AN: Last chapter everybody! Thanks for reading as I posted, and a bigger thank you goes to those who kindly reviewed! ^_^ But the biggest thanks of all has to go to Kaitlyn Fall for betaing every chapter (and the chapters they were previously - something you will never see!)! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

Diclaimer: None of the characters belong to me, and neither does the ending song (I beleive it's the Music Kitchen that does? They had the rights for it back in the 90's... I remember!).

Also, as the chapter title might have told you, this is set a year later. So it's half epilogue, half chapter! Enjoy xx

The crowd cheered as the band finished their last song. The Blue Chairs were quite famous now, and Raye nearly laughed when she saw some of her most poised friends go wild with the rest of the crowd. The success they'd had since releasing their first album had been phenomenal, and Raye was going to use her new found connection with the band as much as she could – beginning with performing at her birthday party.

Scott shook the hair from his eyes and searched through the crowd for his girlfriend. Finding her sandwiched between Raye and Serena, blushing, he winked at her and raised a hand.

"Ladies and gentleman, meet the inspiration for Unforgettable, Amy Anderson!"

Amy's cheeks melted from one shade of crimson to the next as everyone in the audience turned to her. Ducking her head, she bit her lip, mentally vowing to punish Scott later somehow. His laughter echoed across the room as he ducked out of his guitar strap and jumped off the stage. The crowd parted as the band began mingling with the guests again, and Raye made her way up the stairs, now something of a singer herself. She'd dropped the 'Politian's Daughter' tag and adopted a new one as her musical career kicked off.

Arms circled Amy from her left, and she looked up to see Scott's grinning face. "Did you like that?" he asked, already knowing the answer.

"No!" she hit him on the arm. "Why did you point me out?"

Scott nuzzled Amy's neck and she had to concentrate to hear him over her loudly thumping heart. "Because I want everyone to know what a beautiful girlfriend I have, and that she inspired that song."

Amy's cheeks could turn red no more and the fight drained out of her. She loved it when Scott called her beautiful. "Oh Scott," she sighed, turning in his arms so that she could hug him properly.

Serena rolled her eyes at the mushy scene beside her and turned to find Darien. Sashaying her hips to the music as Raye sung her newest song, she danced her way over to the drinks, where Darien was caught up in a conversation with Ann. Serena watched as he tried to politely end the conversation, and she giggled, wondering whether or not she should intervene. When he spotted her watching, his eyes turned pleading, and he jerked his head, calling her over.

Serena tapped her chin thoughtfully as she pretended to consider it, but in seconds, she heard Darien say loudly, "Excuse me, Ann, if you don't mind, I see my girlfriend over there and..." His sentence was drowned out by a loud squeal.

"Oh Serena!" Ann Moreau spotted her. Serena quickly poured herself a glass of wine, feeling like she would need it, and pasted on a smile.

"Hi Ann! How are you?"

Ann twirled as her red dress flared around her. "I look quite beautiful tonight, no?"

Serena almost snorted at Ann's 'modesty'. "Yes Ann, you look lovely."

"Oh, I know!" she cooed, before catching her reflection in a silver jug as a waiter passed. "Ooooh!" she trailed after the waiter, eyes on the jug.

Darien sighed in relief. "I thought I'd never get rid of her!"

"Mmm," Serena nodded. "I wondered where you'd gotten to... You were missing for Amy's entire song! I hadn't realised you'd been cornered by your favourite mademoiselle."

Darien narrowed his eyes at her as she poured him a drink. "Without Alan here, she's a complete puppy. Following me around, asking how she looks..." He groaned. "There's only so many times you can tell her she looks beautiful before you want to hit her with the Ugly Stick."

"So that's what you were talking about?" Serena handed him his drink. "How beautiful she is?" Her lips quirked.

"Well, I had no choice! It's the only thing she'll talk about."

"Awww! My widdle Dare-bear got trapped talking to a gorgeous woman about her beauty!" Serena reached forward and pinched his cheek, tugging it this way and that. He growled playfully and caught her wrist, pulling her towards him for a kiss.

When they broke apart, he pressed his forehead against hers. "You're the only beautiful woman in my eyes."

Serena giggled and leaned in for another kiss.

"Oh yuck!" someone said as they walked past. "I can't believe she went with the pink! After I told her I was going to be wearing it."

Serena grinned against Darien's lips and turned to face her look-a-like. "Mina, you told me you were wearing blue. Besides, you're just jealous I have arm candy and you don't!"

Mina laughed and twinkled her fingers at them. "Just kidding, darling! You look gorgeous. Speaking of arm candy..." She trailed off as a handsome man walked past. Eyeing him hungrily, she grabbed an empty glass and a bottle of wine from the table and stalked in the same direction.

"Looks like Mina's after another one!" Lita laughed as she reached for some strawberries on the snack table, her engagement ring glinting brightly as it was caught in the lights.

"No kidding," grinned Andrew as he came up behind Darien, clapping a hand on his best friend's shoulder. He reached for the chocolate truffles. "So, given any thought to our offer yet?"

"Like you had to ask." Darien rolled his eyes. Serena frowned in confusion, so Darien explained. "Andrew and Lita asked if we'd like to be part of the wedding. Best man and one of the bridesmaids."

Serena gasped and clapped her hands together. "Really?" She spun to Lita, who was chewing on a strawberry. "Really, Leets?" Lita nodded, grinning with pink-stained teeth. "Oh my gosh! I'd love to! And Darien," she turned back to her boyfriend, who was eyeing her with amusement. "Imagine how handsome you'd be in a tux! God, you're so gorgeous!" She barrelled into him and hugged him tightly.

He raised his eyebrows in amazement at their friends. "Guess she said it for the both of us."

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I AM ONLEE "OKAY LOOKING"?!" Ann could be heard screeching from the balcony. Lita, Andrew, Darien and Serena looked up as Ann stormed past them, furiously digging around in her purse.

"Guess she's going to call Alan," Andrew shrugged, unfazed. "Say, why did those two break up anyway? They made such a nice couple," he smirked as the others sniggered.

The turned to the stage as Raye began a new song. It was her highest charting hit so far, and it was a personal favourite of Serena and Darien's. After all, Raye had written it after being inspired by Serena and Darien's romance. Spotting Amy and Scott slow dancing on the makeshift dance floor, Serena grinned and grabbed Darien's hand.

"Come on, it's our song!" she whispered excitedly, bounding forward and dragging Darien along.

I've waited all of my life

Darien's arms circled Serena's waist as they joined the couples swaying to the love song.

For the day when love appears

"You're beautiful, you know that?" Darien murmured into Serena's hair.

Like a fairy tale in days of old

She nodded and snuggled further into his embrace.

He will rescue me from my fears.

The circled slowly, just content with being in each other's arms. It was moments like these that reminded them that the beginning of their relationship, the rocky part, had been well worth it.

And now suddenly he walks in, like a dream

And how can I tell him what he means to me?

My heart stands still - has he come?

Serena wouldn't have been surprised if fireworks had begun going off outside- not that she wouldn't put it past Raye to do something like that. It was a perfect moment; just like in a movie. She loved it.

Oh starry night

Is he the one that I dream of?

Oh starry night

Tell me, is he my own true love?

Darien and Serena, Amy and Scott, every couple on the dance floor relished the quiet moment as they lost themselves in their own little worlds.

And I sit patiently, waiting for a sign

And I hope that his heart longs for mine

He calls my name, is he the one?

Oh starry night

Is he the one that I dream of?

Oh starry night

Tell me, is he my own true love?

Oh starry night

Is he the one that I dream of?

Oh starry night

How will I know

Will his love show?

Is he my own true love?

Okay! Last chapter is up, and the fic is now complete! ^_^ You won't hear from me for a while, while I work on two long fics (summaries are in the profile), so keep reading and reviewing! Drabbles are the only thing I'll be posting for the next two months, I think. So enjoy your October and November everyone! Hope it's not too quiet.

xx

C