Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Only Hope ❯ Only Hope ( Chapter 14 )

I do not own “Only Hope” by Switchfoot.

 

`Okay Laytner here goes nothing.'

 

The lights dimmed to now where the only tiny stage lit. Dee's was so nervous, but when he saw the smile on the man he loved more than life itself, the worry melted away. He knew he was ready. He began to strum on the guitar and let his voice flow with the music.

 

There's a song that's inside of my soul

It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again

I'm awake in the infinite cold

But you sing to me over and over and over again

 

The children joined in with their instruments.

 

So I lay my head back down

And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours

I pray to be only yours

I know now you're my only hope

 

Ryo looked at Dee as he sang, the tears flowing down his cheeks. Never until this moment did Dee look so beautiful.

 

Sing to me the song of the stars

Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again

When it feels like my dreams are so far

Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again

 

Dee turned his eyes from the guitar to Ryo and smiled to him.

 

And I lay my head back down

And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours

I pray to be only yours

I know now you're my only hope

 

The music and Dee's voice became stronger as they reached the next verse.

 

I give you my apathy

I'm giving you all of me

I want your symphony

Singing in all that I am

 

Dee closed his eyes as his voice lifted beautifully holding the words of the next lyrics long and strong with the emotion that he felt for Ryo.

 

At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back

 

Ryo closed his eyes as the children matched Dee's voice in a strong melody, letting his tears flow freely down his cheeks. The next thing he knew Dee was walking off the stage still singing and playing the guitar approaching Ryo with the spotlight following.

 

And I lay my head back down

And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours

 

Ryo hobbled as best he could as Dee approached him. Moments later they were face to face. Dee knelt to one knee as he stared up into Ryo's eyes.

 

I pray to be only yours

I pray to be only yours

I know now you're my only hope

 

Dee finished the last note of the song, still not taking his eyes off of Ryo nor getting up. He took a breath and removed the guitar from his shoulder.

 

“That was beautiful Dee.” Ryo said tearfully.

 

Dee stared up at him his jade eyes sparkling, but also looked serious as he took Ryo's left hand.

 

“That song was nothing compared to how I feel about you.” He said quietly and hoarsely. You are everything to me Ryo. You are my heart and my soul. Never in my life have I ever met someone like you, someone who has made me as happy as the moment you stepped into my life. You're a wonderful, caring, beautiful man. I can't see myself living without you. You gave me a reason as to why I was really put on this earth.”

 

Dee reached into his right pocket.

 

“I love you more than life itself.” He said as he felt tears slipping down his cheeks. “I promise I will give you all of me, everything that I have in order to make you happy, for the rest of my life and ever after.”

 

Dee released Ryo's left hand and opened the OTHER present he had for Ryo.

 

Ryo gasped as Dee took his hand again.

 

“Randy “Ryo” Maclean, will you marry me?”

 

Ryo looked down at the velvet box containing silver ring Dee held in his palm and was too overcome with emotion and closed his eyes and bit his lip as the tears streamed down his cheeks. The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Ryo gripped Dee's hand as he lifted his head to look into his lover's eyes.

 

“Yes Dee…oh God yes…I'll marry you!” He said happily through a sob. The room went into an uproar of cheers as Dee began to cry himself with happiness. He slipped the ring on Ryo's left ring finger and threw himself into Ryo's arms.

 

“Oh God Dee.” Ryo said crying on Dee's shoulder. “I love you so much!”

 

“I love you too.” Dee said sniffling and shutting his eyes as his own tears flowed. “You have no idea how happy I am right now!”

 

Ryo laughed as they two rocked a little.

 

“I have a pretty good idea.” Ryo said taking Dee's face in his hands as they shared a sweet, teary, kiss. Everyone in the room cheered and “awed” at how sweet it was.

 

“LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLE!”

 

Everyone began cheering as Dee and Ryo finally realized the two of them weren't alone. In fact most of the people in the room had tears in their eyes including the 27 detectives who tried to wipe them away quickly.

 

“Damn this room is dusty.” Drake said.

 

“Yeah, bad New York air.” Marty said sniffling.

 

“Someone should open a window.” Ted said with red eyes.

 

Meanwhile Dee and Ryo were as happy as can be as Dee grabbed Ryo again in another embrace and lifted him off the floor and kissed him once again. They were still crying, but the tears were subsiding as Bikky and Carol approached them. Carol of course was blowing her nose with a tissue while Bikky just stared at them with thoughtful eyes. Dee leaned down to him.

 

“I know I should have asked your permission first.” He said putting his hand on Bikky's shoulder. “But I promise you that I will spend the rest of my life keeping Ryo safe and happy.”

 

Bikky shrugged.

 

“You happy Ryo?” He asked his dad.

 

Ryo smiled at his son.

 

“Unbelievably.” He responded. “I hope you will celebrate in our joy B. I really want you a part of this.”

 

Bikky looked at Ryo then at Dee.

 

“Okay then.” He said, but then he pointed a finger at Dee. “But just so you know perv, this doesn't change a thing between us. I still think you are a sleezy butt hunter, so prepare to suffer when we are all living together!”

 

Dee smirked at him.

 

“And I still think you are a greasy, midget baboon punk!” He said. “And I will have new ways of kicking your ass!”

 

The two stared at each other.

 

“Put `er there hornball!” Bikky said extending his hand.

 

“Thanks brat!” Dee said. Ryo and Carol rolled their eyes and laughed as the two enemies for life shook hands.

 

“Thanks Bikky.” Ryo said giving his son a hug.

 

“OH I AM SOO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!” Carol squealed as she hugged both Dee and Ryo. Please tell me I can help you plan the wedding!”

 

Dee and Ryo laughed.

 

“Of course Princess.” Dee said.

 

“Oh great, I have so many ideas already!” She said.

 

Before she could rattle them off, Bikky took charge.

 

“LATER CAROL, besides let's get some more cake before those brats from the orphanage polish it off!” He said pushing her towards the table.

 

Soon everyone was approaching the couple including Mother Maria with tears in her eyes.

 

“Oh Dee, Ryo.” She said. “This is truly a blessed day. I knew that the first time Dee brought you to the orphanage that you were someone very special.”

 

“Thanks Penguin.” Dee said giving her a hug.

 

“Now you take care of my boy.” She said to Ryo.

 

“You know I will Mother.” Ryo said.

 

She wiped her eyes.

 

“Though I should say to Dee to take good care of you.” She winked. “You know how he can be!”

 

“HEY!” Dee yelled, but before he could argue, the 27 detectives approached them including a sobbing, forlorn JJ.

 

“WOOO YOU TWO ARE GETTING HITCHED!” Ted said slapping Dee on the back. “BOUT TIME SOMEONE TAMED OUR DEE!”

 

“HEY NO ONE CAN TAME ME!” Dee argued. “I'll still be a bad ass, just a married bad ass!”

 

Ryo laughed.

 

“Wouldn't have it any other way Dee.” He said

 

“I'd never thought I would see this day coming.” Drake said to Ryo. “But I'm glad it has. Congrats you guys.”

 

“Yeah if karma exists, I bet Rose just felt a bad feeling in his gut!” Marty said.

 

“Rose AND the chief.” Drake said.

 

They all started to laugh, everyone except JJ who sniveling and his lip was quivering.

 

Drake looked over at JJ and put an arm around him.

 

“Just let it out Adams, just let it out.” He said.

 

“WAAAAAAHHHH DEEEEE SENPAI!” JJ cried loudly. “YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO MARRY ME! THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SONG!!”

 

Dee cringed.

 

“That would be the day hell froze over.” He regretted saying that the minute he saw the look of genuine hurt in JJ's teary eyes.

 

“Aw come on JJ.” Dee said sweetly. “Look, I'm sorry, I just don't feel that way about you. You're a good guy, and a good friend, but I don't love you the way I love Ryo. It's nothing against you.”

 

JJ sniffed.

 

“Look, you'll find a great guy.” Dee said. “One who will love you just as much as you love him. Maybe not as hot as yours truly, but then again, who is compared to moi?”

The detectives rolled their eyes.

 

“JUST GET TO THE POINT YOU PRISS.” Drake said.

 

“My point IS…Dee said exaggeratingly…that you're Mr. Right is out there JJ. I promise. But you won't find him if you are busy chasing my ass around.”

 

JJ wiped his face with his sleeve.

 

“I guess your right Dee.” He said. “And as long as you're happy…”

 

“I am JJ.” Dee said putting his arm around Ryo. “Moreso than I have ever been in my whole life.”

 

JJ sighed.

 

“Then I guess it's alright then.”

 

JJ looked up at Ryo with an angry look on his face.

 

“But you better take good care of him because if you don't I will personally kick your sorry butt!” JJ said pointing his finger a Ryo. “I maybe small, but you know how good I am with a gun!”

 

“Well aware JJ.” Ryo said. “I promise I will take care of Dee.”

 

“Alright then.”

Drake decided that enough was enough.

 

“Come on JJ, let's go drown your sorrows with some of that leftover wine over there.” He put his hands on JJ's shoulders and led him towards the booze table.

 

“Ya know.” Ted said. “It's funny, but I am getting a weird vibe about the two of them. You think something is going on that we don't know about?”

 

“Ugh, Drake and JJ.” Marty said shaking his head. “Ewww….bad mental image!”

 

“Yeah Ted, I think those girls you date got you watching too many chick flicks!” Dee added.

 

“Just saying.” He said. “Well, I am going to join Drake and JJ before they clean us out of booze. Congrats you two!”

“Me too!” Marty said.

 

Dee laughed as he watched the rest of their squad head to the booze table. Then he turned to Ryo and wrapped his arms around Ryo's waist.

 

“I guess we are pretty damn lucky huh?” He said touching Ryo's forehead to his.

 

“We definitely are.” Ryo said kissing Dee's nose. “And now we are even luckier.”

 

Dee smiled softly as he looked into Ryo's eyes.

 

“I never knew what luck was until the day I met you.” He said. “I love you so much Ryo Maclean.”

 

“I love you too Dee Laytner.” The honey blonde said. “How did you plan that when you already told me about the party?”

 

Dee smiled.

 

“I had a little help from Mother and the orphans.” He said. “Those days you were at physical therapy, I was there practicing with the music with the kids and getting your ring.”

 

Ryo laughed.

 

“I really had no idea.”

Dee smirked.

 

“I am just that good.” He tightened his hold on Ryo. “Now whaddya say we ditch this little shindig and go off and do a little celebrating of our own?”

 

“Now THAT sounds like a plan.” He said laughing.

 

“I'll get our coats.” Dee said nipping Ryo's ear. “Don't go anywhere.”

 

Ryo smiled as Dee scampered off to the coat room.