Little Lamb

Third POV

Oh no. She had really done it this time. He was pissed. What had she done wrong? Kyouko quickly ransacked her memory in hopes of trying to find the source to the awful atmosphere.

Flashback:

"Well, I'll be counting on you Kyouko-chan!"

"Um… OK?"

"Here's the script. We'll be staring in 3 days, on Monday alright?"

"Yes, I… understand" How had she gotten herself into this one? It wasn't her fault, really it wasn't! It's just the overexcited director wouldn't take no for an answer. It's not like she was displeased with the part or anything, she was excited… Well, she was before she realized what she was in for.

With a shudder, she glanced through the script, yep, there it was. The last scene… The kiss scene, with Fuwa Shou. How was she going to pull this one off?!

Despite her knowledge of her sempai's reaction to the name "Fuwa Shou," she really needed some advice. Of course she asked her best friend Kanae, but apparently there wasn't much to it other than, "Suck it up, and pretend." If only it were that easy. She would sooner be the queen of England than actually kissing Shou without murdering him. Why did the director chose me? Screamed Kyouko, mentally of course.

End of flashback.

Ren was losing his composure and fast. How was he supposed to be rationalized when the girl, he was head over heels for, came to him for advice on how to kiss another guy? What the hell? God must be laughing at him right now. Seeing Kyouko's panicking gaze, he quickly collected himself, best he could, put on a calm mask, and started up a conversation. He had some time to spare, he always did with her.

"You have to kiss (he decided it would be pushing his luck to say the name aloud) him?

Kyouko merely nodded her head yes.

"You don't think you can do this." It wasn't a question.

Finally, Kyouko spoke up, "I base my acting on my past experiences, and I've never kissed anybody (she blushed at this) and I downright hate (understatement of the year right there) that bastard. Honestly, I don't know if I'll even get half way through the shoot without killing him." At this she looked sincerely worried.

Ren could've laughed out loud, and it felt kind of nice, "Why did you come to me for advice? Did you want tips from me on how to kiss somebody?"

Kyouko blushed uncontrollably, staring at the ground, and stuttered out, "I-I'm terribly s-sorry! I d-didn't mean f-for it to sound t-that w-way! It's just, I already a-asked Mouko-san, but she didn't have v-very much to say about t-the subject, and I really d-don't want to m-mess up the project. (she bit her lip and peeked up at Ren through her lashes, afraid he would still be angry ) I'm really, really sorry! Umm… I'll err… I'll make it up to you! I'll do anything!"

Suddenly, the Emperor of the Night was staring down at her, "Really? Anything?" he chuckled and grinned at her seductively, "Alright then, Kyouko-chan, what time do you get off work?"

"Uh… Box-R shooting ends around 7."

"Oh? I get off at 9 today. Come by my place tonight, better yet, (Ren really started smiling at this) if you want to make me really happy (he said stressing those words, knowing she would take the bait) spend the night."

Kyouko, being the sweet, yet stupid, lamb she was, had no idea why her sempai would want her to spend the night, but if would make him happy, she would do it. And so she took the bait, just as Ren had predicted.

"Umm, so I'll go over to your flat at 9?"

"Yep," he murmured leaning down. Thank goodness they were talking in a deserted hallway, rarely used by the LME staff.

"I'll, err, cook you dinner. Um… I'll pick up some ingredients on my way over.

"Want a ride?" Ren asked, leaning ever closer to her.

"N-no, I'll be OK. You d-don't need to bother, I'll walk. It'll be g-good exercise."

Knowing Kyouko, it probably wouldn't have done any difference in arguing with her. Besides, he already had her booked the whole night anyway.

"Um, Tsuruga-san?"

"Hmm?" he purred.

"Uh, I think we should get going. Yashiro-san is probably looking for you right now."

Snapping out of his reverie, Ren straightened up, "Yes indeed. I'll see you later then, Mogami-san."

"Of course, good day to you Tsuruga-san!"

Whew, he almost blew his cover. It scared Ren on how little grip he really had on himself. I am not going to slip up again today, he vowed. Oh, how insignificant this would seem compared to what was waiting for him that very evening.