Hey, don't want to hold up the story, but if you haven't already I recommend listening to Follow Me by Uncle Kracker. It will make the story more relevant to you and it's just an awesome song you'll dance to for the rest of your life.

I also want to thank my friend PunK-ChIc for helping me with the story.

Follow Me by Uncle Kracker

Background: Sho and Kyoko got married. She is now the housewife of a successful Rock star. For fun, she began starring in some of his music videos, which led to some roles in commercials; a suitable part time career for the wife of such a famous musician.

It was hard for Kyoko to place when it all began. She supposed it must have been the night they first met. It was at the gala, the one to launch the drama her husband had done the music for.

Kyoko was excited for her own reasons… her husband, due to his rock star image, seldom wore a suit. He looked so handsome, her prince, and tonight she could dress up like a princess too! Her tumbling black curls contrasted against her white dress and pale skin making her feel like Snow White. The outfit was completed, of course, with her favourite necklace, the pendent of which was made from the stone a precious childhood friend had given her.

At the gala, Sho introduced her to the director, the musical coordinator, the female lead and finally the male lead, Tsuruga Ren. The men talked politely for a few minute, and Kyoko zoned out to look at the beautifully decorated hall.

"I must say Mrs. Fuwa," she snapped back to attention as the actor addressed her directly, "that is a beautiful but most curious necklace. How did you come by it?"

Sho arched an eyebrow at this interaction but simply looked at his wife, so as to not agitate the actor.

"Thank you, a friend of mine gave it to me when we were children." She told him while lovingly caressing the pendent.

Mr. Tsuruga smiled, "Ah, so lovely to openly cherish your life long friendship. Mr. Fuwa-"

"Actually," Kyoko interrupted, "this is merely a memento from a lost friendship. Over years ago, but still cherished."

"Is there no chance of fate reuniting you?" he asked with sparkling eyes.

"Perhaps," Kyoko admitted. She did not elaborate. The details would make her seem crazy she knew, and did not want to embarrass her husband.

"Well," Sho cut in. He wasn't smiling. "It is getting a little late, I think my wife and I should retire."

"Pardon, I did not mean to keep you." Mr. Tsuruga told Sho. He kissed the back of Kyoko's hand and gave her a charming smile.

As the couple left, Sho whispered in Kyoko's ear, "In the future, please refrain from interrupting during business conversations."

Kyoko was quite taken aback by this, but nodded anyhow. For a moment, a side of her, which she would soon come to explore deeply, began to compare her husband's treatment towards her with that of Mr. Tsuruga…

Yes. Perhaps that was the moment Fuwa Kyoko's love affair with Tsuruga Ren began.

Then again, perhaps it was the day he stopped calling her Mrs. Fuwa.

In the next few months, Kyoko began to appear in various music videos, and commercials. Sho approved, saying it was a good way to make more people familiar with the Fuwa name and also a networking opportunity. Ren knew of this, because occasionally he ran into her in the cafeteria of the studio where they had common shootings and they would make amicable small talk for a few minutes then carry about their days.

Ren greatly enjoyed these conversations. When he saw the stone her gave her around her neck at that gala he instantly recognised his little Kyoko-chan. She had grown up beautifully, though she seemed to have lost some of her liveliness. Perhaps that wasn't true, every time he saw her she seemed to be improving. She must have lacked some outlet of self-expression before.

Her small acting jobs suited her well. Ren had the feeling that her husband had very traditional views on marriage and was holding back Kyoko's career. It was none of his business though, if her mind was in accordance with the same ideals then bless them both. He sometimes worried though, that this was not the case…

These worries were relieved however, when she landed a repeat role in a drama Ren starred in. Her role was a waitress at a restaurant the characters frequented. She would not be in every episode, but Ren imagined it was nice for her to finally be a part of a whole complicated little world she would help create.

The series continued filming for the next two years. At around the six month mark, the rest of the cast invited Kyoko to join them for drinks after filming. She agreed happily. After an enjoyable evening and the formation of many new friendships, Ren asked Kyoko if she wanted to split a cab.

It was mid-January at this time and a fresh blanket of snow had fallen across Tokyo. Ren walked a little ahead, when a very giggly Kyoko threw a snowball flying passed his head.

"Whooooaaa, you were gonna hit me?" Ren asked her (he was also slightly tipsy. Like a little buzz, that's all, man. I love you). He gathered up snow himself and plopped it all on her head!

"Kyoko-chan, you look like a snow fairy." He told her and chuckled.

Kyoko looked at him with big bewildered eyes.

"No waaayyyy, are you Corn, my fairy prince?"

"Yeah! Kyoko-chan!"

"I'm so happy Corn!"

They hugged, after a few moments she squealed, shoved him down into the snow and ran away…

For Ren, that marked the beginning of their romantic involvement.

Kyoko received quite the scolding for going out rather than being home to receive Sho after work. She was most offended when he "grounded" her in response. Did he think she was a kid? It was completely offensive. None the less, she wanted to keep her home a peaceful space, so she agreed to not take side roles beyond the drama she was committed to for two months. She also had to return directly home afterwards to tend to her wifely duties.

Ren felt hurt Kyoko was ignoring him after he (though by accident) revealed their past to her. Those two months were long for both parties, Kyoko felt so alone.

When the two months were up, Kyoko was offered a job in a perfume commercial. Excited to be back in her niche, Kyoko arrived on the set half an hour early. She was happily surprised to Ren there too! They quickly discovered they would be co-starring in the ad, and then caught up with much laughter until make up arrived and tore them apart.

Neither mentioned the last night they had spoken. Not yet that is. They would discuss it in depth that night, all that weekend while Sho was off recording, Tuesday afternoon in Ren's dressing room…

The filming itself was… sensual. Ren was fully aware of the feelings he had developed by now and was in a funny position. He found himself acting when the director called, "Cut!" and being himself at the call of, "Action!"

On Kyoko's part, if she hadn't noticed her attraction to Ren before, she was acutely aware of it now.

After the filming, Kyoko gathered all her boldness and invited Ren over for coffee. Sho was away for the week so Ren would not be a bother.

She had honestly intended to make coffee for him. On his part, he honestly only expected coffee.

These rendezvous had been going on since around the nine month mark of filming. There were now only two months left, and discussions were beginning between the lovers as to how they would proceed when they lost the cover of coworkers.

They were actually having coffee for real this time in Kyoko's living room. Kyoko admitted she had developed feelings for Ren, but bore no ill feelings against her husband. Ren said he also had feelings for her, but due to their own individual situations, it would be her decision that would determine the nature of their relationship. Of course he wished to have her all to himself, but he would stay for the current arrangement, as long as she allowed it to last.

"I'm married Ren," Kyoko said. "It's just I feel so much when I'm with you-"

"I'm not the reason that you go astray."

Kyoko was horribly offended by that. She expected Ren to be glaring at her but was surprised at how soft his features were when she looked up. He only meant it seemed Fuwa was pressuring Kyoko into conforming to an obedient wife figure that wasn't her natural spirited self. If Kyoko were his wife Ren would never treat her with such an air of superiority. He didn't think Kyoko had noticed yet and, bizarre as everything was, he didn't feel it was his place to criticise her husband.

"You're in a complicated situation. I love you, I would love to have a proper life with you. We can find a way to keep this up, or you can make an absolute decision. We're not particularly in a rush nor do I feel the need to pressure you into something that would jeopardise your happiness. We can talk about it later. That being said…"

He rose to leave.

"We'll be alright if you don't ask me to stay."

He left Kyoko in her home with the promise of his love. The choice to accept it was now entirely hers.

Hi guys! My roommate said I was simply not allowed to leave the ending that way. But that's how the song goes! It never tells you her choice. Later chapters will though. Please "Follow Me" ;) to find out what happens!