"Watari," L murmured.
"He'll be fine, you really need to put more faith in doctors," Watari smiled reassuringly.
"It's not his physical stability I'm worried about," L whispered.
"At least you have good news," Watari placed a hand on L's shoulder. L smiled up at him.
"I wonder how long it will take for it to sink in," L murmured, turning back to Light.
"He seemed to accept it pretty fast when you first said it," Watari commented.
"Chances are he'll think that was just a dream," L said, as he carded through Light's hair, "I can't believe that he really tried to…"
"L," Watari turned him so they were looking at each other, "Light believed you were going to die. You would've done the same thing. He's very unstable right now, and I'm going to ask that if you're angry with him, that you hide it."
L nodded and whispered, "I'm not mad, he just… scared me. I'm not sure how I should react, is all."
"Relieved," Watari said, straightening up, "He isn't dead. You're not going to die. Not to mention, you've managed to keep your relationship a secret from you successors. You have a lot to celebrate about."
L chuckled, "Yes, I suppose there are a few blessings I should count. I can't imagine the looks on their faces."
"L, may I ask you question?" Watari asked after a pause.
"Hmm?" L raised an invisible eyebrow.
"Do you intend to invite your heirs to your wedding?"
L felt time freeze for a moment. He hadn't really thought about that. He knew a lot of people, but all they knew about him was a gothic letter on a laptop screen. This included his heirs. He'd never actually met them face to face. He had no doubt Near would have fully anticipated that he would be nothing more than a human, but he had his doubts as to Mello's reaction to the man behind the letter.
"Yes," L sighed, "Although I may regret it at some point."
"Most likely at the very point they arrive," Watari nodded in agreement.
"You're personally acquainted with Mello, yes?" L inquired.
"Yes," Watari said, "And while at times he can be agreeable, he can be overemotional and a bit trigger happy."
"That last part could be a problem," L sighed, turning back to face Light, who was gently stirring, "Do you think he'll stay awake this time?"
"I have no way of knowing," Watari said, stepping forward.
They both watched as Light's eyelids slowly fluttered up, revealing eyes that were considerably more focused the last time he'd woken up.
"How are you feeling?" L asked.
"Hungry," Light groaned, causing L to chuckle, "How long was I asleep?"
"It's almost been two days since you first got here," L said, "But you did wake up for a while shortly after they brought out of surgery."
"So, I really did wake up," Light sighed, as he looked noticeably more relaxed, "So you're really…"
"You're looking at the world's next cancer survivor," L smiled, "They said the early symptoms may have been due to recent dietary fluctuations."
It took Light's numbed mind a while to put it together.
"The time we spent in the mountains?" he eyed him.
"Most likely," L smiled, "We got lucky."
"Call it luck if you want," Light smiled back, "I'll call it fate."
L couldn't hide the rush of emotions that he felt at that moment. He embraced Light shamelessly, but was sure to be gentle. Light returned the embrace with his good arm.
"I'm going to go and alert your family that you're awake, okay?" Watari asked. Light nodded without letting go of L. Watari left the room to the two lovers.
"I was so worried," L murmured into Light's hair.
"I was too," Light sighed.
"I dealt with it better than you did," L accused.
"I'm sorry," Light whimpered, "I just didn't want to loose you… I'm sorry…"
"Light, I'm here," L whispered, "I'm not going anywhere."
"Just… don't leave me," Light choked out, pulling back to reveal his tear streaked face.
"God, Light, I could never leave you," L smiled, wiping the tears from his face, "No matter where I am, I'll always be with you. Do you understand?"
Light nodded weakly, and let himself cry silently into L's chest.
"Light?" Sayu asked from the doorway. Light turned his head away on hearing her. He wiped his face on his arm, and L kissed him gently on top of the head as encouragement. Light turned and faced his little sister.
"I'm never going to forget how cute that was," Sayu said, smiling at him. Light laughed, glad that he didn't have to comfort his little sister. Sayu approached him and sat on the edge of his bed, opposite L.
"Hey, Sayu," Light smiled.
"Hi," Sayu said, and formed an enormous pout on her face, "You're a jerk, you know that?"
Light was taken aback.
"You scared all of us half to death," she growled, "Never, ever do that again. You made everyone cry except Daddy and Watari! Wake up from your own little world and think about what it would be like for the rest of us if you died! We need you, Light! Don't ever try to leave us!"
Light hugged her.
"Thanks, Sayu," he said, "I needed to hear that."
L smiled.
"And, I promise I'll never try to leave you again," Light amended. At this, L hugged him as well. The small group hug made Light feel just how much people really did care for him. He had meant what he said. That was a promise he intended to keep.
"Mommy," Sayu said, "Get over here. We're having a hug for everyone who is awesome enough to cry."
Sachiko laughed, but joined in the hug all the same. After a moment like that, L's voice broke the silence.
"I feel a bit claustrophobic; can we stop?"
Everyone in the room burst out in laughter.
"Aw, but you're so huggable!" Sayu burst, capturing him in a bear hug.
"Your way of showing affection scares me," L stated. Light chuckled and pried Sayu's arms off of him.
"I must look up a word for being afraid of your boyfriend's sister," L mused, putting a thumb to his lips.
"How about sister-phobic?" Sayu suggested.
"No, it sounds made up," L waved his hand in dismissal.
"All words are made up by someone!" Sayu defended.
"Sorry, let me make myself clear," L stated, "It sounds as though it were made up by someone with minimal knowledge of Greek and Latin roots."
"Hmph!" Sayu crossed her arms and stuck her nose in the air. Light chuckled and pulled them both into a hug again.
"Well, isn't this mushy?" a rough voice came from the corner of the room. L and Light both heard him, but stoically avoided acknowledging that Ryuk was there.
"Wait," Light said, realizing something, "Sayu, did you say Ryuuzaki cried?"
Sayu nodded proudly, "Yep! He was sitting next to you, and I walked in on him. He said he wasn't crying, but I'm not stupid."
Light turned his gaze to L, who had placed his hand on the back of his neck, "Yeah, I guess I did get a bit emotional."
Light ran his fingers through L's hair, smiling sadly.
"Thanks for worrying about me."
"I'm always worried about you, stupid," L smiled back.
"Aww…" Sayu crooned. L and Light pulled away from each other, L blushing, Light coughing embarrassedly.
"Leave your brother alone," Sachiko scolded.
"No way!" Sayu protested wrapping her arms around Light's neck in defiance, "As his little sister, it's my job to make his life as embarrassing as possible, especially in front of his boyfriend."
L snorted, but then his face turned serious, "Light, I'm going to have to leave pretty soon."
"What?" Light asked, "Why?"
"I still have to go through surgery," L explained, "I convinced them to put it off until you woke up, but…"
"Idiot," Light murmured, "You always were the type to do stupid things for other people's sake. I don't want you to waste another second worrying about me. Go take care of yourself, dumb ass."
"I'd kiss you right now if I could," L sighed, caressing Light's cheek.
"Well, why can't you?" Sayu interrupted, "No one here's going to stop you."
L looked around, seeing Sachiko smiling warmly, Watari smirking like there was no tomorrow, and Soichiro staring at the wall embarrassedly. L smirked so minutely that only Light noticed it, before pulling him into a chaste kiss. Light heard Sayu making a strange "squee" noise in the background, but it was all but drowned out in the perfect world he'd been pulled into.
Author's Note: I love Sayu, so I sort of had to add her in here. I love how Watari was smirking like some pervy sage I know... Sorry, Naruto reference. Well, a review a day keeps the nightmares away. And when I have nightmares, I can't sleep, so I can't write. I know you're all smart enough to put it together from here. Please review!