Million dollar man [L x Reader] • Death Note

Chapter 39 | covert

The two of you had opted to keep some of the details of your little plan with the girls under wraps from the taskforce. It was just less trouble if they didn't know you were trying to manipulate an answer out of him. They were all still very much on the 'light can't be Kira because his dads the police Cheif and we know him personally' train.

They'd be less than impressed if they knew you were trying to manipulate him.

The next time you and L were due to encounter him was in a few days. The best way to get closer to him is to allow him to 'help' with the case. Of course, L had other motives. There was no way he'd be getting any useful information out of the taskforce. You, L and the girls were keeping all the sensitive details under wraps.

Just like you and L had to keep your relationship under wraps. The only ones that knew were the girls, as they'd found out by accident. But you didn't see them as a threat, they both kept quiet. And Watari of course, nothing to do with L gets past him. But he was safe, he was basically L's dad and on his side anyway.

The taskforce however? They were a bigger risk. If they found out it could potentially get back to Light who'd absolutely try and use it against you. So all relationship things had to be done in secret. When the taskforce was away, after they'd gone to sleep, when they had their backs turned. Although it was hard to stay away from each other completely, for the most part you were masking it well.

Sure you'd occasionally put your hand on L's shoulder or he'd shift slightly closer to you, but that was easily missed by anyone who wasn't paying extra close attention.

You didn't like having to hide things, you were a very quality time and physical touch kind of person. And funny enough so was L, only with you though. He hated anyone else touching him, but he craved your touch.

You'd refrained from doing anything even remotely romantic until you were absolutely sure the taskforce who were still here and working late had fallen asleep. When the other room went quiet, you leaned in to take a look and found them knocked out from working all day. Finally, you could get closer to L.

"They're asleep let me closer" you said, picking up your laptop and moving right next to him.

"Clingy" L joked.

"You're one to talk. Don't think I didn't notice you leaning your legs on me earlier"

Guilty. He was a bit touch starved for you.

You put your laptop next to his, the two of you on the same file on different pages. The file you'd been collecting evidence against Light in, so far it wasn't much but it was slowly filling up the make you found out.

"Looks like we both hate this guy" you snickered.

"He's so pretentious..." L sighed.

"With that haircut he has no right to be"

L snickered this time, every time you roasted his haircut it got a laugh from him.

"The longer part at the back that's not quite a mullet confuses me" L said.

"I know... is he trying to go for mullet? Because it's not working. Plus only gender ambiguous people suit shaggy mullets" you replied.

"My hair is better"

He said it like it was a joke, knowing his hair was a bit messy. But he was actually right, his hair was much better. It had some curl to it, it was soft and fluffy and suited him so well. It was a little MySpace emo, but hey they have some cool hair styles here and there.

"It is, you're better looking in general though" you said.

"Don't know about that, I'm a bit of a mess" L replied.

"A HOT mess, thank you. You're way more attractive than you give yourself credit for"

"You're the only one that thinks that"

"L don't beat yourself up. You never leave the damn house THATS why you don't hear many people complimenting you. You have a very particular look that lots of people like. Tall, slim, defined facial structure, deep eyes and a soothing voice to match" you assured.

L never really thought about appearance, he never really needed to utilise it before. As long as he was comfortable and clean he didn't really care what he looked like. But everyone was weak to someone telling them they're pretty, even him.

"You're just saying that..." he muttered.

"I'm not! Don't be such a downer. You're pretty, full stop end of story" you replied.

He gave you a blushy smile, admittedly his self esteem boosted a little hearing that. You leaned in closer to him, giving him a cheeky grin.

"And you know when you're prettiest?" You prompted.

He gave you a glare.

"Let me guess, naked?"

"Bingo"

"I could say the same thing about you" he teased back.

You placed a playful kiss on his lips, a quick peck. But he didn't let you go that quickly, he grabbed your collar and pulled you back in for another, longer kiss. Not that you were complaining, you loved a good long kiss with him. When it finally broke, he knew the look in your eyes all too well.

"If this is you asking for more I'm afraid it'll have to wait. The taskforce are literally in the other room" he said.

"Aww, not even something quick and quiet?" You replied.

Tempting... but the risk was too high.

"Too risky" he said.

"Pleeeaassee? We can hide in the bathroom for a quick moment. They're asleep it's not like they'll notice if we're quiet"

He did want to, the risk was making him unsure though. But then again... the stress relief WOULD help the case...

"Hmm... and what exactly would be quick and quiet?" He asked.

"We have mouths for a reason, not just talking" you replied.

Ok, maybe you'd convinced him. Just something quick and quiet, after all the stress relief would be good for the two of you.