Annika's POV

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face, today was going to be wonderful. Of course it's always wonderful to spend the day with L, but today was going to be even more romantic than usual. 'Date date date date date date!' That was the only word being processed in my mind. I throw the sheets off of me and I hear a faint meow, it's Mr. Buisness. Crawling to the edge of my bed I can see the lump in the sheets, peeling the sheet back enough so that all that shows is his face, I kiss the top of his head . I can still feel the smile on my face as I leave my room. I make my way to the kitchen to grab an apple, "This time L can't steal my apple." I say to myself with a giggle. I walk over to the couch to sit down, eating my apple. I try to think of what L has been planning for our date. I know him enough to know that we will most likely end up eating some sort of dessert at some point in the night. Finishing off my apple I throw the core away, I walk back to my room, I glance at my phone on the ground. I can see a little blinking blue light, notifying me that I have a message.

I bend over slightly to pick my phone off the ground, I quickly unlock it. Of course the message is from L. I open it only to see a winky face. Rolling my eyes send him a ghost emoji, not even a minute later he sends me a peach and a laughing face, then a picture pops up.

I couldn't help but snort with laughter. To say I didn't have humor is like saying that a leprechaun doesn't wear green. It may not be obvious but he sure as hell knows how to crack a joke, even if he may seem awkward while delivering the said joke.

'Okay funny guy i've got to take shower'

'Have fun, but not to much fun ; )'

Giggling I set my phone down I decided to go smoke a cigarette before I shower. I grab the pack and my lighter and walk outside onto my balcony shutting the door behind me. I plopped down into the seat and I lighted my cigarette.

L's POV

Currently I am right outside of Annika's apartment door. I have to work fast, she's taking a shower so that gives me maybe 5 or 10 minutes to get inside and place the note. It may seem a little creepy but I'm only doing this for the date tonight. My plan is to plant the note I have in my hand on the collar of Mr. Business. The note is simple. it just says 'Meet me at garage 7e at 6:00, be prepared for our date and dress a little fancier than usual. The Apple Snatcher' I turn her apartment door knob trying to be as quiet as possible. I sneak through the apartment looking for Mr. Business. I look around but I don't see him in the living room or near his food dish in the kitchen. Turning my head I looked at her bedroom door, it was slightly ajared. Taking a deep breath and silently make my way over. Slowly I opened the door and looked straight at the other door, the bathroom door was open but the shower wasn't running, I peered my head around the room not seeing her at all.

I look on the bed and see Mr. Business. His head is poked out while the rest of his body is covered by Annika's sheets. I make my way over and pull the sheet back enough so that I can see his collar, his eyes are glaring at me but he doesn't make any sound. I slipped the note in his collar, making sure to make it was visible but also make it so that Mr. Business couldn't reach it. Smiling at my feet I look around the room. There were some clothes scattered around but other than that it was as clean as a whistle. I hear the balcony door open, oh shit, my stomach drops. I need to hide, I look around me and quickly duck down squeezing myself underneath her bed frame. I watched as she walked into the room, all I could see was her feet. I heard her set something down and hear her sigh and feel her plop down on the bed.

"Oh I'm so nervous for this date, I don't know why. I had the best dream last night to Mr. B, but I'm sure you don't want to hear about L and I naked in the bed you sleep in." I was very careful not to make a sound, but Jesus christ that statement. I try to control my breathing and wait for her to get back up, I watch her walk to the bathroom and turn on the shower, she doesn't bother to close the door, I could see a little bit more of her body, only about up to her thighs. Suddenly devil L was on my shoulder, "So I see you are a dirty bastard." I turned my head and glared at him, and when I turned my head back to Annika I watched as her underwear hit the floor, and so did her shirt. I felt my breath hitch, then she climbed in the shower and pulled the curtain, I made my escape. I was sure to shut her front door quietly.

When I got down the stairs I slid into the black Lincoln continental. Watari is looking at me with a curious expression. "What?" I ask him with a shrug of my shoulders. His wrinkled face tugs up into a small smile. "I thought I'd never see the day when L, the greatest detective, makes a plan to go on a date" I just smirk at Watari's comment. "Neither did I." I heard Watari chuckle. "Tell me L, why is your face so flushed." I replied curtly, "It's none of your business." I saw his eyebrow raise up but he didn't say anything.

Annika's POV

The shower was really relaxing, I mean I was already relaxed when I had hopped in, it just made me feel even more relaxed. After I got out of the shower I walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around me. Smiling I make my way to the dresser, pulling out a plain white T-shirt and also a pair of ripped blue jeans. I throw the outfit on the bed. I reach inside my dresser to pull out a plain white bra, and then a pair of loose boxers. I drop my towel to get dressed, and then after that whole ordeal I walk over to my kitty, who has yet to move from under the blanket. I pull the blanket off of him and lay my face on his belly. So soft, I wish my hair was this soft. After a couple minutes I remove my face and take a quick look at my cat. Then something catches my eye.

There was a piece of paper in his collar, I don't remember putting that there. I pick the letter out of the collar and open it up. It was very elegant handwriting, 'Meet me at garage 7e at 6:00, be prepared for our date and dress a little fancier than usual. The Apple Snatcher' Smiling I make my way to the kitchen, opening the drawer of junk I pull out some tape and tape the note to the fridge. I don't have magnets but tape is the same anyway. "Fancy huh, I don't think I own anything too fancy besides my work shirts." I turn on my heel and walk over to my bedroom. I feel like I was pacing too much but I had nothing better to do. I open the closet and turn on the light, "Fancy, fancy, fancy." I move aside all my work shirts to observe the dresses that I do own. There was a black one with a simple lace, the next dress was a dark blue with a halter neck, the middle had some lace and sparkles, the skirt had spider webs down with layers of slight fril. The last dress was a sleeveless dress that starts out with white jewels with a black background and as the dress fills out the black fades to white. I couldn't decide which dress was more fancy. It was hard to choose. I shook my head, I'll just think about this later. I go and pick up my phone while unlocking it. I notice the time, only 12:00 I have 6 more hours until the date, I decide to text L.

'How and when did you sneak into my house Mr. Johnny Appleseed?

His reply was quick, 'Actually my name is the Apple Snatcher, and I can not give away my secrets little one :D'

I shook my head, how did I not notice that he snuck his way in here.

'Let me guess your detective skills include sneaking into your girlfriend's house to place notes everywhere' I Waited for his reply, of course it didn't take him long at all.

'Precisely, without that skill how am I supposed to make things fun, besides that skill will become even more useful in time ;D'

I giggled, he can be such a prevert, 'If I didn't know any better I would say that you plan to rape me, and then steal all my stuff lmao'

I waited again for him to reply. It took awhile, that wasn't like L, I hope I didn't offend him, I highly doubt that I did such a thing.

'Who's to say I'm not a rapist, I have full access to your life, I know where you live, I know where you work, hell I can even access all the shit you buy, I have that power, but you know what other power I have, I can make you weak in every since, just one kiss and you'd fall, I wouldn't need to rape you. I bet you'd jump right into my arms.'

It took me awhile but I could totally see where he was coming from, now this was his sick humor. I mean yeah he can tell hella funny jokes but he can also spit out some pretty serious shit. And I can tell the difference when we talk. The voice I imagine him using at the moment to portray the joke is probably a deeper voice but softer in tone. 'Alright tough guy whatever you say xD'

'Good you could tell I was joking, I thought that maybe I had gone a little too far, but in all honesty all that I said is true, I have access to your whole life.' I smiled reading that message.

'Yeah yeah Mr. High and Mighty Detective, you act like you're the greatest there is!'

L's POV

'Yeah yeah Mr. High and Mighty Detective, you act like you're the greatest there is!'

I read the message with a wide smile on my face, well I am the greatest detective in the world, she just doesn't know it yet. She'll know soon enough. I mean she's smart and I'm pretty sure she could help me out in several cases. Besides there would be no way to put her in trouble, she doesn't have direct family contact. Just thinking about having her around all the time fills my chest with emotion.

':) I might as well be the greatest, I think fast, and work hard'

I was going to ask her to be my partner but I quickly decided against it, Watari will not like it. But soon it won't matter, she'll be helping me with cases.

'Whatever, I've gtg Mr. Business is begging for food, and I need to go get some things for our date tonight. Don't wait up ;P'

'Have fun, but not too much fun, save the excitement for tonight.'

Turning off my phone, I stared at the computer screen in front of me today and was going to go by slowly, only because he couldn't wait for his date.

Annika's POV

The day just seemed to drag on, it was only 4:30, when I finished shopping, I went out only to buy Rosewood lipstick. I usually don't wear makeup but tonight was going to be classy. Besides I already owned mascara and had a bit of eye liner left, so that was all she needed for the date tonight. I finally decided on the dark blue dress. I'm probably going to look a little foolish. She wasn't sure how she was going to style her hair, and to be quite honest with herself she thought that for a person like herself it was going to be awkward to be classy. "My nerves are getting the best of me." She sighed to herself. "I just need to calm down." She looked in the mirror of the bathroom, and gave herself a slight smile. "L won't matter either way." Confidence radiated through my person. I looked down to see my hands grasping the edge of the counter. "Yes tonight is going to go just fine!" I turn my body and head out of the bathroom. I walk out of my room to see Mr. Business sitting and eating his food on the counter, I check the clock on the microwave, 5:36. Smiling, I walk over and pet him. I feel him purring through my hand. Living life as a cat must be so relaxing. Turning away from my cat I walk towards the TV. "Should I?" I question myself. My eyes are locked on the bottom drawer. I break the gaze and turn to go sit on the couch. "Maybe after tonight." My voice sounded surprisingly calm.

I just relaxed into the couch and closed my eyes. I started thinking about L and how handsome he was, I was surprised he hadn't texted me. I stayed laid back for a while before I decided to pull my phone out of my bra. I fell back on the couch so I was laying down and not sitting up. I didn't feel my phone buzz the whole day, but the light blinking indicated that I indeed had some messages.

'How's shopping'

'Man it's so boring working on this case'

'Nvm I solved it.'

'Man Watari said I had to do another one'

'You take forever to shop'

'Only two hours until our date'

I smiled at all the messages, never had I heard L say he was bored with a case. My fingers quickly typed a reply.

'Are you finished with that other case?'

His reply again came fast, wow that sounded dirty.

'Yes I did but Watari keeps insisting that I finish more petty cases :/'

'Well you gotta keep on your toes, at least they're easy cases right?'

'Yes they are quite easy, I would just rather be doing something else.'

'Oh what like eating cake and sweets XD'

'Actually I was thinking the lines of you'

I couldn't help the blush that raised on my cheeks, "Geez he is a perv." Despite my words I was smiling.

'Pervert alert!'

'I'm only a perv for you, beside I thought we had this conversation before'

Rolling my eyes I think of another subject for us to talk about.

'What was up with the note on the cat earlier?'

'Well I thought it would be romantic'

I snorted at his reply, yeah nothing says romantic than sneaking into your girlfriend's apartment to place a note on their cat.

'That's really romantic, you nothing says 'I love you' like sneaking around and putting notes on animals.'

'Whatever you know it was meant to be romantic.'

I quickly checked the time it was almost six, I guess I do need to start getting ready. I looked down at the phone, we just started talking, but we were going to spend the night together.

'Hey I've got to get ready for tonight, I'll be with you in an hour.'

Without even waiting for his reply I head back into my room. I plug my phone in and go inside the bathroom. First things first is just a light shower, I wanted to blow dry my hair to make it look nice.

The shower felt really refreshing and I couldn't help but smile my myself in the mirror. Walking out of the bathroom I make my way to the dresser, I throw my towel on the bed and open up one of the drawers, I choose a pair of black lace underwear, but I had to look around for the matching black strapless bra. Just the comfort of knowing that I match makes me smile even more. I make my way to the closet and pull out the dark blue dress I was going to wear. "Fancy enough" I murmur to myself. Slipping the dress on I walk back over to the bathroom picking up my towel on the way. Hanging the towel up I look at myself in the mirror, the dress fits nicely. The only thing to do now is brush my teeth and do my make-up. I think I'm just going to wear my hair down, I'll just blow dry it.

Finally after several failed attempts to do make up I finally felt satisfied with my face. I think it looks nice, and for my hair I just blow dried it, besides it looks hella good if you ask me. Now the only thing to do is to slide on my pair of black gladiator sandals, and I'm ready to go. I grab my phone on the way out, maybe I'll get there before L?

L's POV

Never in my life have I felt this. I have never been nervous, even when my life is threatened. I got here early, it was only 6:45 so only ten minutes. I was dressed in a nice grey dress shirt, with a blue tie. I only picked out the tie because it reminded me of Annika. And then I'm still wearing my blue jeans, what can I say they are comfy as hell. For once I'm not slouching either, I'm standing with good posture. The parking garage I picked is not owned by anybody, so I figured that this was the place to meet. It's what I get for trying to be mysterious.

I didn't have to wait long, Annika quickly showed up. And let's just say she looked amazing. Way fancier than I dressed. This is why I was nervous, she was just so pretty, and then there's me.

(Annika dressed for the date old drawing the updated picture is in authors notes)

(Annika dressed for the date old drawing the updated picture is in authors notes)

I swallowed the lump in my throat, "Woah, you look splendid, absolutely gorgeous." My voice displayed the confidence I didn't have at the moment, her face grew a slight blush.

"Thanks." Her voice was even, "You look quite dashing yourself." Now it was my turn to blush. With a slight nod of my head I offered her my arm.

I decided to drive the Lincoln Watari that I picked up this morning. As we got to the car I opened the passenger door for Annika, a slight smile on my face. As I calmly closed her door I walked over to my own door. After I had jumped in and had the vehicle started Annika spoke up, "So where are we going?" I looked at her with a sparkle in my eye, "You'll see." I heard her giggle, but it was barely noticeable. I was taking her to a dessert restaurant, if I remember correctly it was called 'Jew C. Tuatt's Cherry On Top'. The name was a little off putting at first so I made Watari go and check it out. He said the dessert was delicious, and also that they serve regular food as well. So that was a plus in case Annika didn't want to eat any sweets. My thoughts were suddenly stopped by the sound of music, I looked down to see that Annika had turned on the radio. I shrugged and kept my eyes on the road. She had picked the Alternative Rock station and seemed to be enjoying it, I had no qualms about it because I too seemed to be enjoying it too. After about 7 songs later we arrived at the restaurant the sun had just set. After parking the car Annika went to climb out but I quickly rushed to her side to open the door, she looked up to me with a smile on her face, "Now, now don't act too gentlemenish or I'll be too embarrassed." I just chuckled at her, that seemed to make her smile grow in size.

For the second time that night I offered her my arm but instead of grabbing it she reached for my hand. My eyebrows knitted in confusion but I quickly shook it off, well she did say I didn't need to be a full gentle man, hell I wasn't even dressed like one.

The way I parked the car was so it was about a block from the restaurant, that way we could have some time to walk before she had time to comprehend the restaurant's name. One thing I knew about Annika is that she has a very dirty mind, and if I was correct this restaurant was sure to make her laugh. "Can you at least give me a hint as to where we are going?" I looked at her and saw straight determination in her eyes. "Fine but this will only be a small hint," I paused to give it effect, "it's a restaurant!" I tried to put as much amusement into my tone as possible. What I did not expect was the slug to my arm, "No shit Sherlock." I could tell that she was joking also. She seemed to like hitting me, which I didn't really mind. I would never hit her back though, I was raised to never hit a woman well by my mother at least. I only believe in justice and with the lifestyle I live even women must be punished if she breaks the law. My gaze went over to Annika, just the way she was walking showed elegance. I looked back in front of us to see we were almost to the restaurant, I covered her eyes with my hand that was currently not holding her own. I heard her slight hitch in breath, "What are you doing?" she asked, I smiled even though she couldn't see me, "I'm making it more of a surprise!" I hurried her along until we were right in front of the building, "Okay are you ready?" I felt her squeeze my hand holding hers, "As ready as I'll ever be." With a smile still plastered on my face I removed my hand from her eyes, and moved her chin up to see the restaurant's name in very elegant handwriting.

"Jew C. Tuatt's Cherry On Top!" She laughed out loud, and I couldn't help but laugh with her, I knew she'd like it. In between her laughter she tried to talk, "Why...haven't...I...heard... of this...place before?" I shrugged and watched as she wiped a tear away from her eye. "So do you want to go inside or would you rather stand here laughing at the sign, because according to Watari they have some really good food." She turned to me, "Are you telling me you made Watari go in here?" I nodded my head yes and she giggled, I could tell she was trying to repress her laugh. "Poor guy, he would do just about anything you ask him to do wouldn't he." I hear Devil L pitch in, "I bet she'd do anything you ask, especially if you asked her if you could taste her Jew C Tuatt." My face flushed but I started to walk towards the entrance of the restaurant, "Yes he would." I replied to her question. I see her smile from the corner of my eye, I'm glad that she is already having fun tonight, things can only get better. Hopefully the Devil won't bother me.

Annika's POV

As soon as we walked in we were taken to our table. There were a lot of people waiting in the area and they seemed to glare at us as we walked away, I shrugged it off. It's not like it was really directed at us, they were probably mad because they have yet to be seated, and to make matters worse they see a young couple walk in and we get seated before any of them, I'd be pissed too. So shaking it off I watch as the lady guides to a table in the back corner. Of course I would try for the most secluded place in the joint.

I went to sit down but L stopped me, "I'm still going to be a gentleman, I'll just down scale a bit." he walked over and pulled out the chair for me. As I walked over I gave him a small peck on the cheek, and I saw the small smile he was trying to hide as he went and sat down himself. I looked around, this place was actually really fancy, the lighting was a red hue. I turned to gaze at L, "You really out did yourself." He looked down at his lap, I didn't even notice that he was sitting normally. "I could only offer you the best." he admitted. I reach across the table and tried to grab his hand, "As long as you're with me it doesn't matter where we go." L looked up at me, I saw a sparkle in his eye. After I let go of his hand I picked up the menu. I could tell this place wasn't meant for kids because almost everything on the menu sounded sexual, and almost all of the drink choices had alcohol, the only ones that didn't were three basic soda and water. I glanced at L then back to my menu, I could see Devil L on his shoulder again, I heard what he said to L earlier and it made me blush. I can't believe L has to deal with literally a little pervert on his shoulder all the time. But at least now I know where he gets it from. I giggled and I saw L glance at me, but he quickly went back to checking the menu. I'm not really aloud to drink alcohol but I didn't really feel like a soda or water. I mean it can't really hurt to have one drink right, besides L is driving I can enjoy myself.

That's when Devil L popped up on my shoulder, "You know that Between the Sheets sound really good." I roll my eyes at his comment. I look up with a decision by my own choice and see L blushing. He leaned in closer to me, "Can you actually hear and see him too?" It took me awhile to think about what he was asking but then I realized that he was talking about devil L, "Yeah he talks to me sometimes he popped up a while ago. He really has a dirty mind doesn't he?" I smirk at L and see him blush even more. God this was awesome. Finally the waiter came over to take our order, his name was Kaneki. "Uh yes I'd like the Fuzzy Navel." I looked over to L and waited to hear what he was going to order, I heard him clear his throat, "And I'll have the Slippery Nipple with water please." As soon as the waiter walked away I laughed. "Oh my god they have a drink named slippery nipples, geez this place just keeps getting better and better." It didn't take L that long to reply, "Says the woman who ordered a drink called the fuzzy navel, besides," he leaned in closer, "aren't you a little too young to be drinking." He backed away with a smirk on his face. I smiled, but I could still feel a slight blush on my cheeks, "Hey who says I can't be a little bad tonight." He just chuckled, "Good thing I'm here to keep you out of trouble, you can have my drink, I'm going to have to be sober to watch you anyway." I just smiled and continued looking at the menu for what I was going to get to eat.

(The slippery nipple consists of butterscotch schnapps, and Bailey's Irish cream, while the fuzzy navel contains peach schnapps, orange juice, and lemonade. I have never had an alcoholic drink in my life theses are just some drink names I found online that I thought were funny)

I decided that I was going to get the Chicken Breast salad, well the actual name was Jew C. Tuatt's Crashpad chicken salad. I know plenty of different names for boobs but I've never seen them anywhere but the internet. When the waiter finally came back with our drinks he asked for our orders. "I'd like Jew C. Tuatt's Crashpad chicken salad." It was hard to not giggle while saying it, then he turned to L, "And for you sir?" Again he had to clear his throat, "Can I get the OsgaMilk Chocolate Brownie topped with Schweddy balls ice cream, oh and fudge." The waiter nodded and then took our menus. This time it was L who laughed, it was such a deep sound, but it made me shiver. "That was a very dirty name for a dessert, now I really feel bad for making Watari eat here."

I smiled as he continued to laugh, and then in the middle of him laughing I heard him snort. There was a short silence and then we both broke out in laughter. The people around must have thought we were crazy but I didn't care. That was so cute, and yet so amusing at the same time. Slowly our laughter died down, and we were both panting. "I have never laughed that hard in my life." was the first thing that L said, "I feel you, I can't believe you snorted either, it was soo cute but so hilarious at the same time." We smiled at each other, "I'm having a lot of fun Ryuzaki." He seemed surprised with me saying that name but quickly shrugged it off. But he leaned in closer again, "I wish that this world was safe enough for you to say my name aloud, but damn it I just got so confused right now when you called me that." I could hear the playfulness in his tone. "Oh poor poor you." I giggle as he sits back down. "So how was shopping earlier?" I smiled, he's just trying to make conversation, "It was alright, although I'm not sure if the new dildo I bought is good enough you know." I watched as his eyes widened along with hearing his breath hitch, and I saw a small trickle of blood leave his nose, he was quick to wipe it off. He looked up to me, "Are you being serious?" I heard him gulp, and then I laughed again, "No dude, I just went and bought some more cat food, and the lipstick I'm wearing tonight. Plus I had to buy these sweet sandals." I saw him release his breath, I could tell he was holding it in. "God, I thought you were being serious for a second." I watched as he ran his hand through his hair. "Of course you did, I saw that nose bleed, you little perv." I watched as he blushed.

L's POV

"You have no idea." I murmured to myself. Jesus christ I could not stop the images playing through my head. Annika laid out on her bed, face screwed up in pleasure. I quickly reached for my water. I looked over at Annika, who picked up her own glass and took a sip. "Hmm this is pretty good." I saw another image flash before my eyes, but I quickly shook it off. "You should tell me what the Slippery Nipple tastes like.." She smiled, "I will, thank you for being safe and not drinking tonight." I smiled, of course she was right. I actually didn't really mind that she was drinking. I mean she is supposed to be 21 here in American, but hey if you can go to war at 18 why not be able to drink too right. "You got it, '' so before I could finish my sentence I heard a shutter noise. I look up to see Annika taking a picture of me. I frowned, "Why are you taking a picture of me?" She smiled, "Because you're handsome, and I want to remember this with a photo of you looking smug." I rolled my eyes, "You are so weird." She covered her laugh, "Uh-huh and you have a lot of room to talk don't you." I smiled, "You know it." Next thing we know our plates of food are in front of us. And might I say that mine looks amazing, I glanced at Annika's dish scrunch my nose is disgust. I didn't like salad, but she seemed to be looking at it like it was her last meal. I took my fork and dug in.

I finished my food before Annika, of course, and I sat diligently watching her eat. She was shoveling food in her mouth, but somehow she made it look graceful and not at all messy. I smiled again, boy am I lucky. As soon as she finished her food I spoke up, "Do you want anything else?" I saw a look of concentration on her face, "Nah I think I'm good, what about you?" she smiled at me, I returned the smile, "Actually I'm ready to go." She nodded, I thought I saw a flash of disappointment in her eyes, but she has no idea that this date has only started. I watched as she finished off my drink and we waited for the check. It was only $57.35 and I thought I'd be nice so I left $90 bucks and walked around to pull the chair out so Annika could stand. As we made our way out of the restaurant I grabbed her hand. We were almost to the car when she spoke, "Tonight was really fun." I scoffed, "What do you mean Annika." I purred her name. She looked at me in confusion and was about to speak. But I stopped her by talking first. "The night has only just begun." I watched as a huge smile crossed her face and when we finally made it to the car when I climbed in I was attacked with a series of kisses.