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Sung From The Heart
Chapter 14: A Romantic Night
A lovely smell drifted into Sakura as she slowly awoke from her sleep. Yawning cutely, she appreciatively sniffed the air before getting out of the bedroom. Still blinking sleep out of her eyes, she stumbled into the kitchen.
Syaoran in an apron greeted her drowsy eyes as he moved around the kitchen with ease. Smiling softly, she sat down by the table.
"Ohayo," she mumbled, rubbing her eyes and yawning cutely again.
"Ohayo," he replied, checking the pancakes he was cooking while pouring her a drink of orange juice.
As he passed the drink to her, Eriol came in from the front door.
Grinning, he grabbed the stack of already made pancakes and plopped them down on the table before grabbing a plate and sitting down to eat.
Sakura smiled, getting a plate and loaded it with the warm pancakes before drizzling honey onto them.
Finally Tomoyo appeared, her hair wet, showing that she'd been having a shower.
Syaoran smirked seeing a tiny blush appear on Eriol face before it immediately disappeared.
"Ohayo minna," she said, grabbing an apple from the fruit basket that was placed in the middle of the table.
"I heard that today is going to be really hot, we should go swimming!" she suggested, stars in her eyes as she pictured another moment where she could get Sakura dressed up. Sakura seeing her mood immediately sighed in resignation.
Syaoran sat down holding a fresh plate of pancakes that was greeted by eager eyes. Sweat dropping, he placed it down and helped himself to some before all of them were attacked by the Guardian Beast of the Seal.
"KERO!!"
"What?" he cried, his mouth full of pancake. Three glares met him. Sweat dropping, he smiled sheepishly.
"I was hungry!" he protested but to no avail.
Sighing sadly, Tomoyo got up and opened the fridge, pouring a glass of milk for herself.
"I agree with Tomoyo, we should go swimming," said Eriol, smiling at Tomoyo who blushed lightly.
"We'll meet back here in 15 minutes," he said before heading towards his room.
~*~
15 minutes later�
"Tomoyo!"
"What?!? You look soo KAWAII in it!"
The sight of the two girls disagreeing met Syaoran and Eriol's eyes. Finally, all of them were ready. Eriol carried the umbrella; Syaoran brought the packed lunch he had made while Tomoyo had her camera and the towels. Holding the sunscreen and beach ball, Sakura happily greeted the beach as they went down.
Opening the umbrella up, placing the lunch, towels and getting the sunscreen on took a while before all of them except Tomoyo were in the salty cool water.
Sakura looked at Syaoran in his green swimming trunks.
'He looks really nice in green� nice abs and muscles too�' she thought, suddenly turning red as she realising what she had though. But little did she notice that Syaoran had turned a bit red too.
He had been looking at her out of the side of his eye, taking in her appearance. Her wet pink bikini clung to her, and made it seem transparent. Blushing wildly, he quickly turned away.
Diving quickly under, he soon found Sakura's unaware legs. A mischievous glint went into his eyes. Pulling on them, he pulled her totally into the water. Surfacing quickly, he watched as Sakura recovered, grinning. Glaring at him, she lunged but missed. Laughing, Syaoran splashed water into her face, before he stared at her, pretending to be angry with him.
As he turned to Eriol, who was watching them bemusedly, he got a splash of water right in his face. Turning back, he saw Sakura with her tongue poked out at him. Giggling, she swam away from his as he followed for revenge.
Eriol swam back, coming back up to the beach where Tomoyo was sunbathing and videoing Sakura and Syaoran. Chuckling at their two immature friends, he started to chat to Tomoyo.
Sakura, who was playfully splashing water, saw the growling Syaoran before he disappeared under the water. Darting her head around, she forgot to notice the shadow that was coming closer to her.
Suddenly, right in front of her, popped Syaoran. Grabbing her wrists, he growled huskily.
"Thank kami�" he mumbled, staring into her eyes, noticing there was hardly any space between them, they were that close.
Smiling softly, Sakura stared into those warm amber orbs, entranced as he slowly lowered his head down to her. Tilting her head towards his, eyes closing, she couldn't control herself. It was as if she had no control over her body, except that the amber eyes were enticing her. Just as his warm lips brushed hers, Eriol and Tomoyo shouted.
"LUNCH!!!!"
Syaoran let go, as if he's been bitten and Sakura shied away. Apologising like mad with a blush on his face, Syaoran quickly swam to the beach as Sakura followed, a river of thoughts thundering through her head at the close kiss.
~*~
Syaoran was dressed in a brown jacket, white top and black slacks. He stood at the beach, staring out at the sea, playing with the key in his pocket. The same key that he had found before he had come to Japan. He had found what the key had opened, and he wasn't really shocked at what he had found.
(Flashback)
He had searched the whole of the mansion and questioned the elders, though they gave nothing in return. Finally he realised that if it were in the mansion, he would have found it by now since he had lived there for all of his life and had explored it on many rainy days.
He headed towards the gardens, though he knew not what he was searching. Closing his eyes, he let his senses guide him. Following a familiar path, brushing past a thicket of untamed pines until he came to a white wall that was surrounded totally by the trees. And the most unusual thing was that it had a door to it that was locked and rusty with age.
Tracing the outline of the key lock, something clanged, and he remembered the reason he was here. Taking the key out and slipping it into the rusty keyhole, he slowly turned it and the door shuddered as he pushed it open. He was shocked at what he saw inside�
(End of Flashback)
While he was standing there, someone slipped a warm hand into his free hand. Startled, he looked down of the smiling Card Mistress. Blinking as she pulled him along the beach, Syaoran watched as the wind whipping her hair into her eyes. Grinning, he watched the lovely sight in front of him that was twirling and dancing in the wind.
'The past Syaoran must have felt the same for his own Sakura�' he thought, finally admitting to himself that he had some slight feelings for Sakura.
"Syaoran, are you coming?" she called, bringing Syaoran to reality. Striding up to her, he followed Sakura as they walked along the sandy beach. Watching the sunset, he had a small smile on his face that went unnoticed as Sakura picked up a few shells from the tide's leftovers.
Walking back to him and dumping the shells into his arms, she walked along side, " The class is going to be having a party tonight. We all have to come," she said, sighing knowing that Tomoyo would be starry eyed for a while; thinking of what she could wear.
"Yeah, whatever," he mumbled.
As they ambled their way along the beach, Sakura turned a bit pink and started stuttering.
"Ah..hh Syaoran? You�uuu kn..ow bout this aft�ernoo�on?" she spluttered, turning red, catching Syaoran's attention we was just starting to enjoy the atmosphere and the company.
Syaoran, after realising what she was referring to, turned a bit red himself.
"Uhhh, yeaaahhh�" he replied, rubbing the back of his head nervously.
"Well, I just wanted to tell you that Ilikedit," (I liked it) she said, before pecking him on the cheek and darted off towards their bungalow.
Absentmindedly, our Little Wolf drops Sakura's shells, and smiles softly, cupping the cheek that she kissed.
~*~
That Evening�
Eriol, Sakura and Tomoyo, headed to the source of the booming revelry music, dressed to party.
Sakura in a sunset sarong, with a rose muslin peasant top, had her hair up in a messy bun with a hibiscus stuck into it. Dressed in a purpled, blue and black sarong, Tomoyo had her hair was down, but her shoulders were uncovered as she was wearing a purple sleeveless top.
Rubbing her bare arms, for the night was chilly and the breeze tingled her, Tomoyo was vastly surprised and very embarrassed when a jacket descended onto her shoulders. Looking at it, she noticed that it was Eriol's and looking up, she saw two twinkling midnight blue eyes that were watching her. Blushing, she smiled sweetly at him.
"A lady shouldn't get cold, especially when a gentleman can help her," he remarked politely, a twinkle in his eyes showing that he was pleased.
He brought his hand forward towards her face, and tucked a Royal Blue orchid behind her ear. She blushed even more and quickly gave him a peck on the cheek before she convinced herself not to. Sighing happily, she headed off following Sakura who had already immersed herself into the partying class.
Sakura who hadn't seen Syaoran since her departure at the beach was slightly disappointed to see him not anywhere in sight. Deciding to enjoy the night anyway, she started to dance, twisting, twirling and joining Chiharu, Naoko and Rika on the temporary dance floor.
~*~
He was standing next to the drinks, far from the growing crowd on the dance floor. He watched her, every little detail he took in, the way her hair moved, and the way she smiled, the way her eyes sparkled brightly.
The social gathering was a success but being pushed by a number of students, Sensei Wurushi changed the music, and the DJ announced a snowball.
Couples moved to the romantic music, swaying and you could see Chiharu clinging onto Yamazaki, her arms around his neck, his arms around her waist. He whispered into her ear as she giggled, turning towards her left, seeing a very red Tomoyo being dragged by Eriol, who blushed even more as Eriol placed his arms around her small waist.
Gradually, most of the class students were on the scene except for Sakura and Syaoran. She wandered over to him, as he got her a drink.
As she took a sip, she chocked as he asked her.
"Want to dance?" he asked softly.
After she had recovered, she beamed.
"I'd be delighted to," she replied.
He took her hand in his, leading her towards the couples, glazing into her eyes, never breaking the connection. Still looking into her emerald eyes, he positioned his arms around her slim waist, and she placed her arms delicately around his neck.
She had secretly been waiting for this the whole night, to be solely in his arms and have him look down on her with that tinge of something she couldn't describe.
Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Or would you run and never look back?
Would you cry if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul tonight?
To Syaoran, the night seemed to have just begun as he held the girl of his dreams in his arms. Holding her protectively and lovingly, he swayed to romantic tune. To both of them, it seemed like there was only them two there. No one else. No music, no setting, just they two of them dancing to an unheard beat.
Would you tremble if I touch your lips?
Or would you laugh? Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die now for the one you loved?
Oh hold me in your arms tonight
'I loved his eyes the most,' she thought to herself. She couldn't remember a time that she felt so protected and safe. To her, she finally realised that she really liked, no in fact, she loved him.
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
She was warm, delicate soft skin that felt like silken woven cloth. Her eyes entranced him. If he had to choose what was his favourite aspect, he'd have to say her emerald orbs. They shimmered and glittered with an inner glow.
Would you swear that you'll always be mine
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care - you're here tonight
He wanted to kiss her. Kiss her sweetly, lovingly, and gently. He tucked a wisp of hair from her face and then placed around her neck the necklace he made. It was of her shells, the ones she had chosen at the beach.
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
She was so thrilled that it ran down her spine. He looked so endearingly sweet that she was fighting the urge to kiss him there. How often does a guy come along that was as sweet as this?
Oh, I just want to hold you
I just want to hold you
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care - you're here tonight
He cupped her cheek, and then tilted her head up towards his. They slowly got closer, their warm breath mingling together and then their lips met. It was glorious, the sweet taste of her lips for Syaoran. She almost swooned at the contact.
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
It was a sweet kiss, loving though both of them didn't realise that each were vastly attracted to each other. It was bliss, and as the continued, part of their souls mingled with the other.
You can take my breath away
And I can be your hero
They parted, her forehead pressed into his chest, purely consoled on feeling him with her. His head was on her head, his arms pulling her waist making her even closer. A quick glance proved that hardly anyone was watching them; Tomoyo was still in Eriol's arms, Chiharu and Yamazaki were kissing, Naoko was hugging a blonde dude and Rika was talking animatedly with a dazed redhead.
"Be mine?" he asked softly into her ear.
"Of course," she replied without any hesitation.
Then he brought her face up towards his again. As their lips met again, they started swaying away.
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