Lil Saku: Here I am again, and I'm not gonna give up. Even though I don't
get as much reviews as I want to, I have 'faith' that this is going to be a
good story and that when people notice this, they'll like it.
The stupid asterisks, double spacing and all the other things won't show up!!! AAARGG...now I don't know how to say that it's a time change and also location change... this might work...
---time change--- and ---location--- (I'm so sorry...hahaha)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything here...except Haruki...Why? Coz I made him up!
Ok, here goes!
It's Never Too Late
As Syaoran looked outside the window of their Biology classroom, so many thoughts ran through his mind.
He was thinking that all of a sudden, he can feel Sakura, slowly drifting away from him. And it hurts. It hurts that he wants to jump up and yell it out. His bestfriend and his true love is becoming bit beyond his reach. He thought that maybe this is how it feels to see someone so close to you then feel that suddenly, she doesn't have time for you anymore.
Especially when her time is focused on Haruki...
'That arrogant, jerk-face who thinks he owns the world' he thought bitterly on his mind.
---Morning Break---
Syaoran leaned against the wall outside the chemistry classroom.
It's always like that. Syaoran will wait for Sakura and they will walk together at the halls of their cozy-looking school and buy their snacks. Then they will go outside, walk around the campus while chatting without any care or whatsoever.
While he was waiting, two pretty girls passed by. They were looking at Syaoran with a hint of admiration on their eyes. They waved a little 'hi' and Syaoran smiled just to be polite.
The girls giggled and walked away.
Sure, Syaoran is flattered because tons of girls like him SO much. But seriously, he thinks that they are just wasting time because his heart is already taken. By a girl named Sakura Kinomoto.
Syaoran looked around realizing that Sakura was five minutes late. It's not usual of Sakura to take time since her last classroom was just two doors away.
So, Syaoran walked away, thinking that Sakura will have an explanation for this.
As he casually passed by the large window, he saw Sakura walking with Haruki and she already have her little snack on her hands, eating them while strolling with Haruki like they are in a park.
He was expecting to be angry but instead, he felt hot tears form in his eyes. He blinked them back thinking that he's being ridiculous.
But deep down, he knows why those tears formed. Since kindergarten, they always WAIT on each other no matter what. If there will be a time that they can't wait up, there will be a reasonable explanation.
But this one is different! Not waiting for Syaoran so that she can walk with Haruki and eat with him will definitely leave a bruise on Syaoran's heart.
He continued to walk towards the only person who can understand him, Eriol. And didn't even bother to go to Sakura and confront her.
---Lunch break---
"Hey Syaoran" greeted Eriol as he sat across him at their table.
"Hey..."
Silence occurred and Syaoran was just watching Sakura nearby with Haruki eating her sandwich. Then he turned his head to Eriol.
"So, what's up with you?" Syaoran asked.
"Who cares about me? It's you we should be talking about"
"You know what, let's just forget about this whole thing. Let's leave Sakura and that- that guy alone" he said quietly.
"Hey Syaoran!" a bubbly voice greeted.
Syaoran just smiled at Sakura and Sakura waved to Eriol.
"I just wanted to drop by and tell you that I can't walk with you after school later. Haruki will take me for a little soda later! We'll ride on his motorcycle! Isn't that cool?" squeaked Sakura.
"Yeah. Sure. Have fun"
Sakura walked away and once again the little table got quiet. Then Eriol decided to break the silence.
"You really ought to tell her. I really think you should" he stated quietly.
"If there is a person in this world who knows exactly how you feel about Sakura, that would be me. And I can tell that you're hurting right now for something that you don't even deserve. I also know that you're suffering like hell right now seeing that she's so happy with him. And not with you" he said calmly.
Syaoran buried his head on his hands. Once again, Eriol is right.
Also, Syaoran is wondering why Sakura didn't mention anything about their plan tonight.
---that night---
Syaoran prepared the movie. He fixed the popcorn and arranged the mood of his house. This is going to be a really special night because this will be like a ride for the 'old' friendship they had. When they watch the television and laugh out loud nonstop.
He was just waiting for Sakura but...
10 minutes had passed and she is still not there. She stared at the phone wondering if he should call her. Then he decided to wait five more minutes.
Now, fifteen minutes officially went and still no sign of Sakura.
He called her house. It rang and was answered by Fujitaka, Sakura's dad.
"Mr. Kinomoto? Good evening. But is Sakura there?" he inquired.
"Syaoran! No, Sakura's not here. She went to some party" Fujitaka answered.
"Thank you, then" and put down the phone.
He, once again, felt tears but immediately dismissed it.
It happened again. She didn't go to Syaoran' house and watch movies just because of 'some party' she has to attend.
'She's probably with Haruki again' he thought sadly.
He decided to put everything back and just went to bed.
---Sakura's house---
"DAD? I'M HOME!!" she yelled inside the house.
"How was the party?" her dad asked.
"I'm tired but I had so much fun. Dancing with Haruki and his friends..."
"You can go to bed now. It's eleven thirty. Oh, and Syaoran called. He was looking for you"
"Really? I wonder why..." then Sakura went to her room trying to remember why Syaoran would call. When she closed her door, she finally realized and gasped.
"OHH!!! I forgot all about our movie night! OH MY GOSH! He won't forgive me! I promised!" she said out loud.
"Hey, what am I talking about? I know he'll understand! I'm his bestfriend!" she said after awhile.
Then she lied down on her flowery, pink bed. She had so much fun tonight!
'I think I have to tell Syaoran how I feel....' then she drifted off to sleep.
---next morning---
Syaoran woke up with his head, slightly hurting. He can't sleep last night. He wondered why but no answer came except of the fact that he keeps on thinking about Sakura.
He once thought that those movies he watched with the guy in love can't sleep until three in the morning, is exaggeration. But he found out that it's true.
He tried to keep himself busy to get his mind off Sakura. He tried to clean his room but instead, he saw tons of their pictures together and that stupid hot tear wants to leak out again.
He just sat down at his sofa and closed his eyes.
'I love you Sakura. I love you too much it hurts' he admitted to himself for the first time.
"Why do you have to be my bestfrend and why do I have to fall for you?" he asked himself quietly. He remembered that before, he used to deny this love saying that falling in love with your bestfriend is the funniest thing. But not anymore.
The tears are threatening to fall down now. But he expertly blinked them back. He has been doing that a lot lately.
"The soccer captain at our high-school, and the guy that they 'say' to be the most wanted guy at school is going to cry?" he smirked to himself.
'But what does that jerk have anyway? His gray eyes? My amber orbs are more adorable! His broad shoulders and well built body? I have a more muscular one! I could make Sakura happier..." then he stopped when he realized what he was thinking.
'I'm being selfish! I should be happy for Sakura. Not comparing myself with Haruki. I'll just have to deal with this situation...but how? HOW?' he thought angrily.
'My love grows everyday, it does! And how am I gonna cope up with this feeling when I always see them together, acting that they've known each other for years!' he continued to think.
And that is when the phone rang. It was Sakura who called and Syaoran lightened up but at the same time, got sad.
"Syaoran-kun? Hello. I'm so sorry about what happened last night. I forgot..." she said with the tone of sadness and pouting on her voice.
"Don't worry about it. Honestly, I didn't quite prepare anything. I kind of forgot too" he lied.
"Okay." The laughter was evident. "Oh...um Syaoran? Can I go over to your house later? I need to talk to you about something important. Please?" she asked.
"Sure"
"Okay! Thanks! Bye! I'll be there in an hour" then she hung up.
"What in the world would she want to tell me!?" Syaoran questioned himself.
He glanced at the clock and saw it was just four o'clock.
He went to the bathroom and took a shower.
After an hour, the doorbell rang.
Syaoran was just drying up his hair. He skipped at the stairs and opened the door with a towel on his shoulder, trying to dry his messy chocolate hair.
"Hey, Sakura" he greeted cheerfully.
Sakura smiled and looked at Syaoran. Red bits started to spread on her cheeks while he looked at Syaoran.
"Come in"
"Thanks"
Then they sat down at the green sofa. Sakura continued to stare at Syaoran. He's wearing a sleeveless shirt with pants on. Nothing special. But Sakura wondered why she can't stop but look.
'He looks...I don't know. Hot.' She thought.
'What the heck am I thinking?' she thought again.
Syaoran noticed and blushed at her stare.
"So, Sakura, what's up?" he asked curiously.
"Oh. See, there's something that I need to tell you" she blushed. "I also need your help".
"Sure! What is it about?" he asked again.
"It's about...uh—haha—um-- Haruki" she blushed deeply now.
'I should have known' Syaoran thought angrily.
"What about him?" he said quite coldly.
Sakura felt that coldness and felt hurt somehow.
"It's just that, every time he's there, I don't know, I feel butterflies in my heart. Then I feel happy when I spend time with him. When I talk to him, I feel that I want to stop the time and I enjoy his company more than anybody's. Except yours of course" she explained.
"I just want to ask your help"
"Help for what exactly?" Syaoran said.
"I think---"
The phone rang.
"Hello? Li Syaoran here" he answered the wireless phone.
"Tamika? Tamika? Are you serious that's you? So, what's up?"
Sakura looked at Syaoran. Studying him.
'I never noticed this about my bestfriend. His handsome alright. I knew that. But there's something about him today that---' she broke off her trance. Syaoran went back to his seat next to her.
"Sorry about that, Sakura. So, you were saying?"
"Oh. About Haruki" she replied. Then all her thoughts about Syaoran vanished. Now her little mind is full of images of the squared-jaw Haruki.
"Syaoran, you know, Haruki's just the most adorable guy there is. His eyes look so intent and so overwhelming when I look at it. Also, he's the sweetest guy I know.."
Syaoran can't help but roll his eyes as he listens to Sakura. It's like listening to a blabbering kid.
But still, he listens. This is his bestfriend talking.
Then her voice lowered.
Syaoran thought there was something wrong. And at the fifteen minutes of their talk, this the first time, Syaoran paid any attention. Especially when he heard,
"Syaoran?...I really think that I'm falling in love...falling in love with Haruki Mutuo" she almost whispered.
Syaoran's heart pumped so hard and his eyes widened. Crush? Sure. But LOVE?
Syaoran can't take that!
Lil Saku: I know that it's not much of a cliffy. But hey, this is really painful for Syaoran.
Sorry if your guess is wrong, 'Lizzie'
Next chapter would be one of the saddest chapter in this story. It's really gonna be a painful ride for dear Syaoran on the next chappie.
I need reviews. I'm not sounding desperate but plz leave a review.
I won't set up a number of review I want because, I will still update. All I'm asking is that I need motivation. Cause, you have no idea how much it can motivate me. RR! Make a new author happy...
The stupid asterisks, double spacing and all the other things won't show up!!! AAARGG...now I don't know how to say that it's a time change and also location change... this might work...
---time change--- and ---location--- (I'm so sorry...hahaha)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything here...except Haruki...Why? Coz I made him up!
Ok, here goes!
It's Never Too Late
As Syaoran looked outside the window of their Biology classroom, so many thoughts ran through his mind.
He was thinking that all of a sudden, he can feel Sakura, slowly drifting away from him. And it hurts. It hurts that he wants to jump up and yell it out. His bestfriend and his true love is becoming bit beyond his reach. He thought that maybe this is how it feels to see someone so close to you then feel that suddenly, she doesn't have time for you anymore.
Especially when her time is focused on Haruki...
'That arrogant, jerk-face who thinks he owns the world' he thought bitterly on his mind.
---Morning Break---
Syaoran leaned against the wall outside the chemistry classroom.
It's always like that. Syaoran will wait for Sakura and they will walk together at the halls of their cozy-looking school and buy their snacks. Then they will go outside, walk around the campus while chatting without any care or whatsoever.
While he was waiting, two pretty girls passed by. They were looking at Syaoran with a hint of admiration on their eyes. They waved a little 'hi' and Syaoran smiled just to be polite.
The girls giggled and walked away.
Sure, Syaoran is flattered because tons of girls like him SO much. But seriously, he thinks that they are just wasting time because his heart is already taken. By a girl named Sakura Kinomoto.
Syaoran looked around realizing that Sakura was five minutes late. It's not usual of Sakura to take time since her last classroom was just two doors away.
So, Syaoran walked away, thinking that Sakura will have an explanation for this.
As he casually passed by the large window, he saw Sakura walking with Haruki and she already have her little snack on her hands, eating them while strolling with Haruki like they are in a park.
He was expecting to be angry but instead, he felt hot tears form in his eyes. He blinked them back thinking that he's being ridiculous.
But deep down, he knows why those tears formed. Since kindergarten, they always WAIT on each other no matter what. If there will be a time that they can't wait up, there will be a reasonable explanation.
But this one is different! Not waiting for Syaoran so that she can walk with Haruki and eat with him will definitely leave a bruise on Syaoran's heart.
He continued to walk towards the only person who can understand him, Eriol. And didn't even bother to go to Sakura and confront her.
---Lunch break---
"Hey Syaoran" greeted Eriol as he sat across him at their table.
"Hey..."
Silence occurred and Syaoran was just watching Sakura nearby with Haruki eating her sandwich. Then he turned his head to Eriol.
"So, what's up with you?" Syaoran asked.
"Who cares about me? It's you we should be talking about"
"You know what, let's just forget about this whole thing. Let's leave Sakura and that- that guy alone" he said quietly.
"Hey Syaoran!" a bubbly voice greeted.
Syaoran just smiled at Sakura and Sakura waved to Eriol.
"I just wanted to drop by and tell you that I can't walk with you after school later. Haruki will take me for a little soda later! We'll ride on his motorcycle! Isn't that cool?" squeaked Sakura.
"Yeah. Sure. Have fun"
Sakura walked away and once again the little table got quiet. Then Eriol decided to break the silence.
"You really ought to tell her. I really think you should" he stated quietly.
"If there is a person in this world who knows exactly how you feel about Sakura, that would be me. And I can tell that you're hurting right now for something that you don't even deserve. I also know that you're suffering like hell right now seeing that she's so happy with him. And not with you" he said calmly.
Syaoran buried his head on his hands. Once again, Eriol is right.
Also, Syaoran is wondering why Sakura didn't mention anything about their plan tonight.
---that night---
Syaoran prepared the movie. He fixed the popcorn and arranged the mood of his house. This is going to be a really special night because this will be like a ride for the 'old' friendship they had. When they watch the television and laugh out loud nonstop.
He was just waiting for Sakura but...
10 minutes had passed and she is still not there. She stared at the phone wondering if he should call her. Then he decided to wait five more minutes.
Now, fifteen minutes officially went and still no sign of Sakura.
He called her house. It rang and was answered by Fujitaka, Sakura's dad.
"Mr. Kinomoto? Good evening. But is Sakura there?" he inquired.
"Syaoran! No, Sakura's not here. She went to some party" Fujitaka answered.
"Thank you, then" and put down the phone.
He, once again, felt tears but immediately dismissed it.
It happened again. She didn't go to Syaoran' house and watch movies just because of 'some party' she has to attend.
'She's probably with Haruki again' he thought sadly.
He decided to put everything back and just went to bed.
---Sakura's house---
"DAD? I'M HOME!!" she yelled inside the house.
"How was the party?" her dad asked.
"I'm tired but I had so much fun. Dancing with Haruki and his friends..."
"You can go to bed now. It's eleven thirty. Oh, and Syaoran called. He was looking for you"
"Really? I wonder why..." then Sakura went to her room trying to remember why Syaoran would call. When she closed her door, she finally realized and gasped.
"OHH!!! I forgot all about our movie night! OH MY GOSH! He won't forgive me! I promised!" she said out loud.
"Hey, what am I talking about? I know he'll understand! I'm his bestfriend!" she said after awhile.
Then she lied down on her flowery, pink bed. She had so much fun tonight!
'I think I have to tell Syaoran how I feel....' then she drifted off to sleep.
---next morning---
Syaoran woke up with his head, slightly hurting. He can't sleep last night. He wondered why but no answer came except of the fact that he keeps on thinking about Sakura.
He once thought that those movies he watched with the guy in love can't sleep until three in the morning, is exaggeration. But he found out that it's true.
He tried to keep himself busy to get his mind off Sakura. He tried to clean his room but instead, he saw tons of their pictures together and that stupid hot tear wants to leak out again.
He just sat down at his sofa and closed his eyes.
'I love you Sakura. I love you too much it hurts' he admitted to himself for the first time.
"Why do you have to be my bestfrend and why do I have to fall for you?" he asked himself quietly. He remembered that before, he used to deny this love saying that falling in love with your bestfriend is the funniest thing. But not anymore.
The tears are threatening to fall down now. But he expertly blinked them back. He has been doing that a lot lately.
"The soccer captain at our high-school, and the guy that they 'say' to be the most wanted guy at school is going to cry?" he smirked to himself.
'But what does that jerk have anyway? His gray eyes? My amber orbs are more adorable! His broad shoulders and well built body? I have a more muscular one! I could make Sakura happier..." then he stopped when he realized what he was thinking.
'I'm being selfish! I should be happy for Sakura. Not comparing myself with Haruki. I'll just have to deal with this situation...but how? HOW?' he thought angrily.
'My love grows everyday, it does! And how am I gonna cope up with this feeling when I always see them together, acting that they've known each other for years!' he continued to think.
And that is when the phone rang. It was Sakura who called and Syaoran lightened up but at the same time, got sad.
"Syaoran-kun? Hello. I'm so sorry about what happened last night. I forgot..." she said with the tone of sadness and pouting on her voice.
"Don't worry about it. Honestly, I didn't quite prepare anything. I kind of forgot too" he lied.
"Okay." The laughter was evident. "Oh...um Syaoran? Can I go over to your house later? I need to talk to you about something important. Please?" she asked.
"Sure"
"Okay! Thanks! Bye! I'll be there in an hour" then she hung up.
"What in the world would she want to tell me!?" Syaoran questioned himself.
He glanced at the clock and saw it was just four o'clock.
He went to the bathroom and took a shower.
After an hour, the doorbell rang.
Syaoran was just drying up his hair. He skipped at the stairs and opened the door with a towel on his shoulder, trying to dry his messy chocolate hair.
"Hey, Sakura" he greeted cheerfully.
Sakura smiled and looked at Syaoran. Red bits started to spread on her cheeks while he looked at Syaoran.
"Come in"
"Thanks"
Then they sat down at the green sofa. Sakura continued to stare at Syaoran. He's wearing a sleeveless shirt with pants on. Nothing special. But Sakura wondered why she can't stop but look.
'He looks...I don't know. Hot.' She thought.
'What the heck am I thinking?' she thought again.
Syaoran noticed and blushed at her stare.
"So, Sakura, what's up?" he asked curiously.
"Oh. See, there's something that I need to tell you" she blushed. "I also need your help".
"Sure! What is it about?" he asked again.
"It's about...uh—haha—um-- Haruki" she blushed deeply now.
'I should have known' Syaoran thought angrily.
"What about him?" he said quite coldly.
Sakura felt that coldness and felt hurt somehow.
"It's just that, every time he's there, I don't know, I feel butterflies in my heart. Then I feel happy when I spend time with him. When I talk to him, I feel that I want to stop the time and I enjoy his company more than anybody's. Except yours of course" she explained.
"I just want to ask your help"
"Help for what exactly?" Syaoran said.
"I think---"
The phone rang.
"Hello? Li Syaoran here" he answered the wireless phone.
"Tamika? Tamika? Are you serious that's you? So, what's up?"
Sakura looked at Syaoran. Studying him.
'I never noticed this about my bestfriend. His handsome alright. I knew that. But there's something about him today that---' she broke off her trance. Syaoran went back to his seat next to her.
"Sorry about that, Sakura. So, you were saying?"
"Oh. About Haruki" she replied. Then all her thoughts about Syaoran vanished. Now her little mind is full of images of the squared-jaw Haruki.
"Syaoran, you know, Haruki's just the most adorable guy there is. His eyes look so intent and so overwhelming when I look at it. Also, he's the sweetest guy I know.."
Syaoran can't help but roll his eyes as he listens to Sakura. It's like listening to a blabbering kid.
But still, he listens. This is his bestfriend talking.
Then her voice lowered.
Syaoran thought there was something wrong. And at the fifteen minutes of their talk, this the first time, Syaoran paid any attention. Especially when he heard,
"Syaoran?...I really think that I'm falling in love...falling in love with Haruki Mutuo" she almost whispered.
Syaoran's heart pumped so hard and his eyes widened. Crush? Sure. But LOVE?
Syaoran can't take that!
Lil Saku: I know that it's not much of a cliffy. But hey, this is really painful for Syaoran.
Sorry if your guess is wrong, 'Lizzie'
Next chapter would be one of the saddest chapter in this story. It's really gonna be a painful ride for dear Syaoran on the next chappie.
I need reviews. I'm not sounding desperate but plz leave a review.
I won't set up a number of review I want because, I will still update. All I'm asking is that I need motivation. Cause, you have no idea how much it can motivate me. RR! Make a new author happy...