Heh, no Mello in this chapter T_T But he would appear in the next chapter and so will Aki ^v^
Thank you for all the support guys! And to answer RandomReader's question whether Matt and Mello would someday be together...well, this IS a romance fic and I adore the pairing MelloxMatt. There will be romance soon, really soon –grins-
Disclamer: I didn't forget it this time :D I do not own Death Note ._.
Chapter 12
After an hour of continuous gaming later, the redhead stood and dressed, ready to meet up with Misa at the assigned location. He left the dead-silent mansion after grabbing his keys on the bedside table and headed for his beloved Chevrolet Chevelle that was parked outside the mansion. He was about to step out outside the huge silver gates before a high-pitched voice stopped him in his tracks.
"Matttttt~!" He internally groaned and ran a hand down his uncombed hair. He turned, not bothering to hide the grimace etched on his face. He patiently waited for the older young woman as she approached him with an extra sway of her hips, her chest bouncing and brown wavy hair flying from side to side as she smiled slyly at the gamer. Her obvious attempt to entice her younger brother failed when he gamer raised an eyebrow and looked at her with the bored expression taking over his features.
"What?" he appointedly asked, his hand twitching for a cigarette. He patted his right back pocket then the left, and internally sighed when he felt the rectangular carton with him.
"Matt…" the brunette stepped closer, eyeing the younger male."Where are you going?"
Matt moved a step back. "Out." He responded before he turned to his heel and walked to the front gate.
The brunette's eye twitched in annoyance and she jerked Matt's arm towards her, making him face her make-up filled features. "I said where Matt. It's not like you to leave the house."
"I have to meet someone." He said as he noted the time on his wrist watch. "Look Kaylee, I would love to talk to you, but I'm already late. Yeah, see ya." He made a move to leave but Kaylee grabbed his wrist. Matt huffed in annoyance. Why couldn't she let him leave?
Kaylee pouted and gave her best puppy eyes, fluttering her mascara filled eyes in a way she thought was cute but only disturbed the gamer. "Matt, could you be a darling and buy me the newest edition of CosmoGirl magazine? They have a list of the newest trend fashions of this season and I really want—"
Before Kaylee would babble about shirts, heels and make-up, Matt quickly inserted, "Yeah, whatever." and turned, this time not being stopped by the annoying brunette as he strutted out the mansion, approached his vibrant cherry-red car and entered, inserted and turned the keys, and the engine roared to life after a little grunt of protest. He quickly drove away, drifting his thoughts on the possible plans Misa has on her mind.
Matt loved his car. Other than his games, stripes, goggles and cigarettes, it was the other thing that made Matt, Matt. He bought his car using his own saved money, wanting to not spend his parents'. He, for once, wanted to prove that he could buy his own stuff without the help of the money he knew was illegal.
He found the car at a garage sale on the other side of town. It didn't look like a car at first, it's driver's side was badly buckled as if a car had rammed it, and the windscreen was cracked. Three of the windows were without glass and the bonnet had a series of deep dents running up its left side. The machine was working, mind you, but whenever you would start the engine, it would give out a worrying rattle that would cut abruptly when then engine would be turned off. It literally looked like a piece of junk, but Matt suddenly found interest in it and swore to put it back on the streets shinning. The seller was surprise when Matt asked how much the car cost, he thought that the younger male was pulling a prank on him because there is no way in hell that someone would take interest in that old, rusty vehicle.
Madeline was furious when she found out the "piece of trash" lying outside their garage was Matt's. She rambled for about fifteen minutes, telling Matt that he could have bought something more new, something clean and working, unlike the junk Matt had spent half of his time to fix.
The machine eventually was fixed by the gamer himself, and you wouldn't have believed that the car that was once literally falling apart was now new, clean, shinning, and was now one of the best cars on the road.
He was quite proud of himself.
He drove on until he saw the lights of the city looming ahead. Soon the darkness that surrounded the car was replaced with an orange haze that reflected the wet roads. To Matt's disdain, the city was filled with people, the streets almost packed with young teenagers. It was summer vacation after all.
He pulled into a small outdoor car park. Matt switched off the engine and looked around the busy streets. He looked at his wrist watch, 8:35 pm; he was about ten minutes late. He sighed and stepped out of the car, arranged his wrinkled shirt and placed a cigarette stick between his lips, lighting them. He would blame his sister if Misa ever asked why he was late.
Matt wasn't the outdoor kind of person, as many of you may know. He rarely left the house, but if it was about cancelling the arranged marriage his mother proclaimed, he would have no other choice but to leave.
The redhead strutted past the crowd of female and male teenagers that looked, (well, more of stared) at the unfamiliar teen. Some females that were shopping would stop and fawn over the redhead to whisper about how hot he looked, because even if Matt wouldn't admit it, he really was an attractive young male.
He ignored the whispers and the failed attempt of majority of the females to get his attention and was about to turn into a corner were La Carmina was located when he was suddenly glomped by a squealing female. He almost lost balance but luckily held himself up, his cigarette flying from his mouth and into the ground.
"Hi Matt!" said female greeted giddily and pulled back form the hug, smiling from ear to ear. Matt frowned at his fallen cigarette and stomped it with the heel of his boot.
"Hey Misa, aren't you in a good mood." Matt looked around, noticing the few glares the blonde received. "You owe me a cigarette."
"Eww, a cigarette?" Misa shook her in fake disappointment but then grinned once more, as if having remembered a memory. "And yes! I am in a good mood!" she exclaimed as she stretched her arm out, revealing a silver bracelet. "Isn't it cute? My Light gave it to me, because he said he loved me!" she giggled.
"Yeah? Good for you Misa. Can we get this night over with? People are staring." He started to walk to the direction of La Carmina, Misa following beside him, still looking at the bracelet, a smile on her lips.
As both entered the famous sweets shop, Misa immediately pulled Matt to a nearby booth, taking hold of the menu on top of the table.
Matt looked around the room, suddenly feeling a wave of nostalgia wash over him. How long was it since he entered this restaurant? He had a lot of good memories here. He respected the owner of the place. He was the one who saved him near death; he owed the man so much. He acted as if he was Matt's dad, he protected and taught him a lot of things. He was Matt's first real friend. This was also where he first met Beyond.
"Matt? Are you alright?" Misa eyed the redhead with concern. Matt blinked, suddenly out of his revere as he stared at Misa before he returned his gaze to the menu.
"Yeah. So what's your plan?" he asked, silently hoping that Misa would not ask him further.
Misa stared at Matt for another few seconds before she lowered her menu. "Um, well, since we both—"
"Hi! Welcome to La Carmina, anything you would like?" a waitress asked out of no where, lowering the piece of paper in front of her as she waited for them to tell her what they wanted.
"A glass of orange juice. Everything in this menu has sugar on it." Misa stated. Both Matt and the waitress raised their eyebrows.
"Well, this is a sweets shop." He waitress mentioned. She tore her gaze from the blonde and looked at the redhead. "And you?"
"Eh, surprise me." He said with a bored tone. He didn't really look at the menu, he was only here to discuss about their predicament.
The waitress nodded and left. Misa tossed her hair to the back of her shoulder and placed her chin under the palm of her hand as she sighed, "Anyway, about the marriage—"
Before she could continue her plan, another young male sat on the chair beside the blonde and placed his plate on the table before stuffing a large slice of pastry inside his mouth.
Misa frowned, annoyed of being interrupted. Who was he anyway? What right does he have to sit on their table? She was about to tell the man to leave when Matt suddenly spoke to the unfamiliar man.
"Beyond, what are you doing here?" He asked. Said man tilted his head slightly before swallowing the cake.
"My brother works here." He mumbled as if it would explain everything. Matt didn't argue with the red eyed man, he knew that Beyond wouldn't leave even if you forced him to.
"Ehem," Misa muttered, looking at Beyond. "Who are you?"
Beyond moved his gaze as he noticed the blonde female. He smirked slyly, showing his straight pearly whites before he replied, "Beyond, BB if you wish. Now, this is a bit concerning Matt," He paused and grinned to Matt's direction. "Why do you have a beautiful date?"
Matt rolled his eyes. Of course Beyond would give out a comment like that; he was a huge flirt after all.
Misa blushed slightly and moved the fringe out of her eyes. "He's not my date." Misa declared before she pulled her hand out. "Hi, I'm Misa, Misa Amane." She smiled.
Beyond took her hand and shook it slowly. "Misa Amane, world famous model, actress and singer. It's a pleasure to meet you." Beyond grinned as Misa smiled, appreciating that someone knew her field of work.
Misa and Beyond communicated across the table, temporarily ignoring the annoyed redhead. After a few minutes of talking and explaining about Misa and Matt's situation, the waitress that took their orders earlier returned, placing the plate of pastry in front of them. Beyond asked for another a jam-filled donut. This surprised the waitress and told him that it was his eighth one. Beyond ignored her and brushed her of with a flick of his hand.
"Can we please get to the point of all this?" the annoyed redhead asked, poking the cake in front of him.
Misa nodded. "I guess you're right. Anyway, I formulated a plan that would cancel the marriage, as you know,"
"Yeah, then?"
"Ok," she beamed. "Me and my Light would run away together and live in a house far away. All you have to do is to tell them is that we are married and we love each other. They would be shocked," she giggled, "and would immediately cancel the marriage!"
Matt stared at the blonde, mouth slightly agape. He felt his right eye twitch in annoyance, He didn't want to use stereotypes but…is she really that stupid? Beyond was still stuffing his mouth with the sweet pastry as if he had heard nothing. Or maybe just doesn't care.
"That was your plan?" the gamer asked incredulously. "And you think that running away and getting married to your boyfriend would solve everything?"
"Well," Misa started in a tiny voice. "Yep. It's a good plan."
"It's not a good plan."
"You don't like it?" Misa pouted before sipping her juice. "I still have plan B."
"Let's go with plan B." Because Matt was sure as hell that her plan would never work.
"Ok then." she faltered. "Plan B is harder but it would cost me a lot less trouble."
Matt hoped 'Plan B' was better than the other one because if it's not, he would either have to marry the annoying blonde or to think of a plan himself.
"Matt, you would search for a girlfriend and let her pretend that—" and before Misa could finish, Beyond suddenly cackled, almost choking on the donut inside his mouth.
Matt raised an eyebrow and Misa frowned as Beyond drank her drink. The older man took a deep breath but chuckled once again. "Y-you? Girlfriend?" he said between gales of laughter. "Matt? Have a girlfriend? Is the world tuning upside down?" He shook his head and looked at Misa, still grinning from ear to ear. "Sorry to disappoint you Misa, but Matt would never have a girlfriend even if rats where able to—" Before Beyond would continue, Matt stuffed his mouth with the chocolate pudding cake that was once untouched, spreading the sweet treat around Beyond's face. He pulled his hand back and saw Beyond's evil glare.
"What the fu—"
"You didn't let me finish! Let me speak!" Misa argued, slamming her handbag on top of the table. Beyond still glared at the redhead who smirked, tossing the handkerchief that was on top of the table to the fuming man.
But all kidding aside, Matt knew that Beyond was right, in a way. Matt wouldn't get a girlfriend since doesn't know how to talk to them, much less pretend to be listening when in truth, he was not. It was also a waste of time and space, he was content of female animes and video game graphics.
"As I was saying, and I swear, if someone would interrupt me once again," She left the threat hanging as she glared at Beyond who was wiping the remaining chocolate off his face, then to Matt who magically pulled a PSP from his tight-as-hell jeans.
Misa regained her posture. "Matt would search for a girlfriend but not a real girlfriend, just a pretend. You would introduce her to your mom and tell her that you love her and that you don't want me because you love her with all your heart and would do anything for her—"
"I get it." Matt distractedly said.
Misa sighed. "Ok, then you would introduce her to everyone at the upcoming royal ball. Everyone would know she's your girlfriend and auntie Madie would not be able to say anything because she couldn't do anything. It would ruin her image if she disapproved of you having a girlfriend."
"Misa," Matt sighed, "that's too risky. What if she—"
"We must search for a girl who would be liked by many. She must be beautiful and a good actress because she must be convincing." Misa ended with a huff.
Matt stared at the older female. Her second plan was…good. It made sense. If everyone liked his 'girlfriend' Madeline would have no other choice but to accept her or she would be judged by all the other royals.
It was weird that Misa was the one who thought of it. Heh, maybe she did have a brain after all.
The only problem was, "Where would we find someone who would be willing to pretend in front of pain-in-the-ass royals without being caught?"
This seemed to make Misa's face drop. "I-I don't know. And the ball is a week away!"
Before Matt would answer back, he saw Beyond smirk a cruel grin, his eyes gleaming with mischief as looked at the redhead. Matt raised his eyebrow in question. Beyond looked like a serial killer with that smirk on.
"What's with the smile?"
Beyond swallowed the rest of the donut before continuing, "Why search far when the one you're searching for is around your presence?" He questioned with a hint of amusement in his voice.
"What …do you mean?" Matt slowly asked, not liking the tone of Beyond's voice.
"Remember the time when I entered your room through the window and I thought that…that blond male was female?"
Matt didn't like the sound of this.
"He even managed to sound like a female too. Hell, I was so convinced. He was a good actor."
"I don't get it!" Misa suddenly shrieked.
Beyond ignored the blonde and grinned, "Make that guy…Mello, was it?" he smirked before he continued, "Crossdress for you."
Matt's eyes widened in disbelief. Was Beyond insane? Well, he technically was but seriously? Mello in a dress, make-up, heels, and around people? It gave him a mental image of him pretending to be his boyfriend so that he would convince—
"No way in hell man." He argued.
"What are you two talking about? Misa-Misa needs to know! Tell me!" The blonde pleaded, irritated from not understanding what the two young men talked about. Beyond, who seemed annoyed because of the blonde's loud voice, slowly explained.
"Misa, goggle-boy over here has a male friend that looks female…well, in a way." He shrugged. "A bit male too, but with a little make-up and a dress that'll cover his dick, it'll definitely work."
Misa's eyes widened and she suddenly shrieked excitedly. "OMG! That's like, the best idea one has ever come up with! And it's better because he's Matt's friend!"
Yeah, Matt was obviously losing.
"No, that's a bad idea." He grunted. "Mello would never agree. That blond dude's pride is higher than Hitler's."
"Then convince him." Misa said. "And if you do, I'll do his make-up and I'll provide him with the dress and heels."
"How? It's impossible Misa. Trust me—"
"Then bribe him with something!"
"Bribe him? With what, my soul?"
"Well, cute plushies would do, or um, roses. That always gets me."
Matt released an agitated sigh. "Misa, he's male. A guy. I don't think plushies and roses will work."
"Well, that's up to you man. I have to go, see you Misa." Beyond gave Misa a smile before he stood and left the shop to go to God-knows-where.
"I have to leave too…" Misa checked the watch hanging on the wall of the shop. "I have a pictorial soon. Matt, please make this plan work. I really, really don't want to get married to you." She pleaded.
"Thanks, that'll definitely boost my confidence." Matt stood up and sighed submissively when he saw Misa's pout. Unlike his sister, Misa actually looked cute. "Alright, fine. I'll try to convince him." As soon as those words slipped from his mouth, he regretted it.
"Thank you Matt." Misa hugged the redhead, giving him a smile before she left the shop.
Matt looked around the place. How could he convince Mello to cross dress for him? He even doubts that he would survive the hot-headed blond when he would suddenly come up to the him and say, 'Hey Mells! Could you wear a dress, make-up and heels and pretend to be my beloved girlfriend?' He grunted. What could he do to convince the blond?
I hope Mello likes chocolate.
:D Hehe, what do you think of Mello in a dress? XD Please review and share your ideas!