Ashley: People, here it is, the last chapter of Rika's True Love. I think of it more like an epilogue to what happened. I was seriously considering not finishing this, but after reading the reviews for this story, I knew I had to have at least one more chapter. One more to wrap it all up. I LOVE MY REVIEWERS!!! ::hug:: But I hate that ff.net won't let me use my asterisks anymore for action stuff. Evil. And sorry if you think this chapter is sucky. I wrote it when the Pistons/Lakers game was on, and the game kept distracting me. ;;

Anyway, the point is, this chapter is for all my reviewers and fans. I love you guys!

Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon, so don't sue! Or 'The Notebook'.

Epilogue: Notebook Thoughts

Rika's POV

It had been almost a month since the cruise. I remember the day I came back from the cruise so well, since everyone hasn't stopping freakin' talking about it yet. The songs, the hate, and...even if it seems too sappy from me, love. Urgh...I just said it.

The note from Ryo had to be one of the most confusing things that have ever happened to me. And especially when you look at what happened after. Everyone was dying to know what had happened, so, the whole story is as followed.

I knew going out with Kouji would get Ryo jealous, but I didn't know how much. Turns out Ryo was pretty mad. So, when I sent him that note, explaining everything to him, even my deepest secrets, it regarded it as a joke. Well, basically, love can be a joke I think. Urgh, even though I've been through this love thing, talking about it still makes me wanna throw up.

Anyway, Ryo thought it was a joke and didn't want to believe it. So, then came the note back, telling me that he had never really loved me. He didn't know that it would literally break my heart.

The next part takes us to the fateful evening, a party for the celebration of our return. Even though I didn't feel like celebrating at that moment, I had to go. Everyone wanted to know what happened. So I did what anyone would do. I told them the truth. The phrase that says "The truth hurts" couldn't be more than right in this case.

Pent up anger isn't good to have, especially when you release it at a party and punch someone. The someone being Ryo. Truth be told, I admit it felt pretty good to punch him. Like a dream come true. But that's beside the point. I punched Ryo that night, and then stormed up to my bedroom.

Amber tried to talk me out of it, but when you did something like I did, there's no talking out of it. I felt empty inside, alone, and I was also scared. I didn't want to be. And I would have given anything at that moment not to be. Instead, I wished upon a star. Hey, and wishes can come true if you believe hard enough.

Because, now here we are, where we last left our tale. That's when Ryo came in and kissed me. Without a word, just kissed me. Sorry to be sappy, but a magical moment. He knew. He knew it wasn't a joke. The song I sang told all. He knew, and he wanted to show me he did. And believe me, he proved that to me.

Alright, alright, I'll stop the sappiness. So where are we now you ask?

"Hey Rika!" I looked up to see Jeri waving frantically at me. "We're gonna go get some icecream! Are you coming?"

I put down my notebook and pen, and stood up. "Yeah, wait up!" Closing my notebook, I put it in my backpack, and then jogged up the hill where everyone was waiting for me.

"What were you doing down there?" Ryo asked me, immediately slipping his hand in mine. I tried not to smile.

"Writing. Writing a story," I answered him, with a straight face.

He looked at me curiously. "A story, huh?"

I nodded. "A real-life fairy tale."

He smiled, and it was then we noticed the others had gotten ahead of us. I didn't like the looks they were giving us when we reached them. It's the look someone gives you when they know you're secret.

Or the look that someone gives you when they know you're in love.

You know what? I'm betting on the second one.

We got to the icecream parlor, and we all ordered our icecream, sitting down when we got it. Finally, all of us were sitting at one table, and talking through mouthfuls of icecream.

"'The Notebook' came out tomorrow," Ashley announced.

"And you're saying we should all take a trip to the movie theater after this?" Amber asked.

"Yeah. It looks like a good movie. I mean....it has all you want in a movie," Ashley explained, and we all knew what she was thinking. At least the girls.

All the girls said it at once. "Ryan Gosling!" Jeri immediately erupted into fits of giggles, and if I was like her, I would have too. The guys rolled their eyes.

"Are we seeing this movie or not?" Ryo asked. Well, mostly just asked the guys. The girls already decided. I had no problem, in fact, I'd pay graciously for a ticket to see Ryan Gosling. I think every girl would.

The guys sighed, but they agreed. We all got up, and after throwing after our icecream, we walked over to the movie theater.

'The Notebook' is a good way to think of my relationship with Ryo. In the beginning, Allie hated Noah so much, but they eventually fell in love. I just hope our ending ends as sweet as theirs did.
Ashley: And here's where we end. I'm thinking, if I ever get enough inspiration and get off my lazy butt to write, I might have a sequel. But until then, good bye all my faithful fans!! If you review to this, I'll be sure to keep writing Digimon fics, just for you guys! E-mail me! Inspire me! IM me. I love talking to people from ff.net. All you have to do is contact me.

Oh, btw, the mention of 'The Notebook' in here is to persuade you all to go see the movie, when it comes out June 25th. The story of 'The Notebook' also seemed so similar to a Ryuki, so I compared them.

Well everyone, goodbye, and I'm gonna leave with listing my reviewers, who I am so thankful for.

Carly, jptrsusa1aol.com, RDXNT, Akino Matoumiken, Evil Queen (I might use those ideas for the sequel), Anime Master ZERO, AngelK, DigiFreak103, The Lonely Kitsune, Cold Hearted IceQueen, Blast-Hornet, DigiQueen-Sinceramon, Diectism, Ash's best bud, Sam8, shadow kitty, popstar, matchmate-t, Fuzzy Wuzzy Whitery, Swimming Angel, KuTiExAzNxAnGeL, o0Kasumi0o, Kari, Destiny'sFate, Dark Raven 107 (hey, why are you reviewing?! IT'S OUR FIC!), DarkSHadow9247, Lilyangel1, Nekura Ikeike, Mistress of All Worlds, :b (thanks for finding time to review...you must really love me...), Border Line (Katie, chill...), kookey, Lady Kayena, missy R, u know who (Katie...- -;;), AF, Dark Shadow (though you are really o0Kasumi0o now...o.O) and to everyone who reviews this last chapter. You are the people who made me continue writing this! ::hug::

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