A/N: Hello there! It's nice to be back! Forgive me for not updating for a long time. I can't write a nice chapter if I don't have an idea to write about. I went on a field trip two weeks ago so the whole story writing went on a delay. Even we're on our way on the bus I kept thinking about the next chapter. See how this fic is taking me out of the world again? But without your heart-touching reviews, I won't be able to continue this. Remember what I've said last chapter? I might end this now. No, no, no, you brought my spirits up!
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Chapter 8:
A NIGHTMARE, A BOOK AND A DANCE
Sakura and Syaoran stared at each other's eyes for a while. Then finally Syaoran held the big box from his back to Sakura. She accepted it then started opening it.
Sakura's POV"Wait." Syaoran said before I can peek into the box's opening. "I think, it's not the box I'll give you. Yeah, right. It's smaller. Wait here, I'll get it from my room." He snatched it from me.
"Thanks for the gift. Ok, I'll wait." I smiled.
"Um... I want to say this," he smirked, "You're my only one and I love you. Wait there."
"I - " I started to reply but he fled from the door I wanted to tell him I love him too but in a second I heard a –
BANG.
I shrieked. Wait, that's a gunshot. And it's deafening. Maybe it's somewhere near. My mind started to panic. Then I heard something-heavy fall to the floor. I ran outside the door to see.
"SYAORAN!" I yelled at the same time, I held him close to my arms. His eyes were wide open but blood came streaming from his chest. I sobbed. "Hold on. Who did this?"
He tried to answer but a big man cut our conversation. He was holding a gun on his hand and it was pointed directly on me before I could speak, he fired it.
I shrieked as I closed my eyes.
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I opened my eyes still shrieking. Sweats were flowing from my forehead coldly. I looked around.
I saw lots of books on shelves in this very large tidy room. I looked down – a book was lying open in my front. I wiped my face with the back of my hand as I looked outside the window. It wasn't midnight – the sun was about to set. I turned my head in every direction – no sign of Syaoran of the gunman. I tried to remember what happened a while ago.
I blinked. It wasn't snowing right now. It wasn't midnight. It wasn't Christmas Eve. It was only December's first week. Everything was just a nightmare. I sighed, thankfully.
"Sakura!" Syaoran burst from the door, "What happened?"
I ran towards him then embraced him without a word.
"Is there a problem?"
I cried. Tears flowed down my cheeks. "I dreamt of you shot by a gunman, Syaoran. It looks so real. I thought I'm dead by now. He fired his gun but I woke up. It looks so real... It looks so real..." I sobbed harder on his shoulder.
Syaoran stroked my back. "Don't cry. It's just a nightmare and I'm now here."
"Promise me not to leave me." I beg.
"I've promised that before." Syaoran replied.
"I'm afraid." I continued shivering. "I thought I'll never see you again alive. I regret all those times I want to make you go away."
"Just promise me," Syaoran started. "Not to drive me away."
"I promise." I smiled, "please don't leave me. Stay here."
"Why?"
"Because... because," I began but I couldn't find enough words to tell him. Why do I want him to stay? Stupid nightmare. I wish I hadn't dreamt of it. Think, Sakura, think. Why?
"Ok, I will." Syaoran released me. I bet he noticed me sweating a lot. "It's so dark here. Why didn't you turn on the lights, how come you're reading a book on this place?"
My tears stopped falling. I looked around the library. Yeah, it's true – it's dark already. The sun had set and the moon was starting to rise. Syaoran turned on the witch then in a second, about eight florescent gave us light. He walked towards the open book, which I've been reading before I've fallen asleep.
"Are you reading this?" Syaoran picked it up then read the cover, "An A-Z Guide to Useless Inventions"
I chuckled. "Yeah. I'm bored since you left with Eriol this morning, so I asked Tomoyo about her mini library for me to read books. She led me here but refused to stay. She said she'll do something and got to leave me here. I looked over the shelves and found that book. It's quite funny but my eyes were tired of reading and fell asleep."
"An A-Z Guide to Useless Inventions" Syaoran repeated, "I can't understand this thing. What kind of inventions?"
"Not really inventions." I snatched the book then started flipping the pages. "It's just a joke book. Look at this."
Syaoran's eyes scanned the short list I've pointed then burst into laugh. "Really useless, how will this work?" He laughed out loud.
I laughed too. Thanks to this book, I've forgotten my dream. Here are few:
Invisible ink Odorless perfumeHard pillows Non-edible food
Soundless radio Flying boats
Non-animated animations Circle-shaped hearts
"Finally..." Syaoran held my hand seriously. I stopped laughing. "Forget that dream, okay? Smile now."
"It looks so real." I muttered again. "IF the thing happening right now is just a part of it, I would rather not to wake up."
"But you said I died there." Syaoran encircled his arm into my shoulder, "Do you want to die?"
"Life without you is useless." I said sadly.
"Like the ones written in this book?"
"Yeah."
"Just forget about it." He smiled.
"I wish I could but," I sighed deeply, "how?"
"Just this." He held up my chin then leaned forward. I froze as he leaned slowly. I've missed his kissed for I've forbidden him. But in the name of wrong timing, someone opened the door. Syaoran's lips touched mine for only a second.
"Eriol I'm sure I heard her scream." Tomoyo explained not looking into our direction and Eriol didn't seem to notice us too. They entered the door in an argument.
"You're having imaginations." He replied. Then he turned his head into our direction. Tomoyo clapped a hand into her mouth.
Syaoran and I turned our heads away from each other. I saw him glaring at eriol, who was smirking. I looked at Tomoyo then she smiled, I blushed. They absolutely saw us kissing.
"I," Tomoyo began, "I thought I heard you scream. I was having imaginations again."
I blushed hotly I want to bury myself behind the shelves.
"So,so,so," Eriol walked towards Syaoran, "looks like they're having a little fun here. Too bad that didn't work, Syaoran." He patted his shoulder. Syaoran nudged him.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, Syaoran." Tomoyo said, "Forgive me. You missed the opportunity to - "
"No." I blurted out before she could finish her sentence. "Not really."
"Let's just eat our dinner okay?" Syaoran grabbed my hand then dragged me towards the Dining Room.
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We finished our dinner quickly. Eriol kept teasing Syaoran until we decided to sleep. Eriol, Tomoyo, and I parted ways as we went into our rooms. Few minutes after I've sat down my chair, someone knocked then entered.
"Are you still awake?" Syaoran peeked into it. "Can I enter?"
"Sure." I said, "What do you need?"
"Nothing." He walked towards me then exhaled. "Can – can we d-dance?" He offered his hand.
I accepted it then stood. " What?"
He turned on the component then entered a CD on it and ready to play. "Let's dance." He placed both of his hands into my waist. I understood, I rested my hands into his shoulders.
The music played. It was so slow and very classic with no lyrics. Syaoran and I danced slowly. The music was very romantic even without lyrics. Syaoran was looking straight into my eyes. My feelings started to melt. Nothing matters to me in this time. Who cares with the world right now?
"I love you." He murmured then embraced me.
I closed my eyes as I hugged him back. It's such a nice feeling of love and be loved. "I love you, too." Those words slipped from my mouth.
Syaoran's POVI was petrified. I was longing to hear that for ages. I tightened my arms around her then kissed her forehead.
"I just wanna ask," Sakura began, "What did you do with Eriol at the mall? It took you almost a day away."
I gulped. I almost forgot about Eriol's advice. But if I'll tell Sakura about it, there's no surprise on Christmas. On the other hand, I don't want to lie. "I helped him picked Tomoyo a necklace. Then we went around the mall, play video games and everything." That's true. I helped him picked a necklace for almost an hour. But I didn't tell Sakura that I've bought something for her too.
"Oh, I see..." She said simply. We swayed slowly across the floor.
"Well," I smiled, "I missed you, so I'm trying to make everything up."
"You're deceiving me." She said playfully. "You don't have a responsibility. You're free Syaoran."
"Whatever you say," I said, "I'll do my best to be with you often."
"Oh..." Sakura giggled, "how sweet! I wish I could give you another percent up."
"Can't you?" I asked, "Everything will be alright."
"I can't." She replied, "I have to inform father and Touya first."
"Have you told them that we're here at Tomoyo's?" I asked.
"Yeah, I've called them this morning." Sakura yawned, "Father joked that I'm going well with you and he can smell romance. I laughed but he told me that he got to know you better first."
"Then what's the whole telephone conversation's connection to the percent thing?" I asked curiously.
"Oh, Syaoran, don't be foolish." Sakura yawned again. "Of course that will complete the whole hundred! Besides, Touya will roast me alive. He's overprotective but father's okay. Touya's your only problem."
"Thanks for the tip." I laughed. "I think you're sleepy."
"Quite." She yawned again. "No, I think I am."
We stopped dancing then turned off the component. Sakura lay down her bed with eyes closed. I put the covers into her then leaned closely to kiss her cheek.
"Good night, Sakura." I whispered.
She kissed my cheek too. "Good night Syaoran."
I went towards the door to turn off the light. After that, I watched her for the last time before exiting.
She laughed, "Sweet dreams."
I smiled, "Sweet dreams, too. I'll drive the nightmares away."
I closed the door then headed to my room. I hope I made her day complete.
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A/N: An A-Z Guide to Useless Inventions is mine! I've made that title and I've thought of its contents while having supper! Obviously, I don't know what to write on the part where Sakura asked about Syaoran's day with Eriol. I don't know much where boys usually go when they're out in the mall. One thing's for sure: they play video games. Everything that has happened since Sakura's POV on the previous chapter where I've written there that it's Christmas Eve was just a – dream or should I say a nightmare.
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