Hi all! I just wanted to write a quick note before I begin this story. "Ai no Koinu" was originally posted as an NC-17 fanfic. However, since fanfiction.net changed their policy on NC-17 fanfiction (which is totally, truly unfair!), I am being forced to present an edited version here. Chapter 1 is fully intact, as will be Chapters 2 and 3 (although they toe the edge of "R". I was going to edit them, but then I saw "One Hour Photo" and it was rated "R" despite a fellatio scene *_* So yes, I can keep the R rating for those chapters). However, other Chapters will have to be edited. I know Chapter 7 (the climax.. hehe.. pun intended) definitely will be, but I don't know about Chapters 4, 5, and 6 (they may get lemony, but I'm not sure.. I know the basic outline of what I want to put in, but they aren't written yet, and alot of things happen between the concept and execution!)). At any rate, please, please keep reading and reviewing. I was utterly amazed at the number of reviews Chapter 1 got (I have them all saved! *huggles* I'll be responding to them all as soon as I can!). I just hope I can keep entertaining you all as much in the coming Chapters. *bows* And now.. on with the show!