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Wow, it's been a long time since I updated on this site. Hopefully, I can catch up to the number I'm on at Quizilla. Anyway, here's chapter nine . . . nothing much to say, but oh well. Review plz! I appreciate feedback, even if you're telling me what I need to work on.
A few days had passed since the day Hikari was questioned. Since that day, her mind had been focusing on whether that was in fact L. She gave an aggravated sigh and opened her satchel, removing a novel that she was studying in one of her courses.
She was sitting outside of the college, at a table, under one of the many cherry blossom trees covering the campus. Petals of the flowers gracefully fell to the lush, green grass. The gentle breeze rustled the branches filled with dozens of blossoms, each light pink petal perfect at every glance. The surrounding was serene, with the singing of birds in the background.
Hikari's attention left her book as she heard footsteps bending the crisp blades of grass. Her orchid eyes looked up, caught by the mysterious, onyx eyes of Hideki Ryuga. "Oh, hi," she said politely, closing her book, "Are you looking for Light?" she asked, believing that he had came to ask her that.
"Um, no. Actually, I'm here to talk to you. Considering you are a friend of Light, I'm interested in getting to know you," he said to her, sitting down. She quickly noticed the awkward way he sat; not really sitting at all, more like crouching down, hugging his knees.
"Oh, ok, sounds great," she said.
"Good," he said with a smile. Hikari was surprised, out of all the times she had seen him, this was the most he had said to her. He was, from what she could tell, a little shy, not really much of a talker. He spoke to Light, but that was about it.
The two of them sat there, discussing things such as Hikari's childhood and how she met Light. "The two of you seem pretty close," he said to her.
'Not lately, he's been too busy playing God to hang out with friends.' "Yeah, I guess. It's because he's always been there for me, especially after my mom died," she said, her tone shifting to more depressing.
"I'm sorry to hear that," he said to her.
"Yeah, it's been two years now, so, anyway, what about you?" she asked, changing the subject. He knew the subject was tender and decided it best if it was changed.
"Me? Well, my life isn't that interesting. I'm a sugar-holic and I hate socks," he admitted. Hikari giggled at his reply. He gave a slight smile, "So, I hear they are serving cupcakes in the cafeteria, would you like to join me? We can continue our conversation in there," he said.
"Sure," she replied, putting away her book and placing the satchel strap on her shoulder, "let's go," she finished and walked toward the cafeteria, Ryuga walking beside her.
'Seems like everything is going perfectly, it won't be long before I'm able to get the truth from her. Of course there is only a ten percent chance of her knowing the truth about Kira, but something is telling me that I'm not wrong here,' he thought as he walked beside her. His eyes looked to her, observing her expressions. By her eyes, he could tell she was hiding something. They were a pure, beautiful purple, but a gleam in them held a secret, something she held locked up inside as much as she could. He looked away from her to straight ahead, his plan running through his mind.
The two of them arrived in the cafeteria moments later. Grabbing their cupcakes, they took a seat, continuing their conversation. As they sat there, a question ran through her mind, "Um, I have a question, not to be mean or anything, but why do you sit like that?" she asked, curious to know.
"Because if I were to sit normally, my deductive skills would immediately be reduced by roughly forty percent," he explained.
"Ooh, ok, that makes sense," she replied.
From a distance, they were being watched. It was Light, standing far across the room, watching, wondering just what was going on. 'Just what is Ryuuzaki up to?' Light thought then he gasped as his eyes went wide, 'D-Does he think . . . that Hikari knows about me being Kira? Damn him, that bastard is trying to get her to reveal it to him! Relax, remain calm. There isn't anything to worry about, after all there's no way he could get Hikari to reveal it. She's too loyal; besides that, she knows I hold her life in my hands. Don't do anything stupid, Hikari, and you'll continue living.' Light turned and left the room, disappearing into the halls of the university.
After spending a while talking to each other, the two ultimately must say their goodbyes, "Today was a rather interesting day, for once I actually had fun, thanks," Hikari said with a smile.
"You're welcome, we should do this again. How about tomorrow, unless you're busy of course," he said.
"Sure, how about five thirty at the coffee shop on the corner?" she suggested.
"That sounds fine, I'll meet you there," Ryuga replied as he ate his cupcake.
"Good, bye," Hikari said, waving to him with a smile as she walked off. He stood there with his hands in his pockets and watched her walk off. He sighed then turned around starting to walk off. As he walked forward he noticed Light Yagami before him.
"Hello, Light," he spoke. Light looked at him.
"What are you doing, Ryuuzaki? Do you suspect Hikari of being-?" he asked, hiding the fact he knew what he was up to.
"Oh, no, she's way too innocent to be someone like Kira, I was only trying to get to know her. She seems like an interesting girl, extremely smart," he replied.
"Yes, she is, but what's with the sudden interest?" he asked.
Ryuga shrugged his shoulders, "Just a change of pace. See you later, Light," he answered before walking off. Light growled in frustration at Ryuuzaki's attempt to befriend Hikari. He watched as the young man walked off before leaving as well.
Ryuga walked off campus, deep in thought over the case. 'So, Light, it seems you're upset with me talking with Hikari. Hmm, just one afternoon and the percent of you being Kira has increased by seven. However, unless I have proof of you being Kira, I can not make a move. I need to try harder with Hikari. Some kind of sign is bound to slip.'