Explanation

For the next few minutes, Ren entirely forgot about his father in the next room, instead concentrating on keeping his hands over the sheet covering the fact that Kyoko was completely naked and in his bed as she pressed her lips against his. Moaning into the kiss, he managed to persuade her to open her mouth, which she did a little hesitantly, the reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, making the sheet slide down a little. However, when she tried to sit up and move closer to him she was once again reminded of the bruising on her side and broke the kiss, clenching her jaw in pain. "I'm sorry." He touched her side over the blanket. "Did I hurt you?" She shook her head a little, managing a smile.

"No. It's just sore." He nodded grimly and, forgetting about his father again, gently kissed her again. "I love you." She whispered when he pulled away a little, meeting his soft smile with her own. "I kept trying to tell you today…" He laughed breathlessly, his heart not daring to believe the words. "I'm sorry…that you had to take care of me and…and that I wondered off." Her eyes were downcast and he dropped down to her side, kissing her cheek.

"I love you." He whispered, nuzzling her cheek. "I didn't mind taking care of you. I was just so happy that you weren't gone…" She smiled. "And that wasn't your fault. It was that jerk…" He trailed off darkly, his eyes still angry as he gently ran his hand over her side over the sheet. "I'd better go talk to Hizuri-san…"

"You can call him Dad." She whispered, looking into his eyes. "I won't tell anyone, Kuon." He stared at her, wide-eyed, hand frozen over her side.

"How?" He managed.

"I heard you on the phone. I'm sorry." He shook his head.

"No….you don't have to be sorry." He brought a hand up to her face and gently ran his thumb over her cheek. "I was just surprised." He regarded her thoughtfully for a moment, rubbing his thumb over her cheek again. "Well, either way, I should go talk to him."

"Um…. I should come too!" She started to sit up, bracing herself for the pain, but he placed a strong hand on her shoulder, shaking his head.

"You still need to stay in bed. We might need to take you to a doctor tomorrow." He frowned at her side, wishing he could take another look, but pulled away slowly. "I'll explain everything to…Dad." It felt strange saying it, but Kyoko didn't seem to notice.

"What are you going to tell him?" He sighed.

"I'm not really sure."

Kuu was sitting on his sofa, looking perfectly at home sipping a mug of fresh coffee. He looked up at his son a bit irritably, placing the mug of the coffee table. "Care to tell me why my daughter is naked in your bed?" His eyes were narrowed, daring Ren to give him the answer he obviously expected. However, the younger man just sighed and sat next to his father, leaning his head back and closing his eyes.

"I'm going to tell you what happened, Dad." If Kuu was surprised at his son openly resuming the role of father and child, Kuon didn't pay any attention. "I was looking after Kyoko because of a Love Me assignment she had to do, and I was doing it as a favor to the President…more of a demand really. He tricked me into it. While we were out earlier, she was injured pretty badly and that's why she isn't out here."

Kuu suddenly got over the fact that she had been naked and remembered her cry of pain. "Is she okay?" He asked anxiously.

"I'm taking her to a doctor tomorrow. She should be fine."

"That still doesn't explain why she was naked…." He was watching his son suspiciously.

"She was a cat." He said simply. "I was taking care of her while she was a cat, and then she turned back into a person in my bed a few minutes before you barged in, and since cats don't wear clothes I guess that would explain the nakedness." He could feel the disbelief from his father so he felt no need to look over.

"Kuon…" There was a dumbstruck silence. "Wh…what are you talking about?" There was a bit of concern in his eyes, and Kuon knew his father thought he was crazy.

"You wanted to know why she was naked in my bed. I answered you. Do you care if I go back to bed now?"

"I…" Kuu blinked, staring at the tired young man beside him. 'Is my son on drugs?'

"You're welcome to stay in the guest room if you like." Kuon offered with a half smile.

"Kuon!" Sighing the younger man turned back to his father.

"I'm not lying to you. In know you won't believe me, but I swear, I'm telling the truth, and I'm just as confused as you are, but…" He sighed. "I'm not going to do anything to her. I just don't want to try and move her when she's hurt." Kuu stared at his son for a second.

"I want to talk to her." He said simply.

"Can it wait until morning? She's probably already asleep." Taking a deep breath, Kuu nodded.

"Of course. Is it okay if I stay?" Ren smiled a little, standing and holding out his hand to his father.

"Of course."

Kyoko woke briefly when Ren climbed into bed next to her, dipping the matress and bringing her a little closer. His arm wrapped around her and she rested her head on his arm happily, smiling a little. Ren grinned and kissed her cheek. "I love you." He whispered. She opened her eyes, meeting his soft ones.

"I love you too." His hand slid down her body and pulled the comforter over the sheets. "Was Father angry?"

"He was...confused. He wants to talk to you tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Is he staying here? What did you tell him?"

"The truth." Her eyes widened.

"What did he say?" Ren grinned and rolled over, holding her to his muscled chest gently. She blushed, which went unnoticed by him in the dark.

"He thinks I'm insane. But then again, so do I." She giggled a little, relaxing against him slowly, sighing. Taking another deep breath, she let herself drift to sleep. He lay awake for a while, listening to her steady breathing.

Kyoko woke as light filtered through an open window and touched her face. Mumbling a little, she burying her head into her warm, firm pillow that seemed to be breathing. 'Wait…breathing…?' Opening her eyes a little, she gasped when she found that she was in Ren…no Kuon's arms. Remembering the events of the previous night, she smiled a little and blushed, pulling the covers up around her neck. He shifted a little and she lifted her head, letting Ren retract his hand and flex it. Her blush brightened when she saw his muscles flex up to his shoulders and shut her eyes, feeling her body heat up. As if sensing her discomfort, he opened his eyes slowly and smiled at her slowly.

"Good morning." He mumbled, lifting his numb hand and touching her red face. She blushed brighter and looked away. "How are you feeling?"

"Um…I'm fine." She tried to move the covers above herself but he placed a hand on hers.

"You're fine." He assured her softly, squeezing gently. She blushed again. Grinning he sat up, careful to keep her covered, he rolled over and slipped out of bed. "Can you sit up?" She nodded a little and did so, holding the covers over her chest. He watched her face worriedly. "Do you need to go to a doctor?" She shook her head.

"No. I'll be fine…but I don' think I'll be able to go to work today…" He shook his head firmly.

"No. You can stay here today. I'll call Lory." He stood and stretched for a moment, then grinned. "I think Dad's fixing breakfast. I'll get you some clothes."

Kyoko emerged from the bedroom slowly while Ren was taking a shower. Her father flipped a pancake in one of three skillets, then placed it on a pile of at least twenty others. "I don't think that will be enough for all of us." She teased with a grin, and he spun around with a bright smile, opening his arms.

"Kyoko!" She took a few slow steps forward but he met her halfway, gently enveloping her in his arms. "Hey sweetie. How are you?" She was dressed in a pair of Ren's shorts and one of his t-shirts that nearly covered them and Kuu chuckled.

"I'm okay." She placed a hand on her side and smiled.

"Is Ren taking you to the doctor?"

"No. I don't think I need to go…" She trailed off at his disapproving look. "I'm feeling a lot better! It wasn't bad and…" He crossed his arms.

"Let me see." He insisted. She started to refuse but his stern look told her that he wouldn't be argued with. She sighed and lifted her shirt a little, keeping herself covered, and he crouched, gasping when he saw the discolored skin. Carefully, he ghosted his hand over her side.

"What do you think?" Kuu and Kyoko glanced up at Kuon's voice as he entered the kitchen, hair still wet and dripping, a towel slung across his neck.

"I think she should still see a doctor." Kuu stood and put an arm around her, helping her to a chair. "And I think you should dry your hair before you get a cold." Ren snorted and placed the towel on his head, ruffling it. Kyoko smiled from the kitchen table, watching as Ren grabbed two plates and placed a pancake on each, then sat at the table beside Kyoko, pushing the plate in front of her, and waited for his father to bring the syrup and his own plate full of pancakes.

The red and blue fairy sat side by side, watching as Kyoko and Kuon ate together, side by side, trying to explain things to Kuon's father. Smiling, the red fairy nudged her blue friend. "Well?"

"Well what?" Blue grumbled.

"I told you I could get them together by turning her into a cat." Blue rolled her eyes.

"Mo. Whatever."

"Oh come on! I did it! I granted Lory and Maria's wish!" The Blue fairy closed her eyes and nearly groaned, trying not to look at her friend's face. Giving in after a few minutes, she did groan aloud. Her friend's eyes were huge and filled with tears.

"Mo! Yes! You did a good job." She rolled her eyes. "Are you ha…." She was cut off when her red fairy friend threw her arms around her neck and squeezed. "GAH! Let go you moron!" She screamed, trying to fight her friend's death grip. Her friend giggled and pulled away, clasping her hands.

"Sorry." She smiled brightly, obviously not sorry at all.

"Whatever." Blue muttered, crossing her arms and rolling her eyes. 'I've got to get her back to Karuizawa and away from these love obsessed nuts.'

The End

A/N: Well that was the end. Thank you all for reading! I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for all the reviews and favorites and such!