Introduction:

What if Kyoko never had a chance to go with Sho to Tokyo because she was forced by her mother to move to California? This is an AU/OOC Story about Kyoko moving to California and meeting Kuon, who chose not to leave his parents.

Authors Notes:

First, I tried really hard to keep this story as in character as possible, but I did lose it in some places. This setting would put the characters in such different places in their lives that I hope the OOC works. I also tried very hard to stick with some Skip Beat! themes that we know and love.

Second, I did close their age gap. They are now only one-year apart. Sorry, but I couldn't make the story work as well otherwise.

Lastly, I would like to apologize in advance but while this story is complete, a lot of parts were glossed over that I would have liked to add, and it could really use some editing. But my life has taken a bit of a change and I won't have as much time to dedicate to anything like this soon, and I had been writing this for so long that I really wanted to share it with everyone.

Hope you all enjoy,

Sock