A/N: *cracks door, soft light streams into the room* Hello…? My lovelies? It's time to wake up. It's Tuesday. That means it's time for a new chapter. But you can't have it until you wake up…There you are! Good morning, sunshines. I missed you. Now, because you woke up so nicely for me, how about a surprise? Like…A warning. I know. Ominous, but not an ominous warning. It's more like a:
The following chapter of the Sweet Taste of Silver contains sexual content. If this makes you uncomfortable, then I suggest skipping this chapter and I'll give you a recap next week. I mean…With Light's birthday coming up on Sunday, why not a little wink, wink something, something to celebrate, yeah?
Alright then. Now that we have that out of the way, I hope you're doing well and I love you. But before we do that, we had a guest friend last week! And not just a guest friend, but a new guest friend! Hi, Skyla! It's wonderful to have you. Hopefully, you come back every week until the end. That'd be neat. It's nice when I have people that come into my comments just to say hi and hang out and not to be incredibly nitpicky. You guys are the best. And Skyla, this week, we here at the LumiOlivier account (and by we, I mean me and my hypothetical assistant Janet, but she's still in the corner on her newspaper from the last incident she caused…) salute you. We see you. We appreciate you. We love you. Welcome aboard! Now, let's get going, yeah? Yeah. Sounds like a hell of a plan!
When Light opened his eyes, he didn't know what he loved more. It could've been the peace and quiet. Perhaps it was the comfort of knowing he had a new place to call home. But then, he looked up at the man underneath him, still peacefully asleep. Light nuzzled his face in L's ribs, perfectly content. And even more so overjoyed that he didn't have to move. The fear of someone walking in on them was nonexistent. Even the possible threat of Watari walking in didn't faze him. Light had L. And that's all that mattered.
This was nice. It sure as hell beats the alternative. To think, it could've been her…No. I'm not going to let her ruin this. She already tried once. Never again. Light shook the thought of Misa out of his head and simply enjoyed the moment, appreciating every second. He's kind of cute when he's asleep. Light hid a smile in L's chest and shut his eyes again. I wonder how much longer we'll be able to stay just like this.
"We need to get to work, Light," L's voice rumbled in Light's ear, sending the best chills through Light's body.
"I know," Light pouted a bit, "What if I don't want to?"
Light didn't know it, but his minor act of insolence made L's heart skip a beat. Maybe he does have a little bit of brattiness in him after all. What else do I have to do to get you to bring that out more often, Light? As much has L would love to indulge him, a killer still walked the streets of Tokyo a free man. L ran his hand through Light's hair and down his back, offering what little comfort and consolation he could, "I know. And believe me, I'd love to stay here for a little while longer, too. But we need to get up or we'll never leave this bed."
"You make that sound like a bad thing…"
L couldn't help himself. He pulled light closer, cradling him against his chest. You are awfully needy this morning, Light. I'd be lying if I said I hated it, "You want to stay here a little longer, Light?"
Light shut his eyes, wanting to be nowhere else more, "Please…"
A gentle kiss found its way to the top of Light's head, "Alright. Just for a little while, though, ok? We have a whole day ahead of us yet."
"Ok." Light didn't care. He knew he fought it tooth and nail, but all it took was that one morning and he had to tap out. Why do I have to love you? Why do I hate it? And why do I never want this to go away? How fucked up did Misa have me?
Knock, knock.
Light's heart jumped out of his chest. Not necessarily onto his sleeve, but down to his stomach. L pulled the blanket over him a little better, "Yes, Watari?"
"Could I come in?" Watari asked, knowing better than to casually barge in. Especially knowing what he knew.
"I'd rather you didn't," L stopped him, covertly glancing down at Light. We don't need to put you in that situation, do we? Not this early in the morning, "What is it?"
"Would you like some breakfast?" Watari offered.
"I'm not hungry," L shot him down, "But thank you."
"Alright then," Watari backed off, "Good morning, Light."
Light panicked. But only briefly. Watari sounded awfully casual about that, "Good morning…"
"If you change your mind," Watari assured him, "I won't be far."
"Ok," L sent him away. If I change my mind, I'll take Light by the little hand and we'll go get something ourselves.
"L…" Light kept his voice down, "How did Watari know I'm here?"
"There's not much Watari doesn't know," L admitted, absentmindedly running his fingers down Light's spine.
"And…" Light only grew more and more nervous, "How much does Watari know?"
"All of it," L came clean, "Light, Watari knew I loved you before you did. He was the first and only person I ever told. The night I told you, I had told him earlier that day. Shortly after you left here. However, I think he knew before I did. It's alright…I promise. Watari can keep a secret. He wouldn't tell a soul."
"Good," Light still wasn't sure how comfortable he was with someone else knowing. Not this early in the game.
"Think of it this way," L put it into perspective, "You know how you say Sayu is like a drug sniffing dog when it comes to you? Especially when it comes to your love life?"
"Yeah," Light nodded, "What about it?"
"Watari is my Sayu," L explained, giving Light a quick little kiss, "Like I said, we're fine. You don't have to worry about anything. You let me do that."
"Ok…" Light started to relax. But not very much. If Watari is your Sayu, then…How long has Watari known and kept quiet about it? Did he know when I had my interview? Did he know when he told me about how delicate you can be? Or…Was that him giving his blessing?
"By the way, Light," L held him tighter, "You need to learn about the back hallway."
"The back hallway?" Light looked at him strange, "Is that what you were wanting to do when we went to Odaiba?"
"Not that kind of back hallway," L rolled his eyes, "This isn't a sex thing, Light. It's an actual hallway. It's like a back door from my unit to yours. Every room in this building has two exits. There's the front door and the back door. If you walk in or leave through the front door, you'll go through the main hallway. But if you go out the back door, there's a back hallway that runs all around the outside of the building. That's why there aren't much for windows. And for security measures, but that's a different story. Anyway, when you leave here, you can go through the back door, take a left, then another left and your room will be down that hall. Just in case anyone from the task force is in the main hall. Or anyone you don't want seeing you coming out of my room. Ok?"
"Did…" Light thought it over for a second or two, "Did you do that for me?"
"I had a feeling we'd get to this point some day," L shrugged, "I just wanted to give us some options. The doors on the other side are all marked, so you can't miss your own. I told you, Light. You don't need to worry. Let me do that. We're fine. I promise. All I ask is that you trust me."
Light's chest started to swell. Then, he pawed his way up to L, giving him the proper appreciation he deserved, "Thank you. For all of this."
"No need for that," L snuck in another kiss, "But you're welcome. It's been entirely my pleasure."
Ever since I came to Japan, I never thought you'd be the one waiting for me. I thought I'd come here to escape my past. And, if there's time, catch a serial killer. But never in a million years did I think I wasn't running away. Instead, I ran to you, Light. And by some stroke of luck or possibly even a miracle…You came to me. You stayed with me. As L's head filled with more thoughts of Light and of what things could be, his kisses got deeper, hungrier…And Light only pushed back with the same enthusiasm. Someone came to play this morning. L gladly indulged him, giving Light the world if he so desired.
Light's desires grew more and more carnal. He climbed into L's lap, straddling L's body between his thighs as their kisses got deeper. More…I want more. Their hearts raced in perfect sync as L held Light steady. Light practically begged for more without saying a word. Is this it…? Are we really doing this? Dare we? Light didn't care anymore. All of his cares were flying out the window one by one with every kiss L gave him. And when L started making his way to Light's sensitive neck, all bets were truly off.
Knock, knock.
"Son of a bitch…" L grumbled under his breath, his movements coming to a screeching halt, "What is it?"
"The task force is here, L" Watari spoke behind the door, "Would you like me to keep them downstairs?"
"Yes," L held his face in his hands. Dammit, "Thank you, Watari. Tell them I'm on my way."
"I will."
"Wait," Light caught his breath, "Does that mean we need to go to work now?"
"Unfortunately," L gave him one last kiss, "Why don't you take an hour before you come downstairs, ok? Then, you can join us."
"Ok." Reluctantly, Light got out of bed, "Which way is the back door?"
"Go into the living room," L directed him, "And it's the door tucked in the back."
"Ok." So much for that idea.
"And Light?" L stopped him before he could get too far.
"Hmm?"
"Walk out…" L demanded, "Nice and slow for me…"
"Pervert," Light giggled a bit.
"Indulge me," L insisted, "Please?"
"Alright," Light started walking toward the door, making sure to give L a show. One that rivaled the incident in Odaiba.
And L couldn't help but admire the view. Oh, Light, how I hate to see you go…But goddamn, do I love to watch you leave. Despite Light's performance, L truly didn't want him to go. He didn't want the task force to show up on time. He wanted his blissful moment to be just a little longer. But the nature of the beast was calling. And a different beast was left unsated. L got up and walked into his bathroom, hard as a rock.
As L stepped into the shower, it got him thinking. Especially when he looked down. Do I have time? I know they're waiting for me, but…If they've waited this long, I'm sure they could wait a few minutes longer. It's not like it's going to take much. L took his dick in hand and slowly started stroking. Fuck, I shouldn't have let you leave, Light. Not yet…You left me with unfinished business. And for what? L's strokes got faster…And rougher. Because you were afraid someone would see us? Don't you give me that bullshit. I know we could've had this taken care of…I would've had my teeth in that ass…And you'd be in here with me. Faster and faster, L had a tight grip on the shower curtain. I know I said some things were sacred…But fuck, this would've been better with you in here…So…Close…
Just as L was preoccupied with his own task at hand, Light had found the back hallway and made his way back to his own apartment. He wanted nothing more than to crawl back into L's bed and go back to sleep, but he understood. They had other things to do. I'm sure if I ask him nicely, we could go back to Odaiba. Or maybe somewhere else, if we're feeling adventurous. He did say something about us taking a trip to South Korea. That wouldn't be too bad. But then…The trip to London burned in Light's brain. London…I've never been to London before. I wonder if we could make that trip before we have to.
Knock, knock.
A little smile crept across Light's face with an inkling of who waited for him on the other side. He didn't even bother to put pants on yet. What could he have possibly forgotten? I didn't leave anything there, did I? No matter, Light started heading for his own front door, excited to see his company. Maybe he just missed me. How could he? We just saw each other maybe…Five? Ten minutes ago? Light cracked his door open, playing with L a little…However, it wasn't exactly L waiting for him.
"Dad?" Light gasped, partially covering himself with the door, "What are you doing here?"
"I work downstairs," Soichiro was taken aback by his son's sudden brashness, "Hello, Light. I didn't wake you, did I?"
"No," Light shook his head, "I'm awake. Clearly."
"If I didn't know any better," Soichiro looked him over, "I'd think I did."
"Nope," Light stood his shaky ground, "Everything's ok. You want to come in?"
"If it's not too much to ask," Soichiro followed Light inside, taking a quick look around at all the boxes still piled up from the last time he was there, "I see you haven't done much for unpacking."
"Not really, no," Light dug around in one of the boxes marked closet and found some pants. Why does Dad have to have the world's worst timing? Even worse, why does he have to work in this building?
"I offered to stay and help," Soichiro reminded him.
"I'll get to it eventually," Light swore, "L keeps me kind of busy."
"I told you he'd be abusing this," Soichiro grumbled, "You know, Light, you're more than welcome to come back home any time you'd like. Your mother already misses you."
"It's not L abusing the situation," Light rolled his eyes, walking out of his severely underused bedroom, "I'm more than happy to help. It's fine, Dad. Really. And Mom acts like I moved out of town. I'm still here. She can come see me whenever she wants. You know where I live. You can bring her here. It's alright."
"Are you sure Ryuzaki wouldn't have a problem with that?" he wondered, "I've seen his security system. One would think that would be enough of a no trespassing sign."
"It wouldn't be trespassing if it were Mom," Light chuckled to himself, "She wouldn't hurt a fly. Besides, it wouldn't really be up to him. Not if she were coming to see me. I'm sure that'd be fine."
"Well," Soichiro rocked back on his heels, "I thought I'd check in. Are you sure everything's…?"
"Dad," Light settled him, walking his father to the door, "I promise. I'm fine. I know you're always going to worry about me, but really and truly, I'm alright."
"Good," Soichiro got the door and walked out to L whistling in the main hall. Huh…That's a little odd, "Good morning, Ryuzaki."
"Good morning, Mr. Yagami," L had a smile on his face. And a bigger one when he saw Light out of the corner of his eye, "Good morning, Light."
"Good morning," Light's cheeks started turning a light shade of pink.
"You're in an unusually good mood," Soichiro noticed, "What's the occasion?"
"No reason," L shrugged, "Just a good day. Shall we?"
"I suppose so," Soichiro wasn't going to question it. It beats having him pissed off, I guess.
"And Light," L turned to him, "I have something I need you to do."
"Ok," Light perked up. I wonder what that could be, "What do you need?"
"A bakery run," L ordered, "I'm a little hungry and could stand some breakfast. You know what to get, don't you?"
"Coffee and donuts?" Light assumed.
"You learn quickly," L shot Light a quick wink out of Soichiro's eye shot, "I knew I chose my assistant well. Mr. Yagami?"
"Yes?" Soichiro wondered, "What is it?"
"Thank you for introducing me to your son," L melted inside, "I don't know what I'd do without him."
"He is exceptional at what he does," Soichiro agreed, never passing up an opportunity to gush over his son.
L couldn't wipe the dirty smile off his face. I don't think you realize what I'm trying to tell you. I'm saying that one day in May, you had unprotected sex with your wife and I couldn't be more grateful for that day. And you're not wrong. He is definitely exceptional. I can't wait to see just how exceptional he is. He seems so eager to please. L snapped out of his fantasies about Light and decided to act on them. Not to any extremes, but just enough to satisfy the craving.
"Mr. Yagami," L bit the inside of his cheek, "If you'd don't mind, I'd like a moment alone with my assistant."
"Is everything alright?" Soichiro wondered, shooting a quick glance at Light, looking for any sort of confirmation he could get.
"Everything's fine," L assured him, "Along with breakfast, he needed to stop and get some medication for me. I was hoping to keep it discreet, if that's alright with you."
"Oh," Soichiro let it go, "Forgive me. I'll be downstairs."
"Thank you," L sent him off, waiting until he turned the corner.
"So," Light asked, 'Which medi…"
L cut him off, giving Light a quick kiss, "That's it. That's all I needed."
Light kept his voice down as a little smile graced his face, "I love you, too."