Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ Chapter 2

 

 

 

The Engagement 2

 

 

I own nothing but my mind that plays tricks on me.

 

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Chapter 2

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Dee and Ryo arrive at work together and Dee is on time for once in a long time. Drake smiles as he watches the two of them because Dee is smiling as he did when it was just like the old days. Come to think of it, Dee has not been in a good mood since he announced he was getting married.

 

Drake chuckles to himself, it's nice to have the old Dee back. Dee looks over at him as he takes off his coat and waves with a big grin on his face. He can hear Ryo laughing as Dee nods his head and the two of them sit at their desks. Yeah it was good to see Dee enjoying himself once again.

 

“Come on Dee you know Bikky probably reminds you of you, especially the smart mouth and your table manners. I've never seen two people eat as much as the two of you do.” Ryo chuckles and says, “I'm going to go and get some coffee, do you want some?”

 

Dee looks around his desk finds his cup and hands it to Ryo. “Two creams and…” Ryo laughs and says, “I know, three sugars, right?”

 

“You know me already partner. You remember where it is right. Maybe I should go with you.” Dee starts to rise from his chair and the blonde haired man tells him, “It's down at the end of the hall, right?”

 

He takes Dee's cup and heads for the break room. Dee turns and watches as he walks down the hall with a smile on his face. This partnership just might work out after all.

 

“Why are you smiling at your partner like that Dee? Are your other hormones kicking in?”

 

Dee looks at Drake with a smile still on his face and says, “Yes I am, that why I'm taking his measure. He's a sexy guy and he's cool, dude. I like him, so what?”

 

“You do remember you're engaged don't you? What would Mona say if she heard you talking about your sexy new partner that way?” Drake chuckles at the expression on his face.

 

“Shit! I'm supposed to call her. I completely forgot about her, dam! I'm going to call her on my cell. When Ryo gets back, tell him I had to make a call but don't tell him who I'm calling, okay man?”

 

Dee is up out of his seat and on his way to the roof to make his call. He had put her out of his mind and the only other person he could think about was his partner. Dam, how could he be so dense. They were supposed to meet her sister and her boyfriend tomorrow night and he is not looking forward to it.

 

Maybe he could get out of it somehow and he could spend the time with Ryo and his little brat. Spending time with that monkey brat was worth it, if he could be with Ryo.

 

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Ryo comes back with the coffee, looks around and puts the coffee on the desk. He walks over to Drake's desk and says, “You're Drake right? We met yesterday; I'm Randy MacLean, Dee's partner.”

 

Drake looks up and says, “Yes I remember, I'm Drake Parker. Dee told me to tell you that he had too make a call and he would be right back. He's on the roof probably so he could have a cigarette at the same time. How do you like it here so far Randy? Wait a minute Dee called you Ryo, is that a nick name or something?”

 

Ryo chuckles and says, “No, that's my Japanese name, I'm part Japanese and Dee decided he likes that one better I guess, and so that's what he calls me. At least he and my foster son do.”

 

“You have a son? That's great dude, I plan to be a father one day too. How old is your son?”

 

“He's nine, I think? Don't quote me because I've just met him yesterday. Dee and I are working on his father's case. His name is Bikky Goldman.”

 

“You mean the kid from yesterday? You have got your work cut out for you dude. That kid seems like a handful.”

 

“Now you sound like Dee. I have to leave early to sign some papers to make it legal, but I don't see why it won't work out. The kid is all alone and so am I besides Dee said he would help.”

 

“Dee said that! I didn't think he was particularly fond of children but I guess you never know.”

 

At that time, Dee walks back in to the squad room and comes up behind Ryo. “Are you discussing me partner?”

 

Ryo turns at the sound of his voice and says, “Oh there you are and contrary to what you think, you're not that popular. We were talking about Bikky and your name came up.”

 

“Oh, that brat again. Did he tell you he's taking the kid in? He must have the patience of a saint. When the Chief finds out he may blow his top.”

 

“What I do in my personal life is my business, right. As long as I don't neglect said job I see no reason for him to object.”

 

Dee chuckles and says, “Anything you say, man. Did you get my coffee?” He looks at Ryo with a smile on his handsome features.

 

Ryo turns and walks to his desk as he says, “It's on your desk but I don't know how hot it is now. However, you have to drink it all and no complaining.” He gives Dee an amused look over his shoulder to let him know he is kidding.

 

Dee is walking behind him as he says, “I promise to drink it with no complaints, oh mighty one.” He chuckles and thinks he has me acting like a fool but if it makes him smile, it's worth it.

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Drake shake his head as he watches the two of them return to their desks. “It looks like Dee has found the perfect partner in Ryo. I hope he doesn't screw it up.”

 

JJ comes up as he is thinking aloud and says, “You hope who doesn't screw up. You better not be talking about me!”

 

Drake looks up at JJ and says, “Oh I didn't see you there and no I am not talking about you. I am talking about Dee if you must know. He has a new partner now, did you know?”

 

JJ says, “Dee is here?” He looks down at his watch as he says, “It's kind of early for him.” He looks over toward his desk sees him and gets a big smile on his face. Drake says, “Wait man before you do an….”

 

JJ is off running across the floor yelling, “Deeeee-senpai!” He runs and jumps right into his lap causing him to spill his coffee all over himself.

 

“Dammit JJ! Look what you made me do! Get off me you freak!”

 

Ryo looks sat the two of them in surprise as he jumps from his desk. JJ is holding on to Dee as he stands and Dee is trying to get the silver haired man from around his waist. “Let me go JJ!”

 

“I'm just so happy to see you Dee. Give me a kiss and I'll let you go.”

 

Dee is trying to push the smaller man off him but is having no luck. He looks over to Ryo with embarrassment on his face as the blonde-haired man looks on in shock. He walks around the two desks and puts two fingers on JJ's artery in his neck and he lets go with a yelp.

 

Ryo stands back looking at JJ with a frown between his brows. He looks over at Dee as he says, “Are you okay?” He keeps an eye on JJ as he rubs his neck.

 

“Who the hell are you! That hurt you know!” He looks over at Ryo in anger and then at Dee.

 

Dee chuckles at him and smiles as he says, “This is my new partner Randy, and Randy this is JJ, the bane of my existence. Thanks for the save.”

 

JJ looks at Ryo and says, “Just because you're his partner doesn't mean you own him. Dee knows that I was only teasing him and what you did hurt!” He rubs the side of his neck as he glares at Ryo and then at Dee.”

 

Dee laughs at JJ as he stands next to Ryo. “I have you know that if you jump me in the future Ryo will be here to help me out. That shit you're doing is getting old JJ. You need to get a clue, dude it's not fun and games! You're gonna hurt my ass one day!”

 

JJ sniffs and walks back to his desk as he rubs his neck cursing Ryo under his breath.

 

“You want to tell me what that was all about, or do I want to know?” Ryo looks at Dee in a weird way as he waits for an answer.

 

Dee manages an innocent look as he says, “The guy is harmless enough but he has a crush on me that started when we were in the academy together. I moved after graduation to get away from him but it didn't do any good because he showed up here anyway. I'm just lucky they didn't put us together.”

 

“Ah…correct me if I'm wrong but…is he gay?” Ryo looks up at Dee in confusion. He looks at Dee wondering if he was gay. He never told him that he was.

 

“Yeah, isn't it obvious? He learned I was bi-sexual and latched on to me I guess.” Dee has his head down and rubbing the back of his neck. He knows he has said more than he wanted at this time. Just because he was comfortable with being into men as well as women, he knew that not everyone approved of it. He looks at Ryo for his reaction to what he has just told him.

 

He looks up into Dee's face and gives him a small smile. “Does that mean you can't make up your mind?” He chuckles a little as he says this.

 

Dee looks at him with a smirk on his face and tells him, “Nah, not at all. It just means I have a wider playing field. You cannot take chances on who your soul mate will be. I just want to make sure I'm open to everybody just in case.”

 

Ryo laughs as he shakes his head. “I figured you would say something like that, so tell me, have you found yours yet?” He looks at Dee hoping he would say no.

 

Dee gives him a smirk as he says `sometimes I wonder' in an inaudible voice. Ryo says, “I didn't hear you Dee.”

 

“Look Ryo why don't we just get started on Mr. Goldman's case so we can get out of here.” He flops in his seat, grabs the file and opens it. He puts his chin in his hand as he goes over the details surrounding the man's early demise.

 

Ryo sighs, turns the computer on, and starts to see what he can find on the suspects.

 

Both men are working in silence when the phone rings. Ryo being the closest picks it up.

 

“Hello 27th precinct, Det. MacLean speaking. Oh hello. Yes, I am somewhat busy right now. No, I have not forgotten. I will call you on my lunch break okay. Fine talk to you then.” He hangs up the phone and returns to the computer once again.

 

Dee looks over at him wondering if he is going to tell him about the conversation he just had but Ryo says nothing.

 

He has his own life just as Dee does and he didn't want to pry. Dee is wondering why he hasn't told him about Mona as of yet. Was he trying to keep it a secret and if so why? He was in love with Mona wasn't he? He was going to marry her right. It's just that he wanted to…want to what?

 

“Dee! Dee! Are you listening to me?” Ryo is looking at Dee as he blinks.

 

“Oh sorry dude, did you say something?” He looks at Ryo as if seeing him for the first time.

 

“You spaced out there for a moment are you okay?”

 

“Yeah I'm fine, where are you going?” He watches as Ryo gets up from his seat.

 

“I'm going to the restroom, I'll be right back.” He leaves and heads for the men's room while Dee looks at his back.

 

Drake walks over to his desk when he sees Ryo leave. “Hey Dee, did you tell him about your engagement?”

 

Dee looks up at Drake and says, “It hasn't come up so no, I didn't tell him yet. I'm having a hard time telling him about Mona. I should have said something yesterday when I had the chance but now it's hard. Do you know I spent the night at his place last night, and it was the most fun I've had in a long time. We didn't do anything mind you but what does that tell you?”

 

Drake chuckles and says, “It tells me you're having second thoughts about Mona. You know you can always put it off until you sort out your feelings. You don't want to do something you're regret later.”

 

Dee sighs as he says, “Yeah, I know but…what if he gets upset if I don't tell him now. I feel like a liar not telling him about Mona.” Dee gets up out of his seat and says, “I'll tell him now, I'll explain to him in a way that he knows I wasn't trying to keep it from him.”

 

He heads for the men's room to find Ryo and runs into the Commissioner as he is on his way there also. He looks at Dee and says hello to which Dee replies.

 

They both arrive in the men's room to see Ryo washing his hands. Dee smile at his partner as Comm. Rose looks at Ryo in surprise. “Hello, I haven't seen you around here before. Are you new or are you lost?”

 

Ryo turns and looks at the Comm. And is about to tell him he works here when Dee says, “He's my new partner Comm. Rose.”

 

Rose gives Ryo a warm smile as he says, “Oh welcome to the 27th. I'm Comm. Berkeley Rose. I'm pleased to meet you Detective.” Ryo smiles back, accepts his hand shaking it, and says, “I'm Randy MacLean sir, it's nice to meet you too.”

 

Rose holds onto his hand a little longer than necessary and then lets it go. “I hope you will come to my office if you ever need anything or need to…talk.” He's smiling at Ryo with a wolfish grin on his handsome face.

 

Ryo looks at him and then at Dee not knowing how to answer and looking to Dee for help. The man looks as though he wants to eat him whole.

 

“Thanks just the same sir, but I'll make sure he has what he needs to make it here at the precinct. He is my partner after all.” Dee is seeing red. The Comm. has a lot of nerve! He just met the guy and he was all over him. He knows that the Comm. Is into men as well as women but he had found out by accident so everyone was not aware of his little proclivity.

 

“Uh…yes Dee is showing me the ropes sir but thank you just the same. If the two of you will excuse me.” Ryo rushes past the two men as they stand glowering at each other.

 

“What's your deal Comm. The guy hasn't been here a week and you're already after him? What's up with that?” Dee is glaring at him, hating the fact that he had no right to Ryo.

 

“What's the matter Detective…jealous? You do remember you have a fiancé don't you.” He looks in Dee's face and from the way he is looking at him; he concludes that Dee wanted Randy also.

 

Berkeley chuckles at him and says, “You didn't tell him did you? He doesn't know yet does he? You coming to his rescue as if he was part of your harem is priceless. I wonder how he will feel about you when he finds out that bit of news. He zips up his pants and washes his hands. He looks back at Dee and chuckles again.

 

Dee looks at him with fire in his eyes as he walks over to the sink to wash his own hands and says, “I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Besides, I'm not the one he was running from. It was you he couldn't get away from fast enough.”

 

Berkley smiles and opens the door and turns and says, “Thank you for getting married Dee. Now Randy MacLean will be all mine for the picking.” He laughs as he lets the door close behind him.

 

Dee slams his fist into the wall at Berkley's remark because he knows that he is right. Once he is married there is nothing he can say about who hits on Ryo and who does not. Dam! Why was life so unfair! Why couldn't he have met Ryo sooner! He would have never asked Mona to marry him especially the way he is beginning to feel about the man.

 

He takes a deep breath, composes his face, and walks out of the men's room. As he makes it to the hall leading to the squad room, he sees Rose bending down talking to Ryo.

 

Dammit, not again. Could he be telling Ryo about his upcoming marriage? That bastard, he wouldn't put it past him to do something like that. What is he going to do now? Fuck it, because the only way he is going to get to Ryo is over his dead body. His mind is made up! He knows what he has to do!

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TBC