13 Years is a Lucky Number (Yamazaki/Chiharu)

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Title: 13 Years is a Lucky Number
Author/Artist/Iconist: rhap_chan
Fandom: Cardcaptor Sakura
Claim: Yamazaki Takashi/Mihara Chiharu
Prompt Set: indigo
Prompt: 9. Penguins
Type: fanfic
Rating: G
Warnings/Spoilers: really fluffy
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Summary: Yamazaki's inscription inside Chiharu's senior yearbook.

Dear Chiharu-chan,

As we are nearing the completion of our senior year of high school, you have given me your yearbook and the charge to write "something serious, for once." I have no idea what you're talking about, as I am the most serious guy in school (except for Li-kun, of course, but I think his face is stuck that way and he doesn't even realize it).

So I said I'd write something serious, especially after you threatened me in that sweet way of yours. I don't honestly know what to write! We've been together for so long that any memories I want to share with you have already been shared. Unless you forgot the time when King Penguin came to life and started squarking at bystanders? I'm sure you remember.

Look, I'm being true to my word. All seriousness.

I think we've had a fun time together. Certainly, your choking has never actually knocked me unconscious, and you only gave me food-poisoning three times. If that's not love, what is?

I think, Chiharu-chan, that I'd actually like to write something special. It's not a lie, I promise. I crossed all of the lies out. Even though I tell the truth all the time. Even about the penguin. I swear!

Chiharu-chan, I love you, and I don't want to lose you after high school. I know I should probably say something like this in person, but I'm afraid that I'll start telling stories and never get to the point, out of nervousness.

Will you marry me?

Please say yes. I'll never make fun of your cooking again. I'll never regret this. Did you know that in ancient times, two lovers would often tie a red string on their rings to symbolize their love? Of course, it was hard to go very far without getting caught on the string, and going into separate bathrooms was difficult. But I digress.

Your loving boyfriend, Yamazaki Takashi

P.S. I love you even more than penguins.