Here and Now by blackdragonflower

Chapter One: Welcome Home

Summary: It's about time Sayu went back to Japan, but not everything will be how she expected it to be. Can Sayu and Mello manage to stay together even under the pressures from family and tensions between them? Sequel to Then and There MelloxSayu

Characters belong to Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata / Mr. Fluffikinz to xxdemonchild x blackdragonflower

Entire story rated M: for lemon in future chapter

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"What you're leaving!"

"Yeah."

"Man!"

"Are you whining about me leaving?" Mello grinned amused as Matt pouted.

"No..."

"Hm... Stop worrying we're just going to Japan to visit with her parents for a month, or something like that..."

"That's a lot of alone time with Sayu..." The redhead grinned mischievously. "Don't have too much fun now..." The blonde growled and delivered a fist to his best friend's head.

"You idiot!"

"Ow!" Matt whined in pain rubbing the forming bump. "What was that for?"

"You being an ass. Behave while I'm gone and take care of Mr. Fluffikinz."

"... The cat?"

"Yes the cat. If one little hair on his head is out of place when I get back I'll make sure your computer is backed up with so much spam, your videogames will be scratched to the point where none of your systems will be able to read them, and the DS and PSP will be destroyed accordingly."

Matt gulped, his pout returning. He didn't want his babies, and all the cash he'd spent on them, going to waste. "O-Okay..."

"Make sure you feed him twice a day and Matt...?"

"What?"

"Do something about that twit Near... He's frustrating me again... Oh, and take care of yourself. I can only imagine how lost you'll be without me here."

"...Yeah... okay... whatever. I'll see what I can do about Near... but can't guarantee anything!"

"Good boy. See ya."

"See ya later Mello yellow my man! Good luck winning over Sayu's parents!"

Oh how the blonde dreaded the thought of meeting the girl's parents. How would they react to meeting him and all his chocolate eating, leather wearing glory? Right as Mello was leaving he questioned something, did Matt just call him 'mello yellow'?

Mello yawned waking up. His neck was stiff from sleeping in the airplane seats. He rubbed his neck before he noticed his girlfriend's head was resting against his shoulder. "Mmm... Sayu-chan..." The blonde squeezed her hand. She was sound asleep a small grin lighting up her face. "Aw, she's out cold."

"The plane is commencing its land. Please remain in your seatbelts."

Mello blinked. 'I was suppose to be wearing the seatbelt? I thought it was optional...Ah well... Whatever...' The chocolate lover gently nudged Sayu in the side. "Hey sleepy head... Wake up..."

"I don't wanna..."

"Too bad sugar... plane's landing... Wake up."

"...No..."

"Oh, well that's too bad..." The blonde smirked and drew her lips pleasantly to his warm mouth. Her eyes fluttered open, her cheeks burning scarlet once she woke fully.

"Mello..."

"Hey sweetheart." Mello laughed rubbing his nose against hers. "Plane's landing... thought you'd like to know."

"Oh... um... thanks." She smiled shyly. "Do you think we should be this close... in public?"

"I'm not out to please anyone but you kay? If I want to kiss you right here, if that's a sin, then God in heaven smite me." He gently pressed his lips to her forehead. Both Mello and Sayu jumped as the plane hit the runway with a bump. Since he was not wearing his seatbelt Mello haphazardly fell into the chocolate-eyed girl, his hand falling high up on the inside of her thigh. Quickly he righted himself face glowing red, but not has red as Sayu's face, which was hotter than the sun. "I'm so sorry Sayu..."

"U-Um... it's alright... it w-wasn't your fault..." Both looked away from the other a moment then back.

"C'mon... we better start-"

"Passengers may now remove their safety belts and leave the plane. Please make sure all luggage is removed from the carriers above your heads."

"Pft."

"Now remember Mello... you're going to have to talk Japanese..."

"You mean like this?" Mello questioned easily switching over to the second language.

"Oh you." Sayu shook her head as Mello got their bags from above.

"I'm just glad we didn't pack a lot..." The blonde muttered. "Come on Sayu-chan... before the crowds get too thick." The girl just managed to squeeze in behind Mello and they slowly made their way off the plane. Sayu couldn't breathe with all the people running back and forth scurrying to get to where they needed to go. She held tight to Mello's arm like a child afraid of getting lost. "Where's the luggage belt...?" Mello muttered to himself.

The young woman pointed, spotting it. "It's over there Mello-kun."

"Fantastic! Let's hurry... as much as I love people this is a little too much at once for my tastes." Mello readjusted the bag on his shoulders and held onto Sayu's hand. The conveyor belt was already moving by the time they got there, people lunging for their bags and belongings. Sayu eeped as she was elbowed violently in the side by a random individual.

"Ow..."

"There's our bags... I'll be right back..." Mello jolted. Sayu bit her lip and tried to avoid all the people, but all she succeeded in doing was getting nasty bumps and bruises on her arms and sides. A minute or so later Mello returned dragging their suitcases behind him. He was obviously annoyed and was mumbling under his breath. "Sayu-chan?"

The girl waved. "Over here Mello-kun!"

She had to admit, he did seem to relax when his eyes found her. He hurried to her side and pecked her cheek. "Sorry 'bout that..."

"It's okay... let's hurry and get out of this airport... I probably have about thirty bruises now..."

With that the archangel's princely eyebrows dipped together. In his eyes flickered anger. "Let's get out of here... before I do something I may later regret..." Sayu took the handle to her rolling bag and held her boyfriend's hand with her free one. Their fingers entwined and she smiled feeling the soft squeeze Mello gave. "Besides... I have to meet your parents... and the sooner we get it over with the better."

Sayu laughed putting her head against Mello's shoulder. "Are you nervous?"

"Wha? Hell no." Mello huffed. Sayu just shook her head and let him live in his denial.

"It's okay if you are... but in the end it's my decision about staying with you."

"You're beginning to sound more and more like a rebel... Maybe you shouldn't hang around me." The blonde teased. Sayu snorted as she rolled her eyes. "Since I'm such a bad influence."

The brunette laughed, "You'll do... just fine with my parents. Just don't call them mom or dad."

The taxi pulled up to the front of the Yagami household and Sayu had a death grip on Mello's hand. "... Sayu... please let my hand breathe."

"Sorry..." The girl flushed and let the grip go. "Just a little nervous..." She turned her attention to the taxi driver and nodded. "Thank you."

"No problem little lady." Sayu got out of the car her eyes glued to the house where she was raised. Inside the house she could see movement from behind closed blinds. She didn't even realize when the taxi drove off right in front of her. Mello let the luggage stand and put his arms around Sayu's shoulders holding her close.

"Hey relax... they want you home. Let's go see your parents."

"Thank you Mello."

The blonde kissed the top of her head. "C'mon." Mello opened the gate and held it open like a gentleman. Sayu smiled.

"You're such a gentleman when you want to be."

"All to impress the lady." He winked.

"God you're such a flirt."

He smirked. "Naturally. C'mon... before have a heart attack from anxiety."

The brunette wrinkled her nose. "So you were nervous." Together they walked to the door and Sayu raised her hand to knock. The sky was dark and the stars twinkling delightfully. After a hesitant second the brunette rapped on the door. The door opened to reveal Soichiro Yagami standing there his hair grayed and the expression on his face horrified. "Um... hi daddy..."

"You brought a girl home with you?!" Soichiro's voice raised unpleasantly. Mello's face turned red his expression annoyed. His clutch on his bag was tight, his blue eyes flickering dangerously.

"Excuse me sir... but I'm of the male gender." Mello corrected Sayu's father gritting his teeth.

Hearing the commotion Sachiko hurried over her face bright. "Sayu dear!" The woman grabbed her daughter into warm hug. "I missed you so much!" Catching sight of the blonde Sachiko gave Mello a glancing over to see if this young man was the right material for her baby girl. "Your boyfriend's cute..."

'Hmph... she could tell I was a male...' Mello scratched the back of his head nervously not sure what he should say or do. Sayu's father was sending him discrete icy glares and her mother was telling him he was cute. Two completely different messages to respond to. "Um... thank you..." After Sachiko let her daughter go, Sayu grabbed Mello's hand beaming cheerfully.

"Please come inside! You two aren't rogues."

Mello looked over everything as he came in, the simplicity was nice and seemed well suited for the type of family the Yagami household seemed to be with two police officers. The chocolate-loving blonde, looking for quick brownie points in with the family, commented on the decor without making it overkill. "You have a lovely home. Very tidy and comforting."

"Why thank you. Sayu your boyfriend is very polite."

"Oh yeah, mom, dad, this is Mello... I didn't properly introduce you."

"Mello huh? What kind of name is that?"

"Honey... he's our guest." Sachiko reminded her husband.

The man ignored his wife questioning Mello more as if cross-examining a witness. "Do you have a real name, or do you run around being called that by everyone?"

"Yes, actually I do get called that by all my friends and those closest to me..." The blonde quickly thought up a name to get Sayu's ornery father off his back. "but my name is Michael..."

"Michael? What a charming name..."

"Is Light-kun home?"

"Why yes... He's upstairs packing."

"Packing?"

"I didn't tell you did I?" Sachiko frowned as she escorted the small group into the living room. "Light is moving into his own apartment. He felt it was about time for him to get his own place."

"Oh I see..." Sayu sat beside Mello on the couch.

"Would you like some tea or anything?" Sachiko questioned being a good host.

"A cup of tea would be nice... Thanks mom."

"No thank you..."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure. Thank you though Yagami-san."

Sachiko smiled and hurried off leaving Sayu, Mello, and Soichiro alone in the living room. Mello and Soichiro stared at one another, not refusing to break contact unless absolutely necessary. "Mello-kun... would you like some chocolate?"

Hearing one of his favorite words, Mello decided to let Soichiro win, this time. The police officer smirked smugly. "Yes. Thanks." Deciding to flaunt the fact he was Sayu's boyfriend in front of her father Mello devilishly pressed his warm lips against hers keeping it quick. After all, there was no need to overkill. The blonde couldn't have himself kicked out on the first night. Soichiro's face was pinched up and he decided then and there he didn't like Sayu's boyfriend, not at all. The brunette girl reached into the backpack at her feet and pulled out a special bar of Swiss chocolate. Mello eyed it excitedly his lips twisted up happily. He took it from her hand, quickly catching her hand, flipping it over, and placing a gossamer kiss on her knuckles. In English he said, "I love you. Thank you very much for such a lovely treat." It took Soichiro a moment to translate what Mello had said, unlike Sayu who quickly figured it out. She had been in England for a while now, so her English was getting quite good. The rebel unwrapped the candy bar and took a bite savoring the addictive taste. "This chocolate is a stunning piece of work... You're getting very good at picking them out Sayu-chan."

The girl blushed and giggled, nose wrinkled in happiness. When she saw the look on her father's face however the look quickly vanished. She hadn't seem him in a long time, why was he tense? There was the sound of a box hitting the floor and they all turned toward the noise, Mello with his chocolate bar sticking from his mouth. Light was wiping his brow and he took an inquisitive glance at the person by Sayu's side before saying, "Who's the blonde girl?"

Mello's fist clenched and the chocolate bar snapped aggressively in two. Were the men in this family blind? Couldn't they see he was male, maybe a femme male, but male nonetheless? "Light-kun!" Sayu whined, "This is my boyfriend Mello!"

"Oh...Sorry." The genius of the family shrugged obviously not caring about his sister's boyfriend in the least. "Nice to meet you."

"Light dear, why don't you come have some tea... I can easily make you a cup." Sachiko said as she walked into the living room with a tray. She either noticed the tense situation and decided to try and ignore it, or she was very dense and hadn't noticed at all.

"Alright mother..." Light sat beside his father on the couch examining Mello like Soichiro. The look Mello got from Light's face was distaste and probably the thought that Light believed he had superiority. Well, Light Yagami had another thing coming. After all, Mello was second in line to get L's title, which was no easy feat.

"Thank you mom." Sayu took a cup and sipped it slowly. "It's delicious as always."

"So how have you been?"

"Good. I've been doing good in school and have some money saved up from working as a cook at Wammy House orphanage."

"You cooked? For little kids?" Light shuddered at the thought.

"Yeah I did... I really enjoy it cooking for all the kids... plus Mello lives there with his best friend and now my friend Matt."

"Mello lives where you work?" Light twitched, "With little kids whining and dripping with snot and dirt?"

"How old are you? Can't you get your own apartment? Are you able to even support yourself?" Soichiro pressed his eyes narrowed at the blonde.

"Oh my dear... you're an orphan?"

Sayu and Mello felt like trapped animals. Mello gently squeezed Sayu's hand, took a bite of chocolate, ignored Soichiro's glare, and decided to answer Sachiko Yagami's question firstly. "Yes, my mother died when I was young."

"What about your father?"

"I never met my dad..." Mello mumbled taking small bites out of his chocolate now.

Light leaned towards his father and whispered with a laugh, "Explains why he looks so much like a girl."

Sachiko and Sayu didn't hear it, unfortunately Mello did and he was running dry on patience. And them attacking his deceased mother was quickly crossing the line. "I don't really like talking about my mother Yagami-san. Please forgive my changing the subject to a different matter."

"Oh no, I understand dear. It must be hard."

Mello smiled weakly. "Sayu-chan would you like some chocolate? This Swiss chocolate is very good."

Sayu nodded taking the bar from her boyfriend's hands and biting from the same end he'd been eating from. Soichiro's eyes widened while neither Sachiko nor Light thought anything of it. "So, how far have you two gone?" He questioned.

Sayu blushed a rosy pink hearing the tone of her father's voice. Thankfully Mello answered so she could shove more chocolate in her mouth. "Nothing past kissing Yagami-sama. You don't have to worry about me tainting your daughter's innocence any time soon..."

"I'll see to that Michael." Soichiro left off the honorific showing he meant to be insulting.

"I'm sure you will..." The blonde replied dryly. Sayu yawned and rested her head on Mello's shoulder. She was already feeling exhausted and strained from being reunited with her parents after so much time. In all retrospect Mello was getting tired too, though he didn't show it. Sayu finished the last bite of chocolate and nuzzled into Mello's shoulder.

"Dear if you're tired you can go sleep in your room... I have your bed all ready... Are you tired too Michael-san?"

"A little bit..."

"Well... you've had a long day and all... why don't I get you both settled in?"

"Thank you Yagami-san, you are most gracious."

"Oh stop! You make an old woman blush with all your princely manners." Mello smiled. He liked Sachiko Yagami. She was a person he could get along with, unlike the other two members remaining of the family. Sayu also grinned sensing her mother was getting along quite well with Mello. As the two lovebirds were led to their separate rooms Sachiko told each of them, "Welcome home."

And for Sayu it was a beautiful thing to hear, and for Mello it was very comforting that Sachiko had so readily opened her heart to even utter such a thing to him. Maybe everything would turn out okay for him here in the Yagami household. But the blonde could only hope and pray that would be the case. He wanted Sayu to be happy, and that meant staying in, at least one of the parents' favor. As both lay in bed staring at the ceilings above them they thought much about the same things.

'It's so good to be home.'