Hey! Sorry I haven't updated for a while... I made this one a little longer, so I hope that you enjoy it!

Disclaimer (cause what fanfiction is complete without one?): I don't own Death Note, but I DO own Maine!

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A few weeks had gone by before we could find a new lead. Apparently, Kira is one of the Yotsuba workers. We all had to thank Matsuda for that, well except for me. Because of Matsuda's incident, not only do they have the power to kill him, but because we are close to solving this case, Light and I are going to part soon. Unless he wants to travel the world with me to solve murder cases together, we will have to go our separate ways. I will not, under any circumstance let Light leave his family without his and their consent.

Light noticed my sad look and sighed. "What's wrong Ryuzaki?" I just shook my head and sighed back. "Nothing, Light. I just got distracted, that's all." You don't know how glad I am that the others didn't notice the dropping of the honorific. I've been too focused on the case to be all formal with everyone. Light nodded and got back to work. No doubt he's already seen through me and is probably going to question me when we're alone.

My head perked up in disbelief as we watched the Yotsuba staff through the bug Weddy set up. They were talking about who to kill next! This is good! Well, and bad. Now we know 100% no doubt that one of them is Kira! Now which one? Apparently they don't have a clue. Here they are talking about who to kill without knowing who is the real Kira.

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After an hour long meeting, the workers decided to head home. But not after we called one of them and made sure that they would stop killing for a month. 'Only a month left with Light then...' We stopped investigating and went home or to our room

As soon as I opened the door, Light hurried me in and shut it behind him. "L, we're alone now. Tell me what is wrong." He said calmly. I looked into his eyes and sighed out loud. I started to shake, that's how insecure I was about this new feeling. If Light ever left me, I'd surely be dead. Of course I wouldn't kill myself, but it'd be like my soul was dead.

"L-Light, I d-don't want you to leave me..." Tears stung my eyes and I had to blink them away. I tried to force myself to think of other things, but the thought kept echoing around in my head. It was even worse than before. The tears and sad thoughts were multiplying like rabbits in the spring. Light could only watch me in my emotional state, shaking and what not, forcing the tears away but not succeeding. He could only nod. I don't blame him, I'm pretty new to this emotion myself.

Light couldn't take it anymore and pulled me in a big hug. It shook me even more. I pulled him close to me and cried silently on his shoulder, while my shoulders were jerking up and down from all the gasps of air I was taking in. All I could feel was sadness and the gentle stroking of Light's hand on my back. But then I felt something else. It was the feeling I've always felt around Light, but only noticed until now. I know what it is, I just never thought I could ever experience it.

Love.

The most powerful emotion ever. The only one that can top hate, angst, and jealousy. It is the key to other emotions like happiness, comfort, and completeness.

The beauty of it all made me cry even more, but this time there were tears of happiness leaking from my eyes. I suppose even if Light was never in my life again, the only thing I could live on would be memories like these, and those we have yet to make.

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After about 15 minutes, we showered, brushed our teeth, kissed a little, and went to bed. All I could think about was the day we catch Kira, which was going to happen within the next month. That was not enough time for me. What if we find the weapon used for the killings? What if it's really a demonic power, and Light gets killed?!?! Even worse, what if that power finds it's way back to Light?!?! I don't want that to happen! I don't want to have Light be the one to end my life. And I definitely don't want to be the one who kills him!

I shook my head. If what Light wants is me dead, and that makes him truely happy, I'll die gladly knowing that it was better to have loved and lost than to have never have loved at all. I smiled sadly and went to sleep.

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I woke up the next morning to Light cuddling me from behind. Even though I've shared the same bed as him for almost a month now, I'm still not able to get over his habits. Thank goodness it's a cute habit!

I slowly turn over, as to not wake Light up. Now, he still has his arms around my waist, but I also get to face him too. I tangle my hands in his wonderfully soft hair and pull his fact into my chest. He leaned into me and I wrapped my arms around his body in a almost protective manner. I hear him mumble into my night shirt (which just happens to be a white short sleeve shirt).

"What's that Light?" He looked up into my eyes and smiled at me.

"I said, I'm going to tell him today," I tilted my head to the right and started to suck my thumb, a habit of my own when I'm deep in thought. He obviously could read my mind and explained it to me.

"I'm going to tell my father and the task force!" He was still smiling. I pecked his lips gently, and he instinctively leaned into the kiss in his best attempt to deepen it. I broke the kiss with a smirk on my face.

"Oh, no. None of this until you get what you have to done. That way, we won't have to explain if anyone decides to barge in," And the moment I finish that sentence, the door slams open. I mumble a "just like that" under my breath and observe the person standing in the doorway.

Suddenly, Matsuda spoke up.

"Uhhh, the Task Force sent me up here to check on you guys. You were taking a long time, and they wanted me to tell you that Higuchi is Kira." Well, I'll be, I was right again. I knew he was Kira. But that isn't exactly my concern right now.

"By the way," Matsuda continued, "what are you two still doing up here?" Uh, oh. Matsuda, the unpredictable idiot, had found out our secret! He is surely going to tell everyone. Light's father, and Watari, oh, what were they going to think?

"Actually, Matsuda," Light spoke up, "we were doing our morning ritual of motivation. You see, this case is surely a tough one. So, every morning, L- er, I mean, Ryuzaki, say inspiring things to one another to increase morale and motivation that we need to solve the case. You see, Ryuzaki just got done saying his, and now it's my turn. So, if you may, close the door, head downstairs, and tell my father and the others that I should be down in 45 minutes." Matsuda thought about it for a while. Then he looked at us and clearly didn't buy it.

"You guys think I'm dumb or something? It doesn't take 45 minutes to motivate someone!" Then he smirked. "Oh I know what you two are doing." Light and I looked at each other, swallowed harshly, and looked at Matsuda.

He grabbed the door knob and said, "I know that you two are going to get breakfast afterwards! Don't worry, I'll tell them! Good luck getting motivated!" and with that he shut the door.

Light looked at me and we started to laugh. Yes, I, the great detective L, laughed with all my heart. I grabbed Light's waist and kissed him with all the emotion I had gained since we've been chained together. The jealousy, anger, and depression that was in my soul melted away as our lips massaged one another's. I forgot about how one, or all, of us may end up dying. I forgot about Kira. I even forgot about sugar. The only thing that I focused on was Light and this kiss.

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We decided that we'd received enough motivation, and decided to really go get some breakfast. I saw Maine working on my chocolate chip pancakes and Light's apple pie. I figured that I rubbed off on him. That's what he gets for trying to devour my face off every other night. I built up my courage, and when Maine wasn't looking, I grabbed Light's butt and gave it a firm squeeze. Light almost choked on his milk and gave me a surprised look.

"What the hell was that for, L?!?" he whispered harshly, but I can still tell he enjoyed it. I smirked.

"I saw it in one of those romance movies. I thought you'd like it." I put on my puppy dog face, a new trick in the book I thought that Light should get used to. He was instantly sorry, and I was cheering on the inside. Never again will I have to worry about Light being too lazy to do something for me!

...Oh my. Why was I planning our future. Now's not the time, Light's staring.

"L, what are you thinking about?" I shook my thoughts away and told him everything was fine and pecked him on the lips. It was probably about time to go back to the investigation room. We have a Higuchi to catch.

We went down the elevator, and once the door opened to the investigation room, I silently prayed to a God that was hopefully there that both Light and I remain together after the end of the case. That no death would part us forever. That a guardian angel would save us if anything were to happen.

And that's when I heard the tiny voice.

"Why, I have already sent one."

Let's hope that voice is right...

AN: Soooo? How was it? Reviews please me. And when I'm happy, I can write a happier ending! Meow, I love you guys! :3