I've had a really good day writing today so here is your second update. -.- Thank you all for your continued support. I hope you enjoy.
Note: I do not own Skip Beat!.
Kyoko pulled Ren through the house as fast as her legs could carry her. Ren was surprised when she rushed him into a door he had not noticed in the hall. It looked like it should have been a closet, but it turned out to be some kind of a prep area. There were shelves and benches and a shower stall. Kyoko ignored all of this and rushed the actor through the door on the other side of the room. It led straight into a greenhouse hidden behind the house. The lush foliage of the plants had been trimmed back to reveal a beautiful pool dropped in the middle of the oasis. It was not an overly large pool like Ren would expect from one of Lory's house, but the curvy edges would allow one to swim in gentle circles around it for a long time. Ren decided that he would have to bring his swimming suit next time, just so he could get Kyoko in there.
"It's very nice." Ren stepped closer to the pool to have a look at it. Kyoko was giddy and bouncing around looking at the flowers that were cultivated in the green house.
"Look here." Kyoko drew his attention the many orchids that were scattered throughout the green background. Ren oooed and ahhed at everything that Kyoko pointed out to him. He really didn't see them past the completely defenseless girl showing them to him. In one very secluded section of the greenhouse, Ren pulled the girl's attention away from the unusual plant and wrapped her into his arms. His self-restraint could take no more of her cuteness. She meeped when he pressed his lips to hers, but it did not take long for her to melt and start kissing him back. When they broke apart for air, Ren looked into the flushed girl's eyes.
"I love you, Kyoko." Kyoko tensed up at his words, but melted again and gave him a small peck on the lips. Ren's heart nearly burst as he heard her say the one thing he had been longing for.
"I ll..ve you too, Kuon." His joy over took his good sense and he crushed his lips to hers again.
The two couples spent the rest of the day getting the girls settled into their new home. Kyoko had a few moments of embarrassment during that time. The first happened when Ren offered to help her unpack. Before she could stop him, he popped open the box of clothing that Catherine had added the dolls to. Ren stared at all the miniature versions of him. Kyoko watched in horror as he picked one up. He recognized the Armani suit that the doll was wearing. This was one of Kyoko's earlier versions and showed a scared chibi face.
"What's this?" He looked over the fine detailing. He was sure that she had never seen him in this outfit. It even had the pocket watches and chain. It was clearly him, but he did not understand the expression on its face.
"NOTHING!" A very red Kyoko tried for the doll, but Ren's longer arms kept it from her grasp. He remembered the times that he had caught her reprimanding herself in his voice and laughed.
"Do you use these things to scold yourself when I am not around?" Ren could not keep the amusement out of his voice. Kyoko refused to answer, but he could see from the shade of her face and fact that she wilted to the floor and begged his forgiveness that he had hit the nail on the head. He chuckled again and pulled the girl to her feet again.
"You're mean." Kyoko pouted. Ren wrapped an arm around the girl and placed a light kiss on top of her head and handed her doll back to her.
"I think it is very cute." Kyoko took the doll and stuffed it back in the box and tucked the top back down. She moved the box away from him so he could not get into it again. Ren considered her for a moment. "That was something I didn't know about you." Kyoko blushed as she continued with her work. She was glad it was his doll he found and not one of Sho's, especially not the one in the see through coat.
The second moment of embarrassment came after she had finished unpacking and the two actors came out to find the two managers lying on the couch together. Yashiro was stretched out on his back with his arms wrapped around Catherine curled on top of him. Catherine had his shirt clutched in her hands sound asleep. Kyoko blushed at the intimate position the two were in. She had been hoping that the two managers would work something out, but to see it before her eyes was something totally different. It didn't seem to bother Ren at all. He did pull out his phone and snap a quick photo of them and sent it to Yashiro before walking over and tapping the sleeping man on the arm lightly to wake him up. When his eyes popped open Ren pointed to the kitchen and took the stunned actress out of the room so Yashiro could wake Catherine in privet. It was the least he could do for the woman after her consideration last night.
The tired couple made their way into the kitchen shortly afterward. Kyoko blushed again at the red make left on Catherine's cheek from the folds of Yashiro's shirt. It was a good thing he had dressed in a soft t shirt and jeans today, or she would have his normal suit all wrinkled up. Neither actor said anything as Catherine made her way over and filled the coffee maker with something to give her life again.
As the day drew to a close, Kyoko fixed a wonderful dinner for everyone. It would be the last time they had the chance to sit and enjoy a meal for a while. The drive out to the villa was more than the tall actor with a full schedule would be able to make on a normal bases and they had decided it was too dangerous for her to spend time at Ren's. He wanted to ask Lory to see if he could reduce his schedule to spend more time with his wife to be, but he could not push back the dramas that he was in for more than a few days. In fact these last three days would make Ren's next few weeks busier than one would think was possible. Lory had promised to arrange time at the beginning of the year for their honeymoon, but this also meant that he would be taking on more projects to get them out of the way beforehand.
When time came for the men to leave, Yashiro and Catherine stepped out onto the darkened porch so the two actors would have some privacy for their farewell. Kyoko started to bow her normal goodbye, but was stopped when Ren placed his hand on her shoulder. He needed more than just a simple parting. Ren pulled the tense girl against him and pressed her into his chest. He folded his frame around her to inundate her with his feelings so that she would not forget while he was not there. Kyoko melted some and wrapped her arms around her love. He held her for a long moment before raising his head and looking down into her golden eyes. Kyoko's heart beat quickened as her mind brought back those startling blue eyes that she knew he was hiding behind his contacts. Ren slowly bent down captured Kyoko in a kiss that made her knees weak. She was trembling when he finally pulled back.
"I love you." The emotion in Ren's words pulled tears from her eyes. Ren released her and raised his hands to catch the falling tears from her face. "Be safe, do what Catherine tells you, and I will see you when I can." Ren kissed her again when she agreed. "And remember that I love you." The actors walked to the door and shared one last sweet kiss before Ren turned on the light and opened the door.
Yashiro pulled away from the neck he was assaulting when the light came on signaling that the actors were coming out. He sighed and kissed the girl one more time quickly on the lips before releasing her and turning to the two actors passing through the doorway. After one last fast farewell and warning the two men were speeding on their ways back to the bustling city. Catherine turned to Kyoko and held out her hand for the actress to head back inside.
"After the last two days we have had, I think it is time we head to bed." Catherine locked the door and headed deeper into the house. Kyoko agreed and the two women retired to their bedrooms upstairs.