Author's Note: This is the final chapter of Diary Trilogies Part I. I want to say thank you to all my friends who first reviewed the original one-shot. Thank you so much. And keep a look out for the others okay? Well, I gotta go now. See ya the end.
Chapter 5: Her Confession: His Answer
Sakura gazed at her watch, standing beside the large Penguin Slide. She paced around the playground until she was drawn by a handsome figure, dressed in a long-sleeved green shirt, a leather jacket, and fitting jeans. Sakura knew it was Syaoran with that smirk of his.
"You're all dressed up." Syaoran said, walking up to her. Sakura blushed heavily.
"I wanted to get out my cheerleading clothes and wear something a bit comfortable." Sakura replied, facing the ground.
"Well, I was gonna say you look really nice."
Sakura felt her heart racing. "Thanks. You look good yourself."
"Thanks, so you're ready?" Sakura nodded. "Let's go."
Silence lasted between the two for a while. Sakura didn't know what to say to him. Barely do they get to talk anymore, since Syaoran spends most his time in academic and social clubs. Sakura looked around her, admiring the vibrant autumn seasons. Many couples are walking down the sidewalk, devoting their love to one another with a simple kiss, hug, or even holding hands. Sakura often fancied romantically holding hands with Syaoran for the first time. She looked at her hands, and noticed how close they were to his.
"Wow, Syao, you're always M.I.A. now. Are you too busy to stop by sometime?" Sakura asked, holding an expression of playfulness in her face. She giggled, trying to break the tension and awkwardness.
"You wouldn't believe it. I barely have time to do homework. There's always one job after another. I just finished soccer practice just a week ago and now I have a game afterwards. With a hectic life like mines, I wonder how I'll be able to keep a girlfriend."
"It's a good thing you and Umi aren't dating then. I would've thought so." Sakura chuckled.
Syaoran looked at Sakura, surprised. "Really? What made you think that?"
"Well, every time I see you around, Umi is always there, flirting with you. I mean, she was so close to you, I would've assumed otherwise."
Syaoran burst out laughing. Sakura looked up at chocolate-eyed boy confusingly. "Huh? What's so funny?" She asked.
"Me? And Umi? No way! We're nowhere near close! I could never see myself with her. In fact, she's not even my type! She's just my partner for the Chemistry project I was assigned with. Trust me, there is nothing going on between us. If I could choose anybody, it surely wouldn't be her."
"Really? Then who would you choose?" Sakura asked, looking back down at her boots.
Syaoran immediately stopped laughing. He stared at her curiously. "Why ask me that question?"
"Just wondering, that's all."
Sakura swallowed. She nervously rubbed her hands together. She felt her heart beating faster than normal, and it took a minute to get her breath back.
"Well, I really I wouldn't say…I mean…" Syaoran began, completely oblivious of Sakura's timidity. "This girl…she'd have to be kind and outgoing. She'd care for others instead of herself, and would be patient, loyal, kind, and understanding." His smile then became genuine. "But I don't have to worry about that because I think I've already found her."
Sakura's eyes widened. "Really?" She faked a smile. "I'm so happy for you! What a lucky girl!"
"No, I'm the one that's lucky to have her." Syaoran replied. His eyes showed concerned when he saw the change within her smile A small tear threatened to fall down Sakura's cheeks. "Sakura, are you okay?"
She quickly turned her head away. "I'm fine. I-It's nothing."
"You don't seem that way. You look upset." He stated.
"Seriously, I'm fine." She turned back, returning that fake smile.
Syaoran's face became grave and solemn. "No, you're not. That smile isn't real. Why don't you tell me what's going on?"
Sakura bit her bottom lip. She squeezed her hands into a fist. "I-I…" She heavily sighed. "I like you. I really, really like you, Syaoran. I love you! You're the only person that makes me feel the way I do, since fifth grade year. I wanted to tell you today, but I guess I was too late."
"Why didn't you tell me this sooner?"
"Because…I was afraid of ruining our friendship and let things become weird for us. After all, we're best friends, remember?" She sighed. She stared back at him with a bittersweet smile plastered on her lips. "I hope she's cute though. I hope she'll continue to make you happy in the future." She wiped the tears from her eyes. "I have to go. I don't want you seeing me like this."
Sakura was about to take off running, but Syaoran held her wrist before she could. She sharply turned around and looked at chocolate brown eyes staring intensely into her emerald ones.
"You're so dense, Sakura." Syaoran replied. "That lucky girl I'm talking about is you."
Sakura's eyes widened. She pointed at herself. "Really? Me?"
Syaoran nodded. "The only one."
"You've got to be kidding me! Me? But-"
Syaoran hushed Sakura into a embraced. His usual grin turned into a full-length smile. Syaoran chocolate eyes trembled with every emotion, as if they spoke the truth to her. "I'm not kidding." His eyes stared solemnly into hers. Yet, they glimmered loving. "I always liked you too, Sakura. For a long time, I always wanted us to be more than friends. In fact, I'm in love with you too. I don't think I could ever feel this way with anyone else."
Sakura felt her breath taken away by those sudden words. Instantly, she broke away from him, staring at him astonishingly. Happiness and relief merged together. Her smile widened, pointing to herself.
"It's me that you love?" Sakura asked, still in disbelief.
"And no one else." Syaoran replied lovingly.
Suddenly, Sakura threw herself unto him. "Syaoran!"
And for the first time, they both shared an intimate kiss. Syaoran's lips were like mint and chocolate to her, as they both deepened the kiss. He held on Sakura's waist while she wrapped her arms firmly around his neck.
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Far away behind the bushes, Tomoyo and her boyfriend, Eriol watched them with the video camera. "And they did it." Tomoyo said, turning her camcorder off. "How'd you do it?"
"Hmm, a little bit of persuasion and a lot of convincing did the trick." He winked.
"Very clever of you, my dear. You know what? I couldn't have done it without you." Tomoyo said.
"Anytime sweet, anytime. But right now, let's leave them alone for a while. We have our little moment to capture as well." Eriol replied tenderly, placing a small kiss upon Tomoyo's cheek. Tomoyo giggled and discreetly left with him.
As you know, there was a happy ending. Our relationship as a couple became stronger and a lot closer since that day. It's been five months since Syaoran and I dated. Since then, a lot of girls backed off.
Eventually, Umi heard about us after she returned to school from that incident. She tried to battle me over him, but it never happened since she moved to another school. From what I heard, someone posted an embarrassing picture all over the school cafeteria. (Umi had many enemies) Because of that, Syaoran ended up having another partner to finish the Chemistry project. As promised, he also became my tutor for math, just like we planned. I'm doing okay so far. At least Dad's not freaking out like he used to.
There are times when Syaoran took out his busy schedule so we can spend more time together. Last week, I went over his house and we watched a couple of movies. We didn't even get to watch the movies since we were in a huge kissing session. Two weeks prior, I visited him at his soccer matches likes I always done before. He loves having me as his cheerleader. (Winks)
The day I confessed to Syaoran was the day I'll never forget. Hmm, why do I get the feeling I was followed the entire time? Probably did knowing Tomoyo. Like I said before, I never thought in my lifetime that Syaoran and I would actually become a couple. But then again, anything's possible, right?
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Before Sakura could finish the last sentence, the phone rang. Who would be calling at this hour? Sakura thought, picking the phone up beside her. "This is the Kinomoto residence speaking," Sakura said.
"Hey Saku-chan, it's me." A voice said. Red cheeks appeared on her face. Sakura cutely smiled.
"Syao-kun!" She exclaimed gleefully. "Do you know what time it is? I thought you'd be asleep by now!"
"I was, but I woke up obviously."
"I see, hold on for a moment."
Sakura put the phone down and wrote a few last sentences.
Well, Diary, I have to close early 'cause Syaoran's on the phone. You'll hear from me soon.
You're Writer,
Sakura Kinomoto.
Sakura closed her book and the put the phone back to her ear. "So, tell me why you couldn't sleep?"
"Well," He began. "I couldn't get you out of my head. I just had to call you."
Sakura smiled, blushing heavily. "I'm glad you did, 'cause I was just thinking about you too."
Author's Notes: For good comments and constructive criticism, you can always email me. It's on my bio! IMs are welcome. I know it was long, but I'm glad I'm done. Oh, I will not tolerate flames. They will be immediately removed if I seen any obscene languages directed at me.
Oh, here are the people that reviewed for me on the original fan-fiction; Unconditional Blinded Love, which is now Diary Trilogies: Sakura's Confession. I'm also giving shout outs people who reviewed the new and updated story as well.
Mimi T - Thank you so much for reviewing! You are truly awesome. You are really dedicated.
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ChibiSakuraSyaoran - I noticed the mistake as well, so I realized how stupid it was, and just had him call them Sakura and Tomoyo, cause I thought it'd fit his character—I'm always trying to match the character's personality. Oh yea, thanks for reviewing for me.
KristixxNguyen - At first I was feeling sorry for Meiling too, but then I decided to take her out the story, and put her in another. Thank you for reviewing. Trust me, just for you, and when I'm done with my Inuyasha fan-fiction, the Meiling story will be dedicated to you.
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The Japanese Terms:
Chan - A suffix word used at the end of a girl's first name in reference to friends or family
Kun - A suffix word used at the end of a boy's first name in reference to friends or family
Nii-chan; Oni-chan - Older brother
Gaki - Brat; a word Touya uses for Syaoran.
Sensei - Teacher
Please note that if I make any mistakes, I'm sorry. Well I gotta go and finish another story of mines. Bye!!!!