Skip Beat followup to chapter 194

Annoying disclaimer that must go on every story: I do not own, obviously.

I did skip over some of the conversation, so if you want the whole thing read the chapter. Now, on with the story.

"Are you still keeping in contact with him?"

Kyoko watched as Ren became someone different and it definitely wasn't Setsu's beloved Nii-san. This man scared her. He looked at her, pushing for an answer while barely holding back a boiling rage that was threatening to come to the surface. Whoever it was that was controlling Ren leaned ever closer and moved his hand up her body until it stopped at the top of her shirt, resting right between her breasts. Kyoko could feel her heart beat quicken and her skin heat at his touch. She knew that Ren wasn't the one doing it, but it was still his body, his hand, and that was the only thing her body seemed to register.

She had to do something. Anything to get some distance between her body and Ren's. Because if he continued to get any closer to her…Kyoko didn't even want to think about what could happen. All she knew was that whatever happened would probably not be good for her or her heart. He had already broken off nearly all the locks of the safe protecting her heart and right now that traitor in her chest was beating not only in fear but also with a slight anticipation of what could come next.

There was only one thing she could do. Take control of the situation and steer it far away from where it might be going. So she focused, which was quite a feat considering her position and let Setsuka take over. After all, acting the part was the only way she could confront a person like this, a person who kind of reminded her of how Cain Heel acted towards everyone besides his little sister. She looked at Ren, at her Nii-san.

"Why…are you…asking me…this…now?" She asked slightly breathless only just then getting her heart to stop racing. But it was only a few seconds later that she did something that surprised not only Ren but herself as well, but she ignored the feeling and let Setsu take over. And as Setsu, she grabbed Ren by his collar and pulled him onto the bed.

Ren stared up at Kyoko. He couldn't believe it; she had just pulled him down onto the bed next to her and sat on top of him with a confident and suggestive look on her face. The only thing he could do was stare wide-eyed and shocked at the sudden action that was incredibly un-Kyoko like.

"So what if I am? What's so wrong about that, Nii-san?" Ren's mind was racing trying to catch up. Nii-san? Then it clicked. Kyoko had switched directly into Setsuka Heel while he had completely forgotten that he was supposed to be acting. He was ashamed of himself but also impressed by the girl now sitting on top of him. Mere moments before, she had looked terrified of him and what he would do and now…now she was the one calling the shots and he had to catch up. It was a position he was not often put in; normally he was the one leading his partner.

As he attempted to get over the shock and transition back into Cain Heel, his thoughts were once more interrupted when Kyoko, no Setsu giggled. He watched as she leaned forward over his chest and put her arms up by his head.

"I'm sorry, Nii-san." She nuzzled his cheek before pulling back. "I just wanted to make you jealous." Oh, she had definitely accomplished that, but not as Setsu. She sat back up, causing her hips to grind on his which he was keenly aware of, and began twirling her hair around her finger with downcast eyes.

"After all, you've been ignoring me lately." Her eyes met his once again. "How else was I supposed to get your attention?" By this time Ren had finally recovered from his initial shock and was able to get back into character. His eyes hardened slightly when he began acting again.

"Hmm…and why would you think that, Setsu?" His voice was deep and rough, just like Cain Heel's had always been. Setsu pouted and got off of him. She went over and picked up her phone. A tick started in his jaw at the action, but he kept acting.

"Because," she said, exaggerating the word, "you've been so busy lately that you haven't even talked to me." Talked to Setsu that is. And Cain Heel hadn't been busy, but Tsuruga Ren had been. So she's using the time since we last played the Heel siblings as Cain ignoring her, huh? Ren had to admit it was an interesting twist and as much as he wanted to respond likewise, he had to act as Cain Heel, the loving older brother who spoiled Setsu.

She had turned away from him to stare out the window. Kyoko was excited that she was able to manipulate Cain and relieved that they seemed to be on safer ground than they had been earlier. The tension about the phone call was still present but it was more manageable now that Ren had returned to acting as Cain Heel. The bed creaked behind her as he got up. She heard his heavy but surprisingly rather quiet footsteps as he walked towards her. Acting as Setsu's brother, he leaned down and placed his forearm on the wall beside her.

"You know I didn't mean to ignore you." He ran a large hand up and over her shoulder before pushing her hair back away from her neck. "You are my adorable little sister after all." Cain had taken a step closer to her so that he could whisper the words in her ear. She shuddered in response to the whisper and though it had made Kyoko a little uncomfortable, Setsu had liked it. The sister loved her brother and not just in a sisterly way.

Ren noticed the shudder that ran through Kyoko's body but she didn't turn around which could only mean that Setsu was still upset with Cain. As frustrated as Ren was about being the one following, he knew that unless he could get Setsu to forgive Cain, he wouldn't be able to regain control of the situation without hurting her or falling out of character. Again. Which meant that Cain had to spoil her.

He leaned back and looked down at her.

"I'll take you shopping." The first time the siblings had gone shopping, Cain had convinced Kyoko that Setsu was a fashionable girl who never wore the same outfit twice. So if she was still playing the part, Setsu would probably jump at the opportunity for another shopping spree.

She considered the idea for a moment before turning back around to face him, arms crossed and a small, satisfied smile gracing her lips.

"And I can get whatever I want?" She truly has grasped Setsu's personality perfectly. And he was still being pulled along. He leaned forward so they were once again on the same level.

"Of course." Setsu's smile grew.

"Alright. I suppose I can forgive you this time." She walked past him and Ren couldn't help but let out a humorless laugh. He had just danced in the palm of Setsu's hand and Kyoko knew it. Ren was impressed that she had progressed that much in such a short amount of time. If she would just abandon her plan for revenge then she could really grow to be a great actress.