Disclaimer: It's finally here! Whoo! I know most of you were on the edge of your seats and sending me comments and whatnot, nonstop, telling me to keep going with the series. Well, I am. I love this story way too much to just never finish it and let it be forgotten. No, that's impossible. So thanks for all the support and love and now…ON WITH THE SHOW!

Matt: You're forgetting something.

Me: Am I? Oh, yes! I regret to say, Death Note is not mine. It belongs to its rightful owners. I pretty much own nothing except for the words you see here. Yup.

Matt: And…?

Me: This story contains yaoi, fluff, L as the bitch of the relationship.

L: Hey!

Me: And will have more graphic violence as the story progresses. Doesn't sound good? WELL THEN GET THE HELL OUT! Okay, okay, PLEASE get the hell out.

Matt: *sighs*

Chapter 9: Maybe Holding Hands Wasn't Such a Good Idea…

I stood there, shocked. I didn't move nor speak, too scared to do so. How? How did this happen? One minute I'm laughing and enjoying life with my one true love. Now, I wish I could just crawl into a hole and die. This was too much.

I knew my father and he thought he knew me. I disappointed him as a son. I didn't meet up to par with his expectations. I have brought him nothing but shame.

But, for some odd reason I don't understand, I didn't care what he thought. What you see is what you get, right?

I looked at him, his face illegible; so many emotions playing upon them. Anger, sadness, disappointment, shame. He took a deep breath and finally spoke, breaking the horrible tension in the room.

"Well, Light? What is the meaning of all this?" asked my father, his voice in a monotone but I knew he wanted to yell and cuss.

I couldn't find my voice. I was so scared and nervous of what was in store for me and my relationship with L. I looked down at our hands, our finger intertwined, almost like they belonged there. I held it tighter and shut my eyes, trying to keep myself composed. I had to be strong for both of us, not just me. It's us, now.

"It's just how you figured, dad. L and I are…in love." I said. My voice trembled as I proclaimed my feelings out in the open for the first time. Sure, when I told Misa it was difficult but this is like mission impossible!

I looked at L, his thumb was in his mouth and he looked like a nervous wreck. I can just imagine the horrific scene of him crying. I gulped.

My dad grew angrier, his anger finally getting the best of him.

"How the fuck did this happen? You were the best looking boy at school! Girls fell to your feet every time you glanced at them! Now you're saying you, my son, are gay? Unbelievable!" My father yelled, the words echoing throughout the quiet room. I looked around, all the other task members seemed just as scared as I was and yet, did nothing. Cowards.

I tried to keep calm, but I just couldn't. I can't. This is just too much.

"Look, dad, this is my life. I'm a responsible young adult who knows exactly what he wants in life. For right now, the only thing I want and need is L. He is my every thing and I don't care what you or anyone else thinks! This is my life! Fuck off!" I yelled, my anger getting the best of me.

God, did it feel good to let it all out. I didn't care if it was Kira's intention to make me go mad, but for once, I agreed with Kira. I needed to let this all out. I needed to show my father that I am no longer a child; I am an adult and could choose my own path in life. And so far, this is the right direction.

My father's face was so red; he looked like he would explode.

"This is unacceptable, Light!" my father yelled, making everyone in the room flinch at his harsh words.

I looked at L, his eyes looking down to the floor and his eyes beginning to water. I tilted up his chin, making him look straight at me, a pink tint on his cheeks.

"L-Light-kun?" he whispered at me, worried. He knew what I was going to do but I could care less what anyone else thought.

I put my hand on the back of his neck, bringing him close to me until our lips synchronized in a heated kiss. And to keep pissing my dad off, I placed my unoccupied hand on L's butt cheek, making him whimper. I loved every second of it all.

When we broke apart, I stared at L's beautiful face, the light pink tint on his cheeks. I smiled then turned back to face my disapproving father. I held L in my arms, almost as if I was trying to fuel my father's anger even more. Apparently, that's what I was aiming for.

"Get your damn hands off him, Light!" yelled my father, his voice ringing in my ears and startling my beloved L.

I sighed and let L go, it hurt us both but I didn't want my father to do something he might regret.

But I quickly regretted letting my angel go. My father pushed me out of the way, making me fall to the floor. L gasped and rushed to my side but, sadly, was grabbed my father and pushed against the wall. I struggled to get to my feet; luckily Mogi and Matsuda helped me up.

"Ryuuzaki!" I yelled out loud as I tried to get closer to them both. My father shot me a nasty glance, making me halt. I just stared, with pure fury in my eyes, at what was playing in front of me.

L, up against the wall, wore his usual face, his thumb on his lips and looking as if nothing mattered. All he did was stare back at the beast of a father I had, waiting for him to say something.

"You. Did you brainwash my son to thinking he was gay?" said my father through gritted teeth, tugging on L's shirt to make him speak.

"Dad, that's fucking ridiculous!" I yelled, growing angrier by the second. At that moment, came in Watari, L's caretaker, looking totally lost and confused of what was occurring.

"What's going on here?" said Watari, holding up a plate with tea and cake intended for L. He looked and fixated his eyes at the image of his "son" up against a wall at the hands of my father, a crazed homophobic lunatic. He quickly went into 'father-mode'.

"Soichiro, what are you doing to Ryuuzaki?" asked the kind old man, setting the plate of treats on a nearby table.

My father let go of L's shirt, L walking over to Watari.

"You see, Watari, Yagami-san does not approve of my relationship with Light-kun and thinks I might have brainwashed him into thinking he's in love with me." L said, looking towards the floor, his face flushed pink.

I growled, mostly at myself and my father's ignorance.

"Dad, this is out of control! Just stop this!" I screamed, my words echoing through the quiet room. I exhaled in frustration. This shouldn't be happening. As if I needed something else to worry about. I have Kira, L and now my father to worry about. Shit, it sucks to be right now.

My father walked over to me. If looks could kill, his definitely could. I gulped, scared of what might become of me.

L, right in back of my father, grew scared. I saw it in the expression on his face. But I held my head up high, trying to look fearless for both of us.

Then the unexpected happened.

My dad turned around, raising his fist towards L's jaw. I couldn't stand to watch. I wouldn't let this happen. I won't stand for it!

I leaped in front of L, right before the blow impacted his angelic features. My father's fist wouldn't stop, it was headed right for me, but before I had a chance to even think of what I just did, a burst of pain filled my face, sending me to the floor.

"Light-kun!" yelled L in shock and surprise. He sat next to me, my face expressionless.

He hit me. He just fucking hit me. My own father, who has never laid a finger on me, just sent me crashing down, my lip bleeding and my jaw in excruciating pain.

L caressed the uninjured part of my face. I looked up at him then at my father, a look of guilt playing on his face.

"Light…please, take your things from L's room and come down stairs. I'm taking you home." said my father bleakly. Matsuda jumped up from his chair and exclaimed.

"You can't do that, Chief! We need Light on our team! I-I'm sorry all of this happened. I'm so sorry."

So it was him. He told my dad about our secret. I sighed. I can't kill him, that part of me is dead and gone…well, almost.

"I am his father, he shall do what I say." said my father, his angry expression back on.

"Dad, I'm eighteen! I'm legally an adult! I don't need to take your orders!" I yelled, as I staggered, struggling to get up. Luckily, Watari and L were there to help me up.

My dad looked at me with disgust and shame.

"You're going home and that's final!" yelled my father, grabbing me from my shirt then pushing me back.

I scoffed and ran towards my room. Well, L's room. The place I considered 'home' for the past three months. I can't even recall my old home with mom and Sayu.

I opened and then slammed the door in pure anger when I reached our room, sliding down and hugging my knees. I let the tears come out. I have to leave. I have to leave my angel. I lost it. I lost it all.

There was a light knock on the door. I ignored it until I heard the melodic, monotone that I knew so well beckoning my name.

I opened it and saw that L, too, was crying. I held him in my arms and he held me in his and shared one of our last moments together.

Is this really the end? Can this really be happening?

Author's Note:

I'm sorry this chapter took awhile, due to a lot of issues with finances and family and school, this story was on the back-burner. But surely, I'll continue. It won't be as frequently but I'll try uploading something once a month or something convenient. I don't know, we'll see.

Gosh, I don't know why, but I really love this chapter. I have no idea why but there's just something about writing this chapter that stood apart from the rest. I'm really happy with this chapter. I mean, you get to see 'Light, the boyfriend' and how far he'll go to protect his angel, L. Even if it's risking his own relationship with his father and his dreams of creating a new world, his love for L is a lot stronger than anything and everything in this world. Aww, I want a boyfriend now. Man, I want my own Light-kun, now. Gosh, L, you're so lucky!

L: Duh!

Okay, then guys! Comments and whatnot, I want and need them to go on! Please! Heheh, I guess I'll see you all on an awesome, seemingly depressing, action-packed new chapter! Chapter 10, here we come!

~Cherryfreezie777 (Kelly a.k.a. 'Zaki')