Chapter seven
disclaimer ,:I do not own skip beat.
Kyoko/Setsu leaning on a pillar outside of the hotel entrance, gasping for air.
Huff, huff. *What was I thinking?! God will forever punish me.* Kyoto nodding quickly while tears running down her face.
Kyoko flashed back to Shoutaru glaring down " I thought you were going to be an first class actress. Instead you have become a foolish woman infatuated with love"...Kyoko's face dropped, her eyes squinted. Grudges appeared a thought of Shoutaru lecturing her..
Her head dropped and her grudges faded away. She pushed her head into the pillar. She turned and slide down against the pillar. *I wasn't thinking...sigh* She knew that she hadn't been thinking. She just allowed herself to do want she wanted to do without holding back. Just like how she wanted to love without holding back, more and more lately
She had allowed herself to fantasized that she was with Ren, that she wasn't terrified of being heart broken again or of losing her new self. She had imagined Ren was just as comfortable with her as Koun was...
She was captivated by his face. *Ahh, the beauty of fairies can be dangerous to morals* "I'll have to apologize to Koun" *hopefully I will be able to see him again...i hope he doesnt think poorly of me, I do love sincerely* but she was in love with a man that wouldn't allow himself to love. Kyoko now just felt tired. Kyoko brushed herself off before entering the hotel as Setsu.
...
Ren didn't know quite what to think as he watch Setsu busy herself in front of him. This was her second day of avoiding him. His feelings went from happiness, confusion, guilt and had finally settled on annoyed when Setsu's avoidance continued into the late afternoon. All day Setsu had kept her interactions brief. Only saying a few things when bringing him bottled water between takes. After they got done with the scene at the cemetery, it continued. Setsu had already cooked three days worth of meals, washed the dishes, cleaned the bathtub, picked her outfit for tomorrow.
WWHAAMM. Cain quickly extended in leg in front of Setsu. Stopping her blur of movement as she walk by him.
"Setsu."
" Yes, Nii-san?" Setsu lazily turned her head.
"Why is my cute little sister running around with dirty laundry? Especially since you are leaving in the morning." Cain demanded.
"That's why, I need to ready things for you before I leave brother." Setsu stepped back as Cain stood up in front of her.
"There is room service at the hotel."
Setsu casted her eyes to the side looking guilty. Ren's heart dropped. He wanted to say "What's wrong Kyoko?" But instead Ren/Cain reached out to Setsu "Setsu, tonight is your last night with your loving Nii-san, please be with me"
"I'm sorry..."Kyoko was almost startled. *Crap, I broke from my character, Setsu doesn't startle* Kyoko held her breath. *Wait, that would still be the line if her brother was feeling neglected*
"Is that such a bad thing?" *that you kissed me (Koun)? Or was it because I wasnt Ren when it happened?* Koun could feel himself being jealous of Ren. *this is ridiculous, how can I be jealous of myself*
But he was. "Come on Setsu, let's go shopping. I can't have my little sister away from me and wearing out of season clothes."
"Your perfect, brother. What will I do without you?" Kyoko/Setsu said with meaning. Setsu smiled and threw herself into her role as his adorable over-doting rocker fashionista sister. Ren and Kyoko both felt relieved being back into full character.
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"Setsu. The taxi is here, what are you doing down there?" Cain said to Setsu. He leaned over her shoulder to see what she was stooped over.
Setsu turned and stood up, dropping the stick down onto the beach. "Nothing Nii-san" Setsu said casually as she grabbed Cain's hand and walked him back toward the taxi. Cain stretched his neck around and saw a tropical flower with the words.
I'm sorry 3 K.
Koun felt confused by Kyoko's message. Cain slowly walked back to the taxi to head to the airport to see his sister off.
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" Kyoko, your back! You should have called us to pick you up" The landlady smiled" "Hai, that's fine. You didn't need to. It's was a quick bus ride back. " Kyoko smiled as she politely nodded he head. "You never told us that you were raised in a traditional hot spring resort. No wonder you have such great manners" landlady waved her hand at Kyoko while smiling.
*What?*
"See, mother. I told you Kyoko and I are living properly now that I'm a success." Shoutaru said.
~ WHAT THE~
Shoutaru's mother walked up and hugged Kyoko "I'm glad that you are still next to Shoutaru. "
Kyoko's eyes widen when she was embraced. *WHAT THE*
I'm trying to find a way to ask slowly turn up the heat with Ren and Kyoko. I hope you like the direction I'm taking this.