A/N: I do not own Death Note or its characters.
A/N: This drabble is dedicated to HarryPotterMangaGleek for the WONDERFUL idea! At first I just couldn't make it work, but then a nice little plot bunny started to wiggle itself into my brain and I am just SO grateful that you gave me this idea! Thank you so much!
Arching your back, you stretched your aching muscles while walked home. By the time you got off work it was already dark, so your dear friend, Matsuda, offered to walk you to your apartment. You lived about five blocks away from where you worked, so his presence was a most welcomed one.
Next to your apartment there was a large park that actually ran through about three of the blocks you needed to cross, so you decided it would probably be best to take that route so you could get home quicker.
"So… [y/n], what are you doing tomorrow? Isn't it your day off?" He gave a nervous chuckle as he walked by your side. You glanced at him, "I was thinking about reading a book since I really didn't have anything planned," you gave him a soft smile.
"Oh, um," He suddenly looked uncomfortable and you had to stifle a laugh when he nearly tripped over his own feet as he walked. Quickly righting himself, he continued, "I-I was wondering if maybe you would want to go to the Zoo with me…? Or something," His voice trailed off and he looked at his feet sheepishly as the two of you continued to walk.
You couldn't help it, you smiled. Of course he didn't see it since he was looking at his feet. He's so cute when he's uncomfortable, you thought. You grabbed his hand and he looked up, surprised. "I would love to go to the Zoo with you," You smiled, "Or something," His face went from surprised, to a full out grin. His eyes widened slightly, while his grin grew even more intense.
"Really?" He looked so happy in that moment. You nodded as you both stepped onto your street. You're apartment was just in view, so you walked a few steps ahead of him.
You jumped slightly when you heard what sounded like two cars crashing somewhere up the street, and out of nowhere, a hotdog stand on wheels was headed straight for you. It was going at an impossible speed and you knew you wouldn't be able to move before it hit you. You closed your eyes right before it hit you.
The force of it wasn't as hard as you thought it would have been, but it still kinda hurt. What was really odd though, was that you were still standing.
Opening your eyes, you suddenly knew why. Matsuda grabbed you, and you were still enveloped in his arms. Your back was to his front and when you tilted your head to look at him, you blushed at the awkward position you two were in. Matsuda suddenly let you go.
You turned and tried to keep the tears from your eyes as you looked at Matsuda, "Thank you! Thank you, Matsuda!" You reached up and gave him a quick kiss in gratitude. He froze in utter shock and just looked at you with one corner of his lips turned up.
You turned around and headed to your apartment while he was still frozen, and called over your shoulder, "Pick me up at nine, I'll see you tomorrow!" You knew tomorrow was going to be a blast and you were happy you were going with Matsuda.
Matsuda just stood in that same spot as you walked into your apartment. He touched his lips with the tips of his fingers before finally blushing and walking off.