Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Counterfeit Money ❯ Understanding ( Chapter 16 )

 

 

 

Counterfeit Money 16

 

 

I don't own Fake or Dee or Ryo!!

 

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Chapter 16

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Dee holds Ryo in his arms and kisses the top of his head.

 

“Um...Dee I feel so relaxed right now. Thank you for listening to me.”

 

“I always listen to you. Don't you know that?”

 

“Yeah but, sometimes you have selective hearing, like when it comes to work.”

 

“That's because of all the noise and interference at the job.”

 

“Whatever, Koi. As long as you listen to me about this, I could care less.”

 

Dee kisses him on the side of his neck, “I'll always hear you, sexy.”

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Ryo is in the kitchen sipping on his second cup of coffee and having breakfast with Bikky before he heads off to school.

 

“Is Drake going to be alright Ryo? I kind of like the guy.” He looks up as he puts the last of his pancake in his mouth.

 

Ryo looks at him over his cup, “Well, he was in surgery when we left and we didn't get any phone calls after we got home, so I believe he's holding his own. But it won't hurt to have a good thought about him Biks.”

 

“Well yeah, I can do that and I'll tell Carol too.” He gets up from the table and puts his plate in the sink, drinks the rest of his milk and places the glass there also.

 

Ryo looks at him in surprise, watching the boy do something without being told. “Thanks Bikky, I see you're being more responsible. I like that in you.”

 

Bikky grabs his backpack and heads for the door saying he has basketball practice and will be home at seven. He slams the door on his way out and Ryo winces at the sound. He gets up to see if Dee has at least made it to the shower.

 

“Good morning sexy, did you sleep well?” Dee is fully dressed and has made up the bed. Ryo looks around the room and smiles.

 

“Who are you and what did you do with my boyfriend?” He is smiling and walks into Dee's arms, lifting his face up for a kiss.

 

“You taste like coffee; I hope you left some for me.” Dee licks his bottom lip.

 

“Of course, but we have to hurry. We still have to go by JJ's place to pick him up some clothes before we get to the hospital. I'll make you breakfast.” Ryo pulls out of his arms and heads for the door.

 

They go in the kitchen and Dee takes a seat while Ryo pours him coffee and warms up the pancakes he managed to hide, so Bikky wouldn't eat them.

 

“You know babe, we have our work cut out for us on this case. What could the nurse been thinking when she lured the cop away from his post like that. Do you think she was being paid or she worked for them?” he looks at Ryo with a frown on his handsome face.

 

“People do things for all types of reasons; maybe she needed money or something. I'm glad we got there in time, it gives me chills to think we might have arrived too late.” Ryo visibly shakes his shoulders.

 

“Ryo, I hate to say this but, I think you are getting too involved with Drew.” He is about to protest and Dee raises his hand, “Hear me out babe. The guy knew going in that something like this might happen. He did it as a way to get to you. Now I'm not saying he might not have helped us anyway, but you have to admit, he is into you.”

 

Ryo leans against the counter as he stares at Dee. “I don't think I'm getting too involved with him. I just feel we owe him our protection since he did go out of his way to help. You sound like Berkley. Are you saying you agree with him now? You didn't say that last night.”

 

“I will never let that ass-wipe tell you how to act or treat anyone. But…I do agree with him on you not getting to close to Drew for now. I know I can't tell you how to pick your friends but Ryo you kissed the guy! How do you think that made me feel?”

 

“It should have made you feel sorry for him, the way I do. I kissed him in front of you Dee…not behind your back. However, I won't do that again. It was just something I felt like I needed to do. Almost like saying, I'm happy you didn't die. Besides, it's your fault anyway.”

 

Dee gives him a smirk, “I don't think you can blame that kiss on me.”

 

“No silly, I meant, because of you I'm not hindered by what other people think anymore. I have more confidence to do as I please now.”

 

Dee puts the last of the pancake in his mouth and swallows the last of his coffee and smiles at his blonde lover. “You never cease to amaze me Ryo. I'm glad I have an effect on you but I don't know if that's good or bad.”

 

Ryo laughs and follows him in the bedroom after pouring the rest of the coffee in a thermos for the ride to the hospital.

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They pull up to JJ's condo and park in his spot since he has his car with him at the station. Dee locks the Subaru and places the key in his pocket. He catches up with Ryo who is walking fast to the door.

 

“What's the big hurry?”

 

Ryo turns as he places the key in the door, “I really don't like the idea of being here. Now I wish I hadn't offered to come here for him. I just want to get what he needs and get out.”

 

Dee looks at him and says he will do it if it makes him that uncomfortable. He goes in and heads straight for JJ's bedroom and starts pulling out clothes. Ryo stands in the doorway leaning against the door frame watching as Dee gathers what he thinks JJ will need.

 

“How do you know this place so well? We come in and you go straight to his bedroom without pause. Why is that Dee?”

 

Dee turns and looks at Ryo, “I've been here. Before we got together, we had a poker party here. You were invited too but, Miss Priss declined.”

 

Ryo feels his face blush pink as he remembers telling them he had better things to do with his money.

 

“Well just hurry up so we can go!” He turns and heads for the bathroom to find his toothbrush and other toiletries.

 

Dee chuckles at Ryo's jealous streak for the hyperactive, silvered haired detective.

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They arrive at the hospital and find JJ inside Drake's room holding his hand with his head lying on the bed. Dee walks over and puts his hand on his shoulder and shakes him. JJ looks up opening his eyes slowly as he says, “Oh, it's you Dee-senpai, what time is it?” He looks at Drake with all the machines over him and attached to him.

“He hasn't opened his eyes once and I'm so worried about him. His lung collapsed and this machine is breathing for him because he can't do it on his own.”

 

Ryo clears his throat, “Why don't you go take a shower JJ, we'll stay with him until you get back and if he opens his eyes, I'll come get you, okay?”

 

He smiles up at Ryo, “Thank you, I could use a shower and a cup of real coffee and not the slop they have here. Maybe when I shower I'll go down to the cafeteria and get breakfast.”

 

Dee hands him his bag, “What do you want to eat, JJ? I'll send one of the uniforms down and when you come out your breakfast will be here.”

 

He tells Dee what he wants and goes in Drakes bathroom to get cleaned up. Dee goes to the door and sends one of the officers down for JJ's breakfast. Ryo goes and stands next to Drake's bed looking down at his face. He understands how JJ feels because if it had been Dee, he wouldn't leave his side either. He thinks about Drew in that instant and remembers he has to see how he is doing.

 

Dee walks up behind him and slides his arms around his waist. He whispers in his ear, “He looks bad doesn't he? He's going to need a lot of down time after this. We need to put the bastards responsible behind bars.”

 

Ryo puts his hands on top of Dee's and strokes them. “We will, if it's the last thing we do. We will find them. Now the whole damn case belongs to us. Heaven help the ones that try to get in our way. Drake is not only a fellow officer he's also a very good friend.”

 

Dee tightens his hold on Ryo and agrees with him as the officer comes in with JJ's food and Dee's change. He lets Ryo go and takes the tray from him and places it on the small desk. JJ comes out of the shower and smiles at the two men, “Thank you so much, I feel a little better now. Did Drakey open his eyes or anything?”

 

They both look at him in sympathy as Dee shakes his head no.

 

“Dee you stay here with JJ, I'm going down the hall to check on Drew if it's okay with you?” He looks in his lover face with a slight smile. Dee kisses him on the top of the head, “You have ten minutes then we have to be here for roll call.”

 

Ryo rubs his arm and looks over at JJ who is watching them, “I'll be right back JJ, call if you need me.” With that he takes off down the hall.

 

JJ smirks as he sips on his coffee, “I'm surprise at you, Dee-senpai, letting him go see Drew like that and leaving you alone with me not knowing if I'll attack you or not.”

 

“JJ, JJ, we are not joined at the hip. Besides, if I tell him not to see Drew he'll just get mad and do it anyway. No one tells Ryo what to do. If I don't make a fuss, I don't have to try and calm him down later and anyway Drew is no threat to me.”

 

JJ sips his coffee and looks at Dee over the top. “Oh yeah, I forgot, how much do I owe you for this?” Dee shakes his head telling him its okay and walks over to the window and looks out on the street. JJ is watching the raven-haired man knowing he doesn't like the idea of Ryo going to see Drew but he knows he can do anything about it.

 

JJ thinks if he had Dee, he would never leave him to go see anyone, ever! Well, maybe Drakey and that is because he is his partner, but no one else. He would never cause the Greek God to think for a moment he wanted to be out of his presence.

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Ryo talks to the guards outside Drew's door and they tell him they haven't had any problems at all. He walks into Drew's room on silent feet as he eases up to the bed.

 

“I see you're feeling better today?” He smiles down at the younger man who gives him a smile back.

 

“Yes, as a matter of fact I do. Were you here last night, Ryo? I seem to remember hearing your voice but you know my mind is still a little fuzzy.”

 

“Yes I was here with my partner. We came in and at the right time too. I'm so glad you're going to be okay. You had me worried for a while.”

 

Drew tries to smile, as he answers, “Well we can't have that, can we? I see I had to have oxygen did someone try to do something to me last night. I seem to remember feeling like I was going to die, but I know I was probably dreaming. I hope you don't think I'm crazy but I dreamed you kissed me and said goodnight. I was dreaming right, but it felt so real.”

 

Ryo pulls the chair up by his bed and takes his hand. “You weren't dreaming Drew. All of that did happen last night…including the kiss. My partner Dee and I came to check on you and there was a man standing over you with a pillow. We stopped him and he's in jail right now and will be charged this morning. He has two cops as eye witness to his crime. You don't get any better than that.”

 

Ryo smiles at him and squeezes his hand.

 

“I didn't dream the kiss either I see. I know it was a goodnight kiss and I don't expect it to lead to anything, but thanks Ryo. After your guy sock me in the jaw for getting you drunk, I didn't think I would ever see you again. Although, I look forward to your visits, I don't want to cause any problems for you.”

 

“Drew I'm my own man and I see who I want to see. I'm in love with Dee yes, but he loves me too, so we don't restrict each other. He knows, I will never cheat on him and I feel the same, so don't worry about causing problems okay. Your priority is to get better and soon.” Ryo stands, “I have to go now for roll call but I'll be back later before I head in for the night okay?”

 

Drew smiles up at Ryo and nods his head as he slides his hand out of Ryo's clasp, he closes his eyes slowly, falling back asleep.

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Everyone is standing outside Drake's room when Ryo arrives and the chief is conducting roll call. The Commissioner gives them an update on Drake and passes pictures around of the guard that got away in the shooting the night before.

 

“Listen up men, he is considered armed and dangerous, so don't take any chances, he's a cop killer. He has armor piercing bullets, so your vest won't do a hell of a lot of good. Call for back up if you spot him. That's all for now but check in every three hours and that goes for everyone.”

 

“Ryo and Det. Laytner, I need to speak to the two of you.”

 

Dee is pissed because he did it again. What's with this guy doing shit like this? He was so obvious it was laughable.

 

Traci caught it also and looks at Dee. He looks back and shakes his head as if to say, “See what I have to put up with?”

 

“What is it sir?” Ryo looks at Rose expectedly.

 

I want the four of you to work together on this. We have a search warrant for Ms. Sims apartment and I need you to find something we can use against her and I don't care how small it is, just bring me something!”

 

He turns on his heels and leaves them all watching his back as he goes into Drake's room.

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Now we are into the case I know it was a long time coming.