Author's note: I usually like to stay true to the nature of the show by making it funny and not too heavy but I don't think it's condusive to a good love story so that's why the last chapter was kind of dramatic. But nonetheless, I hope you liked it. Now onto chapter 8!

ps: I want to add the last chapter later tonight after I get a few more hits and reviews because I'm moving into college tomorrow.

Chad's announcement was burning through every media outlet over the next few weeks. Sonny and Chad were on every issue of Tween Weekly and any other teen magazine. Chad had boosted his image as a bad boy with a soft spot and Sonny was as popular as ever. There was extra attention also because Dakota and Chad's episode of So Random aired.

Sonny still had not spoken to Chad though. She didn't know what to say and even if she did, she didn't want to be swarmed by news reporters trying to get a had given up since he had not heard from Sonny. The two tried to put it in the past but circumstance didn't allow it. For the first time Chad didn't want to see himself on the covers of magazines or on TV.

"Ugh, Tawni. I see why so many celebrities punch paparazzi in the face. They are so persistant." Sonny said as she pushed her way passed news reporters on the way into the dressing room.

"At least you're getting publicity. I haven't been in a magazine for two whole weeks!" Tawni pouted.

"I'm sorry! I didn't ask for any of this. I just wish Chad never said anything so I could get some quiet!" Sonny shouted. "They're at my apartment, they're here. Ugh. They're everywhere!"

"Okay. That's nice. Now help me get ready for the High School Musical 4 premiere!" Tawni whipped out a blushing brush and smiled.

"I'll pass. I have some major sulking and hiding to get back to." Sonny smiled cheekily.

"What? You have to come with me! I didn't get a date because I assumed you were coming with me. I'm Tawni Hart! I can't walk down the red carpet alone!" Tawni sprang up from her chair.

"I can't! Chad will be there and the camera flashes are making me dizzy. I keep seeing purple dinosaurs on everything." Sonny wrinkled her nose.

"I can't accept this. You're going if I have to force you into a dress and tie you down to put on your make-up!" Tawni glared. "But you won't look better than me of course."

"Why are you and Chad like the same exact person?" Sonny said sarcastically.

"Wow. That was offensive." Tawni looked at the floor. "Anyway! Put this on!" Tawni threw an emerald green gown at her and Sonny knew instantly she wasn't going to win this one.

After some excessive plucking, brushing and primping Sonny and Tawni were all set to make a statement at the premiere. Tawni made sure not to clash with Sonny's green dress by wearing a short, black one.

"So let's go over the plan again. if you see Chad you're going to ..." Tawni waited for Sonny to finish her sentence.

"I'm going to tell him not to talk to me," Sonny said boredly.

"And ..."

"And punch him in the stomache." Sonny rolled her eyes.

"Good! Now let's go!"

The two got into a limo and Tawni was going on and on about her dreams of having a shoe line and Sonny heard something vaguely about lip gloss. But for the most part she wasn't paying attention to her at all.

"What! No! I'm going first. I'm Tawni Hart!" Tawni screeched. Sonny turned around to find her yelling at her phone as if it were a person.

"Why are you yelling. Oh my gosh." Sonny snapped.

"Chad's in the car in front of us and he's insisting that he get out first!" Tawni screeched.

"Does it matter?" Sonny whined.

"Yes! It does! Getting out first is so much better. We don't want Chad's left over buzz." Tawni said wide eyed. "We're getting out first you jerk!" Tawni yelled into her phone.

"Just let him get out first. I don't care," Sonny said to the window.

"No! We're getting three-fourths the way out then you can get out, okay? GO! SONNY GO!" Tawni shoved Sonny into the door and she bumped her arm trying to get out. She looked flustered but recovered quickly.

"Thanks for trying to kill me, Tawni." Sonny said through her teeth. The two posed for the camera together and walked down the carpet, trying to turn in every direction the paparazzi asked.

Chad got out from his limo next and popped his collar. Sonny cringed when she realized he was with Amber. They continued down the carpet and posed together much like Sonny and Tawni had.

"Chad! Sonny's right in front of you, is there anything you'd like to say to her?" a reporter shouted at the Mckenzie Falls star. Chad merely smiled at him and proceeded. Reporters continued to yell for Chad and Sonny but they ignored all the questions about each other.

"Sonny, just turn around and look at him." Tawni urged.

"No! Let's go!" Sonny yanked at Tawni's arm. "Come on. I don't want to see him."

"Come on. You haven't even spoken to him in weeks! Just turn around, please?" Tawni stopped Sonny.

"Ugh. No! Now let's go! You wanted me to punch him in the stomach before! What changed?" Sonny pulled Tawni making her almost break a heel. "Plus, he brought Amber."

"So what? He told you himself that his publicist told him to date her. Men will always put their careers first. My mother told me that ... or maybe I heard it in a movie. Well wherever I heard it, it's true!" Tawni tried to pull her arm away.

"Fine! I'll turn around but I don't know what you think I'm going to see." Sonny flipped around and looked Chad in the face.

Somehow the shouting reporters and flashing cameras seemed to stop. All Sonny could hear was white noise. She stared at Chad for what seemed like days. She hadn't seen him for so long it almost made her want to laugh or cry or do both at the same time. She missed having him around. She missed his ego and his stupid Mckenzie Falls uniform. She even missed how he used to make her say nice things about him and how he used her for good press. She couldn't help but smile a little.

He turned to face her at that moment and his face lit up too. He dropped his arm from Amber's grasp and began to walk towards her. Time seemed to go in slow motion for Sonny as she watched him approach her. She couldn't wait for him to get there. It was taking entirely too long. She began to walk towards him too.

Suddenly the reality of the situation hit her and she realized the increase in pops and clicks and shouts from the camera crews and reporters. But she didn't care. She didn't care about anything other than the fact that she forgave Chad. For whatever he did to her, she forgave him. She didn't even remember his offense. Somehow it seemed unimportant.

"I'm so sorry," Chad whispered to her when he was right in front of her.

"I-I'm sorry too." Sonny looked down.

Chad took her by surprise when he cupped her chin and tilted her head up. He bent down and kissed her. The white noise filled her ears again and her skin seemed to be on fire wherever his made contact. She melted at his touch and fell into him.

"So we're good?" Chad whispered when he pulled away.

"We're so good." Sonny beamed.

"Good."

"Good."

Sonny couldn't stop smiling. But she instantly remembered where she was.

"Chad, we're holding up the line. Let's go before Miley runs us over." Sonny said, now very aware of where she was.

"I'm so glad we made up." Chad threw his arm over Sonny's shoulders and they walked into the premiere together. "I missed my Random."

"I'm glad too, Chad." Sonny snuggled into the rook of his arm and placed a hand on his chest. Out of the corner of her eye she could see Amber crying on her agent's shoulder and Miley being ignored by the press, who were only concerned with the story of the night - Chad and Sonny.

There were probably serious consequences to her making up with Chad like bad PR, angry mothers and unhappy castmates but for once Sonny didn't care. For once she felt okay to do what she felt and she knew Chad felt the same way.

THIS IS NOT THE END. I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT THE END. There will be one more chapter and then it's a wrap for my first story =D. I hope you liked it. By the way, I know there isn't a High School Musical 4. I just couldn't think of anything and no I have nothing against Miley Cyrus. I just needed a celebrity and she came to mind first. Oh and the green gown was inspired by Atonement because I love that dress!

Disclaimer: I forgot to do one of these so I disclaim everything. lol