I startled awake at the feel of a cool breeze from an open window, rubbing my eyes trying to focus my eyes and mind. "Where am I?" I can hear the sounds of soft breathing next to me. I snap my eyes open and search the immediate area.
"My room and… Light Yagami?" Placing my index finger on my bottom lip. "How could something like this come about… Let me think. Ah. Yes. I'm going to tell you a story. The story of the last week. How two opposite people became unlikely friends. Where to begin. I suppose Monday is always a good start. But first. I am about to tell you the circumstances leading to the events of this week."
I am L. Yes, that's my name. L Lawliet, pronounced like low light… at any rate. I'm 16, alone and transferring to Japan. How did this happen you may be wondering. Turns out, I have family here. After being abandoned in an orphanage you could imagine my skepticism. There is an 83% likelihood that I will be abandoned again. I don't mind really, I prefer to be alone, I miss Watari and the other orphans though. I will more than likely see them again.
I looked down at the gate number on my ticket and got off of the plane. "Perfect. No one is here. Surprise, L." I looked down and ran into a young man, looking up I noted he was a goody two shoes.
He poked my forehead and said one word, "Lawliet?" I nodded slowly at the chestnut colored hair boy. "I'm Light. We're stuck together until your family comes back into town. So, if you're as strange as you look, try not to embarrass me."
I dropped my eyes to the ground, typical thinking for an egotistical, pompous prick. He's probably got a god complex. Let's hope I really don't have to deal with him long. I picked my bag up and set it on my shoulder and followed Light, he stood upright and was very proper. I, however, seem to be the opposite, I slouch, I've been told I sit oddly. But ,if I don't, my reasoning decreases by 40%. I outwardly sigh as we exit the airport and he leads me to a car. I stopped next to it as the trunk opened and Light took my bag from me. I'm not sure what to make of him, perhaps more observance is required.
Slamming the trunk shut I was startled from my thoughts by an polite smile and him opening the door for me… I see, he's the wonder boy. "Well, get in or we'll never get anywhere."
I nodded and bit my thumb, "Indeed, thank you, Light." Sitting myself in the car and having the door slammed next to me made me realize the gravity of my situation. I'm not only in another country, but with a family whom I have no knowledge of… Going to live with a family I had no knowledge of ever existing.
Light sat himself in the backseat next to me and sat upright and at attention. You're trying too hard. Just then, the older man in the driver's seat turned to me and smiled, "Hello, L, I'm Soichiro Yagami. And this is Sachiko, my wife, we are Light's parents, we also have a daughter named Sayu that you will be meeting later on." Oh wonderful. Two perfect kids, perfect older brother and perfect younger sister.
Rolling my eyes I looked out the window of the car, watching the city flash by. The sun was setting and I listened to the conversation of the family, but not really, just nodding occasionally and mumbling so none of them could understand me. By the time the vehicle had finally stopped, it was dark out and I was violently ripped from my thoughts by a kind smile of Sachiko. "I'm sorry Mrs. Yagami, I'm very tired from my flight, what did you say?"
"Oh, L sweetie, I said you'll be staying in our guest room it's across the hall from Light's room, so, if you need anything you can just ask him, alright, dear?" She's a sweet woman but when my eyes shifted to Light his face had the expression of "bother me and you'll wish your plane had crashed."
I sighed softly and gave a small smile. "Thank you. I appreciate the kindness." I pulled the handle to the door and got out and pulled my own bag from the trunk before Light could grab it, I leaned in and said lowly, "You don't like this. I don't like this. But don't be fake with me. I hate liars." I turned on my heel and shuffled to the home of the Yagami's I gave a quick glance over my shoulder to see Light smirking and shutting the trunk. He is a curious case indeed.
I walked through the door to be met with large brown eyes, "Hi! I'm Sayu! So, I guess you're Beyond's cousin!? He's really cute." She blushed at the last part as if she didn't mean to say it. I see… So, the perfect son and the not so perfect daughter.
"Sayu! Leave him alone." Speak of the devil. "He will be staying with us for the rest of the month, the Birthday's are coming home next weekend. Bug him later, after he's settled a little." His voice was stern, almost as if he was annoyed. Perhaps, I can make an alliance with this Sayu. She seems nice enough.
She frowned a little dejectedly, "Would you like to help me get settled, Sayu?"
Her face lit back up with a bright smile, "You'd let me?" A little amused I smiled slightly and nodded. "Well! Let's go!" She grabbed my hand and almost yanked me off of my feet. After regaining my balance she pulled me up the stairs and down the hall.
It really is a nice room, a small TV, a desk, bookshelves, a bed. I suppose this could be worse. I shifted my glance at Sayu who was talking fast and showing me everything in the room. Really? I'm fairly certain I could figure this out. "It's so exciting! I can't believe you're actually here! You, Beyond and Light are all in the same grade. At least you'll know someone!"
I sighed outwardly, "Doesn't seem like Light is all that thrilled. I'll probably just stay out of his way until I can get settled in my new home…" My voice trailed and I muttered, "And, probably after that too."
Sayu tilted her head, "Well I like you! We can be friends, even if that bully won't be your friend!" She stuck her tongue out in the direction of his room. I smiled softly. She's just being nice. I looked up in the direction of Light's room, what's a guy like that decorate his room with. I could learn a lot. "Anyway! L, dinner will be on soon. So, I'll come get you! 'Kay?" I nodded and watched her skip down the hall and turn into the door on the right, in front of the staircase. Must be her room.
I opened my bag and set my photo album on the night stand next to the bed, along with my laptop. I plugged in the charger and turned it on. A bold old English letter of "L" emboldened on the screen. I miss home. But I guess that isn't my home anymore. From what I understand, the Birthday's originally moved from Los Angeles. A better job offer came up here in Japan. So my uncle moved everyone to this little hamlet. Great. I'd almost rather deal with a big city than… Him. As I was thinking about Light he knocked on my doorframe. I looked up slowly hiding the fact that I nearly jumped from my skin. How does he do that?! "Yes?"
"I feel like we started off wrong." He leaned in the doorway.
"Probably because Light was rude to me." I looked back down at my computer and began typing to my siblings back at the orphanage. This guy, the audacity, I kept him in my vision at all times.
He scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably, "I'm sorry. I have a reputation to uphold and…" Oh, this asshole.
"…and you wouldn't want someone as strange as me tarnishing it. Very well. I will ignore your existence and you can pretend I'm not here." I gave him a triumphant glance.
He smiled a little taken back, "L. I didn't mean to be rude to you. Let's start with that."
"Hmm? Did you say something?" I was lost in talking with my siblings about him. I glanced up and he was gone. It appears I have won this round. Shortly after he left Sayu knocked on my door.
"Dinners ready." She smiled sweetly and ran down the stairs. Here we go. I have a feeling this will never be not awkward. I stood up and started walking out of my new room and looked up to be met with direct eye contact of Light. Yeah. I get the distinct feeling we aren't going to get along.
Table set and everyone sitting in their places… Ah, damn Sayu. Did you have to leave the seat next to… Him open? Sighing I sat next to him. In my usual manner, of course, they all stared for a moment. I honestly could careless. "Are you boys excited? A new school year and you already know someone! Do you have the same home room?" Soichiro… Nice try. I mindlessly pushed a carrot around on my plate.
"I compared our schedules. We have nearly every class together. It seems we have similar intelligence." Light said without looking up from his lap. I glanced over and realized he's texting someone. Oh good. I'm already the freak.
"That's wonderful! You can show him around the school." Sachiko if only you knew what a jerk your son actually is.
I looked down, "Can't I wait for my cousin? I'll be alright missing a week of school." The thought of being dependent on Mr. Perfect unsettles me. I can already tell. This isn't going to be a pleasant week.
"No. We promised your family we'd see you off to a good start." Soichiro said firmly. Ah, bloody hell man! Can't you see you're leaving me at the mercy of the Devil? I pushed a different vegetable around my plate hoping no one would notice that I haven't eaten a bite.
"I'm very tired from my flight. Thank you very much for dinner and taking me in. I will try not to be a burden." I stood up and dismissed myself walking up the stairs. I walked into my room and shut my laptop, "Well. Tomorrow starts the beginning of Hell."
