Konnichiwa, minna-san!
I'm sooo sorry I haven't updated for awhile; let's just say the creative juices are...a little behind schedule.
Erm...thanks for all the supportive reviews, I'm glad I haven't gotten any flames yet...*backs away as readers get an evil gleam* Key word: yet.
Anywho *sweatdrop*; thanks for the reviews! If I missed anybody's review; gomen ne! It's hard to keep track of all the reviews, ne? I don't think I've thanked people for reviews since I uploaded chappie 6, so here goes!
Danille- thanks for your continued support; you're one of the few people who have been reviewing my ficcie the whole time, so domo arigato ^_~! To answer your question (asked a loooooong time ago...heh heh...), the gang is about in their junior year in high school, and I dunno why I use weird punctuation. And please do expect a lot more twists *grins evilly*!
CronoCat- you are the greatest, thanks for giving me so many reviews! You have my undying gratefulness! Thank you very much for your suggestion, I'll take it into consideration. Oh, BTW, thanks for your idea! It's being put to use in this chapppie! And yes, I do have fun being evil...MWUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Ying- well, so sorry, I guess Syao-kun's just not as perceptive as you are, ne? I, myself would rather appreciate bonking him on the head for his denseness.
Early Morning Dawn- I'm sorry for making it sad, but at least it lives up to its genre's standard. Besides, without any troubles, what kind of boring ficcie would it be, ne? ^-^
Butterfly Star- I like E+T, but I think I'm gonna give 'em some, er, little problems...Heh heh heh...
Meinien- You know, you summed up my feelings to a tee! But if you kill Syao-kun with a hammer, how can he ever get with Sakura? *Sighs dramatically* I guess I'll just have to pair her with Eriol-kun, then...j/k ^.^!
Lunemangelus- I hope you've gotten through the torture well enough to keep reading my ficcie! I've just decided to not even bother with the formatting. It shows up all weird, anyways...
Shadow Elf Sofi- yes, thanks for reminding me...I, pink_hime_sakura, solemnly do swear that the proper thanks and gratification be given to the deserving young Shadow Elf Sofi in recognition of the latter's appreciation for a properly due recognition. And yes, I'm a fanfiction authoress, of course I'm supposed to leave you hanging ^;^!
Demon Ryoko- aw, c'mon, you don't need MY help to be a good fanficcie writer! A comedy reader, huh? I like humor, too, but I suck at writing it...
Jane-chan- *gasp* You've been reading my ficcie since it's been up, and you ONLY REVIEWED ONCE? *In a proper English voice* Scandalous, just scandalous...j/k! Thanks for reviewing, your encouragement is a big help!
Chibi Cherrie- thanks for the praise, I'll update as fast as my creative juices can replenish themselves! *avoids eye contact and mutters* Of course, I'm just trying not to make promises...u.u
Jazzy- yes, I agree I am quote "EVIL EVIL EVIL!" I also agree on your character descriptions of Saku-chan, Tomoyo-chan, and Syao-kun. I agree I left a cliffy, and agree to update soon. *half-sarcastic* As soon as I'm finished with replying to ALL these new reviews, though...lol!
Feathers- *scandalized voice of nobility* I am very much offended by your tone with me, young lady...j/k. I'll try to make this chappie good as long as you review, deal ^o^?
Phew! Now that I'm all finished, let the muses sing! *Screechy voices fill the air* T.T() Or not...
CCS is not mine in any way, shape, or form. Don't sue in any way, shape, or form. I do not have money in any way, shape, or form. Capice?
This chapter is dedicated to CronoCat, who came up with an idea used in this chappie!
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Resigning herself to the silence surrounding her, Sakura took one last look at her surroundings. The picture was one of tranquility and beauty. It was hard to believe; just a week before, she was happy and innocent. Now? She was on the verge of death. As tears fought to escape once more, Sakura closed her eyes and hardened her resolve, bringing the razor blade up to her delicate wrist...
When suddenly, Pachelbel's Canon sounded, piercing the still air of the park.
Sakura opened her eyes, bewildered, finally coming into her senses. It was her cell phone. Sakura opened her mouth, but no words came out. Was this a sign that oka-san (mother) had sent her? Numbly, she pulled out her cell phone from her pocket.
"Moshi moshi (Hello), Kinomoto-Sakura desu (this is Sakura Kinomoto)."
Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open as she heard the voice on the other line, sounding casual and relaxed.
"Syao-kun?" she whispered to herself. She tuned out his voice as he was talking about a carnival. Bitterness welled up in Sakura's chest again, but she forced it down, turning her attention back to Syaoran.
"...and I was thinking about taking you there, you know, as a treat and a thank you for helping me get Tomoyo-chan!"
Sakura gasped, almost dropping the phone. Her eyes watered again, but this time they were tears of joy. Syaoran cared about her enough to take her to a carnival! He still hadn't forgotten her; she still had a chance...
All her swirling emotions and thoughts suddenly disappeared, and her spirits dulled. Of course Syaoran was only taking her as a friend. Actually, it was worse than that...he was taking her like he was paying her for faking the part of his girlfriend.
This decided, Sakura put on a fake, cheery voice. "Sure, Syao-kun! I'd love that!" She glanced down at her pink watch, eyes almost popping out. "Uh, listen, Syao-kun," she said nervously. "I've gotta go, talk to ya tomorrow!"
She quickly stuffed her cell back into her pocket, and, grabbing her stuff, began to run towards her house. Touya would be so worried if she wasn't home when he arrived.
Heart beating, lungs pumping, Sakura ran her record time back to her house. Closing the door behind her, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Phew...safe."
After changing into her pajamas, Sakura reflected on her day. I can't believe I almost killed myself...me, the ever-optimistic innocent girl... Sakura still felt the emotions that had almost pushed her over the edge, but she now had one thing on her side; hope.
"Maybe I can still get Syao-kun back without hurting Tomoyo-chan..."
By the time Touya came in the house a few minutes later, Sakura was already sleeping peacefully, no traces of anguish and torment anywhere.
"Kaijuu," Touya whispered fondly as he checked on his little monster, unaware of her suffering, just glad she was alright.
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Tomoyo glanced at the ringing phone, an annoyed look on her face. She picked up the phone, her exasperation clearly evident in her voice.
"Moshi moshi, Daidouji Tomoyo desu."
"Tomoyo-chan, you can't-"
She groaned, and slammed the phone down for the fourteenth time. That Eriol, why did he have to be so persistent? True, she did like that about him, but not when he was doing so against her!
Settling back into her bed and flipping her math book over again, she continued to read, her patience now wearing thin.
After a few minutes, when Eriol still hadn't called back, Tomoyo began to relax and fell into her studying mode again, her brow wrinkled slightly, in concentration, when suddenly...
DING DONG
Tomoyo got up off her bed, sighing in defeat. It was obvious Eriol wasn't going to give up, so she headed down the grand staircase as she heard her maid leading him towards the guest room. If she couldn't ignore him, she would fool him instead.
When they had both sat down and were served a cup of tea and were given total privacy, Eriol smiled at her.
"So, dearest Tomoyo-chan," he began, only to be cut off by Tomoyo.
"I told you not to call me that," she said snappishly.
"Ah, gomen ne (sorry) then, Tomoyo-chan." Eriol continued on talking as smoothly as if he was never interrupted. "I have come to discuss a matter of great importance."
Tomoyo smirked. So he was being formal, was he? Well, fight fire with fire. "Of course, Hirizigawa-san. If you would please state this matter with haste?"
Eriol flinched slightly at the unfamiliarity and coldness of which she addressed him, but continued on, nevertheless. "I am afraid someone has stolen one of my dearest treasures; I am hoping to recover it soon, and hope to find out from you what exactly inspired this crime."
Tomoyo's eyes flashed. She had definitely understood the meaning hidden beneath the words. He made her sound like one of his...possessions. "Oh, of course, that is, if I may possibly be of any help," Tomoyo gushed with sickeningly sweet tones, continuing the charade. "Could you perchance inform me of this...treasure you are seeking?"
Eriol's eyes met hers, and the longing in them almost made her want to run into his arms, and tell him it was all a hoax.
"A flower," he breathed, looking away. "A beautiful flower, the most beautiful flower in all the world. It is one of a kind, and I care so much for it. If I cannot recover this plum blossom, I'm afraid I will be pining all my life. Somebody stole this flower from me, with cunning and deception. I know not how, but I do know that my flower would never betray me."
Eriol turned his eyes, filled with sadness and yearning, upon Tomoyo's face. Dropping all pretense, he took her hands in his. "Oh, Tomoyo-chan, I love you! You may not have taken our relationship seriously, but I did! Please reconsider. Come back to me, Tomoyo."
Tomoyo flushed and pulled her hands away. Her heart was racing and her emotions, once bottled up with the promise of Sakura's happiness, were swirling inside her. She knew Eriol liked her, but she didn't know it was to this degree. He had never shown a passionate side before; that was more like Syaoran, but always kept a cool, complacent mask.
"I...I," Tomoyo stuttered. "You don't understand, Eriol-kun! You think I like this?" All of a sudden, Tomoyo's thoughts and feelings came racing out of her mouth, an unstoppable torrent.
"This is all for Sakura-chan. She means so much to me, she was like the sister I never had. My father, dead before I got to know him, my mother, always away on business trips and meetings, no siblings to play with, don't you see; I was always alone! Sakura-chan was the only one I could depend on, the one who was always there for me!"
Tomoyo hiccupped as the tears started to flow from her normally composed face. Eriol pulled her closer, and she rested her face in the crook of his shoulder. She continued her rant, seeming to have nothing to do with the previous topic.
"Since we were little, whatever I wanted, Sakura helped me get, whenever there was only one swing or one Popsicle in the ice cream truck, she would always give it to me! She's always so giving, so caring, why shouldn't I help her out? This time it's the same! Only, Eriol-kun, you're the swing! You're the Popsicle! She's been letting me have you this whole time, she's been sacrificing her own wants for mine! I'm letting her have what she deserves for once, what she wants!"
By now, Eriol was shocked by the turn of events. Sakura liked him? He would've never guessed; he always thought of her as just a good friend. Eriol felt slightly hurt that Tomoyo assumed she could just pass him on to someone else without asking his opinion, but continued to comfort Tomoyo as she continued her story.
"Every time I see her unhappy, it's like I'm feeling that too! We are closer than most sisters, and I hate to see her so depressed. Haven't you noticed how she's getting paler every day?" Tomoyo didn't wait for his answer, but kept speaking. "She's lovesick, Eriol-kun, and even though I love you, I won't fight her for you!" Tomoyo gasped at her admission. Even she was surprised at what she had said.
Eriol, ten times more shocked than Tomoyo, sat frozen as Tomoyo wept the rest of her tears, then started opening and closing his mouth like a fish.
"To...Tomoyo-chan..." He trailed off, not knowing what to say. He never realized she had kept all these emotions locked up inside her. He hugged her to him, bursting with happiness. She loved him! Tomoyo loved him!
Tomoyo looked at him, teary-eyed. "But don't you realize what this means, Eriol-kun? You and I can never date each other again."
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Phew! Long chappie; I'm proud of myself! Yay ^_~!
*Starts ducking as people throw tomatoes and pies at her* Oh, err...sorry about the extreme angst in this chapter, though...heh heh...yeah, I know I'm evil.
So, what will Eriol and Tomoyo do? What will happen at the carnival? Will Syaoran's feelings towards Sakura grow strong enough to save her from depression? Why am I asking stupid questions?
Well, review; the more reviews, the faster I update (-_-() no, that's NOT blackmail...)!
Oh, and I'm thinking of writing ANOTHER new ficcie; something called "Follow your dreams".
It's about Sakura, who's been dreaming of a certain amber-eyed boy since childhood. They have grown up together in their dreams. But when Sakura actually finds him, he's a lot different. He'd colder, meaner, and heartless.
What do you think? A possibility? Or a heap of trash? Reply please!
Pink_hime_sakura
I'm sooo sorry I haven't updated for awhile; let's just say the creative juices are...a little behind schedule.
Erm...thanks for all the supportive reviews, I'm glad I haven't gotten any flames yet...*backs away as readers get an evil gleam* Key word: yet.
Anywho *sweatdrop*; thanks for the reviews! If I missed anybody's review; gomen ne! It's hard to keep track of all the reviews, ne? I don't think I've thanked people for reviews since I uploaded chappie 6, so here goes!
Danille- thanks for your continued support; you're one of the few people who have been reviewing my ficcie the whole time, so domo arigato ^_~! To answer your question (asked a loooooong time ago...heh heh...), the gang is about in their junior year in high school, and I dunno why I use weird punctuation. And please do expect a lot more twists *grins evilly*!
CronoCat- you are the greatest, thanks for giving me so many reviews! You have my undying gratefulness! Thank you very much for your suggestion, I'll take it into consideration. Oh, BTW, thanks for your idea! It's being put to use in this chapppie! And yes, I do have fun being evil...MWUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Ying- well, so sorry, I guess Syao-kun's just not as perceptive as you are, ne? I, myself would rather appreciate bonking him on the head for his denseness.
Early Morning Dawn- I'm sorry for making it sad, but at least it lives up to its genre's standard. Besides, without any troubles, what kind of boring ficcie would it be, ne? ^-^
Butterfly Star- I like E+T, but I think I'm gonna give 'em some, er, little problems...Heh heh heh...
Meinien- You know, you summed up my feelings to a tee! But if you kill Syao-kun with a hammer, how can he ever get with Sakura? *Sighs dramatically* I guess I'll just have to pair her with Eriol-kun, then...j/k ^.^!
Lunemangelus- I hope you've gotten through the torture well enough to keep reading my ficcie! I've just decided to not even bother with the formatting. It shows up all weird, anyways...
Shadow Elf Sofi- yes, thanks for reminding me...I, pink_hime_sakura, solemnly do swear that the proper thanks and gratification be given to the deserving young Shadow Elf Sofi in recognition of the latter's appreciation for a properly due recognition. And yes, I'm a fanfiction authoress, of course I'm supposed to leave you hanging ^;^!
Demon Ryoko- aw, c'mon, you don't need MY help to be a good fanficcie writer! A comedy reader, huh? I like humor, too, but I suck at writing it...
Jane-chan- *gasp* You've been reading my ficcie since it's been up, and you ONLY REVIEWED ONCE? *In a proper English voice* Scandalous, just scandalous...j/k! Thanks for reviewing, your encouragement is a big help!
Chibi Cherrie- thanks for the praise, I'll update as fast as my creative juices can replenish themselves! *avoids eye contact and mutters* Of course, I'm just trying not to make promises...u.u
Jazzy- yes, I agree I am quote "EVIL EVIL EVIL!" I also agree on your character descriptions of Saku-chan, Tomoyo-chan, and Syao-kun. I agree I left a cliffy, and agree to update soon. *half-sarcastic* As soon as I'm finished with replying to ALL these new reviews, though...lol!
Feathers- *scandalized voice of nobility* I am very much offended by your tone with me, young lady...j/k. I'll try to make this chappie good as long as you review, deal ^o^?
Phew! Now that I'm all finished, let the muses sing! *Screechy voices fill the air* T.T() Or not...
CCS is not mine in any way, shape, or form. Don't sue in any way, shape, or form. I do not have money in any way, shape, or form. Capice?
This chapter is dedicated to CronoCat, who came up with an idea used in this chappie!
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Resigning herself to the silence surrounding her, Sakura took one last look at her surroundings. The picture was one of tranquility and beauty. It was hard to believe; just a week before, she was happy and innocent. Now? She was on the verge of death. As tears fought to escape once more, Sakura closed her eyes and hardened her resolve, bringing the razor blade up to her delicate wrist...
When suddenly, Pachelbel's Canon sounded, piercing the still air of the park.
Sakura opened her eyes, bewildered, finally coming into her senses. It was her cell phone. Sakura opened her mouth, but no words came out. Was this a sign that oka-san (mother) had sent her? Numbly, she pulled out her cell phone from her pocket.
"Moshi moshi (Hello), Kinomoto-Sakura desu (this is Sakura Kinomoto)."
Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open as she heard the voice on the other line, sounding casual and relaxed.
"Syao-kun?" she whispered to herself. She tuned out his voice as he was talking about a carnival. Bitterness welled up in Sakura's chest again, but she forced it down, turning her attention back to Syaoran.
"...and I was thinking about taking you there, you know, as a treat and a thank you for helping me get Tomoyo-chan!"
Sakura gasped, almost dropping the phone. Her eyes watered again, but this time they were tears of joy. Syaoran cared about her enough to take her to a carnival! He still hadn't forgotten her; she still had a chance...
All her swirling emotions and thoughts suddenly disappeared, and her spirits dulled. Of course Syaoran was only taking her as a friend. Actually, it was worse than that...he was taking her like he was paying her for faking the part of his girlfriend.
This decided, Sakura put on a fake, cheery voice. "Sure, Syao-kun! I'd love that!" She glanced down at her pink watch, eyes almost popping out. "Uh, listen, Syao-kun," she said nervously. "I've gotta go, talk to ya tomorrow!"
She quickly stuffed her cell back into her pocket, and, grabbing her stuff, began to run towards her house. Touya would be so worried if she wasn't home when he arrived.
Heart beating, lungs pumping, Sakura ran her record time back to her house. Closing the door behind her, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Phew...safe."
After changing into her pajamas, Sakura reflected on her day. I can't believe I almost killed myself...me, the ever-optimistic innocent girl... Sakura still felt the emotions that had almost pushed her over the edge, but she now had one thing on her side; hope.
"Maybe I can still get Syao-kun back without hurting Tomoyo-chan..."
By the time Touya came in the house a few minutes later, Sakura was already sleeping peacefully, no traces of anguish and torment anywhere.
"Kaijuu," Touya whispered fondly as he checked on his little monster, unaware of her suffering, just glad she was alright.
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Tomoyo glanced at the ringing phone, an annoyed look on her face. She picked up the phone, her exasperation clearly evident in her voice.
"Moshi moshi, Daidouji Tomoyo desu."
"Tomoyo-chan, you can't-"
She groaned, and slammed the phone down for the fourteenth time. That Eriol, why did he have to be so persistent? True, she did like that about him, but not when he was doing so against her!
Settling back into her bed and flipping her math book over again, she continued to read, her patience now wearing thin.
After a few minutes, when Eriol still hadn't called back, Tomoyo began to relax and fell into her studying mode again, her brow wrinkled slightly, in concentration, when suddenly...
DING DONG
Tomoyo got up off her bed, sighing in defeat. It was obvious Eriol wasn't going to give up, so she headed down the grand staircase as she heard her maid leading him towards the guest room. If she couldn't ignore him, she would fool him instead.
When they had both sat down and were served a cup of tea and were given total privacy, Eriol smiled at her.
"So, dearest Tomoyo-chan," he began, only to be cut off by Tomoyo.
"I told you not to call me that," she said snappishly.
"Ah, gomen ne (sorry) then, Tomoyo-chan." Eriol continued on talking as smoothly as if he was never interrupted. "I have come to discuss a matter of great importance."
Tomoyo smirked. So he was being formal, was he? Well, fight fire with fire. "Of course, Hirizigawa-san. If you would please state this matter with haste?"
Eriol flinched slightly at the unfamiliarity and coldness of which she addressed him, but continued on, nevertheless. "I am afraid someone has stolen one of my dearest treasures; I am hoping to recover it soon, and hope to find out from you what exactly inspired this crime."
Tomoyo's eyes flashed. She had definitely understood the meaning hidden beneath the words. He made her sound like one of his...possessions. "Oh, of course, that is, if I may possibly be of any help," Tomoyo gushed with sickeningly sweet tones, continuing the charade. "Could you perchance inform me of this...treasure you are seeking?"
Eriol's eyes met hers, and the longing in them almost made her want to run into his arms, and tell him it was all a hoax.
"A flower," he breathed, looking away. "A beautiful flower, the most beautiful flower in all the world. It is one of a kind, and I care so much for it. If I cannot recover this plum blossom, I'm afraid I will be pining all my life. Somebody stole this flower from me, with cunning and deception. I know not how, but I do know that my flower would never betray me."
Eriol turned his eyes, filled with sadness and yearning, upon Tomoyo's face. Dropping all pretense, he took her hands in his. "Oh, Tomoyo-chan, I love you! You may not have taken our relationship seriously, but I did! Please reconsider. Come back to me, Tomoyo."
Tomoyo flushed and pulled her hands away. Her heart was racing and her emotions, once bottled up with the promise of Sakura's happiness, were swirling inside her. She knew Eriol liked her, but she didn't know it was to this degree. He had never shown a passionate side before; that was more like Syaoran, but always kept a cool, complacent mask.
"I...I," Tomoyo stuttered. "You don't understand, Eriol-kun! You think I like this?" All of a sudden, Tomoyo's thoughts and feelings came racing out of her mouth, an unstoppable torrent.
"This is all for Sakura-chan. She means so much to me, she was like the sister I never had. My father, dead before I got to know him, my mother, always away on business trips and meetings, no siblings to play with, don't you see; I was always alone! Sakura-chan was the only one I could depend on, the one who was always there for me!"
Tomoyo hiccupped as the tears started to flow from her normally composed face. Eriol pulled her closer, and she rested her face in the crook of his shoulder. She continued her rant, seeming to have nothing to do with the previous topic.
"Since we were little, whatever I wanted, Sakura helped me get, whenever there was only one swing or one Popsicle in the ice cream truck, she would always give it to me! She's always so giving, so caring, why shouldn't I help her out? This time it's the same! Only, Eriol-kun, you're the swing! You're the Popsicle! She's been letting me have you this whole time, she's been sacrificing her own wants for mine! I'm letting her have what she deserves for once, what she wants!"
By now, Eriol was shocked by the turn of events. Sakura liked him? He would've never guessed; he always thought of her as just a good friend. Eriol felt slightly hurt that Tomoyo assumed she could just pass him on to someone else without asking his opinion, but continued to comfort Tomoyo as she continued her story.
"Every time I see her unhappy, it's like I'm feeling that too! We are closer than most sisters, and I hate to see her so depressed. Haven't you noticed how she's getting paler every day?" Tomoyo didn't wait for his answer, but kept speaking. "She's lovesick, Eriol-kun, and even though I love you, I won't fight her for you!" Tomoyo gasped at her admission. Even she was surprised at what she had said.
Eriol, ten times more shocked than Tomoyo, sat frozen as Tomoyo wept the rest of her tears, then started opening and closing his mouth like a fish.
"To...Tomoyo-chan..." He trailed off, not knowing what to say. He never realized she had kept all these emotions locked up inside her. He hugged her to him, bursting with happiness. She loved him! Tomoyo loved him!
Tomoyo looked at him, teary-eyed. "But don't you realize what this means, Eriol-kun? You and I can never date each other again."
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Phew! Long chappie; I'm proud of myself! Yay ^_~!
*Starts ducking as people throw tomatoes and pies at her* Oh, err...sorry about the extreme angst in this chapter, though...heh heh...yeah, I know I'm evil.
So, what will Eriol and Tomoyo do? What will happen at the carnival? Will Syaoran's feelings towards Sakura grow strong enough to save her from depression? Why am I asking stupid questions?
Well, review; the more reviews, the faster I update (-_-() no, that's NOT blackmail...)!
Oh, and I'm thinking of writing ANOTHER new ficcie; something called "Follow your dreams".
It's about Sakura, who's been dreaming of a certain amber-eyed boy since childhood. They have grown up together in their dreams. But when Sakura actually finds him, he's a lot different. He'd colder, meaner, and heartless.
What do you think? A possibility? Or a heap of trash? Reply please!
Pink_hime_sakura