Okay I'm just going to say sorry for how long its taken to get the third chapter up. Im going to be lame and give an excuse, first a tree fell on my house toward the end of last year. second bout a month later, on christmas mind you, stuff flooded.. we even lost 2 cars Y_Y

Anyway! I would like thank everyone who reviewed, favourited, alerted etc. ~Please enjoy~

I do not own Skip beat!

She pushed the branches out of her way as she followed the trail she knew by heart. The trees were taller and the bushes had grown so much that they were now covering half the path. The sound of moving water sent thrills through her and she picked up her pace nearly tripping in her haste.

Bursting through the last bush, she realised it had grown just as she had. This plant had been there at the start. It was there at the beginning and revealed to her one of her most precious memories. Smiling, she brushes her fingers softly over its leaves. "Thank you," she murmurs before turning her attention to the clearing round her.

Even though it had been years, it looked exactly the same, the same stream, the same trees, the same rocks...

Taking slow, measured steps, she made her way towards the big rock he used to sit on. Reaching out tentatively, her hand began to shake; a single tear ran silently down her cheek.

An amused voice called out from behind her, "Why are you crying? It's just a rock"

Startled, she turned to see a tall figure leaning against a tree, the branches' shade making it difficult to see the top half of his body. Even with the difficulty, the blond hair sparkled in the little rays of sun that seeped through gaps in the leaves.

"Co-Corn?" She managed to stutter out, whilst tears threatened to run down her face. Stepping forward his blue eyes gleamed in the sunlight, a radiant smile playing on his lips. Rushing forward, she hurled herself at him, and his arms caught her, lifting her into the air. She wrapped her arms around his neck, clinging to him, whilst his arms circled her waist holding her up.

"You're a-alive! I've mi-missed you so-o much!" she was crying uncontrollable now and he set her down on her feet but didn't move away. Both of his hands moved to her face and he caressed her cheeks, using his thumb to wipe her tears.

"Silly, I've always been watching over you," he was looking down at her whilst her face was tilted up. "From the fairy world?" her eyes shone with excitement. His hands hadn't left her face, and he leaned down enough so their foreheads were touching, he was staring into her eyes and whispered "I'm a lot closer than you think"

Kyoko jolted awake with a start. Her heavy lidded golden eyes blinked groggily, as she surveyed around herself, trying to figure out where she was. "Ahhh just a dream... It was bout Corn... All I can remember is that his face was a blur" He was grown up, oh how I wish that was true! She flung herself back down onto her bed, burying her face in her pillow. Slightly turning her face, the bright flashing numbers caught her attention. Hmm the power must have gone out... wait... then what's the actual time...?

Kyoko scrambled out of bed, searching for her phone. Finding it in her bag, she quickly switched it on and froze when the time flashed across the screen. 9:24 am. Meet with Sawara-san at 9 am.

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Within seconds Kyoko was running down the stairs, and shouting a goodbye to her shocked landlords.

The people walking the streets stumbled to the side as a huge gust of wind rushed past, leaving hats flying and hair blown out of place.

Stumbling into the lobby, Kyoko glanced at the time. 9:32, not bad for a 30 minute walk.

Standing impatiently, pressing the elevators up button nonstop, Kyoko debated whether it would be faster to take the stairs. The shaking in her knees warned her that maybe that wasn't the best idea.

The elevators doors dinged open and she rushed in slamming into what felt like a wall. Before she could fall arms circled around to steady her.

"Where's the fire Mogami-san?" a very familiar voice chuckled from above. Kyoko pushed herself away and dropped to the floor in the style of a formal apology.

"Tsuruga-san! I'M SO SORRY! I LOST TRACK OF TIME LAST NIGHT AND SO I WAS UP REALLY LATE AND THEN MY ALARM DIDNT GO OFF AND BECAUSE I DIDNT GET TO BED TIL LATE I OVERSLEPT WHICH I NEVER DO AND NOW IM LATE WITH TO THE MEETING WITH SAWARA-SAN AND I WAS JUST-"

"aah mogami-san"

"-IM SO SORRY! PLEASE FORGIVE EVEN THOUGH IM A STUPID KOHAI AND I HAVE TO GO AND-"

"Mogami-san" Ren cut in a little louder than before.

Kyoko finally stopped her ranting and glanced up to at him. There was a small smile playing at his lips like he had a funny joke to share with her.

"Ahh yes?" she responded timidly.

He leant down and put his mouth to her ear, "You just missed the elevator"

Again I apologize for how long it took to upload!