Chapter 61

June 10th – 10th Day of Confinement

Ryuk took his apple and left immediately; once he was gone it was back to work, and for the next 3 days there were no murders. I tried multiple times to tell Ryuzaki about what Ryuk had said, but something always got in the way. Eventually I just got frustrated and had enough, told him in a text that we needed to talk about work, in person.

. . .

My alarm blares, I reach over and blindly pat around the bedside table for it. I'm on my stomach, at some point during the night I rolled over and put the pillow over my head. MY hand finally finds my phone and I bring it to my face, the light blinds me momentarily but I'm able to turn the wretched alarm off. The screen soon returns to my wallpaper; an image of Ryuzaki and I eating Ice-Cream together. I set the phone back down with a wooden thunk before rolling over and sitting up. I rub my eyes as I swing my feet over the edge of the bed. As they sink into the plush carpet, I put my head in my hands.

Another day…can't wait to do nothing but watch Light try to convince Ryuzaki to let him out…I don't even know how to explain Light's sudden personality change to the others….Maybe they'll believe that he just snapped under the stress…like Misa…I guess it's good that the Chief can't see him like this though…but then again at least now I can tell him with a straight face that his son's not Kira.

I sigh and push up to stand as someone knocks at my door.

At this hour? It's probably Watari; he's probably wondering what I want for breakfast.

I stand up fully and stretch my arms above my head. A yawn escapes and I catch my reflection in the mirror as I make my way toward the door. I pause to look at myself, to make sure I don't look like Medusa and that neither of my 'girls' fell out of my tank while I was sleeping. A young woman with flat brown hair and blue raccoon eyes stares back. Her black tank top and grey shorts all in decent order.

As I reach for the doorknob, I try to rub the sleep from my eyes, another yawn escaping as I pull the door open, expecting to see my partner in solitude. "Mornin' Watari-" I stop and stare in disbelief, my heart flutters, trying to escape my chest. Any thoughts about breakfast disappear in an instant.

"Good morning Suzuki," I can hear Ryuzaki's voice, but I can't connect it with this stranger in front of me. He looks like Ryuzaki, but he can't be here, he's at the hotel, running surveillance. The man shifts his weight restlessly, scratching the back of his head. He looks everywhere but me for a moment then meets my eyes, his dark ones sparkling slightly. Color dusts his pale face as he smiles, then all his insecurities melt away.

"Ryuzaki…" His name falls from my mouth in a whisper of disbelief as I'm finally able to believe my eyes. "You're here…" he takes his hands out of his pockets and gestures to himself.

"Yes, it would appear that I am." I can't contain my excitement; in a blink my arms are around his neck and my face buried in his chest. I squeeze him and breath in the scent of sugar and coffee. My hearts pounding so fast I wouldn't be surprised if he can feel it. "You're here…you're really here." They're the only words I can say as I snuggle further into him.

He's startled by me jumping on him at first, as the momentum from my hug makes him stumble a step back, but slowly I feel his arms wrap around me in a tight embrace. I breathe him in until he starts to squeeze too tight, then I struggle to pull away. He loosens his grip but doesn't let go, instead leans down to whisper in my ear.

"I've missed you." I gasp as he speaks the words I've been thinking, my heart skips a beat and he slowly releases his grip. It finally occurs to me that we're standing in the middle of the hallway, so I pull him into my room and shut the door. My heart continues to pound as I reach up and pull him into a kiss. He's startled but soon melts into me, our chaste kiss quickly turning hungry and hot. His hands find their way up the back of my shirt and begin to explore while mine migrate to his mess of black locks tugging here and there. He moans into my mouth softly as I take another handful of hair and tug. It makes me want him more and I can feel myself slowly losing control. His hands move down to my hips and find their way up my shirt, his touch is soft against my bare skin and it makes me shiver. I want him so desperately, but before I can convey the need, he pulls away, breathless. Thrown back into my senses I become embarrassed, heat radiating my face. I haven't lost control like that in quite some time. I take a step back and put my hand over my heart to try to calm it down, part of me is afraid it'll beat out of my chest. My first response is immediately to apologize.

"Oh my god, I-I'm sorry, it's just been so long that I-"

"No." He cuts me off, his face still tinted pink. "Don't do that, don't apologize. It was nice…I enjoyed it." Feelings overpower me and I can't help but smile. It's so big that I feel like an idiot with it plastered on my face. "I know it's only been a week or so, but I've really missed you…" I look down at my bare feet and fiddle with my hands, still smiling.

"I know what you mean, I feel the same, but at least you can see me in the camera. It's not the same as in person, but it's more than what I get. I can only hear you, and even then, it's not really you because of the modulator…"

"I know…" I look up to see him grinning softly. "That's why I needed to see you; why I came down here today. I needed to spend some time with you." He reaches up and pucks a stray hair behind my ear. My heart skips again and I feel warm, loved.

Time with Ryuzaki is just the type of break I need.

"Really? That's great, I'm so glad. I really need a break or I'm gonna go insane. It's been nothing, but wake up, shower, breakfast at my desk, and surveillance for days…I don't know how you do it all the time… I guess I'm more of a field work person."

Or maybe being with you makes it easier, we have conversations while we work and instead of tied down to my desk and bored, I'm grateful of the time I get to spend with you…oh man…look at me being all sappy, I guess I got it bad for him…

"After a while you get used to it and it becomes second nature…before you I actually preferred to work alone like that, but now…it's so hard not to have you with me, to have someone to bounce ideas off of. I know the others are there but…" I nod and decide to take a few steps back so I can sit on the edge of my bed instead of standing in the middle of the room. He sticks hands in his pockets, and we stare awkwardly at each other for a few seconds before I break the silence.

"So, what do you have planned for me today?" He shifts his weight and I fold my arms.

"Remember when I asked if you knew how to defend yourself?" I search my memory and the only time I can think of is after Maxx showed up.

"Vaguely, yes…" Where is he going with this?

"Do you remember me mentioning anything about teaching you more?"

Um…no…

"I assume during that conversation you probably mentioned something about it, but I was freaking out a bit at the time because I was basically stalked and assaulted."

"Ans understandably so, however that's what I planned for today. Learn a new form of self-defense, spar, and perhaps relieve some stress in the process.

"And where do you plan to do this?" A smirk forms on his face, making my heart skip.

"I've just been notified that our gym's been finished." I'm shocked and it seems to show as Ryuzaki's smile widens.

"We have a gym?"

"We do now. I had the forethought to make one of the floors a gym. It's completely furnished, and one of the rooms has been converted into a sparing room."

He thought of everything…

"And what exactly will you be teaching me?" I wasn't entirely honest earlier…I know how to defend myself I'm just rusty. I took martial arts in college and tried to keep up with it for work. I'm curious though, what does Ryuzaki practice? He probably mentioned it before, and I just forgot.

"Have you heard of Capoeira?

Capoeira?

"Not that I can remember…"

"It's a martial art that originated in Brazil and is known for it's acrobatic and complex maneuvers. It emphasizes movement rather than staying still and blocking out opponents' attacks. I learned about it while on a case in Los Angeles, it sparked my interest, so I'd like to share it with you. What do you think? Care to give it a go?" He explains it plainly, but I can tell underneath it all, he's excited.

How could I refuse?

"I'm a bit rusty and prefer weapons like staffs and sticks as opposed to hand to hand, but sure, it couldn't hurt to give it a try." He smiles with such excitement that my heart melts.

"Great! Change into some loose pants that you'll be comfortable moving in. You'll probably get warm, so I'd advise a shirt without sleeves, I'll wait outside for you." He moves to leave, and I jump up to stop him.

"Wait, I was just about to shower." He stops and turns.

"Do or don't, it's your choice. However, I expect you'll need another after, so wouldn't it be a waste to take one now?" He leaves me with that thought and I'm left standing in front of my bed biting my lip as I try to decide. In the end I quickly change into a sports bra, new tank top, and men's sleep pants that are comfy and baggy before heading out to meet Ryuzaki.

. . .

Have Ryuzaki teach you Capoeira they said, it'll be fun they said, it couldn't hurt to give it a try I said.

Ryuzaki kicks my legs out from under me with a fluid sweep for the third time. My back hits the mat, hard, followed by my head, sending pain throughout my body. I left my aching skull slowly to see him crouched. He looks like a frog ready to jump, but I'm in too much pain and too upset to laugh or mention it.

Alright, that fucking does it!

I rock back, put my hands behind me and kick up onto my feet. He seems impressed and a bit surprised, seeing how it's kinda a difficult move. He stands from his crouch and begins to sway back and forth in what he earlier called a Ginga. As he explained it, it's Capoeira's idle stance.

I rub the back of my aching head and put my fists up, ready to block his next assault. He kicks fast, I'm able to block it with my forearm, I turn my body letting the kick slide off, this small movement sends him spinning. It all happens so fast, but my reflexes react just in time. I may be rusty, but muscle memory is still there. Ryuzaki recovers quickly and looks at me with a strange look, as if he realized something.

"Suzuki, didn't you send me a text about needing to talk about something work related?" We circle the mat as he speaks.

I take a breath to respond, but he strikes out with his leg again, but this time at my head. I duck just in time, but as I rise, he drops and sweeps my out from under me. I hit the mat hard…again.

FUCK!

I prop myself up on my elbows and look up at him as I wait for my head to stop pounding. "Did you actually ask that to talk about working or did you say it to distract me?" He reaches down with a grin.

"Is it possible that it was a little of both?" There's a twinkle in his eye as his smile changes. His hand is still extended to help me up.

Smug bastard…

I take his hand and yank him down, he doesn't see it coming and the look on his face as he falls is priceless. After yanking him down I stand, only to laugh so hard I bend over. He eventually recovers from the betrayal and rises to his feet.

"Little taste of your own medicine, Ryuzaki." He smiles, making an 'mm' sound and readies himself.

"Yes, but in all sincerity, what was it you wanted to talk about?"

I'm about to speak when his foot comes flying at my face. I stumble back as the kicks come lightning fast. High, low, high, low, middle, high; I desperately try to avoid the onslaught as each kick propels a spin into another kick. I try to duck and dodge and step back but they're so fast.

Holy shit he's fast! He's just spinning, using one kick to fuel the next. How do I stop it? Can I even block it?

I try to black and one of his kicks connects with my wrist, pain shoots up my arm and I back-peddle faster as I look for some sort of opening. Ryuzaki doesn't follow me but uses the rest of the momentum to do a butterfly kick before becoming idle again.

"Show off…I thought you wanted to know what I wanted to talk about, not kick my head in. And by the way, the only one letting off steam here is you, I'm just trying not to get knocked out." He raises his hand and makes a 'come at me' gesture.

Translation? Shut up and fight.

I shake my head and attempt to focus. I run at him and aim a short side kick at his hip. He dodges easily and comes back with a kick to my head. I barely manage to duck, but I feel the wind from the kick pass me. I circle around and try a high kick of my own, spinning on my toes. He ducks and kicks up at my chest from his frog position on the ground. I manage to catch his leg between my forearms, his foot inches from my face. I'm breathing heavy now from all the evasion, but I might be warmed up.

"The other day, when Light's personality changed," Ryuzaki attempts another leg sweep, but I high kick with the foot he aims at, just missing his head. I manage two steps back before he tries it again. I dodge, but then suddenly, he's doing a handstand. He tries to kick me; I brace my foot back and prepare for impact. Ryuzaki's kick isn't as powerful as I thought, and I push it away easily. For a split second I think about taking the opining and kicking him in the gut but instead I leave it and take a step back. "What actually happened is that he gave up the Death Note and passed out. Ryuk's gone too, its just like what happened with Misa."

He puts his guard down looking surprised and confused at the same time. "Why would he do that? If he gives up, what you've attributed to his method of killing, and no one picks up Kira's power, then he's still labeled as Kira and nothing changes…" I nod and drop my guard for a minute.

"Ryuk spoke to me before he left. When I asked why Light did it, he said he couldn't tell me because it would give our side an unfair advantage…but when I guessed correctly, he confirmed it." Ryuzaki's eyes light up.

"And what is his plan?" I smirk as his guard comes down completely. I take this opening as my chance and swing my leg up, he ducks just in time, swinging his leg out at my exposed one sending me crumpling to the mat. I'm furious so I lay there and smack my hand down.

"Dammit! Every time!" I lay back, heart pounding, muscles screaming, and I stare up at the ceiling.

"You seem to have exhausted yourself, perhaps next time we can work on avoiding my leg sweeps." His face comes into view as he leans over me.

"Yeah, because that seems to be your favorite move." He smiles and reaches his hand out to me. I eye it for a minute but decide not to take it. I grin wildly as I kick my leg out and take his out from under him. Once he hits his back on the mat, I jump on him and pin him to it. "There! I win!" Ryuzaki's face shows utter surprise, then slowly it turns red. It's only then do I realize I'm straddling him. My heart skips a beat and I quickly climb off, sitting across form him. I clear my throat and pretend that nothing sexual ever happened.

"I…uh…anyway…it seems that Light send Rem, who was Misa's Shinigami to find a third Kira and buried his Death Note to hide it." I pause as Ryuzaki sits up slowly, as if he's processing everything. He leans back on his hands with legs stretched out in front of him. It's a weird position to see him in since he's not folding himself like a pretzel.

"He buried it? You said before that both Misa and Light lost their memories of Kira and this Death Note when they gave it up, right?" I nod making an 'mm' sound. "Then how would Light remember where he buried it?"

"That's where it gets hinky…when I asked what would happen if you gave up a Death Note, lost your memories, and then picked up another one…with the thought that maybe Light's plan is for his 'pure self'" I use finger air quotes. "to find the third Kira and Rem's Death Note before we do…or better yet to use us to find them ad get his hands on it first…because Ryuk said, if you give up the Death Note, lose your memories, and then pick up another one…you'd get your memories back…" Ryuzaki nods his calm face changing to a determined one.

"Then we can't let him get his hands on it." I nod causing my sweat bangs to fall into my face, I push them back in disgust.

"I really need a shower…" I sigh tiredly and look back at Ryuzaki, an image of his naked body in the shower with me flashes in my mind. I look away immediately attempting not to notice the way his shirt collar is stretched out revealing his bare collar bones, nor the way his damp shirt hangs on his slender frame. I also try to ignore the thoughts of how easy it would be to crawl over and push him down on the mat and kiss those bare collar bones.

"Perhaps now is a good time to call it quits then. I myself am feeling less frustrated." Ryuzaki snaps me out of my daze and I scoff.

"You, frustrated?"

"Yes."

"You realize, being frustrated is a human emotion, right?" I laugh lightly as I poke fun at him.

"You realize that I am in fact human and experience human emotions, right?" He uses the same sarcastic tone I did and gives me a grin that sends shivers down my spine. I try to think of anything to say in response, but I'm shocked by his, what I think is, flirting. It becomes increasingly hard to not think about what's under that white shirt…and those denim jeans…

"Y-Yeah, I know…" I stutter and he laughs, but I'm losing the fight, I can't stop thinking about him in ways I don't normally.

What could it hurt? I could just crawl over there and push him down with a kiss. It would be so easy…I could feel what's under that shirt too…kiss every inch of that slender neck…

I feel myself crawling over to him, but I'm no longer in control. "Ryuzaki…" His name comes out of my mouth in a sensual whisper. I see him swallow hard, his eyes on me. If I'm making him nervous briefly crosses my mind, but I'm on autopilot and there's no time for second guessing, the decisions already been made. My hand suddenly appears on his shin and slowly slides up his leg the closer I get.

"Y-Yes, what is it?" He stutters and his eyes go from me to my hand, but he doesn't pull away.

I'm climbing higher and higher, my hand on his thigh now, the other on the floor next to him. I lean toward his face and watch the switch flip behind those dark eyes. He closes his eyes as I get closer, my eyes lock onto his neck and the closer I get the harder my heart beats. My lips make contact and he exhales softly, leaning back. I fill his neck with kisses and listen as his breathing quickens. I want him. I lean him back until he's lying on the mat, my hands crawl under his shirt and feel his body. I find the spot where his neck meets the rest of his body, a sensitive spot, and kiss there, nibbling slightly. He lets out a sound that I could easily mistake for a moan. I climb on top of him, not afraid to straddle him right here and now. I can feel the erection underneath me growing, neither one of us is close enough to the surface to be embarrassed, we're both lost in a sea of lust. His lips take mine as he plants a kiss on me, he cups my face with one hand while the other moves up my back.

A shrill noise cuts through the air and I nearly jump out of my skin. It shatters the moment and I jump off him, clutching my pounding heart. Ryuzaki jumps too but doesn't seem as startled as I was. He reaches in his pocket and pulls out his cellphone, flipping it open and answering it in his normal-weird-Ryuzaki fashion. His face is tinted pink, but other than that acts like nothing happened.

"Yes?"

I try to recover as he stands and takes the call away from me, by the sound of it it's Watari. I hope the old man didn't just witness us, knowing them both there's probably camera's in this room. I never thought about that. Since the moment is completely ruined and now, I'm embarrassed because Watari probably saw us, I decide that now is a good time to take a shower, so I stand, dust myself off, and head up to my room.

Sorry it took so long for me to upload. This fight was hard for me to write and i've been dealing with a lot IRL. Hope you enjoyed the chapter though :)

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