Me: I love this story so far! And thank you for the nice reviews!

L: There was only four. -.- You're really conceited, you know that, right?

Me: Actually, my self-esteem is rock-bottom…but not when it comes to writing and fanfictions! ^.^

InuYasha: You're both bakas.

Me: YOU DARE CALL L A BAKA?!?! YOU MUST DIE!

Audrey: Well that sounds familiar…

Me: WTF! THIS IS A DEATH NOTE STORY! RANDOM PEOPLE OUT!

Rose: Does that mean I have to leave too?

Me: YES! But do the disclaimer first!

Rose: T.T Saga owns nothing but Lillith!

Chapter 3

Lillith stepped slowly inside, amazed at how nice the apartment was, if a little dark. Even though it was midday, heavy and dark curtains covered what Lillith assumed was the sliding glass door that opened to a small balcony. There was barely any light in the apartment, and Lillith was glad that Near's apartment was more organized than hers.

As Near led her to what would soon be her room, they passed something totally random that Lillith never expected to see. It was a giant stack of DICE going up to the ceiling. Lillith stared up at it as if it was the lord, eyes wide and mouth agape. Near simply glanced at it and said, "Don't touch that." Then, as if by magic, the tower of dice shook and collapsed, sending its building blocks everywhere. Near just stood there for a second or two, then turned and looked at Lillith. Lillith squeaked in embarrassment. "I'm sorry!"

"I'll just do it later." Near sulked off. Lillith nervously followed, feeling bad about destroying the stack of dice.

"Well, this is your room." Near opened the door to a practically empty room. A tiny desk and matching chair stood right next to a small window covered by sheer curtains. A small bed squatted in the corner, with an empty mattress. No pillow or bedding. Lillith didn't care, she would just use her own sheets, however aged and worn they may be. She was happy to finally have a room of her own, one she didn't have to pay for! She was so indescribably grateful to Near.

Near's hair-twirling habit picked up as he spoke. "Do you want me to help you get your stuff in here and get settled in, Lillith-chan?" Lillith stared at him, stunned at his use of the honorific. Near saw her surprise. "Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you-"

Lillith smiled softly. "No, no it's okay. But I would appreciate your help very much…Near-kun." She hesitated before saying his name in this new fashion. "Okay then." Near replied. Dear god. Again with that hair-twirling. It figures his hair is all curly and straight at the same time. Who needs a curling iron when you have him? Lillith suppressed the slight giggle right before it escaped her mouth and followed Near outside.

That night…

Lillith groaned inwardly and slipped thick black-rimmed glasses over her face as her eyes scanned the computer screen. "Damn those cheap contacts. Can't even see the screen properly with them on." Lillith was so busy she didn't even notice the sound of her door squeaking open. "Lillith-chan?" Lillith whirled around in shock, only to sigh in relief. "Oh! You scared me to death!" Standing in the doorway, Near shrugged. "Sorry I…are those glasses?"A slight blush crept up on Lillith's cheeks. She ripped off the glasses and shoved them behind her. "Ah, I have to wear them to see the computer screen…I usually have on contacts though. They're ugly, I know."

Near walked over to her. "There's nothing wrong with them. I think they look good on you." Her face went pink again. "Anyway, I was wondering if you were hungry. I'm not that great of a cook, but we could go to that restaurant you said you liked so much." Lillith forgot about her flushed face and instead smiled brightly. "Of course! You like Italian food, right?" Near's habit got him again as he replied. "Yep."

As the pair set out for the restaurant, Lillith smiled shyly again, hoping Near didn't notice. I don't know why, but being with Near-kun…it makes me so happy!

Me: Mwahaha! I can't wait to write more!

L: This story is weird. –eats cake-

Me: But in a cute way! ^.^

L: No, just in a…weird way.

Me: You be quiet! –takes cake-

L: Hey!

Me: Say you're sorry!

L: No! Give me my freakin' cake!

Me: Never! Read and review everyone! –runs-