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Chapter 10 - remember
"Cut! That was wonderful! "
Seiji was not the only one who was completely shocked about the performance. Admittedly he had his doubts when Ren said he should give her a chance to prove herself. That girl looked sweet and was very polite but he didn't really believe that she could act like Ren said but nevertheless he gave the girl a chance even if it was only because Japans number one actor looked like he had faith in her. And to say that he was overwhelmed was a understatement. The girl did it and she was great. Sure as a director he saw that she was not perfect but she had talent.
"I have to thank Ren for bringing her here."
"I must say you did more than I expected." Seiji said to Ren and Kyoko: "I never thought to end the scene like this but you did it and as a result I think this commercial will become even more popular. Not just because Ren Tsuruga is in it but also because of a new actress nobody had ever seen before."
The director now looked at the seventeen year old who still looked confused with red cheeks.
"Ah Ren KISSED her. Most girls would faint."
"I have to thank you Mogami-san for appearing in this commercial. You did great. You will need to talk to Takarada-san and sign a contract with me, so the commercial gets aired and you paid. You have talent Miss Mogami and I hope we will meet again, maybe for a drama or movie. Keep up your good work and promise me that you will never change your personality, don't let the fame which will soon come get you. Don't change and grow into a wonderful actress. I know you can do it. I have faith in you."
He took in a deep breath. It wasn't very often that he had such big praise for a young actress. The most of them thought they were princesses and could do what they wanted.
"Oh how much I hate those women."
"Thank you for your work. You both did your best"
Only Ren noticed his grin.
"We finished. I will come to the agency tomorrow for the contract. It has to be done. I have to go now. Have a good day." And with a small bow the director left the two alone with a smile on his face.
Looking in Kyoko's shocked eyes reminded Ren that he probably should say something. He had acted on impulse while they were filming. Nothing of the scene was an act for him. He kissed her because he wanted to.
And he really enjoyed it.
"But what does she feel?"
"Kyoko." The actor said "We need to talk."
Kyoko barely understood what Shingai-san told her. But she was happy, never once before somebody praised her like that.
"Ah… except Ren." Did her face could get any redder?
The small black haired girl really wanted to thank the man but bringing herself to speak wasn't possible. She couldn't bring herself to say anything. Her feelings were so confusing and overwhelming.
The kiss…
The feel of Ren's lips on hers was still there.
Kyoko could still remember the warmth of him.
She could still feel the butterfly's in her belly.
It felt so wonderful…
Kyoko knew at this very moment that she would never forget her first kiss, never.
"Kyoko? Did you even hear me?"
Ren's voice…
"What?!" Kyoko was shocked. She didn't listen to him because she was somewhat daydreaming. "I'm sorry Ren. I … was thinking."
"It looks like it." The tall actor smiled down at her. The blush that was still on her cheeks showed him one thing:
Kyoko liked it
And Ren was more than happy. Since the first day she had been in Tokyo her full lips were seducing him, even if she didn't try to seduce him. More than once Ren found himself staring at them or the way her hips were swaying at each step she made.
I shouldn't do this.
He knew that what he was doing wasn't really nice. He knew he should stop. But he couldn't. Ren loved her too much. And right now the young man was more than curious if the girl who was alone with him in his dressing room felt about him. Could she perhaps love him?
Ren knew that it was still to soon for a relationship for her even if she had feelings for him.
"We need to speak Kyoko. I have so many questions. I won't ask them all today or tomorrow but I want a real answer to what I ask you now. I need to know those things. Will you?" Ren asked her with a serious look but his eyes showed how he was feeling on the inside.
Kyoko looked into those brown eyes she knew were really a wonderful blue. This man was very important to her. The trust she had in Ren was dangerous if he would ever leave her.
But Ren promised me that he will never leave me alone. My Corn will stay.
"Y-you can ask R-ren."
"Thank you Kyoko." Her smile was so beautiful. "How do you feel about the… about the kiss?" Why was it so hard to ask her? Ren knew that she wouldn't say she hated it- But he was still afraid that she would never return his feelings.
It was only one question but it meant so much for both of them. Kyoko was having a hard time trying to answer because she didn't know how to reply. It was more like she didn´t know what to say. There were so many things she had to consider before she could give him an answer that would be honest. Lying to him was something she would never do.
Ren, Kuon, Corn … It did not matter whether she thought about her fairy prince, the boy she wrote so many letters to, or about the handsome man who was standing so close to her. They were all the same person. And this person was someone who was very precious to her, somebody she trusted completely.
He won't laugh.
"I... I don't know." Kyoko whispered looking down at her feet. Would he be angry? She really wanted to say something else but her head couldn't think of anything. Her heart was hammering in her chest; it was beating so strong and loud that the young girl thought that Ren could hear it.
Ren knew that Kyoko obviously wanted to answer him and that she probably had a hard time understanding what she felt. He had to be very careful:
"Let me help you Kyoko. Just answer I promise this will be easier."
"Thank you…"
"No problem princess." Kyoko blushed at his words.
"Kyoko tell me did you try to stop me when I leaned down to your lips?"
"No."
"Did you hate it?"
"NO! I would never…"
"It's ok. Just keep answering. Did you feel anything when I … when I kissed you?"
"Y-yes."
"Was it a good feeling?"
"I think so."
"So you liked it?"
"I… It did feel nice but I… it was so short and the moment your… your lips touched mine I couldn't think anymore. I couldn't concentrate. It was so overwhelming. I think that I liked it but I'm just not sure. I… I just don't know."
And as soon as his childhood friend said those words Ren got an idea: "I could help you with finding out if you like being kissed by me. Give me a chance. Give yourself a chance to understand. You don't have to force yourself to do something that isn't comfortable for you. If you tell me to stop I will." Compared to acting this was so difficult to say. Ren's heart was beating fast in his chest since Kyoko told him that his kiss made her forget anything else. Now he knew that the girl had feelings for him and the hope it could be love in the near future made him so happy that Ren just wanted to hold her and kiss her again. This time without any restraint even if he knew that he had to be careful not to go too fast. The actor would never do something to her she wasn´t ready for. If he hurt her it would be a disaster. He wouldn't be able to live on.
I will give my best. I will stay with her. I will protect her. I will be anything that she wants me to be even it could be hard for me. I will accept her. But that doesn't mean that I will stop fighting for her heart. If I have to I will try again and again.
Kyoko's heart told her to say yes. She had to find out.
"Please" she said "Please help me understand. I really want to know. I want to be sure…"
She didn't need to say anything else.
Ren pressed his lips to hers. The kiss was as light as a feather yet full of meaning. And it felt wonderful.
Although her eyes were wide with shock at the beginning they fluttered closed really fast.
It was so warm and affected her deeply. Her whole body felt like it was on fire. All her previous doubts were destroyed all that mattered at this very moment was Ren's lips on hers. It was absolutely wonderful. If such a light kiss made her feel like her legs would give away any moment Kyoko wondered how she would feel if Ren did something more? Was it even possible?
The seventeen year old got her answers as soon as they ended the kiss and were breathing again. Just some seconds were over as Ren kissed her again. This time with more passion.
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