AN: I'm sorry it took me so long to post this ch. I was super busy with finals and all that jazz. But now I'm done and I'm a senior!! YAY!! And my grandma broke both her elbows so I've been having to take care of her, but I'm back now. YAY! Lol. Well hope you enjoy this ch.
Disclaimer: I don't own, you don't sue:)
Ch. 8
Once again it was another peaceful morning, though this time Matsuda was smart enough to leave the newspaper in his car. Raito was sitting in his usual spot next to L, going through some of the pro Kira form sites, not having much else to do seeing as they were once again right back where they had started with the First Kira. Raito hadn't talked much after L's sort of, kind of, maybe confession, and it seemed as if things were heading in the same direction today.
"Raito-kun is very quiet today, may I ask as to what is wrong?" questioned L, his wide, black eyes blinking in Raito's direction.
"Nothing is wrong Ryuzaaki, I'm just thinking." Replied Raito, not even glancing towards L.
"May I ask what it is Raito-kun is thinking about?" L once again questioned, this time getting a sigh from the brunette sitting next to him. Raito turned towards L in frustration, slamming his hand down onto the desk.
"I don't know Ryuzaaki, what in the whole wide fucking world could I be thinking about?" Raito yelled in a sarcastic tone, gaining the rest of the Task Force's attention. "I don't just have a huge ass case to help solve were, oh we're back in the same god damn spot we started in. Hmmmm," Raito said, putting his hand up to his face in a thinking motion, "I wonder what it is I'm thinking about." L blinked back at him, slightly surprised at the sudden out-of-character outburst, before replying with his own sarcasm.
"Raito-kun seems to have a lot of mood swings, if there wasn't already scientific proof that men don't menstruate, then I would say you were about to start your monthly cycle, and were experiencing the symptoms referred to as PMS." The rest of the Task Force held their breaths, waiting for Raito to lose it and punch L, but it never came. Raito just stared at L for a few seconds before shaking his head and turning back to his computer, telling Ryuzaaki to just leave him alone.
L frowned; he had never known Raito to back down from a challenge like that before. Well, he's been pretty quiet since last night. It could be about the lyrics, but he didn't act like that last night. Hmmmm.
If only L could read minds, then he would know that Raito wasn't mad about the lyrics, but about how he had reacted to them. He was angry with himself, and hadn't meant to lash out like that, but L was just so damn annoying sometimes. I mean, it was his damn lyrics, but how exactly had Raito reacted to L's lyrics that could spark such anger?
I can't believe I reacted like that. Reacting like I was some dumb schoolgirl with her first crush. Uggghhh!! Wait! Did I just admit that I have a crush on L? My archenemy? No. No, no, no, no, no. Just because my heart sped up when he admitted to loving me, weather it was as a friend or as a lover. Just because my palms got sweaty when he looked into my eyes, like he does every damned day. Just because my stomach does a damn flip-flop whenever he talks to me, even in a normal conversation. Just because I get a fucking hard on whenever we shower together, does not mean I have a crush on L! Oh my fucking gods, I'm crushing, I like L. Damnit! Damnit! Damnit! DAMNIT!
L stared at Raito, confused, as Raito repeatedly bashed his head onto the desktop. He was about to grab Raito's chair and pull him back from the desk, when he suddenly stopped hitting his head, and stood up declaring that he needed to go for a walk. L, not sure what was going on with Raito, complied and stood up as well. L let Raito lead, and he followed a lengthy distance behind. Usually l would have told Raito to wait till lunch break, but if how Raito was behaving was any indication, then Raito needed the walk. Now.
Raito paced the hall a few times, breathing deeply, trying to calm himself down before turning and walking up the stairs. L had no idea where they were headed, but thought it best not to ask. After about the fifth floor that they had walked right on by, L figured that Raito was headed for the roof, a good choice in L's opinion.
When they finally reached the rooftop, Raito burst through the door and drew in a deep breath, one of the first breaths of fresh air in a long time, well as fresh a breath you can get when in Tokyo. Raito was pacing back and forth here as well, but for some reason, he wasn't getting any calmer. In fact, it looked as if he was getting worse. Then, he suddenly grabbed a hold of his hair in a vice grip and stopped. It now clicked in L's head. Raito is battling with "Himself" and "Kira"
I have a fucking crush on L! What the hell is wrong with me?!
Nothing is wrong with you; L is a very intelligent man, the best detective in the world, and the only person who is your equal. In my opinion, he is quite qualified to be your partner.
Except for the fact that he is your archenemy!
No, he is Kira's archenemy.
Which he is Kira!
No you're Kira, he's Raito.
SHUT--
Raito stop in mid-thought, as a soft, gentle melody reached his ears. Somebody was humming, no L was humming, and it was the most beautiful thing he had heard. Raito let go of his hair, letting his arms rest at his sides, but he kept his eyes closed, afraid that if he opened them that L would stop, and he didn't want that.
The humming was coming from right behind him, which meant that L was standing right behind him. Now that Raito thought about it, he could feel him, feel his body heat. L was so close to him, but he didn't care, it only relaxed him more.
L repeated the song, not moving to touch Raito, or to retreat. And Raito stood there, not sure if he was happy with L not touching him or not. But it didn't matter, as they continued to stand there, L right behind Raito, humming, and Raito standing completely still with his eyes shut, still afraid to open them.
They lost track of how long they stood there like that, but when L finally stopped humming, and Raito finally opened his eyes, they were calm and content. Raito turned around towards L, and they stared into each other's eyes for a few minutes, letting the deep feelings and emotions show, before swiftly, L turned away and towards the door.
"I do believe that it is time we headed back to the investigation, the others are probably worried about you." Stated L as he slowly started to walk towards the rooftop exit. Raito nodded, he didn't quite feel like talking, and followed next to L.
They both were quiet on the way to the investigation room, and both said nothing as they entered, glad that the rest of the task force said and asked nothing. Even Matsuda stayed quite. They worked quietly the rest of the day, no more outbursts from Raito, and nothing said from L. Though that meant nothing for their minds.
I can tell more about what L means. There were definitely two different subconscious in my head, but the question is, are they both me or is one of them put there by the Death Note? But that moment with L, and that song, it was so beautiful. It, he, calmed me down just like that. What is happening to me, to us?
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The day went on before finally, the task force left, leaving the two alone. They worked diligently until L decided that he was hungry.
"Would Raito-kun like to go out to eat? It has been a very long time since you went out to do anything social." L asked, looking at Raito with the same cute look on his face. Raito looked at him, wondering what brought the sudden invitation to go out on, but after thinking about what happened earlier, he knew.
"Sure, were would we be going?" wondered Raito, weary of going somewhere where they only served sweets, and knowing L, if he got to pick then that would be exactly where they were going.
"Oh, no place special, just my favorite restaurant." L smiled as Raito gave him an exasperated look. "Don't worry Raito-kun, I do eat other things than just sweets, I just prefer sweets."
Raito was skeptical, but nodded anyways. L smiled and said that he was glad he said yes, and then dragged him into the hallway and onto the elevator. Raito was slightly confused when they went up, but figured that L was going to be nice and let him change before they went.
When they got to their room, L pushed the button on the side of his cell phone to call Watari. "Watari, can you please bring up some close for Raito-kun and I, we are going to Aina's." Raito looked at L confused, not sure what he was talking about.
"Yes Ryuzaaki. Will you be showering first or should I go ahead and get the car ready?" asked Watari.
"Yes we shall shower first. I will call you when we are ready for the car." Responded L, while walking into the bathroom and taking out the key from under his shirt, Raito still slightly confused.
"Okay." Replied Watari just as L put his phone down on the sink counter. Raito still wasn't quite sure what exactly was going on, but he figured that they were going to a very nice restaurant. L unlocked the handcuffs and set them next to his phone, before starting to strip himself of his clothes, as Raito did the same.
They were both still slightly embarrassed to do this, Raito more than L because of his new found discovery, but they had done this many times before so they sucked it up. Once both of them were in there birthday suits, L took the handcuffs and put them back on, and they got into the shower, either not noticing the other's hard on, or just ignoring it for the sake of their pride.
They showered quickly, drying quickly as well. They put their towels around their wastes and brushed their teeth and, in Raito's case, combed his hair, before walking out into the bedroom. Raito was surprised when he saw two brand new suits lying on the bed. It wasn't the fact that they were suits; he had figured they were going to a very nice restaurant, but it was the fact that there were two new suits. Which meant that L was going to wear one.
L pointed out which one was Raito's before unlocking the handcuffs once again. Raito looked at his suit, taking in just how nice it was. It had black pants, with a black jacket, the dress shirt was white, and it had a blood red tie. It was pressed to perfection, with black dress shoes and black socks. All in all, it was great!
Raito put on some boxers before taking off his towel and dressing. Once he was done he took a look at himself in the mirror, and he looked great if he did say so himself.
"You look great Raito-kun." Raito started when L spoke, not having noticed him standing next to him. Raito was about to say something when he noticed L's reflection in the mirror. He was still barefoot and had on the same faded blue jeans that he normally wore, but he was also wearing a white dress shirt that wasn't buttoned at the top and wasn't tucked in, and a black suit jacket hanging open. And with the whole outfit and the messed up black hair, Raito could think of no other word to describe him other than HOT.
"Thank you," stated Raito as he turned around to face L. "You look great as well" L smiled at him, making the butterflies in Raito's stomach come to life. "But why don't you wear the rest of the suit?"
"Because Raito-kun, as you know, I hate shoes, the pants itch in places that I would rather not talk about," at this Raito turned a nice shade of red, "And the tie likes to choke me. The shirt and the jacket are the only part of the suit I can stand. Watari knows this, but he insists on buying the whole suit, thinking that one day I will wear it. Which in my opinion is a stupid thing to do, because I will never wear the rest of the suit." Stated L, giving a little stomp with his foot, making him look like a stubborn child, and in the process, making Raito smile.
Raito hmmmed and nodded, watching as L turned to get the handcuffs. Raito hated that he was going to have to go out in public with them on again, and there would probably be more paparazzi, considering that L is Ryuzaaki, and Ryuzaaki is the lead singer of Dikephobia. Uggggggg! More couple rumors. Dad is going to love this.
"I know you hate this Raito-kun, but it is a necessity." Stated L with an apologetic look on his face.
"I know Ryuzaaki, I know. Which is why I haven't said anything." Replied Raito. L looked him in the eyes for a few seconds before nodding and calling Watari, telling him to get the car ready.
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It was about thirty minutes into the ride when Raito finally asked where exactly they were going.
"To Aina's, a restaurant in Shinjuku. A lot of higher class people go to eat their, but our privacy should be insured." Stated L
Raito breathed easier now, though there would still be people to see them chained together, the paparazzi wasn't going to be in their faces. L and Raito made small talk the rest of the way there, before finally the car pulled up to the front of Aina's.
One of the valets opened their door for them, and L stepped out. Relief washed over Raito when there where no flashes and clicks from cameras. L turned around and held out his hand for Raito, surprising the boy genius, but for some reason unknown to him he grabbed his hand and let L help him up. Raito stood up straight and looked up, and what a wonderful sight he saw, for he held L's hand tighter in awe.
The restaurant was huge, three stories with balconies you could eat on. There were fountains everywhere, and pounds with fish. There was a long porch to cover the entering guests from rain, and on top of it where tables you could sit at. It was made of elegant mahogany, with windows covered by off-white curtains that somehow allowed no one to see in. Lights shown from golden balls hung in the air from the ceiling, giving it a majestic glow, and this was just the outside.
L smiled at Raito's awe, squeezing his hand in comfort before dragging him inside the building, he was getting quite hungry. Raito followed him, looking around and taking everything in. And inside it was even better. The inside was the same dark mahogany that the outside was, with the same golden balls for light, also giving off a majestic glow. But the thing that was most intriguing about the place was that there were little rivers and ponds through out the restaurant, with fish in the water and mini bridges going over the water.
There were tables out in the open, all the same dark mahogany as the building, with gold and red cushions on the floor. There where also private tables. Hidden by sliding, wooden doors.
L and Raito walked up to the host. L hadn't even gotten a word out when the host told them to follow him. They walked to the side of the room, where there was a spiraling wooden staircase. It had red carpet, and obviously led to the upstairs dinning rooms. They walked up to the second floor, and continued climbing, all the way up to the third floor. The third floor was pretty much the same as the first, but the tables were placed differently, so in other words, it was just as beautiful and majestic. The host set them down in a private room near the back, just the way they wanted it. He gave them their menus and said that the waiter would be there shortly to take their drink order, and then left, closing the door on his way out.
"Wow Ryuzaaki, this place is beautiful." Stated Raito, looking around there private room. L smiled saying that it was his favorite restaurant. "How did you find this place?"
"Well Raito-kun, on my first world tour, we were in Japan for three weeks, and when we came here, Watari told us of this place, and we all decided to check it out. Since then, every time I come to Japan, I make a conscience effort to come here." Replied L. Raito smiled, and the waiter came in to get their drink orders. Raito had some tea, and L got some sake.
"You're old enough to drink?" asked Raito looking at L in confusion.
"Yes Raito-kun, I'm 24 years-old. How old did you think I was?" replied L, cocking his head to the side, once again creating his cute look.
"Well, I wasn't sure. When you first started singing, you looked to be in your mid teens, like 15 or 16, but now you look to be about my age. So I figured you were about 19, since most people look older than they really are when they are younger." Raito shrugged.
"Well Raito-kun is right about my age when I started Dikephobia." Raito was surprised when L gave a little smile and laugh. "Watari always thought 15 was too young to be in a famous (1) hard-rock band, but he couldn't really say anything, since I was solving major cases and I wasn't even a legal adult." L finished just as the waiter came back with their drinks, and took their orders. Raito had Okakodon with no desert, while L ordered Gyudon with extra sugar and some Green Tea Chocolate Cake for desert.
"So you weren't kidding. You can eat things other than sweets." Laughed Raito. L nodded before taking a sip of his sake, Raito doing the same with his tea. "So, why hard-rock? Personally, you never pegged me for the hard-rock type of person. More of the classical type in my opinion."
"Well Raito-kun, like I said before, I did have my rebellious stage, but also I personally do enjoy the "rougher" side of music. It relaxes me and helps me think, but don't think that counts out classical music. Classical music is one of my favorite types of music, right behind the "rougher" side." L chuckled, telling Raito that he also hadn't pegged him to be interested in hard-rock.
"Well that type of music also relaxes me and helps me think. I'm not sure why, it just does, but I'm also very particular about who I listen too. I only listen to the bands that can sing real well, and really know how to play their instruments. I don't settle for any band that don't know their music backwards and forwards, and the same with their instruments."
"Ah, Raito-kun, we think alike. I too only listen to the best of the best. And I am glad to hear that you consider Dikephobia the best of the best." L smiled another one of his few 100 watt smiles, and Raito couldn't help but smile back.
The waiter came in with their entrées, and they surprisingly ate in silence, Raito eating normally, and L holding his chop sticks like they were going to bite him. They finished their food in a good amount of time, both enjoying what they had ordered.
"Did Raito-kun enjoy his dish?" L asked setting down his chop sticks. Raito smiled and nodded his head, saying that it was the best food he had ever had. "Well it is great that Raito-kun has enjoyed his dinner. Now if only that waiter would hurry up with my cake." Said L, looking around as if he could see the waiter from inside the room.
"Relax Ryuzaaki, he will be here soon." Stated Raito, laughing at L's actions. "He has to check on us shortly, it's his job, and besides, you just finished eating your entrée."
"Yes, but the cake is so much better than the entrée, you should have ordered some. The cake here is delicious; in fact, you shall have some of mine." Replied L in a matter of fact way. Raito looked at L in a flustered manner.
"But you know I don't like sweet things-"
"Yes Raito-kun, but this is some of the best cake in the world, and it has green tea in it. You like green tea, so there for, you should like the cake." Said L as he cut Raito off. Raito frowned and refused the cake, leading L to argue that he had to try at least a little bit. They argued back and forth for a few minutes, before the waiter came in with L's cake, and Raito had to admit that it looked delicious.
"Raito-kun must try some cake." Insisted L as he held a piece of the cake in front of Raito's mouth. Raito pushed L's hand away and refused once again, but because of his refusal, it caused L to pout. And not one of his fake pouts, but a true pout that made him look irresistibly cute. Raito tried to look away, but he just couldn't help it, so finally, after he could take no more of L's cute pouting, he gave in.
"Fine, hand the fork over." Said Raito in an exasperated voice and holding out his hand. L smiled another one of his 100 watt smiles and handed Raito the fork. Raito took a bite, and surprisingly it wasn't as bad as he thought it was going to be, but he still didn't quite like it.
"So what do you think?" asked L, his smile had dimmed some, but it was still there.
"It was the best cake I have ever had, but I still didn't particularly like it." L nodded his approval and continued eating. Once L was done eating, the waiter came in with the check and asked who would be paying.
"I will be paying." Replied L, taking the check from the waiter. Raito was just about to say something about L paying for all of dinner, but L beat him to it and told him that it was alright and to not gripe about it or his percentage of being "Him" was going to go up. Raito frowned but stayed quiet.
They got up and went to the first floor to pay, and L surprised Raito once again by pulling out a credit card. They paid, and L pulled out his cell phone to call Watari as they walked out side to wait. Once the car pulled up, another valet opened their door for them. They both got in, and Watari drove away from the restaurant.
"I didn't know you had a credit card." Stated Raito once they were on the road.
"Yes, Raito-kun, there is a lot of things you don't know about me, but yes, I do have one. Being a detective does have its perks." Raito nodded and they road the rest of the way back in silence.
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1: That is the real genre. I looked it up. Lol.
AN: Well that's chapter 8 for ya. This is my longest ch. so far! YAY! Lol. Also, if you don't mind, I was wondering if one of y'all could make me a fan art of L and Raito in their suit's. I would love you for ever and you would get a cookie:) lol. Well I hope y'all liked it. Thanks for reading and please R&R. They make my day:)