I have no excuses for my long absence. I am very sorry. It wasn't intentional. It was just day to day, I am tired, I have dishes to do, kids activities, etc, and etc. And before I knew it this much time has passed! I feel guilty about it. I truly do. I'm sorry L

And Oh my, when on Earth did I get over 325 reviews? You guys are the most amazing readers. And Almost 80,000 views! It's a little overwhelming to know that I have been able to connect with so many people around the world

Nalu shippers united J I love technology

HOLY MOLEY it's my one year anniversary on this story! I never, never thought I would still be writing the same story after a whole year. I had thought it would have been long done. Of course if I'd get off my lazy butt and not take months off at a time, I probably would be done.

Someone had ask is they were going to officially get together.
YES, This is NaLu though and through. They are slowly working their way through teenage angst and drama toward each other. So yes they will get together, this is not just fluffiness. Won't say when, or how but they'll get there. And there will be lemon pie in the future as well. I rated this M so I can imagine Lucy and Natsu heating things up between the sheets. Yes I am a perv. Sexy times coming.

Final thought/question, I just watched episode 17 of the 2nd season of Fairy Tail, and I had always assumed the cloak Natsu is wearing around his waist was dead future Lucy's, but it's colored like Ultears. So I reread the manga and Ultear is missing her cloak and Future Lucy's still has her's on. Why would Natsu have Ultears cloak wrapped around his waist?

Chapter 15 - Misunderstandings

Lucy's POV

I woke up really early the next morning, and my heart automatically felt heavy. No disorientation, or confusion; just pain. I turned and looked at Natsu sleeping beside me. He had his arms around me again. Did he hold her like this as well? I wondered more than a little bitterly.

Last night, had been such a roller coaster of highs, and frustrations. But it ended very low for me. I still can't believe what I saw in the tub. I slowly sat up, Natsu's arm sliding down, and looked at his shoulder again. The damning evidence there before my eyes. I had hoped it had been a figment of my imagination. 4 deep scratches. I hovered my hand over it, measuring it. Way too small to have been caused by that nasty monster Natsu killed on the way here.

I looked at the angle, and could tell they were made by someone pulling Natsu toward them. And they were close in size to my own hand…a women's hand. I fisted my hand and pulled away, holding it to my chest, over my heart. I could only come to one conclusion; a conclusion I truly didn't want to believe. Natsu had, had sex with someone, passionate sex based on the stories I've read where scratching was involved, and it had been recently based on how they looked. I studied the hickey on his neck, he had said I caused it, but I didn't remember anything like that. I'm guessing he was covering up his evening activities with a lie. Maybe he was too embarrassed to tell his female partner about his sexual escapades. I wonder if Grey knows?

I quickly got out of bed, wanting to distance myself from him and quietly gathered my things and locked myself into the bathroom. I slid down the bathroom door and had myself a good cry. Muffling my sobs as much as possible, I didn't want to wake Natsu up and have him badgering me. I could almost feel my heart breaking, it hurt so badly. I felt so rejected and unwanted.

I don't know how long I sat there in self-pity. Why am I so upset? He's just a friend and partner, right? I thought sarcastically. I could taste the sourness of the lies I had been saying all this time. No, he wasn't just a partner to me. And no he wasn't just a friend. I was in love with him. I had secretly acknowledged this, but had actively tried to crush those feelings away. The irony was harsh to face. How many years have I said over and over again that I didn't like him in that way? With Natsu's' hearing, I'm sure he's heard me tell Mira more than once that I didn't think of him that way. Damn my stupid ass pride. Why did I rebuff him so strictly? Maybe if I had just allowed myself to be more open he would have become mine. Maybe if I had just not been so adamant and vocal. Would I have a different outcome right now?

Part of me couldn't believe he was in an intimate relationship with anyone. And those thoughts inevitably starting leading me down to the who. Who was it that Natsu had been with? I didn't want to dwell there; else I would start bawling again. Plus I was feeling cold from sitting on the bathroom floor, but for once, didn't feel like taking a bath. But one look in the mirror, I knew I needed one. My eyes were blood shot, and my hair was a mess due to getting it all wet last night, and sleeping without drying it first. I also had bags under my eyes, from not getting enough sleep. I looked how I felt…Like absolute crap.

I decided to take a nice, hot, relaxing shower. As I allowed the water to wash away my sorrow, I started remembering how Natsu had been acting lately. And then I started to get mad. How dare he flirt and mess with me, and send me all sorts of mixed signals! That player! That philandering womanizer! That, that jerk! Holding my hand all the time. Putting his arm around me whenever he damn well pleases. Insisting on sleeping in the same bed as me. Always wrapping me in his arms. Invading my personal space. All that innuendo WAS done on purpose! Innocent my ass. That bastard has a woman, and he's been messing around with me! I'll show him!

I took some extra time getting ready. Making sure my make-up and hair were done perfectly. I wasn't gonna worry about that fat head anymore. He can have whatever girl that wants him, because I'm officially over him. I'm gonna go have some fun without that jerk face.

I left the bathroom dressed in clothes definitely not meant for outdoor winter wear. It was reminiscent of my Grand Magic Games uniform, without the shoulder/neck guards and it was blue with a silver Fairy Tail emblem on it instead of white. The top was also shorter and showed off my mid-driff a bit. I paired with matching heals and some silver jewelry. I had spent too much money getting it custom made, but it fit me perfectly and I knew I looked hot in it, and I will not think about who it was I had been secretly trying to impress. Without looking in Natsu's direction, I left the room.

Natsu's POV

I woke with a start. I looked around, immediately noticing Lucy was not next to me like she should have been. I got up and looked at the time; it was much later in the day then I usually wake up. I sniffed the air, and detected her scent, though it was kind of weak at this point. What time did she wake up? And why didn't she wake me up? I thought with a pout.

Quickly throwing some stuff on I went in search of my missing partner. It didn't take me long to find her…completely surrounded by servants. Guy servants. Is she giggling? "Hey Luce, what's going on?" I asked as casually as I could looking around. I didn't miss the way her smile dimmed a little seeing me, or the quick flash of…something in her eyes before she responded.

"Nothing much Natsu. I'm just being friendly to these lovely gentlemen."

She sat in a parlor in a plush chair, her feet propped on an ottoman with some antique side table next to her, She looked hot. Like really hot, all legs, and tight clothes; which explained why several guys were surrounding her. She was like a queen holding court. Asking if they would be so kind as to get her some tea, or that she was feeling a bit peckish, would someone be so kind as to fetch a light snack. Shit like that. Of course the guys practically fought over the privilege to serve her.

Did I mention she was totally ignoring me? So I stomped over, confused and angry. She said I didn't do anything, then why is she acting like this? I plopped down on the ottoman without warning, though Lucy was quick enough to move her feet before I sat on them. I ignored the boys around me, berating me for almost crushing her dainty feet. Dainty my ass, try getting kicked in the face with them once, then call them dainty. "So, what's going on Lucy?" I asked staring at her.

"I believe I already answered that question." She said taking a sip, and reading her book without looking at me.

"You know what I mean Lucy."

"Do I?" She asked in a tone that tried to convey boredom, and disinterest. But she can't pull that shit on me. I know her too well. Her eyes weren't moving across the words. I snatched the book from her hands.

"How about how you're ignoring me?" I snarled.

"As you can see from the evidence you stole from me, I am trying to read in peace. How about you go play somewhere else?" She stated while putting her cup down harshly on the table.

"What the hell Lucy, you're being really annoying. Why are you acting like this?

"Acting like what?" Anger simmering in her tone.

"Like,THIS." I waved my hands in frustration. This was going way beyond her usual pissiness when I break something.

"If you don't like how I'm acting, then leave me in peace."

"Not until you tell me what's going on." I said belligerently.

"Fine, you stay here, And I'll go somewhere else." And she stood up and stomped out of the room. I got up to follow her, but was stopped by her admirers. Not very smart on their end.

"Move." I said menacingly. Instead of obeying they started bombarding me with how I was being too mean to her, and I didn't deserve her, and I should just leave her alone and that they weren't letting me through. Almost funny…Almost. Clutching my hand tightly, trying to rein in my already riled temper, I said again "Move."

I started heating up the room, the air started swirling around me. I could smell the fear in the room rise, and I'll be honest, it gives me a thrill. Lighting up my fists, "Come at me at once. I'll take ya all on." Instead of attacking they all ran screaming from the room. Well shit. I put out my fire. Trying to shake off the adrenaline rush, I quickly left the room, sniffing out my missing blond.

I found her at the top of the stairs near the main entrance, and quickly grabbed her arm. "Wait a minute Lucy."

"Don't touch me", she snarled, yanking her arm away from me.

"I'm sorry if I grabbed you too hard…" Afraid I had hurt her in my anger. I would never purposefully hurt her.

"That is not the issue. I'd rather live my life without you touching me all the damn time."

"Luce…?" My heart hurt. What was going on?

At that moment the front door opened with some pomp. I hadn't noticed the fairly large group of servants down below by the front entrance when I had come upon Lucy. I was too focused on my target.

I looked down and I saw some tall blond dude, wearing a a bunch of leather with chains and clothes with holes in them. He looked up the stairs and his eyes zeroed in on Lucy. I really, didn't like the smirk that crossed his features. I heard Lucy gasp, and heard her heartbeat quicken. I looked at her, and she said one word

"Sho" Who is Sho?

Lucy POV

I know I was being a major bitch to Natsu. I just couldn't seem to stop myself. I was just so hurt and angry. I felt like he had been toying with me, and if I had been thinking even a bit logically I would have realized that Natsu doesn't hurt his Nakama on purpose.

I just had to get away from him. I need something to distract me from these overwhelming feelings. I just need some space!

I was walking quickly, heading towards the front entrance. Maybe some cold air will calm my raging emotions. I got to the top of the stairs and noticed a bunch of servants waiting at the bottom of the stairs. I wonder what's going on, I paused to watch when I felt someone grab my arm

"Wait a minute Lucy." I heard his familiar voice say. Not now, just not now Natsu. Why can't you just give me some space? Even his touch was just too much right now.

"Don't touch me", I said angrily. Why can't he understand?

I'm sorry if I grabbed you too hard…" He said apologetically.

"That is not the issue. I'd just rather live my life without you touching me all the damn time." Sending me mixed signals, leading me on. Causing my heart to ache.

"Luce…?" His voice held hurt. Now I felt guilty on top of everything else. I really had no right to be treating him like I was. I just couldn't seem to stop. I need a distraction. And my prayers were answered when I heard the front the door open, and the servants started making a fuss.

I turned away from him and saw a tall blond man enter the front doors. He was tall, taller than Natsu. Wearing a leather jacket, with a red button down shirt, with a pair of ripped jeans with chains hooked onto the belt loops, and a pair of shades. Then I really looked at his face, and he was gorgeous, vaguely familiar. He took his shades off, and looked up to where Natsu and I were standing.

We made eye contact, and I saw him smile. And a second later I recognized him. I couldn't believe my eyes, it couldn't be! It is! "Sho.." his name escaped my mouth. My favorite singer…ever. I love all of his music. My celebrity crush as it were. The kind of crush you have, where you know you'll never meet, but it's fun to fantasize about. I covered my mouth in shock, and it took everything in me to not squeal like an obnoxious buffoon. Forgetting my anger for a minute, I looked at my partner "Natsu". I whispered in excitement, "It's Fuwa Sho!" Maybe I squealed a little saying his name.

"Who?" He asked looking at me confused.

"Fuwa Sho? My favorite singer?" I said my annoyance coming back. Why am I not surprised he doesn't know my favorite singer? I only play his lacrima tunes all the time. I rolled my eye, and looked away. "Never-mind."

What an opportunity! His last concert had been completely sold out. Erza was going to be so jealous…but what was he doing here? I started playing with his name in my mind. Something was tugging there. Sho? Sho?...Sho-taro? Shotaro! Oh my goodness, HE'S Kyoko's finance?! Fuwa Sho was her childhood sweetheart and love of her life. What a fairy tale. She wasn't kidding when she called him her prince. He certainly fit the part with those looks, and he sings like a dream.

Then I saw Kyoko go and greet him. She was her reserved self. Why would she be so reserved with her fiancé? Especially one as hot and talented as that one. I'd be practically jumping on him in excitement. I couldn't hear what they said, but her face turned bright red, and I saw her look over at us. She said something to him, and he laughed. He leaned down and kissed her, and I saw him tuck some hair behind her ear. That was so sweet. They are so cute.

Smiling broadly he headed straight towards us. What do I do, what do I do!? Act cool, act calm. You are a Fairy Tail mage, and you've faced monsters, and all sorts of horrible things. You can do this! You can handle meeting a famous celebrity. Oh God, he's even more gorgeous up close.

"Hello, I'm Fuwa Sho.", he said extending a hand out to me. "You're reputation precedes you Ms. Heartfilia." He bent down and kissed my hand. So swoon worthy.

"Me?" I questioned, I know I was blushing wildly. Darn this fair skin.

"Of course, I saw the Grand Magic Games. And couldn't take my eyes off you. It's a pleasure to meet you in person." His voice was so sexy, and he was still holding my hand.

"The pleasure is all mine. I have to say, I am a huge fan." I was trying so hard not to gush. I was also a little embarrassed and wished he hadn't seen the Grand Magic Games, it didn't make me look very flattering getting my butt kicked by Flare and Minerva.

"Lucky me, to have such a gorgeous fan." That caused me to blush.

Then I felt heat increase next me, Natsu had come right beside me and was staring him down. What is his problem now? Remembering my manners, "This is my partner, Natsu Dragneel." I said pointing at him.

"Partner? He repeated with a smile. "I remember; your fight was epic. Thought the whole stadium was going to collapse."

"Thanks. It's fun beating the shit out of people who piss me off." The threat evident to everyone. I saw Sho raise his eyebrows at him.

"Seriously Natsu?" How embarrassing. "Sorry about that Fuwa Sho, he's in a pissy mood. Don't pay him any attention."

"I'd rather pay attention to you anyway. Call me Sho."

He couldn't be flirting with me, could he? Be still my heart. "Okay..Sho."

"Shotaro, father wants to speak with you." A quiet voice said near us. Kyoko made me jump a little. I had forgotten about her.

"How many times, must I tell you to call me Sho, Kyoko?" He sounded annoyed.

"Forgive me…Sho" She sounded so formal and uncomfortable. This is her fiancé isn't it?

"Are you okay Kyoko?" I asked her.

"Of course." She responded to me with a small quick smile. Turning to Sho, "Please allow me to take you to my father. Lucy, Natsu I shall see you later."

"I'll definitely see ya later Lucy." He smiled and winked at me. I can't believe I got the chance to meet and talk to my favorite idol. I really am Lucky Lucy right now. I grasped my hands together and did a little dance in happiness.

"Stay away from him Luce." Natsu's voice broke into my reverie.

"Excuse me?" I questioned as I turned towards Natsu. Did I just hear what I thought I heard?

"Stay away from him, he's bad news."

""I have had enough!" I can't take this anymore, "You sir" poking my finger into his chest, "have ZERO say in who I talk to or don't talk too. You don't get to tell ME what to do, you don't Control me, and you sure as HELL don't own me!"

"Wait I never…"

"SHUT UP!" He looked at me in shock, "Enough Natsu. Enough. I have. Had. Enough. I'm so tired of you. Just leave me alone." I turned and walked away.

"Wait, Luce.." I heard him try to say.

"Don't follow me!" I don't want him to see the tears streaming down my cheeks.

Natsu POV

I watched as she walked away from me. Usually when she gets that mad at me, she kicks me. I felt so hopeless right then. That had hurt. She was beyond angry, but I was just trying to warn her about what I heard him say to Kyoko.

The asshole had treated Kyoko like dirt when he came in.

(Conversation he had overheard.)

"Welcome home Shotaro" Kyoko has said with a smile and bow.

"It's Sho, Kyoko, Sho. I'm sure you can manage that much right? I'm being forced to marry a plain boring woman who is as developed as a 10 year old boy, the least you could do is call me what I want to be called." Kyoko's face had turned bright red with humiliation, "Anyway, who is that hot chick with the huge rack at the top of the stairs?"

Kyoko had turned and looked up the stairs. "That is Natsu Dragneel, and Lucy Heartfilia. Mages from Fairy Tail."

"Sound familiar, where have I heard their names before?"

"Fairy Tail won the grand Magic Games, they had been participants. "

"What are they doing here?"

"They have been hired by my father for security."

"Personal protection. Sounds nice. You don't mind if Lucy guards me personally?" He got closer to her, like he was going to kiss her, "Especially at night, it's when I'm most vulnerable, right?" He tucked some hair behind her ear, and gave her an arrogant smirk. "I should be polite and go introduce myself? Afterall that's the proper thing to do. I know how you always want everything to be to always be so damn proper."

And headed up the stairs with a giant grin on his face.

(Back to Natsu)

That arrogant prick not only treated Kyoko like shit, but then made all sorts of innuendo about having sex with Lucy. If only she would just listen once in a while. I wasn't trying to control her, I was trying to warn her!...Though maybe I could have used different words. Maybe it had come off as bossing her around, now that I think about what I said. If she had just given me a chance to properly explain though, instead of flying off the deep end.

Why? What is she so angry with me? Why won't she just tell me, so I can fix it and make things right? Fine, whatever, I'll leave her alone for now. But what am I supposed to do now? Guess I'll go to the kitchen.

"Burp." Man, I'm stuffed. Those chefs sure know how to feed a guy. Now to go find Lucy. I did what she asked and left her alone for a few hours. When did life get so boring when she wasn't around? Now hopefully she's calmed down enough to talk to me.

Thanks man for the meals. "They were all so great" I told the chef after I'd finished my 20th plate.

"Are you finally done?"

"For now." I said with a grin

"I like a man who can appreciate the good food I make."

I heard the tinkling of chains and footsteps coming towards us, and braced at the unknown sounds. Sho entered the kitchen.

"Hey Bo, got a snack for a starving artist?"

"Of course Master Sho. I'll make your favorite."

He turned and looked at me. Accessing me. That's fine, I returned the favor. I could easily kick his scrawny ass without any magic. "Sooo, Natsu?" I raised an eyebrow at him. "What's the deal between you and Lucy?"

"Stay away from her."

He smirked at me, the fucker actually smirked at me. "Typical male response; so just partners then. I could stay away from her, if I wanted too, but do you think she'll stay away from me?" I didn't say anything, what could I say? "You saw the way she looked at me. That's why you're so pissed."

"I'm pissed at what you said to Kyoko."

"Heard that? She isn't mad about it, why should you be? Of course she has the emotional range of a robot." That confused me. Kyoko was pretty reserved when we first met her, but she opened up easily, and is a little too over emotional. The dudes known her for years and doesn't know that? "Not that it's any of your business what I say to her." He continued. "You wouldn't understand regardless." What's there to understand? He's an asshole.

"He's you're omelet Master Sho."

"Thanks Bo. See ya around." And he left the kitchen, with me steaming.

"He's a good boy most of the time. Don't let him bother you too much." The chef, Bo had said.

If that jerk is considered good around here, hate to see what gets labels as bad.

I was wondering around looking for Lucy, when I looked out a window, and I saw Kyoko standing outside by herself on a nearby balcony, without a coat. I stepped outside to make sure she was okay.

I saw her staring out towards the mountains watching the sun setting over them, her face looked blank, but tears were streaming. "Hey, Kyoko?"

She stiffened a little, and turned to face me, with a smile plastered on her face. "Natsu-san, what can I do for you?"

"Don't do that Kyoko, it's creepy." How did she go from crying to smiling like nothing was wrong?

"Before the guest leaves, you must keep your smile. No Matter how unwell your body feels, you cannot show it on your face." I looked at her confused. And she smiled sadly at me. "Shotaro's parents own many chains of Ryokan's and more modern hotels all throughout the world." She breathed in deeply,

"My mother died giving birth to me. The Fuwas were good friends and business partners with my father. I spent most of life with them, and Shotaro. And have been thoroughly taught from his mother the proper ways of running a high class Ryokan. My step mother has always properly trained me, when she was around." She shifted and looked back over the mountains and quietly continued. "I've been in love with him for as long as I can remember. I never wanted anything more than to be Shotaro's wife and run the hotels together with him."

I felt a little twitchy with what I had heard Sho say earlier. And decided to come clean, "I heard what he said to you." I told her quietly.

"He's…unhappy with the upcoming marriage."

"Doesn't give him the right to talk to you like that; embarrassing you and making you cry."

She faced me again, "It's not for you to decide. Our families have an agreement. One I've wanted and begged for. I also have my family's honor to uphold. I am content."

"Then why are you standing out here in the cold, crying?" She didn't respond, just closed her eyes. "I'm not your guest Kyoko, I thought I was your friend. Please don't show me that fake ass face." Her faced crumbled and she buried her face in my chest. I wrapped my arms around her like I did for Lucy. I've learned that it's better just to deal with the tears and snot, till they calmed themselves down. "He's making you cry. I usually beat up people who make my friends cry." I heard her giggle. "But if he messes with Lucy, I might kill him."

"Oh NO, Please don't kill him." She said in true fear. "I love him completely, he's my other half. He's just mad at his father, and knows he can't retaliate against him. Don't judge him based on his actions today."

"Fine I won't kill him, but I still reserve the right to kick his ass." I said leaning forward and wiping come tears from her eyes.

She smiled a genuine smile. She's kind of pretty when she really smiles. Nothing like Lucy of course. Kyoko may be a star, but Lucy is the sun, moon and every star in the sky combined. "Very well; just not his face. We're getting married soon and there will be many pictures"... "Despite what you've witnessed, he cares for me deeply. Just has trouble showing it."

I ruffled the top of her head. My inner skeptic was raging, but it honestly wasn't my place. If she wanted that jerk ass I wasn't gonna stand in her way.

"Care to explain why you're touching my fiancé?" I turned to the voice of Sho standing there looking pissed. Why was he so pissed? I thought he didn't care? He reached over grabbed Kyoko, "We have some things to discuss." And left me standing out there confused. What just happened?

Kyoko and Sho

"How dare you let some guy touch you so casually, when you don't even let m…" Hitting the wall in frustration.

"I'm so sorry Sho." She said as she went down into a dogeza.

"Stop that stupid shit Kyoko. Why is everything with you so overly dramatic?" She didn't reply, and kept her pose. Head down, and facing the floor. "What happened to you Kyoko?" He whispered. She missed the look he gave her. One of frustration and longing. He turned on his heel and left her there kneeling.

Lucy's POV

It's been so many hours. I can't believe Natsu actually listened to me for once, and just gave me some much needed space. I felt like my emotions were raging uncontrollably. Now I was feeling completely guilty, and needed to apologize. He had been trying to talk to me, and all I did was yell at him.

Just like I told him. I don't get to tell him what to do, I don't control him, and I sure as hell don't own him. What a hypocrite I can be when I'm mad. I need to women up and accept that I was wrong and go apologize. And then I was going to come right out and ask him if he had a girlfriend. Pointing out the evidence that was left behind, and try my absolute best to be completely happy for my best friend.

We're a team. I can't just keep avoiding him. All this is making me go crazy. I just feel so weird when he's around now. And I don't know what to do or how to act.

I was walking down a hall, and saw Kyoko standing on a balcony. She looked lonely. I should head over and cheer her up. Then I saw Natsu go out as well. That's curious. Maybe he was looking for me. I smiled at the thought. I watched them talk for a bit, but then I saw them hug. What are they doing? I pressed my hand to the glass with what I was witnessing. I couldn't believe it, that player leaned forward and kissed Kyoko!

I turned around and went back the direction I had come. My resolve gone. Natsu is changing, and I don't like what I am witnessing. I walked aimlessly. Not even sure how I was feeling.

"Hey there, Lucy." I turned around and saw Sho standing there. "Wanna do something fun?" He asked me with a flirtatious grin.

I smiled back why not, perhaps he is just the distraction I've been looking for, "What did you have in mind?"

For my fellow Skip Beat fans, I'm just gonna say it. I do NOT ship Ren and Kyoko anymore. Ren has been way to horribly emo and annoying. I don't think he'd be good for her till he gets his shit together.

I like Sho and Kyoko together more. Yes Sho was a complete ass at the beginning and still does some stupid childish stuff, but I think he's finally realized what's he's lost. It's hard being at the top all alone. He has no one who knows him, no one he feels comfortable with. Kyoko is the only one who knows the true him. I also got the feeling that he took her for granted. I think he's always loved her very much, but he took her for granted, and I think Kyoko is a bit to blame for that. The way she treated him, idolizing him, running after him and treating him like a prince or whenever they were together, it gave him too much confidence that she would always be there no matter what he did.

I also feel they're more even. She has Ren on this pedestal, and practically worships the ground he walks on. That's not healthy. With Sho she's comfortable to fight, and be her true self. No need for a façade. While Kyoko looks up to Ren as an acting mentor, and Ren hides his true self around her, Kyoko and Sho are completely true to themselves around each other. I also feel as though Sho's childishness and hot-temper goes along well with Kyoko, who will be able to keep him in check from now on. What I love most is seeing the gradual change in Sho's feelings. The heartbreak has been good for Kyoko to grow as an individual.

I know the end game has Ren winning. I know it, but he's just not who I root for. So NO, Ren will not be making any appearances to sweep Kyoko off her feet.