Disclaimer: Skip Beat is not mine but the characters I make in supplication to this story is.
Also the title was inspired by the song "To Be With You" by Mr. Big & you might wan to try listening to it because it seems that it can be the perfect "Ren Song." I'll be posting the lyrics at the end of this chapter for sharing purposes.
Well I hope you enjoy reading! Oh and reviews will be deeply appreciated! :) Thank you so much!
To Be With You
~Kyoko's POV~
'It has always been a curious fact for me that whenever I close my eyes, it's then that I am able to see more. But there are also times when we have to keep our eyes open.' Kyoko tried to reason with her own naivety while sulking in the LoveMe Department. She staggered with a horrified look on her face & a dark aura which could've made Vie Ghoul's Reino more smitten with her if only he was seeing this. Kyoko slumped her body against her locker & sliding down onto the floor into a sitting position. 'Tsu-tsuruga-san, he…"
BAM! Kyoko almost jumped on all fours like a shocked cat.
"Mo! If you're here already at least answer when I knock!" Kanae said irritated as usual.
"Good morning, Kanae-chan." At this Kanae looked flabbergasted at Kyoko. It must be a serious problem to make Kyoko forget to call her in her weird nickname & much less not even attempt to pounce on her. LoveMe member number two just quietly observed Kyoko's languid movements but decided to refrain from asking until Kyoko herself deems that she's calm enough to talk about it. By the time that they both finished changing into their horrendous shocking pink overalls, Kyoko would've let out innumerable sighs & every sigh adds another pop on Kanae's veins. Kyoko let out another sigh…
"Mo! That's it! What's your problem?" She seated herself in the bench waiting for the auburn sprite to spill the beans. Kyoko had her back towards Kanae & Kanae experienced a bolt from the blue when Kyoko started banging her head on the lockers making the dent a tad deeper every time she bangs her head. Kanae panicked & grabbed Kyoko away from the lockers.
"Mo! I told you to talk to me not kill yourself with a head trauma! Kyoko you…" But she was cut off when she looked at Kyoko's face. It was all chibi & puffy; her eyes were watery & were about to spill the tears. Kanae was caught off guard with this but managed to sit the both of them on the bench.
"MOKO-SAN!" Kyoko's tears were falling like waterfalls. She was still indeed the cry-baby who met Corn, the fairy prince.
"Mo! Kyoko calm down! Others might think I'm doing something to you!" But despite the insensitive words Kanae dragged Kyoko's face above her shoulder & patted her back. After three minutes Kyoko's wailing were reduced to sobs.
"Thank you Moko-san." She said wiping her face & trying to regain her normal breathing. Kanae never knew how to comfort a person really so she just replied a short, "Nah, it's ok." After another minute of silence Kanae couldn't take it anymore & she just had to ask what all Kyoko's drama was about? Kyoko already made her into a crying towel already so why not push her luck?
"Mo! What is this about? The sooner you tell me the faster we could try to get you over this hurdle & start working." She looked intensely at Kyoko not intending to buy any excuse she's going to throw at her.
"But Moko-san…" Kyoko's lips started quivering.
"Mo! We haven't got all day! We have to be professional!" Kanae knew the words that would get to Kyoko.
Kyoko recalled the horrifying scene she saw this morning upon getting into the LME lobby.
Flashback
'I'm going to make this a great day! Oh tonight I have to go to Tsuruga-san's place as Yashiro-san asked…hmnn… I'll have to get off work on time then!' Kyoko was walking like she's in Lala land. She was excited particularly because Sawara-san will be handing her new batches of offers today. She gets worked up as to the challenging roles she might get this time. Kyoko thought in her demonic voice, 'Shoutaro! Everyday I'm one step closer into trampling on you!' Unbeknownst to her she was making a very psychotic & VERY disturbing scary facial expression that other people tend to stay away from her. Once she entered the lobby, Kyoko saw an all too familiar back & she got excited, just a little excited, as she would want to perceive it. She skipped happily to him.
"Tsuru-" Kyoko halted mid-step, looking almost like a paused video hanging in the air. Her eyes widened like saucers! Once she's conscious that he might see her once he turns a little to his right, Kyoko hurriedly hid in the spot; observing Ren & his companion like a stalker.
At first, Ren's face seemed confused & inquiring. She even saw him raise an eyebrow but the girl – yes his companion is a girl – got closer to him & whispered something. Ren looked shocked & Kyoko not noticing herself becomes surprised as well as she thought, 'Why is Tsuruga-san letting that girl get so close to him?! Why is he shocked? Why am I even spying on my senpai?! Wait! What Is this? What is this?' Kyoko could feel her demons get out. Their gremlin appearance & voices chanted, "Oh mistress it's been a while since you called us. Ahhh the anger! We can feel it here! More more!" Kyoko grabbed one of her demons by the neck & threw it aside, still trying to focus & make out something of the scene.
The girl was giggling & then she showed something to Ren, a paper or a picture, but Kyoko could only make out a silhouette of something flat. Ren took it & his expression softened & he gave her his heavenly smile! Kyoko was in hysteria for some unknown reason. 'Tsuruga-san! He smiled genuinely at the girl! But that smile! It was never directed before to anyone else! He only uses that to kill my demons!" There was a piercing pinch in Kyoko's chest that time but she tried to ignore it still rather she was oblivious to what she was feeling. But what occurred next racked her to her bones & how she wished she hadn't stayed to watch. Ren patted the girl on her blonde head while her big brown eyes looked up to him like a puppy. Kyoko thought, "She's super cute!" In her mind if there was a fairy princess that would match Corn, this girl would definitely look like her. Putting aside Kyoko's comments on the physical appearance of the girl, she felt the pinching pain in her chest growing. But she thought, 'Maybe I have a heart problem? I should go see a doctor if this persists.' However, she nearly had a heart attack when the girl latched herself onto Ren's arms & gave him a squeezing hug. But wait there's more! The girl continued to hold Ren by the arm. Kyoko thought disbelievingly, "How could he let that go so casually? The girl is practically throwing herself on him?! But then again Tsuruga-san is the perfect gentleman. He would never do nor say anything rude…" Kyoko's justification of how casual the scene is failed when she saw how Ren & the girl talked lively while walking arm in arm & with Ren showering the girl his genuine smile every now & then. Kyoko's heart began to sink. When they both fully turned her way, while she hid herself strategically, she saw how the girl was very elegant & sophisticated in carrying herself but still retaining that innocent & playful part of her & looking at her, Kyoko & her would've been in the same age range. Kyoko felt inferior & started to sulk. She gloomily started on her way to the LoveMe Departmet & that's when Kanae found her.
End of Flashback
Kanae's eyebrow twitched while bearing that 'I'm about to kill you smirk.' Kyoko was still sulking & didn't notice the dark aura rising from her dear best friend. Kyoko let out another sigh & Kanae's eyebrows twitch twice & Kanae's eyes started to darken while her hand balled into a fist shivers.
"Moko-san, help me? I don't even know why I'd want help!" Kyoko started shaking her head inhumanly possible.
"Mo!" Kanae stood abruptly & motioned for the door.
"Moko-san! Where are you going?" Kyoko pounced on Kanae's leg keeping her from reaching the door.
"Mo! Let go Kyoko! I don't have time for your love problems!" But the atmosphere suddenly became cold & Kanae felt demons clutching at her chanting, "Love? Love? What are you talking about? What is that?" Kanae started to feel the chills & said, "Okay, I'll help you with an advice!" And Kyoko went all nice & chibi! Kanae just shook her head in defeat.
That's it for chapter 1! So tell me how it is through your reviews & let me feel some love? Oh I sound like a dirty old man! Anyway, as promised here's the lyrics!
To Be With You
Hold on little girl
Show me what he's done to you.
Stand up little girl
A broken heart can't be that bad
When it's through, it's through
Fate will twist the both of you
So come on baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens & blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Build up your confidence
So you can be on top for once
Wake up who cares about little boy that talk too much
I've seen it all go down
The game of love was all written down
So come on baby, come on over
Let me be the one to hold you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens & blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Why be alone when we can be together baby
You can make my life worthwhile
I can make you start to smile
When it's through, it's through
Fate will twist the both of you
So come on baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens & blues
Just to be the next to be with you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens & blues
Just to be the next to be with you