Author's Note: I own none of these characters, nor the movies mentioned in this chapter.

Chapter 15: Tippy Toe

"This is Ramia," Sakura said, pointing. The girl with jet-black locks bowed. "This is Lilke, Makone, Kyo, and of course Yukito." Each bowed respectively at the sound of their name. Syaoran in turn bowed graciously back.

"And you know me, of course." Tomoyo. She bounced to the messy haired man, her shirt floating up a little in the air. "You two have already been out today. It's a shame. I suppose I should let you…rest." She winked. Everyone giggled except Li, Kinomoto and the light haired man in glasses, Yukito. Of course, Yukito wasn't blushing like the two soon-to-be-parents were.

"I guess that's our cue to get going. Nice meeting you," Li said in his impersonal way. No one seemed to notice except Sakura who sweat-dropped. Everyone else just nodded and the two lovers walked away.

"You don't have to be so cruel."

Syaoran glared. "I wasn't being cruel. It's normal."

Sakura sighed. "Always the business man."

The taxi received them gratefully—apparently it had been a slow day. "So, where are we headed today, miss?"

"To my apartment. I think you know where it is?"

The man had turned to look at her. "Miss Sakura? Alright then!" His English was spoken flawlessly.

"English?" Syaoran wandered aloud.

The man smiled even more now. "Yep, if you hadn't noticed, I'm American. Sakura here understands my every word. Smart girl." He drove along quickly, taking a turn rather fast, the two in the back falling to the side. "Sorry about that."

"It's alright," Sakura beamed, pushing off of Syaoran. Her hands found their way to her belly, cradling her bump. Syaoran noticed, running his fingers down her arm as softly as ever, making her skin crawl. Their fingers interlocked and a smooth rubbing motion was made against the womb.

The cab driver glanced back at them in the silence only to see the master Li leaning into Sakura, then suckling on her earlobe. 'I suppose he's the father. She wouldn't do that with anyone…I'll let them alone.'

The rest of the ride went silently, the lovers in the back cuddling. It wasn't long before the taxi cab pulled into the apartment complex and the driver turned around.

"It's the same bill as always, Miss Sakura. You two have a good afternoon."

"You too," she beamed. She handed him a wad of cash and got out, Syaoran following suit.

The taxi sped off as the couple walked into the complex.

"So many people know…You're still modeling but I would have known. You're always in shoots published in magazines. I don't get it." Syaoran sighed. They started walking up the flight of stairs and Sakura giggled.

"I didn't want you to know until I told you or…you came and found out. Daidouji Creations wasn't going to release anything until then. But here you are, now you know, and I'm sure Tomo has a date set already." Sakura put her hand up in the victory pose, peace sign of others, and smiled. "Watch out Tokyo 'cause your favorite model is pregnant and taken!"

Syaoran raised an eyebrow as he turned to face her at the top of the steps. 'I want to ask her so bad. I can't. I need a ring. What had Tomoyo told me?' He took Sakura's hand and began massaging it, his fingers lingering on her ring finger. 'Size seven. I'll go out tomorrow.'

Sakura stood in silence, feeling a little nervous under his gaze. "Syaoran, let's go inside. It's hot out." He nodded and followed her to the door which she promptly unlocked. It swung open and Syaoran couldn't help but smile. Pink. Everywhere.

"Sakura, I think you need a little more of other colors." Syaoran hadn't been paying excellent attention as he felt something at his ankles. He looked down to see little Syao. "Hey there, Syao. I haven't seen you in ages," Syaoran cooed, picking up the kitten. Syao in return rammed her head into Syaoran's face, purring loudly. "Woah there girl," he whispered to her, petting and scratching the cat.

Sakura could only smile at the sight. She shut the door behind them and journeyed to a room that had been Tomoyo's until recently. It looked nice. Syaoran's things had been dumped there, so she assumed he'd be sleeping there and not with her. A small sadness began to creep its way into her mind.

"Whatchu doin' love?" Syaoran's small voice startled her.

"Nothing. This is your room for the week. I'm sorry it's so…purple." Sakura's face twisted as she said this, nearly shuttering at the mention of the color. "If you want, you can decorate it."

Li smirked. "But I'm here with you. I don't need a room. I'm going to be a father and a," he stopped himself. Sakura felt her heart flutter. He saw it in her eyes. Yearning.

The baby was listening. It knew and wanted to encourage Syaoran, but its mother would know and certainly surprises are better. The lovers felt the baby's anxiety though and calmed down.

"You can sleep with me," Sakura smiled, her emeralds gleaming.

Syaoran walked up to her at that moment, wrapping her in his arms. He didn't want to let go. He knew it might become awkward again, planning to abandon her until an idea struck him.

"Sakura, do you have a stereo system with a CD player?"

She nodded, a confused look on her face. As soon as she pointed, Syaoran was at it with one of his CD cases. 'When did he get that?' Sakura watched as he put a CD in, selected a track. He got up as it started to play, coming to her with his arms wide. Staring into his trusting eyes she understood what it was. She put a hand just below his shoulder, entwining the fingers of her other hand with his.

They stood together, and began slow dancing to Train's Drops of Jupiter. Sakura leaned her head against his chest as they made circles around the room. As they went, Syaoran began singing to her, the first two lines coming out as his head was above hers. He leaned his face in close to her shoulder and sung into her ear.

"She acts like summer and walks like rain. Reminds me that there's time to change.. Since the return from her stay on the moon.. She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey…" He leaned in to her cheek and kissed it tenderly.

The couple danced like this until the song was over, whereupon they unpacked Syaoran's things in Sakura's room.

"I'm going to be out for most of the day tomorrow," Syaoran told her as he pulled some of his things out.

Sakura pouted at this, petting a purring Syao. "Alright. But for today you're relaxing with me. I have a few movies I rented the other night that we could watch. Want to?"

Syaoran looked over to her. He couldn't help but smile. Yes, he was in love. This is what he wanted. "What kinds of movies?"

"Well, one is a romantic adventure, one is a classic and another…well…" her hand shot up behind her head, scratching nervously. "It might be scary."

Oh, this would be perfect, he knew. Watching the scary movie last would be the best part. It would have to be the classic followed by the romance. It would get her in the mood. The smirk that had secretly grown was probably what gave him away.

"Xiao, you wouldn't," she started, eyes widening.

"You rented it. Might as well watch it," he mused.

"Alright. Let's start watching now. Can't waste any time. I'll pop us some popcorn." Sakura winked at him before making her way into the kitchen.

As Syaoran found the movies, Sakura pulled out a pan, poured enough oil in it and followed that with corn kernels. She covered it and turned the heat on the stove on. 'Hopefully it won't burn me.'

"Sakura! How long until it's done?" Syaoran called into the kitchen.

"I'm not sure. I'm just setting it on the stove!" she called back.

The young Li furled his brows and walked into Sakura's kitchen. "The stove? Don't people usually use a microwave these days?"

Sakura smiled curtly. "Yes, but they don't realize how much better this is. Obviously you don't either. But," she drawled out the word, finally continuing, "soon enough you'll know. Be careful not to melt the popcorn with margarine though. Because trust me, it will." Sakura eyes him, keeping the lid on her popping kernels tightly shut.

"Alright, alright. I don't like mine buttery anyway. Salt is good enough," he grinned. Syaoran went back to the TV and DVD player, putting a newly released 'Hook' in. Peter Pan and pirates. He shook his head.

Less than a minute later Sakura came in with a large bowl of popcorn, a salt shaker and a bottle of spray on movie butter. "Here we are. And what shall we watch first, mein Captain?"

"A captain, eh? Like Hook?"

Sakura blushed. "I can't help it. It's really good." Then without thinking she muttered, "Wait till you see my 'romance.' It's mostly action."

At that Syaoran looked down at the movies. "Pirates of the Caribbean? Treasure Island?" Sweat formed at his brow and slipped down his cheek. "They're all pirate movies. How can you say it's scary?" He side-glanced at her only to see her blushing furiously. "Alright, I'm sorry. But look, Hook is starting."

The two got up from their positions on the floor, deciding the couch would be much more comfortable. Syao, who had been sitting next to the videos, climbed up with them and found herself in Syaoran's lap.

Syaoran sprinkled some salt onto the fresh popcorn, Sakura shaking the bowl to distribute it. Before they knew it they were munching away at it, and Sakura was crying without there being any need to.

The second time she started sniffling, Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her, watching from the corner of his eye. Without really thinking he pulled Sakura against him, making Syao reposition herself. They stayed like this through the entire movie, being very happy for Peter when all was said and done.

Remembering his movie choices, Syaoran had to think about which movie should be next. 'Treasure Island or Caribbean?' He tried to remember Treasure Island and decided against it. He couldn't remember it well, but he knew that he didn't have a high opinion of it then; why should he now? He wanted to make Sakura happy though…she'd rented these movie's after all. "Saku…it's over. Which one do you want to watch now?" He hoped to the gods it wasn't Treasure Island.

Sakura turned her head ever so slowly to face him. Her eyes were a little red. "Either Pirates of the Caribbean or…umm…The Goonies." The statement seemed too good to be true.

"What about Treasure Island?" He had to ask.

Sakura smiled sheepishly. "Actually, I watched it last night. Well, and Pirates of the Caribbean, but Johnny Depp is so…"

Syaoran put a finger to her lips. "Don't finish that. Alright. How about the Goonies then?"

Sakura giggled, "How about Pirates of the Caribbean?" The smile on her face wanted so much to convince him.

And it did. Syaoran sighed in defeat. "Of course, love. Maybe after that we can go find you a pirate hat," he winked at her.

She punched him in the arm playfully. At that he grabbed her and nuzzled his face into her neck, making her squirm. Sakura giggled at his touch only satisfying Syaoran, giving him the incentive to kiss her delicate neck with the attention it needed.

"Syao, what about the movie?" Sakura asked in a soft and silky voice.

He reluctantly pulled away from her and changed out the disks. Syaoran skipped quickly through the menu and pressed play. Just as quickly as he'd gotten up, Syaoran was back at her side, an arm snaking around her waist. And just as quickly as Syao had been thrown out of Syaoran's lap she was in it again, purring softly.

The two sat in a comfortable silence during the movie, Sakura only being frightened when the crew of the Black Pearl became zombies. In the meantime, the only noises were Syao's purring and Sakura's humming to the familiar tune of the theme music.

A mere two hours later, Sakura sighed, snuggling closer to her lover. "One of these days I'm buying the soundtrack. It's all instrumental and never once did I not like a song." Sakura's voice got softer and quieter as she spoke, eyes drifting shut in thought.

Syaoran, thinking she was dozing off, let himself do the same, only being startled back to reality by the sound of Sakura's silky voice.

"Syaoran, I have an idea. I want to go somewhere, but it's a surprise."

He looked over and saw the sad, far away look in her eyes. "Anything you want to do, love. Absolutely anything."

Before he knew it, Syaoran was being dragged along outside with a blindfold on. Sakura hadn't given him even a clue as to where they were going, and he was by now far beyond a normal curiosity. It seemed like forever to him before they stopped. He tensed up, feeling her hand leave his, even if it was only for a moment. She had wandered around him, he sensed, before taking his hands and placing them on her belly. "Syaoran," he heard her say, "this is where I want our child to grow up and play." He felt the fabric around his eyes slowly being moved upward until it was gone. His eyes fluttered open.

A park looking very similar to the Penguin Park he and Sakura had first met stood before him. He was speechless.

"Sakura…"

Sakura smiled sadly, her eyes boring down into his soul. She wanted every day and every night to be like this. Would his eyes reveal his true feelings? As her gaze deepened, his face became nearer to hers and before either knew it their lips were locked.