Hi guys, sorry I haven't uploaded since last year, shame on me! But now that I'm on track I hope to do this a lot more regularely! After all, I miss L ^_^
Oh and please please please criticize as well as positive feedback, I'd love to know your thoughts and ideas on how to improve my writing, but for now, ciao and enjoy! (Hopefully ;) )


I woke with a start, sweat beading down my back and face. My head pounded and my body felt too heavy.
Flashbacks, man they hurt. I rubbed my forehead, hoping that would make the beating subside. I sat up, groggy and tired, even after that night's sleep. Gosh, that all felt so surreal, what happened, like I was still in a dream, which in effect, wasn't I? I sincerely hoped not.
I decided that I would shower before approaching L. He's probably still sat in that great big chair of his, trying to figure out this Kira mystery and probably my elusive self too.
I looked at the end of my bed and noticed that somebody, probably Watari, had gathered certain items from where I was staying; my wash bag, a change of clothes as well as a towel. I smiled at the neat pile before quickly scooping it up and dashing out of the room. I slowed as I entered the living area, it was too quiet for my liking, not that L made much noise, but it was dead silent. L was no-where to be seen. Hmm, strange. Maybe he had gone to a cafe to pick up something to eat which was sugary enough to satisfy his dietary needs. Nevertheless, I found the bathroom soon enough (there was a sign on the door), I pushed the door open in one swift motion, not thinking, only to find L lathering shampoo into his pitch black hair, completely naked underneath the hot shower, the glass door revealed him to me, although thankfully the condensation upon the glass covered his lower regions. I stopped, eyes wide in shock, I had certainly NOT expected THAT.
L turned at the sound of the door and stopped mid-rinse, looking back. I was mortified, I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks, they were so hot I'm pretty sure my face was glowing.
"I...Uhh.." I mumbled, "Um...sorry..." I backed out and shut the door. I exhaled a large breath and leant against the wall, unsure of what to do. Should I wait until he's out and attempt to stand the awkwardness? Or maybe just grab my stuff and find somewhere else to go? AH! Although amidst this I must confess my mind did turn to how muscular his body was, he had a few scars covering his porcelain skin, but beneath those baggy clothes is...well, a very strong, chiselled body.
Strictly professional, I thought.
I wonder why he didn't lock the door, probably not used to female visitors, or even visitors in general, however his memory is impeccable, he would not have forgotten. Maybe he's over cautious, just in case something happens. I suppressed a smile.
In the end I figured I'd leave, so I tried the front door to the hotel room, and it just wouldn't budge. I sighed, and sat in the living room resigning myself to whatever embarrassing situation was to follow, although I'm pretty sure it can't top what had just happened.
It was several minutes before the door finally opened, L was fully dressed but with his wet mop of hair covering his eyes, he looked so different this way, kind of...rugged, I guess.
I decided to be confident and look straight at him but he continued to look down.
"Bathroom's free." He said.
He didn't move as I walked toward the bathroom, just simply stayed rooted and cautious. I closed the proximity between us, having to walk past him as he was only a few paces from the bathroom.
I stopped as I became next to him.
I smiled.
"I didn't see anything." I whispered playfully.
A small smile played upon his own lips.
"I know" He whispered back,
I continued walking and went into the bathroom, I left the lock just as L did and proceeded to wash.
It was great! So good that it felt like the hot water was draining all my problems away, leaving me not only smelling like hibiscus flower, but also incredibly calmed too.
I reluctantly got out of the shower, towelled myself down and got dressed. I stopped for a moment, and regarded my reflection in the mirror. I looked so different but also completely the same all at once. It's strange how time can do that to you, as well as experience, it ages us without permission and sometimes past our real age. Somebody's bodily age compared to their mental age is a completely different thing, and sometimes people don't take that into account. My mind turned to L, as young as he is, as well as so inexperienced in certain aspects. Like, for instance, has he ever had a girlfriend? Kissed?... Had sex?
My hair was still wet but I didn't care, I let it down for once. I touched the door knob, exhaled and opened it, only to see L asleep on the couch, he'd fallen asleep in that crouch of his, but he had his body leant to one side and his head against the arm of the chair. I tip-toed nearer and marvelled at his sleep deprived face.
That must seriously not be comfortable.
I couldn't help myself, as this was such a suave hotel, I wondered if these chairs reclined, I searched around the chair for a lever, finding it almost instantly I gently pushed the head back, and the feet came up. L barely stirred – I was pretty stealthy- and I tilted his body so that he was in a more conventional sleeping position, I went and fetched one of the spare blankets from my wardrobe. Silly L, he has all this intelligence and he doesn't know what can do him good.
Once again I took in the sight of him my heart stopping momentarily.
I heard a click at the locked door, and watched as the door knob turned... my heart beat frantically and I reached for a weapon, any, but there wasn't any in the immediate area!
The door swung open gracefully and Watari entered. My pulse calmed and my heart's erratic beating subsided. He motioned for me to go with him. I complied... I hope this wasn't anything bad...
I walked on, following him. In silence he lead me down several sets of stairs and outside.
"I hope you don't mind but we'll have to keep silent throughout this journey until we reach our destination, I'm afraid it's not safe to discuss business out here." Watari said, a weary look in his aged eyes.
"Understood, thank you by the way." He knew I was referring to the clothes, as he nodded once, a hint of a smile underneath his 'tash.
He opened the backseat door to a very posh-looking black car- I had no idea what make it was- I got in. He walked round and got into the drivers seat, readying for take off.
We drove in silence, as agreed. It wasn't awkward at all, I simply found myself looking at the passers by, seeing how they differ from us in the real world. They don't really, it's strange. I'm in a different dimension and yet generally this place mirrors my own planet and dimension, but however is capable of much more, although I'm pretty sure that's more due to the intervention of the Shinigami realm, as Ryuk had once philosophized.
I missed Ryuk, he had helped me through a lot, just as Watari had after.
I sighed, remembering why I was here. This sent a tear rolling down my cheek, which I quickly wiped away. Watari, astute as ever handed me back a handkerchief. I took it willingly and silently. Although our eyes met in the rear-view mirror, I nodded and smiled at him, and he replied with one filled with solemnity. My mind then cast itself back to L, and my belly did little flips. I'd loved him within the Manga, however this was different, it was so completely different. Seeing him in the flesh, and quite literally in the bathroom made me feel like I was walking on air. However, I began to think about how he could never love someone like me, I mean, someone as exclusive as he would surely want a girl with optimal intelligence? I mean sure, I am intelligent myself but nothing compared to the great L. And he was exactly that, great.
Oh world, whatever am I going to do?