A/N: Another day another chapter.
Disclaimer: Same as always, don't own, not mine, not fair.
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Bikky came outside of the bridal store and found JJ, Drake, Dee, Ryo and Lai standing outside talking.
"My god," he said with a huff. "Women are insane."
"That's why I'm gay," JJ said cheerfully, putting his arms around Drake waist.
"Well, I may not be too far off from joining you guys."
"What's wrong Bikky?" Ryo asked.
"It's about the tuxedo you guys are going to try on."
"What about them?" Dee asked, taking a puff from his cigarette.
"I don't know," Bikky whined. "She won't tell me."
All five men began to laugh. Bikky looked at them in a huff. Lass came outside and motioned to the men to return. When they got inside they were each giving a tux to try on. Over the next hour and a half Carol went over what was to be done with the tuxedos and bride's maid dresses. Later the six men went to get food.
"Jesus Christ!" Bikky said slumping down into the booth. "What the hell was that?"
"A woman planning her wedding," Drake said taking a drink. "It's a scary thing."
"No kidding," Lai snickered. "Her and Lass are insane."
"What? Is Lass wanting to get married?" Dee asked.
"I don't know. The subject hasn't been brought up."
"Do you want to get married?" JJ asked him.
Lai sat there and thought about it for a moment. The waitress brought their food over.
"I would like to," Lai said after the waitress had left. "But I'm not sure if she'd want to."
Dee sat back and listened to the men talk. Which got him thinking. He still hadn't asked Ryo.
"What the hell is wrong with me?" he thought. "I should've asked him by now?"
"What do you think Dee?"
Dee snapped out of his daze and found the five other men staring at him.
"Huh?"
"I said, what do you think about marriage?" Lai asked.
Dee became beet red. This was the last thing he wanted to talk about. All eyes were on him, waiting for a response. He searched his mind for something to say.
"I think it's a good idea," he said slowly. "I mean if those two people really love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together."
"So does that mean you'd want to get married?" Drake asked.
Dee shot him a look. He couldn't believe Drake asked him that. It had only been three weeks since he told him and JJ his secret. And Drake was about to let it leak. He didn't want to say 'yes' in fear of being asked more questions and he didn't want to say 'no' in fear of hurting Ryo.
"Uh, I guess. Why do you have to ask me? Why can't you ask someone else? Like Ryo?"
Drake grinned and looked at Ryo. He folded his hands. OH SHIT! Dee was regretting ever opening his mouth.
"Alright," Drake said with a smile. "Ryo would you ever want to get married?"
Ryo thought about it for a moment. He looked at Dee and smiled. Dee felt his face turn ten different shades of red.
"Yes," Ryo answered. "I would like to get married."
Dee could feel all eyes on him. They all knew about his secret except for Ryo. He got up from the booth and headed to the bathroom. Ryo followed him. Dee balanced himself on the sink and took deep breaths. Ryo came into the bathroom seconds later.
"Dee, are you all right?" he asked placing his hand on Dee's back.
"Yeah. I'm fine."
"You sure? 'Cause something about the conversation was bothering you."
"No! Everything's all right. I swear."
Ryo stared at him. They made their way back to the booth and finished their food. Later that night all six men went their separate ways. JJ and Drake headed back to JJ apartment. Drake noticed the look on JJ face.
"Are you okay?" Drake asked him.
"Hmm? Oh, yeah. I'm fine. It's just, why hasn't Dee asked him yet? I mean he should've asked him by now."
"Maybe he's waiting for the right moment."
"Well, if he waits to long, he'll loose Ryo."
Drake stopped and face JJ. He cupped his face in his face and kissed him.
"Listen to you," he said soothingly. "You're like a mother hen. And to think a few years ago, you would've stopped at nothing to get those two apart."
JJ looked at him. Drake was right. A few years ago JJ would've done anything to be with Dee. But now he had Drake. And that's all he needed. But he still couldn't stand to see Dee miserable. And by putting off the question was doing that to him. He could see if, even thought no one else could. JJ sighed and kissed Drake. They headed home.
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Dee opened the dresser drawer and took out the box. Ryo was reading in the living room. He stared at the contents inside. He wasn't sure about this anymore. Maybe they should just live together. He scrubbed his hands over his face and groaned. He put the box back, grabbed his coat from the bed and headed for the door. Before Ryo could ask where he was going, he was out the door.
Dee walked through the streets. He had no idea where he was going; he just knew he had to go somewhere. He saw a nearby movie theater and bought a ticket to a late night movie. He sat alone in the back and watched the movie. He didn't leave right as the movie was over. He sat through the credits and thought. After they were over he left the theater. He continued to walk for another hour.
It was dawn when he finally returned home. He found Ryo waiting for him. He mentally cursed himself for leaving and not saying anything to Ryo. Ryo walked up to him and grabbed his lapels of his jacket, and began to tug on them. Dee could see tears running down his cheeks.
"I'm sorry," Ryo, said his lips trembling. "I'm sorry." He tugged hard on Dee's jacket. His shoulders began to shake. Dee felt a ping on his heart. Ryo thought him leaving was his fault. Dee wrapped his arms around Ryo and pulled his close.
"You have nothing to be sorry about," he whispered into his ear. "You didn't do anything wrong." He hugged Ryo tight and kissed the top of this head. He couldn't believe what he just did. It made him feel horrible. Lucky today was their day off, so he could make it up to Ryo. He guided Ryo to the bedroom. "Let's get some sleep," he said softly.
When Dee woke later that day, he found the bed empty. He got out of bed and headed into the living room, where he found Ryo sitting quietly in the living room. Dee sat in the chair next to the couch. They sat silently for a while.
"Where did you go last night?" Ryo asked, not looking at him. Dee tensed, but did answer. So Ryo repeated the question. "Where did you go last night?" Ryo's hand started to shake. "Who is he or she?"
"What?"
Ryo finally looked at Dee. There was anger in his eyes that startled Dee. "I want a name," he hissed. "Who is this person your fucking?"
Dee was completely taking back by this question. Was Ryo really accusing him of having an affair? "What are you talking about?" he asked him. "I'm not-"
"Then why have you been avoid me lately? I ask you things and you completely clam up. You never tell me where you're going anymore. You've been staying out late. What else can it be? Am I not good enough for you anymore?"
Dee's eyes grew wide. He wanted to say something to make Ryo believe him. His inner voice was screaming at him to tell Ryo the truth. But at this point Ryo wouldn't believe him. He was far too angry to care. Dee sighed and took Ryo's hand, who jerked away. He got off the couch.
"You haven't answer my question yet Dee," Ryo said glaring at him. Dee stared at him. He knew he should answer, but Ryo sunned angry stunned him, almost hurt him. "Well?"
"I'm not having an affair Ryo. I swear."
"Then where have you been going off to lately?"
"I've been dealing with some issues and I needed to work them out."
"Like what?" Dee could still see the anger in Ryo. He didn't believe him. "Like what, Dee? Tell me." Dee's mouth opened and shut a couple of times. "Get dressed and get out," he hissed.
"What?" Dee asked with a panic in his voice.
Ryo glared at him. His eyes were dark. "Get dressed. And get out," he said again more slowly. "Now."
"But Ryo-"
"GET OUT!"
Dee felt his heart being ripped from his chest. Slowly he went back to the bedroom and got dress. He packed a few things and headed for the door. He stopped and looked at Ryo. "I do love you," he said softly.
"Get out." Dee nodded and left. He was headed down the steps when he stopped and dropped his suitcase. He dropped down to the stairs and covered his face with his hands and cried. He had lost Ryo.
He didn't know where he was going. He walked until he came upon a familiar place and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal a surprised JJ. After hearing what happened, he told Dee he could stay until things got settled. Dee sat down on the couch and Drake brought him a cup of coffee, which he took gratefully.
"Don't worry," Drake said. "Things will get better." He looked at the look on Dee's face. He could see that Dee was heartbroken. The one-man Dee ever truly loved, hated him. "Listen, we'll talk to Ryo tomorrow. Okay?"
"I didn't ask him. I was going to last night, then I changed my mind," Dee said with a shaky voice. "I don't know why, but I left. Without a word, I grabbed my coast and left. I stayed out all night, just walking. It was dawn when I finally came home. I felt terrible for leaving. But I really didn't have a reason. It was just something I needed to do." Tears fell from his eyes. "He thinks I'm cheating on him. And I would never do that. Ever."
JJ looked at Drake. They had to do something. They just couldn't let Ryo kick Dee out. They also couldn't reveal why Dee had been acting so strange lately. They spent the rest of the night figuring out what to say to Ryo without revealing too much. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
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[Back as Ryo's apart just after Dee left]
Ryo watched the door shut. He felt his heart crumbled. What did he just do? He pressed himself against the door. He could hear Dee crying in the stairwell. He pushed away and went into the bedroom and got into bed. Would Dee really cheat on him? Or was he over reacting? He wasn't sure. He didn't want to think about it.
He got back out of bed and began to pace. He stopped and looked at Dee's dresser. For the past few weeks Dee kept looking in that dresser. What was he keeping in there? He walked up to the dresser, but didn't open it. He saw a note sitting on top of the dresser addressed to him. He read it.
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There. Done. Not perfect. But I'm trying. I decided to add a little twist to it. It did say it was going to get angsty. But this is only part of it. Maybe. I haven't decided yet. I can't believe all the reviews I'm getting for this story. THANK YOU!!! It feels so good that people are enjoying this. *giggles* I've started to think about what I'm going to write for the 8th chapter. I'm just not there yet.
Disclaimer: Same as always, don't own, not mine, not fair.
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Bikky came outside of the bridal store and found JJ, Drake, Dee, Ryo and Lai standing outside talking.
"My god," he said with a huff. "Women are insane."
"That's why I'm gay," JJ said cheerfully, putting his arms around Drake waist.
"Well, I may not be too far off from joining you guys."
"What's wrong Bikky?" Ryo asked.
"It's about the tuxedo you guys are going to try on."
"What about them?" Dee asked, taking a puff from his cigarette.
"I don't know," Bikky whined. "She won't tell me."
All five men began to laugh. Bikky looked at them in a huff. Lass came outside and motioned to the men to return. When they got inside they were each giving a tux to try on. Over the next hour and a half Carol went over what was to be done with the tuxedos and bride's maid dresses. Later the six men went to get food.
"Jesus Christ!" Bikky said slumping down into the booth. "What the hell was that?"
"A woman planning her wedding," Drake said taking a drink. "It's a scary thing."
"No kidding," Lai snickered. "Her and Lass are insane."
"What? Is Lass wanting to get married?" Dee asked.
"I don't know. The subject hasn't been brought up."
"Do you want to get married?" JJ asked him.
Lai sat there and thought about it for a moment. The waitress brought their food over.
"I would like to," Lai said after the waitress had left. "But I'm not sure if she'd want to."
Dee sat back and listened to the men talk. Which got him thinking. He still hadn't asked Ryo.
"What the hell is wrong with me?" he thought. "I should've asked him by now?"
"What do you think Dee?"
Dee snapped out of his daze and found the five other men staring at him.
"Huh?"
"I said, what do you think about marriage?" Lai asked.
Dee became beet red. This was the last thing he wanted to talk about. All eyes were on him, waiting for a response. He searched his mind for something to say.
"I think it's a good idea," he said slowly. "I mean if those two people really love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together."
"So does that mean you'd want to get married?" Drake asked.
Dee shot him a look. He couldn't believe Drake asked him that. It had only been three weeks since he told him and JJ his secret. And Drake was about to let it leak. He didn't want to say 'yes' in fear of being asked more questions and he didn't want to say 'no' in fear of hurting Ryo.
"Uh, I guess. Why do you have to ask me? Why can't you ask someone else? Like Ryo?"
Drake grinned and looked at Ryo. He folded his hands. OH SHIT! Dee was regretting ever opening his mouth.
"Alright," Drake said with a smile. "Ryo would you ever want to get married?"
Ryo thought about it for a moment. He looked at Dee and smiled. Dee felt his face turn ten different shades of red.
"Yes," Ryo answered. "I would like to get married."
Dee could feel all eyes on him. They all knew about his secret except for Ryo. He got up from the booth and headed to the bathroom. Ryo followed him. Dee balanced himself on the sink and took deep breaths. Ryo came into the bathroom seconds later.
"Dee, are you all right?" he asked placing his hand on Dee's back.
"Yeah. I'm fine."
"You sure? 'Cause something about the conversation was bothering you."
"No! Everything's all right. I swear."
Ryo stared at him. They made their way back to the booth and finished their food. Later that night all six men went their separate ways. JJ and Drake headed back to JJ apartment. Drake noticed the look on JJ face.
"Are you okay?" Drake asked him.
"Hmm? Oh, yeah. I'm fine. It's just, why hasn't Dee asked him yet? I mean he should've asked him by now."
"Maybe he's waiting for the right moment."
"Well, if he waits to long, he'll loose Ryo."
Drake stopped and face JJ. He cupped his face in his face and kissed him.
"Listen to you," he said soothingly. "You're like a mother hen. And to think a few years ago, you would've stopped at nothing to get those two apart."
JJ looked at him. Drake was right. A few years ago JJ would've done anything to be with Dee. But now he had Drake. And that's all he needed. But he still couldn't stand to see Dee miserable. And by putting off the question was doing that to him. He could see if, even thought no one else could. JJ sighed and kissed Drake. They headed home.
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Dee opened the dresser drawer and took out the box. Ryo was reading in the living room. He stared at the contents inside. He wasn't sure about this anymore. Maybe they should just live together. He scrubbed his hands over his face and groaned. He put the box back, grabbed his coat from the bed and headed for the door. Before Ryo could ask where he was going, he was out the door.
Dee walked through the streets. He had no idea where he was going; he just knew he had to go somewhere. He saw a nearby movie theater and bought a ticket to a late night movie. He sat alone in the back and watched the movie. He didn't leave right as the movie was over. He sat through the credits and thought. After they were over he left the theater. He continued to walk for another hour.
It was dawn when he finally returned home. He found Ryo waiting for him. He mentally cursed himself for leaving and not saying anything to Ryo. Ryo walked up to him and grabbed his lapels of his jacket, and began to tug on them. Dee could see tears running down his cheeks.
"I'm sorry," Ryo, said his lips trembling. "I'm sorry." He tugged hard on Dee's jacket. His shoulders began to shake. Dee felt a ping on his heart. Ryo thought him leaving was his fault. Dee wrapped his arms around Ryo and pulled his close.
"You have nothing to be sorry about," he whispered into his ear. "You didn't do anything wrong." He hugged Ryo tight and kissed the top of this head. He couldn't believe what he just did. It made him feel horrible. Lucky today was their day off, so he could make it up to Ryo. He guided Ryo to the bedroom. "Let's get some sleep," he said softly.
When Dee woke later that day, he found the bed empty. He got out of bed and headed into the living room, where he found Ryo sitting quietly in the living room. Dee sat in the chair next to the couch. They sat silently for a while.
"Where did you go last night?" Ryo asked, not looking at him. Dee tensed, but did answer. So Ryo repeated the question. "Where did you go last night?" Ryo's hand started to shake. "Who is he or she?"
"What?"
Ryo finally looked at Dee. There was anger in his eyes that startled Dee. "I want a name," he hissed. "Who is this person your fucking?"
Dee was completely taking back by this question. Was Ryo really accusing him of having an affair? "What are you talking about?" he asked him. "I'm not-"
"Then why have you been avoid me lately? I ask you things and you completely clam up. You never tell me where you're going anymore. You've been staying out late. What else can it be? Am I not good enough for you anymore?"
Dee's eyes grew wide. He wanted to say something to make Ryo believe him. His inner voice was screaming at him to tell Ryo the truth. But at this point Ryo wouldn't believe him. He was far too angry to care. Dee sighed and took Ryo's hand, who jerked away. He got off the couch.
"You haven't answer my question yet Dee," Ryo said glaring at him. Dee stared at him. He knew he should answer, but Ryo sunned angry stunned him, almost hurt him. "Well?"
"I'm not having an affair Ryo. I swear."
"Then where have you been going off to lately?"
"I've been dealing with some issues and I needed to work them out."
"Like what?" Dee could still see the anger in Ryo. He didn't believe him. "Like what, Dee? Tell me." Dee's mouth opened and shut a couple of times. "Get dressed and get out," he hissed.
"What?" Dee asked with a panic in his voice.
Ryo glared at him. His eyes were dark. "Get dressed. And get out," he said again more slowly. "Now."
"But Ryo-"
"GET OUT!"
Dee felt his heart being ripped from his chest. Slowly he went back to the bedroom and got dress. He packed a few things and headed for the door. He stopped and looked at Ryo. "I do love you," he said softly.
"Get out." Dee nodded and left. He was headed down the steps when he stopped and dropped his suitcase. He dropped down to the stairs and covered his face with his hands and cried. He had lost Ryo.
He didn't know where he was going. He walked until he came upon a familiar place and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal a surprised JJ. After hearing what happened, he told Dee he could stay until things got settled. Dee sat down on the couch and Drake brought him a cup of coffee, which he took gratefully.
"Don't worry," Drake said. "Things will get better." He looked at the look on Dee's face. He could see that Dee was heartbroken. The one-man Dee ever truly loved, hated him. "Listen, we'll talk to Ryo tomorrow. Okay?"
"I didn't ask him. I was going to last night, then I changed my mind," Dee said with a shaky voice. "I don't know why, but I left. Without a word, I grabbed my coast and left. I stayed out all night, just walking. It was dawn when I finally came home. I felt terrible for leaving. But I really didn't have a reason. It was just something I needed to do." Tears fell from his eyes. "He thinks I'm cheating on him. And I would never do that. Ever."
JJ looked at Drake. They had to do something. They just couldn't let Ryo kick Dee out. They also couldn't reveal why Dee had been acting so strange lately. They spent the rest of the night figuring out what to say to Ryo without revealing too much. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
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[Back as Ryo's apart just after Dee left]
Ryo watched the door shut. He felt his heart crumbled. What did he just do? He pressed himself against the door. He could hear Dee crying in the stairwell. He pushed away and went into the bedroom and got into bed. Would Dee really cheat on him? Or was he over reacting? He wasn't sure. He didn't want to think about it.
He got back out of bed and began to pace. He stopped and looked at Dee's dresser. For the past few weeks Dee kept looking in that dresser. What was he keeping in there? He walked up to the dresser, but didn't open it. He saw a note sitting on top of the dresser addressed to him. He read it.
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There. Done. Not perfect. But I'm trying. I decided to add a little twist to it. It did say it was going to get angsty. But this is only part of it. Maybe. I haven't decided yet. I can't believe all the reviews I'm getting for this story. THANK YOU!!! It feels so good that people are enjoying this. *giggles* I've started to think about what I'm going to write for the 8th chapter. I'm just not there yet.
