"Ha! I win!" Said Matsuda as he scooped up the chips on the table. Sato frowned at the man, disappointed he lost to him. "Lucky chance." Said Sato as Dachi leaned against the desk near the far side of the room, watching the sight in frustration as he rubbed his temples.
"I can't believe you three are playing poker." Whispered Dachi as Light smirked over at the man and replied. "What more do you want? We have the television on, waiting for any news on the murders. Sato keeps checking for any movement under the fake name Teru is under. There's not much we can do, but wait."
Light looked over at Sato and smiled, "You deal this time."
Sato nodded his head as he started shuffling the cards. Matsuda looked back at Dachi, "You sure you don't wanna play? Please Dai? We have plenty of room. There is nothing else we can do right now…" Matsuda pleaded with Dachi.
"I don't know, Mom. I think Dachi is afraid to lose to you; it seems you are kicking everyone's ass." Sato said as he smirked up at Dachi. Dachi glared at Sato softly; he sighed and walked to the table. It was hard for Dachi to resist a challenge, and besides, how hard could winning a game of cards be? "Fine, deal me in."
Sato smiled and dealt cards to the four of them. Matsuda gave Dachi some of his chips to bet with. Dachi smirked and placed half of the chips in, Light only placed in a few, Sato placed in only a few of his own, and Matsuda placed half of his remaining chips, which was quite a bit, into the pot in the middle.
After ll card exchanges were made Light placed his cards down, "Fold." He said. "Same here, fold." Sato said and placed his cards down. Dachi smirked "Full House." He said, thinking he had won. Only to see Matsuda throw down his cards and say with a large smile, "Royal Straight Flush!"
The three other men's jaws dropped and Matsuda once again brought the pot next to him. "Let's go again." Dachi said, getting into the spirit of the game and wanting to win. "Hey…" He said realizing something, "Where are the other gu-," "We're back!" The three men shouted as they walked into the living room, each one carrying a case of beer, cutting Dachi off of his question.
Matsuda's eyes sparked like a kid in a candy shop at the sight of all of the alcohol. Aizawa set a case a little behind Matsuda and Dachi, while another went on the other side of the table, near Light and Sato. The final case sat next to Mogi and Aizawa, though Ide was not too far away form them. Matsuda opened the case and pulled two out and set one next to Dachi while opening his and taking a large sip.
"Beer?! Why the hell did you guys get beer?!" Dachi questioned, a bit frustrated. First gambling and now drinking? What was with these men? They were working on a case.
"Light thought it would be a nice ice breaker." Said Ide as Daichi frowned towards Light. The brunette shrugged his shoulders and replied, "What? I thought it was a nice gesture." Light paused as he smiled innocently at Dachi and continued, "Don't worry about it. I paid for it all."
Daichi smirked in a dark manner as he replied sarcastically, "What money? Oh, you mean your dirty money?" Dachi's cruel attack hit Light hard as his smile faded away and an angered look swiped across his face.
"Dirty money?" Asked Matsuda as Sato looked at Light's defensive attitude. "It isn't dirty. It's just money." Said Light as Dachi let out an amused chuckle and replied. "The dancing money may not be dirty in you're mind, but when your mouth starts adding higher profit into your pocket, the money becomes dirty."
"I'm not like that!" Shouted Light, showing his upset emotion in front of everyone.
"Huh?" Matsuda said, leaning over the table slightly, trying to hear him better. "Light's part time job is at a strip club." Dachi said with small amusement in his voice and a smirk.
" A stripper?!" Matsuda questioned letting it process, "Really, Light? I never thought you would go into a job like that…" Matsuda said thoughtfully, thinking it over. He couldn't let it all pass and stayed contemplating it, sipping at his beer.
"Its not like that…I…I was having a hard time looking for a job. And, well, this guy offered me a job at his club. It ended up paying really well, and I stayed there." Light sighed, "I guess I never said anything 'cause I didn't want you guys to look down on me…" Light said sadly, looking at the table underneath him.
Ide and Mogi were silent, noticing the sad look on the boys face as Dachi replied, "Well, when you hand out cheap blow jobs people tend to judge you differently." Light looked up at Dachi with anger flaring in his eyes as Matsuda looked at Dachi in shock as Sato broke in.
"Stop it, Dai." Said Sato as he looked over at Dachi in a serious manner. Dachi looked at Sato in shock, the boy was actually talking back to him. "Light's not on the team as our enemy or as a target." Said Sato as Light looked at Sato in shock, amazed that the boy was already taking his side.
"He's part of the team now. Don't you think you should cut him a little slack?" Asked Sato, laying down the cards that were in his hands, focused on the man across from him.
Dachi's eyes returned to their normal state, though they held a bit of anger. He looked around the room to see everyone's eyes on him. He sighed and closed his eyes, giving up, "Fine, I won't say anything more on the subject." Dachi said; he didn't want to have his team turn on him.
Sato and Matsuda smiled at Dachi, glad that he would no longer harass Light. "Thanks…" Light said a bit awkwardly and Dachi just nodded his head, still not wanting to say anything to Light; it was hard for him to resist saying something to just try and piss the man off. "Uh, alright everyone. Let's just relax." Light said again, "Have some beer." He offered to everyone, a smile returning to his face.
Matsuda smiled happily as he chugged the last of his first beer. He nodded his head and everyone sat around the table. "I'll deal." Sato said and grabbed a beer, handing one to Light. Ide, Mogi and Aizawa also grabbed one and opened it, taking a swig. Matsuda pulled out a second beer from the case behind him and opened it, "Eh? Aren't you gonna have some, Dachi? We're just taking a small break. There isn't going to be any leads for a while. We have to wait some; please, Dachi? Come on, have a little fun," Matsuda said as the cards were being passed out and everyone was placing their bids.
"I've never been a fan of alcohol." Said Dachi as Sato cracked open the beer in his hands. Dachi glanced at his cards before putting down his small bet and quickly leaned forward and grabbed the beer out of Sato's hands.
"Hey!" Sato exclaimed in anger as Dachi took a sip from the can and placed it on the table in front of him. "Legal age for drinking in Japan is twenty. You're not twenty." Said Dachi as he organized the cards in his hands as he liked.
"Oh, come on! My birthday is next week!" Said Sato as Light smiled in surprise and asked, "Really? You're going to be twenty next week?" Sato nodded his head, but kept his eyes on Dachi. "You're telling me I can't have one? I'm in your presence, so what does it matter?" Sato was trying to work his persuasion to the best of his abilities.
"Let you drink underage and in front of me? I think that would make me an irresponsible law enforcer and a father in that matter." Said Dachi as the suspected truth finally hit Light's ears. "You're his father?" Asked Light as he looked over at Sato, analyzing his appearance. "You two don't look anything alike." Light stated as Sato quickly replied, "I'm adopted."
"Oh." Light slowly nodded his head as Aizawa asked, "Are we going to play or not?"
"Yes, we are." Said Sato as he turned his body just slightly and pulled out another beer from the case. Dachi eyed the young man as he watched him set it in front of him on the table. "What did I say?" Asked Dachi as Sato sighed in frustration and replied, "But everyone else gets to drink one!"
"That's because everyone in this room is well over twenty. The youngest one here besides you is Light and he's twenty-six." Said Dachi as Sato frowned as Matsuda thought about what had just been said and replied, "Wow, now I feel old."
Light chuckled at Matsuda's comment as he remembered the large distance in their age between each other. "That's right, you've passed thirty, right?" Asked Light as Matsuda scratched his head and replied, "Thirty-three actually. I guess I am old."
Dachi frowned and replied, "Thirty-three isn't old."
"No, just Thirty-five." Said Sato in a bitter voice, not liking that fact that Dachi wasn't letting him drink. "Come on, Dachi. Let him just have one. Let the kid have some fun." Said Light as Dachi let out a sigh, noticing the innocent smile on Sato's face. As much as a hard ass Dachi tended to be, he always had a soft spot for Sato's innocent smile when he wanted something.
Dachi frowned at the sight and then finally sighed in defeat. "Just one though." Said Dachi as Sato smiled and opened his beer. "Now can we play?" Asked Aizawa in a bored manner as Dachi nodded.
The group went on for a while like that; playing poker and sipping at their beers, though Matsuda seemed to down his quicker than the rest. "Will you just lose already?!" Aizawa spoke angrily while he threw down his cards on the table, taking another swig of his beer.
Matsuda giggled, his face slightly red, showing that he was now pretty tipsy. Matsuda pulled the chips in the middle toward him adding to his already large pile. "Why are you always winning?" Sato mopped slightly. He had managed to sneak a second beer while Dachi wasn't paying attention. Still, no matter how drunk Matsuda was, his luck never faltered, having still not lost a single game.
Matsuda just smiled happily and opened another beer sipping it cheerfully. Dachi had a couple beers, nowhere near as many as Matsuda had consumed, but enough so that his mind was a little relaxed; not at his full potential of making clear accusations and leads on any case. Light gathered all of the cards, starting to shuffle them again "Well," Dachi said, "I think I'm done; we've been playing for a while anyway."
Matsuda had scooted near Dachi, so that their hips were touching, and Matsuda occasionally leaned his head up against his shoulder; Dachi hadn't pushed him off and seemed not to mind. Upon hearing the statement, Matsuda frowned a little before smiling. "If Dai doesn't play, then I won't." He spoke. The others just nodded their head, not really caring; though, the men were glad that Matsuda decided not to play anymore, they wanted to at least win one game.
The rest of the men played while Matsuda and Dachi just watched them in small interest. Matsuda wasn't really paying attention to the game anymore and instead turned his attention to the man sitting beside him. After a while of gazing upon the stunning man, Matsuda couldn't resist himself. He ran a hand up the part of Dachi's chest that was exposed by his kimono to his neck slowly; reaching Dachi's hair Matsuda twisted it around his finger, playing with it.
Dachi turned his head and smiled down at Matsuda. "I think it's time for you to stop with the beer." Said Dachi as Matsuda pouted at the older man as his fingers clutched onto more hair; still twirling it in his fingers. "I like beer." Said Matsuda as he leaned his chin on Dai's shoulder and smiled up at him.
Dachi chuckled and replied, "Yes, perhaps a little too much."
Matusda giggled like a school girl before he whispered, "And I like you." Dachi looked at Matsuda with a weak smile and replied, "I also think it's time for you to sleep." Dachi raised himself to his feet, bringing Matsuda up with him as he continued, "You can sleep in the main bedroom."
Matsuda leaned against Dachi and smiled while looking down at the ground and replying, "I don't want to sleep." Dachi nodded his head as if he wasn't listening to Matsuda as he helped direct the man towards the main bedroom that Dachi and Light had been in earlier.
"Hey! Wait!" Said Light as he quickly stood up and Dachi stopped and looked back at the young man. "What is it?" He asked as Light passed Dachi a stupid glance as he pointed towards his ankle.
A small sigh escaped his lips as he pushed Matsuda away and began to fumble with the wrist band on his right arm. "Dai." Matsuda whined the beauty's name as he leaned on the man again, holding his waist. "I don't want to sleep." Said Matsuda again as Dachi managed to get the wrist band off of him.
Dachi tossed the wrist band to Sato, who caught it and quickly replied, "I'll be back in a few minutes. I'm going to lay Matsu down."
Sato nodded as he pocketed the wristband until Dachi's return. "Come, Matsuda," Dachi instructed as he led the man, who was still attached tightly to his waist, to the main bedroom. Dachi opened the door and closed it, which took a bit of effort with Matsuda stuck to him. The bedroom was dark, as it always was, and Dachi sighed lightly as Matsuda buried his face into his chest.
"Come, Matsu; you should sleep." Dachi said as he led Matsuda to the bed. Matsuda just leaned into Dachi, his body pressed so tight there was no space between. "Dai," He groaned in disagreement. "I don't want to sleep." He said. Dachi shook his head, but couldn't pull the man off of him. He sighed slightly, thinking of what he could do to persuade Matsuda to go to sleep.
Dachi's thoughts were interrupted when he felt Matsuda's arms drifted upward, skimming past his chest, caressing it sensually before encircling them around Dachi's neck. "Dai," He spoke softly, "I don't want to sleep." Dachi looked down at Matsuda in sudden surprise as Matsuda started to kiss his chest, "I want you."
Dachi remained silent in shock as Matsuda's kisses reached to the man's neck. Dachi closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh as he brought his hands up to where Matsuda's was and managed to pry them off of him.
"Matsuda." Daichi whispered as he leaned his head down so his forehead rested on Matsuda's. Matsuda's eyes peered into Dachi's as the older man whispered, "You're drunk. You need sleep."
Matusda moved his head away and quickly cuddled his head underneath Dachi's chin. Dachi felt Matsuda's hands quickly pulled themselves away from his own grasp and make their way back around his neck. "I'm not tired." Said Matsuda as Dachi smiled at Matsuda's persistent actions.
"I would take you on this offer any other time, but call me a softy when someone's thought process is clouded." Said Dachi as he managed to push Matsuda away. "You don't want me, Matsuda. That's just the drink talking."
Matsuda pouted, "I know I'm drunk," he said, "But I know what I want. Please Dachi? Please…" Matsuda pleaded while trying to nuzzle against Dachi once more. Dachi sighed; there was no way he was going to just give up, was there? Matsuda couldn't just agree with him and go to sleep, no; he had to try and fight about it.
Dachi moved closer to Matsuda and picked him up like someone would do a bride. Matsuda smiled a little and snuggled against Dachi's neck, starting to kiss at it once more. Dachi just shook his head slightly and let out a small chuckle, "You really don't know when to stop, do you?" He said as he laid Matsuda down on the bed.
Matsuda wouldn't release his hold on Dachi; so Dachi was stuck laying over Matsuda. Dachi sighed; his plan didn't turn out as he had hoped. Dachi brought his hands up toward Matsuda's arms and gently pried them off of himself. Matsuda started to get up when Dachi stood to his full height, but was pushed down by a firm hand. Matsuda decided to do what he was told, for now, just in curiosity to what Dachi was doing. Suddenly he felt the warmth of covers over him as Dachi pulled them up until they reached Matsuda's neck. "I want you to go to sleep Matsuda." Dachi said while pointing a finger at Matsuda's nose to emphasize the point; it was like he was talking to a young child.
"Dai?" Matsuda looked at the man as if he wanted to ask the man a question. Dachi smiled at the nickname and asked, "What is it Matsu?" Matsuda smiled at the sight of Dachi's features and asked, "Will you lay with me?"
Dachi shook his head as his smile disappeared, "I told you I'm not going to-" Matsuda quickly interrupted, "No, it's not that. I just want to lay next to you." The expression on Matsuda's face was so innocent Dai knew Matsuda wouldn't remember hardly anything that was happening at the very moment. Dai smiled softly and whispered, "Okay, Matsu. I'll lay with you for a while."
In the meanwhile Ide had passed out on the floor as Aizawa and Mogi were battling it out with cards. Sato and Light had lost their interest as they sat there small talking until Light smiled sheepishly towards the boy. "Sorry, but...I need to use the restroom." Said Light.
Sato nodded his head and smiled softly, "Its fine," He said with a shake of his head and a wave of his hand. Light stood up and offered a hand to Sato, who took it without hesitance, as Light helped him up. Light seemed to accidentally overdo it, and Sato was pulled close against his chest. Surprise was evident on both faces, as Light had placed an arm around Sato's waist for stability.
Light looked down at Sato, who held a small blush on his face. Light smiled apologetically, "Sorry," He said softly. Light seemed a little reluctant in his actions as he hesitated to release Sato from his grip.
Sato smiled through his blush as Light released him, "Um…it's fine, Light. No harm done." He said as he looked up at Light still. The two separated from each other and Light rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment; he then smiled, "I guess your right. Let's go." Light broke the moment slightly as he walked over to where the bathroom was, Sato following close behind.
The two made it to the door to the other bedroom. Light opened the door as he walked in and quickly made it to the other side of the room where the bathroom was. He shut the door behind him as Sato entered the room and looked around.
He noticed a chair sitting in front of a small desk. The one Light had been bound to when they first got a hold of him. Sato let out a small sigh as he closed the door behind him and made his way past the chair and onto the bed. He sat on the edge and laid himself back to stare up at the ceiling.
"Ugh." Sato let out a small groan as he felt his head spin just a little. He held a good composure for the two beers he had and his judgement wasn't clouded the least, but he did feel a lot more relaxed then he had earlier.
Sato closed his eyes, hearing noises in the bathroom. The sound of the running water from the sink soothed Sato as he kept his eyes closed, thinking about all that had happened recently.
Sato didn't really notice the sink turn off, or the bathroom door being opened, only to be closed quickly with the light turned off. He did notice, however, when the bed sunk just a little underneath a new weight. Sato turned his body and opened his eyes to see Light's silhouette in the dark; his eyes had still not adjusted fully, and he could not make out much detail on his face.
After a few moments, Sato was able to make out Light's features, which seemed soft as he gazed upon the younger male. The two exchanged gentle gazes with unwavering eyes. Light propped his head up with his hand, his elbow on the mattress. Light was rather close to Sato and looked down at him. Sato, who had turned just slightly to meet Light's eyes once again, felt comforted with Light around. He seemed to give a calming aura that soothed him and made him feel more relaxed than he was.
Light took his other hand and brought to Sato's face; he pushed the hair that was covering his eyes out of his face and behind his ear. Light traced Sato's cheek and jaw line gingerly, as if fearing the boy could break. Light traced the boy's lips softly before slowly gliding his hand back up his face.
Sato felt his body jolt as the feeling of Light's fingers touch his lips, but his fingers quickly moved back up the boy's cheek. Sato looked into Light's eyes and finally felt safe to speak the truth he never once dreamed he would repeat to anyone.
"Can I tell you something?" Sato whispered his question as Light smiled softly at the boy and nodded his head. "Can you promise not to say anything to Dachi? He would...He would hate me if he knew this about me." Sato's eyes fell sadly as Light's fingers grazed under the boy's chin and pulled it up just slightly to see the boy's eyes. "What is it?" Asked Light, a concerned look on his face.
"Since I was fourteen, when the mysterious deaths started taking place. I thought it was an act of God. All these criminals dying, getting what they deserved. Then the name Kira became known, hearing it was a man of Godlike stature." Sato paused as he looked away in shame and replied, "I remember hearing about L going on the Kira case. Dachi would tell me that L was going to stop the man who calls himself Kira...And that he would get what he deserves."
Sato looked back at Light in fear as he whispered, "When I found out L died...Dachi cried, but I...I was relieved that Kira was still alive, bringing peace to our world." Sato's eyes wavered as he lowered his head, tears threatening to release from his moist eyes. "I'm such a terrible person." Whispered Sato.
Sato couldn't help it as tears slowly started to run from his eyes and slide down his cheeks. Light had a look of empathy on his face as he gazed upon the distressed young man. "Shh…" Light calmed Sato softly; his voice in a gentle whisper, "You're not a terrible person, Sato. You could never be; especially for something like that…Just because you believe in something that Dachi, or some other people, don't believe; it doesn't make you a bad person."
Light soothed Sato tenderly as he wiped the tears that fell from the boy's eyes. He scooted a little closer to Sato and laid back down; Light pulled Sato close, the boy's face buried in Light's chest. Sato snuggled closer to Light, the consoling words calming him tremendously, "I think…" Sato heard Light say softly, "You are the best person I have ever met, Sato."
"Really?" Sato inquired quietly; looking up at Light, though his body was still close to Light's. Light gave Sato a small, genuine smile, "Yes," He said and moved his face downward, kissing Sato's forehead gently.
"Light?" Sato asked in a low whisper as Light removed his lips from the boy's forehead and smiled at Sato. "Yes?" Light waited for the question.
"Are you still Kira?" Asked Sato and Light's face remained true with a soft smile, but on the inside he felt as if Sato himself was fishing for information as well. Light suspected he might not be the only one acting, but he doubted Sato had such convincing skills. "No." Said Light as he shook his head and looked at Sato seriously, "I gave up that life a long time ago. I don't want to go back. I want a normal life."
Sato looked at Light in question as he brought his hand forward and played with the longest strands of hair Light had on his head. "Do you regret what you did?" Asked Sato as Light let out a small sigh and replied, "I try not to think about the past. Just the future."
Sato met Light's eyes and nodded his head; still twirling the longest strands of hair, playing with them gently. He saw how serious Light got, and decided not to press him anymore on the issue. "I'm sorry; it must seem like I'm interrogating you…I don't mean too…I guess my curiosity gets the best of me…" Sato said with a small apologetic smile as he let go of Light's silky hair.
Light's face changed from its serious look to a small smile, "It's fine; I have nothing to hide from you," he said softly in a velvety smooth voice. Light moved his head forward and touched Sato's forehead against his own. Light moved his hand from Sato's hair and placed it back on the boy's hips, keeping him firmly pressed against him.
Sato's hands were placed on Light's upper chest and the two of them laid on the bed snug, cuddled up against each other; their eyes locking with one another's in a soft manner. Sato eventually closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against Light's a little more.
Light let out a small chuckle as Sato pulled his head back just slightly and looked at him in question. "What is it?" Asked Sato as Light smiled playfully and replied, "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you have a small fondness for me." There was sarcasm and seduction in Light's voice as he pushed Sato closer to him.
Light pulled his leg up in between Sato's legs and applied pressure to the boy's groin, receiving a gasp from the boy's pale lips. Shock and pleasure mixed into the gasp as Sato looked at Light in shock and Light smiled playfully, "Well, it looks like you may be more fond of me then what I had thought."
"Light..." Sato whispered the man's name with a flush of arousal on his face. "I shouldn't be-"
"You're right." Said Light as he pulled his leg out from in between Sato's and continued, "I suppose I am a bit old for you and it's not very proper of me to make such advances while you're intoxicated."
Sato's eyes widened slightly before he broke out in a small pout, "I am not drunk, thank you very much. I only had two beers and that hasn't even fogged my mind in the least." He said to Light, "And besides, you're not too old for me…" Sato continued, his pout slowly diminishing, though his flushed face never left the state it was in, "You're still young, Light. Anyway, age doesn't matter…" Sato trailed off, not looking Light in the eye anymore, for his face held a small blush and his eyes betrayed all emotion he felt for the man.
Light chuckled softly as he raised Sato's chin; his small, seductive smile not once leaving his face. He gazed into Sato's eyes to see the want in them, the want for Light. Light's smile lessened just a little as he gazed into Sato's eyes, "Really?" Light purred softly, "Is that so?" He asked, as if seeking some reassurance and confirmation from Sato's previous statements.
Sato nodded his head, "Yeah…" He said softly, as he felt Light's hands run from his chin down his neck, down his side and back onto his hip, pulling him close once more.
"So tell me, Sato. What do you want?" Asked Light as the hand he had resting on Sato's hip trailed down to the boy's lower left thigh. Light's hand gripped him firmly as he brought Sato's leg forward; letting his own leg sneaking back in between Sato's; getting a rise out of the young man.
Sato gripped onto Light's shirt in the collar area and tugged on him as he let out a quiet moan. Light smirked at Sato's reaction as he spoke in a taunting manner. "You say your judgement is in tact." Said Light as he managed to bring himself over Sato. His face now hovering over the boy's as his leg applied pressure in between Sato's legs on the bed, threatening to make the boy moan again.
"You say I'm still young." Light's voice became more stern and dominant as his hands grabbed onto Sato's, playing with his fingers as he straddled the boy, sitting on his waist. "And you say age doesn't matter."
Sato felt his hands being pulled above his head and pinned to the bed by one of Light's hands as the other one gripped Sato's chin firmly, but not painfully. Light's lips caressed the boy's left cheek and made his way to the boy's revealed ear. The older man kissed the skin next to Sato's earring before he whispered, "So, What are you really telling me?"
Sato shivered from Light's kiss as he let out another soft moan, "I…what I'm saying is…I…I've had an admiration for Kira since the beginning…and you were Kira…I always wanted to be apart of Kira's life..." Sato couldn't help it as his face reddened at his own statement. Sato wasn't one who vocalized his thoughts often, but being in the position he was in; he couldn't help it.
Light smirked softly next to Sato's ear, "Well then…maybe I should give you what you want, hm?" He said playfully yet seductively into his ear. Light ground his hips against Sato's; who let out a sharp gasp and a small moan.
Sato closed his eyes as Light kissed the shell of his ear, nipping at the lobe gently before heading toward Sato's mouth, planting soft kisses until he reached his lips. Light planted his lips firmly against Sato's, who responded immediately with passion.
As Light continued with the rough kisses his mind traveled and focused on something else. A sound interrupted his thoughts and without a single word he quickly released from Sato, slipped off the bed and pulled Sato of the bed as well. Sato stood next to Light in confusion when suddenly Sato heard the doorknob turn and Light quickly rushed towards the door, opening it with whoever was on the other side.
Light was acting as if he was about to walk out of the room, but stumbled to a stop as he looked up at Dachi in a calm manner. "Finally get Matsuda to sleep?" Asked Light as Dachi smirked and nodded his head. "Yeah, I'll keep in mind to limit his access to alcohol." Said Dachi as he looked across the room and saw Sato look like he was in fear.
Dachi had a concerned look on his face as he walked past Light and made his way towards Sato. "Sato, what's the matter?" Asked Dachi as Sato shook his head and quickly replied, "Nothing." Dachi watched as Sato's eyes trailed over towards Light and then back towards the older man.
Dachi turned his head and looked at Light with slight suspicion on his face as he asked, "What happened?" Light looked at him in a confused manner and quickly asked, "What're you talking about? I just came in here to go to the restroom."
"Uh huh." Said Dachi as he looked back at Sato, noticing a faint flushed look on his face. Dachi looked the boy up and down quickly and then held out his hand. "Give me the wrist band." Said Dachi as Sato quickly fumbled for the band in his pocket. Wasting no time he pulled out the band and put it into Dachi's hand.
Dachi gripped onto the band tightly and made his way back to the door where Light was. "Get out." Said Dachi as Light looked at him in confusion. "What?" Asked Light as Dachi continued, "Get out, I want to talk to Sato alone."
Light was about to argue but Dachi opened the door wider and tossed the wrist band towards the other men in the room. "Argh!" Light shouted, feeling the shock go through his body. Dachi pushed Light out of the room and shut the door behind him.
Sato remained silent and fearful as Dachi turned and looked at Sato sternly. "What happened?"
"I told you, nothing." Said Sato as he sounded frustrated towards the man. Dachi nodded his head, not believing Sato as he asked bitterly, "Then I guess your pants just always seem to be that tight."
Sato's face immediately turned a bright red, "I…um…well…these, uh, pants are my tightest pair…" Sato said, coming up with a lame excuse that could easily be seen right through; but there was no harm in trying…was there?
Dachi raised an eyebrow at Sato, "Really, Sato? It seems to me that they have gotten increasingly tight over the past couple of hours…" He spoke while looking at Sato with an unnerving gaze that left Sato frozen in his spot. Even though Sato was almost twenty, Dachi could still strike fear into his heart. It was like he had been caught stealing cookies from the cookie jar all over again and he was stuck, unable to speak.
"Well, Sato? Is there something you wish to tell me? You know, I won't be that angry with you if you tell me right now, Sato. But you do know, if I find out, which you can bet I will, things will not be good." Dachi said, trying to convince Sato to tell him.
"I...I-" Sato stumbled on his words, thinking of what to say. He would have to tell the truth, but he would have to lie at the same time in order to protect Light. "I'm sorry. I think the alcohol got to me." Said Sato as he looked down in shame.
"Light was trying to push me away from him, but I kept...Well, I persuaded the whole thing." Said Sato as he looked up at Dachi in sadness and replied, "He didn't want me though. I guess that's a good thing. It stopped me from making a mistake...Plus, he didn't want me to make you angry. He was worried what you would think."
Sato set it up making him look like the guilty one, after all he did want it in the first place. It was the least he could do for Light.
Dachi clenched his teeth and fists, closing his eyes tightly to try and suppress his building anger. He knew Sato; and was worried for him. He wanted him to be safe, he guessed it was his fatherly instinct, and knew that Sato should not be around Light. He couldn't prove Sato's statement false, and so he would have to accept it. "You are never to touch any sort of alcohol again, is that clear?" Dachi asked with a slight glare at the boy, trying not to blow up at him.
Sato wanted to protest, but knew that if he did, Dachi would be even angrier. Sato nodded his head but Dachi spoke again, "Is that clear, Sato?" He asked once again, wanting to hear the answer from the boy's mouth. "Yes…" Sato said softly. "Good…" Dachi replied.
Dachi sighed, and ran a hand through his hair, messing it up slightly. He closed his eyes and breathed, controlling his anger. He opened his eyes once more and looked into Sato's once again, though this time his eyes betrayed a look of disappointment and concern, "Please…Sato…be careful around him…you should never let your guard down around him. Just…I want you to be safe," He said
"He's not as dangerous as you make him out to be." Whispered Sato as Dachi narrowed his eyes and asked, "Excuse me?" Sato looked up at Dachi and decided that he was going to defend the man he was beginning to care for. "You make him out to be a bad guy, but he's done noth-" Sato stopped, realizing where the conversation could lead.
Dachi was in shock as he got closer to Sato, towering over the boy as he asked in anger. "You think he's done nothing? Nothing?!" His voice raised slightly with the last word. Sato had a worried look on his face, but managed to raise his face up towards Dachi; standing his ground.
"He's different now. He just wants to live a peaceful life." Said Sato as Dachi retorted, "It's too late for that. He made a choice to become a killer and that's what he'll always be. To this day you cannot trust him."
"That's not true. You just don't want to accept the possibilities that he has changed. You want to nail him for everything and your anger drives you to corner him." Said Sato, now talking back to Dachi. It was too late to take anything back; he had gone too far.
"Don't you speak to me this way." Dai spoke in a low whisper as Sato replied, "Admit it. You want to kill Light, just because of the revenge that has been burning in your heart."
Dai shook his head, warning Sato to stop, but the boy continued, "You don't want me near him because if the justice system doesn't work you intend to kill him. Both him and Mikami."
"Stop it." Whispered Dai as Sato continued.
"Killing them won't bring L back." Said Sato when suddenly he felt a hard blow to the side of his cheek. It had been years since Dachi had ever laid a hand on Sato in that manner, but immediately Sato knew what had happened.
"I said, stop it." Dachi spoke firmly.
Sato's eyes widened as he pressed a cool hand to his cheek, which was burning with pain. Sato looked up at Dachi with shock in his eyes. Dachi just gazed down at Sato, the glare still present on his face. Dachi did not speak to Sato, but his eyes told him everything Sato needed to know. That was a weakness Dachi had; his eyes tended to express his emotions when they were strong, he couldn't keep them masked like usual.
Dachi turned; he figured no more words were needed, nor wanted. Dachi left the room, leaving Sato in the dark, though Sato followed a little while after. Dachi walked out of the room; he looked at Light, who met his eyes, and gave him a harsh threatening glare that told him if he ever tried to pull a stunt like that, he wouldn't hesitate in hurting him severely. Dachi could not stay in the same room as Light; he knew a fight would break out, especially with how angry he was at Sato and him. Dachi walked into the main bedroom, deciding to lay down with Matsuda for a while longer; knowing that it would calm him down a little.
Sato walked out of the smaller bedroom and into the living room. He did not see Dachi…but decided not to ask or mention it to anyone else, right now, in the hotel room. Sato walked over to the couch slowly and sat down next to Light, making sure that his bright red cheek was hidden as best as he could.
Light looked at Sato with sympathy, knowing what had happened. He slowly turned his head away from the boy, not saying a word. On the outside he appeared remorseful, but on the inside Light was smirking. Sato had no doubt stood up for him, taking the blame of the event.
'Perfect. I've got you wrapped around my finger.' Thought Light as he propped his head on his hand, covering his mouth, letting a faint smile come across his face before it quickly disappeared. 'And now that I know I got you. I'm going to push you away, telling you that your relationship with Dachi is more important then me. With everyone telling you I'm dangerous and me not wanting to ruin your family, you'll do what every human does. You'll run to the very thing you know you cannot have; Me.'