11/22/11 at 10:32 p.m.
Update! I worked on this for a bit and decided to just go ahead and post it today, since it's ready and what not. Sorry if I overlooked grammatical errors or accidentally misuesed a word or something.
I tried my best to avoid all that stuff. I dunno why but I find it bearable to write when there aren't so many flaws. Like how some parts of a story might not make sense. I really hope you all get how things got to this point, cause honestly I'm surprised I've made things drag out this far and gotten so deep.
:3 Yet I MUST admit that I am really happy about it. X3
~Luffles, Fairylust~
"You look pale. Are you okay?"
The blonde turned and started to walk off. He heard shouts from the house as the two men ran to come get him, but ignored them feeling like a mindless android. His legs moved but his mind was far away like he was dreaming while awake. His body felt numbed. Mello just wanted to keep going and never stop walking, even if his feet bled. However, he stopped suddenly, hearing footsteps behind him. Light scooped the boy up in his arms holding him tightly in case he tried to struggle. L was beside them in moments he took Mello from Light.
"Don't hold him so tight!" L scolded. "He just got out of the hospital. What if you hurt him?"
"You worry too much. He's tough."
"Tough, yes." He said with a nod. He held the blonde gingerly in one arm using the other to stroke his face lovingly. "I agree, but he is a nine year old and, at the moment, he is fragile. You can't just squeeze him to death."
"I didn't want him escaping."
"Please," Mello pled quietly, "don't make me…."
"Make you what?"
"Don't make me go back!" he cried clinging to L. He sobbed loudly. "Please! I don't want you to let me die! Don't let me go back to the basket!"
"Mello, what are you talking about?"
The blonde felt so embarrassed when he realized what he had said. He was bursting into tears and letting blurts of fearful truth escape before he even realized it. Blushing he shook his head and buried his face in L's chest just wanting the nightmare he was living to end. He sobbed, quivering in the elder man's arms.
Once in the house he was taken up to his room where Matt was lying on his bed. He immediately jumped a bit in surprise at seeing the blonde. "Mello!" he exclaimed. His complexion was still pale but he sounded much better.
"What happened?" Matt demanded looking to Light like he was ready to beat on him some if he didn't answer the question. "Is he okay?"
"He should be fine." Light said quickly. Matt didn't look reassured as L laid Mello on the bed. He curled up burying his face in his pillow. Light took a deep breath he was not convinced either. "He is a bit upset from the hospital drugging and stress of leaving Near alone, I suppose."
"It's okay, Mello, it'll all be okay." Matt said hugging his friend. Sobbing Mello looked humiliated. He knew Matt was just trying to comfort him, but this was just downright mortifying for him. L pulled Matt away gently and sat him on the floor. The redhead gave him a look of confusion. L ran a hand through his hair feeling sympathetic towards his children. He knew that Matt was just making things worse for Mello, which was clearly the opposite of his intentions.
"He doesn't need to be coddled, Matt." L said softly. His apathetic dark eyes meeting Matt's curious green. "He needs some time alone for now and you hugging up on him is only upsetting him more." Nodding the redhead left the room without a word. He seemed sad, yet understanding at the same time.
Sighing Light knew this was a long road from recovery.
Cliffhanger! This should keep some of you guys reading.
;3 Lol. XD
~Luffles, Fairylust~