Hey guys! It's Jenn! As you can probably tell I am trying to do a chapter every week or so, to make sure I don't fall into that whole "I say it's on hiatus- but I'm actually never posting again, thing". I know you guys don't want me to quit this fanfic, and believe me, that is the LAST thing I want to do. Heck, that's not even on the list of things I want to do. Balancing this fanfic and school is hard, but I do it because I love you guys :) and you're worth it.
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My current situation: completely unknown.
L has just grown more and more unpredictable. Even so, that the little weirdo had to drag me here, to some restaurant. It wasn't much, little place, dimly lit, with a- what's the word... "Homey" feel to it. Not many other people were among us, really only couples, small families, this was odd for him. L had told me he was treating me here, although his reasoning was beyond me. I half expected military soldiers busting through the windows, pointing guns and lethal weapons straight at me. Due to this, every other minute or so, my eyes would drift off towards the large glass panes which took up most of the entrance, just to be safe.
What was most unclear was what L decided to label this event:
A "Lunch Date".
The previous day, which was about a week before L had asked me the- "strange question", he had asked me to meet him here- in front of the other officers, I might add, using that particular term. Ryuk, had of course started laughing hysterically, yet of course, took a halt once he'd figured out what I'd have done next.
Threaten his apple supply.
The other Kira investigators had vastly different reactions, you could see the "why not me?"'s or the, "they get to have all the fun..."'s on their faces. Jealous, they quite obviously were, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't revel in it.
A waitress in standard uniform, dropped by our table, pulling me from my daze. "Can I start you gentlemen off with some drinks?"
"I'd like a Stash green chai tea, please." L responded, in a nonchalant tone, as said waitress now faced me.
"And what about you, sir?"
"I'll just take a water," I respond, in an equally expressionless tone as the one L used.
"Coming right up," The waitress sauntered over to the kitchen, where I could no longer view her. I decided to take a look at the menu, I didn't have much else to do, other than stare at the windows, awaiting my imminent doom. My eyes redirected themselves onto L, where I discovered his had never left me. Mine narrowed into slits, as his ebony met my onyx.
"That's it. Start talking," I say, eyes completely fixated on his.
"Maybe if you ask in a bit more of a kind tone, Light-kun?" I could hear the amusement in his voice. The damned brat knew precisely what I was asking for. As always, L had to leave me in the dark, and be confusing as hell. I guess after this year, I should be used to this. Even though, I only wanted a simple explanation, L just won't give it to me. Now he was never a get-to-the-point kind of guy, but this, no, I need an explanation, and that's exactly what I'll get.
"Okay, I'll play along," I pause, "Can you explain to me why you brought me here?" In a nice tone, I say with a bit of edge in my voice. L has stalled long enough, I need my damn answer.
"Why not wait for the food to be served?" L smiled as I internally groaned in frustration. I knew he wasn't going to settle for anything else. If L was one thing, stubborn would be it.
"...Fine." I reluctantly give in, as the waitress returns, this time, with a large silver tray with both a tea-cup and a large glass atop, balancing on it. She places both down in front of us, as she pulls out a notepad and pen.
"Are the two of you ready to order? Also, might I suggest tonight's special, Matsusaka gyū karē?" She offered, as I looked over my choices. I didn't really look at the menu, and honestly the only thing I want is answers, not to waste more time with looking over a damn piece of laminated paper.
"I'll take the special, ma'am," L spoke up before I had the chance.
I clear my throat, "I'd like that too, please." I say, as the waitress had turned to me. She took merely a second more and finished writing.
"It'll be out in a minute," She had swiveled around, and left in the direction she had returned from.
"Well then," L began to speak again, eyes now back to me, "What shall we do while we wait?" L queried, smiling as he knew what I was going to suggest.
"How about you explain?" I proposed, as L shook his head.
"Now, now, Light-kun. Good things come to those who wait." Frowning, I took a sip from the glass beside me. I'm as impatient as ever. Usually, I never got this frustrated, at the very least, never showed it. Before I got his name, I was always calm, cool, not feeling under any stress. Yet for some reason, when I got what was supposed to lift my stress, it only worsened it.
"Ugh... Fine." I gave him another one of those killer looks. This stalling for god knows why was getting annoying, but I guess I'll have to deal with it for now, L was not going to give in, this was a fact. When L wants something, he will do everything in his power to get it. This I knew for sure.
L looked deep into my eyes, as if he were searching for something. His piercing gaze would not leave mine, and I was taken aback. This was getting slightly odd, I narrowed my eyes to match his, and he opened his mouth to speak, "Do you know why I brought you here, Light?"
I laughed, "It's only been what I've been trying to figure out the entire time."
"All I want is to ask a few questions..." L uttered, not wanting to be heard by the others.
Ooh cliffhanger! Listen, I tried, my best, to get a decent fancy-ish (not really fancy, but you know what I mean) japanese food. (warning: I do not know many.) Also I need to apologize. I meant to put up a chapter yesterday, but it was my little brother's birthday so I could not come online and post it. Thank you for being so considerate and not blaming me, I really try to get chapters up for you guys to read as much as possible. Just know, you guys are my top priority. 3
~You guys are the best!
This is Jenn, signing off.