A/N: Sorry for the really late update, you guys! I hope you enjoyed the oneshot prequel to L.i.D. if you actually read it! Well, this chapter kinda hints at events in the prequel, but it's not neccessary to read that. Although, please check it out when you get the chance! Enjoy!
Was I really expected to wait a whole week? This was torture.
When I was working with the rest of the task force, everyone was trying to be careful around me. Here and there, they'd ask me if I was alright and if I needed anything. Matsuda was completely silent and only talked when he was assisting me in any way- which was usually things like getting me another coffee.
Well, I have to admit, I was just a little happy that Matsuda wasn't bothering me as much. Although, I do wish he'd stop calling me "sir". Soichiro was avoiding me at all costs unless he needed to report any possible leads in the Kira case to me. Of course, these "possible leads" usually turned out to be a complete waste of time. I can understand if he felt that awkward around me. I mean, I kissed his son... The boy who was clearly gay to everyone but his own father.
Watari wouldn't even do as much as look in my direction. Matsuda would end up getting me my food instead of him. I didn't like to have Watari being so dissapointed in me... But there was nothing I could do about that. I wanted to see B already so I could just feel better about all this. All I felt right now was guilt. I wanted it to just go away.
Even Light saw me differently. He was just always so worried about me, now. It was getting on my nerves, already. He acted as if I truly was something that he needed to protect. "Light-kun..." I said.
"Yes, Ryuzaki?"
"99%."
" Wait, what? Why? How did you go from 10% to 99%?"
"Well, you were correct yesterday. I was already at 98%. How you guessed the correct number, I am not too sure. But it is now at 99%."
"But why?"
"Because only Kira could be so protective over something he claims to care about."
Light only sighed. Damn it, now he wouldn't even argue with me!
Two days- only two days later- I saw Beyond again. I was taking a bath. I just sat there in the tub, feeling relaxed, with my head leaning back against the tub.
"Hello, Lawliet."
My eyes snapped open and my head moved forward to see Beyond standing in front of the tub, naked. I made sure to keep eye contact with him.
"Hey, let me in, won't you?" he asked.
I lifted my legs up to my chest and wrapped my arms around them so he could climb in. Once he got in, he sat down in front of me in the tub with his legs crossed. His arms were crossed over his chest. Again, I tried my best to only look at his eyes... His glowing red eyes...
"What are you doing here, Beyond?" I asked. "I thought you said you would not be here again until next week."
"Hn, incorrect, Lawlipop. I said that I was not going to give you anything more than that little kiss for a whole week. Now, you just have to suffer with this."
"Why?!"
I was glaring at him as he stared me down with a sadistic grin on his face.
"Because you kissed Yagami-san. KISSED him! That is why!" he said through gritted teeth. "You. Belong. To. Me!"
"It was one kiss, Beyond! It did not even mean anything to me."
"You still did it, Lawliet. And that is something I cannot forgive so easily."
"And what about you?!" I snapped. He got quiet for a moment. The red colour in his eyes was dimming, but not yet going out.
"I have no idea what you are talking about, Lawliet. What are you trying to imply here?"
"Do not start with all of that! You are well aware of what I am talking about here."
"I do not."
I sighed. "Then what of your relationship with A, then?! What about that?"
He was silent.
"Remember when I came back to Wammy's house to check the progress of both you and A? You had made it perfectly clear that you'd found a new doll to play with, B. You even made sure that I knew about that."
"That... I only kissed his cheek to make a point!"
"When I was there! What about when I was gone?! By the way he reacted, I knew that he was used to it. You found another doll to play with and didn't even care about how I'd felt. I kissed Light once out of confusion and yet, you think you have the right to treat me like this?"
"..."
"And I don't even want to know the things that you probably did with him..." My chest started to ache as I said it. "You... You have no idea... What pain I experienced after witnessing that, Beyond. No idea, what so ever."
"Lawliet..."
"..."
"Lawliet, you know that I love you. A was not even a doll to me. He was a pet, and nothing more to me."
"..."
"A-and even if he was a doll, he broke so soon! You're a doll that never brakes." Was that supposed to be a... compliment...? What the Hell!
"..."
"Lawliet, please say something."
"... Did... Did you ever... Sleep with him?" I already knew the answer to that. But I had to ask. He said nothing. "Answer me."
"Yes, Lawliet. I did."
I quickly stood up and and got out of the tub, pulling the plug out so that the tub would drain.
"Lawliet?"
I just ignored him. I got myself a clean towel off the rack and wrapped it around my waist. It figures! I knew that happened. I just never wanted to accept such a thing.
"Lawliet..."
I felt a single tear running down my right cheek. I wasn't going to attempt getting rid of it because Beyond would notice. I went over to the door. Before I had the chance to open it, I felt Beyond pull me back, holding me by the shoulders. I was turned around and pushed up against the door.
Beyond's eyes were sad and full of regret. "Please, Lawliet. Forgive me. I was but a... foolish child back then. I was angry about the possibility of being your successor and even more angry that you left me... I... I am truly sorry, L."
"Just go, B. I do not wish to believe such lies anymore. I am tired of losing to you, already. I will not admit defeat this time! I am in enough pain as it is. Now please... Let go of me."
"No!" His grip on me got even tighter. I felt another tear escape. Damn it. "Lawliet?"
I just looked down and said nothing at all. I felt more tears escape. This was just humilliating. My body was shaking... I hated this, for perhaps the hundredth time. I was not supposed to let anyone ever see me cry. But now, Beyond was watching me as I continued to silently cry.
Then, he was holding me close. I didn't do anything. I just continued to cry. I did not want to be here at all. Beyond did nothing to make me feel anything but empty. I just wanted him to leave already.
He pulled back, then leaned in and kissed me. There was no roughness in the kiss. There was no pain. That was all I wanted was for him to hurt me just like he always did. But he was being gentle- as if I was suddenly something so fragile. It angered me. Everyone was treating me as if I was a fragile little child! Beyond knew me well enough to know I wasn't, yet he was doing this?! Did he really think I was that weak, now?
I turned away from him, releasing myself from his grip and got lower to the ground before performing a capoeira kick to his face the same way I did with Light. He fell back, landing on his behind. He looked up at me with complete and utter shock on his face.
"I hate you Beyond Birthday."
And with that, I turned and left.
A/N: Okay, guys I feel so guilty, now! Not only because this chapter is so late, but also because it's so damn short! Only... 1,387 words, not including the Author's Notes! DX I AM SO SORRY, GUYS! Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. What do you think will happen next? O.0 Well, please review! Thank you guys for all your support so far!
Ja ne!