Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ All For a Chance With You ❯ My Best Friend, My Confidant, and My Love-Part 1 ( Chapter 8 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

All For A Chance With You

All For A Chance With You
by Lyeza

Disclaimer: None of the characters in Card Captor Sakura belongs to me. All of them belong to Clamp.
I don't own both songs in this chapter.

<sigh> This is the final chapter already. I hope you have enjoyed reading the story so far. ^_^ Many thanks for reviewing my fic and hopefully, you will find this chapter very enjoyable too.
Note: There were a lot of problems when I try uploading this chapter. Certain portions of the chapter just did not turn out right. Fortunately, I came up with a solution. However, this chapter has to be split up into two. I hope you don't mind and sorry for the inconvenience.


Chapter 8: My Best Friend, My Confidant, and My Love-Part 1


"Oh no," Syaoran said backing away from the three boys who were advancing upon him.
"Oh yes," Yazumi said with a mischievous grin on his face as he held up a few pieces of song sheet in front of Syaoran. Syaoran glared at Yazumi and then glared at the Eriol and Takashi who were also wearing a similar mischievous expression on their faces. He took another step back and realised that the boys had cornered him to the wall.
"Great," Syaoran thought sarcastically. Aloud he declared, "Your plan will not work."
"Why not?" Eriol asked. "I think its perfect," he added.
"Perfect?" Syaoran echoed. "Its perfect alright. Its a perfect disaster. Its the kiss of death. Its the ultimate humiliation. Its a.... its... a," Syaoran's voice trailed off as he tried to think of words to describe Yazumi's plan.
"Coup de grace. I cannot think of a better plan myself," Takashi finished. Then he turned to Yazumi and Eriol and asked, "Do you know during the Bohemian Revolution, men will declare their love by dancing through the street and reciting a love poem as they do so?"
Syaoran shook his head in amusement. Even at this time, Takashi could still come out with things like that.
"Really?" Yazumi asked, feigning disbelief.
"Yes," Takashi answered matter-of-factly. "Some of them even............" he started but Eriol clamped a hand over his mouth to stop him.
"Don't encourage him," Eriol warned Yazumi. "He can go on and on. Besides," Eriol paused for a while to grin evilly at the nervous Syaoran. "...we have a more important task to prepare for."
"Oh no," Syaoran mumbled, glancing warily at Eriol.
"Aw, come on. It won't be that hard," Eriol said reassuringly.
"Then you sing," Syaoran said, snatching the music sheets out of Yazumi's hand and shove it in Eriol's face. Eriol took the paper away.
"I'm not the one who is trying to win the love of Sakura," Eriol pointed out.
"Isn't there just another way for me to tell her?" Syaoran asked, trying frantically to think of a better alternative.
"This is the best alternative," Yazumi answered.
"I'll probably messed up or Sakura would laugh in my face in front of the whole school. I'm not man enough to handle that," Syaoran admitted.
"Sakura will never do that, no matter how angry she is with you. She is nice and forgiving. At worst, she will just play along and slap you when the curtains closed," Takashi said simply.
"Takashi," Yazumi groaned. Then he turned to Syaoran and said, "Sakura will be touched when she realizes that you're dedicating a song to her. Just picture this, Syaoran. The curtains will open and then you will say a sentence or two telling Sakura that the song is meant for her," he started.
"When you sing in front of the whole school, she will definitely know that you truly love her," Eriol continued.
"No guy who does not love a girl will dedicate a love song to her in front of everyone, " Takashi put in. Syaoran just watched them wide-eyed. He could not believe his two best friend, Eriol and Takashi were teaming up with Yazumi against him.
"Sakura will jump into your arms and both of you can live happily ever after," Yazumi finished. Eriol and Takashi nodded solemnly.
Syaoran blushed. "I can't," he protested. The guys raised their eyebrows questioningly at him. "I'm just too.... too...shy," he said.
For a while, there was silence as everybody stared at Syaoran clearly not believing what they had heard.
"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked, breaking the silence.
"Shy?" Takashi echoed.
"Shy?" Yazumi and Eriol repeated. They turned to each other and hooted with laughter.
"Is that so hard to believe?" Syaoran asked defensively, crossing his arms over his chest. He glared at them but it only made the three guys laughed even more uncontrollably. Syaoran kept silent and waited for them to calm down but it seemed as though they might never stop.
"This guy, who always asks for a date with the most popular of girls and gets it, is shy?" Yazumi asked in disbelief, pointing at Syaoran.
"The very one who changes his girlfriend at the end of every month?" Eriol added.
"Somehow that picture just doesn't fit," Takashi said, causing the three guys to dissolve into another fit of laughter.
"I don't find anything so amusing at all," Syaoran said defensively.
"We do!" the other three guys exclaimed, starting another round of laughter all over again. After what seemed like an eternity of shattered dignity and wounded pride to Syaoran, they finally calmed down.
"Sorry," Yazumi apologised, slightly gasping for air. "That is really horrible of us to laugh at you but it was just funny to hear..." he explained but he was on the verge of laughter again when he recalled Syaoran's words that he stopped, obviously trying to contain his mirth.
"Don't," Eriol warned, clamping his hand over Yazumi's mouth.
"Don't worry. I'm fine now," Yazumi reassured Eriol. Then he took the music sheets that had dropped onto the floor and gave them to Syaoran.
Syaoran took it warily. "I'm really not sure about this, Yazumi," he said uncertainly.
"It will go just fine. All you have to do is memorise this song and practise it from today until next week and I will do the rest," Yazumi said.
"What are you going to do?" Takashi asked.
"I will make sure that by the time of the performance she should be wavering towards Syaoran and Syaoran's appearance on stage will be just the final push for her to jump into Syaoran's waiting arms and declare her undying love for him," Yazumi answered in a self-important manner.
"You'll do all that for me?" Syaoran asked.
"Enough talk already," Takashi interrupted. "We've wasted more than enough time and its about time we prepare for the performance.
Yazumi turned to Syaoran. "You are willing to do it?" he asked.
"Is there no other better way?" Syaoran asked back, looking expectantly at Yazumi. "Why can't I just have another talk with her and maybe I can convince her that I truly love her?"
"And have her slap you again?" Eriol pointed out. Yazumi and Takashi nodded adamantly.
Syaoran sighed in defeat. "Then it leaves me with no choice," Syaoran relented.
"Why, Syaoran. If I didn't know better, I think you are actually enthusiastic about all these," Yazumi said sarcastically.
"Can we practise now?" Takashi asked, slightly exasperated.
"Yes," both Syaoran and Eriol agreed.




Meanwhile, Sakura was on the phone with Tomoyo. "...and he said he loves me. The nerve of that guy," Sakura was saying, starting to fume again as she thought of her earlier conversation with Syaoran.
"He said that and what did you do?" Tomoyo asked.
"I slapped him, of course," Sakura replied.
"You slapped him?" Tomoyo repeated in disbelief.
"Yes, I did," Sakura said.
"But why?" Tomoyo interrupted.
"He said he loves me but I'm very sure he doesn't mean it," Sakura explained.
"How could you not believe him? He probably does love you," Tomoyo pointed out.
Sakura hesitated for a while. Then she said, "No. How can I believe him when just a few days ago he seems more than happy to push me to Yazumi?"
"Maybe, at that time, he was only thinking about your happiness. He probably didn't know that you love him and thought that you still love Yazumi. He just wanted you to be happy with Yazumi even though he might not be happy about it," Tomoyo explained.
"I did not think about it that way," Sakura admitted. Tomoyo sighed with relief. "Ugh, I'm just so confused. I don't know what to believe anymore," Sakura cried.
"Sakura, I'm sure deep down, you know Syaoran will not do anything bad towards you. He cares for you," Tomoyo said soothingly.
Sakura sighed. "I really need time to think about this alone," she finally said.
"Sure, Sakura, and remember that if you need someone to talk to, you can always look for me," Tomoyo offered.
"Thanks, Tomoyo," Sakura said. "Bye," she added before she hung up the phone.



For the days that ensued, Sakura still avoided Syaoran while Syaoran did not put in much effort to confront her. Even though she would not admit it to herself, she was slightly disappointed that Syaoran did not seem to mind the widening gap between them. A part of her did hope that he would come to her but he did not. Eventually, she came to a conclusion that Syaoran probably did not love her as he had proclaimed.
"Or maybe, he's angry that I punched and slapped him a few days ago," Sakura concluded miserably as she walked alone to her next class. Her conclusion could not be anymore further than the truth. Syaoran was merely buying his time. He did not want to anger her more than he already did and fervently hoped that by the time of his performance, she would have cooled down and would be more willing to listen to what he had to say to her. Every afternoon, he had been diligently preparing for his performance with Takashi and Eriol under the guidance of Yazumi. With more practices they had, Syaoran's confidence grew and he hoped with all his heart that this plan would work.

"So, Syaoran. Are you busy today?" Sakura heard a girl asked just as she rounded the corner.
Sakura stopped. It was then Sakura saw Syaoran surrounded by a group of girls just outside the gym. From the way, they were standing close to him and smiled at him, it was apparent to Sakura that they were flirting with him. Sakura's nose wrinkled with distaste at the obvious attempts. Quickly she turned back and walked away, using a longer route to reach her class.
"I can't believe I actually wanted to be like them," she thought, shaking her head. She wondered how Syaoran would react to those girls. "Maybe he's enjoying all the attention that he's receiving. No doubt, he will flirt back," she thought, torturing herself with the image of the very guy she loved flirting with other girls.
Suddenly, she crashed into someone. "Careful," the person said as he quickly grabbed her hands to steady her.
Sakura looked at the person she had crashed into. "Yazumi," she said.
"Why are you going this way, Sakura?" Yazumi asked.
"Um.... I.... I want to get to class, of course," Sakura stammered.
Yazumi's brows knitted in confusion. "But our class is that way," he informed, pointing in the opposite direction.
"I.... ah..." she started but Yazumi had already dragged her in his direction.
"Come on. We don't want to be late for class," he said even before she could protest. When they walked past the gym, it was then Yazumi knew why Sakura had acted strangely just now. Right outside the gym, Syaoran was busy trying to disentangle himself from a group of girls. Yazumi almost laughed at the sight before him. Syaoran looked very irritated while the girls seemed oblivious to his current mood as they continued to flirt with him. Yazumi looked down at Sakura who was studiously looking in the other direction as though the walls interested her more than the sight of Syaoran with the group of girls. Yazumi then shifted his gaze back at Syaoran who was looking at Yazumi with a desperate and pleading look on his face.
"Help me," Syaoran mouthed.
Yazumi grinned and shook his head. "Sakura," he mouthed back, nodding his head in the direction of Sakura. Syaoran's shoulders drooped visibly. "Great. Another setback in my chances with Sakura," he thought with annoyance. He watched miserably as Sakura and Yazumi disappeared round the corner. He looked at the girls with narrowed eyes; his annoyance grew as he thought of what Sakura might be feeling right now because of their stupid flirtation with him.
"Excuse me, girls. I need to get to class now," he stated, pulling away from them.
"But," one of them protested.
He impaled them with one of his famous glares. "I just don't have time for girls like you," he added before walking away.
"Wait," another girl cried as she grabbed his hand. Syaoran roughly pulled his hand away and walked quickly towards class.



The day of the concert finally came and Sakura and her classmates were busy behind the stage of the concert hall, trying to make last minute adjustments. Syaoran watched Sakura who was having a conversation with Yazumi. She was wearing a forest-green gown that was cut in a princess cutting thus accentuating her slim figure. Her hair was held in place by shiny pins that glittered majestically against her coppery curls. "Ethereal," he thought absently as he thought of words to describe her.
"Do you know, Syaoran, that the concert hall is full?" Takashi asked, jolting Syaoran out of his reverie.
"Full?" Syaoran echoed.
"Its as if the whole school is here and the parents of the performers too," Takashi said.
"Oh god," Syaoran muttered. Then he asked, "Is Sakura's father here?"
Eriol shook his head. "No, but you might want to know that Touya is here," he answered casually.
"What?" Syaoran exclaimed, causing everyone to turn to him. "Oops, sorry," he said, looking apologetically at everyone.
Syaoran buried his head in his hands. "This is going to be a disaster," he thought as he envisioned Touya stomping down to the stage towards him and bashed him up even before he could finish his first verse.
"You're worrying too much," Takashi said.
It was then Yazumi approached them. "Are you ready, boys?" Yazumi asked.
Syaoran looked up at him. "I don't know what madness possessed me to agree to this disastrous plan," he complained. "Must be a temporary lapse in judgment," he added.


"You'll do fine," Yazumi reassured him. Then he said, "The concert is starting."


"I am so nervous," Syaoran mumbled, wrapping his arms around his stomach. The other three boys who heard him smiled at him in amusement.


After a while,

"I have to go now," Yazumi said. "I'll see you later," he winked and then walked to Sakura who was waiting to go out to the stage with him.
Before Yazumi and Sakura left the waiting area though, Syaoran went to Sakura, stood beside her and whispered, "Break a leg." Sakura stiffened but did not say anything. "Sakura, I just want you to know that you will always be my best friend and whatever happens, you must know that I will never do anything to deliberately hurt you. Now and always," he whispered. Sakura nodded. Then she and Yazumi walked out together on the stage.
Eriol and Takashi joined him. "So what did you say to her just now?" they asked.
Syaoran scowled at them. "As if I will tell you," he said.
"Isn't it great that we manage to convince Mr. Terada to let us go out last? It will be the grand finale," Eriol announced.
"Yeah. The grand finale indeed," Syaoran muttered dryly.
"You really should have more confidence in yourself, Syaoran," Takashi said. For a while, nobody said anything as they waited for their turn to come. There were still a few more groups to perform before their turn came. Tension, filled with anticipation, could be felt within the three boys, even more so for Syaoran whose anxiety was growing rapidly by the seconds. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, their turn finally came.
"This is it," Syaoran thought. His heart was beating so fast that he thought it might eventually stop abruptly.
"Don't panic," Eriol warned. "Just focus and everything will be just fine," Eriol advised as they took up their positions.
"And put all your emotions in your singing, ok?" Takashi said.
Syaoran nodded. Then he took a deep breath and waited for the curtains to open.



Sakura was seating on the second row with all the other performers. All were waiting with excitement as they waited for their three favourite guys to appear on stage. The three of them had been so mysterious about what they were going to perform and everyone was dying to know what it was. Even during the dress rehearsals, they did not use the song that they had prepared for.
Finally the curtains opened and a spotlight shone on Syaoran. He glanced through the seats at the front and finally, his gaze rested on Sakura. Sakura's heart skipped a beat at his enigmatic gaze. His face solemn, Syaoran announced, "I would like to dedicate this song to Sakura. My best friend, my confidant, and my love."
Everyone gasped in surprise at his opening words but no one could be anymore surprised than Sakura herself who gazed at him wide-eyed. Syaoran smiled gently at her; the kind of smile that had never failed to make numerous girls swooned. The music then started, and Syaoran looked to the whole audience and sang.


Here we are
Just a little older
Time goes by
Did I ever tell you why


I want you so much



It came to me
When you were not around
You always be
The one to understand that's why
I can't miss your touch


Then, Syaoran's gaze shifted back to Sakura, who still looked very shock, and held her gaze. Syaoran's confidence began to grow as he continued. Sakura reached beside her to hold Yazumi's hand tightly.


All my life


I've waited for someone


All this time
You were the one
So

At this point, the whole stage brightened as Eriol and Takashi joined in the chorus at the background. Syaoran turned his attention back to the whole audience.

If you want a man that is here to stay
Swearing he's forever true
I'll never walk away
I'll never give up on you
If you want a love that will save the day
No matter what you're going through
I'll never walk away
I'll never walk out on you

By this time, Syaoran had loosened up and was starting to be less frightened. While he registered in his mind that Sakura was looking very tensed, the look in her eyes was encouraging. Syaoran took a few steps forward as he sang.

I've been a fool
I didn't see behind
The friend in you
Baby, don't you ask me why
It just couldn't be love

Sakura breathed sharply as Syaoran's amber eyes met hers once again, his expression getting more intense than ever. Sakura's grip on Yazumi's hand got even tighter. Yazumi looked beside him and smiled. "He really is getting to Sakura," he thought triumphantly. Meanwhile, Syaoran continued.

Cause from the start
You would be the one to cure my heart
But I just didn't look this way
Now I can't get enough

For Syaoran, the audience seemed to disappear in front of him and he was only aware of the beautiful auburn haired girl who was looking at him with a soft expression on her face. He did not notice the way some of the girls were looking at him dreamily, wishing that the song was meant for them instead, nor the way the other guys were glaring at him. It was as though he was singing to Sakura alone.

All my life
I've waited for someone
All this time
You were the one
So

Takashi and Eriol joined in the chorus again. They too looked more at ease than they were a few moments ago. As the two boys started with the chorus, Syaoran made his way down the stage and walked purposefully towards a certain someone.

If you want a man that is here to stay
Swearing he's forever true
I'll never walk away
I'll never give up on you
If you want a love that will save the day
No matter what you're going through
I'll never walk away
I'll never walk out on you

By now, Syaoran was already a few steps away from Sakura. Slowly, he walked towards her who was sitting right at the aisle.

And with a kiss you turn my world around
The greatest rush of all was to be found
You've changed my whole life
Coloured up the dark skies

Then, Syaoran held out his hand to her and sang.

And this I promise you

At this point, everyone waited with bated breath for Sakura's reaction to this. In the space of a few seconds, everyone was silent as they watched Sakura stared up at Syaoran. Uncertainty mirrored in her eyes but she noticed how more uncertain and vulnerable Syaoran looked as his eyes silently pleaded at her. Sakura lifted her hand only to notice that she still was holding onto Yazumi's hand like a death grip. She stopped but Yazumi lifted her hand slightly and nodded at her. Sakura smiled at him and then released Yazumi's hand. As the whole audience watched, Sakura slowly stood up and placed her hand in Syaoran's. A collective sigh was heard at the gesture while Takashi and Eriol sang the chorus again with even more enthusiasm.

If you want a man that is here to stay
Swearing he's forever true
I'll never walk away
I'll never give up on you
If you want a love that will save the day
No matter what you're going through
I'll never walk away

The crowd applauded as the couple walked up to the stage hand in hand. Syaoran gazed at Sakura and sang the last line.








I'll never walk out on you







The moment the song ended, thunderous applause filled the whole concert hall. Most of the audience stood up as they showed their appreciation. Catcalls too can be heard but it was obvious to everyone that the couple on the stage was oblivious to them.
Suddenly another song started. Sakura looked at Syaoran in confusion but Syaoran just smiled and sang.

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to furnish inside your kiss
Everyday I love you more and more

Listen to my heart can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring

Syaoran lifted his hand and gently placed it on her cheek as he gazed adoringly at her. His words filled with emotion, he sang.

I love you, until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Sakura knew it was her turn to sing. Sakura brushed her face against his hand as she placed her hand over his and continued.

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace


Suddenly my life doesn't seems such a waste


It all revolves around you



Syaoran smiled at her and then pulled her closer to the audience. In perfect harmony, they sang.

And there's no mountain to hide, no river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather and stars may go by



Syaoran looked down at Sakura and smiled tenderly.






But I love you





Sakura smiled back brilliantly at him.



I love you





Everyone sighed contentedly at the couple's emotional declaration. The couple then continued the song together.

Until the end (until the end) of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Oh come what may
Come what may
I will love you (I will love you)
Until my dying day

At this point, the music paused for a while as Sakura sang.

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place



They finally reached the climax of the song and all the performers, who had earlier walked up to the stage, joined in with the final chorus.

Come what may


Come what may


I will love you until my dying day

Another applause, even louder than the previous one, ensued as all the performers bowed and waited for the curtains to close. Everyone knew, especially the students who had performed that the whole concert had been a huge success and they were also aware that the last two items were the ones that had contributed largely to their success.