A/N: Thanks for your patience! Here's a new chappie to start off your weekend :)
Light lifted his head from where it lay on the soft pillow, hand reaching out to snatch the ringing phone. He'd been in a deep dreamless sleep and the sound was startling, to say the least.
What time is it? The Omega wondered as he blinked hard, eyes widening as he saw that it was already mid-morning according to the phone's clock. Wow, I was really out…
"Hello?" Light murmured, voice still laden with the remnants of sleep.
"It's me…" L responded quietly. The brunet flopped back on the pillow. "Did I wake you? I'm so sorry-"
"It's okay, probably needed to get up anyway," Light mumbled, rubbing at his eyes in the dim room, a sliver of sunshine peeking in through the draperies.
"How are you feeling?"
"Okay, at the moment."
"We'll be there in a couple of hours, all right?" Light heard Beyond's voice snap at L from the background, words unintelligible with the sound of the plane as well.
"Are you two behaving yourselves?" Light asked worriedly, dreading that they'd both show up bloodied and bruised if left alone too long with one another.
"Yes, he's just…impatient," L muttered.
"Put him on," The Omega replied with a sigh.
"Light?" Beyond's voice rang out across the line, containing that roughness that made it uniquely his own and differentiated it from L's own smoother one.
"Yes, I'm here," The younger man swallowed hard as his body reacted with a shudder, hand involuntarily reaching up to touch his bond mark. "Please play nice, okay?"
"Mmm…I'll try. For you," Beyond responded with a huff. "Are you really doing ok?"
"I'm fine!" Light exclaimed, slightly exasperated, though at the same time he couldn't deny that his inner Omega was a little pleased with the two Alpha's concern for him.
"I'm taking it easy, I promise…but you both need to remember what we talked about before," Light hardened his resolve. "Don't suffocate or overprotect me…I'll go stay at my parent's if you pull that crap when you get here."
"I promise. Just…please don't do that, okay?" Beyond replied urgently, an edge of fear lacing his tone. It tugged at Light's heart to hear it.
"I won't," He reassured the other man. "I'll see you when you get here." Light hung up the phone and tossed it aside onto the blankets before forcing himself to withdraw from the cozy warmth of the bed. As he drew upright, a wave of nausea rushed through him and Light was running for the bathroom yet again, emptying what little was in his stomach into the toilet.
I wonder if my mom ever had this much trouble with me? He scowled as he wiped his mouth and stood, washing his hands in disgust and immediately reaching for his toothbrush.
"Ugh…" Light brushed until he felt minty fresh once more and headed for the closet to get dressed.
I suppose I could just ask her. The brunet smiled at the thought as he rifled through the closet, pleased that it was just like the apartment in Paris, full to the brim with designer label clothes that had never been worn.
Paris... Light paused as he pulled out a shirt, overcome with a wave of melancholy. It seems so long ago. I wonder what our lives would be like right now if-
No.
I can't think like that. It'll drive me crazy. Light pursed his lips, a strong determination filling him to move on and accept his life as it was now. I'm not going to let this get to me.
He quickly threw on the long-sleeved t-shirt in his hands and slid on a pair of jeans before turning to look in the mirror.
"Pfft…" Light couldn't help letting out a chuckle as he realized he was wearing a white long-sleeved tee and jeans…L's typical clothing of choice. The Omega shook his head at how silly he felt, even as desire rushed through him at the mere thought of the other man. He suddenly had an overwhelming urge for L to hold him in his arms so he could nuzzle against his throat and run his fingers through the other man's dark, silken locks. Light released a shuddering breath.
No…don't miss him at all, huh? God, I'm weak for that man... He thought in wry amusement as he exchanged the white tee for a deep, rich burgundy one that reminded him of B's eyes-
"Dammit…" Light swore softly and tossed that one aside as well, settling on a black button down and exiting the closet after glancing in the mirror with a critical eye, finally satisfied with the overall look.
I am certainly not going to be one of those pregnant Omegas who lets themselves go. I can still look good. He huffed as he slid his wallet into his pocket and strode from the bedroom.
Now…how am I going to get over to my parents for a visit? He wondered as he headed for the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee.
I could take a taxi… He suddenly recalled the Ducati in the basement that L had brought him there on when they'd first met. Hmm…I wonder if he has any cars…
xxx
"Hey!" Beyond snarled as L tore the phone from his hand.
"Light? Are you still-"
"He already hung up," B responded with a smirk as he settled back down on the bed to rest his still aching shoulder as L scowled and tossed the phone aside before pulling his computer back on to his lap. The Alpha glanced over and saw that L was attempting to access the security cameras in the Tokyo penthouse once again with little success. He chuckled softly in amusement.
"I can't believe he locked you out of your own syst-"
"Shut up," L muttered, fingers flying across the keyboard as he tried to hack back into the secure system. He finally let out a low growl and closed it, tossing it on the bed in front of him. The chain that connected them via the handcuffs rattled angrily as his head fell forward in frustration to rest on his knees.
"Talented, isn't he? But I had no idea he was that good," Beyond mumbled thoughtfully, rolling his shoulder a bit to see just how much his restored Alpha healing had been able to improve his situation.
Hmm, within a day or so it should be back to normal. Beyond knew from experience that he'd have to stretch and take care of the wound area to ensure that the rapid healing didn't tighten the skin and muscles too much and cause problems as well. He closed his eyes, determined to rest, to be fully recovered for his mate.
If he hadn't pushed to reconnect our bond I'd probably still be a lot weaker. Beyond vaguely recalled the hazy feeling of Light's teeth against the column of his throat, biting down to mark him. The Alpha fought back a shudder as he remembered the sensation of the brunet taking control.
It had been a seductive wash of pheromones, coaxing him to give in. Beyond licked his lips as he rubbed his eyes, unable to get the taste of the Omega from dancing along his tongue, unable to suppress the memories of their innumerable carnal encounters in Bude.
He felt a warmth rush through him as he drifted in a half-awake state. He could feel the strength of his connection with Light growing as they drew closer to Japan. A thread of desire winding its way through his body, even from such a distance. Beyond opened his eyes, blinking hard several times, unsure how much time had passed. He glanced over at his would-be jailer in annoyance that they weren't already with Light by now. It was unfair and irrational, but he wanted someone to take out his frustration on.
Is he asleep? He wondered in surprise. L's breathing was even and steady, his forehead resting against his knees. Beyond wasn't sure he'd actually seen the other Alpha sleep before, well, not in person anyway. He'd seen it through the surveillance cameras, of course, but…
Something's different… The burgundy-eyed male considered thoughtfully as he examined the other man's hunched over form.
What is it? Huh… Beyond's gaze trailed over L's shoulders, the curve of his jaw, his dark raven hair. He found his hand reaching out to touch the soft strands as a sense of longing filled his consciousness. B's eyes widened as he quickly snatched his hand back, barely containing a snarl as he realized that the urge was not his own.
God fucking dammit! His fists clenched tightly at his sides as he fought off the, ugh, feelings that he could tell belonged to Light for L.
Reel it back in, Light. Beyond grit his teeth and stared at the ceiling instead, trying to ignore the affection for L that was thrumming through him from his bond mate. It wasn't like he didn't find the other man…attractive, as narcissistic as that might seem, but it had always been L's mind that had compelled him to obsess over the detective over the years, not his physical form.
It seemed like a million years ago that thoughts of competing with and ultimately defeating L consumed his entire life. Although he knew that wasn't true. There was a lot of atoning he needed to do for the horrible things he'd done to even begin to gain Light's full trust and L's as well.
"You've brought so much pain to others. The only way I can see you having a chance at being in our lives is by working to help put other criminals away, save lives rather than take them."
Light's words rang true in his mind. He had loved detective work before things went sideways with Wammy's, with L…before surpassing the other Alpha became his world.
I was such an asshole to him yesterday. Beyond swallowed hard as he thought of the brunet, wishing again that they were there already, wanting to be close to the Omega more than anything. The hardest thing about feeling Light's emotions now was that they had very little to do with sex and had everything to do with love.
Love for L…
Not me…
He couldn't help the spike of white-hot jealousy that shot through him, temporarily overriding the secondhand emotions of affection.
Why can't he feel that for me? I'm going to show him that I'm here for him too. No matter what it takes. His gaze narrowed in determination.
I'm going to make you see how much I love you, Light.
xxx
Light paused mid-stride as he made his way to the office to search for car keys, a confusing wash of feelings filling him. Frustration, anxiety, need...
Beyond.
His hand tightened on the coffee cup in his hand as he forced himself to focus and continue forward, heading into the other wing of the penthouse and immediately starting a search through the drawers at the office desk. The Omega found what he was looking for quickly, incredibly grateful that Watari seemed to organize everything very similarly to the office in their Winchester home. He looked over the makes of the four keys in the drawer before him.
Ducati…Rolls Royce…Honda…Mc-
No fucking way… Light snatched the fourth one up with a grin.
I wonder what model it is? He took a large swig of his coffee and set down the mug before darting out of the room and heading for the elevator, quickly sliding his shoes on as he waited for the lift to arrive at his floor.
*ding*
As he stepped inside and rode the elevator down to the parking garage, he practically bounced on the balls of his feet with anticipation.
When he arrived, he wasn't disappointed.
Light quickly discovered the car, parked on the other side of a Honda Pilot that he supposed also belonged to his mate based on the keys upstairs. He stopped in his tracks as he took in the sight of the black McLaren 720s sitting before him.
Oh, hell yes… Light chuckled as he unlocked it and climbed inside. You've been holding out on me L. We need one of these back home.
He started the engine and relished the purr of the high-performance vehicle as he acclimated himself to the controls, adjusted mirrors and such to his liking before backing out and heading from the building.
As the familiar streets passed by Light smiled and let out a pleased sigh, relaxing fully for the first time in days as he drew closer to his former home.
He hadn't realized just how much he cared about his family until he no longer saw them on a daily basis. The Omega loved being with L, their home in Winchester, but-
I suppose it's really true what they say. You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone…
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