Notice how this chappie is called "Birthday Present"? Yep, it's the chappie I've been waiting to write! Yeah, well, I decided that poor little Shaoran-kun needs a break, so he'll finally make a move... a BIG move! Little Shaoran's growing up... hehehe!
I got new glasses! They look really nice and cool... not like the last ones I had. Well, I'm completely happy, 'cause I'm going to the movies with my best buddie on Sunday! Yay!
Disclaimer: yeah, well, I ain't no genius... so I don't own nothing.
PS: The ----------x----------x---------- thingy means later on, all right?
Sakura scratched her head. Today was Shaoran's birthday... February 25th to be exact. She was looking through the mall, searching for a last-minute birthday present, but what to get him? Some clothes, maybe? A t-shirt or something would be pretty nice. She sighed happily, finally an answer to her problem.
She walked into a clothing store without noticing the name. She walked around and tried to look through all the shirts before the store clerk came up to her and started suggesting things.
She didn't like it when store clerks suggested things; it pretty much annoyed her to death. Store clerks are always trying to suggest you the most expensive thing on the store and some people actually buy it. She growled slightly when she saw the lady with sleek black hair come up to her.
"Hello, do you need any help?" she asked.
"Nuh-uh, thank you though."
The lady giggled. "You don't like store clerks right? Don't worry, I won't suggest a lot of expensive things... name the highest price you'll have."
"Uh..." Sakura looked at her crimson eyes. Not glaring slits, like Michie's, but happy eyes which brought a kind of exotic look about her. "A t-shirt, no more than 20 or 25 dollars."
"Okay then, come with me." the lady told her.
They walked up to where the t-shirts were and the lady again said "My name's Meilin, Meilin Rae... nice meeting you, uh..."
"Sakura, Sakura Kinomoto." Sakura said smiling at Meilin.
"So, who're you buying the shirt for?"
"My brother... well, used to be adoptive brother... isn't anymore, but we're still good friends. Eh, it's a long story." Sakura explained.
"No worries." Meilin giggled.
"Well, he likes those shirts with writing on them. Says they're 'interesting and funny'. You have any of them in here?"
"Yup."
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Sakura held the small box in her arms and picked up a black Sharpie. Smiling, she wrote a small letter onto the box.
Hey, it's your 20th birthday! Can't believe you're all grown up! (haha!) Well, hope you like the shirt... you know how you just talk to yourself sometimes? (You know, when something bad happens, or you're mad, or you're just thinking?) Yeah, well, let's just say my present fits you perfectly in that case! Hope you like it!
Well, happy 20th birthday! You're finally turning old! Hehe, I'm kidding, and you know that. One year away from the drinking age, huh? Just one more year, and then you could finally have some fun! (Haha! Kidding again!)
Love, Sakura.
She looked at the note in front of her and smiled. Yes, he is grown up. Doesn't need anyone now, and can do whatever he wants. She sighed. Life was sure hectic. He'll soon finish college, then manage Hardfont, then get married... and have kids...
Sakura walked to her living room and looked at the note hurriedly written on the small bulletin board hanging on the wall.
Working all day, sorry. Boss told me to cover for this guy. I'll come back tomorrow in the afternoon. Bye Cherry girl. -- Jay
'Wow, he usually doesn't work that much... strange.' she thought. Sighing, she said again "Ah well!"
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---Shaoran's House---
"Happy birthday!" A crowd yelled to Shaoran as he came home.
His eyes widened in surprise. It was his birthday, and he didn't even remember it. He shook his head slightly and smiled. There was his friends Tomoyo Daidouji, Eriol Hiiragizawa, Yoshi Kay, Isabelle (Izzy) Mitzuki, Kai Rae, Meilin Rae, and none other than... Sakura Kinomoto.
"Hey y'all... what's up?" Shaoran said.
"We're gonna have some fun, that's what's up!" Yoshi said, ruffling Shaoran's hair "Our little Shaoran grew up!... well, not in everything..." he laughed at the last part.
Shaoran threw him a playful glare and turned to the others. "So, what are we doin'?"
"Opening presents first!" Tomoyo squealed "We all need to see what you got!"
Shrugging, Shaoran took off his jacket and they all sat on the couch, a pile of presents in front of them. "First one's mine!" Izzy yelled.
Shaoran picked it up and said, his eyes turning to hers "Lemme guess, another fighting video game?"
"Ahh... how'd you know?" she asked.
"You give me one every year."
"Oh." she sighed "Ah well, but this one's supposed to be one of the best games ever!" her light blue eyes started to sparkle.
Shaoran laughed and picked up the next one. It went like this: Izzy got him a fighting video game, Yoshi got him a pack of four DVDs, Kai gave him an organizer, (not forgetting to say that he needs one, which got him a slap in the back of the head.) Meilin gave him cologne, ("You stink!" she said smiling, which earned her a glare.) Tomoyo... she bought him a book on dating tips, (which earned her a weird look, which she replied by smiling.) and Eriol got him some hiking boots. (Shaoran asked him why, and Eriol said it's because it looks cool.)... Yeah, he's got some weird friends.
"Sakura, I didn't see your present!" Shaoran told her, while the others nodded.
"Oh, um, here then!" she said, giving the present to him. He read the letter and smiled at her.
"Thanks!" he said.
"You're welcome!"
He opened the box and everyone laughed. It was a black t-shirt with the words "Don't interrupt!... can't you see that I'm talking to myself!" in white. Meiling wrapped an arm around Shaoran's neck and laughed.
"This shirt is so you! I helped her pick it out. We met at the mall."
Shaoran glared at her playfully and said "Oh, and you don't talk to yourself?"
"Nope."
Shaoran stood up and everyone looked at him. He turned back and smiled.
"I'm going to put the shirt on."
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Shaoran sat on the couch. Everyone but Sakura had left, and now she was sitting next to him. He wondered why Michie didn't come. She wouldn't do something like that. He sighed; why didn't Michie call or something? He would've understood.
"So, d'you like the shirt?" Sakura asked shyly, her hands on her lap.
"Yeah, I loved it." Shaoran replied with a smile.
It was dim, and too quiet. They were standing too close for Sakura's comfort. Her heart beated faster, nervously. They were alone, and she didn't think she could hold on to her secrets anymore.
Shaoran wasn't himself, he was silly. Extremely silly and much too close. That day he was making her blush all day long by standing too close and teasing her, whispering in her ear. He didn't know why, but he felt like doing all those things. Felt like doing those things were fun. Sometimes he wondered if he was really twenty.
He stood up and turned on the radio, then switched the volume to low. Looking at Sakura as the song played, he smiled softly and said "Remember when we were twelve? I didn't feel like having fun on the dance, right?"
He inched closer and she said, stuttering "Yeah, a-and?"
"Well," he pulled her up and let his hands drift to her waist "I finally learned to loosen up when dancing... I want to have some fun now."
Oh - thinkin' about all our younger years
There was only you and me
We were young and wild and free
Now nothin' can take you away from me
We've been down that road before
But that's over now
You keep me comin' back for more
Slowly Sakura gave up and wrapped her arms around his neck, allowing him to get close. He now stood close and did not feel shy. He smelled Sakura's soft perfume and sighed mentally. He missed this feeling of her close to him.
Baby you're all that I want
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
Sakura felt great. Felt as if she could do anything at the moment. How come songs like this always comes in the right moment? All the time, from heartaches to denial to just feelings... must be what Tomoyo said, if she fell in love with Shaoran, it must be a good reason why.
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
Oh - once in your life you find someone
Who will turn your world around
Bring you up when you're feelin' down
Ya - nothin' could change what you mean to me
Oh there's lots that I could say
But just hold me now
Cause our love will light the way
They stood close to each other, each lost in their own thoughts. Lost in their feelings. They couldn't love each other, otherwise they wouldn't have someone else. They were lost and completely confused.
Baby you're all that I want
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven
Slowly, Shaoran reached for the radio and shut it off, still holding onto Sakura. He felt strange... not sad, but happy. Happy and... he didn't know. The slightest touch she gave at the moment made him... he didn't know how to explain either.
He looked toward her neck and leaned down a bit. He realized the familiar scene and chuckled slightly. Sakura's face was now red with embarassment.
"Shaoran, what are you-"
She stopped as she felt his lips tracing her neck. Felt his lips tickling her skin. His hands were now gradually moving up from her waist. Sakura bit her lower lip; she was nervous and shocked. Shaoran is actually doing this to her? She couldn't believe it.
He stopped kissing her neck and looked into the beautiful emerald eyes. What was he doing? They both had someone else... but her eyes were so beautiful; he just had to continue.
He touched her lips with his index finger. After he traced the corners of her lips, she felt her lips being caressed by his own. The kiss was making her more nervous, but she was enjoying it. Sakura moved her hands onto his neck and kissed him back.
'She's enjoying it?' Shaoran asked to himself.
She felt so dazed she fell into the couch, making him fall on top of her. He started to kiss her neck again and heard her moan... he wanted so badly to hear her moan again. As he rubbed her long tanned legs she moaned again.
They stopped for a second and looked at each other. So badly they longed to have each other in their arms, and there they were. 'We started it, so might as well continue it just a bit more.' they both thought.
Shaoran moved his hands to her face and used his tongue to ask her permission for deepening the kiss. Willingly Sakura parted her lips and allowed him to explore her mouth. They both stopped suddenly.
"Um, I gotta go home, okay?..." Sakura said.
"Okay."
As she was heading for the door she felt her wrist being pulled gently. She couldn't turn around for Shaoran was right behind her, holding her waist.
"Tell me something. Did you like the kisses?" he whispered in her ear, shivers going down her spine.
Slowly Sakura came to answer "Yes... I did." before leaving.
As she closed the door she leaned on it, clutching her heart. Why did it beat so fast? It seemed as if it was going to leap out of her mouth. She touched her lips and smiled slightly, reminding herself that Shaoran kissed her there a few seconds ago. Yes, he was grown up... very grown up indeed.
I've been waitin' for so long
For somethin' to arrive
For love to come along
Now our dreams are comin' true
Through the good times and the bad
Ya - I'll be standin' there by you
Oohh... a little lovin' there, huh? Never knew that Shaoran had it in him to kiss Sakura like that... Shaoran-kun's a little naughty boy... (haha!) Well, see ya!
Marigold Sunlight signing out... I'm making the fic a bit naughty, ne?