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Nears POV

Waking up I found myself in my house laying on the brown leather couch. It didnt seem real.. it couldnt be. Where was Mello? Where was the handcuffs? Sitting up i looked around and found no clues of Mello bringing me here. Maybe it was a dream... Lawli! I picked up the old house phone calling the detective who answered after a few rings.

"Hello? " he said. He sounded fine like nothing had ever happened. I looked at the phone. Had I gone mad?

"Hello? Near?You there?"

"Oh uh yea ."

"Are you okay? Whe we got you home we didn't know what to do so we let you sleep"

"How did you get me home?"

"My car don't you remember?"he replied I could tell the sweetaholic was eating like always I never understood how he kept his shape. I've never seen the skinny boy exercise,

"No"

"We got you in and you passed out on Matts lap, it was quiet cute honestly. It made goggle head blush"he snickered.

"Really?"

"Getting quiet excited aren't we"

"No!" Behind the phone my white face had a light pink tint to it. I had never liked Matt in that way..I think . We were close but not in that sort of way. I hung up on Lawli forgetting my manners to at least say good bye. I guess it was a dream but still something told me it wasn't. I thought to call the red head but I know he would be playing video games to relieve his stress.

I could't believe how much Matt had cared for me. Thinking of all the things hes done kind of makes me feel bad. I changed into normal clothing. It's been a while since ive gone out. I still had the bandages but i didn't care who saw. I had nothing to hide. It was starting to col down outside. I looked at the time on the oven 9:00 p.m.

It was late but i didn't care. Ive been in my house for way to long. I dont evevn remember what the sky looks like. Walking out I saw my annoying blonde neighbor... Misa. I stayed out of sight.. She always wanted to start a conversation that usually lasted for an hour or until you were getting out of her bed to call a cab. She had broken up with Light claiming he ever gave her much attention . Now shes gone into complete whore mode.

I decided to go to the coffee shop. Lawli used to take me here we would listen to music as he stacked his sugar cubes. Finally arriving i opened the door hearing someone starting a song on the piano i didnt take notice to who was singing and ordered a cup of coffee with milk. I payed the man and went and found my seat. The depressing music made my heart sink as he started to sing.

"I have fallen to my knees
As I sing a lullaby of pain
I'm feeling broken in my melody
As I sing to help the tears go away"

The voice sounded familiar to me. It was so beautiful and calming. Like how you would sing a child asleep. The piano sounded soothing .

Then I remember the pledge you made to me"

I looked over my shoulder to look at the performer. His cherry red hair made my eyes widen. He hadn't noticed me. He was staring at the piano keys.

"I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside
I'm clinging to the promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime"

"Matt!" I whispered to myself. He flipped his hair moving it out of his face. I could see the goggles hanging around his neck.

"Will you help me fall apart
Pick me up, take me in your arms
Find my way back from the storm
And you show me how to grow
Through the change"

I've never heard the boy sound this depressing. I never expected him to be in a place like this. He probably would call it lame.

I still remember the pledge you made to me

He turned his head looking at the crowd. I twirled my hair around my fingers nervously as my eyes met his. He hesitated then looked away focusing on his song .

I am holding on to the hope I have inside
With you I will stay through every day
Putting my understanding aside

I was amazed at how wonderful it was. I had never heard him sing he didnt seem like the type of person.

And I am comforted
To know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside
I'm clinging to the promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime

He was embarassed I could tell as he pressed each individual key. I left my unfinished cup and exited the coffee shop before it ended and I started heading home.

I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside
I'm clinging to the promise of a lifetime
Looking back at me
I know that you can see my heart
is holding to the promise of a lifetime...