This is it guys… the last chapter…

I should be sadder than I really am? Weird.

THANK YOU for all of your encouraging words after my last chapter. I was just so worried for some crazy reason. You guys really do rock. =]

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The small computerized ding coming from the laptop on my desk excited me as I saved my work for the day. The article I was currently working on had taken me nearly a week to complete, but it was easily some of my best work. I busied myself by quickly sending it to the printer and labeling a folder for my editor, reminiscing in the days when it had been my job to muck up someone else's work. I didn't miss it at all.

"Have you even BEGUN to come home yet?!? – Harry"

I laughed lightly at my new text message as I turned the light off to my office, locking the door behind me. I swung my bag lightly over my shoulder and held my article securely in both my hands. The office was quiet and dark, seeing as not many people had stayed as late as I had. I could hear a few voices in the employee's lounge though I didn't have time to stay and chat. Harry could get very impatient.

I walked by my editor's office, hoping to leave my article in her inbox for her to find in the morning. I nearly screamed in shock when I noticed her still sitting on the small black chair, a dim lamp's glowing light aiding her with a thin black and white paper in front of her. I sighed, holding my heart as I tried to regain my breath.

"Sage… what are you still doing here? I'd thought you'd left hours ago," I commented as she noticed my appearance.

"Well Mrs. Boroughs asked me to check this paper over for her and I wanted to make sure I'd get it done before tomorrow… do you have something too?" She asked, her eyes looking worried as she noticed the folder in my hands. I felt guilty, remembering the immense work load that was expected on beginning junior editors. I'd been in her exact position.

"Yeah, but I was going to just leave it in your inbox. You don't need to rush, I swear. Get it back to me whenever you can," I reassured her, gently placing it inside the small metal box on her desk. She eyed it wearily before glancing up at me again, a thankful look on her face.

"I'll work on it tomorrow – is that okay? I could get it back to you by Wednesday," She assured me, glancing at the calendar on her wall and checking the date.

"Yeah, that's perfect. Thanks Sage! And go home!" I yelled over my shoulder, laughing lightly as I heard her feeble grunt in reply. That girl reminded me so much of me.

"Don't get your knickers in a bunch! I'm on my way right now. – Mary"

I replied to Harry's text as I mounted my bike, readying myself for the short ride towards his house. I deposited my phone in my bag before slowly beginning my ride through the cooling summer night. I always enjoyed evening bike rides – I could observe more that way. People coming home from work and greeting their families, children playing night games in the streets, or campfires being lit in gardens… It was all just so peaceful.

I pulled into Harry's driveway much sooner than I thought possible. I seemed to have lost myself in my staring as my brain automatically steered the bike for me. I hardly recognized any of the turns I made.

His front porch light was on, welcoming me into its glowing haze as I dropped my bike onto the ground. I could hear the TV going from inside the house, loudly playing the beginning previews of an unknown movie. I skipped up to his door, swinging it open and letting myself inside. I always liked doing that.

"Honey, I'm home!" I called out jokingly, laughing loudly as I walked through the hall towards the living room. I rolled my eyes the moment I entered and noticed that Harry wasn't completely alone. Tom, Dougie, and Danny were sitting on the couch with him, all looking anxiously at the television.

"Hey Mary," the three called; not really paying attention to my entrance as they restlessly watched the previews. What was so important on the TV?

Harry glanced over at me and smiled, jumping up from his spot on the end and quickly engulfing me in a radical hug. He dipped me nearly to the floor, placing a playful kiss on my lips before standing me back up right, a large smile across his face.

"You're happy!" I laughed, unable to avoid catching on to his good mood. He laughed, pulling me by the hand back to the couch and sliding down onto his seat. I squeezed in on the end, having to nearly sit on top him in order to fit. I reached forward and stole Harry's decaf coffee, smiling happily as I downed nearly half of it. It was dangerous to leave the holy liquid around me.

"I've got more in the kitchen," Harry answered my questioning eyes, a small smile tugging on the corners of his lips as my excitement seemed to grow. I didn't know why everyone was so anxious – it just caught on.

I glanced at the TV as the main menu finally appeared on the screen. Everything started to make sense – we were having a chick-flick marathon.

"The Notebook? Oh gosh do you want to make me cry!?" I asked, turning to look at him in pure shock.

"Danny requested it!" Harry laughed, holding up his hands in defense and pointing to the dopey guitarist. Danny turned to smile at me, grinning like a boy who was just about to receive his first ice cream of the summer season. What a dork…

"I'm going to get more coffee. You can start the movie if you want to," I said, trying to stand up but unable to pull myself from Harry's grasp. I was about to scold him for keeping me away from my lovely addiction but I was silenced as he pulled me into a spontaneous kiss.

Well okay then.

"Now you may go get your drink," he smiled, pulling away and releasing my hips. I laughed, rolling my eyes as wolf calls were thrown in our direction. None of it even fazed me.

I was happy. It wasn't even a compromising kind of happy. I was genuinely pleased with the present moment in my life. How could I not be? I was in love with my best friend – and for some unknown, strange reason, he loved me too.

How could life get any better then that?

I poured myself my coffee and sipped.

Oh yeah. Now it's really perfect.

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Jessica – Thank you SO much! Honestly, you've been reviewing these last few chapters and I don't know how to thank you. That was very kind =] Definitely helped me calm down sooo much. I hope you enjoyed the story a lot and I hope you'll stick around the read the sequel when it comes out!!!

Holly360 – You have no idea just how relieved I am to hear you say that. Honestly I was SO worried! I'm SO glad you enjoyed it and you were amazing with just how devoted you were to reviewing! If only I could have your dedication!!! Thank you for being made of awesome and of beauty and other wonderful things!!!

McFlYiNgHiGh – Hahaha oh gosh! When I first read your "so I'm slightly confused" I thought for sure you were going to confirm all of my worries… and then you go and say the SWEETEST things ever! Honestly thank you SO much! And even though your vacation sounds slightly Amish Country, I still hope you have fun! Just think about the chapters you can read when you get back? Maybe? ANYWAY thank you for just being… so freaking awesome =]

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xLOVERxXxPEACEx – Thank you so much for reviewing! You're encouraging words were absolutely awesome. I totally appreciate it! Seriously, you flatter me, my friend. And yeah, this is the last chapter! How… sad? I'll miss it a bit but I'm going to totally like the sequel a lot too. Thank you for the follow on twitter, too!!!