Chapter 14: Of Broken Trust And Sweet Confusion
Next day, it was Sunday. Sakura didnt manage to sleep at all last night, thinking of how Sasuke had unleashed up on her all his revengeful poison. And he even thought her dad had killed his own father? That was so messed up. For all the reasons he could have hurt her, she could never manage to think that one.
Her parents were as kind as to let her know that they had cleared it out once and for all with the Uchiha family that they werent involved in Ika Uchuha's death by showing them proof, a copy of the contract. They also told Sakura that his mother had promised to them that she wouldnt let Sasuke mess with her or go close ever again.
And even though Sakura wished this could be true, she knew it was impossible because she saw every day Sasuke at school. What would they do to prevent him from seeing her? Put a guard around him 24 per day? That was just not easily done, despite all their money.
She shivered at that thought. Now that he knew that her father were innocent, would he finally leave her alone and stop hurting her?
All of her shock wouldnt let her relax. She was afraid that the hatred in the young boy's heart was still present, just a paranoid fear of hers after every thing she had been through and she couldnt believe he would just let it go so easily. Even if that was far from the truth right now. The hatred in Sasuke's heart had now been replaced by regrets, and some other kind of feelings, that he couldnt understand so far.
Was it the beggining of something new between them or was it the end?
Next day, after Hinata texted her to meet up with her and Ino, Sakura texted back she would spend the day with her father who had come from France to see her.
And this was true but besides that she still didnt feel ready to face Ino. Not because she hadnt forgiven her, but because she had decided to not let the girls know what had happened. She doubted Ino would remember a thing either way and Hina and Naruto were absent at the prom's episode with Sasuke.
And for that reason, she didnt know if she could make it to act like nothing had happened when she saw Ino. She needed more time to calm down the shock in her.
Plus, she knew if Ino got to know about it, it would only create more problems and draw bigger attention to Sasuke and her, something she wanted to avoid at all costs.
Then again there was the Hinata factor. What would she tell the girl for having being so upset over at the prom? Well, she had puked, so the excuse of being drunken could work. And if Hinata wasnt convinced, she really could always pretend she didnt remember anything just to make it more convincing.
All that secrecy got in her nerves. She wanted to be able to open up. But she didnt want her friends to think she was Sasuke's push over all along.
That would only make them see her as weak and desperate. Which she was. But out of her former love for him.
She couldnt manage to hate him still. Her character and her quality of heart wouldnt admit to that. But she was angry at him for being so prone so determined to hurt her.
She decided the best way to go would be to ignore him.
It wasnt the first time a boy hurt her either way. Her ex, two years ago had hurt her bad, too, but not nearly as bad as Sasuke.
And she wasnt so much in love with Rick back then. With Sasuke she was crazy in love.
So in the past after many tries of her to try and fight back her ex, she found out this had nor esult, no point, cause Rick, being a jerk would never stop his only made things more complicated than they had to be and she hated this.
And Sasuke was a jerk, too. So, why try and fight him? She would just ignore him. She would try her best not to let him see he had power anymore over her emotions and feelings.
She wouldnt even let him see she was that mad. Sure, she was human and she might let show some times, but she would try to control it. She would do what she knew best to do, all her life till now: Bottle it all up. But this time, she was sure it was for a good reason.
The more she would ignore him, the less painful for her it would be to be around him.
It was 2 o clock when her father came to pick her up from his hotel.
Her mother, after the Sasuke episode seemed to go sweeter on her ex husband and offered him to sleep at their house last night.
But her dad refused as he said he had already paid for the hotel ,for two days and he didnt want to waste money like that.
So he left at late night to go sleep at his hotel called Armoria.
Once Claris let him enter the house and Sakura got down to greet her dad as well, she said she had to go to work as she couldnt keep cancelling it.
So she left them, kissing Sakura on the head and wishing them to have fun.
Sakura was smiling despite all her sadness so far. A whole day with her dad. She always loved days with her dad. He made them so fun.
Once her mother was gone, Aaron looked at her smiling awkwardly. Now that she was a teen he didnt know what she would enjoy more.
''So, my wonderful cherry blossom, today I want you to forget about that little jerk and have fun with me. But since, you are not a kid anymore, I will let you choose our destination.''he said, trying to sound serious.
Sakura looked at him smiling rather unsure. The truth was she didnt mind where theyd go as long as she was with her father. The poor guy seemed too stressed to find out what pleased his teen daughter to be a better father.
''Ok…dad, uhm, since it is early yet,I'd say we'd go for a coffee together at the suburbs.I want to get out of this small town for a little while. See something different, you know.''she said unsure looking at him.
''Suburbs it is, then!''he said trying to sound excited.
Sakura smiled.
''Are you ready?''he asked her, looking her carefully.
''Yes, I do believe .''she said giving one last look to herself.
They went down and walked out of the house, getting in the car.
They had their coffee together at Starbucks , a little out of Konoha, as they chatted for her life so far, avoiding to mention Sasuke.
He would ask her about school and her friends, her general life at Konoha.
He avoided bringing up the subject of her moving with him at Paris. He needed more time to think about it. He never took rushful decisions and he wouldnt start it now.
They stayed together all day, except that at noon they went to a nice expensive restaurant where her dad had her order whatever she felt like and they ate till they couldnt anymore and they felt ready to burst. In the end, he paid an overcharged bill but he didnt regret it. He would do anything to keep Sakura happy and satisfied at their together day.
Walking out of the restaurant, he asked her what she would like to do next.
It was only 8 yet, and they still had time to do stuff before he drove back to his hotel, to sleep for next day's trip.
Sakura turned and looked at him, her pale cheeks blushing from excitement.
''Dad!!I know what!!We havent been together at movies for ages!!What do you think?We'd go?''she asked, flashing him a bright cute smile.
''Sounds a wonderful idea to me, baby girl.''he said in a sweet smile.
''Yay!!!''she said, in joy. Her father had done a good job so far in keeping her mind off that jerk and he smiled thinking this.
They drove to the cinema and they stood in the que, trying to choose a good movie to watch.
After 5 mins of Sakura bubbling around the movies, she finally picked one.
''Mmm, this Bleeding Moon seems nice, dad!!!''she said in wander.
It was a movie about vampires and lycanthropes.
Her dad grimaced secretly because he thought he was too old to watch such fictions but he pretended he was excited about it and accepted just to not ruin her mood.
They bought the tickets and went in to watch the movie, buying pop corn on their way.
When the movie was finished, they walked out with an excited Sakura, hurting his ears with her non constant bubbling about how awesome that movie was.
''I hope there is a sequel!!I loved it!!!Did you see how that Lerois guy jumped out of nowhere to save his lover Amalie, when that asshole of lycan Amen tried to kidnap her?It was the most romantic scene in the movie!!!And it wasnt cheesy,either!!!''she said, as she looked around her in joy.
Her father nodded, pretended he was excited, but he was mainly bored and they drove off for him to drop her to her house.
Once, off the car, both of them, he gave her a look with meaning.
Sakura in the car had turned from happy to sad, realizing it was coming the time to say bye and this had only made it harder for him.
''Sakura, baby, it is time to end our together day. I need to wake up, early, tomorrow. But if I could I wouldnt leave by your side at all. You know that.''he said as he noticed Sakura's eyes getting wet. She always cried when they had to say bye.
''Oh… was an amazing day. Thanks for everything!!When will you come again?''she asked walking closer to him.
''Hun, I have no .I will try to not take ages though.''he said seriously.
Sakura gave him a sad look as she walked even closer and tugged on his shirt.
''Dad, would it be too much if I asked you to take me with you tomorrow?''she asked, trying to hold back her tears.
Her dad looked at her hesitantly before he forced the answer on his lips.
''Yes.''he whispered.
He noticed in sadness as Sakura started dropping tears.
''Hun, we have talked about this before. Please, dont make it harder for me.''he said.
She didnt say anything, instead she hugged him, like she was trying to keep him with her forever.
''Baby, please, dont cry. I promise to you I will think about it and I will call to let you know my decision. But dont cry, you know I dont want to see you sad. I feel so bad, hun, please, dont cry.'''he said sighing as he hugged her back, while his eyes got wet.
''We have to say bye now, baby. I am sorry.''he said sparing an anxious look at his watch.
It was getting late. It was 12:30 and he had to wake up at 6 in the morning next day, to catch his plane.
Sakura wouldnt let him go, grabbing on him desperately, tears running non stop from her eyes.
''I am sorry, dad. I just…I hate this. I hate saying bye to you. Please dont leave me here. Please, dad. ''she said pleadingly in a whiny voice.
He looked at her sad, sharing her pain but he had to go right then, if he didnt want to miss the flight next morning.
''Hun, be a big girl now and let go. I need to wake up early next morning.''he whispered, stroking her hair.
Sakura didnt pull away, but she removed her hands from his shirt.
''No…''she muttered sobs breaking her voice.
''I really need to go, now. I love you, hun. Good Night.''he said as he kissed her hair one last time and he pulled her away, walking off to his car. The same scene always repeated every time he had to go, except that Sakura never asked him before to take her with him.
He sighed as he got into the car.
Sakura remained there, looking at him through the window, in a blank mode.
''Bye, dad…''she whispered as he waved his hand at her, smiling and drove off under her puppy glare.
Tears still rolling down her cheeks, she stood there for some minutes, not wanting to accept he had left so soon, once more.
She finally turned away and walked up her house. None was home, her mom still at work. She hadnt even bothered to drop by to say bye to her ex husband.
Sakura felt mad at her mother for that. She sighed, wipping her tears away and ran fast on the stairs, and reached for her room.
She got inside, put off her clothes and put on her pijamas and fell on her bed, closing the lights.
She slept, the joy of their day bigger than her bitterness for his leaving.
Monday morning, at school, Sasuke had gone there, feeling very awkward, thinking of the instant he would look in Sakura's hurt eyes, again.
He was in complete los of moves, his regrets taking over. He thought he could ignore her and make it easier. But what if this hurt her more? At least, he needed to apologize to her, even she tried to push him away. He needed to let her know he had regretted about his revenge on her.
Meanwhile, this was equally hard for Sakura , too. Cause she didnt only have to deal with seeing Sasuke again but also she had to manage to keep a cool face around Ino and Hinata, too. Especially Ino.
Once in the yard, she thought she would walk straightly in class, without seeing any of her friends or run onto Sasuke randomly.
First hour was music.
Once the class was over, she looked at her schedule.
She needed to keep walking straight to class in each break and everything would roll smoothly for the day.
But once she took a closer look at the paper in her hands, she froze in agony.
Next class was english. The one Sasuke, Ino and Hinata were in. Great.
She swallowed hard and started walking off to the english class.
To her misfortune, she cursed inside her as she saw Sasuke walking the opposite way, to the class, facing her.
His eyes seemed to widen slightly once he noticed her.
She looked in his eyes, trying to hide her inner struggle as she focused her glare elsewhere fast.
She fastened her pace to hurry and get into class. She pressed her books tightly on her chest as she made a move to cross the door.
But, having her thoughts focused too hard on seeming cool, she managed the opposite effect as she stumbled but managed to keep her balance. However she didnt manage to keep her grip on her books.
The books fell from her hands and spread scattered on the floor.
Sakura blushed in embarassment, cursing herself inside her as she fast knelt down to pick them up.
Sasuke waited for her to finish, towering her as she was blocking the entrance to class.
Once she was done gathering her books back into her lap, she stood up and made a move to walk into the classroom but she fell a soft hand grabbing her arm gently.
She stopped instantly, freezing in his soft grip. Her blush became even worse, when she felt his warm controlled breath on her neck, as he leaned in closer from behind to whisper something.
''We need to talk.''his husky soft voice lingered in her ears long after he had finished it.
She tried to unfreeze.
Remember, Sakura. Play it cool and ignore him. That is what he deserves. That is what is best. Dont give in again, he will only break your heart again. Dont trust him. Sakura thought in bitterness.
Sakura clenched her fists on her books and she walked ahead, pulling away from his grip.
She walked into the classroom and she sat on her desk.
In the same time, the bell rang and Sasuke managed to stop staring at her with something like confusion in his face and he walked to his desk, sparing her secret glances.
He sighed inside him. He didnt expect any less than that. Now he would have to put up with her ignoring him? So was that it? He needed to explain to her and apologize. He didnt know if it was just his terrible regrets but he felt he needed her to know that he was sorry.
Ino and Hinata came in, and Naruto after the black haired girl, whispering something in a sexy way in her ear that made the shy girl turn red.
Ino and Hinata sat on their desks as they didn't have time to talk to Sakura, with Kakashi-sensei following after them.
Naruto walked to his desk, and sat down behind Sasuke.
He poked him in the shoulder for his morning and tease and Sasuke slapped his hand away without turning around.
''Dobe, cut the crap in the early morning, will ya?''he asked annoyed.
''Damn teme, cheer up! Why are you always so cranky? Maybe you need a girl. Say, how did it go with Karin?''Naruto asked, in his usual loud tone that everyone around the class could hear.
Sasuke cussed Naruto inside him for embarassing him as usual and turned around to make him cease.
''Dobe, I swear or you shut up or I will break your nose.''he whispered in a menacing tone as Naruto finally got it and nodded rubbying his head awkwardly, grinning.
''Fine, fine. Damn.''he said as Sasuke turned again in front of him.
Sakura could not have avoided to hear this about Karin, since Naruto's voice made it clear enough towards the whole class.
She felt a hint of pain again kicking in and she wished hard inside her to not still be in love with Sasuke. It would only bring her more tears. The first day he kissed Ino she felt like she hated him with all her hurt, then next days the hatred gave its place to indifference or slight disgust but now it was just confusion inside her.
She mentally slapped herself for not hating him after all that and she focused her attention to Kakashi who had began teaching his lesson, writting something on the board for his pupils to copy.
She put out her notebook and started writting down, but througout the lesson she could feel Sasuke turning around and staring at her. But she didnt feel the death stares he would give her in the past. This glare he gave her was something new. Something she couldnt interpret.
Once the bell rang she sighed relieved and rushed out of class to avoid him.
Ino and Hinata ran behind her and she felt two arms wrapping around her waist from behind.
It was Ino.
''Sakura-chan, morning!!!Hinata told me you were sick at the prom? How is you now?''she asked as she releashed the girl and Sakura turned around to face her.
She saw Sasuke walking out of the class with Naruto and she asked the girls to follow her at the yard, rushing to move away from him as soon as possible.
The girls accepted and they all 3 walked down and sat down on a spot at the vast yard.
Sakura didnt know how to face Ino till now but the blonde didnt seem to remember a thing and this made it easier for her.
''Well, to be honest, I dont really remember. I guess I drunk too much.''she lied and Hinata gave her a questioning look.
''B…bu…t , it…di..didnt see…seem l…like it, S…Sakur…ura.''the shy girl said and Ino turned to give her a look.
''Like what did it seem?''she asked, curious.
''Listen girls, it is over, ok? I only remember I puked, thats all. Just dont linger over it.''Sakura said angered by their persistance.
''Okk..okay.''Hinata nodded, complying.
Ino gave Sakura a suspicious look but didnt say anything.
''Well, Hina here let me know I was a bitch to Shikamaru. So today I went and apologized to him, before the bell he still seems mad.I really need to stop getting so wasted publicly, I do stupid things I regret later.''Ino sighed in one breath as Hinata giggled.
If only you knew, Sakura sighed but nodded.
''Well, it is good you asked sorry. If he still likes you, chances are he has already forgiven you. But I still dont think he deserved it.''Sakura said.
''Hey, its not my fault. I was drunken as hell. When I got home I started puking as hell, so Ten Ten told embarassing. Well, girls shame on you for not waiting for me to come too. You just left me there, with that tom boy Ten Ten! I feel hurt.''Ino said mockingly.
''Well, I am sorry for that Ino.I dont really remember why we didnt pick you up, to be honest.''Sakura lied, feeling slightly guilty.
''It is ok, Sak. I am just teasing you. Hinata told me you seemed so bad that you had to leave asap.I understand. How many times has the same thing happened to me? I am asking you. I am sure you cant count them down. I cant.''she said waving her hand on air, like she was gossiping about something minor.
Hinata looked at Ino bored as she kept on with her babbling and Sakura was just happy again her she hadnt grown distant with Ino.
In the spanish class, she was with Sasuke. It wasnt an often class in the week, but it was the last hour of the day and she was happy she had done a good job till now ignoring him.
During the lesson, she felt Sasuke staring at her, but not as often.
When the class was over, she put her books in her bag and as she always did a slow job in it, everyone had already left and Sasuke was waiting for her alone, out of the classroom.
She walked out of the room, not clueless, but then she flinched secretly as she saw Sasuke with his back on the wall, looking at her expectantly.
She gave him an indifferent glare, as she turned around to head to the stairs.
Seeing that, he pulled off the wall and rushed after her, grabbing her wrist in his hand.
''Sakura…''he whispered, almost faintly.
She closed her eyes for one second and turned around to look at him.
She didnt say anything. Instead she softly took his hand in hers and pulled it away from his grip.
Then she looked at him and sighed unwantigly.
''I have to go.''she said as she turned in front of her again and rushed down the stairs.
Sasuke ran after her and catching up, he caught her arm and forced her to stop.
She turned around, avoiding his glare, blushing madly.
''Your house is just a few meters away from school. So, can we please just talk?''he asked, sighing tired.
Sakura gave him a rushing look, trying to hide her blush and regain her cool. She felt her stomach weakening again, she felt upset.
He slowly removed his hand from her arm and looked at her calmly, as he had her full attention now.
''I know…But I dont think there is something we have to talk about.''she said, her voice trembling, giving out her being upset.
Sasuke gave her a surprised look. It was going to be a lot harder than he thought.
''I need to apoligise to you. And explain to you some things. It would be nice if you just took the chance to hear me out. Please.''he said choosing his words carefully.
''You dont need to explain anything to me. Hatred cant be explained.''she said in a hint of bitterness as tears started welling up her eyes and she turned around to hide them, walking away again.
Sasuke looked at her, walked after her again and caught up.
''Is that what you think? That I still hate you?''he whispered, his voice sounded slightly hurt.
''Obviously.''Sakura said, avoiding his look.
''Well, you are wrong. I admit I did hate you. And I guess you know why. But I dont , not anymore. I actually feel bad for everything I have done to you and I need you to give me one chance to make it up to you.''he said, determined.
Sakura suddenly stopped and turned to look at him.
''Quit with those games of yours! I am not your puppet to break and remake whenever you feel like it. Just go away, I wont let you hurt me this time!''Sakura said, snapping out, in anger as she thought he was just trying to mess with her, unable to believe someone as mean as him could ever have regrets.
''Hey, I am not playing games! I mean I admit I did…but well …now it is different. I just need to prove to you that I am sorry, trully.''he muttered hurt by her reaction.
''Why? Why do you care so much what I think? What I feel?''she asked exasperated.
''I am not as mean, as you think.''he whispered, exhausted from the failed efforts to convince her.
He had walked her till her house, and it wasnt until now that he noticed, when she suddenly stopped walking and turned to look fully at him.
'''Sasuke, please. I do not care what you are. What I need you to understand is that I need you to stay away.''she said slowly, trying to sound convincing, even if for some reason she felt bitter at the thought of them two cutting off so suddenly.
''I cant do that.''he said simply, looking down.
''Why not?''Sakura asked.
''Because…there is no reason. I mean I dont mean to hurt you, again.''he said, trying to find his words.
''Well, there is a reason. Believe it or not, it affects me in a bad way to see you. And if you really want to make it up to me, then I dare you to stay away from me.''she said, bitterness in her voice.
He chuckled looking up to hers and scolded closer to her, closing the distance between them, only a few inches separating their faces.
Sakura flinched at his move, as his hot breath mixed with her unstable one.
''I would, but …I dont believe this is what you really want.''he whispered, looking at her intensely in the eyes.
Sakura put a hand on his chest and pushed him softly away, regaining her breath and ignoring her blushing.
''And…and how you know what I want?''she asked, annoyed.
''I dont mean to offend you but it is obvious…that you still like me.''he said looking at her stoically.
Sakura felt anger painting her cheeks. How arrogant.
''I mean…you still blush like mad when we are close.''he said, glancing at her calm.
Sakura felt blushing even more in his observation but tried to sound cold.
''It is just embarassing, thats all. And stop being so self obsessed. You wish I still liked you. After everything you did, I cant believe you still have that idea for me. You are so conceited.''she hissed.
Sasuke rolled his eyes.
''Whatever.''he said.
''No, not whatever. In fact, I want you to repeat this: 'Sakura doesnt like me anymore and she is over me for good.'Now. Say it.''she commanded feeling vulnerable at his approach.
Sasuke chuckled and moved closer to her, reclosing the distance between them.
''And why would I do that?''he asked, eying her annoyed.
''Cause I tell you so.''she said trying to sound strong.
''Well, I cant do this.''he whispered, firming his glare on hers.
''Why not?''she asked in the edge of tears.
''Because you are asking me to lie.''he said, earning an annoyed glare by her.
''Just who do you think you are? How can you be so sure it is a lie?!''she asked, her breath caressing his face.
''Heh…''he said in his husky voice, giving up explaining to her.
''Just say it. Repeat what I said.''she said, wanting to make him stop being so arrogant and cocky as it bothered her to no end.
He looked at her and smirked.
''Okay…Sakura does like me and she is not over me for good.''he said in a firm voice.
''Hey! Thats not what I said. Stop cheating!''she said, anger kicking in.
''Will you admit it or not? I dont like you anymore. Repeat what I said. Please.''she said clenching her teeth.
''Sorry but this is how I feel. I cant lie. These are my thoughts.''he said,moving slightly away from her without removing his glare.
Sakura felt the urge to insult him high in her but instead she tried to control herself. I f she showed him it annoyed her so much it might have the opposite effect of what she wanted.
She rolled her eyes, giving up.
''Whatever. And why are you still here? Arent you supposed to not come near me?''she asked raising an eye brow.
He looked at her and sighed.
''It is not like there are spies watching me, you know. So I can practically do whatever I want.''he said, trying not to sound rude, but failing.
Sakura raised her finger on him.
''Well, if you like being so thick headed, then I will keep ignoring you. And everyone will be fine.''she sighed, a slightly dissapointed look taking over her face.
She had sweared to not let him upset her at all this morning, yet here we go again. Falling in the same old trap.
''Fine then. And I just will keep trying to get closer to you.''he said smirking, finding her resistance as a challenge to try harder for her forgiveness.
''Do you think this is a game, Sasuke?''she asked, anger and hurt painting her eyes.
''No. I am quite serious about it.''he whispered as she gave him a tired glare and gave up, turning her back on him and walking to her house.
''Whatever…''she muttered as she got in.
Sasuke looked at her leaving for some moments before he let a light smirk take over his lips and he turned away heading to the bus.
He got on it and waited pensive for it to part.
Sakura went up to her apartment, via the elevator and she entered it.
Her mother was in the kitchen, eating.
She waved a hi as she made her way on her room and she got in, tossing her bag on the floor, annoyed.
God, just who the hell did that guy think he is to come to her and dare to assume that she still liked him?
And damn her own self, for failing so hard to keep her cool whenever he close the distance between them or whenever he touched her.
Why couldnt she just hate him? Or ignore him completely? It would be easier that way.
All she knew right now is that she felt intense the urge to get her anger out on him.
Was he trying to play mind games again with her? If he really cared for her feelings, wouldnt he just walk away and leave her in peace? Help her forget?
Confusion and wonder took over her mind as she laid back on her bed, pensive.
She needed to find ways to ignore him effectivelly. And what were those words of him getting closer to her? Did he mean it? And if yes, why would he do such a thing?
Jerks will always be jerks. There was no way for him to mean good, she thought in doubt.
Of course, why would it end so easily for me? Doesnt God always find a way to tire me out? She thought in bitterness as she closed her eyes, trying to calm down.
Meanwhile, Sasuke had got home and now he sat on his Xbox trying to play a football game. But he found it impossible to focus.
He never meant to take it that far with Sakura, or even his apologies. But there was this intense feeling in him, urging him to keep trying. Because he...somehow…didnt like the idea of being away from her.
Sure he had been away from her for a long period before, when they ignored each other. But now…it was different, without all the hatred and anger in the middle.
And he had even surprised himself, after school, when he told her as much.
He never expected himself to say such words.
He felt kind of bad though, cause he realized he had been a jerk once more, even if he hadnt meant to.
But it hurt when she pushed him away. And he just wanted to find a way to get her to forgive him.
And it hurt how she had told him she wanted to keep away from him.
A fear of her hating him had started now tortuing his mind but he pushed it away, trying to be optimistic.
He put his arms under his head, on his pillow, thinking of things he could do to make her stop doubting him. Cause, somehow, it hurt him.
(Somehow, I am not satisfied with this chapter!!! T_T My fans, thanks for your great reviewsso far! Wow, 5 reviews in only one is a first!!! Thanks a lot!!It made me really happy. Anyways, review again and thanks for reading this piece of shit of the 14th chapter :/ Until next time!!)