Disclaimer: Yeah right, like I own it. Would I have killed L if I did? NOOOOO!
SSS - Perspective change
My co-writer has destroyed my glasses. While I was wearing them. And he nibbled my ear. And my neck. And now it look like I have love bites. And he's a BIRD. Not my boyfriend. Which I currently do not have. So, do to being out a pair of glasses, I have to sit VERRRY close to the screen to type and my eyes hurt. Ok, enough "Poor me." On with the fic!
"I want a tennis match, Light-kun. Please bring your favorite book with you." L wasn't sure why he was asking for a tennis match. Something about this boy piqued his interest. Perhaps it was the obvious intelligence shining from behind his mocha eyes.
"I guess I could play you in a match." Light figured he owed him that much. Besides, the guy looked so scrawny he was sure he'd win.
A small smile twitched at the corners of L's lips. "Meet me later today at the courts. At noon. And do not forget the book, Light-kun."
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Light grumbled as he ripped books off his bookshelf. He couldn't believe he'd lost his favorite book! Why was it so important to Ryuuzaki that he bring it, anyway?
Making an angry sound, he gave up. He had a freaking unit exam tomorrow, and he did NOT need this added aggravation. Angrily, he collapsed on his bed. And made a pained sound accompanied by his leaping back out of the bed when something sharp dug into his hip.
Pulling back the covers, he revealed, wouldn't you know it, his favorite book. Called Poison Apple, it was by one L. Just L. The guy was a writing genius. Actually, from what was known about him, he was an overall genius. Light would have liked to have met him. Maybe L was on his level. But no one knew a thing about him. Not even what he looked like. Once in a while, a signed book would surface, with a beautiful black Gothic L inside the front cover written in sharpie, and it would sell for thousands. But that was it.
This particular book was about a boy about Light's age who finds a notebook that has the power to kill anyone. All one has to do is write the name of the person. The boy then starts killing off criminals, trying to make the world a better place. He's interceded by a detective, and, well, the book was just plain awesome. Not like it could ever happen, though.
Light glanced at the clock. Almost noon. Time to go.
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L waited patiently at the courts, racket in hand. Nearby, the gaggle of girls led by Misa was checking out the boys playing tennis. That girl was so shallow. And dumb on top of that. Light was in for a surprise when he arrived.
L blinked in surprise when he he saw Light coming, book in hand. He was early. Unfortunately, the girls saw him too. They had to navigate to their court, though, so that bought them some time.
L took stock of Light quickly, and almost smiled when he saw him carrying Poison Apple, his own book. Interesting choice.
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Light watched as Ryuuzaki looked him over, taking note of his favorite book. He did his own little once-over, and looked at Ryuuzaki's feet in surprise. "No shoes?"
"No. I do not like them, Light-kun." Was his prompt answer. "You are originally from Japan, yes?"
"Yes, Ryuuzaki, I am," Light replied.
"Then I think I'll call you Raito-kun."
"You speak Japanese?"
"I am fluent in many languages, Raito-kun." Light filed that away for future reference. "Now, Raito-kun may want to take note of the alarming number of girls heading toward him."
Light rapidly look up as the heard of girls again converged on him. Damn that Misa! His eye twitched.
"Liiiight, won't you please go on a date with me?" She whined. Light quickly came up with a way to avert the whole situation, as long as Ryuuzaki played along.
"Tell you what. I'll go on a date with one of you. But first, you have to beat Ryuuzaki and I at doubles." Misa's eyes lit up.
"Oh yay! I'll go grab our best player!" And she skipped away. Ryuuzaki turned to him.
"Raito-kun, I do not remember agreeing to this arrangement." Light groaned. "But I will go along with it, as long as Raito-kun agrees to do something for me if we win." Great. He was gonna owe this guy yet ANOTHER favor. But it was the only way he could get out of dating the girls, so whatever.
"Fine, Ryuuzaki, but you better be good."
Turns out Ryuuzaki WAS good. They won effortlessly, and Misa and her gaggle moped away. Ryuuzaki smirked. "Raito-kun owes me something. I'd like to go to a restaurant. I haven't been to one in a while."
Light sighed. "Whatever, Ryuuzaki, I said I'd do what you wanted. How about tomorrow at 8 pm. That gives me time to unwind after my test."
"As you wish. But something occurs to me. Raito-kun would rather go to dinner with me that go on a date with Misa."
"So?"
"There is a fifty percent chance Raito-kun is gay."
I couldn't resist the book part. Actually, to me, this chapter seemed rather blah. And rather short. I'll blame that on the fact that this story is still getting going. I hope it'll get better! Oh yeah, poofypandapuff told me to put in here that the Poison Apple bit is in NO WAY a reference to the fanfic. Just a title for the book I liked. Thanks for the tip! I don't want angry reviews! So, a random question for this chapter: What is your favorite soda? Mine's diet Coke.