To Fall In Love With A Dancer

Disclaimer: CCS does not belong to me.

Chapter 16-Realization

"Sakura is a traitor, Devon. She stood up for that damn cop! And you know what else she did? She slapped me! When I get my hands on that bitch--"

"Calm down Gary. No need to use harsh words." A smile graced Devon's lips. "Here, have another cup of wine."

Gary's breathing was harsh and he raked a hand through his hair. He was quite irritated at how calm Devon seemed to be. He expected his boss to be in a rage.not sitting on the couch with that stupid smirk on his face.

Gary spoke again when he felt in control of himself. "So, what are we going to do about this? I don't care if Sakura is fucking with this cop. I'm gonna kill his lame--"

Gary stopped himself and smiled apologetically. "Sorry boss. I got a little carried away."

Devon chucked, and used his thumb to trace the rim of his cup. "No, don't be sorry. You just read my mind."

Gary arched an eyebrow. "Excuse me?"

Devon lifted himself onto his feet, made his way over to the window, and admired the full moon.

"You know exactly what I said. We do it tomorrow night. Call the others. We're having a meeting right now. If we fail this, we're sorry ass losers. But we're not sorry ass losers, because I'll be damned if we fail."

~

Syaoran lay in bed that night thinking of Sakura. How she had a beautiful smile, how her warm lips tasted, how her small frame felt against his.

Syaoran moaned. 'Stop these thoughts you dumbass. She doesn't love you. You scared her away, remember? She couldn't even stand your ugly face. She ran into her house.'

The amber-eyed man touched his heart. It hurt. To love someone and not be loved in return. There was emptiness in his heart, and only one person's love could fill it and make him whole again. Sakura.he longed to hold her again. Yet, she was not meant for him. He was not meant for her. It was a cruel world he lived in. A lone tear fell from his dark eyes and down his cheek.

Damn this world.

~

'Do I love him?' Sakura thought.

She hugged her knees to her chest and rocked herself.

What was love? Was it that amazing feeling she felt whenever he was around? Butterflies fluttering in her stomach. Feeling like the luckiest woman alive when his warm lips claimed hers? Was it love? Or was it lust?

Sakura bit her bottom lip and closed her eyes. Why was this so confusing. And why did the man have to be so damn sexy?

Sakura laughed softly at her last thought. The man was absolutely gorgeous. Messy brown hair that constantly fell into his eyes, dark and mysterious eyes that stared deep into her very soul, hands that did wondrous things to her body.and his scent. It was manly and so..him. He had a great sense of humor. He treated her like she was..his..and only his. The way his eyes filled with trust and care when he confessed his love to her.

Sakura shook her head. No, it was wrong.

He was a cop.

Sakura's heart and mind fought with each other.

In the end, her heart betrayed her mind.

She was in love with Syaoran.

When Sakura's mind finally accepted the concept, she got her coat and went out to find the man she so loved.

'I sure hope fate is on my side.' She silently prayed.

~

"Is there something wrong, Tomoyo?"

Allen gently tucked a stray hair behind her ear, and softly kissed her lobe.

Tomoyo sighed and slowly pulled away. She gave Allen a small smile when he gave her a questioning look.

"It's just that I have a lot on my mind. You know, going to Hawaii and becoming a professional dancer.that kind of.stuff."

The violet eyed woman said, forcing a bright smile.

Allen looked relieved and entwined their fingers.

"Yes babe. I totally understand how you feel." He smiled and caressed her cheek with the other hand.

'I love Allen. Yes I do. Yes I do.' Tomoyo repeated in her mind.

There was a short intake of breath from Allen.

"Tomoyo. We haven't been dating that long, but there's something about you.something about us.that's hard to explain. It's almost magical. Like we're soulmates. You know?" Allen laughed.

Tomoyo's mouth curved slightly upward. 'Magical is how Eriol's lips feel against mine.his warm tongue trying to gain entrance into my mouth.' She shivered in pleasure at the thought.

"Are you cold, baby?" Allen took off his jacket and placed it around her shoulders.

Tomoyo smiled in thanks as the couple continued to walk together.

"Well, what I'm really trying to say is." Allen suddenly stopped and got down on one knee.

"Will you make me the happiest man on earth, and be my wife?"

Tomoyo's mouth dropped open.

When she didn't reply, Allen had a sad expression on his face.

"Don't you love me? Tomoyo, I--"

"Yes! I will marry you!" Tomoyo blurted out. She hugged him and cursed herself mentally for her reply. The only man she wanted was Eriol, but the heavens were obviously not on her side.

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"Tomoyo, I love you.don't leave me."

Eriol gasped as he sat up in bed.

His dream suddenly turned into a nightmare. He tiredly rubbed his eyes and leaned back onto his pillows again. The dream replayed itself as he lay on the bed.

Tomoyo had confessed her love to him, telling him that she had always loved him. Eriol told her that he felt the exact same way. That night, he made sweet love to her, and he heard her call out his name. He felt like he was in heaven. But afterwards, she left him. For some reason, she said that they didn't click. And that wretched boy Allen was the one for her. He wanted to murder Allen for taking away his angel.

Eriol groaned in frustration. The thought of Tomoyo calling out his name in the heat of passion made him aroused. Damn him for such thoughts.

~

Sakura jogged around the neighborhood trying to find the amber eyed man. Where was he?

She had gone everywhere she could think of, and there was still no sign of him. She felt like crying, because she couldn't tell the man that she loved him with all her heart and soul.

Where was he? Did he already leave? She bit back a sob at the thought.

"Sakura, is that you?" A deep familiar voice asked.

Sakura turned around and was eye to eye with her love.

"Syaoran!" She launched herself into his arms crying and held him tight. Not wanting him to disappear. At first, Syaoran was hesitant in returning her embrace, but she looked so sweet at the moment, he just had to hold her.

"Angel, why are you crying?" He gently lifted up her chin with his finger and forced her to look up at him.

Sakura didn't hide her tears nor her smile.

"I love you Syaoran Li, with all my heart. I will do anything for you. Please tell me you still love me."

Syaoran smiled and his heart leaped.

"I will love you forever Sakura Kinomoto. Forever and a day." With that said, he captured her lips in a sweet, loving kiss.