Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Test Drive - Again ❯ Test Drive - Again ( Chapter 1 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Fandom: FAKE
Rating: NC-17 - lemon
Pairing: Dee x Ryo
Spoilers: Up to volume 6
Summary:  Dee and Ryo try another 'test drive' and find themselves uninterrupted for once. Takes place between volume 6 and 7 of the manga. Not too sure they really went this far in the manga, but it was fun to write.  So I'm going to have to call this AU.


Disclaimer: I don't own FAKE. Dee, Ryo and the other FAKE characters are the genius of Sanami Matoh.
 

Test Drive - Again




It started as a wrestling match, playful but wicked. Ryo had claimed victory by pinning Dee down, and he straddled his partner. He grabbed Dee's hands and held them above the dark haired man's head and grinned down triumphantly.

Suddenly Dee let out a gasp, wide eyes staring up at Ryo. Ryo found himself biting his lip, realizing what caused the reaction in the other man as he become aware of his growing arousal rubbing deliciously against the restrained bulge beneath the fabric of Dee's well-worn black sweat pants. His eyes met Dee's and for a moment all time froze. It had been weeks since their interrupted test drive. Dee had not blatantly attempted it again, but would drop subtle hints that he was waiting for Ryo to give him the word to try again.

It had not been weeks since they kissed. Despite Dee's ultimatum, stating he would not be satisfied with just kissing, his partner had an abrupt change of heart when he considered just kissing was better than nothing at all. Particularly when the first time they kissed after the test drive, it was Ryo who kissed Dee. Touching, more than before but still to a limit, was now allowed.

Earlier that day, they had worked later than their usual shift because they were still out looking for potential witnesses for their current case. Dee had invited Ryo back to his place, offering to make dinner for them. Rare was the occasion that Dee would cook, rather than invite himself over for Ryo to cook for him. Ryo gladly took up the offer, and was impressed. Dee had made an Italian meatloaf, seasoned just right with a middle layer of garlic and mozzarella cheese, along with some steamed vegetables. After dinner they had watched television for a bit, before they somehow found themselves in a wrestling match.

It started off innocent enough, between two friends. Or so Ryo tried to convince himself it was innocent. However, there was nothing innocent in any type of play between them in the last week as far as Dee was concerned. Ryo gulped, realizing that he had unconsciously made the first move beyond just a kiss this time.

Dee, being Dee, was quick on the uptake, taking advantage of Ryo's momentary distraction. He pulled his hands away from Ryo's and abruptly sat up, his hands going right for Ryo's ribs, tickling him without mercy. An awkward moment passed as Ryo fell backward, laughing helplessly, begging Dee to stop, which Dee laughed at Ryo's reaction. At last Dee let up, but leaned further down to claim the obligatory kiss that he claimed at least once when they spent time together and were alone.

Ryo gave no protest, their relationship now past that foolishness if the moment was right. Being alone in Dee's apartment with the rest of their night free, Ryo had no problems allowing himself to be kissed by his partner. He opened his mouth to allow Dee's tongue to explore across his teeth, meeting his tongue, then moving on to caress the inside of his mouth. Ryo let out a moan as his arms went around Dee, pulling him closer. His tongue poked and prodded at Dee's until his partner's tongue retreated, Ryo's own following the appendage into Dee's mouth as their kiss deepened.

Dee let out a soft groan, then without warning pulled back to lean back on his knees. Breathing heavily, he ran a nervous hand through his hair.

“Dee?” Ryo asked, sitting up.

Dee shook his head as if to clear it. “Sorry,” he said. “I was getting too close… Forget it.” He dropped his head.

“Too close for what?” Ryo asked.

Dee's eyes flickered up in amazement. Then he let out a snort. “You can't be that dense still. Not after all we've done so far.”

“Oh!” Ryo remarked, putting a hand to his mouth. His eyes studied the man before him, still taking ragged breaths, gulping air in hopes of calming himself down. Dee was at the point of jumping Ryo, attempting to pull his clothes off and hopefully go all the way.

Or at the very least a full test drive.

Would that be so bad? Ryo asked, knowing things were changing between him and Dee. He had to remind himself that he was still not sure how far things were to eventually go between them. However, several times already he had submitted himself to allow Dee to go as far as he wanted. It was Dee who stopped them from going that far. The more Ryo thought about it, he knew he was not ready to say yes to Dee, but could not make himself say no. He did not want to consider what that meant. He did understand that Dee made him feel good. He enjoyed being with Dee, at work as his partner and at home as his best friend. He loved Dee's kisses. When Dee was not pouncing him, he enjoyed Dee's touches. Ryo realized he had become rather touchy himself with Dee, feeling the need to sometimes express himself by pulling Dee into his arms and/or kissing him. He had also long since admitted he was attracted to his sexy dark haired partner. He even found himself saying to a sleeping Dee that he found him hot.

He could not say yes to all the way, because he was not ready to deal with all that meant. However, he was past the point of saying no to Dee for a little fun beyond kissing. Especially at that moment, feeling as he was, watching Dee so desperately try to gain control over himself. That he was the cause of why Dee was so turned on. And he could not help but feel tender toward the man who was so trying to put Ryo's feelings before his own. Anyone who knew Dee Laytner knew that the man was all about himself, putting his needs before others. Or so Dee acted. Ryo knew better. Still, Dee could be a little selfish at times, but Ryo watched him change. Many times Ryo saw Dee put him first when at one time Dee would never have considered putting anyone but himself.

He did the only thing he could think of at that moment. He slowly got to his knees to kneel before Dee. Gently he took Dee into his arms, pulling him close, his mouth moving close to his partner's.

“Ryo?” Dee asked, pulling away from the kiss with a gasp.

“Test drive, Dee,” Ryo murmured, his tongue gliding across Dee's lower lip.

“Really?” Dee asked, his hands running along Ryo's sides.

For a reply, Ryo kissed Dee deeply again, his hands going through the dark, thick strands. Dee moaned into the kiss, his arms going around Ryo's waist to pull him closer.

On their knees, they kissed each other, while Dee stroked Ryo's back. His hands moved to his front, running along the smooth fabric of the cotton shirt Ryo was wearing. Ryo's hands went from Dee's hair down across the muscled back that he was beginning to know all the planes and angles of. His fingers found the spot where Dee's firm shoulder muscles ended and he stroked along the lines across his partner's back. He felt Dee almost fall into him and smiled. Ryo had noticed from a time before, Dee seemed particularly sensitive there with the right touch. Fingers kneaded their way back the way they had come from, Ryo feeling the tension released in Dee's back.

Dee's tongue was pummeling Ryo's mouth in a frenzy that made Ryo dizzy. His hands moved from Dee's back to his sides as Dee's hands were unbuttoning his shirt, fingertips lightly stroking creamy skin as it was exposed. Once his shirt was opened, Dee's fingers glided across his chest. Two fingers found a nipple and lightly rubbed the nub until Ryo let out a moan. He could feel Dee smile as they continued to kiss. His other hands did the same to the other nipple. Then back to the first, and to the second. Ryo was moaning, amazed at how sensitive his nipples were. It felt strange at first when Dee had started to explore that part of his body, but now it felt too good to stop his partner.

Ryo found his hands tugging on Dee's tank top, pulling it out from the waistband of Dee's sweats. As Dee broke the kiss, Ryo took advantage of the moment, lifting the tank top over Dee's head. His hands went to explore Dee's chest without the barrier of material. Dee, quick and sharp as ever, dropped his arms after losing his shirt to remove Ryo's, throwing it somewhere behind him. Dee bent his head so that his tongue could lightly stroke a nipple, while his hand was playing with the other. Ryo threw his head back, one arm now hooked behind Dee's neck for support, while his other hung. He started to moan.

“You like that, don't you?” Dee asked in a husky whisper.

Ryo found he did like it. Very much. He was too caught up with desire to deny it. Licking his lips, he nodded his head slowly. “More,” he sighed.

“Really?” Dee chuckled, before he moved his mouth to give the other nipple equal attention.

Ryo nodded, licking his lips again. The arm not latched behind Dee's neck moved to his partner's back. Alternating between palms and fingertips, he skimmed across the expanse of what had become familiar territory to his touch, only now fully exposed for him to further explore.

Dee started to lap the nipple with his tongue, wetly sucking it. Teeth first scraped, then clamped down lightly on the now hardened nub, making Ryo gasp. His fingers dug into Dee's back, causing his partner to groan before gently tugging, causing Ryo to let out a moan.

Ryo felt his body go limp, never feeling anything like this in his life. He was at a loss at what to do, other than moan and allow Dee to move this sweet torture to the other nipple.

Ryo's hands moved across a broad, well defined shoulder, then down the arm that went around his waist. The hand left Dee's arm to settle on Dee's firm, taut abdomen. New territory to explore. Ryo wished he had the opportunity as Dee's arm left his back.

He found himself immediately letting out a cry as the hand of that arm cupped his straining cock. Alternately stroking with fingertips and grasping with a firm hand through the fabric of Ryo's jeans, while Dee continued his assault on Ryo's nipples.

“Dee….” Ryo sighed, finding himself bucking his hips forward. He was not sure if he was telling his partner to stop, or to continue.

“Like that, too?” Dee asked.

“Y-yeah,” he replied. “R-rem…ber… it's… UH… only… a….”

“I promise,” Dee stated, lifting his head. “No more than that.”

Ryo cried out at the loss of the wonderful sensation on his chest. Dee's hand was still working Ryo's bulge. Ryo's hand rested on Dee's stomach.

“Touch me, Ryo,” Dee encouraged.

Ryo felt the muscles of his partner's stomach ripple. Lightly he moved his hand over the planes of Dee's abs.

“Yes,” Dee whispered after a sigh. “Don't be afraid.” He shut his eyes and licked his lips. The hold on Ryo's now hard cock loosened as Ryo slowly explored Dee's chest and stomach with his hand. Dee sighed again as the hand went over one of his nipples. Ryo felt it harden a little.

“I'm not going to lick them,” he warned, not yet ready to explore that far.

“You don't have to,” Dee responded, then moaned as the hand moved over his other. “Just touch me.”

Ryo felt ready to oblige Dee that far. The other man leaned over to take Ryo's mouth in another kiss. He still had one arm around Dee's neck, fingers now stroking the skin at the base of dark hair. Dee broke the kiss to lean his head back into the touch.

Ryo found himself smiling. Rarely Dee responded like that to him. Then again, rarely Ryo's hands were other than on Dee's back or arms. “You like that?” Ryo asked, mirroring Dee's question.

“Yes,” Dee hissed, licking his lips. Ryo decided to concentrate on that task, his other hand still roaming across chest and abdomen. He considered for a moment to tweak a nipple between his fingers, but ended up blushing, deciding he was not ready for that yet either. The hand on Dee's neck moved to an ear, tracing the skin around it, before a finger ran along the curve of Dee's ear.

Dee smiled, then resumed the kiss, as if suddenly released from a spell. In amazement, Ryo realized that he had found a most sensitive spot on Dee. He carefully filed the tidbit away should later the need for it arise.

His hands found their way back to familiar territory, his thoughts causing him a need to get back to what he considered comfortable.

Dee's mouth was now nuzzling Ryo's neck. Ryo never realized until Dee just how sensitive his neck was. He let out a moan as Dee nibbled on the junction to the collarbone.

His own hands stroked down Dee's back until his fingers slid across the center of the small of Dee's back. Dee arched back with a loud moan. Ryo smiled as he knew he found another sensitive spot on his partner's body. He could not help experimenting, trying different touches and pressure, noting each response. Stroking lightly with one finger seemed to drive Dee wild, while rubbing in circles with several seemed to relax him. Then Ryo pressed firmly with two fingers and moved the digits in a small circular motion.

Dee's response was to let out an animal-like growl as he pushed Ryo backward. `Never do that again,' Ryo determined, wondering if he pushed Dee too far, fearing he set his partner in the frame of mind to go all the way, unable to stop himself.

Dee's hand was on Ryo's groin again, grasping and rubbing roughly, his mouth working Ryo's neck in a frenzy with tongue and teeth. Ryo found himself trapped under Dee, fearing how far this would lead, yet unable to stop Dee, not sure if he wanted his partner to stop.

Dee's hands started to fumble at the fly of Ryo's jeans as his mouth left Ryo's neck and made its way across his chest. Zipper open, Dee's fingers worked into his boxers until they found their target. He pulled Ryo's erection out from its prison.

Ryo did not realize how painful it had been while imprisoned until he found himself sighing in relief at the freedom. Dee grasped it in his hand, long fingers wrapping around it, and slowly pumped it.

Understanding Dee's intentions and realizing that was all his partner wanted, Ryo relaxed into the touch, his arms now resting alongside him as Dee started to give him head.

Just before Ryo felt the signs of the first wave of impending convulsions, Dee released his cock, as he fumbled for his own fly to release his own throbbing, rock-hard cock.

Ryo's eyes settled on it, the head glistening with precum. Dee's hands grasped the head, rubbing it. Then he swiped a finger along it, sighing.

Ryo's eyes went wide in shock at the sight of Dee blatantly pleasuring himself. He felt himself soften at first, unable to believe what he saw and it threw him off a little. Until then, Ryo never gave a thought to Dee's pleasure, except knowing that his partner derived great pleasure from kissing and touching him. Ryo's areas of touching Dee were limited and somehow he had fooled himself into believing it was enough for Dee. Just as during their first test drive, Dee seemed to find his pleasure in pleasuring Ryo. With guilt, he realized he never thought further than that, that maybe Dee needed to be pleasured in much the same way he gave it to Ryo.

It was then that Ryo knew he could not say yes. Not until - if ever - he felt comfortable enough to return the favor to his partner. He was not even sure he could. Ryo knew at that moment that if he allowed their relationship to go further, to truly become lovers, he could not lay limply allowing Dee to do all the work. He could not allow himself to feel good for very long after knowing he could not return the pleasure Dee had given him. It did not matter how content Dee might claim he was with coming inside him, Ryo knew enough about Dee to understand Dee needed more than that in return.

Ryo doubted he could bring himself to give that much to Dee. The thought of Dee pounding inside him, while it scared him, it was not as daunting as the thought of using his hands and mouth to make Dee feel as good as his partner made him feel.

Yet he found he could not take his eyes from Dee as the other slowly pumped himself, going from the base of his rather sizable cock to the ridge of his head.

Dee's head fell back and he let out a moan. “Ryo,” he uttered, before his eyes opened and met Ryo's. That intense stare was there again, but with a hunger more than Ryo saw before. Dee licked his lips. His hand released his cock and he swiped a finger to his mouth, touching it to his lips. His tongue darted out again and lapped up some of the sticky milky fluid on his lips.

Hands reached out and grasped Ryo by the shoulder, pulling him close as Dee's lips touched his. Ryo's lips now had the tangy, salty taste of Dee's precum. Ryo blushed darkly, his tongue moving on its own accord across his lips. Still blushing, he had the full taste on his tongue, filling his mouth.

It tasted like… Dee, Ryo determined, uncertain what else to make of it, not knowing if he liked the taste or not.

Dee smiled at him. “That's all of a taste you'll get for now. I'll let you think on it for a while, and hope you decide you like it. If not….” Dee shrugged, as if it did not matter, but Ryo knew Dee too well to be fooled by it. He saw it in green eyes before they quickly turned away. “Until then, I'm more than happy if you'll let me….” Dee's hands were on Ryo's cock again, which oddly was semi-hard again.

Maybe there was something to consider, if he could bring himself to think about it away from Dee.

The blush changed to a darker flush as Dee's hand bought him back to full arousal again, as their tongues met and clashed in a deep kiss. Kissing Dee he could do. He found lately he had started to crave for it. Less and less the protests came when Dee would make a move to kiss him. More and more, when Dee tried to behave, Ryo would find an excuse to press his lips to those of a wide-eyed Dee.

The taste of Dee's precum still on his partner's lips, adding to the taste lingering in his mouth, was odd. Not enough to stop Ryo from deepening the kiss, his hands once again exploring Dee's back. He touched Dee in the spots he knew were a sensitive zone, causing cries and moans from Dee.

Maybe some level of pleasuring Dee was not impossible, Ryo decided. He also realized he enjoyed eliciting such responses from his partner. Maybe he should make some time alone to think things over, after all.

With a gasp, Dee broke the kiss. Catching his breath, his mouth moved along the familiar path along Ryo's chest, pausing to make sure each nipple got attention before heading down along Ryo's taut stomach and abs. He opened Ryo's legs a little more and hands started to stroke his inner thighs through the material. Dee's tongue lapped lazily along the head of Ryo's cock. His mouth worked on the hard, throbbing shaft, making Ryo moan. Dee started to suck on the head. When his tongue glided along the ridge, Ryo bucked his hips with a cry, practically shoving his full length further into Dee's mouth.

As if Dee was ready for it, Dee started to take more of Ryo's shaft into his mouth until his nose brushed the patch of brown wiry hair at the base. Dee's fingers grasped his ball sac as he gave head to Ryo.

It was not Ryo's first blow job by far. It was also not the first time he felt Dee's mouth on him. He knew that whenever it was his partner's mouth, if felt like nothing he ever had before. With the others, he just felt satisfied. Both times Dee had him in his mouth, Ryo felt himself floating. Unable to do much else, he lay back, praying for no phones to ring, doorbells, or any other potential interruptions they were besieged with. Bikky was at Carol's and there Ryo hoped they both stayed.

Dee finally got past the point where Ryo could not just lay back any longer. Basic carnal instinct kicked in for Ryo, as Dee was teasing him with mouth and fingers. Ryo's hands went to Dee's head, fingers entangling in dark hair.

Dee lifted his head from his tongue lapping and dragging along the length of Ryo's cock. “You do like this,” he stated.

“Yes,” Ryo hissed. “I love it. God… please, Dee. Don't stop.”

Dee chuckled. “I have no intention to. Don't know when I'll get a chance like this again.”

His warm breath caressed Ryo's wet, glistening shaft. Ryo groaned. His fingers tightening in Dee's hair, he said through clenched teeth, “Stop… wasting… time.”

“What do you want me to do, Ryo?” Dee licked it again.

Ryo inhaled sharply in a hiss. “To not play stupid games….” The tongue wetly laved along the ridge and Dee blew on it again. “Ahh!” He was getting so close again. It had been so long since he had cum by someone else instead of his own hand. He blushed again, knowing he had been doing plenty of that lately, thinking about Dee. Now, he was nearing the point of no return, knowing it was Dee who put him there, wanting it to be Dee to push him over to the other side. He surprised not only Dee, but himself as his next words flew out from his mouth without thought as Dee continued to tease him. “Finish blowing me before the fuckin' phone rings or something!”

For a few long moments, he wondered if they did not need a phone ringing as Dee pulled up and stared at Ryo in shock, his mouth hanging open. Dee's head was now out of his reach. Ryo dropped his arms to the side.

That look only pushed Ryo ahead a little more. He thought he was going to scream, feeling himself tense, waiting for the contractions to come that would push him into sweet ecstasy, feeling Dee's grip on his cock. He was so close now. “Oh… damn, Dee… Please….”

Dee's eyes went to his face. Then Dee leaned over, his mouth enveloping the head of Ryo's cock. Ryo thrashed under Dee, letting out a long loud moan as his eyes rolled back before they closed. He bit his lip as Dee once again took his length in, sucking on the head and roaming his tongue along the flesh in his mouth.

Ryo felt the first wave of convulsions. His hands grasped Dee by his head, locking his hands, and pushed Dee's head down. Dee froze for a moment, hands going up to pull Ryo's away from his head. Then those same hands grabbed Ryo by his hips and held him down. Ryo felt Dee's mouth relax around him. He barely had time to realize he had almost choked his partner in his frenzy, but guilt or shame was put on hold as he felt himself cum. Letting out a cry, his hot fluid shot from him, filling Dee's mouth. Thankfully, Dee had control of the situation once again and swallowed every drop until he sucked Ryo dry.

Ryo lay spent, his arms splayed to his sides. He watched through slit, sated eyes Dee's head lift and felt his partner kiss the tip of his cock. Dee moved to lean back on his knees again. His partner's hands went to his red throbbing cock. With one hand he started to primp himself, while his other rolled his ball sac. Dee closed his eyes, sighing and moaning as he proceeded to get himself off.

Guilt stuck Ryo then. Dee had given him such pleasure and now had to take care of himself. Slowly, testing muscles that still felt rubbery, Ryo sat up. He got himself to his knees.

Dee's eyes were still closed. He licked his lips between sighs and moans. He started to pant. “Ryo….” he sighed.

Ryo could not have stopped himself if he had enough mind to think about what he was doing. Despite a deep blush on his face, he reached out to cover Dee's hand with his own. It was the best he could offer Dee… for now. If they continued the relationship at this new level or took it further, Ryo now understood that he would have to bring himself to do more. He was not sure if there could be a next time, but it did not matter at the moment.

Dee was too far gone to show any surprise, but Ryo could see he was as stunned green eyes looked to him in question.

“No promises beyond this moment,” Ryo stated.

Dee nodded as they both worked Dee closer to release. When Ryo noticed the first tensing as Dee let out a moan, he pushed his partner's hand away and continued to stroke and pump Dee's cock until Dee came with a cry, uttering Ryo's name, spurting all over himself and Ryo's hand. He took a couple of deep breaths before falling onto his back. Looking sated and happy, Dee sighed. “Oh God, Ryo.” He seemed incapable of saying anything else.

Ryo stretched out alongside Dee, draping an arm across Dee's chest. Dee moved his head to kiss Ryo. As they broke the kiss, Ryo found himself saying, “That was fun.”

Dee's eyebrows rose. “Yeah, it was,” he agreed with a grin.

Only then did Ryo find himself blushing, seeing Dee's intense gaze again.

“”You want to shower first?” Dee asked.

“If you don't mind.”

“No. I gotta dig out some carpet cleaner anyway,” Dee chuckled. “Good thing this is my place and not yours,” he grinned. He pulled Ryo to him again, the kiss deeper than the first. “Ryo, thank you.” He sat up. “Here, let me get you a towel.” He got up and went over to the dresser he kept his towels in.

Ryo stood up, stretching, and followed Dee.

“Are you staying tonight?” Dee asked. “Should I get you something to wear?”

“Yeah,” Ryo replied. “I have just enough strength to shower and sleep,” he admitted. “Dee, I - uh - think that I'll need to borrow a pair of pants in the morning. Umm…”

Dee turned his head to look back and found Ryo blushing profusely. Ryo's eyes shifted downward, hinting where Dee should be looking. His eyes went down along Ryo's still bare upper torso, taking a moment to appreciate the sight. When his eyes came to Ryo's jeans, he suddenly understood what Ryo meant. His immediate reaction was to burst out in laughter. “Oops. I got you covered, partner,” he chuckled.

Ryo had made quite a mess of the front of his jeans when he came. Dee's sweatpants, Ryo could not help noticing, were in the same soiled condition.

“Thanks, Dee.”

Dee handed him a towel. “I'll have to pull out some clothes from the bedroom. If you don't mind, I'll drop them off on the sink. I promise to behave.” He grinned lazily, the deep satisfaction of that night's session showing in green eyes. “I'm kinda tired myself anyway.”

Ryo smiled gratefully. “I'm going to trust you,” he replied as he turned from Dee to use the bathroom. He managed to hide his smirk until Dee could not see him. He wondered how long it would take Dee to realize he was still hanging out of his sweats. Ryo glanced down as he opened the bathroom door. Come to think of it, he just realized he was no better than Dee.

He blushed, but let out a chuckle as he closed the door. He had some thinking to do. Lots of serious thinking. Perhaps he should have gone home.

His problem was that he did not feel like going home and sleeping alone. Yes, he had lots of thinking to do. They had just hit a crossroad and Ryo had to start deciding where they were going to go from there, or if they would at all. He was still scared. He was still not sure if he could live up to assuring Dee got just as much pleasure as he gave.

He heard the bathroom door open and Dee enter. “Clothes are on the sink,” Dee called out over the running water of the shower. Then he heard the door close again.

Feeling fresh and clean, he left the bathroom to find that Dee had tucked himself in, but was still in his soiled sweats. He was putting away a can of carpet cleaner on a shelf.

“Watch the area where we were,” Dee warned him. “I'll do a quick vacuum in the morning.” He grabbed a folded towel and a clean pair of sweatpants that were set on the back of his couch and went into the bathroom.

Ryo stood for a few minutes before the couch before going toward Dee's bedroom. As he settled under the covers in the bed, his mind was in a whirl. He had much to consider. He was still in thought when Dee entered the bedroom and climbed into the bed next to him, turning out the light. Ryo was surprised when Dee leaned toward him in the dark, only to lay a simple but loving kiss to his cheek before snuggling down on his side, turning so his back was to Ryo.

Ryo knew as he lay next to Dee that the test drive convinced him there would be another time. It did not seem so impossible to him any longer to take the relationship to the next level. There were just some things that had nothing to do with Dee that he had to work through. He decided it was time to start trying.

Because Ryo knew it was just a matter of time.