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A Waste of Time

Name, L, and I all arrived to our next class quickly. Hid and Unkno went to class before we did, Unkno still getting abused by Hid until she arrived at her English class and he to his social studies class. I sighed, 'L will need sometime to get used to this.'

L and Name both walked into our next class - science - while I waited a few moments. 'Toby and his friends are in there... Should I actually risk going in?' This moment of hesitation was noticed by the observant L as he came back out of class to drag me in. I looked down, not ready to see everyone's expressions, especially after hearing what L did to Toby, Mako, and Bethany. The class, which was once filled with the sound of excited children chatting quieted down until one could literally hear a pin drop.

I hesitantly looked up and saw everyone staring at me as L dragged me to the back of the class. "Ignore them." L said quietly as he sat across from me. Name, who also noticed how everyone got quiet when I arrived, took the liberty to sit next to me. He grabbed my hand and I looked up at him, a small smile on my face.

I went to get my notebook from my book bag, completely ignoring everyone around me. I didn't, however, ignore L's expression at the affection that Name and I shared. Like always, he sat in his unusual position with his knees to his chest and his thumb in his mouth, but his observant eyes held something different this time. Instead of looking as though he was analyzing a situation, he looked curious. 'Perhaps he's not used to display of affection.' I thought.

My thoughts on the situation, however, where cut off by the sound of a door closing. This signified that Mrs. Allan had returned and that class was beginning.

The rest of the day went by quickly until the next thing I knew, the final bell rang. Everyone piled out of the class, but only a few went back to their rooms. "Where is everyone going?" L asked. 'Perhaps nobody told him.'

"No one told you?" Name asked. We stopped by Unkno's class and then Hid's as they would both join us. "Tell me what?"

"Since this is an orphanage for gifted kids, every student has a choice of taking an extra class if they wish. A class where their gifts can be developed." Hid explained to L. He stared up at her, taking in every word she said and asked, "Hmm...So what class do you all take?"

"Well we're all in a class for criminal justice. All of us except for the idiot over here; he takes a class for technology and mechanics." Hid said, hitting Unkno lightly in the head. "Hey!" Unkno shouted, glaring at Hid. She stared back at him, but you can tell she was glaring back, despite the fact that one could barely see her eyes because of her hair, which was still pink from Unkno's prank (though he did say that it would wear off every time she washes her hair.)

"Anyway," Name said coming in between Hid and Unkno, who seemed as though they were having a glaring contest, "You can choose any class you want. Since you're still new, you should see what best fits you."

"I think," I said as everyone turned to look at me, "L should attend the criminal justice classes. He looks like he's very observant and his mind is always analyzing every situation. It would be good for him to go to those classes, not to mention they're a lot of fun. You get to solve actual cases."

L looked at me and finally nodded after a minute. I smiled at him and grabbed his sleeve along with Name's sleeve and walked into the empty classroom, Hid walking behind us and Unkno walking down the hall.

In this class, there were no desks or chairs, only a television. Everyone would crowd around the tv, while we all watched the news, listening for any criminal cases. Some kids liked to solve robberies. Others liked to solve other small felonies. My family and I liked to solve murder cases. They were usually difficult to solve, and therefore the most entertaining.

We were one of the first ones to arrive, but soon, the class was filled with children huddled around the tv. Like always, there were petty crimes, but there was a crime that did spark my interest. There had been an unknown murderer, based on his killings, he was now classified as a serial killer, who killed people in groups of three.

At the end of the class, the teacher asked us what class we would like to investigate. When it came to the case with the serial killer, I was not the only one who raised my hand. "L and Nona, both of you will have to work together to solve this case. Everyone who will be investigating a case will bring your conclusions on the case to me in a week . Good luck, and remember, all of this information will be given to the police to help on the case. You are all dismissed." Mr. Dupre said. It took me only a moment to realize just how quickly class went by.

We were all walking to the room I shared with Name, when I realized that my day at school was not over. As everyone walked into the room, I started to walk the opposite direction, "Nona, where are you going?" L asked as he ran to catch up with me. "I...I have an extra class I have to attend. I said as I took a left down the hall. "What class?" L asked. Once again, his eyes showed his curiosity.

"I...I don't want to tell you yet, L. Go back with Name." I said. I felt bad, maybe I was sounding too harsh. L stopped walking and looked down. I also stopped walking and stared at L, who slowly turned around and started to walk away. I felt terrible, so I called out to him. I ran to L and took out a lollipop from my pocket and gave it to him. "Maybe I'll tell you about it one day, but for now, I don't want anyone to know about it except for my family." I said while looking at my bare feet.

I felt pressure on my head and when I looked at L, he started to ruffle my hair. L reached out of my hand and held it in his own, while nodding.

My face, which I assumed looked distressed, relaxed and I could feel a wide smile spreading. I felt my face heating up, and L, who smiled and looked pleased with himself, let go of my hand and walked away. I stared back at his dissapearing figure and soon, I turned around myself and started to walk away. When I made it around the corner, I spotted my shinigami leaning against the wall. My smile widened at the sight of Ciego, as he usually accompanied me to this class.

I walked up to him and made sure there was no one else in the hall. When I was positive I was alone with Ciego, I asked him where he had been. Ciego is usually disappearing and whenever I asked about where he was, he always replied with, "Do not stress yourself over such trivial matters, chiquita."

As I was continued walking, I spoke my thoughts out loud, "I don't want to lose my eyesight, Ciego." I could feel him staring at me as I heard him sigh, "I know, chiquita. That is why you are to these classes, for they will help you when the time comes."

I stayed quiet and just nodded, since I knew that what Ciego was saying was true. I sighed and stopped walking, raising my hand to knock on the door in front of me. When the door opened, Mr. Wammy came into view. He already had his coat on and was putting his hat on. He had in his hand my coat and shoes, which he held out for me. I grabbed both items and put them both on.

"I'm ready, Mr. Wammy." I said softly as he gave me a sad smile. We both walked out of the orphanage, the cold, crisp December air hitting me like a wave. I got into the car and absent mindedly drew pictures on the foggy window. I secretly waved at Ciego who flew beside the car when I saw that Mr. Wammy wasn't looking.

I closed my eyes when I felt the car stop, wishing that I wasn't here, but when I opened my eyes I knew I couldn't just will it all away. I was at the school for children who will become blind but instead of attending during school hours, I attended after school for only one class. I come here everyday except for the weekends, and they teach me how to care for myself when I become blind. I sighed once more, knowing it was only a matter of time until I would have to apply these lessons into my everyday life. I felt like crying, knowing that wishing that the blindness didn't consume me was useless and sadly, a waste of time.


Author's Note: Well, I did it! Not my favorite chapter, I guess because I feel it is more of a filler. Next chapter will be better, though :D.

Also, sorry for not updating but at the moment I'm more focused on my Heart no Kuni no Alice fanfic. Since most of you probably don't know that I have a Quizilla account, here is a journal post that I put up the other day:

So I've decided to take a small break from my story The Invisible Wall. Why? Well I haven't been feeling really inspired lately. Unless I get messages then I have a feeling I won't update my L Lawliet story for a while. Instead I'm going to be updating my fanfic, Minnaloushe, Would You Dance, If Your Eyes Never Change Back? (Boris Airay) A Heart No Kuni No Alice Fanfic. The reason is because for one it follows a certain format (I'll tell you as the story is ending) and it's really easy to follow, and two, I've been reading the manga A Heart No Kuni No Alice so I just got into it again. It's only a matter of time before I lose interest in it again and work on another story. That's why I'm always saying for people to message me. I need someone to push me and encourage me to finish because if not, it'll take me a super long time to finish a story (and truth be told, I've been on quizilla for a long time and haven't finished a story yet so...)

So in the meantime, I will be updating my HnKnA story. Please guys, read it because it would make me feel awesome :D maybe if I finish that story I can get to finish my other stories. Anyway thanks and peace out, yo :D

The only difference from HnKnA on fanfiction . net and quizilla is the title. Here, it's called Minnaloushe, Your Changing Eyes and on Quizilla it's Minnaloushe, Would You Dance, If Your Eyes Never Change Back? (I'll probably end up changing it though since it's waaaaay too long for my liking). Not to mention quizilla tends to mess up the way the story is posted (I have like seven chapter 3's and have no idea to fix it -.-)

Other than that, I probably wouldnt have updated this story for a while if it weren't for Phantom_1313, so THANK YOU! Seriously, I know I can count on you to remind me that I have to update this story haha.

I would also like to thank Tsukino_Aisuru_A for reviewing the story like four times, haha. That's just awesome :D That made me feel great lol.

Anyway, I think this author's note is long enough. It's proabbly as long as the story itself haha :D Anyway, peace out, yo ;)