Author's Note: Thank you so much to the reviewers, and the favorite-ers…? Especially Shinoyami, this story probably would have died a long time ago without all of your reviews! Well, for the Readers and the Reviewers, here it is…

Chapter 22

Happily Ever After

Jamie dragged me to a certain area near where his animals were usually grazing. He stopped in the center of the grass, still holding onto my hand. He sighed and faced me. I was blushing and trying to look confused at the same time… it was hard to fight this weird feeling now that I'd had this weird epiphany.

"Jasmine…" said Jamie with an uncertain voice. "I know how you want to be friends… and… well, honestly, it isn't going to work," he admitted, truthfully. My heart sank. I should have known- "Because," he continued with persistency, and inhaled, "I don't like you as a friend…" Tears began forming on my eyes and I squinted to keep them from leaking over my face. What an embarrassment that would be…

"Shut up," I said, angrily, "I knew it. I shouldn't have wasted my time on you, you… Annoying little-" Before I knew it I raised my hand and slapped his emo face, and turned, ready to storm away. But something held me back – he had grabbed my hand.

"No." he said, and smirked. "I won't let you go. Because, you are the only person who has ever stood up to me, and for that you made me look like a complete idiot… You have anger management issues," he laughed, "And you are a complete, utter, annoyance." I scoffed, ready to snatch my hand back. So he didn't like me… I got it already, what was he going to do? Murder me? "That's why I'm completely and fully"

"Irritated? Annoyed? Frustrated? Aggravated?" I spat, and he cut me off.

"In love," he completed and looked down at me. Before I knew it he was holding me and I was frozen, stunned. With… me? I wondered. And he read my mind, saying, "Yes, with you, you idiot." He let me go, and looked at me seriously.

"But that's okay." He said, sighing, "I understand, if you don't return the gesture. Tell me once that you don't love me, and I'll leave. You'll never have to regret it. I promise." He said, and I stared at him, not believing what he had just said.

"Oh please," I said, and he just stared at me expressionless, "You're so sarcastic, and rude." I said, and smiled. "But I love a challenge – and I told you I'd get to you some day." I punched him in the arm and he laughed, and took one of my right hand in his.
"I have a gift." He said, and took out something from his other hand… something… blue, "Jasmine, will you be my happily ever after?" he asked and took out a blue feather. I stared at the feather. It was all so fast. But… that was alright.

"Sure…?" I said and he smiled. Flat out smiled, and I kissed him.

"Phew, you got lucky, big bro," said a perky voice behind me. I jumped and Serenity smiled, "So when's the wedding, Romeo?"

And what a wedding it was. Simple and elegant at the same time, the next day, at that! It was fast, but perfect. With the mayor and Jamie waiting at the other side of the aisle, and the poofy dress that I'd picked at Hearty Lyla's Gift Shop.

And after the I do's and after the cake, we walked home…hand in hand, and I knew… Today was the first day of happily ever after.

The End