AU. The world's greatest detective is enlisted to retrieve the lovable superstar's stolen diary. A romantic comedy featuring L & Misa!
This story is told in 300-word chapters or "drabbles" as they are popularly called. I discovered this format of storytelling from my favorite FFnet writer, forthright. I will try to update at least twice weekly!
Mismatched
L yawned as Matsuda yapped about a new case he insisted was worth taking. The bored detective managed to tune out most of it, until his cohort clamped down on his shoulders and yanked him right out of his happy place.
Cotton candy dreams and icing trimmed visions crumbled. "What?" L yielded.
"L. We need this case," Matsuda asserted. "Just look at us. We're barely scraping by, and every day I find something else that needs replacing. Don't forget, your precious coffee maker is about to kick the bucket too."
To be sure, the hulking computer monitors, duck-taped couches, and coffee-stained rugs hardly befit the headquarters of the world's most talented sleuth. The place was a scuffle away from falling apart. Frowning, L replied, "Fine. What is it?"
With a sigh of relief, Matsuda explained, "This client is a world-class celebrity who's lost something very precious. She wants you to bring it safely back to her."
"And what could this prized possession be? A diamond necklace? A kidnapped puppy?" L wondered in a monotone.
"Actually, it's a diary," answered Matsuda, who seemed to enjoy L's dubious expression with relish.
"I'm sorry? Is our client a twelve-year-old who spends her allowance money on private investigators?"
"Nope." At that, Matsuda grabbed a magazine on the kitchen counter and thrust it toward L's face. On the cover was a pretty blonde model wearing a daring mid-riff and a million-dollar smile. "Her name is Misa Amane," the giddy policeman said. "She's the best in the biz, and now we get to work for her!"
L rubbed his feet together, tutting. "Politely turn them down, Matsuda. This doesn't interest me."
A sharp rap on the door interrupted Matsuda's rebuttal. Smiling deviously, he said, "Too late. They're already here."