Double Take
Ignorance is Bliss
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FAKE
Double
Take
by
Lady Dragonphire
Summary:
When a manipulative enemy from
enough to solve the case before everything as they know it with each other is
lost?
Disclaimer:
FAKE and its characters are the property of Sanami
A/N: Just
to forewarn everyone, this fic also contains an
original character. Hopefully he'll be someone that you'll love to hate…
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Chapter 1.
Ignorance is Bliss
Ryo sighed
softly and opened his beautiful dark eyes, nuzzling his face against
as he shifted closer to the gorgeous raven-haired man. Last night's lovemaking
had been so amazing. He loved that
could just let himself go and give in to his wanton desires. Ryo loved being by
any other way. The honey blond felt a slight movement as
suddenly found himself being rolled over and pinned
against the bed underneath
“Morning,
Ryo,” Dee grinned, his brilliant smile adorning his handsome face as he felt
Ryo's legs spread apart so that he could settle himself between them. Their
bare chests rested against each other, and
Ryo's sides in gentle caresses that caused Ryo to sigh softly in pleasure.
“
arching into
across his fair cheeks when
“Do you
know what would be even better?”
lips barely inches from Ryo's own.
“What?”
Ryo whispered with a smile, his dark eyes shining in anticipation.
“This,”
lips against Ryo's, tantalizingly extending his tongue to tease Ryo's bottom
lip. Ryo closed his eyes and parted his lips, allowing
brushed against his own.
through the warm wetness as he took his time and thoroughly explored.
caress Ryo's, causing Ryo to moan louder and clench the bedsheets
as his mind reeled from the pleasurable sensations inundating his body.
Ryo could
feel the passionate intensity of the kiss travel through him and it made his
legs go weak. No one had ever kissed him the way
him, and the shy blond was glad that he was lying down at the moment. He surely
wouldn't be able to stand anytime soon.
into Ryo's passion-darkened eyes. He loved that he could bring out this sensual
side of his shy Ryo, and that Ryo was like this only for him. What he had with
Ryo was special, and
knew that he would always treasure Ryo and the time they spent together.
“I love
you, Dee,” Ryo whispered shyly as he brushed strands of
gorgeous eyes before wrapping his arms around
tightly against his body. Ryo always felt that he could drown within the depths
of
“I love
you too, Ryo,”
embrace. “I just want to lay like this and hold you
forever. Let's spend the day in bed.”
“That
sounds like a good idea, but first I have something for you,” Ryo said as he
wriggled out from underneath
nightstand. “Happy Anniversary,
ago today that Ryo and Dee had officially become a couple.
“Thanks,
Ryo,”
pillow and placed a present in the palm of Ryo's hand. “This is for you.”
before unwrapping his gift. Digging through sheets of
tissue paper, he pulled out a long thin box that bore the name of a jeweler on
it.
His eyes
gleaming in anticipation,
intricately braided pattern. “Oh wow, Ryo…”
up and admired it. He had never received anything like this before from anyone
else, and his heart skipped a beat. The orphan within him had finally found
acceptance, loving someone who loved and cared for him deeply in return.
“Here, let
me,” Ryo said shyly as he took the delicate chain and deftly fastened it around
metal that rested against his skin. “I love it,” he said sincerely. “I'll never
take it off.” The beautiful smile that adorned Ryo's handsome face was reward
enough for
right choice in pursuing and remaining with Ryo. Not wanting to get too
sentimental, he shifted closer to his lover and tapped the box that Ryo held.
Ryo
carefully tore away the paper and gasped in surprise as he unveiled his gift
from
to display a simple white gold band, which Ryo lifted out and slid onto his
ring finger. “Perfect fit,” he said softly as the shiny metal reflected the
morning sunlight.
closer to Ryo. “Look inside,” he commanded gently as he wrapped one arm around
Ryo's trim waist. Ryo examined the ring closer, noticing that small symbols
were engraved along the smooth inside contours of the ring. Ryo blinked at
decipher the tiny script. “It says `Ryo and Dee' in Japanese,”
still shy about everyone knowing that we're involved with each other, and our
jobs are dangerous as well. This way, I can still remind you of how much I love
you, only it'll be our little secret.”
Ryo's
obsidian gaze intently searched
gone into choosing his present. “
whispered as
and held his hand.
“I also
got us reservations at that nice restaurant that we've always wanted to go to,”
resting his chin on Ryo's shoulder. “Although they're for one
week from now.”
Ryo's eyes widened in surprise. “You mean the Blue Moon? How did you manage that?
It's very exclusive.” The restaurant had earned its name accordingly, as most
people who ate there only could afford it once in a blue moon.
“Nothing
is too good for you, Ryo,”
although we'll have to rent tuxedoes to dine there. It's a pretty fancy place.”
“Wow, that
doesn't even compare to what I got for your other gift,” Ryo remarked
regretfully. “You are too much,
“Other gift?”
he turned Ryo to face him, Ryo's hands now playing lightly over
“Well, I
was going to save it for tonight, but…” Ryo trailed off, a faint blush staining
his fair cheeks as he suddenly buried his face against
“C'mon,
Ryo, tell me what it is. Did you get me something naughty?”
chin up so that Ryo was forced to look at him. He smiled wickedly when Ryo's
blush deepened.
hand dove underneath the tissue paper and reached into the bottom of the bag,
resurfacing with a tube of mint chocolate chip-flavored massage lotion. “When's
Bikky coming back?”
trying to hide the excitement in his voice as his eyes roved over Ryo's perfect
body.
“Not until
later this afternoon,” Ryo replied coyly.
“Perfect,”
of the edible lotion and smiled at Ryo, a devious gleam sparkling in his green
eyes. “I can ravish you senseless until he returns.”
“Mr. David
Ventresca, after reviewing your file and determining
that you have shown exemplary behavior these last few months, I have decided to
let you out early on good behavior,” the judge proclaimed as he tapped his
gavel on the desk, signaling for the hearing to be adjourned. The 28 year old
man standing before him smiled widely, his light blue eyes reflecting his
delight as he ran a hand through strands of his shoulder-length brown hair and
exited the courtroom.
David
reached into his leather jacket pocket to search for a lighter and lit up a
cigarette as he looked around the busy streets of the city, slowly making his
way to the black limousine that was stationed at the street corner as he
contemplated his current situation. He pulled his coat tighter against his
tall, lithe frame as a cool breeze ruffled his hair. He was free at last. Free
to once again take charge of the powerful empire that he had built. Free to
take back what was rightfully his.
“Hello,
James,” he cordially greeted the man who held the door open for him, as if he
had not just spent the last five years in prison. Cultured and educated, the
reclusive businessman flashed a charismatic smile at his loyal servant who had
acted as the head of the company in his absence.
“Hello,
sir,” James replied formally as he closed the door and walked to the driver's
side of the car, starting the engine and heading towards David's mansion.
“There are some things of which you should be made aware. A lot has changed
since you have been in prison,” he said, straightforward and to the point.
“Do tell,”
David said nonchalantly as he unlocked the limo's minibar
and poured himself a drink, gazing out the tinted windows as the busy scenery
of
York
“After you
were sentenced, your company was dismantled after an extensive investigation by
the local police. Apparently they did not appreciate your extensive computer
hacking skills that added generous revenue to company profits,” James said
wryly.
“
left from the millions that I had before?” David asked angrily, his cool
demeanor shattered. “After all I sacrificed to become what I am today… I'm
ruined! It took me years to amass that wealth.”
“Well, you
are not entirely at a loss. You do have the profits from the last five years
that reside in your Swiss bank account, as you have instructed. The assets
encompass a sizable amount, enough to get you on your feet again until you are
able to resume control of the business,” James said in an attempt to alleviate
David's anger. “You still have the allegiance of your contacts as well. They
have viewed your incarceration as a temporary setback, but are still willing to
undertake business ventures with you.”
“Hmm,”
David mused contemplatively as he swirled the alcohol in his glass and took a
sip to calm his nerves. “That's not good enough. I want revenge for the
inconvenience that prison has caused me. This turn of events will set me back
substantially in time and money from achieving my goals. I'm assuming you have
news of the officer who headed the investigation against me?”
“Yes, as
you wished. He has now been promoted to a detective and works for the Criminal
Investigations Unit at the NYPD's 27th precinct. His name is Dee
David
smiled, recalling the distinctive raven hair and flashing emerald eyes of the
brash young officer that he had deemed a formidable rival so long ago. Now he
had a name to place to the face that he had vowed to never forget. “Find out
more about this Detective Laytner. I want to know
everything about him - where he lives, what he likes, the places he frequents,
and what he values most in life. This could be very interesting. I want to
destroy his career and bring him down until he has nothing left. I'll make him
pay. I'm going to take his life away from him like he did to me.”
“Are you
going to kill him?” James queried, reaching for the phone stationed next to the
driver's seat.
“No; that
would be too easy,” David said with a malicious smile playing over his pursed
lips as he appraised his reflection in the tinted windows. “I'm going to become
him.”
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