Chapter 5 first kiss

It was Monday and that means it was a school day. The young couple walked to school together in silence. Sakura still had a grim look on her face but she was able to hold herself together. When they reached the school they were greeted by some friends.

"Morning", said Sakura rather dryly.

"Morning Sakura", said Tomoyo.

"Tomoyo Chan, good morning," she forced a weak smile.

"How do you feel?"

"I'm better, thanks", she said while keeping her head down. Tomoyo crouched to get a better look at her.

"Sakura, I know it's difficult right now but you have to stay strong",

"Yeah…" she said and wiped away a few stray tears.

"Come on Sakura. Give me a smile" she encouraged her. After a few seconds Sakura looked up and gave her a weak smile.

"There you go. Was that so hard?"

Sakura sweatdropped nervously.

"Well. Maybe a little…"

"I hear you. But if you keep smiling you'll feel better. Trust me",

Sakura smiled warmly.

"Thanks Tomoyo Chan",

"Anytime", she said with a smile and walked off.

Sakura seemed a little perkier now. She smiled warmly at the boy beside her and they took their seats. Later that day Sakura, Shaoran and Tomoyo were walking home together. When they reached a point where the road split in two Tomoyo went her own way leaving Sakura and Shaoran by themselves. It was sunset and the leaves were falling. Autumn was coming.

Thinking of a way to cheer her up and take her mind off things Shaoran spoke.

"You want to go to the pond?" he asked.

Looking a little surprised Sakura looked at him.

"What for?"

"Just for fun. I thought it might take your mind off things",

She smiled warmly.

"Thank you Shaoran… it's really sweet of you that you're thinking of me all the time…"

He blushed.

"You're welcome", he said and she smiled.

"Shall we go?" she asked.

"Yeah", he said and they walked alongside each other. After a few minutes Sakura reached out and grabbed Shaoran's hand, making him blush again. Knowing she could use the support he didn't protest. Besides, holding her hand felt good to him. Not that he would ever admit that to her…

A little while later they arrived at the pond near the shrine. By then it was dark. They sat down on the board and let their feet dangle off the edge. They looked up at the sky and admired the stars that decorated it and the full moon that glorified it.

"Thanks for bringing me here Shaoran. I needed that", she smiled at him. He blushed again.

"Y… you're welcome…"

She giggled.

"You don't have to blush when you're around me. I know how you feel now", she smiled at him.

"Yeah…" he said and the next thing they knew, all they heard was silence and the sound of the water flowing. They got lost in each other's gaze. Their faces and eyes glowed in the bright light that was the moon. Enjoying the mood, they moved closer both knowing what they wanted. They didn't stop there; their faces inched closer and closer as their eyes slowly closed till their lips met in a fine touch. It was a soft and gentle kiss but a tender one. After a few seconds they pulled away. And opened their eyes slowly and gazed into one another's orbs that decorated their faces. They both smiled warmly.

"Our first kiss…" they said happily together and smiled.

"Can we do that again?" she asked.

He smiled.

"I'll let you know after you kiss me…" he said and she smiled too as they moved closer for another kiss. This time Shaoran placed his arms around her waist as she placed hers around her neck as they kissed happily under the moonlight…

To be continued…

Well that was a cute fluffy one. After all the anguish, a soft kiss from your loved one is all it takes to make it all wash away…

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