A/N: Its finally here, the final chapter. Sorry again for taking so long to update. Reason is I had exams and other things sort of got in the way. Spear me on this last one. I hope ya'll think it's a good ending. I sort of had to change it a couple of times. It was kind of hard whether or not Sakura should change cause they were different opinions on her. Hope ya like this one.

Caught in the Moment

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She closed her eyes before she felt his smooth lips press against hers, she took a deep breath as his hand found its way to the back of her neck, she kissed him back softly and patiently. They slowly stopped. He looked into her eyes and caressed her neck. "That was…" He began as his breathing grew louder and warmer "Amazing."

"Did I do it right? That day when you were dared to kiss me you stole it, you stole my first kiss. I guess I've taken it back." She was just as out of breath as he was.

He nodded and chuckled before he kissed her again and stopped "I…I have something to….." He paused and gazed at her "Damn you're beautiful."

"You don't mea-" Her words trailed off when she saw him smirk.

"I do."

She flushed and coyly she bit her lower lip. They stared at each other for one long moment before they separated. He wrapped his hand around hers and caressed her cheek.

"Sakura…this is all I ever wanted. You are." He said softly with meaning.

The most she could do was give a wryly smiled. Her face was doing it again; it wasn't showing the way she was really feeling inside.

"From the moment I saw you I knew for some reason that you were meant to be in my life but I didn't know in what way."

She sat still, her eyes moved towards the grip his hand he had around hers.

"Last night…" he continued as the glow in his eyes brightened "When I thought something bad had happened to you I was scared…I've never been so afraid of loosing someone that's why I think-"

Sakura looked down as the smile on her face slowly disappeared. He was doing it right, he was saying the words the way she wanted them to be said and the way she wanted to hear them. He held her hand just as she wanted him to but something was pulling her. He gazed at her for awhile.

"Sakura, look at me."

She did as he insisted and looked straight into his intense amber eyes. She thought she would die just by staring. If she hadn't changed into the person she had become she would have turned away afraid of what they might hold. She never let her gaze dropped and she tried not to blink so she would never forget the look in his eyes, his whole expression.

"I'm in love with you, I love you Sakura. There is nothing anyone can do to change that."

Sakura was quiet, not a word slipped. She dropped her gaze as the look on her face switched.

"Why, I'm demented…disturbed. That's what everyone says right and they are times when I think it's true." She swallowed hard and relaxed her shoulders as she tried to pull a smiled through the sadness. She wasn't sure of how she managed to look into his eyes and tell him what she said next.-"That's nice of you Syaoran…thank you."

Syaoran blinked hard "You're welcome." The bliss in his eyes turned into pain. "You're welcome Sakura." His voice began to break.

She stood up and freed herself from the grip he had on her hand. His hands were clammy and she managed to free herself with no effort, it was as though he was going to let her go anyway.

He stared at her, this shouldn't have come as a shock, Sakura was someone bound to pull something like that. Kiss him and after his confession of love leave him hanging then later pretend as though nothing had ever happened.

"I have to go home." Humiliated she looked down; she couldn't dare to look at his face. She fixed the pink silk dress, pulled it above her knees and brushed the bangs of her hair back.

"But you're brother; he won't be back in three days."

She walked past him and muttered "I'll somehow manage."

Syaoran shrugged "That's smart of you, and how you going to get there?"

"It's not too far. Goodbye"

The sound of her footsteps faded, the door was opened and she was gone. He closed his eyes trying to tell himself that nothing was wrong but he needed…he needed to know. After all they had been through she still managed to walk away. A bitter sweet migraine was in his head and he couldn't take the feeling anymore. He quickly stood up and ran to the front door. He hastily opened it and stood in the middle placing his left hand on the frame. He watched her walk along the fountain before he yelled-

"Sakura! Sakura!"

She was standing in the middle of the pathway; the breeze blew her hair and the warm sun made her skin glow. She turned around like her life depended on it. Her posture elegant and poise like she pausing for an exotic photographer.

"What is it?"

Syaoran let out a chuckle "What is it? Is that all you have to say."

Sakura vision fell to the ground. The crazing paving was not much of a sight so she played with her fingers.

"Go on, don't look at me. I just want to know why you didn't say it."

"Say what?"

The pain in his eyes grew stronger "I told you I love you. I need to know if you feel the same way because if you do you'll be saving me from a hell lot of disappointment."

Sakura looked up. Her eyes darkened.

"Well, it's all happening so fast and it's all too weird. Do you love me Syaoran?"

"I do."

"Syaoran, you can't-how do you know you do."

"I feel it, don't you?"

Her lips moved but nothing came out. She wished she wasn't hurting him but she was.

"Did you take time to think about it?"

"What is there to think about?"

"Many things like what us is going to be like. Our friendship and people change, I changed. I'm not the same person I was years ago or when we first met"

"Cut the crap. All I want to know is if you love me and we can save everything else for later. Do you love me Sakura-I" the rest stuck in his throat. Warm breath surrounded him.

She looked up and wrapped her fingers into a fist. The expression on her face showed uncertainty and fear "I…I don't know" That's all that she could say.

Syaoran bit his lower lip trying to hold on to the string of hope he had left.

"So is this it?"

"Yeah-I better get going."

He closed his eyes for a moment "I'll see you around."

She slightly turned her face away "Uh-ha."

She took one last look at him and made her way out. He watched her walk away and not once did she look back. He clenched his teeth and slammed the door. She did it again, she blew him off.

SAKURA'S POV

Turn around Sakura, turn around. A voice in my head told me but I couldn't. The only thing that kept me walking was the fact that I've never believed in love and never planned to start. I wanted to be with him but without that word involved. I know I told myself many times that I loved him but it was the only word I could use to describe the way I was feeling. But did I? Did I reach the point of crazy where I was capable of confessing my deepest affection to a boy? It was too fast, too rash and thoughtless but wasn't that what I was about. What next….I managed to run away, what if I wanted to come back. Would he be willing to take me back? I remembered the time he pretended he didn't know how to dance and the how mad he was when I cut myself the day I ran away from home. Memories of all the times we shared together kept on coming back to me. If I was smarter I would have. I would have run straight into his arms but…I didn't.

I walked along the pavement and looked back hoping he'd run after me ready to prove that I was wrong but no one, no one was around.

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A week had passed since we spoke. I didn't know what he was doing or who he was with. All I knew was that he didn't call and his family was said to have traveled up to the mountains on some short vacation. I missed him everyday that went by. His voice was in my head. It felt so long that sometimes I thought I forgot how he looked like. There was no one who could take my breath the way he did. And now that school was out for the summer there wasn't much left for me to do.

"Sakura did you wash the dishes?" Touya said across the table. I could practically feel my veins exploding.

"Yes Touya." I said trying to keep my cool.

"And the garbage?"

"Done."

"You're room."

"Touya, I'm not a machine you know."

"I know." He turned his head and placed his elbow on the table; despite having broken his hand he still wanted to mown the lawn and wash his car. I on the other hand tried to argue with him but he hardly listened. The whole 'I am older that you' issue would frequently come up.

I took out two slices of bread and placed the on a plate. Opened the fridge and took out what was left of the cheese. I knew Touya was watching, speculating, ensuring I wasn't poisoning his food.

"What's the matter?" He said in an unusual tone. It almost sounded like he cared.

I licked my fingers before I looked up and asked "What do you mean?"

"You're not yourself. You probably wouldn't have helped at all before. Forget the sandwich; you can't just lick your fingers when you are preparing food for someone that's disgusting."

I shrugged my shoulder. There was stillness. I tried my best not to look at him for I assumed he was grinning.

"You can go."

I sat on the chair and folded my legs "Go where?"

"Syower Syao, whatever you call him…the spoilt brat."

"Who?"

"You know well enough who I'm talking about, you're little boyfriend."

I clenched my teeth "He is not my boyfriend."

"Yeah right, it's nice to see you're into some guy, I normally wouldn't approve but you proved that you're into boys."

I blinked shocked "What is that suppose to mean?"

"I didn't like it at first but if he managed to bring you back then he's alright."

"Bring me back?"

He looked down "Where are you're boots."

"In the closet." I answered quickly with no hesitation.

"You mean in the bin."

I lay my head back and kept quiet.

"Aren't you going to go?"

"How can I go if he's not there. Besides he doesn't want me."

His eyebrows rose "Doesn't want you? I'll make him want you." He said jokingly, he had no idea how serious I was until he realized I wasn't smiling.

"I messed up big time, it seemed right, at the time."

"What did you do? Break his heart?"

I pasted a smile "Yes I did. Touya this all too bizarre so lets leave it there."

He chuckled "So we can't have a normal conversation with no arguments?"

"I'm not saying that, I'm just saying the world would probably stop turning if things were too right between us."

"Your right, but if you need advise I'm here okay."

I nodded, he was being nice to me no strings attached.

"He didn't try to kiss you did he? I know how teenage boys can be."

"No!" I shook my head quickly as my cheeks turned scarlet.

"Sakura…"

"Don't, I know what you are going to say; it's going to be like an episode of some old sitcom. I ruined everything and he hates me now, I don't even have the guts to talk to him. I wish things would go back the way they were."

"When you wouldn't listen to anyone but yourself?"

"Not that part, the part where I was with Syaoran."

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School was back and there was still no word from Syaoran yet. The Monday school opened again it was raining. The dark clouds made the feeling worse. I grabbed my tray and made my way past the tables in the cafeteria. It was like nothing had changed but me. Luca was still trying to capture attention and the cafeteria ladies were still treating me like a nuisance they kept a close look on everything I did. I aimed for my usual table before I heard a voice call out to me.

"Sakura! Come sit with us." I turned around to the sight of Tomoyo waving her hand. I smiled and sat at the table next to her, across Chiharu.

"So you two are now together right?" Was the first thing she Chiharu said.

I was ashamed to say it but I managed to "No."

She looked at me puzzled "What's taking you two so long. Everyone is wondering when you two will finally hookup."

"Really?"

"Yes."

Tomoyo looked at me "Where is he anyway?"

"I don't know."

"Is he a good kisser?" Chiharu quickly asked.

I blushed.

Tomoyo gave Chiharu a 'are you crazy' look "Chiharu." She muttered.

"He's…awesome, Tomoyo should know right?"

She moved her head side to side "No, he never kissed me. Can you believe that?"

I was flabbergasted; I always thought he was the time who grabbed opportunities. I missed him even more. What if he never came back? What if the last words we said to each other really meant goodbye.

(NORMAL POV)

He approached the vending machine and just like the first time they met she caught his eye. Her hair was neat in a ponytail, her uniform as neat as usual. She wore black school shoes and she was kicking the vending machine as though she was trying to win a battle against it. The image of her immediately brought a smile to his lips. When she finally won, she got the soda. She smiled in amusement. As she walked back to her table she stopped in her tracks when she saw him standing there with his hands in his pocket. Her lips parted and her eyes lightened. She paused and tried to speak but nothing came out.

"You won that one." He said. His shoulders were relaxed and his hair messy as usual. His shirt was sticking out and his tie was hanging out of his pocket.

"You're late." She murmured.

He didn't really hear what she said but the movement of her lips made what she was trying to imply clear.

"I know. Kinomoto you really know how to damage school property."

She looked at the vending machine and all the dents she made on it.

"I wasn't damaging it, I was disciplining it."

"Some things never change."

"I think I owe you an apology."

"No you don't it's me, I scared you, I said it too soon."

She took three steps closer to him.

"Where have you been?"

"Doesn't matter at least I'm here."

"I thought you were gone for good. You never said goodbye."

"After what happened I couldn't."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be, I'm not." He said casually with a blank expression. "I'm kind of busy right now. I think we really need to talk."

"So do I. When?"

"Tonight at Penguin Park, don't be too late."

"I won't."

He gazed her for a moment. "Later"

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Penguin Park, the sound of swings caught her attention. Slowly the anxiety was killing her. She looked around and felt shivers run down her spine. Maybe Penguin Park was really haunted. Despite the fear she was feeling her curiosity got the better of her. She opened the broken gate that made a screeching sound. "Couldn't he have chosen any other place?"

"Hello…." She said holding her schoolbag to her chest. She had spent the whole day in the library.

"Is anyone there? Syaoran?" The sound grew louder. She walked towards the area where the swings were. She knelt to pick up a rock when suddenly she saw a shadow on the swings. She swallowed hard.

"Show yourself!" She said in a shaky tone.

"Sakura, put that thing in you're hand down."

That voice, Sakura knew exactly who it was. She was not sure how relieved she was but now was her chance. She dropped the rock.

"Syaoran…Hi, I'm not late am I?"

She could not see his face in the darkness and he was quiet. She put her bag down and sat on the swing next to his. She held her chains and thought of what to say next.

"I'm sorry." Was all that came out.

"I already told you not to be?" His voice still had the same impact it always had on her. It stopped her heart from beating.

"I'm sorry anyway. I'm sorry for leaving, for…"

"You have nothing to be sorry about; I'm the one who should be sorry for butting into your life in the first place. I thought of it while I was away and you were right, I should have thought about it a little bit more."
"Don't, please don't say that. I'm glad everything turned out the way it did. You changed my life."

"Did I?"

"Yes and I don't like it when you don't talk to me it just feels empty."

"Sakura, I know I'm not perfect and probably not what you are looking for but couldn't you have just said it to make me feel better. Maybe I should have gone on Tomoyo's doorstep and pleaded her to take me back"

"Tomoyo?"

"Yes Tomoyo!"

"So you would start dating her again."

He paused for awhile then replied "No, even if I wanted to she's with Eriol right now."

"So you're going to find a new girlfriend."

"Damn it Sakura, when are you going to realize that all I want is you. Sometimes you can be so stupid."

"Stop shouting at me and don't call me stupid!" She argued.

He was quiet.

Raindrops slowly began to fall. Was he expecting her to make the first move? She knew her bag was going to get wet but she wanted to be with him so much.

"I love you." She muttered beneath her breath.

"What?" he asked.

"I love you!" She said louder.

"I know." He said casually.

"If you knew, why did you stop talking to me and you sunk yourself in depression."

"I know you more than you think I do Kinomoto, you never want to accept anything. You didn't want to accept that you loved me just as you didn't want to accept that your parents are gone. I was only depressed for awhile before I remembered how you can be sometimes."

"There is something wrong with me, something awfully wrong. Otherwise, why does everyone go away and leave me? My father, my mother-well she couldn't help dying, but she left me." Fear clutched her insides. "I suppose pretty soon you'll leave too. That's why I didn't want to get too close."

"Sakura" He began "I'm not going anywhere, I promise."

She beamed.

He stood up and let out his right hand and pulled her up. "Come here, I want to hold you and never let you go."

She stood up and let him pull her into his arms. She buried her head into his chest as he held me tightly and wrapped his hands around her neck. The rain drops kept on falling but they were too caught up to notice. She felt butterflies in her stomach. He looked up and whispered in her ear.

"We better find shelter."

"I can't move."

"Really, I don't want you getting sick. I think there is a tree house somewhere here?"

"Okay, let's go there."

( SYAORAN'S POV )

She sat right across me. The tree house was small but big enough for two. She looked at me smiling.

"I think Touya likes you." She began.

"I think I like him too." I said sarcastically.

I crawled over to her side "But you know who I like more?"

"Not really, give me a clue?"

"She has the most beautiful emerald eyes I have ever seen." I was only inches from her.

"Um…nope can't think of anyone."

"She's funny, smart."

She let out a giggle. I kissed her and she kissed back.

I sat next to her "Where did you're boots go?"

"I sort of got rid of them, why do you miss them?"

"Not really."

She rested her head on my chest while I held her in my arms.

That morning I gradually opened my eyes to find Sakura still in my arms. I took in the sweet sent of her hair while I embraced her. She made a moaning sound before she muttered "I can stay here till morning."

I gently shook her "Sakura, it is morning."

"No it's not." She murmured.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked at me. I loved it when she looked at me that way, like I was the only thing that existed.

"It is morning, already." She frowned.

She tilted her head and kissed me softly. She gently rubbed my cheek. "I can't believe we spent the night here."

"Me too, my Mom's probably going to kill me but I'll think of something."

Sakura freed herself from my arms "Kill you? I'm already dead!" Her eyes widened in alarm.

"Oh shoot! Touya is going to kill me, I'm so dead!" She stood up.

"Calm down, you'll think of something."

"What! If he finds out I spent the night with a boy his mind is going to go all over the place. Who knows what that insane head of his will come up with?"

She put on her trainers and looked at me "It was fun Syaoran, really fun but we can't do it again."

"How will he know and besides it's not like anything happened."

"Simple, you're the only person I hang out with and he knows I'm in love with you. I am so going to get it." She said quickly "He's going to lecture me about curfew and studies and boys and how I am frenzied and out of my-mind-am I-I can't believe I forgot to go home. I was just so comfy."

I grabbed both of her shoulders and leaned my head next to hers. "Breath, it's no big deal."

"It is. We are going to be late for school."

"You have a point I guess but what's the worst that could happen?"

"He could kill you."

My eyes widened "You better get going."

She turned around and kiss me again "I'll see you if I'll still be alive by then."

"Good luck."

"I'll need it." She said as she climbed down the wooden ladder. I looked around and noticed that she left her school bag.

"Sakura wait up!" I climbed down the ladder and ran after her. She stopped and turned around.

"What miss me already?" She winked.

"Not exactly, you forgot your back."

She ran toward me and took the bag from my hands.

"Thanks."

I managed to grab her wrist before she could escape. She gave me a sly look and wrapped her hands around my neck. Her vision borrowed mine. Our faces grew closer and you know what happens next.

THE END

A/N: I'll leave the rest to you're imagination R&R plz. Since it's the last chapter I'd like to thank all of the faithful fans (tears) All those who took time to read my story (more tears) For waiting and spearing me on the mistakes I made. (Room floods with tears) I guess this is goodbye TT lets hope my next idea will be as good as this one.