This first one's by Mello. It's been a year since they died, so I figured I'd do something for it. Death Note isn't mine, by the way. (even though it's ALWAYS on my Christmas list. Hint, hint.)

I don't believe this.

All this time I've wanted to beat Near.

Maybe it was never worth it.

Shunning myself from all those other kids.

Opportunities to have friends weren't taken advantage of.

Seems like a big waste of time, huh?

Of course it wasn't.

Reading all night instead of the much needed sleep?

Retaking tests I didn't get 98 or higher on?

Yes, It was all worth it. But then Again…

Maybe it wasn't.

A boy used to be my friend.

The boy would always help me out, even if it meant being third.

That boy? Matt. Wish I'd gotten his real name. I guess it's too late now.

Find the hidden message! Hint: Look at the first word.

Next one is by Matt.