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Reach for the Stars

Chapter Eight

"What do you want Matt", Mello asked using my nickname, which was slowly replacing my actual one. Standing there a moment I wondered if he had been in bed all day or if he had just laid down, and it what seems to be pajamas with a candy bar pattern across them. "Matt what do you want", he asked again this time with more edge to his voice. This pushed my questions away as I wanted to get straight to the point.

"Misa put together this party thing for the cast and she wanted me to get you."

Mello gave a face that answered how much he didn't wanted to go to this party. "Why did you even try", he asked using a tone that matched his face. Personally I didn't even want to go to this 'party', but I had the nagging feeling if we didn't at least show the other cast would not like us even more so. "Look I don't want to go either, but we need to make an appearance at least", I stated sounding as if I was demanding it. That was a mistake Mail now he is definitely going to snap.

For a moment it appeared Mello was a bit riled up, but instead of snapping he took a breath. Rubbing the bridge of his nose Mello remained like this for a moment before breaking the silence by saying,"I guess your right since it seems Misa is the only person keeping us from being ignored completely." Mello, for the first time, showed he had somewhat of an idea of what was going on. For a moment I thought the man only thought about how the world revolved around him. "We only have to make an appearance though that is it", he asked as if double checking. Nodding in reply Mello stated something to the effect of giving him a moment to get dressed. With the door closed, leaving me on the concrete landing, I decided to retrieve my prized hand held gaming device. The party was going to be a crowd and I needed to be prepared.

Mello's attitude seemed to worsen every minute that passed. Maybe it was from the fact that the small flip-phone he owned had gone off at least ten times since we left. Every time it began to vibrate he would press some button to silence the small thing and eventually even turning it on silent. Why was he suddenly so popular I wondered not wanting to make a comment in fear of him yelling? With his mood and all we soon arrived at Misa's party.

Having been gone for only a short amount of time I never expected the large number of coworkers to already be there. The expensive town house was crowded with faces in this season and even a few from the past ones like the person who played L. "You just have to make an appearance Mail that's it nothing more", I kept mumbling to myself. Still, even with this thought, the feeling of being suffocated began to build. Mello, like any other time, seemed to be fine with the crowd even if he seemed a bit on the angry side. "Matt-San you really got Mello-san to come", Misa erupted as soon as the overly blond girl saw us. Her loud voice caused a few heads to turn towards us worsening the tightness in my chest. "Y-yeah he is here", I mumbled as a response while I was trying to block out every thing that was going on around me.

"Misa your voice is going to burst my ear drums", Light said as I almost didn't notice his presence in her huge shadow. His eyes glanced over us as if looking down on us. "Light-kun I was just excited that they came", Misa whined grabbing onto her man's arm. "Hello Misa", Mello said interrupting them before a squabble could start. Going from her pouting expression back to her normal excited one she said,"It's nice you came Mello-san." Another voice sounded from across the room belonging to a rather annoyed Takada.

"Misa I do not think this is edible."

By this time I was feeling the pressure of the crowd as I found it hard to breath. "I think I need a cigarette", I mumbled glancing towards Mello. For a moment I thought he didn't hear me, but when he glanced back I knew he did. "Those things are not healthy for you", he commented returning to an all too familiar pissy self. Right then, however, I decided to at least hold out a bit longer as I would only have to be here just a couple more minutes. "Hey it's almost time", an older man said from his spot on the couch. His name escaped my mind, but he was a familiar face around set.

The man's announcement brought the whole party to silence as they began to crowd around a large television in a seemingly small living room. Reaching for my D.S. I knew it would help me along for a moment with this stupid phobia. It was then I heard a small slur of unsavory words from Mello towards someone. My curiosity overcame my fear enough to allow me to glance up and catch the eye of that same odd white haired kid. He was closer than the first time I had saw him as the boy was situated at the edge of the couch. Returning my gaze towards my counterpart who seemed to be growing even more agitated I couldn't help but notice the hate seemed to be one sided. "Mello calm down a bit", I said without thinking and immediately regretted it.

Mello looked at me with a new sort of gaze that seemed to be fuming with anger. "Matt why don't you just calm down yourself", he commented a bit too loud causing heads to turn. "Mello do not start yelling now of all times", I retorted lowly hoping to stop him before it got worse. "Maybe you should just mind your own business", he snapped pushing my shoulder harshly back. Bumping into the person behind me I felt my D.S. fall from my grip and clattering to the floor. Even if you had never seen one of these things before you could tell it was broken from the large crack that spread across both screens. Everyone was watching us now as I looked from the broken device to Mello.

"I am tired of your shit Mello."

This statement was said in the heat of the moment and I thought it was right when I said it. Having to put up with this guy going from trying to be friendly to being a complete ass was getting old. Turning I didn't even want to deal with him for another moment. Pushing my way through the crowd I thought I heard him call out my name, but at this point I didn't care.

"What is wrong with you Mail", Emile asked as I stormed into the house still wearing my angered expression.

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Doesn't mean that you don't need to. Now what is wrong Mail Jeevas?"

Her voice was demanding as her face was serious. The woman had a stubborn streak a mile long so it would be useless to fight her. "I'm just having a rough time with a coworker", I finally revealed after a moment of thought. "What did they do to get you riled up", she asked knowing it was a feet to get me this angry. Taking a seat on the couch next to her I knew she would not leave me alone until the whole story was told. "I am just tired of his danm mood swings and the fact one of these swings broke my D.S.", I said my voice growing frustrated. Emile remained silent a moment carefully thinking over her next words. "It was in the heat of the moment", she finally said adding,"He probably feels guilty right now over the whole ordeal." Shaking my head I could not imagine the man being regretful in his life. "Just let some time pass for things to simmer down then", Emile mumbled singling the end of our conversation.

A/N: So just what will happen next between these two? Tell me what you guys think!

Mirei-Chan : He is the English dub voice actor, but I had to actually look it up. I just recently reached Death Note in preparation for updating this fan fiction. Matt seems to always get the short end of the stick right now huh? Finally a cranky Mello is definitely not a good Mello.

Ern Estine 13624: Thank You! I can't wait for you to read more!

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