A/N: L is so utterly cute. I love him so. And since he got to be the hero and rescue Light last chapter, this chapter he gets to be rescued. Aww, so cute.
Disclaimer: I don't own anyone….I wish I did. I would love to own L. I would hug him all day long.
Light woke some time later to find himself in his own bed. He still felt exhausted and his throat was a little scratchy, but he was feeling a lot better. He supposed he should be thanking L for taking such good care of him. Speaking of L….Light sat up and looked around the room. No L. He would have to go find him.
"No, don't try to get out of bed." L was suddenly at his side, laying a wet towel across his forehead.
"Where the hell did you come from?"
"I was hiding under the bed so your mother wouldn't see me."
"Oh." Light smiled weakly. "I'm glad you've got everything under control."
L nodded. "Raito-kun is very important to me. I must make sure not to cause him trouble with his family. It would be very awkward if they found me in your bedroom." L sat on the edge of the bed and looked down at Light intently. "Why did you do that anyway?"
"Why'd I go to school sick? Honestly, I didn't think I was that sick. I'm sorry that I've become such a burden, but-"
"No," L interrupted him. 'Why did you kiss me?"
A blush spread across Light's cheeks. 'Aw, damn it."
"Raito-kun, I do not understand you at all. You tell me that you find me attractive, but you're not interested in having a sexual relationship with me. I'm not sure what that kiss is supposed to mean."
Light glared at him. "I thought I was going to die, alright?"
L blinked. "What?"
"I've never been so sick in my life. I thought maybe…maybe I wasn't going to make it. I had a really high fever you know."
"It peaked at 102 degrees," L murmured.
"Well, anyway. I thought if I really was going to die, I might as well die happy."
L looked unimpressed. "You were planning on dying and leaving me with all these unanswered questions? It would be very upsetting to me, to know that you did have feelings for me, but it was too late for us to be together. Why would you do something like that to me?"
Light sighed. 'I wasn't trying to hurt you, okay? I just felt at that moment, that I shouldn't die before I at least tried to act on my feelings for you. I know I've never done anything with a guy before. Hell, I've never done anything with a girl before. But I at least wanted to kiss you before I died."
L crawled into bed with Light. "Raito-kun is finally admitting he has feelings for me? His near-death experience must have really made him think about not letting opportunities slip by."
Light sighed. "I do like you, L. You should know that. It's just that I'm not sure I'm ready for sex yet."
L smiled. "I can live with that. One day, Raito-kun will be ready. I shall look forward to it."
Light yawned and smiled embarrassedly. "I think I'm going to go back to sleep."
L sighed heavily. "Raito-kun is still tired? He has slept for nearly eight hours already."
"Eight? That means…"
"Yes, Raito-kun, it is night again."
"Damn," Light muttered. "I didn't know I was that tired. Well, they say rest is good for recovering from illness."
L kissed Light's cheek. "Then I will let you sleep. I wish Raito-kun a speedy recovery."
Light pulled L closer. "Will you stay here with me?"
"Yes," L said softly. "If that is what Raito-kun wants." He laid his head against Light's chest. "Raito-kun, that was my first kiss."
"Really?"
"Yes. It may be hard to believe that I have lost my virginity before I ever experienced my first kiss. But that is how it happened. I didn't feel connected to the person who took my virginity from me. It was quite an unpleasant event. But when you kissed me, it felt special. I don't think kisses are as highly regarded as losing one's virginity, right?"
Light shrugged. "Only to sappy, romantic people that think of princesses being brought back to life with a kiss."
"But, Raito-kun, why should my first kiss be so significant for me?"
"Because kisses don't hurt," Light grunted.
L rubbed a finger over his lips and pondered. "That is true. But, Raito-kun, don't you think-" L paused at the sound of heavy breathing. Light was already asleep.
L sighed. "Very well. I will stay with you then." He rested his head on Light's chest and tried to sleep.
The next morning, Light woke up bright and early. He felt great. No sore throat, no headache, no exhaustion. He felt well-rested and energetic.
Light stretched luxuriously. "Mmm, I feel so much better today. It's all thanks to you, L. You're a great little nurse. He nudged the still slumbering L in the side.
L groaned and his eyes fluttered open. "Ugh, it's too early," he murmured in a raspy voice.
Light frowned. "You sound a little…sickly this morning."
L nodded and pulled the blankets up to his shoulders. "I don't feel so good either."
'Did you catch my germs?"
L sighed. "You kissed me. You put your germs right into my mouth. It's only obvious that you got me sick."
Light frowned. "I didn't see you complaining then."
"I was too shocked to do anything until you had already infected me. I just hope I don't end up as sick as you were."
"You won't," Light said firmly. "You're going to stay in bed and I'm going to take care of you. If you don't exert yourself, you'll be fine."
"I have to be bedridden?" L complained.
"You don't feel like running around, do you? You're sick."
"But I don't want to be bedridden. I'll be bored."
Light sat up and stroked L's hair. "It's Saturday, L. I'm not going anywhere." He pulled L's head onto his lap. "I'll stay with you all day."
L's cheeks turned pink. "Raito-kun would really stay with me all day?"
"Of course I will. You took care of me and now I'll take care of you."
L smiled contentedly, leaning into Light's touch. "Now that raito-kun is willing to be affectionate, we can stay in bed all day."
"I'm still not having sex with you,' Light warned.
L lifted his head a bit. "There are other activities we can do in bed. What Raito-kun is doing now is quite pleasant. And Raito-kun is still willing to kiss me, right?"
"Of course. I'll kiss you as much as you like." Light leaned down and kissed the top of L's head. "I promise I'll take good care of you. I'll even bring you-"
Light jerked as he heard a gentle knock on the door. "Light? Honey, can I come in?"
"Shit," Light hissed. He raised his voice. "Uh, just a minute. I'm not decent."
"I'm going to the store, Light. Would you like me to get you anything?"
Light glanced at L.
"Ice cream," L whispered.
"Ice cream," Light announced. "It'll feel good on my throat."
"Oh, is your throat still sore?"
"Yeah, a little."
"Would you like me to take your temperature, sweetie?"
"Uh, yeah. That's a great idea."
"Okay, I'll be right back with the thermometer."
Light listened as he heard Sachiko's footsteps die away. "Shit. I have to shrink you and hide you somewhere so Mom doesn't see you."
L coughed uneasily. "I'm afraid that's impossible."
"What?! Why?"
"I'm sick. I do not have enough energy to change."
"But-but, you changed me while I was sick. It's the same thing, isn't it?"
L shook his head and looked up at Light sorrowfully. "I'm afraid not. I used up a great deal of energy compensating for your sickness. Usually, only the person that is changing needs to expend their energy. But I expended enough energy to change both of us. That is probably another reason why I am sick. Raito-kun, you are still recovering from your own sickness. You will not have enough energy to expend to change me."
"God damn it! I can't let Mom come in and see you." Light tensed as he heard his mother's footsteps coming back down the hall. "Quick, get under the bed!"
L rolled off of Light's lap and quickly wedged himself under the bed. He sighed. "So much for a nice day relaxing in bed."
"Shhh," Light warned. He pulled the blankets down to cover L.
Sachiko walked in and looked Light over carefully. 'Well, you're up and about. That's good. And you've got a bit of color in your cheeks. You don't look very sick."
"Yeah," Light agreed. "I don't feel very sick anymore. My throat just hurts a little bit."
She took his temperature and beamed. 'Well, no fever. You should be completely fine by tomorrow. I'll be back from the store in a bit. You just try to take it easy today, okay?"
'Don't worry, Mom," Light promised. "I will."
As soon as she was gone, Light lifted the covers and peeked under the bed. L was lying on his side, curled up in a fetal position, fast asleep.
Light smiled. L was awfully adorable when he was sleeping.
Light reached under the bed and shook L's shoulder gently. "L?" he whispered. L didn't even stir. Light realized that he would have to drag L out from under the bed.
Light tired to be careful as he slowly pulled L out from under the bed. He tried not to let L bang into anything. He took his time and at last L was lying on the floor. Light scooped L into his arms and deposited him on the bed.
L yawned and snuggled against Light as Light lay down beside him. "Now we can have our day relaxing in bed," Light said softly.