A/N: Sorry this chapter took so long to publish, I've been extremely busy with finishing up school and finals week... the summer has begun though, so be prepared for the installments to be more quickly published!
Also, thank you Black-Dranzer-1119, but I don't think Light will be losing any weight until at least the third chapter D:
II.
Ryuzaki and Light made their way out of the comfortable apartment and down towards the lab, the sounds of Light's loafers and Ryuzaki's bare feet padding against the floor filling the corridor. The two of them continued to remain silent throughout the entire walk, Light obviously still hostile over all of the jabs Ryuzaki has made at him. He pouted, picking up speed as they approached their laptops, each perched on the same coffee table since the old seating arrangement didn't work with their handcuffs very successfully. Needless to say, Light was looking forward for something to distract himself, and nothing was more consuming than his 'work' on the Kira case.
"So Light-kun, do you plan on ignoring me for the remainder of the investigation?" Ryuzaki inquired, sliding onto the far corner of the couch, leaving significant room for the other. Light physically recoiled, almost disgusted by Ryuzaki using such a term of endearment with him. "Light-kun? What does he think he's trying to pull? Fucking creep." he thought to himself before articulating a more polite response, "Perhaps not for the entire investigation, I hadn't really planned that far ahead, but I was thinking that not having to hear your voice for the next few days would be nice."
A smug look settled onto Ryuzaki's face, the young genius was obviously amused with Light's reaction. "I don't believe that," he began, simultaneously opening his laptop and typing what appeared to be more of sonata than a password, "were both well aware that Kira plans all of his actions in advance, making it implausible that you wouldn't be calculating your social interactions in this building weeks into the future." Ryuzaki grinned, satisfied as Light began to open his mouth to defend himself, probably with something along the lines of "For the last time, I'm not Kira!", but before the handsome teen could have the chance to say anything, he was cut off by Ryuzaki, "And even if you weren't Kira, which there is currently an 88% chance that you are not, you two are both so undeniably similar in your behavior and logic that I can deduce that practically anything he would do, you would do if given the opportunity."
Light scowled, deciding that although Ryuzaki's statements were laden with truth, he would continually deny them externally, he refused to let the detective to believe that he was even similar to Kira, it would only support his case. However, instead of disagreeing blatantly, the brunette opted for a more subdued approach, opening his laptop as well as he turned towards Ryuzaki, "Hm, 12%? I didn't realize I had been acting so suspicious lately."
Ryuzaki narrowed his dark eyes, trying to decipher what exactly Light meant by this peculiar statement. Was this a confession, or was Light actually making an attempt at humor? How very strange and unlike the normally serious boy. However, Ryuzaki decided that they had enough casual banter at this point and it was time to get to work, no more snarky comments until he had actually begun his daily research. After all, there was a lot of information that still needed to be uncovered regarding the Yotsuba group and their affiliation with Kira.
An hour or so had passed in the appreciated silence until suddenly there was an abrupt interruption. A tiny female figure was barreling towards the working boys, her blond hair flying behind her as she ascended down the stairs and across the previously quiet room. "Light-kun!" her shrill voice echoed into the large laboratory, bouncing against the cold walls. Her high-pitched squeals filled the room as both Light and Ryuzaki cringed simultaneously. Before Light had time to react, the blond had pounced upon him, her slender arms wrapped around his torso as her petite frame was nestled in his lap.
"Hi Misa." Light stated coolly, not letting the beautiful woman sprawled across his lap affect his work whatsoever, he was so used to her lovey-dovey antics by now that he was completely desensitized to all of her behaviors. "Did you miss me? Did you? Did you?" she questioned frantically, her wide doe eyes blinking seductively at Light, sooty eyelashes accentuating their blue coloring. "Of course." he responded sarcastically, not bothering to even look at the noisy girl, completely disinterested in anything she had to say as he was completely consumed within his work.
Misa simply pouted, disappointed by the lack of attention yet still pleased that Light hadn't shaken her off yet, generally he wasn't too fond of continuous physical contact, especially from her. "Oh Light-kun is so silly sometimes," she thought to herself, justifying her 'lover's' dispassionate behavior as she cuddled with him, "he is just such a gentleman that he doesn't want Ryuzaki to see us being intimate! I'm so lucky to have a guy like him..." Her pretty face glowed, childish naivete providing her with eternal happiness and so for quite awhile she would lay nestled in Light's lap, taking time before she noticed something peculiar.
"Hm, what is that?" she asked herself silently, stealthily readjusting her position so that her precious Light wouldn't notice her attempts at reassessing his anatomy. "Weird." she thought, her little fingers softly placed on the subtle bulge of Light's midsection, feeling the unsuspected softness that was definitely not there the last time they had cuddled. But when was that? Misa felt as though Light and she had not held each other intimately in ages.
"Light-chan?" Misa inquired quietly, preparing herself and smiling almost mischievously as she was unsure how Light would respond to her upcoming question. "Yes, Misa?" Light responded curtly, obviously not amused with the coy manner Misa had used to address him; he wasn't some breed of idiot who could be so easily manipulated by a pretty girl's choice of words. No, definitely not. She took a breath, preparing for what would be a long winded question, because although Misa had very little tact, she wasn't so ignorant to the feelings of others that she didn't realize weight was a sensitive topic for practically anyone, even boys. But with that said, she figured Light and her were close enough, so close that they could share even their most intimate thoughts, despite the genius detective whom was conveniently located a cushion over and who also happened to be eaves dropping on the conversation about to unfold.
"Are you getting chubby because you love me? Letting yourself go because you know deep down that you don't have to attract other girls anymore because you're ready to love me for the rest of your life for ever and ever? Because if that's why, and it definitely is, I'm so happy you're doing this! Aw and it's so cute too! And you're so adorable when you're all chubby like this, like a baby puppy or kitty that I just want to pet forever and ever!" she smiled cheekily, hoping that she had just paid her precious Light-chan the compliment of his life. However, much to her dismay Light simply deadpanned, so incredibly mortified that he couldn't even blush, the color was simply drained from his face. Meanwhile Ryuzaki is trying his best to stifle his oncoming laughter, wishing not to interrupt because he was sure things would only get better from here.
Misa cocked her head to the side, confused as to why Light wasn't beaming with joy after she had clarified the true love and affection that they had felt for each other. That was when it occurred to her that maybe Light was self-conscious about his recent change in appearance. However, she was sure she knew exactly how to solve this; after all, Misa was 'true' a people person.
"Aw, Light-chan, are you embarrassed about your widdle tummy? Because you're really not that fat, I mean, even if you were fat I'd still love you, but you're not so..." she paused, searching for an escape from the hole she was digging herself into, "and it's just so so so cute anyway!" She grinned again, now affectionately rubbing Light's pudgy tummy, potentially embarrassing him even more as if that was even possible.
But before Light could even think to exit the room, Ryuzaki had to take the opportunity to chime in, adding smugly "Yes, I agree Misa, Light-kun is very cute." He then extended a pale index finger and gently poked the side of Light's tummy, watching his finger slowly ascend into the teen's softer stomach.
Light lowered his dark eyebrows, his amber eyes squinting to the size of pinpoints as he shoved both Misa and Ryuzaki off of him; he wasn't going to take any more of this blatant disrespect. His breath was erratic as he had begun to stand, not even bothering to turn toward either Light or Misa as he growled at them in frustration, "Stop fucking harassing me, alright? I get it!" He then began to storm off, Ryuzaki hastily grabbing their laptops as he was dragged along by Light on his warpath back to the apartment. Light was trying his best to get away from the two although escape from Ryuzaki was obviously impossible but at least he wouldn't have to see Misa for the rest of the day.
Eventually the two boys reached the elevator and Light pressed the button cordially, waiting rather patiently considering he had his blow-up only moments earlier. However, once those reflective doors parted he had rushed inside, taking no time to press the button leading to his and Ryuzaki's upper-floor apartment. The two stood in silence until Ryuzaki turned towards him, closing the laptops as he decided to poke more fun at the teen, "Light-kun, shouldn't you be taking the stairs?"
Light continued to scowl though, just glaring at Ryuzaki crossly as he had refused to acknowledge his comment with words. He simply folded his arms around his body protectively and exited the elevator as quickly as possible as it had finally arrived on the destined floor. So many thoughts were racing through his mind, he was so ashamed yet something told Light that he would have to address the 'issue' if he were ever to see an end to Ryuzaki's and Misa's incessant insulting remarks.
As they reached the main entrance to the apartment Light stopped suddenly, standing in front of the door and turning towards Ryuzaki, his arms still folded. He ran his fingers through his thick hair for a moment, killing a bit of time primping before he finally began to speak, Ryuzaki waiting both curiously and patiently. "Look Ryuzaki," he began, nervously breaking eye contact and staring blankly across the hallway, staring at anything that wasn't the detective's dark eyes,"If you haven't figured this out already, I'm well aware that I've gained a, uhm..." he paused briefly, the words coming out almost painfully, "substantial amount of weight."
He then paused again, shifting his weight nervously between his feet, obviously uncomfortable with the subject. However, Ryuzaki still wasn't making an attempt to console him, not that consolation was necessarily the best idea, but virtually anything would've been better than the genius just continuing to nod in agreement, essentially accepting all of the self-deprecating words.
Light sighed, deciding to be more honest, more human, and finally mustering up the courage to continue, "Alright, so maybe it's more than substantial, maybe I'm fucking obese. Alright? I said it, I'm a grossly obese glutton. Now can you leave me alone already? It's extremely distracting to have you constantly nagging me about my weight and frankly, even though I doubt you care to spare my self-esteem, it's a detriment to the task force when I'm unable to concentrate. Deny it all you want, but I'm easily the most valuable member beyond yourself so if you could stop please..."
Ryuzaki interrupted Light, not bothering to let him finish his train of thought, although something told him that the teen was uncomfortable speaking anyway so he might as well thank the raven haired detective for talking out of turn. "You realize that's a ridiculous assertion Light, do you not? Your body fat percentage, judging on a visual assessment, is probably around 15 or perhaps 16%? You can't be classified as obese until it reaches 25%. In fact, you can't even be classified medically as overweight until it is 19%." Ryuzaki scratched his head, wondering why perhaps one of his best investigators, albeit potentially Kira, could be so stupid and obviously illogical. Really, he realized that he had harassed the boy, but this was getting ridiculous.
"But I guess standard medical opinion doesn't apply to you, Light-kun. No, not at all. In fact, solely in your case is obesity defined by your pants fitting a little snugly or even in a more devastating scenario, not fitting at all. Now to you, that would be morbid obesity. Tsk tsk." Ryuzaki mocked him, figuring that if Light would chose to abandon all of his intellectual ability in favor of thinking like a prepubescent girl then he would surely begin to treat him like one as well. Light merely ignored this though, mentally withdrawing from the conversation as he decided that Ryuzaki was incapable of human empathy. Even if Light was the God of the new world, he was more than capable of understanding the sensitivities and feelings of good, honest humans...or so he thought.
Quietly though, Light had now entered the apartment with Ryuzaki trailing closely behind, ignoring him as there was no appropriate response he could manage. It was then that Ryuzaki realized that Light was genuinely upset with him and he was no longer bothered by the teen's illogical thought processes. Instead he was now incredibly amused by the childishness Light displayed when attempting to control his emotions.
Thus, Ryuzaki decided that this joke would be the source of amusement for maybe a little longer seeing as Light hadn't completely broken down yet nor had he begun to cry hysterically. Hm, maybe if he did truly break the brunette he would get further in finding answers regarding the Kira case... despite the fact that the subject of Light's minor weight gain was significantly different than his supposed ambition to create a new world for all of humanity to inhabit. However, upon the discovery of an enemy's weak point it's always best to push as hard as one can...but somehow Ryuzaki began to believe that Light wasn't his enemy, but perhaps a friend, albeit not a very close one, but a friend nonetheless.
Still, there was only one way to find out, "Light-kun, it's noon now so I'm going to prepare myself something to eat. I'd make you something but I figured you'd think yourself too obese to eat anyway so maybe in a few hours or so when you've fainted on your keyboard you'll be more compliant."
Light scowled once more, confused as to whether Ryuzaki was telling him he was overweight again or trying to imply that it was all nonsense that Light had merely concocted himself. Not that it was important though, it didn't matter much what Ryuzaki said or meant because Light's true intention was to finally lose the weight and to get over this hump in the road. All he had to do now was collect the pieces of his dignity and never be honest with Ryuzaki again, despite however clever the detective may be, his social skills are in an obvious negative correlation with his mental capabilities.
"Pfft, that tactless bastard." Light thought to himself as he followed Ryuzaki into the kitchen. He then paused, deciding that being upset and emotional over the situation would only make the harassment worse, his best bet was probably to make light of the whole issue, pretending none of the quips affected him at all. Therefore he responded to Ryuzaki rather jokingly, if not almost eerily,"You're exactly right Ryuzaki, from this point forward I refuse to consume anything until I fall into a vegetative coma. I'll no longer be obese then, and maybe I'll let you cook for me."
Ryuzaki looked at him, slightly confused, almost at a loss for words. Was this not the boy who was stammering, practically in tears in the hallway moments ago? Light Yagami was an odd boy, an extremely odd boy.
A/N: Thankyou for reading the second chapter of "arrest you if I had handcuffs", I hope you enjoyed it! Be prepared for perhaps a much needed blossoming within Light and Ryuzaki's relationship, I think poor Yagami needs some affection after all of this drama... x[