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

The dolphin charm.

"Come on kiddies, I've got the entire day scheduled so you better be ready to work hard." Lory shouted as he stood by the sea plane that had landed 30 minutes prior.

"I thought this was supposed to be a vacation." Kyoko muttered so only Ren could hear her. He chuckled as he carried Toru across the sand. She was carrying his changing bag and so far she had been able to follow her father's advice, talking as normal though her heart did pound with every smile. With every touch her skin felt like fire. Maria had ran on ahead and Ren smiled.

"To be honest just being able to spend time with the people I care most about is better than any vacation I could ever ask for." her heart skipped and the warm, twisting feeling in her stomach increased. Taking steadying breaths she spoke,

"I suppose so." were the only words she could speak but Ren accepted them, with his true smile.

God and how am I meant to forget everything when he smiles at me like that?

She just smiled back. Ren's heart leapt and his breath caught, neither could speak. It wasn't a long ride and as they approached to land Lory pointed out of the window,

"That's where we are heading. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium." he said happily as he watched Maria's and Kyoko's faces light up with excitement. Ren looked a little troubled.

"Takarada-san, don't you think we should be more careful. After all of the press lately we are all more visible to the public eye." Lory smiled at Ren and chuckled.

"My dear boy please don't worry, there's a reason we are coming here today. They close for so many days a year for maintenance and repair and today happens to be one such day. So we have a personal tour guide and the entire place to ourselves." Maria clapped and Kyoko gasped as Ren just shook his head.

It was magical. That was the best word Kyoko could use to describe it. Watching the whale sharks in the large Kuroshio Sea main tank she was astounded by their size and grace. She could've watched them for hours. Toru was also enthralled as they encouraged him to try and say each name. The manta rays were one of Maria's favourite, the tour guide seemed rather dazed at the famous actors he got to show around. He also seemed to show a lot of attention to Kyoko until Ren glared at him then he backed off. Luckily Kyoko was too busy watching the Manta rays with Toru and Maria, but Lory chuckled.

At lunch time they watched the dolphins practice their show and even got to meet the wonderful creatures. Ren watched with pure joy radiating from him as Maria, Toru and Kyoko pet the dolphin as Lory filmed them.

Is it just me or does Kyoko seem to keep looking at me today?

He wondered if she was upset over Toru calling him dada, but her looks did not seem to hold any malice. To be completely honest he found that it baffled him entirely, they were warm but distant as if she was looking at him but not really looking at him?

Maybe i'm just imagining it.

He thought as he watched Maria give the signal for the dolphins to jump and her squeal of excitement when they did as she asked.

The day was a complete success in Lory's book. As they headed back to the seaplane bags full of souvenirs mainly for Toru and Maria, but Kyoko had bought some for their friends something. Ren had also seen her looking longingly at a crystal necklace. It was pretty simple, a crystal dolphin on a simple gold chain. So when she wasn't watching he had the sales assistant wrap it up for him.

Ren sat in the middle of the seat, a sleeping Toru on his lap Maria on one side was sleeping on his arm and before long Kyoko was sleeping on the other. Her hair gently tickling his shoulder sent goosebumps through his body and down his spine.

"Are you heading back tomorrow night?" Lory questioned and Ren nodded.

"I really didn't expect to be coming at all. It was Yashiro and I'm guessing you? Lory nodded slowly as Ren smiled.

"Thank you, I think i really did need this little holiday." Lory smiled at his simplified words.

"You mean you needed her and Toru don't you? They say distance makes the heart grow fonder but truthfully even the wisest man knows that all it does is hurt." Ren looked like he was about to deny this fact but stopped as he nodded and blushed slightly.

"It does hurt." was all he allowed himself to say.

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They had a BBQ on the beach that night, then Lory lit a few fireworks he had brought back with them. Toru laughed and babbled once the initial shock of the noise was over. Maria held him in her lap, arms around him as they looked up into the night sky watching as it danced with colours.

At 11:30 Maria and Toru were both sleeping. Lory sat on the porch swing smiling to himself having sent Ren and Kyoko out for a nice stroll along the beach while he watched the children. He had been watching Kyoko all day and knew that most of what he had done last night was for the best. He just hoped when it came down to it she accepted the rest. That was the next big hurdle for them both to overcome.

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Kyoko looked up at the full moon. If it was if possible it looked even more beautiful than the night before. Ren looked down at Kyoko, she shone in the moonlight. He held the box he had in his pocket lightly.

"Kyoko-san?" she looked at him, her golden eyes aflame.

"Yes Ren-san?" she felt shivers down her spine as his eyes glowed in the moonlight. Those eyes full of some meaning that escaped her entirely in that moment as he looked like he was going to speak and stopped.

God why can't I speak?

His mouth felt dry as he simply stared at her.

Just give it to her you stupid ass.

He thought to himself as he pulled out the white box and offered it to her. She looked at him and took it. Slowly pulling open the red ribbon, she opened the box to reveal the dolphin necklace she had admired at the aquarium.

"How?...why?" was all she could stutter out as she looked back up into his smiling face. He was very happy she liked it.

"Toru told me he thought it would look pretty on you." she looked at him.

He was trying to look completely serious as he said this. For a few seconds she felt like she was about to cry with joy but the thought of Toru picking her a necklace was enough for her to burst out laughing.

Ren stumbled back slightly as Kyoko threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight.

"Thank you Ren. It's beautiful." she said as he slowly wrapped his arms around her and hugged her back.

"I'm glad you like it Kyoko-san." she released him and he quickly followed suit, afraid of scaring her as she pulled the necklace out of its box.

"Help me?" he took the necklace from her hands and nodded.

She turned and lifted her hair as he slowly lowered it around her neck. Fastening the clasp she turned the small charm in her hand as she lifted her eyes to his. They were so close she could feel his breath tickling her. She looked up into those eyes and acted without thought, snaking her hand around his neck she pulled him down and kissed him.

OMG WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING!

Pulling away slowly and releasing Ren's neck she looked down, blushing.

"That's a thank you for the necklace." with that she turned and fled up the beach towards the distant house. Ren just stood there completely stunned as he watched her go.

Am I dreaming or did Kyoko just kiss me?