Here you go, another chapter. Sorry about chapter one. It didn't want to post right. Anyway I'm trying to get it fixed as quickly as possible. I hope L and Light don't seem to OC but I figured they may have a right to act a bit more emotional in this kind of situation. Anywho Enjoy!
L sat next to Light's form in the darkness of the room, legs curled up under him in his signature crouch. Soichiro had been finally convinced to go home and sleep as long as L stayed with him, since he had no need to sleep, and informed him the second something happened. As time wore on L simply watched Light's calm face, wondering what exactly was going on in his head. He watched Light's eyes flicker rapidly behind his lids but other than that he had stayed perfectly still. "I wish you'd wake up already," L murmured, tipping his head back. He wanted to know what had happened. He didn't want to wait.
It was then that he heard a small noise. He looked around, wondering where it was coming from, before his eyes locked onto the boy lying on the bed. Light's body had tensed, hands gripping the bed beneath him. Again a small noise escaped him, and it took a few moments before L realized what it was. A small whimper of fear.
"Light?" L questioned, shifting to look at the boy more closely.
Light's breathing sped up and L stood, approaching the bed. He gently laid a hand on Light's arm and the teen jerked slightly. With a sigh L sat on the edge of the bed and brushed Light's hair out of his face. Another whimper escaped he teen and, feeling awkward, bent to give Light a swift hug. He felt a shudder pass through the body below him before hearing a soft "L-L?"
"Light?" He pulled back, looking into the dull amber eyes that were now watching him. "You're awake." Light didn't reply. As L studied him he noticed how lifeless the teens usually bright eyes were. It didn't even seem like Light was looking at him...more like looking through him.
"Do...you all know?" Light asked softly.
"Only what the hospital's told us," L replied smoothly. He wanted to say something to help him, but what could he say? That it'd be alright? That he understood how Light felt? He wasn't going to lie to the teen, so there wasn't much he could say. Light gave a sigh and closed his eyes again. L was about to say something when Light spoke.
"You're definitely not like other people," He murmured, "You don't sugarcoat everything." He opened his eyes again, looking at L again with his blank stare. "I'm kind of glad I guess."
"I can relate to that at least," L said, "I would not want to be lied to in this state." A sad looked flashed over Light's face but before L could process it, it disappeared. " I should call your dad and let him know you're awake."
Light watched him closely. "You'll come back after?" L nodded, worried about the teen, before turning to walk out.
He made the call and quickly made his way back to light's room. The boy's eyes were closed, as if he were sleeping, and L made his way back over to the bed. Gently, as if worried the teen would break, h brushed his fingers over the large bruise on Light's face. He felt his heart clench and sucked in a breath. He'd never felt like this before...and he wasn't quite sure how to deal with it.
Light's eyes fluttered open and glanced up at him distantly. L went to draw back his hand but Light grabbed it. Neither boy said anything for a while. Finally L felt he need to break the silence.
"Do you need anything?" He asked softly. Light sighed and shut his eyes.
"Just...stay here." L nodded even though Light couldn't see it and sat down on the edge of the bed once more. This version of Light...this was the one he wanted to be around. This was the one he hoped would stay around.
Light's breathing evened out as he fell asleep once more. His hand was still holding L's wrist and L gave a soft smile. He knew he was acting different but there was no one to see. For now it didn't matter how he acted. He gently moved and laid next to Light, smiling when Light curled into him. Within moments the insomniac fell asleep for the first time in a while.