Charm: Ok I know I changed my pen name but I'm gonna still go by Charm since it's shorter and I'm lazy. lol. Well this is the final chapter! WAH!!! *starts crying* Then I'll be doing the epilogue and the credits! ^_~ This'll be my second finished story! THen I can really work on my othe Squid and Brianna story! You know the I Hate you but I love you story. ^^ It's taking flight too! And!!!!! My humor stories are real popular too! ^^ Oh BTW: Rain! About the author who said you were a bad writer.... *grabs a flamthrower and is backed up with SHaily and her flamethrower* ATTACK!!!! FLAMERS DIE!!!

Shaily: HEY! Where's Ziggy!! He can help!!!!!

Charm: YAY! Squidy can beat'em up.. --;; As long as I pay him. HURRY ANYONE GOT $20?? lol! AH screw it! The flamethrower is all we need right Shail!

Shaily: YAY!!!

Charm: Oh yea! Before I forget. Some ppl mayb wonderin where the heck did this story mostly take place. Well I wasn't so sure until now. lol. They've been in San Francisco. ^^

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Chapter Seventeen: Reunion In New York

Brianna had been in New Orleans University for a while now. Christmas was apporaching. Her roommate Tracy was constantly pestering Brianna to come to New York with her for the holidays. Brianna wasn't so sure about going to New York. Sure she knew Squid was there but would he be shocked at how much she had changed? Brianna had changed a lot since she left for college.

Brianna wore contacts now since she found out her eyes weren't as strong as they used to. She read a lot of law and business books so it was mandatory that she be able to see perfectly. Brianna's hair was no longer straight. She had gotten it permed so it looked wavy, but every once and a while she used a curling iron on it to curl the ends. Brianna often wore her hair in a pontail now so she could see better. She also changed her clothing style. Brianna still wore tank tops and ripped jeans but she wasn't afraid to wear skirts or dressy outfits anymore. A lawyer did have to dress up for a trial so she would have to get used to it either way.

"Oh c'mon! I bet Alan would want ya to come! Ya've been studyin' like a lunatic! Ya need to have some time off! Sheesh!" Tracy said. Brianna glanced up from her law book and glared at Tracy.

"Please not now," whispered Brianna.

"Man! Ya really need some time off," Tracy insisted. Brianna banged her head againest her law book. "Ya stay up util like four in da mornin'! Ya need to come with me to New York!"

"If I go... Will you finally leave me to do my studying?" asked Brianna.

"Yes!"

"Fine, I'll go. I just gotta call Alan and tell him I'm gonna visit."

* New York *

Squid was in his apartment watching TV. Christmas brek was coming up. He was excited. He hoped Brianna would come to visit like she said she would. His roommate was out somewhere with his girlfriend. Squid didn't care. He liked the time alone. The phone began to ring. Squid got up from the couch and walked over to phone. He picked it up and said, "Hello?"

"Hey Alan guess who!" said a female voice with an accent he could never forget.

"Brianna?!" he shouted.

"Yeah."

"What're you callin' for?"

"I just wanted tell ya that I'm comin' to New York for Christmas. My roommate Tracy has family there and she thought I should go with her. She say I've been studyin' to much... Go figure. I jus' wanted to tell ya that I'm comin'. So I'll see ya!" Brianna said.

"Hey Bri wait!" Squid said.

"What?" she questioned.

"Where will ya be?"

"Brooklyn. I'll have my cell phone so I'll call yah when I get there ok? I gotta go. Tracy's gotta use the phone. Bye!"

"Bye!" and with that Squid heard the dial tone. He hung up the phone and went back to position on the couch. He was grinning. Brianna was going to visit.

* San Francisco *

"I wonder what Brianna and Squid are doin'," whined Shaily.

"I know! How come they get to go do all the cool stuff?!" muttered Michelle.

"Because they're not afraid to be apart," Zig Zag said.

"Whaddya mean!" Shaily grumbled.

"You didn't wanna leave because you were afraid to loose me. Brianna and Squid care so much about each other that they're not afraid to be apart." Zig answered. Everyone stared. "What?"

"Did you ACTUALLY say that!?" X-Ray said looking shocked.

"Oh very funny guys!" growled Zig.

* New Orleans *

"Let's see where was I?" Brianna said returning to her studies.

"Hey Bri!" shouted Cheryl coming into the appartment. Cheryl was a new friend of Brianna's. She was in the same classes as her.

"WHAT!?" shouted Brianna. She was getting annoyed by the fact that everyone was bugging her. Cheryl blinked at Brianna's explosion of anger. Brianna regained her composure and looked over to Cheryl. "What?" she asked a little more calmly.

"Whaddya doin' fer Christmas?"

"Goin' to New York with Trac."

"Oh."

"Why?"

"It doesn't matter. I'll see ya later!" Cheryl said. She left and Brianna tried to study again. She had a huge exam the next day. She really didn't want to fail.

"Hey Brianna," Tracy said from the couch. Brianna slammed her hands onto the desk.

"What!" she shouted.

"Ya wanna play a lil trick on da guys?" Tracy asked slyly. Brianna grinned mischieviously. She nodded and they ran out of the appartment. If there was one thing Brianna could tolerate it was practical jokes on the boys in the school.

* New York *

"Hey there Alan! Sup?" said Squid's roommate Carlos coming into the appartment with his girlfriend, Brittany. Brittany looked over at Squid and smiled. Squid rolled his eyes. That girl would never leave Squid alone. She was always trying to get Squid to go on a date with her. Squid never agreed since the only girl he was intrested in was Brianna and always will be Brianna.

"Nothing Carlos. It's just my girlfriend is flying in from New Orleans for Christmas." he answered. Brittany's jaw dropped. Squid grinned.

"Ya have a girlfriend?! Who! Is she a lil hottie?" asked Carlos leaving his girlfriend and sitting next to Squid. Squid grinned and pulled out a picture of Brianna and handed it to Carlos. "Hell Alan! Ya did yerself pretty damn good! She's hot!" Carlos said. Squid snatched the picture out of Carlos's hand because of his jealousy. He still didn't have his jealousy under control.

"Her name's Brianna."

"Well I can't wait 'til she gets here."

"Ya touch her. Ya die."

* Two Days Later: New Orleans *

"Dammit!" shouted Tracy.

"What?" asked Brianna clutching her books as they walked down the hallway of the University.

"I failed that exam."

"I toldya to study!"

"Oh shut up! C'mon we've gotta go pack. We're gonna leave tomorrow!"

"Oh right."

* San Francisco *

"Hey guys guess what!" Michelle said.

"What?" chorused evreyone.

"Brianna just emailed me. SHe said she'll be spending the holidays with Squid!"

"Ooo! I wonder what she's thinkin'!" giggled Shaily.

"SHAILY!" Zig Zag shouted.

"What? Just a simple question!"

* New York *

Squid was in a frantic mode. Brianna was coming the very next day. He was so nervous. He wondered how much she had changed. He wondered if she would think he had changed. He didn't even know what he was going to wear! This was so nerve racking to him. He didn't know what to say either. He felt like he was goinbg nuts. "Dammit! What am I goin' to do!" he shouted at himself.

"Oh calm down Alan!" said Carlos. "I'm sure she still loves ya to death."

"D'you think she'll like my gift?"

"Yes. She'll love it!"

"Whatever."

"Yeah," said Brittany coming into the room. "She'll really love you."

Squid glanced over at Brittany. "Get out!" he said. He wanted to say something else but dared not say it in front of Carlos. She smiled seductively as she left the room.

* One Day Later *

"Brianna welcome to New York!" said Tracy laughing. They walked out of the airport and Tracy was looking around. "Hey Bri," she said looking over at her.

"Yeah?" she asked.

"D'you got a place to stay? Cuz yer welcome to stay with my folks."

"I'll be fine."

"Yer sure?"

"Yes!! Now c'mon! I see yer 'rents." Brianna said pointing to two people waving in their direction. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Broughton." Brianna said smilling.

"Hello Brianna. Tracy! There's my lil girl!" said Mr. Broughton. Tracy smiled and hugged her parents tightly. "Well c'mon. Off to da house!"

"I'll catch up with ya guys later. I'm meetin' someone," Brianna said while blushing. Tracy grinned and winked at Brianna. Tracy mouthed the words 'good luck'. Brianna mouthed back 'thanks'. Brianna watched Tracy and her family walk away. Brianna pulled out her cell phone. She dialed Squid's number and told him to pick her up at the airport. She waited for about fifteen minutes for him to arrive.

Finally he came.

"ALAN!" cried out Brianna running toward him. SHe threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly. He returned her hug and kissed her on the mouth.

"Mmm. It's been a while since I've tasted anything like that," he said in her ear. She grinned.

"Yeah!" Brianna said returning his kiss.

"C'mon I'll take ya back to my place."

"Alright." Brianna said as followed him to the taxi. She climbed in and he got in after her. Squid told the driver directions to his appartment. It took them about fifteen minutes to get there. Squid and Brianna both got out of the taxi and Squid paid for the ride. He led her to his apartment. As they stood in the elevator Squid finally got to take a good look at Brianna.

"Wow." he said as his eyes roved over her.

"What?" she asked.

"Ya changed. Yer hair's different, yer cloths are different..."

"I wear contacts too."

"Really?! Wow!" The elevator door opened and they got off. "C'mon, my apratment is just down here." They got to his apartment door and he opened it. Carlos and Brittany were watching TV. Brittany's jaw dropped when she saw Brianna. Carlos was in awe. "This is my girlfriend, Brianna!" said Squid. "Bri, this is my roommate Carlos and his girlfriend, Brittany."

"Hey!" Brianna said brightly.

"Wow! Yer even prettier in person," said Carlos.

"Back off she's mine." Squid growled.

"That's HER? She looks like a prep. How come she don't look like her picture!?" Brittany asked with a snob attitude. Brianna glared.

"Well if ya must know I'm going to school to be a lawyer. What're you studying for? To be a whore?" asked Brianna. Squid had to turn around so no one say him laughing. Well Brianna's personality hasn't changed. Brittany's jaw dropped. What Brianna had said did make sense since Brittany wore some skimpy cloths.

"Hey Carlos, honey, why don't you stay at my place tonight. I don't like the idea of you staying with the slut." Brittany retorted. Brianna glared deathly at Brittany. Carlos sighed and left with Brittany.

"HOW DARE THAT LITTLE WHORE CALL ME A SLUT!" shouted Brianna in outrage. Squid grabbed Brianna and drug her into the apartment. He shut the door behind him and took Brianna to the couch. "Whew! I'm fine I'm fine!" Brianna said laughing.

"That good." said Squid sitting next to her. "I missed you."

"Me too."

"I'm really happy you came to visit me."

"Hey Alan, I didn't have time to get you a present so-."

"Hey it's alright you visiting is the best gift to me."

"Thanks Alan." Brianna said leaning againest him.

"Just remember Christmas is tomorrow."

"Will you shut up! Yer ruining the romantic moment." Brianna grumbled as she nuzzled againest Squid. He laughed.

* One Day Later *

Brianna and Squid awoke the next morning on the couch. Brianna got up first and shook Squid awake. "Huh? Wha-?" Squid yawned. Brianna kissed him on the mouth and grinned.

"Merry Christmas." she whispered.

"Same to you Bri," Squid replied.

"HELLO EVERYONE!" said Carlos coming through the door. Brittany was behind him. Brianna rolled her eyes. Squid muttreed something under his breath that made Brianna snicker. "How is everyone? Fine right?" Carlos asked grinning. Brianna and Squid stared at eachother. Brianna was thinking this guy was an idiot. "Well I'll be right back ok?" said Carlos. "I forgot the presents back at Brit's." Carlos left.

"Hmm. Well I'll be back ok Alan? I'm gonna go get some doughnuts or something. And plus Tracy's probably wonderin' why I haven't called her." Brianna said kissing Squid on the mouth again and getting her coat on and leaving. Brittany and Squid were the only one's in the apartment. Squid wished he had left with Brianna.

Brittany smiled seductively again. She moved to Squid and sat down beside him. He moved away. She scooted closer and ran her fingers through his dark hair. "Oh Alan... You know she's no good right? How come you won't date me?" Brittany asked in Squid's ear. He shuddered. Before he knew it, Brittany had pinned Squid down onto the couch and was about to kiss him. Squid wished she would get off of him. He wasn't going to hit a girl. Brittany lowered herself onto Squid. "Oh Alan... How can you like that little idiot. She's no girl for you..." She said before she pressed her lips hard onto his.

"Alan?" asked Brianna coming into the apartment. The doughnut she was eating fell out of her hand.

"Brianna!?" shouted Squid as he pushed Brittany off of him. "Bri! I can explain!" But Brianna had run out of the apartment in tears. Squid glared down at Brittany. "WHY YOU STUPID BITCH! GET IT THROUGH YOUR WHORE OF A MIND THAT I HATE YOU!" he shouted. He ran out of the door after Brianna.

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Brianna couldn't believe what Squid had done. "That no good cheating liar!" she cried as she ran out of the apartment complex building. She was on her way to Central Park. She had to think. Even it was freezing Brianna didn't mind since she just wanted to think. When she finally arrived at Central park she saton a bench and cried. How could Squid do such a thing to her.

"BRIANNA!"

It was Squid.

She turned from him and cried some more. He sat next to her. "Honey! I didn't!"

"NO! YOU DAMN LIAR!" she screamed. Squid grabbed her shoulders and kissed her on the cheek.

"Bri lemme explain. That Brittany girl has a huge crush on me. She kissed me. And besides she hates you Bri. She did it because I didn't want to date her because I love you! More than anyone Bri! I love you more every single day." Brianna remained silent. "Please Bri! Look at me sweetie!" pleaded Squid. Silence. "Well atleast look at me please!"

Brianna looked at him. "Thanks. That helps." Squid reached into his pocket and pulled out a wrapped up small box. "Here," he whispered handing it to Brianna. She looked at the box and then Squid and back to the box. She ripped the wrapping paper off and it revealed a black jewlery velvet feeling box. She opened the box and gasped.

"Alan... It's... Oh my God..." she said. She was lost for words.

"I toldya I love you. I know it's a little early but after you graduate from college I was thinkin' we could... And then you can go to law school... Maybe..."

"OH ALAN!" Brianna cried. Squid turned red. Squid took out the small diamond ring onto Brianna's hand. (ARE YOU HAPPY TALLEY? JK!) "I love you," Brianna whispered throwing her arms around Squid in tears. Squid threw his arms around Brianna and they embraced.

"I love you too Bri. Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas to you too."

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Charm: Hey everyone! Talley there... Your wish was granted. lol! I hoped you guys liked that. MUSHY LOVE STORIES RULE MY WORLD!!!!! MUWAHAHA! Now onto the epilogue!

Shaily: YAY! CAN I BRING MY FLAMETHROWER!?

Charm: YEAH!