Chaper 1 Constellation: Yay finally started the sequel, but not much in the first chapter; had a choice of writing more or posting but I think it's ok. Anyway enjoy people

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It's so strange coming back like this; Kyoko awed as she stared up at the Darumaya Restaurant sign, her current home in Tokyo. It had been a while since she returned to the restaurant and although she had been returning occasionally at the beginning of her dangerous mission, since filming began for 'Tragic Maker' she had been away from the couple under the idea that she would be on location, for a drama followed by a short vacation.

"Kyoko-chan, would you like me to walk you in?" Lory asked drawing her attention back to him as she shook her head.

"No, that's not necessary... I wouldn't want to worry the couple I live with and they may already be asleep, plus I think it's not a good idea with your current attire," Kyoko smiled as Lory took in his still dark attire, understanding her point. "Thank you for the ride," Kyoko bowed in her seat as she made her way out the car.

"Wait Mogami-san," Lory called out, stopping her before she shut the door, "I understand how you may feel after yesterday so there is no rush for you to come back to work, I'll do what I can for you in the mean time but if you feel that you need help, or scared do not hesitate to call me," Lory informed her as she thanked him with a wry smile. "I also don't want to see you until you are over that cold of yours, so rest up now, good night Kyoko-chan."

"Yes sir, thank you and good night sir, good night Ten," Kyoko bowed again to the pair in the car before closing the door and moving to the side entrance of the restaurant. Lory watched her as she made her way to the door and opened it as she waved a final good bye to them, only when she had closed the door behind her did Lory instruct the driver to go.

The lights are already off, they must have already gone to bed; Kyoko thought as she moved her way through the dark room and up the stairs, lit only by the street lights creeping through the window. Should I leave a note or something so they know I came home? But what would I write? I'm home? I'm back? That seems pointless for some reason... maybe they'll see my shoes? Or I can wake up early and surprise them with bre- *thunk*

"Oww," Kyoko whimpered as she hunched over and grabbed her toe, "again," she cringed as she once again stubbed her toe up the stairs. I'm such a dummy, Kyoko thought to herself as she tried to ease the pain.

"W-whose there?" A voice called out, and Kyoko found the lights for the stairs switched on, and turned to see the Okami-san holding a bat; Kyoko eyes widened at the sight of the bat. "Huh? Kyoko-chan I didn't know you were coming back today," she spoke in relief and placed the bat to the side when she noticed the shock on Kyoko's expression. "Oh you silly girl, what have you done this time?" she inquired as she approached the teary eyed teen.

"I-I stubbed my toe on the stairs, I'm sorry that I woke you up," Kyoko spoke in a strained voice as the Okami patted her back and ushered her up to her room, helping her along the way. Kyoko sat down next to her kotasu, as the Okami smiled happily at her return.

"I wasn't expecting you to come home so soon nor at night," the Okami informed her as she noticed Kyoko's eyes becoming tearier and that her face seemed flushed. "Kyoko-chan did something happen?" she asked in a worried tone, drawing a guilty gaze from Kyoko.

"I-I got sick while on the job and couldn't work... so they sent me home, hoping that it would speed up my recovery," Kyoko informed her as she gazed sadly down at her hands; she didn't want to speak about the other incident that happened, but what she said was true anyway.

"Oh dear are you feeling alright? Have you taken your medicine yet?" the Okami inquired as Kyoko nodded in response, "good, Kyoko dear you don't have to feel so bad about getting sick, everyone does sometimes and knowing you, you'll work extra hard to catch up once you feel better," the Okami smiled at her making her feel better.

"Thank you I will," Kyoko beamed at her, knowing that she would work harder once she was better.

"Okay now would you like some tea? There also some leftovers in the kitchen if you're hungry," the Okami informed her but Kyoko shook her head.

"No I'm alright, it's too late anyway, I might just wash up and go to bed," Kyoko replied and the Okami nodded, "I'm sorry for waking you up again," Kyoko apologized again.

"No need to apologize twice Kyoko, but thank you," the Okami spoke as she stood up and was about to leave but paused knowing she had forgotten something, "oh and Kyoko-chan."

"Yes?" Kyoko looked up at the Okami who smiled down at her.

"Welcome home," she spoke, making Kyoko feel warm inside as she thanked the Okami, "and please use the lights, good night dear," she spoke as she closed the door to her room, still thinking she had forgotten to mention something to the girl.

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After changing into her PJ's and brushing her teeth Kyoko returned to her room and began laying out her futon, finding it another strange experience having slept in a bed over the past week. Slipping into the cold sheets she felt the chill course through her body as she began missing the warmth that Ren had provided her the nights before as well as his company, it suddenly started feeling lonely and a fear started to creep from the back of her mind, especially in her dark room. The light creeping into her room did not ease her fear much, but she knew if anything happened the Taisho and Okami were at least down stairs; but even with that knowledge she couldn't help some of the awful memories playing in her mind, with his smirking face.

*Vrrrr vrrr* *Vrrr vrr*

Huhn? A call? Kyoko thought as she rose to grab her phone; her heart jumped when she saw his name and she accepted the call.

"Hello Kyoko?" the masculine voice spoke causing Kyoko's fears to fade away at the familiar voice.

"Yes Ren," she spoke softly, with a smile crossing her lips.

"Oh, umm I just wanted to check if you got home alright? Did I wake you?" Ren responded a little hesitantly, not sure if he had woken her up since it was already late.

"No I wasn't asleep, I only just jumped into bed but I was having a little trouble getting to sleep," Kyoko informed him, as she felt her cheeks begin to flush.

"Huh? Why? Is it your fever? Did you take your medicine or are you hurt?" Ren spoke in a panicky voice making Kyoko also flustered.

"No No Ren, I'm fine it's just..." Kyoko bit her lips before continuing, "It's kind of lonely here," she admitted as her eyes roamed to the poster she had of Ren, that was perfectly lit by the moonlight.

"Lonely? Without me?" Ren couldn't help the last two words slip from his mouth.

"Yeah," she sighed as she lay back down on her futon, still gazing at the poster. Ren was slightly stunned at her response; he wasn't expecting a positive reply. "I'm glad you called me Ren... it feels so strange coming back to my normal life."

"Oh really, how?" Ren replied, still stunned from her earlier reply.

"Hmm... like sleeping in my futon back in my room instead of a bed and my rooms not as warm as the hotel," Kyoko sighed as she rubbed her feet together, trying to warm them.

"Will you be okay? If it's too cold you can stay at my apartment," Ren proposed, "I'll give you a spare key."

"Huh umm no I couldn't," Kyoko flustered again, despite how tempting the heater at his apartment was, but alone in Ren's home, did he trust her that much. "I'll be fine Ren, my sheets are really thick so they'll keep me warm and they insulate well and I can't stay at your apartment by myself and it's too late what would the owners think and its late and it's your apartment and I and..." Kyoko heard Ren chuckling on the other end of the line, making her stop and recall her spur off words.

"Kyoko, you don't have to give me that many reasons... but yes I guess you're right since its late already, maybe another time," Ren spoke warmly, as he thought fondly about having her over at his place, "I'd like to eat your food again, Kyoko," he spoke, hinting that he wanted her to come over in the near future.

He actually wants to eat? That's different; Kyoko smiled at the thought, before recalling that since she had gotten sick she had not cooked for him and they had been surviving on room service and take away.

"When I get better I'll promise to make you a big delicious dinner then okay," Kyoko chuckled as she heard Ren gulp on the other side of the line, "okay a nice dinner and a few bento's, instead of a big dinner."

"Yes, that sounds better," Ren replied as Kyoko smiled warmly towards his relieved voice, and made a tried sound of acknowledgement.

"Hmm I better let you go to sleep, you're starting to drift off," Ren thought courteously but Kyoko objected.

"No, just a bit longer," she spoke childishly, wanting to continue hearing his voice. Ren chuckled lightly, but stayed on the line knowing sleep would take her over soon. He began talking about how he had an offer for a commercial for boss coffee, but felt that it was preventing Kyoko from falling asleep before switching the subject to something that would allow her to slumber; Princess Rosa, the necklace came into the conversation and eventually a weary smile crossed Ren's lips as soft breathes came into the receiver of his phone.

"Good Night Kyoko," Ren whispered into the phone as he hoped for a response, but as her breathing remained steady he finally disconnected the phone, content that she was sleeping well as he stared out to the night sky.

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A/N: I was going to write more but I'll leave it for next time, but at least its started. Also heads up that updates for constellation will be really slow since I'll be job hunting, but there will be the occasional quick update. Anyways thanks for keeping up with the story despite the long time it took for me to start the sequel; also what did okami-san forget? Thanks guys til next time ^_^

Aimi Eiko: ch update was just for you, I had this done for like a week but wanted to add to it, but I think it's ok, may have needed a another check through though :P