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Light was in the task force building, currently scrolling through a computer. L was located next to him.
Light was scrolling through everything mindlessly, not even knowing what site he was on anymore.
"Does Light-kun like dogs?" Asked L out of nowhere.
"Hm."
Light looked at his screen to find that he was on a page full of pictures of puppies that were ready to be adopted.
"Yes, I do." Replied Light.
L just looked back at his screen, continuing to scroll through cases with a sweet in his mouth.
Light looked back at his own screen as well.
He decided it was time to start actually paying attention to his screen.
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After awhile, L decided to go to the bathroom. Light was now alone.
Light continued to do his work, but after a bit, he couldn't concentrate.
Ugh, I can't concentrate... What if all this never happened...? Wait! Why am I thinking this!? Light shook his head, trying to get rid of those thoughts. It didn't work. Maybe I shouldnt've used the notebook. Maybe I should've just never even came across it!
Thoughts like those continued to cross Light's mind, and an emotion welled up inside him.
I'm a monster, aren't I...?
That pushed Light off the edge. He started to sob. He didn't know how long it has been, but he was still sobbing. He couldn't stop. He knew he was a monster, and there were people out there who thought the same. He sobbed harder.
It was heartbreaking sight. Luckily no one else was there except Watari who was in the kitchen, and L who was in the bathroom.
He was all alone. In more ways than one.
His sobbing died down to just whimpers, and soon he heard footsteps.
Light quickly composed himself. Holding in the tears and wiping his eyes. His face hung low, hiding his red eyes.
L silently sat back down in his chair. He stayed silent for a few more moments.
"Light-kun seems off." L said, looking at Light who was looking down.
"What do you mean...?" Light's voice sounded slightly hoarse. L noticed.
"It appears to me that Light-kun has been crying. Why?" Asked L.
"Nothing." Replied Light.
"There is a 98% chance you've been crying. Tell me why." L said, his tone changing.
Light stayed silent.
"Why?" Asked L once again
"I said it was nothing." Light replied weakly.
L started to get annoyed.
"It is clear that you have been lying. I have evidence." L said.
"Try me." Light replied. It was risky, but he had no choice.
"Sure." Replied L, and in one swoop he grabbed Light's chin and faced it towards him.
Light's face was red and puffy. His eyes were shiny, and there were tiny tears at the edges of his eyes. L had an emotion well up inside him.
"Why are you crying? Did someone hurt you?" L asked, his tone unrecognizable.
"U-uhm... No..." Light replied, his face turning red of embarrassment.
"Then why is it you're crying?" Asked L, his tone turning back to normal. Sorta.
"I-I can't tell you." Replied Light. He couldn't let him know that he was feeling guilty, and he was Kira! That would be crazy.
L frowned.
"Why not?" Asked L.
"Because you just can't know." Light said, his tone turning firm.
L let go of his chin for a moment, before he decided to do one last thing before officially letting go.
L leaned in and kissed Light, his tongue entered Light's mouth. Light turned completely red.
After a bit, they finally parted.
"H-huh!?"