Title; Light Mixed into Shadow's.

Summary; "Light, i want you to help with this case." Light tilted his head. "Of course i will help. But why do you want me, of all people?." L stared at him, his eyes burning with emotion. "Because Light, with you here, the shadow's recede from the edges."

Author's note; Hey there, fellow Fanfictioner's. :),

Another chapter is up. Although, im disappointed that its short, BUT, my next chapters will be longer, i promise you that. Anywho, enjoy..

The Disclaimor; I own nothing, not the Anime slash Manga, and not the Characters. These are owned by the original owner. The only thing i do own, however, is the plot of this story.

See you down the bottom..

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Light had been enjoying a cold, not overly sweet coffee drink at the local cafe shop, reading one of his favourite books when his local nuisance showed up. He supposed he had gotten lucky last week. The whole week had been spending time with his family, helping his father with some cases by using his deductive skills, and getting as much down time as he could while reveling in the silence that his friend -stalker- had left, while she went on a week long modeling trip. He frowned. Light didn't know what impression he gave, but Misa tends to think that they are a couple, even if its been hinted plenty of times that they arn't and never will be. You could say she had a twisted obsession with him. Sure she was cute and all, as well as a model to boot, but she just wasn't his type. Pity his mother thought differently. He breathed out a sigh. Yeah, he'd been lucky last week.

So, you can imagine why he just sat there, regarding his deliciously ripe and frozen coffee drink as he replied, voice overly polite, "Misa, what can i do for you?."

Misa sat in the chair across from him, practically bouncing in her chair, no doubt itching to tackle him in a hug as soon as he stood up. He made a mental note to brace himself. She beamed, as if reading his thoughts.

"Dear Light, i have just come back from my modeling trip and have come to say hi!." But before Light could blink and even think to move out of the way of reaching arms, he was pulled across the table into a crushing hug. "And that Misa has missed you!."

Light quickly pried Misa's arms from around him and sat back in his seat, ignoring all the stares from people around them and coughed gently into his fist, a light blush adorning his cheeks from such a public display of unwanted affection. He glanced at the expectant look of the beaming girl across from him and mentally sighed, before a charming smile -no doubt fake, not that anyone would notice-, graced his lips.

"And i have missed you." The words made him want cringe, but he pressed down on the urge and discreetly sneaked a peek at his watch. Time to go. Thankgod. "Welcome home Misa, it was good to see you. But i must apologize, i have to go. My father was expecting me home about, -" Light made a show of looking at his watch. "- half an hour ago actually."
He watched Misa's face drop slightly, but it wasn't long till she beamed another smile at him. Uh-oh. She stood up and walked to his side, hands behind her back.

"That's okay Light, i will walk you home." He made a move to protest but she tugged on his arm. "And besides, its been a while since i've seen that lovely mother of yours." She knew she had him, her wide smile knowing. He grumbled quietly to himself and stood up. He'd been enjoying his time alone too. So much for having a life. He supposed he shouldn't be too terribly pessimistic. After all, she could only be coming along just to simply say hi to his mother.

...

If he was anyone else, he would've snorted. Yeah right. Last time she came to say 'hi' to his mother, she blurted out to the whole family that she planned to have Light's babies. Light barely repressed the shudder that threatened to race down his spine. He could remember every detail of each of his family's faces. His father; Mouth wide open, eyes flickering between the two of them, silently demanding for Light to explain himself. His mother; Her mouth also wide open, but a hint of a smile could clearly be seen. His sister; She was estatic. Boy was that a long night.

Replacing the grimace with another charming smile, he looked at Misa and nodded his head in agreement.
"Yes, it has been a while since you've last saw mother. Shall we go then?."

Misa eagerly nodded and looped her arm through Light's. He quietly sighed and opened the door, being the perfect gentlemen he is. He felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end and he glanced behind him, brow furrowed curiously. Someone was watching him. But who?. He casually glanced around the cafe and his brow furrowed deeper. Nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary, so why did he still feel the prickling of someone's eyes on him?. He felt a tug on his arm and he turned to Misa, who tilted her head in curiosity and he shook his head, apologizing and followed Misa out, throwing one last look past his shoulder.

There. In the back was a lone person, bundled in his large trench coat -ridiculous for this weather-, and a hat that managed to hide the majority of his face, apart from his mouth that was curved in an unfriendly grin. He lifted his glass, as if congratulating Light for spotting him. The door closed, obscuring the man, and Light shook his head, brow's furrowed.

Yeah, he'd been lucky last week.

Author's note; Again, im disappointed its short, and im sure you are.

I wanted to make it longer, but i was stumped as to what to write when after they left. So the next chapter will be up in the next few days, hopefully not too far away. BUT, its okay, as i said, the chapters will be longer, that i can assure you. :D,

Oh, and what did you think?.

Now i've got to get started on the next chapter. See you next time..

- Lady Windeye..