it's been so long since i upload this! in my defense...nah i dont feel like giving excuses. anywhos, here's the final chapter.

disclaimer goes here - -

Sirix had gone off in one direction, sending me in the other. If it weren't for the fact that he wanted me to help, I wouldn't be searching for Serena. Maybe if I find her…he'll smile for me. He has the best smile after all…

I pause when I hear crying. Could it be Serena? That's what it sounds like…

"Serena?" the crying halts slightly.

"Lo-Loleus?" I turn and spot her behind a tree. I take a deep breath and walk over, kneeling beside her.

"Why did you run off? You really worried Sirix." She shook her head.

"If he had been worried he would have come after me."

"He didn't know what to do." I pause. "He loves you, you know…a lot."

"Loleus I know."

"Then come with me and let him know you're ok."

"That's not what I meant. I know you love him."

"What?" I felt my eyes widen. How could she know? That's impossible! …right?

"I'm sorry but…Sirix…as you just said he loves me but there's hope. If you love him enough, some day, when I'm gone, or even in another life, you'll still love him. And he can love you too. I'm sure of it." I couldn't help but smile and pull her into a hug.

"Thank you Serena…thank you…"

It's the end. Mount Vesuvius is erupting and there's no hope for survival. All I can do is hope Sirix makes it out of Pompeii alive…

I can't help but think of what Serena told me that day.

If you love him enough, some day, when I'm gone, or even in another life, you'll still love him. And he can love you too. I'm sure of it.

I hope that she's right…I will never stop loving you Sirix Lucretius Fronto. And I hope one day you will love me too.

"Mii-chan! That painting's amazing! I wish I could paint as well as you!" I smile.

"Thank you! It's not that hard though…it just comes easy to me…"

My name is Mii Serizawa. I'm well known in the school for my drawing skills. I think it's because both of my parents are manga artists. There's nothing to special about me though.

I have only one real friend, but little do I know that the small bird I spot through the gym window will change that fact.

I quickly run to the gym. The poor thing is stuck! I need to open the window! I stand on my toes to try and reach when…is that someone else's hand reaching? I turn my head and lock eyes with Keidai Saeki. Wait a minute…is he…is he crying?

"Loleus…" he mutters. I wonder what that means… I frown. I don't know why but the fact that I don't understand him upsets me… "Let's be friends." He says it so seriously I can't help but smile.

"Alright. I'm Mii Serizawa. Let's be friends!"

"Serizawa!" I turn and spot Kei-chan running towards me, a smile on his face, waving. He seems happy still, even though his past life memories are fading. I can't help but feel sad about that. Those memories are what caused us to be friends… I also feel responsible for the loss. But something deep down inside of me…feels incredibly happy…happier than I thought I would be. I've loved Kei-chan for a while but…would being with him really make me this happy? I can't help but feel like…I'm not the only one that's happy.

Kei-chan once told me he knew I was Loleus because of my soul. Could my soul be happy? Could Loleus be happy Kei-chan and I are together? Did Loleus want this? If he did…thank you Loleus. Thank you.

thank you any one who read this!

lol would you believ me if i told you each chapter was or was close to being 2 pages long on microsoft word? theyre so short though! XD