A/N: Here's chapter 2 that everyone was patiently waiting for! ^^;

Gambit of the Heart

By Eri-chan

The day progressed slowly for Dee. His head was in the clouds imagining what he could be doing to a certain blond haired Japanese. Well, that was all he could do, was daydream. Alas, that was proving more…stimulating than it should have been; and his pants were becoming a tad too tight.

"Is there something wrong Dee?" The sweet voice of Ryo asked.

Dee's little bubble popped, bringing him back to reality. "What did you say Ryo?" He asks, trying to compose himself.

"Oh nothing." Ryo sighs and continues to type.

The dark haired detective slumps back in his chair, his fingers raking through his hair. Thank God Ryo didn't see that slip up! He sighs mentally. He takes a quick glance at the clock, it was almost time for lunch. Also there was a nagging feeling in the back of his head, like he'd forgotten to do something.

He stares at the screen blankly. His eyes stray down to the bottom right corner where the date and time was displayed. December 17th. 11:02 a.m. Man it's almost Christmas! Dee thought. Wait a minute? 17th?

He grabbed his calendar, or more so Ryo's calendar, off the desk and flipped to the back where it held important dates. In bold black letters in his hand writing was the date December 17th - Dinner w/ Ryo @ 7PM

"Dammit!" He cursed loudly and whacked his head on the desk. "Ow!"

Ryo jumped at Dee's sudden outburst. "Dee!" He scolded.

"What?" Dee asks innocently while covering the red mark with his hand.

The blond just stared at him.

Dee just grins back at him.

Ryo's shoulders slump and he sighs wearily. "Never mind." What is wrong with Dee? He's been acting all weird this morning.

When Ryo was busy once again typing, Dee's smile fell. He twiddled with his pen thinking. Well there goes my plans for getting Ryo in the sack tonight. Glancing at his partner then back to the clock; it's tick taunting him. This is going to be a long day.

***

It was around 5 pm when Dee and Ryo left for work. Both of them stood outside the station preparing to leave.

"I'll see you at seven at your place then?" Ryo asked.

"Yeah man. Seven." Dee confirmed a bit gravely. Shit! I still have to go shopping!

Taken a bit back by his partners repetitive answer Ryo bit his lip unsure now.

Dee caught this movement from the corner of his eye and immediately felt bad.

"My bad okay?" He laughs. "Yeah, I'll see you at seven. I'm looking so foreword to it." He gave Ryo one of his dazzling smiles.

Feeling a bit relieved the blond Japanese nods. "Good. I'll see you then." He waves Dee goodbye.

Dee returned the wave with one of his own. I'm majorly screwed and not in the good way.

The dark haired man walked towards his car and opens the door and slides into the seat. With a remorseful sigh he leans his head against the steering wheel.

"What the hell am I going to make?" He mutters to himself.

Turning the car on, he speeds off to the grocery store.

***

"I'm home!" Ryo shouts cheerfully as he entered the apartment.

"Hey Ryo!" Bikky shouts back from the kitchen.

The blond walks into the kitchen where Bikky (who was munching away on a chocolate bar) has his homework scattered on the table. "Big assignment?" Ryo asks curios.

"Yep!" The kid answers through a mouthful of chocolate.

"Bikky, no talking with your mouth full." Ryo scolds lightly.

Swallowing the remainder in his mouth, Bikky laughs. "Yeah sorry."

A young girl walks into the kitchen. "Oh, hey Ryo!" she greets happily.

"Hi Carol." He smiles at the girl. "Are you helping Bikky with his assignment?"

"Better believe it!" She beams.

The Japanese blond chuckles. "Okay." He turns to leave. "I'll be late getting home. Bed is no later then 10 Bikky. And Carol you're more then welcome to stay the night."

"Thanks Ryo."

"I'll be in the shower. Can you tell me when it's 6:30?"

"No problem!"

"Thanks Carol."

***

Ryo knocks on Dee's door.

"Coming!" he heard Dee's muffled voice as the door was opened.

"Hey."

"Hey."

"Come in." Dee holds the door open for his partner.

Ryo slides past him and into the room.

The aroma of sweet oregano, basil, garlic bread and chicken filled the room.

"It smells delicious." Compliments Ryo as he is led into the dining area.

As Ryo enters the dining area he gasps.

The table was set for two with the food already set. Candles were lit around the room making the room glow unworldly. Ryo was speechless.

He was lead to the chair which Dee pulled out and pushed back in once Ryo was seated.

Dee sat in his own seat opposite. With his and Ryo's already wine filled glasses, they lifted and clanked.

"To a beautiful night and person." Dee toasted.

"To a wonderful night and person." Ryo toasted.

"Dig in." Declares the dark haired man.

***

"How was it?" Bikky asks Ryo ho just got through the door.

"Wonderful."

"Did Dee try anything?" He asks. Say yes! Say yes!

"No, he was a perfect gentleman."

What?

"It was strange. But I think I like that side of Dee."

Shaking himself out of shock Bikky asks, "Are you sure he didn't try anything Ryo? I mean he always does? Right?" No! I can't lose! Not to Dee!

"I'm positive Bikky." Ryo gives him a pointed look. "And why are you not in bed?"

"What? Oh, yeah! Right. I'm going!" Bikky rushes to his room.

"What on earth is up with him?" Shrugging it off he retires to his own room.

***

TBC!

Uh oh! Bikky might lose this little bet! And will Dee stay true? Find out in chapter 3!

Again I apologize for not updating. Sorry! Sorry! I forgot about it! ^^; Thanks for ALL of the reviews!