A/N Me: *Holding Kayla by collar of shirt*

Kayla: Let me go!

Me: Not till you calm down I'm not…

Kayla: Way too hyper!

Chelsea: Twins of the Earth doesn't own Skip Beat.

Ren's Point of View

I stayed in my bedroom with Keiko still sleeping as I heard Kyoko open the door to let mom and dad back in. I closed my eyes as I listened, "Were you able to talk to Kuon, Kyoko?" dad asked.

"Yes…and he's given my permission to tell you," Kyoko said, "You may want to sit down."

"Where's Kuon?" mom asked.

"With Keiko," Kyoko stated.

I opened my eyes as Kyoko started explaining what happened a long time ago. It took a few minutes, but when Kyoko finished my parents gasped. Keiko whimpered and I quickly turned to her, "Daddy?" she asked softly.

I gently picked up my adopted daughter and held her close, "It's okay," I said softly, "I'm here."

Suddenly, Kyoko came in, "Kuon," she said smiling slightly.

She tilted her head out the door and I sighed. Kyoko took our daughter and I slowly got out of the bed, "Come on Keiko," Kyoko said, "Let's get you some medicine."

I walked into the living room and mom attacked me in a hug, "Kuon…" she cried.

I blinked and looked at dad, who was standing and had slight hurt and understanding in his eyes, "You're…not mad?" I asked.

"Of course not!" mom yelled, "It's not your fault."

"Julie's right Kuon," dad said, "Rick saved you and I'm sure Tina was just in shock."

I closed my eyes and pulled my mother away from me and looked at them both smiling, "Thanks," I said.

"Kuon!" Kyoko yelled coming in, "Hold your daughter…she seems more calm when you hold her and she needs this medicine."

"Daddy's little girl," dad said.

I glared at dad, but took Keiko, "Come on Keiko," I said, "Mommy just wants to give you some medicine."

Keiko shook her head, "Taste nasty…" she whimpered.

"But you'll feel better," I argued.

Keiko shook her head again, "No!"

Kyoko had a determined look on her face and she poured a spoonful of the purple liquid, "Alright…" she said Natsu slowly coming into play, "Then how about this Keiko…daddy will take the medicine then you will."

"What!" I said shocked, "But I'm not the one who's sick."

"No…but I wouldn't put it passed you…you've missed lunch this whole week and who knows about last week…and the week before…" Kyoko said now fully Natsu.

I gulped and sighed, "Fine," I turned to Keiko, "If daddy takes the medicine will you?"

Keiko nodded slowly, "Ah," Kyoko said moving the spoon closer to my mouth.

I sighed inwardly and opened my mouth. Kyoko put the spoon in my mouth eck…! Keiko was right, this stuff is nasty. Don't show the disgust, don't show the disgust. Kyoko pulled the spoon out and I managed to keep my face calm, but the minute I set Keiko down I was getting a glass of water. Kyoko, still in Natsu mode, filled the spoon again, "Your turn Keiko," she said.

Keiko whimpered, but opened her mouth. Kyoko put the spoon in her mouth and Keiko's face twisted in disgust, "Swallow," Kyoko said.

Keiko swallowed and Kyoko removed the spoon. Keiko stuck out her tongue, "Yucky," she said.

Kyoko came out of her Natsu character and smiled, "This works," she said, "Keiko takes her medicine…and so does Kuon."

I glared at my wife, "Funny…" I said.

"I'll start dinner," Kyoko said.

"And I'll keep Julie out of the kitchen," dad said.

"Aw!" mom complained.

Things were a lot more livid in the apartment because it was like an unknown weight was lifted. After mom and dad left Kyoko and I put Keiko to bed, "So, are you going to be okay in the morning?" I asked.

Kyoko looked at me funny and I sighed, "The interview…" I reminded.

Kyoko went Mio, "Kyoko…you can't do that on live TV…well, you could if Dark Moon was still running, but it's not," I said.

Kyoko calmed down; "I know…but Shotaro…he just gets me so mad!" she's mad again.

"Kyoko, listen to me," I said, "When people get angry they tend to say something they didn't mean to. Now, because of what happened before lunch, there will probably be questions about your and Fuwa's childhood. Now, I can't control what Fuwa says, but try to be aware of what you say."

Kyoko nodded, "We better get to bed," she said then froze, "Uh, I think someone should watch Keiko tomorrow. I don't want her to get someone at the set sick."

"Good point…I'll call the president in the morning and see if he can watch her…I don't quite trust my parents yet," I said.

Kyoko nodded then left for her room.

The Next Morning

Kyoko and I had dropped Keiko off at LME and were heading for the set of the interview, "Remember, stay calm," I said.

Kyoko nodded, "I should probably tell you the same thing," I said, "Shotaro will probably bring up a lot of things that he knows will make you mad to try and ruin you on live TV."

I nodded, "Duly noted," I said.

We arrived at the set and saw Fuwa already sitting down. Kyoko closed her eyes to keep calm. Kyoko and I took our seats, with me sitting closet to Fuwa, "Hi and welcome," the hostess, Kimi-san said.

We all nodded, "We go live in ten seconds!" a voice yelled.

"Hello!" Kimi-san yelled happily when the 'On Air' sign lit up, "Today, we have three super special guests. Please welcome Fuwa Sho, Tsuruga Ren, and Mogami Kyoko!"

I smirked inwardly when Kimi-san said Kyoko's name. Kimi-san turned to us, "So, Tsuruga-san, Mogami-san, you two are the leading roles in the latest drama-romance series, Panima, correct?" she asked.

Kyoko and I nodded, "Yes, I play Jake and Kyoko-chan plays Princess Kym," I said remembering to add the chan to Kyoko's name.

"Kyoko-chan?" Fuwa asked getting angry, "When did you two get on a first name basis?"

"I believe Kimi-san is asking the questions," Kyoko said somewhat coldly, but only slightly.

Guess I can't expect much else, "Oh, no," Kimi-san said, "I too would like to know…"

I sighed inwardly, "Well, we decided to go on a first name basis after we were Cain and Setsu because we had become close friends," I said making up something that would make sense.

"Well, that makes perfect sense!" Kimi-san said happily.

Fuwa was glaring slightly, "Now, Fuwa-san, Mogami-san, can you please tell us about your lives when you were younger?" Kimi-san asked.

Kyoko closed her eyes in order to keep calm, "Of course," Kyoko said.

Kimi-san smiled, "Fuwa-san, what was it like living with Mogami-san after her mother left?" she asked.

Fuwa was quiet for a while, "She cried a lot," he stated.

"Well, that's understandable," I stated, "She was what? Six?"

"Right," Kimi-san said, "And did you help her Fuwa-san? Did you comfort her like a good friend should?"

Fuwa was quiet and I smirked inwardly, "No," Kyoko said in the same cold voice, "No he didn't."

There were several mummers in the audience, "I wound up running to a stream every time I wanted to cry because no one wanted to deal with my crying," Kyoko said, "I then met a boy about four years older than me. He helped me through what I was going through, for a week anyway, than he had to leave."

"What was this boy's name?" Kimi-san asked.

Kyoko sent a quick glance at me before answering, "Kuon," she said.

"Corn?" Kimi-san said almost causing me to burst out laughing.

"You mean that "fairy prince" of yours?" Fuwa asked.

"Fairy prince?" Kimi-san asked.

"I was six…" Kyoko said deadpanned towards Fuwa.

Fuwa crossed his arms, "Well, that seems like a very sad childhood, but now the question remains…how did you end up in the acting business?" Kimi-san asked.

Kyoko glared at Fuwa, "Blame Sho…" she said, "He brought me with him when he ran away from his parents. He used me to clean and had me working at least two jobs in order to pay for his overly expansive apartment."

"I did not!" Fuwa yelled.

Kyoko then turned into Natsu. I decided to stay quiet; this was between them, "Oh really?" Kyoko asked, "Then explain why you only showed up for new clothes and didn't send me any money whatsoever to help with the rent?"

Fuwa's mouth dropped, "I, that, that did not happen!" he said.

Kyoko smirked, but it fell when Fuwa talked, "You're the one who followed me like a love sick little puppy."

Kyoko sent Fuwa a Natsu warning look, "Wait…you love Fuwa Sho Mogami-san?" Kimi-san said getting excited.

I winced inwardly, but Kyoko managed to keep her Natsu calmness, "The correct tense is loved," she said, "Just like our friendship."

"But you admit you were in love with him," Kimi-san said accusingly.

Kyoko kept her Natsu coolness, "Yes," she says, "But now it's as dead as anything can be."

"Well, this is interesting," Kimi-san said, "What do you have to say to that Fuwa-san?"

Fuwa just shrugged and my anger started to boil up, "Did you not return Mogami-san's feelings?" Kimi-san said, "Or did you not know about them?"

Fuwa was about to answer, but Kyoko, still in Natsu mode, beat him to it, "Yes, he knew of my feelings and pretended he loved me back to get me to do the things I did," she said.

Kimi-san and the audience's mouths dropped, "Is that true Fuwa-san?" Kimi-san asked.

"Of course not!" Fuwa yelled.

Kyoko smirked at Fuwa, "Tell the truth or I'll play that card," she said.

Fuwa paled, "You wouldn't…" Fuwa said dangerously.

Kyoko's eyes sparkled an evil glint and smirked, "Wanna bet…" she asked.

"She's gone into her Natsu character," I warned Fuwa smiling, "So I wouldn't put it past her."

Fuwa glared at me then at Kyoko, "Fuwa-san?" Kimi-san asked.

Fuwa sighed, "Fine…I did," he said reluctantly.

The audience gasped and Kyoko smirked lightly, but I knew the camera couldn't catch it, "Why?" Kimi-san asked.

"I don't know why…" he said, "I honestly don't. Maybe it was because I was mad at my parents for trying to marry me off to her…"

"Wait, your parents tried to set you two up?" Kimi-san asked.

Kyoko, now back to normal, and Fuwa nodded, "Ooo," Kimi-san said, "And how'd you know they were doing so?"

"Because they were training me to be the mistress of the Ryokan, which Sho's family owned," Kyoko said surprisingly calm without Natsu's help.

Fuwa just nodded not wanting to talk, "Oh…so, do you two actually have someone you like? You too Tsuruga-san; do you have someone you love?" Kimi-san asked.

I froze along with Kyoko and Fuwa, "That's not really what this is about right?" Fuwa asked, "But I don't."

"Hmm," Kimi-san said, "Well what about you Mogami-san, Tsuruga-san?"

Kyoko fumbled with her fingers trying to distract herself and I just kept quiet and looked around, "I'm taking that as a yes," Kimi-san said excitedly, "Who?"

Kyoko blushed and Fuwa gave her an odd look, but ignored it and reached for the coffee on the table, "Baka," Kyoko stated, "That has milk in it."

Fuwa froze then glared at Kyoko, "Well, sorry for not knowing that," Fuwa said sitting up against the chair he was in.

"Why can't Fuwa-san drink milk?" Kimi-san asked.

"He's allergic," Kyoko stated.

Maybe this will get us off the topic of love… "Oh, well I guess it's a good thing you were here then," Kimi-san said.

Kyoko rolled his eyes annoyed, "Yes…just like every other time before this," she said, "Baka doesn't know what has milk in it."

Fuwa glared at Kyoko, "Well, if I can't taste it then how do you expect me to know?" he asked.

"Use your brain…oh wait, you never had one," Kyoko said glaring.

Fuwa glared hard oh boy… "I believe that's enough," I said calmly.

"Well, this is definitely getting interesting," Kimi-san said, "But back to my question…who do you love Mogami-san, Tsuruga-san?"

Kyoko and I flinched and Kimi-san smirked, "Come on now…" she said, "I believe everyone wants to know who has the number 1 actor's heart and the rising talent that is Mogami-san."

Kyoko blushed at being called a rising talent, "Come on…spit it out," Kimi-san said.

"Well…you see…um," Kyoko stuttered.

I closed my eyes for a few seconds then glanced at Kyoko silently asking if we should. Kyoko gulped, but nodded. I sighed, "You really want to know Kimi-san?" I asked.

Kimi-san nodded and I sighed, "We're married; Kyoko and I," I stated.

I heard several yells of "What!" "No way" and "Eh" from the audience and Kimi-san's mouth dropped, "Uh…well, t-time for a commercial…when we get back we are getting into this juicy story!"

The 'On Air' sign went off and Kyoko blushed brightly. After a few minutes Fuwa got over his shock and glared at us, "Kyoko…" he said, "When did this happen!"

Kyoko went from blushing to glaring in less than a second, "Does it matter? You don't even care about me!" she yelled.

"Who said I don't care!" Fuwa yelled.

"Well, the old saying is "actions speak louder than words";" I stated putting in my two cents.

"This has nothing to do with you!" Fuwa yelled.

"I say it does," I said, "I'm not tolerating you belittling my wife."

Kyoko blushed brightly, "How is this even possible!" Fuwa yelled, "Kyoko needs a parent or guardian's permission and I know that didn't happen!"

"Yes, in a way," I said standing up in front of Kyoko, "Kyoko is contracted by LME and because she's under the age of 20 (Japan's legal adult age) the president of LME is her guardian and he was more than willing to give permission."

Fuwa growled, "That doesn't even make any sense!" he yelled.

"What does it matter to you?" Kyoko asked, "You never cared about me; not even as a friend."

"Y-you-you…BAKA!" Fuwa exploded.

Kyoko blinked, "Of course I cared!" Fuwa yelled, "I just didn't know how to handle you crying, or…or other things! For the love of Pete Kyoko! We grew up together! You-you're like my sister!"

Kyoko blinked and even I blinked, "Then why'd you kiss me?" Kyoko said darkly.

Fuwa pitched his nose, "I was trying to keep him," he pointed to me angrily; "Away from you…everyone in the entire world could see he liked you…well, minus you of course."

Kyoko winced then glared, "Well it still didn't give you the right to do it!" she yelled.

Fuwa pulled at his hair as he ran his fingers through his hair, "I know…" he said, "And…I'm sorry."

Kyoko relaxed and as did I. We could both tell he really meant it. The three of us smiled lightly, "So, you were just being an overprotective brother?" I asked.

Fuwa shrugged, "I guess…probably didn't go at it in the best way…" he said.

"No, I think not," Kyoko said harshly, but then softened, "But…I guess it was sweet…in a weird twisted way…"

"How long have they been on commercial?" I asked.

"Uh, guys," a male said on a megaphone, "The commercial break ended a long time ago…"

We all went ridged, "Aw dang…" we all said in unison.

A/N Chelsea: She's like a hyped up puppy…

Kayla: *Running around in circles*

Me: *Watching Kayla run*

Chelsea: R&R please. KAYLA! NOT MY MOM'S CHINA AGAIN!