I can't believe that two weeks are nearly up! It's been so much fun having Jounouchi, Shizuka and Mokuba here, and when they head home on Sunday, the house is going to feel awfully big and very quiet. But, the three of you know that you can come back and visit any time. And I know Shui and the children would all be thrilled to see you again. **grins** We'll even see if we can get Gojyo and Goku back, too.

I've certainly seen a lot while they've all been here - it's nice to revisit familiar places and see them through someone else's eyes. It gives me a greater appreciation for the things we have. And Mokuba, I did get you your century egg. **wicked smirk** Enjoy...

Oh and Bella? Your package arrived! Thank you so very much!! ♥ I can't wait to try to make those cookies with the children. ^_^

[Filtered to Jounouchi and Sanzo]

How are you doing with things today, Otouto?.. **small smile** I'm...glad things worked out last night. I still feel bad for some of the things I said and did, but overall, I'm ok with it. I think. ^_^;

[Private Entry]

I'm so relieved that Jounouchi's alright, and that he isn't acting any differently. There was so much potential for things to go badly. And quickly, too. I just would have liked to have been able to complete the circle...make him a part of me. But that would have been wrong. Even now, I know it is. I refuse to ask him...and if he ever were to offer, I like to delude myself into thinking I'd say no. But in all honesty, I don't think I would. I want it too much.

Genjyo thinks that with time, I can reconcile with my true self, and that will temper that personality. I still think it's a bad idea to try. Every time I go there, I have a harder time convincing myself to go back. What happens when I give in just once and hurt someone I care about? Or worse.

So why can't I stop thinking about it?..