Card Captor Sakura
Falling Cherry Blossoms
'It's okay to feel sad Sakura-chan.'
--Tomoyo Daidouji
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"SAKURA!!" Sakura turned around to see who was calling her. She saw Tomoyo running down the halls at top speed; her arms were waving towards her in a frantic way.
"Ne, ne! Slow down Tomoyo-chan, Mistress Li would have a fit if she saw you running down her halls like that." Sakura said giggling a little.
"Gomen, gomen! You look awful happy Sakura-chan, you heard right?" Tomoyo asked looking her friend up and down then she locked eyes with her, as if trying to read her thoughts.
"Nani?" Sakura asked blinking.
"So you didn't hear." Tomoyo said slowly, she seemed reluctant to tell her friend anything.
"Come on, tell me Tomoyo-chan! Stop leaving me in the dark like this!" Sakura said in her usual cheerful way. Tomoyo bit her lip.
I know she won't be smiling like this for long. I really don't want to be the one to bring her the bad news. Tomoyo thought to herself looking down. She wanted to be the last person on Earth to make her friend lose her precious smile.
"Meiling Li, is here in the Li Mansion. She's going to be staying here for a while."
Chapter 5: Scheming
"Nani?" Sakura asked in a small voice, her bottom lip trembled slightly.
"Yeah, I heard it from the girls at the kitchen. She arrived an hour ago, I think they're still in the Company Room." Tomoyo said, her voice even quieter than Sakura's had been.
Sakura bit her lip and forced a smile. "Well, that must be why I saw so many servants in the Guest Wing."
Meiling Li. Syaoran's ex-wife. I wonder what will happen, I mean, Syaoran-kun is always talking about how Shin Lo is so distant, maybe a mother figure is exactly what he needs…Maybe that's what Syaoran-kun needs also, someone to be there for him when he's feeling stressed out, someone to…just be there for him. But what about my friendship with him? Would that change because of Meiling-san? Maybe I should just back off for now on, I mean they are a family. Besides, as soon as we solve this case I'll be gone. Gone forever. That sounds like the right thing to do, just back off Sakura. You're not part of the family portrait, Syaoran probably misses Meiling, and I know poor Shin Lo does. He needs a mother. And Meiling is his mother. Sakura swallowed the big lump in her throat. This, out of all the hardest things in the world, seemed to be the hardest, but everyone has to make sacrifices, this was one she had to make. Tomoyo noticed the silence and swallowed her own lump in her own throat. She knew Sakura was sad, and so was she.
"Gomen nasai, Sakura-chan." Tomoyo told her friend looking down at her own shoes.
"Why are you sorry? You didn't do anything wrong! Now I have to go and deliver these towels. We'll have lunch together in my room okay Tomoyo-chan? Ja ne!" And Sakura ran off, clutching the towels in her hands. Tomoyo bit her lip and shook her head sadly.
"It's okay to feel sad Sakura-chan." She said quietly to herself as she watched her friend's figure get smaller, and smaller. "It's okay…"
Sakura opened one of the guests' rooms and walked in. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw young woman-her age-hovering over the bed taking clothes out from a suitcase. Sakura stopped breathing for a second, she had a guess who this was.
"Ah, I am so sorry for walking in like this. I di-didn't know anyone was in here." She said stuttering lightly. The young woman at the bed whipped her head around to see who had walked into her room.
"Oh don't worry about it, it's not like I'm not dressed or anything. Just put those towels in the bathroom." The woman said smiling warmly as she pointed to the bathroom.
"Arigato…er thank you." Sakura said starting to walk to the bathroom.
She speaks Japanese. Meiling thought to herself. Light brown hair, beautiful, sparkling emeralds and a warm atmosphere. She might be…
"Is you name Sakura Kinomoto?" Meiling asked out of the blue. Sakura whipped her head around at such a direct question.
"Y-yes. Yes it is." She replied timidly. She looked Meiling over. Long raven hair pulled into two childish buns at the side of her head, crimson eyes that seemed to know more than Sakura thought she should know. She was very pretty, if she and Syaoran weren't related, and weren't forced into this marriage, she thought that they might last. "How did you-"
"I heard about you when I was walking down the halls. Two girls were talking highly of you," Meiling looked Sakura over. "Yeah you look like his type." She said nodding her head slightly.
"What?" Sakura asked feeling confused and lost. Meiling smiled and shook her head.
"Don't worry about it Sakura, you can call me Meiling. You're friends with Syaoran aren't you."
"Y-yes. I've only been here a month though." Sakura said feeling uncomfortable.
"So you know what Syao is truly like. Not a lot of people do. You may be his only friend at the time." Meiling said sighing as she flopped down on her bed. "You know, when Syaoran and I were little I would always dream of what it would feel like to be his wife. It was my dream, it was his nightmare." Meiling smiled when she heard Sakura stifle a giggle.
"When he promised he would marry me-I-I couldn't be happier. But as we grew older he seemed to understand what he was doing, that he was committing himself to me and only me. When we were married it didn't feel like I thought it would. I didn't feel like the luckest person in the world, and I sure didn't hear a heavenly angel choir, I actually felt a little ache in my heart but I had ignored it back then. I stopped pestering Syao as much as I had did when we were little, I started acting like a cousin and a friend, but then I found out I was pregnant when Shin Lo. It just felt awkward, we couldn't talk like friends, I don't think Syaoran even smiled for a full month. When Shin was born that was when we both decided that this was just crazy, that if we kept this marriage up our relationship as cousins would end. I left China and moved to Japan. I had so much fun; I went to a Japanese high school and a Japanese college. I also met the love of my life there." She stopped and turned to Sakura. "Syaoran just needs understanding is the point. I hope you two become close friends." She said winking. Sakura blushed even though she didn't know the true meaning to her words.
"Miss Meiling-"
"Meiling." Meiling corrected her.
"Um yeah, Meiling. If it's not too rude, why did you come back to China? Oh I shouldn't have asked you that. It's none of my business, just ignore it!" Sakura said slapping her own forehead.
"I don't mind. I came back to make amends with Syao. We never really talked; I wanted to make sure he still loved me-as a family member. He and I were really close when we were small; I don't want to lose him as a friend. I also came to finally get him hooked up with someone. Can you believe that after 13 years he has only had ONE girlfriend! And as Fiemei tells me, that relationship only lasted 1 and a half months!"
"It takes a while for someone to find their true love." Sakura whispered absentmindedly.
"I suppose you're right Sakura. I just hope he can find his soul mate before this century ends." Meiling said sticking her tongue out in a teasing gesture. Sakura giggled into her hands.
"Just pray Meiling. You don't want to be here a century do you? Have hope in Syaoran-kun."
'Syaoran-KUN' hmmm? It looks like I just might have to be here a week before Syaoran finds that Sakura is the one for him. I would to see them get married, they would make a cute couple, Sakura is has a really cute personality.
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(Syaoran's Room)
Syaoran lay on his bed with a pillow on his head, to anyone who were to pop up in his room they would think he were trying to suffocate himself instead of thinking he was closing the world out.
So, Meiling and Eriol in the same house huh? Great! Yippee! KILL ME NOW! I know why Meiling is really here; she just wants to help me find a wife. And Eriol-Eriol just wants to annoy me to death. Maybe if I were to lure him onto the roof-nah he wouldn't fall for it.
Syaoran turned on his stomach and let out a deep sigh. "Maybe I should go see what's Ying Fa is up too." He mumbled to himself. Unknown to him, his son had just walked in and wasn't quite pleased to hear his father mumble her name.
"Father." Shin Lo said making himself known.
Syaoran sat up, his hair messier than ever. He scratched his head and nodded towards his son. "Yes Shin Lo?"
"I-I was wondering if-if you, mother, and I would, would like to take a walk." He stuttered looking at his shoes. Syaoran lifted an eyebrow.
"Since when did you like taking walks?" He asked suspicious.
"W-well the weather is nice, and you hardly go out dad." Was Shin Lo's reasonable answer. Syaoran let out a sigh.
"Yes, well I guess a walk wouldn't hurt. Let's go get Meiling." He jumped out of bed and opened his door. As soon as he and his son walked out Syaoran spotted Sakura scurrying past them.
"Ah! Sakura!" Syaoran said grinning a little at her. Sakura stopped and turned around. She smiled broadly then opened her mouth to say something but closed it just as quick when she saw Shin Lo.
Shin Lo needs a mother, Syaoran needs a wife. She reminded herself.
Sakura bowed, "good afternoon Master Li, Young Master." And she was on her way. Syaoran looked puzzled, usually she would smile and her eyes would sparkle then she would greet him with a 'konnichiwa' making his heart flutter, but she didn't today. Maybe she was in a hurry. Syaoran thought to himself.
"Dad?" Shin Lo asked bringing him back to reality.
"Sorry. Come on."
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(Down the Corner)
Sakura stopped power walking and rested on the wall behind her. This was harder than she thought, but she wanted to see Syaoran smile, she wanted to see him happy, he and his son happy. She wanted Syaoran to have a family again, and she was in the way. Gomen nasai. This is what's right.
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(Down Town)
Syaoran, Meiling, and Shin Lo walked down the streets in an uncomfortable silence. Shin Lo kept glancing between his mother and father and was disappointed to see that there was a great space between them.
"So Syaoran, how have you been?" Meiling asked starting the conversation. Syaoran looked at her and frowned.
"Just fine, I see you've been doing good too."
"Yeah, I've met your friend Syao, I'm very proud of you getting over that anti-social phrase of yours." Meiling said teasing.
Syaoran looked confused. "My friend?" Then he blushed a deep red. "You mean-"
"Yes I mean Sakura Kinomoto." Meiling replied smirking.
Shin Lo cringed hearing the name. Why was she the topic over everything? Maybe he needed to give them 'alone time.'
"Er, mother, father. I have to go to the bathroom stalls over there. I'll be right back." Shin Lo said and he dashed off in the opposite direction and ducked behind some shrubbery.
"Um…do you think he knows the bathrooms are over there?" Meiling asked sweatdropping when she noticed her son had ran off in the wrong direction.
"Probably, which means were in trouble." Syaoran said sighing. Why did his son have to be as sneaky as him?
"Now tell me, how is Sakura?" Meiling pressed.
"First off, how did you find out about Ying-er Sakura?"
"Ah that is so cute! You call her Ying-Fa? Well she was putting some towels up in my room and I had heard some other girls talking about some girl and she matched the description. We had a really nice conversation. I told her all your turn on and turn offs. Getting a sponge bath by a naked woman is still on your turn on list right?"
"WHAT THE? MEILING!?" Syaoran screamed his face red with embarrassment. Meiling giggled.
"Don't worry, I was just joking. You know I would never do that to you." Meiling said innocently.
Syaoran snorted then looked up at the sky. He stretched and smiled. "Shin Lo was right, this is perfect weather."
"How would you know Syao. You probably haven't been outdoors in a year." Meiling said smiling.
"Well for your information this is my second time outside this month!" Syaoran told her matter-of-factly.
"Really? Where did you go last time?" Meiling questioned.
Why did I tell her that? Syaoran mentally kicked himself.
"You wouldn't be interested." He said.
"Oh but I am." Meiling said not giving up on the question.
"I went to the carnival." Syaoran mumbled.
"Really? With who may I ask."
"You may not ask."
"Oh don't be so mean too your favorite cousin."
"Favorite?"
"Mou! You're so mean."
"I see you've been brushing up on your Japanese."
"Hai! It looks like you'll have to be speaking Japanese more Syaoran." Meiling said smirking.
"Why?"
"Because Sakura can only speak poor Chinese so when you get married you'll have to talk to her some way." There was a sneaky twinkle in Meiling's eyes.
"MEILING!"
"Ohoho! Someone is blushing!"
"MEILING I'M WARNING YOU!"
"Okay, okay. But who did you go to the carnival with?"
"Er…"
"Any day now."
"*Mumble*."
"Sorry, I didn't catch that." Meiling said leaning in to hear.
"I said Sakura."
"KAWAII!"
"Why is everyone obsessed with that word?" Syaoran asked loudly.
"Because it's kawaii! But you and Sakura together is even more kawaii!"
"Could you stop it with the kawaii stuff?"
"NO! Kawaii Sakura and Syaoran!"
"Okay you know Meiling, I really hate you!" Syaoran told his cousin glaring.
"Oh but I love you."
"I would challenge you to a match but you're probably out of shape." Syaoran said smoothly. Meiling stopped walking.
"Say that again?" She said looking him, eyes locked.
"I said you probably forgot all the martial art skills grandfather taught us years ago, have you gone deaf also?" Syaoran asked smirking.
"I assure you, I've kept up with my practice." Meiling said monotone.
"But you're in no condition to fight."
"I could take you on anytime!" Meiling challenged.
"This coming from a woman who has had two children! Yeah, right!" Syaoran snorted.
In a swift motion Meiling kicked Syaoran's feet from under him. Syaoran fell on his behind looking at his cousin shocked. Meiling just grinned.
"Okay maybe you have kept up with your practice." He mumbled taking Meiling's hand to pull himself up.
"Don't ever question me Syaoran Li!" She said happy that she was finally able to catch him off guard after all these years.
"Yeah, yeah, next time were going to have a fair match!" Syaoran stated glaring.
"Fine, next time. But back to my point, Syaoran, I think you should seriously ask Sakura on a date." Meiling said nodding her head.
"We already did. The carnival remember?"
"Really! You guys had a date but you didn't tell me?"
Syaoran blushed. "Well…it wasn't a date date. More like a friendship date."
"Well next time ask her on a date date!"
"Why are you so anxious to hook me up with Sakura! Were only friends Meiling! How do you know I even like her?" Syaoran demanded.
"Because you let her call you Syaoran-kun! And you also blush every time I say her name-yeah I noticed." Syaoran blushed deep red after hearing his cousin's words.
"So you do like her." Meiling probed.
"I'm not saying anything." Syaoran stated stubbornly.
"Fine, but believe me Syaoran, we will finish our little conversation." Meiling said dropping the subject.
Syaoran turned around and almost jumped out of his skin when he saw his son trailing behind them.
"When did you get here?" He questioned.
"Oh, just now father. Can we go stop at that ice cream parlor? I'm sort of hungry." Shin Lo said pointing towards Lovers Sundae. Truth be told, Shin Lo was watching them from the bushes and decided that they had enough time alone, now he had to show them what a perfect family they made.
"Hey, wasn't that ice cream parlor on T.V one day?" Meiling asked recognizing it from the international news channel.
"Yeah, some fool tried to blow it up. That was about a month ago though so I'm sure it's pretty safe now." Syaoran said opening the door for them.
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(Li Mansion)
"Why do you look so down?" A voice said interrupting Sakura's thought. Sakura's eyes popped open and she found herself staring into the face of a man with midnight blue hair.
Sakura got up from the corner she was crouching in and smiled at Eriol. "Oh, I was just thinking Eriol."
"You seemed stressed."
Sakura sighed. "I am."
"Come on, let me treat you to some ice cream." Eriol said grinning. Sakura's eyes lit up.
"Really?"
"Sure, come on."
"Wait, let me get out of these clothes." Sakura said happily. She raced down the corridor to the Servants Hall to change. Eriol waited patiently smiling. She really is a sweet girl.
"Er…Eriol?" A soft voice questioned. Eriol shook from his daze saw Tomoyo staring at him with the oddest expression on her face.
"Oh, my dear Tomoyo. How are you doing this lovely day?" He asked kissing the young woman's hand.
Tomoyo blushed before replying. "Just fine Eriol, why are you just standing there smiling?" She asked shyly.
"Oh I must look like a fool. Sakura was looking pretty stressed out so I invited her to get some ice cream. Desserts always cheer people up. Your welcome to come if you like sweet Tomoyo." He invited.
Although she really wanted to go she passed. "No thank you Eriol, although I do appreciate you inviting me. Maybe you can help Sakura relax, plus I have a lot more work to do."
"Fine, if you insist. But I will bring you a slice of cheese cake."
"Now how could I say no to that?" Tomoyo asked. She was getting use to this flirting thing.
"Eriol?" They both turned to see Sakura in a pink shirt and white blouse. Tomoyo smiled at her friend and mouthed the words, 'Everything is going to be O.K.' Sakura smiled and looked down at her feet.
"Well you've got a date Eriol, don't stay out to long." Tomoyo said teasing.
"Don't worry, we'll be back, but I'll be back for you Tomoyo dear." Eriol said winking.
Tomoyo said nothing but blush and walk off. Eriol bowed to Sakura who giggled. "Shall we go my lady?" Asked the gentleman.
"We shall." Sakura said linking arms with him.
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(Lovers Sundae)
Syaoran slowly ate his chocolate cake listening to his son and Meiling talk about things that happened in their lives. Syaoran focused on Shin Lo, never in his life had he seen the light in his son's eyes that he was seeing today, he was like a whole new person.
Well I guess I could have at least told him about Meiling. Maybe he would have turned out differently, rather than a miniature me. Syaoran thought chopping at his cake. He looked up just in time to see two familiar faces walk through the door.
"Sakura? Eriol?" He voiced clearly shocked.
Eriol and Sakura stopped their conversation when they heard someone call their names. When Sakura saw the three of them at the table, eating ice cream together her heart fell. They look like the perfect family.
They both made their way over to Syaoran. "If it isn't my two favorite cousins." Eriol said grinning.
"What are you doing here Eriol? With Sakura?" He asked.
"Jealous?" Eriol whispered just loud enough for Syaoran to hear.
"No! That is not the point! What are you doing here?" The little patience Syaoran had was gone now.
"As you can see, I'm treating my dear Sakura to some ice cream. She seemed like she could use the break, I hope that you don't mind." Eriol said in a sly tone of voice.
"No I don't mind, I was just wondering." Syaoran lied. "Konnichiwa Sakura-chan." He said warmly to the girl who didn't let out much as a peep during the whole conversation.
Realizing Syaoran was talking to her Sakura gave him a stiff bow. "Konnichiwa Master Li, Young Master, Konnichiwa Meiling." She greeted them all.
Syaoran looked a little hurt and confused. Master Li? His mind echoed.
"Oh, konnichiwa Sakura." Meiling said happily. Shin Lo didn't bother to greet her until his mother stared right at him.
"Konnichiwa, mai-Sakura." He mumbled. "Maid." He said under his breath.
"Sakura? Are you feeling alright?" Syaoran asked, noticing how Sakura only looked down at the tiled floor and barely smiled which he wasn't use to. Seeing her not smile was about as unusual as seeing a chicken in clothes.
"I am fine Master Li, but thank you for your concern." There she went with that Master Li stuff. Something was defiantly not right.
"Are you sure?" Syaoran pressed.
"Positive." Sakura said starting to feel uncomfortable. Eriol, sensing her nervousness began to usher her to their own booth.
"Come on Sakura, let's get our ice cream, we'll be seeing you around Syaoran, Meiling, Shin Lo."
"Yeah, bye…" Syaoran mumbled to their disappearing figures. What is wrong with Sakura-chan?
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(Sakura and Eriol)
"You seemed pretty quiet back there. Is there anything wrong with you and Syaoran?" He asked.
"No, nothing is wrong."
"Are you sure?"
Sakura smiled and titled her head. "It's really cute that you're worried about me but I'm fine, believe me."
"Well in that case, let's go get our ice cream." Eriol said getting up and offering her his arm. Sakura giggled and gladly took it.
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(Syaoran, Meiling, Shin Lo)
Syaoran watched the whole exchange between Sakura and Eriol confused. She seemed to talk to Eriol as if they had been life long friends, but when she had to face Syaoran, she barely spoke a sentence.
"Syaoran, what's going on with you and Sakura?" Meiling asked.
"I don't know, I didn't do anything."
"She seems so distant. I know I just met her, but she's as easy to read as a book." Meiling said taking a sip from her lemonade.
"Who cares what's wrong with her." Shin Lo said quite bluntly. Syaoran and Meiling both looked at him.
"Shin Lo, that really was not appropriate. We care what's wrong with her and so should you. She is your father's friend and she is also my friend." Meiling snapped.
"But she's just a maid." Shin Lo argued.
"Are you arguing with your mother Shin Lo?" Syaoran asked, his voice cutting into him. Shin Lo gulped.
"No-no sir." He said stiffly. Okay, new plan, keep Sakura busy with Eriol. Shin Lo thought making a mental note.
Syaoran sighed and watched as Eriol and Sakura made their way back to their booth, Eriol was talking and Sakura was smiling and would occasionally giggle. Syaoran felt jealous. Maybe she likes Eriol. Syaoran's eyes widened at the thought. It was possible, Eriol did have the charm to win over any woman, and maybe he won over his Sakura. Suddenly he felt sick.
"Come on," He told his cousin and Shin Lo. "Let's go." He thew his plastic cup away and headed for the door, the others followed in suit. He held the door open for Meiling and Shin Lo, and before he left he took one last look at Sakura, he was surprised to see her looking at him. For a moment they locked eyes, then Syaoran broke the spell by turning around and heading out the door.
Sakura let out a sigh and laid her head on the table, her ice cream was left to melt.
"You love him don't you?" Eriol asked bluntly.
"Yes…I mean-"
"Ha! Too late my dear! Your heart spoke first!" Eriol said triumphantly.
Sakura let out another sigh. "I suppose you're right."
"Then why are you treating him like this?" Eriol wanted to know.
"Because, it's the right thing to do. Don't you think Syaoran, Meiling, and Shin Lo look like the perfect family?" She asked him.
"Well not the perfect family, but they are a family Sakura, and no matter what they will be a family." Eriol explained.
"Exactly. That's why I have to get out of their way so they can be happy."
"Sakura dear, I don't think you're understanding me. Meiling and Syaoran are family by blood. They are also family by Shin Lo, and no matter why they will always be a family, as you can see Meiling remarried but they are still a family."
"But-"
"Sakura listen to me. Syaoran and Meiling don't love each other like that, and they never will. If you try to push him away you will only hurt him and yourself, and are you saying that you are willing to break up Meiling's family and break your heart just because you think something is right?" Eriol's eyes were intense and Sakura could tell he was dead serious.
"I just don't know what to do!"
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(Li Mansion)
Eriol and Sakura arrived home an hour later. It was around 4 o'clock and Sakura was still depressed, no matter how much she tried to cover her sadness with her cheerful smile, but Tomoyo and Eriol could see right past that. The rest of the day Sakura avoided Syaoran. When they would clash in the halls, she would just run to the other side of the house, when she had to serve dinner, she didn't make eye contact with him at all, Eriol gave her disapproving looks when he saw how he was treating his 'Cute Lil Cousin.'
It was nine o'clock and Tomoyo and Sakura were both in Sakura's room. Sakura lay her head on her friend's lap on the bed looking at the white ceiling.
"Eriol told me what happened today." Tomoyo said softly.
"So he did." Sakura said with no emotion.
"Sakura, stop trying to make everyone happy, make yourself happy. When you're not happy, were not happy. Syaoran's not happy. I'm not happy. Eriol's isn't happy either." Tomoyo begged.
"Gomen nasai Tomoyo-chan." Sakura said, tears coming to her eyes.
"You love Syaoran don't you?" Tomoyo asked. Sakura hesitated a moment before answering.
"Yes I do." She said at last.
"Then why are you making yourself unhappy? You heard what Eriol said, Meiling has moved on, she's happy and Syaoran is happy just being with you. Eriol said this is the happiest he's ever seen his cousin. Will you promise me you will do what your heart wants and continue to be Syaoran's friend? It's cruel how your treating him, I saw poor Syaoran in the hall looking confused and depressed."
"I-I will try. But Tomoyo-chan, Shin Lo deserves a mother." Sakura protested.
"And he does. Meiling is his mother and she always will be his mother."
"I guess so…but why should I try to get closer to Syaoran-kun, we'll just end up leaving when our mission is over Tomoyo."
"Sakura Kinomoto, if you don't stop it with all these 'buts' I will personally shove this pillow down your throat." Tomoyo warned, lifting the pillow high over her head.
Sakura giggled. "Okay, okay I'll stop."
There was a knock on the door surprising both of them. "Come in." Sakura called. The door opened and Eriol peeked in.
"I thought you'd be here Tomoyo." He said grinning.
"Eriol?" Tomoyo said confused.
"Remember how I promised you a slice of cheesecake?" Eriol asked her smiling. Tomoyo nodded dumbfounded. "Well I just realized that I forget all about your cheesecake, so I've decided the only way to make it up to you is by-"
"Oh Eriol you don't have to make it up to me, it's okay, really." Tomoyo protested blushing.
"Oh but I must. Like I was saying, I've made us reservations at Diamonds, will you accept?" Eriol asked her.
"Wh-what are you saying Eriol?" Tomoyo asked, her heart in her throat.
"He's asking you to go on a date silly!" Sakura said pushing Tomoyo off her bed.
"Ouchie!" Tomoyo complained rubbing her behind.
"Hoe! Gomen!" Sakura said giggling.
"Well what do you say Tomoyo? Are you free?" The blue haired man asked. Tomoyo blushed.
"Yes Eriol, I do believe I am free tonight. Just let me go find something to fit the occasion." Tomoyo told Eriol. She turned to Sakura who gave her a thumbs up, Tomoyo then ran out the room giggling.
"I thought you might had like her Eriol." Sakura said smiling slyly.
"How can I not fall for such an angelic creature?" Eriol sighed dreamily. Sakura laughed. "Why don't you go get ready for your date Romeo!"
"Yes ma'am!" Eriol said saluting, and left Sakura to her thoughts.
I'm happy Eriol asked Tomoyo on that date, Tomoyo-chan deserves someone in her life also. Sakura opened her door to find Tomoyo's room and help her prepare.
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(Company Room)
It was late, and most of the residents of the Li Household would retire at this time, Syaoran was usually the only one to be up, but this time he had company. Meiling sat to his right sipping her tea. She then set that aside and turned her attention to Syaoran.
"Syaoran I am going to ask you a question and I want you to tell me the truth, the whole truth." She told him.
"Fine what is it?" Syaoran asked irritated.
"Do you love Sakura?"
"Yes. Wait, no…huh?" Meiling smiled at her cousin as he tried to cover up.
"To late dear cousin, you already said 'yes' and that's the only answer I will accept."
"Fine I said yes that I love her, are you done?"
"No I'm not. You and I are going to have a heart to heart." Meiling said nodding.
"Do we have to?" Syaoran groaned sounding like a child.
"Yes we do. Now, when was the last time you and Sakura really talked?" Meiling asked.
"About an hour before you came here for a visit, why?" He asked suspicious.
"Now, you say you love her, and you guys obviously have long discussions about things and just be in each other's company, now do you plan on telling her your feelings anytime soon?" She asked.
"Um…I don't know, maybe when I can't hold it in anymore."
"No, that won't do. I know you Syaoran Li and you can hold things in for years. Now you have to go tell her how you really feel soon, what if you loose her? What would you do then? No one can go back into time, not matter how much they want to redo something, it can't be done."
"Okay, okay, I get it!" Syaoran told her irritated already.
"Now what would you do if she returned those feelings?"
"I don't know, maybe I'd hook up with her, wait…why am I telling you this?" Syaoran lifted his left eyebrow in suspicion.
"Syaoran, if you would just shut up for a minute! What do you feel inside you when you're near her?"
"I don't know, I just love her voice and how her eyes are always sparkling, and she's always smiling, it's like she never gets mad at people. I feel like, she understands me strangely enough. Like she know what I'm going through, and she's always too anxious to make friends. I love her personality, I also love how she always smiles at me when I say hello." Syaoran said letting his heart out.
"See there Syaoran. That's true love, that's what people spend an eternity looking for. You've found it Syaoran, now don't let it go. Tell Sakura right away, and I have a gut feeling she'll relate to you. Please Syaoran, I only want to see you happy…talk to Sakura." Meiling begged her cousin. Syaoran looked into her eyes and saw that she really wanted to see Syaoran in love and happy. She also wanted to see him with Sakura.
"Okay Meiling." He said softly. "I promise you…I'll tell her tomorrow." Syaoran smiled as his cousin leaped into his arms and hugged him.
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(Entrance)
Sakura had just said goodbye to her friends when she heard voices. Curious, she peeked around the corner to the Company Room and saw something that made her heart sink. Meiling was hugging Syaoran tightly and Syaoran was smiling, she'd never seen him smile in front of people, she was the only one who saw his smile, but she'd never seen him smile to broad. I told Tomoyo and Eriol that Syaoran needs someone to love him, and I was right when I said Meiling was the person just right for the job. A tear slid down her cheek as she ran back to her room, and prepared herself for a sleepless night.
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The end! Yep! That's the end of that chapter! Don't cha just hate me? I hate myself to, don't worry, I feel really guilty! I'm really surprised at how quick I finished this chapter. I started December 16 around noonish and I finished today (December 17) at exactly 9:25 PM! YAHOO! I have a feeling a lot of you will like the next chapter, that's all I'm going to say! Don't forget to send in your reviews! Buh bye!
~KU~
PS: 5,688 words!