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Wammy's House. A place for special children, sweet children, loving, kind – okay let's cut the crap. You know and I know that some pretty heavy stuff went down at Wammy's. And if not there, then within the people who lived there. I mean, Jeeze, Mello lives there. He's pretty much on his period everyday of the week-
"Shut the hell up Matt!"
"Damn it Mello I am trying to write!"
"Well do it without speaking in that crap cheesy narrative voice that everyone uses-"
I threw my pencil at him.
Okay sorry about that. As you know I had previously thrown my writing utensil at the blonde headed boy also known as my boyfriend. I must've been high that day.
"I can still hear your crap narrative Mail."
"...shut up Mello."
"Can you untie me now?"
"Not really-"
"DAMN IT MAIL JEEVAS UNTIE ME NOW OR SO HELP ME I WILL-"
Okay I'm back. Again. After getting Mello with... I'll just leave that part out for now. Look, what I'm trying to say slash write-
"Slash crap narrative."
Yes, that noise you can hear is me grinding my teeth. Anyway, I'm trying to say slash write slash whatever about this wild day that we all once had, our group here at Wammy's. Our group being me, Mello, Near-
"Sheep."
...and well I'll just write it down and let you read it. And perhaps, if he's nice, I'll allow Mello to add a few words.
"Only cause you wanna play your video games." Mello pouted.
"And cause I love you and want your point of view."
Pause.
"Yeah well, mainly cause of the former, but I think it'd be nice anyway."
Mello grumbles at me and reluctantly agrees and as I have been with him for a while now, I know that's the best agreement I'm going to get. Okay so without further ado, here is the events. Wow, this first paragraph took a while...
It was a beautiful Friday morning, there was no school today, no hard work, no L training puzzles. The birds could be heard chirping from just outside...ahhh, I could sit back and relax with my game boy peacefully...
"I SWEAR YOU LITTLE SHEEP THAT IF I DON'T GET THEM BACK, I WILL PERSONALLY FLUSH YOUR HAIR DOWN THE TOILET!"
My favourite blonde could be heard from, well, just about anywhere really. But because he was stood outside the door to my room, I'll say I heard him from there. Sighing, I pushed the off button on my game boy and went to rescue said sheep from his never ending, impending doom.
"Mello, whatever he did, I'm sure he didn't mean to-"
"Matt! This rat over here took my gloves! I'm sure of it!" The already leather clad boy cried at me. Hell knows why he was named 'Mello'.
The sheep/rat/Near was sat in the corner of the long corridor with the angry blonde towering over him, though he did not seem at all bothered by this display of power. One knee was tucked into his chest as he curled a lock of his snow white hair repeatedly. His face betrayed no emotion, though I was pretty sure the poor boy was used to Mello's anger by now so I guess he wouldn't. Near simply stared at the floor.
"I'm sure he didn't-"
"No Matt, I did."
The white haired boy told me, not glancing at me at all, admitting to the deed easily with a shrug of his shoulders as he continued to stare at the faded pattern on the almost thread bare carpet on which he was sat. Which means he didn't see my frantic waving which roughly translates into English as 'Tell him you didn't do it if you want to live!' so he did not heed my warning.
"Alice said her hands were cold. I found the gloves, you weren't using them, it is common courtesy." The white haired boy continued to my dismay. There's only so many times I could save him. And this time I reckoned I couldn't. I mean, no one takes leather from Mello. No one. Not even me. But Mello suddenly seemed distracted by the new name Near mentioned.
"Who's 'Alice' anyway?" Mello asked and I suddenly feared for this unsuspecting person.
"Mells, look Near was only trying to be kind. We'll find this Alice person, explain the situation, and then return here with your gloves. Happily ever after." I attempted to calm the hot head down.
Near continued at gaze at the floor, uninterested emotion displayed on his face. Mello muttered under his breath, reluctant to concede. Though he did.
"Thanks Mells. Okay, so Near, do you know where we can find this Alice?" I asked, eager to make a start and diffuse the situation. Again. For a little while anyway.
"Yes." The white haired boy suddenly looked up – and I could've sworn that a light pink crept into his cheeks as he stared at something behind me.
"I know where you can find her. She's right here."
The something behind me spoke – in a sweet girl voice. I turned to face the noise and saw one of the prettiest girls I had every laid eyes on. And I don't even swing that way.
The girl named Alice lent against the light blue coloured walls of the hall we were in, in a casual stance. She seemed to ooze confidence, but not in an arrogant way. Blonde hair tumbled down to her shoulders and soft green eyes locked on mine. I didn't recognise her at all. And with a face like that, I'd never forget her. Then I zeroed in on her hands which were crossed. They were clad in a very familiar deep purple leather.
Ooooh shit.
"Hey Near. Did you guys want me for something?" the girl named Alice walked towards us and sat next to Near who noticed that her cute skinny jeans were showing off her cute skinny figure. And he blushed ever so slightly again whilst somehow maintaining a neutral expression. Kudos to the man, I dunno how he did it. But did Near have a thing for someone though...?
"Yeah bitch, those are my-"
"What my boyfriend Mello is trying to say is can he have his gloves back? There seems to have been a misunderstanding." I cut in before he could go into full on period mode.
"Oh these? Sure. Thanks Near, my hands are warm now." She gave him a sunny smile and handed Mello his beloved possession.
"Thanks chick, I guess you're not so bad after all. I'm Mello and this is Matt. Are you new?" Mello proceeded to complete his leather look and then sat down on the other side of Alice, switching to his more loving self.
"Yeah, I came here about a week ago. Just really getting my bearings." She nodded. Near was gazing at her now, as was Mello though he wasn't in the same way as Near was. Mello's was just morbid curiosity. So I sat next to Mello and we were all in a line against the baby blue walls of Wammy's House landing.
To be honest,, I was quite chuffed that the argument had been diffused within the first five minutes really. I mean, Mello could go at it for days and Near... Well I can't say he really seemed to be bothered.
"So Alice, where you from?"
"I'm from England. I grew up in London. I was put here as my parents had... passed away." Her emerald eyes gazed at the floor in sadness, and I'm pretty sure Near looked heart broken and distraught for this girl.
"I arrived a week ago and met Near. He didn't say a thing to me all day, though I think it was out of shyness." She turned to grin teasingly at the white haired boy in question, who shifted his gaze back to the carpet again.
"And then I figured it out... This is no normal orphanage. I asked Roger about it. It is Roger right? The guy who took me here? Runs this place?"
"Yep. He's like the dad here I suppose." I nodded.
"Yes. And he told me about L, and who I had to become. My first reaction? To punch Roger in the balls and hide. I mean, my parents had just... and he wanted to lay that on me? How much pressure does a girl want?" Alice pulled a face and then realised we had probably had a similar ordeal.
"But I bet none of you guys punched him in the bollocks though."
We had to laugh at that. Because, quite frankly, we hadn't. No one had apart from this seemingly easy going new girl. I could see she would fit right in with us.
"And Roger still likes you?"
"Sure, bless him. Though I went brush my hair out of my face yesterday and he almost shit himself when I moved my hand." Alice bit her lip at the statement.
"But it's just such a big responsibility you know? All work and no play. I mean, I've only been here a week and I'm almost insane. Beyond says that-"
"Woah, wait, Beyond? As in, Beyond Birthday?" Mello interrupted the story, his palms up in show.
"Yeah, why?"
"I wouldn't socialise with him Alice. He's a bit..." Mello gestured with his hands to say 'loopy'.
"I like him though. Give him a chance. He and Near are my only two friends and both have been extremely lovely-"
"Hey, what about us?" I asked and folded my arms in mock anger.
"Sorry?"
"We're you're friends too now. You know?" Mello finished my sentence.
"Really?" She beamed. "Thanks guys! You're the best! I suppose it takes some of the stress off. But you know, it'd be awesome if we could organise something to do for maybe a week, just for a brake. Something like, oh I dunno, say... a week away from here or something. My dad has this van we could use. It's mine now you see, and I can drive."
"So can me and Mello." I input, liking the idea.
Near continued to stare at the ground twisting one lock of his snow white hair, and I suddenly felt bad that he couldn't be included as well.
"Well that settles it! We four are going to Roger, and we are taking a field trip!" Alice whooped excitedly.
Near's head snapped up as she said 'four' and then ducked back down again, pink erupting on his face for the third time that morning, accompanied by a small smile.
"He's going too?" Mello almost cried.
"Play nice!" I hissed under my breath.
"Of course! Why not?" she cocked her head, confused, like a little puppy. She didn't know about Near and Mello's rivalry. Lucky bitch.
Mello opened his mouth to protest but I jabbed him in the side with my elbow so that all that came out was a "pffft" in a gust of breath.
Alice had got up by now and had started her graceful walk down the rest of the corridor to ask for Roger's permission.
"Come on then!" She laughed and bounded out of sight. Quickly and wisely, Near scurried after her down the stairs.
"Please be nice Mello. She's new here, she doesn't need all that."
"But he's a sheep!"
"But you like sheep, remember?"
"..."
"Let's go." I grumbled and pulled Mello up with me to chase after our adventure mates.
"Do you think he'll say yes?"
"It's Roger though so... Well actually, he'll most likely say yes."
"I think he will. It'd be nice for the new girl and Roger is nice so..."
Me and Mello were discussing Rogers possible answer as we descended down the stairs when I spied Near at the bottom of them, seeming to be peering round the corner at something.
"Um, hey Near?" I greeted casually.
No answer.
"Leave the sheep Matt."
"Wait Mello, there could be gossip."
"Oooo!"
He could be such a woman.
"What are you looking at Near?" I whispered as I stood behind the worried looking boy.
I peered round the corner too and saw our new friend conversing with someone, She was a couple of doors away from Roger so I knew it wouldn't be him. Besides he'd be taller so I'd be able to see his face. And I could only see this persons hair as Alice was stood in front of him, her back to us.
"What's up?" I whispered.
"Shh!" Near hushed and waved me quiet.
Well.
Mello bobbed about behind me, desperate to see. A few minutes passed.
"Near...?" I asked again.
"Shhhhh!" He gasped. "It is essential we keep quiet Matt."
Mello struggled a bit more.
Another minute or so...
"DAMN IT YOU SHEEP I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING!"
"Mello!" Near said, exasperated. Though he still kept emotionless expressions.
"What is it we're looking at?"
"Alice and... Beyond Birthday." Near whispered.
Uh oh. I saw Mello pale slightly.
"That's it. Field trip over. She'll be dead in a minute. What is she doing! Pretty sure I just warned her about him five minutes ago." Mello grumbled from behind me.
Of course! As I stared now I could recognise the wild array of raven black hair. How did I not suss earlier?
And then the three of us watched (Mello had finally figured out that if he stood on his tip toes he'd be able to see) as Beyond did something we'd never seen him do before. Never thought he would do ever.
He threw his arms around our girls and hugged her. And she hugged him back.
"What... the fuck?" Mello whispered. Finally.
"I thought he wasn't capable of feelings. He's a psychopathic warped freak. WTH?" Mello cried.
Beyond then smiled and strolled away down the corridor. We paused and watched in silence.
Alice lent against the wall casually. Then checked her watch and frowned. She started towards Roger's office, then stopped, turned around and leant against the wall again, tapping her worn looking conversed foot against the wall.
"She's waiting." Near observed.
"For Beyond Birthday?" I gaped.
"No you idiots, for us!"
And with Mello's words it came back to us that we had agreed to go ask Roger about our trip.
"Oh bollocks yeah. Quick, act natural!"
We strolled up to her, Mello whistling, me humming and then Near just twirling his hair. I mean, come on, how obvious did he want to be?
"Guys! How long do you want to be? Honestly!" she smiled, then stopped.
She studied our faces.
"Okay Mello, Matt, spill it." She demanded.
"What about the sheep!" Mello complained stupidly, making it obvious we had done something.
She folded her arms.
"Mello had to pee." I almost asked.
He stood on my foot. Alice raised her eyebrows.
"Longest freaking piss in history." She declared, then spun on her heel and headed towards Roger's office, motioning for us to follow.
"I think we got away with it." Mello whispered. Me on the other hand, didn't think we did. I mean, Near had acted so unnatural! Twirling his hair. Ah well, as long as she doesn't suspect we were staring at her and Beyond from a distance, it's all good.
Me and Mello caught up with Near and Alice, who looked so graceful, she was almost dancing as she walked. Near looked hypnotised by this.
"So do you think he'll say yeah?" Alice asked us.
"Oh yeah, this is Roger. Soft as shit him."
"Yeah." I agreed with my favourite blonde. "He'll say yes for sure."
Even Near nodded.
Looked like we had this one in the bag.
"No."
"What?"
"I said no."
"Come on Roge ole buddy ole friend ole pal, why not?"
"It's exceedingly dangerous. No." He put it plainly. "If I were to lose you, I'd be fired, police would have to be involved and L... gosh, it'd be panic."
"Aw come on, you won't lose us."
"I'm really sorry, but no."
And with that, Roger sent us out.
"So much for as soft as shit." Alice commented, lolling on the end of my bed.
"I know, I'm a bit shocked." I agreed from the other end of my bed.
"Panic my arse. Lose you my arse." Mello grumbled from the side of me.
Near sat on the floor, clutching one knee and not saying anything.
"I really wanted to go as well." Alice moaned.
We all sighed.
Admittedly, I had begun to look forward to it as well. And now I was dejected.
We sat in silence for a few moments, all of us slightly disheartened. So we did not realise Near was deep in thought.
"Alice?" He asked suddenly.
"Yes Near?"
"How much are you wanting to go?"
Alice sighed. "I'd eat raw eggs."
Near gave a slight grin. A grin that made us worry where it had come from.
"I don't like that look sheep..."
"What are you thinking Near?" I asked.
We sat up to stare at the little albino on the floor, leg curled to his chest, twirling his one lock of hair.
"I'm thinking..." He began, gazing at our expectant faces, smiling slowly. I shivered. What will he suggest?
"We may have to do a little braking out." He announced.
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