In Which My Heart Returns to You

Disclaimer: Skip Beat! is not owned by moi but Nakamura Yoshiki does.

Summary: The story takes place during the summer. Therefore, Kyoko Mogami is about to head into her new job as an actress.

Author's Note: Spoilers are bound to happen.

(Kyoko's place)

"Mommy don't leave me!"

It was the last thing Kyoko remembered from her sleep, as she woke up. She then looks at the fairy alarm clock and it says 12:00 p.m. Kyoko started to get into panic mode, but then she thought of what she needed to do today. First, Kyoko got ready and then remembered about the party. So Kyoko then called Maria to tell her that she could late.

"It is okay, grandpa is helping me with the preparations for the beach, it's going to be fun." Maria said.

Kyoko thought that she could make dessert and maybe sandwiches for the beach, later on that day. Therefore, Kyoko goes to the supermarket to get the ingredients, while getting the food she meets someone by the name of Yukihito Yashiro. She walks up to him and says

"Hello, Mr. Yashiro, what are you doing here?" She smiles, since she has not seen him in a while and notices that Ren is not with him. Which does seem odd for her.

"Well I was just getting food for Mr. Tsuruga, since he has not been eating much after his new job took control." He noticed the expression on Kyoko's face and it brought a new plan to scheme.

"So you have been taking good care of him, I presume?" She never changes. Laughing to myself, because Ren was not here with him to see Kyoko-chan.

"Eh.. heh heh, yes, Kyoko-chan, so are you going to the beach? I heard that Mr. Takarada and Maria are creating this beach party just for you."

"Oh, ah, I forgot to get other things for the beach! See you later at the beach then. Also say my regards to Tsuruga-san."

Now, Kyoko is looking for the ingredients, since it was summer and she wants to have something special for the party. After a while she notices the time and begins to ready on her way home, but does not notice that someone was staring at her.

At the apartment Kyoko gets ready for the beach party. At the same time Kyoko gets ready to cook, but then looks at the clock and notices it was already past 1

o'clock. She brings to make desserts that are great for the humid weather of summer. While getting things ready for the party she smiles as memories of past comes to mind back at Kyoto. Not forgetting someone's favorite snack. The phone rings

"Big sister are you ready? Do you have a ride? Will you get there on time?"

"Whoa, calm down Maria, I'll be there, you don't have to worry so much."

"I have not seen you in a while and I want to make this special for you."

"Thanks Maria but I have to get ready now or I'll be really late."

As Maria hangs off the phone she looks at the work she has done in hope that it will surprise Kyoko.

(At the Agency)

"President you knew where Ms. Mogami has been for the past couple of months and have not told me."

"So you have figured something out, while Kyoko-chan has been absent."

"Don't you find it strange that Ms. Mogami has been absent constantly for two whole years? Even though it has not effected her acting career."

"I know the media is being to query why she has been gone."

"No, I just have not seen her in a while; it is your knowledge that could help me find out what she has been doing during those months."

"Why don't you just speak with Kyoko-chan at the beach party, later on today?" But I have a feeling you know more than you are letting on Kuon.

The situation gets pretty intense. Since Ren does not look like he is in a good mood. Lory is not bothered by this, but finds it interesting as a matter of fact.

"I don't want to face her if I do; I think I would not hold back if I could."

"Well it is up to you if you want to go and see her at the party."

Someone walks into the office.

"President there is someone who wants to see you."

"Who is it?"

"It's your granddaughter, Maria."

"Let her in."

"Ren if you want to really meet her go but if not, leave now."

When Maria is escorted to her grandfather's quarters she sees Ren and says hello. Then runs to grandpa to talk about the beach party. As Maria does this, Ren whispers words that can not be heard. The President then thinks of a plan for Kyoko since her career as an actress is going stellar. Maria keeps on asking him the same questions but the President seems to be in his own world. After looking through Kyoko's schedule he finds the beach party as a great place to promote her because

she will be blissful; her smile will be so contagious everyone who attends will be happy.

(Street outside a Hotel)

Sho asks "Are we there yet."

"Sho will you hush it; I am driving and I've got news on Kyoko's whereabouts."

Sho pretty much just wants to see Kyoko but he gets a feeling that something good is not the best outcome of this reunion. Shoko keeps on talking so Sho ignores her until she says

"Kyoko is living all by herself in an apartment."

"Where are you getting this information?"

"Well, it's a secret; I've notice the presence she has over you."

"What!"

"You can't deny it, your were and are in love with your childhood friend even though have not been treating so well in the past." Took him a while to notice that though.

Sho thinks Kyoko will just argue with him but that is better than having that man being talked about more than him. Sho's cell-phone then rings while answering it; he does not believe what he is hearing as the person talks to him because somehow his parents out a hold of his number and want to talk to him after he ran away from home to be a singer.

Author's Note: Thank you for reading my story and I hope you review, if you like, I update on my own pace.