"What the fuck are you talking about? Are you fucking high or something?" The red-heads voice quivered with fear.

"I'm saying those SPK guards didn't kill all of those bastards. They know why they're members were attacked and they believe that you're a threat. I have to get you out of here." Mello gripped Matt's arm tight enough to hurt without realizing it.

The smoker's eyes widened as realization dawned on him. "They think I could turn them in for illegal activity but I would have to witness against them. I can't do that. All of our document's are at Wammy's so technically we don't exist."

"At least you're starting to use your brain." Mello muttered. "But they've been watching you since they found out about you so they know that we're together. They also know I'm in a rival gang so –"

"So they think this whole thing with me could lead to an all out fight." Matt finished for him. "Also with some of their members dead now your mafia group would be at an advantage. Also, if you win your mafia can gain control of their weapons, drugs, and whatever else they have. They would be nothing." Matt looked a bit overwhelmed and brushed the hair from his eyes with a heavy sigh.

"Yes! The genius returns." Mello yelled and kissed Matt's cheek.

"Not done yet." The gamer dug into his pocket for another cigarette. "Since you could start this whole battle you would have to be eliminated as well but if you we're then a fight would break out anyway. They only option they have is to eliminate us without evidence it was them."

"Yes." Mello smiled.

"Then why the hell are you smiling? This is fucking bad." The red-head looked at his companion incredulously.

"This is the first time I've actually seen you use your genius. Usually you're just skating by without a care. Besides, this is the most fun activity, excluding sex, we've had in forever."

"What do you mean fun? This isn't fun." Matt took a step back and took a long drag from his cigarette. "Obviously you're having fun. I won't even try to understand how. All we have to do is figure out how to stay alive."

"As long as we're not in the country I don't think they'll be coming after us." Mello pushed Matt unceremoniously into the car. "We have to leave and meet Jay so we can get a couple plane tickets."

"Pseudonym?"

"When don't we use false names, Matt?" Mello smirked.

"Was that sarcasm, Mello?" Matt returned the smirk.

The blonde reached over as he drove and ruffled his friend's hair affectionately. "I'm glad you're starting to lighten up."

Matt looked slightly annoyed as he fixed his hair. "Yeah, well, with everything that's happened and about to happen I might as well find something to lighten up my mood. Besides, we're probably going to die soon."

"What makes you say that?" The blonde looked at him quizzically.

Matt shrugged. "I don't know maybe it's that black SUV that's been following us ever since we left SPK headquarters."

The Mafioso glanced in the rearview mirror. "Fuck." He muttered. "They're armed. I have to get them off the main road before someone gets hurt." He turned sharply onto a side street causing Matt to fall against the door.

"Wow, caring for civilians. I'm surprised." Matt said sarcastically.

Mello frowned as he sped down the empty side street. "I'm capable of caring for others."

"Aw, baby, I didn't mean to make you mad." The gamer pouted jokingly.

Mello laughed under his breath. "Why are you acting like this?"

Matt shrugged. "If we're going to die I might as well act like a love-sick dumbass."

"We're not going to die." Mello rolled his eyes. They both ducked instinctively as gunshots rang out.

"Shit! Yes we are." Matt glanced at the rearview mirror. "Especially if they're carrying Beretta M12s." The red-head fiddled with his goggles and looked thoughtful. "How did they get those anyway? That's a hard weapon to get."

"When you're in the mafia you can get just about anything." Matt swerved suddenly to avoid getting rear ended.

Matt reached over without warning and pulled Mello in for a quick kiss. "I love you."

"Uh, I love you to but what was that for?" Mello kept his eyes on the car behind them.

The gamer pointed ahead. "Have you been paying attention?" To the side of them was a construction site and in directly in front of them were three more black SUVs blocking the street. A couple of people got out, one aimed a gun and fired. Mello struggled to control the car as it spun out of control when the tire was shot. Matt held onto Mello's arm to try and prevent getting hurt.

"Fuck." Mello ran a gloved hand through his hair when they came to a complete stop. "I'm sorry Matt. I tried to protect you and I failed…. What are you doing?" He asked as Matt pulled out his cell phone. "You know cops can't help us now."

His friend held a finger to his lips as his phone rang. "Damn. Near won't pick up his phone." Matt muttered. He glanced behind him through the back window as he left a message on the genius's personal cell. "Look, Near, I know you're mad at me but I don't really fucking care at the moment. I just hope you can forgive me later and tell Todd that I'm sorry I hurt him." He hung up the phone just as a man came up and tapped on the window with his gun. He motioned for them to step out of the car.

"Matt, I'm sorry I got you mixed up in this." Mello held up his hands and allowed another man to pull him out the car.

Matt was treated in the same manner. "Don't be a dumbass. I got myself into it. I just think it's fucked up we leave Wammy's to find Kira and never figure it out."

"I didn't know you wanted to work on the case." Mello said as he held his hands up in the air.

"You never asked." Matt copied him.

"Well you could've told me anyway." Mello raised his voice.

"Why are you fucking yelling? Don't be a dick just before we die."

"I'm not being a dick, asshole!" Mello yelled.

"Shut up. The both of you." One of the men yelled.

"Asshole." Mello muttered.

"Don't be bitchy." Matt responded.

Mello looked over and smiled. "I love you."

The red-head stuck his tongue out. "I love you and the sex."

Mello moaned. "We haven't had sex in weeks and you're going to mention it now?"

"Why does it make you remember? Did you like the way I –" Matt was silenced as the man next to him slapped him over the head.

"Shut up." He growled. "Don't make this any harder."

Mello squinted at the guy next to Matt and the one beside him as well. "Joseph? Max?"

AN – Sorry it took so long. Next update will be faster I promise ^^