Back to Your Heart
Chapter 5: False Assumptions
She didn't want to feel this way, but the surge of jealousy that flowed through her body was something she couldn't control. Sakura shut her eyes tight in an attempt to wash the feeling away.
"Syaoran I'm so glad you were next to me throughout the whole movie"
Her eyes snapped open and glared at Heather. Okay so maybe she wasn't
doing a good job at controlling her emotions. Then again, who could? Heather
had spent the whole movie clutching onto Syaoran for dear life and burying
her face in his shirt.
"Did you enjoy the movie I picked?"
Meiling asked as she looked at Sakura. Sakura tore her gaze from Syaoran
and smiled at Meiling,
'No I did not enjoy the movie, you know how I hate horror films!'
She felt like screaming out. Instead she said,
"Yes it was a good movie. I'm not too fond of horror films though"
"I loved it!"
Tomoyo declared excitingly while Eriol chuckled,
"Honey, you love anything"
He said as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Just as long as I'm with you"
Tomoyo replied as she gave him a kiss on his cheek. Sakura smiled at
the couple and then turned to look at Heather and Syaoran.
'Let go of him already, the movie's over!'
Sakura found herself thinking as she stared at the couple. They seemed to be in their own little world.
"Did you like the movie Heather?"
Sakura asked in her most calm voice. Heather stopped talking to Syaoran
and looked at Sakura. She smiled and nodded,
"With Syaoran near me I wasn't so scared"
"I think you killed my arm"
Syaoran said jokingly as he held up his right arm and mad it look limp.
Heather giggled and flicked her long black hair back,
"Sorry"
Syaoran chuckled,
"I'm kidding. I know how much you hate zombies"
"It's a bit past midnight why don't we go get some ice cream before
heading home?"
Meiling suggested as she looked down at her watch. Everyone nodded
in agreement except Sakura.
"I'm kind of tired"
She said to the group. Syaoran's eyes appeared worried and he stopped
talking to Heather.
"Wedding planning wearing you out?"
Tomoyo asked sympathetically.
"I guess"
Sakura answered her. Tomoyo looked up at her boyfriend,
"Eriol take us home then"
"No it's okay Tomoyo. I'll take a cab back to the apartment, I don't
want to ruin your night"
"It's okay Sakura, I'm kind of tired too"
"A-A-Are you sure? I don't want you to go home just because I want
to"
"I'm sure, now let's get going"
Sakura turned to look at Meiling, Syaoran and Heather and did her best
to smile,
"bye guys"
She said with a small wave before she turned to walk towards Eriol's
car. Syaoran stood there in confusion,
"Sakura's been acting strange lately"
He murmured softly as he watched her get into Eriol's car.
"It's just all the pressure she's under"
Tomoyo answered. It was times like these that she thanked god for making
guys so oblivious. (SN: ^.^;;)
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Sakura lied down on her bed staring into the darkness that engulfed her. She let out a long sigh and turned to her side. Sleeping was nearly impossible lately.
"What's wrong with me, I shouldn't be feeling this way!"
She said to herself in frustration as she brought her fist down on
the mattress. She wasn't used to feeling jealous and the fact that this
emotion was directed towards Heather made things worse. Heather hadn't
done anything to her, plus if there was one thing she should feel it should
be happiness. Afterall this girl seemed to have made Syaoran's life better
since she came. He seemed happy with her presence.
"You're getting married, remember that."
She repeated it to herself over and over again, as if trying to convince
herself. It wasn't right to deprive Syaoran of a love life when she herself
was about to settle down. Plus if Syaoran was going to be with a girl she
preferred Heather than some stranger. Afterall they had a history and it
showed that she cared for him deeply. The words,
You have to let go...
Rang over and over again in her head as she drifted off to sleep.
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"Happy to relax?"
Tomoyo asked while giggling as she watched Sakura sip some tea. She
nodded gratefully in response as she put her teacup back on the coffee
table.
"I haven't relaxed since I stepped foot in Japan"
"Well, at least all the planning is over. We actually finished earlier then expected"
"Larry will be happy to hear that"
Tomoyo frowned,
"Sakura I never asked you this before but, what made you give him a
second chance?"
Sakura stared at her best friend and smiled,
"Why did you give Eriol a second chance?"
"Because I love him and my life felt empty without him"
"There you go, you've got your answer"
"Are you sure that is what you feel?"
"Yes Tomoyo, I'm sure about my feelings"
Sakura answered, somewhat sternly. She hated the fact that Tomoyo was
questioning the love she had for her husband-to-be.
"Then why have you been acting so weird lately? Sakura I'm not stupid, I see those looks you give Heather whenever you see her with Syaoran. Remember when we saw them at the mall a few days ago? You looked like you would explode"
"I don't know what you're talking about"
Sakura said innocently as she shifted in her seat uncomfortably.
"Sakura let's cut to the chase, you're jealous"
"W-W-What!? No of course not!"
"Then what else explains those dirty looks you've been giving Heather
lately?!"
"I-I-I don't give her dirty looks! I've just been in so much stress lately that it makes me irritable!"
Tomoyo let out a giggle,
"Fine I'll let it go. I just want you to have this one thing in mind. If you're feeling jealousy, don't you think your heart's trying to tell you something? It's not too late to turn back Sakura, but it will be too late the day you walk down that aisle. Like that famous quote says, don't settle for the one you can live with, settle for the one you can't live without."
The doorbell ran and Tomoyo got up from her spot.
"I'll get it"
She murmured as she headed towards the door. While she was getting
up Sakura exhaled sharply.
"I'm not jealous"
She mumbled stubbornly with her arms crossed in front of her.
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Syaoran looked up at Tomoyo and smiled.
"Syaoran! You're the least person I expected, come in!"
Tomoyo exclaimed in surprise as she ushered him inside her apartment.
"Thanks, I wanted to stop by to ask Sakura for a favor"
"She's in the livingroom, go right in"
Syaoran smiled at her gratefully as he walked towards the livingroom.
"Sakura look whose here!"
Tomoyo said as she walked into the livingroom along with Syaoran. Sakura
looked up from her seat and looked equally surprise to see Syaoran standing
by the doorway.
"Hi Syaoran!"
She said as she got up from her set to hug him. Syaoran returned the
hug and then took a seat next to her.
"Sakura I wanted to ask you for a small favor"
"Sure what is it?"
"well umm..."
Syaoran suddenly became really nervous and ran one hand through his
hair. Sakura couldn't help but giggle. He still had that habit.
"This Friday there's going to be a party held for the corporation. It's in honor of how good the company has done in the past two years"
"Party?"
Tomoyo asked, suddenly perking up. She smiled cheekily,
"Don't you need a date?"
Syaoran shot Tomoyo a small glare and then turned to look back at Sakura.
"Well Tomoyo just ruined it all but yes, I need a date for that night.
I was wondering if you'd like to come with me"
Sakura stared at Syaoran, speechless. He had asked her! Not Heather...but her!
"I'm...guessing that's a no?"
Syaoran asked as he stared at her emotionless expression.
"No!—I mean yes—I mean No!"
Tomoyo and Syaoran looked at Sakura as if she had lost her mind.
"huh?"
Syaoran asked in complete confusion. Sakura let out a laugh at his
expression.
"I mean No I did not mean that and yes I will go with you"
A wide smile spread across Syaoran's face.
"Great, for a minute there I was scared! I thought I was losing my charm"
He said jokingly. He turned to look at Tomoyo.
"If Sakura had said no you would've been the next girl to ask on my list"
Tomoyo giggled and raised an eyebrow.
"How many have you asked?"
"Well first I asked Heather but she was busy that day. Then I asked
Meiling but it was her first anniversary with her boyfriend so she also
said no. Then I thought of Sakura and I was thinking, oh god please let
her say yes!"
Sakura let out a sarcastic laugh, she should've known. He had asked Heather first. Just for that she wanted to say,
'Sorry I changed my mind, the answer is no I don't want to go'
That would've been mean though and she wasn't the type to go back on her words. She had already said yes. Syaoran turned to smile at Sakura and took her hands into his.
"Plus we haven't done anything together in such a long time"
Sakura smiled at Syaroan's comment and mustered up a smile,
"True"
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"Sakura...that dress is perfect"
Tomoyo gasped as she stepped away, admiring her work. Sakura was a
wearing a long spaghetti-strapped cream colored dress. It dipped a little
in the front and strings were criss-crossed across the back. The ends of
her hair were curled in and spilled gracefully along her back.
"That necklace goes well with whatever you wear"
Tomoyo pointed out with a smile. Sakura turned to look at the mirror
and touched the diamond that rested serenely on her neck.
"You're right, it doe--"
"we're here!"
Meiling yelled out as she burst through Tomoyo's door, giggling. Syaroan
appeared behind her and let out a sigh,
"Sorry girls, she wouldn't stay behind"
Tomoyo and Sakura laughed,
"It's okay we know Mei--"
"Aah!!! Kawaii!!!!"
Meiling interrupted Sakura as soon as she saw her.
"You look so pretty! Syaoran doesn't she look pretty?!"
Syaoran turned to look at Sakura and smiled,
"Of course she does, she looks beautiful"
Sakura blushed deeply,
"Thank you"
She murmured as she reached for her purse.
"Ready to go?"
She asked Syaoran with a smile as she walked up to him.
"Ready"
Syaoran opened the door up for Sakura.
"Bye you two have fun!!"
Meiling called out excitingly. Once the door was shut Tomoyo and Meiling
turned to one another and started squealing like two insane women. (SN:
lol when I see the word "squealing" I think of pigs ^^;;)
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Syaoran couldn't peel his eyes off of her for one second. He couldn't believe that the women in front of him had once loved him...if only he hadn't screwed that up.
"Syaoran is something wrong?"
Sakura asked, placing her napkin aside.
"Everything's fine"
Sakura didn't look convinced,
"Something seems to be bothering you. Syaoran you know I don't like to see you like this"
Syaoran nodded,
"I'm sorry, It's nothing really"
Sakura nodded and took a sip of her wine.
"Mr. Li?"
Syaoran looked up and smiled at the man who called out his name.
"Mr. Lang! I didn't know you were coming"
Syaoran got up and greeted the man. Sakura stood up too and hugged
him.
"Ms.Kinomoto what a surprise! I haven't seen you in ages!"
The bearded man exclaimed as he hugged her back. The man they were talking to was the CEO of Tokyo bank and a customer of Li Corporation. Sakura had dealt with him in certain occasions.
"It's good to know that you two are still datingr"
Sakura and Syaoran exchanged glances,
"No actually..."
Sakura started but was interrupted when the man suddenly took hold
of her hand.
"An engagement ring! Syaoran you didn't tell me you asked her to marry
you!"
Syaoran looked at him in shock. He was clearly not expecting this!
"I--"
"I hope I'm invited to the wedding"
The man stated with a laugh as he nudged Syaoran. He spotted an old
friend and waved,
"Well, I'll see you two lovebirds around. Syaoran, you know were to
send that wedding invitation to and Ms. Kinomoto, it was a pleasure seeing
you again. You look beautiful as always. You two are going to make such
beautiful babies!"
He winked at the couple and then walked away, laughing at his little
joke. Sakura and Syaoran exchanged glances and blushed.
"I can't believe that just happened...again! How embarrassing!"
Sakura said as she shook her head. Syaoran sighed and nodded,
"I agree"
"How many times has it happened so far?"
She asked, she had completely lost count.
"Since we walked in? hmm...I'd say...he's the fifteenth person to ask and/or assume that"
"Wow...and the night's only half through"
"Sakura, Syaoran!!"
The couple turned around to see a man and his wife looking around their late fifties walking towards them with big smiles on their faces.
"Mr. Lang told us you two were engaged how wonderful!!"
The women said as she hugged Syaoran and kissed him on the cheek.
Sakura and Syaoran exchanged glances and sighed,
"Sixteen"
They both murmured. The women's husband stared at the couple blankly.
"Sixteen? Is that the date of the wedding?"
The couple exchanged glances...and burst out laughing.
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Sakura and Syaoran stood at the front of a crowd as they watched the senior advisor of Li corporation make a speech. Everyone in the crowd held a wineglass in their hand, including them.
"Li Corporation would not be where it is right now if it weren't for this man. He is brilliant beyond his years and we feel very privileged to have him as our president. I myself saw this young man grow from a little 1 year old waddling in diapers to the responsible intelligent adult he is today. It has also come to my attention that soon he will be taking yet another step forward in life...he is set to wed the beautiful lady he is with tonight, Ms. Sakura Kinomoto."
A round of applause was heard throughout the crowd and the couple smiled gratefully. They looked at one another and tried to keep a straight face. This seemed almost unreal.
"I'm sorry for putting you in this mess"
Syaoran whispered apologetically into Sakura's ears. She shook her
head,
"It's okay I don't blame you. People made assumptions"
"Congratulations Ms. Kinomoto, you've chosen a fine future husband"
The man up front lifted up his wineglass,
"With that said, I'd like to make a toast. To Mr. Syaoran Li, thank you for your outstanding work in Li Corporation and best wishes on your marriage"
Everyone lifted his or her wineglass,
"To Syaoran!"
They said before drinking their wine. Sakura clinked her glass with
Syaoran and giggled,
"To Syaoran"
She said with a smile.
The crowd then started to dissipate slowly. A few more people came up congratulating them or wishing them luck while others spread into the dance floor. A soft song started and Syaoran turned to look at Sakura,
"Would you like to dance?"
He asked as he offered her his arm. Sakura nodded and held onto him,
"I'd love to"
They walked out into the dance floor together and found an empty spot. Syaoran placed his hands on Sakura's waist while she wrapped her arms around his neck. (SN: *Starrie appears in her pink director's chair* me don't own the song "Back To Your Heart"! *disappears in a cloud of smoke along with kawaii chair*) They started to slowly dance to the music...
It's not that I can't live without you
It's just that I don't even want to try
Every night I dream about you
Ever since the day we said goodbye
If I wasn't such a fool
Right now I'd be holding you
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do
Baby if I only knew...
Syaoran closed his eyes and breathed in deep, inhaling the sweet scent of flowers. He missed holding Sakura in his arms and it pained him to know that this was the closest he'll ever get to hold her again.
The words to say
The road to take
To find a way back to your heart
What can I do?
To get to you
And find a way back to your heart
Sakura let out a shaky sigh as she felt Syaoran's body pressed closely against hers. She closed her eyes and imagined that things were different. Banishing all thoughts out of her head, she began to remember and crave the way Syaoran held her when they were a real couple. She had always felt so safe and secure in his arms. He had been her pillar of strength and her soft pillow to cry on at the same time.
I don't know how it got so crazy
But I'll do anything to set things right
'Cause your love is so amazing
Baby you're the best thing in my life
Let me prove my love is real
And make you feel the way I feel
I promise I would give the world
If only you would tell me girl
Syaoran listened to the song as he moved along the dance floor with Sakura. It was funny how much he related to that particular song. The lyrics depicted his love for Sakura perfectly. He'd do anything to get Sakura back. He pulled his face away and gazed lovingly at her. Her bright emerald green eyes shone with such elegance and beauty. He smiled at her and in return she smiled at him warmly.
The words to say
The road to take
To find a way back to your heart
What can I do?
To get to you
And find a way back to your heart
She stared into his deep amber eyes and remembered how she had instantly fallen in love with them. A million years could go by and she would never forget those eyes. They were forever sketched in her memory...just like the memories she had of them.
Give me one more chance, to give my love to you
'Cause no one on this earth loves you like I do,
tell me
The words to say
The road to take
To find a way back to your heart
What can I do
To get to you
And find a way back to your heart
Syaoran cupped her cheek gently with his hand and ran his thumb over her soft velvety skin. He still couldn't believe that he was here, with Sakura. He had lied when he said he had asked Heather and Meiling. He meant to ask Sakura all along...he just didn't want to seem desperate. Sakura might've turned him down thinking that he wanted to get back with her, which was actually the truth...
I'd turn back time
To make you mine
And find a way back to your heart
I'd beg and plead
Fall to my knees
To find a way back to your heart
These Arms of mine
Are open wide
From now until the end of time
You are my world what can I do?
This heart of mine belongs to you
Like the song said, his heart belonged to Sakura. No one could ever take her place. She had cast a spell on him with her beauty and kindness. A spell that no one would ever be able to break. As he gazed into her emerald-green eyes he decided his mind was made up. He wasn't giving up; he was sure Sakura felt something for him too. A love so strong couldn't have wilted away that easily. He still loved her with all his heart and he was going to let her know...tonight.
~*To Be Continued*~
Thank you for reviewing!!!:
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Heather back!
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Aznneptune
FlameSolo
Cherryblossomsakura2111: They've been friends since they were kids
so Syaoran's close w/ Heather, which is why he acts the way he does. Plus
he's gotten over their breakup
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BabyWolfGurl: I hope your questions get answered in the upcoming chapters!
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Final Fantasy Princess: hai, hai bren-bren, I told the reviewers to
thank you...afterall you deserve it! ^^ hahahaha...re-match at the pool
table, I'm still gonna kick your ass!!!!
Sakura420: nooooooo....don't die on me!! *gets all dramatic like* lol
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Anjuliet: Larry and Heather? Hmm...never thought of that combo...I
think she's too good for him
Flame Aura: Actually, that's pretty much the point of the trip to Japan,
it's to make Sakura doubt everything. the connection is supposed to-- *covers
mouth* sorry, too much info ^.~;;;
Enchantress Azure: lol yeahhhh....NOOOO pressure right? ^.~ kidding!
False Reality Unrequited love: *points to S+S lovers mob* join the
angry killing mob hoping to stop the wedding! ^^;;
Cherry blossom: I can't tell you that either!! You'll find out in the
end, I promise!!
Light in the Darkness: *starts crying her eyes out* I wish I didn't
have so much hw either so that way I could write more!!
Carmela-chan: hmm...that's a good idea... *evil grin*.........
Red-Emerald: hehehehe.... just what Carmela-chan suggested!
Ekimozo: yay!! one of the few people who thanked bren-bren for her
trouble, thank you so much, it means a lot to me that you acknowledged
her generosity!!! *hugs*
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you deserve a thank-you hug too!! *hugs* Brenda didn't get too many thank
yous and that upset me a bit, especially considering the troublesome it
is to put up my fics, I know if I was her I'd be pissed off!
Stargirl-rebels
Kawaiitenshisakura
Onigiri Momoko: yup yup, she's Syaoran's ex-girlfriend who still loves
him but knows he doesn't lover her in 'that way' anymore and accepts it.
Cherrixwolf: yes...I need that well-deserved break soon or else I'mma
crack!! @.@;;
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Chiinoyami-chan: thank you!! *crosses fingers* the more luck the better!!
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N@sH FiL@n
Catrina4: remember my number one rule for this fic....DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
YET!!! >.;;; *starrie going insane* ahem...sorry it's just that i've
repeated that phrase so many times already ^^;;
Kitty Sakura: you're so nice!!! ^-^ anywho, you'll find out at the
end if this fic turns out the way you want it to ^.~ also, Syaoran is not
in on the scheme, he's just being a good friend.
StArFiReZ: hehehe...keep reading, you'll see what'll happen ^^
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