Awww. -sniff- That was so awesome. Carrie's all grown up and mature now. :')
This chapter (and ending) was awesome not just because, y'know, Carrie and Billie ended up back together and stuff, but because of it's ambiguity. I love love love that you didn't just tell us whether Mike and Billie patch things up as friends, or if Carrie manages to stay alive after she returns home because it really just makes the whole fact that Billie and Carrie need and depend on each other much more obvious and heartwarming. :] Or it did to me, at least. Lol.
Ah, I loved this whole story. I'm kinda sad it's over. xD But you know my vote on the sequel. Yes! :D
So first off, I have to say this- it may sound a bit rude, and I'm really sorry if it does. You have to stop saying you hate every single chapter in the Author's Note because it gets a little bit... Eugh. If you get what I'm trying to say? I don't mean it in a harsh way or anything, but it does get a little annoying (or maybe it's just met) and it kind of makes me think you didn't put in enough of an effort to edit it and stuff to make it something you like (even though I'm positive you did put in a lot of effort).
Now that that's aside, I'm really glad I found your story. :] It's amazing, and dark, and deals with a lot of things many authors wouldn't be able to pull off. I like that you chose to write about drugs, and not just push it aside (even though it was a part of Billie's life) and make the story one of those fluffy, everything-goes-wonderfully kind of story. Billie had a dark past, and I'm glad you choose to acknowledge it, and not make him out to be some perfect little fairy.
And I love that you made Carrie this flawed girl who isn't perfect and constantly makes mistakes. It makes her so believable, and so much more relatable to. And the fact that she broke up with Billie Joe (madness!) because she was scared of him breaking her heart is so... Well, believable. It makes her vulnerable, and though she was a little harsh in her break-up, I can't help but feel her doubts and not blame her.
So yes. I'm sorry for the first bit that may been a little harsh, but I just want you to know that your work is pretty awesome, and that if you ever make a sequel, I'll definitely subscribe. :] Oh, and update soon! She's going back home, wheeee.
Why does everyone think that Billie's the asshole? His best friend is dating his ex girlfriend whom he is still in love with. Mike broke the bro code! Plus his step dad is a complete dick. Give old Bill a break!