A.N: Well, I've already explained everything… So no need for an A.N today…

Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note

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All the Times That You Stood Up For Me

I remember my first day at Wammy's. I was really scared. There were so many people and I didn't know who they were. Then, you came up to me. I was crying behind a bush while the other kids were playing. And then I saw your shadow. When I looked up, I thought you were going to hit me. Instead, you stooped down to your knees and asked me,

"Hey… What's wrong?"

I didn't respond. But you didn't get mad. And for a moment, I felt safe. Until you touched my arm. I cried out at the sudden touch and backed up against the wall. But I hit my head and the tears came to my eyes. You had pulled your hand back away from me when I cried.

"Hey… It's ok. I won't hurt you." I looked up at you with big teary eyes. I hate to admit it, but I thought you were -ahem- a girl… -ahem-

"Here." You reached into your pocket and pulled out a chocolate bar. "You want some?" You broke off a piece and handed it to me. I hesitated. "Don't worry. It's safe, see?" You took a bite of your own and settled my unspoken question. I took the chocolate from you and you smiled. But your smile was kind and sweet. Like the chocolate.

"T-thanks…" I mumbled, my mouth full of chocolate. You laughed and I suddenly felt anxious again. But I looked up at you again and I saw your eyes. They were kind and green and then you noticed me staring.

"By the way, I'm Mello," you stood up and held your hand out. I stood up on my own and you lowered your hand.

"I- I'm Matt…"

You were my first friend Mello. Did you know that?

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"Matt, what's wrong?" You saw me looking at the board.

"I dunno," I whispered back.

"Why are you scrunching your eyes Matt?"

"I dunno."

"Matt, Mello. No talking while I'm talking." The teacher said to us both. You got up and marched to her desk. "Mello. What is your reason for interrupting me?" You whispered something her ear. Then she looked at me. "Matt. Please go outside. Mello, follow him." I stood up from my seat and walked towards the door. What was going on? I heard your footsteps behind me.

Once outside, I heard the teacher say, "Class, please read page 239 and answer the questions on page 246." Then she came out of the door. Before I could ask what was going on, you turned to the teacher.

"Matt can't see."

"I can see…" I was ignored.

"What do you mean he can't see?

"He can't see the board."

"Matt, is this true?"

"I dunno…" ignored again.

"He's near-sighted, Mrs." The teacher took a look at me.

"Alright. Mello, Matt, go to the nurses office."

When she had walked back into the classroom, I asked, "Mello. I'm near-sighted?" You started walking and dragged me by the arm towards the office.

"You can't see very far."

"Oh. Ok." We had reached the office and you sat me down on the patient bed.

"Stay here a moment." You walked out of the room and moments later, you came back with the nurse. She 'Oh-ed' in understanding.

Later that day, I had orange prescription goggles.

"Why orange? And why goggles?" You asked.

"Cause your hair is Yellow and my hair is Red. Together, they make Orange!" I giggled at my wittiness.

"Oh… But why goggles?"

"The lady said I couldn't get orange lenses if I got glasses."

You smirked.

"Silly Matt." You punched me playfully on the arm.

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"Leave… him… Alone!" you yelled at Drake in between punches.

"ok ok! I'll leave him alone!" He cried out. You grabbed the scruff of his collar.

"Apologize!"

"I'm sorry Matt," He choked out.

"I-It's okay…" You dropped him.

"It is not okay! What are you all looking at?" You screamed at the other kids. Some of them flinched in surprise. "Go on! Scram!" Everyone, including Drake, left except for Near. You walked towards him and whispered something. I saw his mouth form, "No problem." Then he walked back to his puzzle and you came back to me.

"Are you okay Matty?"

"Y-yeah." I tried to get up, back I cringed at the pain that was in my leg.

"You are not ok. C'mon. Let's get to the nurse." You got down on your knees with your back towards me. I didn't know what to do.

"Climb on already." You said impatiently.

"Uh-uh. No way Mello." You got up again and sighed. You walked out of the room and I thought you had left me… But you came back… With a wagon.

"Um… Mello?"

"C'mon. Climb in." I smiled a little and your expression relaxed. You dropped the handle and helped me up.

"T-thanks, Mello."

"No one," You stopped pulling and turned towards me, "will ever hurt you again. You hear me?" You leaned in. I nodded my head.

But that was a promise you couldn't keep wasn't it Mello?

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^^ I can't believe I procastinated this. Honestly, I didn't really like what I wrote. But I like the third one the best :D What do you think?