Sayu sat at the table with Shianna and Rae, she glanced at her watch and bounced her leg impatiently, "He's late. Sorry."

Shianna waved in front of her face, "He's a guy. They do that."

Sayu sighed and glanced around with a slightly worried expression, "He's never late." She sighed heavily.

Rae looked up behind her to see Beyond with his finger over his lips. She pursed her lips fighting the urge to grin and point. "I'm sure he's fine. Probably just got held up." She smiled knowingly.

He smirked at her and snagged Sayu in a quick hug from behind, startling her. He whispered in her ear, "Sorry… I got a little preoccupied with a particular individual." He started to pull back and pulled a white gold chain apart and clipped a necklace around her neck. A deep blue sapphire sparkled in the sunlight. He kissed her cheek and sat next to her, "Seriously, I'm sorry I'm late, but I'm not sorry about why." He grinned at her.

She admired the gemstone, "And where did this come from?"

He chuckled and took a drink of the water waiting for him, "I stole it." She shot Beyond a shocked stare, his face contorted into a twisted grin and he bursted into laughter, "I'm kidding!" She gave him a stern stare, "Sayu, seriously, I'm kidding." He held up a folded receipt. She went to grab it and he yanked it away, "Hey! It's not much of a gift if you know how much it was!" He folded his arms and gave a playful pout, "I saved up to get it. Stop being mean to me."

Shianna laughed and Rae smiled, "Aww, that's sweet, give him a break."

Sayu rolled her eyes and smiled, "I'm sorry. I love it." Beyond grinned and Sayu blushed at his smile.

Shianna sighed, "You guys are so cute it's gross."

Rae nudged Shianna, "Don't be jealous." Shianna glanced up at Beyond who was happily chatting with Sayu.

"So, what held you up? Something like this isn't an impulse." Sayu asked while she happily tore pieces of her sandwich off.

"Ran into your friend… That Matsuda… Again, at least this time he didn't point a gun at my face, this time." He rolled his eyes.

All three girls choked and said in unison, "What?!"

"He wasn't being annoying was he?" Sayu said with a scowl.

Beyond shrugged, "He's always annoying."

Shianna stared at the couple, "Wait, wait, wait, go back to the part with the gun in the face! What?!" Rae nodded and leaned in ready to listen to him.

Beyond gave a breathy laugh, "I was at Sayu's apartment, he apparently didn't know I'd be there and he thought I broke in… Do I really look that shady?" He gave a flawlessly practiced hurt expression.

The other girls nodded, "A little." Shianna chimed and Rae nodded confirming her thoughts making a distinct 'mhm' noise.

Beyond scoffed, "Jerks."

They all laughed for a moment and a group of patrons moved from the table behind the girls and Beyond looked up to be locked in eye contact with piercing blue eyes. Unkept, wild golden hair swept across his eyes, it's length no longer than Beyond's own jet black hair. He stared betraying no emotions, the man smugly nodded and raised his glass.

Beyond startled momentarily when he heard Light shout, "You!" He followed Light's enraged glare to another Shinigami, whose beady red eyes flashed in the light and grinned with a mouthful of sharp teeth.

The Shinigami grinned and hovered over, and spoke in a cheerful tone, "You!" Beyond looked down and ignored the banter of Shinigami behind him, attempting to appear as normal as possible.

Light stared at the other, "Ryuk… What are you doing here?" His tone was menacing and angry.

"Light-o! How's the afterlife? I'll admit, I'm impressed." Ryuk laid in the air and crossed his legs with his arms behind his head.

"Answer me."

"Curing my boredom… I have an interesting owner, too." Ryuk's features softened and he rolled over onto his stomach into the air, "He gives me apples too! Have you tried them now that you're a Shinigami?!"

Light snarled, "Shut up! You incompetent bastard!" Beyond flinched slightly and continued to stare at the deep piercing eyes that haven't broken eye contact.

Rae waved in front of Beyond, "Hello? Earth to Eli!" Beyond blinked and shook his head. "I asked you a question."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, "I'm sorry. I know him, I need a moment." He stood up and walked over to the other table before anyone could protest.

They all focused in on the table that Beyond sat down at, "Whoa. His friend is cute." Shianna beamed.

Sayu narrowed her eyes slightly watching the two, "Their body language doesn't exactly come off as friendly."

Beyond took a folded piece of paper from him and stared at him before walking back to the table. The mysterious man leaned against the table propping his head up on his interlaced hands staring at Sayu. Beyond sat next to her and handed the folded piece of paper. She took it and instantly heard what Light was arguing with. Her eyes widened, 'Another owner?' Another piece of paper fell out of the folded paper.

'I am C, as I'm sure you are aware, of my real name. However, I pose no threat, you interest me. I will contact you at a later date for meeting details. Take care of Beyond, he can be a little brash, hard to deal with and seemingly devoid of sincere emotions… I assure you he is not.'

She looked up at the man who was giving her a Cheshire smile, he stood up and whistled. Ryuk instantly stopped bickering with Light and grinned, "Duty calls. Have fun, Light… I'm positive we'll meet again, you're just as interesting now, as you were when you were alive… If not, more." Ryuk quickly hovered over to C's side. C gave the group a passing smirk before turning and putting his hands in his pockets and walking down the street with a familiar, distinct haunch to his posture. A large group of people passed behind him, as they dispersed he was gone.

Shianna blinked a couple of times, "I can't tell if that was super creepy or ultra hot."

Rae shot her a nasty stare, "What does the note say?"

Sayu looked up and gave an innocent smile, "Oh! That he's happy to see Eli has a girlfriend and he wants to meet me and Eli for lunch sometime!" She smiled lightheartedly. Beyond grinned at the ease of her lie.

Beyond smirked at Light who was clearly still agitated.