Death Note Fan fiction
"You know", Near said, "we think we should work together. As L's successors". "Why would you want that? We've never really been friends. You don't even like me", Mello disagreed, frowning.
Near blushed slightly. "That's not true. I do like you" He took a step towards Mello. "I really like you". He leaned towards the blonde and kissed him.
After a second of shock, Mello backed away. Near took a step backwards and blushed even more. Then, without saying a word, Mello turned around and left.
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When he arrived at the flat he shared with Matt, he went straight to his room without saying hello to his best friend. Matt, who knew his friend was upset about something, entered Mello's room just moments after Mello had sat down on his bed. "What's wrong? Did the freak in white do something?" Mello looked up at him. "No. Everything's fine. Why d'you ask?"
"Oh, nothing. Just because"
"Oh. Because"
"Yes"
The boys were silent for several minutes.
"So, are you sure Near didn't do anything?"
"Of course I am. What should he do anyway?"
"Oh, I don't know. So you feel good?"
"Yes?"
"Oh, good"
Silence. Again.
"Can I talk to you?"
"No. Didn't I tell you I don't talk to you anymore? If you want to communicate with me you'll have to write a letter. Really, why do you ask if you can talk to me?"
"Oh, just because"
"Oh, yes, because. I forgot"
Matt hesitated.
"Okay now. I want to talk to you"
"I know. You said so before"
"Uhm, yes. I guess I did. So… yes. I have to tell you something"
"Just do it then"
"Yeah… okay, I'll do it. So… I really like you, Mello"
"More than I should. I mean, I really like you"
Mello didn't say anything. He had heard those words before.
"Mello", Matt said, "I love you"