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Shaoran x Tomoyo.
Thanks to Serenity Blossom, nobody special, AnmineGal, and Simplicity for reviewing ^^ Wow that's the most reviews I've gotten for a chapter yet!!! ^^ *excited* Hope you like this chapter!
~~~~~Chapter 10: Snapdragons~~~~~
Shaoran's POV
Today I'll tell her.
It took a lot of begging (something I *don't* do), but I convinced Sakura to come to dinner with us. She can 'conveniently' disappear on the walk home. That way, I decrease my chances of making an idiot of myself in front of the girl of my dreams.
Now if I could just calm down enough to think straight.
Since Tomoyo lives between Sakura and I, I'll pick her up first. And, walking, it's a good ten minutes from her house to Sakura's. Great. Ten minutes alone with her. Normally, I'd be ecstatic for an opportunity like this. But, normally, I'm not this freaking nervous around her.
I'm acting like a lovesick schoolgirl, damnit! Get a grip on yourself, Shaoran! It's just Tomoyo! *Tomoyo*, the one you've been friends with half your life! Nothing to freak out about!
I guess that means I'd better ring the doorbell, huh. I've only been standing on her doorstep the past five minutes. People are going to start to think I'm some kind of freak.
ding dong
"Hello? Shaoran-kun!"
"Hey, Tomoyo."
That's it, keep your cool, don't look directly at her, you can handle this without blushing.
"Let's go, shall we?"
"Aa."
Walking, walking... I guess I'd better start a conversation or this is going to be a hell of an awkward ten minutes.
"So, where did you want to go tonight for dinner, Tomoyo?"
"Ah, I don't know, where do you think we should go?"
"...I don't know either. Let's ask Sakura what she wants to do when we get to her house."
"Sure!"
O~kay! That was pitiful! Let's try again, shall we?
"Tomoyo..."
"Hm? What is it, Shaoran-kun?"
"I'm happy, you seem to have cheered up a bit."
"Yeah, it's all thanks to you, Shaoran!"
"To me? What'd I do?"
"Made me feel special! You let me pick where we went, let me drag you on all the rides, and you even saved me from that guy!"
"It was no big deal... I'm just glad you're happy. I was a little worried, you know."
"Oh, you don't have to worry about me! I just get a little stressed out sometimes, that's all. But thanks. That's really nice of you."
Stressed out, right. I really wonder if that's all that's been going on. She seemed more sad than stressed to me...
"Anytime. I'm always here for ya, you know that!"
"Yeah, you can count on me too!"
I don't think I've ever been this enthusiastic before. It's so... so, not me. I guess love really does change people, huh.
"Hey! Tomoyo-chan, Shaoran-kun! How was your walk over here?" She winks at me. Rather blatantly, I might add, which is making me blush... She must think Tomoyo's as clueless as she is. Which is *not* a good sign for me. Maybe I shouldn't have asked Sakura to come with us, after all...
"Hey, Sakura-chan!"
"Hi."
Meilin's always telling me I oughta try to sound more friendly... but it's just not me. I wonder if it bothers Tomoyo, though... maybe, for *her*, I could change...
"So where are we going for dinner?"
"Up to you two."
That's how it always is; I don't really like to pick where we go. Wherever, whatever, it's pretty much okay by me. Maybe I'm too passive, but I figure it's easier to let them decide where *they* want to go. There's only one thing I really mind...
"How about Chinese?"
...And Sakura just hit the nail on the head. Yes, 'Chinese' food just bothers me. It bothers me because there's nothing Chinese about it. Not much of a reason to dislike something, I guess, but it bothers me all the same. I've always been like that... I may be annoyed, but that doesn't mean I have a rational reason for it.
"..."
"Oh, Just kidding, Shaoran-kun, we know you better than that."
"Poor Shaoran-kun, we're always picking on him, aren't we, Sakura-chan?"
"You don't bother me, Tomoyo... just this one, over here." I point to Sakura and she laughs.
"Yeah... you know, Tomoyo-chan, I don't think you have it in you to be mean to someone."
"Do you really think so? I think I'm pretty mean sometimes... but thanks, guys!"
Ah, Tomoyo... ever the innocent angel. She takes being nice to the extreme. I worry about her sometimes, if only just for that.
"So, where are we going? And *not* Chinese, please!"
"How about Italian?"
"Yeah, it's been a while since we've gone out for Italian..."
"Then, it's decided?"
"Sure, Sakura-chan!"
"Aa."
This is kind of sad, I can barely even hold a *conversation* with Tomoyo without Sakura here to help! Maybe this wasn't such a good idea, after all... Great, now I've got little Meilins in my head, telling me to 'Shut up, Shaoran!', 'talk to her already!' and 'just tell her already!'
Once we arrived at the restaurant, I sat facing Sakura and Tomoyo, although I only really wanted to look at one of them. I'm trying my best to hide it, but I can't help but stare at Tomoyo.
Long, lavender hair framing her face and falling to her waist in gentle waves. Pastel-pink lace over a white shirt. Tomoyo always looks so beautiful, so... ethereal...
How could I have a chance with a veritable living, breathing angel?
Halfway through dinner, and Sakura's 'conveniently' on her 9th trip to the restroom... Someone needs to teach that girl the art of being subtle.
Hopefully that person won't be me. If all goes well, rather than spending time with Sakura, my time will be occupied by the vision of loveliness sitting across from me right now. That reminds me, since Sakura's... occupied at the moment, I really oughta start a conversation, shouldn't I...
"It's really too bad our weekend's almost over..."
...Or maybe I won't have to...
"Yeah, it is... but next weekend's only 5 days away! And, if you get really stressed during the week, you know who to call, right?"
"Yes. You *do* know that I may just take you up on your offer, right...?"
"I was hoping you would! Why else would I have made it?"
Sakura's back again. Wonder how long she'll stay with us *this* time. Actually, I wonder how she keeps coming up with excuses to go!
"So, how's it going, guys?"
"Well, Sakura-chan, seeing as we're all basically finished, what shall we do now?"
"Do you want to go anywhere else, guys?"
"Um... I have a... um... project, yeah, that's it! I have a project I have to do for work tomorrow, so I should probably go home... don't worry about me, go wherever you feel like going!"
"O-okay, Sakura-chan..."
I sweatdrop. A project? How... original.
"So, it's up to you, Tomoyo. Where do you want to go?" I flash her a smile. Gotta play up this 'charming' thing.
"Hm..." Tomoyo seriously looks like she's considering going out with me, just the two of us. I can't believe it! That is, can't believe it in an 'I'm so glad sort of way'. I honestly thought she'd just want to go home!
"Well?"
"What would *you* like to do? After all, Sakura-chan and I have made all the decisions lately."
"Well, that's because... I don't really mind where we go. I just want you and Sakura to be happy..."
I can't believe I just said that... how lame!
"Shaoran... that's so sweet of you..."
"Hey, you two are my best friends, after all. It's no big deal. So, where do you want to go? Anywhere you want, your wish is my command."
"How about we go get some coffee, then? We can walk in the park as we drink it. It's a lovely evening, after all."
"Sounds good to me!"
Walking, walking, walking... yeah, the park *is* 'lovely' right now, but I really oughta say something.
"Hey, it's kind of cold... are you all right?"
"Yeah, I'm fine..."
"Oh, okay. Tomoyo..."
"Yes?"
"Um, I..."
Okay, I'm not gonna blush, I'm not gonna stammer, I'm not gonna... aw, screw it. I'll just...
Just... gently grab Tomoyo's wrist, and pull her towards me... Wrap an arm around her waist, cup her face in my hand.
Am I really doing this? What the hell's wrong with me? She's gonna kill me!
But she's so soft... and warm... and I can't help it, I'm finding myself leaning down, pressing my lips against hers... A chaste kiss, yeah, but it's still way out of line. This is the first I've even hinted at *liking* Tomoyo... she's never gonna forgive me...
Although I don't entirely regret it... so quick, such an unprecedented kiss, but so wonderful... Man, what I'd give for Tomoyo to feel the same way... she's perfect, perfect.
Crap, back to reality, Shaoran. Back to the girl you just kissed out of the blue. She's got no idea you've been in love with her for God knows how long. She's probably wondering just what the hell is wrong with you. She's probably torn between slapping you and crying... maybe both... after all, you're her best friend's 'boyfriend'.
I open my eyes to see... yeah, that's a pretty accurate description of it.
Stupid Shaoran... look at what you did to her...
What the hell am I gonna do *now*?!
~~~~~snapdragons symbolize an impetuous act.
Shaoran x Tomoyo.
Thanks to Serenity Blossom, nobody special, AnmineGal, and Simplicity for reviewing ^^ Wow that's the most reviews I've gotten for a chapter yet!!! ^^ *excited* Hope you like this chapter!
~~~~~Chapter 10: Snapdragons~~~~~
Shaoran's POV
Today I'll tell her.
It took a lot of begging (something I *don't* do), but I convinced Sakura to come to dinner with us. She can 'conveniently' disappear on the walk home. That way, I decrease my chances of making an idiot of myself in front of the girl of my dreams.
Now if I could just calm down enough to think straight.
Since Tomoyo lives between Sakura and I, I'll pick her up first. And, walking, it's a good ten minutes from her house to Sakura's. Great. Ten minutes alone with her. Normally, I'd be ecstatic for an opportunity like this. But, normally, I'm not this freaking nervous around her.
I'm acting like a lovesick schoolgirl, damnit! Get a grip on yourself, Shaoran! It's just Tomoyo! *Tomoyo*, the one you've been friends with half your life! Nothing to freak out about!
I guess that means I'd better ring the doorbell, huh. I've only been standing on her doorstep the past five minutes. People are going to start to think I'm some kind of freak.
ding dong
"Hello? Shaoran-kun!"
"Hey, Tomoyo."
That's it, keep your cool, don't look directly at her, you can handle this without blushing.
"Let's go, shall we?"
"Aa."
Walking, walking... I guess I'd better start a conversation or this is going to be a hell of an awkward ten minutes.
"So, where did you want to go tonight for dinner, Tomoyo?"
"Ah, I don't know, where do you think we should go?"
"...I don't know either. Let's ask Sakura what she wants to do when we get to her house."
"Sure!"
O~kay! That was pitiful! Let's try again, shall we?
"Tomoyo..."
"Hm? What is it, Shaoran-kun?"
"I'm happy, you seem to have cheered up a bit."
"Yeah, it's all thanks to you, Shaoran!"
"To me? What'd I do?"
"Made me feel special! You let me pick where we went, let me drag you on all the rides, and you even saved me from that guy!"
"It was no big deal... I'm just glad you're happy. I was a little worried, you know."
"Oh, you don't have to worry about me! I just get a little stressed out sometimes, that's all. But thanks. That's really nice of you."
Stressed out, right. I really wonder if that's all that's been going on. She seemed more sad than stressed to me...
"Anytime. I'm always here for ya, you know that!"
"Yeah, you can count on me too!"
I don't think I've ever been this enthusiastic before. It's so... so, not me. I guess love really does change people, huh.
"Hey! Tomoyo-chan, Shaoran-kun! How was your walk over here?" She winks at me. Rather blatantly, I might add, which is making me blush... She must think Tomoyo's as clueless as she is. Which is *not* a good sign for me. Maybe I shouldn't have asked Sakura to come with us, after all...
"Hey, Sakura-chan!"
"Hi."
Meilin's always telling me I oughta try to sound more friendly... but it's just not me. I wonder if it bothers Tomoyo, though... maybe, for *her*, I could change...
"So where are we going for dinner?"
"Up to you two."
That's how it always is; I don't really like to pick where we go. Wherever, whatever, it's pretty much okay by me. Maybe I'm too passive, but I figure it's easier to let them decide where *they* want to go. There's only one thing I really mind...
"How about Chinese?"
...And Sakura just hit the nail on the head. Yes, 'Chinese' food just bothers me. It bothers me because there's nothing Chinese about it. Not much of a reason to dislike something, I guess, but it bothers me all the same. I've always been like that... I may be annoyed, but that doesn't mean I have a rational reason for it.
"..."
"Oh, Just kidding, Shaoran-kun, we know you better than that."
"Poor Shaoran-kun, we're always picking on him, aren't we, Sakura-chan?"
"You don't bother me, Tomoyo... just this one, over here." I point to Sakura and she laughs.
"Yeah... you know, Tomoyo-chan, I don't think you have it in you to be mean to someone."
"Do you really think so? I think I'm pretty mean sometimes... but thanks, guys!"
Ah, Tomoyo... ever the innocent angel. She takes being nice to the extreme. I worry about her sometimes, if only just for that.
"So, where are we going? And *not* Chinese, please!"
"How about Italian?"
"Yeah, it's been a while since we've gone out for Italian..."
"Then, it's decided?"
"Sure, Sakura-chan!"
"Aa."
This is kind of sad, I can barely even hold a *conversation* with Tomoyo without Sakura here to help! Maybe this wasn't such a good idea, after all... Great, now I've got little Meilins in my head, telling me to 'Shut up, Shaoran!', 'talk to her already!' and 'just tell her already!'
Once we arrived at the restaurant, I sat facing Sakura and Tomoyo, although I only really wanted to look at one of them. I'm trying my best to hide it, but I can't help but stare at Tomoyo.
Long, lavender hair framing her face and falling to her waist in gentle waves. Pastel-pink lace over a white shirt. Tomoyo always looks so beautiful, so... ethereal...
How could I have a chance with a veritable living, breathing angel?
Halfway through dinner, and Sakura's 'conveniently' on her 9th trip to the restroom... Someone needs to teach that girl the art of being subtle.
Hopefully that person won't be me. If all goes well, rather than spending time with Sakura, my time will be occupied by the vision of loveliness sitting across from me right now. That reminds me, since Sakura's... occupied at the moment, I really oughta start a conversation, shouldn't I...
"It's really too bad our weekend's almost over..."
...Or maybe I won't have to...
"Yeah, it is... but next weekend's only 5 days away! And, if you get really stressed during the week, you know who to call, right?"
"Yes. You *do* know that I may just take you up on your offer, right...?"
"I was hoping you would! Why else would I have made it?"
Sakura's back again. Wonder how long she'll stay with us *this* time. Actually, I wonder how she keeps coming up with excuses to go!
"So, how's it going, guys?"
"Well, Sakura-chan, seeing as we're all basically finished, what shall we do now?"
"Do you want to go anywhere else, guys?"
"Um... I have a... um... project, yeah, that's it! I have a project I have to do for work tomorrow, so I should probably go home... don't worry about me, go wherever you feel like going!"
"O-okay, Sakura-chan..."
I sweatdrop. A project? How... original.
"So, it's up to you, Tomoyo. Where do you want to go?" I flash her a smile. Gotta play up this 'charming' thing.
"Hm..." Tomoyo seriously looks like she's considering going out with me, just the two of us. I can't believe it! That is, can't believe it in an 'I'm so glad sort of way'. I honestly thought she'd just want to go home!
"Well?"
"What would *you* like to do? After all, Sakura-chan and I have made all the decisions lately."
"Well, that's because... I don't really mind where we go. I just want you and Sakura to be happy..."
I can't believe I just said that... how lame!
"Shaoran... that's so sweet of you..."
"Hey, you two are my best friends, after all. It's no big deal. So, where do you want to go? Anywhere you want, your wish is my command."
"How about we go get some coffee, then? We can walk in the park as we drink it. It's a lovely evening, after all."
"Sounds good to me!"
Walking, walking, walking... yeah, the park *is* 'lovely' right now, but I really oughta say something.
"Hey, it's kind of cold... are you all right?"
"Yeah, I'm fine..."
"Oh, okay. Tomoyo..."
"Yes?"
"Um, I..."
Okay, I'm not gonna blush, I'm not gonna stammer, I'm not gonna... aw, screw it. I'll just...
Just... gently grab Tomoyo's wrist, and pull her towards me... Wrap an arm around her waist, cup her face in my hand.
Am I really doing this? What the hell's wrong with me? She's gonna kill me!
But she's so soft... and warm... and I can't help it, I'm finding myself leaning down, pressing my lips against hers... A chaste kiss, yeah, but it's still way out of line. This is the first I've even hinted at *liking* Tomoyo... she's never gonna forgive me...
Although I don't entirely regret it... so quick, such an unprecedented kiss, but so wonderful... Man, what I'd give for Tomoyo to feel the same way... she's perfect, perfect.
Crap, back to reality, Shaoran. Back to the girl you just kissed out of the blue. She's got no idea you've been in love with her for God knows how long. She's probably wondering just what the hell is wrong with you. She's probably torn between slapping you and crying... maybe both... after all, you're her best friend's 'boyfriend'.
I open my eyes to see... yeah, that's a pretty accurate description of it.
Stupid Shaoran... look at what you did to her...
What the hell am I gonna do *now*?!
~~~~~snapdragons symbolize an impetuous act.
