Hey, I'm back! Although I didn't get as much reviews as I want to, I will still update! Thanks though for the people who reviewed! Especially to Silver Wolf Gurl who reviewed this story from the beginning and never failed to review a single chapter!
I decided to reveal something at the new summary. Yes, Syaoran will go away but that is the only thing that I will reveal. I decided to put that so that readers won't just think of this as some sort of a typical fic with a repeated plot because I have something cool in store. Yes, I've already written this story but never really published and now, I just changed the names and submit them at ff.net!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters except Haruki because I just thought him up. And I used a song in this fic named "Back at One" By a certain dude named Brian McKnight. So, it's not mine too alright?
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It's Never Too Late
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"What did you say, Sakura?" Haruki asked, breaking the kiss immediately.
"Umm...I-I said, where's S-Syaoran?" Sakura stuttered.
"Oh" he said, still quite suspicious. "He already went in his classroom"
"Oh..." Sakura said but before she knew it, Haruki once again claimed her lips and only stopped when the bell rang.
In class, Sakura wondered why she moaned Syaoran's name. As she looks out the window, her mind is ready to explode. Syaoran's eyes kept on flashing back on her brain. Those deep, amber orbs that looks so adorable...
'Wait, what am I thinking?...this can't be. No, this is just stupidity. Sakura, get a grip of yourself! You are with the person you love now. Haruki remember? Haruki, the guy you've dreaming of since last year' she scolded herself
'But are you sure that he's the person that you love?' her mind whispered.
---Lunch Break---
"Syaoran!" Sakura yelled while running toward him like a little kid.
Syaoran stood up and without any warning, Sakura jumped at him and hugged him tightly. Syaoran blushed at the feeling of Sakura's body.
"What happened?"
"Haruki asked me to go on our first date!" She exclaimed excitedly.
Syaoran rolled his eyes.
"That's great, Sakura!" Eriol faked an enthusiastic voice.
"Yeah. Really great" Syaoran replied sarcastically. Sakura was too busy to notice that sarcasm though.
"He's going to take me to..."
Then they all sat down as Sakura told them all the detail. Syaoran wasn't really paying attention because he's just going to break down. He's feeling really stupid now, really.
A guy that is hopelessly in love with a girl who is in love and WITH someone else already. He can swear that if people know how he is right now, they'll be screaming "get a life!!!". Because he really sound so gay. But he can't stop feeling this way. He fell in love and he fell hard.
"Syaoran? Are you okay?" chirped a small voice from Sakura.
"Yeah, I'm fine" he answered.
"Well, as I was saying—"Eriol said. "Where's Haruki?"
"He has to go to practice. I can't stay there though. He said that I might cause him to lose his concentration" Sakura blushed.
"Anyway, is it okay if I walk with you later on after school Syaoran? Haruki have practice" Sakura asked.
"No problem"
As the bell rang, Sakura dashed off to the football fields hoping to see Haruki and once again, Syaoran is left with Eriol.
"So, she walks with you if Haruki isn't there? Ouch, that's gotta hurt. Using you as a rebound?" Eriol can't just resist teasing.
Syaoran glared and Eriol ran at the opposite side of the hall before Syaoran can say anything.
---After school---
Syaoran and Sakura met at the huge gate at the entrance of Tomeda High.
Syaoran walked with Sakura. They were joking around and teasing each other like before.
Oh, how much Syaoran missed this. Walking peacefully with Sakura as if there is nothing to worry about in the world.
But somehow, he feels different this time. It hurts so badly and it makes his heart pound harder every time Sakura is around. He feels that there is something wrong with what is going on. But still, he chooses to ignore this feeling without even trying to analyze what is the matter.
On their way, Sakura made a turn at the wrong street. This street leads to Syaoran's house and for as long as he can remember, he always drop Sakura off when they walk together.
"Sakura, where are you going?"
"I want to go to your house" Sakura said avoiding Syaoran's gaze.
"For what?" he asked curiously. Sakura smiled.
"Why? I can't go to your house anymore?" she pouted.
"No, no! It's just that..." he has no idea what he's going to say.
"I'm waiting..." Sakura joked.
"I'm just surprised, I guess. I mean, we don't really go to our house to hang out. It's always your house. Besides, you have a date remember?" he explained.
Sakura laughed.
"You are stuttering, Syaoran, what is wrong with you? Anyway, I wanted to ask you something. And my dad is at home is it will be embarrassing. As for my date, it's not until eight. Weren't you listening awhile ago?"
"Well, I wasn't really..." when he realized that he was being played, he glared as Sakura.
"Grr...so, what is it you want to ask me for, that your dad can't see huh?" he asked, smirking.
This time, it was Sakura who turned red and stuttered.
"Well, I-I was kind of, you know..."
"No, I don't know" Syaoran chuckled.
"Stop it!" she commanded and hit Syaoran on his arm. "Well, I was wondering if you can...um-uh t-teach me how to d-dance" she mumbled.
"Dance? Dance?" then he started laughing.
"Can you?" she said.
When she saw Syaoran still laughing, she started walking away.
"Fine then" and she pretended to be mad. She felt his hands take a hold of her arm and he pulled her next to him again.
"Okay, okay! I will teach you how!" he smirked. "You always seem to get me when you act like that"
"That is because all my life, I knew you, Li Syaoran!" Sakura replied.
"Okay, let's go home. I'll race you there!"
But before Syaoran knew it, he felt two hands trying to hold him back.
"You are not going away, mister! You are going to carry me!" and with that, she jumped on his back and on their way to Syaoran's house, he gave her a piggy-bank ride, acting like a couple of 5 year olds.
'This is the way things should be' Syaoran smiled to himself.
When they entered the house, Sakura let go of Syaoran and went in. Syaoran turned on the lights and grabbed a glass of water.
"You made me tired"
Sakura giggled. "I'm sorry! Okay. Time for dancing!"
"What kind of dancing do you want to learn, anyway?"
"Slow, I guess. Because that is what Haruki told me. He mentioned that we are going to do some slow dancing" she casually exclaimed.
Syaoran let out a small groan.
'Everything was almost back to normal. Well, not anymore at the mention of that guy's name' he thought to himself.
"Okay, let's start...hmmm" he muttered as he scenned through the rack of cd's.
"Where's auntie Yelan?"
"She's at work like always" he answered.
"Hey, I can't find a slow song!" he whined. "Oh, hold on. Here. My mom always listens to this when she misses dad" he laughed.
"Syaoran, where is your dad right now?"
"Oh, he's at Hong Kong. He's working for a huge company there" he informed while he prepared the song. After awhile, everything was done.
"There! It's ready. Let's go dim the lights and---perfect" he said dramatically. Sakura smiled appreciatively.
The song filled the room. The peaceful looking-living room is now much more romantic at the eyes of Sakura. The light was dimmed, giving it an indescribable atmosphere of romance. One thing is for sure though, Sakura loved it!
She sat still at the sofa and as the song went on, Syaoran walked slowly towards Sakura.
-It's undeniable that we should be together
It's unbelievable how I use to say that I'd fall never-
"Can I have this dance?" Syaoran softly asked, offering his hand to Sakura.
"Sure, why not" Sakura giggled.
-The basics you need to know if you don't just how I feel
And let me show now that I'm for real
If all things in things in time, time will reveal-
Syaoran led Sakura at the middle of the living room.
"Okay, so how do you do it?" Sakura asked.
"It's quite easy. Just put your hand on the guy's shoulder and go with his lead" and with that, Syaoran led Sakura's arms to fall on his shoulders. Sakura tightened her grip at his broad shoulders and looked up to his amber eyes.
-One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me-
Sakura blushed. Good thing it's dark. "Like this?"
Syaoran nodded. Then he enclosed his arms around Sakura's waist. He held her closer than before, feeling comfortable every second and blushed too.
-And four, repeat steps one through three
Five, make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one-
"So, what do I do?"
"That's it. Just lean on him and move your feet at the same rhythm as he's doing. Go with the beat of his feet. That is a slow dance" he whispered on her right ear, sending tingles on Sakura's body.
-It's so incredible
The way things work themselves out
And all emotional
Once you know what it's all about, and-
Sakura is feeling something on her stomach. Something she never felt with any guy before. It's the feeling of loving and being loved. She might feel the same for Haruki but never, never this powerful.
-It's undesirable for us to be apart
I never would have made it very far
'Cause you know you've got the keys to my heart
'Cause...-
By this time, Sakura's hands were now around Syaoran's neck. Not on his shoulders where it all started. Syaoran, on the other hand, didn't protest. Instead, he pulled her closer, molding her body with his.
-One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me-
Syaoran's lips curved into a smile as he heard Sakura's slow, steady breathing. Surely, this has been the best day ever.
-And four, repeat steps one through three
Five, make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one-
Syaoran closed his eyes. Cherishing this moment while it's still happening and while he's assured that it's not just a dream. This is for real! This is really happening! He can feel Sakura's small body so close to his that he doesn't wanna let go.
-Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the coming of the sun
I feel like a little child
Whose life has just begun-
'If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up. If this is wrong, I don't want to be right ever again. I want to stay like this forever' he thought happily.
-You came and breathed new life
Into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the lifeline
Just in the nick of time-
Sakura is entranced with Syaoran's scent. His fragrance is one of a kind. Something Sakura wants to inhale for the rest of her life.
By this time, she was now resting her head at his muscular chest. She listened quietly at the song and the rhythm of Syaoran's breathing and she smiled slowly. She is enjoying every detail of this happening.
-One, you're like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me-
Syaoran, still holding her close smelled her hair. It smells like cherry blossom. That auburn colored hair that he loves so much. That messy looking hair, that flies to every direction when the air hits it. But he loves it, no matter what.
"And four, repeat steps one through three, five, make you fall in love with me. If ever I believe my work is done. Then I'll start back at one..." Syaoran sang lowly at Sakura's ear.
His husky but cool singing voice sent shivers to Sakura.
She feels so special, so secured and safe on his arms. She smiled and tried to look up as the song is finally done. But she didn't. She stayed in her position as silence occurred.
Syaoran too didn't even budge. He just held Sakura and she too, has her arms wrapped around his neck. But she soon moved and looked at Syaoran.
Emerald met amber for the most intense moment. Everything is lowly lightened and the twinkles on each other's eyes are visible as the moon on a dark night.
"I never knew..." Sakura whispered. As she did, Syaoran bent closer. "...that you can sing..." Sakura smiled while slowly inching her head closer too.
"Thanks" mumbled Syaoran...getting closer by the second. Sakura is trying not to stare at his lips...but failed.
"I...love...your...voice" she complimented...their heads are an inch apart.
"Thanks" he said, looking intently at her emerald pools. He finally leaned in and closed the gap.
And their lips met! Syaoran moved his lips slowly and gently against Sakura. Sakura moved hers cautiously, trying to hide away the excitement she's feeling right now. But both can't hold on any longer. Syaoran started moving his lips faster, tasting the sweetness of Sakura's lips. Sakura felt a sensation she cannot describe and at the same time, she doesn't want to end it.
Finally, Syaoran can't control it. He gently asked Sakura' permission to deepen the kiss and she eagerly allowed him. The simple but gentle kiss turned to be one of the most passionate one in the world, sending shivers on both their spines.
Sakura literally shook and trembled from the pleasure and Syaoran, noticing it, needed to tighten her grip on her. They both smiled at the kiss. Although their lips are still connected, she can hear Syaoran chuckle a little bit at the funny thing that happened. She just giggled without drawing away.
Sakura never thought that his lips can be this soft. She just allowed him to explore her, since she wanted him to do it too. It is definitely the most wonderful feeling there is to know that her lips is being claimed by the person she loved...wait! Hold on! LOVE?
But she didn't pay attention. This kiss is much too important. She's running out of breath and she can tell that Syaoran is too. But who cares? They kissed for the longest time and finally, it was Syaoran who first moved back his head and he gazed at Sakura's eyes. For awhile, Sakura just kept her eyes closed and when she finally opened it, she saw the blazing orbs of the person she calls 'bestfriend', smiling at her with full radiance. As she stares at it, she can see the love that she never see on Haruki's eyes. She pondered why but pushed the thought away.
Her mind is saying. "You are not supposed to do this. You have Haruki now. This is wrong!" But her heart is saying something else. "Haruki? Who's Haruki? Kiss Syaoran again!"...following what her heart's desire, her lips reached for his.
Syaoran was quite shocked at first. Sakura? Doing the first move? But he decided to just cherish the moment than wonder why it's happening.
And Syaoran was even more surprised when she felt Sakura tugging at the outside of his lips. He opened up and responded with the same passion, earning himself a pleasured moan from Sakura. Their bodies still glued together, Sakura pulled his neck closer, making the kiss more intense. Syaoran never said anything to complain for he is loving every moment of this, his love for Sakura glowing every second. His arms starting to rub Sakura's back and smiled when she heard him moan again. Sakura's hand was already on Syaoran's silky, soft hair. Everything was perfect. Everything is just wonderful...until
RING RING RING RING
The phone rang they were both surprised and jumped away from each other in a flash. Sakura ran to turn on the lights and Syaoran reached for the phone.
"Li Syaoran here---ok, hold on" he said. Then looked at Sakura with a burning red face.
"It's for you, its Haruki..." he whispered.
Sakura's eyes widened in realization of what she just did with Syaoran and she grabbed the phone slowly.
"Hello?---yes--- Oh, I just asked him for something---rescheduled?---seven?- --ok then---I-I love y-you too---bye" she said, quite shakily.
'I love you?' Syaoran thought bitterly.
She settled down the phone and she grabbed her things and dashed to the door. An awkward silence bounced on the room.
"Sakura...I-I'm...that..." he stammered.
"I have to go! Thanks for teaching me how to dance. Bye" he said stiffly and quickly then walked off in so much hurry.
Syaoran closed the door, then collapsed at the couch. He closed his eyes and remembered the kiss. The earth-shaking kiss that they shared. The way he leaned in, the way she trembled and even managed a smile, recalling how he needed to hold her in order to save her from falling. He thought of the memory that she kissed him herself. It was the most unforgettable experience there is. Her lips was so soft...nothing was going wrong.
But wait! Everything is wrong from the first place. Sakura's with Haruki. Syaoran is in love with Sakura but she doesn't feel the same way. She kissed another guy. He started it! It was his fault!
He went to bed and fell asleep, deeply troubled.
---next day---
Sakura and Syaoran were avoiding each other. On certain circumstances, they will just waze a little hi and that's it. Eriol wondered what happened but Syaoran didn't want to tell him. He decided that the last thing he needs is Eriol lecturing him how wrong he was, kissing a girl that is already with someone. Plus the fact that she loves someone else too.
Things are getting worse just because of a kiss! This is exactly why Syaoran is so frightened of telling Sakura the truth! If a kiss can ruin things up, what more is she finds out!?
---after soccer practice---
Syaoran was on the locker room. He never knew about this practice until lunch and he had it with the football team. Every time he saw Haruki, he felt a knot being crazier at his stomach. His guilt is killing him.
Now, he's resting at the shower. He's all alone there because the coach has to go see him before dismissing him. Now that he's finally dismissed, everybody is gone, leaving him alone at the lockers.
His little cubicle is his own private space. He just stood there, letting water drop on his face and body. When he was done, he wrapped the towel on his waist.
Then he was surprised when he heard a guy's voice.
"So, I'm not alone" he told himself. "Wait! That voice sounds familiar!" He then, walked quietly to his cubicle and tried to not listen and focus on getting his things and changing.
"What's up, man?" said another guy, not Haruki.
"I'm doing great!"
Syaoran heard the clapping of their hands together.
"It's been long. How have you been!? It's so good to be back! When my parents sent me to Military School, I was bored to death! No football!"
"Really? That's good, you're back, Tae" asked Haruki. "Why are you still here?...I mean, the captains are held but you?"
Syaoran thought that was kind of rude. But he knows that a guy like Haruki, he can be anything bad.
"Oh, I gotta talk to our coach to let me in again. Anyway, I've seen you with a new girl! Kinomoto chick? Pretty hot!"
Syaoran who really wasn't paying attention jerked up to eavesdrop a bit.
"Oh her?...yeah! She's pretty hot!"
"They said you are in love! I mean, I didn't believe it at first because Haruki Mutuo? In love? That's bull!" said the other guy.
'Bull?' Syaoran thought.
"I'm not in love, stupid!" said Haruki.
"Then, what's up with the new chick?"
"I guess, I'm just an outstanding actor"
'Actor?' Syaoran thought again
"I don't get it, Haruki" complained the guy called Tae.
"Alright but don't tell ok?..." then Haruki chuckled loudly.
Syaoran's palms became sweaty.
"That was no love, dude! I agreed on a bet that I can get any girl, even the innocent little Sakura Kinomoto!!!"
Syaoran's eyes grew wide! "bet?" he whispered to himself, unbelieving
"To get her!? That's gotta be easy then" laughed Tae with his croaky voice.
"Yeah. So, I don't love her!!! She doesn't even give me any chills!!! She's just some girl that keeps my mind off from school. I am not in love!!! Got that? Love? ME? That's crap!! But still, I like touching her! She got a hot body!" he explained.
"Besides, she said yes already. She's mine and so is the 50 bucks that Tokito betted on me! Sakura is just nothing to me other than a little tool to get myself fifty bucks for shoes!" he laughed.
"I don't love her and I don't care about her! But the stupid, naïve girl is so in love with me that she can't even see that I don't give a damn about her!" and the two guys cracked up.
Syaoran's eyes grew even wider and he gasped.
'That was all a bet? Just a tool? What the heck happened here?' he wondered.
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