A/N: The final chapter... How sad! But don't be sad, I will be posting one MORE final chapter after this: 'Bonus Chapter: Usagi's Birthday Bash!' So stay tuned! (Special thanks are at the end of the fic!)

June fifteenth... the last day of school. Usagi trudged into the school yard with a pout plastered on her face. She clearly did not want to leave school yet.

She sighed. "Another year... gone. Where does time go?"

"Good morning, Usagi-chan!"

Usagi turned around to find a smiling Ami standing behind her.

"Oh... Ami-chan. Morning..." Usagi muttered.

Ami cocked her eyebrow. "What's wrong?"

"Ami-chan, it's the last day of school already! How can you, of all people, not be sad?"

Ami shrugged. "It's actually a good thing. Once we leave sixth grade, we'll be older and be promoted to seventh grade! Isn't that great?"

"Ami, you're not getting my point here!" Usagi sighed. "I understand it's finally summer and everything, but that means we won't be able to see each other as often anymore!"

Ami nodded slowly. "I suppose. But Usagi, it's not like we're in Kindergarten, we can have play dates and sleepovers."

"Hm..." Usagi placed her index finger on her chin. "I suppose you're right about that part. But what about... you-know-who?"

Ami's eyes trailed to the floor, clearly showing that she didn't know who 'you-know-who' was.

Usagi huffed. "Mamoru!"

Ami blinked. "Oh! Oh... well, I'm not really sure, Usagi-chan. Summer goes by quickly, y'know. I'm sure you'll see him soon."

Usagi folded her arms in front of her. "I guess it doesn't matter... Maybe you're right. I'm sure I'll see him soon."

"That's the spirit!"

"But what about Mako-chan and Motoki-kun? They're just so crazy about each other that-- Ohhh!" Usagi began to break into a fit of giggles. "They're so crazy for each other that I bet Motoki will come and see her in the middle of the night and--"

"Usagi-chan!" Ami cut her off. Her face was bright red. "You shouldn't say something like that!"

"Well, it's true!"

"What's true?"

Usagi whirled around, afraid to know if that was Makoto.

And it was.

"Oh! Oh... uh... Mako-chan! You're... here already..." Usagi glanced over at Ami, whose face was still red.

"I could say the same to you," Makoto chuckled. "It's already the last day, huh?"

Usagi nodded quickly." Y-Yeah! Already, huh, Ami-chan?"

"Oh... uh... yes..."

Makoto looked over at Ami. "Why is your face so red?"

Ami blinked. "Oh...! Well, y'know..." a pause. "...The uh... heat! Yeah! The heat really gets to me a lot..."

Makoto's eyes narrowed. "I... see..."

"Usagi! We're over here!" cried a voice.

"Hey! That sounds like Naru-chan!" Usagi smiled. Usagi, Ami, and Makoto followed where the voice was coming from, which eventually leaded them to where Naru, Rei and Minako where.

"Hey, you guys are all here!" Makoto said.

Minako nodded. "Yep, yep! The three of us walked into the yard together," she pouted. "I can't believe it's the last day!"

Usagi groaned. "I know! We're not going to be able to make fun of Mrs. Tenohamu until September!"

"Yeah, I'll miss that," Minako smirked.

"I'm happy it's finally the last day," Rei crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Being a sixth grader makes you feel so stupid!"

"Yeah," Naru began. "Since we were technically the 'babies' of middle school."

"Hm, I guess I'm the only one who is worrying about not seeing you guys as much in the summer..." Usagi said.

"Awh, don't worry, Usagi. We'll see each other plenty. I guarantee you that we'll see you so much this summer that you'll get sick of us," Minako smiled reassuringly.

"Well, okay, then. Yeah, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about! You're right, everyone. Sorry if I was overreacting."

"It wouldn't be you if you didn't overreact, Usagi," Rei grinned.

"Rei-chan!" Usagi tried to make a pissed-off face, but it came out looking like she smelled something gross.

"Rei and Usagi will continue to bicker like this until the day they die," Makoto said.

"I guess some things never change," Minako stated.

11:45 lunch

USAGI'S POV

"Can I?" I pleaded.

"No."

"Please?"

"Nope."

I sighed dramatically. "Plea--"

Makoto shook her head. "Nope. Sorry, Usagi."

"But it looks so good! How do you make it?"

"I use something called a recipe."

I pouted. "You don't have to be sarcastic!"

Makoto rolled her eyes. "Fine... Have some."

"Really?! YEAH!" I grabbed a piece of Makoto's home-made cupcake and stuffed it in my mouth. "It's so good!"

She laughed a little. "That's enough, though. I have to save some for myself, y'know."

"Usagi, can't you let Makoto eat in peace without you hovering over her like a hawk?" Rei spat.

I stuck my tongue out at her. "You're just jealous because I got a piece of Mako-chan's cupcake!"

"I am not! What idiot would be jealous about that?"

"...Some people."

She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."

"Now, now, pipe down you two. We don't want to start anything on the last day of school," Minako said.

"Gosh, it's like a disease, they're always arguing like that," Naru pouted.

"It's not like we argue because we hate each other," I said through mouthfuls of Makoto's cupcake. "We just do it cause... Well... we really don't even know ourselves."

Makoto looked down at her now little piece of cupcake that was left. "Usagi... you kinda..." she sighed. "Y'know what, Usagi? You can finish my cupcake."

"Really?! Okay!" I grabbed the little piece that was left near Makoto's lunch tray. It only took me a few seconds to finish it. My friends stared at me, their eyes wide.

Ami cleared her throat. "Um... Usagi-chan, you're mouth is full of--"

But I had already gone up to throw away my trash. I was about to walk back to my seat when I saw Haruka and Michiru sitting by themselves in their usual seat.

I approached them. "Hi!" I chirped.

"Oh, hey, Odan--" Haruka snorted.

I tilted my head to the side. "What is it?"

Michiru cleared her throat and wiped her mouth with her napkin. Was she referencing to something?

Haruka was now fully laughing. She clutched her stomach as she tried to talk. "You're... face... covered... frosting...!"

But I still didn't get it.

"What? What is it?"

Michiru chuckled. "You... uh... need a napkin, Usagi."

I blinked, placing my fingers on my mouth to see what they were talking about.

"Oh!" I squeaked.

Haruka laughed, handing me a clean napkin. "There you go."

I blushed. "Th-Thanks..." I wiped my frosting-covered mouth and turned back to them. "Sorry."

Haruka wiped her teary eyes, probably from laughing so hard I thought. "It's okay. Are you having a feast for the last day of school over there or something?"

"Uh... no. I had one of Mako-chan's cupcakes. It was really good! And I was only supposed to take a little, but then I kinda got carried away and..." I paused. "Well, you'd understand if you ever try her cupcakes."

Michiru nodded, glancing over at Haruka once more. "I see."

"But anyway," I began. "Are you excited? Today's the last day! Time sure flies, huh?"

Haruka sighed. "It sure does."

"Are you two coming back next year?" I asked.

"Yeah, of course. It's a nice school with a nice atmosphere and..." Michiru trailed off.

I smiled warmly. "Good! I'm glad."

"Usagi!" Rei called "We're heading outside now!"

"I'm coming!" I called back. "It was nice talking to you again! I'll see ya round!" and I ran off to ketch up with my friends.

XX

We headed outside for recess... for the last time. I found it a little weird since we won't be seeing this school yard for three months straight. I followed my friends outside near the fence, our usual place to hang out. Ugh, here they go again... torturing poor Mako-chan. And by 'they' I mean Minako-chan. I listened to what they were saying to her for a brief moment.

"Ne, Mako-chan..." Minako began. "Are you gonna give a nice juicy kiss goodbye to Motoki-kun?"

"Wh-What?! No! Are you crazy?" she defended.

"So you say so..." a smile crept on her face. "But I know you will."

"I will do no such thing!" Makoto's face was a light shade of pink.

"You at least have to give him a hug," Naru said.

"Well... I don't know..."

"I am putting my foot down! You have to hug him, and that's final, Mako-chan!" Minako cried.

She rolled her eyes. "Don't worry... I'll do something."

"Yay!" Minako squealed.

I also rolled my eyes. Poor Mako-chan. I couldn't take one more second listening to them, because I know for a fact that Minako-chan would come and attack me with crap about me and Mamo-chan as well. So that's when I decided to head off by myself for a bit. I just wanted to clear my mind.

Naru looked around. "Where did Usagi go? She was with us a minute ago..."

"I'm sure she's just walking around the school yard, she'll show up," Rei said.

Meanwhile, I wasn't just walking around the school yard aimlessly; I was in search for Mamoru. My eyes scanned the school yard for him, trying to find some sort of clue where he was. But I didn't need a clue, because there he was, leaning against the fence on the opposite end where we usually hang out.

I skipped over to him. "Hey!"

He smiled that gorgeous smile I loved. "Hi, Usagi," he paused. "Excited school's over?"

"Almost," I corrected. "And... well, a little I guess."

"You guess? Of all people I thought you would be excited... well, you and Minako I suppose," he chuckled.

I grinned. "Why? Are you excited, Mamo-chan?"

"Oh...! Well... Yeah. I mean, we'll be seventh graders finally."

I nodded slowly. "I suppose..."

He cleared his throat. "Hey, uh... Usagi?"

I looked up at him, giving my best puppy dog eyes.

"I... really had a good year with you this year... With the middle school dance and everything... It was uh... fun."

I smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, I had a good time too."

He smiled lightly and then leaned in to plant a kiss on my cheek. My eyes widened in shock, and my cheeks were burning red. I looked at him once more.

"I'll see ya round, buns-head," and with his final words, he left.

I stood in the middle of the school yard, my hand rising to the cheek that he had kissed. I smiled to myself. "I love you, Mamo-chan..." I whispered softly.

XX

"Ne, Usagi-chan, where were you at recess?" asked a very concerned Naru. "We totally lost track of you. It's the last day, after all. We should all be together."

Guilt flew over Usagi at that moment. "I'm sorry, everyone. I didn't mean to take off like that."

A sly grin crept on Minako's face. "So, where were you? Secretly somewhere doing something with someone?"

Usagi flinched. "No, Mina-chan."

She shrugged. "It's a possibility..."

"Definitely not..." Usagi muttered.

"C'mon, Minako, I think everyone's sick of those jokes by now. You're been saying things like that since the beginning of the year," Rei folded her arms in front of her.

Minako playfully stuck her tongue out at Rei, while Rei simply rolled her eyes.

"Well, Mako-chan, when do you plan on heading over to Motoki?" Naru asked.

Makoto blushed, suddenly finding the floor more interesting. "When I have time."

"You have time now! You should go now!" Minako commanded.

"Guys, you shouldn't put pressure on Mako-chan..." Ami spoke for the first time.

Minako rolled her eyes. "Oh Ami-chan, we're not putting pressure on Mako-chan! We're just..." she trailed off. "Anyway," she continued. "I'm suggesting that you do it now before it gets any later. It's already quarter to two! You have to hurry!"

Makoto sighed; cheeks still a light shade of pink. "Y-You're right... I'll talk to him..."

"Yata!" Minako cheered as she gave Makoto a little shove to go where Motoki was.

Makoto cleared her throat, prompting Motoki to look up. "Ah! Mako-chan! How are you? I can't believe it's that last day already!"

"Yeah, I know," was all Makoto said.

Motoki cocked an eyebrow. "Are you okay?"

She blinked. "Y-Yes! I'm fine, totally."

He sighed. "Mako-chan, I know you like a book... something's up."

He knows me like a book...? "Yeah... I mean, no... Nothing's wrong. It's just... I guess I'm a little tense."

"Tense?"

She nodded, chuckling a bit. "I know it sounds stupid but..." she sighed. "I just want to tell you how I feel..."

Motoki shifted uncomfortably in his seat, wanting to hear more.

"Uh...as you know I... like you and... I just want you to know that you've been a good friend to me this year... and I appreciate all that you did for me..." she looked at the ground, afraid of what Motoki might say in reply.

He chuckled. "You're welcome, Mako-chan and..." Makoto looked up at him. "Don't be tense anymore... You shouldn't have to be tense in front of me," he smiled warmly at her.

Makoto returned the smile. "Thank you, Motoki-kun," and for the first time, Makoto didn't hesitate nor was she tense, she lightly embraced Motoki in her strong but delicate arms, and Motoki returned the hug happily. "...Thank you," she muttered.

XX

2:10 p.m.

"Well, everyone, I think this year was a success. Even when we bickered once and a while, I think it was a great year. What do you think?" Rei asked as the six friends sat in the classroom talking for the last time.

Ami nodded in agreement. "And we learned a lot!"

Naru sweat dropped. "Thank you for that comment, Ami-chan." she said sarcastically.

"So, what shall we do in out last moment of sixth grade?" Minako asked.

"Oh! I have an idea!" Usagi beamed. "Let's go around and discuss what our favorite thing we did this year was! I'll go first," she cleared her throat. "My favorite was when we went to the museum and I totally got lost!"

"How can we ever forget that?" Rei rolled her eyes.

"Well, Rei-chan, since you made that nasty remark, what was your favorite part of this year?" Usagi grinned.

"My favorite was... when we went camping for my birthday party. And of course, Usagi got lost there as well," Rei snorted.

"Rei-chan!"

Rei ignored Usagi's cry of her name. "What about you, Minako?"

"I loved when Usagi and I thought Haruka-san was a boy! That was so funny!" she laughed at the thought. "Ne, Ami-chan?"

Ami placed her finger on her chin. "Hm... I guess I liked when I entered the spelling bee with Michiru-san. It was a tough competition, but it was enjoyable! What about you, Mako-chan?"

"I liked when I had that sleepover at my house and Usagi was so afraid! We had loads of fun that night."

Usagi pouted. "But that story was scary!"

"And finally, Naru-chan. What was your favorite part of this year?" Makoto asked curiously.

"My favorite part..." Naru pondered. "Oh! I liked when we celebrated New Year's at Usagi-chan's house. We all ate like pigs!"

Usagi laughed. "Oh, yeah! That was funny!"

2:20 p.m.

"In less than ten minutes the bell is gonna ring... is there anything anyone wants to get off their chest before we leave?" Naru asked.

There were shakes of heads and mumbles.

"Um!" Usagi squeaked. All eyes fell on her. "Uh... well, you see... when I wasn't there with you guys this afternoon, I was with Mamoru and..."

"AHA! I knew it!" Minako cried. "I knew it!"

"R-Right..." she cleared her throat. "Well, what happened was, we were talking for a bit, then suddenly he... he kissed my cheek..."

"WHAT?!" they cried in disbelief.

"Why didn't you tell us before? Ugh, man, and that was so important too!" Minako groaned.

"I'm sorry! But I just didn't want to throw that randomly at you guys! I wanted to wait until the right opportunity! Please don't be mad!" Usagi clasped bother her hands together in a praying form.

"Just make sure you tell us next time! That was something us girls should discuss about!" Minako said.

"Ew, I don't want to know whose making-out with whom!" Rei spat.

"That's not my point, Rei-chan!" Minako pouted.

Rei opened her mouth to protest, but was interrupted by the sound of Mrs. Tenohamu's raspy voice. "Students! Quiet down! It's almost time to leave; the bell will be ringing soon, so once it rings, I want you all to head outside!"

"That's right, there's no time for arguing, guys," Makoto glared at Rei and Minako. "We lost track of time, it's already two twenty-eight!"

Usagi pouted. "Already? This day went by too quickly!"

"Make that two twenty-nine!" Minako grinned.

"The bell's going to ring in any minute. Are you guys ready?" Naru asked with anticipation.

"Seventh grade here we come!" Ami smiled.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2...

RIIIIING!

"SCHOOL'S OUT!" were the final words of the six friends as then charged out the door.

--Fin.

A/N: THE END! Thank you so much for all those who reviewed from waaaay back when the friends were in kindergarten to all the way to the end of middle school.

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