A/N: so here's chapter 12. I'm planning for about 2 more chapters after this most likely. Can't believe the story is almost wrapped up. :) please enjoy and let me know what you think!
Chapter 12: …Leads to Risky Rewards
Ren drove and pulled up near a building emitting blaring music. He parked his car in the nearby lot.
"What are we doing here?" Natsu asked.
He smiled at her. "You said you wanted something exciting. This is a nightclub a friend of mine owns. I thought this might be a little more your pace."
Excitement lit up her eyes. "Sounds fun." She jumped out of the car and followed him straight to the door, bypassing the line. He approached the bouncer at the door.
"Name?" the bouncer asked gruffly.
Ren smiled. "Ren Tsuruga. I'm on the VIP list."
The bouncer checked his papers then opened the door to allow them in.
"Impressive." Natsu said. The place was packed with all sorts of people dancing and drinking. She was starting to think she may have been wrong about this man.
Ren couldn't help but feel proud of this accomplishment. "Did you want to dance?" he asked her.
"Sure," she replied with a wink. She grabbed his hand and pulled him out onto the dance floor.
As they danced together Ren could feel his whole body warm up. He honestly had never thought he'd be able to take Kyoko to a place like this.
They danced for a few songs before Ren decided they should take a break. He led Natsu to a nearby table and helped her up onto the barstool.
"Why don't you wait here, and I'll go get us some drinks?" he smiled at her charmingly and she waved as she watched him walk away.
She had liked seeing the more adventurous side of him that had accepted her challenge. I wonder what else I can do to bring out that side of him. She glanced around the room. Nearby she spotted a well built good looking guy who was looking her way. Perfect!
Ren ordered their drinks and waited a few minutes for them before heading back to the table. But when he arrived back he saw an unexpected sight.
There at the table was another man. He was leaning on the side of the table closest to Natsu. He was talking and Ren could hear Natsu laughing infectiously.
As he watched them, he could feel his jealousy trying to push it's way out. He couldn't help himself and Kuon took control.
One of the cups in his hand smashed before he realized how tight he was gripping it. He marched to the table.
"Excuse me." He said to the guy. Upon seeing Ren the guy turned and ran away. Probably due to the scary look on Ren's face. He turned to Natsu and slammed her drink down on the table in front of her.
She looked happy about his reaction.
What the hell is she so happy about?
He grabbed her arm and pulled her off the chair. She struggled to keep her footing as he pulled her away from the crowd and down a deserted hallway.
"Ren-k-"
He cut her off by shoving her roughly against the wall. Not enough to hurt her but enough to scare her a little.
"Why we're you talking to that guy?"
She smirked. "Just a little friendly conversation."
He clenched his fists against her shoulders. "I am the only guy you are supposed to flirt with." He stared into her eyes fiercely.
He's different from before. Now he seems…Dangerous.
"Did I make you jealous, Ren-kun?"
He let go at hearing her question. "You know what. If that's how you want it then just stay here." He started to walk away.
No! He's not supposed to just leave. It was just a joke. She ran up behind him and hugged him from the back. "Don't leave."
He stopped.
"I'm sorry. It was just a joke. I just like things to be exciting."
He removed her arms from around him and turned around. He grabbed her chin forcefully. "Don't ever let me catch you flirting with another guy." He let go. "Now let's go home."
She smiled. "Of course, Ren-kun."
He took her hand and pulled her behind him as they walked through the crowd and back outside to the car.
When they climbed into the car, Natsu grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him towards her. She kissed his lips passionately and Ren could feel himself gaining control again.
She pulled away slightly and whispered to him. "Don't you ever grab me like that again. Trust me, I can be just as dangerous as you."
She smiled as she settled back into her seat. "Although I have to say, I find this version of you much more attractive."
Ren couldn't help the smile that crossed his face. So apparently I have a character for every version of her. He thought to himself as he drove them home.
When they arrived home he led her up to his apartment. It felt nice to have her home with him again after not having her the night before.
"You have a nice place." She told him as she glanced around a bit. "Can you give me a tour?"
He knew what she meant, although this whole scenario was giving him flashbacks to their training for him to play Katsuki.
He showed her the kitchen, and the bathroom, the guest room, and finally…
"This is my room."
She stepped in and looked around. "I like it." She nodded approvingly. She sat down on his bed and Ren could feel his heartbeat in his ears.
She motioned for him to join her. "Are you just gonna stay over there the whole time?" she laughed and Ren could feel his face grow warm. He sat next to her on the bed and she pushed him to lay down. She laid down on her side next to him.
Ren could feel her eyes examining him and closed his own. Her fingers gently brushed his cheek and neck.
His mind flashed back to the time during filming as Cain Heel. The kiss mark she had left him. His face blushed and he heard Natsu laugh.
"What? Don't tell me you get shy at this kind of stuff." She leaned down and began to kiss his neck.
Ren had a brief moment of hesitation as he wondered if this was something he should be doing, but it was all a lost cause when she kissed his lips.
He lost himself in her. They were kissing passionately and he had his hands on her skin. He liked this. Liked being with her.
She whispered his name. "Ren…"
He loved how that sounded. He loved her, and he needed to tell her.
"I love you, Kyoko…"
And everything stopped. The kissing, the touching. She broke their embrace and it took Ren a moment to figure out why.
She's not Kyoko.
He felt her hand slap his face hard. It stung. But he had little time to focus on that because now she was up off the bed and she was yelling.
"Who the hell is Kyoko?!"
His eyes went wide as he realized what she was thinking.
"Natsu…" he reached for her arm but she pulled away from him.
"Are you cheating on me? Is that her name?"
Natsu stormed from the room with Ren running after her.
"Natsu, let me explain."
She stopped and he thought he had his chance.
"Look there is-"
CRASH!
Ren ducked just in time to avoid being hit by the shoe she had thrown his direction.
"Nobody cheats on me and gets away with it!" she shoved him hard in the chest and he stumbled.
"I didn't cheat on you!" he yelled back.
She turned and stormed into the kitchen.
Ren jumped up quickly. The last thing he needed was for this crazy woman to have a knife.
Meanwhile in Kyoko's head, the glass had completely blown off of the coffin, leaving the true Kyoko spirit lying there with no barrier.
"What's she doing?" Mio spirit asked Pure Kyoko.
Pure Kyoko shook her head. "I'm not sure!"
They were having to yell over the sounds being emitted from the area where Natsu spirit was controlling Kyoko's body.
Kuon spirit woke from his nap and covered his ears. "It's too loud!"
Setsu spirit pulled on Pure Kyoko's clothes. "You have to stop her! She's gonna hurt Nii-san."
Pure Kyoko sighed. Her true spirit should awaken if I can get him to kiss me now that the glass is gone.
"I guess it's my turn."
She moved to where Natsu spirit was and pulled her from the controls.
Back in Ren's kitchen, Natsu had gone straight to digging through drawers to find something sharp.
Ren grabbed her from behind. "Stop! Please just listen to me."
She elbowed him in the stomachache he let go reflexively. She turned to look at him. "I am your worst nightmare."
She turned to go back to grab a knife when suddenly her body went limp. She collapsed to the ground and Ren hurried to catch her before her head hit the floor.
I guess it finally caught up with her. He rose to his feet with her in his arms. As he passed through the living room he saw the mess Natsu had left during her outburst.
I guess I'll lay her down and then come back and clean up the mess.
Ren laid Kyoko down on the bed in the guest room. He searched through the drawers to find something she could wear comfortably. He knew he couldn't leave her to sleep in that dress.
Finally he found some of the clothes that the president had had sent over from Darumaya. He pulled out a pair of sweat pants and a tee shirt and quickly changed her clothes.
He didn't allow himself to linger over her. Ren was struggling with the guilt he felt over what he had already allowed himself to do.
He gently stroked her face before exiting the room. When Ren entered the living room, he sighed as he looked at all the mess he would have to clean.
It turned out Natsu had damaged more stuff than he had originally thought, and he spent several hours cleaning. As he cleaned he wondered what he was going to do in the morning.
She may be unconscious now but when she wakes up, who knows if she'll still be angry.
He sat down on the couch after he had finished cleaning and allowed himself to relax for the first time all day.
If only I could wake up and just have everything back to normal.
Kyoko awoke the next morning, and immediately realized that she was in a different bed than her own.
Where am I? She wondered as she looked around the room. She climbed out of bed and walked slowly out to the living room. I'm sure I've never been here before but… something about it seems familiar.
Kyoko looked around the living room, and then she spotted him.
"Ren Tsuruga?!"
