Hello you wonderful readers!! Here is Chapter 4, and my first ever fan fiction is only one chapter away from being done! My undying thanks and everlasting appreciation to my friend Dragonrider 4000 without whom this would never have happened. Please don't forget to tell me what you think, I really need that feedback to know if I'm doing the right thing.
Once again, characters do not belong to me, I'm borrowing them for a few!!
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Chapter 4
Light didn't even realize where he was going until he arrived there. The only other place in the huge mansion he felt comfortable in, the kitchen. And only because Watari was there. He was the only other person in the world who understood L besides himself. Perhaps if he told him what happened he could understand what went wrong. He didn't intend to fight with L, that was the last thing on his mind for today. But somehow that's exactly what happened and he found he was just as furious with himself as he was with L. Besides, he hadn't finished his coffee.
As he entered the kitchen the aroma of baking assaulted his senses. It never stopped amazing him that a man such as Watari didn't mind spending his days cooking and taking care of L. Light knew he was really the Whammy the house was named for, he also knew that Watari had a lot more talents than he let on. He will never forget seeing him leaning out of that helicopter with that rifle and how beautifully he had stopped Higuchi's car. And yet, here he was, removing another one of L's cakes from the oven. He acknowledged Light's presence with a slight nod of his head as he finished with the oven. Light made his way over to the counter, looking for the ever-present coffee pot and a cup.
"Why don't you just sit down, Light? I'll get coffee for both of us in just a moment." Watari called to him and Light nodded doing just that. He was still angry, but now he also felt heaviness in his chest that just kept getting worse.
In no time Watari had placed a cup of steaming coffee in front of him and sat next to him, a coffee in front of him as well. Watari studied Light for a few moments to see if he could read what had caused the young man to be here. He was obviously upset, his features rigid and his hands were clenched before he reached for the coffee. He surmised there must have been an argument, but that wasn't something that was new to the two of them, indeed they had come to physical blows several times. But that had been before they had found they loved each other so that couldn't be counted here. He decided to wait until Light told him why he was here.
"I hope you don't mind me being here, I don't seem to be wanted elsewhere" Light started. Watari smiled slightly knowing full well with just that statement what had to have happened.
"L wishes to be left alone to work. I assume he wasn't necessarily gentle about the request." Light had to smile at the way Watari had put it.
"He didn't throw me out or anything, it was my decision to leave the room. But he did make it quite clear that my input or help was not needed nor wanted."
"He's always worked alone, Light. You know that. Your relationship with him means the world to him, but his work is just as important. It's what help keeps this orphanage running, he's the glue that keeps so much from fraying all over the world. It's a burden he's never shared. I'm not sure he knows how to do it. I do know he is trying to share himself with you."
Light nodded, knowing full well the truth of what Watari was saying. But that wasn't exactly the problem.
"I understand all that, Watari, I understood it before I chose to follow him here. But I can't help feeling as I do, I'm so bored. I can't just keep sitting and waiting hoping he'll favor me with a question about a case or something all day long. There has to be something I can do!! I just live off of what he gives me, I can't be that way. I have to contribute something! I have enough pride where that just doesn't work for me."
Watari listened and appraised the young man before him. He had accomplished much for someone of his age; and in all honesty had almost defeated L. He had enough self-confidence and pride that made him able to be Kira for as long as he did, and enough to be able to give it up for someone he loved. But now he was in need of something to do with the rest of his life He couldn't be expected to just follow blindly behind L no matter how much he loved him. Watari had imagined that wouldn't last long. He also knew this kind of thing was probably way out of L's realm of experience and he would have difficulty dealing with it.
"You have every right to feel the way you do, Light. You are a young, incredibly gifted and intelligent man. You should not be expected to just sit and watch life go by. Let me think on it, I am sure we can find something that would interest you. And I am sure L is aware of this situation as well and is working on it. As a matter of fact, he will be looking for snacks soon so I shall bring him some now. Perhaps he has already come up with some ideas. You sit and finish your coffee. I am sure everything will sort itself out."
At that moment, Watari's phone rang. He noted who it was and then rose to walk back into the back of the kitchen, patting Light's shoulder as he walked past him. He opened the phone and held it to his ear.
"Yes, L?"
"I'm going to need your help for a couple of errands, Watari."
"I'm on my way, L. And to put your mind at ease, Light is here having coffee." He heard an audible sigh of relief thru the phone.
"Thank you." And the conversation was over. Watari closed the phone and put it back in his pocket. He gathered the items to bring to L, placed them on the trolley and left the kitchen.
L's fingers danced across the laptop with a new fervor. Once his decision was made he knew exactly what he had to do. It wasn't going to be easy, but that was part of the fun. He had to do this; it would be the greatest gift he could ever give Light and it would be worth every string he had to pull. An uncharacteristic grin spread across his face as he thought of how Light would take it. It was still on his face when Watari entered the room, and it startled him slightly to see it on L's face.
"Well, it appears you have found an answer to the problem" he said pushing the trolley close to L.
"Yes, I have and I need your help to cement a few things. I am submitting Light's name, but I do not have the time to gather up his background information again to submit as well. "
"I will be happy to forward that information. He will need the test." L nodded rapidly.
"I have arranged to have it faxed to me. I have alerted Soichiro Yagami that he may have some questions sent his way and not to be concerned."
Watari looked thoughtful for a moment. "You do know this will require a good deal of time in…" L lifted a hand to stop Watari's words.
"That is the other thing I need for you to do. You know what I will require in that area, I trust your judgment emphatically and know you will find what we will need."
"And you foresee no problems in that area?" L smiled up at his guardian, a warm happy smile.
"My work has never needed a particular location, I can work from anywhere. As long as I have you and Light, I will not have a problem. Besides, I don't have one in that area and that needs to be addressed!!"
Watari smiled and for the first time in a long time he reached out to L and ruffled his hair.
"This is probably one of your more brilliant and selfless ideas and one that Light will love you for." L's grin became impossibly wider.
"I hope so Watari, I truly hope so."
Watari stepped back and assumed his normal position.
"I shall attend to it immediately, L."
Light sat at the counter and finished his coffee. He couldn't stop the tumultuous thoughts running this his brain; he was at such a loss. He wanted, no he NEEDED to feel that he was adding something to this relationship, being someone L could be proud of. He had to prove that in spite of what was in his past, he was worthy of being L's lover.
He'd had enough time to calm down, to relax. He was no longer angry with L; he knew L didn't mean to sound as if he didn't care what Light was feeling. He just didn't know what to do about it and how to handle it. Relationships were incredibly new for L; he couldn't be expected to be able to handle everything other than how he's handled everything else; logically.
He looked at his watch; it would be time for lunch soon. He decided he'd better leave and let Watari have his kitchen. Besides, he needed to get back to L. Even if it meant he would have to stare at his back for a while, at least he'd be there. He decided to stop by the extensive library the orphanage had. Obviously their books on law, criminal psychology and other points was extensive; he was sure he'd find plenty to read and keep his mind busy at least.
It was almost two hours later when he emerged from the depths of the stacks and headed back to their private rooms. The books he had found were even better than he'd hoped and there was a sprint to his step as he walked thru the door.
"Light! I was beginning to become concerned at your extended absence!" L greeted him as he closed the door behind him.
"I'm sorry I took so long. I had to sort a few things out, and then I went down to the library and found wonderful books. And I'm very sorry for walking out like that." He walked over to L and put the books down on the desk. He reached out and took L's face in his hands, leaned down and kissed him deeply. L groaned into the kiss, allowing Light entrance to his mouth eagerly, his tongue dancing with Light's, letting him take total control. When Light released him so he could finally breathe he was flushed and panting. Light smirked slightly seeing the reaction and pulled away. At least in this he seemed to have the upper hand.
"You continue to work, I'm going to stretch out and get started on these." L finally skimmed the titles of the books and smiled.
"How very appropriate, Light." He said before returning to his screen.
