So, we have finally arrived. The last chapter.

I'd like to say a quick thank you to all who have fallen in love with Sophia's story. You've helped this story become what it is today. I smiled like a maniac every time I logged on to my FanFiction account and learned that some one left a review or followed or favorited Noogler. I never thought in a million years that anyone would even look at this story. You've all surprised me by giving Noogler the love it has received.

I originally wrote this months ago, maybe even a year or so ago. I was bored and thought up Sophia's character, which led me to write the first half of Noogler's original draft. It was only an idea, and yet I found myself thinking about Noogler again after months of abandonment. So I took the opportunity to sit down and allow myself to get lost in the story.

The main reason why I even considered picking up where I left off was because I needed a writing exercise to help me get my muse back, and my gosh, it worked. The more I learned about Sophia's character, the more I fell in love with her story. I just had to share it with the world.

I hope that all of you have fallen in love in with Sophia and her story as much as I have. And I hope you've enjoyed this crazy ride we've been on for the past week and a half. It's been a blast, guys.

Thank you, for everything :)

And now, I give you the final chapter of Noogler. Enjoy!

~Nine Months Later~

An old, yellow slug bug pulled up into its assigned parking space. The faint hum of a bass came to an abrupt halt when its owner shut the car's engine off. Almost thirty seconds later, the door squeaked open, revealing a young woman around twenty-two years of age. As she got out of her seat, she slung her Superman side bag across her shoulder and closed the door, locking it with her key before heading towards Google's main building.

While she walked with a slight bounce to her step, she couldn't help but feel the same awe she'd felt the first time she set foot here.

Finally, she entered the building, the grey slide she'd enjoyed using still the same as ever, the plane still hanging from the ceiling. People were busy hustling and bustling about - some on scooter and some on foot. It was like she'd never left at all.

As much as she admired the view, the first place she went was the little café (she was in major need of some caffeine). The only difference about it this time was that the boy who'd served her on her first day wasn't standing behind the counter. Instead, it was a girl a few years older than her. After placing and receiving her order, the young woman began the journey to the place her friends had told her to go to. She hadn't seen any of them live and in the flesh for months. It was a wonderful thought, being able to physically be in the same room instead of spiritually over the phone or computer.

Once she reached her destination, a feeling of comfort overcame her. The room she and her team of ex-interns use to meet up in looked basically the same. It was like she'd only been there yesterday.

Automatically walking towards her usual spot, she was pleased to find that there was no more than two pillows on the couch. Seeing that her friends remembered this weird quirk of hers touched her.

Sitting down, she leaned back against the couch, posture resembling that of a man's. As she began to sip her coffee, the first three people arrived. At the sight of her friends, she placed her drink on the ground, stood up, and said, "Billy! Nick! Lyle!"

Billy and Nick looked the same as she'd last seen them. Lyle, however, was now sporting the beginnings of a beard.

"Miss Sophia!" said Billy picking the woman up in a tight hug. "How have you been?" Putting her down, Billy noticed the one thing that was different about her. "Hey. You dyed your hair a different color."

"Actually, this is my natural hair color," said Sophia, taking a lock of her hair. "It doesn't look bad, does it?"

"No. It looks good. It fits you well," said Nick grabbing his young friend in an embrace. "It's good to see you."

"It's good to see you, too, Nick."

Turning to Lyle, Sophia opened her arms. "Come here, Lyle. Give me a hug."

After this, the three shifted into casual conversation.

"So, how was the move?" Sophia asked Billy, referring to him moving in with his girlfriend of eight months, April.

"Good, actually. We're both adjusting, but it's only been a week. We've got the rest of our relationship to get use to each other."

Lyle and Nick also gave an update on their dating life. Nick and Dana were still going strong and steady, and Lyle and his girlfriend, Marielena (a.k.a. Saffron) were doing about the same. When asked how she and Stuart were doing, Sophia said that they were doing great.

Soon after, Yo-Yo and Neha arrived. At the sight of her friend and best friend, Sophia ran up to them, squealing when she and Neha met in an embrace.

"You cut your hair," said Sophia, pointing at the chin-length cut Neha now wore.

"You dyed your hair."

"Undyed, actually. What you see is all natural."

Yo-Yo looked good. Other than the confidence he now owned, he was pretty much the same. Before they could get into anything else, Stuart arrived, wearing his usual beanie, handsome as ever.

Sophia gave a sly smile as she slid up to her boyfriend. "Hey, you. How are you?" asked Sophia, laying her arms on his shoulders.

"You changed your hair color," said Stuart, even though he already knew she'd undyed it.

"Mm-hm. Thought I'd try my blonde locks again. You like it?"

"Ah, yeah. Why wouldn't I?"

"You're just saying it to be nice," said Sophia, rolling her eyes.

"No. I do. Really."

Sophia gave him a quick peck. "Good. I'm glad."

The sound of someone clearing their throat broke the two apart. Letting go of Stuart, Sophia gave an embarrassed smile. She could see the amused look on Neha from the corner of her eye.

"As much as I'm glad you two love birds are enjoying each others company, I'm going to have to remind you that we're here. Your friends who care about you and have missed you for the past few months," said Nick with a small smile, humor dancing in his eyes.

"Oh, we weren't forgetting about you," said Stuart, arm draped across Sophia's shoulders.

"We were just pretending that none of you existed," finished Sophia, sending a playful wink their friends' way.

Lyle, after giving a light laugh, clapped his hands together. "Alright. You guys ready to start?"

"Lyle, are you kidding? We've been ready since the beginning of last year's internship program," said Sophia, the others agreeing with her.

"Well, then. Let's get this party started, yo." Brining his fist forward, Lyle smiled and asked, "Team Lyle?"

The others shared a look, smiling as they placed their hands in the center of the circle.

"Team Lyle," said Nick.

"Team Lyle," echoed Billy.

"Team Lyle!" shouted Yo-Yo.

"Team Lyle!" the former interns yelled in unison, wrapping each other in an embrace before breaking apart.

"Alrighty, then," said Billy. "Let's get this show on the road. Lyle, lead the way."

Lyle nodded his head, telling them to follow.

As they began to file out of the room, Sophia couldn't help but smile. They'd come a long way since their rocky beginning. At first, they'd despised each other, refused to acknowledge the others' existence. Sophia didn't think that they'd ever be this close. And now, here they were, one year later, best friends and full-time employees of Google.

Sophia glanced down at Stuart's hand and gripped it in hers.

If you told Sophia two years ago that she'd be in this exact moment, that she'd apply as a Google intern which then led to a job at said place, she would have laughed, shook her head, and said, 'Yeah, right. Like that would ever happen.' But here she was, walking to her future, holding the hand of a boy whom she truly cared about who returned her feelings, surrounded by the most amazing friends anyone could ever ask for.

And she wouldn't change a single thing.

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~Edited 07/17/14~