CHAPTER 10 – WHEN IS THE TIME

'So how did it go?'
'Now that's a stupid question Takeshi' – Naomi was furious to have met Sakura – How can he be in love with her?'
'Haha you are really getting worked up here'
'Shut it, I just need more time with him. Alone time if you know what I mean. I am sure that once we get to be alone with no pests around, things will change'
'Well, you better hurry then. I also want to see those two apart. Of course you can count on me for anything you may need'
'Do not worry, I know how to play my cards'

MEANWHILE ON THE DANCE FLOOR

'Sakura! I haven't seen you in while. What happened?'
'Ah Aoi! Syaoran and I were just talking to some of his acquaintances that's all. We will be leaving soon actually'
'What?! So soon? But the party is just getting started'
'I feel a bit tired, sorry. It looks like you are having a great time though with Tanaka-san'
'Are you ready?' – Syaoran had already brought Sakura's coat and asked the valet for his car
'Yes, we should go'
'You guys are no fun at all. Honestly! Well see you later then'

They started walking towards the exit. Syaoran helped Sakura put on her coat, grabbed her hand and led her into his car. He started the car and drove, a few minutes later he took a quick glance at Sakura who was looking through the window at the time.

'About before…at the balcony…nothing weird was going on ok?'
'Sure'
'Are you just saying that but you are actually upset?'
'No, I believe you. It just took me by surprise that's all. You were pretty close huh?'
'…it is a very long story…she used to live in my father's house'
'In his house?'
'She was the daughter of my father's best friend. He died in a car accident 12 years ago and my father was driving when it happened…'
'Oh…sorry I didn't mean to pry' (This is so unexpected. I don't know what to say)
'It is ok, there is plenty of things you don't know about me yet…' – Syaoran looked at Sakura's surprised face and smiled
'I would like to know more…about you I mean. I want to be closer to you'

They had arrived at Sakura's apartment, Syaoran stopped the car and just sat silently for a few seconds.
'What if it is something that you wouldn't want to know?' – he asked
'What do you mean?'
'Maybe you will see me differently…'
'I am sorry, I don't understand what you mean. I would like you to tell me about your family and your life before you met me. I can tell you more about myself as well'
'Ok, I will. Good night kiss?'
She leaned over to his side and kissed him. He took off his seatbelt and held Sakura's face with both hands.
'I don't want to let you go…Sakura' – he whispered
'You don't have to. Is something happening that I am not aware of? Why do you say that?
'It is nothing…I am just being childish. I better go home now'
'Do you want to come in for a bit? I don't want you to go just yet'

Syaoran was incredibly surprised as this was probably one of the very rare occasions when Sakura was so open about her feelings.

'I would like to be alone with you for longer Syaoran…' – her eyes were looking down and her hands were a bit shaky.
He looked at her, still not believing the words coming out of her mouth.
'Sure, let's go inside then'.

Both walked inside the apartment, Syaoran took off his jacket and put it on the sofa. Sakura walked into the kitchen and said: 'Would you like some tea?'
Syaoran walked towards the kitchen door, 'I want you, just you'

He approached Sakura and grabbed her by the waist, he kissed her with passion. Sakura responded to his kiss with just as much intensity, she placed her hands on his chest and started unbuttoning his shirt. They both broke off the kiss as to take a quick breath, they looked at each other for a second and joined their lips together again. Syaoran picked her up and placed Sakura sitting on the kitchen bench, she opened her legs to allow him in between them. She has hugging him with them, really tight.
'Syaoran…'
His hand placed on her back started to unzip her dress slowly, the top part of her beautiful black dress fell way below her shoulders and he was able to view her breasts in a black silk lace bra. His heart was pounding really fast, like never before. Sakura had closed her eyes and her cheeks were very red due to the embarrassment.
Nevertheless, she grabbed the back of his head and pulled him towards her to kiss. His hands started to travel her torso and he caressed her breasts gently, his mouth moved down to her neck and slowly to her chest.
(Ah! He is looking at them, kissing them. I am embarrassed but I don't want him to stop…)
Sakura grabbed the back of her bra and unhooked it. Syaoran was so astonished, his desire increased tremendously. He grabbed them softly and kissed them all over, they were perfect, so beautiful. He licked one of her nipples and Sakura's panting increased, he really wanted to see more.
'Sakura…are you sure?'
'I want to…'
'You are incredible, I want to as well but… I promised you a special night, remember?'
'As long as I am with you, it will be special'

A bitter feeling was growing inside Syaoran, (Could it be guilt?) – he thought
He grabbed Sakura off the kitchen bench and embraced her, he kissed her and carried her to the bedroom. He laid her on the bed and he laid right next to her hugging her on the side.
He let out a big sigh and looked into her green eyes: 'I just want to sleep with you tonight, is that ok?'
'But… - she was clearly disappointed - was I too forward before Syaoran? Is it not what you expected?'
'No no, it is not that at all. Right now, rejecting this opportunity it is really hard for me, I want to make love to you more than anything in this world, but I don't want to treat it lightly' (Damn, I couldn't go through with it… what is wrong with me? After I started it all)
'I feel kind of bad right now…I wasn't expecting this reaction from you. Sometimes you act so sly that is misleading, then you are kind and sweet and sometimes you are a bit scary even…I just don't want to lose you Syaoran'
'You won't lose me because we don't have sex, don't be silly! is this what has been worrying you?'
'I guess sometimes yes. I feel you are way ahead of me…in that regard'
'Hey…when the time is right, we will do it over and over again, does that sound good?'
'Kya! How can you say things like that?!'
'Haha at least I got something amazing tonight'
'What is that?'
'I got to see you without your bra on'
'Oh my! I forgot about that, how embarrassing! I just… - before she could finish her sentence Syaoran was kissing her again.
Sakura got rid of her dress completely and jumped under the covers with him.
'I think tonight was a pretty interesting night, all things considered' – he said whilst looking at the ceiling.
'Yeah…I look forward to more nights with you Syaoran'
She buried her face on his chest and closed her eyes slowly. She fell asleep shortly after.
'Please don't ever go away, my sweet Sakura' – Syaoran whispered before falling asleep.