Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat.
A/N: Thank you all so much for your wonderful reviews from Embrace No Evil. I hope you enjoy my new story.
This is sort of a continuation of my other story Embrace No Evil; however, it can stand alone. There are so many stories of the main characters but what about poor Yashiro. I just feel like a handsome man like that should have someone at his side.
'Inner thoughts'
"Spoken words"
Chapter 1
Thursday Night
Yukihito could see the lights of Tokyo light up the night sky as the plane descended onto the airport strip. He was alone on the huge plane other than the small crew that worked upon it. He didn't have reception during the flight but he planned out the best way to reschedule or simply cancel all of Ren appointments for the weekend.
Where is his charge, you may ask? He is in heaven. No, not literally, he's fine, I promise. He finally confessed to Kyoko and they are spending three days alone together at the president's private mountain lodge in Hokkaido. A plan finally worked, and they are finally a couple.
Ok so it wasn't completely his plan; it was the president's and speaking of the president, Yukihito could see a large yellow LME stretch limo parked to the side of the hanger where the plane would stop. He gathered his items and waited for the plane to stop so he could be let off. As he emerged from the plane, he was greeted by the president in a full blown matadors outfit. The base color was a dark red with elaborate gold embroidery complete with the red cape and black montera.
Yukihito approached the president and bowed down in greeting. "Good evening, President. Is everything ok, sir?"
"Of course! I'm just waiting for your return so I may take my leave." Lory swished his arm, making the red cape flare in the air as he spoke and Yukihito had to take a step back.
He adjusted his glasses and smiled slightly. "Mexico?"
"Spain!" Lory looked up at the plane and noticed no one else was leave. "Where are Ren and Kyoko?"
Yashiro coughed. 'Here goes nothing.'
"Ren and Kyoko-chan decided to stay for the reminder of the weekend." He smiled proudly announcing the news. The president took a moment before Yukihito notice a reaction though. Lory took so long in fact that he thought perhaps he didn't think it was good news. Then Lory's chest puffed up and a knowing smile appeared on his lips.
"It was only a matter of time. It worked out exactly as I planned." His eyes were sparkling with love and pride. Yukihito felt a hand pat his back in a job well done gesture and he smiled that their new talents had found each other and were happily celebrating their new relationship.
"The weekend? That's all they wanted?" Lory asked and Yukihito shrugged.
"That is what they asked for sir." He watched Lory smile wane and then look determined. Lory opened his mouth to speak, but a man walked from their right interrupting him.
"The plane is ready sir." Lory nodded and looked back at Yukihito.
"Give them a week! " Lory announced.
"A WEEK?!" Yukihito's eyes blurred as he thought of trying to rearrange Ren's schedule for a week.
"One weekend isn't enough for what they have gone through. My #1 Love Me Girl has finally graduated! We can get them both into a heavy love story. I can't wait to see their beautiful acting!" He watched as the president walk towards the plane's stairs, his eyes watery; tears making his eyes large and glistening.
"But, sir, Ren… he has… and so many…." Yukihito stuttered as he watched the president ignore his pleas and load the plane.
"Never fear! This is Love! And nothing can stand in the way of Love!" Lory was gone in his own little world, the loading stairs were pulled up into the plane and the engines started up as Lory spoke these finally words to the stupefied Yukihito.
The limo gave Yukihito a ride home. He flipped through his planner at all the interviews, shootings, meetings, luncheons, guest appearances, and promotions Ren had planned for the week. Then he looked at the next week and his heart stopped as he looked for openings. 'Well first things first' He slipped on a glove and pulled out his cell. He sat in the car as he waited for Ren to answer his phone after four rings he heard him pick up.
"Hello?" Ren sounded breathless and Yukihito blushed.
"Ah! I'm sorry to bother you two but I spoke to the president as I landed." He could tell that Ren went still worried about what Lory had said.
"I'm going to put you on speaker, Yashiro-san." Yukihito nodded over the phone and waited. He heard a sweet voice come through his speaker.
"Good Evening, Yashiro-san. I trust you had a safe flight?" Kyoko sounded normal but he could hear the smile on her face.
"Yes, thank you Kyoko-chan. I'm sure you are having a pleasant vacation." Ren coughed and he heard a very faint "yes" over the phone.
Ren interrupted saving his new lover from further embarrassment, "What did the president say?"
"He is giving you the week instead of the weekend." Yukihito couldn't help but smile as he said it. Ren's voice was so happy and Kyoko sounded so much in love, he couldn't help but he happy for them and share a small part of their merriment.
"That is too much, Yashiro-san," Kyoko spoke up first then Ren.
"Yes, we couldn't possibly ask for that much time. This weekend was already asking too much, rescheduling the entire week is inconceivable." He smiled as he heard their concerns and was touched at their work ethic but he quickly agreed with the president's idea.
"Nonsense! You both are going to be extremely busy from this point on. President Takarada just mentioned how Kyoko-chan graduated, talking about future plans for her. I wouldn't be surprised at how many offers both of you will be getting now. You guys will be so busy, enjoy the time you have together"
"Are you sure, Yashiro-san?" Ren spoke uncertain; he knew how busy his schedule was he didn't want to push for such a large amount of time.
Yukihito nodded in vain, "Don't worry about a thing. You two have fun and I'll see you next Sunday." They said their thanks and goodbyes just as the limo pulled up to his complex. Taking his small luggage out of the trunk, he went up the elevator to his modest condo. It was about one-third the size of Ren's but it was by choice.
After Ren became the most popular man in Japan, both their incomes increased dramatically. Yukihito left his shabby apartment to a lavish townhouse but after about a six months passed, he found it to be a waste of money. He was never home, and he couldn't fill up the place, never mind the fact that he didn't have time to shop for things for it.
He downgraded to a simple condo a little closer to work than Ren's place which suited his lifestyle more than the townhouse. He kept what little furniture he bought for the last place and actually profited from the sell of the townhouse since it was in such a desired neighborhood.
It entered into the living/dinning room. It had traditional Japanese furniture with minimal décor and everything was clean. He had someone clean the place up every month, not that it was used long enough to get dirty, just someone to take care of the place.
To the left was a small kitchen with an open layout which he tried to use but never can find the time to do so. Against the far back wall of the living room were shelves upon shelves of books mostly mysteries and some fantasy. In the middle of the room was his table where he could eat but was never used. His most used item in the room was his desk. It was larger than most and covered with papers of all different sizes and shapes, there were about three huge rolodexes at the corner and about five new planners just like the one he always carries.
Yes, he had a computer. There were a set of gloves lying right in front of the keyboard but he didn't trust the thing. Too many times did something outrageous happen and he lost his work, thankfully it was networked to LME's servers and he really didn't lose a thing. Just as with the phone, he had broken them too often for him to deem them useful, so he had hard copies of everything as well.
He did have to have it for the internet though. He had to keep up with emails, tips and social events happening for Ren, not to mention, it was going to come in handy contacting everyone he needed to so he can clear up Ren's week.
Heading to the right, was his bedroom and bathroom. He took a shower and dressed very comfortably for bed. It was about 8pm but he had to make calls. He headed over to his kitchen and found a simple curry mix. He cooked and ate his dinner and then picked up his phone.
"Time for battle," Opening his planner, he worked down his list of contacts.