Thank-you everyone that has read the first chapter of this fan fiction. I'm super happy that there has been such a positive response to it. After this update I'm going to be doing one chapter a week. I hope that isn't too slow for you. Again I apologize if there are spelling or grammar errors that escaped my notice. And I welcome any and all constructive criticism. I hope that this next chapter is just as enjoyable as the first.

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat or any of the characters from it. Skip Beat is the property of Yoshiki Nakamura.

Kyoko's Resolve

'What does he want to talk about?' Thought Kyoko, 'does he want to talk about the way I feel about Tsuruga-san? I thought he was going to let me choose how to handle my feelings.'

"Mogami-kun," Takarada's voice brought Kyoko out of her revery and she looked at him. "There's no need to be worried Mogami-kun. I don't want to discuss your feelings at this time." Takarada smiled, "I just want to give some advice on how to win this game." 'In more ways than one.'

Kyoko gave Takarada an inquisitive look.

"I know that you were shocked about being Ren's partner but there is a reason for that. You two worked very well together as the Heel siblings and this is kind of a continuation of that. Do you remember when I told you that Ren is currently fighting a battle with himself and intends to win?"

Kyoko nodded.

"Well this is to help him with that fight. I want you two to win this game. However preparing for this game and during it Ren might need you there. Just the same way he did when he was Cain and you were Setsu. I know you're worried that Ren will realize how you feel about him but I also know that if you are with him, Ren will not loose this battle."

"But how can my being with him help him?"

"You are someone he trusts, Mogami-kun. You do much more than you realize." Takarada held up his hand to stop Kyoko from interrupting. "I don't want to argue on this matter."

Kyoko nodded again and asked, "what exactly do I need to do? I'll do whatever I can to help Tsuruga-san."

Takarada smiled, one of his non-evil smiles, and said, "just be his partner for this game, have fun with him, and prepare to win the game with him. I have high expectations for you two." 'Both on and off the laser-tag battlefield. Surely this will get them to at least tell each other how they feel.'

Kyoko smiled and said, "yes, Sir. But how are Tsuruga-san and I going to prepare for this... game? Tsuruga-san is very busy and I don't want to impose on him." She ended with a small frown on her face. The game did sound like fun but Kyoko couldn't see how Ren would be able to participate.

"You don't need to worry about that Mogami-kun. I have taken care of it." Takarada gave a smirk that made Kyoko cringe.

'I really don't want to know what he is thinking. In all honesty that expression is down-right scary,' thought Kyoko. "Alright Sir. Was there anything else you wanted to discuss with me?"

"No, thank-you for your time Mogami-kun."

"Oh no Sir, I'm sorry for taking up your time." Kyoko stood, bowed, and turned to leave the office.

"Mogami-kun as you leave will you please tell Ren to come in."

"Of course Sir," Kyoko said with a smile and opened the office door. Out of habit she closed the door behind her. She then looked around until she saw Ren sitting in a chair looking at his Phone.

Kyoko walked over to him. "Excuse me Tsuruga-san," she said quietly. She really didn't want to disturb him but she she had to tell him that he could go into Takarada's office.

Ren quickly closed his phone and smiled up at Kyoko. "Yes Mogami-san?"

"Um, President Takarada asked me to tell you to go in now." She said this quickly wanting to leave before she died from the brightness of his smile.

Having known her for a little over a year, not counting their time together as children, Ren was able to understand her. Even though she spoke very fast. "I see." He stood but instead of going into Takarada's office he stayed there looking at Kyoko.

"Uh, is something wrong Tsuruga-san?"

"No, nothing is wrong Mogami-san. I was just curious about your plans for the rest of the day."

"Well I'm all done. So I was just going to go to the Daruma-ya and help Taisho and Okami-san. Why?"

"Actually I was wondering if you would like to go to dinner with me tonight." Seeing that she was most likely going to refuse Ren added, "I still need to show you the pictures I that I took to prove that I ate properly after you left." 'To be honest I would love to ask you out to dinner without an excuse like this.'

"Then how about I make dinner instead?" It could be damaging to your career if we go some where and people recognize you and think that we are d... um together." Kyoko said turning slightly pink. "I don't want to be the cause of anything bad happening to your career. And you could show me the pictures while we eat."

'It would be nice if she wasn't so worried about my career. I want to spoil her by taking her to a nice restaurant and getting her whatever she wants. I want to do this along with buying her a nice dress. She deserves to be treated like a princess and I want to be the one to treat her that way. But she won't let me do that, at least not yet. I should be happy that she didn't say no to dinner. And I honestly love her cooking. I wish that I could have her cooking everyday. I can imagine seeing her in my kitchen everyday with-'

"Tsuruga-san?" Kyoko said pulling Ren out of his thoughts and back to reality. "Are you okay?"

Ren smiled, "yes I'm okay Mogami. I'm fine with you cooking if that is what you would like to do. Would you mind waiting for me while I talk to President Takarada? Then we can go to buy the groceries needed for tonight."

"Oh no, I wouldn't want to impose on you Tsuruga-san! I can get the groceries myself and meet you at your apartment." Kyoko replied quickly.

"You wouldn't be imposing Mogami. You'll be the one cooking so driving you to the store and paying for the groceries is the least I can do. I am not going to change my mind about this Mogami." Ren gave her is gentlemanly smile to emphasize his point.

Kyoko couldn't argue after seeing that smile so she just nodded in agreement and watched Ren as he went into Takarada's office. Once the door was shut Kyoko sat down and put her face in her hands. 'Why did I tell Tsuruga-san I'd cook him dinner!? I'm not ready to be alone with him. At least not so soon after talking to President Takarada. I'm not ready! What am I going to doooooo!?'

Kyoko sighed and took her hands from her face which now had a determined look on it. 'I may be alone with him sooner than I thought I would be but that doesn't mean I need to be nervous. He just wants to show me the pictures I told him to take. Everything will be fine. Maybe we can start working on a strategy for the laser-tag. I'm actually starting to look forward to look forward to it. But I have a feeling that winning is going to be really hard. Ah, I shouldn't be thinking about this now. I should be thinking about what to make for dinner. Still I'm glad that Ren and I are partners.' Kyoko blushed a little at this thought but she also gave a very small smile.

"I will do whatever I can to help Ren." Kyoko said inaudibly as she thought, 'president Takarada said that Ren trusts me. So, I should show Ren that I trust him as well. I think the only way I can do that is by telling him the truth about Bo. That thought scares me but I'm sure that I need to do it. It's going to be hard and scary but I'm going to tell him tonight. I'm going to tell Ren that I'm Bo. I just hope that he doesn't hate me. I'll die if Ren hates me.'