Show Me Don't Tell Me

by Jhiz

Sequel: Kyoko earned her place as Yuuko in "The Ringer" and now she must face the challenge of completing her first protagonist roll. This is dedicated to Fangurl Ayane as my punishment for losing a bet. I hope that she, and everyone else, enjoys this attempt. Like "The Ringer", there will be word restrictions on the chapters. Thumbnail kindly donated by furinshika at deviant art.

21. Why

Holding Kyoko's petite body molded against his chest, Ren shifted until they were resting more comfortably on the bed. The actor apologized for moving her as soon as he noticed Kyoko wince. His hands skimmed over her back and hips in hopes of soothing her protesting muscles. Kyoko hummed in tired acceptance and clutched against him harder as his arm settled back around her once more. With his free arm, Ren yanked the edge of the bedspread over their cooling bodies. His hand traveled up her arm until he reached her chin. He tilted her head so that he could see her face.

"Why did you do this, Kyoko-chan," he prodded as he tried to understand why the woman he loved was in his arms. It had been a private fantasy for so long that he could barely believe the reality even when it was leaning on his chest with a tender smile on her face.

"I needed some way to reach you and words seemed inadequate. I needed to show you."

"Show me what?" Ren questioned.

"That I love you."

For the first time in years, Ren's wildly careening world settled back on its proper axis.