A/N: So chapter 7! I'm so proud!
WARNINGS: LxLight/LightxL action (YAOI), L's real name, Language, and other stuff...yeah.
Disclaimer: So good news: there's a new chapter, bad news: I don't own Death Note.
Please remember the poll is still up, not for much longer though, I have a few ne chapters that I've semi-completed and are using the current plot winner thing.
To say Light had a good day would be an understatement. This was the most fun he had since he was little. He had been looking forward to his match with Ryuuzaki, so school went by quickly and didn't drag like usually. The actual game was exciting and was actually challenging. And his favorite part was dinner. Not only was the food some of the best he's ever had, it came with intelligent conversation that never got boring and kept his mind working.
Ryuuzaki was the only person in the world who seemed to be able to understand him, no matter how cheesy it sounded in his head. And when Ryuuzaki invited him for chess tomorrow, he found himself already anticipating it as soon as he walked in his door, away from the car.
Light's family could see the difference in Light as soon as he walked in. He didn't seem as cold and standoffish as usual. He smiled a real smile and actually tried conversing with his family in the living room for a bit. Amazing- only a few short hours could do this to a person. Don't misunderstand; he didn't trust the man any further than he could throw him, he was obviously hiding something. The man didn't even give Light his real name which could mean multiple things. Light knew close to nothing about him personally, while it seemed Ryuuzaki knew almost everything about him.
After showering and combing his hair, brushing his teeth and moisturizing his face, he sat down and begun to work on the essay- that wasn't due for another few weeks. When he switched on the TV, the news was on. It was talking about a man who had murdered his wife in her sleep because he suspected her of cheating.
These people are so sick. The world would be so better off if they didn't exist at all. Light thought to himself, a scowl on his face. The real kicker was the man only got around ten years in jail. Light switched off the TV and lay down on his bed.
If only someone would take care of the criminals correctly.
L was satisfied with how the other day went. He definitely made progress, Light was still cautious and watched L carefully. But it was to be expected, and even at that Light had opened up to some degree.
"Watari, I do hope you remember to drop me off at the park then go pick up some more cake and sweets, Hello Panda's in particular, those were good. And pocky! "
"I remember, do you remember to wear socks and shoes for this outing?"
"…it's just a park; kids take off their shoes there all the time," L began almost sulking.
"L," Watari said with a warning tone.
"Fine, but what I do with them when I arrive there is fair game."
Watari sighed; he was fighting a losing battle as always. "Ok, ok, you win. But you will return home with them. You can't abandon them again. Clear?"
"Yes Watari, it seems we've reached an agreement, now can we leave?" L said as walked over slipping on socks and shoes with a near pained look.
"Is this really how you're going to spend your time?" A slightly familiar voice asked from behind L as he followed his care taker out the door.
"Yes, I need to be there to set his sense of justice in the right direction. And to do this I need to befriend him and gain his trust," L said while he was sitting in the back on the car waiting for Watari to make his way across the front of the car into the driver's seat.
Rem scoffed a bit, but kept her mouth shut the rest of the ride. At one point she suddenly disappeared, very unsurprising. She said that she often found L boring and would go off to explore on her own.
So here sat L, alone, shoe and sock-less at the park. Walked over and sat on the bench and readied the chess board, he of course would be white. He who moves first always wins. L thought to himself.
It didn't take long at all for Light to show up. Punctual as always he showed up at 4 o'clock on the dot.
"I hope Light-kun doesn't mind, but I choose white," L said as Light took his seat across from the insomniac.
"Not at all, who goes first means nothing to me."
"If Light-kun is sure about that, remember the stakes."
"Ryuuzaki, I did tell you what would happen this time if I win, right?"
"No, I was under the impression that I'd just be paying for dinner again," L was starting to panic a little. What if this was something serious? The dinner had been no problem, he's so rich he could've taken Light's entire family out and bought them each everything on the menu and it still wouldn't dented his yearly salary. But this, what if Light made him tell his real name? Or swear to tell him the truth to twenty questions of Light's choice. Because L would if he lost, just because his pride would make him.
"If I win, Ryuuzaki, you wear a nice pair of slacks, button up shirt, socks, shoes, jacket, and my favorite part: I get to comb you hair," Light had a sadistic smirk on his face as he watched L's eyes widen in horror.
"Light-kun has a creepy hair fetish and OCD," L mumbled. "There's a 60% chance that Light-kun is in fact gay." And 100% sadistic for sure.
"Excuse me! Gay? How'd you get such a high percentage in only three days?" Light demanded.
"Firstly I'd like to point out that Light-kun never once denied that he was gay in his last rebuttal. Secondly, he's OCD, a neat freak; he cares too much about his appearance, he wish to comb my hair. Which for Light-kun, because of his hair fetish, could be seen as 'making a move' on me. Thirdly, last night he made me take him to dinner and pay, which could be seen as a date. Lastly, it's after school and for the third time in a row, instead of being out with a girl on a date, Light-kun is wasting it on a 24 year old insomniac man in the middle of a park playing chess."
Light gaped at L. He couldn't believe it. He couldn't believe the man had the gall to accuse him of being gay so openly and so casually.
"Now, would you like for me to continue saying reasons that Light-kun is gay, or would you rather start this game of chess?"
Light scowled but nodded.
"I lost. I can't believe I lost."
"There there, Light-kun tried his best…but it seems that wasn't good enough."
"Ugh! I refuse to dress like a hobo!"
"I won the bet fair and square."
Light wanted to refuse, but he knew his pride would get the best of him. He'd wait till the weekend and meet Ryuuzaki where no one would know him. That way at least when he fulfilled the (stupid, annoying, dreadful, horrifying, demonic,) bet, no one he knew could hold it against him.
"Fine, I won't shower today and tomorrow I'll borrow some of your clothes."
"…that hurts, Light-kun thinks I dress like a hobo?" L probably didn't realize it, but Light could see the pout on the older detective's face, his wide eyes going slightly wider and bottom lip jutting out the tiniest bit.
"Uh- er-um, it's not like that, Ryuuzaki! I meant that I don't have any lose baggy clothes and your clothes are baggier. And well, I'm also going to use things of mine, like shoes and socks," Light stuttered out, trying to defend himself.
"It's ok, Light-kun, I didn't take any offense. I just thought it would be humorous to see your reaction, you didn't disappoint by the way. You got really flustered for a second."
"Ass," Light mumbled under his breath.
"Come along Light-kun, I'm hungry and want a snack."
"I'm coming, I'm coming! Do you always have to refer to me in third person, Ryuuzaki?" Light had to ask this, it was really starting to bug him. It felt weird always hearing his name like that.
"Why does it bother Light-kun?" L inquired confused.
"A little."
"I'll try not to, if it means that much to Ligh-you." L caught himself at the end.
Light smiled at the effort, he was glad Ryuuzaki didn't take offense and even tried to make Light more comfortable. He knew Ryuuzaki would still make slips, but like they say "It's the thought that counts," but it's awesome when the thought works out.
"So, Ryuuzaki, any place in particular you wish to go to?"
"Actually there is a bakery down a few streets that I wish to visit…" L trailed off thinking off the ad he saw with cupcakes and other assorted baked goods.
"Why am I not surprised that the one place you want to eat is a bakery?" Light sighed in exasperation.
"Because over the past three days we've known each other you've already recognized my personal habits, as a sign of friendship perhaps?"
"I'm sure that's it."
L grinned. "Perfect, then let's get walking, Light-kun!"
When they got there L had a look of ecstasy etched all over his face. The man walked straight up to the counter and started ordering enough sugared goods to feed an armada. The poor lady at the counter just started ringing things up, unsure if the man in front of her was sane or not. And Light…Light just sat down and pretended not to notice a thing.
When L finally came over and sat down, food in hand, he started piling the sugary goodness into his mouth. He paused at one point to offer some to Light, who in turn, politely declined claiming he lost his appetite for some 'odd reason'.
"So, Ryuuzaki, what brings you to Japan?" Light interjected when L took a moment to breath in between bites.
"My job."
"Oh? And what is your job?"
L quickly pondered over how much he should tell the boy, "I'm a private investigator."
Light looked at L with surprise and interest, "Really? That's…very interesting. Have I heard of you, or your alias?"
"It's definitely a possibility," L fought the smirk that was making its way to the surface.
"Any chance you'll be telling me in the near future?" Light was more than ever anxious to know just who Ryuuzaki was.
"There's a chance, but I guess you'll just have to wait for me to tell you. Unless you figure it out on your own, in which case I will not deny if you answer correctly."
"I'll figure it out, trust me."
"I wish you nothing but luck, Light-kun. I'll even drop a few hints. Now, why don't I drop you off home?"
"Fine, so are you going to pick me up tomorrow to go to your place?"
"And why my place?"
"So I can borrow hobo clothes, obviously."
"Oh, I thought you were making an advance on me, proving my earlier theory right."
Silence.
"Ryuuzaki?" Light seethed.
"Yes, Light?"
He took a deep breath, "Call your driver before I kill you."
"…so harsh," but L picked up his phone nonetheless, placing a call to Watari asking him to come pick them up.
A/N: So how was that? And how many of you guys liked Light's last thought in his POV? That part of Kira is already there in his head. :/ Who knows if L can whip it out of him or not…*perverted snicker*
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