Disclaimer: I do not own Card captor Sakura, Clamp does.
Rating: M for language, minor themes and violence
Summary: Sakura was an orphan, no-one knew of where she lived, bar her best friend Tomoyo. The populars isolate her because it's rare for her to have a genuine smile, who could blame her; after all, her whole family was dead, plus she was always late. But, when a new boy comes to school and finds out Sakura's secret, what will he do? Mock her? Help her? Reject her? Teach her there's more to life? Make her life hell? or Love her?
Last time: "I'm glad I'm on the pill." She joked, the murmured, "Even if it is for stupid period problems." He chuckled and rubbed her back.
"Maybe one day, Sakura," He yawned. Sakura nodded.
"Yeah, one day..." She followed his example and drifted to sleep.
A little over a year passed, and Sakura's 19th birthday is due. Syaoran had promised her a small but fantastic birthday and she was trembling with excitement.
"Keep 'em closed 'Kura" Tomoyo whined at Sakura as she tried to open her eyes without being noticed. "You have to wait till we get in there."
"Aww, but 'Moyo. I'm too excited." Sakura moaned. A small hand grasped her own and dragged her forward.
"Ready, set, OPEN!" Tomoyo shouted. Sakura did as commanded and almost fell over in awe. The main room of Syaoran's house had been finely decorated. Pink, purple, red and white streamers hang from the walls and a great pink banner hung above the fireplace with the gold lettering 'Happy 19th Birthday Sakura' on.
"WOW!" Sakura stood dumbstruck, "It's amazing!" She took a second look to see who was around. There was her, Tomoyo, Tomoyo's mother, Sonomi, and a cousin of Syaoran's that Sakura had met a few times before, Eriol, that was it. (A/N I hadn't spoken of Tomoyo in a while, and couldn't leave Eriol out.)
"Li said small but fantastic, so he only a few people." Sonomi said, brushing her short red hair out of her lavender eyes, "Tomoyo told him that you used to spend a lot of time round ours."
"It's brilliant." Sakura kept turning around, "But where is said man?"
"He said he had something to pick up and will be back shortly." Tomoyo answered.
"That's ok, I'm sure he'll be back." Sakura smiled. "It's great to see you Eriol." The man brushed his blue hair out of his matching eyes and smiled.
"Likewise Sakura." Eriol smiled, "I couldn't miss this opportunity to meet your friend," He looked towards a blushing Tomoyo, "You've told me much about her." Sakura chuckled.
A tear formed in Sakura's eye as she looked to the table. There was a picture of her, her mother, father and brother before any of them died and a letter.
"Your mother asked me to keep it until your 19th, open it." Sonomi whispered in her ear. Sakura picked it up and unfolded the paper.
Dear Sakura,
If you are reading this, then Happy Birthday. I'm sorry I can't be there to wish you luck in person, but know that I'm always watching you. There is a tradition in our family for the females to pass on a simple statement at this age. So here is my gift to you: 'Having no fear does not make you brave, but overcoming the fear and obstacles shows the strength in your heart.'
I know that you will have had many bridges to cross and fears to face, but that you have successfully conquered them and will continue to do so as you grow older. Your strength and passion shines brighter than any star, so don't give up hope. No matter how hard things become, or how painful, it will always get better. As long as you believe, I will be watching and protecting you.
With love forever and always,
Nadeshiko.
Sakura had tears streaming down her face as she read. Both Sonomi and Tomoyo were comforting her. Sonomi saying how she had already passed the statement on to Tomoyo and now it was Sakura's turn, and Tomoyo just smiling at her, silently telling her to stay strong. Sakura looked back to the paper and read the final bit.
P.S. I'm sure your number one will find you and keep you safe when I cannot.
There was a knock at the door which stopped Sakura from crying. She wiped away the tears as Eriol opened the door. A man in his late 20s stood before them. Sakura's eyes lit up as she took him in. His white hair laid effortlessly over his face, framing his brown eyes.
"YUKITO!" She cried out and ran to him. (A/N couldn't leave him out!) She wrapped her arms round his stomach, not caring if she acted childish.
"Hey Sakura, long time no see." He pulled her away and looked at her. "My you've grown, what are you now? 15?"
"I'm 19 Yukito. It's been a long time." She smiled as he walked in and she introduced him to Eriol and Sonomi. "But how did you know?"
"I can answer that." Tomoyo piped up.
"Should of known!" Sakura smiled.
"I let Li know that Yukito was a good friend of your brother before he was killed and Li thought it might be a nice re-union."
"Typical Syaoran." Sakura sighed.
"PRESENTS!" Tomoyo cried as they placed various boxes on the table before her. Sakura sighed as Tomoyo placed a box on her lap. She opened it with a knowing smirk and pulled out a pale pink evening dress. It was spaghetti strapped, long with a cherry blossom design up one side.
"Same old Tomoyo!" Sakura smiled as Tomoyo beamed.
About half an hour later, the floor was littered with various coloured wrapping paper and Sakura had acquired: the dress from Tomoyo, a matching cherry blossom hair-piece from Sonomi, a DVD of Syaoran when he was young from Eriol, she had laughed hard when Eriol had given her this.
"If you're going to stay with him, you should see the antics he got up to as a child." He had said.
"ERIOL!" During this, the door had silently opened and Syaoran had come back. "I'm going to kill you!" Sakura gave him a big hug but then scolded him.
"I'm sure it's not that bad."
And a scrapbook of family memories from Yukito.
"I'm sure you would like something more to remember them by then posed photos." Sakura flicked through it and started laughing. Various pictures of her family in funny, unplanned or plain weird situations.
"Thank you Yukito."
"CAKE TIME!" Sonomi called as she brought out a medium sized, round, white icing covered cake. 2 pink candle sat on top, one in the shape of a 1 the other a 9, and pink writing in the middle: 'Happy birthday.'
"WOW!" Sakura exclaimed as they all started singing happy birthday to her.
"Make a wish!" Eriol cried as they stopped.
"I have no need for a wish, everything is how it's supposed to be." Sakura smiled and blew out the candles, only wishing for things to stay like this.
"I guess my present for you is not needed then." Syaoran said.
"Eh?" Sakura tilted her head. Syaoran took her hand, stood her up from the sofa and took her to a clear floor area in the room. Her confusion subsided as he knelt before her and pulled a small velvet box from his pocket. The whole room held their breath.
"Sakura, Sakura Kinomoto." He said as tears pricked her eyes. "For over 2 years, we have been close, almost that time you have been living with me here." His voice wavered slightly. "As you know, my love for you is as deep as the universe is vast." He swallowed the lump in his throat. "So my gift for you on your birthday is a question." He opened the box to reveal a thin ring of gold with three small diamonds in the middle, the central one pink and the surrounding two clear. "Sakura, will you make me the happiest man alive by becoming my wife?" Sakura stopped fighting the prickling and let the tears flow down her cheeks. She leant forwards and caught his lips with hers. She pulled away and smiled warmly at him.
"Only if you'll make me the happiest woman by letting me."
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