p.a- Hi everyone!! How are you guys doing? Ah yes, you guys would all want to kill me right now, after reading the last chapter. Well, here's the final chapter like I promised. Short probably and probably sucks as well, but what should I say? I'm hungry and got cramps so can't really concentrate. Well, I'm going overseas (again) on December 19th and won't be back till January 13th so I probably won't be able to finish my other stories. I'll work hard on them on the plane though. Well, it's almost end of the schooling year and yet we still have a lot of work. I need to finish my maths homework and textiles assignment. Hm, maybe I'll do another one shot before I leave (readers mime 'no' and shakes heads). Well I just saw Hidden Track yesterday. It was ok, but I didn't get the animated scenes and the ending. What's important was that Jay appeared in the end. I got so excited that I was finally able to watch the movie I started to sing along every time one of Jay's songs came on, even if I didn't know the lyrics to them(refers to ban shou renorcs). Ah well, what else to say…I've gotten desktop wallpaper crazy and have been looking for a lot of wallpapers. I currently got this really good Ayumi Hamasaki one. Btw, are any of you guys going to buy her album released December 17th? Mai Kuraki's new album (well not really new album) will be released on the first of the first next year. I can't wait. Ok, I think I'll stop talking now, or else you'll get bored reading this. Hmm, who actually reads my overrated A/Ns anyway? Well, hope you enjoy the final chappie of this story. I don't know what I've been through writing this story, but I can tell you people have been scolding me throughout the way. XD
Reviews: Carmed5:- Ah, sorry for the disappointment of not updating for a while. Here's the final chapter. Douzo.
not applicable:- You're welcome, as long as you don't think I'm taking up your inbox space. Yep, I do get what you mean on how I made Tomoyo so vulnerable. I do apologise for that.
Autumn Willow:- Thanks for reviewing. Actually every single chapter was meant to say Epilogue at the beginning (just a different change to the usual Chapter 1, etc), but I guess I was so used to typing Chapter 1, etc I got mixed up myself. S Ah well, maybe I'll try not to pull a stunt like that ever again.
Just Nobody: - Yes I know what you mean. By now, you could probably tell that I'm an idiot aren't I?
noboey special: - Yea I know popular kids aren't that bad. I've had experience being popular before…well, not really. Yes instead, I was the one who was getting bullied because I was different to everyone. Ah well, you know I'm just stereotyping in this story and I do apologise to those who are really nice people and are popular out there. Maybe its coz the school I go to have a lot of stereotypical, prejudice and racist/sexist of all sorts' people. Oh well, thanks for reviewing.
Sapphire Melody: - Ah I'm so sorry that I can't fulfil your requests. I promised myself that this would be the last chapter (I'm not really fond of writing stories with a lot of chapters you see. I get lazy). Well, I'm really thankful that you took time to read this story, even though it's not as great as the other ones out there, but I'm glad that you took time to R and R anyway.
Princess Krystal01:- Thanks for taking time to read this. All is appreciated.
Ekimozo: - Yep, she did change in the end. Well, thank you for seeing my POV with those magazines; I don't have anything against anyone reading them though.
Magical Rainflier: - Thank you for reading. I really appreciate it.
Mistress Mei: - lol. You never fail to crack me up. Nah, they're not gonna die. I'm not really a fan of putting death in my stories, however poems are different…. Well, hope you work hard with your school work and all; keep up the good work, ne? You're such a cool and upbeat chick.
B0nB0nCaTz:- Ah, sorry for doing that. To tell you the truth I have no idea what I wrote in the prev. chappie, but oh well, thanks for reading this all the way and waiting patiently for me to update.
Friends Are to Die For:
FINAL Epilogue: Rain
Version 1.5 by black shinigami
Tomoyo tapped her desk with a pencil lightly while her other hand was supporting her chin, looking out the window.
Stupid school. Why the hell does she have to do it? Couldn't someone else?
Flashback
Knock Knock
Pieces of wood started to fall off the old rusty door when physical contact was made.
"Come in please" The man sitting behind a computer playing solitaire spoke. It was obvious that he was the principal of the school.
"Sir, you wanted to see me?" Tomoyo queried politely while gently shutting the door behind her. She was scared that if she just let the door close by itself, it might just break. The principal was a really tight person. 'That door will live' he says 'that door will live'.
Since he started to work at the school, trouble makers would always slam the door when they get out of the principal's office. The old principal would of course use the school's money to renovate that door once a month but that door has been there ever since the old one left, which is about what? 3 to 5 years? Surprisingly, it hasn't broken yet.
This principal – Tana-kun, he insisted on everyone calling him, did not believe using the school's money to renovate any part of the school. He believed that the money was used to provide education, hire top teachers and up-to-date periodic tables, certainly not renovating furniture that will be destroyed by graffiti and gum even if it was new.
However, the students did not see his way of thinking and would often complain about why the school has such old stuff. Infact 5 desks just died yesterday because the boys were standing on them trying to act like apes every time the teacher would mention a 'rude' word during PD/health. The topic they were learning – Growth development and maturity. Obviously they had to learn about the reproductive system. Such idiots.
"Ah yes, Tomoyo Daidouji. Just the person I wanted to see" the principal spoke, not taking his eyes off his losing game of solitaire, or what he likes to call 'broken software'.
"Well, you see. Your graduation mass is in 2 days time. I want you to present a speech to the school about how the years of schooling went in the name of your whole grade." He continued, while closing the solitaire window and opening up the Spider Solitaire window. Every time he lost, he would go play spider solitaire and when he lost that, he would resume back to playing Solitaire.
"Demo, sir, you know what has happened throughout the school even without looking. Do you really think that they'll appreciate the speech?" Tomoyo questioned.
"I know what's been going on Tomoyo. I know everything, but I don't really care what those students think. I chose you, no, your year group chose you to be head girl because they knew you would make an outstanding effort. Besides, I don't trust Akira with the speech, it's best if you do it." he spoke, making a pile on spider sol.
"But sir, I'm not good with speeches. I have a talking problem and I can't write really good speeches" Tomoyo tried to protest, even though she knew it was no use. What this guy said was law and no one was able to change it.
"I know you will be able to do it Tomoyo. Just speak from your heart and the rest will follow. Now if you excuse me, I must resume back to my game of Solitaire" he bidded, while closing his game of Spider Solitaire and clicking on the Solitaire window again.
End Flashback
Tomoyo thought and thought for a long time, until she decided that what she wrote will have to do. It was fake but it was what people wanted to hear right? It was what the teachers and Tana-kun expected her to say right? She re-read her piece to make sure there weren't any offensive material in it.
This is has been a great year just like every year. As we leave, we wish everyone else in the school happiness and joy. Don't forget to make the most of your life at school, because you will miss it when you grow up.
I loved the teachers here, we all did. How they cracked jokes with us and all.
I guess we'll miss this school once we're gone, but we will definitely visit again.
Well, part of it was true. She wished she would still be at school as a freshman. She wanted to make up for the time she wasted. Well, what can you do? Time has already past; there was no turning back now.
The crowd clapped as the drama people went off stage.
"Ok, before our final act, we have a speech from the head girl" the principal announced.
Very few claps were heard.
Tomoyo walked onto the stage and adjusted the mic. She had the whole speech memorised.
"This has been a great year…" Tomoyo paused and looked at the ignorance from the audience. People just weren't giving her the attention.
Speak from your heart…Speak from you heart...those words lingered around her mind.
"Actually, this year wasn't as good. I mean I actually wish that I can relive this school year. Actually my ENTIRE school years. People don't seem to realise what they miss until they come to the edge of the cliff and are about to jump off. You might not want to take my advice for it, but please consider it. You'll really regret it if you don't make up the most of your school years" Tomoyo sighed. "I know I haven't been the best throughout my school year, but what can I say? You learn something new everyday, don't you? I mean, you have to stand up for your friends and people you treasure" Tomoyo's eyes softened onto Eriol.
"Not everyone will let you have your way in life or even like you, but you must look out for one another. There are a lot of people out there who commit suicide because they can't find a meaning to live anymore. Well, here is a meaning for those who don't have one: We live on this earth to live, breathe, care, suffer, love and die for one another. Our treasured one. Never ever come into this world telling others on how to live their lives. I know that a lot of you people are good at heart. Put it this way, someone doesn't like you and you try so hard to get their attention, but still won't get it. Don't think of it as that you are ugly, or that you are the bad person, think of it this way: It's their loss; if they aren't happy with you and assist you to change they might as well go to hell. Also, if people wanted your advice or your opinion on how they looked they would've asked for it. You wouldn't need to go around commenting on how people look or dress, because they don't want your opinion. If they did, don't you think everyone would be worshipping like a god you already?" Tomoyo swallowed hard eyeing some of the girls. Was this really what she wanted to say to everyone? Were these really words from her heart?
"Well, finally as I depart, I'll leave you guys with these words, think of them, and use them wisely – Treasure your loved ones with your heart and soul. Even if you don't get what you want in return, as long as you know that they are happy." Tomoyo bowed her head and walked off the stage.
Silence.
Only Eriol noticed that she walked out of the school as he stood up and followed.
Silence.
"Well, I guess she's right. We are idiots" someone thought out aloud.
Another started to slowly clap with tears streaming down his face "Well said indeed."
"She was my friend all along" One of the bitchy attention seeking girls spoke, while everyone else just ignored her while the principal got up to announce the final performance.
Tomoyo sat on the good ol' swing at Penguin Park swinging back and forth, lightly.
Eriol sat down beside her.
Silence.
"That speech you gave was touching" Eriol spoke trying to break the uncomfortable silence between them.
"Arigatou"
More Silence.
"You know what you said was true" Eriol attempted again.
"Thank You."
Even more silence.
"Tomoyo I want to tell you a secret. Can I?" Eriol attempted for the third time.
Tomoyo shot her head up looking at him. She slowly nodded. Well, no conversation this time, but at least it was going some where, or so the author thinks…
"I've found my most treasured person."
Tomoyo smiled. "That's great" It wasn't a forced or false smile. It was a true, genuine and genki smile. Though she didn't like the idea of Eriol loving someone else other than her, but now she was just thankful that they were still friends. She wouldn't want to relive the jealousy she's been through. Besides, she can move on too right? Right?
"So how long have you known each other?" Tomoyo asked.
"Well, we've known each other for a very long time. It was only a few years after we've known each that I found out I was in love with her. Everything she did drove me insane but I couldn't help it. I always told myself it was brotherly love or just love for a friend, but I knew deep inside it wasn't. Then this love grew. It grew too strong for me to handle. Now, I don't know how I should tell her." Eriol replied truthfully.
"Well, maybe you can just tell her" Tomoyo suggested.
"But I don't want her to think that I'm only saying it. I want to show her" Eriol replied.
"Hmm…then I'm sorry I can't help you, but if she really loves you, she wouldn't mind how you tell her. As long as you do." Tomoyo ensured him with another smile.
Eriol then started to lean closer. Too close to Tomoyo that his lips met hers.
Tomoyo was too shocked to speak. Why was he kissing her all of a sudden?
Soon enough droplets of light rain started to fall from the ever blue sky as Eriol pulled away from Tomoyo looking at her still shocked figure.
"Well, it's going to rain really hard soon…" Eriol started with a light blush on his cheeks.
"It's ok. I-I want to stay and think for a while." Tomoyo spoke, trying to smile at him.
"Al-Alright then" Eriol got up from the swing and started to walk home. Almost in an instant heavy rain started to pour. Or was it just his imagination? Maybe he's hallucinating now, after being rejected by Tomoyo. Though she didn't say anything, she did feel his love for her through the kiss right? Or was he just imagining stuff again?
Tomoyo still sat there frozen. Why did he do that?
He loved you of course. Her conscience responded.
But, he said he found someone else.
Ever thought of that person being you?
Tomoyo tightened her lips and continued to look down on the ground with thoughtful eyes.
Maybe, but I don't want to be a fool anymore. I don't want him to think of me as a big dreamer again, pretending that he likes me.
Well why don't you find out for real then? C'mon give it a try. Life is all about taking risks, you aren't going to go anywhere just sitting here you know?
"You're right" Tomoyo whispered silently as she stood up.
"Eriol MATTE!!" Tomoyo yelled out as she ran to catch up to him. Eriol, on the other hand just kept walking unaware of his surroundings.
Tomoyo caught up to Eriol and intertwined her fingers with his. He stopped; eyes widened and looked at her.
"I want to go home with you. I want to be with you….forever" She smiled and placed her head on his shoulder.
Eriol smiled and continued walking.
"Boku mo"
END!!
p.a. - Ah, that didn't turn out well. I think Boku mo is how to say me too in Jap. Oh well, I hope you guys enjoyed this fic. Once again thank you so much for taking time to read and review. All is well appreciated.
Final Notes: Well, throughout this story I have been slacking off (crowd nods) and I do apologise for that. Thanks for everyone who supported me, esp. all my reviewers and ms.evil whom I haven't heard from in ages. Well, I hope you guys are doing well and take care. In this chapter I wrote 2,025 words which is probably the longest I've ever written for 1 chapter. Well, I hoped you guys enjoyed this story. It's not all fluffy and all and I'll promise you that if I ever write a new one, I'll put as much fluff in it as I can. Well, hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, take care of yourselves, friends and family ok?
See ya! Salut! Ciao! Ja ne! bai bai! Zhai jian!