A/N: Hey, here's a little dark one shot reflecting on Near's loneliness.
Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note.
Why does nobody like me?
Is it because I'm simply smarter than them?
As I watch the screens that show the angry mob outside, I hear Gevanni and Halle start to panic.
Yet, I show no emotion. I never do, never have, and never will.
Inside, however, I feel as though that anger is directed at ME.
I know it is, for I always upset people.
Especially Mello.
I've never understood why he hated me, but I'm sure he has a right to.
As the money from L floats down, I realize that I can't run from my rivalry.
I can try, though.
After all, it's much easier to do things when you have no one to betray you.
It does get awful lonely, but I have no choice. I'd never be accepted.
….I wonder what it's like to have friends.