Steal You Away

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A/N: I want to thank my patient and gracious readers for your continuing support and kind words. I'm glad you all liked the last chapter. And it only gets better from here! Stick with me! P.S. Those lyrics from the last chapter are from an actual song I don't own. Forgot to mention… they're my current writing music! Check them out, they are great! I'll Be Okay by Nothing More.

Previously...

Jelly swivels the chair for Kyoko to look at herself in the mirror and watches herself surface for a second, surprise and excitement lighting up her face. Now looking the part she was mentally prepared for. Kyoko stands from that magical chair and takes a reassuring deep breath letting it out slowly. Jelly laces her hand through Kyoko's arm resting on her forearm.

"Are you ready...Setsu?"

Ch. 8

"We're acting as siblings!? And not normal little sister big brother siblings, but foreign sibling that are just a little too close?" Ren asks Lory a little annoyed at the setting. "Do you really think she'll be able to convey that, I don't even know how to convey that and I'm a professional."

"Actually it's genius, no one will look at you two twice in these disguises either too scared or too embarrassed the perfect getaway disguise for a budding couple." Lory replies boastfully.

"And you do know how to do this role." Lory continues

'Actually it might help with a long term issue.' Lory thinks sneaking a glace.

"Look Kuon this will help, trust me." Lory gives Ren a pat on the back and that overconfident smile, but Ren didn't like it when Lory called him Kuon it brought up some bad memories.

Before Ren can question him Lory interrupts with his role.

"You are a dotting older brother with a wild streak and you come off as scary and menacing to people who don't know you...remember before I brought you to Japan, who you were. Tap into that."

Ren couldn't believe what he was hearing. Lory wanted him to be his former self, the part of himself he shielded from the part he left in America with his parents. He didn't want to show that part of himself to Kyoko, what was Lory planning?

"What are you..." Lory interrupts again.

"Look kid, it's been years it's time to move forward; to start that watch back up. He'll forgive you."

Ren touches his shackle unconsciously. And those haunting words play like a bad record in his head.

Ren shakes his head in defiance. "I'm not ready..."

"There's no going back kid."

Those words cut deep, and part of Ren knows he's right, it'd been long enough. But he thought even a lifetime wouldn't be long enough. This was coming from a man who had seen him at his lowest. Gotten him away from the enormous shadows that were looming over him, destroying him and giving him literally someone else to become. Gave him a new life, a second chance. He owed him to try. Ren slowly nods his agreement defeated and Lory gives him a big hug. As they separate the office door opens and a proud Jelly excitedly runs over to Lory lacing her arm through his giving him a playful wink.

"Masterpiece I tell you! Masterpiece! Come on in!"

Kyoko releases a quick nervous breath and disappears behind her new persona. It slips the moment she walks in a sees Ren in his disguise. But no one seems to notice, least of all him who seems floored. His look is dark, somehow much darker than hers where she is more punk goth he is almost violent goth. His hair is jet black and drooping ominously in his eyes so it's hard to see his expression from a far. His black trench coat hugs him and makes him look sinister with a dark gray turtle neck that folds loosely down his chest. The black leather pants, black gloves and boots complete the look. Kyoko takes all this in as she walks hoping she is staying in character.

Ren is instantaneously mind blown. The woman in front of him can't be the same Kyoko. The woman in front of him was like a whole new person.

The black lace up heels clacked across the floor with confidence. Even though they were up to her mid calf they did nothing to hide her legs that seemed to go on forever. With a super short matching black mini skirt a studded belt and a black leather jacket that showed off her midriff. On her hands were fingerless black studded biker gloves and from her left ear hung a chain earring that connected to her lip which dangled a tiny wore a blond wig with pink tinged highlights at the bottom which was done-up in a messy fashion.

She fit the part from Lory's imagination perfectly but what was even better than the look was that she was doing it flawlessly with a cocky I'm out of your league attitude. Lory was giving off a super excited I can't wait vibe and it was making Ren nervous.

Jelly leaned over. "I gave her an idea on what we wanted. And she delivered! She's a natural, isn't that right honey!" Lory beamed and began clapping!

"Bravo! Very well done ladies!"

Lory fills Kyoko in on her roll. Though she seems nervous about being so close so quickly to the number one actor she confirms her role.

"Can you speak English dear?" Lory asks.

Kyoko replies. "It's been a while but I was fairly fluent a year ago."

"Great!"

"Okay! First things first..." Lory exclaims and strides over to his desk and hits a speed dial button placing the call on speaker. It rings twice then the other end responds.

"Yes, President! Is everything done!" An excited male voice starts.

"Yes, Yashiro the disguise is done and the plan is in motion. Is his schedule clear?"

"Yes, sir! Ren have fun, it's been years since you have had a vacation!" Yashiro speaks a little louder to address the room.

"Yeah… wait what!? Vacation!" Ren exclaims surprise and unbelief written all over his face.

"And it's about time." Lory agrees. "Talk to you later Yashiro." The President says in parting and hangs up.

"You should have told me I'd being going on vacation!" Ren said a little miffed.

Lory shrugs and replies. "It was a surprise! What's the point in telling!"

Ren sighs in defeat and massages the bridge of his nose. "So what's the rest of this elaborate plan?" He asks not really sure if he's ready for the answer.

Lory smiles brightly and pushes the two closer together. "Now it's time for action! Right through the front entrance!"

A/N: Hope you enjoyed! R&R please. Stay excited for the next update! And if you wanna see my lil man check out my profile picture! XD