In the morning, Nanami woke up early for her meeting with Heavens. She wasn't sure if she wanted to continue with Triple S competition, considering the fact that she was just six months away from her wedding. With Ren, a man she had never considered a potential spouse. Was she really ok with all of these? Not really, but she couldn't change a thing. She was destined to rule a kingdom, to wear fancy dresses and to have a perfect life next to a perfect husband. And the worst part was that she had never wanted this. She was perfectly fine with her middle-class condition, she loved all of the perks of being a countryside girl. The nature, the peace, the healthy lifestyle, all of these had been a part of her life…until now.

She took a glance at Ren, who was sleeping peacefully next to her. He was handsome, indeed, looking like a Greek statue, carved in marble. She was wondering how many hearts did Ren break, how many girls were in love with him. And why out of all, he chose her.

"Good morning, my lady!" said Ren, opening his eyes. "Are you enjoying the view?" he joked and winked at Nanami.

"I don't know what you're talking about…" she blushed and looked away.

"I believe you know exactly what I am talking about."

Nanami got off the bed and took just one more glance at her future husband. He was lying on the bed shirtless, showing off his perfect abs. Since last night, she was dying to touch that perfect abdomen, but she wanted to take things slow.

"What are you doing today?" asked Ren, trying not to laugh.

"Meeting with Heavens"

"That's it? Just the meeting? So… that means you are free tonight?" he asked with hope in his eyes.

"Yes. Why are you asking?"

"I was thinking to spend some time together. If we are going to get married, then I want to know everything about you, from the first until the last detail."

Nanami looked at him and didn't know what to say for a moment. Spending some time together? With Ren, just the two of them… alone? This could go wrong in so many ways…

"So, what do you say?"

"Ok." she answered.

She shrugged and then she went to prepare herself for the meeting. Ren didn't know exactly what to understand from her response. Was she happy or disappointed about the fact that he was trying to get her to know better? He sighed heavily. He couldn't understand very well Nanami.

Nanami had just entered the building where she was supposed to meet with the boys when the loud voice of Van stopped her.

"Tell me please this isn't true. I thought you didn't like Ren…"

"Van, please stop. I don't have a choice."

"You have one! Just say no, it's not that hard…"

She knew that Van had feelings for her, he had told her that a long time ago, but she wasn't feeling the same for him. Van was not exactly her type, even though she may have kissed him once or twice when they first met. Then she realized he wasn't mature enough to be in a relationship.

"When we first kissed I really thought we would be together forever until that bastard came and took all that from me. Ren is a moron and you know that well!"

"Don't ever talk about him like that again! You have no right! Ren is my husband and I love him and you need to accept that Van! We were never a thing anyway!"

She didn't know she was having this cruel side, but Van was bringing the worst in her. She sighed when she saw his pained expression and tried to comfort him.

"Look, Van. You're a wonderful guy, but I am with Ren now. It's true that I've never seen him more like a brother before, but I love him. And I need to marry him whether you like it or not."

Van didn't get the chance to reply, because of Eiichi, who was smiling cunningly at them. He had heard everything they had been discussing.

"Well, well. Miss Nanami, you finally honored us with your presence! Or should I call you majesty?"

"Stop it, Eiichi!" shouted Nagi, coming towards them. "That's not the proper way to welcome a princess! Your majesty." he said and then bowed just for the effect.

Nanami rolled her eyes. Heavens was a band of dumbasses.

"Don't make fun of her." said solemnly, Kira. "She needs some respect. Hello, Nanami! I hope you're having a great day."

"I was having a great day until I came here."

"Did your hubby kiss you when you left the house? You poor thing, you can't even accept that your husband is a playboy. Did you know that Ren never had a girlfriend, but he's pretty famous for his moves in bed?" said Nagi with superiority.

She looked at Nagi with her jaw dropped. What did he just say? Ren wasn't a playboy. He was just hanging out with some girls, but he would never try to sleep with them. Right?

"Look at her! Did I break your bubble of perfection? I am sorry, honey, but this is the ugly truth. Face it!" laughed Nagi with satisfaction and then turned around and left.

Heavens started to laugh, but the only one who wasn't in the mood for laughing was Nanami. Ren couldn't be a playboy. He was a sweet boy. He decided this wasn't the place and the time to think about this, so she followed the boys to the music room. She had just got an idea for their new songs.

Ren was watching the clock impatiently, waiting for Haruka to come back from her meeting. He had a bad feeling about this, but he wasn't trying to think so much about Heavens. They were a bunch of heartless assholes. They didn't deserve Nanami, but neither him. She was too good for this world. He wanted to keep her just for him, and he knew this was selfish. But Nanami was an angel, the kind of girl that makes you feel better just when you look at her. She was a fresh breath of wind, while he was just a lucky boy to have someone like her.

The door opened and Nanami showed herself in the room. She was looking tired and pale. She looked at Ren with sad eyes and started to cry as soon as she met his gaze. He ran towards her and hugged her, his heart was just about to jump out of his chest cavity.

"What happened? Why are you crying?" he panicked.

But she didn't say a word. She was just crying loud, with her face on Ren's chest. Her arms were hanging still near her body, she couldn't move. All she felt was a deep pain that she couldn't explain.

"We need to talk…" whispered Nanami.

"Come here, tell me everything," said Ren and placed Haruka on the bed, wrapping her in blankets. "We'll talk about whatever you want, baby, but don't cry."

She bit her lip and looked straight into his eyes. How could he be a playboy? Those kind and innocent eyes, how could they've seen a girl naked? Ren was like a teddy bear, a hot teddy bear. Cute and sweet, but hot.

"When I was with the boys today they told me something about you, which I hope it isn't true."

"What did they say?"

"That you're a playboy," she said with tears in her eyes. "Please tell me that those rumors about you being good in bed are false, Ren! Please, tell me they're not true and you're not sleeping with every girl that likes you!"

Ren started to play with her hair, not being able to look her straight in the eyes. He wasn't a saint and he knew very well this.

"I won't try to lie to you. Look, Nanami, I am not a virgin anymore, but I swear to God I am not a playboy. It's true that I've never had a girlfriend before, but I am not sleeping with every girl I see."

"How many?" she asked trying to hold back her tears.

"Two. And that happened years ago."

Nanami looked at him and smiled a little. At least, he was being honest with her.

"Thank you for your honesty. I really appreciate it."

"I'd tell you everything, just give me the chance to show you that I am not such a bad person as everyone thinks."

"I know you are a good person, Ren." Nanami said and placed a little kiss on his lips.

He smiled at her. She was such a beautiful soul.

"It's time to sleep now. You should rest."

Saying that he turned off the light and fell asleep with Haruka in his arms.