A Predictable Predicament
By Rosedreamer49
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the plot.
Chapter 10: Yes!
Syaoran pulled himself up from the couch, and shuffled into the kitchen. Sakura was flipping pancakes, and making bacon. She turned and smiled at him, and tossed him some place mats.
"Set the table, Syaoran. We have to talk about houses." Syaoran's perfect morning was significantly jarred, and he went through the motions of setting the table with a fake smile pasted on his face. He didn't think that they would have to think about this so soon. He didn't think he would have to make a decision so soon. As he finished setting the table, Sakura loaded the pancakes on a platter. She put them on the table, and sat down, and Syaoran sat beside her. He sat quietly, and waited for Sakura to squeal about a house that she had seen in Tomoeda. He, in fact, knew of one that she would like. But instead, she sat, cutting her food, and eating delicately, not once looking up to his face.
"You know, Syaoran, that if we're married, you have to be honest with me. You can't keep secrets." Syaoran was dumbfounded. He blinked, and said,
"What? What are you talking about?"
"And you can't lie to me. And you have to tell me what you want. You won't always be so lucky that someone tells me whats wrong." Syaoran was even more confused.
"What's wrong?"
"You know, if you had wanted to live in China, why didn't you tell me?" At this, Syaoran was stunned. He never thought Sakura would find out about his mother. And he never thought that she would think anything of it. 'But wait,' he thought, 'of course she would think about it. She's so kind hearted that now she will want to move to China, or, she'll be in a fix because she wants to live near her brother, and Yukito.'
"I...ahhh....thought you wanted to live with your brother? And he doesn't want to move..."
"Oh, I guess you're right. It wouldn't have done anything. Are you OK living here, then?" Sakura looked at him, with her innocent eyes, and Syaoran had a flicker of suspicion before simply answering,
"Sakura, I am happy when you are happy. I know that sounds cheesy, but there is nothing in love more in this world than seeing you be happy."A shadow of a frown passed over Sakura's face, before she went back to her genki self, and smiled.
"Thank you Syaoran. I never thought you would be so calm about all of this." Syaoran smiled wanly. He felt rather stretched, and he somehow felt like crying.
"Anything for you Sakura.
Sakura called Yelan almost immediately after Syaoran left, and told her the news. She also told her that it was going to be a surprise to Syaoran, so would she please not mention it? Yelan said yes.
A few hours later, around six o'clock, Yuki called Touya, and asked if his interview went well. Touya responded with a vehement yes.
Two days later, Feng Husho called Touya and left a message on his machine. "Touya Kinomoto," it said, "would you still be interested in taking up the position of Professor of Archeology here at Hong Kong Uni?" Touya said yes.
AN: Hello. Yes, I am aware that this story has become crap. However, I will still finish it. I think maybe one more chapter should just about wrap it all up. I think my next story might be a little better than this. Maybe not so dumb and excessively long.
ANYWAY....word of the day: isochronous (i-sock-ron-us) occurring at the same time, or occupying equal time.
yes, I know, not very creative. But hey, all I do is open the dictionary. I mean, it was either that or the IRS. No one likes the IRS. I'll see you in a bit. Please review.