Chapter 22

A Good Father?

I leaned against the wall watching L and Light. Misa was there and she was really getting on my nerves.

"Is this what you meant by being with him twenty-four hours a day? Are you on that side of the fence?"

I narrowed my eyes but said nothing.

"I happen to be married. I'm not doing this because I want to."

"Someone married you? So, where is she?"

"That's something I will never tell anyone. She's safely hidden, that's all you'll ever know."

"That's a smart decision. Kira or any other criminal really might hurt her to get to Ryuzaki. You don't have kids, do you?"

"Exactly. The only other person who knows where she is, is agent Valentina Wolf. And no, I do not."

"But then how are we supposed to go on dates?"

"It will have to be the three of us." He said.

"Does that mean we have to kiss in front of you!? Pervert!"

"You don't have to do anything."

"Misa, you shouldn't complain. Given they can prove you're the one who sent those tapes to Sakura TV, you should be grateful you were released." Light said.

Yeah, so should you.

"What? Even you're saying this? I'm your girlfriend, don't you trust your own girlfriend?"

Light looked a little uncomfortable.

"You've just bee chasing me around saying you fell in love with me at first sight."

Tears filled Misa's eyes.

"So, when I told you I loved you, you took advantage of that to kiss me!? JERK!"

She started hitting his chest and I closed my eyes. I was reaching my limit.

"Did that 'love at first sight' happen on the twenty-second of May in Aoyama?" L asked.

I opened my eyes with a smirk.

"Yeah?"

"What were you doing there that day? Shopping?"

"I don't remember. I don't remember what I was wearing or why I was there. Is it against the law for Misa to hang around Aoyama." She said.

"So, when you got home, you just magically knew Light's name?" I asked.

She scowled at me.

"Yes."

"And you have no idea how you knew his name?" L asked.

"Yes!"

I rolled my eyes.

"And if Light-kun turned out to be Kira? What would you think of that?"

Her eyes went wide.

"If Light… was Kira?"

She grabbed Light's arm and smiled.

"That would be wonderful!"

My eyes widened and my jaw dropped. I looked at Aizawa and the others. Aizawa looked abut ready to explode.

"Misa's always been grateful to Kira for killing the man who killed my parents. If Light was Kira, I'd love him even more. Although I don't know if I can love you more than I already do."

I rolled my eyes.

"You would 'love him more?' Isn't that a little scary to you?" L asked.

I shivered slightly and L looked at me.

"Are you alright?"

"Her words sent a chill down my spine."

He nodded.

"It's so obvious that Misa's the second Kira, I don't want to believe it. Either way, you'll be kept under surveillance. Matsuda-san will be acting as your manager."

I smiled a bit when I looked at Matsuda. He was waving and smiling.

"I don't want this old man as my manager?"

I sighed in frustration.

"No way! What's wrong with me Misa-Misa?"

Aizawa suddenly stood and slammed his hands on the table. Yagami's eyes went wide.

"Talks of homos, dates, kisses and 'Misa-Misa'?! This is the Kira investigation! Take it seriously!" he shouted.

I smirked and Matsuda looked a little ashamed.

"S-Sorry."

"No, I know you're taking this seriously. I know what the problem is."

He walked over to Misa.

"Amane, it's time for you to return to your room."

"Aww!"

He took her arm.

"Don't you 'aww' me."

He pulled her to the door and pushed her out.

"Light! Let's have a date soon… even if it's the three of us."

I kicked the door shut and Aizawa locked it.

"And just like that, my headache is gone." I said.

"Light-kun, are you serious about Amane?"

"Like I said, it's one-sided."

"Well, could you please act like you're serious about her? Given the incident with the video tapes, it's clear she either has a connection or is in fact the second Kira. It's also clear she loves you." L said.

"Very clear." I agreed.

He nodded.

"You want me to get closer to her so I can get information on the second Kira?"

"Pretty much." I said.

"It was one of the main reasons I released both of you." L said.

Twisted… I love that man.

"Ryuzaki… even if it's for the Kira investigation, I won't use a girl's emotions like that. It's unforgiveable and cruel."

There was definitely something different about him. The first time I met him he was very polite, but deep in his eyes I saw malice. Now, all I saw was determination and compassion. There was a knock on the door and I looked through the peep hole. I sighed and looked at L.

"Mi hermano."

"Bring him in. He's safe."

I trusted L, but I still didn't want Light to see him.

"No quiero que vea su cara." (I don't want him to see his face.)

He nodded and they walked further into the room. I opened the door and pulled my brother inside.

L's POV

Catching Kira had always been my top priority, now protecting my family would come first. This is including my new brother-in-law.

"Who's she talking to?" Light asked.

"That's need to know information. And you don't."

He frowned but otherwise let it go. Something felt a little different abut him, I just didn't know what it was. I didn't like not knowing. Especially when I had a pregnant wife living in the same building.

"She seems a little…"

I narrowed my eyes.

"Ill-tempered?" he asked.

"She's cautious and she doesn't trust you. She hardly trusts anyone."

"She still believes without a doubt that I'm Kira."

I nodded.

"I'll have to convince her otherwise."

Good luck. Unless we find Kira and he confesses, she'll never believe you.

I almost felt sorry for him. Almost.

Elena's POV

After everyone had either left or fallen asleep, I went to L.

"I'm sorry if I overreacted a little earlier."

"I understand. I'd do the same if our places were switched."

"I'm guessing I won't be able to talk you out of it?"

He looked at me and I sighed.

"Didn't think so. But L, I meant what I said. I'll leave and take the baby with me to a safe place. I'd never leave you forever, but I won't raise our kid anywhere near Light."

He smiled a bit and I realized what I said sounded a little weird. I chuckled and shook my head.

"I know what you mean, and I agree. But like I said I don't plan for this investigation to take that long. And if it does I have a safe-house prepared for you, the baby and your brother. Until now I never had a family, until you. I will do anything to keep my family safe. I'm going to be the best father I can."

He took my hand and held it tightly. I looked over at Light. He was fast asleep on the couch.

"There's something different about him. He feels less… threatening. It only makes him more suspicious in my eyes." I told L.

"I feel it too. But we must work with him none the less."

"As much as I hate to admit it, he is smart. We can use him for that."

He nodded and finally looked away from his computer.

"If you feel stressed, I want you to take a break. Stress isn't good for the baby or for you. Promise me this."

I nodded.

"I promise. You're going to be a great father."

"Do you really think so?"

I smiled and hugged him.

"I know so. You're a good man, kind and loving. You always put me first even during this investigation. My brother told me he thinks you're what's best for me."

"He said that? Pigs might fly, I thought he hated me."

I laughed softly.

"No, he just gives you a hard time."

He wrapped an arm around me and I felt his lips on my shoulder.

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"Reassuring me about becoming a father. You know I grew up as an orphan, I'm scared I won't be the father my child needs."

"You will be." I whispered.

I leaned back and he smiled softly.

"It's funny."

"What is?"

"Before I met you, my life was all about my work. Now, I can't even remember what my life was like without you, nor can I imagine what it would be like if we'd never met."

I gave him my biggest smile. I kissed him softly but he had something else in mind. When I tried to lean back, he held me where I was. He slid his warm tongue into my mouth and stoked mine. A moan threatened to escape me, but I held it back so I didn't wake up Light. It was a passionate but short kiss. When leaned back he stroked my cheek.

"Get some sleep. We're moving into the new headquarters tomorrow. We'll have our own room there. Well, you will."

"I wish we could tell someone other than my brother."

"I know, I'm sorry."

I shook my head.

"Don't be. I know you're just trying to protect me."

L's POV

I was lucky to have a woman like her. She understood, and for that alone I was grateful. She disappeared into the bedroom and I desperately wanted to go with her. If not to sleep, then just to hold her. I sighed and shook my head. When this case was over, I was going to do my best to give her a normal relationship, at least... as normal as I could.