{2}
Day Off
L continued to stare into Light's eyes, contemplating the question he had just been asked. L smiled, well, more of a smile than Light had ever seen.
"Good morning Light-kun!" L said sleepily, but happily.
Light frowned, staring at L. That was not the answer to his question. But, it didn't entirely matter, the grin that was spread on the detective's face was cute, and it made Light's face warm, his cheeks glowing red.
"You didn't answer me… Why is there no one here?" he asked, his voice wavering slightly.
"I told everyone to stay home. There hasn't been any activity from Kira lately, so, I figured we could just relax. Maybe get to know each other better."
Light was confused. Even when 'Kira' wasn't active, L would never just give up investigating. Maybe he was just doing this to find more reasons to suspect him as Kira?
"Well, then what are we going to do today then L?" he asked, wondering what L may have planned for them.
L sat up now, tugging Light's wrist so that he would sit up as well. He stared into Light's eyes, making sure the brunette was going to listen to him. But, before the raven-haired man said anything, his knees were pulled up, to him, this sitting position was comfier, and helped his reasoning. His thumb found its usual place, lightly tracing his lower lip.
"I figured we could get out of this house for awhile, go take a walk downtown or something," he finally said.
Light was still confused, considering that L rarely left the house half the time, this was something different. But, the brunette smiled, glad that they would be getting outside, and not trying to determine whether or not he was Kira.
"Alright L, if that's how you've planned our day, than I guess it's fine…" Light said, he pulled out his wallet, seeing how much money he had with him. "Why don't we go down to that ice cream place that's there? My treat," he said and grinned, knowing L couldn't refuse the offer.
L's eyes seemed to lighten up a bit, but Light didn't notice. L grabbed Light's wrist again, and they both left the room. Light wasn't sure why L was doing this, but he didn't object. The next thing he knew, they were standing in the kitchen. L still hadn't said anything about Light's offer, but he would, as soon as he'd eaten breakfast. Namely, more cake.
He opened the fridge, grabbing the cake and also the chocolate milk. Light watched L as he grabbed two plates, two glasses, and two forks. Light hadn't said he wanted any… what was the crazy sweets-lover doing? When L was done he handed Light a plate with a slice of cake on it, and a glass of chocolate milk.
"L, I didn't ask for this," Light said, sounding confused.
"I know. But, you never eat breakfast with me. Please Light-kun? I planned out this day, would you please just take the cake and milk?"
Light took the plate and glass without another question and sat down at the table. L never shared his sweets with anyone, and Light was slightly confused, but he didn't care. Light picked up one of the forks and took a bite of the cake. The taste hadn't been what he'd expected. Chocolate practically exploded in his mouth, chocolate sauce drizzled over his tongue, chocolate chips and fudge crunched between his teeth, and Light immediately understood why L loved his sweets so much, there was so much flavour in even just one bite.
L smiled slightly as he was eating his own piece of cake. He looked up, watching Light eat the cake, and take a sip of the chocolate milk once in a while.
"You like it Light-kun?" he asked, still watching Light.
"Yes… it's very chocolate-y," he said, licking some chocolate sauce off his lip.
"Good to know. But Light-kun," L stopped talking for a moment and leaned his face towards Light's. He stopped when their faces were so close they were almost touching. Light stopped breathing, and wondered what L had been starting to say. L opened his mouth, and Light thought he was going to finish his sentence. But instead, L stuck out his tongue and licked Light's cheek. "You have some chocolate on your face," L whispered into Light's ear.
Light was too astonished to say anything. L had licked his face, even when he could have just said there was something there. Light could have just wiped it off. Light's eyes were wide with amazement, staring at L, watching him grin with joy.
"What the hell!? You…you," Light shouted, stuttering slightly, his cheeks red and heated.
"I what?" L teased.
Light was extremely flustered. Was L sick or something? He never acted like this! But, why did he blush? Why would Light blush when L licked his face? Light clutched at his chest with one hand and his hair with the other. He turned to look away from L, his heart pounding loudly in his chest. Light breathed rapidly, trying to calm himself. When he felt a bit less bewildered, he turned to look at L again, and was immediately looking into dark, raccoon-like eyes. Their faces were mere inches apart.
"Nothing… can we just go now?" Light finally said, as calmly as he could.
"Of course we can, Light-kun."
***
L and Light walked through the streets. There wasn't really much going on. The only thing they'd done in the past hour or so was walk. Light was starting to feel uncomfortable. Neither had said anything, but then, L was too focused on leading Light to their destination. L still hadn't told Light where exactly they were headed, and Light didn't really care where they went anymore. He really just wanted L to say something. The silence was starting to get really awkward for the brunette.
Finally, L stopped. They stood in front of a large building. A house perhaps? L pulled a key out of his pocket, unlocking the door, and he pulled Light inside. Light couldn't help but stare at everything inside. The door shut behind them, and the lock clicked, locking the door. No one would even know they were here.
"Well, here we are," L said, turning to look at Light once more.