A/N: Here (finally) is the last bonus chapter of my auction story! I have really enjoyed writing it and I hope you enjoy Kyoko's bonus chapter. Thanks for reading!
Bonus Chapter: Kyoko Mogami
4 ½ Years Since LoveMe Auction Date
Kyoko Hizuri rushed around the large apartment that she and her husband shared. She was juggling between cleaning the already clean living room and cooking a perfect first anniversary dinner. She had planned the meal carefully to ensure it would include all of Ren's favorite dishes. Her hands shook as she pulled a cake from the oven. She placed it on the counter to cool and then glanced at the clock again.
8:30…
Ren had been gone for the week doing photo shoots and runway shows in Paris and was arriving back today. On their first wedding anniversary. Kyoko had missed him but had secretly been happy to have the week by herself to prepare.
As she turned off the stove she stepped over to the living room and picked up a small carefully wrapped present. Inside was the watch she had purchased for his gift. The one he usually wore still didn't work and he had recently begun to leave it at home, no longer requiring a reminder of his guilt.
Kyoko smiled down at the package. I hope he'll like it. She thought to herself. Just then, she heard the sound of the front door and quickly stuck the box into her apron pocket.
An exhausted looking, Ren Tsuruga stepped into the apartment. He smiled when he saw Kyoko. She was wearing her normal apron over a cute red dress. Her hair had been pulled up into an elegant bun but the heat from the kitchen had caused it to frizz as strands of her dark hair escaped.
"Ren!" Kyoko exclaimed throwing her arms around him. She hugged him tightly and he dropped his bag to the ground as he embraced her too. "I'm so glad you're back. I missed you." She murmured against his chest.
He chuckled. "I missed you too." He tilted her chin up with a finger and placed a kiss on her lips. Once he had pulled away, he sniffed the air. "Something smells delicious."
Kyoko laughed, "That would be dinner." She pulled away and picked up his bag. "Why don't you go shower and then we can eat?"
Ren nodded, "I can get my own bag though." He teased. "I'll be quick if you want to put the food out."
Kyoko watched him leave down the hall with a small smile on her face. She quickly moved to the kitchen and set out the food on the tea table by the couches. After the table was set she removed her apron, fixed her hair, and placed the small present on the table before Ren's plate.
When Ren returned, he sat down on the ground beside his wife. He raised his eyebrows when he saw the many dishes she had cooked that all happened to be foods he loved. "You didn't have to go to all this trouble just because I came home." He said. Then his eyes fell on the present. He picked it up, Kyoko watching him anxiously. "What's this?"
Kyoko blushed. He still hasn't mentioned that it's our anniversary. Did he forget? She forced a smile. "Just a little gift." She answered.
Ren unwrapped it and his eyes widened when he saw the beautiful onyx colored wristwatch with its deep green face. "Kyoko…" he breathed her name softly. He leaned over and kissed her. "This is beautiful. Thank you."
Kyoko smiled, happy he had liked his present. But a part of her was still sad that he seemed to have forgotten their special occasion. "We should eat before it gets cold." She reminded him.
After dinner, Kyoko had taken care of the dishes with Ren's help. He had noticed that she had grown quiet after eating but figured she was just tired. Once the kitchen was clean, Kyoko had headed into the bathroom to take her bath while Ren headed to their room. He took the watch out of its box and held it gently.
This really is beautiful. She must've noticed I wasn't wearing Rick's anymore. He turned the watch over in his hands, examining the beautiful craftsmanship. That's when he noticed the inscription scrawled across the back.
"To my husband,
Happy 1st Anniversary!
I love you always.
-Kyoko"
Ren stared at the words for several moments feeling lost. "First anniversary…?" he wondered aloud. When a lightbulb went on in Ren's head he grabbed his phone and checked the date. June 27th.
"Damn it!" he cursed under his breath. "How could I have forgotten our anniversary?" he ran a hand through his hair in frustration. Kyoko had gotten him a present, made him a wonderful dinner, and dressed up looking beautiful for him and what had he done? He shook his head.
Well, it's too late to try and buy her something tonight. He sighed. Then an idea struck him and he quickly dialed a number on his phone.
Kyoko finished her bath and stared at herself in the mirror. The cool water she had placed on her eyes had prevented them from getting puffy after crying. No, you shouldn't be so dramatic. He's been working hard. Of course he'd forget. She brushed her teeth and entered their bedroom wearing her pajamas. She was surprised to see that most of the lights were off and Ren was already under the covers asleep.
She began to feel her tears fill her eyes again as the feeling of loneliness overwhelmed her. Calm down. She scolded herself before climbing into bed. She turned off her lamp, the only remaining light and laid down facing away from her husband.
Moments later, strong arms encircled Kyoko's body pulling her close to Ren. He pressed his lips against her ear.
"I'm sorry, Kyoko… I completely forgot." He whispered into her ear.
Kyoko looked up at him. "It's okay. You've been busy and-"
He shook his head. "It's no excuse. I should've remembered." He kissed her forehead gently. "I promise to make it up to you." He told her, his breath tickling her ear.
She smiled up at him. "You don't have to, but thank you." Kyoko cuddled close to him as he began to trail kisses down her neck.
"In fact," he whispered against her skin, "Why don't I start right now?"
The next morning, Kyoko awoke wrapped in the soft blankets of their bed. She rolled over expecting to see Ren's face but found only his empty pillow. She climbed out of bed and dressed in her robe before stepping into the living room.
On a normal day, she would find Ren there, seated on the couch drinking coffee while reading through a script. Yet today, he wasn't there.
"Ren?" she called out hesitantly.
When no answer came, she stepped back into their room and checked her cell phone. At the top of her alerts was a message from Ren.
"Went to buy breakfast. Be back soon. Ren."
She shook her head, realizing this must be his first attempt at fixing things. She picked out her clothes for the day and headed to the bathroom to get ready. By the time she had finished getting ready and returned to the living room, Ren had returned. She gasped at what she saw.
There laid out on the table was an elaborate breakfast full of finer foods than she would normally eat. And next to it was Ren, dressed up nicely in jeans and a button up shirt, holding a bouquet of roses. "Good morning, my princess." He told her sweetly as he gave her a kiss on the lips.
She was silent for several moments before speaking. "Ren, you didn't have to… I mean… wow."
He chuckled at her speechlessness. "Why don't you sit down and eat. We still have work today and I have one more surprise for you."
Kyoko nodded and the pair sat down to eat. As Ren served her food she noticed he was wearing the new wristwatch on his arm. "It looks good on you." She said between bites.
Ren flashed her a cocky grin before digging into his own breakfast.
After they finished eating, the pair headed downstairs to the parking garage. "So when do I get my other surprise?" Kyoko asked excitedly.
Ren laughed. "Right now." He pointed in front of where they had stopped to a small pink car. The shade was a gentler color than the LoveMe section but still reminiscent of it.
Kyoko looked back and forth between her husband and the car. "Is that really mine?" she asked in disbelief.
He nodded. "It's all yours. I figured since you passed your driver's test last month, you could use a car of your own." He held out the keys to her. "Would you like to drive us to work?" he offered.
Kyoko nodded. "Yes!" she stood on tiptoes and kissed Ren on the lips. "This is the best wedding anniversary ever!" she exclaimed.
Ren laughed. "But this is our first one."
She climbed into the car and turned it on, excitedly examining her new belonging. Then she turned to him beaming. "Thank you so much, Ren. It really is beautiful."
He leaned in and gave her a passionate kiss.
"I hope every anniversary will be like this." Kyoko whispered, her forehead pressed against his.
He raised an eyebrow. "You hope I'll forget every year?"
She laughed. "No. I hope we'll always be this happy."
"Don't worry. As long as I'm with you, I always will be." They kissed once more before finally heading off to another day of work.