Fairy Lights

AN: We do not own Card Captor Sakura

Chapter 9: Fairy Lights, Desserts and Surprises

Sakura shifted nervously in her car seat as she watched the large house before her. It was date evening and she was not to keen on it at all. Sighing she got out of the car and pulled slightly on the dark blue short cocktail dress she was wearing. Another loud sigh before she knocked on the door. "Good evening miss, the master will be with you in a moment."

"Thank you Mr Wei."

"Please come through to the parlour, I am sure the lady of the house would like to speak with you." Sakura nodded dully and followed good old Mr. Wei through to the room. "Madam, Miss Kinomoto is here."

"Sakura?" Sakura blinked at the strange voice and fear suddenly engulfed her. "SAKURA!"

"You look so hot!"

"CUTE!"

"Ohh! Look how she have grown!"

"Nice breasts to!" Sakura laughed nervously as four hyper women circled her and admired her from every angle. "What do you do to get you butt so nice?"

Li came downstairs after giving up trying to tame his hair, only to hear a few loud squeals coming from the parlour. Groaning he muttered something about having hyper active mutant sisters, before entering the room of chaos. He cleared his throat to try and get their attention, then he tried coughing, he tried yelling and screaming but that didn't work either, so he put his fingers to his lips and gave a loud ear piercing whistle. Everyone went quiet and turned around.

"That's what you get for trying to kill Sakura." He told them and the nearly fainted when he saw Sakura. "WOW!" Was all he could say as he looked at the goddess standing next to his sisters.

"Nice seeing you Mrs. Li, Li sisters." She quickly walked away dragging Li behind her as she went. Now she knows why she never ever wore anything nice to his house – crazy ass sisters. That's what he has, crazy ass sisters.

Li let himself be dragged through the house, his mouth still open. "Wow" he breathed. All of his slyness, smoothness and coolness has disappeared the only thing left to do is to stand like an idiot and stare.

"Could you quit staring and get with the driving. I don't know where we are going, but it better be good. And I am never going in there if they are around."

Li shook himself back to reality. "Sorry but you look so amazing in that dress. And I apologise for my sisters they really are a handful. I have no idea what their husbands see in them. Anyway you will see soon enough where we are going."

"Oh joy, more surprises. " Sakura mumbled as she got in the car, not even giving Li time to do the gentlemanly thing and open the door for her. "Toya was not to pleased to see me in this." She giggled. "I told him we are going to get down and dirty just to annoy him. You should have seen his face! It was hilarious and Yukito couldn't stop laughing."

Li laughed nervously as he started the car. "Uh, you know that he still wants to have that talk with me, don't you?" he asked.

"Yes. It's no biggy. Just don't let him catch you alone and don't count on Yuki for protection, he is so in on it, it is not even funny. They gave me the 'sex speech' tonight. You know the one about the hormones and the feelings and the kissing and the everything running away with you and BAM! You are in the bed with the guy, happy as a raccoon on gin."

"Well, my plan is to not let him catch me at all." Li replied and turned into street, with beautiful fairly lights hanging from the streetlights and curled between branches of the trees. He drove underneath the lights and until he came to a very smart place that face the beautiful park, fairy lights danced with leaves as the wind swayed slightly. Soft music filled the air as Li and Sakura stepped out of the car.

"Fairy lights!" Sakura cried with pleasure as she watched the leaves play with the delicate white lights, making them dance and twirl. She smiled brightly as she glanced over the dark park lit slightly by the full moon hidden behind the threatening clouds. "Where on earth did you find this place?"

Li smiled softly as he watched Sakura bathed in the beauty of the moonlight. "My mom told me about this place. Although I must say it's more beautiful than she described." He held out his arm for her. "Well, my lady, shall we go?"

"Yes, as long as you stop pulling an Eriol on me. My name is not Tomoyo." She smirked and linked her arm with his. Li shook his head at her comment and together the two went inside.

"What can I do for you, sir?' The maitre' d asked.

"I have a reservation under the name Li."

"Aaah, Mr. Li. Right this way please." The maitre' d said as he led them back outside into a small private booth facing the park. The waiter pulled out the chair for Sakura and placed the menus in front of them.

Sakura smiled politely as the fancy named man left. "Li, this must be costing a fortune." She hissed slightly panicked not even daring to look at the menu in fear of a heart attack.

"Sakura, forget about the cost. Being the son of a Li has its advantages, meaning a potential Li also has his or her share in the more glamorous side of the family. So do me a favour. Just enjoy yourself and forget about the prices. Okay?"

"But…" She bit her lip at the stern look that he gave her. "Couldn't we…" Another look. "It's just to much! I don't want you to do this, really! McDonalds and a movie is fine with me. Scrap McDonalds, a movie and popcorn on a couch is fine with me." She looked at him and he semi glared at her. "Okay, I'll shut up now."

He sighed at her apology. "Would it make you feel better if I told you that there is a very good reason that I decided on this place and the reason would come after dessert?" He asked.

"Um… Okay, I guess. So what do you eat in a fancy place like this? Oh, ostriches fillet." She frowned at the sauce. "White wine and pepper, never would have thought of that."

"Mmmm, that's a good choice, their ostrich fillet is exquisite. And don't be fooled by the weird sauces. It absolutely compliments the dish." Li replied as he too looked at the menu. "You know what? I think I'll take that."

"Aren't we the gentleman?" Sakura grinned at his raised eyebrow. "Exquisite and complements?"

Li shrugged. "What can I say? It's in my blood."

"Stuck up bastard." She teased. "Now, my lord. What on earth shall we drink to further enhance our lovely experience at this magnificent restaurant?"

"Well, how about this?" He asked as he signalled the waiter. The waiter nodded and disappeared, only to reappear with a beautiful bottle of French Champagne. Li smirked at the look on Sakura's face.

"No way." She breathed. "All we ever get is that sparkling wine stuff." She whispered as not to offend the waiter or any other high-class idiot in the area she did not know about. "Thank you." She smiled politely at the waiter as he placed their glasses filled with bubbling clear yellow liquid on the table.

Li nodded his head as thanks and raised his glass. "To a beautiful night that I can share with a beautiful lady." He toasted.

"Indeed. You want something, don't you?" She teased again and lifted her glass. The sharp sound of glass clinging broke the silence and she tasted a sip. "Oh so nice. Thank you."

"My pleasure. And about wanting something, well, that comes after the dessert."

"Ah! I knew it! Angle, angle! There is always and angle! So what do you want? Help on varsity work?" He shook his head in a negative. "Okay, definitely not help in your social life, mine is far more pathetic than yours…" He laughed. "I am not sleeping with you, if that is what you want."

"Even though that is a tempting thought. No, I'm not going to sleep with you. If you want to know, you just have to wait till after dessert."

"What, so now I am not good enough for you anymore?" Sakura laughed at his annoyed look. "Okay, okay… I'll quit with the rudeness. So when is dessert coming?"

"Well, miss-I-have-no-patience. Dessert usually comes after the main course and we still have to order it. So have you decided what to eat yet? And you're not allowed to eat dessert as the main course."

"Ew, my name is not Toya you know. I want an oversized flightless bird to be my main meal, with pepper and white wine dripping all over it, please."

"Mmm, real lady like." Li mumbled as he called the waiter to get their order. After ordering the two sat in silence.

"So…" Sakura mumbled slightly and he looked at her expectantly. "Why…" she bit her lip. "Why do you like me?"

"Well, for many reasons. One you are extremely attractive, two you have an extraordinary personality, although it is a bit weird at times. You have a great sense of humour and a very sharp tongue and you know how to put me in my place."

"The attractive part I'm not buying, the personality part I know and you like me because I put you in your place? Dude, that is just so weird."

"Why is it weird? I like it when a girl has enough guts to challenge me. It makes life a lot more interesting." He answered.

"And the fact that I am the only girl that challenges you to a great extent is of no relevance what so ever." She sighed at his grin. "The joys of life."

AN-Tella: Ah! I love ostrich steak and fillet! Ostrich in anything is yummy! My mom is making ostrich as I type. I can't wait for lunch! You guys will love the next and sadly, last chapter. Anyways, thanks for the reviews.

Tella

AN-Kayapride: Hey! This is the second last chapter. I really hope you have enjoyed the story!