DN: Love Me Not

"You did what?!"

Came the shocked reply as both geniuses shouted at him in unison. Poor Matsuda, stood there staring at the floor with his head hung down. Shame.

"I was... distracted and... she had this..."

Raito smacked himself in the forehead while muttering something about 'simpleton' and L had already stopped listening to the story after finding out it was a total waste of time. Not only that, but they where nearly given away. Unless the girl was actually that smart and already figured it out. Which wasn't surprising.

"Had what Matsuda?"

Raito had to ask, he was curious as to what could possibly have gone wrong.

"She was still wearing her school clothes."

". . ."

"She was on her bed! You don't understand!"

"No, I think I understand Matsuda. Thanks. I guess you can go now if it's alright with Ryuzaki..."

"Oh and don't forget, she said she wanted to talk to you too."

"Yea... I can hardly wait for that..."

There was silence. The detective wasn't listening it seemed. There was only the sound of keys tippy tapping.

"He's busy. Don't worry about it Matsude, just go ahead I guess."

"Thanks. Sorry about ruining everything... I really didn't -"

"No it's alright. I'm sure we'll think of something."

Of course they would. Listening as he heard the door shut signaling the leave of their third party, Raito would head over to L who was seated un properly at his computer. Clicking around for something with the mouse as he took a sip of coffee.

"Mimiko certainly knows what she's doing."

"So it seems Yagami-kun."

"Think she knows?"

"She knows something is wrong, but what exactly... she is unclear of. I'm sure after the death of Kenji Edo that she was questioned by the police. It's only routine to question those closest to the victim."

"Time to put the idea into play..."

"Hitori-chan is onto something."

"You don't think... she could possibly be Kira? Or some how related?"

Those slender fingers would suddenly come to a stop as the tapping had ended. There was a mental smirk, Raito had struck a nerve.

"What are you trying to say Yagami-kun?"

"Just a thought that's all."

"This isn't another one of your tactics to try and convince that you yourself are not Kira, is it?"

"...How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not Kira."

"At least once more since the last time."

There was a shrug. The detective would get up from his seat. It was time for another cup of coffee it seemed. As he walked away, Raito would take a quick glance at the screen. Expecting to see some sort of file work. But no. It was...

"Happy Farm?"

Taking a look back, seeing the other was busy with trying to find some sugar for his coffee, he would look back to the screen again.

"Yagami-kun."

"Hm?!"

"I've been a little distracted, as you can see."

"Seems it's not just Matsuda who gets distracted by girls... Who is uh 'cookie chick' ?"

"Just a friend."

Now resuming his proper place in front of the computer. Bare feet pulled into the chair as skinny legs came close to his chest. And holding a tiny coffee cup delicately as he took a sip.

"Just a friend huh? Pretty deep conversation for just a friend you know over the internet. And on a game forum no less..."

"A good friend."

Raito gave a sort of pout. Standing back as he crossed his arms.

"I thought I was your only friend?"

"You're the only friend I've ever met."

"Oh? So you've never seen her?"

"No."

"Not even a picture?"

"She's shy."

'heh' "Right. And probably a total dog to."

"It would be impossible for a dog to use the computer so effectively as such Yagami-kun."

Again, taking things a little too literal. Hearing the keys start up again, there was a sigh. Letting the two go on chatting, he really took no interest in such things. Now finding himself comfy on the couch in the other room as he stretched out.

"Taking a night of eh Raito? Hyuk Hyuk."

"Ah there you are. I was beginning to think you left me Ryuku."

"I guess now isn't the best time to chat is it?"

"How'd you guess?"

Giving a yawn as he rolled over and looked towards L, who was still starring blankly at the monitor. Almost as serious looking as he would have been if it where a case file on his screen.

"So you've never really seen this girl?"

"No."

"Did she at least tell you what she looks like?"

"Would it matter?"

"Well... wouldn't you like a visual of the person you're talking to?"

There was some silence. More tapping. Probably telling the girl he had someone over who was talking his ear off. As if he was a normal person or something. Poor girl had no idea who she was talking to probably.

"She has dark hair..."

"Oh? She got eyes to go with that?"

"They're blue."

"Not bad... throw in some measurements and we'll see what we've got to deal with here."

"What?"

"Eh... never mind."

"You have a fascination with looks Yagami-kun. Do you not value what lies behind a person's exterior?"

This would bring on a whole new bought of questioning. Then again...

"Great. Now he'll try and see if I'm Kira by the types of women I'm interested in. As if that's even possible, what the heck am I supposed to tell him now?"

There was a squeak of the swivel chair. Watching as L would put his foot against the desk and gave a slight push as he wheeled halfway across the room over towards Raito on the couch. Feeling all the more uncomfortable as the detective got awkwardly close face to face with him.

"Uhm... yea?"

"When you went to Hitori-chan's house. Was it as Matsuda-san had described?"

"What do you mean? Her room?"

"Yes."

"It was a mess. And you could smell cookies everywhere."

"...Interesting."

"Yea I thought it was weird too. Girls are usually very organized and neat and everything."

"So, it's safe to assume that you cannot 'judge a book by it's cover' as they say. Am I right?"

"Yea. So what?"

Having proved a point, L just gave a slight smile and set a foot up onto the arm of the couch. Giving a push as he returned back to his spot in front of the computer.

"So... what does a girl's look say about the kind of person she is? Hitori-chan for example, going to school every day we see her as a prim and proper young lady. Yes? But as you described her, disheveled and an all out 'mess'. It only proves that everything is not as it seems."

"Point taken. But..."

"Yes?"

"Not to get off track but, what do you look for in women?"

"Is it not obvious? Intellect."

"Seriously?"

"You can't tell who a person is by just looking at them Yagami-kun. But you can tell their personality through their intellect."

"So it's safe to say you like smart girls?"

There where more keys tapping. Still deep in conversation it seemed. Another sip of coffee and there was a murmured reply.

"...A pretty face is good to."