A/N: Schools started again *boohoo* and I've been bombarded with homework
so this chapter isn't really good. It's kinda pointless if you ask me but
it relates to the story so bare with me here.
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She was kissing him again, that luscious warm feeling ran through her body. The passion that they shared was impossible to describe in mere words. It felt as it they had been kissing for all eternity, never separated. There was an uneven thumping in the background. Was that her heart beating? Surely not.
Suddenly, Alanna woke up breathing heavily. It was only a dream, why couldn't it be real? But as soon as she thought that, she scowled. She couldn't and wouldn't fall in love with him, not now, not ever. It was then that she realized the uneven thumping was still there.
Alanna opened her eyes fully and sat up on the bed. The noise was coming from the next room. She got up, still sleepy-though it was after dawn-and went to open the door to see what was happening. Not bothering to notice that she was only wearing an extra-long shirt that merely covered up to her mid-thigh with the collar open to under her chest. Since she wasn't wearing a breast band, it showed her slight curves.
Alanna still wasn't completely awake so her eyesight was a bit blurry and she crashed into the door. Cursing she examined the bruise that was forming at the delicate skin of her collarbone. It wasn't serious so she couldn't be bothered healing it.
Alanna yanked open the door to find a dozen or more servants moving furniture into the next room with Jonathan telling them instructions.
"What's going on?" asked Alanna sleepily
"Can we go in and explain?" asked Jon as Alanna nodded and led the way into her room. Jon followed and closed the door. For the first time he notice what she was wearing and blushed
"You might want to change first" he gestured to the too-big shirt
Alanna looked at herself in the mirror and quickly grabbed the shirt buttons to do them up
"Turn around" she ordered
"But Alanna."
"I said turn around or you have to get out of the room for me to change"
"Someone's grumpy this morning" Jon held up his hands in surrender as he turned around. He heard a rustle of clothing as Alanna changed into a light cotton shirt that was slightly see-through with the collar open to show the goddess's token and light brown breeches.
"You can turn back now"
Jon looked back to see Alanna running a brush through her tangled hair and then tying it up though a few strands escaped as she scowled.
"So, what's up?"
"Oh nothing, I'm just moving into the room next door" Jon smiled sheepishly
"What!"
"I figured since my chambers was on the other side of the palace and it was such a long walk to here, I might as well move into a spare room in the guest's wing and it just so happened that this room was available"
"You realize that when the court finds out about this, there's going to be a lot of scandal considering they'll be probably thinking we were sleeping together"
"Don't worry, any talk of that, my parents will stop it" he walked towards the wall adjoining the two rooms and started tapping on it
"I doubt that very much since you're parents are in the center of it all" muttered Alanna under her breath as she watched Jon curiously, "what are you doing?"
"Wait a sec.here we go," said Jon as he moved a bookshelf to reveal a old rusty door "What in the name of the great mother goddess.?"
"Well, I found out from my father that the guest wing was originally the squire's chambers but then they had to change it because more noble's sons were coming to become knights and the place wasn't big enough so they moved it to the eastern end and made this the guest quarters. So naturally since this use to be the squire chambers they would have doors adjoining to the knight's room"
"Don't tell me, this is the end result? Why did you have to move into the room next door?"
"Because it's going to be just like the squire years again" he smiled wickedly
"From what I recall from then, I use to hear noises from you're room in the middle of the night. Are you sure I won't be an inconvenience for you and the ladies?" Alanna raised an eyebrow and smiled at him sweetly though she felt a pang of jealousy deep inside her heart but she chose to ignore it
Jon blushed scarlet, "I promise you that won't happen as long as I'm in the room next to yours unless it's you of course," he teased
Now it was Alanna's turned bright red and scowled though she couldn't help but let a small smile escape. Her stomach growled and she blushed even more.
Jon just laughed and held out his arm, "My lady love, May I have the pleasure of escorting you to the mess hall for breakfast?"
Alanna was going to attempted a curtsy again when she realized that she wasn't wearing a dress so she just gave him a flirtious smile
"The pleasure is all mine milord"
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Gary and Raoul sat in a corner of the Mess Hall whispering quietly
"So, what do you think is going on between Jon and Alanna?" asked Raoul
"Nothing" said Gary innocently-too innocently, "Absolutely nothing"
Raoul looked around be make sure that no one was close enough to over hear, "Alls clear, now spill!"
Gary leaned in just incase, "Well, apparently, a servant spotted them kissing after the ball ended outside Alanna's room last night and it was very 'heated' according to the footman. Unfortunately he didn't see if they went in together or not. What do you think?"
"I don't really know what to think, I mean both them aren't really the type to just all of a sudden well. you know."
Just then, Alanna and Jon walked into the Mess Hall together, laughing
"Ok, it's settled, they slept together" they both answered suddenly
Alanna and Jon headed towards them
"Good morning!" Alanna greeted Gary and Raoul cheerfully as she and Jon sat down
Raoul raised an eyebrow, "you're sounding very cheerful this morning, I wonder why"
His tone of voice showed that he knew something that she didn't. Alanna frowned and looked from Gary to Raoul, they were both looking down at the table with secretive smiles and if she didn't know better, she would have sworn that they were smothering laughter.
"What?" she asked sharply
Gary looked up with a blank face of total innocence, "Oh nothing, nothing, nothing at all. We finished our breakfast and were just uh. leaving to the practice courts, Raoul promised me a bout"
"I did?" asked Raoul curiously then struck himself on the head "I did. Of course I did. Silly me to forget" and then was pulled away by Gary
"That was a strange conversation," exclaimed Jon as he frowned slightly, "it was almost as if." Jon trailed on as he and Alanna exchanged looks of horror
"Oh shit! They think we slept together!" Alanna and Jon quickly chased after Raoul and Gary
They caught up with them half way to the practice courts.
"Ok we know what two are thinking and we are not sleeping together. It is not what it looks like. Wait a sec, what does it look like? Why did you think that we were sleeping together in the first place?" asked Alanna as she and Jon looked at them suspiciously
"Both of you were in a very good mood this morning which is, if you don't mind me saying, unusual" stated Gary, deciding to start first
"It's a nice day! Can't anyone be happy? You'll have to do better than that!" said Jon, quite pleased with himself
"You walked into the Mess Hall 'together,'" Raoul put great emphasis on the word "together'
"Jon was moving into the room next door and it just so happened I was awoken by the sound and we met so we walked together to breakfast" Alanna explained
"A likely story" declared Gary "then what about the very 'passionate kiss you two shared at the doorway of your room late last night after the ball hmm?"
"What? How did you know about that?" asked Jon surprised
"A footman saw you"
"But it doesn't necessarily mean its true but I'll give you the benefit of a doubt and confirm it. Yes we did kiss but only because of the heat of the moment and speaking of which, it is none of your business" Alanna shook her head and muttered under her breath "There's just no such thing as privacy anymore when you're having an intimate relationship with the crown prince of Tortall" then scowled herself mentally 'Remember you're not in a relationship with the crown prince of Tortall let alone intimate'
"Ok fine, I admit they were lame reasons but this one you can not counter and it is the proof that you two did sleep together" Raoul gazed around at everyone then continued, "if you did not sleep together then explain the love bite on your collarbone Alanna" he looked pleased himself
"What love bite?" Alanna asked then looked down at her collar bone examining the bruise she had gotten earlier this morning, then it struck her, that was what they thought was the love bite, "For your information, this is not a love bite, it's a bruise I got this morning when I crashed into the doorway which just strangely enough happens to be in the shape of a love bite"
"Sure it is" said Gary looking at Raoul, a look of utter disbelief hang between them
"I admit it's funny but just to make it clear, I do not bite when... Love bites aren't really my thing" Jon laughed then mock grimaced, "that bruise does miraculously look extremely like a love bite. Are you sure you're not cheating on me Alanna?" asked Jon playfully
Alanna exhaled frustratedly, "Well, my noble lord of Conté, technically, we are not together so even if I am with someone else, which I most certainly am not and even if I was, it would be none of your business. It wouldn't be called 'cheating'" then stormed off down the hallway muttering something about boys always being unbearable
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Alanna was in the stables grooming Moonlight, she felt guilty about yelling at Jon but she couldn't help it. He was only joking but it made her feel uncomfortable, he was probably angry at now. As much as she wanted to, she wouldn't get in a relationship with him, it would all be a mistake. She sighed, life was complicated enough already.
Alanna's stomach growled, she had skipped lunch in order to avoid Jon. She knew she couldn't evade him forever but for now, she was content to just be with her thoughts. She turned around ready to go back in when she saw a particular black hair, blue-eyed man leaning against the gate to the next stall, watching her.
"Jon? What are you doing here?"
"I was thinking when you'd see me. I noticed you weren't at lunch-"
"I wasn't hungry"
"Anyway, as I was saying, I noticed you weren't at lunch so I brought a picnic, would you care to join me for a ride in the royal forest fair lady?" asked Jon
"Do I have much of a choice?" Alanna scowled but inside she was jumping for joy, he wasn't angry with her
Jon pretended to think for a moment, "No"
"Ok fine, but no romantic notions, you hear me?"
"Yes Sir" giving her a solute
Alanna tried to whack him lightly over the head but he ducked and got on Darkness, waiting for her to join him. Alanna followed Jon's lead and jumped on Moonlight. They rode through the forest for some time before stopping at a clearing near a lake and unpacking the picnic basket. Once they had eaten, they lie down on the grass and relaxed, just watching the clouds float above them.
Now that her stomach was full, Alanna closed her eyes and arched her back towards the sky, sighing contently. Not noticing what she was doing to Jonathan. He watched her, absorbing in every inch of her body, as if making a replica of it in his mind.
Alanna opened her eyes, feeling herself being watched
She flinched under the intensity of his gaze full of something that she could not determine. Desire? Passion? Longing? Or was it love? The thought shook her. Alanna frowned "What are you looking at?"
Jonathan seemed to be in some kind of trance, a dreamy look in his eyes "You. The most beautiful creature on the face of the earth"
Alanna turned red, "Jon snap out of it! We can't do this, you promised" She got up from her place on the grass and started to move towards Moonlight
Jon sat up and sighed, running his fingers through his hair, "I know, I know but I can't help it. We were meant to be, isn't that enough of an excuse? I love you Alanna"
Alanna turned back to face him, "I love you too Jon but not in that way. I'm sorry Jon but our paths are no longer entwined. We need to.to find someone else to love and adore, to go our separate ways" Alanna said with difficulty while her mind practically screamed at her, 'liar, liar liar!' But the other part of her mind fought back, 'it's all for the best' but secretly, she knew that she was lying, even to herself
Jonathan stared at her for a moment then looked down, "Fine, but would you at least let me escort you to the ball tonight. It's very different from the other balls, in honor of the Yamani ambassadors that came today. To be held in the royal gardens, with lanterns and everything, very romantic. Care to join me?"
Alanna smiled, "Sure"
Jon and Alanna got on Darkness and Moonlight and rode back to the palace. They combed down their horses and headed to their chambers. Stopping just outside the door.
"I'll see you at the banquet then and make sure you aren't late, I have a surprise for you" and with a mischievous smile, disappeared into his room and Alanna gaping
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Hey people! What's up? Nothing? Ok. Me neither. So what do you think should happen to Alanna and Jon. Give me ideas, I'm kinda running out.
Review replies:
Insane Horse lover: You're are totally right, A/J is the best couple eva and always will be! Go A/J!!!!!!
Salek: Here's your next chapter *looks guilty* soz I took so long. I know this is kinda a lame chapter but I promise the next one will be extra fluffy *smilez*
Starfire: Soz, I no I sorta lacked off again but. well what can you say bout homework? And girl, where have you been? I haven't talk to u 4 ages
Queen of Fluff: You know. You should really make a move on that AJ guy before he gets taken? Is there any proms or stuff coming up? It would be you're perfect opportunity.
Blade Griffin: Ooooooh, Girl, I luv ur nick, gotta an edge to it. *smilez shyly* thanx
Spudlikeme: What's the name of ur fic? I haven't been on lately so I've missed quite a lot
Scarlet Mage: Yep, Alanna and Jon forever, that's what I'm all about! Go A/J!!!!!!!!
Nicole Leguia: Well, I've updated but I admit, it's a pretty lame chap so plz dun flame me but I promise next one's gonna be very very fluffy
Ok my fellow A/J fans, dun forget to review!!!!! I'm hoping for 40 since I didn't get it last time!!!!! Thanx!!!!!!!!
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She was kissing him again, that luscious warm feeling ran through her body. The passion that they shared was impossible to describe in mere words. It felt as it they had been kissing for all eternity, never separated. There was an uneven thumping in the background. Was that her heart beating? Surely not.
Suddenly, Alanna woke up breathing heavily. It was only a dream, why couldn't it be real? But as soon as she thought that, she scowled. She couldn't and wouldn't fall in love with him, not now, not ever. It was then that she realized the uneven thumping was still there.
Alanna opened her eyes fully and sat up on the bed. The noise was coming from the next room. She got up, still sleepy-though it was after dawn-and went to open the door to see what was happening. Not bothering to notice that she was only wearing an extra-long shirt that merely covered up to her mid-thigh with the collar open to under her chest. Since she wasn't wearing a breast band, it showed her slight curves.
Alanna still wasn't completely awake so her eyesight was a bit blurry and she crashed into the door. Cursing she examined the bruise that was forming at the delicate skin of her collarbone. It wasn't serious so she couldn't be bothered healing it.
Alanna yanked open the door to find a dozen or more servants moving furniture into the next room with Jonathan telling them instructions.
"What's going on?" asked Alanna sleepily
"Can we go in and explain?" asked Jon as Alanna nodded and led the way into her room. Jon followed and closed the door. For the first time he notice what she was wearing and blushed
"You might want to change first" he gestured to the too-big shirt
Alanna looked at herself in the mirror and quickly grabbed the shirt buttons to do them up
"Turn around" she ordered
"But Alanna."
"I said turn around or you have to get out of the room for me to change"
"Someone's grumpy this morning" Jon held up his hands in surrender as he turned around. He heard a rustle of clothing as Alanna changed into a light cotton shirt that was slightly see-through with the collar open to show the goddess's token and light brown breeches.
"You can turn back now"
Jon looked back to see Alanna running a brush through her tangled hair and then tying it up though a few strands escaped as she scowled.
"So, what's up?"
"Oh nothing, I'm just moving into the room next door" Jon smiled sheepishly
"What!"
"I figured since my chambers was on the other side of the palace and it was such a long walk to here, I might as well move into a spare room in the guest's wing and it just so happened that this room was available"
"You realize that when the court finds out about this, there's going to be a lot of scandal considering they'll be probably thinking we were sleeping together"
"Don't worry, any talk of that, my parents will stop it" he walked towards the wall adjoining the two rooms and started tapping on it
"I doubt that very much since you're parents are in the center of it all" muttered Alanna under her breath as she watched Jon curiously, "what are you doing?"
"Wait a sec.here we go," said Jon as he moved a bookshelf to reveal a old rusty door "What in the name of the great mother goddess.?"
"Well, I found out from my father that the guest wing was originally the squire's chambers but then they had to change it because more noble's sons were coming to become knights and the place wasn't big enough so they moved it to the eastern end and made this the guest quarters. So naturally since this use to be the squire chambers they would have doors adjoining to the knight's room"
"Don't tell me, this is the end result? Why did you have to move into the room next door?"
"Because it's going to be just like the squire years again" he smiled wickedly
"From what I recall from then, I use to hear noises from you're room in the middle of the night. Are you sure I won't be an inconvenience for you and the ladies?" Alanna raised an eyebrow and smiled at him sweetly though she felt a pang of jealousy deep inside her heart but she chose to ignore it
Jon blushed scarlet, "I promise you that won't happen as long as I'm in the room next to yours unless it's you of course," he teased
Now it was Alanna's turned bright red and scowled though she couldn't help but let a small smile escape. Her stomach growled and she blushed even more.
Jon just laughed and held out his arm, "My lady love, May I have the pleasure of escorting you to the mess hall for breakfast?"
Alanna was going to attempted a curtsy again when she realized that she wasn't wearing a dress so she just gave him a flirtious smile
"The pleasure is all mine milord"
*~*~*~*
Gary and Raoul sat in a corner of the Mess Hall whispering quietly
"So, what do you think is going on between Jon and Alanna?" asked Raoul
"Nothing" said Gary innocently-too innocently, "Absolutely nothing"
Raoul looked around be make sure that no one was close enough to over hear, "Alls clear, now spill!"
Gary leaned in just incase, "Well, apparently, a servant spotted them kissing after the ball ended outside Alanna's room last night and it was very 'heated' according to the footman. Unfortunately he didn't see if they went in together or not. What do you think?"
"I don't really know what to think, I mean both them aren't really the type to just all of a sudden well. you know."
Just then, Alanna and Jon walked into the Mess Hall together, laughing
"Ok, it's settled, they slept together" they both answered suddenly
Alanna and Jon headed towards them
"Good morning!" Alanna greeted Gary and Raoul cheerfully as she and Jon sat down
Raoul raised an eyebrow, "you're sounding very cheerful this morning, I wonder why"
His tone of voice showed that he knew something that she didn't. Alanna frowned and looked from Gary to Raoul, they were both looking down at the table with secretive smiles and if she didn't know better, she would have sworn that they were smothering laughter.
"What?" she asked sharply
Gary looked up with a blank face of total innocence, "Oh nothing, nothing, nothing at all. We finished our breakfast and were just uh. leaving to the practice courts, Raoul promised me a bout"
"I did?" asked Raoul curiously then struck himself on the head "I did. Of course I did. Silly me to forget" and then was pulled away by Gary
"That was a strange conversation," exclaimed Jon as he frowned slightly, "it was almost as if." Jon trailed on as he and Alanna exchanged looks of horror
"Oh shit! They think we slept together!" Alanna and Jon quickly chased after Raoul and Gary
They caught up with them half way to the practice courts.
"Ok we know what two are thinking and we are not sleeping together. It is not what it looks like. Wait a sec, what does it look like? Why did you think that we were sleeping together in the first place?" asked Alanna as she and Jon looked at them suspiciously
"Both of you were in a very good mood this morning which is, if you don't mind me saying, unusual" stated Gary, deciding to start first
"It's a nice day! Can't anyone be happy? You'll have to do better than that!" said Jon, quite pleased with himself
"You walked into the Mess Hall 'together,'" Raoul put great emphasis on the word "together'
"Jon was moving into the room next door and it just so happened I was awoken by the sound and we met so we walked together to breakfast" Alanna explained
"A likely story" declared Gary "then what about the very 'passionate kiss you two shared at the doorway of your room late last night after the ball hmm?"
"What? How did you know about that?" asked Jon surprised
"A footman saw you"
"But it doesn't necessarily mean its true but I'll give you the benefit of a doubt and confirm it. Yes we did kiss but only because of the heat of the moment and speaking of which, it is none of your business" Alanna shook her head and muttered under her breath "There's just no such thing as privacy anymore when you're having an intimate relationship with the crown prince of Tortall" then scowled herself mentally 'Remember you're not in a relationship with the crown prince of Tortall let alone intimate'
"Ok fine, I admit they were lame reasons but this one you can not counter and it is the proof that you two did sleep together" Raoul gazed around at everyone then continued, "if you did not sleep together then explain the love bite on your collarbone Alanna" he looked pleased himself
"What love bite?" Alanna asked then looked down at her collar bone examining the bruise she had gotten earlier this morning, then it struck her, that was what they thought was the love bite, "For your information, this is not a love bite, it's a bruise I got this morning when I crashed into the doorway which just strangely enough happens to be in the shape of a love bite"
"Sure it is" said Gary looking at Raoul, a look of utter disbelief hang between them
"I admit it's funny but just to make it clear, I do not bite when... Love bites aren't really my thing" Jon laughed then mock grimaced, "that bruise does miraculously look extremely like a love bite. Are you sure you're not cheating on me Alanna?" asked Jon playfully
Alanna exhaled frustratedly, "Well, my noble lord of Conté, technically, we are not together so even if I am with someone else, which I most certainly am not and even if I was, it would be none of your business. It wouldn't be called 'cheating'" then stormed off down the hallway muttering something about boys always being unbearable
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Alanna was in the stables grooming Moonlight, she felt guilty about yelling at Jon but she couldn't help it. He was only joking but it made her feel uncomfortable, he was probably angry at now. As much as she wanted to, she wouldn't get in a relationship with him, it would all be a mistake. She sighed, life was complicated enough already.
Alanna's stomach growled, she had skipped lunch in order to avoid Jon. She knew she couldn't evade him forever but for now, she was content to just be with her thoughts. She turned around ready to go back in when she saw a particular black hair, blue-eyed man leaning against the gate to the next stall, watching her.
"Jon? What are you doing here?"
"I was thinking when you'd see me. I noticed you weren't at lunch-"
"I wasn't hungry"
"Anyway, as I was saying, I noticed you weren't at lunch so I brought a picnic, would you care to join me for a ride in the royal forest fair lady?" asked Jon
"Do I have much of a choice?" Alanna scowled but inside she was jumping for joy, he wasn't angry with her
Jon pretended to think for a moment, "No"
"Ok fine, but no romantic notions, you hear me?"
"Yes Sir" giving her a solute
Alanna tried to whack him lightly over the head but he ducked and got on Darkness, waiting for her to join him. Alanna followed Jon's lead and jumped on Moonlight. They rode through the forest for some time before stopping at a clearing near a lake and unpacking the picnic basket. Once they had eaten, they lie down on the grass and relaxed, just watching the clouds float above them.
Now that her stomach was full, Alanna closed her eyes and arched her back towards the sky, sighing contently. Not noticing what she was doing to Jonathan. He watched her, absorbing in every inch of her body, as if making a replica of it in his mind.
Alanna opened her eyes, feeling herself being watched
She flinched under the intensity of his gaze full of something that she could not determine. Desire? Passion? Longing? Or was it love? The thought shook her. Alanna frowned "What are you looking at?"
Jonathan seemed to be in some kind of trance, a dreamy look in his eyes "You. The most beautiful creature on the face of the earth"
Alanna turned red, "Jon snap out of it! We can't do this, you promised" She got up from her place on the grass and started to move towards Moonlight
Jon sat up and sighed, running his fingers through his hair, "I know, I know but I can't help it. We were meant to be, isn't that enough of an excuse? I love you Alanna"
Alanna turned back to face him, "I love you too Jon but not in that way. I'm sorry Jon but our paths are no longer entwined. We need to.to find someone else to love and adore, to go our separate ways" Alanna said with difficulty while her mind practically screamed at her, 'liar, liar liar!' But the other part of her mind fought back, 'it's all for the best' but secretly, she knew that she was lying, even to herself
Jonathan stared at her for a moment then looked down, "Fine, but would you at least let me escort you to the ball tonight. It's very different from the other balls, in honor of the Yamani ambassadors that came today. To be held in the royal gardens, with lanterns and everything, very romantic. Care to join me?"
Alanna smiled, "Sure"
Jon and Alanna got on Darkness and Moonlight and rode back to the palace. They combed down their horses and headed to their chambers. Stopping just outside the door.
"I'll see you at the banquet then and make sure you aren't late, I have a surprise for you" and with a mischievous smile, disappeared into his room and Alanna gaping
*~*~*~*
Hey people! What's up? Nothing? Ok. Me neither. So what do you think should happen to Alanna and Jon. Give me ideas, I'm kinda running out.
Review replies:
Insane Horse lover: You're are totally right, A/J is the best couple eva and always will be! Go A/J!!!!!!
Salek: Here's your next chapter *looks guilty* soz I took so long. I know this is kinda a lame chapter but I promise the next one will be extra fluffy *smilez*
Starfire: Soz, I no I sorta lacked off again but. well what can you say bout homework? And girl, where have you been? I haven't talk to u 4 ages
Queen of Fluff: You know. You should really make a move on that AJ guy before he gets taken? Is there any proms or stuff coming up? It would be you're perfect opportunity.
Blade Griffin: Ooooooh, Girl, I luv ur nick, gotta an edge to it. *smilez shyly* thanx
Spudlikeme: What's the name of ur fic? I haven't been on lately so I've missed quite a lot
Scarlet Mage: Yep, Alanna and Jon forever, that's what I'm all about! Go A/J!!!!!!!!
Nicole Leguia: Well, I've updated but I admit, it's a pretty lame chap so plz dun flame me but I promise next one's gonna be very very fluffy
Ok my fellow A/J fans, dun forget to review!!!!! I'm hoping for 40 since I didn't get it last time!!!!! Thanx!!!!!!!!