I'll Always Have You

Chapter Thirteen: Sweet Tooth

Whew, have I been busy! Thank you guys for being so patient with me here lately. It means a lot. So, here are the new dedications. These are the only ones I got before I posted this chappie, so I don't want anyone mad at me. When I get new reviews, they'll be on the next chappie dedications, cool? So here they are!

phoenix of hell- you've become a regular, my friend
vivi bufolin- another old face, welcome back!
xbisukex- welcome new friend!
Sesshomaru'sLover4Ever- the same to you
LightYagami25- glad you liked the story as well

Now that the dedications are taken care of, I give you the 13 chapter! Enjoy readers!

L showed Manami to her room in the compound and she gazed at everything in equal amazement. "How did you come up with the idea for this place?"

"It just came to me." Manami bowed and smiled.

"I appreciate you letting me stay here."

"It's absolutely no trouble. You should know that by now." L kissed her one more time and opened the door. "You can join us at anytime you wish. Let me know if you have any questions or trouble." He smirked and walked out of the room. Manami laid down on the bed and sighed happily.

"I could get used to this fast." She rolled onto her side and giggled like a school girl. L was the sweetest guy she knew...

Miles away in another apartment, Kira was sitting at his desk writing names of criminals being broadcasted on the news. "Ryuk, have the fools started the Kira investigation up again yet?"

"Not that I know of." Kira shook his head and laughed.

"I'd love to see the face of the former Kira if he knew I was behind the killings. He would probably die of shock." Kira gave a chilling laugh and turned back to the TV. "So, Ryuk, why did you choose me to be Kira instead of someone else?" The shinigami gave a hacking laugh and showed pointed teeth.

"Because you've had experience like this before. Don't you remember?"

"My memory's blurry, but yes, I do have a fuzzy memory of doing this in the past. So, when do we call out L and his crew?"

"Whenever feels right for you. But I would advise you to use another alias in public. The police may already be suspicious of you." Kira smiled and Ryuk knew he had something up his sleeve.

"I've already taken care of that. Now all I need is a wig to put on before I go out in society and I'll be fine."

"You've really thought this through, haven't you?"

"Of course. This is my second chance at being Kira and holding this notebook, and I don't intend to let anyone take it from me easily." His glasses gave off a shine and he laughed maniacally.

L sat down and Light leaned over to L's ear. "You're a lucky bastard, you know. Mana-chan's a cute girl."

"So you've given her a nickname, have you?"

"Haven't you?" Light raised up and winked at L. The sleep-deprived boy was shocked. His team seemed to already accept Manami. "I think you should go on a date with Mana-chan. It would give you a big chance to play catch up and cut loose."

"What if I don't want to 'cut loose'?"

"I'll make you." The main doors slid open and Misa came bounding in.

"I heard Mana-chan had moved in here. Can I stay with her?" L sighed and shook his head.

"So Light's got you calling her 'Mana-chan' too?"

"No, I came up with the name." L looked at Light in surprise. The younger man laughed and shrugged with a goofy grin.

"She's a bit influential." Misa swayed over to Light and kissed his cheek.

"Good to know. I like being an influence on your life, suki-chan." L stared at the couple and wondered if going on a date with Manami would be a good idea. It would give them a chance to try their love... what was to lose?

"Light!" The younger man looked up and wrinkled his eyebrows. "I think your idea might work. Let's plan on it tomorrow night."

"What is L talking about?" Misa gave Light a questioning look.

"I'll explain later. And we'll be doing the same, L, Misa and I."

"Very well." Misa sat down beside Light and L got up.

"I'm going to go ask Mana-chan is she wants to go."

"Atta boy!" Light slapped him on the back and nearly toppled him over. L straightened himself back up and climbed the stairs. How would he ask? Would he have the courage to? Before he could figure out the answers to his own questions, he found himself in front of Manami's door.

"I'm a damn fool," he muttered as he pushed the button to open the door. "Mana-chan! Mana-chan, where are you?" He wandered the rooms looking for her. "Mana-chan!"

"I'm in here, don't come in!" Her voice came from the bedroom. "What's wrong, Mana-chan? Are you hiding from me?"

"I'm kind of nude..." L's eyes got wide as visions of making love to her filled his head. "If you're having ungodly thoughts about me..."

"I wanted to ask you out." Everything got quiet.

"When and where?"

"Tomorrow night, you can pick the place. But I want to take you dancing." Another pause.

"Let's go to Alichino's, or can you afford that place?"

"I can afford anything your heart desires. Trust me, I have more than enough money for us." He heard the door unlock and Manami stepped out wearing khakis and a white fleece sweater.

"I do think that you and I are going on our first date." L nodded, blushing.

"Well, I'm going... back... downstairs."

"Stop being so embarrased." Manami laughed and kissed L chastely. "Go do your work and relax. Tomorrow's going to be great."

"I'm telling you, he'll chicken out!"

"Ten bucks says he doesn't."

"You're on!" Light and Misa were arguing over whether or not L would ask Manami out. L came walking down the stairs in a daze, an unexplainable look on his face. "So, did you ask her out? Misa was up in his face."

"Yes." His voice was low.

"And what did she say?" Light had joined Misa now right in front of L.

"Yes, she wants to go to Alichino's!"

"Hah, Light! Hand over that ten bucks!" Misa was chasing Light for his money; L was still standing there in his daze.

"Everyone, this is not the time for dating and betting antics. Kira is still killing people while you guys are poking fun at each other."

"Yes, sir!" The three sat down in the conference area, pretending to be focused on Kira.

"I'm staying with Mana-chan and helping her pick out what she's wearing!"

"Amane Misa, hush!"

Oh yah, L's going on his first date with Mana-chan! The cuteness may possibly kill me. But you know the drill, faster I get reviews, faster you all get updates. So let's get to work people! Se yah in the next chappie!