Disclaimer: Nothing except the story in this chapter is mine... Sadly. I know right?

A/N: So this is the last chapter! I know so sad! But I am coming back for a sequel so you’ll have that! It’s a cute chapter. Review if you want to. Thanks!

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The drive back to the hotel was short and quiet. The door hadn’t even shut before Abigail said, “I demand to know what is going on between you two.”

“As if we didn’t know that was coming...” Riley muttered and Mia smiled.

“We have no idea what you’re talking about Abigail,” Mia said, feigning shock.

“Oh, you know exactly what I’m talking about,” she said narrowing her eyes. “And you better spill right this minute.”

“All right,” Riley said slightly scared of what she might do if they didn’t tell her. “We have been seeing each other.”

“How long? Why haven’t you told us yet? Did you plan this?” She spouted off all of these questions very fast until Mia stopped her.

“You know generally, you’re supposed to stop after asking the question so we can answer them,” she said. Abigail glared at her and Mia started to answer her questions. “Well, we’ve been dating for about a month.”

“What?” Ben asked. “That long? Why haven’t you told us?”

“We didn’t want you to harp on us about how it took so long for us to admit it,” Riley said.

“And yes,” Mia said. “We planned this. You guys are treasure hunters. We thought we’d drop you guys clues to figure it out.”

“So it was staged,” Ben said. “It felt kind of that way.”

“I should have known you’d figure that part out,” Mia said with a smile. “So you’re not mad we didn’t tell you before?”

“No,” Ben said. “I’m just a little shocked that you couldn’t trust us...”

“It’s not that we didn’t trust you,” Mia said defending her decision. “It’s just, like Riley said, we knew you’d harp on us and we wanted a few days peace.”

“Or a month,” Abigail said.

“Sorry,” Riley said shrugging his shoulders.

“How did you keep it from us for a month?” Ben asked.

“Uhh,” Mia replied. “I’m actually not really sure... It was kind of just a ‘make it up as you go along’ type things. And surprisingly, it worked.”

“Aha,” Ben said. His tone changed from questioning to a lighter sound as he continued. “Well, you have to know, we’re gonna harp on you guys now.”

“Unfortunately,” Riley said. “So, come on let us have it.” And they did. Both Ben and Abigail spoke at the same time about things that Riley and Mia couldn’t understand, but they knew this would happen, so they just stood there and took it.

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Mia awoke on a normal Saturday morning alone in her’s and Riley’s bed. They had been dating for a little longer than six months and it had been about eight months since they found the treasure. She stretched out, placing her hand on pillows on either side of her but felt something that wasn’t fabric. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she turned onto her side and saw a single rose on her boyfriend’s pillow with a small note attached to it. It read: Morning sleepyhead. I’ve done all your chores so you can relax. Don’t believe me? Go check for yourself. Mia cocked her head to one side in thought and wonder. Riley did all her chores? No chance. She got up from the bed, carrying the rose with her into the kitchen.

To her surprise, there were no dishes in the sink. Out of force of habit, she checked in the dishwasher to find, not dishes, but another rose and note. Told you. Lemme guess, you’re going to check the laundry now... Taking the two flowers, she walked briskly to the laundry room. There were no clothes in the dryer, nor the washer. When she checked the hamper, there lay another rose.

I know you too well. You should relax today. How about you...read a book... he wrote. She shook her head in disbelief. “All right, Riley,” she said to no one. “I’ll humor you. To the book shelf.” Searching around the several shelves she got the idea about his own book that lay in her side table drawer. When she opened the wooden drawer in her room next to her side of the bed, she found his book with the red flower perched on top of it. You really are too good at these puzzle things... said the note. But enough of that. Books are old. How about a little TV?

With all four flowers in her hand, she walked into the living room. It wasn’t on the coffee table, nor was it lying next to the TV. But then she thought of a TV listing and she went to investigate the small basket near the TV. There, on top of a TV guide was the rose she had been seeking and yes, another note. Well done! Now that your at the TV, how about a little snack before you completely relax.

Before she walked completely into the kitchen, she set down all the previous ‘clues’ she had found. Door after door, she searched until she found what she wanted. You seriously need to get a life. But I love you anyway. Like I said. Relax. You don’t have to do anything today. Your welcome... Mia’s lips curled into a smile and she set the other rose with the matching flowers and sat on the couch, wanting to do exactly what the note he wrote said.

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A few hours later, the phone rang. Mia got up and when she got to the phone, she found another rose and a note. She chuckled lightly, picking both it and the phone up. “Hello?” she answered.

“Mia?” a woman said on the other end. “It’s Abigail. I was going out to do a few things and was wondering if you’d like to come with me.”

“Sure,” Mia replied. “That’d be nice.”

“Great! I’ll be there in a half hour, okay?”

“Okay. See you then.” And she hung up the phone. Out of pure curiosity, she started to read the note. If you’re reading this Abigail probably called. Go have fun with her. You might want to wear a skirt... She shook her head with a wide grin on her face wondering exactly why he was doing all of this.

Like he suggested, she went to the drawer with all her skirts in it and found... you want to venture a guess? That’s right, a rose and a note. I see you took my advice... And yes this is a distraction but it’s a fun distraction. Oh! And don’t forget to do your makeup... “I never have, honey,” she said to the piece of paper and she grabbed a tee that matched the skirt she pulled out, then walked to the bathroom. After changing she pulled out her makeup bag and found the rose. I hope you have a great time with Abby. I love you and I’ll see you when you get home! was all the note said.

She finally finished getting ready and walked to the front door, but she realized she forgot her purse. When she went over to grab it, another rose fell from the table. You didn’t think I was done did you? it asked. If so, you really don’t know me at all. Laughing, she continued to read. I hope you have fun again. Goodness knows I will... For the hundredth time that day, she rolled her eyes and then walked out the door.

Abigail stood just outside by her car and smiled as she walked up. “Okay,” Mia said walking up to her. “What the hell is Riley planning?” she asked.

“That is a surprise,” the blond replied. “I was sworn to secrecy.”

“That’s bull but I’ll let it slide,” Mia said. She went to get into Abigail’s car, but she stopped her.

“Let’s take your car,” she offered.

“Okay...” she said with raised eyebrows. When she opened the door, there on the passager’s seat lay yet another rose. I see Abby’s doing her job. Good for her. I’ll see you when you get back! Love you... the note said. Abigail gave a sly grin before plopping down in her seat and shutting the door.

“What are you waiting for?” she asked. “Let’s go.” Mia narrowed her eyes at the other woman before she put the keys in the ignition.

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They spent the next few hours going from store to store, having girl talk and Mia almost completely forgot about why she was out. Almost. It was nearly dark outside when they drove up to her apartment but before she would let Abigail out of the car she asked again, “What is Riley planning?”

“Again, that’s a surprise,” she said. “And I’m sure if you just walk inside, you’ll find out what this is all about. I’ll see you later.” With that, she hopped out of Mia’s car and into her own. The blond waved as she drove by.

Mia shook her head and got out of her car, shutting the metal door behind her. But when she got to the door, on the mat in front of her was another rose and note. The note read: If you’re counting, this makes twelve... A dozen to be more loquacious. Mia smiled and opened the white door to find Riley standing next to a table lit with two candles. The rest of the the apartment was dark.

“Can you tell me what’s going on?” she asked with a grin.

“Here,” he said. “I have something for you.”

“Something else?” she asked walking over to him. With a smile, he handed her a small box. When she opened it, she let out a small gasp. Inside lay a necklace with a square charm that had words on it. It said: Because I’m ‘passionate’ about you. Next to the words was a tiny diamond heart.“Oh my God, Riley,” she said. “This is platinum. It’s expensive...”

“I can afford it,” he shrugged. “You like it?”

“It’s beautiful!” she said. “But you never answered my question... What’s this all about? I mean, it’s not our anniversary. It’s not my birthday. Valentine’s day is ages away. Unless you’re trying to butter me up to let you buy a new car.”

“No,” he said. “None of that.” He sighed, then continued. “I heard a song the other day on the radio and it just reminded me about all the things you do to tell me how much you love me and how I do hardly anything for you. So I figured I should do something and this came to mind. Well, I didn’t come up with the whole thing. The singe roses and notes were Abigail, but I wrote the notes.”

“So this is just all because you wanted to show how much I mean to you?” she asked.

“Pretty much,” he replied.

“Aw!” she said kissing him. “I already know you love me.”

“I know, I just wanted to. You mean everything to me.” She ‘aw’ed again and hugged him.

“Thanks Riley,” she whispered in his ear. “You mean everything to me too.” Riley smiled.

“You know, I also made dinner.”

“You did not!” she said.

“Okay...so Ben helped a little, but I-”

“-had the idea,” she finished with a smile. “Okay, Romeo. What did you make?”

“Well...” he sighed with a smile.

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A/N: So that’s the end of this story! I thought I’d end on a happy, cute, fluffy note. BTW, the last scene was inspired by the song ‘Buy me a Rose’. Maybe you’ve heard it? Hense the title... It just sort of sparked this in my head so I wrote about it. I made it to twenty chapters! Yay me! I hope you enjoyed. I do plan on doing a sequel. I should have the first chapter up in a few days. Thank you to all who reviewed and stuck with me to the end. You rock!