Okay guys, I'm going to refer to them by what person is inside the body, not the body itself. I tried the other way, but it's just too damn confusing.

And as I put a disclaimer on the first chapter, I'm saying here and now that it applies to all chapters that follow, including this one.


Chapter 2: Rules of Play

As they walked down the hall, Light tried to walk with more of a slouch. He knew Ryuzaki walked that way, but he had never really paid attention to how it was done. Now that he had to do it himself, he really wished he had been a bit more observant. Looking over at Ryuzaki in his body, he saw that the detective was trying to maintain a straight posture, but kept slipping into his normal pose.

They walked back slowly, and by the time they returned to the main headquarters, they had managed to mimic each other with enough accuracy so as to not raise suspicion. They stood for a second in confusion at their chairs, before Light sat in Ryuzaki's chair, pulling his legs up to his chest, and Ryuzaki sat in Light's chair, looking uncomfortable as he tried to keep his feet on the floor.

"Light- kun!" squealed Misa, bouncing into the room. She plopped onto Ryuzaki's lap and snuggled up to him, arms entwined around his neck. "Are you busy right now?"

Ryuzaki quickly glanced at Light, giving him the odd sensation of looking at a possessed mirror. It probably would not be a good idea to alter Light and Misa's relationship in any way... They had decided to keep their switch secret from Misa for as long as humanly possible. Ryuzaki opened his mouth to speak, but Light cut him off.

"Yes, Mis- uh...Amane-san, we are actually quite busy. In fact, I have a very important announcement to make."

Ryuzaki stared at Light in horror, thinking he had changed his mind and was going to tell everyone what had happened. Light, on the other hand, had realized that the position he was in could be very beneficial to him. With Ryuzaki refusing to tell anyone what had happened, Light was free to make decisions as the great detective L. And he fully intended to use that power.

"After careful analysis and consideration, I have decided that Yagami-kun cannot be Kira."

Ryuzaki stared at him, unable to speak, while Misa squealed in joy. While the rest of the task force interrogated the impostor L about his sudden change of heart, Misa looked up at him, smiling like the Cheshire cat. "Light- kun, that's so great! We can finally go on dates alone together!"

Light (as Ryuzaki, of course) unlocked the handcuffs, and replied to Misa's statement, "I would prefer that both of you remain in the building, please. At least for a few more days."

"That's okay! We can still have fun here! Right, Light -kun?"

"Yes, of course we can, Misa." replied Ryuzaki, glaring daggers at Light. He was more sure than ever now that Light was Kira, but what could he do about it?

"Light-kun, let's celebrate! Let's have sex!"

Then Ryuzaki knew what to do. He couldn't prove Light was Kira, but he could get back at him, and enjoy himself in the process.

"Yes, Misa. Let's sleep together. Right now." He shot a vengeful grin at Light, which came easier to Light's face then it ever had to his own. Speaking of which, he watched his own face curl into a snarl, which looked very strange on him, then watched it metamorphose into an equally strange looking evil smile.

Misa hopped off of Ryuzaki's lap in excitement, and skipped toward the door. As she passed by Light, he grabbed her and pulled her up against him. "Amane-san, wouldn't you rather sleep with me?" He slid his hand along her thigh, up under her skirt, and ran his tongue over her cheek. All the while he watched the real Ryuzaki for his reaction, with a look that said: If you're going to make me love her, then I'm going to make her hate you.

Ryuzaki glared back, his own eyes saying: I accept the challenge.

Misa pushed Light away in disgust. "Ew, no, Misa doesn't even want to think about that! Ryuzaki, why do you have to be so gross and perverted?"

Light looked at her with Ryuzaki's wide eyes. "Amane-san, I believe you are over- thinking the situation. If you didn't think about it so much, you might find that you enjoy it. It seems that the only thing you ever think about is my perversion. Perhaps you really do enjoy it?"

"Misa isn't sure if you're calling her stupid or a slut, but either way, it really makes Misa mad! Come on, Light- kun, we have better things to do!" With that, Misa grabbed Ryuzaki's hand and pulled him toward the door. Glancing back, he saw Light wearing a triumphant smile. I won that round. the smile said.

This time. But just watch how I play the next one. Ryuzaki thought back.

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End of Chapter 2! Sorry it was shorter than the last one...

Poor Misa, caught in the game between those two! I'm beginning to feel she is a metaphorical hockey puck, the way she gets batted between them. But don't worry, everything works out in the end.

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