A/N: I'm glad you guys like this story so far. And thank you for not flaming me! YAY! I'm afraid of flames. -hides under a desk- I'm fragile.

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Dee paced back and forth in the bedroom. Ryo would be home soon and he was still debating whether or not to ask him. He kept thinking about Carol said to him yesterday.

[Ask him. Believe me. He won't reject you.]

"Maybe she's right," he thought. "Maybe I should just ask him."

He opened his top dresser drawer and pulled out small box and opened it. He stared at the contents inside. He began to think about all this things he and Ryo have been through. They've been together for so many years. Why would he say no?

"Maybe he's not ready."

Dee groaned and ran his fingers through his hair. Why was this so hard for him? Why couldn't he just ask him? What was he so afraid of?

"Maybe I'm afraid of him saying no. Maybe he'll freaked and kick me out," Dee said softly to himself. He placed the box back and shut the drawer.

"Now why would I want to kick you out?"

Dee turned around to see Ryo standing in the doorway of the bedroom and smiling. Dee rushed over to him, picked him up in his arms and kissed him. In turned, Ryo wrapped his arms around Dee's neck and kissed him back. Dee sat down on the bed, pulling Ryo into his lap.

"So how was your weekend?" he asked.

"It was fine," Ryo said nodding. "Rick was bummed that you couldn't make it though. But when I told him you were here helping Bikky with the wedding he understood."

"So what did you do all weekend? Think about me?"

Ryo giggled and shook his head.

"No. I spent some time with my aunt and uncle. I don't get to see them all the time you know."

He paused for a second.

"I did think about you a little," he said with a grin.

"A-HA! I knew it!"

Dee laid back on the bed and held Ryo in his arms.

"I missed you," he said while kissing Ryo' neck.

"I was only gone for two days baka."

"I know," Dee sighed.

They laid they quietly for about ten minuets, before Ryo got up and headed for the living room. Dee slowly got up from the bed and followed him. Ryo took a small box out of his suitcase and handed it to Dee.

"Here. It's a little something that I picked up for you."

Dee cocked a browed and smiled. Ryo bought him a present. His eyes lit up as he opened the box. Inside was a silver chain. And attached to it was a small silver cross. Dee looked at Ryo and smiled.

"I'm not sure if you're religious or not," Ryo said, rubbing the back of his neck. "But I do know you where raised in Catholic orphanage. So when I saw it, I thought you might like it."

"Ryo.it's beautiful. Thank you"

Dee walked over to Ryo and planted a light kiss on his lips.

"I love it," he whispered. "Wanna put it on me?"

Ryo nodded. Dee turned around while Ryo put the chain around his neck. Dee ran his index finger over the cross.

Later that night, Dee stood in front of the mirror and looked at the cross. Again he ran his index finger over it. He couldn't believe Ryo got this for him. Warm arms wrapped around his waist and a pair of soft lips kissed his neck.

"I'm glad you like it," Ryo said resting his head on Dee's back.

"I do. Thank you."

"You don't have to thank me. When I saw it, I thought of you."

They climbed into bed and Dee pulled the covers over them.

"Hey," said Dee, with a hint of curiosity in his voice. "Why didn't you tell me JJ and Drake were dating?"

"How did you find out?" Ryo asked a bit surprised.

"JJ told me," Dee said with a smile. "He told me he was afraid to tell Drake that he loved him."

Ryo raised his eyebrows and snuggled closer to Dee. Dee tangled his fingers in Ryo's hair.

"He wanted my advice," Dee said starting up at the ceiling.

"And?"

"And.I told him he should tell Drake how he feels. Why didn't I know about this?"

"I don't know. Everyone else knew. Hell, Dee, you walked in on them!"

Dee stared at Ryo blankly. Ryo sighed.

"You were on your way over to Drake's apartment. He must've forgot you were coming over. When you got there, Drake was lying on top JJ on the couch making out. And Drake had his hand down JJ's pants."

Dee thought for a moment. Suddenly his eyes grew wide.

"Oh god!" he gasped. "I remember. They didn't hear me come in. And I quickly turned around and went outside and called you. How the hell did I forget that?"

"I have no idea."

Ryo rested his head on Dee's chest and gently ran his fingertips over Dee's abs.

"Do you think he will?" Ryo asked looking up at him.

"Will what?"

"Tell him."

Dee shrugged and kissed the top of Ryo's head and stroked his hair. His rhythm slowed down as he fell asleep. Soon his hand dropped down onto Ryo's shoulder and he was asleep. Ryo watched him lovingly and started to think of what did was talking about earlier that evening.

"Why would Dee think I would ever kick him out?" he thought.

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JJ paced back and forth while Ryo and Dee watched him. Ryo was going over some paper work and Dee was just watching everything go by. He smirked a little and sat up.

"Have you told him yet?" Dee asked.

"No," JJ grumbled.

"Why is it so hard?"

"Because I don't want to drive him away, Dee. That's why."

Ryo notice Drake emerging from another part of the precinct. He motioned to JJ, who immediately began to panic. Ryo gently grabbed JJ's hands.

"You can do this," he said gently.

JJ nodded and head towards Drake. The exchanged words and disappeared from site. Ryo and Dee exchanged smiles and went back to what they were doing.

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They walked out on to the roof. Drake leaned up against the wall and watch as JJ paced and nervously rubbed his hands together.

"So, what's up?" Drake asked.

"There's something I need to talk to you about."

"Okay. What?"

Drake raised his eyebrows and waited for a response. He watched JJ pace back and forth. JJ went over and over, in his head, whether or not to tell him. He walked over and took Drake by the hands. He let out a shaky breath.

"Okay," he said nervously. "There's something I need to tell you. And it's a big deal. This may change things drastically between us."

"JJ," Drake laughed. "We're already sleeping together."

"It's not that."

"Then what is it?"

JJ stared at him. At this point his heart was racing. He was at the point of no return. He could not back out now. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly. He nodded.

"JJ. What do you want to tell me?"

JJ continued to stare at him. Why couldn't he tell him? Why was this so hard?

"JJ."

JJ closed his eyes and went for it.

"I love you, Drake."

There was a pause and JJ opened his eyes. Drake was just staring at him, his mouth handing open. JJ began to panic. Maybe he shouldn't have told him after all. He went to walk away, but Drake wouldn't let go of his hands. Drake closed his eyes and tears fell.

"Do play with me JJ," Drake said softly.

"I'm not. I really, truly, madly, love you."

Drake opened his eyes and stared into JJ. He was telling the truth. Drake smiled and kissed JJ deeply. JJ a bit surprised at first, kiss him back.

"I love you, too, JJ," Drake said in between kisses.

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A while later JJ and Drake returned downstairs. Dee noticed the smiles on both of their faces. He looked over at Ryo and smiled. Dee got up from his chair and walked over to them. He said something to them and the disappeared. Ryo cocked and eyebrow.

"I wonder where they're going?" he thought.

"ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! YOU'RE NOT REALLY GOING THROUGH WITH IT?!" Drake shouted. JJ stared at him wide eyed. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

Dee put a finger to his lips to try hushing Drake. Drake put his hand over his mouth.

"I can't believe it. I wouldn't expect something like that from YOU," he said in a more hush tone.

"I know," Dee said with a smile.

"This is great," JJ said.

"Yeah. Don't breath a word of this to Ryo. He can't find out. Okay?"

"Yeah. Sure. No problem man."

"You're secret is safe with us," JJ added. " So when are you going to ask him?"

"I don't know yet."

"You better soon."

"What has happened to you Dee?" Drake asked with a laugh.

"Love I guess."

"I guess."

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There. Another done. I can't believe how fast I'm getting these done. Did you like the little JJ/Drake thing I put in there? I might have a little more a story goes on. There aren't enough JJ/Drake stories out there. I want to thank everyone for the reviews so far. You guys are cool! I should have the next chapter in a day or two. I haven't started working on it yet.