Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ All I Need... ❯ Wishes Can Come True ( Chapter 6 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

It was the week before spring break. Fujitaka had been delayed on his trip, and Toya had gladly agreed to stay with Sakura. Yukito on the other hand, had to return to campus to start his new job at the University’s library, Kero he agreed to accompany him, so he was not lonely. Sakura had been feeling much better since the event that had transpired, and was sad to see Yukito and Kero go.



“Do you know when Dad said he would be back?,” Sakura asked again. Toya had just sat down at the dinner table, and looked across to see Sakura’s sad eyes. He sighed.



“Yeah, he’ll be gone another week. They had unearthed a large tablet, and he was asked to stay and help decipher it,” Toya explained. Sakura nodded, and then picked at her food, moving around the food with her fork.



“When… when do you have to head back to the University?,” She asked tentatively. Toya smiled at her, trying to encourage her to smile as well.



“Don’t worry, I won’t leave you alone. Geez, what are you thinking,” He chuckled. Sakura half smiled, and the took a bite of her meal. Toya just watched her for a moment or two, before he continued with his own meal as well.





Later on in the night, Sakura was sitting on her bed working on some last minute homework. She sighed to herself, and glanced over to her desk. Her eyes traveled down to the bottom left draw. She had wanted to pull it open and read through the letters again. But she had told herself that living in the past was a stupid thing to do. Since she had made that wish, just the week before, she realized that more often she’d bump into Syaoran. She would be casual, say hello, and ask the usual questions like, ‘How are you?’, ‘Are your classes going well?’. He would answer the same, and then she would make an excuse and leave him behind. She couldn’t bear to look him in the eyes, because she’d see his love shining clear, she didn’t know how to react anymore. She was afraid to start another relationship so soon, though knowing that Syaoran was not Shing, and would never treat her badly. She still couldn’t rid herself of the fear.



“I hate him,” She told herself, as again the image of Shing’s crude smirking face came to her mind. She pushed it away, and tried to picture instead Syaoran’s face. She sighed when she couldn’t see it, and let tears cloud her vision. She wanted nothing more then to tell Syaoran her feelings, but she just didn’t have the courage.



“Sakura?”. Toya’s voice carried through her door, startling her slightly. She told him to come in, and her door swung open, to reveal her brothers tall lean figure. He was looking to see what she was doing.



“Are you all right? Do you need any help with homework?,” He asked. Sakura shook her head, not finding it in herself to reply cheerfully. Toya noticed, of course the tears that were in her eyes.



“What’s wrong?,” He asked, walking over to perch himself on the edge of her bed. Sakura just smiled faintly, and ran a hand through her short hair.



“Nothing. Just thinking about stuff,” She told him. He nodded.



“Anything, you want to talk about?”.



“Not at the moment. But maybe someday”. Toya sighed, then he reached over the ruffle her hair, and stood to leave. Before he shut the door he smiled at her again, this time it was a smile of encouragement. Sakura sighed to herself.



“Tomorrow, no matter what. I will tell Syaoran how I feel. He deserves to know,” She told herself. She half smiled as she realized perhaps she could tell him.



‘It would be nice, to finally know if he still loves me,’ She thought. Then she pushed all thoughts from her mind and continued on her homework. But still that half smile resided on her lips.












“Are you all right with this now?,” Nira asked. She was standing outside Syaoran’s apartment door, confirming again he understood his homework. Syaoran ran a hand trough his tousled hair, and chuckled.



“Positive, you were a great help. Really,” He told her again. Nira smiled and then blushed.



“Well that’s what tutors are for right. So, I’ll see you next Tuesday, same time?,” She asked. Syaoran nodded, and then finally Nira was satisfied and bid her farewell. After Syaoran shut the door he sighed to himself, a smile tugging at his lips. Nira was so happy, and bouncy all the time. In so many ways she was like Sakura, only she was more open about her feelings. Syaoran knew she was starting to like him more then a friend. He didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so he played like he hadn’t noticed the way she stared at him, or how she always scooted closer to him while they worked. Syaoran knew he couldn’t pretend forever, so sooner or later he’d have to tell her he was already in love with someone.



“Sakura…,” He sighed. He’d pass her in the halls and She’d wave or smile, but that was it. He knew from Tomoyo that she had broken up with Shing, and he was glad. Sakura deserved so much better. For a moment he considered calling Tomoyo to ask her if she had heard anything from Sakura. But then the thought was gone, when he remembered that she had told him last week, Sakura had been ignoring her calls.



‘I wonder if she’s all right?,’ He thought. He’d noticed lately that whenever he saw her, she always looked gloomy. Perhaps she had, had feelings for Shing, and the break was bothering her. What if Shing had hurt her feelings, was that why she was sad? Syaoran’s brow furrowed as these thoughts rolled across his mind, not to mention his anger was building. He knew he was only assuming things, but right now all he wanted to do was blame someone for Sakura’s bummed out attitude. And Shing was just the right person.



When the phone rang a moment later, he was a little startled, but he recovered quickly and went to pick it up. He knew in an instant it was a mistake.



“Syaoran”. Came the cold tone of his mother. He had been ignoring her calls since his arrival. “Hiiragizawa tells me you have yet to meet and train with him. Not to mention you haven’t been answering my calls. The clan counsel men are furious and threatening to bring you back to Hong Kong. Syaoran I know right now that you are upset about Kinomoto. But do not let that interfere with your future as clan leader”.



Syaoran sighed, his temper flaring dangerously. His grip on the phone turned his knuckles white, as he tried to keep a level tone.



“Mother, I’m sorry. But I’ve been struggling with school lately, and haven’t found time to speak with Hiiragizawa because after school I’ve been working with a tutor. I’ve been rather stressed out lately, and haven’t answered my phone no matter who is calling. I will surely call Hiiragizawa after we hang up. That is a promise,” Syaoran told her evenly. Over the phone he heard his mother sigh.



“My son, I’m sorry to put such a stress on you. But the future of our clan depends on your success. Surely you can understand, how important this is,” She explained. Syaoran took a deep breath, and let it out slowly.



“Of course. Again, I apologize. I will call Hiiragizawa now,” He reassured her. His mother bid him farewell, and then as the buzzing rung in his ear he slammed down his phone. His temper had just skyrocketed, and a simple phone call was not what he needed to deal with Eriol. Syaoran grabbed his jacket from his couch and then rushed out of his apartment. He was going to have a word with Eriol.










There was a loud pounding on the large wooden door of the Hiiragizawa mansion. Eriol smirked as he sat in his large red velvet chair. He could feel Syaoran’s raging aura through the thick doors. He was mad, to an extreme. With a flick of his hand the doors opened, and Syaoran charged in to stand in front of Eriol, huffing and puffing in anger.



“Where the fuck, do you get off calling my mother!!! Why the hell do you need to bring her into this!!,” He bellowed. Eriol remained calm during his outburst, and just regarded him with a small frown.



“She called me to ask how you were progressing. I could not lie to her, and so I told her we had yet to meet for training purposes. Do not be angry at me, I have done nothing wrong,” He replied evenly. Syaoran took a deep breath, and held his arms shaking at his sides, trying to resist the strong urge to smacked Eriol as hard as he possibly could.



“Damn you. I hate you right now. I find it very unlikely that I should ever like you again, and if I didn’t have a commitment to my clan, I for damn sure wouldn’t be here right now. I’ll start training with you tomorrow after school. You’ll then call my mother and tell her we’ve set a schedule, and that is all. I’ll be back here tomorrow, but just to train. Don’t even think of talking to me generally, because I don’t know how long I will be able to keep from punching you into unconsciousness”.



Eriol nodded, and refrained from smirking as he watched Syaoran storm out of the house. When he knew he was gone he let out a laugh. He rolled his eyes, and then got up from his chair to call Tomoyo to tell her what happened.











The next day in school Syaoran was in the foulest of moods. Everyone around him could feel the negative vibes he was putting out, and stayed clear. He was fiddling with the lock of his locker, when he felt someone standing behind him. His shoulders tensed, and he turned slowly, keeping his cool.



The moment their eyes met he felt his foul disposition dissolve. She was standing with a small smile playing on her lips, and her bright emerald eyes were shining with friendliness.



“Sakura,” He said, nodding a greeting. Sakura smile widened, and she went to lean against the locker beside his.



“Hi,” She replied. Syaoran took her in bit by bit. It seemed like he hadn’t seen her for so long. Let alone been so close to her.



“How are you?,” He asked. He couldn’t help hid the smile that crept onto his face. Sakura’s eyes twinkled with delight, and she laughed.



“I’ve been better. I’m sorry, for not being around more,” She sighed. Syaoran shook his head.



“No it’s fine, you’re probably busy. You. You look good”. Sakura blushed faintly, and then shook her head disbelievingly.



“So how are you? You looked, really mad before”.



“Well, I was. But I’m feeling better, getting to talk to you,” He told her, blushing as he realized what he’d said. Sakura laughed, and Syaoran felt a dull ache in his chest. He just wanted to hold her, maybe she could make everything better. Sakura watched him, and noticed then the sad desperation that clouded his vision.



“Syaoran, are you sure you’re all right?,” She asked in concern. Syaoran just smiled, though it was lacking the enthusiasm from before.



“Yeah, just stressed out. Nothing that can’t be helped,” He replied. Sakura nodded, her eyes searching his.



“Syaoran, can. Can I talk to you after school. Can you meet me in Penguin Park?,” Sakura asked abruptly. Syaoran didn’t think as he nodded.



“Of course. Where do you want to meet?,” He replied. Sakura smiled brightly.



“On the bridge. I’ll be waiting,” She told him. And then as she walked by she gave his arm a squeeze, and bid him farewell. Syaoran stood there for a few moments, a sad smile playing on his lips. He couldn’t wait to talk to her, but he was worried what it was she wanted to talk about.











The park was quiet, and Sakura found herself standing on the small bridge over looking a pond in Penguin Park. She was watching her reflection, the way it rippled and changed shape as a breeze crossed the waters surface. Syaoran was running a little late. She wondered if he was having doubts, or if he had forgotten. But the thoughts faded when she felt a familiar aura that was distinctly his. She waited to look up until he was standing beside her, resting his arms on the railing, his scent wafted towards her. The same faded sandalwood scent that still lingered in her Syaoran bear.



“So, what do you want to talk about?,” He asked, sounding a bit nervous. Sakura smiled at this, and turned to look into his eyes.



“A lot of things, but mainly… about you and me,” She began. Syaoran nodded, then he shifted his position so he could watch her with his amber orbs.



“I suppose, this is about those letters I gave you that first day,” He replied calmly. Sakura bit her lip, noticing the sad distant look in his eyes. She shook her head, and let her hand drift over to his, feeling his warmth.



“Not really. But partly. I’m so sorry for breaking my promise to you. And I’m sorry that I ever went out with Shing”. She paused and blushed as he intertwined their fingers, and when he smiled it made her knees feel weak.



“I don’t want you to regret anything. It was my own fault for letting you slip through my fingers. I could of tried harder to send my letters, or given you a call. But I was too chicken to stand up to the clan counsel. I don’t want you to feel sorry or burdened, because you have no need to be. Sakura, the fact is you never broke your promise to me,” He said earnestly. Sakura sighed.



“I did, I had promised I’d wait for you. But I broke that promise when I went out with Shing. And I’m sorry for that,” She told him. Syaoran just smiled again, and brushed his fingertips over the back of her hand.



“It’s fine, I hadn’t expected you to remember that promise, not after so long. Sakura I’m just glad you’re happy”. Sakura shook her head then, and tried to push back the tears that were forming behind her eyes.



“See, that’s the thing. I’m not happy…Syaoran, I’m not”. Her voice quivered as she spoke, and she had to turn away for a moment to calm herself. Syaoran felt that dull ache in his chest again, and wanted nothing more then to take her in his arms.



“Sakura, what’s wrong? Why are you so sad?,” He asked, trying to comfort her. She turned back to him now, and let her pain show. The tears fully clouding her vision.



“I miss you so much. I want to be with you… I still love you Syaoran. And I can’t help it,” She told him. Then she leaned toward him, and buried her head in his shoulder, letting the tears spill from her emerald eyes. Syaoran felt a soaring sensation take over his body, as he wrapped his arms around her tightly. He never wanted to let her go.



“I’m glad. Because I still love you as well. And I always will”.










In the large empty house on a hill, Eriol sat in his large red velvet chair. He had sensed that somewhere two aura’s had finally found peace. He smiled, knowing that Sakura and Syaoran had finally found each other again. He knew then that Syaoran was not going to come to his training session. But it was forgivable, later he would make the phone call to Syaoran’s mother and smooth things over. Eriol rose from his seat, and headed to his study where he found Spinel Sun lying out on the desk, a thick book open in front of the small winged cat.



“What is making you smile so, Eriol?”, The cat inquired. The tall boy, simply slid into his desk chair.



“Finally the little wolf has found his cherry blossom,” Eriol replied cryptically. Spinel nodded, and then returned to his book. Eriol picked up his black phone and dialed a number he knew by heart. He waited patiently as it rang on the other side, and once again he felt a flutter in his stomach when he heard her voice.



“Daidoji residence, Tomoyo speaking”.



“Hello dearest, I have great news,” He told her calmly. Tomoyo giggled over the line.



“Really, please do tell,” She replied. Eriol smirked, and paused for effect.



“Well, the wolf has found the cherry blossom,” He spoke mystically. Tomoyo was silent. Then she gave a small huff.



“Don’t tell me riddles, I hate when you play games,” She pouted. Eriol chuckled.



“Sorry, I could not resist. What I’m saying is, Syaoran and Sakura have finally found each other again”. When he finished he heard her shriek joyfully, and then there was a clatter of sound, and shouts. Tomoyo told someone everything was fine, and then he heard her giggle again.



“How do you know? Where did you hear this?,” She asked excitedly. Eriol chuckled.



“I sensed it of course. There auras synchronized, and finally found peace. I knew they would come back together. It just took them some time to find themselves. See Tomoyo, I was right,” He chuckled, as he explained. Tomoyo huffed.



“What else is new, you’re always right,” She told him.