Are You Ready? Chapter 8: Truth

"I can't take this anymore!" Haruka shouts with frustration as she places her hands on the brick wall and facing it and lets her hot tears run on her rosy cheeks.

She hates keeping her pregnancy a secret it's changing her slowly in time and a thought struck her…What If Ren never forgives her? What if the guys from STARISH turn against? Or what if Tomo is tired of holding her hand and forgets her? All these thoughts run in the young composer head. More than anything she is afraid of being alone. There really wasn't a lot of kids out in the country-side so Haruka was alone.

Miss. Nanami knew she had to tell Ren the truth, he has the right to know. Tonight when they're on their date she will finally have the guts to say something. Haruka wipe her eyes and took a deep breath and went back to her room to get ready.

The door open and Tomo's amethyst eyes glance at the doorway and can tell Haruka is down in the dumps again.

"What happened to you?"

"I am going to dinner with Ren in an hour."

The Idol jump to her feet and grinned widely to her friend, "That's perfect! You can finally tell him!"

The young composer nodded and folds her arms as she walks toward her bed and whispers. "Can I really do this? I-I don't if I can…Tomo I never been scared talking to someone before…"

Tomo only sighs and sits with Haruka and gives her a side hug for comfort and used her energetic voice. "OF course! I believe in you and you will feel so much better talking to Jinguji, trust me." She gets back up and walks over to their closet. "Now we need to find you a nice outfit and I will do your make-up! By the time I finished with you, you will look like a model for sure hehe." A smile appears from Tomo's face.

Haruka got up and finally crack a smile and nodded. She was done being sorry for herself and she does believe she can do this.

Meanwhile…

Ren stare at himself in the mirror too see if he look good or not. He is wearing a black jacket, with a red button up shirt, and black jeans. He sprayed some cologne on and had a satisfied smile. Secretly, he was very eager to have a lovely night with his little lamb. This may be the first time him and her are going to be alone out in public.

"You have a lot of nerve."

The saxophone player closed his eyes as he grins, "Oh? Someone is in a sour mood." He turns around to see a very unhappy Masato. "What did I do know?"

Masato walk up to him while glaring and went straight to the point, "Why are you and Nanami going out this evening?"

"Ah I see…Simple, we are just going out on a date, nothing wrong with that. Unless…" Ren turns around looking at his roommate. "Are you jealous?"

The piano player got stiff of that question and his tone became harsher. "Don't be ridiculous! Listen Jinguji….Nanami is not one of your toys, you play and eventually get tired with. She deserves way better than a low-life like you."

The strawberry-blond man eyes became fierce and didn't hesitate to argue back. "Of course she's not. Little lamb is special I would never hurt her!"

"I have known you for a long time, which is way you would never put her first because you're that selfish."

Ren almost wanted to beat Masato up right there but it got interrupted by his cell phone ringing. He only sighs and left the room without saying another word to Masato.

Haruka look at mirror and never seen herself so gorgeous before…Her hair was curl and look so playful. What she was wearing is a white frilly dress with a v neck and wore black high-heels. She wonder if Ren would like the way she looks.

"Ah Haruka you look so pretty! Ren is going to be all over you!" Tomo gush behind her as they stare at her reflection in the mirror.

"Thank you Tomo…and I hope he does." She gets up and grabs her purse and about to walk out of the door till Tomo stops her and hugs her tightly.

"Good luck."

"Thank you…"

The young composer has courage and ready to tell him! She walks outside and see Ren at the entrance. Her heart started to race uncontrollably. He hears high-heel footsteps and turns around and at that moment he lost his breath…

(Is that…really little lamb? Wow…she is very beautiful…) Ren thoughts.

"My Lady…you look amazing." As he slightly blushes.

"Thank you…you look very nice as well." Haruka shyly says.

Ren offers his hand, "Ready to leave my princess? Your carriage awaits." As he says that a limo appears before their eyes and Haruka gasp of the sight and shyly nods as she places her hand to his. They enter inside the limo, and went straight to a very fancy restaurant.

As they step out Haruka eyes widen and stammer her words, "W-Wow! I have never been to a luxurious restaurant before…Are you sure about this Ren?""

The saxophone player giggle and was amuse with her as he grab her hand to walk inside. "Of course little lamb, you deserve this. Now let's have a goodnight."

It hurt Haruka hearing a 'goodnight' because it may not turn that way…

Violinist's were playing inside the restaurant making the atmosphere very soothing music. It made the young composer at ease and enjoyed hearing beautiful music, and everyone in the inside look like millionaires. The men and women look dashing and enjoying themselves by drinking wine. Haruka felt out of place here…but Ren made her forget that as he brings her in close and softly kisses her head.

"This way Mr. Jinguji," The older waiter says as he guides them to a table and places menus and started to bring out the champagne at the spot. "I will get someone to take your order."

Ren nods to the waiter and slides the chair for Haruka and grins, "Here you go my lady."

Haruka blushed and nods as sits down and waits for Ren to sit across from her. Her golden eyes laid on the champagne bottle and questions, "Um we aren't really drinking this, right?"

"We don't have to if you don't want too little lamb, I normally come here a lot with my father and brother's. So the staff just knows me. But…" Ren folds his arms and gives Haruka a flirty stare, "We can order something else…more of your women taste…"

The ginger girl blush like a rose and stammer her words, "N-No! I already tried that before…and I learn my lesson!"

"Haha alright, I am only teasing." He reach out his hand and grab hers. "You're cute when you're confused."

A waiter comes up and bows to them, "Welcome may I take your order?"

"Yes, we will both take the lobster and also a side of your fresh bread."

"Yes sir. It will be here shortly." Then he leaves.

"R-Ren! Why did you order for me?" Haruka asked with confusion.

The saxophone player grins, "I figure you never had lobster before so, you will have a good treat. By the way..." His expression changes to be serious. "Why have you been avoiding?"

Haruka heart skip a beat and she felt really nervous…is it the right time for her to say something to him ? Maybe after dinner she should come clean for now she will enjoy her time with him.

"No reason…I just been busy making music that's all. Have you been practicing?" Haruka asked.

Before he can say anything a plate of lobster and bread appeared before their eyes, and Haruka never seen or eaten lobster in her life! Good thing it arrived she was starving!

The two ate their meals and enjoyed each other's company, by the time they were done they walk out of the restaurant.

"Where would you like to go little lamb?" Ren asked as he texts his driver that he is ready to be pick up.

"Anywhere really-" She got interrupted by a little girl cry from near by.

"Wahhhh!" A young little girl cries her eyes out.

Haruka was about to walk over till Ren does it instead and he kneels down and starts talking to her, "What's wrong little princess?"

"Sniffle…I can't find my mama…she was here but…I can't find her…sniffle…" The little girl sadly said and continue crying.

The strawberry-blonde man wipe the little girl's eyes and gave her a heart-warming smile, "Don't worry, we will find her. Let's go inside, here hold my hand."

"Okay!" The little girl said softly and obeyed.

The young composer is in shocked right now as she is in dumbstruck and amazed with Ren. She has never seen this side of him before…this is making her heart warm. Without realizing she is rubbing her stomach.

They walk back inside, searching for the little girl's mother. Ren asked for the manger and explain the situation. It got solved as the mother came out of the dining room being frantic.

"Ayu!? Where are you!?"

"Mama!"

The little girl ran to embrace her mother not daring to leave her side again. The older women look at her and question her, "What happened! I thought you were behind me? I was taking grandpa and grandma to their seats, and you weren't there!"

"I…was picking some flowers and…I must have not notice I am sorry!" Then the little girl look back at Ren and smile, "He brought me in here…"

The older women sighed in relief and bow to Ren with an apologetic expression, "Thank you for helping my daughter!"

The STARISH member smiled as he nods, "It was my pleasure, and I don't like seeing a little princess cry." As he said that he winked to the little girl and it made her giggle.

"You're such a gentlemen! You would make a very good father someday." The older women chuckle as she holds her daughters hand.

The saxophone player only blushed of her comment and took a long pause and whisper, "Maybe…"

At that moment they said their goodbyes and left the mother and daughter. Ren and Haruka walk back outside and felt a nice breeze. The young composer never been so amazed with Ren, she open her mouth without realizing, "You're a nice guy Ren."

Ren turned around and gave her a confused look, "I wouldn't say that…it was the right thing to do. Anyone in that situation would do that. Like…that one time." Ren smile and turn his back to Haruka. "A long time ago, I saw you helping a little girl as well, she was crying and you were their comforting her. I never seen anyone as kind as you're. You inspire me to be a good man." He face her again and grinned at her.

"Now where would you like to go?" The young man said trying to change the subject. He doesn't want to show any weakness.

"Wait…I need to tell you something." Haruka said with a determine tone.

Ren paused as he face her ready to listen to her. He doesn't want came over her all of a sudden but it sounds really serious.

"I...been wanting to tell you something for a long time..." Her voice starts to shake same as her body, but deep down she knows she has to do this for herself and the baby. " Ren...I am pregnant with your baby."

Author Notes: Hi everyone! So sorry it took so long...(Again) I just been busy with college! I am trying to be better to make sure I update my other stories as well. So anyway... OMG Haruka finally told Ren! YAAA! I know a lot of you were looking forward to this moment! I felt like it was about time lol!

Also I did took down the Poll about the gender of the baby. If none of you haven't voted yet or were planning too you still can! Just leave a review or PM your answer. So far the popular choice is girl XD It won't be fully decided yet so you still have time! Also baby names would help me as well.

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