Hello, everyone! So, we have come to the end of the story. I'm going to miss writing it, and I hope everyone liked it. Thanks so much for sticking with me, it's been great.

Disclaimer: I own nothing, but that's not why I am sad. I am sad because this is the last chapter! –cries-

Sonny ran. She ran from the dressing room. She ran through the hallways and past the So Random! set. She ran and ran, but she had no where to go.

Sonny entered a dark corridor; someone had left the lights off. Unaware of where she was going, Sonny tripped over her feet and fell to the floor, but she didn't care.

Her eyes stung with tears and her stomach hurt from the pained sobs that she choked out. She felt like her heart had broken into a million pieces and scattered throughout her entire body, sending jitters to run through her skin. Exhausted, she dragged herself over to a nearby staircase, using what strength she had left to hoist herself up onto the first step. She closed her eyes, emotionally drained, and breathed deeply and slowly. She desperately tried not to think about what just happened, but she couldn't help herself. With every thought, every memory, a tear streamed down her face.

She had trusted Tawni. Ever since she arrived at So Random!, Tawni had been there with her. At first, Tawni was nothing short of a bitch, but as time went on, the two became close friends. In an instant, one mind-boggling, horrible instant, everything changed.

Sonny's heart beat drummed loudly within her chest, reminding her constantly that this nightmare was real.

She tucked her knees into her chest and wrapped her arms around them. The still, dark corridor relaxed her mind for a moment and she let her head fall onto her knees.

Just breathe…

Suddenly, the double doors flew open, and Sonny flinched away, hoping whoever it was wouldn't see her.

"Where could she have gone?!" A female voice asked hysterically. Sonny hugged herself tighter as she recognized Tawni's high-pitched shriek.

"How should I know? She probably went home!" Pearce said. The two crossed the hallway, never looking in Sonny's direction. She shifted closer to the railing and hoped to God they didn't see her.

"Let's try in here," Tawni said, pushing open another door. Pearce followed her through, and Sonny relaxed when the door shut tightly behind them.

One lonely tear slid down her cheek and rested on her lip. She licked it off, savouring the salty taste on her tongue, and rocked back and forth on the step.

Sonny was always a strong girl. She could handle herself in times of great desolation and fought hard to keep her cool in front of her peers. But this was different. This was no ordinary situation that Sonny could suck up and deal with. This was her heart, and it was breaking.

The double doors swung open again, and Sonny concealed herself in the darkness. She wondered who it could possibly have been, because she didn't know anyone else stayed late on her set.

Sonny shut her eyes tight. Whoever it was, she didn't want them to find her.

"…Sonny?" A soft voice asked. Sonny eyes shot open, and there, standing near the doors with concern echoed in his crystal blue eyes, was Chad Dylan Cooper.

Sonny didn't say anything. Of all the people to intrude on her hiding spot, it had to be him.

"Sonny? Is that you?" Chad made his way to the darkened staircase, letting his eyes adjust to the crouched figure on the step.

Sonny shook her head violently, keeping her face hidden in her knees. Chad laughed and sat next to her. He gently stroked her hair, unaware that Sonny was covering her face so he wouldn't see the tears.

"Why are you creeping a dark stairwell?" he asked with humour in his voice.

Sonny, in an attempt not to giggle, lifted her face up for a second. A second too long.

"Sonny? Sonny, what's wrong?" Chad asked, tilting her chin up with his finger. He looked her straight in the eyes, and what she had left of her heart melted away.

"Nothing, Chad," she replied. But she desperately wanted to tell him. She wanted to spill all of her fillings and thoughts and needed to get everything off her chest. But she couldn't find the strength.

"Sonny, you were crying. What's the matter?" Chad was worried now. He hated to see her cry, and he wanted to know what happened.

Chad wrapped his arms around her, resting his cheek on top of her head. Sonny snuggled into his warmth and sighed. She missed this. She missed him.

"Please tell me…" Chad said in a quiet voice.

"You were right, I should have stayed away from him. He was a jerk," Sonny finally said.

"Pearce?" Chad asked. But he knew the answer.

"Yes…and Tawni," Sonny said.

"Tawni? What? What happened?"

Sonny broke down and told Chad everything. Chad tried to keep his cool through the whole story, but a mumbled "Shit," or "That bitch," would slip occasionally, but other than that, he tried to control it.

When Sonny's story ended, Chad fought the urge to find Pearce Connery and beat him to within an inch of his life. Sonny was crying over that jerk and that bitch, and all he could do was hold her. But he was okay with that.

"Chad…" she said. She raised her head to look at him.

"Yes?" he asked.

"I missed you. I feel really bad for not talking to you, and--"

"Sonny, it's okay," he said. "I really missed you too."

They gazed into each other's eyes for a moment just before he softly pressed his lips to hers. Sonny closed her eyes, letting her body absorb the magical feeling of his mouth on hers. All she could smell was Chad. All she could touch was Chad. All she could feel was Chad. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled away. She looked up at him and smiled. He smiled as well, and kissed her again. Sonny melted into his arms and kissed him back. She kissed him passionately, giving him all her love. He ran his fingers down her torso, outlining her slender figure. Sonny giggled.

"What?" asked Chad with a confused face.

Sonny smiled, "I'm very ticklish."

Chad laughed and tickled her sides more. Sonny collapsed on the ground laughing, and he fell with her. His body was pressed against hers, their breathing synchronized. Chad ran his fingers along her lips and smiled.

"I love you, Sonny," he whispered.

"I love you, too, Chad," she said back.

They kissed again. This time, nothing got in the way. It was Sonny and Chad, the way it should have been. The way it should always be.

Two hearts as one, you and me.

Thank you everyone so much for staying a part of this story. It was been a wonderful ride, and I couldn't have had more fun.

Thank you all so much.

Peace, Love, and Channy,

-Emily.