HI everyone! Well, I'm actually updating a lot sooner than I thought, so that makes me really happy. The sad part? Well, this is the very last chapter. I just really want to thank everyone for reviewing and reading my stories. You guys really pushed me to keep on going. However, this will not be my last fanfic! I have other ideas in mind and I will write them soon...after exams...haha, so anyway, thanks for everything!

I hope you enjoy the final chapter! :D

And keep a look out for my new stories! (based on Ren and Kyoko, of course) hehe

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat or any of its characters.

"Dinner?" Kyoko asked breathlessly as she hesitantly took another step forward. "You're not…busy?"

Even when she was staring straight at him, Kyoko couldn't believe her eyes. He was actually here. He was right in front of her, waiting all this time… as if he knew all along that she desperately wanted to see him.

He laughed gently and smiled. "I'm never too busy for you."

With her heart leaping out of her chest, Kyoko slowly walked towards Ren and tentatively placed her hand in his, feeling him squeeze a little tighter as their hands touched. She smiled shyly as she looked directly into his brown eyes that seemed to stare right into her very soul.

Straightening up slightly, Ren pulled Kyoko towards his body and held her in a warm embrace as he placed his chin upon her head. Never in his life has Ren ever felt so wonderful. There was nothing that could compare to this moment. Here he was, holding the love of his life, and she wasn't pushing him away. In fact, Ren could even feel Kyoko wrap her arms around his waist, returning his affection.

He smiled and looked down at her face that was staring upwards at him. Lightly stroking her cheek, Ren asked, "From the looks of your smile, I'm guessing that today was a good day?"

She nodded. "We finished filming the commercial."

"Then I think a celebratory dinner is in store, don't you think?"

Kyoko laughed and murmured, "As long as it's with you."

Feeling his breath catch, Ren leaned down and closed his eyes, placing his forehead against hers. It felt as if his heart was going to explode into a million pieces and Ren could have cared less. Kyoko made him feel like the happiest man alive. "No," Ren thought tenderly. "I AM the happiest man alive."

After another immeasurable moment of silently holding each other, Ren's curiosity about the commercial peaked and when he opened his eyes once more, he gently whispered, "How was the kiss?"

Kyoko didn't respond at first. She just stared at him with a thoughtful look, as if she was trying to choose her words carefully. Finally, with a response in mind, she smiled and replied, "It went well, thanks to your advice."

Not feeling the least amount of jealousy, Ren tenderly brushed a strand of hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear. "And did your co-star enjoy it?"

Kyoko shook her head.

Ren froze in surprise.

The corners of her lips curved upward at his response as she brought her hand to his face, causing Ren to smile at her soft touch. "It doesn't really matter what he thinks, does it?"

Ren shook his head in confusion. "Why's that?" he asked.

"Because I wasn't kissing him," Kyoko murmured as she suddenly stood on her tip-toes, wrapping both of her arms around his neck. "I was kissing you."

And before Ren could utter a single sound, Kyoko gently pressed her lips against his and sighed. Ren, who was nearly glowing with happiness, tenderly wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her like he has never done before. As the two lovers relished in each others presence, it seemed that Tsuruga Ren had finally received the gift he's always longed for: the very heart of Mogami Kyoko.

Three weeks later…

"I see…That sounds great, President. I gladly accept the offer…Of course, I'll tell her right now. Thank you…Yes, sir…I'll see you soon, then. Good-bye."

Ren gently placed the phone back onto the receiver with a small smile on the corner of his lips and excitement bubbling within him. He just spoke with President Lory of LME and received really great news. Wanting to share it with her, Ren quickly lifted himself off of the black couch in his condo and walked into the kitchen.

"Want to hear something interesting?" he inquired as he casually leaned against the wall, watching her place a baking pan into the oven.

Kyoko straightened up and turned around with a smile. "What?"

"That was the President. He says that your commercial will air today."

She froze.

Ren laughed and walked over to her side, cupping his hand under her chin. "Why are you so nervous? At the very least, you should be excited."

Kyoko rigorously shook her head feeling as if her throat had closed up.

Gently stroking up and down her arm and causing her to tremble involuntarily, Ren leaned in and whispered, "Well, I'm excited to see it."

Kyoko pouted. "That doesn't make me feel better. In fact, that makes me even more nervous!"

He chuckled. "This isn't your first commercial. You've done this before."

"Ren, you know this is different!" she wailed exasperatedly. Removing herself from his arms, Kyoko turned around, facing the other direction.

Ren, on the other hand, was feeling extremely elated. He could never get used to the sound of Kyoko's sweet voice when she says his name. Even though they have been together for nearly a month now, he was still shocked whenever she could pronounce it so easily.

Smiling, Ren stepped behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, placing his chin on her shoulder. "Please come watch it with me. It's going to start in a few minutes and I don't want to miss it."

Nearly screeching, Kyoko turned around abruptly and cried, "IT'S GOING TO PLAY NOW!?"

Ren nodded, trying to hold in his laughter. "She's really cute at times like these."

Stepping around Ren, Kyoko was hoping she could make a run for it. But refusing to let her leave, he suddenly grasped her wrist and pulled her back into his arms. "Okay, how about we make a deal?"

Huffing, Kyoko looked up with a suspicious expression. "What kind of deal," she asked with a raised eyebrow.

"The President had other good news for you as well and I'm sure you want to hear about it."

Beaming, Kyoko perked up. "Like what!?"

Ren shook his head. "Watch the commercial with me and I'll tell you."

She glared. Then Kyoko stubbornly crossed her arms and replied, "I can call him myself you know. I don't have to hear it from you."

Letting go of her, Ren began to walk back towards the living room and called over his shoulder, "Do as you wish, but I must warn you Kyoko, the President is a busy man and he might not pick up your phone call for days. Maybe even weeks…"

Grinning to himself, Ren left the kitchen and sat on the couch, patiently waiting for Kyoko to give in. She's too eager of a person to wait and Ren knew that he had this one in the bag. And just as he expected, she walked into the living room in a huff and dropped herself onto the couch. It was obvious that Kyoko was in a sour mood.

Gently, Ren scooted closer to her, picked up her legs, and laid them over his knees, having them dangle off the edge. "Thank you," he said with a smile as he kissed her on the cheek.

She didn't kiss him back, but she didn't push him away either. Kyoko just crossed her arms and laid her eyes on the television, avoiding his gaze.

Smiling, he picked up the remote and clicked to the proper channel. Just as a talk show ended, the commercial popped onto the screen at the exact time the President said it would. As soon as the music started, Ren could see Kyoko instinctively lean forward, her eyes glued onto the television set.

He chuckled, but she didn't seem to hear it. Her eyes were as wide as giant marbles as the different scenes were played. Ren would have been just as mesmerized as she was if it was the first time he's seen it, but luckily for him, Yashiro was able to sneak Ren into a quick preview of the commercial before it aired with the help of the President's connections. Therefore, Ren didn't pay any attention to the television set; he was too busy staring at Kyoko's alert expression, taking in every single second.

When the last scene arrived, he could hear Kyoko suck in a breath. Her hands were clenched into fists and she bit on her bottom lip as she watched her co-star pull her into an embrace on screen. Then, when the camera zoomed into the kiss, she gasped softly, letting her mouth drop in surprise.

And just as soon as it began, the words SWEET AFFECTION flashed across the screen as the bottle of the famous perfume appeared in the center. Finally, the commercial faded into black.

When the talk show returned, Kyoko eventually turned her head and realized that Ren was staring at her. Questioningly, she asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Ren shook his head and smiled. "Nope. In fact, I was going to ask you the same thing. What did you think about the commercial?"

Kyoko looked down at her lap and clasped her hands together. Smiling, she looked up with twinkling eyes and replied, "I liked it."

Ren nodded. "I did too."

"You weren't even watching!" she accused in a teasing voice.

He laughed as he leaned in to kiss her softly on the lips. "I can never focus when you're in the room."

"So you admit that you weren't even paying attention!"

Chuckling, Ren kissed Kyoko even more deeply, stealing the breath right from out of her lungs. When they finally released each other, they were both breathing quite heavily, with a slight blush on their cheeks.

Giggling, Kyoko moved herself closer to Ren and placed her head on his shoulder.

"Fine, you're forgiven," she said simply.

He smiled and held her hand in his as he replied, "Thank you."

Then in a flash, Kyoko's head sprang up, her eyes glowing with anticipation. "Okay, I've held up my end of the bargain. Now it's your turn. What's the news!?"

Ren ran a hand through his silky hair. "I don't know if I should tell you. I think I can afford to milk this for a little bit longer," he said with a devilish smirk.

Kyoko glared menacingly. "Ren," she began in a threatening tone.

He held up one of his hands in surrender with a sheepish grin. "Alright! Alright! You win." Chuckling, he squeezed her hand in his lap a little bit tighter and said, "The President wanted me to tell you that you have another job offer."

"Really?! For what?"

"Well, it's another commercial. In fact, it's even with the same director. He was so pleased with your past work that he's practically begging for you to come back."

Kyoko smiled widely and was nearly bouncing off her seat. "This is great! What's the commercial about?"

Ren laughed. "It's for a new cosmetics line and once again, you'll be working with another partner. Male presumably."

She nodded thoughtfully. "Okay. Well, I hope my co-star and I will get along."

Ren shook his head and replied, "I don't think that will be a problem, Kyoko."

Tilting her head to the side, she asked, "What do you mean?"

Nuzzling his head into the base of her neck, Ren placed a soft kiss on her throat. He laughed as she twisted her head, trying to avoid his seductive teasing. "Ren!" she cried exasperatedly, blushing furiously.

He laughed and gently cradled her face in both of his hands. "Because," he began slowly with a smile on his face…

"You'll be starring with me."

Then in a blink of an eye, the only thing Ren could remember was Kyoko tackling him onto the couch, squealing in delight as she eagerly pressed her lips against his.

After that…well, let's just say it was nothing short of a happily ever after.