AN: Yes, yes, a horribly short chapter with an even more horrible cliff hanger! Don't shoot me! The next chapter will be much longer, it just has to do with leaving off at a good place and such. So anyways, I have posted two new multi-chapter fics! A lovely MelloxMatt fic called Living Justice (romance/drama) and a non yaoi fic (gasp) about Misa (double gasp). It's called Misa's Diary... I'm sure you can figure out what it is about (humor/drama). So please check those out, and enjoy this chapter! XD

Light POV

"Light-kun..." a gentle voice chimed, slowly drawing me from my slumber. "Light-kun... It is morning."

"Mmm, five mo' minu'" I mumbled, nestling my head deeper into my pillow. So warm...

"Light-kun..."

As my mind's early morning haze thinned, I began to gain awareness. It felt as though I was sitting, or something similar... more akin to a lopsided slouch. And there was some sort of restraint on my arms. I started to fidget, uncomfortable with the unfamiliarity.

"Light-kun, you need to awaken this instant."

The voice sounded so close. I cracked open my eyes...

"WAH! GET OFF OF ME!" I yelped. L... L was holding me!

"Light-kun, it appears as though you are on me. I merely wrapped my arms around you for support."

"You're a lier!" I wrenched his arms off of me and scurried several feet back. "Misa was right! You are a pervert!"

My body immediately rejected the separation I had induced. I felt so... cold. Who would have thought that the stolid detective with the cold, calculating mind would have a body that was so warm.. and so soft... and so very, very strong... GAH! My treasonous wandering thoughts were not helping my case. What was I saying? Oh yes. L is a pervert for forcing me to unwillingly lie in his warm and tender embrace. Wait... I looked away, furrowing my eyebrows in concentration. Perhaps I should reword that...

"Light-kun?" the hopelessly, infuriatingly confusing man cocked his head to the side, regarding me quizzically. "Did you forget the occurrences of last night?"

"Last night... Oh, you mean earlier this morning when you dragged me out of bed to fulfill your sugary whims?"

"Yes. Light-kun remembers?"

"Of course I remember what happened only, what? Four hours ago? I have a brilliant memory!"

"And also a rather cranky temperament."

"Hey! Nothing of consequence happened last night! You got your cake, and we- we talked, and-" I turned my head away as the embarrassing memories flooded back. "I-I was tired! It doesn't mean anything!"

"What doesn't?" L inquired, his voice far to innocent to be a reflection of sincerity.

"Th-that I... you..."

"You said you didn't want me to be Kira. That you used to, but don't anymore." I had said

"Yes, I recall that."

"...That must mean that your feelings towards me have changed. I was wondering... How exactly have they changed?"

"I honestly don't know yet, Light-kun. You have induced unfamiliar feelings that I am struggling to categorize."

I had smiled sleepily. "Good."

"Light-kun enjoys my confusion?"

"No, I just feel the same way." I had leaned into him and rested my head on his shoulder... drifting into a sweet, blissful slumber...

"Surely," L crawled over to my end of the bed, miraculously managing to remain in his bizarre crouch, "Light-kun remembers that our position was not instigated by myself."

"I-I told you!" I gulped. Could he hear my racing heart? It seemed to be pounding in my ears. Too loud... "I was utterly exhausted! I didn't know what I was thinking, what I was saying, what I was doing! I was practically delirious!"

"Light-kun is truly remarkable."

I opened my mouth, denials dancing on the tip of my tongue. "Wait... what?"

"He has been able to keep such strong feelings hidden until his mind was at roughly 15% it's normal capacity. The average human would slip up at approximately 68%, and that would only apply for the strong-willed."

"I don't know what you're implying," I sent him an easy smile. That's better. I lost my head for a moment, but now I'm back. Calm, cool, collected, brilliant, perfect Light Yagami. I'm ready L. I won't slip up again.

"Light-kun knows very well what I am implying."

"And what would that be?"

"Is Light-kun afraid to admit to his emotions... to his attractions, even if only in a hypothetical statement?"

Keeping my breath calm and steady, I smoothly slid off the bed, and flashed the raven haired detective a confident smile. "I certainly am not afraid to state whatever it is that you're implying. However, you have neglected to tell me what exactly it is that we're talking about."

"Fine, Light-kun. I see you are still in denial of your feelings. However, you should know that I have come to recognize mine."

"Oh really?" I muttered. What did he mean? Did... did L mean that he liked me that way? No, that's impossible. He couldn't. The man had given his heart to his work, there is nothing left for him to offer me. I really shouldn't get my hopes up... not that I wanted him to be... er... romantically attracted to me. No, that would be gay.

"Yes, Light-kun. I know exactly what I want."

"What? You want me to be Kira?"

"We went over this last night, Light-kun, or have you forgotten?" he mocked. "I told you that I no longer wished you to be Kira. No, I want something different from you."

"So you want me to catch Kira then? Well, we can do that if you don't get out of bed. Come on, now." I gave a slight tug on the chain, and to my surprise, the stubborn man obliged. He hopped off the bed and stalked towards me. "What are you doing L?" I backed away from his piercing eyes, the entirety of their vast obsidian depths focused solely on me.

He continued to prowl towards me, slowly, threateningly. An amused smirk graced his lips as my back thudded against the wall.

"L," I whispered, the sound barely audible, as if the slightest noise would shatter the tense silence, leaving its jagged shards to slice me.

"I want you, Light-kun. You are infuriating, fascinating, marvelous, and beautiful. I do not mean to fan your ego, please understand that I am merely stating the facts that brought us into this current... predicament."

"Oh, so it's my fault you look like your about to rape me!"

"Would you like me too?"

"What!" I struggled to turn my head away in a futile attempt to hide my furious blush, but I found I couldn't. His intense owlish gaze kept me frozen in place. "I-I... N-no!"

"Technically, if I wanted to rape you, I would not need your consent."

"Y-you're going to rape me?" I squeaked.

His harsh features softened minutely. "Of course not, Light-kun." He brought his hand slowly to my face. I had to remind myself to breath as he ghosted his fingers over my cheek, my jaw, my neck. My eyes widened as he tenderly pressed into my neck.

"Well," he smiled at me, dropping his hand instantly. "It appears as though I'll win after all."

"W-win?" I choked out.

"Yes. Your heart rate has significantly increased. As you were not recently partaking in strenuous physical activity, this indicates that you are feeling attraction."

"A-attraction?" Dammit, why can't I say more than one word.

"Yes, Light-kun, you feel attraction towards me. I want you, Light-kun, and I always get what I want. Luckily, you have insured me an easy victory."

"I-I... What?"

"Should we continue now, or do you wish to wallow in your denial for a while longer?" I fought back a shiver of desire as his sweet breath grazed over my lips. How appropriate... that his breath is sweet.

"I-"

SLAM

"L! I-" A shrill voice interrupted my soon-to-be disjointed sentence. "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?"