Whooot! I'm on a roll, aren't I? Reason why? I'm just that cool!

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I woke up the next morning to my alarm. I let my eyes wander to my right. There I saw Light, sleeping soundly. He seems more innocent than usual when sleeping. Maybe, just maybe, I can lower the suspicion percentage .5%... I mean, most insane serial killers laugh menacingly. Light's occasional laughs are sweet and calm. Either he is REALLY good at covering it up, or he is really, truly innocent. I don't like the latter only because it involves me being wrong. But part of me is hoping Light-kun is not Kira.

By this time, Light was starting to stir and his breath was changing from steady and gentle to hitched and uneven. I know that he is going to wake up soon. No doubt about it.

Light yawned and his amber eyes fluttered open. The morning confusion was cute on his face. He smiled and said good morning. This was unusual behavior for Light. He just mumbled his greetings the days before.

Then, it hit me. Last night's conversation between us seemed to affect Light. I mean yeah, he told me one secret. Me knowing his true sexuality doesn't call for him to act all nice and kind to me. But, I did tell him my sexual preferences as well. Does that necessarily mean that he should treat me different? Maybe he feels weird around me! But I have a feeling that's not true. I think he is a little more comfortable knowing I am in the same state as him. Or maybe....

"Ryuzaki, what are you staring at?" Light asked with his smile still plastered on his face. I don't know what to think of this. Does he like me? Do I like him back? So many questions. I need answers. I'm going to investigate this as soon as possible!

"W-what? What do you mean by that Light-kun?" Well, I'm sure that sounded unprofessional. Just to add to the shame, my face was heating up. I don't blush often, if at all. Light seems amused at this. Which just adds more color to my face. Then he decided to answer with a "Oh, nothing. I just wanted to know why you are staring at me. Do you like me Ryuzaki?" Oh, no. He's on to me. I know that smirk. What to say, what to say. I have to think quicker.

"Uuh... I don't know?" I hate those words. Light's face brightened just a bit. I think that was an answer he was satisfied with. "You don't know? How can you not know if you like someone? Are you just trying to cover it up Ryuzaki?" He's still smirking! Can't let him solve the mystery before me. "Stop asking questions, Light-kun! We need to get to work soon. Kira doesn't take breaks you know!"

Light lowered his head and mumbled an apology. Ok, I feel guilty now. It's an unpleasant feeling and you don't know what to say to fix it. Damn, why is Light making it difficult to be who I was before, L, the greatest detective in the world. Now I am L, the mushy head-over-heels in a crush, detective fool that doesn't know how to talk without stuttering. He has an impact on me that is hard to describe. Maybe I do like him... I shook my head to clear my thoughts. Can't think like that until the Kira case is cracked.

Thus, we went downstairs to investigate with the rest of the team. Me and Light didn't talk unless it was to share new information or to point out something that one of us has missed. It got lonely not hearing his voice, seeing his smile, or feeling his arm on my shoulder for support. I feel awkward around him, but I quickly dismiss the feeling. I may be in love, but I can't let my emotions to get in the way of what I do best, especially a case like this. I believe the only way I can shoo the feeling away is throwing me off track. I have to get him alone. If I do it in front of the team, and his father, I would have some explaining to do.

Before it got too late, I dismissed the investigating team. Aizawa and Chief Yagami left for home, while Matsuda and Mogi went to their floor. Misa was already asleep since she had a photoshoot to do early in the morning. Matsuda kept saying that he'd get enough sleep and be wide awake to take Misa. I have a feeling that his plan isn't going to work out.

It was just me and Light, and no one would walk in. I made sure of that. "Light-kun..." He just looked at me. I felt my face flush. "I'm sorry for yelling at you earlier... I just didn't want you to know that I-" "No! It's okay Ryuzaki! That's not why I'm upset." I was so close to admitting that I do, in fact, have feelings for Light. I sighed. "So why were you upset Light-kun?" "It's just that... I need to break up with Misa," I should have figured it was about her. But I guess that could be a good thing. Wouldn't you want to know if your boyfriend didn't really like you?

"I understand Light-kun. I'm sure she would understand that you need to be happy too. Maybe she'll find the perfect match for her. Someone like Matsuda." Light laughed at this. It's a good feeling when someone (Light) laughs at my funny comments. "Yeah, I just hope she can continue her life without me. Why did I go out with her. It's one-sided. I guess the quicker it ends, the better," This makes sense because, if love works like how I've read it has, girls get deeper and deeper in love when they believe they've found the "one".

"So... When do you plan on ending it with Misa?" I asked. "Hopefully tomorrow. Maybe she won't kill me before a shoot," I disagree with that. "But if you do it before a shoot, she will be too depressed to go. How about when she gets back." "Yeah! And I can tell her that I've been feeling a gap between us. Ryuzaki, you're a genius!" "Well, they don't call me L for nothin-" Right then he leaned over and kissed me on my cheek. I instantly felt my face heat up. And when he pulled back and saw the surprised look on my face, his face was instantly tinged pinkish.

"I-I'm sorry R-Ryuzaki! I didn't mean to-" "Oh, no. It's okay Light-kun, I enjoyed it." I spoke the truth. Every word. In fact, the very spot he kissed me tingled a bit. It was a pleasurable experience. Light seemed pleased at what I just said. I'm glad that I did something right this time.

"Come on, Light-kun. It's getting late. We should take a shower and get ready for bed. We have a long day of investigating tomorrow and you need to think of a nice way to break up with Misa. Try not to break her heart," He smiled a little, his cheeks still stained with proof of embarrassment... A.K.A. a blush. We walked down to our room with a comfortable silence following us down the hallway. We took a quick shower and went to bed. I think tomorrow will be an interesting day. This is the start of a new beginning for Light and me, and only time knows how long it's going to last.

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