"Good game, you two." You said, smiling, as they walked back to you. They were hot and panting, and you handed them the remnants of a water bottle. Law took a sip and handed it to Light.
"You actually made me get serious, Ryuuga. Light complimented. "I hadn't played like that in years."
"Thank you, Yagami-kun." Law answered, giving him his blank look.
"I believe we deserve something to drink. Let's go have some tea." Light suggested. "Plus, I want to ask something of you."
"Since you beat me, I cannot refuse anything you ask of me. However, I must warn you." Law turned to Light seriously. "I suspect you of being Kira. However, I do want to have a little chat with you."
Light laughed.
"Me, Kira?"
"Well… I'm only slightly suspicious. 1 sure, at best. But I would rather that you weren't Kira so you could aid us with your excellent investigative abilities."
Light didn't answer. He bent down to put his racquet away.
"Let's go to somewhere more private to talk, you two." You interrupted. "This place is too crowded. Who would have known a simple game of tennis would attract this many people?"
Light stood up.
"Do you really believe that I am Kira, Elena?" he asked, taking your arm. You smiled, The guy was oozing pheromones. You were acutely aware of that. Let's face it, he could be Kira but he was really attractive. He was slightly sweaty, and the liquid clung to his skin in a way that you could almost find sexy. His hair was also damp with sweat, and tousled in a delicious manner. His face looked open and honest, and his eyes were beautiful. His body was well-built, and muscled. Any other girl would have fallen, helplessly, under his spell. However, you were different to any other girl. Your gaze went to Law and the moment of attraction passed, to be replaced by intense love towards the dark-haired male.
"There is evidence against you, Yagami-kun. It is a possibility that cannot be denied. Plus…" You turned your own pheromones on, giving him your second best smile. The best one was reserved solely for Law, no one else. "you look the criminal mastermind type."
Light just stared at you, as if seeing you for the first time. His grip on your arm tightened, not enough to hurt you, but you could see the surprise in his eyes. It was then that you knew he wouldn't be able to resist. You were smart, beautiful, funny, interesting… and he was now on the receiving end of your charms. You had learnt how to use them effectively over time. He smiled mischievously at you.
"Do you like the criminal mastermind type?" he asked.
"Maybe. Depends." You batted your eyelashes mysteriously and leaned a little towards him. "However, my perfect type is genius. There is nothing I love more in a man than genius."
"Good thing I fall under that category." Light said, his voice deeper.
By now, Law was getting nervous. He knew there was no way you could trade him for Light, but he was, like you, a bit possessive.
"Yagami-kun, where do you suggest we go? Do you know a good place for tea?" Law asked. He didn't even look at me.
"Yes. In fact, I know just the place, Ryuuga. Follow me." Light tried to take your arm, but you didn't let him. You walked between Law and Light, trying to appear calm and unaware of Law's annoyance.
At the school gate, you bumped into Kyoko and her friend. Both of them began to blush furiously.
"Congratulations on such a good game." Kyoko's friend complimented.
"You were great." Kyoko said, looking at Law. He gasped in sudden recognition.
"Tell me… what's your name?" he asked. instinctively, your hand reached up to grab Light's arm. He just looked at you, thinking. However, you couldn't let go. You understood what Law was going through, but you were scared. You felt it was a part of him you simply couldn't reach, one of the few ones you weren't a part of. In a flash, scenes passed through your eyes. How you caught Yumi's father, how he was sent to jail. How devastated Law was, after all his first girlfriend had been murdered. You remembered…
"This must stop." Lawliett said, biting the chocolate bar. "I hate these dreams."
"I know. I hear you tossing and turning at night… and it's not as if you slept much, to begin with." You answered.
"(Name), what do I do? How can I feel better?" You had never seen Lawliett like this. "I feel… a thirst for justice. Not only for Yumi, but… in general. Just think of all the cases in the world, that haven't been solved…" he sighed.
"You're an idiot." You ruffled his hair with your hand, then touched his cheek gently. "Then, we just have to solve those cases. Let's become detectives and bring justice. I mean, we're both geniuses, aren't we?" you winked.
"You'd come with me?" he asked, perplexed.
"Of course. Call it friends, call it allies, since you met me, you're not alone in the world. I'll always be by your side, Law." You answered.
"Law?" He asked, perplexed. "You've never called me that before."
"I realize how that it's fitting, and I like how it sounds." You smiled. "Let's kick criminal butt."
"Yes, but we're going to need a code name. We cannot let anyone know who we really are. Someone we catch could hold a grudge, and we could be hurt. Let's be cautious."
"Perfect. Then let our codename be L, for Law." You smiled. "Plus, we're two, and an L is made of two strokes, one relatively smaller than the other one. It would also be fitting, since I'm six years younger."
"Then… we'll be L." he sighed. "(Name), I miss Yumi. I am aware that I didn't really love her like that, but she was a very dear friend. The first girl to notice me. I can't let that go so easily. I wish I could see her again."
Your heart beat fast. You tried not to feel sad, but it was hard. You hugged him.
"Don't worry. It's OK. I'll never leave you… and she would be proud of your resolution to make this world a better place. Also… I know I can't take the sadness away… but… just let me be with you. Let me support you, ok?" You were almost choking on the words.
"No. It is me the one who should ask. Please don't leave. You are my first friend, and you understand everything perfectly. Thank you."
You stayed hugged for a long time.
"My name is Kyoko…" Kyoko blushed.
"Kyoko?" Law smiled sadly. "You remind me of a dear friend I had once, Kyoko. Well, we have to go. See you around." He walked away, unaware of Kyoko's rapidly beating heart.
"Come, Elena. He doesn't know where we're going, but still he's left. Are you sure he's a genius?" Light asked, looking at Law's back. He was very far away now.
"Shut up, Light."
He turned and gave you a weird look. No one had talked to him like that before.
Well, there was a first time for everything.