Thorny Rose

Chapter Seven: Dee's Return

By: Ree

Pairing: Ryo/Dee, Berkley/Ryo

Rating: R

Ages: Thank you to one of my reviewers! Now I can say that Ryo is around 27-28, Dee is 26-27, and Berkley is in his mid-30's. Thank you very much for that review, it's really helped.

Summary: Berkley Rose is used to getting what he wants. What he wants is Ryo and he's bound and determined to get him no matter what the cost. Taking advantage of Dee's leave of absence, he begins his carefully planned seduction of the naïve man. What will Dee think when he comes back?

Disclaimer: I do not own Fake. The series is Sanami Matoh's, so don't sue me because ya won't get anything.

Author's Notes: Thank you to all of my reviewers! I really appreciate all of your encouraging words! Now we get to find out what happens with Berkley, Ryo, and Dee. I hope you like it!

Dee Laytner was NOT a happy man at the moment. He had called off the rest of his vacation and taken an early flight home for one reason: Berkley had drugged his Ryo and attempted to rape him. He is DEAD when I get my hands on him. I knew I should have trusted my instincts and said "no" to that vacation. Some vacation, he thought with a sneer. It turned out to be the most boring few days of my life. As he stalked through the airport and called a taxi, the dark-haired man was bound and determined to make Ryo's the first stop. Clenching his hand into a fist, the other tightening around the handle of his gun, he growled under his breath. I swore that I would never let another man near him, that thought repeated in his mind over and over and Dee knew that he was going to kill Rose for what he had done. He had spent the rest of his money to come back on the first red-eye flight. It was the same night that Bikky had called and Dee recalled the conversation they had had.

"Dee, there's something you need to know," Bikky said.

"What's going on Bikky? Hey, why are you calling me this late at night anyway?" he demanded, becoming angry. "Does this have anything to do with interrupting my sleep?"

"Shut up you bastard, this is serious! Listen, this guy named Berkley Rose came over tonight and manage to drug Ryo! He used a date rape drug called GHB and-"

"HE'S DEAD!!!"

"Calm down, Dee, Ryo's fine. Carole and I managed to kick his ass out of there before he did anything serious. I just figured I'd call and let you know because I know Ryo wouldn't want to tell you."

"Bikky, I'm coming back on the first flight tonight. Make sure nothing else happens, ok?"

"Ok..."

"I swear, when I get my hands on him I'm going to kill Rose! He's going to pay for what he did to my Ryo!" Dee vowed as he walked toward the parking lot. "It's a damn good thing Bikky did call me, otherwise I never would have found out."

He reached the parking lot and started his car. Driving through traffic, Dee was thankful that it was so late at night because that meant no one to block him from getting to where he wanted to go. When he pulled into Ryo's apartment complex, Bikky was sitting outside, waiting for him. Looking up with a grim expression, the preteen got to his feet and met Dee just as the car stopped.

"Dee, you're back. Come on, Ryo's still a bit out of it...but I think he'll be up to see you," Bikky explained.

The dark-haired man said nothing as he followed the blonde-haired boy inside. Going up the stairs and bursting through the door, Dee lost no time in barging through the house and slamming open the door to Ryo's room. Carole was sitting next to Ryo with a cold cloth on his forehead. Smiling slightly at Dee, she got up and left the room, softly closing the door behind her. Walking over to the bed, he sat down on the edge and ran his fingers through the chestnut hair. Just as soft as ever...he thought with a smile as he leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on his lover's lips. Instead of being welcomed, like Dee thought he'd be, Ryo jerked and tried to push him off, and ended up punching him in the face.

"Get off of me!" he ordered.

"Whoa, Ryo, calm down!" Dee shouted, ignoring his stinging cheek. "Listen to me, Ryo, it's Dee!"

"Dee?" the dark eyes flew open and drank in the image of his lover's concerned face and eyes. "It is you! You came back early...but why? How did you get back here so quickly?"

"Are you kidding? As soon as Bikky called, I took the next flight back. I knew that rat Rose would try something while I was away. Turns out Diana had no clue what he was up to either."

"Dee, I'm sorry, I was so stupid. I wanted to give him the benefit of a doubt, but then...I was so out of it, if Bikky and Carole hadn't been here I don't know what would have happened. I'm sorry; I shouldn't have been so naïve."

"Hey, don't sweat it...it's one of the things that I love about you. However," now Dee loomed over Ryo with a dark and furious look in his eyes. "The next time you think of actually believing the shit that Rose hands you, I'll knock some common sense into that thick skull of yours. I told you once before, Ryo, I'm not going to lose you to some other guy."

He paused and frowned, looking angry. "Damnit Dee, what do I have to do to prove to you that I'm sorry? You know I don't really like it when you get so possessive. It makes me feel like you think you own me, like I was your property."

"Ryo! You know that I don't think of you as my property. For Pete's sakes man, get a clue!"

"You get a clue! I'm not going to-"

Ryo was cut off when Dee wrapped his arms around the slighter man and covered his lips with his own. Protesting at first, Ryo sank into the kiss after a few moments, becoming wrapped up in the warmth and sweetness he'd missed when Dee was away. The kiss was gentle, reassuring, it made Ryo feel as though he were melting. Wrapping his arms around the younger man's shoulders, the chestnut-haired male parted his lips under Dee's while a small groan escaped his chest. Slipping his tongue inside his willing lover's mouth, Dee deepened the kiss. Peeking through the door, Carole smiled as she closed it quietly.

"Well, those two should be just fine," Carole sighed as she walked over and clubbed Bikky over the head.

"OUCH! What the hell was that for?" he demanded, rubbing his aching head and wincing.

"I told you you'd regret calling Dee," she retorted and smiled before leaning over and kissing his cheek. "And that was for calling him. I think you showed you've grown up a bit."

"Yeah, just don't go telling other people," Bikky muttered, blushing slightly. "I've got a rep to protect."

"Do you really think Dee's going to kill Rose like he said he would?" she wondered, glancing back at the door. "I mean, he did assault Ryo and we both know how protective Dee is."

"I really think he's going to slaughter that jackass Rose," Bikky grinned and reclined in the armchair.

"Who are you talking about?" a voice asked.

"Hey Jason, I thought you'd went to bed already," Carole said and went over to hug the other boy.

"I couldn't sleep because of all the noise. Who just got here? Whoever he was, he was loud," Jason muttered and rubbed his eyes sleepily. "I thought you two were going to bed."

"We're going to bed soon. Don't worry about us, Jason, you need to rest. Hey Bikky, why don't you hit the sack? I'm sure Jason would appreciate the company and it seems as though Dee and Ryo are occupied for the moment," Carole suggested and giggled under her breath.

"What, why do I have to-?" Bikky started to protest before Carole gave him a poisonous look. "Oh, all right, come on Jason. I'm sure that if you had some company you'd be able to sleep."

The blonde-haired boy led Jason back to his room as Carole began to make the rounds and make sure that all of the doors and windows were locked. As she passed Ryo's room, she smiled. Those two are such a cute couple. I really hope things go all right tomorrow when they head for the precinct, she thought before turning off the lamp and headed for the room. Watching with a smile as Bikky managed to calm Jason down enough to sleep; she followed and climbed into her sleeping bag. Carole yawned slightly and wondered how Dee had managed to get back so fast. He must have spent all of his extra money to take the first red-eye flight back. Damn, that guy really cares about Ryo, she thought and smiled.

Meanwhile, Dee was continuing to show Ryo how happy he was to be home. Lying beside him, Dee began to lick and suck on a section of his lover's neck, marking it with a dark love bite. Ryo winced a bit at the bite, but was willing to put up with it, considering it was Dee. Even though he was still a bit shaky after what had happened, he wrapped his arms around Dee's waist and pulled him close. At least things worked out for the best, he thought as he spent the night wrapped up in Dee's arms. Luckily, they managed to keep it down so the kids could sleep.

The next morning dawned and as Ryo's alarm went off, he rolled over and slapped it lazily. Rolling over, he smiled as he took in Dee's sleeping figure. His face was serene and calm, so Ryo knew he was having a good dream. A smile flitted across his lips as he leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on Dee's temple. Careful not to disturb the sleeping figure beside him, Ryo slipped slowly out of bed and went to put on a pair of slacks and a shirt. Heading for the kitchen, he stopped in shock when he saw not just Carole and Bikky, but also Jason making breakfast.

"Jason, when did you get here?" Ryo asked, concern written all over his features. "Better yet, why are you here?"

"Ryo, he came here last night after we tossed that bastard out on his rear. He says his parents were killed by Ed," Carole explained as Jason looked up hopefully at the elder man.

"Well, of course you can stay here. I'm going into the office today with my partner, but first I have to ask you some questions," Ryo explained as he sat Jason down at the table with breakfast.

As he asked the young blonde questions, Bikky and Carole sat down across from them, eating their own breakfasts. With a wide yawn, Dee came stumbling into the kitchen and running his hand through his hair. Plopping down with a cup of coffee, he listened tiredly as Jason explained how Ed had revealed that his friend named Eric was the next target.

"After he killed my parents, he said that he was going after the Johnson's. They have a boy named Eric and he's one of my good friends. He's also got blonde hair and is around my age," Jason explained.

"Good, maybe if we move fast enough we can head Ed off before he gets to the kid. Come on Dee, we've got to get to the kid's house and fast," Ryo spoke up and got to his feet.

"All right, but as soon as we're done there, we're going to the precinct so I can kill that bastard!"

"Dee now's not the time. Some innocent kid could end up getting killed. We have to get there in time!" Ryo ordered and tossed Dee his gun and cell phone. "Come on, let's get moving!"

Nodding, Dee put on his coat and fastened his gun around his shoulder. Ryo grabbed his gun and cell phone before turning to Bikky and Carole with a serious gleam in his dark eyes.

"You two stay here and take care of Jason. If I find out you left this apartment..." he let his threat hang in the air before joining Dee as they raced out the door and down to the parking lot.

"You sure this kid Jason is legit?" Dee asked as he slid into the car. "I mean, can we trust him?"

"Oh believe me, we can trust him. According to Bikky when he arrived last night, he was pretty banged up."

"Then let's just hope that it's not too late," Dee whispered as he tore out of the parking lot and zoomed down the street.

Sorry about not updating as fast as I'm used to, but I was going through a bad bout of depression last night...I couldn't even look at the computer. Please enjoy this chapter, but don't worry, it's going to be a while before this story ends. Read and review everyone, it makes me happy!

Ree