Whoo! Mari-chan here! I'd like to thank Vee-sama, FlowerLover, armageddonangel, and Pinaygrrl for the very awesome-like reviews! Arigato! Well, I finally decided to add the romance. This may seem too rushed for them, but it's not, trust me. Syaoran-kun has a very weird dream, and now we are getting closer to Syaoran's secret! Whoo! Anyway, let's all pretend that sixteen-year-olds can drive all alone, okay? Why, you ask? Well, read and find out! -Grins-
Uh, Sakura and Syaoran will be sugar high. You're all probably, like looking at me with a very weirded-out look right now, am I right? Well, when you're hyper, you have more confidence, and Sakura's last line takes a whole lot of it! Oh yah, Meiling's guy is... well, I briefly introduced him. You'll know what kind of person he is, trust me.
Disclaimer: -Sleepy, mumbling things like 'Cheese is good'- Oh! I forgot about this... hehe, so... uh, I don't own CCS? -Looks thoughtful- Yeah,I think that's it... Oh wait! I don't own the song Livin' On A Prayer, sung by Bon Jovi. (I use it here...)
Chapter VI
The sky was a pitch black, but the city clock beared 9:00 AM clearly. The day was cold and it seemed as if the temperature was below zero. There was not a hint of the sun or stars in the sky. There was only street lights and the crescent moon. Sweat dripped down Syaoran's face, and he was panting heavily. His hair was moist, slicked close to his skull. It looked as if Syaoran had lined his eyes with a deep red eyeliner, and the inside was no longer white, but an ugly shade of pink. His lungs were having trouble taking in air, but he continued to breathe. He was clothed in something strange. There was a design upon his right cheek, under his eye. It looked like a marking. This dream was confusing him. He didn't know why he was there. Pale eyes glared at his form. "This is the end, little wolf." A voice, deep and icy, sneered.
Long wings slipped out of the figure. White angel wings were brought out. They flapped softly. Why would something so evil posess something so beautiful? Syaoran felt himself bring his hands close to one another, but not yet touching. He didn't know why he did that. Words flew out of his mouth before he could help it. "Let's just see about that." His voice was strangled... irated.
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Syaoran awoke from his dream, and decided to take a midnight walk to the park. He grabbed a long olive-colored jacket and slipped out of his room without being noticed. Yue was probably sleeping in his office, while Meiling was sprawled out on the couch. Syaoran let out a soft chuckle as he gently grabbed the telephone from Meiling's fingers and patted her head. She rolled over and pressed her face against the cushions, murmuring "Yuki..."
Syaoran chucked once more as he looked into the photograph she held in one of her hands. It was her, with a boy who had his arm around her shoulders. He had tousled silvery hair with innocent-looking golden eyes. His skin was pale, but looked beautiful none then less. "Heh, must be Meiling's mysterious guy." Syaoran muttered before leaving.
He knocked into his neighbor's house. A man around his mid-forties with scruffy black hair and kind grey eyes smiled down at him. The man was around a good six feet four inches tall, around four inches and a half taller than Syaoran or so. "Hey kid." The man said "You want to borrow my car, am I right?" Syaoran nodded and smiled back. "Yeah Hiro-san. I can't really sleep... and maybe I might take someone with me as well."
"It's all right. I still owe you after you called the ambulance because of my heart attack. Besides, I think you're responsible enough." Hiro grabbed the keys to his Honda Accord and threw it to Syaoran, who swiftly caught it. "Thanks Hiro-san." Syaoran said with a thankful smile. Hiro smiled softly and said "No prob kid."
Syaoran went in on on the deep blue car and started the engine. After going through the procedures he needed to he turned the radio on, not caring which station it was on, and drove away to Sakura's apartment.
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"Syaoran-kun, what are you doing here in the middle of the night?" Sakura asked, pressing her blankets closer around her body. She was only wearing a white camisole, but she also had her blankets covering her everywhere except for her head. Her hair was in disarray, strands pointing to every single possible angle. Her eyes were sleepy, yet aware. She strained her eyes just a little to see him clearer. "It's 12:56 PM... are you sleepwalking or something? You know, you could get really hurt-" Syaoran softly placed his hand over her mouth, shutting her. He gave a laugh.
"It's okay, I'm not sleepwalking. I couldn't sleep, and I was wondering if you'd wanna come with me somewhere." Syaoran said, a smile on his face. Sakura's eyes changed back to normal. She smiled slightly and said "Sure. Come in and wait while I put some clothes on."
"Sure." The living room was rather small, but it was cozy. There was a small television, a telephone stuck to the wall, a deep grey armchair and couch, and a small wooden table in front of the couch. Syaoran found himself comfortable in the armchair and felt a scent of cherry blossoms fill his nose, making him close his eyes. 'Sakura must sit here a lot...' he thought. It took him a lot to not blush when he saw her. Though her hair was pointed in all directions and her appearance was overall messy, she looked like an angel... his emerald-eyed angel. Could he really fall in love with her, though they've only been friends for a little while? 'No, it must be attraction.' He thought, pulling his hands together.
"Hey... earth to Syaoran." Sakura said, shaking a hand in front of his eyes. His eyes looked distant, as if he was not there. Sakura leaned down, looking closely at Syaoran's face, fighting off a blush. "Hey, are you there?" She asked. "Oh, uh... yeah." Syaoran said, his face a deep crimson as he stood up "Let's go."
"Now really, why the hell would you come over someone's house in the middle of the night to take them somewhere?" Sakura asked, amusement and interest written on her face. She brushed stray hairs out of her eyes and smiled shyly, as she always did with him. Syaoran shrugged and flashed her a goofy grin, as if it would explain everything. Sakura looked down and jammed her hands into the pockets of her black jeans. She felt uncomfortable having only her camisole hiding her upper body. She was always used to t-shirts and long articles of clothing, always hiding herself, so only a camisole or a tank-top felt to her as if she was naked. She placed her arms tightly across her chest.
"So, what are we doing?" Sakura asked, sudden curiosity playing childishly on her voice. "Hmm? Oh, I don't know, we'll be driving around town for a bit, or maybe out of town too... wherever the wheels take us." Syaoran whispered, sounding as if his statement was the meaning of life. Sakura shook her head and allowed a laugh out of her. "You're weird." She mumbled.
"I know, but that's why you love me, right?" He said playfully, wrapping an arm around Sakura's shoulders and pressing his right cheek against her left for a second, then letting go. Sakura felt her face warming up, but she just shook her head and said "Whatever..."
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Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
He's down on his luck... it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love--for love
Syaoran sang, while Sakura closed her eyes happily. Sakura and Syaoran were sugar high. That time where you are always in joy, no matter what. Sakura took off her ponytail band, letting her hair fall all over her face, and started bopping her head to the music. Syaoran was nodding his head along to the beat of the music, a silly grin spread over his face. The two looked at each other and wore identical smiles. Soon Sakura sang:
She says 'We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other, and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot.'
Sakura bopped her head to a faster motion, liking how her hair fell in front of her face. The two sang loudly to the chorus:
Woah--we're half way there
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it-I swear
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
Syaoran picked up the next verse, while Sakura smiled at him. She was so happy that she agreed to go with him on the car ride.
Tommy's got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk... it's tough, so tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries at night
Tommy whispers 'Baby, it's okay. Someday...'
"Take it away, Saku!" Syaoran yelled, while Sakura picked up a pink neon glow stick. They had stopped to some places on the way and they bought candy and glow sticks. Why, you ask? To simply have fun drawing in the dark and get more sugar high... they loved the feeling of not caring about their worries.
We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other, and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot.
Syaoran joined in with his lime green glow stick and the two sang together, smiling like there was no tomorrow:
Woah--we're half way there
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it-I swear
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
We've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Woah--we're half way there
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it-I swear
Woah-- livin' on a prayer
Sakura stopped bopping her head as the song finished. She looked up at Syaoran and said "I haven't done this for four years, and never with glow sticks!" She shook the glow stick in her hand "God, this was awesome!" She closed her eyes. True, she was tired, but the candy kept her energized. She popped a strawberry-flavored piece of candy in her mouth and allowed her sugar-coated tongue to absorb all the sweetness. "Hey, give me one of those." Syaoran said, motioning his head to the bag of candies.
"What's the magic word?" Sakura asked, bringing a finger up to her lips. Syaoran laughed and placed his index on his lower lip. "Please." "Sure!" Sakura replied. Sure they were being childish, but they loved it. Syaoran opened his mouth and Sakura gave him a piece of candy.
A soft "mmmmm..." sound escaped his lips. Sakura giggled. "Aren't they just the best? One of the best candies in all of Japan... well, I think so anyway." "Hey, we're here." Syaoran whispered, looking ahead of him. Sakura grinned and looked with him. "Where are we exactly?" Syaoran gave an identical grin and picked up all the glow sticks. "A garden outside of Tomoeda."
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Sakura tied a flourescent purple glow stick on her ponytail band and then tied her hair in a loose, messy ponytail. She twirled and threw the remaining sticks she had in the air, catching most of them, but missing a few for her clumsiness. Syaoran encircled his arms around her waist before she fell. "Woah there, don't wanna hurt yourself." He playfully scolded.
Sakura blew him a raspberry and wriggled out of his arms. She turned to see him. She touched the green glow stick that was hung around his neck. "You love green, don't ya?" She whispered. "Yeah, I guess I do." Syaoran shrugged. Sakura giggled, but stopped after a second and looked away. She was well aware of how she was acting, but she couldn't help it.
"What's wrong, Saku?" Syaoran whispered with concern. Sakura turned around and smiled, pink evenly spreading throughout her cheeks. "You like my eyes then?" She asked shyly, touching the glow stick once more. She watched as his face went red. "Uh, yeah." He mumbled, running a hand through his hair.
Sakura couldn't help but to giggle at him. She placed a finger up to his lips, causing his face to become redder. "Tag... you're it." She whispered, then laughed and ran out of his grasp. He growled and said "Hey, come back here!"
"Nuh-uh, you gotta catch me!" Sakura yelled hyperly. She stopped for a second and looked at the twenty-four hour store ahead. "Oh... they have a twenty-four hour clothing store! Hey Syaoran-kun, could ya wait here?" She asked, looking at him with pleading eyes.
"Sure." Sakura grinned and ran off, while Syaoran lied on the grass and randomly doodled in the dark. He grabbed a few pieces of candy and threw them into his mouth. Could he tell Sakura now? No... he just couldn't. Not yet. He sighed and remembered the happy look she had on her face. "So pretty..." The words came out of his lips.
"Pretty what?" Sakura asked curiously as she kneeled on the grass and looked into his face. Syaoran blushed. "Oh nothing..." his voice trailed off at her clothing. She looked beautiful in the spaghetti-strapped, peach-colored dress as it went down to her knees. He stared at her long legs, but he shook his head. Sakura seriously looked like an angel with her flowing hair... an angel with a darker side, but an angel none then less.
"Oh, um... you like the dress?" She asked shyly, running her fingers through her locks. Syaoran nodded, and suddenly an idea struck him. Hopefully she wouldn't be mad at him later on. He inched closer and fingered one of her straps gently. "I love it." He murmured in a seductive way, his voice soft and husky.
Sakura stared at him through wide eyes. What? That was the only word that ran through her mind. Her face warmed up, giving off a flushed pink. "Um, uh..." She stuttered, trying really hard to speak in sentences, but failing miserably. Syaoran crawled toward her, stopping a few inches apart from her and standing in the same kneeling position. "What? Something wrong Sakura-chan?" He whispered, his breath warming her ear. The hair on the back of Sakura's neck went up, and shivers rippled up and down her spine. 'He called me Sakura-chan?' Sakura asked herself.
The hand that was fingering the strap moved down her arm with soft fingers, making her physically shiver. Syaoran was surprised. This was the first time he ever tried to be seductive. A soft, yet reckless smile spread over his lips. "Sakura-chan..." He breathed out, causing Sakura to relax her eyes. "Hmm?" She said as a reply. 'No! Why am I acting like this?' She scolded herself.
'This is wrong, but I can't help it. Lust is such a sin, but such a persistent and pleasurable sin... why?' That was Syaoran's thoughts, but he couldn't control himself anymore. He watched as her skin shimmered in the moonlight, as her eyes reflected the Waning Crescent's power and beauty. The child-like, yet mature, way she looked at him through bedroom eyes. He saw the power he had over her, but he didn't want to take advantage of her. All he wanted to do was taste her... just a small taste.
His tongue came out of his mouth slowly and stood there for a second. Her skin looked so delicious. Placing his forehead against the left side of her face, his tongue made a trail from her jaw to her cheek apples. Sakura felt the warm, rough sensation to be... good? 'I'm so confused... why am I doing this?' She whispered quietly in her mind. Her hands to weak to hold her up, she moved them up Syaoran's arms, stopping as she enlaced them together behind his neck.
Now it was Syaoran's time to feel his body trembling. 'Lust is a sin, lust is a sin, lust is a sin... such a controling sin.' He said in his mind, but he licked her lips hungrily, tracing every single corner. Her sugar-coated lips gave out a relaxing taste that numbed his tongue, making him to long for more. 'I have to stop, I have to stop. This isn't a game anymore, I can't play with her like this.' He looked away. "I'm really sorry." He whispered.
Before Sakura could help herself, she moved his head back to her. "Don't be." She mumbled and then placed a kiss in between his eyebrows. Syaoran's eyes widened at her unsure smile. She made a trail of kisses: One on each cheek, the tip of his nose, a few tracing his jaw, one on his chin... but then she stopped and looked up at him with a smile. Syaoran was glad she didn't kiss him on the lips, yet part of him groaned in disappointment. He wanted to just move away and beg for her forgiveness. He's the one who started the foolish game.
His thoughts dissapeared as he heard her whimper the simple words: "Kiss me..."
That romantic enough for ya? -Grins- Just tell me! Well, ya know how Syaoran kept saying that lust is a sin? Yeah, that's a subtle hint... you probably won't know what it is though... but, did you like the song? Me and my cousin sang really loudly to the song while we were sugar high, and we used the glow sticks too! It was fun. -Smiles-
So, was that a shove for our couple? I hope so... another song might come up on the next chappie, but I dunno about that... so that's where I leave you! What do you think will be Syaoran's reaction to that very, uh, simple command? I dunno. -Grins innocently- Why would I?
-Laughs- Yeah, see ya soon!