Running Away

Running Away

Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note; I'm simply using the Characters in this story.

Summary: L and Light are handcuffed together. They fight off and on about anything little thing but they also have some caring moments. L reveals things to Light and for Kira's use. L wants to save Light Yagami from Kira and death. How will he do that?

Warning: Towards the end of this story Light discovers his feelings for L.

"talking" 'thinking' flashback/dream/or other voice

Sorry i haven't updated, work and school.

Chapter 4: Sick p2

The next day Light was feeling no better. His cold has gotten worse. His tempt was 101.7. His skin was almost as pale as L's. He was sneezing and coughing up a storm. He clinged to L like he was a raft, saving him from drowning. L didn't mind, but Light wasn't so sure about that. Not after what happened the night before.

L had everyone who came up to see Light wear a medical mask, so they wouldn't catch the cold. The only people who did come up every ten minutes were Matsuda-san and Misa. After their sixth visit, they were band from coming back in. When they did come in, however, they kept on asking if Light was all right or could they get him anything. Light would go under the blankets, put the pillow over his head, or hide behind L.

While they were alone Light would rest his head on L's shoulder. Every time he did, L didn't flinch or tense up. That made Light happy and confused. Of course while Light was laying on him, he worked on his laptop. Every now and then L would ask Light if he could help him or give his input. Light gave very little because of his major headache.

A knock came at the door. Light quickly got onto his pillow. Reason why is he didn't want anyone to see him like that out of his pride. The door opened as soon as Light's head hit the pillow. Yagami-san walked in with a bag in his hand.

"I've brought you boys something. Light your mom made you her famous cold soup (not cold soup but a special soup for colds)." Light suck out his tongue. "And she made you a small cake Ryuuzaki."

Yagami-san gave out the items to the right people. Light made a sour face when he received his mug. L's face lit up at the strawberry cheesecake. After the items were all passed out, Yagami-san left. Light went right back to laying on L's shoulder and away from the soup.

"Light-kun aren't you going to drink your soup." Light shook his head and suck out his tongue. "It will make you feel better."

"That shit! Sayu and I never tell mom when we are sick because we are afraid of that." Light pointed to the mug.

"What's wrong with it?" L sat up a little.

"It has chicken broth, beef broth, apple juice, orange juice, salt, pepper, eggs, ginger root, and the hottest peppers possible." Light counted the ingredients on his fingers.

"Let's make a deal Light-kun. You drink half of that and I'll drink the other."

"What do I get in return?"

"Seeing me drink it." L looked at Light then the mug.

"That's not good enough. How about you split your cake?"

"If I say no, you aren't going to drink your soup?" Light shook his head 'no'. "Fine. I'll share it."

Light handed the mug to L. L brought it to his lips and drank half of the nasty liquid. L almost gagged as it went down his throat. Light drank the rest, having the same reaction as L. For the cheesecake, L had to hand feed Light because there was only one fork and that Light was being lazy. It went like this; L would take a bite then Light. L did this so they could get the same amount of cake.

After they finished the cake, L put the plate aside. "That was good."

"My…" Light sneezed away from L. "Mom is a very good cook."

"Do you miss your mom's home cooking?" L looked down.

"I guess. It's about time I should get use to not having it every night. I am eighteen now, I'm old enough to live on my own. Well, this isn't really," Light wiggled the chain. "But you get my point. This is preparing me for when I do go out on my own."

"Light? I hope you can forgive me once this is all over."

Light cocked an eyebrow at the absents of 'kun'. "What do you mean?"

L looked at Light. Sadness shown in those eyes. "For chaining you to me. Taking you away from your family and school, and when I leave for good."

"L." Light placed his hand on L's shoulder. "There's nothing to forgive you for. I know why you did what you did." Light sneezed a total of five times. "As for you leaving, I don't understand why you have to go."

"It's my bosses. They want me to work for them and stay hidden until I physically can't do my job anymore. If they ever found out that I showed my face or made a friend… They'd take me off this case and or eliminate the people I came in contact with."

"What?! Why?" Light grabbed hold of L's other shoulder.

"I can't tell you. I shouldn't have said what I just told you." L removed Light's hands. He stood up at his spot on the bed. "Please forget what I just said. it was of no importance."

L walked around Light to get to the edge of his side of the bed.

"You don't want to do this anymore… do you?"

L stopped right before he hopped off the bed. "I…" he trailed off. He turned his head so he could look at Light over his shoulder. "Even if I wanted to, I couldn't. They wouldn't allow me."

"Why?"

L walked back to Light. He kneeled down in front of him. "I can't tell you. I told you to forget it. Now please do as I said okay?" Light nodded. "Do you want to take a bath? I heard they help people when they are sick." Again Light nodded. L pressed the intercom button. "Watari, can you please start a both for Light-kun in the medical room."

"It will be ready in ten minutes."

"Thank you." L turned the intercom off.

L stood up. he pulled on the chain to get Light up on his feet. Light's body didn't move, so he pulled his end of the chain. L lost his footing and fell into Light's lap. L shocked quickly got off of Light.

"Sorry. I didn't think that would happen. I was trying to pull myself up." Light rubbed the back of his head.

"It's okay. Come on." L got off the bed. He held his hands out to Light. "Light-kun, come on. You don't want Watari's work to be for nothing, do you?"

"I don't to get up." Light wined like a two year old.

"Stop acting like you're a little kid! Now come on." L grabbed Light's wrist and he pulled him up. That wasn't such a good move. Light couldn't get his footing so he fell on top of L. "Ow! Light-kun!"

"It's your fault!" Light got to his feet. "Let's go."

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Eighteenth Floor

Light got into the tub. Little jets made the water bubble as if it was a pot of boiling water. Light leaned up against one for his achy back. His eyes closed as he relaxed. This warm semi-soapy water felt good against his sore tired body. Light went down in the water until his nose was an inch above it.

L sat in a chair three feet from the jet tub. He watched Light, as he grew relaxed. A smile came to his face as Light shot up out of the water. A bubble had popped making the water go up Light's nose. Laughter escaped L's lips.

Light whipped his head around to L. "Hey! Stop laughing. It's not funny!"

L chuckled. "Light-kun. If that happened to me you'd do the same thing."

"Ah!" Light reached over and grabbed L by the collar of his shirt and dragged him into the tub.

Both went under the water. L shot up out of the water gasping for breath. Light came up after L. L slapped water at Light's face. Light blinked at L's sudden actions. Soon Light wrapped his arm around L's neck and ruffed up his head. L didn't like that too much. He elbowed Light hard in the ribs. That made Light let go.

"Why did you do that?"

"Payback for slashing water in my face."

"Not that! This!" He pointed at the water.

"Payback."

"Stop saying that! This isn't some game. Stop acting like it is." L got out of the tub. His clothes clung to his skin.

"L, I didn't think of this as a game. I was trying to have a little fun. You always seem to have a stick up your ass, I just wanted to let loose a little."

"This isn't time for fun! I'm a serious person and in my work ethic, Yagami-kun!" L was angry again to the point of shaking. "After your bath we are going back to work, well or not."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you mad. " Light was on the verge of tears.

"No you're not." L uncuffed himself. "Don't move until I come back. " With that L left the room, leaving Light alone.

Light took some deep breaths to suppress his tears back. ' L was worse than when we were at the mall. All I wanted was for him not to be so serious.' Light whipped his eyes. 'No one has ever made me cry before. What is it about L that makes me want to? It's just not being teary eyes. He has made me more caring towards him also very clingy.'

Light's eyes shot open. "Oh my God! I think I might be in love with him! That has to be why, is I wasn't then I'd never would have done the things I've did to him. When he yelled at me my heart ached. But… but when? When did I fall for him? It couldn't been at the mall, could it? No, I wasn't embarrassed at his sudden action.

"It must have been in the shower yesterday. I felt so good in his arms. My body fit his like a glove. Misa's never had. I can see myself with him, not Misa. I know I'm not gay. I never liked guys like that. Then why is L different? Is it because his different? God! L, why do you do this to me?"

"Do what?" came l's monotone voice.

Light jumped at the sound of L's voice. " Uh….um." He tired to think of something good to say. "Make me feel so stupid." Not the best lie.

"Hum. You about done yet?" L asked narrowing his eyes at Light's answer.

"Yeah." Light go out of the tub.

L put up his hand to cover his eyes. Light was naked. "Get a towel behind you and then get dressed. After that meet me out in the hall."