Disclaimer: I don't own FAKE or it's characters, I'm just quickly borrowing them.

Confessions and pet names

What is going on?

I walked into the office I shared with my partner, Drake Parker, and sat down. Drake wasn't here yet, but that wasn't unusual. It was 8.30 am and Drake was someone, you should never expect before 9.00 am. I went to the vending machine and bought two cups of coffee, one for my caffeine-addictive partner. If Drake didn't get a cup of coffee in the morning, you were up to a whole day with a disgruntled partner. And that was something you should avoid at all costs.

When I returned to the office, Drake, for some strange reasons, was already sitting at his desk.

"Hey." he said as I entered the office. "Oh great, you brought coffee. Thanks."

"No problem." I replied and handed him one of the hot beverages.

I sat down and checked the time. Yes, I was right, it was only 8.40 am. 'Why is Drake here already?' I wondered.

As if Drake could read my mind, he said, "I actually got seven hours of sleep last night, so I thought I come to work earlier than normal. So today we won't hear the badger yell."

"Good." I said and nipped at my coffee. Drake nodded.

I turned on my computer and began working, although I noticed that Drake was still looking at me.

"Is there a problem, Drake?" I asked him.

"What? No, no problem." Drake quickly said and started working as well, but I saw that his cheeks turned slightly red.

'Hmm, why is Drake blushing?' I thought.

Drake and I continued working silently. Sometimes I had the feeling that Drake shot a quick glance at me, but whenever I looked up, he was staring at his computer.

Around lunchtime, Dee and Ted came in to ask us, if we would like to eat lunch with them and Ryo. We both agreed and met up with Ryo, who had to talk with the commissioner about something. He didn't seem too happy, when he walked out of his office.

On our way to the restaurant, I talked with Ryo, but I heard Drake and Dee speak behind us. I didn't understand what they were saying, but apparently the conversation was uncomfortable for Drake, because he kept trying to stop Dee. I heard him telling Dee to shut up, but Dee wouldn't listen. He kept on talking and I noticed how Drake suddenly turned red.

'That's the second time Drake's blushing today. What the heck is going on with him?'

Ryo noticed where I was looking and looked back as well. After he glanced behind him, he started to laugh. I turned towards him and looked at him bewildered.

"What's funny?"

"Oh, nothing." Ryo said, but kept on laughing.

"Seriously, what is so funny?" I asked him again.

Ryo looked at me and smiled.

"I believe you'll find out soon. Trust me, you'll see." He said and continued walking. I was confused. What was I going to find out soon?

When we arrived at the restaurant, we all ordered and waited. We were going to take the food to go, so we could eat at the precinct.

After about 30 minutes, we were sitting in the break room, eating lunch. I noticed how Dee, Ryo and Ted were whispering about something. I threw them a quizzical look and when they noticed me watching, they stopped talking immediately.

Drake was eating and didn't look anywhere, although if I wasn't very much mistaken, he had a slight blush on his face again. 'Now Drake is blushing for the third time. There's gotta be something going on.'

After we ate lunch, we went back to work. Dee and Ryo were whispering again. I saw how Drake looked at them a bit mad.

"What's the matter, Drake? Why are you looking at Ryo and Dee like that?"

"Erm, nothing. Everything's okay."

"Doesn't seem to me like everything is okay." I told him. Drake turned around and looked at me.

"Okay, you're right. Everything is not okay, but it will be." He said and sat down.

I wanted to ask him more, but he was already working. 'Well, then I guess I have to ask him later.' I thought and went back to work as well.

We've worked for about two hours in silence. I wanted to talk during work but Drake wasn't even listening, so I gave up trying to make a conversation. After two hours of complete silence though, I couldn't take it anymore.

"Drake, come on. Please say something!"

Drake looked up from his computer.

"What do you want me to say?" he asked. I started at him disbelievingly.

"I don't care what you say, just say something, anything!"

"Okay, I think we'd better work. There, I said something." And with that he started typing on his keyboard like crazy again. I groaned loudly.

"Oh for god's sake, Drake you know that's not what I meant! Talk to me, please!"

Drake stopped typing and looked at me.

"I can't talk with you right now, okay. But soon, I promise."

He wanted to start typing again, but I've had enough. I stood up, walked over to him and snatched his keyboard away, so he couldn't type anymore.

"No, now you listen to me. I don't know what's going on with you, Dee, Ryo and their whispering, but I wanna know. And I don't want to know it tomorrow; I want to know it now!"

Drake started at me for a couple of seconds, looking directly into my eyes. Then he let out a sigh and stood up.

"Okay, we'll talk, but not here. Come on, let's take a break and go to that small café around the corner." I nodded and we left the office. 'Well finally I'm gonna know what's freaking going on!' I thought as I followed Drake down the hallway. On our way out, we passed Ted.

"Hey, Ted. Can you tell the chief we're gonna be gone for about a half an hour?"

"Sure thing, buddy. So you're gonna…"

"Thanks!" Drake quickly interrupted Ted, before he could say anything else.

When I glanced behind me, I could see Ted running to Ryo and Dee's office, a big grin on his face. 'What's wrong with him?' I asked myself puzzled.

A/N: Here's the first chapter of two from my newest story. I hope you enjoyed this one and look forward to the next one. Reviews are always appreciated :)