Sakura combed her hair giddily while looking at herself in the mirror. For the first time in days she has never felt so happy. Ever since the night she and Syaoran saw each other at the river her life turned around. She was always smiling and full of joy. Every time she thought about Syaoran she felt lightheaded and she felt a that tingly feeling in her heart. I guess this is what love does to you.
Sakura sighed.
Love, it lets you know you're alive.
Sakura looked at herself in mirror and smiled. She was all set for her first date with Syaoran. She could help it but feel a pang of guilt because her father knew none of this. She shook it off, nothing can ruin this evening. She grabbed her pink sweater; the one Syaoran gave her and ran downstairs. Her father was out to a meeting and would not be back for hours. Sakura slipped her sandals on and stepped outside. She turned the key to lock the door and looked at her watch: 4:01
Just on time.
Sakura grinned when she saw Syaoran sitting at bumper of his car waiting for her. Syaoran smiled back.
She looks perfect…
Syaoran stood up as Sakura approached him. They found each other in a light embrace. Syaoran pulled away and gave her a kiss on the nose.
"I missed you." He whispered.
Sakura felt her knees go weak.
"I missed you too." She said.
"Lets get going." He said and opened the front car door for her.
"After you." He grinned.
"Thank you." Sakura giggled.
Syaoran stepped inside the driver's seat and drove.
"You look beautiful." Syaoran said taking a quick glance at Sakura.
Sakura smiled. "Thank you. Where are we going?"
Syaoran smiled. "It's a surprise."
Sakura pouted. "Come on tell me. I can't stand excitement."
"You'll just have to see." Syaoran chuckled.
"Fine." Sakura gave him a playful smile.
Syaoran continued to drive. He couldn't help it but have a big smile on his heart. He was finally on a date with Sakura and most importantly he could call Sakura his girlfriend.
"My mom is happy for us." Syaoran said as turned in the corner.
"It's nice hear that you are your mom are getting along again." Sakura replied. Sakura tried not to stir the conversation to her father. Syaoran did not know that her father knew nothing of his relationship; she knew she couldn't hide it forever but she didn't want to spoil the date.
"Yeah I've missed having a mom around."
"You've changed so much Shaoron."
"I have a petname now huh?" Syaoran said narrowing his eyes.
"Yes. It's your special petname and no else can use it."
Syaoran laughed. "Ok. It's not like anyone wants to use it."
"Hey!" Sakura gave Syaoran a teasing push.
"Just joking." Syaoran said. "I love my pet name."
"Good. You should, you better." Sakura giggled.
There was a pause and Syaoran stopped at the red light. He took Sakura's hand and kissed it.
"I love you." He said.
Her emerald eyes met his. This time she was not afraid to drown in his love. She was already buried deep within it.
"I love you too." Sakura smiled. It was one of those unique, one of a kind smile you don't see everyday. It's that smile that stands for the joy and love in her heart.
BEEEP!
Syaoran looked back and then upfront again. The red light had turned green.
"Keep it moving buddy!" The driver shouted from behind him.
"Hey talk about ruining the moment pal!" Syaoran shouted back and continued to drive.
Sakura laughed. "Be nice Syaoran."
Syaoran laughed too. "Yeah ok."
The car came to a stop at the next turn.
Syaoran got out first and opened the door for Sakura.
"Ladies first." He smiled.
Sakura smiled back. "Why thank you."
Sakura found herself looking at the white sand beach of Tomeda. She was quite surprised though that no one was there. She saw and heard the gentle sounds of the waves. She felt the soft caress of the chilly wind. She could smell the soft sand from where she stood. She closed her eyes and took a whiff of the ocean air.
"Do you like it?" Syaoran asked.
Sakura opened her eyes again. "Yes."
"Good."
"Why isn't anybody here?" Sakura wondered.
"This section of the beach belongs to my dad. He bought it for something, I don't know. I forgot we had this until now. Besides no one goes to the beach at this time."
"Wow. Your dad bought a section of the beach." Sakura was impressed; it showed just how rich Syaoran's family is.
"Yeah. Well shall we?" Syaoran held out his hand.
Sakura placed her hands in his and they began to walk to the beach hand in hand. Syaoran rolled up his cargos and both felt the soft warm sand as it touched both of their feet. They were a moment of silence just to appreciate each other and to grasp what is really happening. Syaoran felt complete holding her hand; it was like holding her heart. Sakura could not explain how she felt. It was like the look of a rose, the smell of rain or the feeling of forever. All she wanted to hold his hand forever walking on the soft sand.
"Do you think what we're doing is wrong?" Sakura said randomly. She couldn't help but pop that question. She remembered her father and the rest of the people against this relationship.
" If loving you is wrong Sakura, then I never want to be right again." Syaoran said in his soft serious tone looking at her as they walked.
Sakura felt that tug in her heart. Syaoran always knew what to say to her mind-boggling questions. But still she was persistent.
" Why do you love me?" Sakura asked.
Syaoran gave her a strange look and smiled. "I love you because you were the last person I'd ever thought of falling in love with. I love you because you are the name carved in my heart. I love you because you are you. You don't care what other people think, you love selflessly. That I can never do. And most of all I love because of what you've done to me. You are the reason that I felt again. If you doubt my love you can put your ear in my heart and you'll hear it calling out your name" Syaoran said.
He's good…
Sakura smiled to herself.
"Deep Syao."
Syaoran smiled to himself also. "Any more questions?"
"No. I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have done that." Sakura said. She felt horrible questioning his love.
"Its ok. I like the questions you ask me."
"It's my turn to ask a question now." Syaoran smiled slyly.
"Ok. Go ahead."
"All right. Why do you love me?"
Sakura smiled. "You make me smile for no reason. You make me laugh for no reason whatsoever. Like you, you were the last person I'd ever thought of falling in love with. I looked for friendship but instead I found love. You loved me for who I am. Without you I feel like piece of me is dying everyday. And most of all make me love you when I'm not supposed to be loving you at all."
"Not too bad." Syaoran smiled.
"I'm glad you like what I said." Sakura looked at Syaoran and then looked up ahead. She saw a small hut with out the walls but merely for wooden columns supporting it along with the thick huge square plank underneath that meets with the columns. Sakura smiled.
"Is that we're we are eating?" She asked.
Syaoran nodded and smiled at her. "Surprised?"
"Yes. I love it."
"Thanks. Shall we?"
Sakura nodded and they walked on to the hut. Syaoran helped her up the thick plank and up the hut. After doing so he put himself up too and sat down across from her. Their dinner and dessert was already laid out for them.
"Lets eat?" Syaoran asked.
"All right. I'm starving." Sakura said looking at the food.
Syaoran laughed. "Don't worry there's more than enough there for both of us."
"Yeah it looks like it. It looks like a weeks worth of food." Without another word Sakura took the choice of food the she wanted and welcomed it in her mouth. Syaoran too followed the same motion and for a short time there was silence while eating.
"The food is great." Sakura said.
"Thanks. I picked them all out." Syaoran said proudly.
"Hmm. This reminds of something…" Sakura looked at him in puzzlement as he reached form underneath his bench. In a moment Syaoran took out a bouquet of red roses with a pink one placed in the very middle of it.
"Flowers for you." Syaoran smiled his killer smile and offered Sakura his flowers.
Sakura took it happily and smelled it.
I wonder what's with the pink rose in the middle?
As if Syaoran had read her mind he said. "You might be wondering why there's a pink flower among the red ones. Well it has a special meaning. The red roses stands for all the girls all over Tomeda they were all the same to me for except for one individual who caught me eye and that's you, you're the pink rose. You're my special rose"
"Awww Shaoron you're so sweet." Sakura said and leaned over the table to kiss his cheek.
He thought he felt himself blush which has never happened before.
"It was nothing." And felt the cheek that has parted with her lips.
"Don't get too used it, it's not very regular." Sakura giggled.
"I guess that means I'll have to give you flowers everyday to get my kiss huh?" Syaoran said jokingly.
"You might."
"Oh really?"
"Yes."
They gave each other a playful smile. They finished their meal and Syaoran again reached down underneath his bench. He took out a green blanket.
"Let's go?" Syaoran said standing up.
"Where are we going?" Sakura could not wait for another surprise Syaoran has for her. Their date was by far perfect in her eyes.
"Just follow me." Syaoran gestured and took her hand again. They walked paces away from the hut and Syaoran spread the blanket on the soft warming sand and sat down.
"Sit down." Syaoran patted a spaced beside him.
Sakura sat down and immediately Syaoran had put his right arm around her. She leaned against his chest and sighed. She liked this feeling. The feeling of forever in his arms. She felt the chilly wind against her fragile skin and cuddled closer to Syaoran. Syaoran in return tightened his embrace around her. He remembers the long sleepless night where he longed to hold her like this.
"This is where I used to go to watch the sunset." Syaoran said.
Sakura looked up at him and her eyes gestured him to keep going.
"When I hear my mom and dad fighting I found myself here watching the sun go down. Having that feeling that everything was going to be ok. I felt safe here. I felt like I was a world away from all the troubles of my life. But I had no one to share this beautiful sight with."
"You have me now." Sakura said softly.
Syaoran kissed her forehead. "I know."
Both felt the light orange beams from the setting sun and turned their attention on it.
"It looks amazing." Sakura sighed breathlessly.
"Yes, yes it is." Syaoran said.
Sakura closed her eyes.
This evening can never get any better…
Syaoran looked down at Sakura. He smiled. The chilly wind brushed against her delicate face and soft hair. It was the same perfection he saw when she was under the moonlight. Sakura reopened her eyes and saw Syaoran gazing at her.
"Is there something on my face?" Sakura asked.
Syaoran shook his head slowly. He leaned in to Sakura's ear. Sakura felt herself shiver as felt his hot breath whispering in her ear.
"They're wrong when people say you only fall in love once. You know why?"
Sakura shook her head unconsciously.
"Every time I hear your voice I fall in love all over again."
A playful smile escaped Sakura's lips. "I think someone wants another kiss."
Syaoran smirked and his lips moved away from her ear.
"Maybe." He turned his head back to the setting sun.
Sakura held his cheeks and made him turn to her and she leaned in and kissed him.
"Thank you for a great night." Sakura whispered in his lips.
It was Syaoran's turn to shiver and blush.
"N-no problem."
"We better go. My dad will be home soon." Sakura said.
Syaoran sighed. "Ok." He took her hand in his and they walked hand in hand back to the car. They drove home without a word to each other. It was one of those weird speechless moments, where all you want to do is just sit there and smile no matter how stupid you look. They both felt exactly the same way. Silent gestures and feelings were exchanged for they could not fathom how memorable the night was. They arrived at Sakura house with the porch light still off.
Good. Dad's not home yet.
"Thanks again, I had a great time." Sakura said.
Syaoran got out and opened the door for her.
"Like I said it was nothing. Only the best for my girlfriend."
Sakura smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek when she got out of the car.
"Bye." She whispered.
"Bye." Syaoran replied.
They gave each other one last warm embrace and Sakura headed inside. She did not want to look back at Syaoran who was still standing there waiting for her to be safely inside. She did not want to ruin the moment. The door closed behind her and Syaoran smiled in great happiness.
What a date.
Syaoran stepped inside his mustang and drove off. Meanwhile Sakura was upstairs undoing her hair and changing her clothes. Once she was in bed she could not wait to recall the whole date all over again in her dreams yet to come.
