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Hanging by a moment: Chapter 2
The glass box
"Well I hoped that since we're here anyway,
We could end up saying,
Things we've always needed to say"
*
"Long time no see, eh, partner?" Dee smirked.
Black eyes widened and locked with green as Ryo stared at the man in front of him.
"You took your time, Dee Laytner," Ryo said after a short while. "Berkley had warned me that you'd probably turn the whole of USA upside down looking."
A smile. "I know"
A pause. Then,
"I missed you"
Dee edged closer so that their bodies were almost touching. Another smile formed on his face, and this time the green orbs had regained their spark.
"I missed you too."
The two of them stood silently, wordlessly, expressionless, each regarding with care that neither showed too much of their feelings. The shadows that they chased away, the dreams that had expired all slowly came back, breaking through barriers, pushing away the reality. All noise around them was blurred; to them it was so quiet that they could hear the other's heartbeats. They stood there registering the changes in the other, as minutes, hours, passed trying to ignore the odd feeling of nostalgia tugging at their heartstrings. Both knew the truth; they just together for one more second, one more heartbeat, before going back to their previous lives again. Just two lovers sharing one last dance together.
"Is everything all right, sir?"
"Huh, what?" Ryo snapped out of his thoughts and spun around. Larry was standing there, looking awkward and slightly worried. He swallowed. "Yeah, everything's fine. Look, tell everyone else to go back to the station and not to wait for me. I, uh, have some business to attend to"
"Will do, sir"
*
Their footsteps seemed unusually noisy in the quiet streets. They went back to Dee's hotel, each walking silently, just regarding the other's presence. No words were spoken, but then again no words were needed. The time they wasted whispered promises to each other during the nights, those things they said that had all gone to waste. What did words matter now when they're together again?
The air inside the hotel room was heavy and tense. Both were feeling awkward, both nervous, they avoided eye contact, neither looked at the other.
"So, here we are" Dee finally said.
Again that smile, again that look in his eyes.
"Yes," Ryo replied. "Here we are again."
Another pause. Another silence.
"So, er, how've you been?" Ryo asked awkwardly.
A snort. "What do you think?" Dee stretched across the bed. "Still the same old life as always. What about you? Anyone else special in your new life"
Ryo glanced at him. The glint in Dee's eyes was unavoidable, and he was grinning like Cheshire cat.
"Well…" Ryo paused. Should he tell him? "I have a fiancé."
*
End chapter 2
Next chapter: the closed curtains
Replies:
The Random Queen: I think this is the point where I say 'oh, sh*t'. Erm…well he doesn't have kids, if that helps. Don't worry I'm not being mean to you on purpose, the plot was planned out ages ago. You have every right to kill me for doing this. Should I start running now? *Takes shield and backs away slowly*
Skyface & dyva: well being mean is one of my tactics. *Evil laugh*
Coles'sLover: thanks, and of course I'll keep posting. I like Dee and Ryo as well
Canda: glad you like it ^_^.
Sweet Sakura Curls: here's the next chappie!
Megamie: I hate it when computers act up. I'm glad you came you came back to leave a review though!
XZanayu: there's gonna be more cliffies coming!
Mighty priestess: well as you see, there won't be one.
