6

A few hours has passed.

L was looking at the aftermath of what happened just a while before.

The shower was a bit uneventful, and they actually did just shower. Actually, L would have preferred it that way, but then after a few minutes of being exposed to Light's naked body, certain memories have resurfaced in his mind, and certain realizations has been made. It has been more than a month since they did it, and even a man like him did have needs.

Although, some unpleasant memories have also resurfaced, like having to go through that one uncomfortable talk with Watari, that he has to remain professional and not sleep with a suspect like this. He had to endure at least an hour of that lecture, and at that time his fatigue suddenly crept in and he passed out. That was the first time he saw concern in the elder man's face, and he made it a point to not overdo it from then on.

He felt a bit dizzy even now. Light really does like his hot shower. He has been taking his time scrubbing his body as well.

"L…" Light looked at him after being done with the soap. "Are you alright? You haven't been moving for a long time"

L snapped out of it.

"I am alright, Raito-kun"

"Do you want the soap? I am already done with it" Light offered.

"I am fine, Raito-kun"

Light would not have any of it.

"Well, that does not count as bathing, doesn't it?" he said. "Here, I'll scrub your back for you"

Light proceeded to clean L's body with soap, unaware of any thoughts that has been going through L's head.

After a few minutes of this, L suddenly turned around and hugged Light, prompting him to stop.

"You do know that, if you keep doing this, there will be certain consequences you have to face, Raito-kun"

Light struggled to get away from L, but he just tightened his grip, and let him feel his growing erection.

"L, please…"

That just made it worse.

"You never call me by that name as often, Raito-kun" L whispered. "It is having quite and effect on me"

Light blushed.

"I must return the favour" L continued. "Light"

He spoke that in the most English accent that Light had ever heard. L was amused at how Light was processing this.

Then Light started kissing him.

L immediately got the message.

He kissed back, and started moving his hands, all around Light's back.

L could not remember how many times he kept repeating the whole thing in his head. It has been a few hours since Light fell asleep, and L has not stopped watching him ever since, replaying their intimate moment just hours ago. Light choose not to wear anything after all, and just took all the blankets with him. L could easily pull it off and let him go cold, but he was not going to be rude like that. He could also stop watching him sleep and get some work done, but he decided that that would be the most boring thing to do at this moment.

L started to think.

Perhaps it was because of the passage of time but somehow, Light felt…different.

He knew something happened during his days of confinement, and he recalled being a bit turned off by that but right now, he wasn't sure.

Some things really did change. For one, he finally concluded that at least Light was not really teasing him as he usually did. He was actually very…sincere about it. He at first thought that it was a bad thing, but now that he thought about it, a little bit of honesty isn't necessarily such a bad thing. Not everything was supposed to be a game, after all. Plus it meant that Raito was for once offering himself to him, in his most vulnerable state. Something he knew he didn't feel back in his holding cell. He was totally in control of the situation back then.

One thing that still remained is the fact that Light, even with his new found innocence, can still be quite a masochist sometimes. L only had to look for things that can trigger such a reaction.

For instance, it appears that Light still likes being restrained. Maybe he was just pretending to be uncomfortable with situation and was actually enjoying it. He wouldn't put it past the teen to enjoy something like this.

One thing L does not want to admit is that he is starting to feel more interested in knowing more about Light than the actual Kira case. It was something that crept in his thoughts when he was alone, but then again if he was correct in suspecting that Light was Kira, then this would be a step in the right direction.

Light may be Kira before, but lost memories of it and the powers switched to someone else. Light could be the real Kira. There was no evidence still, but he was never wrong before. Why was he obsessed with Light?

Looking at the boy closely, you wouldn't really believe that he could be Kira. He might just be as he says, someone who would fit the personality perfectly. Let us just say that he has the potential to be Kira then.

L poked Light's face. The teen stirred a little, but not enough to be disturbed in his sleep.

His sleeping face looked so beautiful, which confused L. He had never felt attraction with any of his suspects before. Then again it helps that they weren't as attractive as Light. He can't really figure out why he was obsessed with him.

Maybe he just wanted Light to be Kira. Maybe he was attracted to him that he wanted him to be Kira so badly. But then, that would also lead to more problems along the way. What if he proves Light to be Kira, what would happen then? Can he really take this case to justice? Is it alright for him to let this teen die?

Maybe Light just so happened to perfectly match the personality and profile of someone who could be Kira. Have he thought about this through?

L was going over his thought processes when he saw the boy in question twitch in his sleep. He must be dreaming right now. For a while L pondered on what could he be dreaming about, but then he got the idea when the twitching became more violent, his breathing became heavy, and he felt like he was running away from something.

He was having a nightmare.

"Raito-kun", he tried waking up the boy, but to no avail. Soon Light was thrashing about, and L looked really worried.

"Ugh…"

"Raito-kun…it's okay", he embraced Light, and made soothing noises, he run his hand back and forth trying to comfort him.

"Raito-kun…"

"No….Dad…" Light continued. "Please…"

L could not help but feel guilty about that. Perhaps he went overboard with how he did that experiment. It made him question if what he did was right.

"It's okay, Raito-kun", he hugged him tightly. "I'm so sorry"

Light started sobbing as L tried his best to comfort him.

L did not notice that he himself drifted to sleep after that.