A/N: Hello, lovelies. How are you? If you're doing wonderfully, today's going to make it even better. If you're not, hopefully, this can manage to cheer you up a little. Oh, is today going to be good. Because that plot twist is definitely...A plot twist. To put it into perspective, even when I was writing it and the words were coming out of my fingers, I was confused by it. But in a good way. Don't you worry. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have lunch waiting for me and work to do before a certain little guy gets here. Love you x

While L dealt with the trials and tribulations of Near's phone call, Light had his own challenge to maneuver. However, he remained hopeful. How upset can they really get? I mean, it's not the first time I've moved out. They should be fine. Soichiro sat at the table, still in the same spot Sayu left him in while Sachiko had moved to the couch. Light took one last deep breath, bracing himself for whatever may come next. Well…Here goes nothing.

"Hey, Mom, Dad?" Light sat in the living room, "Do you mind if we talk for a second?"

"Of course, Light," Sachiko allowed while Soichiro's ear perked up, "Is everything alright?"

"Everything's fine," he promised, "There's just…Something I need to say."

"What is it, Light?" Soichiro got up from the table. Is this going to be about last night? Is there more that Sayu didn't tell us?

"It's just…" Light braced himself, "Being back here for the last…almost year…Has been great. And I couldn't be more appreciative for it."

"We have liked having you home, Light," Sachiko admitted, "It's been nice, not having to worry about you."

"That's what I was afraid you'd say," Light grabbed the couch cushion. This better be worth it, "Because I found a new place."

"When?" Soichiro wondered, "Ryuzaki keeps you so busy all the time. When did you start looking for new places to live?"

"It's funny you say that," Light chuckled to himself. Because Ryuzaki's the one I'm moving in with in the first place, "Because L offered me a unit at task force headquarters. He says there are plenty empty ones and I'm more than welcome to use one."

"Really?" Soichiro wasn't sure what to think about it, "Ryuzaki said you could just…have one of the units?"

"Yeah," Light nodded.

"But Light," Sachiko started tearing up, "We just got used to having you home. You're going to leave again?"

"I've already accepted his offer," Light knew this was the direction things were going to go. He hated to break his mother's heart like that. And a second time around.

"Ok," Soichiro was on his side, though. As much as he didn't want Light to go, he wasn't going to stop him.

"That's easy for you to say," Sachiko argued, "You'll still see him every day."

"Not necessarily." Come to think of it, even when we were still in the hotel, I hardly ever saw Light while we were working. Either we'd be split off elsewhere or Light would be running errands for Ryuzaki. But that got Soichiro thinking, "Light…If you're going to be moving into task force headquarters, Ryuzaki's not going to abuse that opportunity, is he?"

"No," Light shook his head. But he didn't ever remember them talking about it. He wouldn't…Right? God, I hope not, "I'm sure I'll have separate work hours. And I know the door has a lock on it. I could always shut myself in my apartment and pretend like I'm not home."

"Light," Sachiko scolded him, "That's still rude."

"But how is he going to know if I'm home or not?"

"He's probably got a set of keys to all the rooms," Soichiro figured, "Or, at the very least, Watari does."

"He's not going to abuse that, Dad," Light assured him. Although, that assurance was still on shaky ground, "But…I thought I'd start moving in today."

"But…Light," Sachiko's voice grew weaker. And the crack in her heart kept working its way down.

"I'll be fine, Mom," Light promised, holding her hand, "It's not like I'm going to be very far from home. It's not like I'm leaving the country."

"Good," Sachiko let it go. She understood that she didn't have to like it, but she also knows she's not going to stop him.

"Light," Soichiro asked, "Does Ryuzaki know you're moving in today?"

"Probably," Light knew the answer to that one already. Of course, he does. I told him this morning when we woke up. He knew about me moving out before you did, "Why?"

"I'll go with you," he decided, "You could use another hand."

"You don't have to do that, Dad," Light shot him down, "It's alright."

"I need to speak with him anyway," Soichiro brushed him off, "It's not a problem."

"Ok," Light did his best to hide the sweat pouring out of his body. Why would he want to see L? It has to be case related, right? There's no way he'd know about him staying last night. Or about us. Or anything like that. L wouldn't talk about me to Dad without me knowing about it. Right? He knows what kind of a mine field that'd be to walk through, right? Then, Light had an idea. His one ace in the hole. His one buffer to make everything ok, "Hey, Sayu?"

"Yeah?" Sayu stuck her head around the corner, "What's up?"

"You're coming, too," Light demanded.

"Where are we going?" she wondered. Where are you going with this, Light?

"You get to see task force headquarters, Sayu," Soichiro told her, "Your brother's moving out again."

"Oh!" Sayu wasn't going to say no, "Neat! I'll go get my shoes!"

Light knew they could be heading for a disaster. And if this is going to be a disaster, I might as well give him a fair warning. He went back upstairs and got his phone off the charger. Come on, L. Pick up. Things could be getting very messy very quickly and I need you to answer. And I need to know what you told my dad to get him so territorial all of a sudden.

"Hello?" L's voice was the only thing in this world that could simultaneously make Light's stomach knot up, but set his soul at ease.

"L, it's Light," Light greeted him, "I'm on my way to the tower."

"Are you?" L chimed, "That's nice to hear."

"But I'm bringing my dad with me…"

"Oh…" L's enthusiasm faltered, "Why?"

"He said he wanted to talk to you about something," Light filled him in, "I don't know what that something might be, but I need you to do me a huge favor."

"Of course, Light," L promised, "What is it?"

"I don't want you to say a single word about us," Light demanded, "Not one. He knows I'm moving into the tower, but he doesn't know I'm moving in with you."

"Excuse me?" L's excitement started to come back, "What was that?"

"Don't make me say it again," Light begged, "Please."

"You're moving in with me?" L wondered, "I thought you were moving into your own unit."

"As far as anyone else is concerned," Light clarified, "I am. But once everyone leaves…Well…You know."

"Yes, I do." I do now. I didn't expect you to be so bold so soon, Light. I like it, "So, not a word to your father?"

"Please."

"My lips are sealed," L swore, "Besides, I don't want to have to deal with your father wondering what I did to corrupt his son."

"You didn't corrupt me," Light giggled a bit, "I could've walked away from you. If I remember correctly, you gave me that option a long time ago."

"Could you, though?" L teased, "Could you have walked away from me and completely washed your hands of me, knowing what you know now?"

"Probably not…" Light slipped his watch on. That one special watch that made his heart skip a beat. Not because of the massive price tag on it, but because of the memory attached to it. Our first kiss was over this damn watch. But then, memories of their first trip to Odaiba crept in. And suddenly, Light's pants got a little tighter. No. Shake that off. Shake that off, "By the way, if it's alright with you, I'm bringing Sayu along, too."

"That's fine," L allowed. I'm not going to say no to Sayu. She's harmless…In the right hands, "How long until I should be expecting you?"

"Soon," Light thought it over, "Probably…Half an hour?"

"I'll be waiting," L felt his heart skip a beat.

Click.

As much as Light couldn't wait for this, he dreaded it all the same. His father's words still rang in his head. What the hell could Dad want to see L about? Is it about me moving into the tower? Is it about him being able to abuse his power? Because I don't think he'll use me outside of my assisting position much when I'm off the clock. He sure as hell didn't corrupt his son. Well…Maybe a little. But that's still on me. I couldn't blame L for that. Light shook off anything negative and kept his thinking positive.

I get to move in with my boyfriend today…If I can even call him that. I suppose there's not much beating around the bush left to do. Except for Dad finding out when we get there. No. Everything's going to be fine. Light pulled himself together and got into the passenger seat of his father's car with his sister in the back. I don't know what I'm worried about. Things are going to be fine. At least I hope so.

When they got to the tower, Soichiro assumed the regular day to day position. He emptied out his pockets and started putting anything metal into the detector tray. Strange to be doing this on a Sunday, but who am I to ignore Ryuzaki's security protocols? I'd hate to think what would happen if these alarms started going off.

"Wow," Sayu gasped, "Security's pretty tight here, huh?"

"The tightest in all of Tokyo," Soichiro figured. Possibly all the world. Then again, this place does harbor one of the most brilliant minds of the last century.

But Light knew better. He leaned over to Sayu, "You want to see something neat?"

"What?" Sayu wondered, watching as her brother walked over to the bypass button.

"Excuse me," Light pressed the button, "Watari?"

"Yes, Light?" Watari's voice barked out of the speaker, "How can I help you?"

"Will you tell L I'm here please?" Light requested, "Along with my father and my sister?"

"Yes, I will."

Then, all the doors started to unlock and open. Soichiro looked on in absolute awe, "How did you do that, Light? The task force has been working with Ryuzaki for the last six months and we still practically have to get strip searched at the door."

"L trusts me," Light shrugged it off. Sayu knew better, though. She did all she could to keep the smile off her face. Uh-huh…L trusts you. How many times have you done this, Light? Because you looked way too good at that. Light walked in nonchalantly, "And I do live here now. Sayu?"

"Yeah?" Sayu snapped out of her brief haze, "What is it?"

"My unit is number forty-one," Light sent her off, "I'm sure the door's unlocked, if you want to go take a look around."

"Ok!" Sayu took off upstairs, making sure to take a moment to look around. Wow…This is pretty high tech. I should've known just by looking at the security system. What kind of building are you moving into, Light? And who is L to be having all this?

"Mr. Yagami," L came down the stairs shortly after Sayu got to the top. Only to look over at his son and hold back a smile, "Light."

"Ryuzaki," Soichiro wasn't nearly in the same jovial mood L was, "I need to have a word with you. Light, why don't you go upstairs?"

"Actually," L bit the inside of his cheek, "If it's all the same to you, I'd rather Light stayed down here."

"No," Soichiro stood his ground, "Light…Go upstairs. This is a private matter Ryuzaki and I need to discuss. We'll both be up shortly."

"Alright," Light looked over at L, hoping to get some sort of gauge on his mental state. L gave him a little nod. However, just because Soichiro told him to go upstairs, that didn't mean he couldn't sit at the top and listen in.

"What did you need to speak with me about, Mr. Yagami?" L wondered, genuinely confused. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught Light sitting at the top of the stairs. You little rebel, you. Right now, your minor act of rebellion is greatly appreciated.

"There's no sense in beating around the bush," Soichiro jumped on the defensive, a certain protective fire burning in his eyes, "What's going on between you and my daughter?"

"What?" L's confusion only got worse. And Light was completely caught off guard. But at the same time, a wave of relief came over both of them, "Your…Daughter?"

"Sayu," Soichiro reiterated, "Yes."

"What about her?" L asked.

"You tell me," Soichiro's anger grew, "What's going on with you and my daughter?"

"Nothing," L swore.

"Then, what was that dance last night all about?" Soichiro snapped.

Light listened intently. Dance? When did L dance with Sayu? Was that when I was in the bathroom or did I miss that entirely?

"We were merely talking," L assured him, "She's nothing but occasionally a much-needed friend, Mr. Yagami. You don't have anything to worry about."

"I don't, do I?" Soichiro tried to relax, but the protective father in him said otherwise, "You stay away from Sayu or we will have problems. Do you understand?"

"I understand perfectly." L did his best to hide his shaking from the minor panic attack trying to work its way through his brain. Oh, your daughter is the least of your worries, Mr. Yagami. Don't get me wrong. Sayu's a sweetheart and I wasn't lying when I said she could be a much-needed friend to me. If you only knew what your son was up to. I'm sure that wouldn't sit well with you either.