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Chapter 3
Kyoko is struck still by this gorgeous man's comment. "What about that high school girl? I thought you loved her."
Kuon was taken by surprise. "What high school girl?"
"Don't you remember? You opened up to Bo about your feelings for that girl. Just how you talked about her, I felt that you really loved her. Why are you trying to toy with my emotions like this?" Kyoko's eyes become teary eyed. "After all, I'm just a plain and boring girl."
Kuon is puzzled. How does she know? "I told Bo but…," he pauses then realization comes to him "You play him?"
Kyoko lowers her gaze and nods her head subtly, a blush of embarrassment rushing over her face. Her gaze shoots back up in surprise at the sound of a chuckle. He-… He is laughing?!
Kuon tries to speak through his laugh. "Oh my lord. Kyoko, are you or are you not in high school?"
Kyoko's expression is inquisitive. "Yes, but what does that have to do with the other girl?"
Kuon looks at her expectantly. "There is no other girl because that high school girl is you."
Wait… If he was talking about me at that time then… Kyoko continues to think of what Ren said that day to Bo. All this time, I was giving him advice on how to get… me? She thinks of the advice she has given and how Ren's behavior changed then onward toward her. Have I really been that oblivious? Tears blur her vision the more she thinks about everything. "You can't."
"Tell me one good reason why I can't."
"I wouldn't make you happy."
"Nonsense. I'm happy whenever I am near you."
"But-! All those times you were mean to me!"
Kuon chuckles at her comment. She looks so cute when she is flustered. "I was trying to give you hints about my true feelings. You misinterpreted my advances. Any other reasons?" Kuon looks at her with his sparkly expectant look he uses on her when he knows she is lying.
"Um…" Come on, Kyoko! Think! "Uh, I don't know anything about love."
"You'll learn. But you need to tell me one thing first."
"What?"
Kuon takes in a large gulp of confidence. "Do you have feelings for me as well Kyoko?" His eyes plead to her, hoping that she does.
"Yes," Kyoko muttered under her breath before she even realized she spoke it out loud. Oh my god! Noooo!
It all happened so fast. Kuon recaptured Kyoko in a strong embrace and he pressed his lips against hers.
Inside Kyoko, the last lock on the chest that she herself hid away less than 2 years ago has sprung open. Kyoko closed her eyes as she stood on her tip toes to deepen the kiss and wrap her arms around his neck.
Without breaking the kiss, Kuon lifts her effortlessly off the ground in a bear hug.
Kuon separates their lips after a moment that felt like forever to gaze at her beautifully blissful face. She had a smile that would make any man's heart melt. "You're so beautiful, Kyoko." Kuon whispers to her.
Kyoko's expression softens at the comment. Perhaps, at least to him, I am. Realization struck her as she noticed how dim the sunlight has become. "Oh my goodness! I can't believe how late it is. We ought to be getting back to the hotel! I bet Jelly is just worried about us."
"Yes, about that…"
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"I don't know where either of them went! I had an appointment with Ren at 6 o'clock and he hasn't showed up and I told Kyoko to relax in the suite but she isn't there." Jelly barks into the phone.
"Now, now dear. Things will be okay."
"Neither one of them is picking up their cell phones. For all I know, Kyoko found Ren before his makeup has been done."
"Maybe but I don't think it'd be a problem. That amazing girl can see through his disguises. How, I do not know. You work unbelievable magic every time Ten," Lory says. "I'm sure they will come through your doors any moment now."
The doors opened suddenly, revealing a distraught Kyoko with a blond man in tow, holding hands of all things. "I'm sorry we are late Jelly! If I would've known this man had an appointment with you, I would've made him stick to the agreed time!"
Ten is surprised by this scene. Kyoko with a blond Ren, holding hands as if it was nothing. What happened between these two in a few hours?
"See, I told you." Silence on the other end. "Ten? You there?"
Kuon sees Jelly's confusion. "Don't worry, she knows."
"Knows what?" Jelly responds.
"What's going on?" Lory says. "Please put Ms. Mogami on the phone Ten."
"Here," Jelly shoves the phone to Kyoko, "the president wants to talk to you. And as for you," Jelly turns to Kuon and grabs him by the collar, "you're coming with me to get worked on." Jelly tows him to the other room where her makeup station is all set up.
"Ms. Mogami, what happened while you were out?" Lory questions.
"Well, a lot of things happened in such a short time. But um… I know of Tsuruga's true identity," Kyoko pauses from nervousness "and his feelings."
Lory can't believe his ears. Has his number one Love Me member finally cured of her awful disease?! "What did you say to him?" Lory asked enthusiastically, bolting out of his chair in excitement and anticipation.
"Well, he then… ugh… kissed me."
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"So she knows everything now?" Jelly just can't believe her ears. Has Lory's goal finally been realized?
"Yes, absolutely everything."
"So what's your next game plan going to be?" Kuon looks at Jelly, confused by what she means. "Are you guys going to date or what?"
"Oh! I want us to date but… is that what Kyoko wants? Does she want it to be public?"
"The public already thinks you two are dating." Jelly states bluntly.
Kuon is taken aback. "Really? How so?"
Jelly scoffs at Kuon. "There are tons of instances that would make anyone think that. You don't think some paparazzi hasn't taken your picture with her?" She goes to her tablet and types in 'Tsuruga and Mogami' into the search engine. Many articles popped up with titles such as 'Mystery Couple', '#1 Bachelor Captured', and 'Inseparable Duo' showed in a list on the screen. "See? You guys are already labeled as a couple in the public's eyes. Besides, Lory I bet already knows of the situation and has big plans for his two LME children."
Kuon chuckles to this very plausible statement. "Perhaps it's time to put the rumors to rest."
-end of chapter 3-
Ah! I'm so excited. I know my writing isn't as flavorful as some people's writings on here. In manga, emotions are conveyed by expressions and other art. When I write, I'm trying to imagine what it would look like in the manga. So, sorry if the deeper emotion part isn't there like so many other writing styles. Please give me some pointers if you feel I should add more to it rather than just describing what their expression is and what they say. I got big plans for this story and it's going to be a long while before this is actually done!
Thank You! ^_^