Spoiler: L's name...I forgot to mention that before..but if you dont know it by now, I'm shocked LOL.

Light had no idea what time it was, but he figured it had to be the next day, because it seemed like forever since a guard came by and pushed some type of slop through the slot in the door. Light would only eat the bread, not trusting the rest of it, then drink the tap water they gave him. Light felt like a dog, and after feeling his way around the cell, Light discovered that there was nothing in it besides a toilet. So Light sat against the wall, falling in and out of sleep. And when he woke, he let his eyes play tricks on him, while he thought of L.

L Lawliet... the sweet, incredibly beautiful, genius raven, that completed Light's life, and made it worth living. The person Light would do anything for, and strive to give everything to. The only person who's smile could stop Light's heart, and make him forget to breathe. And who had eyes so captivating, that an eternity could go by while you admired them, and you'd never realize it. L was a gift, a gift that Light felt unworthy of having, but he would love, cherish, and worship L nonetheless.

Light missed his raven terribly, and the ache of his empty arms only got stronger with every passing thought. Light knew Matt and Mello would stay by L's side, he had no doubt about that, and that was one of the reasons Light appreciated their friendship and loyalty so much. But Light also knew that they would be unable to be with L when it was most important. And the thought of not being present when L needed the most protection, scared Light more than anything.

Emotionally, L was very strong. Light noticed whenever they discussed L's horrible past, L was able to hold in his tears. They would glisten on the rim of his innocent eyes, but he refused to let them fall. What bothered Light, was the fact he knew L kept it bottled up, and he felt it was unhealthy for the raven to keep it in.

There was just far too much pain that occurred in L's life; the abuse, and neglect from his mother, her death, the verbal harassment from the people at school..the same people who said L was unattractive. And the betrayal of B, the only 'friend' L had for years. But the list of L's life traumas went on, and it seemed that L was afraid to let it out. Light also knew that L blamed himself for the evils that were done to him, and that in itself caused an extreme pain to form in Light. A pain of knowing that nothing that happened to L was his fault, and wanting so badly to help L see that. Light also felt he wasn't doing enough, not that L made him feel that way, but being in prison put so many limits on what he could do to try to bring L the happiness and contentment he had been robbed of. And until they finally got out, he would be unable to do it effectively.

But Light knew that if Mikami failed to up hold his promise, L would be in danger. And personally, Light didn't know how he would take it, if any more harm came to his precious raven.

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The first night without having Light in the cell...was torture. Sleep refused to bestow mercy upon L, so he stayed awake in Light's bed, and allowed the man scent sooth him. L's mind was racing, thinking about all the 'what ifs' that could happen to his love. What if they don't feed him properly, what if he gets sick, what if he ends up snapping, what if he's in pain...The 'what ifs' went on all night, and L didn't try to stop them. He just wanted Light back, and to be held again.

Earlier that day, Aiber had stopped by to relay a message from Matt and Mello. They told him to make sure he came to dinner that night, but L refused. Aiber also told him that Light would be out in two weeks, or sooner, if he was lucky. And the bastard who attacked him would be locked down for six months, mostly because he attempted to murder Light. When L thought of what the man could have done to Light, his heart sank. And he was grateful the worst didn't occur, because L knew he couldn't handle it if it did.

Light Yagami was everything to L, everything he every wanted and much more. All wrapped into one sinfully gorgeous, loving, overly intelligent, passionate person. L honestly believed that Light was unaware of the affect that he had. How his words eased and slowly erased L's pain, how his affection caused L to melt, and made him forget that they were in prison. Everything Light did helped irradiate negative emotions, and only left behind rapture and bliss...then amplified it times ten.

Light was a gift. And L was sometimes so astonished by this gift, he feared any occurrence that would snatch it away from him. L even feared himself, thinking thoughts that boarded between What if he gets tired of me..and leaves me...what if he stops loving me. When these thought flooded his mind, L would do his best to stop them from spinning out of control, and refocus on everything Light did that challenged that thinking. In truth, Light provided L with an unbelievable mental security, that made L's fears look irrational and plain stupid. And L also knew that while some worked hard to keep their lovers happy and satisfied, out of fear of losing them, that he and Light did it out of just wanting to see smiles on each others faces, and for the wonderful feeling that came with it. And when Light came back, all L wanted to do is cater to his needs, and help mend the damage of being attacked, then thrown in the dark.

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Matt: "L, eat something."

L: "....I'm not very hungry."

Mello: "It doesn't matter, eat anyway."

L let out a loud sigh and began to spread the jam on his toast, then opened up two sugar packets and poured it over the jam. L ripped the toast in half and took a small bite out of one of the pieces, then gave his friends a look that said "Are you satisfied ?", and they respond with looks that said "Yeah...but you better finish it". So L slowly nibbled at his toast, and tried his best to swallow each bite.

He felt his throat become constricted every time he glanced at Light's empty seat, and a swarm of emotions would make his eyes watery, then trap his food in his throat, but L would sip his coffee to force it down, and his eyes would clear. But the feeling stayed, swirling in his chest and making his body ache. L only thought of how bad he wanted to run out of the stupid cafeteria and go to Light's cell, busted the door open...and make sure he was OK, and if he wasn't, do everything possible to sooth his discomfort. But for now, L would continue to float mindless through the days, watching the clocks for when his love would return, and try his best to keep from crumbling.

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Somethings were mandatory in the prison, like attending breakfast, and showers. But other things you could get out of doing, thats why L was almost ready to ask one of the guards to escort him back to his cell, and use a lie that he wasn't feeling well, so he could lay back down instead of going outside. But Matt and Mello insisted that he needed to get some air. So he followed them outside.

L sat between Matt and Mello on the bench, wrapping his hands tightly around his knees, trying to stop them from shaking.

L turned to Matt, and observed him as he inhaled his cigarette, and let the smoke travel out of his nose. It looked tranquil, calming, and yes L knew it was bad for him...but maybe if he had just one, it would stop his hands from shaking.

L: "Matt, may I have a cigarette?"

Matt gave out a small laugh and shook his head in disbelief, L...smoking, just the thought was hilarious. Then he thought of what would happen if Light found out, and his laughter stopped.

Matt: "Do you want Light to come back and kill me?"

L: "I only want one, and Light-kun does not have to know."

Matt: "Sorry L, I'm not taking any chances, and besides...its bad for you."

L gave out a huff of frustration and then turned to Mello. Mello looked at L and gave a shrug of his shoulders, which verbally meant "Hey man, I can't help you."

L turned to look strait ahead, feeling irritated. And then he saw Mikami approaching them, which really ticked L off.

What does he want

When Mikami finally reached them, he gave a fake smile and nod before he spoke.

Mikami:"Good morning L, may I speak with you privately please?"

Matt: "Sorry, we're not leaving unless he want us to."

Mello: "And whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of us."

Mikami: "Maybe we should let L decide that."

Mikami turned to L who was looking back a him suspiciously.

L: "Its fine, this shouldn't take long anyway."

Matt: "...Alright L, we'll be right over there if you need us."

Matt and Mello got up to leave, but Mello stopped in front of Mikami and roughly pulled his collar down so he could whisper in his ear. L couldn't hear what Mello said, but by the look on Mikami's face..it wasn't pleasant. Mello let go of Mikami's shirt, and walked off with Matt.

Mikami scowled as he watched them leave, then sat down next to L, neither one facing the other, until L began to speak.

"What is it that you want? I doubt you would request a conversation with me if it lacked a purpose."

"I simply wanted to know why you find pleasure in ruining my attempts to establish a relationship with Light?"

"Because, Light-kun is already taken."

"May I ask by whom?"

"By me."

"Really? Thats not what he told me."

L thought for a moment, running his observation of Mikami and Light's conversation in his mind, and finding that his initial conclusion...would continue to stand as it was. Light did not want Mikami, and L would not feed into Mikami's words even if they were the truth. Whatever Light told Mikami that day, it was not about wanting to be in a relationship with him. And if Light lied about his current relationship, there had to be a reason.

"Whats wrong L? Is the harsh reality that Light fails to claim you, too much to bear?"

"No, because I will not allow your feeble attempts to come between us, actually cause me to question his love for me."

Mikami looked thrown off by this statement. L could tell Mikami was expecting him to try and dig deeper, wanting to know exactly what Light said, or express blatant denial, so he could say more crushing words. And L was in no mood to entertain him with expressing defeat or sorrowful emotions.

"If he loves you so much, why would he deny it?"

"I do not know Mikami, I was not present for your 5 minute conversation, so only you would be able to construct whatever truth you want from his words. But I assure you, Light-kun is in love with me, and if you would like me to innumerate all the wonderful ways he expresses that love, then I'll be happy to oblige you. Though, you may be the one facing the harsh reality, that your fantasies of what you want him to do to you, are being done to me instead."

Mikami's eyebrows knitted in anger, L could see that he was losing his suave, cunning disposition, and was quickly becoming agitated.

"Then you must only be a confused friend with benefits, because Light clearly stated that you were only his friend, and nothing more."

"Are you suggesting that Light-kun uses me as a sex toy?"

"I tried to say it with more taste and persevere whatever dignity you might have left, but yes I am."

"But..isn't that what you wanted to be to him?"

"What?"

"If I'm not mistaken, I do remember witnessing the first conversation between you and Light-kun, and it consisted of you offering your body to him within minutes of your greeting. Was that you wanting to be his friend with benefits? or did you believe becoming his friend with benefits, would lead him to loving the rest of you? And as far as my relationship with him, it was not built on a sexual foundation, therefore, his feelings for me do not originate in how well I can please his body, the sex was an added delight that came later. Unfortunately for you, you will feel neither his body or his love, so advise you to end your useless attempts, and accept that Light-kun does not want you."

Mikami stood up and faced L, leaving behind his cool collected persona, and adopting his true malevolent colors.

"You know something L, I fell for Light long before you ever knew he existed, and I learned a lot from falling for him. One, he likes everything to be perfect, and your far from it, me, I basically meet the definition's standard... not to mention Light's. And if something happened to make you appear any less appealing then you already do, you can guarantee when his eyes start to wander, they'll be falling on me."

"What exactly are you playing at?"

"Oh...don't worry...actually, I take that back, you should worry. Anyway, have a great day... L."

L watched Mikami turn on his heals and walk away, slightly tossing his longish, shiny, black, choppy hair behind him. L pushed the thought from his mind about how nice Mikami's hair was, and concentrated on what just happened.

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Mikami took a deep breath, attempting to cool himself down. He was pissed. Light had lied to him, which he had a feeling about anyway, but just hearing the crazy haired bastard express his confidence in his relationship with Light, took Mikami over the edge. Mikami tried to think of L as another small obstacle, and hopefully, he wouldn't have to take matters into his own hands again, and delete yet another one. If what Light feared turned out to be true, the work would already be done. And as far as Light's threat, it wouldn't hold up. Sure he might be angry at first, but Mikami knew how to lie just as well as Light did. Light couldn't possibly hold it against him if he ..just couldn't get to L in time...or he... was over powered but the henchmen...rendered incapable of helping..but at least he tried. And if everything happened correctly, L would be broken, and Light..would eventually turn away.

It was obvious that being in a relationship was new to L. And L might do a good job of hiding the fact that he was still learning the ropes, but he was still a fledgling lover, waiting to be manipulated, and what better time to do it, then when he was the most vulnerable. A few simply words, at the right time, and L would gradually fall to pieces, and Light would be to exhausted to try and clean them up.

Yes, it would be over soon, and then Light would be his. Providing him with an fresh new energy, and revitalizing him. Maybe he could even convince Light to escape with him, how wonderful it would be, just him and Light, free, and..in love.

Mikami sat at his usual bench, crossed his legs and smiled. Tomorrow was the start of an interesting two weeks, and he couldn't wait to see how it turned out.

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L got back to his cell in one piece, after escaping Matt and Mello as they attempted to tell him to make sure he ate allof his lunch, and came out to go to dinner. Mello even threatened him, saying that he knew if L was lying, and he would tell Light about his misbehavior if he didn't cooperate. L had to crack a smile at that one, his friends could be just as bad as Light sometimes, but they were also the ones holding him together through this.

L sat on Light's bed and played chess by himself, thinking about what Mikami had said. The man just wouldn't give up, and even though L was secure in his relationship with Light, he now wanted to know what would cause Light to lie about being with him. L also wanted to know what Mikami meant by saying he knew Light before L did. Was that why Light found Mikami to be familiar?

L let out a sigh, his mind filling up with a million and one questions, but he just grabbed Light's blanket and pulled it around him, wishing it was the mans arms. Then continued to play chess, and ponder on his thoughts.

Umm...I know this chapter's short, but I'm just really ready to get to the next chapter. Yes...the next chapter....Warning: thats all im going to say until I get there.

Hope this one was ok. Review....and thanks for keeping up with the story.