Journal entry 1: Journal count: 259

I've agreed to go with L to his home for the summer. Something about him not having the funds to stay overseas for the summer. And I still live at home. L is my best friend. He's been that way since we started going to university together. He was the odd, weird kid in the back of the class, and I've seen too many horror movies. So, I made nice with the most likely to go postal.

Turns out, L is a super cool guy. Even all of my friends from finishing school think it's odd that we could be friends. But, surprisingly, we have a ton in common. Throughout our friendship he's avoided and dodged any kind of romantic relationship, despite being pursued by a fair share of women… which led me to believe, maybe he's gay? It wouldn't matter to me either way… because… if you can keep a secret? So am I. It kind of feels good to get off of my chest. Even if it's just writing it down where no one will ever see it.

However, much to my frustration; L hasn't been very receptive towards my advances. I've only been flirting with him since sophomore year. He's either completely clueless… or I'm not his type my he just doesn't want to say anything…

I was quite surprised when he asked me if I wanted to visit his home with him. I guess he's native born American. Then moved to England… then moved back? He doesn't devolve into his life much. He just listens to me rant and ramble most of the day. He's honestly the best friend I've ever had. Maybe I don't want to screw this up and try dating…

But, this is the summer. This is it. When I finally tell him how I feel. For better or worse, I can't keep this pent up anymore.

L padded out of the airport at a brisk pace. "Come, Light-kun, we don't want to be late. I'm quite excited for you to meet my brothers. This will indeed be an enjoyable summer."

Following the raven Light chuckled, it had been a while since he had seen L excited about anything that wasn't a new dessert. "Okay, okay, so how old are your brothers?"

Waiting for the bus at the curb, L pushed his upper lip up with his thumb, creating a seemingly adorable pout. "I must not have told you. They are my… hmm. They are my triplets."

Feeling himself get a little dizzy at the news. 'Great. As if crushing on my best friend wasn't hard enough… he's got two brothers just like him?!' Light shook his head and blushed slightly at the possibility of three Ls. 'I wonder what they are like? I'm not sure I'll survive in a house full of adorable, sleep deprived, pandas.' Golden eyes landed on what seemed like a concerned L. "Sorry. Not used to this kind of heat. I should contact my mom to tell her we landed safely, where are we exactly?"

Nodding his head knowingly and briefly fanning himself with a map. "We've landed in Dallas, Texas. However, the bus will take us to Allen, Texas, which is where my brothers house is."

Light nodded and sent a couple of pictures. "L? Can we take a photo together? I want to remember this summer forever." Sheepishly smiling L stood next to Light and waved as the photo was snapped. "And so my mom doesn't think I ran off with some stranger, that way she knows I'm with you." The brunette couple feel his cheeks warm up slightly at the last bit of his sentence.

Departing a long, hot, sticky and somewhat smelly bus ride; L waved to a car. "Ah. N is already here. Come on, Light-kun." L reached back and grabbed Light's hand and pulled him towards the car that blared loud rock music. "N is the youngest of us." Light felt as if he was a lighthouse with his deepening blush.

A head of snow white hair lifted from the blue Ford Taurus as the trunk popped. "Get in, losers." A light hearted chuckle was heard after. The silver locked young man loaded their bags into the trunk as L and Light climbed into the vehicle.

Watching the brother known as N, light cleared his throat before speaking. "I thought that you guys were all triplets?" L nodded matter of factly, confirming his previous mentioned statement. "Uh… okay…"

N hopped into the car, turning the music down while cranking his neck to look at Light in the backseat. "You must be Light. Nice to meet you. Judging by your slightly slack jawed expression, L didn't tell you. We're fraternal triplets. Damn, L, didn't even prepare him, how the hell is he going to handle B, look how sweet and innocent he is… He's going to tear him up."

The brunette swallowed coarsely as his imagination ran wild with that statement. "So… is B… mean?"

Rolling ashen eyes as they took off down the road. "The opposite, he's a little too friendly. A little jaded, cynical… perverted? Take your pick. It doesn't matter. Just don't blush around him like you did when L held your hand."

L turned around slightly in his seat to make conversation. "Our mother had albinism, N inherited her hair, B inherited her eyes. So, try not to stare at his eyes too much. What did that one lady say about them?" His charcoal eyes drifted to N.

The younger sibling chuckled as they turned into a quiet neighborhood, filled with stereotypical American homes. "L… what she said wasn't a bad thing. She said they're hypnotic. We will however have to be quiet when we go in. The bastard didn't get to be until nearly 10am. Work kept him longer than expected. Though, I doubt he'd be angry if his favorite brother woke him up."

Giving N a sidelong glance L sighed and shook his head. "The last time I woke him up he picked me up by my neck."

Light could feel the color drain from his face, which spurred both brothers into chuckling. N glanced into the rear view mirror at the brunette. "B works thirds, so he normally sleeps during the day." He flicked his eyes back to the road and turned into a driveway. A modest two story, blue home, traditional in style sat before them. A white dual car garage opened slowly.

Unloading the car the boys started making their way into the interior of the home. As the door creaked open the pulsing beats of 'I'm a Mess – Bebe Rexha' nearly startled the group. Light steeled his nerves. 'This must be the eldest then.' He could feel his resolve melting away as B rounded the corner, drying a plate with a towel. 'Oh Gods no… Literally tall, dark, muscular and handsome.'

B turned the music off with his phone and chuckled. A muscular form stood in the entranceway, with a distinct lack of shirt. "L! When did you turn into a sexy brunette?!" L peeked around Light and gave a timid finger wiggle. "Oh. That's a relief. For a second, I thought I was attracted to someone I mistook to be my brother."

Dodging N as he brought the bags in from the car. Light could feel a lump in his throat as he awkwardly bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Raito, but please call me Light."

B leaned in slightly, Light couldn't help but eye his muscular build and flinched slightly when a deep voice purred from the raven while rubbing his chin. "Hmm, it's nice to be met, trust me cutie," Light could feel warm fingertips press against his chin, hooking his jaw and forcing his face to be lifted. "The pleasure is all mine." A sly wink, coupled with a devious smirk playing on full lips.

Despite being warned about his eyes; Light stared into what seemed like smoldering rubies. 'Right, albinism, a lack of pigment in his eyes… wow, is it hot in here?' Perfectly tanned skin rippled over a slender but built body of muscles, ashen tresses just barely fell over crimson pools of seduction. 'A little too friendly… you don't say N?'

Light startled slightly at B's movements. He darted around him and snagged L up into a tight hug, lifting him from the ground. "How's my favorite wimp?! Sol you actually made a friend? Is this a special friend?" Light felt as if his face had just been set on fire.

"Mm, Light-kun is very special to me. He is my very best and first friend. B, please do not scare Light-kun away."

B set L down and circled Light for a moment. "I'd like to make Light-kun my friend too." Light, though he tried, finally blushed where the eldest brother could see him. Flinching slightly he could feel a lock of his hair get tucked behind his ear. "So, there's a guest room right across the hall from L's. L, the room situation hasn't changed. Everything is the same."

Sighing happily, L interlocked arms with Light and led him towards the stairs. "Let's get settled in our rooms. This is going to be a good summer. Both of my brothers seem to like you."

N scoffed in good nature from his room at the top of the stairs. "B likes him a little too much. Couldn't you have just brought another Ace home? Did it have to be an easily flustered, highly emotional brunette?! Come on L, you know how B feels about brunettes."