My good friends! ;) Here we are again, for the eighth time. I hope you love it so far, because I love writing it! SPREAD DA LOVE! XD Haha! So, Mello and Near have been called to go see Roger in his office, due to all that rough fighting. :( Not good, boys! Anyway, this chapter is kinda sweet... I guess... O_O

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Roger's Office 15:00pm

The room was silent. Mello and Near were stood, still in pain from the punches and kicks. Well- technically, Mello stood. Near just sat, crouching and kneeling on one leg. Roger was perched, sitting patiently at his desk, waiting for either of the teenagers to speak up. "We're not leaving until we know what happened." He stated, to break the silence hoping that one or the other would be honest enough to confess and speak the truth.

Mello hung his head in shame. He knew he overreacted and he blamed it on himself, thinking it was all his fault. But still, Near is a rather quiet person, who keeps to himself. It was awfully unlike him to react like that. Although, the most unusual thing was why Near did it. For that, even Near himself didn't know. Honestly, he did it just to make sure Mello is one step below. But Near would never to anything like it...

"It was me, Roger." Mello confessed finally after minutes of silence. "I started it."

Roger glared at Mello, seeing that he was truly sorry and what he was saying was the God's honest truth. But still, he had no idea why it happened. "Mello, thank you. However I don't wish to know who started it. I need to know what happened. Fights don't just break out for no reason, now. Do they?"

"No, sir." Mello replied, being almost a whisper. He had never called Roger 'sir', unless he was in the wrong. Near couldn't let his rival take all the blame for it. He had to confess, too.

"No, Roger. It was me. I said something unnecessary, expecting Mello to react. I'm deeply sorry. I was the one who made the first move." Near wrapped a lock of his snowy hair around his finger, his white bangs covering his eyes.

Mello gasped. Is he some kinda chick or someting? One minute wanting to kick my ass, the next taking the blame? Honestly... "But... I did kinda react badly, so... yeah. Punish me. Not Near."

Roger didn't know what to do. For a second, he thought. It would be fair to punish them both, even though he didn't want to punish either of them. However, he was still their legal guardian along with Watari. And since Watari is with L at this moment in time, Roger was in charge. "Very well." He said. "Near, Mello, neither of you will be permitted to leave these grounds for a week. I do hope you understand. If something had happened to you, God knows what chaos we would have to go through."

Near and Mello nodded. "Sounds fair." Mello commented.

"You are dismissed, boys." Roger said, with a slight worry in his voice. It was true. If something would have happened to them, then the whole orphanage would be full of worry, concern and shock.

Nothing like this had occurred at the institution. Not since...

Beyond Birthday.

Try to forget all memories of the L lookalike, he rubbed his temples. Roger just had to forget. He was the guardian of a full orphanage of child prodigies.

Hallway 15:15pm

Matt and Lilith were waiting patiently for the young boys to arrive after visiting Roger. They were hoping that the punishment wouldn't be too large. Mello heaved out a huge sigh of relief, as Matt and Lilith swiftly made their way to the two boys, feeling highly concerned.

"How did it go?" Lilith asked, the anxiety was obvious in her voice.

"Well, we're grounded for a week." Mello pouted, but happy that the punishment wasn't as consequential as he thought.

"That aside, we are not in Roger's bad books." Near crouched down again, continuing his usual habit, which was playing with his hair.

"Good." Matt smiled, the worry risen from his shoulders.

Mello turned to Near. He didn't know how to thank him. Near could've just let Mello take the blame for it and leave, but no. "Th-thanks, Near... for... you know. And I'm sorry.. for your bruise."

Near touched the purple mark which was surrounded by pallid, delicate skin. It stung a tiny bit, but it would heal away fairly quickly. "You're welcome. I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have said any of that nonsense. I shouldn't have kicked you." Near stared into those ocean/icy eyes, deeply sorry for what he had done. He faced Matt, who was shocked that Mello had just apologized. "I'm sorry to you too, Matt."

Matt got twice the shock when Near said it. Near never said he was sorry. To anyone! "Don't worry about it."

"So are we all fine now?" Lilith replied, sick of all the fighting and having no idea what it was about.

Mello moved over next to her, squeezing her hand. "We're great."

As Near made his way to his own room, to play with his games, Mello, Matt and Lilith strolled forward onto Lilith's room.

Although Mello and Near still do not get along and do not wish to be together in the same room, they had some form of mutual respect. The same respect that should remain for a long time... right?

Lilith and Gold's Room 15:20pm

Matt and Mello had never set foot in such a tidy, pleasant room before. It was simple, yet decorated. Modern, yet traditional. The walls were a light shade of lilac, all the furniture either seemed to fit in with the shade, becoming a nice contrasted color or a beech wood material.

The bunk itself was made of beech and on the top was Gold herself, reading a book. She noticed the three geniuses at her doorway and instantly, her blue eyes met Matt. The athlete's fair cheekbones turned a deep scarlet. "H-hi, Matt."

Matt was well aware of the fact that Gold was interested in him, but found it a little amusing. He just went along with it, knowing that she was a nice girl. "Hey, Gold." He fell into a blue recliner, reaching for his DS in his back pocket.

Lilith sat Mello down on her bottom bunk. "What do you think?" She beamed.

Mello to a fascinated look around. "It's... tidier than my room."

"Every room is tidier than your room, Mels." She scoffed, chuckling under her breath.

"Hmm.." Mello agreed, taking one good glance at the place. "I like it."

"Good." Lilith commented, resting her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes. Being with Mello was a lot better than she had pictured in her mind. It was more joyful and funnier. And even though Mello couldn't come around the say those three words, that was perfectly fine. She already knew that he loved her. Plenty of times before he had tried to tell her, but she just quietened the love-struck blond. There was no rush.

"Lilith?" Mello's warm voice interrupted the young lover's thoughts. She looked up at him with a questioning look. "You were falling asleep?" He chuckled.

Lilith's cheeks became a flushed red. He just pecked her head, wrapping a single arm around her. "Love you." Lilith replied. Mello hated it when he couldn't repeat those words.

"Awwww!" Gold outburst, here eyes no longer following her book. There was a short silence that was broken after the four began to laugh and Gold came out with yet another saying. "Sorry." Gold slumped back into her regular position, reading her 'Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets' book.

The rest of the day was very laid back. It was the weekend, so they didn't have any sessions with Roger. They didn't do much at all. But the thoughts running through both Mello's and Lilith's heads were racing, a million miles an hour.

Lilith and Gold's Room 8pm

Gold had left the room, to go see another friend of hers to go discuss something large that would be happening the following day.

Matt had fallen asleep in his shared room with Mello, after a huge dinner. At the dinner, it was announced that L would be arriving the
next day, to see how all of the children were doing. This was very. Very. Rare. Roger's stress and anxiey increased just a tiny mark since Watari would be coming to meet up the Roger to discuss how things were going. It was expected of the orphans to be on their best behavior. The institution had to be in top condition for the detective's arrival.

Mello was ecstatic to see his lifelong hero. He had never seen before, but he was told of stories and had heard his voice. Mello had his own image of what L would look like.

Lilith, on the other hand, was only reminded of her past. The constant running, all the identities she had to carry. And all the people she left behind. Even her own parents...

The orphaned girl couldn't help but wince at the horrifying events, causing Mello to stir. "Sssh..." He soothed. "What's wrong?" His arms were wrapped around the crouched girl, comforting and calming her.

Lilith felt her throat go dry and taste sour. "Nothing." She lied.

Mello nodded, giving her a gentle kiss on the lips to try to calm her. They simply stayed in that position for a while, just letting their thoughts fill their heads. She just couldn't tell Mello. Not right now... Lilith loved him and trusted him with her life, although it was only Watari and herself that know of her past.

It was only Watari that should have known. Lilith gazed up at her boyfriend, (she still felted a little iffy about that word.) who was supporting her, still with his long arms wrapped around her.

She began to sit in a normal position, relaxing once more, causing Mello to fall back slightly, loosening his grip on her. Lilith leaned in, closing her pale-green eyes and pressed her pale lips onto his. They never really properly kissed. It was always just a short one, sweet, but short.

The kiss was rather slow and Mello began to kiss her a little more forcefully. They both sat, hugging and kissing, not making a single sound. In Lilith's opinion, Mello's lips tasted slightly sweet. Must be from all that chocolate. The moment they broke off, Lilith grinned, her eyes still closed. Lilith was a fairly tall young girl, but Mello was even taller. Just to kiss him, she had to raise her head up a lot to get to his lips.

Her lips were generally cold, but had yet another sweetness to it.

It was very gentle, slow and soft. But enjoyable and ever more so filled with love and passion, which made Lilith feel just that little bit better...

Aww! :D How romantic! Did you like? I tried not to make it too detailed, but enough for you guys to get the picture. ;P Hope you liked! Things are getting better, but soon... Hyuk hyuk hyuk! Yes, that was yet another pathetic Ryuk laugh. XD Hahaha! Please review, and by now you surely should know that I love you all. :3

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