"Wow! The Disney Hotel?!" Asked Matsuda as his eyes lit up. Dachi looked over the huge hotel in which was connected to the convention centre. New York wasn't that different from Tokyo in Dachi's opinion, but the atmosphere and english language changed the whole mood. In a way he felt like a fish out of water being in America.
Christian giggled at Matsuda and asked, "What is it with you asians and Disney?" Matsuda's eyes had sparkles as he looked over at Christian and replied, "I've never gotten to go to Disneyland, not even while I lived in Tokyo!"
Dachi chuckled at Matsuda and replied, "Matsu, it's just a hotel by the corporation. It's not actually an amusement park."
"Oh..." Matsuda's eyes saddened as he looked up at the hotel in disappointment.
"It's okay Matsu…Maybe when this is all over I can take you to Disneyland back in Tokyo." He said. Matsuda's eyes brightened as he turned to Dachi, "Really?!" He said happily. Dachi gave Matsuda a small smile that was almost sad as his gaze softened. He nodded his head toward the man and Matsuda practically tackled Dachi in a hug. Dachi stumbled a bit before regaining his balance. He chuckled softly at Matsuda's excitement and hoped he could fulfill his promise as he hugged the shorter man back.
Matsuda pulled away from Dachi, a happy smile still on his face. "Alright everyone! Let's do this!" he said with an optimistic tone. The others just gave Matsuda a small smile and a nod.
The group entered the lobby to the large hotel; closing the door behind them, though it did not block out any of the glare from the setting sun. Matsuda gasped as he gazed at the lobby, "It's huge!" He said in wonderment as he gazed at the brightly colored furniture and the tons of people and bellhops that were inside of it. "Come on, let's see where our room is," Matsuda said as he started to head toward the front desk. Dachi quickly caught up to him, coming to his side before they made it to one of the desks with an overly cheery employee.
After speaking for a moment with the employee Dachi was asked, "Do you have a reservation on a room?" Dachi was silent as he looked at Matsuda in question. Matsuda shrugged his shoulders and replied, "He didn't tell me the name."
Light walked up to the desk and had a worried look on his face as he replied, "Try...Umm, Raito Haruki." The employee nodded his head as he typed in the name and smiled reassuringly. "Yep, we have you here. You're in rooms 1123 and 1125 on the 11th floor. There's a package in room 1123 by the person who purchased the room for you." The employee looked over at the group and asked, "So, who's in which room so I can give you the right keys."
Matsuda was about to speak, but Dachi cut in. "The blonde and I will be in 1123 while the other three will be in room 1125." Said Dachi as Matsuda was taken back at the statement. Dachi had just made sure he got a room to himself with Christian.
Matsuda didn't like jealousy; he detested the emotion and the trouble it caused, but he couldn't help himself but be jealous. Why did Dachi want a room with Christian? He was sure Dachi had his reasons…but still, the envy he felt gnawed at him. He wanted to protest, loudly, in fact; but he just kept his thoughts to himself. His demeanor and aura did seem to change to a troubled one as the employee nodded happily and pulled out the right number of keys to the right rooms.
Dachi smiled at the employee and thanked him with a nod. "Enjoy your stay!" The man at the desk said, his obsidian eyes gleaming happily; the employee seemed to not have a care or trouble at all…if only that were the case for the group of men waiting to get to their rooms in the hotel.
Matsuda walked back towards Sato, Christian, and Light; Dachi following right beside him. "Christian; you and I will be staying in room 1123. Sato, Light, and Matsuda will be in room 1125; right next to ours." Dachi spoke when he reached the other members. At the mention of the room arrangements again, Matsuda felt the little spark of jealousy light brighter before dimming down once again. He breathed deeply and tried to calm himself. Dachi wouldn't do anything with Christian…he was his son's age.
The thought seemed to calm him…but he was still rather troubled at the fact that Dachi wanted a room with Christian instead of him. Matsuda scolded himself. It was wrong to be envious of Christian. Dachi had higher morals than that and Matsuda felt guilty to be thinking the thoughts that he was…no…he trusted Dachi. Matsuda just had to keep reminding himself of these things as they started to pick up their bags and start up to their rooms. Trust…he had to remind him of the faith that he kept in Dachi and he didn't want to hurt or betray that trust just because of some silly emotion.
The group made their way to the eleventh floor and quickly separated into their assigned rooms to unpack. Both Christian and Dachi walked into their room and noticed it was quite big for just a simple room. Christian watched as Dachi walked over to the small living table and picked up an envelope that had the letter L on it.
Dachi narrowed his eyes as he opened the envelope and pulled out the two concert tickets that were inside. Christian noticed there were only two and asked, "How come he only gave us two tickets?"
"Because" Said Dachi as he set the tickets down in anger and pulled the briefcase with the Death Note on the table. "He only wants me and Light to be there."
Christian remained silent as Dachi unlocked the briefcase and glanced through the Death Note. "What're you doing?"Asked Christian as Dachi began to read one of the pages. "I'm reading the rules." Replied Dachi as Christian cocked his head to the side.
Dachi glanced over at Christian and then up as Zellogi. "Are all these rules in here accurate?" Asked Dachi as Zellogi nodded and replied, "Of course, I wrote them."
Dachi nodded as he let out a soft sigh and whispered, "Okay."
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Light let out a soft sigh as he gazed outside the hotel window, looking down at the city people down on the streets. The man turned around as Matsuda was reading a brochure and smiled. "Hey! They have a bar here!" Said Matsuda as Light smiled and replied, "That sounds nice."
Matsuda smiled and nodded his head, "Yes! Let's go!" He said while starting to walk out the door. He made sure he had money in his pocket and gazed back at Light. "Is Sato coming?" He asked.
Sato walked out of the bedroom he was in, "Am I going where?" He asked, "Oh! They have a bar in the hotel!" He said happily. Sato smiled; he opened his mouth to tell Matsuda he would be more than happy to join him when Light interrupted him, "Matsuda. Sato is only twenty." He said. Matsuda looked at Light with a confused expression until he continued, "The drinking age in the United States is twenty-one, well, for the most part."
Realization appeared on Sato and Matsuda's faces. Sato frowned before putting on a small pout. The minute it is legal for him to drink, of course they have to go to another country where it is illegal once again. "You've got to be kidding me," Sato grumbled in annoyance. Matsuda sighed, "I guess you're right. That would not have turned out well.." Matsuda said. "Do you still want to come, Light?" He asked.
Light seemed to think about it for a moment; "I'll be down in a little while, Matsuda. You don't have to wait for me if you don't want to." Matsuda sighed, "But it's never fun to drink alone." He said almost inaudibly. Sato looked at Light, "If you wanna go down with Mom for a while it's fine, Light. I'm kinda tired anyway." Sato said as he looked at Light. "I think I'll go ahead and take a small nap."
Light gave a small smile; "Alright, Matsuda, I'll go with you. I should probably make sure you don't get too drunk." Light said with a small chuckle. Matsuda frowned, "I will not get drunk." He said with his arms crossed. Light chuckled, "Okay Matsuda…whatever you say. We'll be back in a little bit; okay Sato?" Sato smiled and nodded, waving the two men good-bye until they returned.
The two men made it down the elevator and through the lobby to the large bar. The color scheme was a dark blue and black that made it look very high class. Light and Matsuda sat in one of the booths and Matsuda picked up something that looked like a menu. "Wow! Light! Do you see all of these drinks?!" Matsuda asked in excitement.
Light chuckled at Matsuda's enthusiasm and picked one up himself. The menu was in English, as to be expected, but Light didn't have any trouble reading it. Matsuda was a little confused; he had never seen so many different types of alcohol drinks in his life. He had thought of just getting beer, but looking at the menu made him want to try something new.
Soon enough a waitress came over to them, "Hello gentlemen." She said with a smile. Her hair was an artificial black with a few blue streaks in it; Matsuda couldn't help but wonder if she had dyed her hair to match where she worked. "Before I can get you two anything can I see your ID's really quick?" She asked. The two men pulled their Japanese identification cards out from their wallets. "Alright Raito and Matsuda," She said, saying their names almost correctly, "What can I get for you?"
"I'll have a gin, on the rocks please." Light said with a smile as Matsuda pointed to what he wanted on the menu while saying it, "I'll have a Long Island Iced Tea." He said, giving her a smile as well. The waitress nodded her head, "Coming right up." She said before disappearing.
Light shook his head, "You see, Matsuda; this is why I come with you." Matsuda's eyes widened, "What? I wanted to try something new!" He said in his defense. "Matsuda, you do know that that has vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec." Matsuda nodded his head, "Yeah and?"
"And it has sweet and sour mix along with Coca-Cola so you won't taste the alcohol."
Before Light could continue telling Matsuda of the beverage he had ordered, it arrived. Matsuda's came in a larger glass than Light's, since Light's was not a mixed drink, but it resembled iced tea. It had the same color, and they even placed a slice of lemon in the side. Matsuda smiled and thanked the woman, "Call me if you guys need anything; my name is Alysun." The two nodded at her and she turned to leave.
Matsuda looked at his drink merrily, "There is nothing to worry about Light, I just wanna try something different." He said. Light shrugged, "Okay Matsuda; just try not to go overboard." Matsuda nodded happily and took a sip of his drink, "Wow! This is really good!" He said happily enjoying the taste. It seemed like there was barely any alcohol in it and Matsuda felt like drinking these wouldn't do anything to him; Light shouldn't get so worked up over it.
Dachi continued to go over the rules of the Death Note carefully as Christian remained in the room with him. Sato had finally fallen asleep after about twenty minutes and Light was watching in amusement as Matsuda was giggling uncontrollably.
"Matsuda, I think you should have stopped after your second drink." Said Light as Matsuda waved Light off and took a large sip of his third drink. "Stop being a baby, Light." Matsuda spoke loudly as he looked around the room and then giggled a little once more.
"I have to go to the bathroom." Said Matsuda as he fumbled his way out of the booth and made his way across the room in a stagger, trying not to bump into anyone. Light shook his head as he stood up and made his way over to the counter bar. "Excuse me, Ma'am?" Asked Light as he caught the female bartender's attention. "I think we're done. Umm, may we have our bill?" Asked Light as the female smiled and nodded, "Sure thing. Give me a moment." Said the female as she put down the glass that was in her hand and made her way over to the cash registrar.
Light kept his eyes over on the bathrooms, noticing Matsuda going into the men's restroom. Behind Light he could hear another bartender greet some other customer who had just walked through the door and pulled up a seat at the counter.
"What can I get you sir?" Asked the female, not bothering to check the man for ID. "The strongest thing you have." Said the voice in exhaustion and frustration. Light's eyes widened, he knew that voice anywhere. Light quickly turned around and caught sight of Mikami sitting at the bar, focusing on the glasses on the back wall across from him.
Light smiled at the sight of Mikami, in all honesty, he couldn't have been happier to see the man. He was still beautiful and he had done so much for him. Light looked over at the bartender and replied, "Ma'am, go ahead and put the drink on my bill."
Mikami quickly looked over at Light and shock filled his piercing blue eyes. It was God, sitting only a few seats from him and smiling at him in the softest gesture Mikami had ever seen on Light's face before.
Mikami's shock started to fade as his gaze softened. The look on God's face seemed so peaceful; his heart seemed to skip a beat as he returned God's soft smile, almost shyly. Seeing God here just seemed to make his stress level decrease and it felt like something had been put back in place somewhere in himself that had been missing ever since God had left him. His smile widened a little when suddenly another man sat back down, which was a little hard considering how gone he was, and blocked Mikami from his view of God. Mikami saw the man's name above his head, 'Touta Matsuda' it read.
Mikami stared at the two for a moment when suddenly a small glass was placed right in front of him with a clear liquid and ice. Matsuda looked down at it and thanked the waitress that brought it to him, "You're welcome." She said, "Be careful; I don't know if you are a real drinker or not, but that is 151 proof; it'll knock most anyone off their feet." Mikami chuckled and thanked the woman once more and she left, letting him drink and gaze at Light.
Mikami took a sip of the drink in front of him, distracted by the God only a few feet from him. The drink burned the back of his throat as it slowly made its way down. He knew that there was no way he would finish the drink before him. It tasted only like alcohol…how could Americans stand it? He sighed, glad that it would relax him sooner and thanked that it was very hard for him to get drunk.
Suddenly he saw his God get up from his seat and a very drunk police force member following; he had made Light stay until he finished his third drink. The woman from before gave Light his change just as he was getting ready to leave. Light started to walk to the entrance of the bar, trying to help a giggling, stumbling Matsuda to the elevator. Light walked by Mikami and gave him a small, almost unnoticeable wink and another small smile. Mikami was startled a bit, but smiled at God as he left the room.
***
Light and Matsuda finally made it to their floor. Matsuda stumbled out of the elevator and looked both ways before he tried to tip-toe down the hallway. "Shhh," Matsuda said before giggling at Light once more, "We, don't want to get caught," Matsuda broke out in another fit of giggles and Light just shook his head in amusement. Light followed right behind Matsuda when, suddenly, as they were almost right next to their room Matsuda lost his balance and fell right in between the door to their room and Dachi's. Matsuda found this beyond hilarious and burst out in another large, loud fit of giggles.
"Matsuda..." Light let out a small sigh as he pulled the man to his feet and tried to have him stand straight. Matsuda continued to laugh as he leaned on Light while one of the hotel doors opened and Light caught sight of Dachi looking over at the two in a confused manner.
Christian poked his head from behind Dachi as Dachi asked, "What's going on here?" Matsuda laughed even louder as he looked over at Dachi. "What's the matter with him?" Asked Dachi as he raised an eyebrow.
"SHHH!" Matsuda raised his finger to Light's lips and pressed hard against them. "He'll punish me!" Said Matsuda as he looked over at Dachi and then giggled in a girlish manner. "Punish." Said Matsuda as he leaned on Light even harder. Light sighed as he looked at Dachi and replied, "He got to the bar."
Dachi sighed in frustration as he signaled with his hand for Light to come forward. "Give him to me." Said Dachi as Light walked over and handed Matsuda to Dachi. Christian giggled at Matsuda and in response Matsuda giggled at Christian. "Hi, Christina." Said Matsuda.
Immediately Christian furrowed his brows and scowled at Matsuda. "Excuse me?"
Matsuda giggled obnoxiously as Dachi pulled him inside and laid Matsuda on the bed. Light stood in the doorway as he saw Matsuda sit on the bed on his knees, bouncing a bit. "Christina! Christina!" Matsuda began to sing out of key as Christian growled, "All right! That's bloody it!"
"Hey!" Dachi grabbed Christian as he tried to charge at Matsuda. More giggles came from Matsuda as he raised to his feet and jumped on the bed. Dachi dragged Christian to Light as he spoke loud enough over Matsuda's giggles. "Get him out of here." Said Dachi as Light nodded and pulled the frail man out of the room. Dachi quickly closed the door and let out a loud yell as he turned around to catch sight of a hyper Matsuda flying at him and landing on him harshly.
***
Light opened the door to his room and let Christian walk in. The room was pitch dark except the light coming from the hallway outside as Light held the door open. "He's a real arsehole when he's drunk!" Said Christian as Sato sat up in his bed and looked over at Christian with squinted eyes, trying to wake from his slumber.
"What's going on over there?" Asked Sato as Light replied shortly, "Matsuda found the alcohol." Sato chuckled as he rubbed his eyes and replied, "I knew he would get drunk."
Light chuckled as Christian walked into the room, still pissed off at his new nickname. "Hey, guys." Light got the two boys attention as he continued, "I had to bring Matsuda back because he was making a scene. I still have to go back to the bar and pay for his drinks, otherwise they'll bill it to our room and rack up the interest. I don't think that'll make Dachi happy."
Sato nodded and smiled, "All right, I'll see you when you get back." Light smiled while nodding towards the two of them and closed the door to the room. It was time to finally put his plans into action.
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AUTHOR COMMENT: *giggle* I love Matsu when he's drunk. ^^ 3