A/N: Last chapter! Just so you know, I will probably be writing less Channy. I'll still do one shots, though. I might delete the tumblr that goes with the story, since there's practically no one following it. I'm not sure yet. Anyways, I own nothing other than my OC's. Also, some of the lines in the end of the real story are not mine. They belong to Suzanne Collins. I won't tell you which though. You gotta read The Hunger Games for yourself. ;)

Enjoy!

Sonny's POV

When we left the community center the night before, I noticed that Chad seemed unusually out of character. As far as I could tell, he seemed perfectly fine, just quieter. Then again, maybe he was just tired. I know I was.

Prior to our arrival, the parents were gathered in the living room, waiting for us. Luckily, we made it back before curfew with 2 minutes to spare.

After everyone had gone to their rooms for the night, I lay awake in bed, thoughts clouding my mind and preventing me from sleeping. I flashed back to a few hours earlier in the evening, just after Matt kissed me.

"Matt…"

"Wait, Allie… Just hear me out. I've known you forever. I don't want to be 'just friends' anymore. I really like you… Will you be my girlfriend?"

"I—… I don't know. I'm sorry. I think I need some time to think…"

"Take your time. I won't rush you."

"Thanks… We should go find the others. It's getting late. Our parents will bury us alive if we don't get back before curfew."

"Alright, let's go then."

Then I tried to remember the emotions I felt while he kissed me.

I was shocked. Confused. And kind of glad. That was what I was waiting. I'd been waiting for something to happen. Something to help me figure out my feelings. At least it got the ball rolling.

The next day, I woke up around 11. I'd fallen asleep around 3, after being kept up by my thoughts for so long.

After I'd eaten lunch, I retreated to the balcony outside of my room to think. Everyone was busy with things downstairs. The balcony was the only quiet place I could think of.

After about a half hour, Lucy stepped out onto the balcony.

"Hey, Sonny. What are you doing out here all by yourself?" she said, sitting on the floor across from me.

"Oh, nothing. Just thinking," I replied with a small smile. "What brings you here?"

"I meant to tell you this last night, but you seemed tired so I decided to wait," she said, barely able to contain her happiness.

"What are you talking about?" I said, smiling wider.

"Remember when you and Matt were looking for the rest of us so we could leave?"

"Yeah?"

"Well, about a minute before you found me and Shane, we…"

"Yes?"

"We kissed," she said, grinning.

"You what? Lucy, that's great! Why didn't you tell me you liked him?" I said, hugging her.

"I didn't know I liked him until then. We were talking and dancing during that song… What was it called? Fall For You or something? Anyways, towards the end, we kind of ran out of things to say. So he just kissed me."

"So does that make you boyfriend and girlfriend now?" I asked.

"I'm not sure. We haven't really talked about it since," she said, playing with a bracelet she had on her wrist.

"Go talk to him!"

"I will, I promise… Just not right now. He, Matt, Brian, and the 'Triplets' are playing a video game downstairs. I don't wanna bother them."

"Oh, speaking of Matt…" I began.

"What about him?" she said with a curious look on her face.

"He kissed me last night," I stated, wanting to get this over with.

"When exactly was this?" she said, her expression changing to shock.

"During the song you were talking about."

"That's an awkward coincidence."

"Tell me about it."

"So, what are you going to do?"

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, "I don't know. I'm still torn…"

"Still torn?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I think I've been torn between both of them from the start of this vacation."

"Well, no matter what you do, everything will work out," she said reassuringly.

I smiled and hugged her again, "Thanks, Luce. You're an amazing friend."

"So are you," she grinned. "How about we go see what the plans for the afternoon are?"

"Okay… Race you downstairs!" I exclaimed, rushing inside.

"Hey! No fair!" she said, closing the door and racing after me.

Chad's POV

A few hours after lunch, the entire lot of us was at the boardwalk again. We were only there once before, for the carnival. But we never really got a chance to look around.

There were a lot of neat little shops along the boardwalk. We combed through a lot of them before finding a restaurant to have an early dinner at.

It was fairly large and almost directly on the shore of the beach. It was only about 30 yards away.

The food was absolutely amazing. Everything on the menu was seafood, of course. I think that was the best calamari I ever had.

The whole time we were at the boardwalk, I'd been texting Marina. She'd texted me a little after we'd arrived.

"Hey Chad, it's Marina. Are you alright? I just wanted to see how things are going for you."

"Hey, Marina. No progress in either direction."

"Oh, that's kind of good, I suppose. At least it hasn't gotten any worse for you. You still have a chance."

"I still have a chance? I'm up against her childhood friend. How can I compete with him? He's known her longer. She's known him longer."

"You don't know that. People can surprise you. I say go for it. What's the worst that could happen?"

"She could say no, laugh in my face, and date him."

I received her last text just as we got back, "Wow, you are dramatic. Just go tell her. Now."

We arrived back at the house with bags of souvenirs at around 7:30. Immediately, all of the kids asked if they could go swimming and the adults gave in.

As they rushed around, Sonny made a suggestion to the usual crew, "Does anyone want to go to the beach and just hang there for a while?"

"I'll go if you want. Just give me a sec," I said, before heading upstairs.

I glanced back down the stair when I heard Matt say, "Oh, that sounds cool. I think I'll come."

My confidence dropped. I didn't want to have to confess in front of Sonny let alone her possible new boyfriend.

Just then, I saw Lucy give him a look that said, 'Uh, no. You're staying here.'

Then he said, "Actually, I've got some stuff to do. Maybe I'll join you later."

I saw Lucy look up to where I was on the stairs and nodded gratefully at her.

A few minutes later, I met Sonny at the back door of the house, with my guitar.

"Ready to go?" she asked, smiling a very familiar smile. I hadn't seen it in a while. It was the one she used to persuade me to go see chick flicks with her, go ice skating, and other things I would never do.

I nodded at her and held the door open.

When we reached the beach, there was barely anyone else left. Everyone had gone in for dinner. The view was gorgeous. The sky was turning pink, orange and yellow as the sun began sinking below the horizon.

"Wow," she said, mesmerized by what she saw.

"Yeah…" I said as I glanced at the sunset, meaning it more towards her than the sky.

I took a seat on the sand and she sat next to me. After I positioned my guitar, I quickly checked my texts.

Marina had sent another one, 'I assume you're telling her now, since you haven't answered me. Good. Let me know what happens!'

I smiled and put the phone back in my pocket.

Slowly, I began strumming my guitar softly.

Sonny recognized the song immediately, indicated by the smile that spread across her lips.

I smiled at her, singing along to my guitar.

There I was again tonight, forcing laughter, faking smiles.

Same old tired, lonely place.

Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes, and vacancy vanished when I saw your face.

All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you.

This whole vacation started off a little awkwardly. I didn't know anyone besides Sonny and her mother. And not even her mother. I felt so out of place. The only one I trusted fully was Sonny.

Your eyes whispered, "Have we met?"

Across the room, your silhouette starts to make its way to me.

The playful conversation starts, counter all your quick remarks like passing notes in secrecy.

And it was enchanting to meet you.

All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you.

Even from the beginning, besides my cast, she was the only person in the studios that I trusted. Or liked, really.

This night is sparkling, don't you let it go.

I'm wonderstruck, laughing all the way home.

I'll spend forever wonderin' if you knew I was enchanted to meet you.

Sonny watched the sun as it set while I played the song for her. She seemed content just listening.

The lingering question kept me up, 2 a.m., "Who do you love?"

I wondered 'til I'm wide awake.

And now I'm pacing back and forth, wishing you were at my door.

I'd open up and you would say, "Hey, it was enchanting to meet you.

All I know is I was enchanted to meet you."

That's when she closed her eyes. She was still listening, from what I could tell. But I guess she was thinking. She knew she had a choice to make. I knew it too.

This night is sparkling, don't you let it go.

I'm wonderstruck, smiling all the way home.

I'll spend forever wonderin' if you knew.

As I got closer and closer to the end of the song, I knew this was it. No turning back now.

This night is flawless, don't you let it go.

I'm wonderstruck, singing here, all alone.

I'll spend forever wonderin' if you knew I was enchanted to meet you.

Sonny opened her eyes and looked at me. Her eyes said, 'You're changing the lyrics… What's this supposed to mean?'

My eyes didn't answer her, because I knew the song would.

This is me praying that this was the very first page,

Not where the story line ends.

My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again.

These are the words I held back as you were leaving too soon,

"I was enchanted to meet you."

She looked like she wanted to interject, but I didn't let her.

Please don't be in love with someone else.

Please don't have somebody waiting on you.

Please don't be in love with someone else.

Please don't have somebody waiting on you.

She gave up on trying to stop me from continuing. I could see in her eyes that the emotions running through her were conflicting.

This night is sparkling, don't you let it go.

I'm wonderstruck, smiling all the way home.

I spent forever wonderin' if you knew…

She tried to look away, but my gaze kept her from doing so. I needed her to understand that I meant every single word of it.

This night is flawless, don't you let it go.

I'm wonderstruck, singing here, all alone.

I spent forever wonderin' if you knew I was enchanted to meet you.

Please don't be in love with someone else.

Please don't have somebody waiting on you.

'Cause you are all of my dreams come true

And I'm just telling you:

Sonny, I'm still so in love with you.

As I ended the song, she was speechless. She stood up and dusted the sand off herself, preparing to head back inside, but I stopped her.

Standing up, I took a deep breath, swallowed my fear, and said, "Please, say something…"

She closed her eyes again, making her final decision.

Before I knew what was happening, she kissed me. It was just like our first kiss. A spark ran through me, just like electricity. When we pulled away, a small smile appeared on her face.

I smiled back at her and chuckled softly, "She was right…"

"Who was?" she asked, with a curious look in her eyes.

"Marina. She's this girl I met at the masquerade. I ended up talking with her and telling her about you. Today, she texted me to say I should let you know how I feel…"

"Oh. Well tell her I said thank you," Sonny grinned.

"I will," I said, taking her hand. "So… What are you going to do about Matt?"

"What do you mean?" she said, the smile slowly disappearing.

"I know he kissed you at the ball," I said, looking at the sand.

"Oh… I don't know what I'll do about him. I guess I should just tell him that I love you," she said, looking me in the eyes.

I smiled at her and she kissed my cheek as we walked back to the house.

Sonny's POV

A little over a day later, we were home. Finally back to California. As much as I loved Myrtle Beach, I was glad to be home.

After unpacking, I took out my diary and began writing. As I wrote, I flashed back to my confrontation with Matt.

"I, um… I've made my decision about what you said at the ball…"

"Yes?"

"I… I like you a lot, but…"

"Just as a friend… Right? I get it."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be. It's my own fault. I've wanted to ask you out since the 8th grade. I guess I just missed my chance."

Surprisingly, he didn't appear to be deeply hurt. But you never know unless it happens to you.

By the time I'd finished everything I wanted to do, it was nearly 11:00 PM. As soon as I flopped down on my bed, my phone started ringing.

Rolling over, I grabbed my phone off the nightstand and said, "Hello?"

"Oh, good. You're still awake," said Chad.

"Yes, I am. I had to finish my unpacking," I said, laughing softly. "Why are you still up?"

"No reason…" he replied.

"Oh, really now?" I said with a smile evident in my voice.

"Well…" he said. I could tell he was smirking.

"Tell meee!" I laughed.

"Alright, alright. I just wanted to be the last voice you hear before you go to sleep," he said softly.

I grinned and replied, "Well, you got your wish. I'm going to sleep now and so should you."

"I just have one question, first."

I rolled my eyes and smiled, "What is it?"

When he whispers, "You love me. Real or not real?" I tell him, "Real."

"I love you too."

"Goodnight, Chad."

"Goodnight, Sonshine."

After we hung up, I fell back onto my bed and grinned at the ceiling.

Epilogue

"And ever since then, we've never been apart," Chad said, grinning at the crowd of smiling faces.

As everyone applauded and smiled amongst themselves, Chad spoke up again, "I'd like to propose a toast. To the former cast of So Random! I know none of you approved of us at first, but thank you for supporting us all this time."

Sitting at their own table with their respective partners were Tawni & Nico, Grady & Mel, and Zora & Wesley. The former Randoms rolled their eyes, but laughed.

Then Sonny interjected, "And to my friends from the original Mackenzie Falls, thank you for welcoming me every time I came to visit your star."

The prestigious actors and actresses smiled proudly at their colleague and friend as they brought their glasses together and clinked them gently.

"To the Coleman's, Lucy and Shane. Thank you for helping me build up the courage I needed," Chad said, smiling in their direction.

They smiled back, clasping their hands tightly.

"And to my mom, Connie. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed it," Sonny grinned to her teary eyed mother.

"To Sonny's grandmother, Eleanor who unfortunately is no longer with us. She also played a big part in our story," Chad smiled sadly.

They paused in memory of her, toasted, and then Sonny continued on, "And to Marina Taylor. Thank you for finding Chad at that Masquerade Ball. If you two hadn't met, who knows where we'd all be."

Marina smiled warmly at the couple, her eyes saying, 'I was happy to help.'

"And to all of you, for being here to share this special day with us!" Chad shouted happily.

"Before we wrap up this toasting session, I have something to add," said a tall blonde young man.

"To the Coopers. If Chad had never confessed to Allie, I never would have had the chance to meet my wonderful wife," Matthew said, smiling at the dark haired woman sitting at his table.

Everyone in the wedding vicinity shouted, "To the Coopers!"

It's true that each person remembers summer differently, but sometimes you have the opportunity to share them with someone special.

A/N: The end! Did you like it? Hate it? Love it? Review please? :)