WARNING! If you don't like yaoi (boy x boy) then please don't read this.

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This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.

Kagami ran while panting heavily. His firsts were bright red from the punches he landed on the two bullies that had hurt Kuroko. He just hopes that he will catch up to Kuroko before his friend does something to harm himself. Kagami more than anyone knows just how harsh the bullying on him is. It would break a normal person both psychologically and physically but not Kuroko.

Kagami is proud of his best friend for being able to stay strong through it all, but now he is worried. What happened in the gym was really the breaking point and the meanest thing he saw anyone do. Kagami wasn't sure Kuroko could handle it.

"Damn!" Kagami loudly screamed through the hallway as he ran. Finally, the retreating figure of the teal haired boy appeared in his sights. Without wavering, Kagami approached his best friend. He saw a number of papers lying on the floor and by looking at the beautiful handwriting, he knew right away it was Kuroko's. Kagami kneeled down to pick up the papers, along with the large glasses he found laying on the floor. Quickly, Kagami stood up and without asking took one of Kuroko's arms and put it around him to support his friend.

"I'll take you to the nurse's office."

Kuroko felt someone take his arm and heard the familiar voice that belonged to Kagami. Kagami couldn't be seen with a crying loser like him. "I said go away.. They'll pick on you too, no matter how intimidating you may look..."

He couldn't see Kagami's face since his glasses were off, but it wasn't like he was looking anyway. He didn't want Kagami to see his face. "You don't need me, just let me go, please.."

Kagami clenched his fists, tightening his hold on Kuroko.

"No. I'll stay no matter what you say. You can't tell me what to do. Hit me all you want later but now... please... please let me help you... please." Kagami fought away a sob and hoped Kuroko wouldn't hear it. Kagami just couldn't take it. It hurt... it hurt so much... being powerless hurts.

Kuroko couldn't see the look on Kagami's face but he did hear him trying to choke back a sob. He's never seen Kagami cry before. The male was always as fierce as a tiger, never showing any weakness to anyone. He couldn't believe he would cry for him.

Hesitantly he nodded, forcing his body to relax. He wiped at his eyes once more and looked at Kagami as much as he could. "...Alright... Sorry I upset you.."

Kagami wiped off some of the escaping tears from his eyes. He was really glad Kuroko didn't have his glasses on. He really didn't want his friend to see him cry. Kagami composed himself before slowly bringing the glasses up to Kuroko's face and putting them on for him. "Here. Let's get you to the nurse's office now." Kagami smiled at his best friend.

As they began walking Kagami muttered, "Relying on someone is not a weakness you know…"

Kuroko just nodded and slowly walked beside Kagami. He was so glad he had someone like Kagami. He really didn't deserve Kagami but he was definitely grateful for being able to be his friend.

"I know but... I just don't want to drag you into the mud with me... I'm already the punching bag of the school and when people hear what happened, I'll also be the laughing stock and you'll get laughed at for being near me..." He didn't want to put Kagami through that.

"Let them do what they want. I don't care. A friend who can't help his friend in need is a coward. I just can't sit idly by and watch... to me it's torture... watching you get bullied. It just hurts.. I can't stand it. I have to do something... otherwise I couldn't live with myself. Please... let me help you... especially in situations like that in the gym... I don't care if they pick on me too. I don't care so please... let me help." Kagami subconsciously clenched his hands.

"And also... sorry... for falling to Kise's taunts."

Kuroko looked at Kagami in slight surprise. He couldn't believe Kagami would say and do such things for him. He really was such a great friend. "I really don't deserve you, Kagami-kun." He murmured but it wasn't the same tone as before. He sounded grateful and relieved. He had at least one friend out there. "Sorry if I caused trouble for you."

Kagami smiled "Idiot. Remember we're partners! I got your back and you got mine. Don't think of it as trouble." Kagami jokingly hit Kuroko's arm since his head is injured. "Geez~ You're too soft for your own good. I am the one who doesn't deserve you. You've been there for me when I needed you the most. Thanks partner." Kagami smiled as he remembered their days back in middle school.

When they met for the first time, Kagami was extremely anti-social and didn't want to have any friends. Maybe that's the reason the teal head approached him to begin with? Kagami would tell Kuroko off to go play with the other kids, but surprisingly the bluenette never left him alone.

At first Kagami thought 'What a weird guy...' and decided to just let him be. He didn't want to bother. But then over time the two grew so close that Kagami didn't even know how it happened. The two just clicked and Kagami couldn't imagine what he would do without his friend anymore. Really... its him who doesn't deserve Kuroko, not the other way around. 'Seriously.. he's too kind for his own good' Kagami thought.

Kuroko didn't think of it that way but didn't argue. Kagami was stubborn, not as much as him of course, but he was definitely stubborn. Once the tiger had his mind made up, there was no changing it. That was one thing he appreciated about Kagami.

He sighed in relief when they arrived at the nurse's office. He was about to sit down on one of the empty beds before realizing he left used his stuff in the hall. "Kagami-kun, I-" He looked at the other and saw his binders in his arms. He relaxed a little. "Once again you helped me."

Kuroko proceeded to sit down, noticing the nurse was not there at the moment. Must've been checking in or getting their mail. He touched the back of his head once more before looking up at Kagami. "Does it look bad…?"

Kagami approached the bed to look at the wound. "Looks like it stopped bleeding but you still have some dry blood in your hair. Wait here, I'll go look for the nurse." Kagami placed Kuroko's stuff on the small table beside the bed before running out of the room to find the nurse quickly. Its a head injury so its pretty serious no matter how small the wound is.

Kuroko nodded and planned to thank Kagami once he came back. While he waited, he decided to look through his binders and make sure everything is alright. Thankfully none of his papers were messed up. He really didn't deserve Kagami but he was so glad he had him.

Finally after a couple of minutes, Kagami came back running with the nurse behind him. The redhead panted as the nurse went ahead to examine Kuroko's wound.

Kuroko put his binders aside and stayed still for the nurse. He looked at Kagami and smiled a little. "Thanks. And thanks for gathering my things. And helping me…"

"No problem. That's what friends do. You don't have to thank me every single time you know~ Its normal." Kagami pouted as he sat on an empty chair facing Kuroko, while the nurse examined his head. Kagami thought about his next question a little before asking.

"Will you come to school tomorrow?" but before Kuroko could answer, the nurse spoke up.

"You have no major injuries. I'll just bandage your head and leave you two boys alone." the nurse approached her table where all of her equipment lay. She took bandages before heading back to Kuroko. wrapping his head up and then quietly leaving with a smile.

When the doors closed, Kagami sighed as he turned back to face his friend. "After what happened today... will you still keep trying? I mean its clear that he won't accept you no matter what you do." Kagami clenched his fist at the thought of the captain's mocking smirk.

Kuroko was glad that the nurse interrupted. He needed time to think about how he would answer Kagami. He couldn't necessarily answer a question like that on the spot, right?

Once the nurse was gone, he sighed slightly as he laid down on the bed. At least his head was alright. The only thing he didn't like about the bandages was the fact that it was messing up his long hair and it felt uncomfortable.

"Well.." Kuroko wondered how he should start. "I don't think I should, or even could, decide that right now. My grandmother always told me that I should never make a decision if I'm angry or upset. I suppose I'll come tomorrow if I'm feeling okay or not.."

Even though after he got humiliated and would surely become the school's number one topic for the week, he knew he would come back. His education was important to him. Even if he had a cold (which was thankfully rare), he still came to school.

"Maybe it would be a good idea to take a day or two off? To think things through." Kagami understood that the situation was more than it seems. He wanted Kuroko to take some time to think things through clearly.

"Don't come to school tomorrow and rest. The nurse should excuse you right? You're injured and a head injury at that. Take at least one day off."

"I'll think about it." He didn't want to necessarily lie to Kagami's face by saying he'll stay home. There was a small chance of that happening, especially with his mother who persisted him to get good education.

Ah, his parents... They didn't know about the bullying... What should he say about the bandages? Perhaps he can say that they were doing rope climbing and fell off by accident on a rope without a mat? No, that would put blame to the school... Something believable... "Kagami-kun... what do I tell my parents? I can't tell them how I got my wound."

Kagami raised an eyebrow. He totally forgot about Kuroko's parents! And they would surely demand an explanation from their son on he had acquired the injury. Kagami thought hard. "Fell on the floor? Sometimes you're pretty clumsy."

"...I don't think they'll buy that." Kuroko responded. His parents weren't that gullible. "Maybe I'll just say I... fell down the stairs or something." He had a whole school day to come up with a plan anyway.

In the end, he decided to go with something along the lines of "Got hit in the head with a basketball during his tryout." It was believable since his parents knew he had a small presence. What they did not know is that this wasn't the first time he tried out or got hurt. When they asked if they made the team, he said it was undecided because he didn't finish the try out due to injuries.

He was used to acting normal at home. He was used to hiding his feelings or the events he went through. He was even good at lying (A trait he does not enjoy). He ate dinner when it was ready and went upstairs as soon as he was done like normal. Now he could be alone for the rest of the night since his parents didn't want to disturb him before it was bedtime.

Kuroko lay down with a small book, hoping to get his mind off the school day. It was none stop harassment. It was worse than before. There was more taunting, more hitting. Everything was practically 10x worse than what Kuroko was used to. Didn't help that he got annoyed whenever someone tugged on his bandages and the bullies noticed. They figured out that they could use that against him. That's why he rarely showed emotion.

He did try focusing on his book, but eventually his mind wondered to Akashi. He was the one who put him through that- No, it wasn't him. It was his own fault for being so persistent. Akashi was only showing him that his dream to be on a basketball team was pointless and impossible. He should probably thank Akashi when he saw him again. Yeah right. As if he'd do that.

Still... He couldn't believe he would just let that happen. He was a person too. He had the same flesh. The same feelings. The same red blood that flowed through their hearts. What made him so different to be picked on? Well whatever it is, he wasn't going to change a thing just to get accepted by the people who hurt him.

Kuroko gave up on his book and decided to just get to bed. He had to get up early tomorrow again but for a different reason. He loved reading and books so he joined the library committee. It was actually fun, especially since he was surrounded by books on some days during school.

'Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Bee-' Bam! Akashi slammed his hand on the annoying alarm clock on his bed table to stop it from interrupting his much needed sleep. The captain yawned as he sat up on his bed. '7:00 a.m. huh?' With about an hour left until school begins, Akashi got out of his bed, heading straight to the bathroom. Once done, Akashi came back to his room to put on his clean school uniform.

The redhead spared a couple of glances to his table beside the window where numerous trophies stood. Ones from kindergarten, all the way up to high school. Horse riding, shogi, tennis, badminton... name it and Akashi had it. It's trophy after trophy he earned throughout his life.

The redhead smiled at his achievement but knew that there are much more to come. Perfection - Akashi has to be perfect at everything. That's what his father had thought him from the day he was a toddler and Akashi abided by that rule ever since he was born.

Akashi's thoughts then however drifted back to yesterday when he thought of the nerd. The nerd is the complete opposite of him. No talent, no achievements whatsoever and no trophies. Akashi smirked as he remembered the trial and the way the nerd left the gym covering like a little lost puppy. Hopefully the nerd learned his lesson, but if he didn't Akashi wouldn't mind more entertainment. To be honest, it would be surprising if the nerd actually came. Akashi doubts he would be he couldn't be so sure. The nerd did defy Akashi's every expectation from the day he had met him.

That's one of the things that attracted Akashi to the nerd. Well... not attract as in the sense of love but interest. He was unusual and different from anyone else Akashi had met before. It made him wonder what the nerd's next move would be.

'Ring~ Ring~' Akashi turned around to his bed where he placed his phone. He picked it up and read the message.

From: Midorima

Subject: Winter Cup

Akashi, are you are doing well? I hope you won't take us lightly during the Winter Cup. Prepare yourself, this year Shuutoku has trained like never before. The next time we meet it will be on the court. So long.

END

The redhead smirked at the contents of the message. He smiled as he typed the reply.

To:Midorima

Subject: Re:Winter Cup

Bring it on Shintarou. I'll be waiting.

END

Content with his message, the redhead closed his phone as he took his school bag and headed downstairs. The many maids and butlers of the Akashi house greeted him as Akashi made his way down to the kitchen. Breakfast was already placed on the table so he just sat and ate.

When he was done with his breakfast, Akashi stood up and headed out of the house. He stopped when the driver called out to him and told him that his father had ordered him to drive Akashi to school. Akashi sighed. He really wanted to walk to school on such a beautiful day but he couldn't defy his father. Akashi got into the car as the driver closed the doors behind him and then sped off.

In the car, Akashi couldn't take his mind off the nerd. Will he come to school today I wonder? Akashi thought to himself. It would be surprising if he came but something, just something told him that he would. Akashi smiled; the nerd never ceases to amaze him.

When the car stopped in front of the school gates, Akashi got out and thanked the driver before walking in. That reminded him that he had promised to tutor Ryouta during the break. The blonde model was never good at algebra so he had asked Akashi for help. Akashi tiredly sighed as he walked towards the school. It will be a long day today, but hopefully the nerd will make it entertaining.

That morning, Kuroko walked to school early once more like he said he would. He really didn't see any reason not to go to school besides the bullying. It was going to be harder than before to deal with but he was sure he could handle it.

As soon as he got into the school, he made his way to the library before anyone could spot him. He wanted to get some work done before he got harassed at least.

He greeted a few people in the library but they didn't notice since they were working and Kuroko was being so quiet. He was used to it anyway, it usually took them a while to notice he was there. He decided to get some work done anyway. He noticed a big stack of books on the check out counter and walked over for a better look. It had a note saying that the books were supposed to be delivered to the science class on the second floor. Great.

He could have left someone else to do it but this seemed like the only job available. Besides what harm would come by delivering some books? At least this way his face would probably be hidden by the books. So with that in mind, Kuroko took the stack of heavy books and made his way out the library towards the stairs. Maybe he should have left someone else to do it but all the other members of the committee were practically all girls and it would be impolite to make them do a tedious job like this.

Meanwhile, Akashi walked down the long corridors of the school looking for his class. Why did it have to be on the top floor? Akashi asked himself before walking up the second staircase. Well, it's good exercise and it makes up for not walking to school by foot. Akashi walked as he noticed other students going about their own business. Bell will soon ring so everyone ran to their classes.

Akashi sighed as he turned around the corner, before him another staircase. Luckily, its the last before he reaches the floor he needs to get to. As he walked up, Akashi wondered on how he will teach his annoying childhood friend. Akashi has taught the blond before but he never understood anything, better said, fell asleep instantly. The captain was so deep in thought that he didn't notice a huge pile of books before him. Noticing the books at the last second, Akashi had no way of evading as the books, and the one who is carrying them fell on him.

Akashi fell on the floor behind him harshly, some of the books hitting him on the head as well. Akashi rubbed his head before... "N-Nerd...-kun...", Akashi froze.

Although Kuroko couldn't see because his glasses fell off, he knew the person beneath him was definitely Akashi. Only Akashi had that voice and his flaming red hair which was obvious even with his really bad vision. He couldn't believe he ran into the same person who was the reason for his additional harassment.

He felt a little annoyed but Kuroko tried to hide it. The name was honestly starting to annoy him. He had a name! And instead of insulting him, a sorry would be great. Now he also had to gather all the books while trying to find his glasses.

"I have a name you know." Kuroko replied a little harder than he meant to. He closed his eyes and sighed a little to calm himself. "Know what, just forget about it." He carefully moved off Akashi and even though he was careful, he almost fell once more since he couldn't see where he was putting his hands or feet. Once he got off Akashi, Kuroko tried looking around to see if he could spot his glasses. As if that would work.

To say that Akashi was surprised was an understatement, the captain of the basketball team was astonished by the sight he saw before him. Just as his eyes closed from the impact, they opened to be greeted by a gorgeous beautiful face and baby blue eyes, which held so much in them. They captivated him, those eyes looked at him with such innocence and purity... but most of all beauty. Akashi was amazed. But as he stared into those beautiful orbs, something inside his chest went amiss. Why does my heart beat so fast? Akashi wondered as he touched his chest, trying to calm his racing heart.

As Kuroko got up from him and the beautiful eyes went on to search for something, Akashi noticed that Kuroko couldn't see. How? Well, the bluenette was touching the things on the floor with his hands in a manner, which suggested he really didn't see anything. Then it hit him, Akashi looked around and spotted the teen's thick black glasses lying on the floor.

Akashi stood, walked up to the glasses to pick them up and then walked over to the bluenette. Akashi kneeled down as he got hold of one of Kuroko's hands. He didn't give him the glasses yet as he wanted to look at those beautiful blue eyes a bit longer.

"Y-You can't see?" Akashi muttered. The tone of his voice surprised him, along with his fast beating heart, which had no intention of stopping.

Kuroko felt what he assumed was Akashi's hand and looked up at him. Well, he looked up at his bright red hair, which was the only thing he could really see. "Of course I can't. I wouldn't be searching on the dirty floor like this if I did. I need to find them so I can finish my job." Before someone decided to bully him, he wanted to add but kept quiet. But that did raise a question... "Why are you asking anyway? Wouldn't you rather push me down the steps or something while I'm vulnerable?" He was sure that any other student would so why wasn't Akashi?

Akashi wasn't really conscious of Kuroko's words. Well he knew the bluenette was talking and saying something but it all went in and out of Akashi's head. He couldn't help it as the redhead kept staring at the teen's beautiful eyes. The captain subconsciously clenched his chest with his right hand trying to calm down his beating chest. What is this? He asked himself repeatedly but just continued to stare into the teen's beautiful face.

"..." Akashi didn't say anything, he couldn't. He was captivated by those eyes and felt as if time had stopped.

Kuroko stayed quiet for a moment. Why wasn't Akashi saying anything? Usually the other would be insulting him now or at least saying something. If he didn't know any better, he would think that Akashi was lost with his words? But he couldn't see so he was probably wrong. "Akashi-san... Are you alright?" He asked in slight concern. What if he made Akashi hurt his head by the fall? "I didn't hurt you, right?" Without thinking, he reached out towards the others' red hair to feel for any injury.

Akashi flinched as he felt the soft hand touch his red hair. Suddenly he sensed his heart beating faster and faster by the minute as if the touch had accelerated his poor heart. Akashi wasn't sure but he had a feeling that his face was bright red as well. The captain quickly pulled the teen's hand towards him and made the bluenette fall on him, embracing him into a hug. He couldn't let the boy see him in this state. He couldn't allow for his reputation to be ruined. However, what strikes him more than anything else is his reaction towards Kuroko. Why was he behaving in such a way? Akashi had no idea how to explain it. What's worse, his poor heart started beating faster by the minute as he smelled the bluenette's mesmerizing vanilla fragrance coming from his neck. Akashi subconsciously leaned in closer, placing his head on Kuroko's shoulder.

Kuroko was shocked when Akashi pulled him close for a hug. Why on earth was Akashi touching him, hugging him even? This was unlike Akashi. Even if he heard that one and only voice that belonged to no one else but Akashi, he was beginning to doubt that this was the real Akashi. "A-Akashi-san, I'm starting to feel uncomfortable... Not being able to see..." And by the fact that Akashi was still hugging him.

Bump~ Bump~ Bump~ 'Calm down Seijuro, calm down.' Akashi kept telling himself over and over. But as he did that, his mind soon came back to reality and the redhead realised what he had done. Akashi quickly pushed the bluenette away from him harshly. He didn't intend on doing it with such force but he was too confused with himself to understand anything. Akashi looked in worry as Kuroko fell backwards a bit from the force of the push.

"..." Akashi opened his mouth to apologize but not words came out. He was frozen while still holding the teen's glasses in his hand. Completely forgetting about them.

Luckily Kuroko caught himself before he could fall over and hurt his head again or something. What has gotten into Akashi? First he wasn't talking, and then he hugged him before pushing him away as if he was something disgusting? He didn't know what to think or say.

He just looked around as best as he could for the books. He was going to complete his job with or without his glasses. He really was feeling uncomfortable without his glasses but perhaps he could have his hair hide some of his face as replacement…

Akashi watched as Kuroko composed himself and looked for his books on the floor. He looked, looked when he remembered that he still had the teen's glasses in his hand. Akashi slowly approached the boy and put his hand on his shoulder. Slowly, Akashi placed the boy's glasses back on his head as he retreated his hands away from his face. It made Akashi wonder on why Kuroko is hiding his beautiful face. But luckily his heart slowed down a bit, which he guessed was due to the glasses being back on.

"H-Here... Your glasses." Akashi managed to say before slowly standing up, still a bit shaken.

Kuroko was startled when Akashi touched his shoulder but was even more startled when he put his glasses on for him. When did he find them? "Ah.. Thanks..." Now that he could see, he noticed it really was Akashi. So why was did he act so different before when he couldn't see?

He looked away and began gathering the books when it looked like Akashi wasn't going to say anything else. Well, this was weird and awkward…

Akashi felt really uncomfortable. He didn't know what to make of these new feelings inside of him, they confused him. He never felt like this before in his entire life so it was normal to be a bit shaken up right? Akashi looked at Kuroko while still having his right hand touching his chest, which slowly calmed down. He took a deep breath.

"..." No words came out. Akashi had no idea why he couldn't talk, but as his eyes went to look at the boy in front of him again, it became harder and harder to focus.

"S-Soo-" Akashi quietly managed to say. 'Come on Seijuro! Speak!' He cursed himself for his stupidity and incompetence. He decided to try again.

"S-Sorry f-fo-" Again, the words couldn't come out.

Kuroko stopped what he was doing, only a few books in his hands. He looked at Akashi wondering what he was trying to say. Why couldn't Akashi speak? Didn't Akashi hate it when others stuttered? This was just getting weirder and weirder.

"...Whatever you're trying to say, you don't need to say it. I just need to get my job done. Sorry for making you fall on the steps." He apologized for Akashi before continuing to pick up all the books.

Akashi still had no idea what to do, but suddenly out of nowhere, his hand reached up to the boy's hand that was picking the books and grabbed it. Akashi took a deep breath.

"S-Sorry for making you fall. I'm at fault." He said as he began picking some of the books himself. 'What am I doing right now?' Akashi asked himself, not even knowing what he was doing. His body is moving on its own! Akashi inwardly cursed as he picked up the remaining books and gave them to Kuroko.

Kuroko couldn't believe his eyes at first. Akashi, the one who loved bullying him the most, was helping him gather his books? He even apologised? "... Maybe I should take you to the nurse. I think you hit your head too hard..." He honestly couldn't imagine Akashi doing this even for a bad outcome.

"N-No I'm fine. Thank you" Akashi managed to say but still felt pressure. The feeling still didn't stop as Akashi struggled on what to do next.

Kuroko looked at Akashi with a slightly tilted head. He wondered what has gotten into Akashi. "...Well, I'm going to go finish my job.." He mumbled and started walking up the steps away from Akashi. He wondered why Akashi was acting so weird which wasn't like him.

Now that Kuroko left and Akashi was alone, the captain sighed a big breath of relief. 'What's gotten into me? Why am I acting this way?' Akashi wondered as he turned to look at Kuroko's retreating figure. He placed his hand again on his chest as he felt his heartbeat. 'Could this be...' Akashi thought of an idea of what he was experiencing but he immediately dismissed the idea. 'Absurd! Me? With that nerd?' Akashi thought about what had happened but didn't want to dismiss the solution that had come into his mind. 'I'm... in love with the nerd?' Akashi jokingly asked himself as he laughed, the irony evident on his face.

Conscious of his surroundings and time, Akashi knew he had to come back to his senses and go to his class. 'Maybe I should ask Ryouta about this later?' Akashi decided before continuing walking up the steps.

Kuroko continued walking up the steps until he made it to the second floor. He still couldn't believe what just happened. What exactly happened? He was walking to the second floor when he fell on Akashi who was also using the steps. He lost his glasses and couldn't see. Then Akashi hugged him, he still didn't know why. After that he pushed him away, as if he was the one who hugged him first.

Then Akashi started acting strange after he put his glasses on for him. He stuttered and seemed lost at words... He just hoped he didn't really hurt Akashi's head or something. Jerk or not, no one deserves to get hurt.

Author notes

KurokoTetsuya101: Ok so I know what you guys are gonna think (I think). The first chapter was really angst with Akashi and Kise but the future chapters will be more fluff. That was kind of the main focus of our story, right Bell? XD Also, I'm sorry if this encounter on the stairs seems a bit (a lot) cliché. When I read Rinfantasy's review I was like "Damn! She figured it out!" XD But I still hope you guys continue reading :D Thanks for reading the chapter and don't forget to review, like & favourite XD

The Lucky Bell: Yeah, we just wanted you guys to understand how dreadful it is for Tetsuya, being a nerd and all~ But yes, it will definitely get better :3 We aren't that cruel to have angst every chapter~ So we hope you enjoy *^*

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