A/N: Chapter 8! Woot woot!
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WARNINGS: LxLight/LightxL action (YAOI), L's real name, Language (Mello), and OOCness and whatever.
Awe.
That's what Light felt when Watari (why did that name feel so familiar?) led him up to the penthouse suite in the hotel. Light was amazed when he saw the hotel from the outside, but when he found out Ryuuzaki had the penthouse; Light swear his jaw hit the floor. Watari had a hard time keeping his stoic expression when he saw Light's face.
"Watari, is Ryuuzaki, like, super rich or something?" Yes, that was all the genius mind of Light Yagami could come up with during the quite ride up to the top floor.
"Yes, Ryuuzaki does have a sizeable amount of wealth."
"And you're his…?"
"You could call me his guardian, chauffer, butler, chef, or all of the above."
"He means a lot to you doesn't he?" the way Light said it made it sound like a statement, not a question.
Watari didn't answer, partly because at that moment the bell dinged and the doors to the elevator opened and partly because he wasn't sure how to respond, he's not as sure how to describe his fatherly love for the boy. So Watari led Light out of the elevator and into the living area of the suite where L was waiting.
"Welcome Light-kun, I see you haven't touched your hair," there was definitely a smug tone in there Light was sure of it.
"Well yes, I do intend to follow through with my end of our bet."
"Is that so? In that case," L paused getting up, "let me get you clothes." L walked down the hall, leaving Light standing there, shifting his weight from foot to foot, unsure of what to do. When L returned he had a pile of cloth in his hands and a gleam in his eye.
"Ryuuzaki, do you actually wear these." Light asked as he held up a pair of XL pants covered in dirt and holes and a plaid shirt wrinkled beyond belief with just as many tears and filth.
"Of course not Light-kun! Watari acquired these for me."
"Acquired these how? From who? From what?" Light was starting to sweat thinking about wearing clothes from an actual homeless man.
Watari decided to cut in and save Light from a panic attack. "These aren't actually from the streets. I ordered these from a movie set."
Damn rich people. Light thought to himself.
"Watari, you ruined the fun! I thought Light-kun was going to start hyperventilating." Light paused his internal rant about wealthy people to look up at Ryuuzaki.
I-is Ryuuzaki...pouting?... That is so cute- wrong! Wrong, I meant to say wrong! Crap maybe I'm getting sick- I'm hallucinating that's it! Light came back to reality when he realized he was being dragged away by the arm.
"You can change in here, Light-kun. And please hurry, I have dinner reservations." L shoved Light into a large bathroom with a double sink, vanity mirror, full bath and shower.
…Wait…did he say…dinner reservation? That bastard! He's doing this all on purpose! Just wait, Ryuuzaki, I'll win the next bet and it'll be hell. Trust me; God's wrath will seem like a slap on the hand compared to what I'll put you through!
When Light left the bathroom clad in his over sized, soiled clothes he walked to L's chair.
L could practically feel and see Light's rage when he emerged from the bathroom. It made him happy on the inside, Light was showing emotion. He hasn't once since their meeting put up that annoying mask of his. Progress. He was definitely making progress.
"Come, come now, Light-kun. It won't be too bad. Just one day, you won't even know the people in the restaurant."
"It not like I have a choice, right?"
"No, not really, let's go, Watari already has the car started."
"Ryuuzaki! This is a really expensive, fancy restaurant! Why did I let myself be dragged into this?"
"Obviously, because Light-ku- sorry, you wish to stay by my side."
"Sometimes, I would really like to punch you."
"I seem to get that reaction a lot." L sighed wistfully.
The waitress came and Light ordered for them both before turning to L to start a conversation. The waitress gave Light a quick once over, he could tell she got turned off as soon as her gaze found his borrowed clothes.
"Anyway, what do you want to talk about today?"
This was L's moment, he could do this. "How do you feel about the law, Light-kun. Honestly."
"…honestly, Ryuuzaki…I don't think it's strong enough. All these criminals running around doing whatever they please. The punishment they get isn't enough! Putting killers away for a few years isn't going to change them, hell it could help them plan! I wish someone would do something about it…I know if I had the power to help, I'd do it."
L thought he was prepared, but it still hurt thinking about what Light just said to him. This was how Light truly felt when he picked up the Death Note…
"Light, if you had the power to kill by supernatural means, a power no one could figure out even L, would you kill criminals?" Light could tell L was getting serious if he dropped the "-kun" to his name.
"Right now, yes, yes I would Ryuuzaki. That be a dream come true, I could cleanse the world. One horrible sinner after another, I would become a hero for the innocent."
"Light don't you see that killing the criminals would be bad? If you killed them all, the only bad person left would be you!" L's hands were clenched and his eyes narrowed.
Light stopped, he had never thought Ryuuzaki would be capable of shouting like that…it made him pause and think about all that Ryuuzaki had said. Would that really make him a killer? Would he be just as bad? Most importantly, why in the world did he feel a nagging guilt at this? It's like déjà vu, even seeing Ryuuzaki. And he knows he heard the name Watari somewhere. What was going on-
"Light-kun? Are you ok Light-kun? Do you need some water?" Ryuuzaki was looking at him with worry and anxiety, maybe even a little panic.
"I-I'm fine, Ryuuzaki! Calm down!" he gave a convincing fake laugh, "I just got lost in thought! I've heard you talk so passionately! It caught me off guard!"
"If you're sure…" that fake laugh had L worried. Was that last statement he gave a good push or a bad one on Light?
"Anyway, look here's our food. Or my food and your diabetes coated in sugar."
"Ah, just the way I like it."
Light sighed as the woman set the plates in front of them; there was no shame in this man. Not a single ounce. Or an ounce of anything healthy for that matter. They sat there eating having casual chat, L tried to avoid any heavy topics as to not set Light off again.
"Would Light-kun like to see a movie after this?" L asked the young brunet, not looking up from his ice cream sundae.
"Huh? Sure, but it depends on a few things."
L looked up, "And what would these qualifications be?"
"A clothes change and I get to pick the movie."
"Okay, I'll agree, if you buy me candy for the movie."
"After everything you've just eaten, you still want candy when we get there?" Light looked at L in amazement.
"Obviously."
Light frowned a little, he could do this, at least he'd get to change clothes. "It's a deal."
"We better hurry if you want to go back to the hotel and change and pick a movie."
"I'm done now, why don't you give me the money and I'll call over the waitress while you call Watari and tell him of our plans," Light said placing his napkin back onto the table.
"Good plan, here you go, I shall be right back," with that, L got up and exited the restaurant.
"Really Light-kun? Sherlock Holmes? Really?" L could not get past the irony.
"I figured out of all the movies currently out we'd both find this more… stimulating."
"True, I have no desire to watch a movie about talking lizards and singing owls."
"Now, go pick out some candy and I'll be right over with the tickets." Light was feeling a whole lot better compared to earlier now that he had on fresh matching clothes and his hair combed to perfection.
When Light went over and started buying the sweets for his companion, he heard some…interesting talk.
"Aw, look how cute! He's buying candy for his boyfriend! There's so adorable!"
"The burnets hot and I'd want him for myself, but those two would make the sweetest yaoi couple!"
"Look at how the creepier one is looking at his boyfriend, I wish mine would look at me that way!"
Light's eye twitch in annoyance. Can't two guys go have dinner then see a movie and just be friends? Then he thought about what he just said. Shit! This is more of a date than any other I've been on! I wonder if this has occurred to Ryuuzaki, or if he even heard those women…
"Why does Light-kun look like he's passing a kidney stone?" L asked after seeing Light's eye twitching and his hands folding into fists.
"Oh, sorry, I zoned out again Ryuuzaki. It's nothing; let's head into the theater before we miss the movie."
"The previews don't even start for another ten minutes. Besides, I've already heard the women, does Light-kun consider this a date?"
"I thought you were going to starting using pronouns."
"Yes, sorry. But you're still avoiding the question." L opened a box of mini Butterfingers and started eating as he sat on one of the benches in the waiting area of the theater.
Light followed resisting rolling his eyes at L's persistence. "Well, I will admit, to anyone else this would appear to be a date. Even to myself. But we're just friends. Two friends can do this and not have romantic feelings."
"I think thou doth protest too much."
"I think thou doth need to shut up."
"…That just sounds silly Light-kun; speak like a man from the 21st century please."
Light had never felt the need to punch something -or someone- so much in his entire life.
"Aw look how cute! His face is turning red!"
"Wonder what they're talking about, hehehe!" damn those women.
"Come on, let's go into the theater now, it says they're now seating." Light said standing up, offering a hand to L.
SQUEEL!
This was going to be a long night.
"So how'd you enjoy the movie, Light-kun?"
"It was predictable, but not entirely awful."
"I agree, I'm sure this was better than any of the others. Why don't I take you back to the hotel and you can get out of the suit Watari got for you, very kind of him to do by the way, and put on your normal clothes."
"Ok, though I must admit, Watari has a great taste in suits. You really should try it sometime, Ryuuzaki." Light said as he gave L a once over.
"That idea isn't appealing in the least, Light-kun. And please refrain from checking me out in public."
"What had gotten into you today, Ryuuzaki? Do you want me to be homosexual or something?" Light said with a trace of annoyance. "And what's with all the random questioning about killers and what-if scenarios. "
"Nothing at all, and I don't care about Light-kun's preference in partners, I'm just making sure I don't have to worry about any advances. And these questions are very important, do not take them lightly."
L was saved from being attacked by an irritated Light as Watari drove up to the curb. They both slid into the dark vehicle and waited out the ride back to L's. L proceeded to question Light sense of justice with what-if scenarios. Light would answer honestly, there was no point in lying because he knew L would be able to catch his bluff unlike anyone else. He told L of his belief of punishing criminals to the fullest extent and L would occasionally smack him on the head and ask him things like: "Would you give a man, let's call him Joey, the death penalty if he killed another man, named Bob? Now what if Joey killed Bob because Bob was an assassin who was sent to kill Joey for money?"
When they got back up to L's suite it was near midnight and Light entered the bathroom discovering that he had three missed calls. One from dad, one from mom, and one from Sayu. Everyone asking where he was and what time he'd be home. He started dialing the house phone while in the bathroom after changing.
"Hello, Yagami residence."
"Mom, it's Light. Sorry I couldn't call, Ryuuzaki and I were at a movie after hanging out all day and my phone was off."
"Light! Oh, I'm just glad you're safe! You said you'd be home around dinner time. But I take it you had a good time with your friend?" Light could hear his mother let out a breath of relief.
"Yes, it was fine and to answer you unasked question, yes I did eat a full supper- I'm good. I'm heading home now, we stopped at Ryuuzaki's for a bit to finish our previous conversation."
"Okay, honey. We'll see you soon. And Sayu had been asking about this new 'friend' of yours. Expect questioning tomorrow morning."
"Yes, mother. I'll see you soon. Bye."
"Bye, Light!"
Light hit end and stepped out of the bathroom after putting on his original clothes. L was waiting, sipping tea, in the living room. This time he had a laptop on the coffee table in front of him.
"What are you working on?"
"As of the moment I cannot tell you," L closed the laptop jumping up from his gargoyle pose. "Let's go, Watari wants to get you home quick as to not worry your family."
"You're coming with?"
"It'd be rude to make you go alone," L said nibbling on his thumb in thought.
They went down to the lobby and into the car waiting for them at the door. The entire ride they both sat there in their thoughts. L thinking about if and when he'll tell Light who he is and Light was thinking about how odd L was acting today. But they both thought about how nice today was when they spent their time together in between their personal musings.
When Light got home, he was thoroughly questioned by his sister, who seemed to be currently sharing a mind with Ryuuzaki and the women from the movie theater. Then quickly headed up to his room and gave an extra five minutes washing his hair and rubbing down his face and body since he had to skip it this morning.
As soon as L arrived to his room; he went upstairs to check on the Time Note, since he hadn't seen it or Rem in quite some time. He pulled it out from under the bed and looked around for Rem. He thought the Shinigami was supposed to be attached to him, but she just comes and goes as she pleases. He put the notebook back in its current hiding place then proceeded to make a permanent home for the book, a place no one would look or could even find.
Then it hit him. He went over to his locked drawer that contained his cases and opened it. He pulled them out and proceeded to make a false bottom, placing the Time Note underneath it. It was the perfect place, he'd keep the key in the lock to make people think it's important and if anyone opened the drawer they'd think the thing of importance was the cases he'd carefully plant on top as a decoy and they wouldn't bother to search any further. He closed and locked the drawer and placed a few calls to Whammy's.
A/N: So is this going too fast or too slow? Is their relationship developing too fast? Anything at all? I'm thinking of doing a time skip days away from the Death Note being dropped. So who liked that L and Light are thinking the same with hiding the notebooks?
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