Story: Taste of Love
Author: MikoAkako
Beta: None
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Pairing/Character: Matt, L, Near, Mello
Word count: 100
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize.
Summary: xxxvii. See. They can't see it.
A/N: I kind of envisioned this set during one of my AU stories, 'Fighting Fate.' It's in no way necessary to read that one before you read this.
See
"They can't see it," Matt said, appearing at L's shoulder. The detective was conducting his yearly inspection of his successors. He didn't think anyone had seen him enter. He didn't let his shock show when he turned to regard the current third place contestant.
"No," He agreed, watching Near and Mello yelling– or Mello shouting and Near looking bored. "They can't." He didn't need clarification from the gamer. It had been four years since his deadline to name a successor and he was still no closer to choosing one.
"When will you tell them?"
"When will you accept?"
"I won't."