After the conference call, L seemed very restless. He kept fidgeting with the things on his desk, my hands, my hair, everything. "Lawliet, is there something wrong? You seem very distracted and confused. Does…does it have anything to do with Kira?" He turned his head to me and stared in my eyes, it seemed he could see right into me. I knew then that he knew I had listened to the conversation. I looked away, ashamed that he has figured me out so quickly. "I know you heard. I understand, and I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I just…didn't want to scare you. I'm not sure what is going to happen now, or when. But please remember this. I will protect you at all costs, Taiya. I want to be with you for as long as I can. Forever." He smiled and kissed the top of my head then my lips. I smirked as he pulled away, an idea in my head. "You said you want to be with me, right?" He nodded slowly, confused. "And we both need to get away from this Kira business. So, why don't we go somewhere?" His face lit up as he caught my meaning. "Let's go to the movies, Taiy-chan!" I smiled too, giddy at the prospect. L at the movies. I laughed to myself just thinking about it. "Okay L-chan! Let's go." I went to my room to grab my bag, practically skipping on the way. For the first time, we would be out in public…together. I smiled a little at the thought, but I was also nervous. I had never done this kind of thing before. I didn't even watch TV enough to see how others did it! Outside my room, I was still thinking about it. He encountered me waiting by the door, still nervous. "Taiya?" When I looked at him, it was obvious. "Please don't be nervous. I've never done anything like this before, either. We're in this together. Okay?" He took my hand, I kissed him on the cheek, and we went out the door. Because the theater was only a few minutes away, we decided to walk. It was a gorgeous day, and it only helped my mood. I felt totally at ease, happy and excited. With L at my side and spring in full bloom, it seemed like life was perfect.