~I don't own Cardcaptor Sakura~

Shaoran x Tomoyo

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lots of thanks to my reviewers~

Simplicity~ ^_^ happy you didnt wanna hear about shopping, either. cause i really didnt feel like writing it~! yeah i know what guys in jewelry stores are like... and its definitely not a good thing. at least the ones i know, anyway... soo i hope you like this chapter ^_^

Dark_Syaoran~ haha i know im predictable. but that makes it fun! (?) glad you liked the chapter though ^_^

Serenity Blossom~ engagement drama, yay! dont you wish you had shaoran acting like this over you? haha, i definitely do ^_^

AnimeGal~ glad you liked it ^_^ haha youre bored, huh? hope the chapter helps to fix that~! dunno if it will, but... ^_^

bratz-fan-girl~ too lazy to read? i know the feeling... happy you liked it though~

Lil-ChiBi-person~ yay! but now you have to wait until when i post, which kinda sucks... . sorry ill try to post quickly~ omg you are SO great... thanks so much for reading my KH fic~!!!!!! i was like yay~ Lil-ChiBi-person's from Dreams!!!!!! ^_^

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ah, im posting two chapters... because of my guilty conscience . it took me forever to update!

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~~~~~Chapter 27: Chrysanthemum~~~~~

Sakura's POV

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You know what I love? Random surprises. You know, the kind that catch you completely off-guard and just make your day.

The kind I got when I went to visit Otousan, and found a letter from Mizuki-sensei waiting for me.

Waii! I haven't heard from her in *forever*! I can't wait to read it!

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"Oi, Kaijuu."

"Oniichan!! I am *not* a monster! And I'm not 13 anymore, either! Stop picking on me, already!"

"Why should I, when you still rise to the occasion?"

"Haha... To-ya, be nice to Sakura-chan! if you pick on her, she might go home... and we haven't seen her in weeks! Besides, she's too pretty to be a monster."

"Really!? Thanks, Yukito-niichan!"

"...Sometimes I wonder about you, Yuki..."

"And what exactly do you wonder about, hm, To-ya?"

"Well, for one, whether or not you like her better than you like me."

"Oh, is that it? ...Sakura-chan. Definitely."

"Waiii! Yukito-niichan! Thank you! Daisuki!"

"Haha, anytime, Sakura-chan."

"Hn."

"Jealous, Oniichan?"

"Over that idiot? No."

"Ne, To-ya, you know I love you. Stop sulking."

"Yeah, I know, I know. Ne, Yuki?"

"Hm?"

"..."

Wow! They're having this, like, mental conversation or something... just through looks. I don't know how, but Yukito always seems to read Oniichan's mind... I wish I had someone that could do that! They really are just perfect together! It's sooo cute... I bet nothing could ever separate them!

"Um... I'll go see if your father needs any help with anything! I'll be right back, Sakura-chan."

"'Kay, Yukito-niichan!"

"Sakura."

"Yeah?"

"Do me a favor. Wait 'till later, okay?"

"Um..."

"The letter, I mean. It's from Kaho, right?"

"Yeah... Oh! Ooh, I get it. Okay!"

"Thanks."

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Ever since Yukito became aware of Yue, he's taken on some of Yue's characteristics. And Yue has a bit of a jealous streak... so it's best to not remind Yukito of Kaho. He won't admit it, but the thought of Oniichan being in love with her the way he was so long ago makes him a little sad. I don't really see why, though... it's not like Oniichan would ever leave him or anything. And, deep down, Yukito knows that... or at least that's what Yue tells me. I guess he's just kinda insecure.

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"Hey, Oniichan!"

"Yeah?"

"How'd you make Yukito-niichan go away?"

"I-I didn't make him go away! I just told him I wanted to talk to you!"

"With your *eyes*?! You can do that?! Sugoi!! You guys are adorable!"

"Adorable? Hn. Yuki, maybe. Not me."

"Whatever you say, Oniichan... so, anything else you wanted to talk about?"

"'Where's the brat?!" Right, To-ya?"

"Yuki!"

"Sorry, your dad asked me to come get you guys... dinner time. But that *is* what you were thinking, ne, To-ya?"

"Hn. I was wondering when you'd come back. You can practically read my mind, after all. That freaking magic of yours..."

"Yeah, I know, but that's why you love me, isn't it?"

"Hn. No. I love everything about you."

"Aww, To-ya... you're so sweet."

"Kawaii! Just kiss him already, Oniichan!"

"Why? To make your yaoi-fangirl dreams come true?"

"No! Because you love me!"

"Tch. I thought you liked the kaijuu better?"

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I just love coming to Otousan's for dinner. His cooking's just great! I mean, Oniichan's isn't bad, and Yukito's is pretty good... even mine's not awful, but Otousan's still the best. I kinda miss living here... but at least we all live close together. I can see Otousan and Oniichan whenever I want!

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"So, Sakura, where *is* the brat?"

"Shaoran's not a brat, Oniichan! But he's not coming."

"Really? Why, Sakura-chan?"

"Yes, has something happened, Sakura?"

"No~! No, no, no! Not at all!"

"Um..."

"All right..."

"Then what happened, Kaijuu? You usually can't resist a chance to torment me with that kid."

"He's with Tomoyo-chan today!"

"Really. That's a little... odd..."

"So they're friends? That's great! I didn't know they were close! I guess we'll get to see Li-kun next time, then?"

"Um, yeah, they are! And, sure, if you want to!"

"We *don't*."

"Oh, To-ya."

"Sakura, don't worry about your brother... personally, I think Li-kun is a very nice boy."

"Uh, thanks, Otousan. But, don't worry about it... we're just friends. We kinda broke up."

"What did that brat do to you!?"

"Nothing, Oniichan! I promise!"

"Then what happened, Sakura-chan?"

"I dunno, nothing really. We just kinda grew apart."

"Well, it does make sense, Sakura. You two were awfully young, after all."

"Yeah, guess you finally came to your senses. I'm proud of you, Kaijuu."

"You're still friends, though, right? You said he was with Tomoyo-chan."

"Yeah! Um, they're my two best friends, you know!"

"Sakura, you could have invited them! They're always welcome here... you know that, right?"

"Yeah! Thanks, Otousan! They were just kinda busy today."

"Oh. Together?"

"Uh, yeah."

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Talk about your awkward conversations. I'm not really the one to tell them about Tomoyo and Shaoran, and, well, I really don't feel like explaining the whole thing, anyway. So I guess I'll just leave it for now. Family dinners are fun. We only have them once a month... so I'm gonna enjoy it!

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Only halfway home, and I can't stand it! I want to read my letter from Mizuki-sensei... I haven't heard from her in so long! And she's always got something useful or important to say. I'm excited. I wonder what it's about? Oh, forget waiting until I get home, there's a bench right here. One of the many benefits of living where I do; the walk to Otousan's house is short (not to mention to Oniisan and Yukito's) and I get to walk through Penguin Park to get there! I love that place... so many memories.

Anyway, time to read my letter.

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Dear Sakura-chan,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I've been thinking about Tomoeda lately, and I may come visit sometime soon; it would be nice to see you all again.

I know it's been a long time since I've written. I doubt you still live at this address, but, as it's the only one I have, I can only hope this reaches you. I have a feeling it will.

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I have one thing to say to you: Go for it. It was meant to be.

This may seem a little strange, but, I believe you know what I'm referring to. I wish you all the best.

Everything will turn out wonderfully, I'm sure of it.

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Stay well, and please keep in touch if you have the time; It's nice to hear from you.

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Sincerely,

Mizuki Kaho

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'Go for it'? 'It was meant to be'? Does she mean what I think she means? But isn't he hers?

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So there's hope?

I can't believe it! This is great!

I never thought anything like this would happen! First Shaoran, then me?

Gods, I hope she's right!

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~~~~~chrysanthemums represent hope.

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well, this came out of nowhere... but if sakura's gonna get a guy, i have to try to put it into the story *somewhere*, dont i? so its a simultaneous kinda thing, I guess. this is happening while other stuff is happening with shaoran and tomoyo. and, yes... i realize i put in some shounen ai... sorry bout that for those of you that dont like it . but it couldnt be helped! i mean touya and yukito... its part of the plot of CCS! and its adorable! i had to put it in! ^_^