AN: Near's birthday is on August 24th.
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"A PRESENT?" Mello screamed.
"Look, I know you two are not on the best of terms, but couldn't you at least buy Near a birthday present? He bought one for you…" Roger tried unsuccessfully to persuade Mello.
"Once. Before he knew me. That kid was so creepy…he knew my birthday before anyone told him!" Roger had long ago given up on trying to keep the blonde quiet when he was being told to do something he didn't want to do.
"Matt is buying him a new Transformers toy…" Roger was desperately trying every tactic in his arsenal.
Mello was still unconvinced. "Why should I care about if he is or not??"
"Come on, Mello. Just show a little kindness. Or L might find out…"
"Don't get L involved in this, Roger. I'm not buying him a present. End of discussion." Mello had calmed down a bit but his voice was still frozen venom.
"How about I buy him something and say it's from you?"
"Heck no!"
"Fine…tell you what. I just got some money from Watari. It's totally up to you, but if you get Near a present, I just might spend it on chocolate."
Mello's mouth began to water. "You're serious?" Roger nodded. "And I can get him anything?" Another nod. "Then I've gotta go." Roger gave a small smile and escorted Mello from the room.
As soon as he was back in his dorm room, Mello snatched up his laptop and frantically went to an online shopping site. He clicked on the search bar and typed in Exploding toys.
"He said I could get him anything," Mello said with a smile as he clicked on the "purchase" button.
