At the Beginning
Written by: Kasumi

Author Notes // 'At the Beginning' is a song fic deticated to a CCS episode where Syaoran conforted Sakura; I'm not going to say which one, just because it would most likely ruin the whole point of this fic ^^; But please read~

Disclamer // CCS is in no way mine, but is owned by CLAMP! I wish I could buy it though... any one got any connections? XP

Summary // Sakura is heartbroken after she tells Yukito about her feelings for him. When she runs away, she finds her way to Syaoran, who comforts her. Then she realizes that Yukito is not her #1.

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Short One-piece
My number one!

We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you


Kinomoto Sakura ran quickly away from her older brother's best friend, the tears blurring her vision. Sobbing, she fell onto the hard ground and cried out in surprise. The rain pelted her back hard, but she didn't care. All I want is him to love me back! But he only loves me as a... younger sister! "Why Yukito-san?"

No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart
When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start


Li Syaoran walked though the empty streets of Tomoeda, thoughts racing though his head about one certain emerald-eyed girl. Why can't I get her smiling face out of my head? He shook his head, trying to get rid of the raindrops scattered in his hair, and his thoughts. All I want is for her to be in my arms.... "Sakura..."

Life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
At the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you


Sakura kept on running though the sheets of rain, trying to control her crying. She ran around a corner, and bumped into someone by mistake. They reached out their hand to keep her from falling. Embarassed, Sakura bowed and spoke quickly so the person wouldn't notice her tears. "I'm so sor-" Sakura looked up to be met by Syaoran's intense amber-eyes. Newly fresh tears welled up in her eyes and threatened to fall. "Syaoran-kun?"

We were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Never dreaming how are dreams could come true
Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you


"Sakura?" Syaoran gasped and took of his coat, draping it over her shivering shoulders. Leading her to a quiet part of Penguin park, he sat her down on one of the swings. Standing in front of her, he handed her a hankerchief and encouraged her to wipe her eyes. "Sakura, why are you crying?"

And life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
At the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you


Sakura continued to sob and clutched the hankerchief to her chest. Standing up again, she took a step towards Syaoran and rested her head on his chest. As the tears fell, she explained to Syaoran why she was so upset. "I-I told Yukito-san a-about my feelings f-for him, and he told me that he doesn't love me in r-return. He only l-loves me like a y-younger sister; as his family... and... and that he loves Onii-chan!"

I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's going to tear us apart


Syaoran wrapped his arms around the shaking Sakura, not quite sure what to do. Blushing slighty, he held her close, whispering soothing words in her ear. "Shh, Sakura, please don't cry. I don't like seeing you like this; your too beautiful to be crying." Sakura looked up, her red eyes shining brightly. She realized for the first time that Syaoran had always been there when she needed him. When her Onii-chan teased her; when Meiling was always bugging her; when she was having trouble with the Clow Cards. She had never really thanked him for the kindness that he showed her each and every time. "Thank you Syaoran-kun; for always being there for me..."

And life is a road and I want to going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you


Syaoran looked puzzled at her statement as her tears started to dry up. "What do you mean Sakura?" She just shook her head and stood up on her tip toes, giving him a light kiss on his cheek. "Thank you for always being here for me; I now realize that you have always been, and always will be... my number one."

And life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep going on
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
In the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you


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Ending Notes // Well, there we go ^^ A revised version of 'At the Beginning', that I wrote in 2002. Hope its alot better then the first, and your reviews keep on inspiring me. Thank you everyone *hugs each and everyone of you*