Sorry for the very late update...i actually finished this chap a week ago but then the file where i saved my works got busted so i had to re-write it from scratch...that and i've been up to my ear in college works...nasty things...anyway...enjoy...

L and Light tried to spend as much time together as possible. They both stopped going to school, since both of them were way ahead in their studies, this didn't matter.

However, the danger that Kira posed seemed to be lurking behind every corner and that spoiled it all for them.

L was nervous, jumpy and miserable. He kept his guard up and rarely left his home. Even when he did, he was so cautious that Light ceased to take him out.

As for Light, his was feeling pretty low himself with the idea of L moving away. A thundercloud seemed to hover over his head as he went around until even L was wary of him.

L found himself hating Kira. He hated Kira for what he did to him. What he nearly did to him. What he was still doing to him. L hated Kira for ruining any chance of happiness he could have had with Light.

Light also found himself hating Kira. He hated Kira for casting a dark shadow over his and L's relationship. He hated Kira for threatening to hurt L. He hated Kira for nearly hurting L.

Both of them could find it in themselves to enjoy the little time they had left together.

Before long, the last day came. Light was determined not to let Kira ruin this one last day they had together.

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L woke up to find Near sprawled on top of him. He slowly rolled his younger brother off him and got up, taking of his shirt as he did.

He stood up and stretched in the golden sunlight pouring in through the window.

"Gorgeous," said a voice behind him.

Jumping, L turned around to see Light sitting by the bedroom door.

"Raito, how did you get in?" asked L, blushing as Light's eyes roved around his pale torso.

"Watari let me in," answered Light, still eyeing L's body.

L nodded, grabbing his shirt and putting it on.

Light looked disappointed but said nothing.

"Why don't you come over for lunch today?" he suggested. "My parents would love to have you over and Sayu misses Near."

L thought about it. He didn't want to refuse Light but he felt too afraid to leave his home. But it would not be fair to Near if he couldn't see Sayu before they left.

L sighed.

"All right," he said.

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Lunch at Light's house had been a somewhat sombre affair. Both L and Light had been so quiet that any attempts to make conversation fell flat.

After lunch, L and Light went out for a walk while Near and Sayu just played around in the gardens.

L walked slowly, constantly looking around. Light just walked behind him silently.

The silence stretched on until Light finally spoke up.

"Why don't we go to Anezaki-san's museum?"

L looked back at Light, surprised.

"Why?" he asked.

"L, you've been visiting his place for a very long time," answered Light. "Don't you think you should say goodbye?"

L thought about it and nodded.

"All right."

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"So you'll be going tomorrow?" asked Sayu dully, plucking a flower petal.

Near was sitting on the grass, fiddling around with a leaf. He nodded without looking at Sayu.

"We'll be leaving at dawn," he said monotonously.

Sayu said nothing but continued to pluck the flower petal until none were left. Then, she turned to Near and smiled cheerfully.

"I'll be here when you come back, Near-chan," she said.

Near looked up at her and smiled the smile that had enthralled Sayu so much.

"Promise?" he asked.

"I promise," said Sayu, bending down and planting a kiss on Near's cheek, making the white haired boy blush.

Sayu giggled shyly when he reached up to touch the spot she kissed.

"How sweet," said a sarcastic voice over the wall.

They both looked up and saw Misa sitting on the wall, leering down at them.

Near quickly stood up and placed himself protectively in front of Sayu.

"What do you want?" he demanded.

Misa smirked. "I want Light-chan, but your brother is having him right now. I guess I'll have to settle with you two cute lovebirds."

"My grandfather and brother are inside the house," said Near, trying to figure a way out of this. He wasn't scared of Misa, but he felt a strong intuition that Kira had recruited her. "They'll notice if something happens to us."

Misa snorted. "Please, your grandpa just went out. Your fag brother is too busy screwing his red-head. There's no one to help you."

Near swore under his breath. He had no choice then. He took a deep breath and was about to scream for Mello when a huge shadow loomed up behind both him and Sayu. Suddenly, Near felt pain on the back of his head and before he passed out, he heard Sayu screaming.

"Sayu…" he said weakly before passing out.

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Anezaki smiled when he saw L and Light walked in through the doors of his museum. He knew it would probably be for the last time, but he had to act as though he didn't know. L had never known about him acting as an invisible bodyguard for him, and Anezaki wanted it to stay that way.

"Welcome again, Lawliet-san," he greeted. "I see you've brought Yagami-san with you as well."

"Hello, Anezaki-san," said L quietly. Then, not knowing what else to say, he quickly got to the point. "This will be my last visit."

Anezaki feigned a look of surprise on his face. "Really? How come?"

"My grandfather wants to move overseas," said L sadly. "He wants us to come with him."

"I see," said Anezaki. "It's going to be lonely without you around here."

"Ah," was all L said. He was too embarrassed to say anything else.

"Go on," said Anezaki, gesturing towards the entrance to the exhibitions.

LLLLLL

L and Light wandered aimlessly around the museum, not knowing where to go. Eventually they both settled down at the lounge or rather, what used to be a lounge. It was now nothing more than a dusty, empty room with two moth-eaten sofas.

They both sat facing each other, neither saying a word. Both of them had a heavy feeling in their chests that was further amplified by the dim lighting of the lounge.

"So…" said Light at last. "You'll be leaving tomorrow."

L said nothing, knowing that it was pointless to answer. Light sighed and took something out of his pocket.

He moved to sit beside L and handed him a small box. L opened it and found a locket.

It was a simple one, silver and oval in shape with a chain. L opened and found a picture.

"Raito…" he breathed. The picture was of him and Light. L was resting his head on Light's shoulder and smiling softly while Light had an arm around him and big grin on his face.

L looked up at Light with wide eyes.

"I just wanted you to have something so that you'll never forget me," said Light, not looking at L.

"Thank you, Raito," said L, taking Light's hand. "I promise you, I'll never forget you and I will come back."

Light turned to look at L and for the first time that day, he smiled. He leaned forward and captured L's lips with his own.

L closed his eyes and allowed Light's tongue to explore his own. Light deepened the kiss further, pulling L closer, crushing their bodies together.

Light pushed L down on the sofa and continued kissing him fervently, realising that this may be the last time he could ever kiss him.

One of his hands were entangled in L's ebony hair while the other held L's chin as their continued to duel.

L wrapped his own arms around Light, pulling him closer.

"To think that you used to that to me, Eru-chan," said a cold voice that brought the two of them back to earth.

L rose from the sofa to look at the man that had haunted his dreams, the man who had scarred him emotionally. The first man he had ever loved.

Kira.

Kira looked as though he had not changed at all; he was the exact copy of Light. One might have thought that the two were twins but for Kira's jet-black hair, the scar on his face and those evil, black eyes that constantly glinted with malice.

Light quickly stood in front of L as though to shield him.

This made Kira cackle. The sound sent chills up L's spine.

"How sweet," said Kira. "Looks you found yourself a better version of me, Eru."

L trembled as his former lover's eyes fixed themselves on him.

"Raito is not version of you, Kira," said L, trying to keep his voice steady. "He is who he is, you are who you are."

Kira clapped his hands.

"Bravo, Eru," he said, still clapping his hands. "Bravo. You've finally stopped listening to me and started thinking for yourself. However, you're deluding yourself if you think that you like this boy for who he is."

L frowned. "I don't understand."

Kira chuckled. "The thing that drew you to Light was because of his similarities with me. Granted, he's a lot nicer than I am, but that's what drew you to him in the first place."

L shook his head. "You're the one who's deluding yourself. I was drawn to Raito because he never stopped trying to befriend me even when I pushed him away."

Kira scowled. He never liked being contradicted.

"Looks like I have my work cut out for me," he growled. "The two of you are coming with me."

"What makes you think we'll listen to you?" said Light challengingly.

Kira grinned.

"Why, a number of reasons. Firstly, I have three men outside. If I give the word, they'll walk in and shoot the old curator and Watari who are both in the museum office. Secondly, I have men watching both your homes. Same story of course should I give the word. Third, Near and Sayu are both with Misa right now. You don't want the kids to be forced by that nutcase to do something they're…not ready to do yet, do you?"

L and Light were both trembling with fear and Light's case, anger.

"You sick bastard!" shouted Light, charging at Kira.

"Raito, no!" cried L.

Kira neatly sidestepped Light and delivered a blow to the back of his head, sending Light to the floor.

Kira sat on Light's back and took out a gun.

Light's eyes widened with fear.

"Kira, no!" he pleaded.

Kira looked at L. "I have an agreement with Misa to deliver Light to her. But she didn't specify dead or alive. If you come with me, I'll deliver him alive, if you refuse…I'll still drag you along but I'll deliver Light dead. I'm not too fussed about keeping my bargain with that crazy girl. So make your choice, Eru."

L trembled. This was what Kira loved to do, playing games. He did it while they were together. At the time, L had found them unpleasant but had tolerated them because of his love for Kira. But now, he hated with all his heart.

He knew that Kira already knew his choice.

"I'll come, just don't hurt Raito," he said, defeated.

Kira grinned. "Good boy. Now, give me a kiss."

L stared at Kira with a mixture of fear and disgust.

"Kiss me or Watari and Anezaki dies."

Hating himself, L walked forward and placed his lips on Kira's.

Kira pulled L closer by the waist and pushed his tongue into L's mouth, making him gag. He released L and smirked at Light who glared back at him from the floor.

"I missed that," said Kira, laughing cruelly.

L helped Light up. "I'm sorry, Raito."

Light shook his head.

"It's not for your fault, L," he said, looking at Kira hatefully.

"Raito…" said L, putting a restraining hand on Light shoulder. "Don't, if not he'll carry out his threats."

"Raito, Raito and Raito," spat Kira. "I'm getting sick of the way you say his name. I'll have you scream my name later! Let's go."

He pointed his gun at both of them.

L and Light obeyed reluctantly. What other choice did they have?

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things are heating up now...how will L and Light get out of this?? find out next chap...

next chapter coming soon...