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Vampirism
Chapter Five
Finding a Bodyguard
THE NEXT DAY/ AKATSUKI
It was around noon and though most vampires would normally be asleep, there were a few still awake. Itachi was one of them. As hard as he tried, he couldn't sleep at all. After tasting that girl's blood he couldn't think of anything else. He knew that taste so well...and yet he doubted himself. 'She can't have that blood. There's no way! How could Sasuke find such a rare human so easily? This can't be right.' That one thought followed him all day. He couldn't shake it.
He didn't want to believe she could actually become a vampire. There were so few humans like that left. How had she gotten past vampires all these years? Where had she been hiding? It wasn't just that fact alone that bothered him. He didn't like that Sasuke was the one to find her. 'How could a weakling like him be able to find such a being? How?!' He growled at the thought.
To turn a human with the correct blood into a vampire they had to be put through one terrifying night of torture. Their blood would have to be be taken from different points in their body and also by different vampires. Some humans couldn't survive the pain or blood loss and would die. They lost some, much needed, vampires to that little fact. If there was only a better way to turn a human, they'd to it.
But Itachi didn't know any other way. He didn't want to turn her into a vampire either. So far very, very few women have been changed into a vampire. Others have tried but most die. Itachi would rather suck her dry then try and change her. He knew he couldn't though. Leader would disown him. They needed so much help now that even a woman would be useful. If Itachi told Leader about her blood, he'd kidnap and force her to change.
Itachi didn't want to give her away just yet. He'd have her blood for himself a little while longer before he'd say anything. Sasuke and Gaara might be a problem but he knew they wouldn't say anything. The other problem they would put up is the fact that they had tasted her blood as well. They would be addicted. That was the only bad thing about a human having that kind of blood. It attracted vampires. It was like honey to bees. Vampires just couldn't get enough of it.
If Itachi had known, he wouldn't have tasted her blood. But now that he has, he wouldn't be able to resist his hunger. He'd go back again and again to feed. No other human would satisfy him. Sasuke and Gaara would feel the same way. Her blood would be the only thing on their minds. As much as Itachi hated it, he would have to share. If he didn't allow them to have her blood, they'd go crazy with blood lust. He couldn't risk that. But for the time being he was set. He didn't need blood for another few nights. Until then, he would let her regain her blood before he'd feed again.
Sakura woke up around noon the next day. She didn't have trouble opening her eyes this time but she was sore. She still felt light-headed and like she was going to faint but she would stay awake, she had too. The first thing she noticed was that she was wearing different clothes. 'How and when did I get into these?' She had no idea. In fact she could barely remember anything. But it wasn't long before she remembered.
Sakura gasped as her memories from the night before came back to her. "Vampires!" She reached up and touched her neck, expecting to find holes there. But she didn't feel anything. A small bump but no holes. 'Didn't that one bite me? Why isn't there a mark?' She didn't know exactly why but she remembered when Sasuke had bit her hand. The wound disappeared after he was done. Maybe that was what happened again? She was almost sure that was the explanation. It wasn't like it magically disappeared or anything.
Sakura didn't want to know who changed her or why so instead she got up and changed. Some things were better left unknown. She didn't know why she was waking up so early but she couldn't sleep even if she wanted too. Now that she knew about vampires she wasn't sure she could ever sleep again. 'And I work the night shift. I might see them every night. Oh god this really sucks!' She shivered at the thought of them biting her again. She didn't like that at all.
She didn't know what to do but she wasn't about to change her job. Even if she wanted too, Ino wouldn't leave. If Ino tried leaving one night she might have a run-in with one of the vampires and get killed. Sakura couldn't risk leaving her alone. Instead she decided to keep her job but try something else. Maybe have Kakashi take her home next time? He was stronger and more of a bodyguard then Naruto.
"Naruto!" She gasped and raced for the door.
She had completely forgotten about him. She didn't know what happened to him and she was scared. 'What if they killed him? No...neither of them seemed like killers but that other one might be. He didn't know about Naruto though so maybe he's alright. I hope so!' She didn't know where she'd find him but she went to his house to start.
Right when she got there she saw Hinata walk out. Hinata looked up as she stopped before her.
"Hinata! Where's Naruto?" Sakura panted, she had run a long ways.
"He's at the h-hospital. Someone found him on the s-street. What happened? Y-you didn't do anything did y-you?" Hinata stuttered.
"Why would I do anything to him? We were attacked! Actually he was attacked I was kidnapped." Sakura didn't like telling her that but she was Naruto's girlfriend and she deserved to know the truth.
"K-kidnapped? B-but then why are you here n-now?" Now Hinata was confused.
"Look it's nothing. I fainted, they took me back to my house, and now I'm here. I guess they were just good kidnappers."
"D-did they do anything to y-you?"
"Not really. Now can we go visit Naruto? I'll tell you what happened to him exactly on the way." Sakura was eager to see him now. Hinata was just making her wait longer to see him.
"Oh a-alright." Hinata gave a weak smile then together they headed for the hospital.
Sasuke growled as he stormed through the apartment. Sai wasn't there when he returned that night so he figured he was staying with Sasori and Deidara. Strange as that was, he had to be there. Sai had left paint on Sasuke's bed and by the time Sasuke returned that night, it had spilled. 'You're so dead when I find you.' Sasuke was out to kill now.
The first few hours after he and Gaara got back, Sasuke had just walked around. He needed to clear his head and rid himself of anger. It wasn't long before he forgot about being angry and started worrying. He wanted Sakura to be safe but her life had taken a turn for the worse. With Itachi on the prowl, she was as good as dead.
Sasuke stopped outside Sasori's door then raised his fist and started pounding. Inside there were a few grumbles. Sasuke stopped pounding when he heard footsteps. He moved back as the door opened and Sasori poked his head out.
"What do you want?" He didn't even sound tired.
"I'm here for Sai. Do you mind?" Sasuke wasn't in the mood to argue with him.
"Well it's the middle of the day and we need sleep, so yes I do mind."
Sasuke growled and opened his mouth to yell at him but Sasi's voice beat him to it. "Just let him in."
Sasori sighed then opened the door for him. "Make it quick kid."
Sasuke snorted then brushed past him into the room.
The room was dark but also quite spacious. There were a bunch of pillows and blankets all over the floor. A few beds which were currently occupied by Sai and Deidara (each had their own, this is not a yaoi story). There were tons of paint cans, scrolls, puppets, clay, and other art stuff spread out all over the floor. 'So he actually does come here for art. Guess he really isn't gay.' That kind of surprised Sasuke but not enough for him to forget why he was there in the first place.
"Sai! Why the hell did you leave paint on my bed?!" Sasuke demanded.
Sai yawned then smirked sleepily. "That was payback for not telling me what happened the other night."
Sasuke growled. "You little shit-head! If you wanted to know then you should've came with Gaara and I. Gaara knows now and actually got a taste for himself."
Deidara was awake now. Hearing the word 'taste' woke him up. He hadn't fed recently though he did right before they came to this town. He was more then hungry by now and Sasori was feeling the same way. Sai had animal blood but not any human blood yet. He was yearning for something to sink his teeth into. Preferably a human but he wouldn't complain for more blood of any kind.
"Ah Sai we'll leave you alone with him. Deidara, let's go." Sasori opened the door wider, trying to urge Deidara to leave.
Deidara sighed then sat up and yawned. "Fine but you owe me for this Sasori, yeah." He stood up then slowly made his way to the door.
Sasori shut the door after he left the room leaving Sai alone with Sasuke. Sasuke wasn't exactly happy about being alone with him, mostly because there was a good chance he'd kill him, but also because he was still wondering if Sai was straight or not. The truth was yet to be seen and Sasuke only believed his eyes or his tongue. His ears lied to him often.
Sasuke went over to Deidara's bed and sat down on it. He didn't want to talk to Sai at all but he'd put up with him for now. He needed something to do anyways.
"Are you going to tell me now?" Sai asked.
Sasuke definitely didn't want to tell him that but if he didn't, Gaara would. If Sai asked nicely enough, Gaara would spill his guts. Some help he is when it comes to keeping secrets.
"I'll tell you everything on one condition..."
"What?" Now Sai was curious.
"You can't have any paint in the room, now more Itachi worshiping, and you must not tell anyone else. Understand?" Sasuke had to put his foot down.
He didn't like Sai from the start. Sai used to follow Itachi around like a shadow but now he just worshiped him from afar. Sasuke didn't like anyone who liked his brother that much. But the paint was also a problem. There was no way he was risking having paint in his bed again.
After much thought Sai finally sighed. "You win. Now tell me everything."
Sasuke smirked and did exactly that. He told him about the first time he met Sakura and when he bit her hand. He told him about when he and Gaara kidnapped her to sort things out. Also about when Itachi came and nearly killed her. Even Sai had to shudder at that. If there was one thing he hated the most in the world, it was injustice. Humans were defenseless against blood-thirsty vampires. They didn't stand a chance. So was it really fair to kill them? It was an unfair fight and Sai refused to have anything to do with murderous vampires.
"Guess your 'god' is now a murderer, though he's always been one." Sasuke just had to taunt him. His god was now his devil. How perfect!
"Whatever. So this girl is really something huh? I mean you, Gaara, and Itachi all tasted her blood. Was it that good?"
Sasuke had to answer truthfully. "It was the best thing I've ever tasted."
Sai smirked at that. He liked the sound of something that tasted better than anything else. He also knew a few other people who thought along the same lines. One started with an 'S' and the other with a 'D'.
"Well now that you've told me everything I guess you can go back to sleep now right?" Sai said rather ugently.
"Uh my bed's covered in paint." Sasuke growled at the thought of his bed drenched in blue paint.
"Then sleep in mine. Either way you have to leave. I'm tired now go."
Sasuke didn't like how urgent he was but he nodded anyways. "I'll go but you'd better watch out for Itachi. He's a murderer even if he didn't kill this one time."
Sai waved him off. "Whatever you say Sasuke. Oh wait one more thing, what did this girl look like?"
Sasuke pondered for a moment then smirked. "She had long pink hair and jade eyes. No other woman in the world looks like her. You'd be able to pick her out in a crowd anywhere."
Sai nodded. "I see, and her name?"
"Uh Sakura. Why are you asking?" Sasuke was confused now. Sai liked to draw things and that's the only reason Sasuke described Sakura. He figured Sai wanted to draw her. But why did he have to know her name? That didn't make sense at all.
"Nevermind. I don't really care. But you can go now." Sai waved, really wanting him to go now.
"Alright I'm going geez. See ya tonight." Sasuke waved then left the room.
Sai waited until he couldn't hear his footsteps any longer before he called Sasori and Deidara back into the room. After hearing everything Sasuke had to say, he was very interested. A strange pink-haired girl with the best tasting blood ever? Now that was very interesting. Sasori and Deidara would be interested too...very interested.
"So what did you find out, yeah?" Deidara asked, yawning a bit.
Sai smirked at him, and strange glint his eyes. "I think I just found us dinner."
Sasori glanced at Deidara who met his gaze and smirked. Now there was a word they enjoyed. At this point in time, dinner sounded better than ever. Sasori licked his lips at the thought then chuckled darkly along with Deidara. Sai just sat there smirking. He would get first dibs then he'd let the other two fight for her. He wanted to taste this blood. He'd do anything for it, even betray his own friend.
(A/N: I'm not trying to make them sound evil but come on, Sai just broke one of Sasuke's rules, don't tell anybody. Even if they sound evil now, they won't be in the future. Well maybe Sasori but definitely not Deidara. He's too cute! Itachi will still be the top bad dude so no worries there!)
Sakura giggled at her cheerful, brotherly friend. He was sitting up in his bed fighting with all the wires in him. Neither of them understood why he had to be there or have wires put in him but if they wanted to think something was wrong with him, let them! Salura thought it was funny. Naruto just looked seriously annoyed.
Hinata sat on the bed beside him, trying to unwrap the wires from around him. He was a mess but that's what happens when he's cooped up for too long. He hated sitting down for more then 10 minutes. Those two knew that better than most. He was wild, insane, and just adorable at the same time. Just like a puppy! Sakura laughed at that thought. Naruto really was just like a puppy.
"So Sakura-chan what did they do to you?" Naruto asked, finally giving up his fight with the wires.
"Nothing. They knocked me out and took me to some warehouse. When I woke up I fainted and they took me home. Not really bad kidnappers." Sakura explained the best she could without giving anything away.
She didn't want to mention the fact that they were vampires. If she said anything people would think she was nuts. She thought she was nuts but she still felt better not saying anything. It might keep people safer if they didn't know. More relaxed anyways.
Naruto growled. "I can't believe I let them get away with you! I even went with you so I could protect you. Some bodyguard I was..."
Hinata patted his arm sympathetically and even Sakura had to feel bad for him. He wanted to help and protect her but in the end he just fainted...or so he thought. Sakura kind of suspected the vampires had something to do with him falling asleep in the street, but she said nothing. No point in worrying either of them anymore.
"Don't look so glum Naruto. You did your best and besides, I'm fine right?" Sakura tried to cheer him up but he didn't look any happier.
"Yeah but this was one time. What about the next time? What if they kidnap you again? They might really hurt you Sakura-chan..." He sounded really worried now. Even Hinata looked a little scared, and she didn't even know what really happened.
Sakura sighed. "I'll be fine. I'll have Ino or Kakashi walk me home next time."
Naruto was quick to reply. "Not Ino. She's a girl too."
Sakura glared at him. "And what's wrong with being a girl?" Hinata didn't look happy with his choice of words either.
He held his hands up in defense. "Nothing! I simply meant that you should have someone stronger with you. Kakashi would be good if he wasn't so lazy. What if you brought someone else with you? Maybe Kiba or Neji?"
Kiba and Neji were both great fighters. Kiba didn't fight as often as Neji but he was still good. Having Akamaru around was just an extra bonus. But Neji seemed to be the better choice. He was strong, a quick thinker, and pretty close to her as well. She had known him for a long time; maybe longer than she knew Hinata. They used to argue a lot when they were younger but as they grew up they became more distant and talked less. Now they acted more friendly and more relaxed around each other.
"I wouldn't mind having Neji around." Sakura admitted.
Hinata smiled at that. Her cousin was like a stick in the mud. He was too quiet, boring, and needed something fun in his life. He loved to pick on Sakura but everytime he did, he'd always smile about it later. Hinata liked seeing him happy. If Sakura made him happy then she wanted Sakura to be around him as much as possible.
"Y-you should ask him. I'm s-sure he'd come if you a-asked, Sakura-chan."
Sakura had to step back from her after that comment. 'Sakura-chan? She hasn't called me that since she started dating Naruto. She must either be really happy with something or she's lost her love for Naruto. I think it's the first one. She wouldn't be this worried about him if she didn't like him anymore.' As confused as Sakura was about Hinata calling her by that name, she was happy too. Things were finally getting back to normal...well actually they were getting worse but at least Hinata was back to her old self.
Sakura smiled then nodded. "I think I will go talk to him. I haven't in awhile so maybe he'll be glad to see me. Thanks for the idea Hinata-chan!"
Hinata smiled but Naruto was the one who replied. "It was my idea!"
Sakura giggled then turned to leave. "Whatever. I'll see you later...maybe. Bye guys!" She waved then left the room.
Naruto stared after her for a moment before he sighed. 'Stay safe Sakura-chan.'
Sakura ran through town, desperately searching for her pearl-eyed friend. She didn't have the slightest clue where to look first but she was sure to find him if she kept running around town. 'I should've asked Hinata before I left. Damn, I really need to think things through before I act. Now I might never find him.' That wasn't really true. She had quite awhile before work so she would just keep looking for him even if it took all day.
As luck would have it, she didn't have to look very hard at all. Neji was sitting outside of a general shop with Lee and Shikamaru. Shikamaru looked as bored as ever but Lee looked the exact opposite. He had his usual huge grin on and his creepy looking eyes, were shining. Neji was looking rather annoyed. He never did like Lee very much but it would take a lot to piss him off.
Sakura almost giggled at the sight. Seeing Neji annoyed was one of the funnier sights she had ever seen. When his eye began to twitch or when he tapped his foot in annoyance, it wasn't a good sign. Neji was doing both things at the moment. Sakura knew that if she didn't say something, he'd probably attack the oblivious Lee. Sakura had to do something, even if a part of her told her not too.
She walked up to the table making them all look up at her.
"Sakura-chan!" Lee quickly exclaimed.
Sakura had to smile, he sounded so much like Naruto. "Hey Lee."
"Sakura-san, what are you doing here?" Neji asked.
Sakura glanced at him and smiled. "I'm actually here looking for you."
Neji looked very confused. First Sakura was actually awake during the day. That never happened now that she worked the night-shift. The second confusing thing was the fact that she was looking for him. They hadn't talked in a long time and now she was looking for him? He had no idea what to think. He wanted to demand she explain her reasoning but he thought better of it. They weren't kids anymore and she deserved to be treated like a young lady now.
He opened his mouth to say something but Lee beat him to it. "Why him Sakura-chan? He's so...boring!"
Neji glared at him but Sakura had to laugh. "Maybe but I need to speak with him. Can I borrow him for a minute?"
Lee was about to object but Shikarmaru waved his hand. "Go ahead. Take this guy with you too." He pointed to Lee who looked happy with the idea.
Neji quickly stood up then walked over to Sakura. He grabbed her arm and pulled her away from them.
"We're fine. You can have him." With that said, he walked off dragging Sakura after him.
"Ack! Neji! Where are we going?" Sakura was slightly annoyed with his rudeness but the fact that he was touching her sent a faint blush to her cheeks.
Sakura had always had a small crush on him. He was so annoying as kids and yet as they grew older, he became more and more like a friend. A very handsome friend. As much as she hated to admit it, she actually liked him.
Neji glanced over his shoulder at her before he sighed and stopped walking. "Sorry. I shouldn't have left in such a hurry."
She shook her head and smiled. "It's alright. Let's go find somewhere more private." She grabbed his hand then led him away.
His confusion returned again. 'Why does she have to talk to me in private? Can't we just find somewhere away from Lee to talk? She's acting weird and she actually had the nerve to touch me. That's definitely a first. Well other then all the times she's slapped me but this is different. I wonder what brought this on?' He was confused but also slightly happy. He was happy to see her again. They weren't even fighting! That was a huge relief. Neji didn't like fighting with her even if he was the one who usually started it all. If he could help it, he wouldn't fight with her.
Sakura led him out of town and down to a small river that flowed right outside of Konoha. It was a peaceful spot where Sakura used to come and hang out whenever she was bored or wanted time to herself. It was easy to think when she was by herself or when she wasn't in town. The noise bothered her too much. It was the first time she had brought anyone out there. She was a bit nervous about it but she had a good reason so she ignored her nagging feeling.
"Where are we?" Neji asked. He knew they weren't that far from town but still, he had only been to the river once or twice in his entire life.
"This is the Konoha River. It's the closest river to Konoha but it's also pretty small. I used to come here often to think. I figured it would be a nice quiet spot to talk." Sakura sat down on a hill overlooking the river.
The whole area was peaceful and she loved it. She just hoped that Neji would too. But maybe he didn't want to even be there. 'He wouldn't rather be in town, would he? I hope not. This place is so wonderful.' She closed her eyes to enjoy the silence.
It didn't last long thanks to Neji. Neji sat down beside her then watched as a few ducks swam around in the water.
"So what's wrong?" He was curious. Sakura had to have a pretty good reason for bringing him this far way from everyone else. He was just worried he might not be able to help her.
Sakura sighed then looked up at the sky. "Last night I was kidnapped." That was probably a bad way to start a conversation but Sakura had to get his attention somehow.
Neji gasped in surprise. "What?! Kidnapped? How?"
"When I left work. Two guys took me. Naruto was with me but he couldn't do anything."
"Naruto's too weak to do anything. Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Neji was concerned. He always thought of himself as her friend but didn't she think of him the same way?
Sakura sighed. "I wanted too but I just woke up at noon. I need help Neji. I don't want to be kidnapped again..." She closed her eyes, wishing that she could just forget last night ever happened.
She couldn't forget though. She had almost died! What if they really killed her next time? She was scared. She wasn't sure if she'd survive another night. If she had Neji around, maybe she'd stand a chance. Without him, she didn't know for sure. They could do anything they wanted to her and she wouldn't be able to stop them. That was what scared her the most.
Neji suddenly leaned over and wrapped his arms around her. Sakura was shocked! 'He's hugging me? Why? Nevermind...I should just enjoy this feeling. It might not ever happen again.' She sighed then wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face into his chest. She didn't know that Neji could be so comforting.
Neji stroked her back comfortingly. He wasn't exactly sure what came over him but he felt like he had to do something nice for her. The best he could do on such short notice was hug her. As dumb at it sounds, it worked. She was happy and relaxed. After being kidnapped that was the best she could ask for. Neji was just surprised he was the one to do it.
'How could this happen to her? She's always been so tough and so strong. Yet she was kidnapped? That just doesn't seem possible. But I believe her. I can't let her go off on her own now though, her kidnappers might return. If they do, she might not come back. I just wish she would've come to me first. Even before it happened she must've realized something was weird. Why didn't she tell me then? I wish I knew...' He sighed then dug his face into her hair.
"Why don't you talk to me anymore? You know you can tell me anything. If you knew something was up or if something weird happened to you, you should've come straight to me. I would've helped you. You know that right? I'm always here. It might not seem that way anymore but I am Sakura. I'll always make time for you, no matter what." He confessed everything. He didn't lie at all. Even if he was in one of the most important meeting of his lifetime, he'd cut it short to be with her.
He didn't love her or anything but he did feel something for her. When they were younger, he didn't realize that everytime he teased her, he was making their friendship stronger. 'When did our friendship turn into something like this? When did I start feeling so strange around her? I wonder if she feels this way too. If not she must feel weird. After how many years of picking on each other and now this? Hugging and talking like we aren't just friends anymore. This is such a weird feeling.'
Sakura couldn't believe her ears. 'He sounds so lonely! I never once thought he'd be lonely. After I got the night-shift I thought he'd be happy. We wouldn't fight anymore because we wouldn't see each other anymore. I didn't realize he'd be lonely. He sounds so sad too. But what's with the whole, you can always come to me, thing? Neji never once talked like that before. Does he really care about what happens to me? This is so unlike him. I'm confused and yet...very, very happy at the same time. Neji...I don't know when it happened or how but I think we've finally reached the ending point to our friendship. Now we either stay...or move forward.' The thought frightened her a bit but she didn't mind either way. For the time being it didn't matter. She just wanted to stay in his arms.
"Neji I didn't realize...I didn't think we were still that good of friends. I mean after I took the night-shift we separated and I haven't seen much of you since. If I had known that we were still so close, I would've told you right away. I'm sorry I didn't figure things out sooner. Forgive me Neji." Her voice was soft and she felt tears spring into her eyes. She didn't want to cry but for some reason, he nearly made her. The realization hit her hard. She only wished she would've seen it sooner.
Neji sighed and smiled into her hair. "Sakura what are you sorry for? You've done nothing wrong. You went through many changes in the past year and I don't blame you for not seeing the truth. I was never one to give very good hints. I'm the one who should be sorry Sakura. But if it makes you feel any better, I forgive you."
Sakura laughed warmly and nuzzled her face against his chest. "I forgive you too Neji. Thank you!"
Neji lifted his head as she did the same. They met each other's gaze for a moment before they both smirked. If things weren't back to normal, they were definitely better. At this currently point in time, Sakura couldn't ask for a better friend. She leaned forward and kissed his cheek quickly before she released his neck and stood up. She glanced down at Neji for a second before she walked down the hill to the riverbank.
It took a Neji a minute or two before he finally registered what had happened. Instead of thinking about it, he smirked then went down the hill to her side. They were both happy and relieved. They couldn't go back to the way things once were but they could move forward or stay the same. Thinking about that made them both turn and smile at each other. Neji reached out and gently took her hand in his. Without meeting her gaze at all, he looked ahead of him and watched the river.
Sakura blushed as she glanced down at their clasped hands. Words didn't need to be spoken any longer. Sakura knew how he felt and he knew the same about her. They were fine, better than fine! Sakura laced her fingers with his then stared ahead with him. Nothing could make the moment better. Sakura was glad she had brought him here. Things definitely worked out and there wasn't a single doubt left her mind. She smiled then closed her eyes. 'Neji...thank you.' She leaned against his side and just hoped the feeling would never end.
(A/N: Ok, I got carried away with that chapter. Longest one yet! I wasn't planning on making too much Sakura and Neji fluff but it just fit in so well. Don't worry though, there's still a very good chance it won't end as a SakuraxNeji fic. I don't have any idea how it will end. It's up to all of you, the readers. You all have a say in who Sakura will end up with. Not me. Either way, I'm sorry if this chapter made anyone...unhappy. But there won't be many more chapters like this so just bear with me. Review and let me know what you thought. I love all my reviewers! Thanks you guys!)
