A/N: Chapter 11!

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WARNINGS: LxLight/LightxL action (YAOI), L's real name, Language, and OOCness and whatever.

When Light got off school, he went home and gave his recently graded test to his mother, who loved to pin them to their fridge. She loved to show off all his scores when her friends and dad's co-workers came over. Light then proceeded to head to his room, ruffling up Sayu's hair when he passed her in the living room, "Hey, Sayu. Heard you have a test coming up. Need help studying?"

"Yes! Thank you nii-chan!" Sayu turned so her back was facing the TV and her hands were resting on the back of the couch. "Will you really help? It'd really give me an advantage over those 'smart' people in my class."

"Just give me maybe fifteen minutes to get some stuff done." He headed for the stairs, "And I'm NOT doing the work for you, just helping!" Light heard her mutter some things about him not being fair and not being a nice brother and that when he's old, she won't take care of him.

He switched on the TV and pulled out two sheets of homework. He was working on some math problems when something on TV caught his attention, "In other news, the famous mass murder of twenty people, Daisuke Kurosawa*, was caught by the Japanese police. Rumor has it they had assistance from L, the mysterious detective. Police won't confirm or deny any of the accusations at the time. Kurosawa was sentenced to thirty-five years in jail. In other news…"

L? Light thought he was taking things easy, not taking on big cases. And the fact that L let the monster get away with just thirty-five mere years in jail, it was infuriating. He might even live that long! Which means he would be back out on the street, destroying more lives!

Maybe I could talk to L about this; he's always interested in talking about this sort of stuff. Maybe he'll listen and change things for the better, he has the power so why doesn't he? What if I took that job, would that mean I could put away criminals, and maybe for good?

Knock Knock Knock!

"Light-niiiiii! Open up, my books are heavy! It's been half an hour already, we gotta start working!"

Light switched off his tiny TV and walked over, opening the door for his little sister. He sat down on his bed and Sayu flopped down beside him, flipping open her thick text books. They sat there for over an hour going over problems and double checking everything. At 5 o'clock they stopped and had dinner with their mother, mindlessly chatting about their day, Sayu talked about a boy from class, which Light took the opportunity to tease her about. Then the conversation turned to Light.

"So, Light, who's the friend you're always with?" his mom asked him with a smile. This immediately got Sayu attention.

"Yeah! Light-nii, who's this guy you're hanging out with? Mom said you even stayed the night once! You never do that! Oh my god! Are you two dating? Is he your boyfriend? That's so great! I can't wait to tell my friends! When are you bringing him home?" Sayu was almost standing on her seat at this point. Her eyes were wide with excitement and she had a huge smile.

"I'm never bringing him here! Are you insane? And I'm NOT gay!" Light managed to growl out after he finished chocking on his food. "Just because I finally have a friend, that I actually like to see, doesn't mean we dating."

"Light, we all know it was coming sooner or later. I mean, you're so well groomed," Light could NOT believe those words just came out of his mother's mouth. His mother was supposed to be sweet and, well…not like this! What if his dad found out about this?

"Mom! I-I-ugh! You guys seem too happy about the thought of me being together with Ryuuzaki."

"Ryuuzaki? Is that his name? Ryuuzaki Yagami. Prefect! Unless you're the uke, nii-chan. Which I can sort of see, but you're so stubborn I don't know…"

Light wondered how many different shades of red and purple his face was turning. He'd bet the number was up in the double digits by now. "I'm done eating, so I'm going upstairs to finish my own homework. Good night," Light declared, placing his plate in the sink and then quickly escaped to his room. When he reached the confines of his bedroom, he flipped open the phone that was in his pocket and called L.

Ring Ring! Ring Ring! Ri-

"Hello? Light-kun?"

"L! Uh- I mean, hey."

"Are you ok, you sound flustered or something?"

"No, L. I just sat through the worst dinner of my life, which means I'm not ok."

"Oh, and you called me because I wash away all of your sorrows?"

"…Must you ruin such serious conversations, L? Anyway, tomorrow's the weekend and I was wondering if you wanted to head to the park for ice cream and hang out like normal people. Then maybe I could stay at your place to escape this harassment." Light didn't know why, but for the first time, he was worried L would…reject him.

"Ice cream? Yes! On one condition." Dear lord, this man had no mercy, what was he going to ask for? A pony? "You buy, Light-kun. And this time you bring your own pajamas." ...The hell? Did L sound... playful?

"Deal. I'll pay even if you get a large ice cream, and I'll bring my own clothes…and toothpaste and brush."

"I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yes, I'll come get you around noon. Night, L, don't stay up too late!"

"Yes, mother-I mean Light." That bastard was grinning wasn't he? "Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!"

.Beep.

Light flipped his phone shut and flopped on the bed, "What a day."

When Light woke up the next morning, he showered and did his usual grooming routine, spending a few extra minutes trying to decide what to wear. Then he rushed downstairs and grabbed an apple from the counter and the packed backpack he had for today's plans. He glance at the clock on the wall, it was around 7:00 a.m. This was around the time he usually woke up on weekends, he grabbed a pen and paper and left a note to his mother, explaining where he had gone and when he'll be back. Light added at the end in capital letters stating that this was not a date and it will never be.

Light headed our side and began to walk, enjoying the sunshine on his face and skin; he had around four hours till he had to meet L at the park. They decided to meet up before stopping for ice cream at twelve, and Light had a place in mind to take L till then .

He leisurely strolled by stores, occasional popping in to check some things out, random things from computers to hair products. After killing three hours by walking and doing some mental shopping (picking out things to buy at a later date), he headed to the park. By the time he'd get there he estimated he'd have around half an hour left and L might like to show up early, plus he had to drop off the backpack at "the spot" and set up.

He only waited five minutes until he saw the black car roll up alongside the road by the time he returned. He watched as L exited the car, muttering some brief things to (he assumed) Watari and started in Light's direction.

"Good after noon, Light-kun." L greeted as he neared Light.

"After noon, Ryuuzaki. Come on, there's something I want to show you." Light grabbed L by the sleeve and started dragging him across the park.

"Light-kun! I can walk on my own you know!"

"Oh, uh, sorry," Light let go of L blushing a bit.

While Light found it embarrassing, L thought it was cute. He watched Light clear his throat and mumble a quick, "Follow me," before walking behind the younger man.

Light was excited to show L this place, he's been thinking of bring him for awhile now actually. It was the perfect place for them to talk where no one could hear and they wouldn't have to worry about prying ears. He hoped L wouldn't laugh at him for this.

He led L to an open field with a lake in the center, trees out lined the edge of the lake. The only way in to out was the wide clearing at the spot where they entered, the only imperfection in the otherwise perfect circle. But at the back, behind the lake, one could see a single cherry blossom tree that seemed to be centered in the back, providing shade for the perfect picnic. Wild flowers splayed across the grass in various colors ranging from blue, red, and yellow. It was memorizing.

Light turned to L to see his reaction and saw L standing there, eyes wider than usual.

"Light-kun. This-this place is…wonderful." L breathed out and turned to his friend, a teeth-showing smile spread across his pale face. L grabbed Light's shirt and began dragging Light to the other side of the lake to the cherry blossom tree. L paused when he saw the backpack leaning against the tree. "You really thought this out, didn't you?"

Light nodded and bent down and opened the backpack, unloading a blanket and a container that L would bet all his money had cake. Probably just for him too. Light carefully set out the blanket and patted the spot next to him. L sat down close to Light, their shoulders almost touching. "Of course I did, L. I thought it over and finally decided to bring you here; we can talk openly and don't have to worry about any," Light grimaced, "hit men. I found this place around a year ago after wondering around the park for a bit. I find it rather relaxing, the cherry blossoms and the calm waters."

"It is very fanciful, Light-kun. Thank you for bringing me here. Now, over the phone the other night, you sounded upset. What's wrong?"

"Huh? Oh, that was just my family being annoying- doing their job. I was rather put off by their dinner talk and uncharacteristically abruptly left the dinner table and...hid in my room."

"You hid from your family? That must've been some conversation. What was it about?" L turned his head to look at Light.

"It was about some girl at school." Light's ears were turning red from embarrassment at the thought of last night's dinner conversation. "Nothing for you to worry about, they were making stupid false accusations about my -nonexistent- sex life."

"A girl from school? You must've been doing something to make them think you were involved. Were you dating or seeing her frequently?" L would never admit it, but the notion was making him a little angry.

"No, she just kept calling, one of those creepily obsessive ones. Besides, I'm always with you, how could I afford to go on dates?" Light gave a light laugh.

"Well, if you want to get technical, these past few months could all be considered dates. Even this."

"L! You're supposed to be on my side!" Light stared at the insomniac in shock.

"What do you mean "you side"? We were talking about when we hang out, unless your dinner conversation wasn't about a classmate at all. Maybe about us hanging out instead? And by the look and color on your face I'd say I was dead on."

"Yes, L, they were talking about us 'dating'," Light used his fingers to make air quotes around 'dating', "and Sayu was on my back about bringing you to dinner and meeting you."

"Well, I'm free tomorrow afternoon. I have a conference with my successors in the morning, but after that I'm free for dinner. Watari could take the time off for himself…"

"Really?" Light looked at L wide eyed, "You'd really want to come to dinner and sit through that?"

"Of course I would, Light-kun. They're your family and you've already met Watari. Plus it'd be nice to meet the woman who raised you and meet the chief face-to-face."

"Don't forget to add in the bane of my existence too," Light rolled his eyes at the thought of his younger sister. He could just imagine the embarrassing things that would be exchanged between the two.

"Please, Light-kun! Even if you say no, I'm just going to show up anyways!"

"Whatever, you freeloader. I'll talk to my mom about setting a time and as soon as I find out I'll call you. Promise." Light held out his pinky to L.

"You better, Light-kun, we both know how far I'm willing to go if you don't pull through on your promise," L took Light's pinky and intertwined it with his forming a pact.

After that, Light opened the container he had pulled from his backpack, revealing a rather large slice of cake for him and L to munch on before ice cream. They both got a plastic plate from Light's bag, a slice of red velvet cake, and began eating.

Light paused in his cake nibbling, setting his fork on the side of his plate. "L…I have a question to ask you."

"Shoot, Light-kun," L managed to say with a mouth full of cake.

"I was watching the news the other night and I got to thinking that you have so much power over what happens to these criminals and to the law itself. And the question is: why don't you ever use that power? I mean a murderer just got away with killing over ten people with just 25 years in prison. The man's probably only 30 or so, which means he could live and be back out on the streets killing in no time. Why didn't you make sure he was put away or detained for good?"

"Light, it's not that simple, I can't just tell police to put a certain man away for life, and I can't have them killed if that's what you're implying."

"L, I know what you've been saying before about shades of grey, but it's…just so hard for me sometimes. I'm trying, I really am, and I know I've made progress! I just sometimes can't help but wonder what the world would be like if we could rid the world of these criminals," Light lowered his head, he meant everything he said. He can feel he's changing bit by bit, thinking about the shades of grey's scenarios L would give him, but every now and then those old thoughts would rise up like they did the previous night.

L placed a hand on Light's shoulder, "Light, you're trying and growing little by little. That's enough for now," L gave one of his most dazzling, reassuring smiles he'd ever shown any other being. "Anything else you want to talk about?"

Light smiled back almost timidly, his eyes were a bit sad, thinking he'd disappoint L- his only true friend. "Not exactly, nothing serious or important. Anything you need to talk me about?"

"I have nothing I need to confess, no. Though I have been musing over some things in my head earlier today. I'll have a decision after tomorrow's dinner with your family."

"Wait! Who said the dinner was happening tomorrow? I said I'd talk to my mother first!" Light said hastily.

"Well, it's simple really. I have no plans tomorrow and I wish to meet your family as soon as possible. Plus I don't think your kind mother would have a problem with this. You could call her now and ask even," L paused and brought his thumb to the corner of his lip. "Wait. I take that back. You can't call now; we have to get ice cream right now."

"Ice cream now? Are you sure? You literally just finished eating your cake!" Light wondered if he'd ever get over the amount of sugar this man could consume in such short intervals.

"I'm sure, very sure actually. Think of all the energy it'll take to walk over there and back anyways." L said this like it all made perfect sense and was completely logical. Honestly he was just happy Light seemed to lighten up after such a serious talk. Don't misunderstand, L was glad Light told him about how he felt about the murder and was actually trying. It was just that L liked how things have been going so much better then when he'd first met Light. This is how it should've been from the very beginning. Things were happy and carefree with the two of them and this deep talk about good versus evil made L sad and made L think about what would've happened to Light if he hadn't gone back to save Light.

Light stood up, grabbed L's hand, and pulled him up with what seemed to be little effort. Smiling down at him Light said, "Let's go get your ice cream, L. My treat."

They walked to the ice cream stand and Light ordered himself a small vanilla in a dish and L got a large strawberry cone with rainbow sprinkles- almost snickering at the memory of when another ice cream man presented Mello with rainbow sprinkles instead of his favorable chocolate ones.

They sat back under the cherry blossom tree and talked freely about everything that came to mind. At one point they ended up on the topic of if either of them believed about life on other planets. Which L augured that since we don't know what else is out there (coughcough Shinigami), it could be possible. Eventually they started to walk around the park instead of sitting there and they even swung on the swings for a bit at L's suggestion. He even made Light push him at one point, but quickly requested he stop because L thought Light was going push off the swing. Light admitted that the thought had come to mind, but that he would've caught L before he hit the ground.

When it finally began to get late, Watari picked them up and drove Light to his house where Light bid them both a warm goodnight and kissed L on the forehead and told to actually sleep tonight, because tomorrow's dinner was going to be more tiring than a marathon. L stuttered out a meek "Ok," before Light grinned and walked inside. Watari gave a sly look from the front seat.

"Please take me home now, Watari."

"So…what are you wearing tomorrow."

"You don't mean-!"

"Hahaha! Light's going to enjoy this!"

"No! You're so cruel, Watari!"

"You'll thank me. Trust me."

L wasn't sure he'd be able to sleep tonight knowing what was in store for him tomorrow.

"Damnit! Why is this world so disgusting? I can't take it! I wish something; someone would just save this dying planet!" The shadowed figure paused in their ranting and clasped their hands together, kneeling in the middle of their bedroom. "God, please, do something to help me or anyone save this doomed planet."

A/N: So…yeah. Kira was there. If you guys know anything about Death Note and its characters (I WILL NEVER USE OC'S – that's kinda why Rem gave L the Time Note), I probably didn't even need the shadowed figure part. Um, I think it's a pretty decent sized chapter, agree or no? Please forgive all spelling/grammar mistakes! I'm no pro, just a newb! No idea when the next chapter'll be up.

Sorry for the uber lateness of the chapter I had this thing and then another things and...my muse is like dead that's basically all there is to it actually...

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