Chapter 1
The half-demon stood with his feet firmly planted on a particularly long and sturdy branch, about fifty feet above the ground, feeling its rough wood beneath the calloused soles of his claw-tipped feet. Looking down, it seemed that the whole valley was laid out before him. The mountains that shaped the landscape seemed small, the sprawling forests even smaller, and the tiny specks that he could make out to be villages infinitesimal. His position in the top of one of the tallest trees, hovering near the straight drop of a cliff gave him an incredible vantage point. From here, he could see anything. Everything on this side of the land was his to gaze upon. If Naraku or even some lesser demon was approaching, he would immediately know.
The wind picked up suddenly, lifting his long silver hair up behind him to ripple through the air like a river of pure moonlight. With it, the breeze carried a very particular scent that had his brow furrowed and mouth twisted to the side in his usual scowl.
It was a scent that he knew well, a scent that he usually did his best to ignore. Slightly smoky, deliciously sweet, and tinged with cherry blossom, it was Kagome.
Why she would stray so far from Kaede's village just to speak with him, he could only guess. Something to do with his obvious avoidance of her, probably. Just the thought of seeing her right now made his stomach sink in dread.
He had come out this way to think, after having caught sight of Kikyo's soul catchers far off in the distance and had admittedly lost track of the time. Still, he usually liked to be left alone these days. Especially by her. It was just... easier that way. Safer.
She finally came into view, her long dark hair billowing behind her, backlit by the setting sun. She rose her hand in a wave, and if she hadn't been wearing her classic modern outfit, he could've sworn it was Kikyo smiling and waving at him, just like the old days. His heart pinched painfully in his chest, gripped by emotions that he just didn't want to feel. He wished that she hadn't come at all.
He'd been thinking of Kikyo this whole time. Ever since that old witch had resurrected her, the priestess had never been far from his mind. Just knowing that she was alive again, wandering this earth in pain and loneliness brought him great shame. He owed so much to her. He knew he could never forget her, and that's what made things with Kagome so much harder.
They had... something. That was undeniable. But he had a duty to the woman that had first claimed his heart, even if it was just a fragment of her soul sustained by dark magic. He couldn't help but love her still.
He had lost himself in his thoughts again, but by the time Kagome reached him he had dropped from the high branch he'd been perched on, his golden eyes trained firmly on her, a hard look reflected in them.
"Whatcha doing all the way out here, Inuyasha?" She said lightly, but by the look on her face she already knew exactly what he had been thinking about. He couldn't help but see Kikyo every time he looked at her and she seemed to always know who was really on his mind.
"Jeez can't a guy get some alone time once in a while? I don't need you following me around like a lost puppy all the time, got it? Why don't you mind your own business and just leave me alone already!" He growled, ears twitching in annoyance.
As soon as the harsh words passed his lips, he immediately wished he could take them back and start over. But it was too late. Whatever light was left in her expression vanished, quickly replaced by such sadness and hurt it was almost too much for him to bear. He couldn't help but look away, casting his eyes far from the girl who confused him in so many ways. His heart felt like it was going to fall out of his chest.
He didn't know what to say now. He really was useless in situations like this.
Before he could even commit another blunder, she spoke, surprising him so much that he couldn't help but train his eyes on her again.
"I'm sorry Inuysasha, forgive me." Her voice shook, and somehow, he just knew that she was holding back her tears. He didn't know if it was for his sake, or if she just wanted to seem strong, either way he was grateful, but also ashamed at having made her this way.
She gave him a watery smile, her eyes shining, and turned to go. He wanted to stop her, to tell her that he was sorry, but the words stuck in his throat.
He knew he had taken it too far with her, but some dark part of him thought that maybe it was for the best. He couldn't be anyone's, not after Kikyo. Or at least, that was what he told himself. But he couldn't ignore the feeling that compelled him to protect Kagome, even though he couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly it was.
She stopped only for a moment, her figure illuminated again by the brilliance of the sun, illustrious hair fanning out behind her as she turned to whisper, "I'm going home in the morning, I just wanted you to know." Knowing that with his demon ears he would hear it. And with that she was gone, she didn't look back again.
Inuyasha watched her go, feeling emptier and emptier the farther away she got.
By the time she'd made it back to the village dusk had fallen and her tears had dried. She wished more than anything that she'd never bothered to go see him in the first place. All he did was disappoint her at every turn. Every time she would think they were starting to get somewhere, he went and said something that just cut her to the bone. Kagome was starting to wonder if she meant anything to him at all.
Taking pause outside of Kaede's sturdy little home, she did her best to shake off the lingering feelings of inadequacy Inuyasha had left her with, mustering up a smile for her friends on the other side of the curtain.
With a deep breath she pushed the fabric aside, stepping through the doorway. Familiar faces turned to greet her, all three of her very best friends huddled around the fire pit in the center of the one room home, eagerly staring at a pot of what smelled like the most delicious stew as it bubbled away merrily. "Kagome!" Shippo cried, barreling into her for a hug, as he always did whenever they'd been apart. "Did you find Inuysasha?"
"Oh, I found him all right." She sighed, squeezing him tightly against her chest before putting the little tyke down and moving to sit by Sango and the rest.
"Uh oh, what'd he do now?" The dark-haired demon slayer asked, sipping a cup of tea, the steam curling delicately through the air. Kagome looked down at her shoes as she was overcome by a wave of unwelcome emotions all over again.
"He's just so mean to me, all the time Sango. I went all the way out there to tell him that I was leaving and he just about bit my head off! I shouldn't have even bothered... he doesn't see me. He just sees a version of her that he doesn't like." Her soft voice cracked at the end, hardly a whisper, as her eyes filled to the brim with tears. She was embarrassed, but she couldn't help it. These feelings had been building up for so long, and it just kept getting worse every day that she was here in the past.
Kagome was tired. She needed a break.
She felt an arm wrap around her and pull her in for a hug, holding her close as she wept silently. "I'll never be good enough for him, will I?" Kagome said brokenly, a crystalline tear sliding down her cheek.
Sango patted her back and did her best to soothe the crying girl but said nothing. She just didn't have the answer to that.
It was Miroku that spoke up, "Don't cry Kagome, you're a truly enchanting woman, any man would be blessed to have you. And a man that does not see your worth truly does not deserve you." The monk sipped his tea, looking very thoughtful and wise all the sudden.
Both Kagome and Sango were left speechless by his touching words, and she was surprised to find that she did feel a little better. "Thanks, Miroku, I needed that." She said, eyes shining. He gave her a crooked smile, one that said he was there for her. she really did have great friends, ones that would stand by her through anything.
Just then Kaede came shambling through the doorway, carrying a load of firewood, her one sharp eye picking up on the glistening tear tracks on Kagome's cheeks before she could brush them away. "What'd I miss?" She dropped the wood next to the fireplace, giving the stew a good stir while she was at it.
Kagome smiled at the old woman bashfully, knowing that the perceptive priestess more than likely already knew that she and the Hanyo had yet another fight. "Nothing much, just the usual." She shrugged in what she'd hoped was a cavalier sort of way.
Kaede nodded understandingly, giving Kagome a sympathetic pat on the back. "He'll come to his senses one day, child." The old woman said knowingly, her one good eye trained on the young girl who looked so much like her late sister.
I sure hope you're right Kaede, Kagome thought wistfully.
Later that night, with her belly full and heart heavy, she laid awake long after the others had fallen asleep. Her busy mind refused to let her rest. Instead, turning over the encounter with Inuyasha over and over again, his words on repeat. The moon shone in from the small window the hut had, basking her in its pure white light. Sadly, it also made her think of the hanyo, with its glistening silver beauty. Untouchable and far away.
She wondered where the silver-haired demon was right now if he was thinking about her too. She dismissed the thought as quickly as it came. Of course, he wasn't, he was probably thinking about Kikyo.
After a while longer of lying there staring at the ceiling, she knew there was no chance she was gonna be able to fall asleep that night, so she decided to go for a walk to clear her head a little. Surely, the cool night air would do her some good.
Just in case she should meet danger; she slung her bow and quiver over her should and set off down the path that led out of the village and into the dark woods.
She had no idea of her destination, but she felt safe enough in this part of their world. But she also knew that anything could happen, so she made sure to keep her bow firmly in her grasp as she strolled the bumpy path. She kicked rocks as she went, muttering about stupid dogs and her own foolishness.
After everything, that was the final straw. She couldn't take any more rejection. She'd given up so much to be here, with him. She'd even promised to always stay by his side. She was rethinking that now.
Whatever they'd had between them, it was over. Kikyo could have the abrasive half demon, or that's what she tried to tell herself at least.
Before she knew it, she'd made it deep into the forest, the path she had been following had become overgrown with the roots of ancient, twisted trees. Her legs seemed to know where they were going, though she'd never gotten this far on her own before. She kept picking her way through the underbrush for some time, eventually stumbling upon a wide clearing, framed in huge boulders reaching up into the sparkling night sky, shining like silver guardians in the water of the gentle lake they rose out of. She came closer, noticing a small waterfall babbling away between the cracks of the great rocks. It all seemed to beautiful to be real.
With a sigh she daintily sat at the water's edge, soft grass and wildflowers making a nice cushion. She loved so many things about this world, sometimes it felt like a dream. She would never get to do things like this in her own time. There was no way she could just go back to her old life again after all of this was over, of that she was sure.
Her thoughts wandered as she gazed at the shining stars in the calm stillness of the mirrored lake. She delicately twirled her fingers in the surface of the cool water, small ripples forming. She could see schools of pearlescent white fish moving dreamily in their own world, the light of the moon casting them in an ethereal glow. Transfixed, Kagome watched the fish for what felt like years, caught up in their mysterious beauty.
Suddenly a low-pitched howl pierced the stillness of the night, echoing through the small clearing. Chills erupted down her spine, every sense rising as Kagome was instantly on high alert. An arrow already lodged firmly between her fingers, ready to fly into the night. She stood, looking around for the source of the noise. Her eyes scanned the dark trees, and her ears strained to hear the slightest of sounds, but all was still and quiet again.
"Well, Kagome, what are you doing this deep in the forest this time of night?"
She nearly jumped out of her skin as a rough voice that reminded her of the warm crackling of a campfire, one that she instantly recognized seemed to appear out of nowhere. She could feel his breath ghost over the shell of her ear, sending shivers straight down her spine.
"Koga!" She cried in surprise, spinning around to face him, and dropping her bow in the process. She wasn't expecting him to be so close, his face was a scant five inches away from her own. Heat rose in her cheeks as she quickly tried to put some space between them, but her foot caught a rock and she went tumbling backward. She cried out, bracing herself for the landing that never came as a pair of strong, warm arms wrapped around her and set her back on her feet.
At the moment, Kagome's arms had come up to wrap around his neck, and his arms remained firmly circling her waist, holding her there. "K-Koga?" She stuttered uncertainly, not quite sure if she really wanted him to let her go or not. If she was being honest... it was nice to be wanted by someone for a change, to be touched... And the way he was looking at her filled her up with butterflies. She felt so small wrapped in his embrace.
"You look so beautiful, Kagome. The light of a thousand stars is reflected in your eyes. I could stay like this forever." His voice was deep, and her blush intensified. Her hands loosed from around his neck, moving down to his chest, putting a little space between them. "I could smell you a mile away, I would know your scent anywhere." He took a deep breath, sighing with pleasure as he exhaled. "Ah, cherry blossom."
"Koga, I- "
"Shh. I know just what you're gonna say. Let me just hold you a little while longer, Kagome. I missed you." His arms tightened around her, bringing her body fully against him until she could feel every hard muscle of his chest, separated only by the thin fabric of her school uniform. A part of her wanted to protest, but it felt so good to be held. And though she hardly wanted to admit to herself, she and the wolf demon had chemistry. He was handsome, warm and more than anything she knew that he wanted her there, in his arms. Unlike a certain half-demon who she was trying very hard to expel from her mind.
"I -I missed you too, Koga," Kagome said quietly, almost a whisper, but she knew with his demon ears he heard her clearly. It wasn't entirely a lie, but it wasn't the whole truth. But at that moment, she didn't care, she liked the feeling of his hands on her. And with her eyes closed, she could almost pretend it was the golden-eyed Hanyo holding her instead.
She immediately felt guilty, knowing that poor Koga was hanging on her every word. But she ignored that feeling, ignored how wrong it was that they were together like this because Inuyasha didn't want her anyway. At least this wolf was genuine and didn't make her cry.
His arms loosened suddenly, pulling back so he could look her in the eye. Icy blue met warm brown as he looked upon her, his eyes holding something unreadable. "I want to kiss you, Kagome. If you would only say yes..." Koga spoke softly, his large clawed hand coming up to gently cradle her face.
A bevy of emotions assaulted her all at once. This man was saying all the things that she had longed to hear but from another. She wanted to cry but she held back her tears and parted her lips. She hesitated, her heart seeming to stop dead in her chest as she forced the words out. "Y-yes, Koga, kiss me."
Help me forget about him... if only for a little while...
She hardly had time to finish her sentence before he had claimed her mouth with his own. His lips were warm, his kiss gentle, testing. Not the ferocious passion she would expect from a wolf demon. But it was sweet, and as her hands found purchase on the broad expanse of his tanned shoulders, he pulled her even closer, crushing their bodies together in a way that made her heart flutter in her chest.
It couldn't have lasted but a scant thirty seconds. His lips were gone, and they were both breathing a little heavy. She wanted to feel some undeniable passion, wanted to feel like she was burning up from the inside out with blue fire like she'd felt every time her and the Hanyo had come close... but she didn't. It was slightly exciting, but that's all it was. She could feel her stomach sinking quick and she knew that this had been a mistake. A big one. Now he would only pursue her even harder.
He still held her fast, and her eyes slowly opened, peeking over the wolf's shoulder only to catch a pair of shining golden eyes staring back at her from the darkness of the trees.
She jerked away from Koga's embrace, stifling a scream as it fought to rise up out of her throat, but they were already gone.
She knew those shining gold eyes, she would never be able to erase their unique molten amber color from her mind. InuYasha.
She could've sworn her stomach dropped down to her feet at that moment. She wanted to run after him, even though she knew that even thinking that was stupid. More than anything though she wanted to scream and cry this feeling couldn't be happening right now.
Her distress must've shown on her face because when her eyes came back into focus Kōga was staring at her intently, his eyes reflecting his concern. "What's wrong, Kagome?" He scanned the clearing but saw nothing. He focused on her face again and she found herself floundering. She could feel all the color drain out of her face in an instant. Should she tell him that Inuyasha had seen the whole thing?
No, she decided, definitely not. Knowing Koga, he'd run after the Hanyo just to gloat.
"I-uh... I just... I thought I saw something, is all. But I'm probably just being paranoid." She chuckled nervously, she just hoped it sounded convincing enough. His blue eyes searched her face for a moment, and she all but held her breath. But then he nodded and took a step back from her, still holding her hand. It looked so small to her, wrapped up in his large, tanned fingers.
Another howl, sounding far off in the distance pierced the calmness of the night, and Koga's ears perked up at the sound. Kagome wasn't prepared for how loud his responding howl was going to be. It seemingly ripped out from his chest, deep and gravely in its way. It left her ears ringing.
"Sorry about that." The wolf demon said with a bashful grin, his hand coming up to rub the back of his neck self-consciously.
"no, it's okay." She smiled up at him reassuringly, glad to have the focus taken off her for even a moment. "It was kinda cool."
"I do have to go though." He said regretfully, holding his hand to her chest as if to feel the heartbeat there. Meanwhile, her own heart pummeled mercilessly against her ribs, threatening to burst from her chest. "Do you need me to walk you back to the village?" His eyes were so warm and the obvious happiness that glowed there made her look away quickly, the guilt gnawing at her already.
She quickly shook her head, "n-no I'll be fine." She managed to give him a smile, barely able to stutter out her response.
"Okay." He nodded, "I'll see you soon."
He pressed a soft kiss to her palm, and with a wink and a crooked smile he ran off into the night.
She was alone again, and everything she had been holding in spilled out of her in the form of a big, messy, cry. The schoolgirl collapsed onto the grass, drawing her knees up to her chest and hiding her face. She wanted to die of embarrassment. Inuyasha had seen them... kissing! Who knows how long he'd been standing there, watching Koga claim her very first kiss. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut.
There was another emotion there, sitting heavy in the pit of her stomach. Was it... shame, twisting up her guts into knots, making her want to hide forever? She hardly wanted to admit to herself, something she would never be able to say out loud. In her heart of hearts, she had wanted so badly for Inuyasha to be the one to kiss her for the first time, to be the one to take that from her. The had kissed, once when she was trying to stop him from turning into a full demon. But that was different. It was one-sided and was over so quick that it had barely even felt real.
But she had let Koga do it instead. No, practically begged him to. And the man who truly ruled her heart had seen it all. She would never be able to look him in the eyes again.
Kagome sat there for a while longer, feeling very sorry for herself, before finally pulling herself to her feet and trudging dejectedly back the way she came. She took her time getting back to the village, hoping with everything she had that Inuyasha wouldn't be there. She couldn't bear to face him right now. All she wanted to do was to crawl back into her futon and pass out.
Back in the village, she paused outside of Kaede's home, her chest feeling tight with anxiety at the thought of seeing the Hanyo again. She wouldn't dare face him after everything... she sent a silent prayer to whatever Kami was listening and gathered up her courage.
Taking a deep breath, she lifted the curtain, breathing a sigh of relief when she saw that Inuyasha was not there. It felt like a small weight had been lifted off her and she could breathe somewhat easily again. She quietly laid her bow and quiver down beside her and crawled underneath the thin blanket, curling up and doing her best to get comfortable on the hard surface. Blessedly, she fell quickly into a deep, and dreamless sleep.
When she opened her eyes again it was Sango's face that came into view, calling her name softly to rouse her. Kagome sat up, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes and giving a big yawn. "What time is it?" She muttered, noticing that the two of them were the only ones awake, and from the little window she could tell that it was early morning by the way the light hit.
"A little after dawn." The demon slayer replied, chuckling at Kagome's grumpy morning attitude. "I was hoping you'd help me prepare breakfast before you went home."
Kagome huffed and puffed a little, longing to go back to sleep for just a little while. But if Sango had woken her then there was definitely a reason, so quietly as to not wake the others, they set about making the breakfast porridge.
"So," Sango started casually, stirring up the ingredients in the iron pot. "where did you go last night?"
Kagome froze up, turning to Sango in disbelief. She momentarily toyed with the idea of trying to make something up, but she knew that it was no use. Sango was her best friend, if she could trust anyone, she knew it would be her. Plus, the demon slayer was basically a human lie detector test, she could smell a ruse from a mile away. So, she spilled it all to the slayer, the kiss, Inuyasha, everything.
When she finished her story, she expected Sango to chastise her, at least a little. But instead, she just shook her head, a small smile playing on her lips. "Well, serves him right! Maybe now he'll learn to appreciate you a little more, Kagome."
"I'm scared he won't want anything to do with me at all!" She cried in despair; she could feel her chest tighten as she was gripped by her own anxieties.
Sango sighed, giving her friend a comforting pat on the shoulder. "He might be mad for a while, but he'll get over it. How many times did you catch him doing the same thing, but with Kikyo? A taste of his own medicine would do him some good." Kagome knew that everything Sango was saying made sense. Maybe he really was feeling exactly what she had felt all those times she'd seen him wrapped up in Kikyo's cold embrace. The thought cheered her a little.
"You're probably right. Maybe when I come back, this whole thing will just blow over. I should just forget all about him anyway." She said with a heavy sigh, toying with a piece of her dark hair.
Sango said nothing, just giving her hand a good squeeze instead. Kagome could sense that she wanted to say more but just then Mirokou sat up from his spot on the floor, bringing his arms up over his head as he yawned widely. "Good morning ladies, what'd I miss?"
Sango just shook her head at the monk and turned back to the pot of porridge which was now steaming hot and thickened nicely. "Fine," he said, slightly miffed, "keep your secrets!" The girls shared a look and a giggle and clammed up again, causing the monk to wonder just what they'd been up to while he was asleep.
Soon enough, it was time for Kagome to go home, and Inuyasha was still nowhere in sight. She was slightly disappointed that he really hadn't come to see her off, even though she kind of expected it after last night. She tried not to let her true feelings shine through as she walked with her friends back to the Bone Eater's well, putting on a bright and cheerful demeanor for them all.
"So, Kagome, when are you planning on returning to us?" Mirouku asked conversationally, falling into place beside her as they made their way.
"I should be back in two days; I have a big test coming up that I need to study for." She just hoped that by the time she came back everything between her and Inuyasha would have had time to settle down again, and they could at least remain civil with each other while they continued their hunt for the shards. She hoped so, at least.
With a wave goodbye to her friends and a hug from Shippo, she jumped back down the well and back into her own time. Engulfed in blue light, she could feel her body floating through the very fabric of space and time, finally landing on the hard dirt of the other side.
She hauled herself out and opened the shrine doors and out into the bright light of a beautiful afternoon in modern day Japan. She took a deep breath in, basking in the sights and smells of her home after being gone nearly a week. It felt good to be back in her real life, away from all the stress of the world on the other side of the well.
"Hey everybody, I'm back!" She called excitedly. Walking into her home she was greeted first by her mother, giving her a kiss on her cheek and telling her how much they'd all missed her. She looked like she always did, happy and smiling, giving off an aura of calmness and comfort that only a mother could. Sota, her younger brother came running to catch her in a tight hug, coming down the stairs at about a hundred miles an hour to tackle her. "Missed you too, kid." She chuckles, mussing up his hair affectionately. "Where's Grandpa?" She asked, looking around.
"Upstairs taking a nap. Why don't you go get some rest as well? I'm sure you're tired after your trip. I'll come to get you when dinner's ready." Her mother answered, pressing a kiss to her forehead, before going back to whatever she was doing. Kagome decided to take her advice, going straight to her en-suite bathroom, drawing herself a nice, hot bath.
She stripped off her muddy clothes, adding them to the hamper to be washed later. In her full-length mirror, she paused to inspect her body. She looked... different. More womanly. Something about her hips seemed fuller, curved in a way she hadn't been just a few months ago. Not to mention she'd grown a cup size up top. Hot damn! Had she always been this sexy? Inuyasha really was an idiot!
She delicately stepped into the steaming water, letting out a sigh of relief as she sank into its warmth. This had to be heaven because she was certain that nothing had felt this good in her entire life. She took her time, taking care to shave her legs and scrub absolutely every inch of her body until she was lobster red.
After drying off and wrapping her hair up in a towel she changed into some comfy clothes and crawled straight into her plush bed. She was asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
The next two days were a blur. School was confusing. She was completely lost in all her classes from missing so many days, and she almost felt out of place here too. Hojo made a point to track her down and give her another "gift" from his family's pharmacy, this time it was a brace for her "arthritis" in her wrist, and it was all she could do to awkwardly thank him and run off again. Her friends lectured her about her love life, like usual. She tried to study, but she felt like she just couldn't focus on this stuff anymore. Her mind drifted elsewhere as she stared at the problems on the page. She couldn't help but think about her friends on the other side of the well. What were they doing right now? She wondered. She just hoped she didn't miss anything interesting, and that all of them were safe.
She ate a lot and slept as much as she could, spending some time with her family while she had the time too. She didn't realize how much she'd missed them all. It was nice being home, but she had to admit she was more than ready to get back to the hunt. It was only two days, but the whole time she was itching to get out of that school desk and into the fresh air.
When the final bell rang on the second day, Kagome all but jumped from her seat and made a beeline for the doors. Barely pausing to throw a goodbye and a smile to her friends before practically running out of the school. She felt so carefree at that moment. The sun was out and shining, the birds were singing a fine tune and a fresh breeze was in the air, and all was right in her world.
She'd taken the test; the grades wouldn't be in until Monday, but she already knew she hadn't done well. She hadn't known hardly a single thing on that test. Usually, she would be downright upset about bombing something like that, but right now, she honestly didn't care. Nothing mattered but getting back to the other side.
She ran all the way home, by the time she'd finally gotten there she was out of breath but still smiling. She took a quick shower, then picked out an outfit she thought would fare well in the feudal era, deciding to forego her usual attire for something more casual, since it was the weekend after all. Dressed in a pale pink sundress, her sneakers, and her worn-in jean jacket she bounded down the stairs and into the kitchen to pack some supplies. She stuffed her yellow backpack with ramen and snacks, but also took the first aid kit and pushed it down on top of her spare outfits and toothbrush. By the time she'd finished her pack was nearly bursting. She made sure to carefully slip the glass jar containing the precious jewel shards into one of the pockets before aligning it over her shoulder.
She called a hasty goodbye to her family, rushing out the door. She walked her bike up the steps of the shrine, heaving it over the lip of the well along with herself. Immediately she was shrouded in bright blue light, floating through the portal, landing safely on the other side.
A/N: Thanks for reading & please don't be afraid to leave a review. I'll be updating every Friday.