Chapter 4

A/N-Hi guys! I'm really sorry this chapter is so short (and late, let's not forget that) But I just started my second semester of college, so things are a little crazy. But! The hard part for me is over, so the ideas should flow a bit better now. This is the last chapter before I introduce my secret plot device, the kitten! So things should start getting...interesting. Sorry again about this chapter, but I wanted to get something out! It's mostly just a scene change, but eh, at least it's something. Reviews are loved, flames as well! What? I'm not desperate, no!

Thanks to sodarkangel and KatieTasticFictionfor being such patient betas!

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Raito and L were talking. That in itself was not unusual; what was unusual were the things they were talking about. Not Kira, death rates, or anything about work at all - just small talk. They argued over world politics, discussed the state of the economy… Raito had never realized just how much he missed being able to talk to someone of his own intelligence. He was laughing for the first time in months, and it felt good.

L was also having a good time. He enjoyed talking with Raito like this, without having to worry about whether or not the boy was Kira. Which, of course, he was, but L wasn't thinking about that. He was thinking about how much he liked to make Raito laugh. I must do it more often, he decided. Laughter was healthy, and it was in his best interests to keep his suspect healthy. If I can keep this mood going, maybe this experiment will work out after all. Suddenly, mid-sentence, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He fished it out and surreptitiously checked the message. It was from Sayu.

Mr. L, everything is set up and ready. You two should start walking down here now. OMG, wait until you see how cute this kitten is! It's the perfect one for Raito, but whatever you do; DO NOT under any circumstances let Misa-Misa anywhere near it. This will be difficult, I know she has periodic "dates" with Raito-kun, but you will have to try your hardest to keep her away from him until the experiment is done, ok? See you soon!

Once again L was left to wonder how she had found out about all of this, but right now he had more important things to worry about - namely, seeing that the first step of the experiment was a success. Noticing that Raito was finished with his lunch, he announced, "Raito-kun, I 'm afraid it is time for us to leave. The park awaits."

Raito smiled and replied, "Of course, Ryuzaki. Come on, before that man decides to escort us out." These last few words were said with a small shiver on Raito's part. That man gave him the creeps!

L glanced at the time; it was already 12:15, they would have to hurry. He indicated to Raito and the Yagami stood up, full of good food and a great feeling of happiness. It was the best birthday he could remember, and Raito prided himself on having a perfect memory. It was even better than the time his parents bought him his very first set of encyclopedias when he was five, which had been his previous favourite. As they exited the "restaurant", Raito casually reached out and took L's hand.

"This way no one looks to closely at the chain," he murmured into L's ear.

L went in a mild state of delirium. Raito was holding his hand – he'd actually willingly grabbed his hand and was now squeezing it, dare he say, affectionately? He must not say anything to ruin the mood…

"If Raito-kun is this affectionate after an expensive meal, I must take him out more often."

Damn!

But Raito laughed, tossing his head back so his hair caught the afternoon sunlight, momentarily dazzling L.

"Actually Ryuzaki, it would be nice if we could go out more often. That is, if you wanted to. I know that this was just for my birthday, but I had a lot of fun with you and I would like to do it again."

Great, now I'm blushing. God, that sounded like I was asking him out on a date! I can't just do things like that, where's my famous mind when I need it? What if he says no, what if he isn't even gay! Wait, since when am I gay? Oh god – Raito's internal aneurism was interrupted by L's curiously emotional voice.

"When this investigation is over, I would love to go out with Raito-kun. In the mean time, we must content ourselves with spending every second of our lives together." He paused at the entrance to the park, considering. "Hmmm, Raito-kun… I believe there is an 87.987 percent chance that we've gone about this backwards."

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