A Different Kind of Rivalry Epilogue

Told in May's Point of View

It has been a long journey, but thank God it's finally over. There has been so much drama over the past week. Rivalry, jealousy, rage, love, hate, and envy. All those emotions have been released and gained at least once during this entire dilemma. I've learned a lot of things that I will carry with me wherever I go. One thing I have learned is that rivalries are dangerous and are not to be played with. You could risk your safety or someone else's for that matter. I just wish that it could've turned out differently. We could've all been friends in the end, but fate took matters into its own hands.

When Gary woke up he was welcomed by a very angry Dawn and an enraged Misty. By the way Ritchie explained it, it was like their faces had gained some shadow and their eyes were bent on pure destruction. Emily tried to stop them, notice I said tried. While Dawn fought of Emily, Misty landed a few punches on Gary, which wasn't that hard seeing as he was pretty much wasted anyway. In addition to the broken jaw, he had a black eye, broken nose, and busted lip. Once again, he was out like a lamp.

Gary had to be rushed to the hospital. To save himself from embarrassment he told authorities that he was in a street brawl instead of telling them his ex-girlfriend and her friends knocked him out. Of course Emily told them it was me, but he didn't press charges because of the dirt we had on him. Emily stayed with him throughout his entire recovery. Everyday after school she'd go talk to him, bring him his homework and sometimes feed him. He was out in a matter of days and came back to school, still as arrogant as ever. When I see him, I get the urge to punch the living day lights out of him again, but Ash always holds me back.

Ash and I are together now and I couldn't be happier. We do everything together. He's the greatest. We go shopping and he doesn't complain. He's the perfect boyfriend. That's why I love him so much. Just last week we went to see a scary movie and he said if I need a hand to hold his would be free. Even though scary movies don't affect me, I still held his hand just to savor the moment. He's such a romantic sometimes he doesn't even know it. He seems a lot happier since this rivalry is over. His attitude is totally different and I'm glad too. This is the Ash that I've longed for.

Misty and Tracey decided to take it to the next level and start dating. I have never seen her so happy before. They make a really cute couple. Tracey draws pictures of her and puts it on display. They're real works of art too. The chemistry was there from the very beginning. Sometimes we even go on double dates. It's a lot of fun. I can tell they belong with each other because they look so happy. Yeah Misty has her days when she wants to rip your head off but Tracey grew to understand and accept her fits of rage.

Dawn and Drew went their separate ways after the dance, but became good friends. He'll give her a rose every now and then but it's only out of friendship. It's pretty clear she has no interest in him nor does he her. She's still looking for Mr. Right, though. She even considered Ritchie, no matter how awkward that sounds. Every now and then, I'd catch her sneaking glances at the purple-haired wonder, Paul. You can look at him and tell he has a mental problem. There's this dark aura that just sets him off. Of course it's Dawn decision and I'll be happy as long as she is.

Brendan and I still talk about things. We've become really good friends over the past months and I can tell him anything. He's really funny too, but can be a bit on the slow side. I guess Brendan is just being Brendan and there's nothing wrong with that. We even gave each other nicknames no matter how weird it sounds. He's B boy and I'm Yam. Weird huh? Our relationship is unbreakable and that's what I like about it. He's still my big brother and I'm his baby sister, even though I resent begin called a baby.

Everything is fine. I couldn't wish for a better life and if there was one, I wouldn't want it. I'm glad Max finally accepts a boy that I bring home. I'm glad dad didn't kill Ash. I'm glad mom stopped being a mom long enough for me go out anytime I want to. And Ash's house is my home away from. Delia is my second mother and another person I can tell my secrets too.

In the end I owe Gary a Thank You. Because if it wasn't for his rivalry with Ash, I'd still be watching Ash and stealing looks whenever I had the chance. Gary was the push I needed to start this relationship. Delia told me to have no regrets. The only one I have is that I didn't hit Gary harder. I did enough to knock him out but I wanted him to get a glimpse of the pain he put me through all for a stupid rivalry.

Well, I have to go now. Ash is gonna be over any minute and I have to get ready. We're going to the carnival today. It's gonna be so much fun and I just can't wait! Like I said before, it's been a long journey and thank God it's finally over.