You're here, there's nothing I fear

And I know that my heart will go on

We'll stay forever this way

You are safe in my heart and my heart will go on and on

-My Heart Will Go On. Celine Dion-


7…

Quickened steps echoed through a dark seemingly abandoned alley. Shimmering golden locks escaped the light from a nearing pub side exit. Endless blue eyes searched the nearing area in a panic before ducking into a hidden cranny nestled in the darkness.

"Where'd he go? Fuckin' coward. You hear that?! We'll find you! And when we do-" A gruff voice called into the alleyway before being interrupted.

A deeper voice growled to the accompanying man. "Enough. Rich boy has to come home eventually." The two could be heard conversing with one another as they strode towards the busy streets.

A quiet throat clearing was heard, not two feet from Caspian, making him flinch and yelp quietly. A sinister chuckle was heard as a glass with alcohol was set on a nearing trash can. "So. You do have secrets… Am I allowed to know yet?" Beyond stepped into a nearing neon signs gaze, illuminating his smug grin and predatory eyes. He folded his arms to feign slight annoyance. "I mean, if I'm going to be hanging out with a wanted man… I'd like to know what he's wanted for."

Caspian gave a hurried shrug before shaking his head in a conclusion, "I don't know. I guess somehow those jokers thought I was tied in the murders? I don't know anything about that crap. All I could hope for has been established. My name doesn't fit the guy's motive… But wait. Your name. What's your real name? What if you do? The psychopath has been knocking out people with alliteration names, particularly B and Q. I mean, B… B what?"

A quick twitch annoyance could be detected by the trained eye if they were watching his right eyebrow. 'Are you kidding me? Q… it was supposed to symbolize a lower case B, as she was a child… Never mind that. That's why it's supposed to be L. Only he would see it.' A quick devious smile plastered over his brief lapse in annoyance. "Bruce Bluefield. Guess that means you'll just have to keep me safe."

Beyond had to control his laughter when a wave of concern washed across the other's features. "Oh hell! Please tell me you're joking!"

Beyond gave a solemn head shake, "Unfortunately not." His mind reeled quickly, 'This way… when I turn up missing and the body was unable to be detected they'll be none the wiser. I'll be in Blues harp Babysplit's apartment, Caspian will contest my name being as Bruce Bluefield. This will ultimately confuse L even more… But more than that…' Beyond glanced up at brilliant sapphire orbs that were filled with worry. 'He won't keep looking for me if I go missing… Even if he doesn't come forward… He will just assume that I met an untimely end, from the deranged psychopath.' Beyond bit his bottom lip in awkwardness. 'Is that how he world sees me? I suppose the thought process isn't wrong…'

He could feel his eyes soften as he stared longer at the young man. 'I don't want him to suffer more than he already will… To know… I think that would be worse. It's best if he never knows my name… and never knows what I did.'

"Can we go to your place? They obviously know where I live." Caspian's voice seemed to rip Beyond from his thoughts. "And… With you fitting the motive… I don't want to leave you alone."

After blinking several times in surprise, his eyes widened in remembrance of the woman still in the closet. 'Fuck.' "Well. Sure. But, let me clean up first… Couple things I need to take care of. Well. Mainly just one. However, it will take a few minutes."

-x-

On the walk back, Beyond hardly listened to a word coming from the other's lips, his mind was focused on where he was going to put the girl. 'Obviously the bathroom would be a terrible choice. She's to big to fit in any of the kitchen cabinets… And still an awful spot, what if he was looking for something and stumbled across a girl? Awkward. There isn't a second bedroom. And not a lot of storage. I can't keep her in the closet, what if she makes any noises?'

He smirked as the idea crossed his mind, 'Next door. They just moved out, the room was condemned, no one will be there for a while. I only need it for a little under a week. That could work. It will have to…'

As they approached the stoop to the building, Beyond held his hand up. "Okay. Uh. Wait here. I'll come get you." He sped through the door before any rebuttal could be made, slamming it behind him.

Narrowing his eyes, Caspian waited and paced in front of the building before becoming paranoid and ducking around the corner. Caspian watched the people pass by him some not even noticing his presence. As the time passed he began to worry, before his fears to fully manifest the door swung open and Beyond had hung his head out looking for him, "Caspian?"

"Ah. Here!" He made haste of getting to the younger man and followed him up the worn staircase. A dingy yellow paint peeling off the walls, the faded stain on the stairs. It looked like once upon a time a somewhat upscale living complex. A chandelier hung from the ceiling, missing several pieces and a couple of the lights burnt out. 'Geez… This is what he lives in? I almost don't know if I want to see his actual apartment.'

Beyond stopped short and turned around with a bashful smile before putting his hand on the knob, "I wasn't expecting visitors… So, I'm sorry about the mess."

Caspian nodded with a slight interest and a soft blush on his cheeks, 'But that smile. He's adorable. Besides… How much worse could it get?' The door fell open to the apartment. To his surprise, a moderately elegant display was behind the rundown door.

Though small, the sitting area was dipped down by a step with a black microsuede couch and a larger flat screen television. Open concept, kitchen and dining area decorated with wrought iron furniture and light fixtures. The walls were a cream color, almost bordering a light tan. Black walnut cabinets with a white marbled countertop. Though small, impressive and obsessively cleaned. "What mess?" Caspian's eyes followed around the room to see the fire escape, with a view of the lower portion of the city.

Beyond shut the door behind them and sighed as he sat stiffly on the couch he's never touched before today. Silently hoping his guest had never been here before. Caspian glanced around the room at the artwork on the walls with a small smile and appreciative eye. He took his shoes off at the door and wandered over to the bookshelf and grinned more. "So your taste in books does reflect you. Not too bad for someone who was supposedly the backup… I think you should have been the main guy." He glanced over to Beyond who was staring at him inquisitively with his head cocked to the side.

The cat hopped up into Beyond's lap and purred contently as he absentmindedly pet her fur. Caspian blinked a couple of times then rushed next to Beyond quickly snatching the paws of the cat. "I love cats! Especially their paws. So adorable."

Beyond smirked and chuckled, "Your gay is showing."

Caspian huffed a quiet laughter. "Oh is it?" Beyond nodded matter of factly in response. Caspian leaned in dangerously close to the other's supple lips, he could feel the breath of the other man's nervous exhales. "Is that a bad thing?"

Widening his crimson eyes and retreating slightly, "Well no. But- I- you-." Before Beyond could finish his stammer, Caspian had laid a gentle kiss onto Beyond's soft mouth, while gently caressing his jawline. Making Beyond go slightly limp at the touch.

Snapping backwards with a brilliant and distinct blush, Beyond yelped out, "Dinner! That's… Yeah! That's what I'll do." Standing up quickly, he scurried into the kitchen area and opened the refrigerator.

Caspian smiled and rolled his eyes, 'Definitely his first kiss.' Removing himself from the soft fabric he gracefully made his way to the refrigerator. 'So if that was his first kiss…' A devious smile curved upwards on his plush lips. "I'm not really hungry… Well… I suppose in a way I am."

'Shit. Now I'm cornered.' Lifting himself from inside the refrigerator Beyond slowly shut it and made direct eye contact with Caspian before purring out with a velvet tone. "Is that so…"

Caspian raised an eyebrow as he was gently led backwards into the standing island. 'Maybe that wasn't his first kiss? Am I in trouble right now?' His serene blue eyes met a passionate vermilion gaze. He could feel two warm hands trail their way up his sides as a set of silken lips did the same along his neck, occasionally nipping in their journey of kisses. Tilting his head back in moderate submission, his eyes closed partly. 'Oh yeah. Big trouble.'