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Guys! What's up? i know, It took me a long time to update, blame it on processing errors, I couldn't upload my files. Who knows why that happened, but never mind that now. So, here goes!

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I skipped into this chapter since it has more content. I would just like to tell you that there was a missing link between this chapter and the last one. Let me summarize it. When L was at the clinic, Ayame conceded to his request. The DN cast, The Naruto cast, The HXH cast visited him, too. They were happy he didn't die and so on. They waved goodbyes, returned to their homes and that's that. Get it?

So secretly, Ayame and L met at the bakery. They didn't tell Light and Misa about it knowing that there would be risk of them being followed.

This is the first time they had set a meeting with just the two of them. Be glad, Misa is not nagging them to be together because, well, L and Ayame are friends now. Currently they are enjoying each others company without pressure.

So yeah…Whoa! Tough chapter! I was having problems putting this together. I make no concrete plans in my fanfic so expect the unexpected.

Chapter 15

Secret Meeting

Ryuuzaki's POV

Some unknown force tells me that I should not part from her. It's an enigma. It is a most confusing case of mine that needs a great deal of thinking or even more so, needing emotions, which I have difficulty in executing and understanding. This could be one of the most difficult cases I have to yet to solve.

This is different. I wouldn't have to use my computer, my gadgets, my files and my colleagues to help me. This is a case I have to do myself. Me as an agent, as an insider and in here I would have to remain in close contact to my 'new friend'. She is suspicious. How can she look so innocent without even betraying what she really thinks inside? It was as if she's out to get me.

Out to get me? Not likely. If she was after me, what would her reasons be? There is no feasible benefit in my company so why is she still in pursuit of our friendship? Shouldn't it have ended the day we first met? If it wasn't for Misa's second set up we wouldn't put into this situation. Misa again!

I forgot to apologize to Ayame. Preoccupied by everything that's going on, I did not get the chance to apologize at all. Instead, she apologized to me. I don't really find any reason for her to be so. But it makes me feel better after she did, especially when she wanted to be friends with me. Nobody had asked me that request before. Light was different. I was the one who approached him.

As I think about Light, this leads me to another topic: The reason why I am out here in the open instead of being cooped up inside my room.

I met Light and Soichiro Yagami when we worked on some case. That was some case I had to reveal myself but it's over now. Light proved to be an outstanding asset in the investigation. The case was easier to solve that time because Light was with me. Two heads are better than one, I agree.

(FrappeG: I told you guys, deathnote doesn't exist in this fanfic. Imagine that was a different case that had created a bond between L and Light. I won't talk about it too much. If I were to, there would be much shounen ai and boyxbiy fluffy friendship and stuff. I remind you, this fanfic is labeled LxOC okay? Let's go back to that.)

(L: I'm not yet finished, FrappeG! Do not interfere! I'm explaining here!)

(FrappeG stuck her tongue out at L and POOF it became coco crunch! Oops! I meant POOF and FrappeG disappeared. Just messing with ya! XP)

Working with Light, I have come to notice that his life was a whole lot different than mine. Of course! Both of us had a lot of similarities, notably our abilities on deducting possibilities and problem solving skills. To stress it out, one could say we have almost the same way of thinking. Like two peas in a pod, we are meant to work with each other.

On another side, we are poles apart. I envied him for he has everything. He has family who is always there for him. He has a school where he could mingle with normal humans. He has a good reputation in school and he was very famous, very smart, over the top. As you look at it, his life including him is perfect! What more could he ask for?

I find myself pondering over these and the weirdest idea hit me. I WANT TO LIVE AS A NORMAL TEENAGER, even just for once. Watari was shocked but he was very happy about this. He told me I deserved to live like any normal youth. He agreed and so I was enrolled in To-Oh University.

(FrappeG: Hey, I finally found out what the actual name for that school Light goes to! XD)

(L: You again…)

It was quite boring at first. I was happy though. To be having new experiences, go to public places; play with my classmates and so on. All was normal UNTIL MISA BROUGHT AYAME TO ME. Oh ho. My teenage life took a major turn. I had experienced more than just dating a woman for the first time. If I were to enumerate about every hullabaloo that she caused, it would fill this whole chapter.

(FrappeG: Leave it up to the readers to understand, L. You don't have to point out everything. We're not retarded.)

(L: I know. I get it. Just go away.)

I made my way across the street to meet my new friend, who was waving at me from the bakery shop's window. Ayame. Found you at last.

The story goes like this. After the talk we had at the clinic, Ayame gave in to my request. We had an arrangement for today that was for her to feed me with all the delicious treats she could possible give me. This is her apology that I took advantage of. I know, it's evil, and I also have my share of apologies to say. Even so, I have no regrets. I can't let her slip off from me that easily. She said she had to keep herself away from me. What rubbish. She could be the best thing that ever happened to me. I have a feeling that this is just the beginning.

Is this fate?

(FrappeG: Have you been reading romance novels, L? Cuz that last statement sounded like cliche.)

(L: … -_-)

"Took you long enough! I waited here like 15 minutes!"

"My apologies"

Ayame snorted as she scooped a mouthful of ice cream into her voracious mouth. Ryuuzaki sat on/crouched over the seat opposite her and eyed the three glasses of finished ice cream sodas on the table. She's still finishing her fourth glass. She finished everything in 15 minutes? How inhuman

A person with a monstrous appetite for sugar such as mine… I never would've thought it could be a woman.

Ayame looked at him for she detected his hard-as-stone stare.

"I couldn't help myself…Sorry." She grinned and went back to her food.

The waiter handed Ryuuzaki a menu. Ayame, finished with her meal, went over to Ryuuzaki's side and bumped with his head in the process of reading the menu together. They had argued about which dessert is better.

"Chocolate cake!"

"Cheese cake!"

"Chocolate fungies!!!"

"Lemon Meringue Pie!!"

To settle the argument the two resorted to the 'rock-paper-scissors' game. None of them accepted defeat so they ordered everything mentioned above.

"I should be the one to decide"

"It's my money so don't complain!"

They had teased each other and Ayame giggled a lot. They are a couple of childish sweet-toothed devils that never cease to fight over sweet obsession. By obsession, I meant the cake and whatever else written on the bakery's menu.

Only then when the news about L's latest solved case was on the television did Ayame stop bickering with Ryuuzaki. She stopped moving about and listened to the news more. Ryuuzaki was well aware of that case. He had solved it last month. It was petty case about a missing person whose corpse was found inside safe that was thrown out in the middle of the ocean. The suspects were easy to identify. They were so stupid to leave so much evidence. The media was so late in airing the resolution of this case.

(FrappeG: I thought you were taking a major break from being L? What's up with this last month's solved case?)

(L: The world needs justice. I can't hold them down for too long. I'm still carrying my normal life though, no problem.)

(FrappeG: Multi-tasking! You are indeed, amazing.)

(L: What do you expect?)

(FrappeG: Hehe! You ego-maniac! I love you! Gimme a hug! XD)

(L: HEY! No touching!)

Ryuuzaki sipped his tea as he waited for the cake they ordered. He took a glimpse of Ayame beside him. Her eyes were full of vigor; her eyes never left the boob tube. (Television not breasts, you perverted readers XP) When the report was finished Ayame stood up.

"Come with me!" She grabbed Ryuuzaki making him spill his tea. Ayame ignored it promptly for she was stumping her way toward the shop'ss door. She brought him outside to look for a newsstand.

"What are you doing, Ayame?"

Ayame bought newspapers from the nearest newsstands they could find. She gave the clerk the money and grabbed the newspaper rather brutally.

What's up with her? Why is she acting…

The newsprint almost tore for Ayame quickly flipped about it. She seemed to be looking for something, her eyes showed much passion and determination it was almost demonic.

"AHAHA!! FOUND YA!" Ayame bellowed. She took out one particular article from the newspaper then without a moment of hesitation she threw the rest of the newspaper down into a trash bin.

Ryuuzaki peered at the article of paper she held in her hand but failed to do so because she immediately brought the newsprint near her chest and closed her eyes like a girl completely lost in her fantasies. Her cheeks blushed, her lips curved up. If Ryuuzaki were a normal observer, he would have thought she looked 'in love', but Ryuuzaki isn't the kind of person to come to that conclusion. He only thought she was acting strange and that she sparks some interest in him.

Observing Ayame, Ryuuzaki brought his thumb to his lips as he always does whenever he gets curious. The two of them were standing in the middle of a park for a long moment. Ryuuzaki nibbled on his thumb, never tearing his gaze from Ayame's expression, while Ayame stood there hugging a piece of paper. As usual, people couldn't help but wonder what the two young weirdoes were up to.

Finally Ayame opened her eyes and looked back at Ryuuzaki. Her face showed a mixture of embarrassment and pride. Oh, she needed to explain to Ryuuzaki. How excited she had been to hear the news of the latest case solved by the ever so elusive best detective in the world, L. So excited she was that if one were to exaggerate, one would say she's almost orgasmic.

"Ryuuzaki, do you know of L?"

Ryuuzaki's eyes widened slightly.

"I've heard of him."

Ayame smiled. Her smile wasn't her usual teasing one. The smile she has now was one that screams pure bliss. Like a little girl in love, she was giddy from head to toe.

"He's the world's number one detective!"

"Yes. That's what I've heard."

Ayame's eyes sparkled with delight. At long last, she will have someone to talk to about her one object of adulation. That was L.

"Do you also know about the second and third best detective? They're named Eraldo Coil and Deneuve respectively. To tell you the truth, I thought all of them were quite similar judging by how they solve cases. At least, that's what I've come to notice upon reading the news and articles. Weird, huh?"

Ryuuzaki moved a bit closer as if listening more intently to a whisper. Even though Ayame was too fervent about the topic, her voice was loud enough for anyone within a 10 meter radius around her.

You can point out the similarities of the three detectives?

You don't know how right you are, Ayame.

Her ranting was unstoppable but Ryuuzaki held his gaze and his stance to listen to her. Ayame never tire from talking about the detectives and cases. Occasionally, she would have to pause a bit to breathe, then continue talking like there's no tomorrow. The speed of her mouth movement was amusing Ryuuzaki and these made him even more lenient towards the one sided conversation. It did not bother him in the least to heed on to her every word which she expressed in machinegun-like speed.

"L IS MY FAVORITE!"

Ryuuzaki mused. Wow, he's precious new friend turned out to be his long term fan girl. The feeling of keeping his identity a secret from her made it even more exciting. Ryuuzaki was attracted to her passionate speech about non other than him. She doesn't even realize that the person she admired the most was right here in front of her, enjoying himself. His ego elated every time she spoke of L and his achievements. Blah, Blah, Blah she would go. What beautiful music to his ears.

He had never seen Ayame so happy, cheerful, and energetic until now. She really does admire L so much. The positive feeling she radiated was contagious. It makes him feel euphoric, too.

"Urrgh…I'm being a total geek. I can't help it. Pardon me, Ryuuzaki but I must warn you that I turn out like this whenever L is mentioned. I know you might think I'm crazy and that L might probably not even exist."

Talk about obsession, Ryuuzaki thought. Ayame is intriguing him all the more. She worshipped someone despite the doubt she had of that person's existence. What an unusual woman.

Ayame giggled childishly.

"I assure you! L IS THE BEST!" Ayame raised her thumbs up exultantly with her widest grin put on.

BONG! Ah, that felt so good…

It's a shame that she would never know who L really is. L, in other words, Ryuuzaki, is willing to die and hear her ramble all over again just for the pleasure of flattery. Mentally, Ryuuzaki grinned.

Naturally, he had to keep his face devoid of all emotions. His persona has to remain dead-pan as if emotion was a serious crime. Behind his seemingly blank composure lies a tormented brain constantly ravished by meticulous thoughts and insights.

Ayame if only you knew of the joy I feel now. Ayame… my most rapturous admirer.

"Let's go now before I start quaking all over again. Believe me; we'd be up all night with just me talking about L and you hardly even getting the chance to speak."

"That's not a bad idea."

"HA! Ryuuzaki you're such a kidder. C'mon!"

I wasn't kidding.

Both of them strode off back to the shop each feeling happier and bouncier than when they'd left the bakery shop. Mind you, it's not because of the dessert that the waiter served them that made them happy when they got back. Each sweet tooth devil found something sweeter and juicier news that day. For Ayame, It was L's latest success. For Ryuuzaki, it was his comprehension of Ayame being an L fan. His fan.

How will this story unfold? Will Ayame discover who L is? Will Ryuuzaki confess? Don't think so! This guy is totally evil! He'd be selfishly keeping all the jellybeans for himself while feeling entertained at the mere knowledge of Ayame being his number one fan. As far as Ryuuzaki was concerned: No secret will be spilled to Ayame. Nope, not even a little bit.