Sweet, Sweet Symphony
Chapter One
L sat in his usual crouched pose, munching at a tart with blueberry jam stuck to his fingers.
"Raito-san… You and Misa-san don't seem to be getting along too well."
Raito turned to glare, his voice sounding tense.
"Misa is too clingy... I can't stand her."
L gave a nonchalant shrug as he slowly licked the traces of sticky syrup off his fingers. He said nothing more as his gaze focused outside. The day was dreary; the sky a pale gray that gave L's eyes a more vibrant look than usual. No rain fell, and the silence loomed over them.
"I think I'm going to get something from a café."
L blurted out, and stood. It was unlike him to speak so suddenly, but just like him to go after some sweets. Raito said nothing as he focused on something he was reading. Just as L opened the door…
"Misa-Misa is here to love her Raito-kun!"
The all-familiar sugary voice cut through the silence, leaving Raito to deal with a childish girl while L silently exited, a light jacket and pair of shoes thrown over the usual shirt and bare feet.
"Later, Ryuuzaki."
L walked slowly into a nearby café, dazed as he looked through to see sweets everywhere. Nodding, he walked into the shop, and sat down at a table near the window. He seemed to zone out as usual, biting his thumb out of habit.
"Sir…?"
A feminine but soothing voice sounded from nearby. L turned to see what had stopped his daydream. He almost fell out of his chair. Lightly taken aback, the woman blinked.
"Did I interrupt something?"
She asked inquisitively. He looked her straight in the eyes and quietly answered.
"No."
Usually a response like this would have required no more than a thought, but something about this girl made him feel flustered.
"Alright then. May I take your order, Sir?"
L gave a nod as his eyes settled onto the menu, one particular dessert catching his interest.
"It's my favourite too."
L looked up, confused. He now got a better look at the girl. She had lighter brown hair that hung around her pretty face, the strands naturally different shades. Her eyes were a deep green that reminded him ever so much of a sparkling jade. Her skin was pale, but still had traces of natural tanning. She wore a waitress' outfit, and even so some of her slender yet tantalizing figure was shown.
"Chocolate cake with strawberries it is then. Thank you, Miss."
L calmly spoke the words, still keeping his cool as he sat. The waitress gave a nod and left, the swishing motion of the ribbon that clung to her back fading as she entered the employee's only section. His gaze now settled outside once more. A few rays of sunshine filtered through the gray clouds as he studied a few birds in the sky. The Kira case put a lot of stress on him. There he went, biting his thumb in concentration once more.
"Cute habit."
He turned to find the same girl with a smile on her face as she set down a plate of mouthwatering chocolate cake with freshly sliced strawberries on top. He looked slightly flustered as he tried to explain, wide-eyed as usual.
"I, uh-"
The girl put a finger on his lips, and set down the fork and napkin with the other.
"Shh…It's fine. Enjoy, I didn't make the recipe and name it the house specialty for nothing."
And with her simple words, his mind was at ease as she swished away once more, to fulfill a new order. L looked down at his mouth in shock, and could still feel her finger's touch lingering. Experimentally, he stuck his tongue out and licked at his lips. They tasted sweet.