Long night wrapped up, Kuon tiredly woke to the thumping of something underneath him. With half lidded eyes he tiredly glanced up to find his guest still a sleep. It didn't occur to him till moments after that he was resting on her chest. Kyoko shifted her body making a soft noise under him. Her palm scrunching up from his scalp comfortably scratching his hair. He closed his eyes relaxing into her soothing touch again. His own grip pulling her in as tight as he possibly could. He basked in this moment knowing full well that it was fleeting. Knowing that as soon as she fluttered open her eyes. She will probably scream for the hills leaving a cloud of dust behind. Kuon knew that he was walking a delicate line of disaster right now but he didn't care. He could make up an excuse when the time came. For just this moment, he didn't want to share. Kuon shifted his heard to get a better view of her. Softy resting his chin on her chest. Unaware of the smile creeping up on his lips as the sunlight draped on her sleeping form. This was his own private getaway from his hash reality, he wondered if it was hers too. Her palm continued to scratch his head, possibly gaining more aware of what she is feeling. A hopeful wonder crossed his mind, is she ever dreaming of me. Sighing, already predicting the answer. Kuon pushed himself off before the worst could happen, stretching with the lift.

A groan left her lips while warmth escaped her body unwillingly. She didn't want to wake up. She was fighting to sleep just a bit longer. Eventually facing reality as her vision was blinking into focus seeing the rays omitting form the light hitting her. You would think it was the sun's national light her eyes was trying to adjusted to but it was the man next to her that caused stinging her eyes. As usual he is always too bright. Her body shifted to his side as she stirred to wake. A little ghost whispered in her ear reminding her how she ended up here. "Ren… I'll help you" echoed in her brain. Her face turned ghostly pale. Rey! What did she do! If it wasn't for the man that was staring back at her, Kyoko's stiff body would be throwing herself at the walls. She started to fight with herself. Rey, you made me say Mr. Tsuruga's first name! No, I said Kylo's last. She was unaware of her body turning colder by the second. You made me invade his personal space! I..I..almost…muffled words reached her ears, "Do you need anything?" Ren lifted his hand up from the hugging of his pillow to touch her forehead. His fingers lightly pushing stray stands away.

Did I cross a line? Ren thought as soon as her skin turned flash again. She jolted up just by his touch. Judging by her reaction was it all a dream last night? They were so close that it was almost cruel torture. He felt like there was no wall. He could even rest his head on her shoulder. "the conflict is tearing you apart," She could tell that easily. "Ren," ... Those were the words that made his mind go hazy. His body wasn't his own. Ren's being was pulled into her forcefield. It was like another being entered trying to gain composure. So close that they could almost touch. Afraid to break the mirage that was forming right in front of being never dared to push forward. But desperately wanted to. Gladly seeing that was the best choice given by her face. "Na-no Mr. Tsuruga, I am fine," She lifted the sheets off her body practically jumping off from the bed. His concentration snapped to her words, Tsuruga. The wall was back up it seemed. His lips pressed concealing any frustrations that was bubbling under the surface of his skin. Forcing a fake smile to plaster on his face, "If you say so… Miss Mogami." She gave him a dead stare as he too pushed the sheets off his body. Standing on his own two feet. His back turned to her as he made his way to the draws.

Kyoko scanned his body. Noticing his tensed up muscles. Even without his fake gentleman smile that he put on his displeasure was sketched on his back. Displayed across his back for only the selective (and perceptive) few to bare witness. He must be mad about last night! She wanted to pull her hair out, Of course he is. This is all your fault Rey! She heard a hmp, You asked for help. I gave you help, echoing in her ears as the spirit floated near. Frustrated, her teeth nipped lip trying to figure out the best approach for this cosmic disaster. Kyoko knew she had crossed a line. The room was quiet for a beat. Filling the void with the rolling of the dresser drawers snapping into it's positions. Till she finally broke, "I… I am honestly okay. I shouldn't bother you anymore then I already have." His attention snapped back to face her directly, "What? Where did you …?" his expression had concern written all over his face. "Just you being here… truly helped me," his expression seemed more at ease while locking eyes with her. His gulp as his Adam's apple bobbed filled the room, "Thank you". It look like he wanted to say more but the words were just not coming out. Was he going to call her out on how inappropriate her behavior was? She tore her eyes away debating if she should address the issue she is sure that were facing. Her lips started to move on their own accord, "I meant it… I want to help." Peaking back her senpai's body twitch once more. He was silent for a bit, "Just you being here. …Was more than I could ever ask for."

Warmth was building inside Kuon's chest over spilling out into the world. If he could, he would go up to her and pull her right in; colliding their bodies into each other. But he sustained the thought the best that he could. Truth being that he didn't want her to ever leave his side. She was his good luck charm after all. It was proven time and time again that with her near he could get through just about any deserter. If it meant that walls will be built up, he will force himself learn to how to deal with it. It was more than he deserved anyway. Words that he never expected to say passed through his lips, "Breakfast?" Delight was spreading across her face. She isn't making this any easier on me is she?

Cross the table, Kyoko gingerly glanced upward at the actor. Casually Ren was eating a piece of toast. "Aren't you going to eat more?" His ears perked up like a little child. His plump lips curled into a pleading pout, "But I'm stuffed." An electronic chill ran up her spine, How can this man act so normal after what happened yesterday? It actually irked her. His adorable features wasn't helping either. This man sitting across from her will probably always be a mystery. He will always be a world away from her understanding. "You need to start taking care of yourself. Otherwise what happened yesterday will happen again," she muttered underneath her breath. It wasn't Rey that spoke, it was all Kyoko. Which what surprised her more. Ren's brow jerked up. Steady, he placed the half eaten toast down. His tongue rotated under his concealed mouth and sucked on his teeth, "You are right." Oh know he's mad, her forehead formed a sweat drop as she picked her cold fork up. Rising it to meet her. Only for the meal to land on his lips. Ren smoothly turned her wrist. Still into his lean as his teeth scraped the egg off the utensil. His eyes piercing into hers, "I'll be more careful," his mouth turned into a wicked smile. Kyoko was trying her best to conceal (poorly) her clear fluster from rising. Her throat pushed down a gulp as he pulled away licking his lips.

Ren couldn't resist that given opportunity. Seeing her face like this was well worth the risk. Kyoko was awful at hiding her shock which just made it better. His hunger rising in him, in love with the way she would stare. He relaxed back on the chair's back, "You make a better meal, but this is alright." He smirked knowing full well it had a double meaning. That'll go over her head. It was fun seeing her face turn bright red for him. His face cracked open a smile laughing to himself about how green and adorable she was. Kyoko's face turned sour, "You really are a playboy." She tried to gain back her composure as she used her utensils to cut more off the eggs.

That must have been the punishment for what Rey did. She thought to herself as she lifted the fork to reach her mouth. Trying to avoid the topic by reducing to his 'model' antics. He must be always this free with other women, She grumpily took a bite of her food. "I'm not the only one 'playing' around this week," He nonchalantly took another bite of his toast. Sirens was going off in her head warning her of upcoming danger, I was right! He is mad about that. She jolted up from her seat about to throw herself by his feet, "I'm so sorry! I had Rey in my body last night. I got so carried away with her." Her face was so close to the ground that her nose touched the floors wood. So low that she couldn't dare see his face. But she could feel the chill of his words, "Ah, I see." She peered back up only to meet the cold view of his fake gentleman smile once more.

If it was even more possible, his ego was bruised. I meant that to be a joke. His teasing backfired. He let out a sigh, "It's alright, please get up." Ren leaned off the chair to offer her a hand off the ground. Now I know what caused that interaction. He couldn't help but let his frustrations simmer underneath him. You should have known that she wouldn't dare address Tsuruga by his first name otherwise. An unknown being entered Kuon's body again. One unlike his other persona's, "So…The scavenger girl was the one to blame." His fingers trailed her hand. Gripping at her palm to helped her up. Letting their bodies brush up against each other as they both straightened out. Their eyes met, "Let her know she can call me whatever name she prefers." His fingers unclasped to let her hand fall at her waist side. Her mouth parted as they continued to lock eyes. she took a small step tried her best to resist his gravity.

There was a knock that could be heard on the other side of Tsuruga's hotel door. It broke any connection that they were forming. Their eyes turning to the outside wall. Ren lifted his arm to rub the back of his neck, "That's probably our manger," he said as he made his way to the entrance.

End of ch. 12


A/N: Hello! Thanks for reading this far I appreciate it so much! The Rens were enjoying their time with their leading ladies. lol He's not really holding back much anymore huh? Anyways, I really hope that you like this one. I feel like I spent so many nights figuring out where this chapter should go. xD Some parts were inspired by the music I was listening to creating this chapter to get me in 'the mood'. (Mostly all Taylor Swift lol I am such a swifty. It's so bad. ) I hope you all think it was worth it. See you in the next one hopefully. I just realized that this is the technically the 13th installment to the story so it's just very fitting that it's heavily inspired by her latest album reputation. lmfao That wasn't planned at all.

(8/20/18): Just spiced his chapter up a bit. I will be doing that all week with other ones.