Kyoko's baby bother! (A Skip Beat! Fanfic)

Hold on tight.

In that single moment, Kyoko panicked,

Could she do this? Could she really love her half brother who her mother had loved when she was unable to love her?

Lory, sensing her confusion, squeezed her hand. It was his simple way of reminding her she was not alone. The instant the car seat was turned to her revealing the child, all of her doubts and all of her fears faded as she looked into the golden eyes of the child she instantly loved as her own.

Lory stepped forwards eagerly as he held out his hand for the carseat. Hana handed it to him as he lifted his new little charge to look at him closely.

"Oh isn't he just a darling." he was almost squealing with delight as he tickled the chubby little cheek.

"Wait..." but it was too late as soon as Lory's finger touched his cheek Toru started to scream. Lory looked visibly shocked as he started to bounce the carseat.

"Hush hush hush now. What's wrong little man?" he cooed as Toru just screamed louder.

"It's my fault I should have warned you he is funny about strangers and being touched." said Maiko as she walked to Lory's side and tried to console the screaming child but to no avail, as his cry became more and more distressed. It was like a light sparked in Kyoko as she turned the carseat towards her. Popping open the clips, she picked up Toru in her arms and held him tight.

"That's enough of that." she said firmly as Toru stopped crying instantly. The two stared deep into each other's golden eyes before Toru laid his head down on Kyoko's shoulder and remained there silently. She turned to the astonished people from the social services and Lory just smiled.

"Well looks like mommy knows what to do ladies." he smiled warmly at Kyoko's shocked face

"Mommy? But I'm his sister." she cried alarmed as Toru stirred slightly she lowered her her voice and continued,

"And I couldn't be his mother especially as you're his father now!" Lory smiled lightly as Maiko corrected her gently.

"Actually Kyoko-san Lory signed as the child's grandfather you are down as Toru's legal guardian. As soon as you reach 18 years old he will officially be in your care under the guidance of Takarada-san of course. Isn't that what you yourself decided? That you would care for the child as his mother and guardian in Saena's place?" Lory was impressed by her tact as she avoided saying 'your mother.' Kyoko looked at the quiet child on her shoulder then back at the four people watching her.

"Of course. Sorry for my mistake but as you can imagine to go from being all alone in the world to having a sibling and now a son it is rather a big step for me." Lory was so proud of his new daughter he could have cried as he saw Maria looking down from the doorway eager to see her new brother.

"Well then ladies we have a little welcome party set up inside. Please come in and share this joyous day with us as I'm sure its been a long journey and of course you will be welcome to a tour of the house and the children's new living area. I've set up special rooms for them both." Kyoko looked at the pure joy in Lory's eyes and wondered if she really wanted to know what special things had been set up for them.

"I hope you didn't go to too much trouble president." she said feeling embarrassed as she looked at the floor.

"Kyoko-chan look at me." he said sharply. As she did as bidden he looked at her very seriously.

"You are no longer allowed to call me president. Imagine my shame when my daughter calls me that but calls my best friend Dad!" Kyoko looked at the floor, tapping her toe as she took a deep breath.