Welcome to a new story, this story was written by me and my friend who's fanfiction name is Chocolate-sugercube. so if you like this please go cheack out her stuff too. Also beta'd by Chocolate-sugercube.
Disclaimer: We do not own Death Note or any of it's characters. (but we wish we did )
Summary: "Mello is the school 'mafia princess', Near's always been homeschooled. Matt's just caught in the middle when the sparks begin to fly. Rated T but may go up to M. Fem Mello and Near. Mello X Matt X Near"
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Stuck In The Middle With You
Chapter 1
Matt stretched out in bed yawning softly, giving a hum of satisfaction when his back clicked just right. Okay, so maybe he shouldn't have stayed up all night playing online but hell, it had been worth it. He sat up, pulling on his shirt and goggles, examining himself in the mirror. He didn't look to bad- if he did say so himself. After all, Matt wasn't the type to be egotistic.
The next things for him to figure out were: one, where the hell his boots were, and two, who would be so insistently ringing his doorbell before he'd even woken up? 'If I had parents they could just answer the door for me.' He thought bitterly, glancing at the picture of his mother on his bedside table and wishing she were still here. Matt waded cautiously through the wreck that he called his room, kicking aside the handgun that he'd tossed aside earlier. Strolling down the hallway of his bungalow, he spotted his car keys but left them, as Mello hated his car, and who else would stand there for so long kicking and hammering at his poor, mostly-defenceless door? He grabbed his bag, and, shouldering it, threw open the front door, and found himself looking down at the glaring female. "Hey Mel, school time already huh?" he said, and gave her a winning smile, which was determinedly ignored.
Mello continued to glare, hissing at him, "We're going to be fucking late 'cause I've been here for half a fucking hour trying to get your fucking lazy ass to answer the door." Matt paled. Well damn, he didn't realise she'd been there for so long and knowing her dress sense, she'd probably attracted all sorts of attention. Her curves had certainly caught the eye of many a passerby. He peered eagerly down her low cut top, noticing with satisfaction that her skirt was even shorter than usual. Matt had to admit Mello was fucking hot, but she was… feisty, to say the least. Yet as her best friend, Matt had to love her unconditionally. He chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck nervously, awaiting her fury. "Sorry Mel, I had a late night. Capture the flag, you know?" He explained, hoping she'd understand, but knowing she wouldn't. From the way she continued to glare at him, his instincts had been right.
"Do I really need to stay over yours every single fucking night to make you go to sleep on time? You're such a dick sometimes, and I told you I needed to be early today!"
It was clear that she wasn't going to calm anytime soon, and he accepted that as a fact. "Damn it, I'm sorry, alright? I forgot." He whined, shutting the door behind him, game console in hand. Mello reached up and ran her fingers through his untamed red hair, suddenly affectionate. Matt grinned, realising he hadn't had time to brush it. Mello smoothed it down and gave him a glowing smile. "You're such a fucking dork, you know that?"
He nodded, happy to accept the teasing if it meant she'd calmed down. "Let's go, exam results are out today and I want to be there first."
Matt smiled, and replied "I'm sorry, Mel, really. Can you forgive me?" Mello looked like she was pondering for a moment, then leant up to gently kiss him on the cheek, and held out her bag to him. "Only if Mattie carries my stuff," She said, pouting adorably. He took it from her immediately, and her pout turned into a victorious grin. She grabbed his free hand, and pulled him along as she began running, shouting back to him. "C'mon! Class will start soon!" Matt couldn't help but laugh and think Mello was crazy for wanting to get to school so quickly.
They reached the school grounds and Mello turned to him, startling him with an intense stare. "Don't forget since Caro was a dick and cheated on me, we're supposed to be dating, okay?" She said, and pulled him through the large gates and into the school grounds. "Don't worry, I didn't forget." She really didn't need to remind him; he accepted it as something he had to do as her best friend. He noticed her smile turn into a sensuous smirk and she backed him against a wall, mischief brightening her eyes. "I'll make it worth your while," she said, batting her eyelashes in a way that made even him get butterflies. Mello was a tease, and a temptress, and Matt loved every second he was in her gaze. "I know and you know I'd never deny you anyway, love." He muttered to her, both shameless towards their spectators. Matt was very used to Mello using him to get back at her boyfriends, and he loved all the perks that came with it, namely getting into Mello's pants.
Mello leant up and blew in his ear and to make him shudder, as she knew his weaknesses perfectly. "Now Mattie, kiss me like we've just got out of bed together." Matt rolled his eyes and grabbed her, pulling her further against him. His hand tangled into her soft blond locks as he kissed her viciously. The only thing on his mind was Mello, and the way she was being so damn sexual. 'Vixen,' he thought, pretending that she was enjoying his attention. It was easier because she was moaning audibly into his mouth and bucking her hips into his roughly. "Mmh, Matt, please…" Disentangling herself, she flashed him a smile and he chuckled, holding her at arm's length.
"Slow down, Mel - let's let you recover first, okay? After all, you gotta be sore from last night." Matt was well accustomed to playing along with Mello's crazy schemes. Mello let out a particularly feminine giggle. Matt knew it was a mirthless sound, one that would never pass her lips unaided. She leant up and said something loud enough for any passersby to hear. "After school meet me in the field, okay?"
He chuckled, nodding. "You got it."
Mello grinned, kissing his cheek. "If you're really good, we won't even fake it." she whispered, so only he could hear, flicking her tongue down his jaw line. She then grabbed her bag and walked away off to her first class. Her hips swayed as she walked, making her retreat an extremely enjoyable sight. Matt stood, waiting for his heart to slow. There was an uncomfortable yearning in the pit of his stomach that he would have to ignore for now. He ran a hand through his hair before pulling his goggles over his eyes and walking of toward his own class. He was about halfway there when he caught the eye of someone familiar.
"Yo, Matt."
Matt sighed. This wasn't something he needed right now. "Hello, Caro" he said staring blankly at Mello's latest ex. He took in the curl of his hair, and the glint of dark eyes against dark skin. "This is totally not cool, man! I didn't cheat on her, you know I wouldn't."
He looked at Matt pleadingly, but Matt stayed true to his best friend's story.
"Well Mello said she caught you in bed with that other girl. Sorry dude, but I don't believe you." Matt said, walking off and giving Caro a casual flick of his hand in a goodbye gesture. He sighed when he heard Caro shout to him, "Seriously! Not cool, man!"
Matt knew rumour would already be spreading about himself, Mello and Caro. Matt could only grin and think that no one ever fucks with Mello- figuratively, of course. He entered the classroom and sat at his seat, getting out his Nintendo DS. 'High score will be mine again!' He vowed, as he watched the game credits roll. Just as he'd begun to play he heard the door open and a girl entered the classroom, and sat in a chair not far from him. She set out a pen and notebook a little too precisely to be inconspicuous. She twirled her short hair round her fingers in a way that would look anxious if her eyes weren't quite so soulless. Matt was frozen at the sight of this girl. She was obviously new as he was sure he'd have noticed her before, she didn't exactly fit in, after all. She was pretty cute, though there was a strange lack of life about her. A rare moment occurred in which Matt actually lifted off his goggles to get a better look at her. As the rest of the class filed in, Matt lowered his goggles again. As the room took on its familiar orange tint, he returned to his game. The teacher entered and surveyed the class.
"I see the new student arrived safely," she smiled, "Will you please stand and tell everyone your name, and something about yourself?" The teacher asked kindly.
Matt casually looked up for a moment, curious about her. "I'd rather stay seated. My name is Near River, I've been home tutored until earlier this year but my parents recently became deceased and therefore can no longer supervise my education." She said tonelessly.
The teacher nodded, with what Matt only described as a sad smile towards Near. Now bored of the situation, he went back to his game. "Well we are sorry to hear this dear, now wh-" The teacher stopped abruptly, having evidently spotted him gaming. "Mr Jeevas!" she called sternly, and Matt carelessly replied, turning the game off. "Yes?" he asked casually, the class all giggled, used to his attitude.
"Well Mr Jeevas, since you're so focused on those stupid games, I'll give you something useful to do. You can show Near around the school." Matt looked at the girl, and then shrugged. "Sure, sounds fun." He said and went back to his game. He happily ignored the teacher, who looked ready to blow a fuse. 'Ah the joys of school and all its wonderfulness.' He thought, grinning.
Matt then heard Near's voice again. "Gaming actually increases a person's attention span, co-ordination and interpersonal relationship skills; therefore gaming is quite a useful habit."
The sentence was gentle yet monotone again, as the girl continued to show blank disinterest. Matt couldn't help but grin even more at the new student, who only tilted her head in acknowledgment. Matt decided immediately he liked Near. She was smart and entertaining, if a little creepy. The teacher obviously had been stunned by the boldness of the new girl, and gaped at her for a few moments, before catching herself, and starting the lesson.
Matt finished his game with a smug grin as he got the high score he'd wanted, and threw it into his bag. He looked around at everyone taking notes, except the new girl who was sat twirling her hair subconsciously around her finger. She was definitely likable, despite her cold attitude. She wasn't all tarted up like other girls, and she wasn't aggressive like Mello. She seemed quiet; just the type of girl Matt wanted- a nice quiet girl to spend time with, maybe playing some video games or catching a movie with. Matt realised the introduction was over, and class had begun. In defiance, he decided it was time to play his favourite game, namely piss off the teacher, and get kicked out of class.
"Hey teach!" he called out, and smirked when everyone grinned expectantly. He glanced at Near briefly, seeing her stacking stationary in a complex structure, completely unperturbed. His teacher cringed, as she was well aware of what would happen. "Yes Mr Jeevas? Do you have a question?" She asked through gritted teeth.
His grin widened, he certainly did he have a question. He leaned back casually in his chair "So I was wondering, how are you so good at teaching sex ed Mrs? Is it because you're so frigid and just read about it, because that's all you can get?" The whole class burst into laughter and he heard someone yell "Mello strikes again!" Matt smirked cockily, it was well known that his behaviour had been greatly affected by his friendship with the notorious Miss Keehl, but he didn't care. Besides his behaviour was tame compared to Mello's, which was much worse than his.
"Matt! Head teacher's office! Now!" The teacher yelled, pointing to the door, embarrassed. Matt however shook his head, grinning more. "Sorry miss, no can do. I got to watch her, remember?" he pointed towards Near.
Near raised her hand to attract the teacher's attention. "May I leave also? The lesson barely started and you've made 5 mistakes already." Matt laughed, happy with the success of his game. He grabbed his bag, and gestured for Near to follow him. "Let's go," he said, and walked out the door, winking at the teacher. He casually put a cigarette in his mouth and lit it, inhaling steadily. Near followed Matt, continuously twirling her hair around her fingers. "That was a rather crude comment. I believe the lesson would be easier to deal with if you would comment less, and had let us all just drift out of focus and ignore all that's said." She said calmly and Matt chuckled.
"Yes, but then we'd still be stuck in there." He said and sat on the stone stairs outside, glancing at Near who stood next to him. "So… Near is it?" he asked, and she nodded "Matt?"
He grinned, "You got my name right, well it's actually Mail but I hate that." He says, casually taking a drag on his cigarette. He spots a familiar face out on the playing field and grins standing up. "Oi, blondie!" he shouts, knowing Mello would react because she hated being called that.
Mello jogs over to them, wearing the school gym shorts and a t-shirt that Matt recognised. "Hey, isn't that mine?" He said, and she nodded. "So dickwad, who's the albino?" She asked, pointed to Near. "You didn't replace me already?" She asked mockingly, but then glared at Near, who looked back unaffected. Matt just smirked, Mello was so over protective of him- that's why he was always single.
"My name is Near. My parents died so I must go to public school now," the white haired girl said emotionlessly and Matt grinned.
"Isn't she just a ray of sunshine, Mel?" He said teasingly, but Near remained unfazed.
Mello eyebrow rose sceptically. "She's weird."
"Hey now, you're weird too," he countered and then grinned. "So, Caro spoke to me."
He chuckled; at the name of her ex he'd gotten Mello's full attention. She pressed herself against him and her shorts rose up revealingly as she did. "You like my weirdness, right..? And what did Caro want?" She asked, biting her lip in a way that made Matt groan. Her added weight didn't bother him at all, as he was very used to it. He put his arm around her waist to amuse her, and after taking a drag of his cigarette, exhaling smoothly.
"He seems to think he didn't cheat on you, that you're overacting and that I'm 'seriously uncool' for stealing you" he joked, and Mello nodded, hanging on his every word now it was about her. She glanced at Near, who was gazing at them emptily, but unfalteringly, "He's a dick. Tell me about snow white here." She said nodding toward Near.
"I don't really know much more than you Mel, she's new and her name's Near River... Oh, and her parents are six feet under." He petted Mello's hair calmingly, "put the claws away Mel, she's harmless." Mello flashed him a naughty smirk, "do you think she'd be up for anything?" She whispered into Matt's ear so Near didn't hear. Mello bit down lightly on his neck and ground against him, causing him to groan again. "Mel." He scolded her, but was unable to keep his tone entirely even.
It wasn't fair, Matt was only one man and Mello was smoking hot. He couldn't help that her hips against his were alerting feelings in him that he shouldn't have for his best friend, even if she did demand it. He had to keep reminding himself it was all an act, however much he wanted to drag her off behind the bleachers on the field. Luckily, she stopped before he really was tempted to do that, and turned to Near. She looked back unafraid despite Mello being visibly taller and definitely more dangerous than the tiny albino could ever be. Hell, he'd even seen Mello smash a boy's car window with her bare hands just for looking at her in the wrong way. Matt felt sorry for Near and the glares she was getting off Mello. "Hey Mel isn't that Caro over there, flirting with the head cheerleader? Why don't you go mess her up or something?" He pointed out, hoping it would get the attention off poor Near, as Near wasn't a threat and Mello was acting disturbingly possessive.
"Nah, she's a slut anyway and she's pregnant, so I don't care. Hey, I know! Let's go into town." She said, grabbing Near's arm, and pulled her along before slipping her other hand into Matt's so she was between him and Near. "I'm not gonna hurt her, Mattie… she could be fun." Matt nodded and Near willingly allowed herself to be pulled along by Mello, observing the blonde intently. "Mello is very kind," she concluded. "Damn right I'm kind, if you play my game." Mello smiled at Near. She leant down and kissed Near on the cheek, then winked at Matt. Matt stood, cursing Mello's lack of physical boundaries, but followed anyway. They arrived at the mall and Matt took off running into Game, like a child on its birthday. His goggles were off again as they always were when he was around Mello, and they clattered around his neck as he ran to the cashier. He'd pre-ordered the game, and he happily accepted the package, hugging it. "Sweetheart, I've been waiting for you…" He cooed at the parcel, then ran back to Mello and Near, who'd waited outside for him. Mello had been talking, and Near occasionally offered a reply. "I got it!" He said, grinning triumphantly as he placed the parcel in his bag.
"I'm hungry." Mello stated, and she dragged them both towards the cafeteria area of the mall. "So, Near, where are you staying at the moment?"
Matt had ordered a chocolate sundae and chocolate milkshake for Mello, and turned to Near. "What would you like? It's my turn to buy, apparently" Near shook her head.
"No thank you, I don't eat publically, and to answer Mello, I'm staying with my grandfather." Near said, in her usual monotone as she played with her hair.
"Wow, that's got to be lame. Hey, come with me to Matt's later, I'm sure we could have… lots of fun." Mello flirted, eating slowly, her eyes fixed on Near. Matt choked on the air at Mello's unsubtle innuendo and shot Mello a helpless look. "Mels…"
"I'm sure Matt wouldn't want me in his house, and his parents would mind. But thank you, Mello, for being so kind."
Matt's heart tugged slightly. This girl was so sweet and kind, the polar opposite of Mello's boisterous personality. "Hey, I don't mind at all. And it'll be nice for someone else to witness Mello's cruelty. That and, well, I don't have parents either. I live all alone." He smiled, which turned into a wince when Mello sat on his lap, and kicked him under the table. "See Near, Matt wants you to come."
Matt nodded, arms around Mello's waist to stop her from falling. "I don't mind at all."
Near, still playing with her hair, nodded to say that she'd come. Matt smiled cheerfully before whispering to Mello, "you're gonna have to stall her so I can tidy my room- the gun's still on my floor," he said and she gave him a disapproving look. Mello was critical of Matt's untidiness, but, well for starters he could never be bothered to care, let alone clean, and secondly he'd been too busy trying to stop her from banging his front door in to clear up that morning.
"Good, then it's all settled. Matt and I have something to do after school, so why don't you meet us at the school gates about an hour after it closes? That'll also give you time to get anything you need for the night from where you're living."
Matt sighed. "Or she could just give me her address and I can get her in my car?"
Mello rolled her eyes. She really did hate his car but he couldn't understand why. He loved it. She leaned her head back against his shoulder, angling her neck so that he would be able to reach it with his mouth. "No, we'll meet her at school gates at about half three."
"Fine, fine. Why do you hate my car, Mel?" He asked, giving her a small kiss on her neck but Mello moaned as it wasn't enough and arched herself against him. "Does it matter? Your car sucks."
"Hey, now, my car doesn't suck! She's a beauty," he said protectively, but he laughed. "Okay, she is sucky but she's still my car."
Near watched them, her black eyes as emotionless as ever. "Matt, I believe you're ignoring what Mello would like you to do."
Mello grinned at Near. "That's right, Matt."
Matt let out a deep chuckle. "I know exactly what she wants, and if she wants it, she'd better not diss my car," he said, giving Mello another teasing nip. Near gazed at them then leant across the table, biting Mello's neck and then sat back. "I do believe Mello wanted this from Matt, rather than me, but Mello looked rather pathetic waiting."
Mello was holding her neck, stunned beyond belief. "Woah, woah… What the fuck?" She exclaimed, staring at Near.
Matt did the only thing he could do, as Mello stood up in shock, and Near stared at her blankly. He laughed, and laughed hard, falling off his chair. Near was certainly surprising and he loved it. He lay on the floor, crying with laughter, clutching his sides and ignoring the bizarre looks he was getting from the two girls.
