I'm sooooo sorry for taking so long to post. With SAT's and school and now nanowrimo, I kind of forgot about this. I also realized i forgot to post chapter 20...oops.

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the last chapter of Picking Up The Pieces.

Time passed quickly after the whole ordeal at the abandoned research facility. Kaito had slipped away at some point, but Light had finally convinced L to just let it go. Why, the detective would never understand. However, he decided that he'd humor the brunette this once.

Matt, Mello, and Near had officially taken over the Kira case, which L left them to while he pursued other cases with Light. With every day that passed the duo became closer and closer. Matt and Mello's relationship grew as well, becoming more...obvious until they finally confessed to what they all suspected anyway.

Currently they were all taking a well needed break after over a week of nonstop working and finally getting a bit of rest. L, being the insomniac that he was, was thinking over the information for their new case. Light, who actually slept like a normal human being, was curled into his side with his head resting on L's chest. L smiled when the younger male nuzzled into him and ran his fingers through Light's hair. Light smiled in his sleep and released a small hum of contentment at the motion. L's smile widened and he gently traced the sleeping boy's features. They had softened considerably from when L had first seen him sleep. Light was now the very picture of serene contentment, and his bare chest was warm against his clothed side.

L leaned back and continued to think back over his-correction...their case. It was strange to think that he had a working partner of sorts. It was even stranger to think he had a more intimate partner. He sighed and relaxed. Light had certainly changed his attitude a bit, even if it hadn't been on purpose. He'd found himself growing more relaxed and open...around Light at least.

"Ryuu..." Light breathed out. L looked back at him to see bleary amber eyes looking at him, "What are you thinking about?"

"Just the case," he said simply, smoothing his fingers over Light's tanned skin. The teen hummed softly and nuzzled his chest.

"You should try and sleep," Light murmured, slowly coming to, "You won't get anywhere thinking circles around the information. You'll just exhaust your brain."

"I doubt that," He replied simply, "Perhaps you should get back to sleep. I did not mean to wake you." Light leaned up onto his elbow, watching him carefully.

"I'm fine," he said, fully awake now much to L's dismay, "Do you need a distraction?"

"A distraction?" He watched as Light's eyes glittered mischievously in the darkness for a moment before it hit him.

"Yeah." Light sat up and leaned towards him, a grin on his face, "Or do you not have enough energy to keep up?" Seeing it as the challenge it was, L smiled and leaned towards him.

"How about we found out?" He breathed.

"Fine." Their lips met, gentle at first before gradually heating up. Light fell onto his back, letting out a soft sigh as L pressed closer to him. Fingers gently brushed skin as Light pushed L's shirt up to reveal pale skin. L pulled away in response, pulling off his shirt to toss it away so that he was bare chested like Light. The younger male stared at his chest with bright eyes before meeting his gaze. L held his gaze for a moment before turning his attention to Light's neck where he nipped ad sucked at the skin. Light's head craned back, shuddering eagerly as L continued to tease the flesh. He pulled away to eye the dark mark before moving down to press his lips to Light's collarbone.

In retaliation to L's actions, Light teasingly ran his fingers over L's sides, smirking as the elder male shuddered. L reached Light's nipple and latched on, happy to hear the low, stuttered moan that came from Light's throat. Fingers threaded through his dark hair, a soft whine sounding from the brunette as he gently tugged.

"Need something?" L asked, deciding to tease the boy slightly. He never thought he'd be able to, but Light seemed to react to it a least. L switched nipples as Light tried to glare at him.

"Hurry up," the teen groaned. L smirked and nipped at the hard bud in his mouth.

"Do you not have enough patience Light?" Said boy blushed slightly.

"Shut up," he muttered before pulling the raven up to kiss him. L smiled through the kiss and slid his tongue into the willing mouth beneath him and felt another soft moan buzz along his tongue. He decided to give the teen what he wanted and reached down to cup his half-hard erection. Light moaned again, louder this time, and thrust up into L's hand. The detective pulled back to watch Light's face, contorted as he panted from the pressure on his little 'problem'. L felt satisfaction fill his chest as the teen wrapped his arms around his neck and pulled him down for another kiss. Light was no longer afraid to be like this with him, to be intimate with him, and it made him happy.

He maneuvered his hand to the button and zipper of Light's pants, undoing them while deepening their kiss. As soon as they were open he slid his hand in as far as he could manage. He pressed harder, rubbing the sensitive flesh through Light's boxers. He could feel a small wet spot on the fabric where pre-cum was leaking through. He tugged Light's pants down and off of him, tossing them to the floor as Light sighed in relief.

He was just about to return to what he had been doing when Light grabbed his arm. Black eyes met amber and he cocked a brow. "Something wrong?" He asked slowly. Light shook his head before looking away, biting his lip gently. Normally, L would have found his shyness adorable. But now he was more concerned. He sat back, looking down at the brunette. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah," He replied, "I just...waned to ask you something first."

"What is it?" Light swallowed and gave a shy smile, gaze finally meeting L's.

"I want to..." he paused, taking a deep breath and fidgeting slightly.

"Whatever you're trying to ask," L said, gently brushing a strand of hair out of Light's face, "just ask. It's not as if it'll upset me." Another deep breath escaped the teen and he smiled.

"I want you to...make love to me," He trailed off with a blush, clearly nervous about asking. He stared into L's dark eyes for a few moments while the detective remained silent. "Please?"

"If it's what you want," L said, "Then alright." He shifted and stood, walking over to the bedside table to rummage around inside for a moment. When he turned back Light was leaning up on his elbows, eying the bottle in his hand. "You're sure about this?"

"Yeah, I'm sure," the teen said, "I've been sure for a while. Just...wasn't sure how to ask." L climbed back onto the bed and smiled at the younger male. He settled back between Light's legs and set the bottle of lube aside.

"I didn't expect you to want this so soon after that whole mess," L admitted. Light rolled his eyes slightly.

"It's been weeks Ryuuzaki," he said simply, "I'm alright." L nodded and bent to kiss him, managing to push his, now tight, jeans off of his legs and onto the floor. Light pulled back at the noise and rested his fingers of the boxers still clutching to his hips, seemingly nervous about removing that final barrier. L shifted and rested one hand over Light's. The teen looked up and nodded, signaling his consent. L nodded in response and pulled away the last thing shielding Light from his hungry gaze.

His breath caught as Light was finally revealed to him. His slender body was a sight to behold, all perfectly balanced between lean muscle and bone. His member was another thing. While his own may have been a bit longer, Light's was currently red and thick, weeping out of the tip and it made him shiver in excitement. Light was blushing slightly, crossing his legs to shield himself slightly. L watched him carefully before pushing his legs apart. Before the younger male could question him, L leaned down to take the engorged cock into his mouth.

"Ryuu!" Light's cry was breathless and full of surprise. Fingers tangled in his hair again and he glanced up, taking in the brunette's disheveled appearance. He smirked around the rod of flesh in his mouth before resuming his task, retrieving the lube from where he'd placed it. Flicking the top open, he poured some on his fingers and shifted so that he could access Light's ass more easily. The teen gave no sign of noticing the movement, his eyes shut tight and breathy moans and whimpers escaping his mouth.

Gently, L prodded Light's hole with a slick finger. The brunette's breath hitched but he didn't protest. The detective pressed harder, testing his boundaries. Again the boy gave no resistance. If anything he relaxed further. L let his eyes fall shut and focused on worming his finger into the tight passage. Light released a hiss, but it sounded less like pain and more like annoyance. He opened his eyes again and caught glazed amber looking at him. He cocked an eyebrow but Light gave no other response besides a soft moan. Shifting his focus back to the task at hand, he began to work the single digit inside his lover. When he thought Light was ready he began to worm another inside the teen.

"Shit," the brunette groaned. His fingers released L's hair and trailed down to his shoulders. He tugged gently and L pulled back. Light tugged on him again until he shifted upwards to hover over the boy. He nuzzled the teen's neck and nipped at it gently.

"How is it?" He asked softly.

"How is w-what?" Light asked in reply, stuttering slightly at the strange feeling inside his ass.

"How is this Light," he explained, "What we're doing now."

"It's fine," he told him.

"Painful?"

"No, just...weird." Light squirmed slightly as if to make his point before settling back down. "Better than...any other time. Not as sudden. Keep Going." He nodded and continued working Light open. Light's arms wrapped around his neck, holding him tightly. L pressed their lips together as he pushed in a third finger. Light groaned, his fingers pressing tightly into L's back as he was stretched open. L deepened the kiss, delving his tongue into Light's mouth in order to distract him. When he pulled back he met amber with his own onyx.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Yeah," he breathed, "I'm ready." L sat back and slid his fingers out of Light's body before sliding his own boxers off. He took the lube and squirted a large amount onto his palm, coating his erection thoroughly. Once done, he wiped his hand off on the sheet and gently gripped Light's legs, spreading them open. He positioned himself at Light's entrance and glanced up at the teen. Light nodded and took a shaky breath. L watched him closely as he steadied himself and pushed in.

Both boys groaned at what they were feeling in that moment, L at the scorching heat clamped around his member and Light at the feeling of L inside of him. L wrapped one arm around the now trembling teen and gently slid out before pushing in a single, fluid motion. Light whimpered slightly, holding him tighter. L continued his smooth pace, shuddering slightly.

"Ryuuzaki," Light said softly. L paused, looking down at the teen's head buried into his chest.

"Yes Light?"

"Go faster?" He asked as he looked up, amber eyes bright, "Please?" L nodded and shifted to a better position, sliding out before pushing back in with more speed and force. Light moaned softly and his eyes fluttered shut. L groaned at the look on Light's face and concentrated on pushing into the teen with more force. After a few thrusts Light suddenly seized, back arching and a whimper erupting from his throat. The teen's grip on him tightened as he trembled. "There," he whispered, "Again."

L smirked and settled into position, trying to ram into that spot each time. It took a few moments before he was able to with complete accuracy, but Light immediately shook under the force. L released the teen and used his now free hand to grip the teen's erect cock and jerk him off. "L," the teen whimpered, "I think I'm close."

"Same," L replied. He began to thrust harder but more erratic as well. Finally he felt the teen tighten around him and smiled. "Cum Light."

"L," Light moaned as he seized, cumming over L's hand. L thrust one more time before cumming into his younger lover. They were both panting as L pulled out and dropped beside him.

"You enjoyed it?" L asked as he wrapped his arms around Light. The boy made a sound of agreement and snuggled closer to the raven. "Good." He grabbed the blanket that had been kicked aside and pulled it over them.

"Love you," Light murmured tiredly.

"I love you too," L said with a soft smile.

"And thank you," Light said, "for saving me."

"Don't thank me," L said, "I was happy to stay by you." He noted absently that Light had fallen asleep already. He smiled and pressed a kiss to Light's forehead before letting his eyes slide shut, falling into a happy, content sleep.

Thanks everyone for reading this. I'm hoping to write another Death Note fanfic but I'm out of ideas. Let me know if you guys have any.