DISCLAIMER: I am not the owner of nor wish to appear to be the owner of FAKE and all related merchandise thereof.

WARNINGS: Formal Diana. Calmer J.J. With sprinklings of Lime here and there. The chapter(s) with Lemon will be labeled. This warning applies to the entire story not just this chapter!

AN: I am so sorry, I meant to have this up by last Friday. I am so so sorry. Don't be mad! I really meant to, its just that I don't have the whole story written. I write it on the fly. I mean I know what is going to happen I just don't know how I am going to get there. I just sit down and type. I don't brainstorm or do rough drafts or anything a real author would do. So, yeah, I meant to have it up I just got stuck. Sorry again, but here it is and I hope you like it.

Also, upon further review of my time lines I realized that Carol and Bikky can't be around the same age in my story. Carol is almost an adult by the time line in the story. It was totally an accident so if anyone else noticed it just know that I did too. However, I neither have the time nor the patience to go back and fix it.

I re-posted the chapter Danger. I realized that I never explained why Diana wasn't on the ship, so now that has been fixed. On with the show!

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The Senate maintenance came the next day and they were professional. The work of repairing the 'Glorious' went very quickly seeing as the Senate mechanics and the 'Glorious' mechanics worked together. So with all the work needing to be done and all the reports and paperwork needing to be filed, Dee and Ryo couldn't spend as much time together as they had hoped.

None the less, Dee was in Ryo's room this evening. He had went to say his goodbyes, but Ryo wouldn't have any of it, saying that since he was coming back after the war was over that a goodbye would be redundant. Dee was now laying on Ryo's bed while Ryo himself was in his arm chair.

Ryo looked up from his book, his dark chocolate eyes scanning the room until they rested on Dee's prone form, " What are you doing?"

" Watching you read. Never would have thought you would need glasses," Dee was pointing at the wire frames.

Ryo closed his book, " I can read without them, they just help me to read for longer periods. Keeps the headaches at bay."

Dee pursed his lips and nodded. Then he asked a question that was off subject, " We should go do something. What do you think?"

Ryo removed his glasses, " Were would we go?"

" I dunno," Dee sat up, " Let's just get dressed and go see what we see."

Ryo frowned, " What if someone sees us?"

" Fuck that," Dee was already making his way to the door, " I'll be back to get you in ten!"

Ryo opened his mouth in protest and was shocked when Dee actually stopped and looked at him expectantly. Ryo realized he really shouldn't say no, he did after all say he wanted to spend time with Dee. He nodded then placing his book on the end table stood, he walked over to the door and opening it whispered, " See you in ten."

Dee was actually a little nervous as he walked back toward Ryo's room. He had decided to dress nicely, wanting Ryo to see him at his best. He was wearing a black dress shirt that he knew made is emerald eyes even more bright and alluring, the shirt was untucked, hanging over his most comfortable jeans. These jeans clung to his bottom like he had jumped into a swimming pool with them on, they were even dark like they were wet too. He whistled as he walked, hands in his pockets and he was so content that he didn't even notice Bikky until it was too late.

" Sup perv," Bikky ran to catch up to Dee and stopped once he was beside him. Even though he had to take longer strides, he still managed to keep up with the older man.

" I have a name you know Bikky," Dee scowled at the teen.

" Yeah," Bikky stuffed his own hands into his pockets, " I know."

Dee snorted then stopped walking, turning he looked down at Bikky, " Is there a reason you are following me?"

Bikky looked up and even though he was young and short didn't mean he couldn't glare with the best of them, " I know you are going to see Ryo."

" That's my business."

Bikky made an expression that consisted of wrinkling his nose and eyebrows. It was an angry face, " He is a nice guy and you are, well, weird."

Dee rolled his eyes, " This conversation is pointless. Go away Bikky."

Bikky's face became darker before he let forth a powerful kick to Dee's shin. Dee doubled over grabbing his leg with his right hand. He let out a string of curses then looking up saw Bikky smiling triumphantly. When Dee tried to grab the boy with his left hand Bikky jumped back and laughing turned and ran down the hall, yelling behind him, " I'll kick you in the balls next time if you hurt him!"

Dee rubbed his aching shin, but changed his mind about yelling back at Bikky. What did the boy know about adult business anyway. Dee stood and surprisingly had a smile on his face. Bikky may not fully get what was going on, but Dee was glad that the boy had made friends with Ryo. Ryo seemed like the type that would be patient and kind to children and the fact that Bikky cared about him made Dee like Ryo even more. Wincing a bit Dee made his way to Ryo's room.

He pushed the bell and waited, stuffing his hands in his pockets again. As the door to Ryo's room slid open Dee fisted his hands in his pockets, it took all his will power not to touch the man. Ryo was dress nicely as well, wearing a crisp white dress shirt tucked into buttery tan corduroys with a dark brown leather belt. Dee smirked and made a show of giving Ryo a once over. Ryo was smiling when Dee's eyes finally made their way back up to his face.

" So ready to go?" Dee turned not waiting for an answer and made his way toward the back of the ship. Ryo followed checking his back pocket for his wallet.

Once out of the ship the two men walked toward the club and bar district. The night air was pleasant it was warm with just the right amount of a cool breeze. Dee hoped whom ever was manning the controls was working the entire night. It has been known that some people at shift change mess up the weather just to screw with people. Dee had been in the middle of that before and the joker thought winter winds would be funny after a day of sunshine and shorts. That person didn't have a job anymore.

The two walked into a coffee house, Common Grounds it was called, the establishment was locally owned so it was small and homey. The lights were off with only the light from various sized and colors of candles filling the room. There was one wall in which patrons could draw pictures or write quotes and surprisingly there weren't any offensive language or pictures. Most of the quotes were inspiring and most of the pictures were made by people with artistic skill. There was a tiny stage in the corner and from that a woman with white hair and overly large sunglasses was reciting her poetry. It was trite, slightly pompous drivel so most weren't listening and even though it was crowded the tables and chairs were set up in a way that your conversation was confined within your party. It was a calming atmosphere.

Dee told Ryo to find a seat while he ordered their coffees. The woman behind the counter, a young student with so many colors in her hair and layers of clothing on her body that it was ridiculous just how hard she was trying to be "unique", took the order. She tried to get Dee to order something flavored and she actually pouted when he just ordered Columbian.

Back at the table Dee sat down close to Ryo, drawing his chair over to his side. Ryo didn't protest he just reached over and took a mug from Dee's hands.

" Which one's mine," Ryo asked while trying to make sense out of the poets words.

" They are both the same," Dee took a sip of his and turned his attentions to the poet as well, " What the hell is she talking about?"

" I'm not sure," Ryo raised the mug and took a long sip is eyebrows furrowing in concentration. He had thought that the swan in the poem was meant to be a metaphor of a woman's appearance. Now it seemed that it was in fact just a swan.

" How long is she up there for?" Dee asked to no one in particular.

Ryo shook his head, " She must be a friend of someone who works here, she's awful," Ryo whispered leaning his head in slightly closer to Dee.

Dee caught a whiff of Ryo's cologne, a rich scent that was masculine and tantalizing. Dee took a long breath, then sighing he turned slowly to look at his companion. Ryo was indeed attractive, his fine features complementing, the gentle jaw line seamlessly flowing into his long neck. The flesh of which had already been tasted. Dee knew it was Ryo's eyes that caught his first attentions, the chocolate hue was kind and he felt like he was drowning whenever he looked into them. He longed to run his fingers through that thick honeyed blond hair. Even in the darkness of the coffee house it shone and Dee just knew it would be soft and smooth. He watched as Ryo lifted his cup and brought it to moist lips and Dee couldn't help but follow the liquid as it traveled down his throat, watching as the muscles within delicately swallowed.

Dee turned his head back to the poet she was finally saying her goodbyes and Dee focused on her homely looks to calm his libido. She waved to the crowd then bounded off the stage, Dee heard Ryo grumble 'thank God' and he held in his urge to laugh, but allowed a smile.

Ryo spoke, " I wonder who will be on next."

His curiosity was quenched by a duo who walked on stage. A beautiful woman with long black hair to her knees and an equally striking man with the same dark locks only his was shorter, resting comfortably on his shoulders. They held up their instruments silently, the woman with a violin the man with a guitar, then sitting on stools began to play soft instrumentals that was pleasing to the ear.

Ryo smiled, " This is more like it. What do you think?" as he asked the question while bringing up his mug for another sip.

Dee shrugged, " I dunno," then his hand dropped onto Ryo's thigh and he gave it a squeezed.

Ryo's eyes could be seen widening over the rim of the cup, but he didn't say anything. Setting the cup down slowly he looked over and glared. Dee didn't turn his head to look instead he continued to watch the performers and gently rub Ryo's thigh. After a while of staring at Dee and getting no response Ryo cleared his throat to get his attention. Ryo watched a smooth smile spread over Dee's face then Ryo nearly jumped out of his seat when Dee's hand suddenly slid higher, just inches from his groin.

Ryo was telling himself that the action was inappropriate and wrong, however, his body was reacting on its own accord. His heart was racing and his body heat rose. No matter how many times he tried to steer his mind away from acknowledging the sensations traveling throughout his body, his thoughts always went back to remembering a kiss shared with Dee. Those memories and the caresses currently being performed seemed to electrify his skin. Ryo bit his lip to keep from moaning and he cursed his traitorous body for enjoy that simple action so much. Dee's fingertips were ghosting over Ryo's leg, his pinky slowly sliding up and down Ryo's heat, the only real pressure being applied. He pressed harder, feeling the heat grow and jump through that tiny finger and pulling out a gasp from Ryo.

Ryo leaned over and hissed, " Stop, before someone sees."

Dee smiled wider then shifting his weight faced Ryo. Now most of hand was covering Ryo, he was practically cupping his groin, " What if I don't? You gonna yell rape?"

Ryo frowned angrily, " I just might."

Dee chuckled then suddenly he was cupping Ryo and he squeezed firmly before releasing. Ryo let out a small sound of surprise and Dee turned away with a smile, " You shouldn't be so damn sexy."

Dee leaned back in his chair only to quickly come forward again when he heard a whine then a break. He looked back and saw the chair back separating from the seat. Dee groaned. First a kick to the shin now a broken chair. Dee turned his attentions back to Ryo, smiling a bit when he saw the flush of his cheeks. Dee looked at him through unruly dark bangs as he asked, " Do you believe in bad omens?"

" No."

Dee nodded his head, " Hn," then the back of the chair snapped.

" Sorry this night didn't go as planned," Dee had his head on Ryo's shoulder. They were back on 'Glorious' in Ryo's room sitting on his full sized bed, " I really wanted you to have a good time."

Ryo smiled, " I did."

" Liar."

Ryo let out a smooth chuckle, " No really I did. It was a pleasant evening."

" God Ryo," Dee fell back onto the bed, " I'm leaving tomorrow."

Ryo looked down at his lap, but didn't say anything. He was trying all night not to think about it. He was almost sick to his stomach over it. Ryo was also trying not to think about why he would miss Dee so much. Sure he liked the man and he enjoyed his company, but he was scared to admit there was something more...something he couldn't quite put his finger on...

" I love you," Dee's voice was a whisper, but Ryo heard the words clearly.

" You barely know me," Ryo chuckled nervously even though his heart was racing. Was this the something he was trying to pinpoint? Ryo sighed heavily, but it didn't calm him, " We haven't even known each other for a month yet."

" So," Dee sat up quickly and taking Ryo's face between his warm hands spoke, " I don't lie."

Ryo's eyes were wide and he was trembling, a slight reaction that gave away his emotion better than any words could, " Please, don't...this isn't right."

Dee frowned, " Why? It seemed alright when we were in the middle of kissing. What was that about," suddenly he was angry, " you just stringing me along?"

Ryo jerked back removing his face from Dee's increasingly tightening grasp, " No! Dee, don't read so much into this! It's not right because you are my Superior!"

" Bah!" Dee turned his head away as he made the sound, " If that was a priority then I wouldn't have bothered."

Ryo sighed, his voice softening, " Maybe it should be your priority, Dee. You could get in a lot of trouble."

" I know, I know," Dee looked back at Ryo and smiling said, " Even more reason for you to take me seriously."

Ryo sucked in a breath, his heartbeat quickening again, " Tell you what," it was a struggle to sound at ease, " take your time off, go to the 'Stetson' and fight in the war. Then when you come back see if you feel the same way."

Dee leaned forward and gave Ryo a gentle peck, " Is that what you really want?"

Ryo nodded, whispering, " Yes. Just hold off for a few. Okay?"

Dee was nodding, but Ryo didn't see it, he was more than aware that the distance between them was shrinking and he closed his eyes to it. Ryo's thoughts were all over the place. Why was Dee saying such things? Why was he pleased to hear them? Why was his body betraying him?

Ryo opened his eyes to see that he was being stared at. Dee had backed up some and now his luminous verdant eyes were taking in Ryo's features. Ryo could feel the heat in the room and he knew that the tension that started in the coffee house was going to be reignited here. He was helpless, a feeling he realized only Dee brought out in him, and he found himself leaning forward. Ryo, kissed Dee sweetly, it was a light touching of lips and Dee was actually rendered still by the open display of Ryo's emotions.

Ryo spoke so softly that Dee had to lean in to hear them, " I don't want you to go..."

Dee touched Ryo's chin, " Look at me."

Ryo obeyed.

" I will be back. I promise."

Ryo shook his head, " You can't promise something like that."

Suddenly, Dee's mood changed, " You know," his voice was light and at normal volume, " you're right!" then he was on Ryo, wrapping his arms around him as they tumbled back onto the bed.

" What the-" Ryo's words were cut off by a hungry kiss and a demanding tongue. Ryo squirmed and pushed back and finally Dee pulled away panting and grinning like the Cheshire cat.

Dee licked his lips as he manipulated Ryo's body so he was fully under him and he was straddled on top, " You look so good tonight."

Ryo reached up to try and push Dee back, but his hands were caught and placed over his head. Dee's lips were hovering over his ear lobe and Ryo shivered every time his breath rolled over the sensitive flesh. Dee nuzzled the long column of Ryo's neck and when he reached the juncture where his shoulder and neck met he bit down roughly, feeling Ryo's wince. Dee slid his tongue over the abused flesh, warming the area. Ryo sighed, giving up the fight and closing his eyes.

Dee's lips were back on Ryo's ears and a demand was put forth as he released his hands, " Leave them," he didn't wait for an answer before his lips took hold of Ryo's.

This kiss was softer than the previous, but still full of hot passion. Dee was clearly experienced and this left a pleasing tingle throughout Ryo's body. He moaned and the sound vibrated through to Dee's soul and it stroked the flames of desire, building the heat to the point where kissing wasn't enough. Dee's hands began to roam, running along Ryo's sides until he reached the waistband of his pants. Dee took his time unfastening the leather belt just enough to slide the shirt up and out .

Dee broke the kiss and smiled down at Ryo, pleased to see the other man panting and flushed. Dee's hands ran through Ryo's hair then slid down the side of his face and neck, lingering on the collar bone. Then his fingers went to work unbuttoning, opening the shirt as he went along. Dee looked down at Ryo in awe, he had never seen anyone so perfect. Ryo seemed thin and weak, but it was all a deception looking at him now. A long torso with strong pectorals and hard abs, taunt muscle lay under his smooth heated skin, such softness in blatant contrast to his power.

Dee ran his hands along the flesh, pressing down to test the strength underneath. Then lowering himself he tasted. Dee's lips kissed at the shoulder then lower to Ryo's chest, he flicked his tongue out, running a path to his nipple. Dee smiled before giving the sensitive bud a lick. Ryo gasped his back arching slightly off the bed and closed his eyes tightly, drowning in the sensational pleasure he was receiving from Dee's lips and hands. He felt almost weightless, lightheaded, and the only thing that ground him to reality was the heaviness of Dee's body atop his own. Soon that weight was shifting lowering it's self between his legs.

Dee paused, waiting, and Ryo opened his eyes taking in a deep breath, thinking, considering then finally, deciding. Ryo let out his breath slowly then closed his eyes, knowing without a doubt that Dee would understand his silence for what it was, permission. Dee waited a while longer, holding his desire at bay with the entire force of his being, then finally his hands moved.

Ryo was trembling, but it was a pleasant sort of reaction. It was as if his body was tightly wound in anticipation, letting out the building pressure bit by bit through this gentle quivering. He never thought pleasure could be this powerful, he had been with others in the past, but nothing felt like this. Sure his encounters has been fun and the intimacy was good, but nothing, ever, felt this right. It was as if Dee were a missing part to some internal puzzle of his soul and all the other instances with others only occurred to show him what he truly needed. Ryo hadn't realized he wasn't complete until this moment.

Dee was moving slowly, working the corduroys down Ryo's trim thighs, stopping once to kiss each before continuing. Down they went, the soft fabric sending jolts of heat through Ryo's body as it caressed along sensitive skin. Ryo jerked suddenly, impatiently kicking off the pants and Dee chuckled as he watched them hit the floor.

Dee shifted forward, hovering over Ryo with a gentle smile. Leaning down he kissed Ryo softly, running his tongue along the crease until Ryo parted his lips for him. Dee entered the moist mouth little by little, taking the time to smooth around the edge of his lip, run along the hard teeth. Then finally their tongues met and both men let out a moan. Dee dominated the kiss, stroking his warm tongue around Ryo's, nipping at it playfully only to draw it between his lips to suck.

As the kiss continued Dee maneuvered his legs pushing them in between Ryo's. Then slowly Dee slid Ryo's legs apart until he was resting his lower half between him on the bed. This action alined the length of their arousals and as Dee settled farther, his weight increasing, the pleasure rose. Ryo broke the kiss then looking up at Dee with pleading eyes. Dee only smiled then rocked his hips, pressing harder into the blond. Ryo arched his back and groaned, the vision of that reaction along with the sound drove Dee to action.

Ryo didn't know when Dee had moved all he knew was that the man was where he needed to be. Ryo lifted his hips, not caring how wanton it seemed. Dee placed a palm over the hard flesh still encased in cotton and pushed Ryo's hips back down. Looking up the length of Ryo's body Dee spoke with laughter in his voice, " Try not to pull my hair 'kay."

Ryo pushed himself up on his elbows and glared, only to be brought back down onto his back by Dee's actions. Dee was slowly mouthing him, taking all that he could and ignoring the taste and feel of the fabric in his mouth. Ryo's eyes rolled back as he closed his eyes and he brought his hand up, covering his face with his forearm. His mind concentrated on the sensations, the hot jolts of electricity that ran through him. Dee released him only to quickly draw the fabric away.

Ryo bit is arm to stop himself from crying out as Dee took his entire length whole within his mouth. He shut his eyes tighter and forced himself not to pump into that hot, wet cavern. Dee held on to Ryo's hips, as he worked the sensitive flesh, running his tongue along the underside while his throat swallowed and sucked. Dee moaned as he serviced Ryo's heat using his hands only to keep it steady in his mouth.

Ryo was detached from the world. All that mattered was that warmth, that precious warmth that was invading his body, seeping into his muscles and bone. Nothing could be heard or seen or felt if it had nothing to do with his body and things Dee was doing to it. Ryo felt a heaviness in his belly, a building pressure that wanted to uncoil. The pressure continued to rise until Ryo didn't think he could contain it any longer. He vaguely remembered trying to offer a warning before the start of his fall. It was a steady crescendo, he felt the heaviness began to lessen, spreading from the source in his stomach to envelop him in growing pleasure. It was like a blanket was being pulled over his body. An item meant to comfort, instead it was overwhelming the heat the blanket offered was becoming too great and it had to be freed. Just as it felt as though Ryo would be pulled under the blanket was ripped away and the pleasure was released in a violent wave that made is entire body arch and go taunt with the power of it. His vision went white and his mind went blank and he rode the wave for as long as he was allowed, before his body went limp and he fell back to earth, lethargic and content.

Ryo was aware of Dee moving him rolling him onto his side and spooning him from behind. Ryo tried to apologize for his tiredness, but Dee shushed him running his fingers through his dusty blond hair.

Ryo's voice was soft as he spoke, " What about you?"

Dee smiled against Ryo's neck, " What about me?"

" You know..." Ryo willed himself to stay awake, " do you want me to..."

Dee laughed, " No. I am more than happy right now."

Ryo's brows knotted, " How?"

" Because I've claimed you."

Ryo frowned, " I don't," a loud, popping yawn, " understand."

Dee smiled, " You have to wait for me to return now. You belong to me."

Ryo chuckled through his sleepy haze, " I would have anyway," another yawn and he was asleep. Dee waited a few moments making sure Ryo was really out of it before he slid off the bed and headed to his room. He still had last minute packing to do before he left for the 'Stetson'. Before he left the one he loved.