To Capture a Heart

Chapter 2

I do not own Inuyasha or Death Note or any of the characters.

So this is where she works…

Looking at the quaint coffee shop Light was mildly surprised he had never noticed it before, for it looked like a place that had all the qualities he liked. Not only did she work here but it also lacked the crowds that are present at the café's near the University. Light barely had the willpower to pretend to like his adoring fans, there was no telling what would happen before his caffeine fix. The best quality that the café had was that it was at the opposite side of the city, far from the building where Misa worked.

Light calmly entered the café and picked a spot that was a few booths away from the elderly couple that were the only other occupants at the time. He was only sitting there for a moment before he heard the light thumps of a woman's footsteps heading his way. He was not all that surprised to hear an all too familiar voice.

"Hello! My name is Kagome and I will be your waiter…Light?"

Light quickly schooled his face into a look of surprise.

"Kagome! I didn't know you worked here. What a surprise!"

A look of confusion washed over her face. Cocking her head to one side, she looked at Light like he was joking.

"You didn't know I worked here?"

"Why would I?"

"Ryuzaki comes in here all the time. In fact, he is our best customer! The cook thinks he is the best, he is always saving the best sweets for him."

Throughout her explanation Kagome's expression loosened into a fond smile and her voice turned dreamy. While she was thinking fond thoughts Light had turned murderous.

It had taken him a week of embarrassing flirting and shameful schmoozing to get Kagome's simple-minded friend, Eri, to reveal the café's location. Knowing L knew the location the whole time and had visited enough times to gain the favor of the girl's coworkers was enough to make Light see red. Keeping his temper in check he made sure his smile was still in place.

"Well I can see why he would keep this place secret; it is the perfect place to relax after school."

Blinking out of her reverie she glanced around distractedly.

"I guess the cat's out of the bag… What would you like to order?"

Blinking in shock at how quickly Kagome ended the conversation, Light ordered a coffee and a muffin. As soon as his order was taken, Kagome quickly retreated into the kitchen.

With nothing left to do in his empty booth he stared at the warped designs in the wooden table. That is until he heard the bright jingle of the bells hanging from the entrance door. Thinking it was the elderly couple he didn't bother to lift his gaze.

"Ryuzaki! You're just in time; the cook just finished a strawberry cheesecake! Would you like some?"

"That would be nice."

The instant he heard Kagome say that name in sickeningly sweet joy he tensed. Keeping his head down he listened to L slowly drag his feet to where he was sitting. Lifting his head he was immediately assaulted with the image of blank eyes staring at him.

"Is this seat taken?"

Light calmly gestured to the booth opposite to him. Seconds later Kagome walked back into the room carrying a big slice of cake and a cup of tea for Ryuzaki…and nothing for Light.

"Here you go Ryuzaki. Would you like anything else?"

"No thank you."

Kagome looked down at the floor and hoped Ryuzaki wouldn't notice how flushed her cheeks were becoming.

"Are you ok Kagome? You do not look well." L's brow furrowed slightly in worry. The girl's breath was erratic and her face was as red as a strawberry. She looked kind of…cute.

While the two were busy with their own thoughts Light watched on in barely veiled disgust. Deciding to step in he cleared his throat.

Turning on his beaming smile that should be able to bring any mere mortal to their knees he waited for the inevitable. Instead of hopelessly swooning though Kagome just stared at him blankly.

"Did you want something?"

"Well it seems that you have forgotten my coffee and muffin."

"I'll go get that right now."

As soon as Kagome was out of sight Light glared at L at the other side of the table, but it seemed his efforts were in vain. L's attention was too invested in the simple task of spooning sugar into his slowly thickening tea.

"…ringing."

Jolting out of his plots on how to get rid of the panda-boy he realized the very person was talking to him.

"Excuse me?"

"Your phone is ringing."

Realizing L was right he pulled out his phone to check the caller ID, only to wish he never had. Resigned to the fact that he needed to talk to this person he slid out of the booth and headed towards the café's entrance. Flipping open his phone he silently hoped this wouldn't take long.

"Light you finally answered! Misa was so worried that something has happened! She went by your school and you weren't there! Where are you? Misa wants to see you."

"I thought I told you not to call me. I will call you when we are able to see each other."

Suddenly the memory of his mother pestering about inviting his 'girlfriend' over for dinner last week flashed into his mind. Heaving a sigh Light interrupted the excuses coming from Misa.

"Since you have already called, my mother wants you to come over for dinner. I'll see you in a half hour at my house. Don't be late."

"Misa promises! Bye! Misa loves Li-."

Light quickly snapped his phone shut and turned look through the café windows. There in his seat, drinking his cup of coffee, and laughing with the person he hated most, was Kagome.

Feeling the bitter weight of defeat resting on his shoulders he turned away from the 'touching' scene and started walking home. L might have won this battle but the war was far from over.

Sorry it took me so long to update. Please read and review!

Love, Words of Law (Bri)