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700 Days of Summer Ch 15

A/N: Well here we are at Ch 15 of 700 Days of Summer; by far the biggest fanfic I have ever made and the last one I am going to make at more than 8 chapters long because it took a lot out of me to write this thing!  However it also was the story that helped me mature more as a writer.  In the early days of my fanfics I wrote some poorly written and silly stuff and even after Jack Atlas Shrugged they were not all that good.  700 Days is a story I honest to god, love.  To me, everything was perfect here.  Thanks to this it lead to better stories like the Roses and Stars rewrite and my favorite fanfic I have ever written, Rain of Leaves.  I may be exhausted but I was amazed at how much people loved this story.  It is by far my most popular and well received story which makes me very happy.  So to all of you, thank you.  And yes, I am going to do that special thanks to... thing I do with every long chapter story because you know why not?  Sorry if I miss some people. Special thanks to...
Scooby82101 for checking over and her great suggestions!
Yamisakura88 at DA for reviewing and favoriting
Seeker Heart on FF for reviewing
ProChampionDuelistA.K.A.Pyro for reviewing, favoriting and following
Yusfishfulgirl on DA for favoriting and continuously commenting
Kawaiiprincesschan on DA for commenting, favoriting and her comments that made me laugh
Considering how many reviews, comments and favorites on both DA and FF I have for this I can't list all of you but these were a few standouts to me but don't take that the wrong way, I love all of you!  And I want to hug every single one of you.  I never expected this kind of feedback!  Now onto the story!

Aki's  POV:

It was over, the end of the school year and with that, mandatory school in general.  High school was pretty crazy for me; a lot had happened and changed.  Not just for me even, everybody I knew as well.  I had not planned on any of this happening in just two years.  Relationships had started, people had changed, and it was all so crazy.  However, through the downside of things we all carried on and here we are now.

For the end of the school year, we were all invited along with a couple people we knew to a party Misty was having in her backyard that night. Her backyard was huge with stone paths, a stage at the back with lights set up, a gazebo to the far left of the stage, and even a fountain near the entrance.  It was all very impressive. I had come in my nicest red dress and Yusei went in his white suit that my dad gave him. Naturally Yusei ran up to Crow who was preparing to play with his band while I walked around for a bit. I went over to a table near the entrance to grab some food before I bumped into someone.

"Oh sorry, did not mean ta bump into ya," said a rather rough sounding giant.  A smile grew on my face.

"Haro!"  Haro turned to me and smiled and hugged me as did I to him.  I noticed his once greasy black hair was surprisingly clean now.  My once bully was suddenly rather polite.

"Who'd have thought dat the end of the year would come so soon?"  Haro said while I nodded in agreement, then I noticed a familiar red haired girl with sly eyes come near.

"Well now Haro I hope you aren't cheating on me with our friend Aki here."  The girl said in an obviously joking voice.

"Kitsune!  Oh my god, I did not expect you guys."  I said.

"Well we did meet unexpectedly so we would obviously come unexpectedly."  Kitsune said then began chuckling.

I shrugged and let out an awkward laugh then said, "I guess so."
Kitsune smiled at me before her eyes widened. "Say Haro, did you tell her yet?"  She asked looking up at Haro.

"No, but I will now!  Kitsune and I have gone steady!"  I looked at them surprised.

"That's right, we are in love."  Kitsune said while hugging (what she could of) her boyfriend.  I was growing rather excited.

"That's wonderful!  I am so happy for you two."  Then I noticed Haro looking down in a rather depressing manner to the floor.

"Yeah but we gotta break up cause we are going to different colleges."  Haro said sighing.  Kitsune looked to him with a rather annoyed expression.

"Now hold on!  Who said we were not going to see each other again.  We'll see each other in the summer and who knows maybe we'll get married after college!"  Kitsune said energetically and optimistically.  Haro looked at her surprised.

"Ya, really think so?"  Kitsune giggled and hugged her boyfriend.

"I don't think so, I know so."  Haro wrapped his arms around his girlfriend and lifted her up and kissed her on his lips.  I smiled at their energy, I hoped me and Yusei had a future like that and I wished them luck. I smiled and then told them goodbye before walking off and gave them some privacy.

Actually while I was walking away I was beginning to think about the future.  I have a feeling that there might be a 50/50 chance of me and Yusei breaking up since we were going off to different colleges.  It actually got me worried.  Though considering how optimistic those two were I did not lose hope either.  Whatever surprises the adult life will hit me with; I was going to be ready.

Speaking of Yusei from earlier, when I walked closer to the stage I caught up with him talking with my dad.  They both turned to me smiling.

"Why hello Aki, having fun?"  My dad asked.

"Yep."  I said while nodding.  I then turned towards Yusei and pulled him away from my dad for a bit.  I whispered to him that it was time to tell him; all the while my dad looked at us confused.  Yusei nodded nervously and we turned to him and walked closer to my father.

"Umm, Dad, we have a confession to make."  My dad began to look at me rather worried.

"Me and your daughter, Mr. Izayoi...have been dating for the past two years.  I know you hired me to protect your daughter and..."  Suddenly though my dad started laughing and seemed surprisingly happy.

"You thought I was going to be angry?  I am happy for you two!  I am glad you two got along so well.  To be honest I was not expecting you two to get along so well to this point.  I am happy for you two immensely."  Me and Yusei looked at each other happy and surprised.  My father looked at us, no doubt, amused by our reaction.  Then he walked closer towards Yusei and turned to him.

"Now Yusei, come with me, we have some things to discuss about you and my daughter."  Yusei gulped nervously and then turned to me with an "Oh god help me!" expression...but I just smiled evilly as I let them walk off, letting dad talk to Yusei about some stuff he already knows or stuff he probably does not want to know.

After a while, Yusei came back with a naturally disturbed look.  I decided not to talk about what he went through considering it was something I'm sure he would like to forget.  But the main reason he came back to the front of the stage, along with everyone else, was for the band.  Crow had his electric guitar in his hands, on stage ready.  Bruno had his bass ready, Sherry with her cello, Kiryu with his drums; everyone was pumped.  Crow stepped up to the mic and tapped on it, testing it.

"Thank you, everyone for letting us perform tonight."  Crow chuckled nervously before he could even finish what he was going to say.

"I have been working on this song for a long time now and...Only with the help of someone very special to me was I able to get it done."  Crow looked towards Misty and everyone looked to her while she smiled nervously.

"Misty, this is for you."  Crow started strumming away on his guitar as people started cheering and the rest of the band started playing along.

I was alone in my room at night
Couldn't get any sleep.
I began thinking of her
Instead of all those sheep.

She had been thrown care-less-ly by the blind ones
I could see her well but blind to my own emotions
I wanted to give her the time of her life
Fly across the skies, the cities and oooceans.

People started clapping along to the song, I think I even saw someone take a table candle and used it as a faux lighter.  I had to giggle at that.

Later on then we started to know each other more
But I had much to learn about her and myself
For several months
Confession stayed dormant on the shelf.

My mind was completely Misty, my whole life was dimly lit
And yet she guided me through all of it.

Crow's strumming got a bit more energetic for the chorus and I began to feel so proud of Crow.  He finally finished his big song.

We had our quarrels and fights,
We were together on the best of nights
And yet I was blind and mute
Going nowhere in my long pursuit.

And yet some time, somehow
I'd be with her, that was my vow.

My mind was completely Misty, my whole life was dimly lit
And yet she guided me through all of it.

Crow started strumming once again and the band grew more and more energetic.  I couldn't help but cheer, they had done an amazing job with the song. I looked at Misty to see she was crying tears of joy over the song.  Then the song grew quiet and I could hear faint sounds of Crow strumming while Sherry played her cello slowly as well.

A couple months later, I finally spoke up.
I told her everything, not a detail left out.
I looked directly in her eyes, as did she
It's the same for me too, without a doubt.

Then Crow finished playing and everybody applauded. Crow sighed looking at everyone, smiling exhausted.  The band took a bow to the crowd and Crow thanked everybody.

Then I noticed that on my left Godwin and Jack had been watching the whole time.  I noticed that Godwin seemed intrigued at Crow's performance.  He was not smiling but hey that was Godwin for you.  He walked towards Crow and I got a little closer to investigate myself.

"Hello, Crow, a very good show you put on."  Godwin said in his business man voice.

"Oh thank you sir."  Crow said a bit intimidated at Godwin's sudden appearance.

"You appear to work hard in the field of music.  I am in charge of a record label and I would like to sign you and your band for it."  Crow and I look at him shocked Crow looked back at his band who also looked at Godwin surprised.

"You're serious, you are not just joking?"  Crow asked.

"I do not joke."  Godwin said sternly.  Crow immediately got to his knees and started thanking him over and over again before jumping up and running towards his band jumping up and celebrating.  Crow just looked like the happiest guy on earth.  But then out of nowhere he suddenly gained an angry expression and turned to Jack.

"Yo  Jack!  Why didn't you tell me Godwin was in charge of a record company?"  Crow asked.

Jack chuckled a bit.  "Well let's just say there was a reason I brought him along."  Jack said in his cocky tone.  Crow chuckled too and went back to the band to continue playing.  I then noticed however Godwin looking behind him and he seemed confused.  I looked in his direction and all I could see was Martha from the orphanage.  What was the problem?  Obviously I got a little closer to investigate.

"Excuse me, do I know you from somewhere?"  Godwin asked.  Martha giggled a bit.

"Yes.  Yes you do, Roosevelt."  Now I was confused!  Why did she call him Roosevelt?

"Excuse me, but what did you call me?"

"Surely you must remember my name?  Martha Washington ring a bell?"  Godwin's eyes sprang open and he started investigating her body, confused.

"I certainly do.  It has been years Martha, even decades."  Martha started looking at the ground while still smiling.  A mix of depression yet happiness.

"Yes I am sorry.  But you see I just..."  Godwin held up his hand telling her to hold on.  I noticed a surprisingly depressed look on his face.

"I received your letter, though I must say I wish you had said goodbye properly.  Then it would have given me a chance to say goodbye to you.  It has made me a bit bitter for all these years," Martha began looking depressed as well. "but I completely understand why you did it.  You wanted to start helping as soon as possible.  I would have only gotten in the way."  Martha looked up at Rex surprised and Rex tried putting on a smile which while a bit awkward to me considering the Godwin we knew, still came off nicely.

"I'll be sure to make a donation to the orphanage but I would like to make them in person."  Godwin said walking off back towards Crow's band.  Martha smiled at him and I began to figure out what they were talking about.   When I finally figured it all out I smiled as well.  I left out some details, as I would learn but still I felt happy for them for the same reason.

Then after a while I heard Yusei and the rest of the group calling me and I instantly ran over.  They were about to have a toast to the night and no way was I going to miss out.  Yusei quickly poured a glass of water, accidently spilling some on himself.  All ten of us, Yusei, me, Crow, Misty, Jack, Mikage, Carly, Kiryu, Sherry, and Bruno raised our glasses to the air and clung them together.

"To the future!"  We all shouted in unison.

After that line I started wondering what the future held.  What was in store for me?

Well I have an answer.  Let me tell you, while there were definitely surprises, I was quite happy with what happened over those next few years.  And it is not just me saying that, almost everyone I've told you about would say that too.

Kitsune and Haro who were so worried about breaking up did for a while but as they said, right after college they got back together!  Kitsune is now a social worker at the school while Haro is the gym teacher and I hear from Kitsune about how his kids don't screw around when he is teaching.  Carly finally achieved her dream of becoming a reporter for a newspaper. What a shock I know, but her work ethic is amazing, even working when she does not have to, she is even going to work in television soon although some are critical of her going too far to get a story.

Crow's band finished their album and due to both the band and all of us suggesting he do so, they released Crow's song called "Misty" (subtle, I know).  Amazingly it went to number 7 on the US Billboard chart which amazed Crow since he had no idea the song would be that popular in Japan, let alone the States.  The band is still popular too which still amazes Crow since after their first single's success he thought he would be a one hit wonder but no, he's still popular.  Misty is working as a model and modeled for the band's album and as I am narrating they are currently steady and are trying to keep their relationship strong unlike some other celebrities.  Hell, Crow has been planning on proposing for a while but as with before he is nervous though we still encourage him.  Bruno and Sherry have similar goals though they are already married and are quite a subject of conversation in France apparently.  We don't hear much from Kiryu though when we ask him how things are doing he keeps saying that he is the drummer in a popular band and nothing can top it although we do hear about Kiryu wanting to be in a relationship sometimes.

Jack became an Olympic swimmer and also part time male model. Even though he hasn't won a gold medal yet, he keeps trying every 4 years and he says his greatest motivator is Mikage.  Speaking of her, she and Jack got married and is Jack's secretary and are expecting their first child soon.  Both are really excited about it and Jack says he wants to win a medal even more now, to make his kid proud.  Misako and Divine finally got married though Divine was too nervous to propose and waited 3 years to pop the question though Misako was happy to wait.  Misako is still a doctor and even works part time at the school as a nurse and naturally meets up with Divine there.  Kaoru is in her sophomore year and I got to be honest, sometimes I wonder how high school is going for her, I wonder if she has any stories to tell.

Yusei fixes cars, bikes, etc. and even tests vehicles for various companies.  As for me I am a voice actress for a lot of stuff, primarily TV shows.  Me and Yusei are happily married and while we may have our arguments like any couple would, the positive outweigh the negative and we compromise and later we make fun of it.  Being with him is a lot of fun and after a stressful day it's always great to see him at home waiting for me.

The entire group still sees each other and we talk about our problems and our positives.  Hell, Jack's home is a short drive away from ours.  However, while I must say that while this part of my life, like my teenage life has been great, I still have more things in my adult life coming.

I will be ready.  I got my war face on.

A/N: and we are DOOOOOOONE!  Wasn't that a fun ride?  We went through our ups and downs, our sad moments, our funny moments, but now it's time for this story to end. Thank you everyone, Thank you Scooby82101 thank you for your support, please let me know what to improve on....I feel like I'm forgetting something... oh, right!.  Ok so right after my one shot "Surprise & Miracles" I will work on "Rose Petal Rain" immediately.  OH!  and I am working on a doujin called "I want you to feel safe" which I will make sure to put as much effort into as I can while still working on Rose petal rain. There might be some delays to the doujin while writing it or Rose petal Rain while writing it, though I am gonna make sure they come out on a basis.  Don't worry. See you all later!

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700 Days of Summer Ch 15

A/N: Well here we are at Ch 15 of 700 Days of Summer; by far the biggest fanfic I have ever made and the last one I am going to make at more than 8 chapters long because it took a lot out of me to write this thing!  However it also was the story that helped me mature more as a writer.  In the early days of my fanfics I wrote some poorly written and silly stuff and even after Jack Atlas Shrugged they were not all that good.  700 Days is a story I honest to god, love.  To me, everything was perfect here.  Thanks to this it lead to better stories like the Roses and Stars rewrite and my favorite fanfic I have ever written, Rain of Leaves.  I may be exhausted but I was amazed at how much people loved this story.  It is by far my most popular and well received story which makes me very happy.  So to all of you, thank you.  And yes, I am going to do that special thanks to... thing I do with every long chapter story because you know why not?  Sorry if I miss some people. Special thanks to...
Scooby82101 for checking over and her great suggestions!
Yamisakura88 at DA for reviewing and favoriting
Seeker Heart on FF for reviewing
ProChampionDuelistA.K.A.Pyro for reviewing, favoriting and following
Yusfishfulgirl on DA for favoriting and continuously commenting
Kawaiiprincesschan on DA for commenting, favoriting and her comments that made me laugh
Considering how many reviews, comments and favorites on both DA and FF I have for this I can't list all of you but these were a few standouts to me but don't take that the wrong way, I love all of you!  And I want to hug every single one of you.  I never expected this kind of feedback!  Now onto the story!

Aki's  POV:

It was over, the end of the school year and with that, mandatory school in general.  High school was pretty crazy for me; a lot had happened and changed.  Not just for me even, everybody I knew as well.  I had not planned on any of this happening in just two years.  Relationships had started, people had changed, and it was all so crazy.  However, through the downside of things we all carried on and here we are now.

For the end of the school year, we were all invited along with a couple people we knew to a party Misty was having in her backyard that night. Her backyard was huge with stone paths, a stage at the back with lights set up, a gazebo to the far left of the stage, and even a fountain near the entrance.  It was all very impressive. I had come in my nicest red dress and Yusei went in his white suit that my dad gave him. Naturally Yusei ran up to Crow who was preparing to play with his band while I walked around for a bit. I went over to a table near the entrance to grab some food before I bumped into someone.

"Oh sorry, did not mean ta bump into ya," said a rather rough sounding giant.  A smile grew on my face.

"Haro!"  Haro turned to me and smiled and hugged me as did I to him.  I noticed his once greasy black hair was surprisingly clean now.  My once bully was suddenly rather polite.

"Who'd have thought dat the end of the year would come so soon?"  Haro said while I nodded in agreement, then I noticed a familiar red haired girl with sly eyes come near.

"Well now Haro I hope you aren't cheating on me with our friend Aki here."  The girl said in an obviously joking voice.

"Kitsune!  Oh my god, I did not expect you guys."  I said.

"Well we did meet unexpectedly so we would obviously come unexpectedly."  Kitsune said then began chuckling.

I shrugged and let out an awkward laugh then said, "I guess so."
Kitsune smiled at me before her eyes widened. "Say Haro, did you tell her yet?"  She asked looking up at Haro.

"No, but I will now!  Kitsune and I have gone steady!"  I looked at them surprised.

"That's right, we are in love."  Kitsune said while hugging (what she could of) her boyfriend.  I was growing rather excited.

"That's wonderful!  I am so happy for you two."  Then I noticed Haro looking down in a rather depressing manner to the floor.

"Yeah but we gotta break up cause we are going to different colleges."  Haro said sighing.  Kitsune looked to him with a rather annoyed expression.

"Now hold on!  Who said we were not going to see each other again.  We'll see each other in the summer and who knows maybe we'll get married after college!"  Kitsune said energetically and optimistically.  Haro looked at her surprised.

"Ya, really think so?"  Kitsune giggled and hugged her boyfriend.

"I don't think so, I know so."  Haro wrapped his arms around his girlfriend and lifted her up and kissed her on his lips.  I smiled at their energy, I hoped me and Yusei had a future like that and I wished them luck. I smiled and then told them goodbye before walking off and gave them some privacy.

Actually while I was walking away I was beginning to think about the future.  I have a feeling that there might be a 50/50 chance of me and Yusei breaking up since we were going off to different colleges.  It actually got me worried.  Though considering how optimistic those two were I did not lose hope either.  Whatever surprises the adult life will hit me with; I was going to be ready.

Speaking of Yusei from earlier, when I walked closer to the stage I caught up with him talking with my dad.  They both turned to me smiling.

"Why hello Aki, having fun?"  My dad asked.

"Yep."  I said while nodding.  I then turned towards Yusei and pulled him away from my dad for a bit.  I whispered to him that it was time to tell him; all the while my dad looked at us confused.  Yusei nodded nervously and we turned to him and walked closer to my father.

"Umm, Dad, we have a confession to make."  My dad began to look at me rather worried.

"Me and your daughter, Mr. Izayoi...have been dating for the past two years.  I know you hired me to protect your daughter and..."  Suddenly though my dad started laughing and seemed surprisingly happy.

"You thought I was going to be angry?  I am happy for you two!  I am glad you two got along so well.  To be honest I was not expecting you two to get along so well to this point.  I am happy for you two immensely."  Me and Yusei looked at each other happy and surprised.  My father looked at us, no doubt, amused by our reaction.  Then he walked closer towards Yusei and turned to him.

"Now Yusei, come with me, we have some things to discuss about you and my daughter."  Yusei gulped nervously and then turned to me with an "Oh god help me!" expression...but I just smiled evilly as I let them walk off, letting dad talk to Yusei about some stuff he already knows or stuff he probably does not want to know.

After a while, Yusei came back with a naturally disturbed look.  I decided not to talk about what he went through considering it was something I'm sure he would like to forget.  But the main reason he came back to the front of the stage, along with everyone else, was for the band.  Crow had his electric guitar in his hands, on stage ready.  Bruno had his bass ready, Sherry with her cello, Kiryu with his drums; everyone was pumped.  Crow stepped up to the mic and tapped on it, testing it.

"Thank you, everyone for letting us perform tonight."  Crow chuckled nervously before he could even finish what he was going to say.

"I have been working on this song for a long time now and...Only with the help of someone very special to me was I able to get it done."  Crow looked towards Misty and everyone looked to her while she smiled nervously.

"Misty, this is for you."  Crow started strumming away on his guitar as people started cheering and the rest of the band started playing along.

I was alone in my room at night
Couldn't get any sleep.
I began thinking of her
Instead of all those sheep.

She had been thrown care-less-ly by the blind ones
I could see her well but blind to my own emotions
I wanted to give her the time of her life
Fly across the skies, the cities and oooceans.

People started clapping along to the song, I think I even saw someone take a table candle and used it as a faux lighter.  I had to giggle at that.

Later on then we started to know each other more
But I had much to learn about her and myself
For several months
Confession stayed dormant on the shelf.

My mind was completely Misty, my whole life was dimly lit
And yet she guided me through all of it.

Crow's strumming got a bit more energetic for the chorus and I began to feel so proud of Crow.  He finally finished his big song.

We had our quarrels and fights,
We were together on the best of nights
And yet I was blind and mute
Going nowhere in my long pursuit.

And yet some time, somehow
I'd be with her, that was my vow.

My mind was completely Misty, my whole life was dimly lit
And yet she guided me through all of it.

Crow started strumming once again and the band grew more and more energetic.  I couldn't help but cheer, they had done an amazing job with the song. I looked at Misty to see she was crying tears of joy over the song.  Then the song grew quiet and I could hear faint sounds of Crow strumming while Sherry played her cello slowly as well.

A couple months later, I finally spoke up.
I told her everything, not a detail left out.
I looked directly in her eyes, as did she
It's the same for me too, without a doubt.

Then Crow finished playing and everybody applauded. Crow sighed looking at everyone, smiling exhausted.  The band took a bow to the crowd and Crow thanked everybody.

Then I noticed that on my left Godwin and Jack had been watching the whole time.  I noticed that Godwin seemed intrigued at Crow's performance.  He was not smiling but hey that was Godwin for you.  He walked towards Crow and I got a little closer to investigate myself.

"Hello, Crow, a very good show you put on."  Godwin said in his business man voice.

"Oh thank you sir."  Crow said a bit intimidated at Godwin's sudden appearance.

"You appear to work hard in the field of music.  I am in charge of a record label and I would like to sign you and your band for it."  Crow and I look at him shocked Crow looked back at his band who also looked at Godwin surprised.

"You're serious, you are not just joking?"  Crow asked.

"I do not joke."  Godwin said sternly.  Crow immediately got to his knees and started thanking him over and over again before jumping up and running towards his band jumping up and celebrating.  Crow just looked like the happiest guy on earth.  But then out of nowhere he suddenly gained an angry expression and turned to Jack.

"Yo  Jack!  Why didn't you tell me Godwin was in charge of a record company?"  Crow asked.

Jack chuckled a bit.  "Well let's just say there was a reason I brought him along."  Jack said in his cocky tone.  Crow chuckled too and went back to the band to continue playing.  I then noticed however Godwin looking behind him and he seemed confused.  I looked in his direction and all I could see was Martha from the orphanage.  What was the problem?  Obviously I got a little closer to investigate.

"Excuse me, do I know you from somewhere?"  Godwin asked.  Martha giggled a bit.

"Yes.  Yes you do, Roosevelt."  Now I was confused!  Why did she call him Roosevelt?

"Excuse me, but what did you call me?"

"Surely you must remember my name?  Martha Washington ring a bell?"  Godwin's eyes sprang open and he started investigating her body, confused.

"I certainly do.  It has been years Martha, even decades."  Martha started looking at the ground while still smiling.  A mix of depression yet happiness.

"Yes I am sorry.  But you see I just..."  Godwin held up his hand telling her to hold on.  I noticed a surprisingly depressed look on his face.

"I received your letter, though I must say I wish you had said goodbye properly.  Then it would have given me a chance to say goodbye to you.  It has made me a bit bitter for all these years," Martha began looking depressed as well. "but I completely understand why you did it.  You wanted to start helping as soon as possible.  I would have only gotten in the way."  Martha looked up at Rex surprised and Rex tried putting on a smile which while a bit awkward to me considering the Godwin we knew, still came off nicely.

"I'll be sure to make a donation to the orphanage but I would like to make them in person."  Godwin said walking off back towards Crow's band.  Martha smiled at him and I began to figure out what they were talking about.   When I finally figured it all out I smiled as well.  I left out some details, as I would learn but still I felt happy for them for the same reason.

Then after a while I heard Yusei and the rest of the group calling me and I instantly ran over.  They were about to have a toast to the night and no way was I going to miss out.  Yusei quickly poured a glass of water, accidently spilling some on himself.  All ten of us, Yusei, me, Crow, Misty, Jack, Mikage, Carly, Kiryu, Sherry, and Bruno raised our glasses to the air and clung them together.

"To the future!"  We all shouted in unison.

After that line I started wondering what the future held.  What was in store for me?

Well I have an answer.  Let me tell you, while there were definitely surprises, I was quite happy with what happened over those next few years.  And it is not just me saying that, almost everyone I've told you about would say that too.

Kitsune and Haro who were so worried about breaking up did for a while but as they said, right after college they got back together!  Kitsune is now a social worker at the school while Haro is the gym teacher and I hear from Kitsune about how his kids don't screw around when he is teaching.  Carly finally achieved her dream of becoming a reporter for a newspaper. What a shock I know, but her work ethic is amazing, even working when she does not have to, she is even going to work in television soon although some are critical of her going too far to get a story.

Crow's band finished their album and due to both the band and all of us suggesting he do so, they released Crow's song called "Misty" (subtle, I know).  Amazingly it went to number 7 on the US Billboard chart which amazed Crow since he had no idea the song would be that popular in Japan, let alone the States.  The band is still popular too which still amazes Crow since after their first single's success he thought he would be a one hit wonder but no, he's still popular.  Misty is working as a model and modeled for the band's album and as I am narrating they are currently steady and are trying to keep their relationship strong unlike some other celebrities.  Hell, Crow has been planning on proposing for a while but as with before he is nervous though we still encourage him.  Bruno and Sherry have similar goals though they are already married and are quite a subject of conversation in France apparently.  We don't hear much from Kiryu though when we ask him how things are doing he keeps saying that he is the drummer in a popular band and nothing can top it although we do hear about Kiryu wanting to be in a relationship sometimes.

Jack became an Olympic swimmer and also part time male model. Even though he hasn't won a gold medal yet, he keeps trying every 4 years and he says his greatest motivator is Mikage.  Speaking of her, she and Jack got married and is Jack's secretary and are expecting their first child soon.  Both are really excited about it and Jack says he wants to win a medal even more now, to make his kid proud.  Misako and Divine finally got married though Divine was too nervous to propose and waited 3 years to pop the question though Misako was happy to wait.  Misako is still a doctor and even works part time at the school as a nurse and naturally meets up with Divine there.  Kaoru is in her sophomore year and I got to be honest, sometimes I wonder how high school is going for her, I wonder if she has any stories to tell.

Yusei fixes cars, bikes, etc. and even tests vehicles for various companies.  As for me I am a voice actress for a lot of stuff, primarily TV shows.  Me and Yusei are happily married and while we may have our arguments like any couple would, the positive outweigh the negative and we compromise and later we make fun of it.  Being with him is a lot of fun and after a stressful day it's always great to see him at home waiting for me.

The entire group still sees each other and we talk about our problems and our positives.  Hell, Jack's home is a short drive away from ours.  However, while I must say that while this part of my life, like my teenage life has been great, I still have more things in my adult life coming.

I will be ready.  I got my war face on.

A/N: and we are DOOOOOOONE!  Wasn't that a fun ride?  We went through our ups and downs, our sad moments, our funny moments, but now it's time for this story to end. Thank you everyone, Thank you Scooby82101 thank you for your support, please let me know what to improve on....I feel like I'm forgetting something... oh, right!.  Ok so right after my one shot "Surprise & Miracles" I will work on "Rose Petal Rain" immediately.  OH!  and I am working on a doujin called "I want you to feel safe" which I will make sure to put as much effort into as I can while still working on Rose petal rain. There might be some delays to the doujin while writing it or Rose petal Rain while writing it, though I am gonna make sure they come out on a basis.  Don't worry. See you all later!