Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat as much as it hurts, ugh.

AN: I know it's confusing as hell, but trust me guys. Things will get explained although I know it's horrible following a story that makes no sense. Although you can leave your questions in a review and I might respond with answers c: And as someone asked me, Hiro's hair was originally taken to be that it is dyed to be blonde but my sister wants me to use another plot so it's still under debate to the origin. Hopefully the next chapter will go into more depth about Hiro and begin Director Ogata's importance of the meeting into use. My goal is to achieve two reviews for each chapter so thank you so much guys! I received more than my goal for the last chapter and I can only hope you all continue supporting me as you have so far. I love you all so much 3


Beat of Wings

By: Sleeping Fanatic


Chapter Two

"He's grown taller." Kuu Hizuri remarked, with a raise of his brows whilst sipping his cup of coffee. Kyoko was still sweat-dropping at the table's worth of plates that graced emptiness around them. She still didn't understand his utter hunger but then again, it gave her an excuse to cook, which was why she invited him over for the night.

Ever since her role with helping the major star, Kyoko had taken to calling the older man by Otou-san, though there were times when she slipped into her 'Kuon' phase and went by the English term as father. Though most would suspect the relationship to halt after Kuu returned home alas it did not. Interested in the actress that could keep up with his pretenses and portray his son perfectly, Kuu made sure President Lory kept him updated on his 'son's' profile. Kyoko didn't complain and she couldn't will herself to; finally after years without a true father excluding Fuwaotou-san and those who helped her through her tough times, yet Kuu was willing. He wanted her to think of him as a father figure and she was up for the job.

Especially while Kuu was in America, he had taken up taking Hiro out on days and having him sleep over at his place with Julie overly content at having another boy in the house to pamper. Learning of her situation when Kyoko confided in her father figure for help, Kuu was now the source of aid for Hiro when she could not be in rare times. The Hizuri's were also the secondary family figures in Hiro's life which left Kyoko's heart swelling with an emotion she could not pay back. She felt as if she owed them everything.

Kyoko hummed in agreement, watching Hiro and Kanae buying ice cream cones at the counter. Sighing, she sat up and watched Kuu curiously. "I didn't think you'd return so quickly, Otou-san." She stated petulantly. If she learned one thing from her experience with the actor, it was that he had a motive behind almost everything.

Kuu only pouted, placing his cup on the table while watching the people passing by and the clear skies. Seated in a private window-side corner of one of the fanciest yet casual as they could get coffee-shop, they were attracting looks with the full black outfit consisting of a trench coat and sunglasses in Kuu's case. Kyoko was sure he would've been asked to leave at the fright he was giving some the people if she hadn't given her name at the front when checking in for their reservations.

"Julie kicked me out again." Kyoko stifled a chuckle at the realization of the situation and the mention of her mother-figure as she took a gulp of her herbal tea to cover her laughter. Since the real Kuon still failed to return home though he promised he would soon, it was a regular to have the older blonde traveling to Japan for small jobs on sight or simply to bother his connections in the place when his wife took it upon herself to lash out. Kyoko was well aware of the woman's rage that could be- having met her multiple times at an end over the past numerous years.

"But alas, that's not the only reason why I'm here. I'm here for work too." Kuu cut her off as she opened her mouth to comment, before looking to the side and pouting slightly as her words fell to the floor in a little invisible pile next to her. That was until she studied the bright glint in the other's eyes that automatically alarmed her insides and brought her guard up. The only time she saw Kuu in such a content stage was either for when he was happy beyond words, Kuon or Julie.

"Otou-san, what are you hiding?" She asked cautiously, her inner grudges circling the man in front of him as if to inspect what the man could be hiding- whispers flying sky high to each other as the studied their 'father.' Kuu only grinned widely, with a brightness that burned her hazel orbs as the grudges squealed and retreated, grabbing each other's hand to steady themselves from the aura omitting from the male. It was almost as if he did it on purpose- a sadistic interest in the little ones' pain though he could not see them. Kyoko resisted a shudder, remembering the very 'gentleman' smile that welcomed her whenever her sempai was truly angry with her or her decisions. It left a cold pit in the backs of her stomach.

Before she could question the man again, Hiro and Kanae had arrived back with their ice creams as they both held two and the worker behind them held three cones and countless packages of ice cream sandwiches. Kyoko only grimaced to herself as she took in Kuu's excited stare at his mountain-load of cold deserts arrived- Hiro and Kanae handling off their second cones to the man as the worker simply dropped the packages in front of Kuu and handed him the cones.

Kyoko was only too thankful for the sudden ring of her phone as she quickly excused herself and rushed out just in time to avoid the devouring of the cold treats. Retreating a few feet away where she could talk freely and no one could listen in unintentionally; Kyoko picked up with call with a furrow of her brows and greeted the other person on the line.

"Ohayō gozaimasu!" Kyoko greeted cheerfully, running a hand through her long locks as she resisted a sigh. An empty feeling in the pit of her stomach began to ache as she recalled her life eight years ago and what a phone call might have meant. Quickly as the thought sank in, she pushed it away with a sudden flare of rage at herself for even thinking such a thing once again after vowing not to only so long ago.

"Mogami-san? It's Kurosami speaking." Kyoko immediately recognized the voice. After playing Mio in Tsukigomori for Director Ogata, she still kept up with her co-stars especially Ogata-san himself. Yet since it had only been a week since their last chat, Kyoko couldn't help wondering if something was wrong.

"Moshi Moshi, Kurosami-san. How are you?" She began politely, turning her body slightly in order to look back at her companions while keeping a trained ear on their conversation.

"Quite good, actually. I apologize for calling so soon after you arrived back in Japan, I assume but Ogata-san reassured me it would be fine as this is urgent." She could feel her brows tightening in thought as only the worse came to mind before she cursed to herself for thinking in such a manner. Yet confusion poured through as she contemplated how the other knew she had left Japan in the first place as only a handful of people actually knew the truth much less the whole truth. Though the annoyance that began piling up in her blood-stream as she took in the other's words wouldn't stop.

How did she— Growling to herself, Kyoko shot a look at Kuu's back as she realized his lies with a scoff at her stupidity.

"It's perfectly fine! I was just catching up with Kanae-chan here." Leaving out Kuu and Hiro, Kyoko bit her bottom lip as she felt a twinge of guilt for the lie though it was necessary. Kurosami sighed in relief in over the line as Kyoko smiled at the sound.

"Ogata-san wished for you to show up at Hizuki Studios tomorrow at Noon. There's a meeting to commence and he says your presence is much obliged." Raising a brow to herself, Kyoko felt her thoughts try to grasp at what the director could possibly be thinking before snapping out of her thoughts with a scowl directed towards herself at her actions.

"Thank you for informing me, Kurosami-san. I'll be sure to be there." She replied, trying to look through her schedule mentally and making note of the time and place.

"Arigatou, Mogami-san. Have a wonderful day." And with that Kyoko traveled back to her table quickly before practically jumping into her seat next to Kanae with frenzy.

"You know, don't you Otou-san?" She accused the man as he innocently licked his lips in wonder. She could practically see the wheels in his head turning as she tried to work through his thoughts though sure to be unsuccessful as to what was going to happen tomorrow.

Of course you would use Okaa-san as a diversion. Kyoko thought bitterly to herself as she took in Kuu's words about Julie and how she fell for the act all too of a sudden. If anything, she had to recall that Kuu had his motives.

"I don't know what you're taking about, Kuon." Kuu remarked happily with a slight edge of challenge in his words as he referred to his son's name in a playful occasion whist he licked his index finger, keeping his eyes on Kyoko with a slight smirk. Before Kyoko could mutter another word, Hiro interrupted the two.

"Uh- guys?" Snapping her attention to the little boy who seemed much more mature than the two at the moment raised a brow at her actions with his grandfather figure, Kyoko sighed pulling her bag onto her shoulders as Kanae only watched oddly silent while texting on her phone.

"Fine." She said grudely, beginning to walk away towards the front of the shop where their limo awaited for them to meet the President. Though she would never pull such bold moves to her company in other situations, she could care less as she tried to control her grudges that debated on attacking their father from letting loose though failing as they slowly slipped away, as she practically could hear the agonizing screams about to begin.

Oh well.

She could always blame jetlag.