Light and L stepped into his home and they heard loud thumping. "What is that?" L asked perplexed.
Light smiled and braced himself, "You may want to back up Ryuzaki."
L took a couple steps as a young girl came flying around the corner and dove into Light, "Light! I missed you!"
Light laughed, "Quit it, it's only been a school day."
Sayu smiled, "Yeah but—whose the messy haired owl?" She pointed at L.
L looked around, "Oh, you mean me? I'm Ryuzaki… I'm Light's classmate."
Light's mother peeked around the corner, "Welcome Ryuzaki, Sayu, don't be rude. Oh, I remember, you're the other young man from the ceremony. I figured you'd two would become friends. Geniuses usually stick together!" She winked and ducked back into the kitchen. "Sayu, darling, be a dear and bring me the groceries."
L poked Light's shoulder, "Why did she wink at us?"
"My mom wants me to go on a date… And honestly, I'm beginning to think she doesn't care if it's of the same gender." Light scratched the back of his head blushing slightly, "Boy, if only she knew about you."
L tilted his head, "Eh? What's that supposed to mean?"
Light looked back at L, "It means you're like me, you're incapable of such emotions."
L put his index finger on his lip, "Do you honestly believe that? I'd like to believe that there is someone for everyone… It might be a little glass half full…"
Light gave a half smile and walked into their living room. Light sat on the couch next to Sayu. She held up her homework, "Light… Math…"
L leaned over the back of the couch. "42." Both Light and Sayu just stared at L. "I love mathematics… Can I show you a fast way to do that? Might even be easier."
Sayu gave a huge smile, "Okay, crazy owl guy!"
L frowned, "Please call me Ryuzaki."
Sayu nodded, "Please teach me, Ryuzaki."
Light's mother contently cooked dinner as L and Light taught Sayu new techniques in academics.
Sayu giggled and bounced around, "You and Light make great teachers! I'm so ready for my exams tomorrow! Thank you Ryuzaki!" Sayu crushed L with a hug.
L let out a pained gasp, "You're welcome."
"Will you help me everytime, Ryuzaki?" Sayu smiled as she hugged him. Light helped his mother set up the table smiling.
L pried her off him, "I'll certainly try, I'll give you my number so you can call me if you have any questions." Sayu grinned and snatched the number from his hand. L yanked back his hand and counted his fingers.
"Okay, kids, let's sit down to eat." Light's mother smiled as everyone took their seats. L crouched in his chair. Both Sayu and their mother stared oddly at L.
Light smiled, "Don't ask… He doesn't sit like that because he wants to, it will lower his deductive reasoning by 40% if he doesn't."
L smiled and thought to himself, "He remembered." The food was placed in front of him and L looked down at the plate, "Oh dear… I normally live on sugar, I guess it'll be alright if I eat normal food… I don't want to seem ungrateful." L pushed a carrot around on his plate before reluctantly popping the bitter vegetable in his mouth, "Well… It wasn't so bad."
Light watched L as he realized the food was just as good his sweets. A television broadcast came on from "Sakura TV". "We now bring you an important message from Kira himself!"
L stopped and watched the television. His cell phone rang, "Yes. I'm watching it. I'm on my—" As L finished his sentence a detective from his task force was struck down in front of the station. L stood there in shock. "But Kira… He needs a face and a name. It appears he doesn't need the name." L held the phone to his chest, "Excuse me Mrs. Yagami." He then stepped into the other room, "Watari, I've been with Light the whole night… I know there's that theory he can control his victims… What if he can control the time of death…"
Light called L out into the living room, "Ryuzaki! The reporter from the rival station!"
L ran out into the other room, "Watari… I have a theory." L excused himself once more. "This is a second Kira. The first needed the names and faces and didn't need to prove himself… No… This is a calling card. He's reaching out to the other one."
Light sat on the couch holding his mother as a large vehicle smashed into the entrance of the building. "L! Get out here!"
L ran out, "I thought I told you… Too… Oh no… Soichiro…"
Light's mother began to weep. "I need to… Watari… I can't stay here! There's! I!" Lights mother placed her hand on L's shoulder and put on a strong face.
"I see. I understand. L. You must stay here for your safety. We will protect you. My husband would want it this way." She gave a soft smile. "I'll prepare a bed for you."
Light got up, "Looks like you're stuck with us now. I guess I'll get you settled… Where do you want to sleep… I guess you'll have to borrow some clothes."
"I'll sleep in this." L said staring at the television.
Light grabbed him by the shoulders, "That's not good enough! Come on. There's nothing you can do for now, and watching this will just piss you off."
"This is my job Light." L responded emotionlessly.
"Whatever, I'll run you a shower." Light said angrily.
L watched Light storm up the stairs. "Alright." He got up and followed Light.
Light walked back into his room to see L standing there with no shirt. "Oh. Here." Light blushed while he tossed him a towel and turned around.
L smiled, "Do I make you blush, Light?"
Light growled, "Shut up and get in the shower. I'll have your bed ready."
L grinned, "I can't sleep with you?"
Light blushed a deeper shade, "Absolutely not!"