Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Three Times A Charm ❯ Epilogue ( Chapter 32 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Title: Three Times A Charm
Author: JadeHeart
Archived: If anyone would like it, please ask me first!
Fandom: Fake
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: graphic sexual acts
Timeline: follows on directly from the end of Vol 7
Summary: All's well, that ends well!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this, they belong to the creator of `FAKE', nor am I making any profits from it.
Chapter 32: Epilogue
When Ryo opened his eyes it was still dark though obviously dawn was not that far away. He absently rubbed his cheek against the silky head resting on his shoulder, feeling the warm breath on his skin, loving the touch of the warm body nestled against his own filling the other side of the large bed. A soft smile curled his lips at the feeling of completeness he felt at this contact. It truly did seem right to have another person beside him in this bed, and not just any person - but the one that he loved with all his heart.
“Hmm?” The sleepy murmur drifted to him as Dee shifted, the arm thrown casually over his waist sliding upwards to his chest.
He shivered at the touch of Dee's skin rubbing against his as it immediately created a flush of heat through his body. Dee's hand shifted again, this time his palm gliding over Ryo's nipple making him jump at the unexpected pressure, sending a jolt like electricity through that point of contact.
He had thought Dee was still asleep but now he had his doubts as the hand moved again, returning to the nipple it had just passed and those dexterous fingers began to fondle the nub, teasing it to full arousal.
Dee lightly rubbed around the areole, running up the sides of the slowly hardening tip, before taking hold of it and tugging gently. Ryo moaned, his eyes falling shut of their own accord, unable to stop himself from pressing up against that pressure applied.
“Dee,” he breathed as a shiver ran down his spine.
He felt Dee's head turn and hot lips touch his skin, tongue flicking out and questing until it found what it was seeking which was his other nipple. As that warm moistness engulfed it, Ryo arched up with a soft cry, one hand tangling in the silky hair, pressing that heated mouth closer to his ever increasing fevered flesh.
He felt so hot inside, hotter than the heat that seemed to be emanating from his skin, the fires banking higher as Dee continued to tease him with both mouth and hand. It was as though his body had been yearning for Dee for so long that now it was highly sensitive to every touch, reacting intensely, making him quiver with excitement, desire and need.
Dee's hand left the now fully upright nipple to slide slowly back down Ryo's body, over the ribs, into the dip at his waist, over the jutting hip bone to cup his buttock and rest there. He then moved, never letting his mouth lose its contact with Ryo's skin, lifting himself just enough to slide one leg between Ryo's, forcing them apart to accommodate him and so he was now half lying on Ryo's body. He used his other, previously trapped arm to support himself as he continued to suckle at the nipple.
Both Ryo's hands were now either threaded through his hair or flexing on his shoulders, fingers kneading into the flesh as he pushed against Dee's suction. Dee slid his hand down a little further and slowly tugged making Ryo lift that leg so his knee was raised with the foot still flat on the bed.
Dee shifted his body again a little and felt something tap against his side. Ah, he thought, and slowly trailed his hand down Ryo's leg towards his groin and sure enough his fingers touched the hard shaft waiting there.
As he wrapped his fingers around Ryo's erection he heard his partner gasp at the contact and his hips thrust upwards. He smiled around the nipple still caught between his teeth. Oh, how he loved to hear Ryo's voice like this, filled with passion, filled with need. That need, desire for what Dee could give him, almost drove him crazy every time.
He flicked his tongue out, teasing the tip of the nipple he was still assaulting and Ryo moaned again, then he took it firmly between his teeth to hold it steady and pulled, sucking it into his mouth hard, feeling Ryo push upwards to follow and moan at the motion, before he took mercy and released it, gently laving it with his tongue.
He raised his head and examined the nub of flesh he had abused. It was red from the attentions and completely hard. He glanced across to the other to see that although it hadn't been attended to for some time it too still remained firm. Obviously Ryo didn't need much more stimulation at this stage. Dee smirked a little. He had always suspected that Ryo was a morning person, just like him.
He began to move the hand wrapped around Ryo's erection, sliding it up the full length, feeling it twitch against his grip. When he reached the head his fingers slid over the moistness already seeping from the slit. Dee was surprised and no little satisfied with this reaction. He loved knowing just how turned on Ryo got from being with him. It always did his ego good.
He continued his motions, letting his hand slip downwards, flowing smoothly over the heated flesh due to the small lubrication of precum he had gathered. He looked upwards so he could see Ryo's face. Even in this semi-darkness he could easily make out his features, the long nose, the closed eyes, the tussled hair, the lips parted as another soft cry fell from them.
Dee was assaulted by a violent shiver that ran through his body at that sight and his own firming erection now sprang fully to life, urgently demanding release - now. He forced those demands back down, quashing them until a later moment. He didn't want this to be over that soon.
His eyes fixated on Ryo's mouth, watching his lips press together tightly one moment, then part again to release a gasp in response to Dee's touch. He lifted himself, keeping his hand pumping on Ryo's shaft, and dropped his head to capture those lips with his own.
His tongue immediately plunged inwards, thrusting into Ryo's mouth, twining around his and sucking it back into his mouth. Ryo's moans reverberated in his mouth as he swallowed each. His hand's motion increased, running the full length of Ryo's hardness, feeling more precum leaking down, feeling the hips pressing upwards into his touch. He felt Ryo's hands run over his back, tracing down the vertebrae, pausing to dig into the sensitive spots that made Dee squirm against the body beneath him, hips thrusting down, pressing his own erection into the flesh of Ryo's hip. His thrust his tongue into Ryo's mouth now in time with his hand's movements, the two synchronized.
Suddenly he felt something warm and firm wrap around his own shaft, tugging it clear of its position to gain a better grip and Ryo began to stroke him also. Dee gasped at the touch as it sent shooting fires through that portion of his body, making the inferno building in his groin and belly burn hotter. Now it was his turn to groan, letting the sound fall into Ryo's receiving mouth as they continued to kiss fiercely.
This wasn't some gentle lovemaking here. It wasn't violent, but it wasn't gentle. It was as though they were both frantic for each other, frantic to re-establish their bond, needing to feel each other's desire. Just needing each other. Their mouths remained joined, hot breath mingling with hot breath, tongues fighting and joining, soft moans and urgent cries issued and swallowed, absorbed by the other.
Dee's hair fell down over Ryo's face, running over his skin, as Ryo's unoccupied hand was everywhere, roaming across the length of his body. His own unoccupied hand was needed to hold him in position as he continued to pleasure Ryo, feeling the body beneath him shake with reaction, thrusting into his grip, trying to unconsciously urge him to increase his motion.
Ryo wormed his hand between them and fastened on one of Dee's nipples, immediately tugging at it fiercely. The small flash of pain, coupled with the intensity of the pleasure of Ryo's hand on his erection, was enough to make him tear his mouth away from the kiss and throw his head back with a cry, eyes squeezed shut as the sensations rocked every nerve. Doing so thrust his hips hard downwards, pushing his erection violently into Ryo's grip which he felt tighten further around him, making him quiver as he felt his climax drawing near.
Ryo's lips then latched onto his outstretched neck, blunt teeth raking against the soft flesh on the underside of his jaw making him shiver again. His breathing was ragged now, panting in want. He let his hand on Ryo's shaft increase in speed and heard Ryo's moan against his skin before he fastened his lips back onto his neck and suck hard.
All Dee's senses were on overload now. He knew he was near, feeling the tension building in his body, felt his balls beginning to draw inwards and knew that no matter how much he wanted to control it, it was beyond his strength to do so now.
“Ryo….,” he gasped out, shaking and thrusting harder into his partner's hand. “I'm gonna……I'm gonna….”
He moaned again, almost in pain as the passion increased and his back muscles were beginning to ache as his hips snapped forward urgently.
“Me, too….” He heard Ryo whisper raggedly against his skin, feeling his hips thrust upwards. “Together….I want to come….together…..with you.”
Those words were Dee's complete undoing; so sexy, so sincere, so fucking hot.
He thrust hard now, fast, pumping himself into Ryo's grip, pleading with him to bring him to the brink and take him beyond. He felt Ryo doing the same, knew that he would have bruises on his hips where Ryo was thrusting upwards against him, every motion bringing their bodies into forceful contact.
The flames racing through his veins continued to build, turning into a full conflagration, consuming everything before it, racing through his entire body. Those fires rushed to the epicenter, pooling in his groin, forcing his body rigid as he reached the peak and plummeted over the precipice.
“Ryo!!” he shouted as he climaxed, feeling his release erupt and heard Ryo's answering shout, the warmth pool through his hand and over his body from his partner.
The sound of his name falling from those lips, coloured with such passion and desire made his mind overload as he continued to thrust, teeth gritted together as he grunted with every forceful jerk his body made, feeling Ryo do the same beneath him, shuddering and shaking which neither seemed able to stop.
Finally the spasms eased, and with a final heave of breath, Dee collapsed face down, still lying half on Ryo, one leg and arm tangled with his partner's. He could feel Ryo's chest rising and falling in great gulping breaths, could feel the slickness of his skin, testimony of the energy they had expended. He could hardly move but managed to shift his head a little more comfortably on the pillow so at least he could still breathe. Asphyxiation was not exactly something he was seeking, although if he died now he would certainly die happy.
“You okay?” he managed to rasp out, looking at Ryo who still had his eyes closed. He looked so thoroughly shagged, Dee couldn't help but think erotically. If he wasn't already spent that look alone would make him want to jump Ryo's bones.
Ryo turned his head and looked at Dee, still breathing heavily. He flicked his tongue out to lick his dry lips before answering, “Yes,” he managed to say. “And you?”
Dee grinned at him and leant forward to run his own tongue over those lips, savouring the flavour that was distinctly Ryo. “Oh, yeah!”
Ryo smiled back at him then his brow furrowed slightly. “We should clean up.” he said conscientiously.
Dee tightened his arm over Ryo's chest. “Later,” he mumbled, burrowing into the pillows by Ryo's shoulder. “I'm too tired.”
Ryo looked like he would insist but then sighed. “Yeah, me too.” he finally admitted, relaxing under Dee's touch. He turned his head and placed a light kiss on Dee's brow. “Thank you.”
Dee cracked an eye open. `What are you thanking me for?” he asked
Ryo reached up a hand and stroked the side of Dee's face, making him want nothing more than to rub up against that touch like a cat. Ryo did that to him. “For waking me up so pleasantly.” he said with a twinkle in his eye.
Dee smirked, turning to kiss the palm of the hand cupping his face and snuggling back against the body of his lover. “There's plenty where that came from,” he said proudly. “So you'd better get used to it.”
He felt more than heard Ryo's soft chuckle. “I think I could get to like it.” he answered, and both then drifted back to sleep as the dawn's rays just crept over the horizon.
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“RYYYYOOOOOO!”
The reverberating cry jerked Ryo out of his deep slumber, sending him sitting bolt upright in shocked surprised. He blinked a few times, trying to clear his mind and focus on what could possibly be the emergency.
He turned his head to see Bikky standing in the open doorway to the bedroom, arms outspread and planted on either side of him, pressed against the door frame, a thunderous frown on his face.
Oh, gods! Ryo thought, head turning frantically to his other side to see Dee sleepily waking up and then back to where Bikky stood. There was no way the boy could miss that Dee was in the bed with him and with the sheet bunched down around his waist where he sat showing that he was obviously at least half naked, and that movement having yanked the sheet dangerously low on Dee's prone body that more than showed that he was fully naked, there was absolutely no way that he would be able to talk his way out of this one!
The silence hung there for a moment and then Bikky dropped his arms and Ryo waited for the explosion of accusations and hurt, already cringing and wondering how he was going to smooth this one over without anyone being hurt.
He saw Bikky take a deep breath and waited for the eruption, unable to prevent himself from tensing up.
“You idiots!” Bikky said with a glare. “Hurry up and get yourselves out of bed before you're late!”
“Eh?” Ryo looked at him in confusion, totally startled by the current opening of the conversation which was completely different from what he had been expecting.
“You forgot to put your alarm on! You'll be late!”
“What the hell's all the frigging noise about?” Dee growled, rubbing at his eyes as he began to sit up.
Bikky pointed at accusatory finger at Ryo's partner as he came into view, almost stamping his feet. “It's all your fault as usual!” he shouted. “Stop tiring poor Ryo out when he's already exhausted from looking after your sorry arse, you jerk!”
“Who are you calling a jerk, you pint-sized ape?!” Dee roared back as Ryo winced with the volume so close to his ear.
“You, you dumbass! Now get out of bed and make sure you're at work on time.” A cushion came sailing through the air to hit Dee smack in the face, knocking him backwards. “Don't you dare make Ryo late just because you're so frigging lazy!”
“Arghh!” Dee's muffled cry of anger issued from under the tangled bedclothes he now found himself engulfed in. He finally managed to push everything to one side and flung himself upright, hands clenched in fists and ready to box some ears, murder in his eyes. “You come here and I'll teach you a lesson, you snotty-nosed pipsqueak!” he shouted.
Bikky turned away, totally unconcerned. “I'm off so I'll see you later, Ryo!”
“Uhm, yes, sure.” Ryo replied, still feeling a little stunned by the events. “Ah, bye, Bikky.”
The front door slammed and Ryo just sat there for a moment as the silence settled, broken only by Dee's mumbled threats and curses. Ryo began to laugh softly.
“What's with you?” Dee ceased his imprecations against Bikky and looked at him as though he had lost his marbles.
Ryo raised a hand to run it through his hair and just shook his head, still laughing. He looked at his still scowling partner and reached out a hand to pat his cheek gently. “I just never imagined that would be Bikky's reaction to catching us in bed together!”
Dee thought about it for a moment and then felt his own lips twitch before beginning to chuckle. “You know, you're right,” he said to his still amused partner. He rolled his eyes in amusement. “That brat has been giving us such a hard time every step of the way and yet when it all comes down to it, it seems like he really doesn't care one way or the other!” He met Ryo's twinkling eyes and gave a crooked smile. “He was probably just doing it to piss me off!”
“Could be,” Ryo said, a smile still on his face, as he flung back the sheets and stood, stretching. “You know how Bikky is!”
Dee appreciatively ran his eye over Ryo's strong back, watching the play of muscles across his shoulders, following the long line of his spine down to the base where it met the smooth roundness of his buttocks. He sighed happily. He could stay like this all day just staring at Ryo naked.
Ryo looked over his shoulder. “How about a shower?” he said. He looked at the clock by the bed. “It will save some time.”
“Together?” Dee was a little surprised at the invitation, hardly able to believe his ears.
“Sure. Why not?”
“No reason!” Dee exclaimed, scrambling out of bed. He quickly made a beeline for the bathroom. “Ah, do you mind if I just… you know, first?” He said with a little embarrassment.
Ryo smiled at him. “Sure,” he said. “I'll use the other one.” And he disappeared out the door whilst Dee quickly attended to his own needs.
As soon as he was finished he reached in and started the shower, allowing it to warm up before stepping into the stall. He turned to check out how he looked in the mirror. Not too bad, considering the exertions he had placed on his body last night. Well, it was more Ryo doing all the exerting than himself.
He felt his face heat at the memories as a grin spread across his face. Oh, yeah, he didn't mind Ryo exerting himself like that again if he wanted to! He felt a twitch against his stomach and glanced downwards, eyeing the erection standing there. Would Ryo be embarrassed to see Dee in such a state? He couldn't help it, he was just a morning person, and it wasn't due to a full bladder either. He wondered if he should jump in the shower and quickly do something about it before Ryo got back.
Suddenly a hand appeared in his view and slowly wrapped long fingers around the straining shaft. He gasped and had to clutch at the vanity edge so surprised was he at the contact. His head swung round just as Ryo was placing a soft kiss on his cheek, his other hand snaking around Dee's torso to stroke a nipple, his body pressed up firmly against his back.
Dee's mind just about had a melt down then. Firstly he was just plain surprised that Ryo had managed to sneak up on him like that. He hadn't heard him enter the bathroom at all. Secondly, the sight of what almost appeared to be a disembodied hand clasping his dripping erection had been amazingly erotic in an almost spooky way. Thirdly, the feel of Ryo's completely naked body pressed up so tightly against him, feeling Ryo's own hard length nestled against his buttocks was just mind blowing. And fourthly, just the simple amazement that Ryo was once against taking the initiative and being so brazen just made Dee hornier.
He let his eyes fall closed, leaning into Ryo's touch as he stroked his erection and continued to play with his nipple, all the while feeling the hot breath on the back of his neck with made the hairs stand on end and a shiver course down his spine. He relaxed into the touch further, letting go of all inhibitions and not caring what sounds of pleasure fell from his lips as he allowed himself to fully enjoy these sensations.
He felt Ryo move, his body seeming to slide to one side and the hands left their ministrations which made him give a mew of disappointment. He felt Ryo's hands turning him so now his back was to the wall, his buttocks pressed back against the edge of the counter. He kept his eyes closed, anticipating Ryo's touch returning to what they had been doing before, prepared to wait.
Then his eyes flew open in shocked surprise as he felt a moist warmth engulf the tip of his erection and a hand grip his hip tightly. He looked down to see the top of Ryo's chestnut hair, seeing his closed eyes, seeing his lips wrapped around the head of his shaft. As he watched they slowly moved downwards, taking another inch deeper into that warm cavern.
Dee gritted his teeth, one eye squinting closed, his breathing growing rapid as he tried to gain control over his raging emotions. This delectable sight of Ryo on his knees before him like this, sucking his rock hard cock deeper into his mouth then sliding back so Dee could see the shining trail of saliva he left before plunging downwards once more, was driving him to the point of madness quicker than he had ever been taken. It was the surprise of it all; the complete shock that he would ever see something like this, that Ryo would ever do this for him, that was doing it more than just the act itself.
He clamped down on his baser instincts that wanted to grab Ryo's head and hold it in place so he could thrust rapidly into that warmth over and over again, fucking Ryo's mouth until he came. But that was just crass of him to do such a thing. He didn't want to do anything that would make Ryo regret doing this so he held himself in check, leaning back and gripping the counter instead.
Ryo continued to move his mouth up and down, each time taking a little more of Dee within. Dee could feel the light grate of teeth over his erection making him shiver, could feel Ryo's tongue swirl around the head and flick against that sensitive spot on the underside as he drew back before plunging back down.
Dee let his head fall back, closing his eyes, allowing himself to just fall into the rhythm that Ryo set. He might have still been able to restrain himself enough from grabbing Ryo forcefully but he couldn't stop his hips from thrusting forward, seeking that wet heat that promised a pleasure so exquisite.
He was moaning deeper now, the sound of the running water from the shower filling the room around them covering the slurping sounds that Ryo made, the steam swirling around their naked bodies, coiling around them like amorphous snakes trying to bind them.
Dee continued to thrust, feeling Ryo's lips slide up and down easily over his hard flesh, moving more rapidly. He felt Ryo's other hand slide up to grip the base of his shaft, pumping it in time with his suction bringing him closer. His whole body was jerking now, his legs beginning to quiver with the strain as they tried to hold him upright as the pleasure continued to flow through him.
Suddenly Ryo deep throated him so he could feel his nose buried in his pubic hair and pressed against his stomach, the tip of his cock pressed against the back of Ryo's throat. This was too much for him as he cried out hoarsely, one hand frantically grasping Ryo's shoulder, fingers digging in to hold on as his body jerked hard, hips thrusting forward as he ejaculated, feeling the liquid pool around the head before Ryo swallowed it away.
His body continued to jerk as Ryo milked every last drop from him, finally slowly allowing Dee's flagging cock to slip from his mouth with a last lick to the tip that made him jerk. His knees were nearly buckling completely beneath him now as he held onto his precarious grip tightly, gazing down at the still naked kneeling Ryo.
Ryo raise his eyes to meet his, his lips swollen and red from the use they had just been put to and Dee had never seen anything more erotic.
“Did you like that?” Ryo asked in a light tone.
Dee swallowed hard, his knees still quivering. “You are so fucking unbelievable,” he managed to say hoarsely, releasing one hand to reach out unsteadily to touch Ryo's flushed cheek. “You didn't have to swallow. Where the hell did you learn to do that?”
“No where. I just did what seemed to make you feel good.”
“Well, it certainly did that.” Dee agreed.
“We'd better hurry up and shower.” Ryo said, rising gracefully from his knees.
“You'd better give me a hand,” Dee said in a small voice. “I don't think my legs will hold me.”
Ryo laughed and moved closer so Dee could throw an arm around his shoulders. “Are you saying that I'm that good I've made your knees go weak?” he chuckled.
Dee glanced at his face. “That's exactly what I'm saying.” he acknowledged and was pleased to see Ryo's face blush. Yep, no matter what Ryo did, how wanton or sexy or dominant he was, he was still the same old Ryo deep inside!
As Ryo checked the water temperature and then pushed him under first, he noticed that Ryo was sporting his own erection. It may have only been at half mast but it was certainly there. Well, it wasn't surprising really. If the situation had been reversed and Dee had been the one giving Ryo the blow job then he would have had a raging hard on too!
“Come here,” he said reaching out to Ryo and pulling him in under the flow of water.
“What?” Ryo only had time to say before Dee had slipped behind him and wrapped both hands, slick with soap, around his shaft and began to slowly stroke him. “Ahhh,” he moaned, shuddering at the touch.
He looked over his shoulder, meeting Dee's green eyes. “You don't….” He closed his eyes as a stab of pleasure ran through him, then continued. “You don't have to do this.” he whispered unsteadily.
“I know,” Dee answered softly, not ceasing his movements. “I want to. I can hardly let you go to work like this, can I? I should take some responsibility for it.” He began to stroke a little faster and a little firmer, feeling Ryo's erection harden and lengthen within his grip.
“Ahhhh,” Ryo moaned again as his hips thrust forward.
He would have fallen if Dee's arms hadn't been around him, even so he automatically reached out with his own arms as he leant forward to encounter the smooth tiles. He remained there, hands flush against the wall, head hanging as the water streamed down upon his back, running in riverlets from the tips of his hair plastered to his head.
Dee continued to pleasure him, long fingers running along his entire length, circling around the head, sliding over the slit as the water washed away the drops of precum issuing from that portion. He thrust into that touch, a touch that was far hotter than the water that cascaded over them, a touch that matched the heat within his own body. Dee increased the motion and Ryo began to shudder, his whole body reacting, yearning for more and Dee obliged.
Ryo felt him reach that final stage and his head flung back as he cried out, thrusting hard into Dee's hands tugging on his twitching cock as it spurted between his fingers, liberally coating them only for it to be washed away immediately.
After the last jerking spasm had left his limp body, Dee's gentle hands soothingly stroked him all over, slowly washing him down and allowing him a moment to regain his equilibrium and strength. Finally he felt able to stand on his own and moved away from the wall he had still been using to support himself, leaning back against the firm body of his partner. His chest still heaved as he breathed heavily, but he was no longer panting and for a moment he was just happy to bask in the afterglow in feeling Dee's body wrapped around his under the flowing water.
“Come on, lazy,” Dee whispered softly in his ear. “We're going to be so late, you know.”
“Hmm,” was Ryo's only reply. He really wasn't interested in doing anything else at the moment. He heard Dee's chuckle deep in the chest pressed against his back.
“Come on,” he said again, moving away a little from Ryo and giving him a light slap on the rear.
“Hey!” Ryo said, turning, one hand going to the bruised portion of his anatomy in surprise.
Dee grinned back at him. “That at least go your attention, didn't it?!”
Ryo raised a fist in mock anger and Dee fled the shower in pretend fear. Ryo quickly turned off the taps and stepped out, catching the towel flung at him and rubbing himself down quickly, Dee doing the same. One look at the clock sent them into overdrive. They dressed quickly and raced out the door and down to the car, seat belts still being clipped in even as Ryo slipped into the traffic.
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“LAYTNER!!!!! YOU'RE LATE!!!!!!”
The bellow raced down the corridor behind them like an air blast to buffet their backs, making both Dee and Ryo almost duck as though expecting an impact of some sort.
They turned to see the Chief standing a little behind them, red-faced, eyes bulging, glaring at them.
“IT'S YOUR FIRST DAY BACK AND YOU CAN'T EVEN GET HERE ON TIME, YOU SORRY GOOD-FOR-NOTHING!!!”
Dee grinned and gave the Chief a cheeky wave, “Hi, Chief! Yes, I'm glad to be back too! Nice to know you missed me so much!”
The Chief's face grew redder and Ryo could swear he could see steam issuing from his ears. “LAAAAAAYTNEEEEEER!!!!”
“Got to go,” Dee said hurriedly, turning away. “Can't hold up the work!!” and he fled down the corridor before the imminent explosion.
Ryo looked after his disappearing partner and sighed forlornly before turning back to face the Chief, bracing himself.
“Glad to see you're looking a little better, Maclean.” The Chief said in a more normal voice as he turned and walked back to his office leaving Ryo standing there gaping in surprise.
He shook his head and continued on his way. Maybe the Chief was really tired and had just worn himself out with the initial yell. That must be it.
He reached the office he shared with Dee to find him rummaging around his desk. He looked up as Ryo entered and smiled sheepishly. “So did you get it too bad?” he asked.
“Not at all,” Ryo replied, taking his jacket off and seating himself.
“What?” Dee was surprised. “You mean you didn't get yelled at?”
Ryo shook his head, grinning up at his partner. “Not one bit.”
“That is so not fair!” Dee exclaimed angrily, raising a fist and glaring at the door. “That damn badger harangues me and just lets you walk away scot free! What's he got against me anyway?!”
“Perhaps because you're usually late?” Ryo said mildly.
“You were late today too!” Dee accused.
“Ah, but the reason Ryo's late is because you probably made him so!” A voice from the doorway made them both turn to see Ted standing there grinning.
“Hey, man!” Dee called out, striding over to his workmate and there was a general round of handshakes, back slaps and crude jokes for a moment.
“So how are you, seriously?” Ted asked, looking at Dee.
“Pretty good.” Dee replied. He saw Ted glance at Ryo as though seeking confirmation. “Honestly.” he reassured his friend. “I won't say I'm in peak condition but the worst is well and truly over and I'm on the mend.”
Ted gave a sigh and smiled. “That's good to know. It's great to have you back again!”
“Thanks, pal.”
“We'll have to make a night on the town soon!” Ted called, heading back out the door. “We've got some serious drinking to catch up on!”
“You bet!” Dee agreed as the other vanished around the corner.
“If you intend to go out and get that pissed don't turn up on my doorstep afterwards.” Ryo warned.
“Ah, Ryo!” Dee wheedled, leaning over the desk to gaze directly into Ryo's face. “Please?”
Ryo put up a hand and slapped it palm first directly on Dee's face, pushing him away and stated firmly, “No!”
“Mmph!” Dee's reply was muffled and then he gasped for air as Ryo released him.
“DEEEE!!!”
The shout echoed around the room and made Dee spin round frantically as his survival instincts kicked in and he held his hands out to intercept the figure rushing towards him.
“Whoa, whoa, WHOA!!!” Dee yelled back, really not feeling up to being mashed by the energetic JJ just at the moment.
“Settle down, JJ!” Drake yelled and JJ slowed his pace a little so when he reached Dee, after easily managing to evade his poor attempt at stopping him, he was almost at a stop as he threw his arms around Dee's waist and hugged him tightly, pushing him back against the desk and nuzzling into his stomach.
“Gaghhhhhh!!” Dee gurgled out, trying to disengage the clinging man, frantically looking over his shoulder to where Ryo was now standing and trying to reassure his partner before he exploded with anger. “It's not what you think, Ryo! Get off me, you moron!!!” with the last directed back at JJ.
Surprisingly, JJ immediately released him with a happy laugh, bouncing back. “I just had to do that again!” he declared, grinning at Ryo. “For old time's sake!”
Dee was doubly surprised when Ryo didn't seem that angry but smiled almost indulgently at the other. “Just be careful,” was all Ryo said. “Dee's still not fully well.”
“Oh, I'll be careful!” He reached out and patted Dee's cheek lightly. “It's so good to see you up and about, darling!” he declared, batting his eyelashes at Dee, who tried to swat him away.
Drake rolled his eyes at his partner's antics and held out a hand to shake Dee's. “Yeah, it's good to see you back. You don't look as bad as I thought you would.”
“I'm not sure if that is a compliment or not!” Dee growled at him whilst Drake just grinned.
“Well, we've got to go!” JJ sang out cheerily. “Be seeing you later!”
“It won't be late enough!” Dee scowled at him.
JJ just wriggled his fingers in a jaunty wave. “Don't worry, Dee love, I can't do that much anymore or someone will get very angry with me!” This time he turned his simpering look to Ryo, smiling. He let out a deep wounded sigh, looking tragic. “Ah, me! My one true love has been stolen away, right before my eyes!” He laid a hand on his chest over his heart, gazing dramatically up towards the ceiling. “Oh, what is to become of me? My darling Dee is lost forever to me now. Who will I ever find to replace him?”
“You're an idiot!” Dee stated flatly.
JJ just laughed. “Gotta boogey!” he said and started to make a bee-line for the door then detoured to sidle up to Ryo. He stood quickly on tip-toes and planted a firm kiss directly on Ryo's cheek, smiling happily.
“Whaaaaat?” Dee stuttered out in jealousy.
JJ winked at Ryo. “Don't work yourself too hard, gorgeous.” he said with a smile, backing away to where his partner was waiting for him.
“You keep your hands of Ryo, you over-sexed pervert!” Dee was shouting, stomping up and down in frustration.
“Oh, don't get your panties in a bunch!” JJ said loftily to Dee as he turned away. “As if I'd have a chance of getting between you two now!” He looked over his shoulder and smirked. “But it doesn't mean that I won't have fun trying. See ya!” and he headed off.
Drake looked after JJ for a moment and then glanced back at Ryo and the still pacing Dee with a bewildered expression then followed his partner, shaking his head and muttering under his breath. “I don't know what the hell is going on here. This is just way too confusing.”
“Don't worry, sweetheart!” JJ's voice drifted to them. “I'll fill you in on all the news you missed out on!”
“Damn idiot!” Dee snarled as he sat heavily in his chair.
Ryo looked over at him, amused. “Why are you so upset?” he asked. “You know what JJ is like.”
“He kissed you!” Dee declared, snapping the pencil he held in his hand.
Ryo walked over and removed the pieces from Dee's hand and leant down to brush his lips against Dee's lightly. “And I kissed you.” he said softly, raising his head. “Are you going to get mad?”
“Oh, no,” De whispered, gazing into Ryo's dark eyes. “But I might just get horny.”
Ryo stood back and returned to his desk. “Then I had better keep my distance.”
“You're a tease.” Dee grumped, which was unfortunately too true as his trousers had begun to tighten over his groin.
Ryo smiled at him. “You've got to have something to look forward to when we get home tonight.”
Dee's mind glazed over at that thought, assailed by the memories of all the things they had done both last night and this morning. He felt sweat drops break out on his brow and suddenly the tie around his neck felt like a garrote.
He dropped his head to the desk with an audible thump.
“Dee?” Ryo asked concerned, leaning forward with a worried look.
Dee raised his head just enough so his chin was still resting on the top and looked at Ryo morosely. “Please don't do that to me, Ryo.” he said almost tearfully. “My poor heart can't take it.”
“Oh,” Ryo relaxed, realizing there was nothing to really worry about. “Well, you'll just have to get stronger.”
“Ugh.” Dee replied, dropping his head back again.
“Hey, you guys!” Ted was back and sticking his head through the door. “The Commissioner wants to see you so you better motor.”
“Rose? What the hell does he want?” Dee scowled even as he was pushing his chair back to stand.
Ted shrugged, then grinned. “Maybe he wants to welcome you back!”
“Yeah, right!” Dee answered with a snort, knowing full well exactly what the Commissioner thought of him.
“Come on, Dee,” Ryo placed a hand on his shoulder and steered him from the room. “Let's get going.”
“I'm coming, I'm coming,” Dee grumbled as he fell into step by Ryo's side.
Ryo rapped smartly on the Commissioner's office door and turned the handle at the summons to enter. He went first, knowing that Dee wouldn't be game to. As it was Dee seemed to be trying to remain only a bare centimetre from his back.
Rose was seated behind his large desk and waved to the chairs before him. “Take a seat,” he instructed. “And you can stop hiding behind your partner, Officer Laytner. It really doesn't become you.”
Dee glared at him as he stepped around Ryo and slumped into one of the chairs as Ryo seated himself more elegantly.
“You wanted to see us, sir?” Ryo asked, hoping to get things straight to the point and stall any of the usual barbs that Rose and Dee tossed at each other most times.
Rose sat back and threaded his fingers beneath his chin, examining them both over the top of his glasses. He reminded Ryo of a scientist scrutinising an interesting specimen under the microscope and felt very, very small.
“How are you feeling, Officer Laytner?” Rose said, directing his opening statement to Dee.
Dee sat up a little straighter and replied firmly. “Fine.”
“Really,” Rose almost drawled and Ryo saw Dee bite his lip to prevent his usual snarky response. He didn't want to piss Rose off just now. This man had the power of his career in his hands and that was way to much advantage to give to someone like him. “I've made an appointment for you to visit our doctor for a full check up. Based upon those findings I will determine if you are fit for duties.”
Dee opened his mouth and then shut it with a snap. “Yes, sir,” he mumbled and glared as Rose smiled at him.
“Today you will be restricted to light duties only, so that is desk work.” He turned to Ryo. “If there's anything required in the field I want you to partner with Ted.”
Ryo nodded. “Yes, sir.”
“Now to the second point.” Rose swung slowly in his chair for a moment looking at the two of them in silence which was making them both more than a little jittery.
“So are you still officially a couple?” he asked.
Dee gaped at him for a moment and then remembered what JJ and Ryo had told him so long ago, that Ryo had actually admitted just that to them all. He flicked a glance towards his partner to see him blushing and waited for the denial but instead was rewarded with Ryo saying in a clear voice, “Yes, sir.”
Dee couldn't stop the smile or suppress the flash of pride at Ryo's courage. He turned back to Rose and supported Ryo's statement with a “You bet!”
“Ah, so that is how it is.” Rose murmured, not seeming to be in any hurry to get to the point. He finally stopped his chair's movement and leant forward, crossing his arms on the top of the desk. “Very well. I have no objections to you continuing to work together. However,” and now he pinned them with his trademark steely gaze that cut right through you. “If I see any sign what so ever of this being detrimental to your work, or the Force, then you will be separated immediately. Do I make myself clear?”
He was greeted with the chorus, “yes, sir!”
“Hmmm,” He leant back again. “Good. That is all.”
They stood and began to make their way to the door when Rose's voice stopped them. “I expect you to act with suitable decorum whilst in the premises…Laytner.”
“Why are you saying that to just me?” Dee snapped, glaring at the other man.
Rose just raised an eyebrow as he picked up a gold pen and poised it over the papers on his desk. “Do you really need to ask?” was all he said mildly.
“Why you…..” Dee began but Ryo grabbed him by the back of his collar and dragged him from the room before he could say something he would regret, calling back. “Thank you, sir.” , then closing the door firmly behind them.
“That sanctimonious prig of a……”
Dee was muttering uncomplimentary things about Rose all the way back to their office so Ryo just left him to it, not trying to stop him and knowing he would feel much better once he had vented. Rose always had managed to rub Dee up the wrong way, from the very first moment they had met. That didn't look like it was about to change any time soon.
As they entered they were about to enter their office they were stopped by one of the administrative assistants handing them some items that needed to go to the lab, requesting that it be delivered as soon as they had noted it in their files. Dee picked up one of the bags and sighed, looking depressed.
“What's up with you?” Ryo asked, setting the other items down and sifting through the piles on his desk until he found the correct file.
“I can't believe I have to work already!”
Ryo smiled and just shook his head at his partner's stupidity. “And just what do you think you come to work to do, other than work?” he asked, taking note of the serial numbers and making quick precise note on the page before him, followed with a brief description.
“But it's my first day back!” Dee declared. “I shouldn't have to be working!”
“Well, we'll try not to over tax you!” Ryo said, snagging the bag that Dee held in his hands and recording that one a well and then bundling them all together. “Come on, we'll drop these off now before anything gets lost and we really are in trouble!”
Dee just sighed and trailed after his partner, still mumbling that it wasn't fair as the lift descended to the lab. They knocked on the door but received no answer and so entered, looking around for a clear area to place the box.
“Hey, look! It's my favourite guys!!” A feminine voice sang out from the inner room, startling them.
Dee looked at Ryo with a little horror. “Either Jim's been keeping a damn big secret from us and gone and had a sex change, or that's….” His voice trailed off as though he couldn't bring himself to finish the sentence and just then two people walked into the light.
“Hiya, Ryo!” The female, dressed in a radiant peacock blue dress, flung her arms around Ryo's neck, giving him a loud kiss on his cheek which brought a smile to his face.
“Hi, Diana, what are you doing down here?” he said, happy to see her.
Diana Spacey flicked her hair out of her eyes and smiled up at him. “I had to go over some stuff with Jim here. He's been doing us a favour.”
Jim smiled behind her, shrugging. “It wasn't any big deal. They just needed some extra hands to get through the work load and things have been pretty quiet around here lately so I was free.”
Diana slipped an arm through Ryo's, hugging him tightly. “So how have you been? You know you look pretty tired. Haven't you been getting enough sleep?”
“Get your mitts off him, you seahag!” Dee glared at her, grabbing Ryo's other arm and tugging. Ryo just sighed and rolled his eyes heavenward, resigning himself to being in the middle of the tug-a-war for the moment.
Diana glared right back, then pouted. “From what I hear you were running foot loose and fancy free over at the 22nd, playing the real Casanova and leaving poor Ryo on his own so what right do you have to him?”:
Dee pushed his face towards her, chin jutting out stubbornly. “I wasn't doing anything!” he snarled.
“Oh, yeah?” Diana leant forward as well so they were nose to nose. “Not only did you walk out on him and play around behind his back, you had the stupidity to get your self shot and make him worry!”
“That wasn't my fault!” Dee shouted.
“So whose fault do you think it is?!” Diana shouted right back.
“So, Ryo, how's it been?” Jim said calmly, ignoring the two still spitting at each other.
Ryo focused on the thin lab technician. “Fine. Nothing much happening right now.”
“Yeah, it is pretty quiet.” Jim seated himself and looked up with a smile. “I hear that you finally let the cat out of the bag.”
Ryo blushed, realizing that Jim must have heard about his declaration. “Ah, yeah, I did.”
Jim chuckled. “Well, all I can say is good luck to the two of you.” He gave Ryo the thumbs up.
“Thanks,” Ryo replied, smiling too.
“Hey!” Diana suddenly broke off her tirade of abuse to Dee to look up at Ryo with a glint in her eye. “Does that mean I think it does?!”
Ryo looked down at her with a shy smile and nodded.
“WHEEEE!” she cried out and straightened up to throw herself back into Ryo's arms again, looking completely delighted. “That is so great! I'm so happy for you, Ryo!!”
“Hey, hey, HEY!” Dee shouted, almost dancing around in frustration in watching someone else get all the yummy goodness of being in Ryo's arms and plastered all over his wonderful body. “I said to leave him alone!!”
“Don't be such a Scrooge!” Diana snapped, sticking her tongue out at him. “Learn to share!”
“No way!” Dee declared, this time taking a firm grip on Ryo and managing to pull him away fully from Diana's grasp and wrapping both arms around Ryo's waist and glaring at her over his shoulder. “He is not yours, so no touching!!”
Diana just pouted at him while Ryo patted Dee's clasped hands, and finally gasping out, “Dee, let me go! I can't breathe!”
“Oh, sorry, man!” Dee released his partner and turned him to look at his face with worry. Ryo gave him a shaky smile.
“Well, I hate to break up this happy reunion,” Jim butted in calmly. “But some of us still have work to do.” He smiled at all three, holding up one of the evidence bags that had been dropped off to him. “I trust there is going to be a welcome back party soon that I'm invited to?”
“Sure!” Dee said immediately. “As soon as it's all set up we'll let you know.”
“Don't forget. And you still owe me a lunch!”
“Yeah, yeah,” Dee replied.
“You'll be waiting a long time before that one comes good on a promise!” Diana put in with a huff.
“Why, you old sea…”
“Dee!” Ryo said sharply, pinning his partner with a glare. “Be nice.”
“Humph!” Dee sniffed as Diana gave Ryo a simpering smile.
“Go on,” she said, making shooing motions at them. “You'd better get him out of here before he causes more trouble.” She gave Ryo another quick kiss on the cheek before the fuming Dee. “Don't forget to let me know when the party is.”
“Who said you're invited?” Dee grumbled.
Diana walked towards him with a dark look and Dee steeled himself for the slap he was sure was to come. Instead as she halted before him she suddenly smiled, reached up and grabbed his ears to drag his head down, and placed a firm warm kiss on his cheek before releasing him. He stared down at her in shock.
“I'm glad to see you still in one piece,” she said warmly, then waggled a finger directly under his nose. “But you be more careful to not worry Ryo like that again. And if you ever hurt him…” Suddenly her gun was pressed up against his nose. “you will be so sorry.” The gun disappeared as she stepped back smiling. “Well, I've got to go. I want to go see Berkley while I'm here. Thanks for the help, Jim.” She waved to the technician.
“Not a problem.” he said cheerily.
“See you, boys!” she said to Ryo and Dee, smiling, then winked at them. “Last night must've been a hell of a night! You two positively glow!!” and in a flurry of colour she was gone.
All three men looked after her for a moment of silence, both Ryo and Dee knowing that their faces were flushed from her last observation Diana did always manage to come straight to the point.
“Well, she's certainly a force of nature, isn't she?” Jim said mildly, returning to his equipment.
“It's never dull when she's around.” Ryo agreed, then looked at his still shell-shocked partner and chuckled. “Come on, Dee, let's get a coffee. You certainly look like you could do with one! Bye, Jim.”
“Catch you later.” the technician responded, not turning away from his work as they left.
Ryo steered Dee towards the cafeteria, even having to go so far as to lift the coffee cup to his lips before Dee seemed to come to his senses once more.
“Back with us again?” Ryo asked, still amused at how Dee had reacted to Diana's kiss. He did have to admit it had surprised him as well but Dee's reaction was far more amusing.
“I need a drink,” Dee said throwing back half the coffee. He wrinkled his nose in distaste at the taste of the poor instant coffee. “What I wouldn't give for a beer right now!” he declared.
“Well, that's not going to happen so just finish your coffee.” Ryo said firmly, watching as Dee grumbled but continued to drink.
“Yo, pardner!!” A voice shouted across the room. Ryo jumped a little in surprise at the volume but Dee actually looked up quickly, a smile spreading across his face.
He stood and waved, beckoning whoever had called out. “Get over here, John!”
Ryo looked more closely at the tall man approaching, a broad smile on his face. So this was the shadowy `other' partner of Dee's from the 22nd.
“What the hell are you doing here?” Dee demanded, reaching out to shake the proffered hand and then waving the other to a seat next to Ryo.
“I was in the neighbourhood and thought I'd stop in and say hello,” John said, sitting down and shooting a quick smile at Ryo. “Does a guy need to have a reason to see his old buddy?”
“Well, it's hardly in your jurisdiction,” Dee said. “so it's just a bit of a surprise. Hey,” he motioned towards Ryo. “I'd like to introduce you to Randy Maclean, better known as Ryo. This is John Patton.”
John thrust his hand out. “So you're the famous Ryo,” he said.
“Famous?” Ryo questioned, feeling his hand engulfed in the larger man's and squeezed firmly.
“Yep. That one over there did nothing but talk about you the whole time. I was beginning to think that you were just a figment of his imagination he reckoned you were so good!”
Ryo flashed a frown at Dee even as he felt his cheeks flush a little in embarrassment. “Dee…” he said warningly, dreading to think what his partner might have been saying.
“It was all good!” Dee exclaimed, holding up his hands. “I never said anything inappropriate - not once!” He turned to John with a pleading expression. “Come on, tell him!”
John smirked at him and leant his chin on his hand as he looked between them both. “Now this is where, if I were a far eviler man than I am, I would make a story up that would make Ryo's hair here stand on end, and you, my friend,” pointing at Dee, “would be in the dog-house till the day you died.”
“But you wouldn't do that to me!” Dee almost wailed. “You're my partner!”
“Whom you've just dumped for him!” Jerking his thumb in Ryo's direction.
“But….but,” Dee looked back and forth between Ryo and John. “But look at him,” he finally said almost despairingly, gesturing in Ryo's direction. “How could I not choose him?! He's gorgeous!”
“Dee!!” Ryo reached over and swatted Dee, blushing furiously whilst John went into gales of laughter, slapping the table in his mirth.
“Aw, man!” John said between laughs. “You are such a riot! It's going to be so dull without you around!”
He then turned to Ryo and smiled more sincerely. “Honestly though, Dee never really said anything that he shouldn't have. Most of it I just picked up on. He's really got it bad for you.” He looked at them both with a smile continuing, “And I would say that things have finally settled down, no?”
Dee glanced at Ryo for permission and received a grudging nod. He sighed and looked over at John. “Yeah, things are good now.”
“Great!” John said, holding his hand out. “Congratulations to you both,” and he shook Ryo's hand too.
“Well, I've got to go,” he said standing. “My lunch breaks almost over so I had better get back.”
“Hey, drop in sometime and we'll go out for a drink or something.” Dee said quickly.
“Sure,” Then John looked down at Ryo and smirked. “If your partner will let you out for the night!”
“You shit stirrer!” Dee growled. “Don't put ideas into his head!”
“I doubt that I would need to!” John pushed the chair in and began to walk away. “Glad to see that you finally got your man, Dee!” He called out with a backward wave. “Take it easy!”
“Geez,” Dee said, slumping in his chair and looking earnestly over at Ryo. “Honestly, Ryo, I didn't do or say anything that I shouldn't have when I was there, no matter what it sounded like.”
Ryo smiled crookedly at him. “I know you didn't. You did tell me, remember, that John was a big practical joker.”
Dee let out a deep sigh of relief. “Yeah, he is. But he's a really good guy.”
Ryo pushed his chair back to stand, collecting Dee's finished cup. “He seems to be. I think I would like him.”
Dee stood also and followed after. “I think you would too. And his wife and kids are great - nothing like the rock apes!”
Ryo chuckled at Dee's derogatory remark about Bikky and Carol. Coming from Dee that was more like an endearment.
“Why don't you come out for a drink with us when we get together next?” Dee said at Ryo's elbow. “It'd give you a good opportunity to really have a chance to get to know him.”
“Okay, that could be fun.” Ryo agreed.
“He was right about one thing.” Dee suddenly said.
“What was that?” Ryo asked, glancing at his partner as they made their way back to the office.
Dee flashed him a blinding smile. “I did get my man.” And he threaded his fingers lightly through Ryo's, giving his hand a squeeze before releasing it.
Ryo felt his cheeks heat a little at the contact and collected the files that had been stacked there to one side and bundled them into his arms. “I'm just going to put these back in the filing room.” he said.
“Hey, I'll come too.” Dee said quickly. “If we both do it we might be able to finish up early.”
“Okay,” Ryo agreed, thinking how nice it would be for them to be able to finish on time, if not a little earlier and go home together.
“Ryo,” Dee said quietly as the lift descended.
“Hmm?” Ryo absently replied, watching the numbers decrease.
“Would you…..” Dee cleared his throat, focusing Ryo's attention fully on him now. “Would you……like to move in with me?”
Ryo stared at his partner, trying to take in the words he had just heard as Dee continued, “I mean, we've known each other for a while now and we usually spend quite a bit of time together at each other's places anyway. So I just thought that it might make it a bit easier for us both if we could, you know, live together. We could look for somewhere close to Bikky's school if you want, or anywhere you might like, I don't mind.”
He glanced at his silent partner beginning to get more nervous. “I mean, only if you want to. If you don't, that's fine, I don't mind. It's not like I'm going to get mad or anything. I just thought…” His voice finally trailed off and the silence hung there for a moment before the ding of the lift and the opening doors heralded their arrival at their destination.
Ryo stepped out first, with Dee trailing behind him, shoulders slumped with despair, and wishing he had never opened his mouth with such a ridiculous suggestion.
Ryo placed the files on a table and stood there for a moment, hands resting on them. “I guess that would be okay,' he finally said. Dee felt his heart leap into his throat with hope as Ryo looked over his shoulder and smiled at him. “It'll take a bit of time anyway to find something suitable so it's not like there's any real rush. But, yes, that would be nice. I would be happy to move in.”
Dee couldn't restrain himself and flung himself at Ryo, grasping him from behind, wrapping his arms around the lean body, turning the head so he could capture those lips with his own in a deep passionate kiss.
“I'm just so happy,” he whispered, burying his head in the side of Ryo's neck, drinking in his scent with a sigh. “This is just perfect.”
As he held Ryo he began to notice the reactions of his own body, how hot he was becoming from just being this close to Ryo, the way the front of his trousers was tightening as his erection sprang to life suddenly. His whole body craved to touch Ryo again.
He ran his hands up Ryo's arms, turning him so he was pushed back against the table so he could continue to kiss him thoroughly, plundering his mouth urgently. Ryo tried to pull back at first, a token resistance, but then it seemed he melted into Dee's arms, his body moulding to his.
Dee tugged at the knot of Ryo's tie, loosening it and slipping it apart before attacking the buttons beneath. He deftly undid them one handed, the other tangled in Ryo's soft hair, pushing that luscious mouth firmly against his, tracing his tongue over every portion of the interior, allowing Ryo to suck on his bottom lip. He tugged the bottom of the shirt out of Ryo's trousers to ensure it was all undone and then felt a similar tug against his own clothes. He had been so preoccupied in what he had been doing he had been unaware that Ryo had been using both hands to tackle his shirt in the same fashion.
This sign of his partner's corresponding desire made his hurriedly push the shirt aside and lean in until their bare chests touched, heated flesh meeting heated flesh and dragging a low moan in chorus from them.
Dee licked up and down the long column of Ryo's neck, out to the ear to suckle on the lobe, one hand urgently caressing a nipple and feeling it immediately harden beneath his touch. His other hand dropped to the front of Ryo's trousers, cupping the growing bulge that was there, feeling the hardness encased in the cloth. Ryo moaned at the contact and Dee felt his temperature go up another notch at that exciting sound. He began to rub that location, feeling it push against his touch.
Swiftly he undid Ryo's belt and soon both button and zip were undone also and he slipped his hand within, bypassing the briefs, and wrapping his hand around the shaft, began to stroke it. Ryo jerked against him with a soft cry, legs parting as hips thrust forward.
He rained kisses on Ryo's cheeks, over his closed eyes before coming back to his partially open mouth. His other hand now slid around Ryo's waist, sliding over the skin to the small of his back. He kneaded the muscles there for a moment, feeling them tighten with every thrust Ryo made.
Slowly Dee drew his hand down lower, pushing past the back of Ryo's trousers, sliding beneath the elastic waist of the briefs, remaining in contact with the warm skin the whole time. He let one long finger follow the cleft of Ryo's bottom, slipping between the roundness, seeking that small opening hidden within.
He began to pump his other hand faster, sliding up the full length of Ryo's erection. Ryo's hands were clenched in his shirt, his head dropped forward so his brow rested on Dee's chest. He could feel Ryo's hot breath striking his skin as he panted in pleasure.
His finger found its goal and he slowly began to push it forward. Ryo was too occupied to notice at first and it wasn't until Dee had pushed it past the ring of muscle that he felt his partner stiffen up in surprise.
Before Ryo could decide to find a reason not to do this, he began to pump both hands together, one in front, one behind, sending Ryo's mind into throes of uncontrollable ecstasy. There was no mistaking the pleasure that his partner was feeling at his ministrations. Ryo continued to moan as Dee's hand quickened their pace, his body rocking into the motions, both forward and back, as though unable to make up its mind as to where the most pleasure could be gained.
Dee could feel himself panting also. He wanted so much more - no, needed so much more. This just wasn't enough. He slid a second finger into Ryo's rear, feeling the muscles spasm a little at first at the additional intrusion and then relax and soften as the pleasure increased.
Dee had reached his limit now. He roughly pulled his fingers free, ceasing his motion on Ryo's erection, ignoring his partner's moan of loss. He gripped Ryo and turned him roughly, pushing him forward so he was forced to place his hands on the table before him to prevent himself falling face first.
Dee grasped the back of Ryo's trousers and yanked them down, his other hand frantically undoing his own and freeing his dripping erection. He looked at the smooth roundness of Ryo's buttocks, slightly red at the centre where he had been pushing and then down at his own cock. If he did this he would hurt Ryo, he knew that and that is the last thing that he wanted to do.
His mind screamed at him, the sexual animal within crying defiance and clawing at its cage, demanding release. His eyes then fell on a small tube of hand cream by the computer in the corner which was sometimes occupied by the archivist. Dee reached out for it, fingers closing over the tube and bringing it closer, already flicking the lid off. He would thank her one day for providing such a provident source for their relief.
He squirted out a liberal amount and coated his cock quickly, then pushed two slick fingers back inside Ryo, pumping them in and out until he felt the resistance in Ryo's body reduce once more. Once that happened he withdrew them and shuffled forward, positioning his hard cock at the entrance and then pushed forward.
He didn't just thrust fully in as he so desperately wanted, he made certain to go slowly, sliding past the muscle ridge, gradually moving in deeper and deeper. At the first penetration he head Ryo's sharp cry, a touch of pain mixed with the pleasure. He pulled back a little and then slid forward again, out a little, then forward again, each time going deeper. When he was finally buried within Ryo to the hilt he stood there panting, half leaning over Ryo's back, hands clasping Ryo's hips tightly.
“I…can't… hold out …for long!” he whispered raggedly, trying to warn Ryo as best he could.
“Neither…can I,” was the answering whisper. “Do it!”
That was all the urging Dee needed. This time as he withdrew almost to the head, he plunged back in hard, thrusting forward again and again, striking deep within Ryo's channel. Ryo continued to cry out with every thrust, and when Dee hit that sweet spot, he thrust backwards hard, impaling himself on Dee's erection.
Dee continued to pound into the willing body beneath him, unable to stop himself now. Sweat dripped from his face, falling to Ryo's bare back. He watched with fascination at the way Ryo's muscles rippled with every thrust he made.
He felt himself almost there and snaked a hand around to grip ryo's weeping erection, pumping it in time, letting him thrust into his hand and then backwards onto his cock. Their cries were mingling now, difficult to know where one finished and the other began.
He felt the quiver in his belly, the tightening of his balls and he threw his head back and grunted as he came, spurting his release deep inside his partner. His hand tightened around the shaft it held in response and Ryo let out a cry as he came as well, jerking forward, liquid spilling from between Dee's fingers and dripping to the floor. The spasming of Ryo's interior channel at that point actually made Dee orgasm again, his eyes widening in surprise as a strangled shout was wrung from his throat and he continued to fill that hot channel, hips still thrusting.
Finally he was done and he slumped over Ryo's back, the other already lying over the desk before them. He was exhausted, completely spent but he didn't want to move either. He felt Ryo shift slightly and realized that he was probably crushing the other and so forced himself to stand up and pull back, watching his softened cock slip from Ryo's arse. That sight was enough to make his face burn hotly.
He spotted a box of tissues on the desk and reached out snag them, pulling a number out and wiping the hand that was covered with Ryo's release, then wiping his own flaccid shaft. That would do until they could get a shower at home.
He looked up to see Ryo had turned and was leaning back against the table, face looking flushed, hair in a mess. Dee leant in and brushed a soft kiss over the swollen lips, then held out the box of tissues.
“Here,” he said.
“Thanks,” Ryo pulled a wad out and swiftly cleaning himself down, even ensuring that spatterings on the floor were wiped up and tossing the used sodden mass into the waste bin nearby.
Dee stepped forward to also perched on the edge of the table. “You okay?” he asked, dying for a cigarette.
“Uh, yes, I think so.” Ryo stood and winced a little, one hand going to the small of his back.
“Sorry,” De said sincerely. “I hadn't meant to be that rough.”
Ryo gave him a small smile and looked at his watch, his eyebrows rising in surprise. “Well, it's time we went home anyway.” He looked over at Dee with a broader smile. “At least we can have a shower and get cleaned up.”
Dee stood too. “That would be good. I hadn't realised we had been here for that long.”
“Well, we did get a little…carried away.” Ryo said walking out of the room and back to the lift.
They grabbed a couple of kisses on the way up and ensured that their clothing was no longer in disarray so when they exited no-one would have been any the wiser as to what the two of them had been up to only moments earlier.
“There's hardly anyone around. Must be right at shift change.” Dee said, glancing into empty offices.
“Most likely, though you'll probably find most of them up in the cafeteria.”
“True,” Dee agreed. He leant in closer to Ryo, sliding a hand around his waist and nuzzling into the other's neck. “I'm not going to mind having to do the filing with you again,” he murmured seductively. “Not when there is something that damn fucking hot waiting for me.” He let his hand slide down to cup and squeeze Ryo's rear.
“OW!!” he yelped, both hands coming up to cover his just struck head as Ryo glared back at him with anger.
“You will not do anything like that here at work, Dee!” he hissed back, furious. “Don't you dare touch me like that again here!”
“There's no-one around!” Dee tried to say, not understanding what the problem was. Not after they had just shagged in the filing room.
“I don't care!” Ryo snarled, raising a hand. “So help me, if you can't control your self at work I'm not moving in with you!”
“Aw, Ryo!” Dee whined, hurrying after the rapidly striding away Ryo. “Don't be like that! Look, I promise.”
Silence then, “OOOWWW!!”
“Don't kiss me in public!!” Ryo shouted, followed by Dee's wail of , “Hey, wait up, Ryo. Don't' leave me - I need a lift!!”
~The End~
Author's Note: Well, we have finally reached the end of this story. I have often felt quite sorry for it, it has suffered a great deal since the time of its inception due to various reasons until my muse took pity on it and decided it could finally reach the end.
The meaning of the title, Three Times a Charm - that came about from two things. Firstly, it is the 3rd story in the FAKE arc - the others being First Night, and Second Chances. Secondly, this story itself really broke up into three portions where Ryo and Dee had to overcome different circumstances to see if they would finally be able to reach a point of being together. The first stage was leading up to Dee's secondment, the second stage was leading up to Dee's shooting, the third stage was during his slow recovery and finding out the truth about what Ryo had been doing. So by the time they reached the third stage, it finally was the `charm'.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read this story and to those that have reviewed, a very big thank you.