Disclaimer: Nope. I don't own Death Note.
"..."
Mello chewed furiously at his chocolate.
"..."
And Near twirled a strand of hair.
"..."
While Matt, who had been forced to make sure no one cheated, was getting bored. Very, very bored.
"This is stupid, Mello. You know you can't win this one."
"Shut up, Matt."
The gamer growled. There was no way he was gonna sit here all day, he'd just have to end this himself. He lifted his hands in front of the other boys' faces and..clap.
Near remained unaffected. But the blond began to show his colorful language when he realized that, once again, he had lost.
"What the hell, Matt?!"
"C'mon man, did you really think you were gonna win in a starring contest against Near?"
"I would've if you hadn't clapped in my fucking face!"
Matt sighed. It was highly unlikely he would win this argument, so he wasn't even going to try. He pulled out a cigarette as L walked in from the kitchen.
"Are you guys hungry?"
"I am not going to eat sweets for the rest of my life, Ryuu-cub!" Light interrupted, storming out of the kitchen after Ryuuzaki. The younger three gave questioning looks.
"It seems that Light is unhappy with the food I have here, so we're going out to eat."
"But L, isn't it dangerous for you to just go out in public like that? I thought hiding yourself was important." Mello raised an eyebrow at the detective.
"Yes, but lately there hasn't been any reason to be concerned about my identity being discovered. And it wouldn't hurt to get out for a bit." Besides, he really didn't feel like dealing with a bitchy Light.
Near stood without a word and gathered some toys he had nearby, then headed out the door. He obviously didn't mind getting out of there for a little while either.
"Okay, but where are we going to go?" Mello asked, standing up and unwrapping another chocolate bar.
"Since you three are our guests, you can decide." He thought about getting on the blond for ruining his appetite, but that would be hypocritical of him, seeing as he just devoured a whole cake not to long ago.
After reluctantly pulling on some sneakers, he walked over to Light.
"You don't have a problem with them choosing where we eat, do you?" The brunette could be known be to a picky eater.
"No, whatever's fine. I just can't live on sugar alone, unlike some people." Impatient, he grabbed L's wrist and lead him out. Matt and Mello followed.
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"You three will have to get in the back." L thrusted his thumb behind him from the drivers seat.
Mello glanced to the back of the small vehicle. "But there's hardly any room, we'll be squished. Why don't take a bigger car?"
"Because this is far more discrete then a limo or something."
Sighing, the former Wammy's kids climbed in the back, while Light got in the passengers side.
"Alright, so where are we going?" Light turned to face the three.
The older ones just looked at each other and shrugged.
"I think a drive thru would be the best choice." Near suggested as he starred out the window.
"..Yes, I think you're right." Thinking about it, L really didn't feel like dragging them all into some restaurant. Who knows what trouble they would cause.
They drove around for about 10 minutes before finally deciding on a fast food place. L pulled into the drive thru line and licked his lips when seeing the deserts menu.
"I want a large double cheese burger meal with a root beer and two fires. Super sized."
"God Matt, you're such a pig."
"What? I'm hungry."
Ryuuzaki pulled ahead slightly when cars started to move. "What do you want Mello?"
"Hn...the same, only with one fry and a piece of chocolate cake. Oh, and a coke instead of root beer."
"Mello is a pig." Near held up on of his robots making it 'talk' and mock the blond. Matt laughed.
"You guys are so immature!"
Sighing, the detective turned around. "And what about you, Near?"
"A kids meal with a sprite, please."
Mello rolled his eyes. "A kids meal? Geez, how old are you?"
"You should know." The robot said, moving its arm around.
"Well, what nineteen year old gets a kids meal?"
"I'm not that hungry." Near shrugged and put the toy on the floor.
"No, it's only cause it comes with a stupid toy." Mello kicked the offending robot away from his foot.
"...Well that is a bonus."
L sighed again and looked over to Light and cocked his head slightly. "What's wrong?"
"Hm?" Light snapped out of whatever daydream he was having to look at the black haired man.
"You are being very quite."
"Oh, I was just thinking about...stuff." He shook his head. "But um, just get me a chicken sandwich with a water."
Ryuuzaki smiled to himself. He had a feeling he knew exactly what was bothering Light. Luckily, he had made plans before hand about this very thing...
After ordering every ones food, and hell of a lot of sweets, L told them to eat as soon as they got their meals.
"Why not just wait 'till we get back?" Light questioned, taking a bite of his sandwich.
"Because."
"Because why?"
"I said so." No one said anything after that. It just seemed better not to argue with the detective.
15 minutes later:
"uh...L?"
"Yes?"
"Where are we going? This isn't the way back to your place."
"You're right Matt, it's not." He smiled.
"Where're we going then?" Mello leaned forward.
As they turned a corner, the question was answered. Blinking lights and faint screaming held the attention of everyone in the car. Save for L, who was still smiling. This defiantly must have been what was bothering Light.
The brunette pointed with one hand and waved the other around eagerly.
"THE CARNIVAL!!"
See? L knows how to make Light happy. ;)
-The DN crew going to a carnival amuses me to no end.
Oh the fun I shall have writing the next chapter...