Disclaimer: I don't own the original characters and the original story. This is a pure fanfiction.

Note: When writing this, I am using some original dialogue and some of my own. I also may have deleted or added scenes or made the scenes a little different or switched scenes around. I hope you enjoy my version of Itazaru na Kiss, ISWAK and TKA.

Synopsis: What of there was a reason for Kotoko's stupid behavior? What if there was a secret she was holding on to? What if Naoki wasn't so geniusly stupid all the time? What if he found out her secret? Will their love remain the same? Will it disappear? Or will it ignite even more?

~:::CHRISTMAS VACATION:::~

The vacation, much to Kotoko's surprise, was not in Japan. They travelled to the Bahamas. The hotel they were staying at was enormous and gorgeous. It was a skyscraper on the shores of a large beautiful white sanded beach. People were swimming and laughing in the water. Others sat at the beach bar enjoying a cool drink. There was a limbo dance going on on the side and a volley ball competition on the other. Kotoko was fidgety the whole flight, causing Naoki to be grumpy and curious, much to his surprise. It wasn't like he cared about her, did he? They walked into the main entrance to check in. As the adults checked in, Kotoko looked at the surroundings. It was beautiful. The inside had a large aquarium at the center of the room. It attracted her attention. There were lots of exotic fish and plants there. It made Kotoko remember the days she spent in the water. Would she be ok here? She was curious about what it would be like here, but with so many tourists and her family around, she wasn't sure. Not that her dad didn't know anything. Of course he did. He helped her through everything when it happened.

Kotoko was brought back to reality when her face was introduced to the glass of the aquarium, startling the poor fish.

"What the hell?" she muttered turning around and meeting face to face with Naoki.

"Hurry up and get back to the real world. I've been calling you forever."
"Sorry, you could have been nicer anyways." Kotoko muttered stomping toward the rest of the group.

"Ok, we have three rooms, this is how it will be divided. Shigeo, you have your own room with a single bed." Machiko gave him his key. "Me, Yuki and Masaki are sharing a room, and Kotoko and Naoki are sharing a room."
"WHAT?!!" Kotoko and Naoki called out in unison. Shigeo frowned nervously. He wasn't afraid of leaving Kotoko alone with Naoki, it's just there was a certain circumstance.

"Mom, you can't be serious, me room with her?" he asked pointing to Kotoko.

"Ma-chan, are you sure about this? I don't think it's a good idea." she swatting Naoki's finger away from her face.

"Oh, come on. It's fine. Besides, there is no room anywhere else. I couldn't book any other arrangement. All the other rooms are full." Machiko said with a winning smile, knowing they wouldn't argue now.

Naoki and Kotoko had a glaring contest. Deep inside, Kotoko didn't mind staying in the same room as Naoki, but under certain circumstances, it was risky. After several moments, they realized they were alone. The rest of their people, went to their rooms to unpack and settle. Sighing, the two followed. As they entered the room, they stopped. There in the middle of the room was one bed. Just one. And it wasn't a king or queen, it was a full. Even if both of them slept on the edge, there would be about 5 inched in between them. Close enough to feel the others' body warmth.

"Oh good, you guys are here?" Machiko popped in her head conveniently. "Hurry and unpack we want to go explore the beach."

"Good?" Naoki started. "Good? You call THIS GOOD!?" his voice rose. "There is only ONE BED! ONE! and if you haven't noticed, there's TWO PEOPLE, TWO!!!"

"I know."

"You know? So you did this on purpose." it was a statement.

"Of course. I'm taking this vacation opportunity, to bring you two closer together. If not as lovers, at least as friends. Though lovers would be better." Machiko gushed.

While this little conversation was going on, apparently forgetting Kotoko for a moment, she was on the side trying to catch her breath. This news was too much for her.

"You can't be serious. You want me to be friend with her?" he emphasized the "her".

"What's wrong with me? Kotoko finally asked, reminding them she was in the room. Naoki swerved to look at her. His expression made Kotoko bite her lip to hold in a laugh that was threatening to come out. "Are you trying to say that I'm stupid? And you can't even be friends with me? Just because you THINK I'm stupid and that I lack in so many different ways, doesn't mean that being friends with me is going to make you stupid too. FYI, sometimes even a genius can be stupid it his own way. You wanna know how? By being and ASS to those around him. And guess what? I'm not afraid to be friends with you because I think I'll become and ass just like you. Because I know I'm not. I have confidence in myself. So why don't you, oh genius of geniuses, show some confidence in yourself first and then think if you can handle what you call a stupid person." Kotoko put down her stuff on a chair and left the room leaving a yet again speechless Naoki and a smirking Machiko.

It was starting to get dark, when Kotoko finally returned. She was thinking about what had happened this morning. Her temper was really flaring when she was around Naoki. He just seemed to have a way of pissing her off easily. What did she see in him? Was she too much? She was amazed though that she was able to say all that in Japanese and not slip up into English mode. Then her cover would be blown. Not that she wasn't going to reveal herself, she was, but it was still too early. As she walked into her room, she was nearly run over. Three pairs of eyes stared her down, and three different voices were yelling at her. She tried to make out what they were saying, but she couldn't understand. She only guessed that they were mad at her for leaving for so long and not saying where she was.

"Sorry," she finally said quietly, but it made them be quiet. " I needed some quiet to calm down and think."

"Kotoko we were worried about you." Machiko said. "Did I make you mad again with my scheme?"
"No, really it's alright. I have no problem. Just,.. a warning would have been nice."
"We're glad you're safe." Masaki said.

Shigeo never said anything. He was only giving her a wary look. She understood what he was wondering.

"Don't worry dad, I didn't. I just took a long walk." she could see him sigh with relief.

"Well, since everyone is here and safe, let's go eat dinner."

"Ok just give me a minute to change." kotoko asked and ran to her luggage. She didn't look at Naoki who was burning a hole in her face with his gaze. She grabbed a red silk Marc Jacobs summer dress from her bag and ran to the bathroom. (link: .com/c/Misses-Dresses-Skirts-127052/marc-jacobs) She brushed her hair and put it in a ponytail.

Dinner was quiet on Kotoko and Naoki's side. They were put next to eat other, and the two kept ignoring each other. Yuki kept giving Kotoko dirty looks which Kotoko ignored. They ate quietly. Why did vacation have to start like this? Couldn't they just get along? Was he really against being friends with "stupid" people? Just because they're stupid, doesn't mean they're bad.

"Goodnight." Kotoko said to the rest as she and Naoki went into their room.

They both sat on opposite ends of the bed silent, backs to each other.

"Sorry." Kotoko said.

"What?"

"I'm sorry. I lost my temper again."
Naoki didn't answer. The apology shocked him. She had nothing to apologize for. She was right. He wanted to apologize, but his pride was getting in the way. They sat in silence again, while Naoki had a silent argument with himself.

"I'm taking a shower." Kotoko finally said getting up and getting her Biarritz Cropped Pajamas from her bag. (link: .com/images/products/04/774/0058/0477400580416/0477400580416R_)

Kotoko took her time in the shower. She washed her own hair and wig. The liked the feel of the water on her body. Meanwhile, Naoki finally agreed that her would apologize for being…an ass. She was right. There really was no reason for him to detest her so much. And there really wasn't anything wrong with having a friend. Maybe he could even teach her something. He heard the water shut off. In the bathroom, Kotoko dressed and started to blow dry her hair, then her wig. She sighed as she brushed her teeth. She would have to keep her contacts in. Securing her wig more with bobby pins, so it wouldn't slip off in the middle of the night, she opened the door. Naoki stood up quickly when he heard the bathroom door open. He opened his mouth to apologize and froze. The sight of Kotoko in her pajamas, suddenly paralyzed him. Not that they were sexy. They weren't. It's just it was the first time he saw any female other than his mother in pajamas and she wasn't wearing any upper body support. (ie. bra). He gulped.

Kotoko glanced at him as she passed him. Putting her clothes away, she grabbed a book and crawled into bed. She was used to reading before she slept. But because she read in English, she covered her book with a cover from a random Japanese book she found on the book shelf of the Irie household library. Hopefully, it wasn't something ridiculous, because she wasn't paying attention when she took it. Irie sighed and went to his bag. He took out a small bundle and headed for the bathroom. His shower was quick. He brushed his teeth and emerged from the bathroom. Kotoko glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. She bit her lip to hide a small smirk. He was wearing simple gray pajama pants and a tight white t shirt. His muscles were visible. Kotoko's breathing accelerated and she returned to her book.

Naoki turned off the main light as the night stand light were on. He crawled into bed beside her. He sat reading a brochure about the hotel. It was uninteresting. He felt aware of her body next to his.

"what are you reading?" he asked feeling awkward at the silence. Kotoko showed him the cover.

"Pride and Prejudice? You're into that too?"
Kotoko looked up at him.

"What?"
"My mom likes those types of books too."

Kotoko was confused for a second. She looked at the book then it clicked. She smiled to herself. What a coincidence. The book she was reading, was in fact Pride and Prejudice.

"Yeah. I like Jane Austen." Kotoko said and returned to reading.

He nodded. He was putting in effort to try and be friendly. He put down the brochure and lay down. He lay silently for about five minutes then he heard Kotoko move. He heard the book shut and her putting it on the night stand. She moved a little to adjust her position on the bed and lay down shutting off the lights. The silence was awkward. They heard each other's breathing and felt the heat of their body's. Their hearts raced, though the other didn't know about it.

"I'm sorry." Naoki suddenly said.

"What?"
"I'm sorry about this morning. You were right. And I'll try to behave and be friends with you."

Kotoko was silent. Did he really just apologize? She lay thinking about what he just and smiled softly as she drifted into sleep.

I apologize for the delay. I was sick and my brain felt fried. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please give suggestions if you would like to see something in the story. I'll work out something to fit it in.