luv this story, I can see where alot of the elements of influence you mentioned come into play, I think you used them well and added a good blend of your own self to it to really give it a life of its own while still giving up the tropes we all love from these stories!!
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LIKEHail_The_loli:Thank you for your kind words. I am delighted that you are enjoying the story so far.image