brother or when The Snow made Sakura lose the watch Yukiko gave her... But he had never seen Sakura so angry before... Her voice made him jerk back.
Sakura was suprised at her own reaction and also at Syaoran who stood the with a very confused and fearful face, worrying that he said something wrong. Then, she realized what she had just done, "I- I'm sorry... It's not my place if you liked her...".
Sakura started walking away but Syaoran grabbed her hand, forcing her to stop. "Hey, hey... Just don't go around selling your old buddy here without knowing the whole story, okay?" He smiled softly at her, squeezing her hand. "I didn't even tell her my first name."
Sakura smiled "Oh..." then a giggle came out from her mouth "I'm sorry for my outburst bck there... I was just... jealous because I thought you were giving her more attention than m- ... I mean 'us'!"
*She was jealous?!* "That's okay Sakura... Let's just forget this and go back together, okay?" He smiled and started walking and still holding Sakura's hand.
She flashed her number one smile "Hai! Together!"
As both went away, a black-haired girl came out of a bush. Tomoyo smiled at her camera. She never thought she would someday be able to tape an outburst from Sakura and on top of that, because of jealousy. Another great shot to Tomoyo-chan's Collections.
A/N: Hah! You can bet that this wasn't the last time you heard about Megumi! Sequels... Get ready! =)
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Sakura closed the door and got changed, humming a lullaby. Kero looked confused at her. Sakura was a really happy person but today she seemed above the normal.
"Why are you so happy Sakura?"
"Syaoran-kun and me participated on a ice skating race and we won 4 tickets to the new amusement park. We are going tomorrow."
"Cool... Talking about Li..." Kero flew near his mistress face "I HEARD THAT YOU TWO SLEPT TOGETHER AT HIS HOUSE! IS - IT - TRUE?!" Kero yelled as Sakura flew back.
"H-hai..." Sakura blushed, *I can't believe Tomoyo-chan told him.*
"What happened?" He gave her a goofy smile.
"Hoe?" she asked confused.
"Tell me the details." Kero smiled.
Sakura sweatdropped, "Well... first I went to his room and asked for company."
"Un."
"Then I climbed on his bed and rolled near him."
"Un, un." Kero nodded.
"Then I hugged him and we..."
"Un, un, un!" Kero nodded and started to sweat.
"... we fell asleep!" She smiled.
Kero face-faulted, falling anime-style.
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It was December 23rd. Sakura, Syaoran and the others were at the amusement park. After that, they would go to Tomoyo's 'house' and help her preparing some basic stuff for the party, you know, balloons, the tree, some wall decorations...
At the amusement park...
Arriving at 10 in the morning, Sakura and her friends shared the other 3 needed tickets. After passing the 'Enter' gate, they noticed that the park was still quite empty. They were one of the first visitors of the day. Deciding that they would stay there until 8 in the night, they concluded they had a lot of time and could, hopefully, go in all attractions.
(AN: I'm going to skip now to 7:30 pm okay? I don't know what to write about them in the park... lol)
At night...
Syaoran sighed. He had a really good time today. He went in almost all attractions including the roller-coast. It was a funny sight of him dragging Sakura to the cart. Man she was really afraid but after some seconds on the ride, she loosened up. Well... almost. And Syaoran's arm was still red from Sakura really tight grip on it. It hurt, but it was cute to see Sakura afraid and he was glad that she could find proteciton on him. Now, there was only one more attraction to go. The ferris-well, scaring for some, fantastic for others. It really didn't bothered Syaoran until he discovered he was going 'accidentally' with Sakura. And guess what? The camera- girl was going in the cart behind them, a perfect place to tape! Good old Tomoyo...
Both felt really nervous and shy, with addition of a uncorfortable silence and a distant taping Tomoyo. Sakura took a quick glance at Syaoran and noticed he was looking through the window. She thought of giving her confession on the ride but Tomoyo forbiddened it, only allowing it on the Christmas party. She didn't understand the difference, despite in the party Tomoyo could film them and that REALLY made difference to Tomoyo. So, she decided to just start a conversation.
"What are you looking at?"
"Outside." He answered without turing his head, his eyes unreadable.
"Duh! Of course! I asked what and not where!" She faked an anoyed voice.
"The stars." He still didn't look to her.
*What is happening? Is he bored with me?* "Syaoran-kun, are you bored? I mean with me here?"
He finally looked to her, "No, it's not that... It's only... That I'm thinking."
"About what?"
"Sorry Sakura. I can't say it to you... yet. When I can, you'll be the first to know. I promisse you."
"Okay..." She said quite disappointed. How come he could say it to her. They where best friends... Didn't he trust her? No... Syaoran did trust her and she knew. There must be a very complex reason for him not to say it.
"The stars are shinny today, aren't they?" Syaoran asked.
"Yes..." Sakura bit her lips, "Syaoran-kun, can I sit beside you?"
"Sure." He smiled.
Sakura stood up, careful not to fall or accidentally open the door, and sat beside him.
"Thanks." she looked to the sky and smiled at her view, "Look Syaoran-kun! A shooting star! Make a wish!"
"I already did. What about you?"
"Me too! What have you wished for?"
Syaoran smiled. "Sorry. I tell you, it'll never come true."
"I guess so."
"But don't worry. When it comes true, I'll tell you okay?"
"You better." She gave a warning look which Syaoran laughed at.
Then, they eyes met and they found themselves lost in each other gaze. Sakura took the first step and closed her eyes and leaned foward. Syaoran gulped, but closed his eyes and leaned too. When they were only inches apart a huge flash made them stop and look to the window. They were given a awesome view of fireworks of all colors in the sky and the most beautiful one was when one of them exploded in colors of pink and green. When they looked at each other to comment about the view, they remembered of what was happening before it and the proximity of each other. Jumping away blushing was the result.
Sakura came back to normal first and sat beside him again, this time leaning her head on his shoulder. Syaoran smiled to himself and once again, turned his eyes to the sky...
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"Dinner is served." A maid called from the living-room door.
After a long walk, they arrived at Tomoyo's mansion and started decorating the house. They did it quickly so they could finish decorating the tree before the dinner. Tomoyo, then, guided her friends to the dinning-room, where a table full of first quality food was served.
After eating... well, after waiting for Sakura to finish eating, they headed back to the living-room to continue their work. Poor Syaoran and Takashi... As man, they were given the most difficult and heavier task like putting a decoration on the celling and moving the coach to the other side of the room.
When they finished, Syaoran was lying on the coach fast asleep. In addition of Tomoyo's tasks, he also helped Sakura with hers, giving an extra reason to get tired faster.
"Poor Syaoran-kun... I shouldn't have done him help me. Now he's really tired... Well, I guess I'll let you sleep while we clean the place." Then Sakura leaned foward and gave a quick peck on his cheek, not forgetting to run away for the possibility of Syaoran waking up and getting her kissing him.
Even tired, Syaoran was wakened up by the noises and voices from his friends and quickly sat back only to find Tomoyo smilling to him.
"Gomen Tomoyo-chan. I felt asleep."
"Don't wory Syaoran-kun. You already did yours tasks and also helped Sakura finishing her ones. You deserve some rest."
"Thanks, but I'll help anyway."
After some minutes, even with Sakura's complaining about Syaoran having to rest and not work, they finished cleaning everything. Soon, everybody left to their houses. Hell, it was already past midnight! And Touya would kill Sakura for staying out too late! She and Syaoran were the last ones to leave but were stopped by Tomoyo before opening the door.
"Wait Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun!" She ran to them a gave each of them a package.
"What is this?" Sakura asked starting to open the box on her hands.
"Don't open it yet!" Tomoyo quickly said holding Sakura's hand, "It's yours clothes to the party. Please promise me that you'll only open in the party's day, okay?" She asked her friends and recieved a nod from both, making her smile, "Great! I knew I could trut you two!"
"Thanks Tomoyo-chan. We are going now. It's too late and Touya might kill me!"
"Bye you two! Be careful!"
Syaoran walked Sakura to her house. He wanted to make sure she would reach her home safely. Streets could be dangerous at night. Of course, Sakura had her necklace and card but still... Sakura might be too afraid to react if someone attack. Better have a weapon in this moment. Better saying, Syaoran's sword. 10 minutes later, they reached her house and Syaoran stopped at the gate in case of her brother showing up.
"Bye Syaoran-kun! Good night!"
"Bye Sakura. Sweet dreams." With that Syaoran kissed her forehead and started walking away.
"Syaoran-kun! Wait!"
Syaoran turned back only to see Sakura running to him and gaving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks for walking me home Syaoran-kun!"
"No problem Sakura. Glad you're safe." He smiled.
Sakura winked to him and gave one last glance before closing the door. Now, Syaoran decided to walk back to his place. When he was turning the block he could hear screams and yells from the Kinomoto's residence, probably belonging Touya and Sakura arguing about the time. Thanks God he lived a few blocks from there. If he lived near, he wouldn't be able to sleep because of those two loud fights. He felt pity for Fujitaka. He must really suffer with those two in the house...
When he entered his apartment, Syaoran slowly made to his room and fell on his king-sized bed. Nothing more safe that home. Well, not always valid for Sakura, of course...
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To Be Continued...
Okay, now that you finished reading chapter 8, go do something more useful (lol) or read other fanfics. I really recommend CCS fanfics but... well... it's your choice!
Sorry for those of you who want the Christmas party already. I just... had some ideas and used them. This is Chapter 08. I promise that the Chapter 10 will be about the party. Still, don't miss Chapter 09 because you could get really confused if you don't read it...
See ya!
-Syaoran Kinomoto-
Translations:
-Nani: What
-Minna: All(with people), you could use it for 'everybody'
-Hoe: Sakura's classical expression when she's surprised, embarrassed, shy, scared, etc
-Hai: Yes
-Un: You use it to agree with something or someone
-Urusai: Shut up
-Mou: Sorry... I really don't know the meaning of it in English. I just know the Portugue meaning... Consider it like... a protest
-Gomen: Sorry
Hey, you may be thinking it's too much romance, isn't it? Don't worry, the sequel for it will surely have some action moments, so please read it!
Thanks for the reviews: Cowgirl Em, Dj King, Butterfly_grl4, Sakura Kinomoto, ??? ( ^_^U ), Quantum Ranger, Windy*Wings, Silver, Final Fantasy Princess, Syaoran's Tenshi Itsumademo!!! Thanks a lot!
Butterly_grl4 asked me if they are going to confess their feelings to each other... well, I hope so! ^_^ For... well... ???, shut up in Japanese is 'urusai' (or something like that).
If someone wants me to e-mail you when I update my fic, please say it so in the review and put you e-mail adress!
I HATE DISCLAIMERS!!! (Did you notice that? =] )
NOTE: Remember, R+R!!!
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Coming Back To You
Chapter 08 - Christmas is Near!
It was 11:10 am. Tomoyo and the others were waiting patiently in front of Tomoeda Ice Skating Ring, the new ice skating place in Tomoeda, for Sakura and Syaoran. Sakura was late, normal. But why Syaoran would be late? He was always the one who got first in the classroom... Maybe he had some errands to do... Then, Tomoyo spotted two forms coming in their direction. She immediately recognized Sakura and Syaoran. Surprisingly, Syaoran was being dragged by Sakura.
"No, no! I don't want to go!" The Chinese boy yelled between his breaths as he tried to escape the tight grip from his cherry-blossom friend.
"Mou, Syaoran-kun! Why not? It'll be fun!" She pleaded him but was just ignored.
"I just don't want!" Syaoran was using all his strengh to get free but Sakura was using The Power on herself... Even so, their strengh were pretty equal. Syaoran had been training... Mental note by Sakura: NEVER let Syaoran fight with Touya. Her brother would get pretty beat up. And lose to the gaki would leave him in a deep depression...
"But we are already here..."
"Nani?! You dragged me all the way?" His eyes widened.
"Hehe... I didn't even notice." She scratched the back of her head.
"Well, have fun. I'm going home." He forced an ackward smile and slowly started walking away.
"Don't you dare, Syaoran-kun!" She demanded with treathening voice which he gladly ignored.
"Oh yeah? Watch me!" Syaoran started to run.
"Come back!" Sakura caught up with him and started dragging again.
The gang sweatdropped in the distance.and decided not to interfere. This was a really strange sight and also, they could get hurt in the process and being Sakura and Syaoran involved, they could get REALLY hurt.
After minutes of struggling, Sakura 'convinced' Syaoran to come too. Something like 'Do as I say or I'll use The Small and trap you in a glass box'... Creepy Sakura...
"Ohayo, minna-san!" Sakura greeted happily still holding Syaoran by the shoulders to make sure he wouldn't try to escape again.
"... ohayo Sakura-chan. Care to explain us what happened back there?" Tomoyo eyed them. "Well, you see... Syaoran-kun didn't want to come. He had some... dark memories about ice skating."
Syaoran just growled.
"Is it true? Well, I've heard some creepy stories about ice skating! Want to listen?"
"Hoe..........." Sakura shivered.
"Not now, Naoko-chan. If you tell her, SHE will be the one who won't skate."
"Oh yeah... maybe later."
Sakura sighed in relief. After this... 'normal' meeting, they went inside to pay. They quickly put their things in their lockets and went to the ring.
"Woohoo! I love ice skating!" Sakura laughed
"Sakura-chan is really good at this. How did she learn?"
"Remember when we were at the 4ยบ grade? Mizuki-sensei taught her."
Sakura skated around in high speed. Tomoeda Ice Skating Ring was built 3 months ago and really had lots of visitors per day. It didn't have only the usual square ice ring but also some challenging courses with obstacles and sharp turns.
"Attention, please." A voice came from a man with a microphone, "Those who are interested in participating the ice skating race, please inscribe yourselves now."
"Hey! Let's try!"
"I'm not good at speed." Chiharu said.
"Me neither. Why don't you, Tomoyo-chan and Syaoran-kun try?" Rika suggested.
"All right! Syaoran-kun, Tomoyo-chan, let's go!" Sakura grabbed Syaoran's hand to drag him while he continued to curse under his breath.
"Sorry, but I'll be video-tapping you. You two go." Tomoyo stated and Sakura sweatdropped. How could Tomoyo be so obssessed on her camera bussiness?
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"On your marks... get set... GO!" The race started and both Sakura and Syaoran skated at full speed.
There were just 8 participants on the race including Sakura and Syaoran. The course was the most difficult from the place. One slip and you could get an serious pain in the ass (sorry for the word...). On the start, Sakura and Syaoran were in second and third place and another girl were in first. Suddenly and luckly, she made a wrong turning and felt on her butt (Ouch!) giving Syaoran and Sakura the chance they needed to win.
In fact, there was a tie. Sakura and Syaoran were the first and the girl, named Megumi was the third.
"I can't believe there was a tie between us! I'm much better than that hopeless Sakura!" Syaoran complained to no one in particular and recieve a small slap on the back of the head.
"Urusai!". Tie was the best result they could receive. That meant they were equal. And they were.
Sakura and Syaoran won a gold medal and Megumi won the bronze one. The prize for the three best places were 2 tickets to the new amusement park each person. It was built where Eriol's house stood.
"Congratulations Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun!"
"Thanks guys!" Sakura smiled "That's great! We recieved 4 tickets!"
"Why don't we go tomorrow?" Tomoyo suggested.
"That's a great idea Tomoyo-chan!"
"Does everybody agree?"
"Hai!"
"Sakura." Syaoran called and Sakura looked curiously at him. He pointed to her, "We made a tie this time, but the next time, I'll smash you like a bug!", and made a fist.
Sakura giggled, "Sure, sure." She knew Syaoran was just kidding. Well... maybe not.
Syaoran walked to the exit as the gang waited for him outside. Sakura waved to him telling to go quicker and he smiled softly. Suddenly he was stopped by a beautiful girl, Megumi. Megumi Hikawa was a bit smaller than Syaoran but was taller than Sakura. She had blue eyes and dark-red long hair. She smiled softly at Syaoran whom just stood without knowing what to do.
"Hello... I'm Hikawa Megumi.You know, from the skating race... Nice to meet you!"
"Errr... Pleased to meet you too... I'm Li."
"Li what?"
"I'm sorry... I don't like people I just met to call me by the first name..."
"That's okay... Nothing that we can't fix right?" She winked to him.
Sakura glared intensly at her Chinese friend and the other girl. Who the heck she think she is to go around winking to Syaoran? She pouted as sparks flied from eyes toward the other two. Sakura never saw her before so she just concluded that she might be new in Tomoeda... But if she tries to kidnap Syaoran from her she wouldn't be very welcome... Noooooooo... Sakura? JEALOUS? Nahhhh, never...
Syaoran just stood there confused. This girl was pretty foward... She was a bit noisy but he thought she was pretty kind and a nice person to talk... She was pretty open-minded. Megumi blinked confused and smiled at him.
"You're the kind of guy who goes deep in thought time from time, right? I'm also like that... People usually think I'm weird..." She laughed "My mother is waiting me back in the ring... I just wanted to make some new friends since I just moved here... I'll be going to Tomoeda school also. I hope we can become good friends! See you around Li-kun!"
Megumi went back and Syaoran continued his way to meet his friends, only to find Sakura waiting for him alone. Sakura just told him that their friends had errands to do so they had to leave... That's at least what Sakura thought. Looks like they were too afraid to be near Sakura while she glared at the two...
"So, who was that girl you were talking to?" Sakura asked trying to sound the less jealous as possible.
"Who? Ahn... Megumi Hikawa? She was that cute girl who raced against us, remember?"
Sakura's eyes snaped fully open "What do you mean by 'CUTE GIRL'?!" She said angrily.
Syaoran was taken back by this. He had already seen Sakura arguing with her brother or when The Snow made Sakura lose the watch Yukiko gave her... But he had never seen Sakura so angry before... Her voice made him jerk back.
Sakura was suprised at her own reaction and also at Syaoran who stood the with a very confused and fearful face, worrying that he said something wrong. Then, she realized what she had just done, "I- I'm sorry... It's not my place if you liked her...".
Sakura started walking away but Syaoran grabbed her hand, forcing her to stop. "Hey, hey... Just don't go around selling your old buddy here without knowing the whole story, okay?" He smiled softly at her, squeezing her hand. "I didn't even tell her my first name."
Sakura smiled "Oh..." then a giggle came out from her mouth "I'm sorry for my outburst bck there... I was just... jealous because I thought you were giving her more attention than m- ... I mean 'us'!"
*She was jealous?!* "That's okay Sakura... Let's just forget this and go back together, okay?" He smiled and started walking and still holding Sakura's hand.
She flashed her number one smile "Hai! Together!"
As both went away, a black-haired girl came out of a bush. Tomoyo smiled at her camera. She never thought she would someday be able to tape an outburst from Sakura and on top of that, because of jealousy. Another great shot to Tomoyo-chan's Collections.
A/N: Hah! You can bet that this wasn't the last time you heard about Megumi! Sequels... Get ready! =)
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Sakura closed the door and got changed, humming a lullaby. Kero looked confused at her. Sakura was a really happy person but today she seemed above the normal.
"Why are you so happy Sakura?"
"Syaoran-kun and me participated on a ice skating race and we won 4 tickets to the new amusement park. We are going tomorrow."
"Cool... Talking about Li..." Kero flew near his mistress face "I HEARD THAT YOU TWO SLEPT TOGETHER AT HIS HOUSE! IS - IT - TRUE?!" Kero yelled as Sakura flew back.
"H-hai..." Sakura blushed, *I can't believe Tomoyo-chan told him.*
"What happened?" He gave her a goofy smile.
"Hoe?" she asked confused.
"Tell me the details." Kero smiled.
Sakura sweatdropped, "Well... first I went to his room and asked for company."
"Un."
"Then I climbed on his bed and rolled near him."
"Un, un." Kero nodded.
"Then I hugged him and we..."
"Un, un, un!" Kero nodded and started to sweat.
"... we fell asleep!" She smiled.
Kero face-faulted, falling anime-style.
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It was December 23rd. Sakura, Syaoran and the others were at the amusement park. After that, they would go to Tomoyo's 'house' and help her preparing some basic stuff for the party, you know, balloons, the tree, some wall decorations...
At the amusement park...
Arriving at 10 in the morning, Sakura and her friends shared the other 3 needed tickets. After passing the 'Enter' gate, they noticed that the park was still quite empty. They were one of the first visitors of the day. Deciding that they would stay there until 8 in the night, they concluded they had a lot of time and could, hopefully, go in all attractions.
(AN: I'm going to skip now to 7:30 pm okay? I don't know what to write about them in the park... lol)
At night...
Syaoran sighed. He had a really good time today. He went in almost all attractions including the roller-coast. It was a funny sight of him dragging Sakura to the cart. Man she was really afraid but after some seconds on the ride, she loosened up. Well... almost. And Syaoran's arm was still red from Sakura really tight grip on it. It hurt, but it was cute to see Sakura afraid and he was glad that she could find proteciton on him. Now, there was only one more attraction to go. The ferris-well, scaring for some, fantastic for others. It really didn't bothered Syaoran until he discovered he was going 'accidentally' with Sakura. And guess what? The camera- girl was going in the cart behind them, a perfect place to tape! Good old Tomoyo...
Both felt really nervous and shy, with addition of a uncorfortable silence and a distant taping Tomoyo. Sakura took a quick glance at Syaoran and noticed he was looking through the window. She thought of giving her confession on the ride but Tomoyo forbiddened it, only allowing it on the Christmas party. She didn't understand the difference, despite in the party Tomoyo could film them and that REALLY made difference to Tomoyo. So, she decided to just start a conversation.
"What are you looking at?"
"Outside." He answered without turing his head, his eyes unreadable.
"Duh! Of course! I asked what and not where!" She faked an anoyed voice.
"The stars." He still didn't look to her.
*What is happening? Is he bored with me?* "Syaoran-kun, are you bored? I mean with me here?"
He finally looked to her, "No, it's not that... It's only... That I'm thinking."
"About what?"
"Sorry Sakura. I can't say it to you... yet. When I can, you'll be the first to know. I promisse you."
"Okay..." She said quite disappointed. How come he could say it to her. They where best friends... Didn't he trust her? No... Syaoran did trust her and she knew. There must be a very complex reason for him not to say it.
"The stars are shinny today, aren't they?" Syaoran asked.
"Yes..." Sakura bit her lips, "Syaoran-kun, can I sit beside you?"
"Sure." He smiled.
Sakura stood up, careful not to fall or accidentally open the door, and sat beside him.
"Thanks." she looked to the sky and smiled at her view, "Look Syaoran-kun! A shooting star! Make a wish!"
"I already did. What about you?"
"Me too! What have you wished for?"
Syaoran smiled. "Sorry. I tell you, it'll never come true."
"I guess so."
"But don't worry. When it comes true, I'll tell you okay?"
"You better." She gave a warning look which Syaoran laughed at.
Then, they eyes met and they found themselves lost in each other gaze. Sakura took the first step and closed her eyes and leaned foward. Syaoran gulped, but closed his eyes and leaned too. When they were only inches apart a huge flash made them stop and look to the window. They were given a awesome view of fireworks of all colors in the sky and the most beautiful one was when one of them exploded in colors of pink and green. When they looked at each other to comment about the view, they remembered of what was happening before it and the proximity of each other. Jumping away blushing was the result.
Sakura came back to normal first and sat beside him again, this time leaning her head on his shoulder. Syaoran smiled to himself and once again, turned his eyes to the sky...
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"Dinner is served." A maid called from the living-room door.
After a long walk, they arrived at Tomoyo's mansion and started decorating the house. They did it quickly so they could finish decorating the tree before the dinner. Tomoyo, then, guided her friends to the dinning-room, where a table full of first quality food was served.
After eating... well, after waiting for Sakura to finish eating, they headed back to the living-room to continue their work. Poor Syaoran and Takashi... As man, they were given the most difficult and heavier task like putting a decoration on the celling and moving the coach to the other side of the room.
When they finished, Syaoran was lying on the coach fast asleep. In addition of Tomoyo's tasks, he also helped Sakura with hers, giving an extra reason to get tired faster.
"Poor Syaoran-kun... I shouldn't have done him help me. Now he's really tired... Well, I guess I'll let you sleep while we clean the place." Then Sakura leaned foward and gave a quick peck on his cheek, not forgetting to run away for the possibility of Syaoran waking up and getting her kissing him.
Even tired, Syaoran was wakened up by the noises and voices from his friends and quickly sat back only to find Tomoyo smilling to him.
"Gomen Tomoyo-chan. I felt asleep."
"Don't wory Syaoran-kun. You already did yours tasks and also helped Sakura finishing her ones. You deserve some rest."
"Thanks, but I'll help anyway."
After some minutes, even with Sakura's complaining about Syaoran having to rest and not work, they finished cleaning everything. Soon, everybody left to their houses. Hell, it was already past midnight! And Touya would kill Sakura for staying out too late! She and Syaoran were the last ones to leave but were stopped by Tomoyo before opening the door.
"Wait Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun!" She ran to them a gave each of them a package.
"What is this?" Sakura asked starting to open the box on her hands.
"Don't open it yet!" Tomoyo quickly said holding Sakura's hand, "It's yours clothes to the party. Please promise me that you'll only open in the party's day, okay?" She asked her friends and recieved a nod from both, making her smile, "Great! I knew I could trut you two!"
"Thanks Tomoyo-chan. We are going now. It's too late and Touya might kill me!"
"Bye you two! Be careful!"
Syaoran walked Sakura to her house. He wanted to make sure she would reach her home safely. Streets could be dangerous at night. Of course, Sakura had her necklace and card but still... Sakura might be too afraid to react if someone attack. Better have a weapon in this moment. Better saying, Syaoran's sword. 10 minutes later, they reached her house and Syaoran stopped at the gate in case of her brother showing up.
"Bye Syaoran-kun! Good night!"
"Bye Sakura. Sweet dreams." With that Syaoran kissed her forehead and started walking away.
"Syaoran-kun! Wait!"
Syaoran turned back only to see Sakura running to him and gaving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks for walking me home Syaoran-kun!"
"No problem Sakura. Glad you're safe." He smiled.
Sakura winked to him and gave one last glance before closing the door. Now, Syaoran decided to walk back to his place. When he was turning the block he could hear screams and yells from the Kinomoto's residence, probably belonging Touya and Sakura arguing about the time. Thanks God he lived a few blocks from there. If he lived near, he wouldn't be able to sleep because of those two loud fights. He felt pity for Fujitaka. He must really suffer with those two in the house...
When he entered his apartment, Syaoran slowly made to his room and fell on his king-sized bed. Nothing more safe that home. Well, not always valid for Sakura, of course...
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To Be Continued...
Okay, now that you finished reading chapter 8, go do something more useful (lol) or read other fanfics. I really recommend CCS fanfics but... well... it's your choice!
Sorry for those of you who want the Christmas party already. I just... had some ideas and used them. This is Chapter 08. I promise that the Chapter 10 will be about the party. Still, don't miss Chapter 09 because you could get really confused if you don't read it...
See ya!
-Syaoran Kinomoto-
Translations:
-Nani: What
-Minna: All(with people), you could use it for 'everybody'
-Hoe: Sakura's classical expression when she's surprised, embarrassed, shy, scared, etc
-Hai: Yes
-Un: You use it to agree with something or someone
-Urusai: Shut up
-Mou: Sorry... I really don't know the meaning of it in English. I just know the Portugue meaning... Consider it like... a protest
-Gomen: Sorry
