*I do not own skip beat*

Sweet Little Monster

Kyoko:

I help Ren with breakfast. To my amazement he actually eats almost a whole serving without even being asked. I peer up from my glass realizing not for the first time that the man that sat in front of me might not be the same man that I had loved all those years ago. But was I still the same girl? No I wasn't and that made me worry could Ren truly love the person I had become? As I watched the man I love across the table he caught me gaze and gave me a smile that made me melt into a million pieces inside. I blushed a deep crimson and turned my gaze away. Okay so maybe I hadn't changed as much as I thought I had.

"So what have you been up to these past three years little Kyoko?" I jumped not having expected for Ren to say anything. I coughed then met his gaze with a little scowl.

"I will have you know I am not that little anymore I am 20 years old." My eyes twinkled now I could never stay mad when Ren started looking at me with his teasing gaze on me. "I have been traveling I worked in Hollywood, Bollywood, Australia, Europe, and many more countries. I haven't had a lot of time to myself since people started to realize that I was not a one hit wonder and I can play more than a villain." I take a sip of my juice and lock eyes with him. Even after all the years I had known not only Ren but Kuon as well I still couldn't read him at times.

"That all is amazing but knowing how it actually is I bet it also caused you to be very lonely." I felt as though I had been punched in the gut. His words struck home. How? How could he know me so well. Everyone always said I must be so happy and I was but no one and I mean no one ever considered that I might be lonely. And how couldn't I be? I haven't stayed in the same place for more than a month since well… since the love me section 3 years ago. I looked into his eyes and felt something new something truly incredible understanding. I realised it then the things I had never considered when Ren told me he was Kuon. Kuon was a happy go lucky kid with loving parents the man in front of me was always busy and was constantly surrounded by people who wanted to use him. Just like me. We were the same in many ways both of us had parents who weren't in the picture or it was too complicated to see them often, we both were famous both of us had been used by people we cared about and both of us had lost someone we loved. We understood each other in a way no one else could.

I cried I knew it was childish but I couldn't help it I hadn't ever let myself truly cry until now not only for my losses but for the 3 years of feeling trapped and alone. As I cried I heard Ren get up from his seat the next thing I knew two strong arms were surrounding me in a embrace that made me cry even harder. I was safe I was loved finally.

Ren:

I looked at Kyoko as my words sank in and knew that she understood that I was not alone in this cage anymore the cage of stardom and loss grief and sorrow. Kyoko understood me and accepted me flaws and all. Even knowing about my past the gangs, the death… she still cared about me and accepted me. I couldn't just sit and watch her pour her heart out thinking she was alone. I got up and reached over and embraced the woman I love I felt her warmth and I enveloped her in my arms I made shushing noises and hummed nonsense as I stroked her hair. After a minute and a leg cramp I picked the little bundle of warmth and walked to the couch in the living room and I sat down with Kyoko cradled in my arms.

Ten minutes of rocking later Kyoko had cried herself out and now leaned against my chest occasionally moaning. I hated to move loving the feeling of Kyoko in my arms but I knew that if we were late to script reading the president would get annoyed. Well maybe not if we told him the story and what was going on but I could never tell when it came to the president. I lifted Kyoko and set her on the couch kissing her head whispering to her telling her I would be right back. I got a damp towel and when I came back Kyoko was asleep on the couch.

She looked upset even in sleep with her tear stained face and makeup running. I wanted to let her sleep off the emotional turmoil but I knew we didn't have time. I picked Kyoko's sleeping form up and set her on my lap again and kissed her on the forehead saying "time to wake up sleeping beauty." When she let out a little whimper I nearly let her go back to sleep such a sad little noise. "Come on we will be late at this rate come on." I started to wipe her face of the makeup and tears. When she moved her head away I laughed she looked adorable with her face all scrunched up I handed her the towel and she reluctantly wiped her makeup off.

When she realized the position she was in she blushed and tried to get up I held her fast and grinned into her hair. "No you don't I'm not letting you go ever again Kyoko." Kyoko laughed and tried to look serious but failed as she laughed even harder. Come on Ren let me up I need to redo my makeup where did you even get my makeup?" I debated how to answer but finally responded with.

"I had Yukihito get the clothes and makeup from your manager after assuring her that we were just going to catch up. It took a lot to convince her and she wanted me to tell you that she would meet you at the script reading then she told Yukihito I better bring you back in one piece or else." Kyoko laughed at the last comment and seemed to be happy again, I sighed in relief knowing I had just dodged a major bullet. "But know this Kyoko I won't let you go ever again I lost you for 3 years and I don't care what anyone else thinks I am yours and you are mine." With that Ren kisses Kyoko with all the passion and love he had been missing the past few years. With that Ren hopped up off of the couch and walked out the front door after grabbing my shoes and slipping his on. He then carried me out the door and to a garage full of cars opening the passenger door of a nissan car and put me into the seat telling me to buckle up and then walked around the car got into the drivers side and drove off out of the garage.

Kyoko:

I wanted to argue with Ren when he picked me up and put me in the car but I could bring myself to do that. He was just so sweet and caring not only did he comfort me when I cried but he cleaned my face and even arranged it so I got new clothes today! I wanted to swoon when Ren had given me his smile that made me warm all over but I managed to only blush. After an hour of chatting and peaceful quiet we pulled up in front of the studio where he turned off the bar and came around to open my door. I smiled at that little action of chivalry Ren had done for me I let him take my hand and help me out of the car. We walked hand in hand and Ren handed the keys to the valley. I was nervous what would people think of me and Ren? I mean we had sort of dated before I left but not many people had known what was going on. As we walked into the studio I saw people staring at us and I blushed trying to pull my hand from Rens but he just squeezed my hand and smiled down at me as we walked into the reading room.

Ren:

As I walked into the studio hand in hand with Kyoko I couldn't help but feel lucky for the opportunity that she had given me by accepting me for who I am even with all of my numerous faults. I steered Kyoko to the director's office knowing that we would need to talk to him immediately. I had already called the president this morning while Kyoko was in the bath and I had asked him to meet me and Kyoko in the directors office. I knocked on the door and I could see the questions in Kyoko's eyes about why we were going to see the director. Before I could tell her what was going on I heard the president of LME production call from inside the office.

"Enter!" When we walked into the office I nearly turned around and left after seeing what the president was wearing. Today he was dressed up as a member of a mariachi band and he was holding a guitarron to his right stood his companion Ruto or as Kyoko calls him Sebastian. To his left was the scarred director, he must not be used to Lory's antics like he and Kyoko were.

"Kyoko it is lovely to see you!" Lory strummed his guitarron as he said this and then turned to Ren. "So what did you need from me Ren?" I walked into the room with Kyoko by my side then shut the door and turned to look at the president with a smile.

"I wanted to inform you that for one thing Kyoko and I are dating," Kyoko blushed as the president started strumming and jumping around happily. The president was notorious for his love of love and his encouragement of Kyoko and Ren as a couple was no secret. "I also wanted to let the director know something." I turned to the director and gave him a look to make sure that he would understand that what I was telling him was important and then calmly spoke. "As you are aware director that I am the little boy from the movie I see no reason to hide the fact that Kyoko is the little girl and the adult women in the story."

I had already talked to Kyoko about my plans to tell the director on the way here and she had agreed knowing that he should know what was going on. "I would very much like for the script and the story to also reflect my past as well as Ren's since this is our love story and I thought that it might be beneficial to make sure that all of the scenes where accurate to what happened." The director looked stunned when Kyoko had spoken and I tried not to give a wicked grin. Kyoko had a look in her eyes that would scare anyone with half a brain and he knew that Kyoko wasn't even trying to intimidate the director, her only goal had been to make sure that he understood the situation at hand. "Since I have not read the script I figured I could write down anything that is false or that might be beneficial to the story and I can send it to you. Also you should know that though all of the cast is playing themselves only the people in this room, Sho, Yashiro, and my best friend Kanae know the truth, we will reveal the truth of the story before script reading after the cast signs non disclosure agreements and the truth will be released to the media once filming is complete for the movie. Until then no one outside the studio will know who is playing what character or who is even in the movie. Do you understand what I am telling you Mr. Director?" Man I didn't know wether to be scared or proud of Kyoko I always knew that she was fierce but to seen her ability to channel it could only be described as amazing. I smiled to myself thinking how fortunate I was to be on her side and reminding myself not to upset my beautiful little monster.

"O-of co-ourse Ms Mogami!" The director stuttered during his response which only attested to his total fear. The president laughed and gave Kyoko a cheeky grin.

"I have missed your temper and spitfire nature and cocky attitude Kyoko I'm happy you are finally home. But don't forget LOVE is the most important part. Maybe I should have you go and teach the people in the love me section just to make sure that you have truly found what it is to love. Now then Ren you better take care of my Kyoko because if you break the heart of the top actress at LME and the world's queen of acting I won't be the only one gunning for your head." I only laughed. I knew he meant every word of I also knew that he knowed that I would rather cut my own heart out then hurt Kyoko. With those words I took Kyoko's hand and headed to the studio to make our announcement.