Disclaimer: No, I don't own FAKE. Or its characters. I keep asking Santa but somehow they never end up under my tree. Maybe I'll try the tooth fairy next... she might be kind and slip them under my pillow? :-D

A/N: I'm getting sick and tired of the rarity of a good JJ/Drake fic. For every story that involves these two, there's about a million more with Ryo and Dee making like rabbits. Well, that buck stops here! JJ and Drake have feelings too ya know!! So, here's my version of life after the manga, centered around two male cops in desperate need of some lovin'.

Warning: THIS CONTAINS YAOI/SLASH. THAT MEANS TWO MEN SHARING INTIMATE MOMENTS TOGETHER! There's no lemons, but I'll be damned if I don't stick a fair amount of limes in there somewhere. And since you're reading FAKE, you should have already expected this.

Warning #2: I'm using some colorful language. Deal with it. These are big boys and girls we're talking about, so when they stub their toe, they're not going to say "Drat!" or "Phooey!"

Pairings: Drake and JJ drool a little Ryo/Dee too, but they're not going to be in the spotlight

Thoughts are in italics

So... let's get started ne?

Insecurity

Chapter 1:

"Oh, well... just make sure to fill out some papers and file them in... you're WHAT?!"

JJ looked up to see what the commotion was. A few moments before, it had been a relatively quiet day at the 27th Precinct, meaning a little less running around after the bad guys and a hell of a lot more paperwork. Both JJ and Drake were swimming through their folders and files, before they heard the uproar down the hall.

"I think Ryo told Rose what's going on," Drake commented.

"Uh... Drake? What IS going on?" JJ asked questioningly.

"Oh, didn't Dee mention it to you? Ryo is moving into his place. Seems that Dee's landlord is allowing him to knock out a wall or two so they can have more space together"

"Er... well... uh ... that's nice."

Only when Drake detected a kind of remorse in JJ's voice did he truly look up and stare into those sapphire blue eyes. JJ had this helpless look on his face as if he didn't know what to do, or what to say. Being helpless wasn't something that JJ did very often and this look was absolutely pitiful. Drake frowned a little at JJ's pained glance, because it was making an appearance too frequently. And he never smiles anymore... that's a shame.

"Hey, I'm sorry if I upset you. I just thought you oughta know, that's all," Drake mumbled.

"Yeah. I'm fine, really Drake. You'd have to be blind, deaf, and dumb not to see that one coming," JJ replied in a low, far away tone.

"I know. But I'm still sorry if I upset you."

"I'm fine. I gave up on Dee a long time ago." Why do I have to keep telling myself that?

"Why do you keep repeating that then?" whispered Drake in a voice so low that JJ barely caught it.

"Listen, I gave up on him all right! He's with Ryo now, and he obviously couldn't be happier! They've got this nice little family and they're all set to live it out happily ever after. I don't care anymore... so just drop it okay?" JJ's last words came out sounding more like a plea than a statement. He hadn't meant to sound so stubborn, but he REALLY didn't need to talk about this. Especially with Drake.

"I'm sorr-"

"Drop it."

"Okay," Drake sighed in defeat. He knew that JJ was really twisted up inside with more emotions then he probably knew. He wanted to help JJ out, but didn't feel like pressing further. JJ would come to him if he needed to, at least Drake hoped he would. It doesn't matter what he needs to talk about, I'm his partner and his friend... he should know enough to trust me.

Drake was about to say something until the office door flew back.

"HAHAHA! Did you see his face?! Man, that was friggin' PERFECT!" Dee crowed as he made his way over to his desk. The four officers shared a room together, where two desks faced each other on opposite sides of the room. JJ facing Drake, and Dee facing Ryo.

"It wasn't that funny Dee," tsked Ryo as a light shade of pink crept across his cheeks.

"You wanna bet? That man has been after you since day one, and now he knows you're spending all, and I mean ALL of your days with me. As well as your nights too," Dee smirked "That my friend, was the face of a man who was pissed off with a capital p!"

"Well, we had to tell him. I've got a different address now, along with a new phone number," Ryo said thoughtfully. "I still would rather not make waves with Rose right now. We've got a lot on our plate and we don't need extra work."

"Whatever Ryo, but to see that face again..." Here is where Dee's eyes went shiny "I've got half a mind to go recount last night's... adventure, just to see if he can get any redder."

"DEE! Would you be quiet!"

"Now that's not very fair baby. As I recall you weren't very quiet yourself last night when I-"

"Shut up!" yelled Drake and JJ at the same time. Both looked at each other then glanced back at their paperwork, sporting identical blushes on their faces. Neither of them wanted to hear about their fellow officers' sexcapades, no matter how good they were.

Ryo paled at their outburst and quickly add, "Dee, for Christ's sake, respect the fact that we have company."

"Oh yeah, sorry about that."

"I honestly don't care what the fuck you two do in the privacy of your own home, Dee. But work is definitely not a place for show and tell," Drake said warningly. Dee and him had been good friends for years, but that still didn't mean they had to tell each other everything. Of course you are being a little biased, he thought to himself, you hadn't minded all the times when he mentioned his stories about shagging girls.

"Point taken," said Ryo, "Now sit down and work Dee, before I tie you to the chair and make you."

JJ groaned inwardly. He knew what was coming next. Ryo just couldn't stop at any of the right times.

Dee just couldn't help it. "Sounds like someone's trying to explore new kink horizons to me, Ryo. Later I'll let-"

"ENOUGH!"

Drake hurriedly stood up, reached for his jacket, threw it over his shoulder, and headed for the door. "I'm taking an early lunch. You two are impossible."

He made to leave before he realized that he had forgotten something.

"Hey, JJ? Want to come with me? My treat."

JJ had never felt so relieved in his entire life. He knew that Drake was offering just to let him escape the two lovesick men, but right now he couldn't have needed it more.

"Yeah, sure. I'd love to."

And with that, he too stood up and walked out, shutting the door behind him.

A/N: This was just me testing out the waters so... Please reply! Even if it's two words, I'll be perfectly happy. Constructive criticism is my best friend, so if you hated it tell me and why. If you loved it, tell me and why. If you don't like the possibility of Drake and JJ being together, keep your opinions to yourself. :-P