A/N: Please don't hurt me!!!!
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Okay....It's been 2 months and a week since I've updated.
OTL

I'm really sorry you guys! I really am! I really wanted to get this chapter done quicker, but it didn't happen.

I would like to say that I'll be back on schedule with the updating, but I'm swamped with school work so BLAR.
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I will do my best, however, to keep you guys updated with where I am on the chapter making. (Just check my profile for notes and updates from me. Also, if you have any concerns on my updating, you can always just PM me. I am reachable. Lol)

Oh and I'm very sorry about the error in this story. Hahaha.

I know there isn't Thanksgiving in Japan/England, but there will be in this story! Thanksgiving/autumn season plays an important part within this story, so it's staying (Ooooo! Spoiler? Lol. Maybe).
So please don't mention this to me because I already know. Lol.
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Also, I know I said that Near was going to be in this chapter, and I thought he was, but this chapter ended up not being what I originally planned. Everything that I wrote in this current chapter was originally only suppose to take up a small bit. While writing it, it turned into something more, and I realized that it was probably needed. Therefore...Near, Mello, and Matt are going to be in the next chapter! XD

I also hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day (and Christmas & New Years...OTL)

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Death Note Characters. However, this story is mine.

While finishing the last bits of a chocolate chip cookie, L shut down the computer systems within the headquarters. Being hardwired into the program that L manually composed, the entire system would go on lock down once it was shut off properly. This program trait was to keep information secure and safe, and of course, only L and Watari knew how to reboot the computer systems. It would take someone of L's intelligence standard to reboot the computer or break into it.

However, this method of shutting everything down wasn't used all too often. L only ensured the computers were secure when he left out of the country. Sure, his headquarters was already in a secret location, had special security checks before you could get into the headquarters, and even had an unique protection within the computer systems to keep hackers stumped, but when it came to L, one can never be too safe.

"Will you be requiring a snack for the plane trip?" Watari stepped slightly into the room but remained partly in the kitchen area. The older man stood within the doorway of the main, headquarters's room and the kitchen as he waited for L to answer him. Although Watari was sure the answer was going to be a yes, it was a comfortable habit for him to ask the detective in this way; it just seemed more generous and kindhearted.

L turned to face Watari and lifted his hand to press the pad of his thumb against his bottom lip. He pondered for a minute before replying, "Yes, I would like to have some suckers on this trip."

"What kinds?"

A light flickered in the detective's eyes before answering almost childishly, "Two of each kind."

Watari gave a small nod and a smile. "Very well." The older man then turned and headed back into the kitchen. Being that this was L's headquarters, the kitchen was stocked up with mostly junk food. When on the Kira case, the supplies were a mixture of sweets, fruits, and healthy foods, since not everyone had the same kind of unusual diet that L had. Now, being back to how it usually was with only L and Watari being within the headquarters, the fridge was stocked up with sweets and fruits, as were the containers on the counters. Yes, L wasn't working alone on this new case, but Light had not yet pulled an all-nighter with the BB Jailbreak case, and Watari had his own personal fridge within his quarters. The reason Light had not pulled an all-nighter yet was because neither Light or L wanted Soichiro Yagami—a former member of the Kira case—to realize that there was another case at hand. Although, L wondered how long it would be before Light would have to start doing work all night because of the gravity of the case.

Stepping back out of the kitchen and into the main room, Watari reminded the detective, "It's going to be a bit chilly, L. Would you like me to retrieve you a light jacket?"

L shook his head, declining the offer. "No thank you, Watari. The long sleeved shirt I'm wearing will be fine." While taking a few steps towards the main doors, L asked, "We'll be arriving in Winchester, England at 3:20 if we leave within the next forty-five minutes?"
"Correct. Are you ready to depart?"

L nodded, and in his usual, slouched stance, he continued towards the main entrance until he was standing near the doorway. Today, L was to be departing to Wammy's Orphanage. It was the day before Thanksgiving, and L decided that it would be best if he were to visit the orphanage for that holiday because, due to the most recent case, L doubted he'd find time again around the Christmas holiday to venture back up to England. Although L didn't want to take a particular thought from the back of his mind and drag it to the front, the urge to go to the orphanage was stronger that day than usual. Thanksgiving held more meaning to L than he wanted to admit, and it was the power of that meaning that made L not want to visit Wammy's Orphanage on actual Thanksgiving Day.

A red light near the monitors that rested above the main entrance of the headquarters suddenly blinked on, declaring that there was someone currently on screen. L, who remained in his usual slouch, awkwardly tilted his head upward to stare up at the screen. His thumb pressed against his bottom lip as his onyx eyes roamed over the monitor. A familiar brown-haired, young man who was going through the headquarter security was shown on the screen.

"Ah. Looks like Light Yagami has decided to come in today," Watari observed as he neared the front of the headquarters while stuffing lollipops into his coat pockets.

In an even voice, L confirmed, "So it seems." Although the chances of running into Light today weren't exactly low, it was still slightly unfortunate that the detective and the young man were to cross paths on the day of L's departure for his one day trip.

As soon as Light entered the building, he paused in the doorway for a slight moment. His eyes were instantly on the two of them, noting that it appeared that they were both about to leave for something. Light's honey-brown eyes searched L's dark, observing eyes as he approached the detective. The two of them stood in a small moment of silence. The short silence from L and the frown that had formed on Light's face indicated that they both realized that it was likely that nothing good would come out of the next conversation.

Watari was actually the first to speak, not wanting the silence to drag on to uneasy levels. "Ah. Good afternoon, Light. Good to see you."

An even smile was smoothly pushed onto Light's features as he greeted the caretaker. "Good afternoon to you too, Watari, L."

Without moving in the slightest or giving any gestures such as a small nod of acknowledgement, L blandly greeted, "Afternoon, Light."

Shouldering off L's monotone greeting, Light directed his attention straight at L as he noted aloud, "Are you going to run some errands around the city? It looks like you and Watari are heading out somewhere. If that's the case, my guess is that you'll be back in a few hours?"

L quoted, "If that's the case, Light? Do you not think I'm running a few, casual errands?"

"No, I don't," Light boldly stated, tilting his head upward a little as if gazing at the detective from this angle would help him see into L's thoughts. "If there were just a few errands, Watari would have gone to complete them alone. With a case at hand, you usually won't budge from that computer chair until you absolutely have to! You hardly sleep and only give yourself breaks on a holiday when forced by another. Taking a day off on the day before a holiday just doesn't characteristically fit you, L."

L finally began to look less statue appearing and leaned his weight to one side as he corrected in a falsely innocent tone, "Not forced, Light. Persuaded."

Light lightly narrowed his eyes in annoyance before bitterly reminding the detective, "Let's not evaluate whether or not I know your daily habits, L, because I do know your habits. Do I have to remind you that I was chained to you on the Kira case?!"

L placed both hands lightly into his pockets, his thumbs inside the material while the rest of his hands hung out loosely while he stood. "You don't have to get defensive, Light. I wasn't challenging your knowledge on myself," L then paused for a moment before adding, "nor was I planning to bring up the Kira case."

Giving L a skeptical gaze, Light did not believing that L wouldn't bring up the previous case and jab more accusations at the younger man about how Light was somehow Kira or helped Kira in some way. Before Light could object to L's words, the detective vaguely confirmed, "No, I'm not running casual errands, however I plan to be back before eleven tonight. You may continue to work on the case here if you like. I can turn the computer systems back on."

Light's stance remained rigid and on the edge, even though L had already stated that he didn't plan on accusing him of being Kira again. The younger man glanced over at the computers that were across the room before directing his attention back to the black-haired detective. Curiously searching for more information as to where L was heading off to, Light casually commented, "So I take it you won't be working on the case while you're gone."

"I never said I wouldn't be working on the case, Light," L reminded.

Light observed aloud, "You never said you would. It's the fact that you didn't directly state you were going to do research on the case or anything pertaining to the case says in itself that you're doing something outside of it."

At Light's assumption, L didn't back down from the conversation. "You never asked where I was going or what I would be doing. You only went about accusing me of not doing anything productive to the case." Although L didn't sound sorrowful or emotionally harmed in the least bit, L stated at the end, "I'm hurt."

Those sentences only caused Light to be more annoyed, and the last sarcastic statement made the young man become irritated. The irritation was lightly shown in his voice as Light defended himself, "I did ask you where you were going."

"You didn't ask where I was going, you asked if I was going to run errands around the city. As soon as I declined your question, you immediately assumed that I wasn't doing anything for the case."

"If it was research for the case, it would be best to gather information with two perspectives instead of one. If it was for the case, you would have asked me to join you, or would have at least told me where you were going ahead of time, or as soon as I entered the building." Light then added more slowly, "Unless there was a particular reason you didn't want me to assist you."

"Again, Light, you assumed instead of question me directly."

A huff for frustration escaped Light's throat. While slightly shaking his head in frustration, he closed his eyes and reached up to pinch the bridge of his nose. Dejectedly, Light asked plainly, "Where are you going, L?"

L gazed away from Light for a moment to gaze over at the computer desk and then the filing cabinets. He shifted his weight once before lifting one of his hands up to place his thumb against his lip again in habit. As his mind wondered off for a moment, L realized that he truthfully didn't want to tell Light where he was going. Maybe it was because in the back of L's mind, he knew that the main reason for him going to the orphanage didn't have anything to do with the BB Jailbreak Case. This unusual detail itself even brought L's own mood spiraling down if he thought too much about it. This current conversation with Light was causing L to come to understanding with this detail more and more, which brought his mood sharply down.

Finally, L answered, "Watari and I are going to Wammy's Orphanage."

The detective's answer caused Light's eyes to reopen and turn his attention back to L. The younger man's honey-brown eyes search the detective for a moment before responding. Light was putting thoughts together as he rolled over this new piece of information. The brown-haired man frowned. "And this doesn't have anything pertaining to the case?"

"I never said it didn't, Light."

Light sighed before rolling over more thoughts and possibilities that roamed in his mind. So L's going to Wammy's Orphanage—where he and Beyond Birthday once attended. Whether it pertained to the case or not, why wouldn't he want me going there? It's obvious that he still doesn't trust me with most things, but....Wait. He'd have to have a reason to not trust me going to the orphanage. His successors are also there. Is that why he doesn't want me going there? Is there another reason?

Either way, Light responded with a new frustration that he tried to hide, "You don't trust me."

"Hmm?" L turned his attention back to Light. His eyes seemed more alert, as if he didn't expect the younger man to answer back in that way. If he did expect Light to say that, L didn't want him to. Was it a subject L didn't want to bring up?

Light's eyes narrowed in irritation, knowing that the detective heard and understood what he had just stated. The man repeated, "You don't trust me." Light's voice ascended as he continued, "If you trusted me, I would be coming along with you. Both us know Wammy's Orphanage is where Beyond use to reside and that going there might be helpful in moving forward in this case."

It was frustrating for Light to know that L didn't trust him. Whether L realized it or not, Light wanted their friendship and relationship to progress forward, not fall backwards. Trust was a solid factor in any type of relationship, and if they didn't trust each other, their relationship would become not progressive or degrade slowly.

L frowned and moved his gaze away for a small moment. It was almost as if the detective was annoyed with the man's reasoning, or at least that's what Light made out of that gesture. It wasn't entirely impossible that L was irritable at Light's deductions, considering that L hated losing, even in a verbal debate. "It would be pointless for you to come along. I—."

Before L could finish his thoughts, Light was sent off the deep end. His voice sharply escalated as fury began to bubble inside of him. "Pointless?!" Light took a threatening step towards the detective. His hands reached forward to roughly grasp the collar of L's shirt tightly. L, in reflex, jerked his head towards Light, but he didn't show any signs of surprise in them. In fact, he didn't show much emotion at the moment. It was as if he were shielding something from the younger man.

"Are you saying it would be pointless because you believe I'm a dishonest person?! Do you think I'd try to take some sick advantage over the situation while I was there?!" Light finally bitterly exclaimed, "It's not me that's against you, L! It's you that's against the world!"

He's so stubborn! He thinks he has to be right about everything! The irony of the situation was L's direct, uncaring nature usually caused Light irritation and annoyance, but now when the detective wasn't being straight forward with his opinions and thoughts, it drove Light up a wall. Light then grinded out, "If you don't trust me at all, why don't you just say it?!"

L stared directly at Light, leaving the younger man's honey-brown eyes to search the detective's onyx voids. The detective's body became less tense, slacking in L's tightened fists. Emotion flickered across L again, this time freer than the moments before. Truth shone in L's dark pools, causing Light to lean on the edge. The younger man impatiently waited for the response with frustration and curiosity at L's sudden change. Although, L didn't change as much externally as his voice did.

There was an uneasy moment of silence before the detective responded to Light's outburst. In a low, even voice L replied in a hurt tone, "If I didn't trust you at all, you wouldn't be working on this case with me."

Light's eyes widened as his mind blanked for a moment. All he could do was search L's dark eyes that seemed to be darkened even more by a mixture of several emotions. Light tried to search for what they all meant, but the only one he could distinctly recognize was the truthfulness that shaded them. Light's expression softened as did his grip on L's shirt collar. He completely released the detective and took a step back. For a moment, Light wanted to apologize on his brash behavior, but it wouldn't have made a difference. He couldn't turn around and take back his words, especially considering that he meant every word. He really did believe that L didn't trust him. Now, Light knew it was true that L didn't fully trust him, but Light now realized that L trusted him to at least some degree.

'With me'. L didn't say 'working on this case'. The fact that L added that last part created a new effect on the whole atmosphere. Little details like this wouldn't affect the average person, but considering that L and Light weren't average individuals, every detail of a conversation meant something. Those last words formed a silent pact between them. It meant that they were both working together on this; they had started this together, so they were going to end this together. In saying that, L wasn't about to boot Light off the case over a trust issue. He had already accepted Light's aid at the beginning, even when L didn't completely trusted the man.

In a softer tone, Light said offhandedly, "So you're going to be back before eleven?"

L didn't bother straightening out his shirt after Light let go of him. He readjusted himself into his comfortable, spine bending stance before giving a short nod. "Yes, I'll be back before eleven. I take it that you won't be coming in tomorrow to work, since it's a holiday."

"You're right. I won't be coming in tomorrow to work." Light paused to smile before finishing, "I will probably come in for a bit for the holiday though."

"For someone of your standing, won't that be a bit off of your schedule? I'm sure you have multiple plans for tomorrow," L replied.

"I do have a lot of plans, but they're flexible. Besides," Light friendly added, "we're friends. You said so yourself before, and friends accompany each other on holidays if they can find the time. I can find the time if you want the company."

L's lips gently twitched upward in a soft smile for a moment. "I would appreciate the company, Light, but I assure you that I will be working on the case during your visit to make up for lost time today."

Light gave a small chuckle. "I expected that much."

"Do wish for the computers to be turned back on while I'm away?"

Light frowned for a moment as he debated whether or not he wished to stay and work until L got back. His best guess was that if he were to start working, he'd have to wait until L got back to stop. Light didn't believe L wanted Light to leave the computers running and unattended while L was away. Light knew that there was some kind of security, shut down, and after the slight argument they just had, Light wasn't going to ask L for the security code and method of closing the system down.

"Do you have a more definite time of when you'll be arriving back here?"

Almost without a second thought, L answered, "9:45." He paused before adding, "Or 10:30. There's a 53% chance that I'll get hung up at the orphanage." He paused again, shook his head, and corrected himself, "No, it's more of a 67% chance that I'll find myself staying longer at the orphanage, so I'll most likely be arriving back close to 10:30."

For another time that afternoon, Light pondered what L was possibly going to be doing. This time, however, the man didn't wonder why L was going to the orphanage but wondered what the after effects of the trip would be and the immediate effects. L said before that this was a personal case. He didn't mean that he simply wanted to work on this case alone. No, he truly meant this case was tied with him in some way....If he's not working on the case while going to the orphanage, it's for an emotional reason. Is he going to relieve some of his stirring feelings? Light mentally sighed. That's the one thing I've never been sure of: L's emotions. His general thoughts and thinking process I can understand to a certain level, but his feelings are entirely different.

If I were going somewhere to relieve my feelings for work, I would probably find myself more stressed when I came back....In thinking that, Light decided, "All right. I'll stay and work on the case until you get back."

L didn't seem to respond too much to Light's answer. He seemed partially pleased that Light was going to stay behind to work on the BB Jailbreak Case, but it seemed that his mind was off in another place. L gave a small nod and a short, "Very well."

What if it isn't just to relieve stress? Why would L go to Wammy's House and not work on the case? Does he plan on working on it in some indirect way? No, that doesn't seem to be it....It's times like this that I wish I knew what he was thinking. As much as Light wanted to pop random questions at the detective, he decided to not say anything at all as they ventured towards the computers. Besides, Light was sure he had said enough earlier. The silence between them now would save both of them the stress.

Making their way to the computers, L and Light passed by Watari, who had sat down in one of the chairs within the room during the middle of the two man's conversation after realizing that the slight argument would probably last longer than he wanted it to. Even though negative emotions had been striking between Light and L, Watari luckily seemed to be unaffected by it. However, Light never really knew how the senior felt or what he thought. The only person who seemed to really know was L himself.

While following L to the computers and noticing how there seemed to be a slight hesitation in his strides, Light couldn't help but feel sympathy. No, not pity. Sympathy. Pity was when someone felt a random act of compassion towards someone or some subject that they don't usually feel or think about. Pity is usually compassion on an unknown, unrecognized, or unfamiliar being. Pity is when someone sees an elderly lady fumbling with grocery bags in her frail arms. Pity is when someone sees a five year old girl drop her newly bought chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream on the pavement after just buying it.

However, sympathy was an entirely different story. Sympathy, more times than none, is felt on those a person knows well or cares about. Sympathy is feeling what a person is going through and wanting to understand it—to want to possibly comfort this victim in some way.

Sympathy: that is what Light Yagami felt for L. He wanted to know what the man was thinking, not because he wanted to think of L as weak, but because Light truly cared. Yes, Light Yagami, who had been repeatedly accused by L of being a heinous wretch who slaughtered hundreds of people and had some of his own humanly rights stolen away from him by this man, cared—cared about L.

Was it because of friendship? Did Light feel this sympathy for L because of their friendship alone? Perhaps it was friendship. Friendship would explain not only the sympathy but the way they conversed with each other with respect. It would explain why Light felt comfortable during this current case than the last one, considering that the team only consisted of himself and L. It even explained why Light decided to confront L and ask to join a case that he didn't have any business with originally. The fact that L allowed Light to work on the personal case with him showed that the detective also held this friendship bond with Light.

Strangely enough, Light did not mind bringing up the fact to himself that friendship alone didn't explain everything. Friendship didn't explain why Light wanted to have off topic conversations that were trustful, true, completely relaxed, and personal—not the logical or formal conversations they shared. Friendship didn't explain why Light felt oddly fascinated by the way L's thumb pressed gently against his lips, warmly humored when L lightly covered his words with sarcasm that went unseen by most people, and drawn into the shadows of the man's onyx eyes. Plus, Light knew for sure that friendship did not explain why Light wanted to sincerely ask L about his current, more personal thoughts, comfort him, lie beside him and talk of one subject to another until they crashed or until dawn....All in all, when Light said he cared, he meant it.

Moreover, this was probably why Light always found himself questioning L's motives, thoughts, opinions, and actions. Sometimes, Light felt like he had to hold back his entire opinion on different subjects because of the fear that some kind of hint about how Light felt about L would seep through accidentally. Recently, Light found himself mentally questioning the man with anxiety, and this was probably the reason why Light felt edgier than usual around L. However, Light didn't think he was the only one who seemed a bit off. Because of the distrustful factor, Light wondered if that was one reason why L also seemed more emotional that usual. It was probably already hard enough for him because of the case, but being around someone who he didn't completely trust would probably be a contributing factor to his emotional shifts. Therefore, both L and Light were more fickle with their emotions than usual.

Recently, these thoughts had occurred in Light's mind more often. Against his own mind, Light would sometimes find himself offhandedly thinking about the wild haired man—thinking about the man in ways Light knew he probably shouldn't. Thoughts like these could only lead to disappointment and psychological injury. Especially at times like this when things were appearing grim, having feelings for L would only cause more problems between the two of them. At the moment, more issues between L and Light were the last things they needed on this case. If Light brought these feelings up and if they found themselves unable to get along after that, the case could fail. Light most certainly didn't want to be the cause of a failed case because of these personal emotions he felt.

"There you go, and I expect that you'll be here until I get back tonight?"

Light's eyes widened slightly at being awaken from his thoughts; he wasn't sure if L caught the slight change, but he hoped that the man didn't notice. Light mentally rolled his eyes at himself. Of course L noticed. He degraded any hope that L suddenly didn't notice something that Light did, especially since they were standing fairly closely. Light then internally smacked himself upside the head. What would it matter if he noticed or not? I could just be thinking about tomorrow's holiday plans. Why should I be tense or worried about being caught in thought?!

It was frustrating being caught within his thoughts. Events like this had been happening more often than usual. Most of the time, Light was lost in thought thinking about the detective or some subject that involved L. It didn't matter that L probably didn't know that Light's thoughts were on him. It didn't matter because it always felt like L knew exactly what Light was thinking. Sure, L generally knew what Light was thinking on a daily basis, but Light seemed more exposed now. The more Light thought of L, the more exposed he felt.

Was it normal? Was it normal to feel uncharacteristically exposed around someone you had feelings for? Light hadn't crushed on someone in so long, he couldn't remember what would be considered normal. It was hard enough to tell what was natural or not since L and Light's situation was far from the average, normal person.

Although anxiety flickered in his mind, Light replied back in his usual tone with a friendly smile on his face. "I'll be working on the case until you get back, Ryuzaki."

L stood still for a moment as his shadowed eyes searched Light for a moment. The unexpected silence caused Light's insides to tense up, his nerves pinching tighter and tighter with every passing moment of dead silence. Light instantly began rummaging through thoughts and events of their conversation to try to locate if Light might have said anything that would have been misplaced. Even for a second, Light wondered if L suddenly grew some sort of supernatural power, reached into his mind, realized what Light had been thinking, was now disgusted, and didn't know what action to take. Well, that thought only passed through his mind for a second, but the anxiety still remained within the pit of Light's stomach.

L calmly reached up and placed his thumb against his lip again as he stared into Light's honey-brown eyes that probably showed a bit of his nervousness. The slouched man dipped his head down for a moment and nibbled on the nail of his thumb. It looked like he was pondering what and how to say his thoughts. In a quiet, almost inaudible voice, L corrected, "L." There was a small pause that left Light in confusion for a moment, wondering why L had commented. The detective then tilted his head back up to stare back into Light's eyes. "Please don't address me as Ryuzaki....It's too formal."

Bewildered by the sudden occurrence, Light could feel his heart beating heavier in his chest than usual; he couldn't seem to control his anxiety now. From experience, Light knew that L always had a reason behind his actions. What were his actions now? What did he want to gain from this? Did he accomplish anything from this? Why would he say that?

Almost as if L had read Light's thought process, L continued in the same, low voice, "You already said we were friends, Light. Considering that we haven't gone out in public for research on this case, there's no reason for you to call me Ryuzaki."

With that in mind, Light found himself at a loss for words. He blinked at the detective in a mixture of realization, surprise, and contentness. Although L was distrustful of Light to some degrees, he was trying to be trustful of Light. The fact that L wanted to be addressed by his more common title than the other alias showed that L wanted to be more trustful of Light not for the case's sake but because he wanted to be Light's friend. No, he already said that he was Light's friend. This action showed that L wanted their friendship to grow closer instead of remain immobile. That thought alone caused a happiness to swirl within Light.

A smile spread across Light's lips when he finally found himself able to answer L's words. Light then corrected himself in agreement to L's words. "I'll be here when you get back, L." Light repeated those same words in his head, silently promising something. Light felt he wasn't just promising that he'd be back at headquarters so the computers and the building would be safe, but he was promising something more. Those words seemed to hold an authority over him. Light was more so promising that he wouldn't flee from this case—this battle—this war that was raging on. No matter how rough things got either between the two of them or between them and BB Jailbreak Case, Light would remain by L's side until the war ended; he wasn't going to back out for whatever reason. The fact that Light cared so much was a driving factor in this promise; he'd stay because he greatly cared about L.

Was he blowing this statement a little out of proportion? Perhaps. However, Light wouldn't have been able to stop himself even if he did want to. Light wasn't sure when it happened or even how, but he had fallen; these feelings that had gradually built up over time weren't about to abruptly disappear. It was still a foreign feeling that Light had fallen for a man—and that man being L nonetheless—but it had happened. There was no use in denying the truth because even if denied, the truth would still be existent. This statement—the hidden promise—was more than it seemed. Did L realize the gravity of Light's statement—the promise that the man had committed to?

Maybe.

Omg.

I did not just turn Light and L into a slightly fluff couple!

HOLY CRAP! I THINK I DID! LOL

While writing that last part, I couldn't help but think that suddenly their slightly angsty relationship turned slightly fluffy. Hahaha. *shrugs* Oh well.

And yeah....I really hope you guys thought this chapter was at least decent. I'm not sure if I like how it came out or not. :/

Oh and I hope the progress in L and Light's relationship doesn't become too abrupt. I'm trying to make it as smooth as possible. ;___;

And oi. I know there's probably a ton of grammatical errors in this chapter! I'm so sorry you guys! I tried! Dx

Anyway....Enough about Light and L! Get on with Near, Matt, and Mello!!! ;P

*throws out heart shape cookies with red and pink sprinkles on them*

Thanks for your patience!

Please review! :3