The next day at the Hino household, the Tsukinos and Darien were packing up their things and loading them in the car. The night before was surprisingly calm. Serena and Raye caught up with each other, rekindling their friendship while Mina, Lita, Amy, and Darien gawked at them shocked. Ilene showed her husband the surprise she had in store for him. Of course, that was meant to be kept between the two of them.
"I don't believe it!" Lita exclaimed, "We came all this way for nothing!" She folded her arms over her chest then slumped into her seat.
"You guys," Amy said calmly, "we should be happy for them. They're finally reconciling and-"
"Seven hours, Amy!" Mina interupted, "Seven. Hours!"
Amy slumped over and look down to the floor, ashamed.
"Let's go before we miss our flight, everyone!" Ken yells. Before loading the truck, everyone hugged and said their good-byes. Mina and Lita glared at Raye as she hugged Serena. The two cousins, Smiled and giggle at a joke they shared. Ken went over to his daughter and asked a question. She shook her head then smiled and looked over to Mina, Lita, and Amy. Her father nodded and entered the front passenger seat of the truck.
Serena skipped over to her three best friends and asked if they were ready to hit the road. "Wait!" Lita exclaimed, "Aren't you going to ride with your family?"
"Na!" Serena stepped over to the car door, "I want to go with you guys. I mean, you guys came all this way to be with me and you weren't here long, so why not?"
"Aaah!" Mina ran to Serena and wrapped her in a huge bear-hug.
"M-Mina… I can't …breathe!" Serena choked out.
"Oh, sorry!" Mina let out a nervous giggle and blushed.
"Everyone!" Ben yelled, "Let's hit the road! To the airport we go!" He noticed Serena over with her friends. "Serena, are you coming?"
"No, I'm going with my best friends!" The girls gathered into a group hug.
"So is Lita going to drop you off or what?"
"Yes!" Ken intruded, "She better! We still got a ticket to get back home! She better come on that plane with us!"
"Well then," Ben said, "It's settled!" Ben entered the driver's seat and shut the door. The engine roared when he turned it on. Ken reached over to the driver's side and blew the horn on the steering wheel.
"Well, Let's go!" Lita suggested. The four girls piled into the car and waited for Serena's family to back out of the driveway so they could lead the way. They all waved farewell to Raye as she stood on the front porch in front of the open front door. Raye waved back smiling and for once, happy for her cousin.
After a short while, Raye entered the house still smiling. She actually felt very peaceful. So, she didn't win over Darien, she can still dream, right? Besides, those two belong together. She somehow couldn't see Serena being with anyone else. Yes, definitely a match made in heaven.
She couldn't wait till the next time she sees her again. Sisters, just like when they were younger….
HA HA! Hajimemashite, minna! Aa, last chapter!Short, I know.Aww… but it's not quite over yet! I have a little epilogue in mind. Ii desu ka? Cool with you? Good, cause I'm gonna do it anyway. To those who reviewed, Arigato gozaimasu! To those who stuck with me through the whole story, Moichido arigato gozaimasu! Thank you everyone! Please, review! I love you guys!