Ok, so I really hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Though it's really sad...I hope you guys like it. I just finished writing it, so now I want to look it over a bunch of times so it's perfect.

Ok...well, here is chapter 24! BTW- probably two more chapters after this PLUS the RenXAmu story.

Please enjoy.

(Amu Pov.)

I was in my bedroom, talking with my mother. I had told her a dear friend of mine was moving away...

"Amu-chan, Did you love this friend?" her question startled me, though I can't say I hadn't expected it.

"Yes...Mama."

"More than Ikuto-san?"

"No. I love Ren in a different way...Like, He really is a great guy and I want him to be happy...but I'm not IN love with him..." I said, half lying. I was in love with Ren, but that's over now. He'll be happy with somebody else. I know he said he'll love me...forever. But even I know that forever is a long time...and to have a love that long that doesn't love you back...Well, that's just-

"That's quite the ring." She said and smiled at my hand, with Ikuto's lovely promise ring on it.

"Yes...Ikuto told me he'd marry me once I was out of high school...Mama, you don't think it's too soo-"

She interupped. "Amu...I will never question anything you do, I will always be behind your decision. I can see the way that Ikuto-san looks at you...and the way you look at him." She said and smiled.

I scooched over and hugged her, telling her I love her.

'I wonder why Ren is leaving though...I always thought he was selfish and determined...I wonder why...' I thought as my mother gently stroked my hair.

(The next day)

I was in the Car with Ikuto, driving to the airport. I was determined to keep my composure...I wouldn't cry. If I cry...I'm afraid I'll only cause more pain for Ren...or Ikuto.

"We're here."

Ikuto parked the car, got out and opened my door for me. He smiled at me "Come, my princess." he said an extended his hand. I giggled and took his hand. He held my hand as we approached the front gate. I fought the urge to turn around and run away...

"Iku-chaann~" came from behind us. I spun around to see Aruto-san, Souko-san, and Utau.

"Father...What did I say about calling me that?" Ikuto said as he balled up his fists and gritted his teeth. Souko-san looked at me and smiled, I smiled back at her. She was really sweet, though she didn't say much.

"Come on, We better go say goodbye to Ren." Aruto-san said...He, then, looked at me.

I nodded in response to his silent question. Utau didn't look at me.

We hurried in and looked for Ren. He wasn't hard to find with his pure white hair. He stuck out, that was for sure.

Aruto-san and Souko said goodbye first. Then Utau said her fairwell. She actually hugged him. I think she had tears in her eyes as well. Maybe they were closer than I thought they were?

Ikuto was next.

"So this is it, eh?" Ikuto spoke up first as they stared at each other with grins.

"Guess so."

"Maybe you'll be gone for good this time!" Ikuto joked.

Ikuto looked over at me and narrowed his eyes. I guess you could tell how worried I was...

Next, I saw Ikuto's lips move...but I could hear what they were saying. I tried to get closer...yet heard nothing.

They both smiled at each other in the end...along with some laughing.

When I saw Ikuto coming back to the group...

I knew it was my turn to say goodbye.

I walked over to Ren and smiled at him.

"Amu, I'm sorry to say I don't have much to say. All I really want you to know is that I'm happy I met you." I held my breathe, willing myself not to cry.

"I'm happy I met you as well, Ren." I said, fully meaning it. He looked troubled.

"Where will you go?" I asked.

"I'm not completely sure. I have some friends in America...So I'll start there." He said and re-ajusted his bag on his shoulder. He eyed Ikuto, who was sitting with everybody across the room. He looked back at me and quietly said "You'll be seeing me again, don't worry."

I nodded.

"You saved me, Amu. I thought that my life was worthles...but, turns out, my life was worth something...after I met you."

My stomache churned.

I smiled and jokingly said "Aw, come on. It isn't like you to be so emotional."

He chuckled and said "Goodbye, Amu."

"G...Goodbye...for now. Ren..." I managed to say. I was slowly crumbling...all the emotion was welling inside me.

He grabbed his only bag and turned around. He strode over to where you walk threw and they check your bags. He got threw and took one last look at me.

I saw his lips move...Again, I couldn't hear him. I could read his lips though...

"I love you."

"Amu."

With that...he was gone.

I really did wonder if I would ever see him again...He said he would pay me a visit.

Only...I wanted him to visit now!

Even though he just left.

I walked back over to Aruto-san, Utau, Souko-san, and Ikuto.

I smiled at them all. Ikuto stood up "I'm thirsty. I'll be right back, I'm going to go get something to drink." He said and walked off. The moment his back was no longer visible, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked to see it was Aruto-san's hand. "Good job, Amu. I'm proud of you." He said and smiled sweetly at me.

I swallowed the shallow pain that was built up in my throat. With Aruto-san's hand still on my shoulder, I began to cry. The tears that rolled down my cheeks...Burned my skin.

I had wondered why Ren had left. Though...I think I know now.

I once heard a story about two women and a baby. They both wanted the baby so much...and fought with each other in order to get it. They played tug of war with the baby and almost killed it...

Though, the real mother who loved her baby let it go so it could live.

Ren...must've done that for me. He left to spare me the pain...

'Oh...Oh Ren!'

(Ren's Pov, On the airplane.)

Once I put my luggage away, I sat in the seat by the window.

I thought about my conversation with Ikuto before I left.

(Flashback)

"Happy, now that you put Amu threw so much pain?" Cuz said

"I don't know what you mean." I lied.

"Don't play dumb with me, Hiroshi." Cuz said and continued with "I know that you love Amu. I always have."

"Ah...! So...you knew all along?"

"Hard not to notice the way you look at her."

"Well...She loved me too, you know."

"Yeah...I know. I wasn't so worried, though. It's not like I was going to let her get away." Cuz joked and said. I grinned at him and "Well, make sure you never let her go. Make her happy."

"I had planned on it."

"See ya later...Cuz."

I couldn't help wonder if he saw me and Amu kiss that time in my bedroom.

I did feel a chill...

"Bye, then. Hiroshi. No...Bye Ren."

Then he walked away.

I saw Amu stand up and start walking over.

I guess...this is it.

(End of Flashback)

Well...Maybe we'll all meet again.

Maybe in this life...or another life.

'Hah, I wonder if me and amu are together in some other world. I'd really...like to be that Ren.' I thought and chuckled in spite of myself.

Well...Maybe she'll save me again.

Hey guys. Ok so...I won't lie. I'm listening to "love song requiem" by Trading yesterday...So I'm really sad. I cried at my own work. I love Ren soooo much! Ok so maybe...2 more chapters to go with this story. PLUS the RenXamu story. I'm still working on the main idea for that, so it might take...a while. Not too long, but a while. Anyway, please R&R.

Thank you for always reading and reviewing. I love you all:3 I REALLY love you long-timers who have read my story from the beginning...a-anyway, please enjoy you're lives until we meet again.

EDIT: Ok, so I just fixed some parts in the story, and I think it looks great. I wrote this about a week ago...but didn't upload it since I REALLY REALLY don't want my story to end!

I'm going to start the RenXAmu thing soon, as well. Hopefully, school won't mess with that!(I go back Aug 30th...EW!)