(Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note)
Chapter 2
,, L.. We're doing well on the investigation, yet you look like you have set yourself stuck in a tangle. Is there anything I might help you with?''
They stood outside on the roof and looked out over the city. They could see the storm passing in the distant. L did not quite feel right, and fresh air didn't help. It had nothing to do with the four pieces of pie he had eaten before they went out. There must be something else..
,,No, Light-kun, I don't think I would be focusing on the Kira-case tonigh. Although it might be a big risk for my own safety not to be on guard.''
The brunette next to him looked at him from the side, studying facial features. Generally, L is quite difficult to read on the outside, as always he had the same bright eyes seemed to stare right through you. His eyes had not changed, but the skin looked a bit more pale than otherwise. Although it was a beautiful view over the city with all the lights and the storm that ravaged some distance away, L didn't pay any attention to this. As usual; the stoop posture with his hands in his pockets, but with lowered head and seemed to stare down into the concrete of the building. The way the detective radiated, was disturbing. Light could hear the detective draw breath to say:
,, Have you ever been in love?''
The question came suddenly, and was nothing Light had been waiting to hear from someone who had devoted his whole life to investigate.
,, Light may come to believe that I am referring to Misa, but I won't care. Because of my lack of life experiences, I just have to ask this question, since I do not know how it feels. I have to eliminate the possible options and come up with a diagnosis that fits the strange feelings I have.'' L thinking.
Light felt the painful silence between them, it was impossible to avoid.
,, What does he mean?'' Light thought. ,, First of all, the fact that he deliberately has''put down'' the Kira case for personal reasons, and now this question? Maybe he's sick...?''
,, I don't think I'm the right person for you to have this conversation ..''
,, The answer would be either yes or no.'' L steeled his gaze at the young man beside him.
Light went it over. ,, I can be his partner in the investigation, and a friend. It is appropriate to be supportive now .. But ..?''
Light's face seemed to shine, only to be a bit pink when he thought every peices fell together.
,, Do you have feelings for Misa ..?''
The detective sighed and looked away.
"It was a question directed to you, Light-kun, not me. But no, I do not have feelings for Misa Amane. I thought we made that one clear.''
,, Okay then..'' Light drew his breath.
,, To answer your question, Ryuzaki, I still believe I'm not the right one to ask. What I think you're really asking is how the feeling of being in love feels like. And I have never experienced being madly in love. However, I think it's quite individually.''
In the distance, they could hear the faintly sound of thunder, which had begun to move its way beyond the horizon. Golden light from the morning was coming from the sleepy sun, and painted gold over the storm clouds; and the face of the young brunette. In a furtive second Ryuzaki studied the beautiful lines in Light's face, and the way his hair moved in the morning breeze. His heart skipped a beat, and the detective turned away.
,, No. .. He remains a suspect. Why is this happening ..? My life isn't made for romance. I am the world's leading detective, and not without reason. I can't let myself confuse by emotions right in the Kira investigation.''
L turned cautious towards Light again. "And he is of the same sex as me.''
Light smiled wise, with those handsome eyes aimed at the detective. L noticed that he held his breath.
,, Ryuzaki-san .. Although I may not have been in love, it doesn't mean I don't understand feelings. I think I know what's bothering you. But of course, everything is just hypothetical, right?'' He winked at L. Ryuzaki nodded in reply, grateful for his understanding, and stared out over the horizon. It seemed that his heart ached for something.
LIGHT POV
Barely noticeable L's hands shook. I let the silence of the morning lull down the mood. As a soothing gesture, I put my hand on his shoulder, but the young man shook it off and retreated as far away as the chain allowed. His hands trembled slightly more. With his back to me he said:
"We should rather work a little. The investigation team should be here now. Besides, I need to function properly again..''
,,... I understand.''
We went back to the investigation, and met the others who made themself ready with paperwork and analysis. I was surprised that the clock was already 7:54.
Ryuzaki sat down, of course the wrong way, on an office chair with his knees up under his chin. Again he had the bright, large eyes as he focused entirely on a computer screen in front of him. Watari came up to him with a cup of black coffee, as L flooded with sugar cubes.
,, Fortunately, it appears that he is back to normal again ..'' I thought to myself as I started up my computer and started working.
Throughout the day I went back to the morning in my head. Thinking of the tense attitude of Ryuzaki, and what I thought had troubled him. Since we had gone back and worked on the Kira-investigation, it was as if the morning had never happened. L had fully kept himself to analyze and think, with the distant gaze, but without seeing me at all. Not so much as a twinkle in my direction.
The idea had struck me out there on the roof that L really was in love with someone, maybe for the first time. And it was confusing and inappropriate for him, especially because he was trying to capture Kira, and the fact that his life hung by a thread if he was not carefull. Of course, I was wondering who it could be.
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