Just a warning I am Dyslexic so my stories will not be perfect but I now have one Beta reader to help me along the way :D

Thank you so much to Roshelle Diall for offering to work with me :D

Hello my sweeties :)

Yay I have my laptop back :D

now to get working on Living for here again

sigh he never did manage to save the 5000+

words I had already typed :(

Enjoy..

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"So did you have a good time? Was it a nice place?" Chiori asked as they sat in Kyoko's sitting room. Lory had insisted he keep Toru for the night. Kyoko had been a little reluctant as Lory had him a lot while they had been away so she didn't want to burden him, but Kanae had dragged her away.

"Mo, if he didn't want to look after him he wouldn't have asked. Now let's go already." Kanae had said, but now they were all settled with drinks and chatting Kyoko thought it had been a nice thing to have time with her friends alone.

"It was really nice would you like to see?" she asked as she grabbed the laptop Lory had given her off the kitchen counter. It had taken all of Lory's wits to get her to accept the present, saying in the end it was for work purposes and also so she could video call Kuu and Julie which had finally won her over.

"Dad took loads of videos." she rolled her eyes expressively as she plugged it into the socket, flipped it open and switching it on. After a few moments she opened up the shared network and started showing them the videos of the holiday, including the one of Toru standing for the first time.

"Oh he also spoke his first word." she beamed at them.

"Do you have that video too? You seem to have every other little thing he did?" Kanae said with sarcasm though both girls knew she was enjoying watching her nephew as much as they were.

"We do actually." she said but blushed and turned away. Kanae sat up straighter a little bemused by this reaction.

"What was his first word, Kyoko?" she asked and there it was: the flinch.

Is it bad? Is he saying his mother's or father's name? Kyoko leant forward, found the video and pressed play just before she jumped up to fill the teapot, she was gone and in the kitchen before Kanae could stop her The two girls looked puzzled at each other then back at the screen just as Toru said 'dada.'

Lory missed the picture of a lifetime as Kanae and Chiori goggled at each other speechless before both jumping up and running over to the kitchen.

"So did you teach him that or Tsuruga-san?" Chiori asked smiling broadly as the pair cornered her in the kitchen with the same knowing smile.

"Neither of us did, he just seemed to come out with it." she replied as she cowered under those smiles. Reaching to her neck she held the dolphin charm in her hand as Kanae took over the investigating.

"So now we know where Tsuruga-san disappeared to for 2 days now the question is, is that the only reason he came back smiling like he did?" Kyoko tried to meet both of their smiling eyes as they backed her up against the sink. If people hadn't known these three girls to be best friends it looked strangely like a bullying scene Natsu would come up with.

"Smiling?" she asked trying to play ignorant as they smiled down at her.

"Yeah, you know. Big grin on his face, can't stop being happy. The word of mouth is that Tsuruga-san's in love." Kyoko's eyes widened and that was all Kanae needed, she had known Kyoko a lot longer than Chiori so she knew that look.

"And I'm sure there is video evidence to prove it, if I know the president." she was running back to the laptop Chiori just a heartbeat behind as she scanned the video names.

Bingo...Well you just knew there had to be one with the love monster that he is

She opened up the video labelled 'Sweetest kiss.' that was hidden within a secret file labelled KJ. Kanae was excellent with computers, they watched with their jaws dropping at the first kiss between Ren and Kyoko as they both screamed ran and hugged their completely embarrassed friend.

"There's a video?" she asked with a defeated tone as they dragged her back to the laptop and showed her. She groaned, covering her completely red face with her hands.

"Soooooooooo you kissed Ren-san?" Chiori nearly squealed. It wasn't as if they didn't have proof so Kyoko resigned to tell them everything. Lory had been walking past with Toru at that moment to get his Pj's when he heard the girls scream.

"Seems your mommy has just told them about her and daddy." he said, smiling at the little boy who was half asleep in his arms. He had sent a text message to Ren and told him it was going to be a girls night tonight and for him to please inform Yashiro as he was his friend after all. Lory smiled to himself as he held the dear child to him.

They make wonderful parents.

"I'm going to be dating Kyoko." Ren had made sure to say this just as Yashiro had taken a drink. This way while Yashiro was coughing he couldn't squeal or shout.

"Thank you for setting it up so I could go visit them, I owe you a lot." Ren patted Yashiro on the back as he finally regained the ability to talk.

"So you finally confessed you git. I knew something had happened! I've never seen you so bloody happy as you've been the last three days. I'm proud of you." he raised his beer and Ren toasted with him, still smiling.

"So tell me everything." Ren was so happy he told him everything. He may be annoying at times and be a complete fangirl but at the end of the day he was Ren's best friend and he wanted him to share his happiness.

August 31st

The 4 weeks after their return, things started to calm did interviews, broadcasts and even talk shows all about her life, her mother and of course her new son/brother. She spoke truthfully, never letting anyone pity her which made the passing of the news even quicker as people quickly accepted that this young girl was just doing what was right. She didn't really care for the publicity it brought her, she was just happy to now have a proper family.

She started getting offers for work with children's labels with her and Toru, which her father said she should take. and after the first few initial sessions everyone was amazed by how well Toru was in front of the camera. At 8 months old, he was happy as long as he was with or could see Kyoko his smile was wonderful and lively which made everyone fall in love with him instantly.

Ren and Kyoko's time together did not change much. He still came over as much as possible and beyond the occasional kiss or lingering caress they were much the same as they had always been with Ren scared of pushing Kyoko too fast and Kyoko being rather shy about the whole deal. They kept their relationship secret from everyone but their close friends. By this time everyone already knew that Ren had been helping Kyoko adjust to her new role as a mother. He was seen at the press conference with the child so even when people did take pictures of them out and about with Toru, normally the fact that they were there at all was lost to the headline, 'Will Tsuruga Ren make the perfect father one day?' or 'Is the bachelor getting broody?'

Today was a little different though. Kyoko woke up at her normal time of 5am with Toru up just a little after 5:30. By this time Kyoko was already washed and dressed, heading downstairs, she would help Alma the housekeeper in the kitchen and feed Toru his breakfast before the usual 7am breakfast call for the whole family. Kyoko was very excited today though. They had received the message last night that they were on their way and Kyoko couldn't help but be thrilled by the news.

After breakfast they all busied themselves around the house being it was Saturday. Neither Maria or Kyoko had classes so they played with Toru. He was quick on his feet now and comfortably cruising around the furniture, it had scared Kyoko to begin with as he fell and bumped a lot, but both Lory and Kanae warned her not to be overly bothered by this. If she ran to him every time he cried he would expect as much and it may be problematic later, so she gave him his space and soon he was falling but getting right back up again to carry on.

Lory was in his office with the door shut which meant he was working and not to be disturbed. At 9:30 Kanae and Chiori arrived and the three girls sat and watched as Maria raced around after Toru with his walker in the grand entrance hall. He was so quick in it that in no time at all even Maria was worn out. They were all waiting for the same noise and at 9:43 exactly Lory came striding down the stairs as the gravel crunched in the driveway. Jumping up and grabbing the now sleepy looking Toru, Kyoko grinned at Maria and Lory in turn her two friends smiling at how happy she was joined them all as they strode out and onto the steps.

The most beautiful woman in the world in Kyoko's eyes stepped out of the car. She was tall, blonde and simply stunning. Kyoko ran to meet her with Toru in her arms.

"Mom!" Julie hugged and kissed her. It was obvious how much they had missed each other as Kuu stood there, looking sullen.

"Don't I get a greeting too?" he asked pouting as she handed Toru to Julie and ran to hug her other father.

"I've missed you both so much!" she said hugging him tight. The rest came down the stairs at a more sedate pace and exchanged greetings just before a second car came up the driveway. Kyoko was literally bouncing on her toes as she waited for Okami-san and Taisho to get out of the car before hugging them both dearly. Greetings were exchanged all around as Julie finally handing Toru over to Kuu called,

"Come on then ladies, we are going out." she opened the Limo door and stood back.

"All females are to enter the car on the double." they all looked at her but no one dared refuse as even Okami-san got in.

"Well my fine men have fun and we will be back in about 3 hours." before they could speak, the door was shut and they were off. Kuu chuckled. Lory and Taisho looked at him before Lory said

"Care to explain where they have gone?" Kuu looked at Toru and then at the other two men and answered with just one word

"Shopping."

Julie took them to the most expensive shopping district in town looking down at her watch she noted the time.

"Not bad, it's only 11:27. We will have a nice lunch before our appointment at 1pm." she said as every woman in the car turned to her.

"What appointment mother?" Kyoko asked as Julie smiled.

"You will see."

Lunch was wonderful. They ate in a very fancy restaurant that Kyoko felt completely under dressed for, but the way Julie acted soon made them all forget their own insecurities as they talked about clothes, fashion, acting and all other things in between. Kyoko was happy to note that Julie would never leave anyone out of the conversation especially Okami-san who wasn't in show business, but was still called upon to regale stories of her love life when young and other things such as dishes she had cooked and places she had been.

At 12:45 Julie paid the bill, refusing any money from anyone and sending a death glare to anyone that even attempted to offer. They walked down the road to a very expensive looking department store. It was 4 floors high and they were greeted at the door by security as Julie stood proud.

"The Hizuri party." she proclaimed as they bowed them inside the store then shut the doors behind them.

"My dear ladies, for the next 3 hours this will be our playground. You will each have 3 personal shoppers and I will not hear the words if, but or maybe from your mouths. Everything you buy and I mean everything has already been paid for. There is no price limit and the main thing to do today other than enjoy ourselves is to find the perfect outfit for my daughter's date tomorrow night." everyone grinned in Kyoko's direction, it was common knowledge that Ren had asked her to accompany him to an awards had been voted best actor in and Kyoko herself had been voted for best supporting role.

"Mom, it's not a date it's an awards ceremony." Julie looked at her sternly and the other woman hid their smirks.

"Did he invite you to go with him to the ceremony?" she queried. Kyoko nodded Ren had indeed come to her and asked her politely if she would accompany him to the ceremony.

"Then my dear, no matter where you are going it is a date and you will treat it as such." she smiled as the assistants approached and bowed.

"Now ladies let's shop!" If Kyoko had been told before that shopping with Julie was like a hurricane, earthquake and tsunami all rolled into one she would have laughed. But God they would have been correct. The personal shoppers had Kyoko in and out of so many outfits under Julie's eye. Of course she didn't know if she was dressed or undressed half the time.

Everyone was getting the same treatment, but when they found something particularly nice everyone would gather round to chat. Most of the time it was concerning a dress on Kyoko.

"That's the one." Kanae said. She had hardly stepped out of the changing room as the women sitting on the comfy sofas gasped.

"I'm glad you think so." Julie commented as all eyes turned to her.

"I designed and had that dress specially made for Kyoko myself." that stopped Kyoko dead in her tracks as she stared at Julie.

"You designed it for me?" Julie nodded as she watched Kyoko look at herself fully in the dress mirrors.

"Why would you do that Mom?" she asked tears in her eyes as Julie stood up and hugged her from behind. Resting her head on Kyoko's shoulder, she spoke slowly yet firmly with confidence.

"Because my dear in my eyes and the eyes of the world I see a beautiful, radiant young woman who has not only become an outstanding actress, a model and a mother. She has become someone that people can look up to and that people want to strive to be like. You're not just a celebrity Kyoko. You're a role model to all those girls out there who dare to dream the impossible simply because you took that word and made it to I'm possible." Kyoko placed her hand on Julie's hand.

"Thanks Mom."

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:) gotta love Julie :)

I keep promising Mimori's punishment and I haven't forgotten

so please don't worry she will be punished

and in a very cruel manner

hehe

(insert evil laugh)

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