Okay, Disclaimer.
1: I don't own Fake or its characters. FAKE belongs to Sanami Matoh.
2: This contains male / male relationships, lime flavors (maybe lemon later), Violence, swearing, and whatever else I decide to put in this.
3: This is the first chapter. I think there may be two more to come. If you think its worthwhile and I don't get bored of it.




"Not a word" Ryo warned, shooting a glare in Dee's direction.

"I didn't say anything!" Dee protested weakly, but the grin on his face betrayed his thoughts. Hungry eyes scanned the length of Ryo's body, trailing down his neck over his shoulders down the line of his chest, covered by a 3/4 of the way zipped sleeveless hooded vest. Traveling lower he admired his flat somewhat exposed tummy that showed a good bit of muscle definition while still remaining smooth. His gaze finally came to Ryo's slender hips, right now his favorite part, since they were half exposed by a very low cut and rather tight pair of pants.

Ryo crossed his arms across his chest shyly, feeling like a piece of meat. "You don't have to say anything. You're practically slobbering all over the floor. This wasn't my choice Dee Latener. I intend to burn these as soon as we get home." Ryo shifted uncomfortably.

Dee ignored him and closed the distance between them sliding his fingers down the sides of Ryo's exposed middle and tucking his fingers under the sides of the waist band, caressing his hips. Ryo blushed, and tried to pry him off. "Not now. We have a job to do." Besides that they were surrounded by people. Dee muttered something about distractions and leaned in to nibble at Ryo's neck. "Dee!" Ryo complained and pushed his head away holding him at an arms length..

"Ahem" JJ cleared his throat looking disgusted. "I'm done with my pass. Ryo... I think its your turn."

Ryo was still blushing deeply. "Oh um yeah, sure. Excuse me" With that he removed himself from Dee's grasp and scurried off into the dance floor disappearing into the crowds. Now that he was away from Dee's view a smile formed on Ryo's face. Had they not been at work, he would have been flattered that even after the two years they had been living together, even a simple change of outfit could have Dee drooling like he did before they were lovers.

Dee leaned against the wall glaring at JJ like he had just interrupted them... well he had, but they were on a case and should not be distracted in the first place. The case was rather interesting in that it was an old one of Ryo's that he'd worked on while in the LAPD. Toni Andrew, was a drug dealer who was notorious for dealing drugs laced with other chemicals for a powerful punch, sometimes too powerful. But that wasn't all, Toni had a habit of charging a high price for his supply and when you couldn't pay for what you used, your debt was paid for with your life. He'd apparently left LA and come here to New York City, lurking around dance clubs selling his products. In a wonderful stroke of luck they had managed to get a hold of a list of people Toni was doing business with. This was mainly accomplished by tracking the last locations of people found dead from over use of the drug. Several of the names on the list were bartenders in nightclubs who were using the drugs themselves and selling them out to the public.

Last week the bartender of this particular dance club was fired when the owner caught him handing pills to people in the club. On top of that the owner recognized the man who the bartender had been talking to, his supplier, from newspaper wanted posters. Eager to help out, and perhaps get the reward, the owner phoned the police, telling them that this guy usually showed up on this day around this time to pick up his money. He wouldn't know that the bartender had been fired, and it would be a good time to find him. The case was given to Dee and Ryo because of Ryo's prior experience with Toni Andrew. JJ joined the group in case another sharp shooter would be needed to assist in the arrest. Their job was simply to blend in until Toni was spotted. They had the complete support of the club owner to do whatever was necessary, as long as no one got hurt.

Ryo wandered the dance floor alone; the bass of the music thumping loudly while the colored lights shown on various parts of the dancing crowd. There were all sorts there that night, all having a good time dancing despite how packed the floor was. Through the crowd sitting at a table Ryo saw a familiar face. "Toni," he said to himself. Reaching down Ryo pressed the button on his Nextel, the signal to Dee and JJ that he had spotted Toni.

A hand grabbed his shoulder, startling Ryo. " Hey, want to dance?" Surprisingly enough for Ryo it was a man asking. Was he really that obvious? He consoled himself by blaming his awful clothing.

"Uh not now thanks." Ryo offered politely. "I'm looking for someone." Ryo watched Toni at the table. He seemed to be looking around as well, probably for the bartender. He couldn't approach him now... he'd have to wait until he headed outside. To attempt an arrest in front of all these people could be dangerous, especially if he had a gun.

"Oh come on. Just one dance." The man insisted. "What could it hurt?"

Was that guy still here? "No really. I should go. Excuse me." Ryo turned to leave but the man grabbed his arm again laughing and pulled him closer.

"I'm not going to take no for an answer here." He laughed and spun Ryo around. Ryo didn't know whether to smack him or just dance to make him go away. The man was tall, platinum blonde with lovely blue eyes. He was dressed very well giving the appearance of wealth. "Just one dance. And I promise, I'll leave you alone." He smiled charmingly. "If I try anything you can punch me in the nose alright?"

Ryo laughed awkwardly, not really finding that funny. No matter what, Ryo had to remain here. He could not approach Toni without backup, nor could he afford to be spotted by Toni who undoubtedly would recognize him as well. Not seeing a better option Ryo agreed, hoping to use this man as a shield against Toni while he was at it. The man took his hand suddenly, leading him closer to the center of the floor. Ryo didn't expect to be moved. His heart almost skipped a beat, he feared this man would accidentally reveal him to Toni. However, this new spot that the man brought him to was equally hidden. Although it made it difficult to see Toni, he could still see him if he angled himself the right way.

As the next song started it turned out to be slower, much to Ryo's disappointment. He was hoping for fast pace and little contact. Instead he found himself pulled into the mans arms swaying with him to the music. Ryo tensed, not liking being so close and suddenly feeling like he was doing something very wrong. "So your name is Randy." The man said.

Ryo, who realized he was falling comfortably into the rhythm of dancing snapped into reality. "How'd you know that?" Ryo asked, surprised.

"I heard a man over there call you it. " He replied simply. "He wasn't bothering you was he? Want me to make him go away?"

Ryo laughed. "No, that's Dee. He's..." Ryo trailed off suddenly embarrassed.

"Ah, your lover." This man seemed to be able to read Ryo like a book. "You live together?"

"Yes," Ryo answered not knowing why he was offering all of this information.
"Love him?"

"Yes" Ryo replied quickly without even having to think about it.

"Damn, just checking out my chances." Their dance continued for sometime, the song seemed to be extraordinarily long. Ryo's attention strayed from his dance partner to Toni. Toni seemed to be getting frustrated, checking his watch. He might leave any minute now. It was because of this lack of focus that Ryo did not realize the close proximity they were now dancing in. In fact, the only thing that caught his attention were lips meeting his own.

Suddenly violated, Ryo was about to push away when a strong almost painful grip grabbed his upper arm. "Ouch." He winced. Dee had been the one who grabbed him and pulled him away from the blonde man. Dee's other hand pushed hard against the man's chest, separating him with a challenge. His eyes were wild with anger.
Ryo hadn't even noticed the man had leaned in to kiss him. But had he been given the chance he would have corrected him. Instead Dee puffed up warningly, ready to start a fight if he had to. A verbal argument ensued, but by the end of it Dee seemed secure that he had won. The blonde man did something unexpected then; he spat on the floor by Dee's feet and walked away... It seemed odd to Ryo for someone who appeared to have so much class to behave in such a manner... but perhaps, looks were deceiving.

Suddenly remembering what he was doing Ryo peered over at the table. Toni was gone. "Shit." He cursed.

"What?" Dee snapped, still fairly angry.

"Toni. He was at the table. He's gone. " Ryo scanned the room searching for Toni.

"You let him get away too?" Dee had apparently begun taking tallies of things Ryo had done wrong tonight. Ryo's shoulders tensed… how dare Dee blame him… but this argument would have to wait until they got home.

Toni had not left the building yet. He was standing close to the alley way door looking around for the bartender one last time. Satisfied that the man was not there he exited.

"There, by the door." Ryo pointed. Immediately they were on it. JJ, who was staying out of the fight but enjoying the entertainment, followed quickly as well.

Pushing through the crowd Ryo opened the door to the alley and pulled his gun. Stepping outside the alley smelled of garbage. Steam from heaters poured out of the side of buildings making visibility low. Rats skittered into trashcans away from the noise of the door. Toni had not gone far; unaware that he was in any kind of danger. "FREEZE POLICE" Ryo shouted pointing his gun at the man. Of course, Toni ran.

Dee pushed roughly past Ryo and pursued the man. Both men disappeared into the steam of the heaters. Ryo and JJ followed behind but by the time they caught up the chase was over. At the end of the alley was a chain-linked fence, which Toni tried to climb, and Dee simply pulled him off of it on to the hard pavement below. Pinning him down Dee read him his rights while cuffing him. The man's only words were a series of curses.

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At the station Ryo and Dee interrogated Toni Andrew.

"Look I'm telling you man, I never killed anyone. I was set up."

"Who set you up?" Ryo asked, doubtful of this man's story.

"I can't tell you that." Toni replied, frustrated.

"Because no one did Toni. Did they? It's a bunch of bullshit to cover your ass. If someone set you up, you could just tell us their names and you'd be off the hook." Dee was always hard on people during interrogations. If he put enough pressure on them they often cracked.

"Yeah fuck you, I'm not dying for you pigs."

Dee seethed,already upset tonight, but Ryo cut in. "So someone has threatened your life if you tell. You're their scapegoat while they're off free."

"Are you calling me a patsy,fag?" Andrews hissed. That was the second person tonight who seemed aware of that. Ryo brushed it off thinking he was insulting rather than him actually knowing. Ryo thought he was just being sensitive.

Dee looked ready to punch him but once again Ryo cut him off. "Look, I've tracked your case since LAPD Toni. The only name I ever found was yours. Highlighted and underlined. Either you're the stupidest person I've ever met, or you're being offered up to keep us from finding who's really behind this. Which is it?"

Something seemed to light up in Toni's eyes. "Shit, you're Randy aren't you? You're the stupid cop they keep talking about. You're on their fucking shit list man. If I were you I'd skip town and never come back."

"Are you threatening a cop?!" Dee barked, unable to control himself any longer he grabbed Toni's collar.

"Hey, I'm just warning him man." Toni held up his hands in self-defense.

Ryo took a moment to sort that comment out in his head before stopping Dee from harming Toni. "Why do you say that Toni." Toni remained silent, smirking to himself. "I can offer you witness protection." Ryo continued. "If you agree to cooperate and testify, I can guarantee your safety.

Toni stared at him, then hung his head, running a hand through his short spiked hair.

Ryo didn't pause, realizing his offer sounded good. "What do you have to lose? If we let you go, and they know you've been around cops, that you might have said something, you're screwed anyway. Talk, and we'll make sure you're safe."

"And I get off without charges?" he added pushing his luck.

"Can't guarantee that… but we'll work on it," Ryo replied, knowing he had this man where he wanted him.

There was silence for quite some time. "You screwed them out of a lot of money in LA. Always on them, always getting closer. Customers got nervous, stopped buying. That's why we had to move out here. They're probably shitting bricks finding out you're here too." Toni suddenly switched topics as if putting something together in his head. "Tell… Tell me who told you about my collecting from the bartender. "

Dee and Ryo exchanged glances silently considering this for a moment, worried about the third party's safety. Ryo nodded to Dee that he thought it would be okay. "The club owner."

"The owner?" Toni seemed shocked. "Bullshit, Bullshit! He's the whole reason I was selling to the bartender. He's the one behind this whole thing. Why the hell would he sell me out?"

Dee smirked, already knowing the answer to that. "To give us someone to blame. Throw us off the track." Toni seemed furious. He punched his own hand and cursed in what sounded like Spanish. Dee picked up the phone and called the inside line for someone to get them a warrant to arrest a Martin Wood.

"Martin? That's not his name man. Martin's just the bouncer. Wait describe him."

Dee described a short muscular man who apparently fit the identity of the bouncer.

"Yeah that's him, that's the bouncer. Said he was the club owner huh? Well probably so you didn't meet the real guy. Not surprised. Even I haven't met the real guy. Keeps himself pretty well hidden. We all have to go through Martin too though. … Hey… I just had a fucking brilliant idea. You guys want to find who's really behind this.. Go get Martin. Get him to talk BANG you got him. " Toni seemed pleased with himself.

Ryo smiled. "Thanks, you've been a lot of help."

Toni leaned back in his chair. "Yeah well, he tried to screw me over, right back at him yah know?"


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Dee and Ryo spent the car ride home in silence. Apparently, Dee was still mad at Ryo for that whole dancing thing earlier... or, well, maybe more for the kissing thing. Ryo was mad at Dee for treating him like a child, or a woman, like he couldn't take care of himself and needed Dee to come to the rescue.

When they got home Dee stormed to the bedroom to lock up both of their guns. His shoulders were tense, he was obviously angry.

Ryo sighed, but was ready to explain himself. The moment Dee came out of the bedroom Ryo walked in front of him. Dee stared at him, then looked away.

Ryo scowled, suddenly angry again because Dee was being so childish. "Well? I know what you're going to say but you might as well just do it."

"Who was he?" Dee asked, leaning against the doorframe arms crossed, ready to have this fight as well.

"I don't know his name" That wasn't the answer Dee wanted to hear obviously as he started to head for the kitchen to get a beer. "I'm serious." Ryo continued. "He asked me to dance, I said no, and he wouldn't stop bothering me until I did. So I gave in, but I was watching Toni the whole time. I didn't notice that he was trying anything until it was too late. And then you came over and broke it up…" His eyebrows narrowed a bit. "Which is something else entirely. I could have handled it myself you know. I don't need you to rescue me."

"Well,it looked that way to me. Jesus Christ,Ryo when are you going to learn this. You did the same sort of thing with Rose. Guys like that just want to get in your pants." Dee paused to prevent any counters. "And don't try and compare me to them, you know that's not true." He even corrected himself. "Not anymore." He then continued his argument. "How am I supposed to react when you push me away then,the next time I see you,you're over there making out with some other guy and then you get angry with me? "

"I was not!" Ryo hissed. "What is this jealousy?" he wished he hadn't said that, calling names never settled an argument. When fights like this broke out, oddly enough it was usually Dee who was the rational one.

"Fuck you." Ryo winced, Dee rarely ever used such harsh words. " If that had been me, you would have been through the roof." And it was true…. Dee grabbed his coat.

"Where are you going?" Ryo asked, staring at the floor.

"For a walk." Tugging on his coat Dee pulled out his box of cigarettes, needing one badly. He swung open the door. Down the hall neighbors were playing music loudly, even at this late hour of the night. That only seemed to irritate Dee further.

Ryo debated letting him go. Locking the door and letting him pound on it until he felt like opening it. But something in his heart told him to calm down, that this time he was wrong. And he needed to apologize before he let Dee spend another minute being angry with him. Slowly he approached and put his hand on Dee's shoulder. "I'm sorry…." Dee paused. "Please don't go out right now, I want to keep talking to you." Dee sighed and leaned back against the wall, setting aside his temper to hear him out. He knew Ryo well enough to understand that they could finally have a conversation now.

Ryo gently grabbed Dee's lapels and rested his head against Dee's chest. "I'm sorry, I should have been paying more attention…. But I wasn't trying to … " Ryo sighed. "I love you, I told him that too… I was innocent… even if he wasn't. And… you're right, I probably would have slammed the bedroom door in your face already if it had been you. The only reason I got mad was because you pulled me away and didn't let me say anything… but.. its okay. I know why… just try not to do that okay?"

Dee sighed deeply and held Ryo. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. I was… I saw you two dancing and I know what he was up to and…" Dee seemed to be fighting with words. "Shit I'm no good at this… you know what I mean to say right?"

Ryo smiled. "Hai, I know. But next time, trust me. Okay?"

Dee removed his coat and tossed it onto the floor by the coat rack. He smiled pulling Ryo close so that his head was tucked against Dee's neck. Lightly he kissed Ryo's temple. Down the hall, softer music drifted in the air. The words were inaudible but the beat was soothing.

"I wish I had agreed to dance with you tonight That circumstances were different…" Ryo laughed. "That sounds so corny…. but its true. I thought that because we were working we shouldn't…. of course… I did anyway" Ryo heard the music and a thought came into his head. He blushed, suddenly embarrassed, but he gathered his courage enough to begin dancing with Dee. He tucked his face deeper into Dee's neck to hide his flushed face.

Dee felt a little goofy but played along, Ryo was very shy and easily embarrassed. Dee made it a point not to reject him when he tried to be romantic. He didn't want to scare Ryo off, plus he usually ended up enjoying the hell out of it. They started out uncomfortably swaying to the beat, but as they continued it began to feel very natural. Ryo couldn't remember a time he felt so comfortable. Like he could fall asleep standing. Like all of the day' stress just poured out of his body with every step. He forgot about Toni and what he had said. He just listened to the music and Dee's breathing, completely at peace.

Dee felt similarly relaxed and was in awe of the feeling. Ryo truly made him fell complete. His mind drifted away from the music, to the feeling of Ryo's body moving against his. Figuring out who was going to lead became confusing… so neither did. They simply swayed a little, hugging more than dancing. Naturally Dee's mind immediately began to come up with the best ideas to move this into the bedroom.

Leaning down Dee captured Ryo's lips in a kiss. As the song came to a finish the kiss did not part. Slowly it intensified into a passionate kiss. Dee's tongue slipped past Ryo's lips, his mouth was warm and sweet. Shirts were unbuttoned but not yet removed, hands slid over bared skin, passion grew.

Dee placed his hands on the sides of Ryo's face and kissed his way down his lover's jaw, then down his neck. "B... bed?" Dee panted still nipping at the flesh. A thought drifted into Dee's head at that moment, one thankful of Bicky's absence. Since he had begun college Dee had slowly been able to work the shyness out of Ryo, making him much more receptive to his advances.

Ryo moaned his approval into Dee's mouth and pushed the front door shut with his foot. They both began a slow trek to the bedroom. Ryo's right hand trailed against the wall, guiding their path and preventing them from tripping.

Outside the moon filtered in through the window shining down on them as they passed by. Misjudging the hall entrance Dee pressed Ryo against the wall knocking a little breath from Ryo. Breaking their kiss Dee trailed kisses down the side of Ryo's neck.. Ryo moaned in appreciation as Dee's kisses found the hollow of his neck, then trailed down his sternum and over to a hardened nipple.. One of Dee's hands slid up his stomach, spread fabric of Ryo's shirt, guided it off of his shoulders, then returned to torment the other nipple. Ryo arched towards him, voice caught in his throat. Dee grinned, and ran both of his hands down Ryo's belly, fingers dipping beneath the waistline of his already tight pants. Thumbing the zipper Dee slowly brought it down and slipped his hand beneath the fabric.

That same second glass shattered behind them.

Ryo gasped and grabbed Dee with one hand, his first instinct to pull him around the corner.

Dee reacted just slightly after him; he grabbed Ryo's shoulders and pulled him to the floor. Two more bullets followed the first. "Someone's shooting at us!?" Dee roared the obvious but he just couldn't believe what he was seeing. Immediately his attention turned to Ryo who looked pale.

"What?" Everything around him seemed to stop while he waited for Ryo's answer. Ryo was not the type to panic even if caught off guard. Something else had happened.

Ryo said nothing, but his face was pale, his chest heaving in fright.

A lump formed in Dees throat. "What?" he repeated more firmly and shook Ryo lightly.

Ryo slowly looked right, to the hand pinned against the wall. Blood poured down his wrist and over Dee's hand. A bullet had pierced straight through the center of Ryo's right hand.

Dee stretched and grabbed Ryo's discarded shirt from the floor. He wrapped it tightly around Ryo's hand. Placing his hand on Ryo's cheek he stroked it lightly until Ryo focused on him. "Ryo, I'm going over to the phone to call the station. You just stay there" Ryo nodded upon snapping out of his daze.

As Dee began to crawl loud footsteps could be heard out in the hallway along with a thudding sound Dee could not place.

"Dee" Ryo whispered, urgency in his voice. "I didn't lock the front door." Dee's eyes widened. He abandoned the move to the phone, opting to lock the door instead. Gathering his courage Dee stood as quickly as possible to avoid being sniped and locked the door. Just as he bolted it something hard slammed against the door. Dee fell to the ground, his mind assuming someone had fired at him, but he realized that it was coming from the people outside the door. Remembering his jacket Dee snatched his cell phone out of his pocket instead of using the house phone and hurried back to Ryo.

Ryo was already headed for the bedroom, staying low, avoiding the windows, moving towards the gun lock up. Dee followed dialing the emergency line, he told them in rather colorful language that someone was sniping at them, and two men were outside the door. Someone from the station was on their way. As soon as both men entered the bedroom the footsteps outside the door seemed to head back down the steps. "Why would they leave?" Ryo asked. Sure these men intended on killing them.

"I don't know, maybe they want plenty of time to escape before the police get here." Dee took the lock off of his gun. " I'll go out and check. You stay here." Dee leaned forward to crawl towards the door but Ryo grabbed him by the back of his pants.

"Don't go out there." Ryo warned. "Wait for help to get here. We don't need to take that risk right now." Dark eyes pleaded with him to be sensible. Ryo returned his left hand to its job of applying pressure to his right hand.

Dee sighed and crawled over to Ryo helping him hold the wound. "If I let them go how will we get them?"

"Tomorrow we meet up with Martin... we don't need them."

"If they're still there I can still try to catch up." Dee tried again but Ryo shook his head no…Dee sighed, it was too late now to chase them anyway… he'd stalled too long.

There were so many questions rolling around Ryo's head. Who was shooting at them? If it was their suspect how did they know where they lived? And was Toni right, were they after him? He scooted closer to Dee and peered at his wounded hand. The bullet went straight through. It extremely painful, tears welled in his eyes but he refused to shed them, he refused to add to the situation.

"Keep the pressure." Dee smoothed the shirt back onto his hand, and pressed it between both of his.

"DEEEEE?!" a shout came from the entrance hall, it had taken a long time for them to get there... Dee's back shuddered from the sound as if it were fingernails along a chalkboard. JJ banged on the front door to be let in.

"I'll get it." Dee stood, only after making sure Ryo could properly hold the wound.

The second he unbolted the locks JJ nearly knocked the door down. Drake was not far behind. "Anyone hurt?" Drake asked.

"Ryo's been shot he's in the bedroom." Dee stepped aside so that Drake could enter.

Moments later Drake reappeared with Ryo, helping him towards the door. "I'll bring him downstairs there's some paramedics waiting..."

"I got it." One again he covered Ryo's hands with his own. On his way back to the door Dee added. "Did you find anyone?" Dee asked hopeful, but knowing the answer would be no.

To both of their surprise he answered, "Just one."

"Martin." Berkeley Rose's voice chimed in from out in the hall. Below him was Martin's corpse thrown against the door of their apartment.

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Alright, end of chapter one! Please please please comment! Good or bad. Do you like it shall I continue? I need a little encouragement here ^_^ .