atishi-daikirai-anata:Yay! I was going for suspense! Now you shall see the internal conflict of Sakura!
Neko-Yuff16:Sakura and Syaoran are the cutest couple in the universe! I dare anyone to challenge that! Glad you like the story!
monica: Aww, thank you so much, I'm glade you're enjoying it. BTW I love cliffhangers! But only when I'm writing them so beware! Hehe.
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, in case you were wondering. I'm not gaining anything by writing this, it is for entertainment purposes only.
At the Beginning By: Lady Jessica Silverflame
Chapter Two: One Step Closer to Heaven
The Card Mistress stared at her true love in shock. He wanted her to return home with him? He wanted to be near her always? What about her friends? What about her family? Her Oniisan would be furious given his utter dislike of the future Li-Clan leader.
"Syaoran…" she whispered pleadingly. He placed his hand over hers.
"I know what I ask of you," he began "I understand the decision you must make, but Sakura all you need to know is that being away from you has been killing me. Letters and phone calls could never take the place of the way you light up a room with your smile. I love you more than I ever thought I'd love someone and if I could stay here I'd do so in a heartbeat but I have responsibilities at home, a position I was willing to abandon for you."
Sakura was surprised at that "You would give up?…" she trailed off.
"Hai," he raised her hand to his lips and left a delicate kiss on her palm "for you my love." He laughed "Mama was furious, so she proposed…"
"A compromise" Sakura finished for him. Still staring down at her palms, the Card Mistress was engulfed by so many doubts and fears that she thought she would scream. Closing her eyes she allowed herself to breathe. Shaking all thoughts and feelings from her mind as she looked into the pure, amber eyes of the man she loved. It was then, she knew, that she would need no more coaxing, there would be no more second thoughts.
"I…" she stuttered, "I want to." She smiled and relaxed.
Syaoran blinked in surprise "Honto?"
"Hai," Sakura laughed "what did you expect me to say?"
"I was convinced you'd tell me I am as crazy as I believe I am."
"You are crazy Li Syaoran," Sakura stated matter-of-factly, touching his cheek affectionately "and I think that's what won me over" she kissed him.
"Kawaii!" Tomoyo, whom had been forgotten in the exchange, squealed from behind her video camera "Sakura is going to Hong Kong to be with her true love!"
Sakura sighed, but Syaoran just smiled "and I guess you'll be there to record it all."
Sakura and Tomoyo blinked in confusion. "what so you mean, Li?"
Syaoran crossed his arms and sat back in his chair, suddenly fixated on a far wall "I figured you find a way to follow us anyway, so if you're willing you're welcome to come along."
Tomoyo looked as though she would burst with joy "Kawaii!"
Sakura smiled at him "Arigatou."
Syaoran shook his head "I'm the one who should be thanking you."
"And why's that?"
"For letting me love you."
The Card Mistress felt her heat melt under his gaze "Then I guess I should thank you as well."
Syaoran chuckled, leaning in he whispered against her lips "Aishiteru."
Pressing his lips to hers everything around them dissolved into nothing. Nothing else mattered.
He loved her.
Author's Notes:I'm so mushy! Hmmm, not as long a chapter as I would have hoped but oh well, still good. I'd like to dedicate this chapter to my friends Katrix and Bookie McNeird! They read the last chapter even though it made them feel stick with mushiness! Hehe I'm so evil. Luv ya guys. R&R and God Bless!