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Hello there.

Okay. So I know I haven't posted in months! I apologize. I'm REALLY sorry. The reason for that there were some unexpected things that happened. I don't want to share too much but I will say this.

My niece who was born in mid October and around December she got really ill. It turns out my niece is not well hasn't been since she was born. Then she got over 105 fever and we thought we were going to lose her for sure.

Luckily she is completely fine and survived this and stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks.

But sadly we found out what caused it. I don't want to get into detail but she was born with an illness due to an issue with one of her organs. Because of this, my niece isn't allowed to leave her home unless it's for doctor visits. She saw about 4 different doctors, 2 being specialists, and she will need surgery when she turns one. Until then, she is not allowed to be in the outdoors at all since fever cause her physical pain. Not only that but she is extremely fragile and she can't engage in normal play.

For the past months my older sister has been a wreck since she also has to take care of my nephew (who is one year old) and is in excellent health but notices his little sister is now well since he even tries to be gentle with her.

So my family and I have been helping her with the children. She, her husband, and my nephew and niece are living with us half the week since around November. It's been super hard for my older sister and at first it was a huge adjustment change where I couldn't use my laptop for two months. When I do get the laptop, I answer only work related emails.

Brings me to my next point. This semester, I got a new job working with special needs college students. Which is amazing and I love it. But it takes most of my time. And when I'm not working, I'm literally helping my sister with her kids. Literally had no time to draw or write for myself or even go online as much. But now I'm trying to change that.

I just wanted to let you all know that I have been working on the chapter. It's just taking a lot of time since I am still writing, editing, and adding things. I will tell you upfront it will be a long chapter as well.

Also I decided I will add a part 3 before the actual final chapter. I have it all planned out now but I know need to write it and edit, and add a few details to make it flow. I have half of the chapter done but I still need to write way more. I want this to be a very good chapter for you and I haven't given up on it. So don't worry. I will finish this fanfic!

I'm already planning a schedule were I will work on this story so hopefully I want to say I will have the new chapter by mid to late March.

But as a thank you for the follows and lovely reviews, I want to post a sneak peak. So I wish you all the best and just please be patient with me and I will try my best to post this as soon as I can.

SNEAK PEEK:

Adolescence - Age 15

"Wake up sleepy head."

The white haired teen opened his eyes and was blinded by a curtain of jet black hair, slightly tickling his nose, as he heard an all too familiar giggle. He gave a small but tired smile to the face that was staring at his from an upside angle. The single white strand stood out from her hair and the sun sparkled slightly for a second at the reflection of that strand. Decim blinked for one second and then slightly shook his head. Chiyuki was standing over him while Decim slowly removed himself from lying down position to sitting up. He rubbed his left eye softly before turning to face Chiyuki.

"Hello Chiyuki."

"How long have you been waiting here, Decim?"

"Not too long. I arrived about fifteen minutes ago in our spot. I apologize for having you to rush here and not being able to take you to school in our car. My driver I am afraid is visiting his family on vacation and I'm afraid he's still teaching me how to drive. It's...not going so well."

"Oh Decim." Chiyuki said with sad eyes. "Are you-Is it because-"

"Yes...I am currently working through my vehophobia."

"That's good."

"It is indeed."

Nothing needed else had to be said. After the death of his parents in a car crash due to snowstorm. Decim was known to be scared of two things. Driving and snowstorms. While he managed to overcome his Chionophobia growing up and now only got mild anxieties or headaches while watching a severe snowstorms, the fear of driving still was something Decim struggled with. For some odd reason the idea of cars never bothered him but it was the idea driving. His driver always told him that once you got into the driver's seat of the car, you are not only in control of the car but also the people in the vehicle. As a kid he never realized the full concept until he lost his parents and realized this statement was not always true. His father was the one driving that night and Decim knew his father was always a cautious man and would never bring him to his mother. In fact, he knew his father would sacrifice his life for his mother in a heartbeat. He was in control that night but lost it due to nature. To be in control but taking the risk to go out into the unknown and awaiting to see if the world will let you live or not-

"Hi Decim...You alright?"

He blinked and then realized he was lost in thought again. "Yes. I am more than-"

"You never really were a good liar Decim."

The white haired teen gave out a deep and short chuckle as he began to remove his headphones, rolling them neatly, and putting it inside his jacket with the secret pocket. "I can not argue with that."

"That's right." The girl with the long black hair tied into a neat ponytail laughed." Well I'm here if you want to talk about it? You know that, right?"

"I always do. Thank you."

"No probs. But I know you don't feel like talking about it now. So... what were you listening to while you waiting for me?"

"Oh well, it is just a variety of piano pieces and instrumentals from movie soundtracks." Decim replied as he began to bend down to take his black school bag while Chiyuki began to brush the ends of her long hair and then flipping the ponytail back into place.

"Oh that sounds soothing."

Decim nodded. "It is."

"But the bigger question is, why do you need to be soothed in the first place?" Chiyuki asked a little amused. "Let me guess, you over studied again for our upcoming exams? I'm telling you Decim you are going to ace all the exams as usual while I suffer by struggling to maintain the above average but not so outstanding grades. You are an honor student for god's sake and I know for a fact you will be graduating as the head of our class."

The white haired boy gave shook his head. "As flattering as that sounds, I'm afraid the exams are not occupying my mind for once."

"WHAT!" Chiyuki gasped as she began to walk ahead of him, turned around, and began to walk backwards while staring at him while cupping the left side of her face with her left hand. "Decim Tsukino, not studying for an upcoming exam!? Truly. I am shocked! Hell is totally going to freeze over. Next you'll tell me you decided to change your plans to be a doctor to being a traveling struggling pianist who only plays in indie cafes and going by the stage name Shadow Keys and will grow a white curly mustache!"

Decim gave a small smile. "Where on earth do you come up with these scenarios, I will never know."

"That's right! Plus I'm kinda twisted but I guess you already knew that."

Chiyuki laughed aloud while Decim gave a small deep chuckle before giving a sigh. "It's not that. It seems something unexplainable is bothering me."

SNEAK PEEK END.

Thank you all so much once again for the follows, favorites, reviews. I appreciate it and it keeps me wanting to finish this up! Have a lovely day! :D