(I do not own Skip Beat nor do I claim it in any way just a fan here's to hoping I managed to get their personalities correct. Please tell me what you think.)

Chapter One

"Cut!"

Kyoko's heart twinged and she flushed with embarrassment.

This was the 20th NG she had gotten on this scene.

"I am so sorry Director-san, I keep trying but..." Kyoko flushed even worse.

"i understand, but I can't keep restarting. You need to figure this out or I'm afraid I will need to find another lead."

Bowing her head, Kyoko murmured, "Yes, Director-san."

With a sigh, the director sent everyone on break.

Kyoko slowly walked to her dressing room feeling despair roll off her in waves. She was so upset that she didn't notice someone was in front of her until she had run into him.

Strong hands grabbed her shoulders, keeping her from falling backward.

"Tsuruga-san!" She cried out in surprise as she looked up at him.

He smiled gently, still holding her shoulders but letting her pull back a little.

"How many times must I tell you to call me Ren?" He asked watching a slight blush fill up her face.

Kyoko puled back and put her hands up as if to ward off a blow. "I couldn't call you by such a familiar name when I am just your junior!"

Ren sighed sadly making Kyoko feel guilty, even though she had no reason to feel that way.

"Here I though we had moved on into being friends." He sighed again, giving her a hurt look. "I guess I'm not the type of person you would consider being friends with. Forgive me for my foolish behavior." with that he turned to walk away.

Kyoko reached out grabbing his hand, surprising him.

"The one who should be begging for forgiveness is me. I would be honored to call you a friend!"

Ren looked at her, trying not to smile. He knew that last comment would get her.

"Tsur-...uh, Ren."

Amazed, Ren watched her ears redden, and felt his heart speed at her saying his name.

"not that I am unhappy to see you but, why are you here?"

"Ah well, we are filming next door and I heard you were over here so I thought I would stop by and say hi. We've been so busy lately I haven't seen you since we stopped being the Heel siblings."

Has it really been that long? Kyoko wondered as they slowly made their way to her dressing room.

"So how's the filming coming along?" Ren asked as they reached the door.

Kyoko's face turned sad. "Not very well, I just can't seem to play this character."

"If you want, I could help you run through the script." Ren said cautiously.

A sudden blush overcame Kyoko's face at the thought of doing such a scene with him.

Mesmerized, Ren watched her face turn red, confused at her reaction.

Kyoko started waving her hands in the air. "Oh no, I couldn't possibly...cause um...you see...it's THAT kind of scene."

Ren blinked, confused at first, but then he understood what she had said. His body responded to the thought of being able to do such things to her, even if it was under the guise of instructing.

"So you are saying I am incapable of teaching you how to do your scene?" Ren asked smiling at her.

Kyoko backed up into the door as Ren advanced on her, placing his hands on both sides of her effectively caging her.

Ren saw the look of fear on her face and instantly pulled back. He never wanted to make her scared of him.

As he was trying to figure a way to calm her down, she grabbed his hand and cried out, "Please teach me your ways, Emperor of the Night!"