Hooray I got new glasses today!! And I got my L outfit, for when my friends and I cosplay as L, Light, and Near, completely planned out. As well as a little added detail that she doesn't know I'm attending to! Plus I walked into a glass door. That was not as fun as the other things...I'm so so sorry for the update delay!! The holidays just kept me really busy. Also, no lemon in here...maybe next chapter? Some kissing, though ^.^
Light was only mildly surprised when, during his last class, L slid into the seat next to him. Of course he had his laptop with him, because, well, why wouldn't he? The professor looked up quickly at the intrusion, then returned to the lesson. L really did have permission to be anywhere on campus at any time. The dean must really value his presence here.
"What are you doing here, Ryuuzaki?" Light asked lowly, careful to use L's alias in case someone should overhear.
"It appears that I have serious writer's block today. I thought that perhaps being in Raito-kun's presence would help." Light smiled.
"May I look at what you have so far?"
"Of course. However, as I have already stated, I have had writer's block all day and haven't gotten much written." L passed Light the laptop. The professor pretended he didn't see this going on.
"Do the teachers know who you really are?" Light inquired.
"No. They simply know that I am allowed anywhere at any time, and that they are not to interfere with what I am doing, which is why you are not being chastised right now." Light nodded, accepting the explanation easily. He studied the work-in-progress carefully.
"Ryuuzaki, you've set them up perfectly for this scene earlier in the book. See, look?" Light scrolled up and pointed out what he meant. "So, you should have them...oh, just hold on a second." Light quickly added a paragraph to the document and passed it back to L. L studied it carefully.
"You are right, Raito-kun. That is perfect for this situation. Thank you." L's fingers began to traverse his keyboard, writer's block averted. Light smiled and returned his focus to the lesson. No sense in letting his average drop because he had assisted L in writing a book...wait. He HAD just helped L write a book, hadn't he? This day was getting better and better.
SSS
It was odd, how Light's presence made writing this book easier. And how Light could jump right into writing his book, add a paragraph, and not disturb the flow of the book at all. In fact, he had written the perfect scene. It seemed that Light had some writing talent. Interesting.
His book was inching closer to completion, well before the date that he had set for himself. He would have to contact his editor and tell him so. In fact, his editor was the last of three people who knew his true identity. Light, his editor, and the dean. His trusted trio. Hmm. He wondered if Light would be willing to do the reading at the release party for his book. Usually his editor did it, but if Light did it, L would have total control over what sections of the book were read and how. Plus, he had a feeling Light would enjoy doing it. Something to ask him.
L was a bit startled when Light suddenly rose from his seat and began to leave. "Ryuuzaki! You coming?" Apparently class was over. L rose and followed Light outside. There, Light was suddenly surrounded by his friends. They all glanced subtly at his neck, then looked back up. L attempted to shrink away, but Light caught his arm and held him still. When L stopped making movements like he was trying to escape, Light let him go. L stayed, but didn't enjoy it. He would have rather slunk off until they left.
They looked at him curiously until Light made the customary introductions, and they all politely said hello. L returned the greetings a bit stiffly. Finally, they left for wherever they needed to be, and he was alone with Light.
"See, L? That wasn't so bad. No one tried to kill you. My friends don't bite. Unlike you."
"I still prefer avoiding people, Raito-kun. I should like to keep my friend base down to you, Chiyo, and the waitress at the coffee shop for now." Light shrugged.
"Well, they know you now, so at least when I tell them we're dating, they'll know who I'm talking about." L blinked.
"You will...tell them we're dating?"
"Of course. Why wouldn't I? It's not like they'll disown me. A couple of them are gay, anyway. I hang out with open-minded people." L nodded. Still, he hadn't expected Light to tell people they were dating. Although likely Misa would be telling people about the mark on his neck. Of course, she could just as easily be telling people she made the mark. L found that that thought made him rather angry. Suddenly he was glad that Light would be telling people.
SSS
The coffee shop was nice and quiet right after classes had released. Everyone was busy doing homework, which Light had been excused from in all his classes due to his perfect 100 average, or some after-classes activity. Which meant it was the perfect time for L and Light to get their daily cup of coffee and tea. The waitress walked over and said hello. Light smiled back and easily ordered for both of them.
"When exactly will Raito-kun be telling people that we are dating?" L asked. Light sent him a curious look.
"Why do you ask, Ryuuzaki?"
"It has occurred to me that Misa may be telling people that she is the one who made the mark on your neck."
The look on Light's face was priceless. "In lieu of that idea, immediately." L smiled happily, and, leaning over the table, stole a chaste kiss from Light. A sound of happy surprise came from behind them. They turned to find the waitress watching them.
"You two finally got together! That's great. We all knew you would."
Light grinned. "We?"
"Oh, the whole staff here. We had a bet going as to how long it would take before you both realized that you liked each other. Unfortunately, we all bet too early. Apparently you guys are pretty oblivious."
Light laughed. "I guess we are. Actually, I think you are the first person besides us to know about this."
The waitress smiled. "You should remedy that situation." Light nodded. He whole-heartedly agreed.
After they had finished at the coffee shop, Light began to concoct and idea as to how he'd let people know that he and L were dating. He didn't much like the idea of walking up to his friends and just announcing it. Because that wouldn't be awkward. 'Hey guys, guess what? I know you're probably all under the impression that I'm exclusively straight, but I'm not! And on top of that, you know that guy Ryuuzaki I introduced you to today? Yeah, we're totally together!' Not what he considered fun.
As they neared the center of campus, Light decided that the easiest way would be to just kiss L quickly with other people around. Of course, he wouldn't make it obvious that he was trying to show they were dating. He'd take him over to the tree that was just out of view enough for people to see, but make it look like Light was trying for some privacy. Perfect.
He grabbed L's hand (another good way to show they were dating, if anyone was watching) and pulled him over to the tree. He came easily, not putting up much of a fight.
"What are we doing, Raito-kun?" He asked, curious.
"I want people to know we're dating, and this is the easiest way. Kiss me." L did not have to be told twice. He quickly lowered his head and captured Light's lips. He smirked as Light tried to gain control of the situation. He would not have that. L swiftly forced his tongue into Light's mouth and pinned him up against the tree. This degree of making out was not what Light had had in mind. He was sure people were staring at them, but, with L this close, he couldn't bring himself to care. His tongue began to battle with L's, and, when they finally broke the kiss, it was only for lack of air. Light rested his forehead gently against L's, and smirked when he saw a group of girls watching them, practically drooling. He chuckled. Fangirls.
After a few seconds of catching their breath, L and Light pulled away from the tree and started back to the dorm. The students were already spreading the news that he was dating L, Light was sure. Well, that WAS what he had wanted. The making out was just a bonus.
Returning to the dorm, Light shed his jacket and tie and collapsed on the bed. L simply strode over to the desk and opened his laptop. The sound of typing filled the room. Light smiled. He wasn't sure he could ever feel at home without that sound in the background. He was growing very accustomed to L's presence in his life. Since L had already basically moved in with him, they had already taken that important step in the relationship.
Content, Light reached for the nearest book he could grab and decided to test L's knowledge. Opening it up to a random page, he began to read. "He was different from his brothers and sisters. Their hair already betrayed the reddish hue inherited from their mother, the she-wolf; while he alone, in this particular, took after his father."
"White Fang by Jack London. A good choice, Raito-kun. I rather enjoy that book myself. It turns out well for the wolf." Light should have known he'd know the book by two sentences. Stretching, he rolled off the bed.
"I'm going to take a shower, L." L nodded in response and Light made his way to the bathroom, grabbing his sleep clothes and a towel on the way.
Turning on the shower, he waited for its initial extreme heat to play itself out before he stepped inside. The hot water was relaxing, and soon he found himself leaning against the shower wall with his eyes closed, listening to the water bounce off the walls and floor. It was peaceful, and he allowed his mind to wander. He was contemplating something that had been bothering him lately. Soon, the semester of college would be over, and he would no longer live on campus. He didn't know what he would do about that. It was a scary thought, because if he no longer lived on campus, he no longer lived near L.
He sighed, and, after scrubbing thoroughly and shampooing his hair, he switched off the water. Stepping out of the shower, he realized he'd eventually have to bring up this subject with L. He hoped he didn't react too badly.
SSS
L was actually, for once, excited. He was typing the last word of the last sentence of the last chapter of his book. He loved the feeling of finishing a book. It gave him a sense of satisfaction that he usually didn't get to experience on a regular basis. Finally, he grinned to himself. This next bit would be a surprise to Light. He scrolled all the way to the beginning of the book, and added a page ahead of the title page. Quickly, he typed a single sentence that he couldn't wait for Light to discover.
Which wouldn't take too long. The second his editor got a hold of this book, he would have it ready to publish almost overnight. Thus was the power of L's fame. They wouldn't waste time going over the book to pick out errors, as they had quickly learned that L never made any.
L looked up as Light came out of the bathroom, already dressed and ready for bed.
"Why did you stop typing?" Light asked.
L smiled. "I finished it. Would you like to read the ending?" Light nodded and walked over to the desk, waiting for L to get up and out of the chair so he could sit down to read. When he didn't, Light simply forcefully pulled L's legs out of their usual position and sat in L's lap.
L made a surprised sound, but didn't fight the action. Actually, it was rather nice to have Light in his lap. He watched over Light's shoulder as he read, waiting for him to finish. Finally, Light reached the last page. "It's a great book, L. Actually, I'd like to reread it." He began scrolling the document back up, but L caught his hand.
Light glanced at him curiously. "Raito-kun will spoil the surprise if he scrolls all the way up. He'll just have to wait until the book is released to reread it. It will only take about a week for them to get it ready."
"And how, exactly, do they do it that fast?"
"They do not bother going over it to look for mistakes. I never make any. Instead, the send it right into production. In about a week, they'll have enough books made to release it. Actually, that is another thing I'd like to ask Raito-kun about."
"I'm listening."
"I'd...like it if Raito-kun would do something for me." L paused, gaging Light's reaction. He was simply looking at him, waiting for the request. "Would Raito-kun be willing to do the book reading at the release party? I usually have my editor do it, but sometimes he switches out the section I want read with another section. It is very annoying. I trust that Raito-kun could read it well and would read what I tell him to."
Light was stunned. "You...want me to do a reading at the release? Of course! I've always wanted to attend one of the parties, but the invitations are so hard to get – and to be able to do the reading? That's fantastic!" L smiled. Light was his own personal fanboy sometimes.
"That is wonderful, Raito-kun. I'll pick out the section I want you to read so you can begin practicing."
Light nodded. "Actually, L, there's something I need to talk to you about. I was thinking about it in the shower." L blinked, curious. "The semester will be ending soon, which means that I won't live on campus anymore."
L looked startled. "Where will Raito-kun live?"
"I might have to go live with my parents until the next semester starts. So, Japan."
L shook his head, refusing to allow that to happen. "Raito-kun may not go back to Japan without me. As he is in need of a place to live, he will simply have to move into my house with me."
"Did you just ask me to move in with you, in your mansion?"
"I did. Well, I did not ask, per say, because Raito-kun has no choice. He will be moving in with me." L was not letting Light move across the world to a different country. He would have to move in with him. It was the only logical choice. Plus, L had been meaning to move into his house for a while, and this gave him some incentive, as he would not be moving in alone.
"Ok, L. I guess I could come live with you. But I get to do some of the decorating. You can't do the whole house."
"Agreed. Now, shall we go to bed? You look tired." Light nodded. L quickly sent his book off to his editor via email and clambered into the bed after Light. Tonight, the snuggling was anything but accidental.
Again, so sorry about the slow update. I hope this chapter was good enough to make up for it? Question for this time: Favorite book? Mine's White Fang. I couldn't resist putting it into the story.