REMINDER: I don't own Skip Beat and its characters; this work is purely fictional any scenes related to real life situations are purely coincidental. xD
The following day, after laboratory results were seen and Kyoko was examined by her doctor one last time she was cleared to leave the hospital.
"Seeing your laboratory workup results for today and seeing how your health has progressed, you are cleared to leave the hospital."
"Thank you doctor I am grateful to you." Kyoko said with her head lowered.
"No need for formalities Ms. Mogami san, it was my duty to tend to my patients. However I must advise you for a week of rest and refraining from strenuous activities and later night sleeping as your body is recuperating."
"Will do doctor." She said smiling.
After writing a prescription of medicines she will continue at home and explaining them on when to drink and when to discontinue her doctor bid farewell.
"I will look forward on watching your movie Ms. Mogami, director Musashi told me you were a natural on the world of acting."
Kyoko blushed at the compliment the young handsome doctor gave her noticing the doctor smiled at her reaction she immediately shook her head sideways to rub it off of her thoughts.
"I shall be going now I have other patients to tend to. Mrs. Mogami it's been a pleasure knowing your daughter I shall take my leave now." The doctor said before leaving Kyoko's room.
"You heard him Kyoko you must rest, if you would like you can stay with me for a while until you are better."
"I shall be fine on my own mom, thanks for the offer though I really appreciate it but I am taking too much of your time already."
"You are saying that nonsense again. I insist you coming home with me I'm sure your director will understand. Like I told you yesterday I want to make up for all those years of not being a mom to you." Saena asked busy arranging Kyoko's bag with her clothes.
"I understand mom." She said quickly while helping her mom pack their things.
The door opened suddenly with Sho wearing shades matching a red fitted polo with two top buttons open and a leather skinny jeans barging in carrying a plastic with 4 bento boxes inside. Kyoko was almost star struck at how handsome Sho looked like but decided to rub it off of her thoughts.
What is happening to me? Ever since Sho asked for forgiveness and became kind to me feelings I have for him resurfaces that could never be good given the situation at bay. I love Ren not Sho, he was just a friend nothing more. Kyoko said to herself.
Sho noticed Kyoko's blushing and turning of gaze away from him and decided to tease her to lighten the mood.
"I know how dashing I am Kyoko no need to be shy about expressing it."
Kyoko glared at him and punched his left arm lightly. "Whatever Shotaro, I would appreciate it if you would kindly bring my bags at the car."
"Surely, but before that can we grab some food first (looks at his watch) it is lunchtime already and I am sure there is nothing you would want but to rest when we reach your mom's home if that is where you would be staying." Sho said winking at her and giving a bento box for everyone in the room.
While everyone was busy eating Shoko started a conversation.
"I had a talk with Director Musashi before Sho and I came here and he told me the schedule of your premiere night which is 2 weeks from now."
"Really Shoko why discuss work now." Sho said irritation evident in his voice.
"It's alright Sho. Work is work and two days lay off does not excuse me from my responsibilities. Besides I still have a week of rest before work resumes again, however I am worried about Tsuruga san it seems his doctor didn't clear him to leave yet." Concern and sadness in her voice.
"Tsuruga Ren is your co main actor in the movie isn't he?" Saena asked curious on why her daughter was a little more concerned on her colleague.
"Yes, he was the leading man in the story."
"I see, you are acquaintances then that is why you are concerned at the young man."
"No Mrs. Mogami, actually Tsuruga Ren is Kyoko's boyfriend." Sho said with a smug.
Kyoko elbowed Sho at his sudden talking of her relationship with Ren, she was sure her mother will not take it lightly considering Sho was the one Saena wanted for her.
Saena was aware that her daughter was in a relationship with Kuu Hizuri's son however she didn't know the name of his son the only clue she had was that it was in a relationship with her daughter she also remembered how disheveled Kuu looked when he came to her home bearing the news of Kyoko in the hospital. Now the puzzle that has been on her mind since her meeting with Kuu was complete. Tsuruga Ren was Kuu and Juliena's son and was half-brother of Kyoko according to her lie.
They noticed Saena's sudden silence and un movement since knowing who her daughter is dating and Kyoko shook her mother lightly to remove her from her own trance.
"Mom, are you alright?" Kyoko asked worriedly.
Saena blinked twice and nodded her head. "Sorry I was just surprised to know my daughter is dating Japan's no. 1 that's all, don't mind me alright?"
Kyoko would like to say "was dating" however that conversation could be done at another time without Sho and Shoko around.
After eating and cleaning up what they have eaten Kyoko asked them to go ahead for she will visit Ren and thank the nurses first. When the three left, Kyoko went to Ren's room and was hesitant to knock. She was about to knock when the door opened showing Kuu Hizuri.
"Father?"
"Mo-Kyoko chan how are you?" Kuu said excitedly as he lifted the petite girl in his arms closing the door before doing so.
Having hard time breathing due to Kuu squeezing her she coughed and Kuu let her go.
"Sorry about that."
"It's alright actually I'm fine father (coughs) the doctor had cleared me to leave the hospital now."
"That is good news then. Ren was…well he was to stay here for another two days."
"Is he awake…I was wondering if I could visit him before I leave the hospital."
"Of course, he's awake and alone by the way. Yashiro went out to buy their lunch, I shall be going then I have other business to attend to. Take care of yourself Kyoko." Kuu said waving goodbye to Kyoko as he walked away from her.
She then opened the door and greeted Tsuruga Ren.
"Hi."
Ren stopped reading his book and glanced at the person who was standing by his door.
"Mogami san, please sit by my side if you will." He said smiling.
Kyoko did as she was told, she wasn't able to see Ren clearly last night for it was abrupt and he was far away but upon seeing him this close, days since their break up and hospitalization. She saw a distressed Ren, his stubble growing dark circles under his perfect eyes which were lacking the usual spark it had in them. Kyoko can't help herself but cry at his pathetic look.
"Is there anything wrong Kyoko?" Ren asked cupping her face with his hand lightly caressing her tears away with his thumbs.
"Nothing. It's just that I am not used seeing you like this." Kyoko said leaning into Ren's right hand that touches her face.
Yes he decided last night that he was the one to leave for Kyoko's own good and not letting her know their connection but seeing her crying over his pathetic state feelings outweighs reason.
He held her hand with his left caressing her knuckles. "I am sorry for hurting you Kyoko, I didn't know what came to me that night."
"Ren…I…"
"Kyoko chan…" Ren said in a tone that will simply melt any girl for that matter.
Kyoko knew that if she will accept Ren's apology they will be back together and as much as she wanted that to happen it will be awkward and the reason for them being together again would be sympathy which was not she wanted.
"I'm sorry Ren but I can't accept you back in my heart again. (removes Ren's hand that was holding into her face and settles it down to her lap interlacing it with her fingers) Believe me when I say I wanted you back again but it doesn't seem right now, there are still questions that must be answered and until those were answered I…I can't take you back." She said holding tears from falling in her eyes.
Ren was destroyed internally with Kyoko's words and wasn't able to stop tears he had been holding from falling. He knew tears were sign of weakness in a man but he can't help but let the girl he loves saw his despair for he was hurting so much with everything he knows and feels it was just too much for him.
Kyoko seeing the man who she knew values perfection and masculinity, crying helplessly due to her words pained her more than she thought she would feel. Given she was hurting by rejecting Ren's apology and the memories of their rushed break up and conflicting emotions she had towards the man in front of her and the man who waits for her at the parking lot, but the sight before her was way too much for her to bear.
She pulled the man crying before her close to let him cry at her shoulder while stroking his hair and soothing his back by running circles in it with her other hand. He leaned into her shoulder and relaxed at her touch while emptying tears he had been holding up. Unbeknownst to them standing at the door was Sho who was watching them.
He was supposed to be waiting for Kyoko however Saena left her bag inside Kyoko's room and he volunteered himself to get it for her, after finding and carrying Saena's bag he decided to wait for Kyoko so that they will walk together. He remembered Kyoko telling them she would drop by at Ren's room first that is why he wanted to fetch her up from Ren's room which was adjacent to hers and that is how he was able to see Ren and Kyoko both crying and hugging each other. Sho not wanting to disturb the two from their moment closed the door and would just wait for Kyoko outside.
Having enough tears that flowed Ren raised his head from Kyoko's shoulder and cupped her chin with his left hand stroking her soft lips with his right thumb softly. She tensed at his touch but disregarded it and closed her eyes knowing Ren was asking for her permission to kiss her and she let him do so.
Ren touched Kyoko's lips with his he was about to lift his lips from her but Kyoko wrapped her hands into his hair to deepen their kiss, Ren surprised at Kyoko's sudden boldness let himself lose to the kiss and nibbled at her lower lip to grant him access. Kyoko opened her mouth slightly enough for him to enter her mouth and explore places he once did during their filming. She knew he was a bit rough this time for there are no restrictions on this kiss they are sharing, it was a kiss shared by two people who love each other not two people obliged to act for the sake of making a good movie.
It wasn't long before the need for air was needed; departing from Kyoko's mouth Ren descended his kissing to her jaw continuing to her neck that earned him a moan from her. She knew they would go far from kissing if they would continue despite protesting with her own feelings she lifts Ren's head from her collarbone making him face her.
"We should stop. We aren't together yet." Kyoko said blushing her voice a cracking a little.
"I know, forgive me for going farther that I should have." He said huskily.
"Get well soon. I shall keep in touch with you through your phone." She said fixing her hair and clothing with her hand.
"I will." Ren replied running his right fingers to his hair in an attempt to make them neat from being disheveled.
Kyoko peck his lips one last time before standing and walking towards the door but before she was about to leave she said, "In case you were out as soon as possible and decided to go to me I will be staying with my mom, she lives within Okinawa you can ask Director Musashi for the address Sho will give it to him."
"Her mom is here and she will stay with her?" Ren asked his heart beating erratically.
AN: Good news my laptop is fixed at last although it cost me a lot of money for it was the processor that was burned. Anyway I hope you like the update and I know the kiss was kinda lame and all but still Ren and Kyoko kissed and that is what matters maybe more than just a kiss. About the medical terms I think I did not use any in the last chapter only IV fluid and IV stand.
Thanks for all the reviews, those who read, put this story on alert, favorite list, community list and everything.
Since my laptop is fixed expect weekly updates.
This story is not beta read so typos are there.
Reviews, suggestions, comments are always welcome.
Again sorry for those who are crying and hating me for putting Ren and Kyoko on such an ordeal but it is a part of the story, because of the many feed backs I receive I may put a scene in the future that all of you would love but the rating may go high and I definitely need a beta on doing so for I have no experience on writing love scenes since this was only my second fic.