MY LITTLE PRINCESS
A/N: Hello people! OMG! First of all, I want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL OF YOU!!! You're messages indeed inspired me to hold on more tightly this time around. I'm really touched. ^^ Next, wanna say sorry for the late update. You see, things have been really busy! It's really hard when you're graduating! Whew! It's a good thing things paced down a little. Anyways, I decided to take my college at the University of the Philippines-Baguio. I'm quite disappointed cuz I didn't pass the Diliman campus, but I guess it's okay for now. (I'm so dumb) Hey, there were like 60,000 applicants and only 8,000 were admitted! I think it's worth it. ^^ Oh yeah, I got a little carried away and this chappie is quite long! ^^ Enjoy minna-san!
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Ages: Same as in the last chappie
Warnings: Nothing much...I guess so...and of course, the usual OOCness...and uh, some WAFFY stuff...and I'm on a WRITER'S BLOCK! I seem to have forgotten to write a storyline that makes sense... ::sigh::
To the Reviewers: At the bottom of this page... ^^,
Disclaimer: Hmm, it's obvious... RK is not mine so pwiz don't sue! ::sniff::
Chapter 21. Doubts
"Telephone call for Miss Kamiya, main line." The computer paged. Kenshin placed his empty glass on the tiled kitchen counter and waited for someone to answer the call. A few seconds passed and Kaoru didn't seem to be around. Sighing, he walked to the living room ready to accept the call.
"Moshi moshi." Kenshin answered with a bit of cheerfulness.
"Ohayou gozaimasu." (good morning) a masculine voice firmly returned.
Kenshin remained quiet for a moment and then spoke again. "You're calling for Kamiya Kaoru, if I'm not mistaken?"
"Hai. Namae-wa (my name is) Shinomori Aoshi. May I speak with Miss Kamiya?"
Shinomori Aoshi... the name registered inside Kenshin's head and before he could even utter another word, Kaoru rushed in unnoticed.
"I heard there was a call...for...me..." Kaoru stopped in the corridor upon seeing Kenshin on the phone.
"Chotto matte. (Please wait) She's here already." Kenshin placed the handset down and gestured Kaoru to attend to it.
Kaoru smiled a little and picked it up. "Hai?"
Kenshin decided to leave the room. His steps faltered when he heard Kaoru say "Oh, it's you Aoshi-san." Somehow, he wanted to stay and listen to the conversation.
Her classmate? Maybe... But why so attached? She even called him by the first name. Well, Kaoru was friendly, but...
Heck! Why was he even intrigued?! It's just a phone call anyway!
Yeah, that's it. It's just a phone call. What's the big fuss over it?
Kenshin sighed and after taking a quick glance over his back, he finally left the room.
"Eto, I think the results will be out this week. Why are you so worried? I know you'll pass!" Kaoru smiled.
"I hope so. I'm just a little unsure. I'm not as good as you, well, you know." Aoshi replied on the other line.
"Mou! Stop that!" Kaoru bit her lip. "It's kinda nice that we can go to the same university together, ne?"
-*-*-*-
Kaoru blinked as the summer breeze swept over her face. She closed her eyes to feel it once more, and she wasn't denied of it for the wind blew again. Her arms were tied around her folded thighs while her back leaned on the porch. She glanced at the trees that stood resiliently through the years. It's funny how people can't feel or see the changes in one's self even though they know they changed.
Kaoru smiled at the thought. Just like me... She told herself. Every time I look at the mirror, it seems I didn't change a bit, but when I see my pictures, that's when I realize I changed...so much...
"Kaoru?" A low voice called out her name.
She snapped out from her stupor and clear blue eyes met deep violet ones. "Hai?"
"Did I disturb you?" Kenshin asked as he walked near.
"No, of course not." Kaoru smiled and then she saw a rectangular box between Kenshin's left arm.
He sat down and placed the box between them.
"What is that?" Kaoru asked curiously looking at the box and then to Kenshin.
Kenshin tapped the box quickly with his fingers and then looked forward. "Open it."
Kaoru's forehead crumpled a little and then cautiously opened the white box. Upon lifting the cover, she discovered it was a gown. And a very beautiful one too. Her slim fingers traced the embroidery and found them to be very smooth.
"What's this for?" she eyed Kenshin rather confused.
"I'm gonna get married, right?" Kenshin smiled again.
Kaoru nodded. "Yeah, so...?"
"Who could be more perfect to be the maid of honor, but you, my princess?" Kenshin cupped his hands around Kaoru's face and looked at her with wide adoring eyes.
"But I..." Kaoru wanted to protest. She definitely wasn't the one who was interested to be at Kenshin's wedding day! Not at all!
"No buts! Look at you! You're beautiful, smart and on top of that, you're like my only sister! I'd sure want you to be there than anybody else!" Kenshin shook Kaoru a little.
Kaoru lowered her head a little and smiled a little. Only sister huh? She smirked inside.
"Okey... You're the one who said it. Sure."
"That's my girl!" Kenshin exclaimed and then pinched her nose.
They both smiled at each other, but then, words suddenly started to disappear. The two blankly gazed at the swaying leaves.
"About your call earlier this morning, I'm sorry I answered it without your permission." Kenshin started.
"Oh, that? It's okay." Kaoru returned without looking at him.
"Is he the one I saw you with some weeks ago? You know, when Megumi-dono and Sano were here?"
Kaoru smiled. "O, when you scolded me?"
Kenshin smiled. "Yeah, that's it."
"Uhuh... Shinomori Aoshi...That's his name." Kaoru smiled this time.
"He must be very nice to you." Kenshin spoke soberly.
"Un. Very much." Kaoru replied.
"Don't take this against me Kaoru, but he's still a..."
"A guy?" Kaoru cut him off.
"I-It's like that... There's nothing wrong being close to guys, but you still have to take precautions somehow." Kenshin fought to not blabber.
Kaoru looked at him for a moment. "He's different...from everyone else..."
Different? From everyone else? Now, what did that mean? Did everyone else included Kenshin himself?
"Datte, (but) thank you for the reminder." Kaoru smiled and then returned her sight in front of them.
Kenshin was still blown from Kaoru's statement that he decided to change the flow of things. "Speaking of Megumi-dono and Sano, don't forget their baby's presentation the day after tomorrow, okay?"
Kaoru nodded.
Kenshin pursed his lips and then started to stand up. "I guess I'll just leave the gown here then."
-*-*-*-
"And there!" Kaoru bit her lip as she pressed the enter key on the keyboard. A proud smile was etched on her face.
"What do you think you're doing?" a stern voice suddenly boomed in.
Kaoru sighed hard as her hand went up to her chest. "Uncle! Don't do that again!"
Hiko walked nearer and Kaoru spun herself around the executive chair.
Hiko stopped the chair from turning again with one grasp. "Don't do that."
"It's fun!" Kaoru giggled.
"What did you do this time young miss?" Hiko asked as Kaoru placed a kiss on his cheek.
"Well, I just saved you from repeating your work again!" Kaoru raised a brow as she adjusted the LCD screen to Hiko's side. "You mistakenly entered this data twice. I noticed some irregularities on the total when I compared it with the raw data, and so I looked it up one by one just in case my 'premonitions' were correct."
Hiko looked closer at the screen and at the balance sheet on the table filled with numbers and figures. "I guess I'm getting too old for this."
Kaoru smiled and saved her work. "I deserve a reward, don't you think?" Kaoru's lips curved slyly.
"Whatever." Hiko returned smugly.
Kaoru gave out a short laugh.
"So, how was your entrance exam?" Hiko queried as he poured some wine in his martini glass.
"Don't you ever run out of those things?" Kaoru looked at her back.
Hiko opened the china board in his office and revealed dozens more of wines and liquor.
"That means a no, I presume." Kaoru craned her head back. "Well, it went on fine...I hope so." her fingers tapped the wooden table.
"What course did you apply for? You haven't even told me." Hiko took a sip from his wine.
Kaoru leaned back comfortably on the chair and crossed her arms.
"I followed your steps sir." Kaoru smiled widely.
Hiko rubbed the top of his head. "Well, I guess I have to move out of my job now."
"Maybe..." Kaoru looked at Hiko with coy eyes. "In about 5 years or so?"
The two laughed.
"Nah, seriously, Uncle, I, I want to thank you...for, for everything." Kaoru gave out a thoughtful smile.
Hiko placed his large hand over Kaoru's cheek and rubbed her cheekbone briefly. He bent down and placed a kiss on top of her head.
"True, everything has an end. And if I were a kind of machine, I'm nearing my obsolescence as an accountant, and you my dear, will be the much more efficient and reliable one, that is yet to appear."
"Mou, Uncle...You flatter me so much...You always had..." Kaoru smiled and took his hands. "You'll always be the best Uncle. No questions asked."
-*-*-*-
"Guess who?"
"Um, the prettiest woman alive before any human existed?" Yahiko said out mockingly.
"Ouch! What did you do that for?!" Yahiko looked up at Kaoru while rubbing his head.
"Thanks for the remark!" Kaoru raised a brow while she sat herself down forcibly.
"I was just joking! Thanks for the bruise!" Yahiko retorted.
Kaoru stuck out her tongue to Yahiko.
"Ne, Kaoru-nee." Yahiko started.
"Yes?"
"I qualified for the summer tournament this summer."
"Yeah, Uncle told me. I'm a bit proud of you though." Kaoru teased.
"A bit? Are you insane?! That's a national tournament!" Yahiko fumed.
Kaoru placed her hand over Yahiko's spiky head. "I know you dummy! I was just kidding. Of course I'm proud of you!" Kaoru looked away. "I know you'll be able to defeat all your opponents. I believe in your skill."
Yahiko tried to hide his smile from Kaoru's view but she still did manage to see it and felt happy herself.
"But, of course, you can ever add up to me, even if you win first place!" Kaoru said arrogantly.
"We'll see about that!" Yahiko bellowed.
"Oh yeah?!" Kaoru loomed over him placing her fist on her waist.
"Yeah!" Yahiko stood looking up at her.
"Prove it!"
"I will! Just wait!"
The two went on bickering unknowing that Kenshin was watching them from a distance. He overheard their conversation and couldn't help but smile at the two. When he was at Yahiko's age, he also entered the tournament and won the championship. When it was Kaoru's turn, she surprised everyone when she took home the first prize.
And now, it was Yahiko. Kenshin hoped the boy would get the same award too. He smiled at the thought.
-*-*-*-
"Hush, Shinosuke..." Megumi rocked the small baby in her arms gently. The cries abated and were followed by a few sobs, and finally, the little boy had his eyes closed.
Megumi sighed. "It has been a very busy day. I'm glad you and Ken-san were able to attend Shin-chan's presentation."
Kaoru reached out a hand to trace some of Shinosuke's thin hair. "He looks so fragile."
"Never have I imagined that I'll have such a wonderful gift. Shinosuke changed me and Sanosuke a lot." Megumi smiled.
Kaoru stared at Megumi with absorbed eyes and smiled. "He looks so much like his father."
"A lot of people say so... I just hope he doesn't grow up to be a loud mouth like him." Megumi breathed out.
Kaoru gave out a watery laugh. "I'll pray for that."
"Say, isn't Ken-san going back to America at the end of this month?" Megumi asked.
"Un. He'll um, arrange some final matters for his wedding." Kaoru said out casually.
"Sou ka. (I see) I guess it's high time for him to finally settle down." Megumi returned her gaze to Shinosuke's chubby face. "Have you met his fiancé yet?"
"No, but I think she'll be here when--ah, he returns back home after winter." Kaoru still had a hard time to know what he'll call Kenshin. It felt...absurd...
"She's a lucky girl I presume." Megumi smiled.
"I guess she is..." Kaoru blinked twice rapidly.
Megumi giggled softly, her head bent on one side.
"What's so funny?" Kaoru asked.
"Iya, bestuni..." (nothing much) Megumi smiled. "Well, it's just that I thought Ken-san would wait for you. You two look good together, don't you think?"
Kaoru smiled a little and bit her lip. "Megumi-san!"
Before Megumi could continue with her teasing, a flash of light deazzled.
"Nice pose." Sanosuke smirked while throwing the match box-sized digital camera up and down his palm.
"Anata! Will you keep quiet? Can't you see Shin-chan's sleeping?" Megumi hissed.
"Oops...Gomen... Oi, Jou-chan, (young miss) Kenshin's waiting for you at the backyard. I think you guys are gonna go home." Sanosuke sat down and took Shinosuke in his arms tenderly.
"E, hai. Please do excuse me Megumi-san." Kaoru stood up and bowed.
-*-*-*-
Kaoru found Kenshin standing in the middle of the Sagara's backyard virtually looking at nothing but the afternoon sky. The yard was landscaped with limestones, bermuda grass and vietnam roses. His blue long sleeves contrasted with the yellow orange color of the setting sun.
"You called for me?" Kaoru asked as she approached Kenshin who had his back at her.
"It's you. Yeah, I thought we should go home now since Uncle is out and Yahiko will be leaving for the tournament tonight." Kenshin retorted.
Kaoru slapped her forehead. "I almost forgot about that. I guess we should."
"Let's go say goodbye to Sanosuke and Megumi-dono then." Kenshin started to walk and gestured Kaoru to follow her.
"So, how do you find the baby?" Kenshin asked.
"Oh, he's cute. He looks so tiny that I'm actually afraid to touch him. Megumi-san and Sanosuke are lucky to have him. I know they are." Kaoru clasped her hands together as they walked up the stairs.
Kenshin placed a free arm over Kaoru's shoulders making her quite dazed. "Well, I'm sure that when me and Marge will have a baby, Aunt Kaoru will be there to take care of her or him, right?"
Kaoru forced a smile and tried not to look at Kenshin. "O-of course."
Sanosuke, with a still sleeping Shinosuke in his arms and Megumi met the two at the gate.
"Thank you very much for coming today, Ken-san, Kaoru-san." Megumi bowed.
"E." Kaoru bowed down and was followed by Kenshin.
"Thanks pal!" Sanosuke tapped Kenshin at his shoulder and they clasped their hands together.
"You drive carefully Ken-san, and do have a safe trip back to America." Megumi spoke softly, her "motherly" airs apparent.
"Yes madaam." Kenshin teasingly smiled.
"Mou! You make me feel old!" Megumi exclaimed. "Kaoru-san, good luck on your studies. I know you can do everything you want to."
"Thank you. You guys take care too, okey? And shin-chan too." Kaoru smiled.
-*-*-*-
Kenshin rounded a corner of the house. Everything was so quiet. Somehow, he missed the way Kamatari's voice echoed through the house. He had a little vacation in their ancestral house in Hokkaido for the past few weeks, and right now, only himself and Kaoru were at home. Hiko was out for a business meeting as usual, and Yahiko was at Kyoto for the week long Kendo tournament.
He found himself inside the dimly lighted living room with only the wall lights on. He was about to turn them off when he saw a pair of feet from the other end of the sofa.
"Kaoru, what are you still doing here?" he asked as he walked closer.
Kaoru laid lazily on the sofa while her hand waived a book.
"You'll damage your eyes if you go on like this." Kenshin scolded as he took the book from her hand and placed it on the glass table beside them.
"Um, right now, even the blind can see again." Kaoru said coolly.
"Well, yeah, but what I'm saying is you have to take care of your eyes. You have such beautiful ones, don't you know?" Kenshin said crossing his arms.
"Thanks for the compliment anyway. Want me to fix you something to drink in that case?" Kaoru raised a brow.
"Ha.Ha. Funny. Move your feet princess." Kenshin said as he eased down on the sofa, with Kaoru's feet on his lap. "When was the last time I massaged your feet?" Kenshin eyed Kaoru who was quite agitated and was trying to hide it.
"I, I can't remember." Kaoru simply said and was even more taken aback when she felt Kenshin's warm hands gently doing their work on the surface of her feet.
"What are you doing?" She asked getting up.
Kenshin stretched out a hand to get her back to lie down. "It's payback. I missed doing this too."
Kaoru calmed down, and finally gave up to the soothing massage.
"Don't you know that there are thousands of nerve endings in both of your feet? They should be given attention once in a while since they take all the pressure of the body everyday." Kenshin continued to carefully massage her soft feet.
Kaoru gave out a short whimper when Kenshin pressed his thumb along a vital point.
"See what I mean?" Kenshin gave her a look and smiled.
Kaoru, from her bangs, watched Kenshin quietly. How can she need him at the same time that she doesn't?
It's obvious! If she continues to have such affectionate feelings for this man, she'll only hurt herself.
But then, if she in turn, continue to hide it, she'll be hurt equally.
Damn it! What's the right thing to do anyway?!
Kaoru closed her eyes and breathed in slowly.
What should I do...What? What?
Those words continued to ring inside her head until such a time that she found herself being called by sleep.
"There, it's done princess. Prince--" Kenshin stopped when he saw Kaoru was already deep in slumber. He smiled as he carefully arose, satisfied that he, in some way, reclaimed some "time" with her.
He started to gather her sleeping form in his arms, and with one swift move, lifted her up. Kaoru's head dipped gently in Kenshin's firm chest. A smile crept upon Kenshin's lips.
Yep, Kaoru did get a little heavier and of course, bigger than the old times, but the feeling was the same.
Kenshin did miss this... He missed his Kaoru so much and how he loved the way his little girl clasp some of his red mane that dangled off his shoulder in front.
Kenshin opened the shouji door with his feet and then made his way into the room. The light was off, but the moon's rays shone brightly through the open window. Kenshin found her bed and laid her down carefully. Kaoru moved a little, but she remained comfortably asleep.
Her long legs were exposed for she was wearing a stunted boxers shorts. Kenshin pulled the covers up to her waist and then bent down to study her features more closely. Yes, he was always with her, but he never had the chance to really scrutinize her when she's awake for she seems to, all the time, hide her face.
Kenshin tucked some loose strands of her ink black hair behind her ear, and the wind freely blew over her skin. Her pale white neck shone more under the moon light. Kenshin's eyes followed her strong jaw line, her high cheek bones and ended up staring at her full lips which had faint threads of her hair in between them.
He stopped. He wanted to do nothing but to drink from those pure and innocent lips.To caress them ever so tenderly and passionately. He wondered if anyone had ever kissed those precious lips of hers? When did Kaoru ever change into the woman that is in front of him right now? How come he never had a chance to see her this way?
Kenshin's breathing went labored and his heart beat was so fast. He felt his entire body heat in an insatiable desire. He could easily take her now! They were alone, and...and...it felt right...it didn't matter if she resisted! He could easily knock her unconscious! He badly needed her!
He was about to draw closer when he suddenly snapped out of his trance, eyes wide in bewilderment.
What was he about to do?! Kenshin shook with miserable fear. What was happening to him? He couldn't believe himself! Was he so close to tainting her? He gulped hard, while sweat ran down his nape. He buried his hand in his hair and quickly got up. He took one last confused glance over Kaoru and then speedily rushed outside.
He didn't dare look back at her. He didn't want to do anything but to reach out for her. Touch her and savor the feeling of her porcelain skin and silky hair over him. To claim her...No, not today!
Kenshin closed the shouji and leaned back, his knees still shaking in fear. What went inside his head just moments ago, he didn't know. He slowly slumped down on the wooden floor.
He embraced himself tightly to stop himself from shaking and buried his head beneath his sunken arms.
"Wha-what..." his voice was shaky and his breathing was still hard.
"But ho-how..." He breathed hard. "No..." another heavy breath went on.
Kenshin bit at his lip so hard that it bled. He tasted the pungent flavor of blood, but he didn't care. His fingers clasped his head and hair tightly that it felt like it'll be ripped off his skull. His chest was moving up and down in frayed respiration.
Realization came into place. So, this is what was causing those vague feelings that haunted him now and then each time Kaoru was so near him. But what was it?
Was it simply lust?
Or could it be...
"Iya...iya da..." (no) he whispered raggedly to himself. He gulped again. "It's impossible..."
Kaoru's brute form earlier suddenly appeared in his mind and his eyes shot wide open in fury for the second time. Somehow, at the back of his mind, there was a hidden and undefined desire and longing that has been tormenting him. The only thing was...
It's completely forbidden...
But in what way?
Sure, he's ten years, her senior but they were in no sense related.
Except that...that...it was completely irrational!
Now, he was in complete doubt...
Was he really prepared to finally get tied to someone?
Does he really know what he wants?
Everything suddenly turned arduous. It's as if the once clear and sunny sky's now covered with thick and gloomy rain clouds.
"What...is...wrong... with me...?"
-*-*-*-
Kaoru opened her eyes slowly. The sun wasn't still up yet though. She was a little taken aback when she found herself inside her room. The last thing she could remember was that she dozed off in the sofa while Kenshin was massaging her feet.
A slight panic registered in her system. Could there be, in any chance that--something happened? Kaoru shook her head left and right. There's no way Kenshin could think of such rubbish! She scolded herself for being so malevolent.
Stepping out of her bed, she decided to take her early morning meditation and was about to open the door when she saw a silhouette of what seemed to be someone sitting outside. There's no other person in the dojo but herself and Kenshin. But why?
Cautiously, she opened the door and slipped noiselessly through a small opening. It was Kenshin all right, and he was sleeping deeply in his uncomfortable slumped position. Kaoru decided to wake him up to let him sleep more comfortably. She sat down in front of him and tapped his shoulder lightly.
"Ano...Ken--" she whispered.
The slightest movement sent Kenshin to the verge of awakeness and found himself face to face with Kaoru. Their eyes locked for quite a time until Kaoru broke it off and moved her head back. "I guess you have to go to your bed."
"Oro..." Kenshin just uttered and realized he had slept that way since last night. He clumsily tried to get up. His whole body was aching because of the strain his position put on it.
"Dai-daijobou?" Kaoru asked as she saw him rise up in dull pain.
"Hai, hai. Don't worry..." Kenshin assured not looking at her. "I'll, I'll be in my room if you need anything." he supplied as he walked away. He didn't want to get too physically close to her right now. He'd commit emotional suicide if he did! The happenings last night are still fresh in his psyche. And the uncontrollable desire's still there! He had to get away from her for now.
"Un...Wakatta..." Kaoru plainly answered as she watched him struggling to walk on.
Something was definitely not right here. What it was, she had no idea.
-*-*-*-
Tsuzuku
A/N: Whew! This is by far the longest chap in here. (I think) LOL! I'm sorry if I gave the name Shin-chan! I just love that little pervert! He's so cute! ^^, Time to say thank yous!
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Kiyoshi-chan - ::hug:: I'm quite okay now. I hope you're doing fine too! Till next chap as usual!
Enchantress of the Night - What?! My new Flatter Meter's broken again!? It's your fault! *joke* Well, I am honored indeed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Clemen - hehe... Thanks to you too! I'll just add you up to my mailing list so you can receive updates easily, okay?
Zalphinian - Indeed, you are very correct. And aside from the people I am with everyday, I am also thankful for you guys. You are also a part of my life! ^^
tomboy101 - and I continued! hehe...
luna699 - O, I did? Again? I really don't know if that's a good or a bad thing though. Thank you for the nice comment!
Shizuka - And I missed you too! No words could define how I missed the hell out of you! ^^ ::hug:: TC!
Naiya-chan - Gomen if I still haven't read your fic, but I'll make it a priority, okay? Thank you!
~sTrAwBeRrY~ - Yep, good forecasts! ^^ hehe...
MZ. AMbER EYES - That's soooo meeeeeeaaaaannnnn! But I like it! ^^
tintin-chan - Yep. That would probably the best case scenario. But like what I said, I have to finish the K/K ending before the A/K ending.
Ginny-cry - There's nothing wrong with that my dear. Thank you!
Anon - ::thumbs up::
CrismHeart - I was wondering who could've nominated me...and when I read your review, I got my answer. Well, just want to say thank you, cuz well, I'm still flattered at the thought that someone might really want to nominate MLP. I don't care if this piece wins or not, but to be nominated and the thought that a lot of you are still reading it, is more than enouh! ^^ Thank you again!
nes - Of course I remember you! (MS Front Page always parses your name to an e-mail add link whenever I type it, so I definitely remember you...hehe...) Thanx, I'm doing better now. ^^
friend - Here's the update. Thanks!
blah - ::gulp:: oopsie...Sowi to disappoint you with my grammar! )_(
jodibetz - Yep, this is kenxkao!
are-en1 - This is both a KxK and AxK fic. The kenkao ending will come in first, but as said, the aoskao alternate ending will then follow.
Kitsune KeNsHiN - hehe...lemme clear up some things. You see, I live in the Philippines and in this country of mine, we spend 2 to 4 years in preparatory school, 6 years in elementary and 4 years in high school. We have no junior high school, so that's why we graduate hs at 16 or 17. (I was like turning 6 when I was in grade 1). Everything ok now? ^^ Thanks to you too!
(Your name here) - Thank you too! ^^
::CURTAINS DOWN:: UNTIL NXT TYM!
~diary15~