Author's Note; And this is being written immediately after chapter 6 XD Hope you guys enjoy, this story will be progressing even though they are leaving the warehouse and Beyond is no longer holding L captive. Love makes you do stupid things I guess. Anyway, I'll shut up now and carry on!~
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"You turned me in?!" Beyond's eyes widened and he went paler than he already was. L frowned. "Beyond, you must know it is my obligation to do so. You won't go back to the prison if that is what you are worried about."
"I'm...not?" B's eyebrows shot up, his tone of voice suddenly less panicky.
"No. You are going to be under my care. Meaning you will be staying with me." L replied simply.
"...Why?"
"Because you already told me about your.. bad experiences in prison and I think it would be better for you to be under my watch..." L answered. He honestly didn't know why he was doing this..
He looked down, B could feel his heart flutter. Why was L being so kind? "Thank you... L..." He mumbled.
L looked taken aback. He nodded his head. "You are welcome." L walked over and grabbed his shirt, putting it on. "We should go." L said to B.
"Alright..." Beyond sighed, he'd have to trust L for now. Besides, he didn't have a choice. L nodded. He took ahold of B's shirt collar and led him out the door. "This is so you won't run off. Just precautionary." L explained, then led them to where he used the phone and called Watari for him to send a ride or something. He explained his whereabouts and the streets as people walking by stared.
He tried to shake L off but when he wasn't budging, groaned. "L this is stupid. Let go of me, i won't run."
L eyed B for a bit and then released him, but kept his eyes on him and stood close. Beyond huffed. He put his hand in his pocket, pulling out a jam jar and unscrewed the lid. He really needed jam right now..
L lifted his brow, but shook his head slightly. Beyond calmed himself down after a bit, mostly angry with how the roles were reversed. It was his own fault for being so stupid.. When the car arrived, L opened the door and motioned for B to get in, then sat down beside him as they drove off to his new hotel flat.
B was actually nervous, heart pounding in his chest. He snuck glances over at L, feeling that hatred for him. He should've never let him go. That was L's plan. To make him become like that. It could be. That theory made him furious. It had to be it!
L could feel B's eyes on him. He moved his eyes over and stared at B. "Is there something you want?" He asked with his monotonous voice and facial expression to match. Beyond grit his teeth, remembering he couldn't reach out and hit L anymore. "No."
L sighed. He really didn't want B to be mad at him. "Beyond, you have to understand, I have an obligation to do this. It is my responsibiliy."
B ignored him, looking out the window next to him. He didn't know who he was angry at more. L for lying to him, or himself for believing it. Maybe both.
L frowned. They were almost to the new hotel, L was uncomfortable, surprisingly, with the silence. He wanted to tell B something, he just didn't know what. He breathed a sigh of relief when they go to the hotel, and the limo took them to the back. Once parked, L got out of the car and waited for B.
Beyond followed him out, looking up at the big hotel he'd now have to get used to. It wasn't like it was a big deal being in a hotel, since he always moved around like that. What was a big deal was who he was staying with; L. And how he couldn't move freely on his own. He actually didn't know what he could and could not do. B closed the door behind him before L led them to the back elevator, which was usually used by the staff. Once in he made sure B was in too, pressing the top floor button and as they went up, L looked at B. "I have a set of rules you are to follow. Rule 1; You are to ask permission and/or tell me where you are going at all times. There are two floors, so that's why this rule is implied. Rule 2; You are only allowed on those two floors. I have cameras all throughout the two floors and I can easily get ahold of the cameras in the hotel. Rule 3; Do not eat the cake unless you ask and are given permission to do so. Note; If I catch you anywhere beyond these two floors, you are being sent to a personal building and will be in there until I choose I will let you out. If you follow these rules, we are okay." L explained to Beyond.
B stood against the wall of the elevator with his arms crossed, acting as if he was only half listening as he focused his gaze on the elevator doors when in reality he understood every word. He even actually had to fight laughter once or twice, since L was now the one making the rules because of him loosing and falling for L's plan again. When he finished talking, he continued looking in the same direction to avoid making eye contact. "Fine."
L sighed. "..Oh, and also, I had Watari get you strawberry jam. When you run out, tell me or Watari." L said. The elevator made a ding sound indicating they were on their top floor. Beyond's eyes lit up a bit, since he had just run out of his last jar and didn't actually expect L to care if he remembered. He licked his lips slightly from imagining the sweet taste and allowed himself to be led out by L, keeping himself in a position where he wouldn't touch him.
L wanted to smile when he saw B's eyes light up, but he refrained from doing so. He led them in the hotel flat. He looked at B. "Follow me, I will show you the room you will be sleeping in." He said and led the other to a room beside his own. He opened the door to show a large bedroom with a flat screen on the wall, opposite sat a queen size bed with red blankets and at least five decretive pillows. There was a door connected to it which led to a decent sized bathroom. In B's room was also a mini fridge filled with strawberry jam. There was also different assortments including video games, books, ect.
As B walked in he couldn't keep his eyes from widening as he looked around. He couldn't remember the last time he'd stayed in these good of conditions. He thought L would leave him in an empty room with a plain white bed or something but he couldn't have been more wrong, he actually thought he might be more happy here than back at the warehouse, disregarding the rules of course. A smile flickered on his face, even though he wanted to still be mad with L he tried his hardest to keep a normal facial expression. He rubbed the back of his neck, "Thank you."
L curled his lips slightly in a smile, but put it back to a normal street line. He nodded his head. "You're welcome. Now, if you excuse me, I have to go downstairs to the first floor. I have business I must attend that I am late doing due to not being here." L replied. He was talking about the Kira case, but didn't say exactly. He had to go to a press conference.. Well Watari was going, but he would be speaking through the microphone on the computer. He went to leave, but turned around and looked at B. "Please do not go downstairs until I come back up." With that, L left.
B nodded as L closed the door behind him, sighing and looking around the room. He stuffed his hands into his pockets as he looked around at all the stuff. B couldn't remember the last time he'd played a video game or even read a book, two of which he loved doing back at Wammy's house. He was excited to try it out. He paused at the bed and sat awkwardly, placing his hands on his legs. He felt as if this room wasn't his... But of course it wouldn't be too hard to get used to... He smirked and quickly got adjusted, turning on the flatscreen TV and relaxing back on the bed with a new jam jar.
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Awhile later L had just finished his meeting through the laptop with the task force regarding Kira. He'd hesitantly agreed to meeting face to face. L sighed. He then cracked his neck, and stood up. He went upstairs and went to B's room to check on him. It has been over two hours after all..
By the time L returned upstairs Beyond was fast asleep, curled up in a ball on the bed cuddling his half empty jam jar with the TV still on. It was pretty easy for him to fall asleep, since the bed was so comfortable after all and these days had been long and tiring for him. His face looked calm, it even had a hint of a small smile, probably from what he dreamt about.
L walked in, but stopped at the sight of B. He smiled and walked over to him. He took the jam and put in the fridge silently, then got a blanket and covered B with it. He then pet B's hair slightly and then left, letting B sleep in peace.
Beyond froze up a bit when he felt someone touching his hair, but then remembered where he was and realized it was probably L, relaxing somewhat. Only when he heard the door close did he open his eyes slightly to see his jar gone and the blanket now covering him. He pulled the blanket up to his chin and closed his eyes, hoping he could fall back asleep as fast as he did the first time.
L walked in the living room on the top floor after grabbing a laptop from his room. He opened it up, put in his five passwords, then began reading on what Kira has been up to. He knew that by doing the Kira case, he could possibly loose his life, especially since he will be meeting the task force in only three days. And Beyond would soon find out about this meeting. He wondered.. How would he react? Something told L he wouldn't be too happy about this...
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Beyond did fall back to sleep and ended up sleeping for longer than he'd thought because by the time he woke up, it was much darker outside. It could either be considered very late or very early. He sat up on the bed and looked around, registering where he was after a few minutes. He put the blanket to the side, stretching a bit since he'd been curled up in a ball the whole time. Wondering if L was asleep he got up quietly to go check, running his fingers through his messy black hair.
L was indeed still awake. He was still reading and watching videos about Kira. Half the world worshiped him, the other half wanted his death. He rubbed his temple. He had a slight headache. Apparently there was also websites for Kira. He went to them next, not paying attention or even noticing Beyond.
For a minute B watched from the doorframe, not sure whether or not to go back to sleep or to let the detective know he was there. He decided the second choice, thinking of what to say to engage conversation. He stepped fully into the room, rubbing the back of his neck. "L, you're back." He raised an eyebrow upon noticing the tense look on his face.
L turned around to face the doorway. He stared at B, then closed his laptop and stood. "Yes, I am. Also, Beyond, you're going to have to stay upstairs three days from now. I will be having visitors." L replied as he walked to the kitchen and got out a strawberry shortcake.
"What visitors?" He asked curiously, playing absentmindedly with the end of his sleeve. He waited for L to come back from the kitchen, noticing the cake and half smirking slightly.
"Just the Kira Task Force. I'm showing myself to them..." L replied, falling silent at the end, then began eating his cake still standing.
Beyond's eyebrows shot up, obviously surprised. He couldn't recall the last time L revealed his face to anyone who wasn't connected with Wammy's House. He knew this must be a pretty big deal. "Is that really necessary?" He knew the kind of risks L was taking by showing his face, especially if Kira got to know of what L really looked like.
L nodded his head slowly. "It is indeed important... I know Kira has police information... Its either one of the members, or someone close to them... but it would have to be someone of importance, like the chief or superintendent... But if it is a member, then they likely will come here and see me... it would be in your best interest to not be there in just in case..." L replied. He was ready to die for this case. He would take risks. "In showing my face, they will trust me more, which would help me in this case."
Beyond nodded, taking in all the information. "Okay.. But I'll be there." He took a seat on the couch, placing his hands on his knees and looking directly at L. He thought silently for a moment. "If you had to put a number on it, what is the probability that Kira is one of the people who will be attending the meeting?"
L frowned. "You will not be there." L said sternly, as though Beyond was a four year old and L was telling him no cake until after dinner. "Also, the percentage would be around 39%"
"Yes I will. I want to be. Even if I'm not in the room I'd feel more comfortable that way.." Beyond insisted. L couldn't change his mind about this one, he knew that. Especially after hearing how the percentage was almost 40. Then again, he'd still insist even if the probability were at 2%.
L narrowed his eyes. "Beyond, this case is different. It is very much dangerous. If one of these men are indeed Kira, they could kill you. I will not endanger your life." L spoke, his voice strict.
B crossed his arms. "And if one of these men are Kira, they could kill you too. You could use an extra pair of eyes. You know I'd kill any one of them without a second thought if they tried anything."
L frowned. He couldn't argue with that, Beyond probably knew that too. L stayed silent and just looked at the other. "Okay. But I have conditions you must follow. If you don't, I will personally lock you into your room until this case is done."
"Fair enough. What are these 'conditions'?" Beyond raised his hands putting quote marks with the word 'conditions' as he leaned back in his seat satisfied, recrossing his arms.
"You have two choices. Choice one: You will not come out of your room until I am positive it is safe. I will give them a test and if they pass it, you may come out. Choice two: You will wear a mask and stand behind me and I will give them the test. Either way, your identity will be hidden until it is safe to assume they are not Kira."
"Choice two. If I can pick out the mask, of course." The corner of his mouth rose in a half smirk, switching back and forth from taking this conversation as serious as it was and treating it like a joke.
"Alright. It cannot be see through. Other than that, go ahead." L agreed with a small nod. "Just go to Watari and tell him and it will be arranged."
"Okay, I will." B sat up in his spot next to the armrest, pulling his knees to his chest and wrapping his arms around them. He continued to look up at L quietly, imagining scenarios of how the meeting might go in his mind.
L continued to eat his slice of cake, looking back up to Beyond. "Also, from now on, call me Ryuzaki. No L, or anything like that. Also, no speaking of your eyes. And in no way, what so ever, tell anyone of your past! Also.. Think of a new name for yourself."
"But Ryuzaki was my alias, L, in case you've forgotten." B pointed out. "A very clever one too. Now I'll have to think of another one." He frowned.
"Yes, well I took it now. You will have to think of a new one. Perhaps look on the internet or something. Whatever it is, do it within two days from today so I know." L told him, wanting to smirk so bad at the pout on B's face.
B knew L was fighting a smirk and shook his head. "Fine. It won't take me long." He shrugged, going through a list of possible aliases in his mind.
L nodded. He then went to walk to the kitchen but stopped and looked back. "Would you like some jam?" He asked. Since he was going there anyway, he might as well get something for B.
Beyond nodded eagerly, smiling like a child who'd been offered some candy. He was already sitting up in his seat. L left, chuckling silently. He went in the kitchen and got some cookies and the jam. He walked back and gave the jar to B, and began eating his cookies.
"Thank you." He took the jam, unscrewing the jar quickly and scooping it up with his finger. He licked off the familiar sweet substance and smiled to himself, glancing over at L as he enjoyed his cookies.
"You're welcome." L continued eating, refusing to look at B. Beyond felt his eyes wander above L's head, eyeing his lifespan in particular. It was still years to go but it wasn't as if L was going to live to be an old man. Of course, this wouldn't surprise anyone given all the sweets L eats it would be most likely he'd get diabetes. But Beyond knew he'd do everything in his power as long as he was alive to make sure L lived for as long as he could make possible.
L finally looked up from his snack at B, sensing B not move for a little while. He noticed his eyes were directed to above his head. L looked above his head, noticing nothing. "What are you looking at?"
Beyond snapped back to reality, making eye contact with L again. "Oh, nothing." He assured him, resuming licking the jam from his fingers. He hoped L didn't try to pry into it like always.
L looked above his head again. "You were looking above my head... Why?" He pointed to the clock behind L, pulling a normal expression on his face. "Just looking at the clock." L frowned, obviously not believing him, but he decided he'd let this go, for once. L stood up and stretched. He looked at B. "I'm going to sleep. Please keep quiet. Good night." L said and left, walking to his room.
"Night." B nodded without looking away from the jar. Once he heard L's door close he sighed, looking around the room. There wasn't really much to do now and he wasn't tired due to his previous nap. So he decided to go back to his room and watch TV or play some of those new video games he'd wanted to try out until L was awake in the morning. Only when he'd returned to his room and turned the TV on did he realize he'd actually had a normal, or as normal as one could be, conversation with L and wasn't even mad at him anymore. Maybe it was possible that it wasn't all a trick? B shook his head and pushed any L related thoughts from his mind as he started up a game.
L fell on his bed. Besides what most think, he does sleep. The only time he doesn't sleep is when a lot is going on. He curled into himself and closed his tired eyes. He sighed in happiness, finally getting to sleep in a soft, comfy bed.
Author's Note; So basically yeah now you see how the story is moving past the warehouse, so I'm wondering if I should branch off into a part two fic or just keep this same one up? Maybe change the description? I'm not sure.. Opinions would be helpful. I'd prefer not to make a part two story but it's whatever. Anyway, review please! It makes my day.~
