AN: This is the third Luxuria chapter. Thank you once again for those who submitted reviews and for those who added this story to their fave list. Thanks a million to those who read this story.
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Chapter 3: Luxuria III
"Yes. A secret police agent or a detective to be precise."
L just stared at Light for a few moments and then shrugged.
"Who knows? I may or may not be one. What makes you so sure that my name's a pseudonym? That really hurts, Light-kun. You make it sound like my name doesn't suit me at all." L brought his thumb to his lips, and studied him once more.
"But I am pointing out that it doesn't suit you at all. Because it isn't your real name." Light closed his pocket notebook and hid it in his pocket. "And please refrain from gawking at me too much." L pouted.
"But Light-kun is too excruciatingly tempting to stare at. Are you not aware of that, Light-kun?" Light raised an eyebrow.
"I believe I am already aware of that. But I'd really appreciate it if you don't make me ponder about it a bit more."
"Ah. Is Light-kun uneasy when people stare at him for so long?" Light frowned.
"No. I am just uneasy when people like you stare at me for so long." L pouted.
"That was a rude remark, Light-kun. But the expression on your face was priceless. So I will not dwell too much on your remark." L smiled. "You also look hot when you frown, Light-kun. But I am sure you're already aware of that, am I not right?" Light's frown deepened.
"Yes. I am already aware of that." He fought the blush that was already forming on his cheeks. L noticed it and smiled wider.
"Ah. You show interesting expressions, Light-kun." Light fought the urge to snap back. "Makes me want to see more of your facial expressions."
"What—
"Is it okay if I pursue you, Light-kun?" Light stared at him blankly. L bit his thumb hard.
"Is it okay if I pursue you—
"I heard you perfectly."
"And?"
"I don't swing that way. Besides, I have a girlfriend." L's face darkened.
"Girlfriend?"
"Yes." Light smirked.
"Ah. I see. Then why don't you break up with her?" To say that Light was shocked was an understatement. He opened his mouth to speak but words won't come out. L smiled.
"You really make interesting expressions Light-kun." Light rolled his eyes.
"Well, thank you very much for the compliment, Ryuga-san."
"Ah. Perhaps Ryuga doesn't sound good for me, Light-kun. Call me Ryuuzaki instead." L smiled.
"I knew it was a pseudonym." Light frowned. "And I think Ryuuzaki's another one."
L chuckled.
"I will not deny it this time. You're really interesting, Light-kun. You should really break up with your girlfriend and let me pursue you."
"I like my girlfriend. What makes you think that I'd dump her for the likes of you?"
"You like your girlfriend? Is she smart enough to suit you? Is she prettier than you?"
"Well, she's not really that smart and she's pretty, yes." Light's face darkened. "Wait. What did you say? Prettier?! You're saying that I'm pretty? That doesn't sound like a compliment for a guy, you know."
"Ah. Perhaps pretty is an understatement." Light snorted.
"Whatever. I like my girlfriend the way she is, Ryuuzaki-san."
"You sure?" Light said nothing. L smirked.
"See? I'm sure it is just a relationship for show."
"Okay. Even though let's say I don't like her that much, I don't swing that way. I am perfectly straight." L stared at him. Hard.
"Who said I wasn't?"
"Then why the hell do you want to pursue me?!"
"Because you messed up with my sexual orientation."
Light just gaped at him. L, on the other hand, was anticipating for a witty comeback. To say that he was amused was not enough to describe the sparkle in his eyes.
"You're hopeless." Light said, as he slumped in his chair.
"Does that mean you'd let me pursue you?" Light let a loud sigh. The conversation with the queer man was exhausting him.
"No. As I have said, I'm currently tied. Besides, we'll never see each other again after this."
"Really…" L was silently telling himself to not forget to tell Watari to find some information about Light Yagami. And his girlfriend. First and foremost, know thy enemies, right? He smiled. He was not the best detective in the world for nothing, right? And the world's top detective and perhaps, the most brilliant person must not lose to a mere woman, right? "But I will see you again, Light-kun."
Light rolled his eyes. "You sound like a stalker. Please don't add to the list."
L chuckled but merely said nothing.
"You are just as stubborn as my girlfriend. And I hate stubborn people." L narrowed his eyes. He can endure the stubborn part. But comparing him to the girlfriend?
"You looked like you were hurt. Perhaps you were insulted when I compared you to Misa?" Light let out a loud chuckle. L 's face darkened.
"But I am hurt, Light-kun. You said Misa, right? The Misa Amane is your girlfriend? The model?" Light nodded and raised an eyebrow. L's face darkened more. He was being compared to the Misa Amane who seemed to know nothing but perkiness?
"I am nothing like her, Light-kun. I am not stubborn. I am just persistent." Light smirked at that.
"If you say so, Ryuuzaki-san. If you say so." L tried to keep a stoic look to cover the annoyance.
"Light-kun, what is your job?" Light chuckled.
"I am still a university student. But I'm planning to join the NPA in the near future." L nodded.
"I see."
"And you? I was right about you being a detective, right?" L stared at him and said nothing.
"Thought so." Light said, smirking. "What agency?"
L smiled.
"That is for you to find out."
"Hmm. But I'm not really interested in finding out." L pouted.
"That's rude, Light-kun. Don't you consider my feelings at all?"
"No."
"Then your girlfriend will definitely leave you. Well, not that I'm complaining. That will make things easier for me then."
Light gave him a questioning look. "I don't care whether she leaves me or not."
L gave him a puzzled look.
"I don't refuse women when they come to me for a relationship. Nor do I chase them when they leave." Obsidian eyes stared at chocolate ones, evaluating.
"Then why do you refuse me?"
"First, you are a man. I said this several times already. I don't swing that way. Second, you are really stubborn. Third, there's something in you that annoys me so. Fourth, how can I accept someone who lies about his name? Should I continue?" L frowned. He shook his head.
"No, Light-kun. I believe you have already made your point and successfully scarred my heart." Light rolled his eyes. "Speaking of names, Light-kun…"
Light raised an eyebrow.
"You said your surname's Yagami, right?"
"So?"
"Are you by any chance related to Yagami Soichiro of NPA? Perhaps your dream of entering NPA is—
"He's my dad." Light interrupted. L noted the drastic change in expression in the youth's face.
"I see. I heard about the incident. I give you my condolences." Light nodded, and smiled bitterly. L wanted to slap himself for bringing up the topic.
"I heard L, the world-renowned detective, took the case."
"Really?"
"Yes. It was all over the news. But I don't particularly care."
"You don't care? Don't you desire justice for your family?" Light gave him a blank look.
"Don't get me wrong. I don't care because I will be the one who'd catch the bastard."
L just smiled. Interesting.
"Well then, good luck." Light just nodded. "I hope—
Rrriiing. Rrriiing. Rrriiing.
"Ah. I'm sorry. That must be mine." L just nodded. "Ah. Misa." L frowned. "No. Ah, yes. Okay. I'll be there in a few minutes." Light turned to L. "I have to go."
L just stared and said nothing.
"Well, it was nice talking to you. See you when I see you." Light smirked.
L smiled. "Didn't I tell you already? You will see me." Light rolled his eyes.
"Okay. See you, stalker." L grinned. He watched as Light stood up and straightened his shirt. Light fully stared at him before turning to walk away.
"Light-kun." Light stopped and turned to glance at him. "I was serious when I said that I would pursue you."
Light gave him a small smile and L felt the tingling sensation in his stomach again.
"You're really stubborn." L grinned.
"Persistent, Light-kun. Persistent."
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AN: And that concludes the luxuria chapters. Thank you for reading. I appreciate reviews but I don't compel anyone. Next chapter is Gula (Gluttony). Hope I can update soon.