Chief Yagami found himself inside the taskforce building, he walked into the room L had used to monitor the surveillance cameras during the Kira case. He was surprised to find everyone there.
"Chief Yagami, Watari's waiting in your office has told me that you should meet him there." Matsuda said. Without a word the chief made his way to the office and was greeted by Watari.
"What's this about Watari, what kind of game is Ryuzaki playing?"
"A dangerous game of cat and mouse I'm afraid. One you and your family may become involved in. You see, as angry as you are with L for breaking Light's heart, it had to be done to distance you from danger as much as possible. It nearly destroyed L to hurt Light. He had no choice." Watari explained.
"Did he have to be so-"
"Yes, there was no other way. The man L is protecting your family from is a murderer. He doesn't care who he kills to get to his target and several years ago L caught him, he managed to escape and somehow found out L. I found a note a while ago and it had a photograph of myself and Light, clearly someone was watching us. He knows who I am and swore to kill L himself but only after taking the lives of those he loves. L had to act accordingly."
"I see. What do you plan to do then?"
"L would like to have very highly skilled marksmen stationed around your home and of course someone would always be near you when you leave your house,until we find him."
"Light!" Matsuda's voice cried in surprise causing both men to turn their attention to the window. Chief Yagami stood up quickly.
"I told him to stay home. When he heard that you sounded worried he thought about Ryuzaki. He wanted to check on him."
"L thought that might be the case, he's here." Watari made his way out of the office to meet light followed by the chief.
"Watari, is Ryuzaki alright, did something happen to him, can I see him?" Light asked quickly.
"Calm down Light. He's just in the other room, you stay here and I'll see if I can get him to come out. What did you bring with you?" Watari motioned to the shopping bags in Light's hand.
"Oh, I brought some ice cream, chocolate sauce and some other things for him, I remember how much he likes sundaes." Watari looked at him puzzled.
"Ryuzaki broke your heart and you bring him ice cream?' The old man was in awe.
"yeah, I must've done something to make him act like that and I thought maybe we could talk if he was here. I figured if you were worried about something you'd keep him close."
"I see. I'll talk to him."Watari disappeared from view.
"I don't know how you do it Light, I couldn't. He-"
"You don't know what it's like to love someone the way I love Ryuzaki, it's different, maybe one day you can understand if you find someone who you're willing to do anything for. I'd die for him whether or not he loves me back."
"why are you so intent to be with me Light Yagami, I told you, I don't care about you." L's voice said through the computer beside Light.
"You also said you love me, tell me, which is it?"
"If you don't know by now, you never will." Light sighed.
"Why are you hiding from me?"
"I am not hiding." L replied.
"You are, come talk to me or let me come to you."
"You shouldn't have come here. Go home Light."
"Not until you talk to me and tell me what's really going on." Light lowered himself into his desk chair.
"We've had this discussion Light."
"Let's have it again, help me understand."
"I am not coming out there, I won't listen to it again."
"Ryuzaki, at least tell me why I can't see you right now." There was a long silence between them.
"Because if I come out there we could both possibly regret it." Light sighed.
"Listen, whatever I did to you, I'm sorry. Whether or not you love me, I didn't mean to hurt you and I brought you something. I can leave it with Watari I guess, if I hurt you that much."
"Light's really upset about this isn't he?" Matsuda asked standing next to the chief.
"Light, let's get you home for now and we'll talk later. I'm sorry." His father patted his shoulder Light was once again brokenhearted. He stood up and turned to leave.
"You are very persistent Light Yagami." He turned toward the sound of the familiar voice.
"Ryuzaki, I -" L had entered the room and all work had stopped as everyone turned to watch.
"How are you?" Light asked, the detective seemed thinner and paler."
"Fine, and you Light,?"
"Terrible. I miss you Ryuzaki. I miss holding you and talking to you, spending time with you, you're still my everything, how can you be fine with this?" L looked away.
"I'm sorry you have had a difficult adjustment. We can't be together that has not changed. I hope that one day you will find someone who is capable of mending your heart and treating you as you should be.
"Why can't you look at me Ryuzaki, you haven't since you came out here,and you don't look like you're fine, are you not feeling well?" Light wanted to hold him and make him feel better. His heart cried out for the detective. He took a step toward L.
"Stay where you are."
"Ryuzaki, just explain why you did this, Light came to see you,you can at least explain why you hurt my son."
"Dad, don't be angry at him, he's hurting too, look at his eyes. Whatever it is it's causing him so much pain and -"
"Light, you can stop trying to convince your father, he has every right to hate me, I've given him more than enough reason."
"I don't hate you, I know there must've been something that kept you from me, you do love me. You lied about not loving me,that's it isn't it, that day you even told me you were a liar. That's the whole reason you said it, you wanted me to pick up on it. What's the truth Ryuzaki?" Again L was silent, this time he allowed Light to approach him. He turned to look at Watari who nodded.
"Look at me, please?" Light reached out in an attempt to touch L's cheek and make him meet his gaze.
"Don't touch me."
"what's wrong Ryuzaki, you're worrying me. Why can't I -"
"Because if you do, I will not be able to tell you what I need to."
"I don't understand,what's that supposed to mean, just tell me the truth." Light said gently.
"You've known the truth the entire time. "
"I need to hear it from you."
"The truth is that the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, was to look into your eyes and tell you I don't love you."