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Chapter 22 – One Man Dream
'I don't care that everything went fine, you shouldn't have gone there by yourself!' shouted Yagyuu angry. 'It was irresponsible! You could both have been killed!'
'Like Akutagawa would kill me,' muttered Fuji. They were back at the police station. Everyone was quiet, except for the two of them. 'He doesn't have the guts and likes me too much for that.'
'That is not the point!' sighed Yagyuu. 'You just should have called me if you knew where Tezuka was! We would have gone there and we would have helped him in a perfectly safe way!'
'You were too damn slow!' shouted Fuji back. He took a deep breath. 'If you guys would have acted quicker you would have known where he was before I did and there wouldn't have been any problems, but you decided to wait! I made perfectly clear that I wasn't planning to wait.'
Yagyuu wanted to say something, but Tezuka raised his arm. 'Just shut up, both of you,' he said. He still didn't have his glasses back and he was getting a terrible headache.
Fuji kneeled down next to him and put his hand on Tezuka's cheek. 'Let me take you home, you need some proper sleep.'
'And so do you,' answered Tezuka. 'But we first need to finish our statements. Beside, we're not leaving here until you apologized to Yagyuu.'
Fuji stood up, his eyes wide open and he was about to say something again, but Tezuka spoke first. 'Yagyuu, you apologize to Syuusuke too.'
The two men looked at each other and apologized, but neither of them looked too happy. They had a scowl on their face and didn't say a word against each other afterwards. They sat down and wrote their statements in silence. Eiji walked to Fuji and sat down next to him.
'I'm so sorry Fujiko,' he whispered. "It's my fault you get scolded! I called Oishi, because you were gone for too long. I'm so sorry! I thought something happened to you and I was worried and...'
Fuji stopped his redheaded friend. 'I understand,' he said with a kind smile.
Eiji's big blue eyes were shining happily. 'Really?'
'Yes, but that doesn't mean I forgive you. Take me to an expensive restaurant. That will make up for it.'
'Nyaaaa, Fujiko you're so mean!' whined Eiji, but he didn't complain.
'Syuusuke, are you done already with your statement?' Tezuka asked. There was a lot of noise, that could only mean they were done with writing their story. He couldn't see his lover or his redheaded friend.
'I'm done,' answered Fuji. He talked really different to his lover than he did to the other people around, so much kinder. 'What should I do with this?'
'Give it to Oishi,' answered the DCI.
Fuji did as was asked and then approached Tezuka. He sat down on his lap and wrapped his arms around his neck. He laid his head on Tezuka's shoulder until he found a comfortable spot. The policeman simple wrapped his arms around Fuji's body and held him close.
'Don't fall asleep,' he warned. He couldn't carry Fuji, not like this. He hadn't been gone for a long time, but he could feel the lack of sleep and food and he still didn't have his glasses. The others in the office were trying their very best to look in a different direction. Some were even blushing slightly. They weren't used to their boss showing affection to anyone.
Tezuka fumbled with Fuji's fingers until he found what he was looking for. 'You're really wearing the ring I bought,' he said as he felt the silver band once again. 'Does that mean your answer is 'yes'?'
Fuji sat up and looked at the ring around his finger. He had completely forgotten about it. 'That is not a very romantic way to propose, Kunimitsu.'
Tezuka raised an eyebrow. 'I planned to propose when we were on a nice vacation together. A certain someone just took the ring away a little early."
Fuji grinned. 'Were you planning to propose this weekend? On our weekend out of town? Because I can put it back and wait for then. I can be patient a few more days to see you go on go down on one knee for me! It will be worth it.'
'To be honest I was planning to take you somewhere next summer, when it's nice and warm, so either you keep it, or you'll have to be patient for a few more months,' said Tezuka. 'So, what will it be?'
Fuji pouted. 'Not fair,' he said. 'I don't want to wait for another half a year. Why did you buy it already when you weren't planning to give it to me anytime soon?'
'When I bought a present for my mother I noticed the ring and I had to think of you. None of the other rings did that to me, so I just had to buy it before someone else did. I planned when I would give it to you and kept it here so you wouldn't find it. Buying it early wasn't a problem. I know our feelings won't change. I know you're the one I want to marry. But I didn't want to propose too early, not after everything that happened.'
'That is the most romantic thing I ever heard Tezuka say,' said Sengoku. 'Fuji-kun, if I were you I would keep the ring and accept that as his proposal. You're not going to get any more from him!'
'I heard him say more romantic things,' said Fuji. Tezuka gave him a warning look, so Fuji didn't give any details. It was something between him and Tezuka. 'But I'll accept this as your proposal.'
'And then you're saying I'm not romantic,' sighed Tezuka. 'That wasn't very enthusiastic.'
'Why don't you two go home already and discuss it there after your slept a few hours?' asked Yukimura who just entered the room. 'Tezuka, I want you to go home and take sick leave for a week. I don't want to see you here for at least seven days! Get some rest. You have seen they can handle things without you. They're not as quick as when you're guiding them, but I'll be there if they need any help.'
Tezuka wanted to protest, but Yukimura didn't want to hear another word about it. 'Oishi, you bring them home. Bring your friend home as well.' He pointed to Eiji who had been quietly thinking about how to pay Fuji back.
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Within half an hour Tezuka and Fuji were home. They unlocked the door and looked around. The living room was a mess. Fuji hadn't cleaned anything after he heard Tezuka was gone. There were papers all over the table, his laptop wasn't turned off and things that had fallen out of his bag where on the couch.
Tezuka's apartment had never been so messy, not even since Fuji moved in with him. The DCI looked around and sighed. He wasn't in the mood right now to clean. He just wanted to sleep. It seemed Fuji had the same idea, because he walked straight to the bedroom.
They quickly changed into their pyjamas and climbed in the big bed. Fuji wrapped his arms around Tezuka, like he was making sure the man wouldn't leave again. But after half an hour neither of them was sleeping yet. Fuji had already let go of his lover and was tossing and turning. He just couldn't find the right way to lay in the bed and fall asleep.
'Ne, Kunimitsu?' he whispered.
Tezuka turned around and looked at him. 'Yes?'
'I'm really happy you want to marry me,' said Fuji softly as he looked at the ring around his finger. 'So don't disappear again, alright?'
Tezuka smiled a little, moved closer to his lover and wrapped his arms around him again. 'I won't, I promise.'
They both knew he couldn't promise, but it was enough for them for now. Fuji snuggled a little closer. He had missed those strong arms around him. It felt safe.
'He didn't hurt you anywhere, did he?' Fuji asked as he let his hands roam over Tezuka's arm and back. 'You had to sit on the hard and cold floor all the time, didn't you? It must have been painful. Do your muscles hurt? Your back or your legs? Maybe you should have a warm bath before you go to sleep. Then it might hurt less and it will help you sleep. Did he give you food and water?'
'Syuusuke, I'm only going to take a bath if you join me,' interrupted Tezuka
'KUNIMITSU!' said Fuji a little angry. 'I was being serious here.'
'So am I,' said Tezuka. 'I got food and I got water. My back doesn't hurt, my legs don't hurt, nothing hurts, but I'm happy you're worried about me and I'm even more happy that I'm back. I love you. Thank you for helping me and risking your life for me.' He pressed a small kiss on Fuji's cheek. 'I'm fine.'
Tears appeared in Fuji's eyes and he quickly buried his face in Tezuka's neck.
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The next day Fuji was cleaning the house while Tezuka was preparing breakfast. It was rare for them to sleep in, especially for Tezuka, but they had been tired and now it was almost noon already. After their bath together they had dressed up and now they were ready to start their day.
'Syuu, breakfast is ready,' said Tezuka.
Fuji joined his lover and they ate in silence. They were both thinking about what happened the last days and what they should do now. What do you do after a kidnapping?
'I think we shouldn't go out for a weekend,' said Tezuka suddenly.
Fuji looked up and wanted to protest. He really wanted to go out of town and forget about what happened, but now Tezuka wanted to cancel?
'Let's go out the entire week,' the DCI continued without looking up from his food. 'It doesn't happen often that I have a week off, we should make the most of it. Let's go to a beach where it's actually nice and warm. Let's go to Hawaii.'
Fuji's eyes widened and then he started to laugh. 'It's a little cliché,' he explained when Tezuka looked surprised. 'But I love to go to Hawaii with you.'
'Good,' said Tezuka.'I already bought two tickets. We're leaving tonight.'
'Tonight? I still have to pack everything!' said Fuji as he quickly stood up. He wanted to run to the bedroom, but he turned back, gave Tezuka a short kiss on the lips and then ran away again, shouting that he loved Tezuka.
The DCI smiled as he sipped his tea.