SOG Chapter 7

I stared in shock. Misa... the second Kira? It still seemed like a joke to me. It seemed wrong, stupid, but a small thought popped up. 'She's out of the way...' I admit I feel bad for thinking it, but still.

I shook my head. "C-can I go home?" I stumbled.

"Yes of course," Matsuda said.

"Thanks," I said, leaving.

When I was out of the room, I took out my cellphone and called Light.

"Hello?" He answered after 4 rings.

"Hey, Light?" I asked. "This is Mayu… did'ya hear about Misa?" I said, keeping my voice down.

"…Yes, I skipped school to get over the shock. Now, I gotta go, bye," He said, hanging up.

I seriously wish I could read minds...

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A couple nights later, I was in a taxi with Light. We had been waiting at the same place so we decided to share and get there quicker.

Oh how I wish we didn't.

"So, you two lovebirds going on a date?" the taxi driver laughed, his black hair shaking as he laughed.

I was about to say no when Light stopped me. "Yes," He said quickly. "Right, Mayu-Chan?"

"R-right..." I stuttered, glancing at him.

When we pulled up to the hotel, the taxi driver smirked. But as to why I didn't know.

"You two have fun now," He said, winking slightly. Then he drove away.

"Why'd you say we were on a date?" I asked, after he left.

"We're at a hotel. If we weren't on a date, what would we be doing in there?"

I paused. "... Oh God!" Light laughed lightly. I blushed. Obviously.

"Stop laughing..." I muttered. He chuckled, although quietly.

"Oh, don't worry," he said, resting his hand on my shoulder. "He'll forget about us."

Thankfully he lifted his hand quickly. I didn't often like to be touched. I blushed more.

But that small voice in the back of my head was there again. 'You just wish...' It said.

I shook my head again. "Lets go," I said.

"Okay," Light said, and walked ahead of me.

"I'm always gonna be confused about these things, aren't I?" I muttered to myself, then shook my head and followed Light into the hotel.

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Just as I walked into the room, Light announced, "I may be Kira."

I looked at Light in shock. Soichiro went berserk.

"… T-that's ridiculous! Do you have any idea what you're saying, Light?!" He yelled. There was a pause... I couldn't see Lights face, but he must had some weird expression or something, because Soichiro exploded again. "Light, are you still sane? Don't scare me like this! Talk to me! … Well?!"

"Dad, if Ryuzaki is L, then he is the best detective in the world. If he thinks I'm Kira, then he's probably right..." Light said.

"What?" I asked. I would never have guessed this from his behavior in the cab.

"Yes… he is right. Right now, I am 98.6% sure Light is Kira. I was in fact going to interrogate you soon, Light-kun..." L paused. "Light-kun is very conservative. He found out what I think quite quickly,"

"The person who was investigated by the FBI Raye Penber before he died... the person who went to Aoyama on May 22... and the person who the suspect Amane Misa dates...are all me," Light said. He was sweating. I shook my head again, confused this time. Light wasn't dating Misa, he told me a few nights ago...

"If I were L, I'd also think that I was Kira," Light said. He paused. "I... think I may have been Kira subconsciously..."

"Light..." Soichiro mumbled.

"The prisoners who wrote down stuff about gods of death. The second Kira also mentioned Gods of Death... I don't believe that Gods of Death exist, but the term was shown in front of me once and again. Plus the world's best detective thinks I am Kira... I'm less and less conscious about who I am... and it's terrifying."

I looked at Light in sympathy. He... was feeling like this the whole time?

"My mind is also experiencing strange things, dreams... maybe, when I'm unconscious, I actually become a God of Death and kill those peop-"

"That's not it." L interrupted.

"Oh no..." I muttered.

"What is?" Light asked, still a preoccupied look in his eyes.

"The truth is, we installed cameras in your room and watch you for five days," L said.

"Cameras..?" Light asked.

"Yes, and you slept peacefully." L said.

"You... you did that?" Light asked, sitting down in a chair. "So, then... I didn't behave like a God of death even once?"

"No... criminals died, even though you never got information about them. But it never convinced me," L paused. "I just thought that you just conveniently avoided doing anything that would raise suspicion of being Kira."

"Maybe... its true though. What should I do...? I'm Kira? It's very likely, we all know that..." Light said.

"What are you talking about, Light? You think too much!" Soichiro said.

"The truth is... I wished that criminals would die... I think anyone who thinks that is a possible suspect," Light said.

"..Light..." I said. I was still in shock over the whole situation.

"I'm serious," Light said. "No, not just criminals... there are a lot of people who I wished would die,"

"But Light, I think that too! It's normal to think that way! Doesn't mean you're Kira..." Matsuda said. "Plus, there were people who died that you didn't know about!"

"No…" Aizawa said quietly. "He could've killed outside."

There was a pause.

"I have something to say but I'm worried you'll disagree. I'll apologize now. But... I'm thinking of tying Light up and putting him behind bars for now... if you agree we will can do that, and you will of course be under surveillance."

"I was gong to suggest that, actually." Light said, looking at L. "It's not the best way, but really the only way to go about it. Also... please don't let me do or talk to anyone until all suspicion is cleared from me."

"Yes. But I don't know how long it will take. Please prepare yourself mentally," L said. "Also, Yagami-san, can you please make up an excuse for Light-kun's disappearance?"

"What... .you're gonna put my son in jail? For real??"

"Dad, stop that. I need to convince myself I am not Kira." Light said.

"But... what about school?" Soichiro asked.

"Even if I stay out for a year or two I'll be fine, you know that. And I'll tell mom that I'm… going to move in with Misa, and that since you'd never approve I won't leave any contact information." Light said. "And you can act like 'I don't want a son like that' or something."

Soichiro looked horrified.

"You're... serious, Light?" He asked.

"Yes. I'm going to give up my freedom to conquer my own fear of Kira."

"Okay, we'll get everything ready. You can go call your mother now." L said.

"Got it." Light said. He motioned for me to come.

After a minute, I followed.

"…Yes?" I asked, when we were out in the hallway.

"I just want to say goodbye, Mayu-chan," Light said.

"Oh okay..." I said.

"You know, I'm going to miss you," Light said.

"I'll miss you too. It's going to suck being the only person our age on the team again."

Light laughed.

"Okay, well… bye then, Mayu-chan." Light said, hugging me.

It took all of my effort, but I didn't pull away. Something told me this was going to be one of the last times I was going to see Light for the next couple of months. Besides, Light was kind of a weak point

"Bye..." I muttered when we finally pulled away.

I walked back into the hotel room, letting him make his last calls.

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A/N: So, it's short, huh? :/

Stupid writers block. Anyways...

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