Sorry for the wait in update ^.^' but I was having a bit of trouble coming up with a way to compile my muddled ideas into buckets of clean water...

I started to plan what I wanted to happen in this chapter but it didn't feel natural so I ended up going down a slightly different path. FYI the italics are generally mean't to show when English is being spoken rather than Japanese :) Please enjoy!

All credit goes to Yoshiki Nakamura! ^^

Kyoko shut the hotel room's heavy door and proceeded down the carpeted hallway to the elevator. She had only to wait a second after pressing its button for the doors to slide open welcoming her into a blissfully empty chamber. Closing her eyes she leaned against the railing inside the elevator as the slid closed. Inside the scene of Ren falling replayed through her head over and over again.

It had been terrifying, in fact it reminded her of the car scene from Dark Moon Ren had done. At least he hadn't been injured then, but it served as reminder to her that Ren was human too, a fact she often denied. In a way, if she accepted it, it would be like accepting that she had feel...

But he was easily healed and that was all that mattered now. A small 'ding' brought her back to reality and she strode out into the lobby. Through the doors she glanced around and saw the sign of a corner store lit up a few blocks down. A quick push opened the main doors releasing her into the brisk night. Pulling up the collar of her jacket Setsu wished that her nii-san's arms were wrapped around her, keeping her warm. Street lights and the dull glow from windows lit up the streets, dance music flooded out onto the streets and couples walked happily arm in arm.

Surrounded by happy couples, Setsu surreptitiously swiped at her eyes and reached out to open the door. Warmth flooded her body as she stepped inside the small shop. Several people milled around browsing or buying from the man behind the counter. Knowing what she needed she headed straight to the aisle that held pain reliever.

Suddenly a man heading out of an aisle walked into her resulting in both of them on the floor. Their eyes met, both a soft golden color, but unlike Kyoko's the stranger's eyes had specks of green and brown that gave them a strange, fairy-like quality. Placing Setsu's face back on was first priority after which she offered her hand to the man. Both stood, their hands still grasped.

He looked to be 18, give or take a few years. He wore a few necklaces but the one bearing a gothic cross caught her eye most. Her eyes also grazed over his striped tank top, canvas shorts, and flip flops. Muscular biceps warned of equally amazing abs (A/N: if you can't already tell, I like muscular dudes, but not overly so ;)) and his golden hair hinted at foreign blood.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry. Are you okay?"

Asked in English.

"No problem! I'm fine, and you?"

Surprise flit across his face when she responded in kind, he'd probably expected Setsu to be unable to understand. A smile lit up his face as he replied,

"Fine, fine. There aren't many who speak English here... My name is Drew Hamond, it's nice to meet you."

Strangely Drew didn't seem to be at all bothered by her appearance compared to these reserved Japanese, and it was refreshing. Still Setsu she smiled at his sudden introduction.

"I'm Setsu. Setsu Heel, and I've got to go buy a few things now."

With an abrupt turn she ended the short conversation and turned her mind back to her brother who laid in their hotel room still in pain. Sympathy scoured through her and she walked quickly to the medicine she was looking for. A large hand reached past her grabbing on to a different pain reliever. Turning to face Drew once again she stared up at him questioningly.

"This works better."

He handed her the box of medication and turned around then turned back.

"Do I know you?"

With a quick dismissing nod she glided past him to buy the medicine. Once done she continued out the door casting only a quick glance backwards confirming that he still stood puzzled, where she left him.

A/N: Hello everybody... Sorry about the wait, I got lazy, then caught a cold. Really pathetic excuses, but at least I got this up (0.0")

Don't hate me! (v{}v,)

Thanks so much for the reviews and follows, I've discovered that they are somewhat addictive ^^ and I really appreciate them! I've got lots of surprises coming up and can't wait for you guys to read them! If you think you know why Drew knows Kyoko or who he is tell me! I love to know what you guys think, even if you think that this fanfiction sucks and that I'm a fraud who can't even spell 'dog' (which I obviously can ;P) cause it always helps. Plus it will guarantee that at the very least I will feel guilty if I don't post often!

Enough with my ramblings though, write you again soon!

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-Wren Lee