And yet another chapter today! I am on a roll!

Hope you enjoy as always! X


'Lily? It's time to wake up.' He softly rubs her arm.

She stirred and grumbled, 'Mmm, yeah five more minutes...'

His lips twitched at how adorable she had sounded in that moment. He bent down and whispered in her ear, 'Lily...Liiiiily, you have to get up now.' He says playfully.

She groans and throws the duvet over her.

He shook his head and dove in after her. She squeals as he began tickling her sides. 'L! What are doing? I said five minutes...it's too early.'

He snuggled against her and sighs happily. After such a long night she was exactly what he needed. Although Near had strangely been some comfort after his night terror. No one could ever match up to her.

'Hmm aren't we being stubborn this morning...?' He teased.

'Not stubborn, I'm cold and tired and...why are you fluffy?' She said suddenly stroking her hand over his soft robe.

She popped her head out of the duvets gasping for breath he followed her.

'Ooh where did you get that?' She said stroking his chest. 'I want one.'

He titled his head towards the wardrobe, 'they are hanging up in there, though I don't think there is much point of you putting one on now. We have around thirty minutes before we should leave.'

'Oh there's always time for a robe!' She smiled a wide Cheshire cat smile and jumped up from the bed.

L watched her with heated eyes as she was dressed in only her black, lacy underwear. He then chuckled at her pleasurable moan as she cuddled herself into the robe. 'Mmm.' She hummed happily. 'SO good.' She lazily walked back to bed and slumped head first onto it.

L shifted over to her, wrapping his leg and arm around her. 'I had no idea you were so difficult to get up in the mornings...'

Her voice was muffled by the duvet as she spoke 'I am when it's the early morning...sun's not even up.'

He rested his against her, 'I know my darling, but I have to get back home early, Watari also needs to be prepped...' His thoughts turned a little melancholy when he thought of Watari and what Near had revealed to him, in truth he couldn't wait to speak with his guardian.

He rubbed his cheek against Lily, 'besides I've given you enough time to eat something before we leave...I've also ordered up some hot chocolate...' He didn't get to finish his sentence as Lily perked up suddenly then, her cheeks were flushed from being squashed down into the bed. Her eyes were wider now, 'Hot chocolate you say?'

He smirked, 'with marshmallows.' He winked.

She jumped up then, 'what would I do without you?'

He shrugged, 'no idea, but perhaps you could think of way way to show your appreciation.'

She smirked then and bit her lip. He could feel his body heating up just by watching her energy shift so suddenly.

She straddled him making sure to give him a glimpse of her bare legs. His hands found her plump behind and gripped onto it, holding her close to him.

She grinds a little on top of him causing him to hiss. His body had instantly stood up to attention; it never ceased to amaze him how awestruck he became when she touched and moved against him like this.

She leant in and stopped mere inches from his face. 'If we start now we will never leave in time...plus I'm sure Near is listening out...but...' She kissed him with such heated passion he felt his heart leap up into his throat. Even though it was over in a few seconds it still had him panting and desperate for more.

'I can't stand waiting any longer...' He whispered against her lips.

She smiled, 'L it's only been a few days.'

His fingers dug into her flesh making her gasp. 'It's too long Lily, I'd have you everyday day if I could.' He clenched his eyes shut as she continued moving her hips deliciously against him.

'God L...when you speak like that...I just feel like I'm losing my mind.' She kissed and suckled at his neck causing him to whimper and hold her close to him, burying his hands in her hair.

'After last night...I need you, I need you so much...' He blurts out, losing himself in the moment.

She stops and faces him and to her horror she notices a tear streaming down his cheek. 'L, oh god, what is it? Last night? What happened?' She said wiping away his tear gently.

He hid his face shamefully into her neck and held her close to him again.

She rubbed his back and allowed him to hold her for as long as he wanted.


All three were quiet on the trip back. Lily hadn't pressed L anymore; she wanted him to concentrate and to be able to come to her when he was ready. She knew he had so much to deal with this morning, but as soon as that was over she would attempt to approach him again hoping he would open up.

Just seeing him cry broke her heart as it always did every time his outer walls caved in. She knew he was suffering and battling some inner turmoil. There was list of things he was battling but she didn't know what had taken top place this time.

He hadn't released her hand since they got in the car, being that it was an automatic car helped as he didn't have to change gears.

Although it was early she found that she needed some sort of distraction from the heavy silence within the car.

She leant forward and switched on the radio, she sighed happily when she heard "Nights in white satin" had just begun by Moody Blues.

She leant her head back onto the seat, 'Oooh I love this song...it's one if not my favourite.' She said as she closed her eyes, this song always sent a wave of pleasure through her.

'I have heard it before.' L said quietly quickly glancing at her and appreciating how beautiful and relaxed she looked.

'It sounds like a song you would hear in a dream.' Near spoke up.

Lily opened her eyes and glanced back at him surprised, 'That's a really good way to describe it; it does feel so dreamy.'

L wished the word dream hadn't been mentioned as he suddenly felt his heart begin to pound in his chest.

He gripped onto the steering wheel and remained focused on the country roads leading up to Wammy's it was still dark which didn't help elevate his current mood.

Lily began to hum along; her voice was soothing to him. He sighed feeling a little relieved however his chest suddenly jolted with an agonising pain and there in front of them, standing in the middle of the road was the Shinigami, grinning at him.

L gasped and steered the car off road causing the tires to screech to a stop. Thankfully he had slammed on the breaks before they had driven straight into a ditch.

'Oh shit, L!' Lily cried taking off her belt and gripped onto his shoulder. He didn't move, he was frozen looking ahead of him at the dark, empty road.

Lily turned around quickly, 'Near are you alright?' She asked noticing the boys shocked expression. He nodded slowly looking at her.

She nodded and turned her attention back to L, 'L can you hear me?' He didn't answer; he was so pale and looked frozen. She had seen this expression on him before and knew exactly what the cause of it was. 'L come on.' She said pulling at his hands so he let go of the wheel. 'L look at me sweetheart.' She said softly turning his face towards her with her hands. 'It's alright, we are okay; you're alright.'

It took a moment before she noticed his eyes focusing themselves onto her. He nodded slowly focusing in on her face.

'Okay, come on let me take over, we are almost there now anyway.' She said unclipping his belt.

She watched him slowly open the door and step out. She rushed around the car and hugged him tightly; he simply stood there and allowed her too. 'It's okay, you're strong, the strongest person I know, I'm here and you'll never be alone in this.' She whispered into his ear.

She released him and waited for him to get back into the car before looking ahead of her at the empty road. Although she couldn't see anything she felt a chill run through her, she knew it had been there; L would have never endangered their lives like that for nothing.

The look on his face haunted her, it truly did. He still had it when she reversed the car back onto the road. She gave Near a quick reassuring smile and drove off.

She held onto L's cold hand, never letting it go.


The house was dark and quiet as they pulled up. They all got out from the car quietly. Near shuffled forward and unlocked the door with its huge key that seemed gigantic in his tiny hands.

She held on to L's arm as they walked into the house.

'Oh it's so warm...even at this hour she whispered.' She said as she accidentally switched on the chandelier light making them all shut their eyes from the sudden burst of light.

'Ow...sorry guys.' She said as she opened her eyes slowly as they adjusted.

Near began heading up the stairs but then stopped and looked back, 'L...are you...alright?' He asked seriously.

L cleared his throat and began walking towards the computer room, 'Yes thank you Near, I'm well.' He said without looking back at either of them.

Lily and Near shared a look, 'You better go and get some sleep...it's too early...' She said yawning.

'You might want to take your own advice doctor.' He said before walking up some more. 'Lily?' He turned back around towards her. 'You'll keep helping him right?'

She smiled softly, 'Of course, I'll never stop.'


Lily hadn't bothered trying to sleep, how could see? She hated the fact that he had wondered off on his own...especially after what happened.

She had left him alone now for an hour, he hadn't come to her so he must be still prepping for today's interview with SHS.

She couldn't lie in bed any longer, she had to go t him; she had to see if he was at least alright.

She trotted her way down the stairs and found some of the workers had already begun the day. She smiled politely at them as she walked past.

She stopped outside the computer room and knocked quietly on the door. 'L? It's me, Can I come in?'

'Yes Lily.' She heard him say through the door.

She sighed, relieved that he answered her. She opened the door quickly and walked in, closing it behind her.

He was seated in his usual "thinking" position and watching the monitors in front of him. She was pleased to find he has at least turned on the lamp.

She approached him slowly and stood next to him. 'What are you looking at?' She said taking a closer look at the monitors.

'Surveillance footage from the day we located and arrested SHS.'

She nodded, she supposed it was a good thing that he was getting back into detective mode...that's what he needed to do right now. 'Any reason why?'

'Because I know SHS, I know how he works and this behaviour was very unlike him...he just made it too easy for us to catch him, he waited for us to make our move, sitting there with that ridiculous smile on his face. I want to know why...why did he allow himself to get caught so easily? What is his hidden agenda and what's more...' he picked up the control and pressed the rewind button and then paused it. He pointed to the top left screen showing a man wearing a long black coat, with the collar turned up and a hat which hid his face from view. 'I want to know who this is.'

Lily leant in to get a better look, 'Why? Was he is acting strange?' she questioned.

'You could say that, watch closely.' He rewinds the videos back again and then begins to play it. He points at the screen with the remote, 'We see SHS enter the Chinese medicine shop holding fireworks in his arms then...' He fast forwards a little, 'He comes out empty handed...after few moments this man here in the coat enters the shop...and...only a few minutes pass before he walks out again with his arms full of fireworks.'

'That doesn't make sense...it's just a medicine shop right?' Lily asked.

'Yes.'

'So SHS handed them over to this man? You think he is working with him?'

'It would seem that way. The mystery man knew exactly where the surveillance cameras were so he was obviously hiding his identity on purpose.'

'But why fireworks? It's so strange all of this...doesn't the Chinese Medicine shop have any footage? You know from security cameras?'

'We have already looked into it and it seems the shop is not equipped with any security cameras.'

'Hmm how convenient.' She tutted.

She felt his hand cover hers, he still felt cold. She looked down at him; his eyes were now focused on hers. 'Are you not tired Lily?' Shouldn't you get some sleep?' He asked softly while gently stroking her hand.

She smiled and brushed the hair from his eyes, 'I'll sleep when you're interviewing...unless I'm bothering you...I just wanted to make sure you're alright.'

'It is I who should be asking you that. I'm so sorry I put you and Near's lives in danger, if anything had happened to you...' His voice drifted off.

She held him against her, stroking his hair while she felt him wrap his arms tightly around her body. 'We are fine, Near is fine and so am I, it is you we are worried about...but I know this is not the time for you to be speaking about this, I want you to focus and do what you do best, make sure this bastard pays for what he's done and find out what it is he actually wants. I believe in you L as everyone in this house and even the world does.'

She feels him shake his head against her, 'The only person I want believing me is you.'

'And what did I just say? I do, one hundred percent. I just want you to be okay, for you to be happy in doing what you're doing and know that you have all the support in the world.'

'Thank you Lily, but all I want is to hide away with in bed...' He lifts his head to look at her; her heart melts at his lost and loving expression.

She smiles and kisses him lightly, 'don't worry we'll have all the time in the world for that, I promise.'

He smiles finally and holds up his pinkie to her.

'Really?' She laughs, 'You don't believe in such things surely.'

'No but you do and besides...Near got one so I want one...'

She laughs loudly then, 'How can you be such a genius with such a childish mind?'

He grips onto her finger with his, 'It's worked for me so far.'


After pinkie promising to L they would be able to make love whenever and...wherever they wanted (his input) she hesitantly left him to work saying she would come back in half an hour before his interview with some breakfast.

She wondered as she walked towards the kitchen what kind of a mood cook was in today...perhaps she could convince her to make L's favourite éclairs; that should surely brighten him up a little.

She pushed open the door and was suddenly slammed back landing on her arse.

Bertram suddenly flew out through the doors and looked at her horrified. He seemed so frantic and looked like he was in shambles, something Lily hadn't seen before.

'Oh Miss Everly, please forgive me.' He stuttered as he helped her up quickly. 'I was certain I didn't see you.'

'No it's fine, it was just an accident. Luckily I had my hands out so my nose didn't get hit.' She giggled.

Bertram looked down avoiding her eyes, 'yes well I'm glad, is there anything I can do for you miss?' he asked a little too hastily.

'Um no...everything is fine, although I was looking for cook; I wanted to see is she would make some of L's favourite éclairs.'

Bertram cleared his throat awkwardly; 'I believe I saw a fresh batch on the counter top. So it would seem you and cook had the same idea.'

'Oh wonderful.' Lily smiled.

'Yes well if there is nothing else, I'll take my leave.' He bowed stiffly and walked away without with a second look.

Strange man she thought, in fact that whole exchange just felt very...odd.


'Ah L here you are. Is everything prepared?' Watari asked as he walked into the computer room.

L swallowed feeling the guilt returning full force. 'Yes Watari, if you leave now you should make it on time.'

'Very well I shall make my way down there now then; I'll call as soon as I'm at the station.' He smiled and turned to leave.

'Watari...' L called out quickly.

'Hmm?'

'I want to speak with you when you return; there is something we must discuss.'

Watari frowned a little, 'Of course L.'

'And Watari...I just wanted to say...thank you for everything.'


'Oh good I've caught you in time.' Lily said as she pushed open the door with her elbow. 'Thought I'd bring you something tasty and as luck would have it cook had thought the same.' She set down tray of éclairs and a pot of tea. 'Have you got time to eat?'

L shook his head and smiled, 'you are a darling aren't you.' He pulled her into his lap quickly causing her to squeal.

They kissed tenderly before she turned picked up an éclair and held it to his mouth. He smirked before taking a bite, 'Mmm.' His eyes closed in pleasure which caused Lily to blush. Her blush deepened as he licked the cream from his lips. Thankfully he was blissfully unaware of how aroused she was.

'I must say cook has really out done herself, I have no idea what she's done but these taste sublime.' He said studying the éclair in her hand.

She laughed, 'don't they always taste like that?'

He shook his head, 'of course they always taste lovely however this time...they are intoxicating almost.'

'That's what sugar does L, you know it's a legal drug right?'

He rolled his eyes, 'let's not begin with that now, I am enjoying these far too much to stop eating them.' he took another bite.

She kissed his chocolate covered lips, 'Mmm, why can't you always taste this sweet?' She teased.

He frowned and swallowed, 'well I would if you hadn't cut down my sugar intake.'

'What? I've barely made a dent in the amount of sugar you consume.' She protested.

'I now have nectar in my tea...' He said gobbling the last of the éclair.

She licked her fingers, 'which is much better for you and that's the only substitute you've made...'

He shrugged, 'it's enough.'

She tutted and wiped a bit of cream from his cheek, 'you're so messy.' She snorted. She looked up at him as he became quiet. 'What? Are you still hungry?'

'I am...but for something else entirely...' He said his voice dropping into that husky tone she loved.

She grinned and bit her lip... 'Yeah..., no we are not going there now.' She got up quickly. Watari will be arriving soon so you better get your head into gear.'

He leant back against his chair, 'we have at least ten minutes before he arrives, come sit back down.' And just as timing would have it his laptop begun to ding.

'Hmm more like ten seconds, come and find when you're done okay, I love you, good luck.' She smiled sweetly back at him before leaving the room.

Please let everything so smoothly...she prayed to herself.


'SHS.' L said leaning forward even thought he knew the killer couldn't see him.

'L...how nice it is to hear your voice again while I speak to your puppet.'

'I will not discuss the same conversation again SHS. I don't have the time nor the patience for it.'

'Ooh someone has got their panties in a twist.' SHS mocks and holds up his hands.

L rolls his eyes attempting to get his anger under control, 'Just tell me this SHS, who are you working for? I know you and this isn't your style, in fact if my memory serves me well you have avoided all confrontation with me for years and not once have you ever allowed yourself to get caught so easily.'

'Ah so you noticed that huh?' SHS cackles while picking at his nails.

'So I'll ask again, who are you working for?'

'Now I was under the impression that the great detective L knows everything...but I suppose this situation is quite the genius one in itself...no wonder your feeling a little lost.'

L studies him; he just seemed too calm for someone who was facing life imprisonment.

'How are you feeling L? Been feeling a little under the weather hmm? Perhaps you've not been getting enough sleep? Well I wouldn't be surprised considering the things that go bump in the night, wouldn't you agree?'

L's blood suddenly turned cold. He could feel that...thing approaching him from behind...but he had to stay focused, wait what the hell did SHS just say?'

'What...' His voice broke a little so he cleared his throat, 'What did you say? What do you know?'

SHS chuckled again, 'it doesn't matter what I know...my time is almost done, I've done everything they wanted me to do and I'm gonna reap the rewards if not in this life then the next.'

'There's no such place that would reward anyone like yourself, you're just fooling yourself SHS; whoever you work for has played you for like a puppet. You're in here and they're out there, I believe you're the one who drew the joker card.'

'Always so cock sure aren't we L? But I guarantee I'll be having the last laugh and you... have no idea what's to come, it's already happening I'm sure you must know that, you've been experiencing things right? Things that terrify you beyond comprehension?'

L's eyes widened, what was he saying? Was he speaking of the Shinigami? How? How could he know about that?

SHS sighed, 'The only thing that bothers me is that I won't be there to see it when it all comes crashing down upon you; all well knowing that you're demise is on the cards keeps me a happy boy.'

A cackle echoes through the room causing L to snap his head around in terror. He stand up suddenly feeling the need to bolt from the room. He turns around back to the screen, 'We are done here Watari; you can leave. And SHS I hope you realise just what you have signed over.'

'Oh what would that be?'

'Your soul, it's obvious you've signed away your soul to the devil.'

SHS laughs, 'See? The great L does know everything after all. I'm sure I'll see you in hell then, gonna be quite the party when you arrive...which won't be long now...'

L gulped because something inside him believed SHS could be telling the truth, but that didn't mean he couldn't change fate, he had to.


Instead of catching up on sleep Lily had begun packing her bags ready for the dreaded visit to her mother's...but still they had their mini break to look forward to after right?

Of course she wouldn't hold it against L if he had forgotten. She had almost forgotten herself and besides they hadn't any time to plan or even book flights to go anywhere.

Whatever happened she just wanted to spend as much as time as could with him. Germany was coming up fast...but she didn't want to think of that now.

She heard a car approaching and leant over to the window to look out onto the drive. 'Oh Watari's back.' That means L had already finished his interview, but why hadn't he come to see her?

She dropped her clothes inside her case and ran from the room. She couldn't help feeling a sense of dread especially from the way L had been lately.

She turned to go down the remainder of the staircase but stopped suddenly as she found L sitting at the bottom of the stairs staring at the door.

She backed away as Watari walked in and found him.

'L? Why are you sitting there? Are you alright? Do you wish to talk about what happened with SHS?'

What happened with SHS? God what did happen with him she wondered as she back away completely from view, she didn't want to disturb them.

'No Watari there is something else I have to speak with you about...something that you and I both need to share.'

She heard Watari clear his throat, 'I see, well...shall we then?' He said.

Lily peaked her head around to just catch them both walking off together. She smiled to herself; at least he would be safe with Watari.