I walked up the driveway already able to see my friends inside of Kidd's house. I took in a breath, feeling anxiety rush over me for a moment. I paused, closing my eyes, and let go of the breath I was holding. I walked up to the door and opened it.

I peeked in and saw no one, knowing they were all in the living room. I almost turned around with the excuse that I hadn't brought anything like food, but I stopped myself. If I didn't go in now, I probably never would. I know I sounded dramatic, but it was the truth.

I walked in, closing the door with a quiet click. I walked to the entrance of the living room. I brushed the front of my sweater for invisible dust, knowing there was none, and straightened my hair. I stepped into the living room and looked at my friends. They were all there, even Mari. She looked like she was doing okay, sitting smiling on James' lap with her arms wrapped around his shoulders. They had a card game spread out on the coffee table and were laughing loudly. I cleared my throat and they all looked up, their voices going quiet.

I looked at them, starting to smile and feeing a warmth spread through me. I was... happy. I was so happy. "(Y/n)!" Maka almost roared and dashed forward, nocking me over with the force of her hug. I hugged her back, laughing and feeling tears fills my eyes as they all piled on. We were a mess of hugs.

After being severely crushed and squeezed, we sat down on the couches and chairs and explained everything; about the memories, about what Mari had told me, everything. It was hard at some points, I cried with them when they did, but it was all out in the open and they could understand.

"You guys..." I said awkwardly while looking at Kidd, Soul, and Black Star. I loved each of them so much, but there was one above the three. It was something more than the love I felt for all of my friends; it was something that had lasted through lifetimes.

I smiled, tears falling down my cheeks again. I knew that everything would be okay. We would figure everything out. We could fight the Keshins and witches and win. We'd graduate and live our lives. Everything would work out this time around. Mari could finally stop reliving things the rest of us couldn't remember. Her scars would heal along with mine. I wiped the tears from my eyes, looking back up at him.

He smiled back.

               The End.

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