KK stood at his desk, staring down at the photo of Leo leaning over him. His request for help was never expected. He was seriously trying to decide what he should do. This was a big deal if he took it and he would come out of it with benefits. He picked up his phone to make a call.
Carter lifted the phone to his ear, answering. He was surprised to hear the voice on the other side of the line. "Mr. Kirby, to what do we owe the honor?"
KK took a deep breath. "I would like to talk to Mr. Shin about his proposal. Can I come to his office?"
Carter was silent for a minute. The poor kid was thinking about accepting Leo's offer to help. "Mr. Kirby, are you 100% sure about this? I mean if Mr. Shin has made you uncomfort..."
KK chuckled. "No, I am not uncomfortable. I think this might be a good collaboration. We both have our strengths and will be good as partners."
Carter was now confused but he flipped through the appointment book in front of him. "He has time this afternoon about 4 pm. Come in then. I will alert the front desk."
The two disconnect and Carter wrote in the appointment. He was now extremely curious about what this deal was. He grabbed the book, walking to Leo's office.
Leo sat at his desk, flipping through the projects Pinnacle Electronics had up and coming. He huffed as he flipped, reading the project information on a current laptop design. The design and product revenue would bring in money in the billions. Leo had worked hard to seal this deal and the manufacturers of the laptops had helped him create a design prototype.
Come to think of it, he hadn't seen the prototype yet. It was due to be delivered the day before. Carter walked into the office as Leo scans the reports for incoming products on the computer. Leo cursed seeing the prototype has not been received. He looked up at Carter ,who stopped in his tracks, hearing his boss cursing.
"Carter, we didn't get the Rapture project prototype yet? Call and find out why?"
Carter pulled his phone out, making the call. He frowned as they tell him it was delivered and signed for by a W. Shoten. He looked up at his boss, pursing his lips together. Leo can see the bad news and formed his hands into fists. Carter's eyes notice the dangerous change. (Oh god)
Carter thanked the people on the phone and hung up, He moved away from the desk, wincing as he tells Leo what the information. "Shoten signed for it."
A glass vase flies across the room, slamming against the opposite wall. Carter closed his eyes and waited for the assault to begin.
Leo turned, flipping his desk chair over, his hand slamming into the wall. He regretted that action immediately, as he pulled the now injured hand to his chest. Carter noticed his distress and hurried over, setting the open appointment book down.
Leo cussed in four different languages; his knuckles bleeding and already beginning to bruise.
"Sir, we need to go to the hospital. I think you have broken it. We can figure out what to do about the prototype this evening."
Leo glared at him. He wasn't really angry at Carter, but the pain made his emotions very unstable.
The door to the office opened with an awkward creak. KK stood, his eyes darting from Carter, who looked worried, to Leo who looked like he is going to kill someone.
"Bad time? The phone is off the hook, I was told to come in." Carter spun around, looking at KK. Oh no, this poor kid was going to take the brunt of Leo's anger now.
Leo looked at KK as he stepped inside the door. His hand throbbed but the sight of Kaden standing there created a different pain. Leo turned away, holding his hand to his chest.
"Carter, leave us."
"Sir, you need to..."
"I will go when I am ready to go."
Carter nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him. KK watched as Carter left then slowly strode across the office. He looked around at the smashed glass vase and the desk chair on the floor. Leo closed his eyes, listening to KK get closer. His hand really hurt.
Leo turned, lowering his hand to his side. An action he instantly regreted as the throbbing and pain intensified.
Grimacing, he tried to smile. "Mr. Kirby. this is unexpected."
KK watched Leo. He saw the injury to Leo's hand and can tell immediately what's wrong with it, the obvious bruising and swelling a dead give-away.
Signing, he walked around the desk, drawing closer to the injured lion. Leo watched him, wishing he could sit down, but he instead trips over his chair as he stepped back from the advancing KK.
KK caught his waist, spinning them to keep from falling on the floor. KK wound up sitting on the desk with Leo pressed against him. KK stared at him wide-eyed, a slight tilt to his head, his hand still holding Leo's waist.
"Shall we take a look at that hand?"
Leo stepped backwards as KK's hand slid around, brushing against Leo's ribs. He gently grasped Leo's forearm, studing the hand with extreme care.
"I am assuming you have had a very bad day, but I hope it was an inanimate object you punched."
KK's dark eyes look up into Leo's dark caramel colored ones. He smiled softly and stood, still holding Leo's arm. He lifts his eyebrows at Leo's resistance, the lion trying to pull his arm away from KK's grasp.
"You said you wanted my help, so I'm here to help, but I get a say so in this relationship too. And right now...you are going to the hospital."
Leo was in too much pain to argue and allowed KK lead him to the door by the arm. As KK opened it, Carter stood there, ready to go. KK smirked and the two lead Leo to the car.
KK sat next to Leo in the back of the car, watching him carefully. KK had been in this position with a broken hand but he barely remembered the pain, it happened so long ago. His eyes scanned over the man next to him. Everything about him exuded power, demanding respect without even trying. He had been hired to help find the people plotting against him, but KK guessed there may be more happening that he hadn't been told yet. Leo took deep breathes trying to control the pain. He perdicted he had broken the top of his hand and a few fingers. He was so angry about the project. A multi billion dollar investment had been stolen under his nose and would be a part of trying to take him down. He wasn't sure how it would happen but he would be damned if he let them get away with it. Leo closed his eyes, the pain causing him to feel dizzy and nauseous. He wavered, beginning to loose consciousness. KK saw the instant change and caught him as he fell sideways in the car.
Carter sat in the VIP room while Leo is wheeled back to surgery. His hand was badly damaged and needed a few screws and plates. There would be a lot of recovery and rehab for this momentary temper tantrum of his. Carter was trying to find evidence of the theft of property by Mr. Shoten and what, if anything, he was doing with the prototype. Thankfully, Leo had a few people he could really trust and with KK's help, the process was going smoothly so far. Together, they had precured a copy of the signature-signed and received receipt and an affidavit from the prototype company, and the delivery person, stating that it was indeed shipped and signed for by Mr. Shoten. KK even went as far as breaking his own rule, of not doing anything illegal, and hacked footage from CCV cameras showing the prototype delivery. KK had been up all night working to find evidence after Carter called him. Leo hadn't given him the news and he had to find out what caused the inciting inc
KK did a last check of the hall before he closed the door. He hoped the security guard would keep the man from entering. As he turned around, Carter sat on the couch and Leo was staring at him, his eyebrows lifted. KK turned and smiled. "Hi, I am back. How are you feeling?" Leo stared at him. The look made KK turn to Carter for answers. "He's drugged." KK started laughing as he walked across the room. Leo followed him with his eyes, his head following a second later, the action making him look like he had a bad internet connection. ( loading.....) Carter laughed as well. "Yea, he has no clue right now. The doctor said there was some nerve damage so, the pain would be bad. I told them to keep him animated." KK sat down next to Carter and handed him the photo he made of the man following him. "Apparently, I have garnered some attention. Shoten also has armed guards following him. I can't figure out what he's up to though."
Carter drove towards the company. The black car had pulled out when he left the hospital and was currently following him. He dialed Flynn. "Carter, twice in one day." "Flynn, I have a problem." Flynn sat up in the seat, he was riding in, and paid close attention. "Carter, what's wrong? Details...I am still 10 minutes away." Carter switched lanes but the car continued to stay behind him. "He's following me. I can't let them get the evidence I have." "Tell me where you are right now. " He motioned for his driver to speed up. "I can meet you on the road. Carter, tell me... you're scaring me." "Flynn, I am in Leo's black Mercedes. The car behind me is a black Audi, tag #36FH713. The man driving has on a black hat and shades. I can't shake him in traffic. I am heading towards the company but..." Carter's voice cuts off and tires screech. Flynn grows extremely concerned and begins shouting into the pho
Leo sat up in the bed while KK attempted to feed him. The morphine drip had been ceased after Leo climbed out of bed and ran down the hall, looking for KK who had gone to the bathroom. Leo didn't handle the morphine well and the Dr. decided to switch to a less powerful drug. So angry Leo was back and refusing to eat the hospital food. "Leo, you can't go home till you take a crap. You have to eat something for that to happen." Leo snarled as KK lifted the spoon to his mouth again. "You eat it, I'll wait for Carter." KK sighed and gave up, sliding backwards in his chair. "Whatever." The door opened and a tall, athletic man stepped inside. KK instantly was on guard but then he remembered Carter had told him some one was coming. "And you are?" The man walked over, bowing his head. "Carter should have told you I was coming. I am Flynn Cottrell." KK extended his hand and Flynn shook it. Leo watched the
A/N~ *coughs* Prepare yourself..;) R19+Leo stepped into his house, taking a deep breath. KK followed along with Carter and Flynn. Helping Leo to the couch, KK turned to Flynn."You said you wanted to talk to me?"Flynn nodded, sitting on a stool at the bar. While Carter took care of his boss, seeing to his needs, KK joined Flynn at the bar. Leo followed his crush with his eyes, even while Carter was trying to help him take his coat off.Standing with their backs to Leo, they discuss something in private. Leo glared because he couldn't hear the conversation. Seeing KK smile at Flynn twists his gut in a knot and he started to get up.Carter pushed him gently back down on the couch. "No. Stay here."Leo shifted his glare on Carter, groaning as his hand throbbed. Carter grabbed a bottle, pouring a pill into his hand, and holding it out to Leo. Leo frowned but took it.Flynn hands a business card to KK."I'm going to give you some quick training so that you can be prepared if something
KK followed Flynn into the gym as Carter struggled to get Leo from the car. The arm sling kept Leo from being able to move around quickly and thus chaos usually ensued. "Leo, stop. You're tangled in the seatbelt." Leo stood still while Carter untangled him and then dashes after KK, who is already inside the gym. Carter took a deep sigh, shaking his head. He had never seen his boss so whipped. He chuckled, closing the car door and following the threesome inside. Flynn handed KK a pair of gloves, leading him into the ring. Leo stood close by, nervous for KK. He didn't want to see that face bruised, he liked his face the way it was. The only other person Leo had ever been so protective over was Carter. 6 years ago, Leo had been out with clients near the local college. He walked around a corner and saw a gang of kids attempting to rape another boy. Leo grew furious and launched an attack on the gang members. He wound up with a buste
Leo walked outside, into the sun. He was prepared to do almost anything to find out what Mage and her father are up to.He saw her pull up, and motioned for her switch cars. Carter had planted a bug in his car, so that was the one she would drive.Mage got out of the car, walking around towards Leo. She wore an almost sheer beige skirt with a silk white blouse. It flowed and moved with her lithe body, making her look like a sleek animal on the prowl. Leo sized her up as she got near, he was already regretting this.Leo lifted his hand towards her, pulling her towards him as she slid her paw into his. She giggled, bouncing off his hard chest. Her free hand caressed his shoulder, her dark eyes searching his face for answers."Leo, have you missed me that much?"He smirked. leading her to the car, opening the driver's door and allowing her to slip inside. He closed the door and looked to the windows of the company.There was a small crowd gathered admiring the couple. The company would b