Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura. Everything is owned by CLAMP.
Author's Note: It took me a long time to update. I'm very sorry. I got busy studying a lot of new things. Even though it took me time to think about what's gonna happen next here, it's already here! XD so enjoy.
Chapter 3: Confession
A month has ended and it's already December. Touya had regained his health and was cured already. Their father had been operated and cured too. The doctors did their very best to make him feel better. The operation was successful. He needed to rest for some weeks before he could leave. After that, they already left the place. But before leaving, of course they had to thank the ones who took time and effort for them. And at last, they could now go back to their normal and usual lives. They were extremely happy that everything has been back to the way things used to be.
One time, her father told her to invite Syaoran for dinner. He said that he was very thankful of him that he watched over Sakura while they were on the hospital. She called him and invited him over. After a few hours, it was almost time for dinner. Sakura is waiting patiently on her bed room. Kero-chan appears and said, "Hey Sakura, why is that brat going here?" he asked. Sakura said, "Hey! Don't you ever call him a brat again, Kero-chan. Well, Touya entrusted me on him while they weren't okay. So this is their way of thanking Syaoran." Then Kero said, "Okay. And hey, don't forget to bring me sweets okay Sakura?" he giggled. Sakura said in a sarcastic agreement, "Yeah, yeah, and as always."
Someone knocked on the door. Sakura went down to open it and there was Syaoran. He shyly entered their house and went to the dining area. He couldn't say a thing. He's really shy around Sakura's father and specially, her brother.
On the table, there were huge yummy looking lobsters, and then delicious mouth watering salmon, and many other sea foods around. That dinner seemed to be very special because it was again their first dinner after such an accident.
Their dad started the conversation, "Hey Syaoran, thank you for watching over Sakura while we weren't okay." Syaoran shyly answered, "U-um… It's okay Mr. Kinomoto!" he said with a very shy smile. Their dad said, "You must be a great friend of my daughter, like Tomoyo." Then Touya said, "No, he's not just a f…" he paused as Sakura talks to stop him, "Yes dad! He's our best friend now! Haha!" she laughed. Then Touya again, "Best friend, really HUH." Sakura groaned and glared at Touya.
It's the usual sibling fight. Their dad had them stopped because they were eating. Fujitaka said to Syaoran, "Well, if it would be Syaoran who's going to be Sakura's future boyfriend, then why not?" they were all startled and Touya almost blew the food out of his mouth. He screamed and said, "Dad?! Are you out of your mind?!" Fujitaka said to him, "No. I'm not. I just think I could really trust Syaoran." Syaoran and Sakura looked at each other and blushed as they always do. Fujitaka said to Syaoran, "Take good care of Sakura, huh Syaoran?" he said as he tapped Syaoran's shoulder. He was still blushing. He nodded then said in agreement, "Y-yes! Mr. Kinomoto!"
After they ate, Syaoran already needs to go home. He thanked Fujitaka for the invite, but Fujitaka wanted him to stay for a bit longer but he really needs to go. Sakura went outside with Syaoran. He said, "Thank you so much for this night. Your father sure is a really kind person." Sakura said back, "Yeah and I'm happy to be his daughter." She continued, "Uh, Syaoran? Take care of yourself on your way home." Syaoran said, "Y-yes! I will. But there's something I have to tell you."
He started, as his heart began to beat faster. Sakura asks, "What is it?" there was a long pause. Then after that, Syaoran said, "I… I lo…" Then his phone suddenly rang. It had ruined his confession.
He thought, "I was already there! Damn phone!" he answered it and it was Wei, his guardian. He told him to go home already. After that, Sakura asked again, "So Syaoran what is it again?" Syaoran had already lost his edge. And just told her, "I, I will be careful! I need to go now. Thanks again, goodbye Sakura. Good night!" he walked away looking back waving to Sakura as she does the same.
Syaoran soon returned to his home. He went straight to his room to get some sleep. He lied on his bed and thought, "I was already close to telling her." then sighed. "I'll try again." He said. He closed his eyes, and then fell asleep.
Another day -Monday had come. It was a very cloudy day then. Sakura woke up early for school. It's not the usual thing for her cause she always comes to school late. "Hey Sakura, you're early today." Keroberus said to her. "Yeah, I had a nice sleep last night." She said while putting on her uniform. After getting ready, she went down to the dining area to eat her breakfast. Then, she immediately took off and went to school. She arrives and catches up with Syaoran in the classroom. "Good morning Syaoran!" she greeted him as she smiles. Syaoran smiled back and greeted, "Good morning to you too Sakura."
Finally, after a few hours, it was already the last subject of the day. Sakura, while listening to the teacher receives a note. It says: "I'll meet you at the school garden after this. I have to tell you something important. –Eriol" Sakura got confused and thought, "I wonder what's this all about." She looks at Eriol as he also looks back at her, giving her a hint. But still she has no idea. Syaoran saw the looks on their faces and he begins to be curious. "What's with these two?" he thought.
After the class, Sakura approached Syaoran and said, "I'll be just going somewhere for a while. If you're in a hurry, you could leave me." Then Syaoran said, "N-no. It's okay. I'll be waiting for you at the gate." Sakura smiled at him and told him, "Okay then, I won't be long. See ya!" then, she walked away.
"I hate to do this but… I think I should check it." Out of jealousy, he followed Sakura secretly. Soon, she arrived at the garden full of flowers and trees on it. She sees Eriol standing. Syaoran hid on the near walls behind and looks back to see them. "What does this European brat have to do with Sakura?" he thought.
"So, what is it, Eriol?" Sakura asked. Then Eriol looks at her and approaches her. He suddenly grabbed both of her hands. "Eriol? What?" Sakura gasped and blushed. Then Eriol said, "Sakura, I think I like you."
Syaoran heard and saw them. He was shocked. "Wh-what?!" he thought. Sakura was silenced. She didn't know what to say. "But Eriol…" she paused. "I wanted to know if, you liked me too. Do you, Sakura?" Eriol asked. Sakura was still in shock. It had leaded her to confusion.
"I…" She paused as Eriol looks to a different direction and said, "S-Syaoran?" he saw Syaoran, but not hiding on the walls anymore. Sakura looked back and took her hands off of Eriol's. She said, "S-Syaoran!?" Syaoran had a disappointed look on his face while she looked at Sakura. Then suddenly, he ran away. "Syaoran, wait!" Sakura ran off to chase him. "Wait for me Syaoran!"
They've been chasing each other until they got to the Penguin Park. She finally reached him and grabbed his sleeve. He stops, but still looking down. "Syaoran, I didn't know you were watching." She said. Then Syaoran answered, "I'm… sorry." Sakura told him, "Let me explain." He says, "No. It's okay. I guess you have to go back there."
"But…" Sakura paused as Syaoran said, "Don't worry about me. I'm just… fine. Go ahead, if you really like the person. Then tell him! If you're here, you won't achieve anything!" He said loudly and still looking down.
"So what are you waiting for?! GO…" he stopped as he felt arms wrapping around his waist and the warm body on his back. "Sakura…" he looked back, and he saw Sakura embracing him from his back. "I'm… sorry. I didn't mean to shout on you like that." His heart began to soften its beat, leaving him on a smooth mood. Then Sakura said, "Syaoran… The truth is… I love you."
Okay, so let's just leave it like that for now. Chapter 4 coming soon!