I'll Always Have You

Chapter Eight: Something's There, Possibly

I sure am making up for lost time, aren't I? Well, this is you guys' Christmas present from me. So, here's another juicy chapter of I'll Always Have You.

Misa woke up and saw Light sitting beside her, head leaning forward in sleep. She was in a hospital bed, again. She moaned as she tried to sit up and found needles in her arms. Damn, why did hospitals have to be so painful? Light heard and lifted his head. "Misa-chan, you're awake..." He stood up and walked up to Misa's bed.

"Light-chan..."

"Don't speak right now. I have something I need to do." Light sat down on the bed and grabbed Misa's hand gently. "My dearest Misa-chan, I am so very sorry for hurting you. You are so sweet and I didn't know what was wrong with you. And I falsely accused you," he added with guilt. Misa sighed and looked at Light with a half smile.

"L told you about my leukemia, didn't he?" Light nodded and Misa sighed again. "Well, now you know why you were released early. You were supposed to stay with me. But everything's changed now that my leukemia's gotten worse."

"Don't say that! I know what you're thinking, so just forget that."

"What am I thinking, Light?! Tell me!" They were arguing again, how long was this going to go on?

"Let's not argue again, please? I found out something while I was gone."

"What?"

"I...I..." Light took a deep breath. "I think I love you..." Misa leaned back again and closed her eyes.

"You think?"

"Okay, how do you want me to put it? I don't know how else to put it. I'm not sure that I love you, but I know you're more than a friend." Misa sat up faster than Light had ever seen her move and kissed him with a fiery passion.

"I KNOW I love you, Light Yagami."

"How can you be so sure? I may have changed while I was gone."

"Trust me, I know. Well, it's not so much on knowing. It's more feeling it right here." She took Light's hand and laid it against her heart. L came through the door and Light took his hand from Misa's chest, but remained where he sat.

"Good morning, Misa-chan. Did Light wake you up?"

"No, I woke up of my own accord." She laughed a little and smiled at Light. He knew why, and that was going to remain their little secret. L put a vase of flowers on her bedside table and winked.

"From a loyal fan and friend," he smiled. Misa giggled and looked at Light.

"Didn't you bring me anything?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't even think about gifts. I wanted to watch over you until you woke up." Light kissed Misa's cheek and L sat down.

"Have you given Misa-chan the news?" Misa's eyebrow wrinkled and she glanced at both the men.

"What news?"

"Your leukemia is treatable. But you'll have to visit the hospital regularly for treatments."

"... at least I'll be cured. So who's staying with me until I get better?"

"I will!" Light jumped up and stood tall. "I will not leave your side until you command me to or I must." Misa's eyes widened.

"You mean it?"

"Of course. That is, if you want me to..."

"You're stupid." Misa pulled Light down to her and kissed him full on the mouth. L smiled and got up slowly.

"Where are you going, L?"

"There's some business I need to take care of. Excuse me." He waved goodbye to them and walked out the door with a heavy sigh.

L arrived at his destination ten minutes later. "I need to do this. I have to do this," he kept telling himself. But every step got harder to take. 'I have to push on, Misa-chan's happiness and recovery depends on this.'

"L, sir?" He looked at the man in front of him.

"Yes, I'm here to free Light Yagami."

"Are you sure, sir?!"

"One of my dearest friends will possibly die without him being there. I will keep a close eye on him from now on to make sure he doesn't do anything out of line." The security guard nodded and lead L upstairs. They reached the boss of the prison's office and L stepped inside. "Hello, Mr. Yamaguchi, you look pleasant today."

"As do you, Ryuuzaki."

"I have come to discuss one of your inmates prison terms."

"Let me guess... Yagami...?"

"Yes." Yamaguchi leaned back in his chair.

"This isn't exactly something I can make a split decision about."

"I know, sir. You did read my letter, did you not?"

"Of course, who is this girl you mentioned?"

"One of my friends. She has leukemia and requested Light to live with her."

"Ryuuzaki, how many times must I tell you..."

"I know, I know! I can't let personal relationships get in the way or work!"

"Then why must I repeat myself?" L sighed.

"Sir, it's almost Christmas. If this is her last Christmas, let it be with the one man that makes her happy." Both of them went silent. Then Mr. Yamaguchi laughed softly.

"You love her..."

"Don't say such things!" L had gotten up without realizing it.

"Don't deny it, Ryuuzaki. But if she really means that much to you, I could consider it."

"I would appreciate it very much, Mr. Yamaguchi." L bowed himself out and went back to his apartment. Light was already there.

"So have they decided to let me out yet?"

"How did you..."

"I just knew. So?"

"They're considering it. When are you moving back in with Misa?"

"When she gets out of the hospital. She wants all of us to move in together." L looked at Light in surprise.

"Are you being serious?" Light nodded, smiling. "That would be nice." Light turned on the TV and L sat down beside him. "Real nice."

Wow, that's a lot of typing for one night. I won't post another chapter tonight, but be sure to give me some feedback, aight? Or else I might hold off on updating for a month or so. ;) lol So get to reviewing why don't ya!?