Don\'t Know What You\'ve Got \'Till It\'s Gone
I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
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It's Gone
Summary:
When
himself to save Ryo from a terrible accident, can Ryo overcome his shyness and
win back the love of his life before it's too late for their love?
Disclaimer:
FAKE and its characters are the property of Sanami
WARNING:
The character's reactions might be slightly out of character when faced with
traumatic events, but then again one never really knows how one will act when
confronted by inescapable tragedy.
WARNING:
Angst
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Tonight
blinked lazily into the sun's sleep-intruding rays. He put a hand over
his eyes to shield them from the harsh daylight streaming through the windows
and shifted in the bed, running a hand through his ebony tresses. At the
slight shifting of movement next to him, he glanced down to see his partner
still encapsulated by the sandman's spell.
him, still disbelievingly acknowledging that Ryo was indeed his forever.
As the gentle rise and fall of Ryo's pale chest further exemplified his state
of innocence,
was having Ryo for a lover, and better yet, a soulmate.
It was the man's looks that had initially attracted him, yes, but there was
something more than that. The man's kind heart, gentle and oftentimes shy
demeanor, unassuming air of helpfulness for the less fortunate, and winning
smile all helped to capture
partner, mesmerized, Ryo slowly opened his dark
broad smile at seeing
"Did you sleep well?" he asked as he shifted closer to
his fingers through Ryo's hair in loving caresses and leaning down to steal a
quick kiss from the lips he never tired of kissing.
next to you," Ryo replied, basking in the gentle touches that conveyed so
much love to him. "But unfortunately we have to get up for work in a
few minutes anyway, so it's a good thing we woke up early."
Ryo, can't we have a quickie before we go?"
"Last night was just so amazing that I think I might have been
dreaming."
it very well. It's a memory that will stay etched in my heart
forever."
then?"
seduction as he leaned closer to Ryo, a slight smile playing over the corners
of his mouth.
Ryo's handsome features, but always the responsible one, he chose duty over
pleasure. "I'm sorry
if we don't get moving," he said, reluctantly pulling back the covers and
walking into the bathroom to get a shower.
shot,"
watched Ryo's gloriously toned body walk into the bathroom. He put a robe
on and went out to the kitchen to boil hot water for coffee for himself and tea
for Ryo.
sitting at the table, cramming toast into his mouth and downing it with a swift
gulp of orange juice. "Morning Bikky,"
Bikky returned, noticing
for the caffeine to take effect on his system. "Hey, I thought you
guys said you were going to bed early last night, so why are you so
tired?" he asked suspiciously.
business. We just didn't get much sleep, that's all - it happens,"
were banging each other all night long," Bikky
proclaimed, taking the remaining piece of toast with him as he dodged
pillow.
it. Why don't you just get out and leave Ryo alone? I'm sure he'd
sleep a lot better without you pawing at him all the time,"
entrance to the kitchen, where he came face-to-face with…
surprise. Ryo stood there with his hands on his hips and slightly damp
hair, looking equally as worn-out as
charge.
how many times do I have to tell you not to pick on
voice. "Please, for once I would just like to wake up and have no
fighting in my kitchen."
you're no fun! Besides, the perv doesn't even
live here and I do, so someone's gotta put him in his
place. I know YOU'LL never tell him to get out, so I will,"
whoever I have over at my apartment is my prerogative, and
frustrated by the seemingly never-ending battle between the two people who
meant the most to him in the world.
the counter and slammed the door as he ran out of the apartment, muttering,
"I'm only trying to look out for you, Ryo. I don't want to see you
get hurt by that player."
- wait!" Ryo yelled after him, hanging his head in defeat as he heard
hall before fading away.
behind Ryo and wrapping his arms around Ryo's slim waist.
resignedly as he leaned back against
comfortable with the idea of our relationship, and if he can't even accept us,
how can society? What can I do to convince him that you're an important
part of my life too?" Ryo turned around to face
his beautiful eyes.
and drew him in close. Looking deep into his eyes,
Ryo, I'm sure the kid is just worried about you. He doesn't mean anything
by it. He loves you very much and wouldn't want to see anything happen to
you, as do I,"
said reassuringly.
just overreacting," Ryo admitted. "I just get so worked up
about things sometimes and I tend to stress out. It's just that I was
thinking of asking you to move in with me and I really want you and
hands over his mouth at
and then sparkled in delight. "You were going to ask me to move in
with you? Do you really mean it, Ryo?"
pink spread across Ryo's cheeks as he met
that seemed to look into the depths of his very soul.
his blush deepened as he fumbled for words. "I mean I wasn't sure of
how I was going to ask you, but I guess I just let it slip. I mean, we
have been a couple for only a few months and all…" When
down in embarrassment; maybe it was too soon to ask
and tilted his head up so that he could look
at me,"
hesitantly looked up under veiled lashes as Ryo trembled slightly in
anticipation. "I would like nothing more than to move in with you
and make you a permanent part of my life,"
you so much and I would give my life for you, Ryo."
joy at seeing the man he loved with all his heart ready to accept such a
commitment. It was true that before he met
to become attached to anyone romantically beyond a pretty face leading to a
night of fun. However, meeting Ryo had changed all that, and
amazed at how much the man standing before him could affect his lifestyle so drastically.
kiss, claiming and ravishing Ryo's mouth with a passionate fire. Ryo
melted into
allowing
eyes in a blissful sigh.
on his bottom lip while both men took in some much-needed air. Suddenly,
Ryo's eyes flew open and he pulled away abruptly. "Oh God
exclaimed, glancing at the clock behind
at his partner.
of the time,"
said sincerely. "Are you sure you don't want to just call in
sick? We could play doctor and you could be the naughty nurse," he
said enticingly, raising an eyebrow. Seeing the disapproving look on
Ryo's face that also betrayed a slightly pink hue, he reluctantly
get a move on or else the Chief will have our asses," he said as he
grabbed Ryo's jacket and tossed it to him before slinging his own coat over his
shoulder. Ryo only smiled at
insatiable partner out the door and locked the apartment.
driving,"
loudly at a car that just ran a red light. "No one drives safe
anymore," he remarked as he turned up the heater against the chill fall
air and absentmindedly flicked the ashes from his cigarette out the window
before crushing it out in the car's ashtray.
you can do," Ryo said practically. "Unfortunately not everyone
who commits a traffic violation is able to be reprimanded. There's just
not enough manpower or time."
right,"
partner, who was looking out the window at the changing leaves. God, the
man was just so sexy. As
thoughts about his oblivious partner, Ryo turned to meet
light,
and forcing
him as he accelerated through the light.
truck in the intersection to the right of their car, although a good distance
away, did not heed the red light and instead of stopping, proceeded through the
light at almost breakneck speed. Ryo turned to his right in terror,
gripping the back of the seat desperately with white knuckles as the truck
barreled towards them, screaming, "
voice.
the truck rapidly approaching - heading straight for Ryo. He saw that the
collision was inevitable, but he was determined not to let Ryo get hit.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he slammed on his brakes and pulled the emergency
brake, causing the car to swerve around and position itself
so that he was in the direct line of collision, while Ryo was opposite the path
of imminent destruction. In less than a heartbeat, the truck had smashed
into the driver's side of the car with a sickening crunch and threw
force that it caused him to hit his head off of the steering wheel and
violently get pulled back due to the restraint of his seatbelt. Ryo
was tossed aside against the passenger door and fell back heavily against the
seat, his breathing coming in ragged pants as he rubbed his shoulder and
winced.
raven-haired partner. Not hearing an answer, he unbuckled his seatbelt
and leaned across the seat to put a hand on
his gorgeous emerald eyes were closed, despite Ryo's repeated attempts to rouse
him from his position. "Oh no, you've gotta
be okay
voice rose in panic as he noticed a huge gash across
a gaping cut on his cheek from where the glass from the windshield had
shattered. "
but he was met with only silence. He picked up
was erratic and weak. Putting his cheek to
partner's shallow breathing, which subsided after a few feeble attempts to
return to normal. "NOOOO!" Ryo cried
in desperation as he broke down and sobbed uncontrollably into
the man's shoulders as if he too would give up the fight for life if his
partner succumbed to death's untimely invitation. "Don't give up
whole body convulsed, wracked with grief and helplessness. Tears
glistened in the
full of happiness as they streamed down his face. "Why - why did you
have to save me?" Ryo pleaded as he heard the wailing sirens of an ambulance
approaching. "I love you
pain from his injuries and his broken heart and collapsing onto
reach out to the one he loved.
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