Sadly, this is the end of the line for SWEO. I hope you all enjoyed it! It means so much to me that you guys have been reading this whole thing. May I add that this is actually my first complete multi-chapter fanfiction? :D
"And so, as you can see, Mello and Near are getting along great since the handcuffs have been removed!" Matt exclaimed, throwing his arms up in the air for emphasis.
"…Matt, why are you here again?" L asked bluntly with a deadpan, perched on the same couch that he had been seated at a month ago when he was speaking to Roger about the problem of Mello's behavior towards Near. Roger was currently absent from the room at L's request, probably still grumbling about being kicked out of his own office.
"I'm their lawyer, duh," Matt replied with a nonchalant flick of his wrist, as if this was completely obvious. Light, sitting next to L, blinked once and then merely rolled his eyes before sliding a questioning stare to the couple who sat at the armchair across from the two greatest detectives in the world.
"Matt insisted on coming," Near explained, seeming perfectly content in Mello's lap as he absentmindedly toyed with the blond's hair. Mello had his upper limbs wrapped securely around Near's midsection and currently appeared pretty miffed at his best friend for being an "annoying, intervening dolt" as he'd put it earlier when Matt was demanding to be their "defense attorney like Apollo Justice". There was something seriously wrong with the redhead and everyone knew it, yet he refused to go to therapy.
"Matt, you need an occupation besides video games," Mello snapped, scowling as he rested his chin on top of Near's head. Near, L and Light nodded their agreement. Matt looked like someone had just told him that he was no longer allowed to breathe oxygen and had to begin living on carbon monoxide instead.
"You touch my gaming consoles, you die."
"What about your computer? You wouldn't be able to play Dark Age of Camelot anymore if I took that from you," Light teased, smirking.
"That's not funny! You don't joke about those things!" Matt wailed, clutching at his face in panic.
"Matt, quit being such a drama queen," L sighed, popping a piece of gourmet fudge into his mouth. Mello watched the sweet as it vanished behind L's teeth, desire practically dripping from his gaze.
"Uh, L, can I-"
"No, Mello."
"You're horrible," Mello pouted, causing Near to glance at him with pity like a good boyfriend should when their significant other is unhappy.
"I will get Mello a box of his favorite chocolates if that would make him feel better," Near offered, smiling gently. Mello seemed pleased with this and kissed Near's cheek as thanks, then shot a glare at Matt when the avid gamer gushed about their "cuteness".
"Matt, kindly be silent!" he shouted, making Matt jump. He paused when he realized that Matt had actually quieted and then grinned at Near.
"What do you know, it does work!" he snickered, winking at Near. Near blushed, bashfully turning his face away to hide the pink tint of his normally pale skin. Mello smirked at this, but switched his attention to Matt when it seemed like the hyperactive teenager was going to continue cooing at them.
"I swear to God, I will go Kira on you if you dare start that anew," he sneered, using the phrase that had become popular with many of the orphans at Wammy's. Matt tried to seem innocent as he grinned sheepishly, then quickly and firmly pressed his lips together. Nobody except L noticed Light wince at the words and he looked slightly worried, keeping a low profile as he squeezed Light's hand in an attempt at comforting the brunette. Light responded by sending a weak smile at L to show that he was alright, although L was no less positive that he was upset.
"Hey, L," Mello suddenly interrupted and L immediately, yet reluctantly focused on the chocoholic rather than Light.
"Yes, Mello?"
"You told us you knew that the handcuffs would work for Near and I because they did for you and Light. How exactly did they improve your relationship?" Mello inquired casually, checking his nails in quite a feminine manner. L nearly choked on his candy and Light had to make sure that his partner was safe, rubbing L's back as he glowered at Mello.
"Ahem. That, Mello, is a story for another day. Light and I are very… busy. We really must be going now; we have a case that requires solving."
Mello, Matt and Near had to stifle their laughter as L dragged Light to the door. They'd never seen either of the super sleuths make a faster exit.
Well, the bright side is that I have ideas for a prequel (LxLight) and a sequel (LxLight, MelloxNear). I even have some thoughts about a sequel to the sequel (MelloxNear or LxLight, MelloxNear)! xD Review, please and thank you!