Author's Note: I like this chapter, with the person which appears here everything becomes funny ;D Although, I must admit that I really dislike this character in the original story.
'So how do you want to spend the weekend, Light-kun?' Ryuuzaki asked one day, exactly the month after the brunette had come to him in the morning to confess his feelings.
'Oh, well, you surprised me with this question' Light chuckled in slight embarrassment stroking the back of his neck. 'You know that I don't usually plan anything ahead…'
'I just think that none of us two wants to spend it alone' the detective smiled lightly clasping their fingers.
'I don't really mind where we go, Ryuuzaki. Anywhere is fine as long as I am not alone' he admitted with a small smile and let go of their hands.
'Why?' L asked with huge disappointment written all over his face.
'People are not tolerant. I'd rather we didn't show off with our relationship in public' Light said reddening slightly and evading L's sight. 'Besides, a few of the boys of my swimming school live in the area. I don't want them or their family to know who I go out with. It might cause the unwanted complications, you know' L personally didn't get what Light was afraid of but nodded in false understanding anyway. 'Oh, don't sulk, I'll make it up to you' he promised recklessly and instantly regretted it seeing how L's lips widened in a devilish smile.
'That so, Light-kun?' He purred with playful sparks in onyx eyes.
'Stop this grinning or I'll change my mind!' The brunette hissed blushing intensively.
'How about you come this evening to my place and we watch a movie?' The detective suggested with a meaningful wink. 'I am really hurt, you know…'
'You're taking advantage of this whole situation, Ryuuzaki' Light shook his head with a smirk. 'Let it be' he agreed adjusting the scarf around his neck. October was really windy this year.
'I can't believe it!' They suddenly heard a high girlish voice behind them. It sounded somehow familiar to him… 'It's really you, Light-kun!' Hearing that the brunette froze realizing why he knew this voice. He turned around just in time to be almost knocked over by the blonde woman in black and short lacy dress.
'Misa…?' He was so surprised. He wouldn't ever suppose he might see her sometime again.
'Misa-Misa missed Light-kun so much!' The young woman with cherry red lips exclaimed hugging Light strongly.
'I saw you in the magazine… what are you doing here?' The brunette asked when she finally backed a bit trying to smile although he was truly shocked.
'Oh my god, you saw me in a magazine?! I knew you missed me too!' she wanted to jump into his arms again but he somehow managed to wriggle out of it.
'Miss Amane, we should really go now if we don't want to be late for the meeting with the sponsor…' the black-haired young man with two big bags in his hands suddenly joined the conversation with a sheepish smile.
'Oh, c'mon, Matsu! I've just met my friend from a long long time ago!' She snorted not even looking at him.
'Sponsor?' Light arched a brow eyeing Misa's companion.
'Misa-Misa will play the main role in the movie titled "Seven Miles To Heaven"!' She boasted proudly clapping her hands in excitement.
'It's the romantic comedy' the black-haired man added looking with admiration at the blonde. 'And I am sure that thanks to Misa it will become a hit!'
'Oh, don't flatter me, Matsu' the woman chuckled in a false modesty. 'My manager knows how to make me embarrassed ' she muttered looking at Light.
'What an unexpected turn of events' the brunette mumbled and turned to L. 'Ryuuzaki, please, meet Misa Amane, a friend of mine from my high school.' He introduced her.
'Nice to meet you, miss Amane. I am Ryuuzaki, Light's b—' Light squeezed painfully his arm preventing him from revealing this information. '—best friend' the detective finished hiding his frustration under the mask of politeness.
'How lovely!' The woman shook vigorously his hand with a wide smile. 'I am so glad that Light-kun has a best friend!' She set her sight on Light again. 'God, it's been years! How are you now?' She asked with concern in her voice.
'It's fine, Misa. Mainly thanks to Ryuuzaki' he sent a smile to the detective.
'Aww, I like you even more now, Ryuu' she quickly came up with a nickname. 'You helped Light-kun when he cut off the contact with us' she suddenly frowned. 'How could you do that, Light?' She placed a hand on her hip waiting for the reply.
'You know that I couldn't stay… I had to break up with my old life to keep going and remain sane' he muttered honestly looking into her eyes.
'You might have at least called and say you were okay! I was so worried!' She exclaimed crossing her arms.
'I am sorry, Misa but I needed to rebuild my life again on the charred remains of the horrible memories. You were the too obvious connection. It was better off this way' he said firmly.
'Miss Amane, we really need to go now!' Matsuda interrupted suddenly.
'Don't disturb me while I am talking with Light-kun!' She yelled at her manager making him huddle.
'He's right, Misa. It sounds like an important meeting. You'd better not be late' Light supported the poor man by Misa's right side.
'I am in town until tomorrow. We need to refresh our acquaintance!' She threw in slowly following Matsuda. 'Come to the "Eve's Corner" at six in the evening and we'll talk…!'
Light waved her goodbye breathing out in relief.
'Are you going to show up?' L asked clenching his lips in a thin line.
'I'm afraid I have to' the brunette sighed heavily. 'I owe her this at least' he looked at the detective. 'I am sorry, Ryuuzaki. May we reschedule our movie evening for tomorrow?' He asked biting his bottom lip.
'I guess that you'll have to do more than just watching a film with me if you want to make it all up to me, Light-kun' L smirked hiding away his discontent.
'Thanks' Light breathed out in relief. 'I will, don't worry' to sound more convincingly, he stood on his toes and kissed him gently on the lips.
'Who is she for you?' Ryuuzaki asked pecking Light's temple and feeling slightly better.
'A friend from high school… alright, you got me' he blushed seeing the disbelieving glare L shot him. 'She once was my girlfriend. But it all ended when my tragedy happened!' He said quickly seeing L tensing. 'I broke up with her quite rudely, though. On the phone' he admitted with great shame. 'I need to meet with her this one time, Ryuuzaki. I am not going to refresh this relationship' he added to calm his boyfriend down. 'You are my object of affection. She wasn't ever as close to me as you are' he hugged L lightly and took his hand not caring if someone saw them anymore. 'But I need to tell her everything I should have said before I disappeared from her life' he muttered firmly. 'Will you forgive me, Ryuuzaki?' He asked looking at him with hope in caramel eyes.
The detective sighed deeply and nodded.
'Alright, Light-kun. This one exceptional time' he purred leaning down and kissing him again harder than before. 'Don't forget that you are mine.' He muttered and they continued walking around.
…
'A shirt?' L asked arching his brows observing how Light was getting ready for the meeting with Misa. The detective had insisted on driving him there and then back to his apartment and now was sitting on Light's bed and waiting for him.
'We're going to the elegant café, Ryuuzaki. I am expected to show up properly clad' the brunette muttered fixing his hair.
'Why do you care to look so dazzlingly for her?' L asked not able to control his growing jealousy.
'Is it really dazzlingly for you?' Light chuckled turning around to him. 'I can assure you that it's nothing in comparison to my abilities' he smirked placing his hand on the hip. 'What's with this face?' He came to him and sat down by his side. 'I've already told you that I am going there to straighten out the things between me and Misa. I don't want to renew anything. I am interested only in furthering the relationship with you, okay?' He stroked L's cheek and pecked his lips. 'But there are things that are needed to be said. I have to clean up my own mess.' He took the jacket from a hanger and gestured at L to follow him.
They went down by the elevator and none of them said anything then. L was drowned in his own grumpy thoughts and wasn't interested in leading the conversation. Light sighed heavily and did something which surprised the detective but also improved his mood a bit.
'You know, it flatters me that you are being consumed by your own jealousy, Ryuuzaki' he said casually and sat down on L's lap when they were already in the limousine. 'You are really possessive, aren't you?' He smirked seeing L's surprised glare. 'But I am not going to apologize for meeting with my old friend. Especially that I am going there to finally end this kind of our relations once and for all, you get it?' He wrapped his arm around L's neck enjoying sitting on his lap more than he would like to admit.
'I am not worried about your attitude to this matter, Light-kun' Ryuuzaki finally spoke in the low quiet voice grabbing firmly Light's waist. 'It's herenthusiasm which I find disturbing' he admitted knitting his brows.
'Wanna know what is the truth about my past relationship with Misa, Ryuuzaki?' Light asked looking straight into his eyes. 'I was sixteen at that time and to tell the truth, I wasn't really interested in these kinds of relationships. But she was making so much effort to get through to me. She was always there to back me even though I had no support in my parents. And I knew that all she dreamed of was to become my girlfriend' Light shook his head with a small smile. 'I didn't agree to this because I'd fallen for her. It never happened, in fact. But Misa was such a good friend. She would have done anything for me. And so I thought that it might not be that bad. Date once in a while, sometimes peck on her cheek… it wasn't difficult to make her content, really. I've already kissed you twice as many times during the previous week than I kissed her during the four months we were together.'
'It's quite hard to believe in what Light-kun is telling me' L murmured moving close to Light's face and leaving a path of gentle pecks along his jawline.
'But this is the truth, Ryuuzaki' the brunette said firmly. 'She has never been anything more than a friend to me.' He stood up when Watari stopped the limousine in front of the café. Just before leaving the car L grabbed his wrist and pulled to himself for giving Light a truly passionate kiss making the brunette feel dizzy.
'Mind-blowing' the swimmer smirked at the detective after regaining his breath and opened the car-door.
'I'll be here in two hours time, Light-kun' L reminded him with a small smile.
'See you in two hours time, then' Light waved to him and left the vehicle coming inside the café.
L stayed there for a few more minutes just to witness the scene he wished he wouldn't ever have to see…
…
Light came inside the tiny club and instantly noticed the blond head of Misa in the corner. She waved to him happily smiling widely and inviting him to the table.
'Hello, Misa—' the brunette started but the young woman quickly stood up and jumped to him with a death embrace forcing her bloody red lips on Light's surprised ones. The three seconds had to pass before he managed to react and push her away. 'Jeez, what was that?' He asked frowning.
'It's called "a kiss", Light-kun' she chuckled playfully flattering her eyelashes and pulling him onto the sofa.
'Why did you do that?' The brunette looked at her all strangled.
'Misa-Misa missed Light-kun so much… she was longing for his kiss!' She giggled trying to lean against Light's shoulder.
'Misa, it's been four years' the brunette pointed out making more space between them. 'Are you trying to tell me that you still consider us as the couple…?' He asked in disbelief.
'I've always known that we are destined to be together!' She babbled cheerfully. 'And you see, our paths crossed again!'
'You want to be with me despite how I ended up our relationship then?' He was truly shocked by this young woman's determination.
'You had every right to act like that, Light-kun!' She grasped his hand. 'I know that it must have been a horrible experience. Everyone would do the same if they were you.' The waitress placed two cups in front of them.
'Already ordered?' Light asked eyeing the two coffees.
'Hai, a latte for you' she smiled widely looking at Light's face.
'You remembered…' he whispered truly amazed by Misa's behavior. 'Why?' He asked looking into her blue eyes again.
'Because I love Light-kun, silly!' She chuckled taking a sip of her mocha. Light sighed deeply realizing that it would be more difficult than he'd assumed.
'I came here to apologize to you, Misa' he said finally.
'You don't need to, I have already forgiven' she interrupted quickly.
'No, I really feel that I need to do that' the brunette shook his head looking at her. 'I acted like a jerk. Who breaks up on the phone…?' He frowned at the disapproval of his own past actions. 'I am sorry that it happened this way, Misa' he muttered with sincerity in his voice.
'Aww, you're cute' she grinned being content as ever.
'But things have changed through these four years…' he started carefully.
'I will adjust, no worries' she assured curling a lock of the wisp of her blond hair.
'Misa, what I am trying to say is that you should forget about me. About us' he muttered seriously.
'No way, I have just found you' she shook her head. 'Don't try to fool me by your mind games.'
'Alright, I wanted to be euphemistic but it seems that I have to say it outright.' Light took a deep breath and looked into her eyes. 'I am currently seeing someone, Misa.'
'Ah, don't worry, I tried with replacements too but no one was good enough' she chuckled adjusting the collar of her provocative shirt.
'I am serious. I won't end this relationship' he said firmly.
'I will wait until you are ready then' she murmured simply observing her black nails.
'You are so faithful' he smiled playing with a little spoon.
'To you always!' She smiled widely as well being so happy that Light had praised her.
'A guy who will have you will be the luckiest in the world…' the swimmer murmured taking a sip of his coffee.
'You are that luckiest guy then' she chuckled leaning closer to him.
'No…' Light shook his head slightly. 'This is what I am trying to tell you, Misa. 'There is no us. Not anymore.' He sighed deeply seeing how her expression of happiness was changing into the distress one.
'What…? But, why…?' Her mouth curved in a shape of a horseshoe.
'Because I am with someone else now' the brunette muttered trying to hide his irritation. 'And… I am happy with this person.'
'Who is she?' The blonde narrowed her eyes dangerously.
'Doesn't matter. You don't need to know.' Light cut off turning his sight away.
'On the contrary! I have to know with whom I compete!' She exclaimed in indignation.
'Alright, I guess you have that right… you might be shocked a little, though…' he chuckled in slight embarrassment.
'Wait! Don't tell me it's Takada!' She suddenly interrupted. 'That cold bitch has always wanted to steal you away from me!'
'No, it's not her' Light smirked at this ridiculous idea. 'Actually, it's not even a girl…'
'I must have lost you somewhere…' she tilted her head in confusion.
'I go out with Ryuuzaki, Misa' he said feeling great relief that those words had finally come out of his mouth.
'You… what?!' She whispered when the sense of this sentence had gotten through to her at last. 'You gotta be joking' she snorted crossing her arms.
'I do not' Light muttered calmly looking straight into her eyes. 'I've got a boyfriend and Ryuuzaki happens to be him.'
'No no no' she mumbled to herself standing up and coming to the brunette. 'He must have made you a brainwashing! My Light-kun wouldn't ever…!' She was whispering feverishly.
Shit happens, Light thought getting tired of this conversation. All he wanted now was coming back to his own home and taking the deserved rest. 'I will cure you, Light-kun! Just let me…' she leaned closer to him wanting to give him a „healing" kiss. 'You will see that this is how it should be!'
'Back off, Misa' the brunette snapped becoming really angry. 'I don't want your damn treatments! I have already told you the reason why I decided to come here. My mission is complete - I have apologized to you and obtained your forgiveness. Now, I am sorry but my boyfriend is waiting for me…!' He tried to stand up but the woman didn't let him.
'Where did I make mistake?' She squealed. 'When did you deviate from the right path…?' Her eyes got filled with uncontrollable tears. Light closed his eyes and counted down from ten to one before reopening them.
'I don't want you to cry, Misa' he muttered in a softer tone. 'I want you to find someone who will give you affection you deserve. Because I am not able to do that.' Suddenly she smiled through tears.
'I must be dreaming the most terrible nightmare in my whole life…' she choked out wiping the salty drops off her cheeks. Light groaned in frustration standing up and leaving the payment for the coffees on the table.
'You may believe in what you want but this is my farewell, Misa. I tried to be nice. I wanted you to understand. But it seems that your brain just can't process some information…' he took his jacket and put it on.
'Wait! I'll leave with you…' she quickly dropped some money onto the desk as well and took her black leather coat. He let the blonde follow him and breathed out in relief when the nighty air hit his face. L was already there waiting for him leaned against the limousine nonchalantly. The brunette smiled and walked towards him at once. The detective grabbed possessively his waist and kissed deeply as if showing the world who Light belonged to.
'You pervert!' Misa suddenly hissed hitting L's arm with her leather bag. 'How could you make my Light-kun gay…?!'
'I haven't ever forced him to do anything, Miss Amane' the detective said cooly scanning her face with his emotionless eyes. 'He wants this relationship.'
'You have no right to touch him…!' She exclaimed loudly with fury in crystal blue eyes.
'Actually, I have every right to touch him because I am his boyfriend.'L drawled through set teeth keeping firmly Light's waist. 'Get it into your head at last and stop despairing over already lost case.' Misa wanted to snap something back but the brunette interrupted their argument.
'Stop this at once, for god's sake!' He hissed. 'Facts remain facts - Misa, we were once in a relationship but that was four fucking years ago! Understand that it's over and will never happen again! I don't mind having you as my friend but please, stop trying to awake something which died so long time ago.' His voice was steadily turning into a whisper.
'Is it really over?' The blonde squeaked quietly with sadness in her voice.
'I am sorry' Light muttered leaning against L. The woman suddenly came to him and embraced lightly.
'I truly loved you, Light-kun' she confessed through tears.
'I know' the brunette smiled lightly and disentangled himself from the detective's embrace hugging his old friend. 'But you need to carry on, Misa. The world is full of people worth your attention. Just give it a try.' He mumbled in a soothing tone.
'May we stay friends despite what happened…?' She asked finally raising her head up and looking into Light's eyes.
'Sure' the brunette smiled down at her. 'Just don't try to kiss me into my lips anymore, okay?' He chuckled stroking her head.
'Is the cheek alright?' She asked quietly with big puppy eyes.
'Not really' L suddenly joined the conversation sending her a death glare.
'I am asking Light-kun, not you' she snorted at him.
'Once in a while' Light rolled his eyes.
'Yay!' The blonde sticked her tongue at Ryuuzaki and pecked Light's cheek.
'Good luck on the movie set' Light winked at her backing into L's awaiting arms.
'Thanks!' She grinned. 'Wish you all the best and see you around!' She waved them goodbye and came to the car which had just come to pick her up. When she disappeared L suddenly pinned Light to the vehicle.
'What the—?' The brunette squeaked.
'Never ever sentence me to suffer such agony again, Light-kun' L whispered in Light's ear. 'I felt as if the jealousy was eating me up from the inside' he murmured breathing in Light's delicate scent and finally calming down.
'There was no need to stress over it that much, Ryuuzaki' Light took his face into his hands. 'It's only you who matters to me in this field' he whispered and joined their lips together humming in contentedness.
'Mine' L snapped and pulled him inside the limousine which was to drive Light home.
Second Note: L's possessiveness... I love it *.* It's so easy to make him literally suffer from jealousy xD
Misa will come back in the later chapters so the battle for Light's attention is not over yet ;3 Review...? :*