Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ Chapter 22

 

 

 

 

The Engagement 22

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 22

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Ryo arrives at the precinct bar and looks through the window and spots Dee with Ted and Marty. Dee is sitting facing the door but has his head down. Ryo pushes the door open and approach the table. Dee looks up in his face with surprise on his own. The other two are talking so they don't see Ryo.

 

Ted glances at Dee and they both turn and see Ryo smiling. “Hello guys, it looks like no one bothered to invite me to the party.”

 

Dee starts to get out of his seat when the blonde tells him, “Don't worry about it Dee, I'm only kidding.” He takes a seat next to him and looks for the waitress. “I could use a beer right about now.” He raises his hand when he catches her eye and she comes over.

 

“Could you bring another round for the table please?”

 

She looks over at Dee and says, “Your friend has had enough.”

 

Ryo puts his hand on Dee's arm stopping his protests. “I'll be responsible for him so there is no need for you to worry.” He looks in Dee's face and smile. “Right Dee?”

 

Dee drops his head and mumbles, “Yeah.” She goes off to fill their orders and looks over her shoulder at the new guy at the table.

 

Ryo turns to Dee, “What's up partner, why are you getting drunk like this.”

 

Dee rubs his hand down his face and groans, “I'll tell you later, where is my drink?”

 

Ryo looks over at Ted and Marty. “Did something happen I should know about?” He winks at Ted to let him know he will not mention he was called to the bar.

 

Ted looks at Dee, “you want to tell your partner what is going on, Dee? He does have a right too know.”

 

“Shut up, Ted! I'll tell him in my own good time.” He looks at Ryo with big puppy dog eyes, “its bad news Ryo but you already guessed that didn't you? That's why you're here right? Did one of these ass-holes call you?”

 

Before Ryo can answer, Lilly brings their drinks and sets them on the table. Ryo pays her and gives her a generous tip. She smiles at him as she sticks the money down her front. “Thank you, sir. I don't know your name, I'm afraid.” She looks at him expectantly.

 

“My name is Ryo…”

 

Dee growls, “You don't need too know his name. He's already taken, sweetie.”

 

“Dee!” Ryo covers his face as he blushes a dark shade of pink. “I'm sorry about that but as you said he has had enough.”

 

He turns to Dee as he picks up his glass and sips on his shot. He looks at Ryo as he pulls it back from his lips. “What, did I mess up your plans?” He smirks as he downs the shot and slams the glass on the table.

 

Lilly shakes her head and chuckles, “He must really be a handful when he gets like this.” She heads back to the bar leaving the four detectives to their drinks.

 

Ryo picks up his beer, sips it, and looks over at Dee. “Where are your keys Dee?”

 

He looks in Ryo face, goes in his pocket, and hands them to him. “I suppose this means I can't drive my own car now?”

 

“Do you think you are in any condition to drive yourself home?”

 

He chuckles, “I guess not. If you're driving then I can have another, right?”

 

Ryo stands, “No, we're leaving now.”

 

Marty and Ted wait for the fall out but the plan on helping Ryo with Dee. They know how stubborn he can be when it came to someone giving him orders and especially when he has been drinking. Dee is what some think of as a mean drunk.

 

Ryo slides his chair back under the table and looks down at Dee smiling. Dee gets out of his seat and leers in his direction, “Anything you say partner. Lead the way.”

 

Ted and Marty look at Dee with their mouths open! They cannot believe Dee is actually doing what Ryo told him to do. In addition, he is doing it without a fuss or his usual cussing and blustering. He is actually listening to his partner!!

 

This is one for the records. When they get too work, everyone is going to hear about this! Dee Laytner, doing as he is told without a fuss! Ted chuckles under his breath, `he definitely should be with this man. He brings out the best in Dee without a doubt.'

 

Ryo grabs his arm as he staggers and holds him up with a firm grip. “Easy partner, I got you.” Dee looks in his face and gives him a lopsided grin. “Thanks Ryo, I know you do.” He looks over his shoulder at the other two detectives and tells them, “I'll see you guys later.”

 

They tell him and Ryo good night and watch as they leave with Ryo's arm around his waist and Dee talking his head off.

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Marty chuckles, “I'll be a monkey's uncle. That son of a bitch has it bad for Ryo. Did you see the look on his face when he showed up? Now I really feel bad for him having to marry someone you don't love sucks!” He picks up the rest of his drink and downs it in one swallow. “That's why I'm never getting married.”

 

Ted nods his head in agreement, “Yeah, I feel you dude. Those two deserve to be together.” He looks at the door the couple has just exited and turns back to Marty. “You know, it's awfully strange that as soon as Dee meets Ryo, Mona becomes pregnant. That's quite a coincidence, don't you think?”

 

Marty waves for Lilly to come over, “what are you getting at dude?”

 

Ted sits back in his seat, “Dee breaks up with here and starts up with Ryo and he did say they used protection, so how did she become pregnant?” Unless she wanted too that is.”

 

Marty orders another round for him and Ted. He leans over and whispers, “she could be lying you know. It's not the first time a woman has done that to get a man to marry her. I wouldn't put it past her to do something like that. She's so stuck on herself it's not funny.”

 

Ted nods, “I remember at the Christmas party, she wouldn't let him have any fun and they ended up leaving early. She's a real drag but what I don't understand is why he asked her to marry him in the first place. He obviously doesn't love her.”

 

Marty thanks Lilly and sips his drink, “What if she is lying because he dumped her for Ryo? What if she just wants too get back t him so she's pretending she's having a child?”

 

Ted stops with his glass halfway to his mouth, “you know you just may be on to something. I'm willing to bet money on the fact she isn't having a baby.”

 

Marty laughs, “Now you're that sure, huh? What if, we can find a way to prove she is in fact, lying about her condition?”

 

Ted smiles, “Dee would be very grateful, right? We could then get him to bring us here and have a celebration on him. What do you think?”

 

Marty sits back with a frown, “But how are we going to prove something like that?”

 

Ted picks up his drink and gives his partner a wide smile, “My last girlfriend has medical training. She's a nurse and she may know how women can fake something like that and she just might help.”

 

“Your last girlfriend, is she even speaking to you?” Marty looks at him with doubt on his face.

 

“I have you know, I treat all my women nice. We're still friends and we still see each other every once in a while. I'll call her tomorrow and feel her out about it. I'm sure she will help me when I tell her someone is trying to trap me into marriage. She'll help, just watch.”

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Ryo guides Dee over to his car and opens the passenger side door for him. Dee has his head down and Ryo puts his hand in his back, “Get in Dee, you're too heavy for me to pick you up and place you inside.”

 

Dee looks at him with such sad eyes that the next comment Ryo is about to make catches in his throat. He looks at de with his mouth open. “Oh Dee no wonder you were drinking. It's what we feared isn't it?”

 

Dee puts his arms around Ryo and his head on his shoulder, “I'm so sorry Ryo. I didn't want this to end with us, I'm so sorry.”

 

Ryo's eyes threaten to over flow with tears as he gathers the taller man in his arms, “It's alright Dee.” He strokes his back as Dee cries on his shoulder like a man that has no hope of realizing his dreams. “Shhh, shhh…it's going to be okay Dee, I promise.”

 

Dee pulls back and wipes his eyes with the heels of his hands, crying like a baby. What's wrong with me?” He tries to smile at Ryo but fails.

 

Ryo waits until he is settled in the car before he goes to the driver's side and gets behind the wheel. He turns to Dee, as he lies back with on the head rest. “You want me to take you home or do you want to go to my place?” He waits for him to answer before he starts the car.

 

Dee puts his hand overt his eyes, “Maybe you should take me to my place. I have to get use to being alone all over again and I might as well start now.”

 

Ryo looks at him with compassion, “You won't be alone Dee. We'll still be friends, right? After all, we are partners at work and we do have to raise Bikky, or have you forgotten?”

 

“Don't play dumb, Ryo! You know what I'm talking about. I'll be alone because I won't have you. All that other shit doesn't matter if I can't have you!” He sighs, “Just take me home and you keep the car.” He closes his eyes and turns his head towards the window as a single tear falls from the corner of his eye and Ryo starts up the car.

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Ryo pulls up in front of his apartment and looks over at a sleeping Dee. He gets out, walks over to Dee's side and opens the door, sticking his head in. “Come on Dee, you're home.” He reaches in and unbuckles his seat belt as Dee opens his eyes. “Ryo…wh…what's going on?”

 

Ryo gives him a sad smile, “Nothing Dee, I need you to come with me.” He puts his hand out and Dee looks up at him and takes his hand. The raven-haired man gets out of the car and staggers a little and Ryo catches him around the waist. “Easy there Dee. We don't want you falling. If I put my arm around you, do you think you can make it upstairs?”

 

Dee looks at him grinning, “In your arms Ryo, I could move mountains.”

 

The blonde laughs, holds him around the waist and they head for his building. Dee is leaning heavily on Ryo as they walk up to the fourth floor. As he makes it to the front door without mishap, Dee leans against the wall as Ryo unlocks the door. He heaves a sigh as he staggers in and flops down across his bed.

 

Ryo stands in the doorway watching him as he lies in a heap. He walks over to the younger man and sits besides him and strokes his hair. “You have to get undress Dee, unless you plan on sleeping in your clothes. Here let me help you.”

 

He helps Dee undress and pulls the covers over him. Dee looks at Ryo with a small smile on his face, “Can you stay for a minute, Ryo?” He reaches out and touches his arm.

 

The blonde chuckles, “For a minute or until you fall asleep? I can stay for a little bit, Bikky knows where I am if he needs me. Why don't I make you some tea, you do have tea don't you?”

 

“What do you think this is, Starbucks? I only have coffee and beer but I know you want coffee right?” He looks in Ryo's smiling face as he lightly strokes his arm.

 

Ryo puts his hand on top of Dee's hand, “I'll make us some coffee and then we will talk, okay?” He kisses Dee on the lips gently and gets up heading for the kitchen.

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Ryo pokes around Dee's kitchen looking for coffee and then the cream. He is hurt and angry at the same time. Meeting Dee was the highlight of his life and now, they have to part before they have a chance to make a life together. He looks over his shoulder at Dee's bedroom door. It's hard to take him to task for drinking as much a he has because he understands completely. He was hoping the doctor's visit would prove Mona was either lying or mistaken. Now it seems the both of them are the ones mistaken.

 

He finds a couple of mugs and pours coffee into them and heads back to join Dee. He has his head turned towards the window and his arm over his face. Ryo walks over to the bed and sets the mugs down on the makeshift table. He touches Dee's arm, “Dee…are you sleep? I have your coffee. I found some instant; I used it because I thought it would be quicker.”

 

Dee sighs as he removes his arm and sits up in bed. He pulls the sheet over his lap since he is stripped down to his boxers while Ryo was making coffee. He reaches out and takes the cup from Ryo's fingers as they touch. They look in each other's eyes, Dee with regret and Ryo with a hunger so strong he has to turn away.

 

Ryo clears his throat, “Do you want to talk about I Dee? I'm sorry things didn't work out the way we wanted but I guess this was out of our control.”

 

Ryo is looking down in his cup, not really wanting to drink the coffee, only wanting to hold Dee in his arms forever. How could fate play such a cruel trick on them? To bring them so close and then abandon them as they were finding their footing with each other. Dee is the only man he has ever felt this strongly. Now he is no longer free to pursue those same feelings. Life's a bitch and then you die. He chuckles as he remembers that line from somewhere since right now it seems appropriate.

 

Dee puts his head down as he sips from his cup, “There's nothing to say Ryo. I fucked up…big time. The doctor told us she is in her first trimester so the wedding is back on. I feel like shit right now. When I left her in the parking lot, all I wanted to do was get blind drunk.” He puts his hand up o his forehead and runs his fingers through his long bangs.

 

He groans, “I can't do it Ryo! If I have to marry that witch, I'll go out of my fucking mind. I can't stay with her until she has this kid. Do you know how long that is? If I wasn't so afraid she will actually carry out her threat, I would hide until all this shit blows over.”

 

Ryo turns as he sits on the side of the bed, he puts his hand out and takes the cup from Dee and looks him square in the face. “I know how you feel Dee, because I feel the same way. Although we can't be lovers, we can still be partners and friends. I'm as upset as you are but what can we do but accept it?”

 

He reaches up stroking the side of Dee's face, “I can say I'll wait for you, but who knows. You may fall in love with your new family and then I'll have to play the part of the doting uncle.”

 

Dee brings Ryo's hand to his lips saying, “Wait for me Ryo. I want you to wait for me. I want you to wait for me forever but I'm not crazy. Someone like you, someone as beautiful inside and out as you are…I don't stand a chance. I know for a fact there are others that want you…”

 

Ryo puts his arms around him and kisses him. As he parts his lips, Ryo slides his tongue in tasting the liquor and a faint taste of tobacco. Dee moans and pulls the blonde down on top of him, holding on for dear life. Who knows if he will ever get this chance again? He pulls the sweater over his head and lets it drop to the floor.

 

Dee's hands glide over Ryo's bare chest, trying to memorize every part of him, when he no longer has the right to touch him this way. He kisses him slowly trying to savor the taste of his lips as he plunges his tongue inside his sweet warm mouth. He moans as Ryo runs his fingers through his raven hair. Every touch is like a kiss to remember everything the two mean to each other.

 

Ryo pulls back and laves his tongue up the side of Dee's neck as he slides the blonde pants over his slim hips. “Ryo…I love you so much, you will never know just how much.” He moves down the older man's chest taking one rosy pink nipple in his mouth suckling, as Ryo calls out to him. “I'll always love you Dee…always.”

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Ryo arrives at his apartment and kicks off his shoes as he hangs his jacket in the closet. He looks towards Bikky's room and sees the door is ajar. He walks over and peeps in on his foster son as he sleeps. When he left Dee's place he was sleeping like a baby too. He sighs as he heads to his own room and his solitary bed.

 

As he opens the door, the first thing he sees is Dee's worn tee-shirt thrown across the chair. He walks over and picks it up bringing it to his face. He takes in Dee's scent and groans. To think he will never hold Dee in his arms again is too much too bear. Tonight was beautiful as they said farewell in their lovemaking and what he told him is the truth. He will always love the dark haired man even though he belongs to someone else. Now he has to let go and move on with his life but how…can someone tell him how? He sits on the side of the bed and hugs the shirt to his chest because this is all he has left of the man he loves.

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The next morning at the 27th Ryo comes in the office and looks around for Dee. Not seeing him, he hangs up his coat and grabs his mug and heads for the break room. Little does he know Rose is watching from his office doorway. When he sees him heading for the break room alone he looks for his shadow. Not seeing Dee, he picks up his cup and follows after the blonde detective.

 

As he makes his way to the break room Dee is just coming up the stairs. He sees the Commissioner with a grin on his face as he goes inside. He heads for his office in hoping Ryo is already there. He walks in and notices his coat hanging up and his coffee cup gone.

`That's why that sly fox was headed to the break room. I ought to…what I ought to what? I have no right to say anything about who he sees or what he does. Damn, this is so fucked up!'

 

He throws his coat across the room in a fit of rage and kicks over his chair! He growls as Drake comes to the door, “is everything alright man? What the hell happen?”

 

Dee stands with his back to the door and he takes a couple of deep breaths trying to calm down. He says in a calming voice, “It's nothing. Everything is fine…I'm fine, Drake. Just leave me alone for now, okay?”

 

“Sure dude, whatever you say. If you want to talk latter on I'm here buddy.” He steps back out of the office and closes the door giving the dark haired man some privacy. He hasn't heard the news about Dee having to marry Monica so he doesn't know why he is so upset.

 

As he goes back to his desk, he sees Ryo and the Commissioner come out of the break room. He looks back at Dee's door and at the two of them smiling and holding a conversation and wonders if that is why he lost his temper. Drake watches as Rose slides his hand down Ryo's arm and nods at him. They both turn away and head in opposite directions. Ryo is smiling as he comes close to Drake's desk, “Good morning Drake. Didn't I leave you hear last night?”

 

“Uh, yeah you did. I was working for someone else last night, returning a favor so to speak. Ah, Ryo, do you know what's wrong with Dee? He seems upset about something.”

 

Ryo looks at his closed office door and back at Drake, “Why, did he say something?”

 

“Nah, he just said he was fine and he wanted to be alone. He knocked over his chair and his coat was on the floor. I didn't stick around to long because he didn't turn around and face me. I hope he's okay, you know what I mean?”

 

Ryo nods and says thanks and goes over to his office. He opens the door and Dee is at his desk going over some reports they had from the other day. “Good morning Dee.” He watches his face for any sign he is upset.

 

Dee looks up and smiles, “Hey buddy, how's it going? You know you could have taken the car last night. I would have taken the subway to work this morning. Did you get a cab last night?”

 

Ryo grins, “Yeah, I was lucky. When I got home Bikky was fast asleep. You don't have a hangover do you? Drake said you were upset.” He watches Dee's face since he is not meeting Ryo's eyes.

 

“That Drake, I'm okay. Never felt better. I see you got some coffee already. I better go and get some before it's all gone.” He gets out of his chair picks up his mug and walks past Ryo to the door. Ryo turns as he leaves out and watches as he walks down the hall to the break room.

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Later that afternoon while on a case run, Ted tells Marty he has a date that evening with his ex-girlfriend.

 

“That was fast. You think she will tell you women deepest darkest secrets? Won't she be violating an oath or something?”

 

“You've been watching too many soap operas. I told you she is cool. I remember one time she told me how a friend of hers got her boyfriend to gives her money for an abortion she didn't need. I'm sure with her being a nurse she knows how these things can be faked. Besides I'm not going to ask her point blank at first. I'll make her think I have misses being with her and after a couple of drinks then I'll bring it up. I am a detective you know.”

 

“Whatever you say, man but be careful. If she finds out you're seeing her just for information she might get pissed off.”

 

“I got this man. She is the only one that didn't dump me out of malice. I think if I was doing anything but this job, we would be still together. Oh, well no use in crying over spilled milk.”

 

Marty agrees and they pull up to their destination and walk to the store front church that has a lot more than praying going on.

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Back at the precinct, the guys are having lunch out in the squad room…

 

JJ looks from Dee to Ryo and can tell there has been a shift in their relationship. Dee is not hovering over the violent detective as he was before. In fact, he seems to be trying to ignore him almost. However, when he thinks Ryo is not watching he looks at him with a hunger in his emerald eyes.

 

Maybe Ryo has told Dee he doesn't want his attention and for him to leave him alone. Could that be it! Did Ryo dump him after all?

 

Dee clears his throat, “I have something to tell you guys. The wedding is back on. It seems that I'm going to be a father and so we have to make it legal.”

 

No one says anything so Drake pipes up with, “I guess congratulations are in order then. Is this what you want Dee?”

 

Dee looks over at Ryo who is watching him with a pained smile on his face. “No, but what can you do, huh? I'm having a kid so I should be happy, right?”

 

JJ looks at Dee with big blue eyes swimming, “You're going to be a father Dee? I never thought you…”

 

The Commissioner walks up at this time and pats Dee on the shoulder, “Congratulations, Detective, you are one lucky man. Ah, Ryo can I see you in my office for a minute. It's about dinner tonight.” He smiles at Ryo as he gets up and follows him to his office.

 

The others watch as the two of them head for the Commissioner's office. Ryo looks over his shoulder at Dee and gives him a small smile as he turns back and goes inside the office with Rose.

 

“What the hell was that about? They're having dinner together?” Drake looks at Dee for an explanation. However, Dee is watching the door ready to knock it down if he hears Ryo raise his voice for any reason.

 

JJ is watching Dee and now he knows why he is acting so casual around his partner, “I guess Ryo didn't waste any time running to his next conquest, did he? He sure has a lot of nerve!”

 

Dee turns and glares at him and he jumps back from the look in his eyes. “For your information, moron, the Commissioner ask him to dinner days ago! He told him he does this for everyone but we all know that is a lie! Ryo has no other choice because he doesn't want to offend the boss. If you would just get your fucking head out of your ass you'll see he isn't interested in Berkeley Rose!” He gets up from the cluster of desk and storms to his office slamming the door almost shattering the glass.

 

JJ sits back with shock on his face as his eyes well up with tears. Drake sighs, “You never know when to keep that big mouth of yours shut do you. Couldn't you tell how the two of them feel about each other? For once, I'm on Dee's side in this JJ. The man is in a lot of pain right now, so steer clear of him for the rest of the day, okay partner?”'

 

JJ nods his head as he cleans up the mess they made with lunch. He still doesn't see what Dee and now the Commissioner sees in Ryo. As he takes the trash to the waste basket, he walks past the Commissioner's office and can hear them discuss the dinner as he tells Ryo his plans. He shakes his head as he thinks the two of them will make a lovely couple as long as Dee is out of the picture.

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I did this in a timely manner! Yay me!