AN: Thank you for the reviews and the faves. I'm incredibly happy because you all seem to be enjoying my story. There are lemons in this chapter so if you're not comfortable with it, I am sorry but you just have to stop reading.
This is the last Acedia chapter. Enjoy.
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Chapter 11: Acedia III
"You're going to meet Mikami today, Light-kun?"
Light spared a glance at the detective who was nibbling a chocolate stick.
"Yes. Didn't I tell you that last night?" He replied, and turned to his laptop once more. He was checking out some information regarding the Yotsuba's corporation, a corporation having a vast network of connections in the National Police Agency of Japan. It was confidential information, and it took him three hours nonstop to be able to have access to it.
"I was so engrossed in our lovemaking last night that I failed to hear about it." He heard L reply.
He turned to glare at the detective who seemed like he was waiting for Light's retort.
"Lovemaking?" Light hissed, making his voice as low as possible.
"Yes, Light-kun. Lovemaking." L said, emphasizing the word. His glare at the detective tripled, but the man just blinked at him in confusion.
"I certainly did NOT make love to you." Light replied, whispering. L opened his mouth to speak but he cut in. "And would you like to lower your voice, you bastard. The others may hear it."
L blinked at him and then smiled.
"Ahh, Light-kun is ashamed that others may know about our relationship?"
Light scowled at him.
"What relationship are you talking about? And didn't I tell you to keep your voice down? Geez, you're really irritating!" Light said, forgetting to whisper the words. He immediately turned to look around and sighed in relief when he saw that the others were in the far end of the room.
"Light-kun is so shy. Not that I complain. I find it quite cute." L said, chuckling.
He glared at the detective and decided to ignore the man. He turned to his laptop and resumed working. He was currently trying to find the names of the men behind the corporation, when he heard L speak to the rest of the investigation team.
"Everyone could take their lunch break now. It is past 1 o' clock already, and I know you're all hungry." L said. Light looked at L, then turned to look at the others who nodded happily.
"Alright, Ryuuzaki! You and Light, too. I'm sure you're not hungry because of your sweets but Light-kun is normal and have to eat a decent meal." Matsuda said, and quickly apologized when Aizawa reprimanded him. Light laughed and shook his head.
"Thank you for the concern, but I need to finish this first. I will eat once I'm done with this." He said, and Matsuda just nodded in understanding.
As soon as the others were out of the door, the room immediately became strangely silent. Light glanced at the detective who was staring at him, then turned to his laptop to continue what he was doing. After another few minutes of silence, he felt L shift closer to him but he ignored him.
"Impressive, Light-kun. You managed to access that information within three hours. You have the skills of a top hacker." L whispered in his ear. Light tensed when L's lips touched his ears and had to restrain himself from gasping."The others went on a lunch break." The detective continued.
"Stop it, L. Don't you have anything to do?" Light hissed, and resumed typing. He was feeling extremely uncomfortable but he decided to focus his attention on his work. He was trying to open a certain database of NPA. It was probably the database containing the list of the board members of the Yotsuba Corporation. It was so secured that he wondered whether the information inside was really that highly classified. His hands froze when L nipped at his earlobe, and a pale hand came up to rest on his left hand.
"Cut it out, L! We're working!"
"Of course we are." L replied and worked his lips down Light's neck. Light gasped at the tickling sensation it created. Another hand crept inside his polo shirt and he flinched a bit at the sudden contact of the cold hand with his abdomen. He stifled a moan when the hand traveled upwards, caressing his skin gently, sending tingling sensations all over his body. When the fingers touched his nipple, he gasped faintly. He tilted his head, allowing L to kiss his neck more, and L happily obliged. L's lips moved upwards, kissing the side of his face, then to his temples.
Light thought his head was going to explode. L's gentle kisses and caresses were driving him crazy. The feeling it induced wasn't exactly terrific like last night but it felt so… painfully gentle, that it felt so much better than the aggressive and mindblowing touches and kisses he experienced last night. It was like L was trying to convey his emotions to him.
He closed his eyes and felt L's lips kiss his eyelids. L then planted kisses all over his face, kissing his cheeks, his nose and the corner of his lips. Then finally, L kissed his lips fully, and he felt his brain shut down for a moment due to the sweetness of the kiss. Light allowed his lips to part open to give permission to L, but the detective just planted a long soft simple kiss on the slightly parted lips.
Light allowed himself to smile. Sometimes, L could be so damn cute and sweet. But he would never admit it to the man. As if admitting something like that would be easy.
He felt L's lips travel all over his face and he savored the soft kisses and the sweet sensation it brought. L, then, suddenly stopped, and Light quickly opened his eyes.
"We're working, Light-kun." L said, smiling.
He blinked at the man for a while then noticed the screen on his laptop. The screen was now showing a list of all the names of Yotsuba's board members. He felt L withdraw his hand from inside his shirt, and he turned to look at the detective.
"Not bad." He said, then turned to his laptop to start working. He heard L chuckle softly, and he felt the man kiss his cheek.
"The kiss or the work?"
He smiled softly to himself. Both. The thought gave him goosebumps but he knew he would be a fool not to admit it to himself. He fixed a scowl on his face then turned to look at L.
"The work, of course." He said, his fake scowl plastered on his face. L chuckled.
"Light-kun is so cute when he's in denial." L said, and Light gave the man a genuine glare.
"I'm not in denial." He replied, and L just smiled at him in amusement.
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Ryuk was in a bad mood. He was planning to go around the city and eat some apples or perhaps find something interesting. But the man ruined it all. He was standing in front of the office of the man, and he was trying to force the best smile he could plaster on his face. But it seemed that his foul mood was making it a little bit harder.
He was blissfully eating his apples when the man sent someone to fetch him. It was his snack time. He was supposed to be eating his apples right now. But the man called for him, and it annoyed the hell out of him.
He decided not to smile anymore and entered the room without knocking. The man was reading some papers on his desk and Ryuk secretly sent the man a glare.
"You called for me." Ryuk said, with a surprisingly normal voice, though he knew he was feeling extremely annoyed. The man looked up and asked him to sit down a sofa. Ryuk obliged and sat down, the bored expression on his face masking the annoyance he felt for the man.
"Have you found Yagami Light, already?" the man started.
"No." Ryuk replied. The man narrowed his eyes and glared at him.
"I thought I told you to find him." The man said, and Ryuk restrained himself from chuckling. I already did.
"I'm still trying to find him." He almost smirked. He knew it was horrible of him to keep lying to the man since he was supposed to be his master, but the man was starting to really get on his nerves.
The man nodded in understanding but did not ask any further. Ryuk almost laughed. What an idiot.
"You must find him quickly. I don't want to wait for L to notice my plan." The man said, and Ryuk just raised an eyebrow.
"You're still going to persuade the Yagami to work for you? You're insane. I'm telling you he won't agree." Ryuk said, laughing at the man mockingly. The man just glared at him then smirked.
"If he refuses, then it's the end for him. Though, it would really be a waste since I believe he could greatly help us catch that L. You just have to find the damn boy. Then we'd threaten him to help us." The man said, grinning.
Ryuk blinked at him in confusion. What a joke the man was. This was the plan? The man was really a loser. It was like those movie clichés wherein the antagonist decides to threaten the protagonist into helping him take over the world or something.
"You're a loser, you know that? You'd really think this would work?" Ryuk said, chuckling.
"Of course. If faced with a situation wherein his life is on the line, a man would do everything." The man replied.
Ryuk said nothing. It was probably true. People always do what it takes to survive. Not that it was wrong. It was a rule of the world.
"Why don't you catch that L, yourself? Why do you have to rely on this Yagami?" Ryuk asked. The man blinked at him for a while before smirking.
"I know I'm brilliant." The man started, and Ryuk had to stifle a loud laugh at that. "I tried to find that damn bastard L, but he's really hard to pin down. He's that elusive. He's not an ordinary man. His brains are too superior for me." The man continued.
Damn right. Ryuk stifled another chuckle.
"So you mean you believe this Yagami Light could get hold of this L?"
"I'm not sure if he could actually do that. But rumors and records say that this Yagami Light had superior brains like L. So I'd like to gamble on his abilities." The man replied. Ryuk just nodded. He watched as the man glanced at his wrist watch. "I have to go. I have a board meeting in a few minutes." The man said, fixing his tie.
Ryuk immediately stood up. He was waiting for that. He could now resume eating his apples. He was about to go outside the room, when the man called out.
"Ryuk." Ryuk turned around to face the man. "I need you to kill a man." The man said, and Ryuk raised a brow. He walked towards the man's desk. The man handed him an envelope.
"What's this? Another detective? Just how many are you really planning to kill?" Ryuk said, bringing out the contents of the envelope. It was information about the man he was supposed to kill. His eyes widened in surprise when he read what was written in the documents. "You want me to assassinate a member of the Diet? Why the sudden change in targets?"
"Targets? What targets? I don't remember setting a particular group of targets. And don't ask too many questions. Kill the man within a week." The man replied, and Ryuk just shrugged in response. "Also, find the damn Yagami soon."
"Whatever." Ryuk replied, and tucking the envelope under his arm, he walked out of the door.
When he was finally out of the door, he gave a loud yawn. As if he'd immediately start working. Really, working for the man was tiresome. He was a little bit perplexed at idea of killing a Diet member, but he couldn't care less. He never gave a damn about who the victims are. But the fact that the man wanted to kill a Diet member was really confusing. Maybe the Diet member went against the man or something?
He shrugged. It was bothersome to even think about the possible reasons. The man sure seemed to be scary at times. He won't be surprised if the man asks him to assassinate an ally. The man was too self-centered to think about alliances and all that crap. He scratched the back of his head and decided to go around the city for a while. He would do the job tomorrow. Or perhaps on the day after tomorrow?
He was sure the man would really get mad at him for being lazy again. But then again, he could always kill the man anytime.
But it would be troublesome for him to do that.
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"Have you found out anything about your stalkers?" Light asked, taking a sip on his champagne. The champagne was quite good, and the food was great. He had to commend Mikami later for the good choice of restaurant. He heard Mikami chuckle.
"Stalkers, eh? I would probably prefer it if they were really stalkers." Mikami replied, then with a serious voice he added, "Yes. I am still investigating further about it. But I do have a lead."
Light raised an eyebrow at the man.
"Yotsuba." Mikami said, in a low voice.
Light just nodded and said nothing. He wasn't exactly surprised to hear that. He suspected something was wrong with the corporation but he couldn't figure it out yet. But he will in due time.
"But I'm not yet sure why they're following me. I don't have any proof that they're connected to Kira or something." Mikami said, taking his sip at his own glass of champagne.
"I see. Please try to gather more information about them. I will, too." Light said, downing the remaining contents of his wine glass.
"I will." Mikami replied. He set down his wine glass on the table before staring at Light fully. Light felt his stare and raised an eyebrow at him. "You look beautiful, as always."
Light chuckled.
"You don't have to remind me. I hear that often. Though I'm not sure whether I should really take it as a compliment." Light said, smiling. Mikami leaned over the table to take a closer look at the brunette. Light tensed a bit, but he hid it well by not moving an inch.
"Though I find you more alluring tonight. I wonder why…"
Light blinked at the man. He knew there were some implications in the words, but he wasn't sure about it. Mikami smiled at him before leaning back on his chair.
"Nevermind. Did you like the place?"
Light decided to not think further and smiled at the man. He did like the place and he should commend the man about it.
"Yes. I'm surprised you know my tastes." Light replied and Mikami's smile widened.
"Elegant places like this suit beautiful people like you. We should have dinner more often." Light just smiled and said nothing. He knew the man was flirting again.
Light checked his wristwatch and saw that it was already nine in the evening.
"I have to go now. Call me when you have updates." Light said, standing up. Mikami nodded, and stood up as well.
"I will. Thank you for the wonderful evening." Mikami said, smiling. Light allowed himself to smile back.
"Yes. Thank you for the dinner, as well." He replied. After saying goodbye to the man, he walked out of the restaurant, enduring the uncomfortable stare that followed him out. He sighed in relief when he was sure he was already several blocks away from the restaurant.
"L?" He said, and he heard some cracking noises from the tiny earpiece he had on his ear. After a few seconds of waiting, L finally spoke.
"Good job, Light-kun." He heard L say through the earpiece.
"Yes. I will be there in a short while. I'm heading to the train station now." He said, as he started to walk towards the train station.
"Light-kun. Wait for me at the station entrance." Light stopped walking. What the hell was L up to?
"What? Why?" He asked, as he walked further.
Silence.
"L?"
He sighed. He had a feeling L was up to something stupid again. But then again, that makes the detective more interesting.
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Light twitched in annoyance. He was currently standing in front of the train station, with the detective standing in front of him, waiting for him to speak.
"You're planning to take me to dinner." Light started and the detective just nodded at him. "You're planning to make me eat dinner again." The detective just nodded once more. "You're planning to make me eat another dinner at this goddamn hour?!"
L just blinked at him, before smiling sheepishly.
"Yes, Light-kun." L replied. Light narrowed his eyes in annoyance. He knew L was up to something stupid again. But he never thought that it was something this stupid!
"You're not L." L blinked at him in confusion. "I don't know any stupid L." Light added, and L pouted.
"Light-kun doesn't want to have dinner with me? But he had one with Mikami." L said, and Light twitched in annoyance more.
"You are asking me to dinner again. May I reiterate to you that I had already eaten, and that it is already almost ten in the evening." Light hissed.
"Then, just drink some coffee or anything. And it's 9:43 in the evening, Light-kun." L said, and Light had to restrain himself from snarling at the man. Instead, Light sighed in defeat.
"Why do you want to eat outside suddenly?" Light asked.
"Ah. I heard Mikami said something about how Light-kun suited the restaurant, and how you liked it and all. I was wondering whether I could impress Light-kun as well by taking him into a more elegant restaurant." L said, without blinking.
Light, in turn, gave the detective a blank look. He was waiting for a more acceptable reason, something work-related perhaps. But after a few seconds of silence, he realized there was nothing more. He sighed.
"Sometimes, I don't really get you. You always come up with stupid ideas like this, and I really don't understand how you somehow always make me agree to it." Light started, and L pouted at him. He gave the man a small smile and added, "Though I also find it puzzling that you manage to make the stupid ideas not stupid at all in the end."
L just chuckled, and gestured for the brunette to follow him towards the limo parked near them.
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Light had not been able to restrain his eyes from widening in shock when they finally arrived at their destination. He was sure his mouth was also hanging open, and he couldn't bring himself to close it. He was really… surpised.
He heard L chuckle softly and that brought him back to earth.
"I'm glad Light-kun seems to like the place I chose." L said, smiling. Light stared at the huge building again before finally facing L.
"Who won't? This is a freakin' luxury hotel, L. And you're planning to have dinner here with me? I'm not even planning to eat." Light said, trying to make his voice sound as nonchalant as he could. Though he was sure L could tell how impressed he was. "And this is The Peninsula Tokyo we're talking about. Just how rich are you, L?" He asked, narrowing his eyes at the detective who just stared at him in amusement. L shrugged and smiled at him.
"Extremely." The detective said, grinning.
"Bastard." Light said, and obliged when L urged him to start walking towards the hotel.
They entered one of the hotel's gourmet options, and a man welcomed them. It seemed that L already reserved a table for them and it turned out to be in a far secluded corner. It was a good choice since he was feeling a little awkward at the glances they received from the other customers.
When they were finally seated, and ordered a cup of coffee for him and some sweet snacks for L, Light sighed.
"Is something the matter, Light-kun?" L asked.
"No. I just don't understand why we have to eat some evening snacks at a luxury hotel like this."
"Do you feel uncomfortable in this place, Light-kun? We could transfer to the Imperial Hotel if you want." L said, and Light gave the man a glare.
"No. This is perfectly fine." He said, and L just smiled. L then stared at him strangely, the intense gaze making him feel uncomfortable.
"What?"
"It's as Mikami had said. An elegant place like this really suits you." L said, still smiling. Light said nothing. He was really thankful that the compliment didn't make him blush.
"Thank you." He said, trying to make his voice sound sarcastic. L chuckled softly and was about to say something when the waiter arrived with their orders. As soon as the waiter left the table, L started eating his sweets. Light just watched him eat, while sipping from his cup of coffee.
"So, are we going to focus on Yotsuba now?" Light asked, making L stop eating for a while.
"It is a good lead. Though it would be unwise to just focus on them. I will make Watari and the others continue finding some lead, and the two of us will handle the Yotsuba." L replied, before continuing to devour his snacks.
Light nodded.
"I don't know why but I just felt something was wrong with that corporation. With the vast connection they have with NPA and some other government agencies, as well."
"Yes, I certainly feel the same."
Silence.
Light was slightly feeling awkward with the thick silence surrounding them. He could tell the detective was thinking about something.
"What is it, L?" He started and L immediately turned to look at him. The man looked like he was startled out of his thoughts. Light raised an eyebrow at the detective, and the man fidgeted in his seat.
Okay? What is wrong with him?
"L?"
"Let's stay here for the night, Light-kun." L said, staring at him intently.
"Huh?" Light said, blinking at him in confusion.
"Let's stay here for the night, Light-kun."
Light stared at L. L stared back.
"Why?" Light asked, though he had a feeling he knew the reason already.
"Ah, Light-kun doesn't really know the reason?"
"No."
L sighed.
"Light-kun must already have an idea. Though he seemed to be pushing it out of his mind." L said, pouting. L gobbled up the rest of his sweets before facing Light seriously. "Come now, Light-kun."
Light just stared at him.
"I will not agree to this. Go ahead and hire some whore to relieve your tension." Light said, glaring at the man. L blinked at him, then chuckled.
"I was planning to spend the night here to work with you all night." L said, smiling. Light felt his blood rush up to his face. "But since Light-kun suggested it, I will definitely prioritize it."
Light just glared and said nothing.
He stood up quickly and started walking out of the restaurant. L didn't follow him immediately. Light turned around and narrowed his eyes at the man.
"Well? Aren't you coming? I don't know where the damn room is." Light said, scowling.
The detective just chuckled and walked towards the brunette.
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"Wow, L. I'm impressed. You predicted that we would definitely be spending the night here." Light said, sardonically. There were two laptops set up already. Watari must have prepared them earlier. He looked around the suite taking in its elegance. Light had never been to a suite this luxurious before.
He saw L sit on one of the couches and felt the man watch his movements.
"What suite is this?" Light asked, facing L. L blinked at him for a while before answering.
"Why? Are you unsatisfied about something?" L asked back, a brow raised. Light walked towards the couch nearest to the detective and sat.
"No. I just wanted to know." Light replied, then with a smirk he added, "You rich bastard. This is the peninsula suite, I assume. The most expensive suite in this hotel. You must be really loaded."
L chuckled.
"I'm really happy that Light-kun seemed to like the place." L said, smiling. He fixed his dark orbs intently on Light's chocolate ones and added, "I chose this place specifically to make love to you."
"W-what? I thought you said we're going to work?!" Light exclaimed standing up. "I'm going back!" He continued, then turned to walk towards the door.
Light knew it was probably going to end this way. But he was feeling a bit anxious and nervous. He wasn't sure why. He was about to bolt out of the room when strong pale hands gripped his wrist, halting him.
"Light-kun." L said, as he wrapped his thin arms around Light. "I'm at my limit now."
Light felt his cheeks grew hot and he mentally reprimanded himself for that. Why in the world can't he punch the man when he was making advancements towards him? Just feeling L's warmth and gaze makes the blood spread all over his body.
A hand came up to his chin and turned his head, making his lips met with L's soft ones. Surprisingly, he just let the man kiss him softly, his body automatically turning to face the detective and his hands wrapping around the pale neck, as if that was the most natural thing to do. What was he doing? He wasn't falling for the damn man, was he?
His doubts were suddenly forgotten when L's hands unbuckled his belt and unbuttoned his pants, letting the garment fall around his ankles. He gasped faintly when L dragged his underwear down, revealing his now hard organ. L then kissed his face softly then kissed him down his neck, then to his collarbone, making him whimper in pleasure. L's hand began pumping his cock, and he had to lean to the man to be able to support his wobbling legs.
"L… Stop… I'm com.." But L just increased the speed of his hand's movements. Light felt that the shame and pleasure was sucking out his soul. He cried out in pleasure as his body trembled and he came in L's hand, spilling out his fluids. He let his head fall down on L's shoulder and the man kissed his temple.
"We're not yet done, Light-kun." L whispered, and Light tensed a bit.
"Wait, L! You're not planning to—
L kissed him hungrily on the lips, stopping his words. L's hands were again working all over his body, caressing it gently, as if trying to find all the sensitive spots. Feeling too weak to resist anymore, he allowed L to carry him towards one of the bedrooms in the suite. As soon as they were in bed, clothes were removed and touching resumed.
L kissed his collarbone again, and Light moaned in pleasure. L's kisses traveled all over his chest. When L kissed one of his nipples, he unconsciously arched his back in pleasure, grinding his hardness unto L's, making them both moan. L's hands began pumping again, and Light tightened his arms around the man. L then raised his leg up and Light had to open his eyes at the action. He almost smiled in satisfaction when he saw L's flushed face, his hair more disheveled than ever. L smiled at him, and he frowned in confusion.
His confusion suddenly turned into pain when he felt a finger invade his rear opening.
"L! What are you…" Another finger was added and Light had to bite his lower lip to stop himself from crying out. When another finger was added, he wasn't able to restrain himself from crying out loud. "L! Damn it, it hurts!"
"Light-kun… It's okay… Relax…" L said, panting hard.
Light frowned in pain, but then immediately gasped loudly when L's fingers found his sensitive spot.
"Ahh… Ahh! L!" He knew he was shouting, but he also knew his lip would hurt if he kept on trying to suppress his screams. L then slowly withdrew his hand from his hole, and he unconsciously tightened his hold around the man's neck. The man seemed to understand the gesture and Light felt the tip of L's cock brush against his opening.
"Light-kun. I'm going in." L said, and without further ado, he thrust his hard cock into Light's hole, making Light cry out both in pain and in pleasure.
"L!" Light screamed when L's cock hit that sensitive spot again. L's thrust grew faster and harder, and Light thought his mind was going to burst from the pain, the shame and the pleasure it brought.
"Oh, God, L… I'm coming… God, you're…"
L kissed him fully on the mouth, before devouring his neck.
"Light-kun… you're really… beautiful…" L said, as his gasps timed with this thrusts.
"Ngghh…"
Light was sure he was going insane. He never thought being entered by a man was so good, and it was so scary. He knew he wasn't gay, but what was he doing right now? He knew this wasn't right, but it was so good that he was willing to shut his mind down for once and just savor the sweet sensations and the mindblowing pleasure L was giving him. He felt L tense and shudder, before feeling the hot fluid flow inside him. He then came after, spilling his own fluid to their bare stomachs.
L gave him a peck on the lips before falling over him.
"Move, L. I want to take a shower."
"Hmm. Let's do it later, Light-kun." L replied, not moving an inch. Light sighed. He wasn't going to argue. He knew he doesn't even have the energy to get up from the bed. He closed his eyes.
He suddenly felt L get up, and Light opened his eyes to take a look. He raised an eyebrow at the man who was already standing at the side of the bed.
"You can sleep, Light-kun." L said, smiling. He blinked at the man in confusion.
"And you?"
"Work." L replied, still smiling. The man then turned to walk away from the bed.
"L." Light said, surprising both L and himself. He stared at the man for a while before sighing. "Nevermind." He continued, then closed his eyes.
He was waiting for the door to open and close but he heard nothing. Instead, he felt L walk towards the bed and lie beside him. Thin but strong pale hands wrapped around his body.
"Sloth again?" Light asked, without opening his eyes. He heard L chuckle, but heard nothing in reply. He felt the arms around him tightened a bit and he sighed. He then opened his eyes and shifted so that he could face the man. L was staring at him. "We're going to get cold. Let's go under the blankets." Light moved slowly to get up and winced when he felt a jolt of pain in his bottom. He watched as L stood up as well. They then together lay down and tucked themselves under the sheets.
For a few moments they just lay there, saying nothing. Light knew L was still awake.
"Light-kun." L suddenly said, and Light turned to look at the man. "Don't regret this."
Light just stared at the man, then closed his eyes. With his eyes still closed, he scooted closer to L, and the detective immediately threw an arm around his waist, bringing him closer. He decided not to say anything, and just waited for sleep to come.
When he was sure that L was already in a deep sleep, he opened his eyes and studied the man. He never thought L could be so cute when he's sleeping.
"I won't." He whispered faintly, then closed his eyes again to really allow himself to sleep.
He felt the hand around his waist tighten a bit, but he said nothing. He somehow felt L move a bit closer to him, but he wasn't sure. But he was sure he felt lips press softly into his, and he let his lips curve into a small smile.
"Go to sleep L." He said, as he started falling into a deep slumber.
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AN: I hope you liked the chapter! I spent three days for the revising stage of this chapter, so I hope you could leave some reviews. Thanks a lot!