Trapped in the Studio

Chapter 1: Introduction

"Okay!" The director yelled, "That's it for today! Thanks for the hard work everyone!"

Everyone shuffled out but a few stragglers remained, including the rising star Mogami Kyoko. She was studying her script when the director approached her.

"Excuse me, Mogami-san," he said, "How long will you be? I'm leaving soon."

"Oh, director!" Kyoko said, "I'm sorry. I'll be a while longer, I want to practice my script a bit before I go home for the night."

"Alright. Would you mind shutting off the lights and locking up when you're done?"

"Of course! I don't mind."

"Thank you."

With that, the director quickly strode away before she could say "You're welcome". She continued to study her script even after everyone else had returned home. When the last person left, her lips curled into a smile. Then she set her script down and hopped onto the stage.

Driving home, Tsuruga Ren brushed his hand against his pocket. He sighed, turned his car around, and sped back to the studio.

I wonder if anyone's still there? He thought, God, I hope so. Otherwise, I won't be able to get in and I won't have my phone until tomorrow evening. Not good.

As soon as he arrived and parked his car, he stepped out the driver's seat and walked to the entrance. He turned the handle. Good, it's unlocked. He opened the door and stepped inside. When he entered into the area where he left his phone, he heard someone talking in another room. He silently entered through a side door and saw Mogami-san talking to an empty stage. He chuckled to himself quietly as he watched her.

"Listen up students!" She spoke,"This semester will mostly cover the feudal era of Japan, so make sure you prepare yourself for the many tests from now until you finals in December!" She paused. Then she turned her head to the classroom door as if someone had opened it. Her face shone with happiness.

"Oh, principal-san! It's you!" she exclaimed, her cheeks lightly tinted with pink,"How nice of you to come visit us! What brings you here?"

"I'm here to play with you, my adorable sensei."

"KYAAAAAAAA!" She threw her hands up into the air and spun around. "Tsuruga-san! You scared the hell out of me! What's wrong with you!? Have you no shame!?"

"Heh, sorry Mogami-san. I couldn't help myself."

She blushed in embarrassment and continued to lecture him. He rubbed the back of his head and repeatedly apologized and nodded.

A faint creak was heard through the darkness of the studio, and soft footsteps quietly echoed across the floor. The two stopped what they were doing and listened. Shortly after, a dark figure appeared amidst the shadows.

"Who's there?" Kyoko called out.

"Oh, it's just me. I thought I heard familiar voices in here! What on earth are you doing here this late anyway?"

"Moko-san!" Kyoko wore a large smile when she saw who it was.

Kotonami Kanae stepped into the light.

"Geez! You scared me! When I first heard you, I thought you were burglars. Then I recognized your loud voice and followed it here. ... Oh, hello Tsuruga-san." She bowed politely,"What brings you here?"

Ren nodded in return,"Good Evening Kotonami-san, I came to retrieve my cellphone and I ran into Mogami-san."

Kyoko scowled at him. Ran into me?! Is that what you call it!? She thought.

Kanae looked from Kyoko to Ren and back again and decided to leave them alone.

"Well, I'm going home. I only stayed to finish some business, so I'll just be on my way."

"Moko-san! Don't leave me!" Kyoko begged. "Moookooo-saaan!" She lunged forward off the stage and landed on the floor with a loud 'thud', grabbing a hold of Kanae's ankle in the process.

"Let go of me! I want to go home so I'm not staying! Goodbye!" She swiftly ducked her head towards Ren, scowled at Kyoko and jerked her foot away, and ran outside.

"My only salvation from this man...gone...Until tomorrow anyway." thought Kyoko.

Once Kanae disappeared from sight, Kyoko stood up and turned to Ren, scowling.

She probably left because she doesn't want to be around Tsuruga-san. She thought,

I wish I could go with her, but I promised to lock up. I can't practice OR leave with

Tsuruga-san here! She sighed.

Ren looked confused. "What's wrong Mogami-san?"

She scowled at him again, ducked her head, turned around, and swiftly stomped away.

Whats up with her? Thought Ren.

He stalked after her, silently slipping his way through the shadows as she made her

way to the ladies room. I see what she's up to now.

Ren sped up. She was at the door now, and was about to open it and go

inside. Two hands slammed into the wall on either side of her head.

Deja vu? she asked herself.

"Mogami-san."

She turned to face him. "Yes,Tsuruga-san?" Her caramel eyes bore into his dark ones.

"Are you trying to hide from me again?" He wore his gentlemanly smile.

Her insides were churning with fear.

"Uhmmm...N-n-"

"Please don't lie Mogami-san."

Her eyes teared up.

"W... Waahh~~ Yess!" Kyoko sobbed in pure terror. He's going to

destroy my soul!

His smile grew wider. "Good girl." At this, he left her in the dim light of the hallway.

"Well, that was entertaining. I think I'd better head home now. I hope Mogami-san

makes it home safely. Knowing her, even if I demanded it, she probably wouldn't let me give

her a ride home." Ren thought while he made his way back to the entrance.

"IIIIYAAAAAAA!"

Ren gasped and spun around. "That sounded like Mogami-san!"

He sprinted back down the narrow corridor towards the lady's room.

Author's Note:

This story just kinda... came to me... I literally had no idea what I wanted to write about. Yes, this is a horror. I don't know how good everyone will think it is. The last thing I did for this chapter (not including the author's note) was create the title. It gave me ideas for future chapters. Actually, I've pretty much got everything but the ending sketched out in my head!

Please stick with me! Don't forget to review and Kyoko and I won't forget to spare your souls! All comments and criticism are welcome! If they start getting out of character later in the story, then that's good. That's how I want it! So beware! If you hate a bit of OOC in your stories, then I suggest you look somewhere else!

Another FYI, this story might end up with a different rating. I'm thinking of doing something gory. :) Hehehe... btw, you'll probably hate me by the end of it.

Disclaimer:

I don't own Skip Beat! If I did, it wouldn't be any good!