This is the end. Arigoto for the reviews. I have enjoyed writing this story. I would have to say it is my best fic so far.

Disclaimer: Don't own it.

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Epilogue
By: Tabi-chan

It has been almost a year since I've laid my eyes on Riku. And to this date, I never leave home without that picture of him. His smile plastered onto the photo. His shirtless form. His bewitching eyes still piercing me. I missed him very much. And every since I got my car, for a graduation present from my Mom, I drive passed his old house every day from school just to remind myself of him.

The memories of what happened. My junior year of high school. Everything was different. That year my life began. And it all began with a tap on the shoulder. So many things have changed. I even have a few friends now. Even though things are somewhat better, I still fell like I have wasted my life.

I mean, simple and clean is how it should be, but there should be something there that you should make simple and do it in a clean way. Unless it was the entire Riku deal.

It wasn't simple and it sure as hell wasn't clean. I hit my childhood friend. Even though she deserved it. She told the entire school I was sleeping with Riku, and you would have done the same (Hit her, I mean). You go to somebody you think you can trust in a time of need and they use it to stab you in the back.

After Riku left Kairi started talking to me again. She told my that she apologized and that she wanted to start over. She told me that it was Bara's idea. Speaking of Bara, I no longer have to worry about her again. I killed her. Heh, nah, I'm kidding, but she is in a coma.

On senior day the school let us go to the beach and distinctively told us not to go out to far. Kairi and Bara went and got drunk and went swimming. Bara almost died. She was underwater for a long time, I think ten minutes, before they found her. She's been in a coma since.

Kairi goes to visit her every weekend. Once she asked me to go. Yeah right! If I went I'd pull the plug and make the bitch die. That was mean. Well, she put me through so much.

Today is graduation day and I've never felt so excited. I never thought this day would come. I sat alongside my peers, we all had matching gowns. I fiddled with my gown and blew at my tassel which was hanging from my hat. One by one I sat my former classmates walk down the aisle.

Once I heard my name I quickly stood and walked to the stage with grace. Grace I never knew I had. I bowed when I was handed my diploma and shook hands with the principal. Once he asked if I had anything to say I nodded and walked to the podium.

I had practiced this for a long time and it was time to speak up. I cleared my throat, "I stand here today for a purpose and it's not to say good-bye, but hello. This is the end of just one chapter of my life and the start of a new.

Every one of you have helped create the person I have become. My neighbor Kairi. We played as children. The way we think all started from our imagination and the games with played.

But I know that there is one person who changed my life. And they know who they are. And if this person were here today, I would never be ashamed of anything we have done or will do. And I wish that I didn't have to loose them in order to figure this out."

When I gazed around the room, I saw tears glowing from the eyes staring at me. They clapped loudly as I walked off the stage. Riku entered my mind again. I missed him so much. I took my seat was quiet until the ceremony was over.

My peers cheered and left for planned parties. Some remained in groups and chatted. I stood there. Staring at the school. The place I met him. The first placed we touched. The first place we talked. The first place we kissed. I sighed and turned to my Mom. She smiled and placed her hand on my shoulder. "I'm so proud of you. You did a great job on the speech."

I wasn't really paying attention. At this time I had began getting depressed. And without a word her cold hands left my shoulder. A form stood behind me, then two hot hands replaced my mother's. I glanced at them. Thin and pale. Lips pressed against my cheek and down my neck.

My eyes widened. The sharp familiar voice spoke, hot breath rolled across my neck, "You never lost me."

Turning, I met the green bewitching eyes of Riku. Tears slid down the corners on my eyes and down my cheek. Riku stood in front of me. His arms draped around me. He hadn't changed. The same Riku. His thumb swept away the draining water. "Riku...how.." He cut me off.

"You're not ashamed?" he asked.

I shook my head. "No, I have thought this over for so long time. There is no reason for me to. I love you, it shouldn't matter if I'm a guy. If that was the case I would've never thought about trying to get you in the first place."

My tan fingers played with his silky silver locks. A grin crossed his face. He kissed my cheek. "Hey, Riku. How long were you here."

He laughed, "I came in this morning. I came by when you were still asleep. You're Mom said to surprise you. Did I do a good job?" I nodded.

I stood on my tiptoes and kissed him passionately. I didn't care who was staring. I had my price. I could fell there eyes on me. With muffled words I heard, "I love you"

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The end!

I finally finished! Woot! Sorry for the delay AOL has been a bitch. I hate it so much....and sorry for the crappiest ending ever. I had writer's block very bad. -.-;
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-Tabi-chan