Hey again I wanted to lighten the tension with a nice cute fluffy chapter to make up for it. I hope you'll like it, I giggled so much when I was typing. I even had to pause get something to drink and then come back to finish because it was just so hard not to laugh. Anyways I tried to space out it out a bit more but I can't figure out how to make it double spaced. I feel mentally impared. I type double spaced so when I saw that it doesn't come out like that in fan fiction I was like blah. So hopefully it came out better for you Astrogirl and thank you for the love. Also I wanted to thank product of a sick society for forgiving my OOC-ness and I'm glad you think they are a surprisingly cute couple. Have fun reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note, or anything for that involves it.

CH4: Forth and Back

Misa didn't know what to say. She had devoted herself into being Kira's helper of evil intentions. She swore she wouldn't let L get to her but after their kiss she felt as if she had skipped parts of her life that she couldn't go back and fix. The Death Note wasn't capable of taking back the deaths of people. Misa couldn't erase the names she had written down and she couldn't go to those families of the people she killed and ask for forgiveness.

Misa blinked once, twice, maybe three or four times at the boy holding onto her hand tightly. He had the same past as her but he went a different direction. She was running from her past and helping Kira was a way to accept it. She was avenging her parents but they were never the type of people that wanted blood on their daughter's hands.

She could make up for it and confess to L everything about the Note book but then she would be betraying Light. She was afraid of Light as he was stronger than her at getting things done. He had the mind power that she couldn't keep up with. Things didn't process as quickly as it would for someone like Light.

Misa gave L's hand a squeeze, maybe she could join L. Maybe she could make L her boyfriend and repair the crimes she committed by putting in her knowledge. He raised her hand and kissed it, she felt nervous but happy when he did so. Maybe she could outwit Light. It was possible if she had her eyes again. Rem always said that's what made her stronger.

"I suppose so…" Misa answered a bit shaky, she still wasn't sure where this would lead her but she didn't have the heart to tell him no. Not after how he's cared for her, how he stood up for her, and how he promised her to be by her side. He could have shoved her aside and exposed her to the others as the 2nd Kira but he didn't. He was silent about it and kept the burden of falsely accusing people when he was actually spot on.

L quickly pulled her into a hug; she hadn't expected it and ended up burying herself in the crotch of his neck. It was nice to be hugged and actually feel wanted. She had hugged Light more than enough times and the only time he's ever hugged back was today. She admitted she was shocked but the tension in the air made her understand that he didn't do it because he loved her rather just to prove a point.

Her stomach felt like it had butterflies fluttering around within it and she gazed up to see Watari standing over head. She became rigid because he must have heard her talking about Kira. He would tell on her and she would be prosecuted and killed! Misa paled and L as if sensing her distress released her and turned to see Watari behind. He had finished cleaning most of the area and now was standing looking down at Misa in deep thought.

L knew she was scared and whispered sweet words on how Watari wouldn't tell a soul. They were on the same team, and L thought of him like a father when he was in the orphanage. There was nothing she was to be scared of. Watari held out his hand to the girl and Misa was hesitant but grabbed hold of it. Watari pulled her up and then she and Watari helped L up. The old man's eyes were glistening but they were warm and promised her that he would keep her secret in a silent agreement.

"Now how about that lunch you were talking about Misa?" L asked and before Misa could reply her stomach rumbled loudly on cue. Misa turned crimson and tried to look away as they snickered at her. "Well Watari it seems Misa's stomach agrees on having some food." L said still chuckling. Misa observed him. His laughter was truly unique. He always appeared so serious when it came to talking that when she heard him laugh she almost felt like she was seeing another side of him and it wasn't bad. In fact she liked it even more so.

"I believe you are correct master L." Watari replied, holding the door open for Misa and L then told them to go on ahead, he still needed to dump out the fallen food. Misa watched as Watari closed the door behind them and went off in a completely different direction wheeling a plate of crumbs, a pan, and brush in his hands. L rubbed his hands in delight.

"I can't wait to get some sweets." L expected Misa to hit him for such a comment but she strode besides him with her hands behind her back. Instead of hitting him she hummed a soft tune and while he watched her she looked even more elegant. "I wonder should I get a strawberry or should I perhaps try some truffles today?" L asked and Misa turned to L with one of those sneaky smiles he didn't like.

"I thought you already had the best sweet already? So why would you need to eat anymore sweets? Or should I re introduce you to the taste so this time you won't forget?" She asked, still smiling. L blushed and Misa saw it she laughed and ruffled his hair. "You should blush more, it makes you look adorable." L scowled at her and she laughed louder still ruffling his hair with her fingertips. He would have snatched her hand to make her stop but why bother? It felt nice but if anyone saw them like this there would be hell to pay. "Well if you must be serious about eating sweets then I suppose we could settle for some cake." Misa said, now trailing behind him because she was having fun playing with his hair.

"I thought you didn't like sweets because they're bad for you or something?" L asked and Misa released his hair just so she could beat him to pressing the button for the elevator which she did. She placed her hands back behind her again and turned to face him leaning against the wall. "I did say that and it's true that sweets are bad for me but…" Misa extended her right index finger making a one kind of gesture. "I will make this exception just once." Misa said, giggling. L made an 'hmph' noise, closing his eyes and placed his hands into his jean pockets.

"Are you sure it's just this once because if you're going to be with me I see a lot more sweets in your future." L calmly stated and opened his eyes to see Misa left eye twitching. A look of horror plastered on her face. Maybe he went a bit far. "I was only kidding."

He earned a hard bonk on the head afterwards. He regretted even teasing her about it when she started giving him the silent treatment with her arm crossed over her chest. She could burn a hole in the elevator door glaring at it. Her left hand pressed the elevator button over and over because she was annoyed. "You're just being mean now just so you know." He told her and she started giggling again.

It was like music to his ears. He was off the hook. The iron doors opened too and the both stepped inside and Misa once again beat him to hitting the floor button. She did a little victory dance and L just stared at her oddly. She danced around him and ended up behind him. He didn't know she was actually plotting something to get him back. So when she grabbed hold of his shoulders he knew that he was in trouble. Misa had that smile again, he couldn't see it but he knew it was there and before he could prepare to defend against it she broke him. Misa pressed her chest into his back and whispered into his ear,

"So is this the part where we make out and have lots and lots of sex?" Misa giggled and L froze, he was brighter than any red in the world. She was on a role today but that just his brain shut off from there. When L wouldn't respond, Misa blinked and walked around to see his face.

His eyes were wider than ever, his cheeks crimson, and his mouth was so wide she figured it would slide off his face and hit the floor because he looked so happy. "Ryuzaki, are you alright?" She asked and received no verbal response not even a movement. She waved a hand in front of his face and he still didn't move or blink. "I was just joking, Ryuzaki!" She yelled blushing, realizing he was probably imaging such a scene.

Now it was her turn to heat up. "RYUZAKI!" She yelled into his ear and still nothing. She crossed her hands around her chest and tapped her shoes against the metal flooring underneath him. Misa stared at him again still no movement. Nothing, he was gone into his other world.

She glanced at the wall and then at him. "I knew you were a pervert." She commented and decided maybe she would take this joke a bit farther to teach him a lesson about staring off in space when you have a very evil woman next to you. A few moments later the elevator door opened and Misa walked out without L because he was still, yeah.

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The doors closed again and after about six minutes L finally snapped out of his fantasy. He looked around for Misa and realized that she was gone. He felt confused and also cold. He lifted his left arm to nibble on his thumb but as he did the contact felt off. He looked down and his eyes widened.

"Where's my shirt?" His hand had rubbed against his chest. He was shirtless but not pants less, which made him feel a little bit better. He then looked at the floor and discovered a dark blue top on the ground, picking it up with his right hand and hanging it before his eyes. "Isn't this Misa's shirt?" He asked and then realization struck him.

She stripped him of his shirt and probably was wearing it but that wasn't what bugged him. He had missed the actual Misa, taking off her shirt. Then he examined the piece of clothing and blushed. What would people say if they saw him holding her shirt with him being shirtless? Oh damn! L smashed the elevator door, luckily for him no one had got on the elevator while he was in his daze and he actually stayed on the floor so the elevator doors quickly opened up. L quickly scurried out and looked down the left hall way. Then looked to the right and there standing against the wall sat Misa with a smile played on her lips.

"Took you long enough you pervert." However he didn't register her words, he was too busy admiring the curves that now showed from under his shirt which she looked damn good in might he add. Misa knew that look he was about to go off in another one of his trances so she snapped in front of his eyes making him slowly look at her. He had his smirk on, and was nibbling his left thumb. "Ryuzaki, focus."

He numbly nodded, and told him to turn around. He did so, and she checked to see if anyone coming. Nope no one in sight. "Don't you dare peek unless you want to die and you know I can make it happen." L gulped, and didn't dare to turn especially knowing she was the 2nd Kira. Pissing her off was a definite no, no. She threw his shirt at him which it hit him on the head.

So abusive, he thought and he handed her shirt without turning around. She took it with small thanks, and slipped it back on. L retrieved his fallen shirt and put it on. Wow…It was a lot warmer in his shirt all the sudden. It was like he had his warmth and her warmth combined into it. He knew from that moment on this was his new favorite shirt. "Shall we go eat?" She asked letting her hand out to him. He nodded and took her hand. She started humming again and L tried to hum the same beat but he kept messing up and Misa laughed at him again yet this time he laughed too.

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Lunch was fun, the two partners sure didn't act their ages when eating. Misa had started a food fight just because when she accidently managed to drip some icing on her. L offered to lick it off and she called him a pervert and that's how the war began. Misa picked up her cake and smeared it into L's face. Then she asked him if he wanted her to do that favor for him instead. She was pulling for the fact he might blank out on her again so she could escape but her face got a chunk full of his chocolate cake.

"There are the sweets I promised you." L told her and Misa laughed at his joke for a bit till Watari wheeled in a tray of weapons. Normally it would be called goodies but Misa scrambled up and picked up a carrot cake and tried to nail L with it. He dodged and scooped a vanilla ice-cream cake. Misa freaked and tried to get behind Watari but L was too good to let her escape. He aimed for her legs and Misa squeaked a surprised gasp when cold hit her left leg.

"You jerk Ryuzaki! Don't you know it's wrong to hit a lady!" She screeched and L had an amused grin on his facial features.

"What lady I don't see any?" He asked and made his hands into binoculars to scope around the room. "Nope no ladies around here." Misa made an 'UGH!' noise and clenched her fists. Watari dropped a tray in front of her it was a bowl of chocolate pudding. L looked nervous when he watched as Misa dipped her hands into the bowl Watari was holding. He couldn't see the contents but he knew it was bad day to be him.

"Watari I thought you were on my side." L pouted, and Watari simply shrugged.

"I am but I am just balancing the scale master L." Watari replied and Misa smirk turned vicious and L wondered if Watari just screwed him over for the fun of it.

"Why thank you Watari. You're too kind." Misa said and Watari told her it was his pleasure to help a damsel in distress. L knew Misa was no damsel in distress after the stunts she had been pulling left and right on him. In fact if he had been more focused on watching Misa's movements rather than pondering about damsels in distress he could have avoided the pudding but he didn't. "I win again! I love this day!" Misa cheered jumping up and down and clapped while Watari smiled at the young girl that was full of energy. L quickly recovered but didn't retaliate because he was too busy licking the fudge off his face and fingers. It was so good!

"Go on and have your victory, I got the good stuff over here." L muttered under his breath. When L was done with his sweet eating momentum it had seemed that Misa had calmed down as well and she was helping Watari clean up around. Her face still had an assortment of cream marked on it.

"Ryuzaki, come help clean up." He didn't need to be told twice, he grabbed a towel from Watari and the three cleaned the room. Misa went over and tried to help him wipe off the smeared chocolate on his face but when he mentioned how cute she might look in a maid outfit it didn't happen. In fact she said shower and stormed off. Watari rested his chin on the top of his broom and shook his head in shame.

"You really need to learn how to talk with women master L." L had to agree with that statement as well. He was a detective and didn't have much a lot of romantic moments happen in his life till now. Talking to women was really hard for him. Sometimes he said the right things and then other times he ended up getting hit or being called a pervert. L scratched his head and Watari told him not to think too much about it.

"Thank you Watari for being here with me through this journey." L told him. Watari was an honorable guy and L was proud that he had him around to keep him company during the times when there was just him and his work. Watari shook his head and patted around the table to push all the chairs back in underneath.

"Don't mention it master L, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I have waited years for this day to come. The day I could finally make fun of you for having a girlfriend." L frowned at this and Watari shed a couple more laughs. "Master L if I may, I suggest you go take a shower you look as if you are a chocolate bunny." L tilted his head and repeated the words chocolate bunny.

"I'll go do that…Thanks…I think." L said and retreated to his own room so he may take his own shower. Watari watched his master disappear and smiled.

"Makes an old man like me proud to see his 'child' growing up."

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After getting cleaned up, Misa decided instead of looking for L she should go confront Light. The problem was she had no idea where he had gone to so the best thing idea of where he might be is the computer lab where they spent most of their day. The task force wasn't around maybe they had gone home and had other things to do. She was sure they would be back to being busy bees when L started working again.

At least she was right about her assumption because there Light was typing away furiously. She approached him carefully not wanting him to turn and yell at her. He heard her though and turned to face her. He was still angry it was very clear when he faced her because his eyes were narrow and almost steely. It sent shivers down her spine and she wished Rem was here to protect her in case he decided to lash out on her.

He didn't calm down when he saw her he looked even angrier and her guess was because of the argument that took place between he and L. "What are you up to Light-kun?" She asked trying to not sound frightened.

"Trying to figure out how to prove to that bastard that I'm not Kira." Light said, and wheeled his chair around and began to type again. Mina sighed knowing it wasn't possible for him to find that answer since he really was Kira and she was his accomplish. "I'll clear both our names and we'll never have to see L again." Misa mind twisted and an image of the old Kira appeared to replace the one standing in front of her name.

"I thought you said you were willing to die for me?! I need you in order to kill L!"

"You won't find it." Misa repeated louder and Light stopped and questioned her meaning. "You won't find any information that can disprove that you're not Kira, because you are Kira." Light sunk into his chair and stared at Misa with disbelief.

"What did you just say?" He asked, and this time he tried to clear out his ears to make sure he heard that right. Misa took a deep breath in and a breath out. Maybe she shouldn't just tell him yet and wait till she had her note book back. That way she gained all of his memories and he would gain some in return it was a fair share deal.

"Nothing never mind Light. I hope your search turns out well." Misa said, and turned to leave but Light darted out of his chair and caught her wrist tightly in his grip. She hissed at the pain but he paid no heed.

"Did you just call me Kira?!" He asked her and she told him no and they both became surprised when he slapped her. Misa held her cheek, and felt like she was going to break down any minute. "Misa…I'm sorry I don't know what came over me." Misa knew that somewhere deep inside the Kira that had been buried due to missing memories retaliated. He was chained away by this new Light-kun but he still had that will to act against her at least.

"It's okay Light-kun. You're just stressed out and I was angry at you because of what happened with you and L. So I called you Kira out of anger. I'm sorry too." Misa apologized, but didn't have the guts to look him in the eyes.

Light nodded accepting her apology this day was really bad. Probably one of the worst's days that he's encountered. L's words were beginning to sink in about how he doesn't treat Misa like a girlfriend at all morel like a burden if anything. That was the thing though Light didn't have any romantic feelings towards her and couldn't remember how they met up or how she ended up as his girlfriend for that matter.

"Misa, how did we meet?" The question made Misa blink and she didn't want to tell him that she was the 2nd Kira. That she found him and the two of them did a number of things to get themselves known well. She would have to make it up. Misa scratched the back of her neck and gave a nervous laugh.

"Well you see you took the wrong train one day and ended up in the part of town that I lived in. I saw you and I helped you find your way back to your house and then as a thank you – you took my first kiss." Misa said quickly. She was rubbing the back of her neck like she was trying to create fire or something. She begged to god that this Light would accept her terrible lying skills. Light's face was blank but he gave an,

"Oh yeah I remember that day. You looked so pretty in that outfit I couldn't help but kiss such an angelic creature!" Misa felt sweat drip down her forehead. How could he remember a day that she made up? What a liar, but the way he complimented her she wanted to believe it. He certainly was a ladies' man.

"I actually wanted to ask you something Misa, it's fairly important that you answer me." Misa tilted her head and rubbed her cheek slightly worried how his eyes darkened.

"S-sure, what do you want to know?" Misa said, and Light released the tight grip on her wrist. Misa felt relieved; perhaps it wouldn't be so bad after all.

"Do you by any chance love L?" Misa's eyes grew into saucers. She couldn't tell him she even liked L because if the other Light was inside him somewhere. What would he do when he heard that she had been treating L like a new boyfriend?

Two figures appeared on her shoulders. The angel Misa and the devil Misa stood ready to help her in her dilemma. The angel Misa played her harp and then paused to tell Misa to tell the truth. It would be only a matter of time before Light figures out the truth. The devil Misa poked Misa with a small golden-like pitchfork. This Misa instructed her to lie if she valued her life. Misa chose the latter option.

"What, you're joking right?" Misa questioned and she even fanned a - you got to be kidding me gesture. "You're the only one for me Light-kun. Misa Misa only likes you and no one else!" Misa chirped a little too quickly but Light was defiantly slower at catching lies than his previous self.

"Oh because I was going to tell you if you did like him, you can go ahead and be his girlfriend." Light told her and Misa waved her hands around.

"No way Light-kun, I would never end up with Ryuzaki. He practically hates me." Misa lied and flash a smile to cover over it. "Yeah he hasn't shown any affections toward me yet, not one bit."

By now she was lying out of her teeth but Light seemed convinced it was like god was on her side today. Light nodded and thanked Misa but told her he still thinks L liked her. "That can't be possible; he's the opposite of me, monotone, not talkative, weird eating habits, and just odd the way he sits you know?" Misa said laughing and inside her mind she was apologizing to L about saying that.

He wasn't at all monotonic except when he was serious about something. He did talk too but usually it was witty and perverted which she didn't mind. The weird eating habits was cute too, he was just a little kid and overzealous on sweets, nothing wrong with that. If sitting the way he sat made him think better that was fine with her plus she had plenty of schemes in mind how to push him over just to annoy him.

She liked L and she didn't want to change him one bit. Light was laughing in agreement to her; she couldn't blame him when she first met L her mind said whoa, what a weirdo but it grew on her.

"Well that's true Misa but you know opposites are common to attract each other." Misa smiled, oh how she knew that was true.

"No way Light-kun that just a myth, things don't always happen like that. In fact two of my friends are opposite and they hate each other."

"Even so the way Ryuzaki defends you is almost as if you were his-"

"Friend, Light-kun, he only thinks of me as a really close friend and I know it sounds hard to believe how he acted but L isn't the type of person who has many friends. I blame his work more than anything so that probably why he was being so protective. He doesn't want to lose us now that he finally has some. So it's perfectly normal that he defended me don't you agree?" Misa said, putting her arms behind her head, "I'm sure he'd do the same for you if anyone was threatening you."

"That or he'd just tell them to run away because I'm Kira and I could kill them." Misa burst into a fit of laughter. She could imagine him do such things too. She could imagine herself using that as a threat as well.

"I'm sure Ryuzaki-san has his reasons for blaming you…" because you are Kira. "You just got to hang in there and once we catch Higuchi your name will be cleared." Good luck with that one, Light-kun.

"Are you sure you don't like him because you like to defend him a lot more lately then you used to." Light asked with a suspicious glance and Misa's smile dropped. She started fidgeting but quickly thought of an explanation.

"Just repaying the favor since were friends Light-kun. He defended me so I defended him. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine." Misa replied and Light-kun turned to sit back into his chair.

"I see…" He commented and Misa took a step back and decided it was time for her to make an exit.

"I guess I'll be on my way then Light-kun. Good luck with your searching." She prepared to go but stopped when she heard him speak again.

"Okay but know I am sorry about slapping you, it was never my intention…" Maybe not yours but it was the other Light's intention. You're my girlfriend and I want you to be at my side always." I can't promise you that Light. Not anymore. Misa turned to give a small smile and replied,

"Of course Light-kun, you know I care for you." Light spun his chair around and the sound of typing echoed throughout the dark room once more.

"I'll hold you to that Misa, till the very end." He sounded almost nostalgic but Misa's fake smile cracked luckily his back was turned on her by now.

I hope you don't because I know when the time comes I won't be on your side. Perhaps if I hadn't accidently kissed L in that hall and discovered there was another way for me to go on about things maybe I'd be by your side but I highly doubt it now…

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End Chapter 4! I hope you all liked it! I was just having fun. With it pure fun! I could go for some Ice cream now ever had one of those ice cream sandwiches those are my favorite! Anyways getting close to the end of the first day and it's going to get a little more serious. I'm sorry but that's how life is sometimes. Le sighs. Thank you for reading. How was that line spacing too? I'm not sure If I'm doing it right. hehe.