A/N: Hello everyone! So, I've written this chapter (obviously...) and thought I might as well post it since I have plenty material to work with for the next one! (meaning I haven't written anything more than this just yet...) Well midterms are here for me and as you can see I am procasinating like always. Hopefully since I've found some vigor for this story I'll be able to post more often... I hope you like the chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat!!

The following day the news about Ren Tsuruga potentially retiring had reached the most talked topic since the head of the Akotaki agency went on a news network and talked about how one of his agents had confirmed the news for him. The result was revolutionary. In almost an instant the name Ren Tsuruga was known by almost everyone in Japan, even by people who don't own a T.V. As the story continued to grow in attention all of the news networks started to speculate about the news conference coming up hosted by the man in question. If he was even rumored to be seen somewhere a large crowed was formed there. As the story continued to be the most discussed headline on the news regardless of what time, LME never gave a comment on the speculation which only fueled the hype for it. The level of fame for Ren grew even more which was surprising considering that he had already been the number one actor of the country.

As this was happening, the relationship between Ren and Kyoko grew shaker as his schedule grew thicker. However he had somehow managed to convince her to spend the night at his place which is where they were currently. Kyoko couldn't refuse his offer this time no matter how much she really wanted to. Seeing his face as he openly stared at her with his love for her while she was constantly lying to him was causing her emotions to plummet. She wasn't sure if she could keep up a 'I'm happy and everything's fine' act for much longer while around him, and that scared her. After drying the dishes from diner she walked over to where Ren was sitting on the couch and joined him.

"How is everything Kyoko?" He asked with concern lacing his voice.

"I'm a little bit busy with all of my jobs, but I'm hanging in there!" She told him with a smile of determination. Ren wasn't sure if she was telling him the truth or not but decided not to push the matter anymore.

"So, did you ever think that the reaction to you retiring would be this big?" She asked him after a moment. Ren laughed a little at that. He really wasn't expecting the reaction that he had gotten, especially one so grand.

"No. I wasn't expecting such a big reaction to be honest. It makes me happy in a way." He told her truthfully with an angelic smile on his face. He laughed a bit more before he continued to talk.

"Can you believe that my dad heard the rumor and even went so far as to hound the president to get my number so that he could ask me about it himself?" He asked with a disbelieving voice like a child that got a present they weren't expecting but had greatly desired.

"That's good Kuon." She told him happy that his life was working out happily unlike hers. This made her grow more somber inside but she knew that she shouldn't, or more like couldn't, show him since it would change his mode as well. Instead she made sure to keep the smile on her face on no matter how much she could feel herself become more and more void inside. The night continued with some small talk before the two of them had decided to turn in to get ready for the busy day that was just waiting for them. The next day as Kyoko was walking to the set of 'To Kiss and Tell' she ran into the one person who had taken all of her happiness away, Sho.

"What's with that look? Are you mad at me for some reason?" He asked her with a sneer on his face.

"I haven't done anything, or even lied to you. Although you should know that since you're so good at lying yourself." He told her causing her inner turmoil to grow.

"Be quiet." She begged him softly.

"If you want it all to stop you could just go back to Kyoto like I had suggested. You did promise after all." He told her absentmindedly before leaving without waiting for a response from her. Kyoko stood there stunned. She could barely feel anything besides shame at this moment and wasn't sure what she should do. She felt helpless all by herself and she didn't want to anymore so before she could process what she was doing she texted Ren asking if she could spend the night once again. She wanted to tell him what was going on with her finally she thought as she made her way to her changing room. His reply came a few hours later and had scared her and she really didn't want to look at it to see his answer. If he accepted then she would have to tell him everything, even the truth. However she knew that she would have to answer his text so she quickly took a peek between squinted eyes. Surprised at his answer she dropped the floor where she stood. He had gladly accepted her. Now she would have to tell him about how she's such a dishonest women who no one could ever trust let alone love.

'He's going to break up with me when he knows the truth.' Kyoko thought darkly as she smiled sadly at the device she just picked up off the floor. She quickly gave him a confirmation for their meeting before she returned back to getting ready for the shoot. She could handle it. She's already lost everything else in her life that was precious to her it was fitting that she would lose this as well.

'It was only a matter of time really.' She thought in her head as she was ruminating over her relationship with Kuon.

'He can have anyone that he wants. Girls throw themselves at him all of the time. Just wait after they know who he really is then even more will.' She told herself as she finished getting dressed into her costume.

'He would get tired of me for sure. I have to leave before he does.' She reassured herself before she walked out of the room to work.

A/N: I really hope you don't hate me for this one, or for what I have planned to be honest. I understand being frustrated and everything just pls don't hate me. ALSO Review/Follow/Favorite PLEASE! If I get a lot of reviews I may write a lot more chapters!