Disclaimer: I do not, nor will I ever own DeathNote or anything affiliated with said show. I also don't own RvB. I do however take full credit for Hadi and everything she says.

"Speaking"

'Thoughts'

With a yawn, Matsuda walked into the kitchen and poured himself a bowl of cereal. Grabbing a spoon, he took a seat next to his cousin and began to eat. "So, what would you like to do today?" He asked curiously. "I took the day off since you're leaving this afternoon. I thought we could spend the day hanging out together. What do you think?"

"Sounds fine to me." Hadi said between bites. "What did you have in mind?"

Matsuda tapped his chin in thought. "How about we go see a movie and then have lunch in town. Then afterwards we can stop by the headquarters and you can say goodbye to everyone before I drop you off at the train station. Does that sound ok?"

"Sure, I've been wanting to see Sherlock Holmes again." Hadi said with a nod.

"…but I wanted to see Avatar again." Matsuda said with a pout.

Hadi rolled her eyes. "Why does that not surprise me?" She asked. "You've got about fifteen movie stubs for that show and even several posters of it in your room."

"It's a good movie." Matsuda replied defensively.

"I never said otherwise." Hadi said, holding up her hands in surrender. "I was simply stating a fact."

"So does that mean we can go see it again?" Matsuda asked eagerly.

Looking at her cousin's pleading eyes, Hadi sighed. "Yeah, sure, we'll go see Avatar." She agreed. "But you damn well better buy me some popcorn and a drink since we're seeing your movie."

"No problem!" Matsuda said happily. "I'll even get you a box of candy if you want." Smiling widely, he clapped his hands together and jumped up to get ready. "I get to go see Avatar; I get to go see Avatar." He sang.

'He's just like a little kid.' Hadi thought with a small smile. 'And as annoying as that makes him, it's still kinda cute.' Picking back up her spoon, she finished her cereal and went to get dressed.

Once she was dressed, Hadi packed up her things and folded the blankets that she'd used. Placing them on top of the mattress, she picked up her bag and went to wait by the door. Or at least she'd planned on waiting. The minute she stepped into the room, Matsuda jumped up and headed towards the door.

"It's about time, you took forever getting ready." Matsuda said as he pulled open the door and practically skipped outside. "I hope we don't miss the first showing."

Hadi rolled her eyes and followed her cousin to his car. Tossing her bag in the back, she climbed in the passenger seat and buckled up. "Even if we do, they have another one in thirty minutes so there's nothing to worry about."

"I know, but the first showing's always the best. There aren't a lot of people and you can really get comfortable." Matsuda said, putting the car into drive and pulling onto the street. "Those theater seats are always so cramped."

The rest of the short drive was made in silence; in fact neither of them said anything until they arrived at the ticket booth. Then Matsuda's chanting began anew.

"I get to see Avatar. I get to see Avatar." Matsuda sang happily as he pulled out his wallet to buy the tickets.

"Would you shut up." Hadi groaned. "You're really starting to get on my nerves."

"Sorry." Matsuda apologized. "I just can't help myself, I love this movie."

"That's great, but you really don't need to keep repeating yourself." Hadi said as they walked inside. "I think by now everyone within a half mile radius knows you like Avatar."

Matsuda scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "What can I say, I'm excited." He said.

"Whatever, but you'd better keep your mouth shut during the movie. I have some duct tape I keep in my backpack and I have no problem getting it." Hadi said sternly.

Eyes widening, Matsuda nodded his head and proceeded to buy Hadi the snacks he'd promised. Hadi and duct tape were a dangerous combination, and he would know. The last time she'd taped him up, he was stuck for three hours. It was horrible. Picking up the popcorn while Hadi grabbed her candy and pop, they headed into the theater.

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Three hours later Matsuda and Hadi came walking out of the theater. "That movie gets better every time I see it." Matsuda exclaimed. "Which is impressive considering it was spectacular to begin with. I just can't get over how realistic everything looks. The scenery is breathtaking."

"Yeah, yeah, I know, fantastic movie. Now shut the hell up. If I have to listen to you talk about it for another second I'll be forced to tear my ears off." Hadi complained. "I like it just as much as the next person, but your incessant talking is making me wish the movie never came out."

"Blasphemy!" Matsuda cried, covering his mouth in shock. "How dare you wish ill on my precious movie!"

Hadi looked at her cousin for several seconds, and then began to laugh. "Haahaaha!" She cried, clutching her sides as her whole body began to shake. "You are too much."

Matsuda blinked and cocked his head to the side curiously. "Are you ok?" He asked. "And what's so funny?"

Wiping the tears from her eyes, Hadi smiled. "Nothing Matsuda, nothing at all." Hadi replied. When Matsuda looked like he might question her answer, Hadi took his hand and started walking down the street. "Now let's go get us some lunch, I'm starving."

"Oh, I know this great little restaurant a few blocks down; they serve the best noodles around." Matsuda said excitedly as he tugged Hadi's hand and led here in the opposite direction. "They also have a nice assortment of beverages, and they're usually not very busy either. We can have a nice quiet meal and chat."

'I wonder what he wants to chat about.' Hadi thought as they walked through an older part of town. 'I take that back, I'm sure I don't want to know.'

A few minutes later they'd arrived at a tiny little noodle house. Just as Matsuda said, there were only two other people eating inside the restaurant so they were seated immediately. Taking her menu, Hadi glanced over it quickly since Matsuda looked ready to order.

"I'll have my usual Mrs. Yami." Matsuda told the cheerful old lady who was serving them.

"And what would you like dear?" Mrs. Yami asked.

Hadi closed the menu and handed it over. "I'll have some teriyaki soba noodles with chicken, and some green tea please." She replied.

Mrs. Yami smiled and bowed her head slightly. "It will be about fifteen minutes, but I'll bring your drinks right out."

"Thanks." Matsuda called as the old woman walked away. Turning back towards Hadi, he smiled. "So what do you think, it's a great place isn't it. I found it one day when I got lost."

"It's cute, in an antique sort of way." Hadi said, her eyes wandering the building. "They could use a few more lights, but other than that it's rather nice."

Conversation ceased as Mrs. Yami came back to bring them their drinks. "Enjoy." She said before turning around and walking away once again.

Matsuda picked up his cup, and after blowing on it a little, took a drink. "I do love a good cup of tea." He said with a soft sigh.

Smiling, Hadi took a sip of hers as well.

They sat in comfortable silence for several more minutes until Matsuda put down his cup and looked across the table at his cousin. "We haven't had much time to talk this past week and I thought that now maybe we could have a little heart to heart." He said suddenly.

Hadi raised an eyebrow curiously. "What exactly are you trying to get at?" She asked, unsure if she really wanted to know the answer.

Matsuda opened his mouth, then paused, then opened it again. "I know you don't want me to pry, but I thought perhaps we could talk about your relationship with L and how it's progressing." He blurted out, and then he ducked his head behind his hands and waited for Hadi to hit him.

"You know, I figured that's what you'd want to talk about." Hadi said, shocking Matsuda since instead of hitting him she simply picked back up her cup to take a drink. Putting down her tea, she shook her head. "Even though I've told you many times that there's nothing going on between us, you still can't seem to accept that fact. I'm not sure why you're so obsessed with us being together, but I've given up trying to convince you otherwise. Go ahead and believe whatever you want, but I won't add to your delusions."

"So you still won't admit that you two are together then?" Matsuda asked, his arms dropping to his sides now that he was fairly certain she wouldn't attack him.

"We're not tog-." Pausing, Hadi took a breath. "Ok, what will it take to get you to drop this subject permanently? I'm really tired of having to listen to you go on and on about L and I being a couple."

Matsuda tapped his chin in thought. "Well, how about you admit that you actually like him. I think I can live with that." He said.

"Fine." Hadi said, causing Matsuda's eyes to widen in shock. "I kinda like L, he's a fascinating person. There's nothing going on between us, but I can't say that I would be against getting to know him better. In fact, if I wasn't going home today I probably would."

"…y-you actually like L?" Matsuda sputtered. "Wow, I never thought you'd admit it."

"Are you happy now?" Hadi asked. "Can you finally drop this subject?"

"I guess…but are you sure you don't want to talk about it?" Matsuda asked. "I'm a good listener."

"Matsuda, shut up." Hadi growled as Mrs. Yami came walking back with their food.

"Here you go guys, enjoy." Mrs. Yami said cheerfully as she placed their food down before them.

Matsuda picked up his chopsticks and began to dig in, the conversation over now that his food was here. A fact that Hadi was quite grateful for.

They ate in silence, and once they were finished Matsuda paid the bill and they left the cozy establishment. Once outside, Matsuda took a deep breath and stretched. "That was great, I love that place." He said, rubbing his stomach happily. "Didn't I tell you they had wonderful food?"

"Yeah." Hadi said, a small smile on her lips.

"Well I think we should probably head back now if you want to have time to tell everyone goodbye." Matsuda said as he looked at his watch. "Your train leaves in about two hours."

"So let's get going then." Hadi said. "Lead the way."

Matsuda nodded his head and began to skip slightly as he turned down a street and headed back towards his car.

The walk took nearly twenty minutes, most of which was accompanied by pointless conversation to fill the time. When they arrived back at his car, Matsuda opened the door and he and Hadi climbed in. Starting it up, he pulled his car out of the parking garage and headed down the freeway.

Tired of the silence that had fallen between them since they'd gotten in the car, Matsuda spoke up. "Now don't hit me, but have you thought about staying here so you and L could be together. It's not that far from my place to your school you know." He said, glancing at Hadi briefly.

Hadi rolled her eyes. "Look, I'm not going to change my plans just because I sort of like some sugar obsessed detective. Besides, even if he feels the same way, which it's impossible to tell with that guy, there's no guarantee that it would work out between us. Why should I change what I'm doing for something that may or may not work out? I have my own life and he has his, if we wind up together later so be it, but I won't hold my breath." She said with a shrug.

Matsuda paused. "…I suppose that makes sense." He finally said, just as they pulled into the garage under the hotel. "Though I wonder if you're making the right decision or not."

"It really doesn't matter either way." Hadi said as she climbed out of the car. "I've already made up my mind about things."

"I see." Matsuda said sadly as he opened his door.

"Why don't you wait out front, I won't be very long so there's no point in you going inside." Hadi said, catching the door with her hand. "Besides, if you go in you'll probably start talking and then I'd miss my train."

"Are you sure?" Matsuda asked. "I mean, if you need moral support or something I don't mind helping out."

"Matsuda, I'm only saying goodbye, it's not that big of a deal." Hadi said, rolling her eyes at her cousin.

"I know that, but what about L?" Matsuda said. "Will you be ok saying goodbye to him?"

Hadi shook her head. "I'm going inside now." She said. "Go wait out front and I'll be there shortly." When Matsuda looked ready to protest, she narrowed her eyes dangerously. "Now." She growled.

Matsuda gulped and nodded his head. "No problem, I'll meet you by the entrance." He said quickly.

Closing the car door, Hadi waited for Matsuda to pull out before walking over to the door and keying in the code. Instead of hearing Watari's voice, a much younger one came over the speaker.

"Who is this?" The voice questioned rudely.

"Light, just let me in." Hadi replied. "I'm not in the mood to play games." When silence was her only answer, she grit her teeth in annoyance. "Now, or I will be forced to tell Misa you've bought an engagement ring for her. If you think she's clingy now just wait until she thinks you're going to marry her."

"You wouldn't." Light hissed.

"Care to test that theory?" Hadi asked with a smirk. The doors opened and Hadi frowned slightly. "Damn, now I can't watch Misa go all crazy." She muttered as she walked inside.

Light glared at Hadi as she walked in the room and then promptly turned his back on her. He was still pissed about last night's dinner.

Looking around, Hadi cleared her throat to gain everyone's attention. When three pairs of eyes turned towards her, she smiled. "I just came to tell you all goodbye. It's been fun, but I've got to head back home now. Maybe I'll see you all again sometime." She said to the small group of people she'd spent the last week getting to know…whether she wanted to or not. 'Preferably much later, or in some of your cases, never.' She thought to herself.

Soichiro, Misa, and Mogi all waved farewell to the young woman. "It was nice to meet you Hadi, feel free to come back and help us out if you ever get the chance. You do some great work." Soichiro said with a small smile.

Light rolled his eyes and turned up his nose when Misa started talking. There was no way he was going to wish that girl well. She had been nothing but trouble for him, and last night's dinner only amplified that fact. 'At least with her gone things can finally go back to normal.' He thought. 'The only downside to her leaving is she did actually keep Misa away from me while she was here.'

"I'll miss you Hadi!" Misa cried sadly. "It's been so much fun hanging out with you; make sure you keep in touch. I've programmed all my numbers into your phone, so don't hesitate to call!"

"Uh, yeah, I'll be sure to do that." Hadi said, though it was clear by the tone in her voice she had no intention of doing so. Giving Light a smirk, just to see him frown, she waved one last time before heading out the door. "Later you guys. And you'd better catch Kira soon, or I'll come back here and kick all your asses."

When the door closed behind her, the group inside went back to work. There were still tons of files to go through, leads to follow and Misa had another photo shoot to get ready for. Splitting up, they all went their separate ways and settled back into their routines.

Hadi stepped outside the Kira taskforce headquarters and took a deep breath. Sure some of them were idiots, but she'd had a really good time hanging out with them. Especially that odd detective L. Speaking of L, Hadi nearly had a heart attack when he suddenly grabbed her shoulder. "Holy shit L!" She practically screamed. "Stop appearing out of nowhere, you're going to kill someone one day."

"That is highly unlikely." L stated, dropping his arm to his side. Putting his hands in his pocket, he glanced around somewhat nervously. "I've never been very good at goodbyes." He said slowly. "Light says it's because I'm emotionally stunted, but I think it's because I rarely meet anyone so I have no need to say goodbye. I'm simply not used to them."

"I understand; you're still working on how to act human." Hadi said with a smile. "You're doing great though, so give yourself a break. It takes a while to learn emotions, and you're years behind the rest of us so don't worry about it."

L nodded and scratched his bare foot against his jean clad leg. "True, however I feel the need to say something important and I'm at a loss as to where I should start." He said.

"How about you just say whatever's on your mind. Don't worry about how it comes across, I've gotten used to your bluntness by now." Hadi said with a smirk.

"Very well." L continued. "I will miss you. I have enjoyed spending this time with you and wish that we could continue to get to know each other…preferably on a more personal level." He mumbled the last part under his breath in the hopes that Hadi wouldn't hear him. He wasn't that lucky.

Hadi smiled and stepped closer to the dark haired man. "Me too." She said softly. "Maybe next time we see each other we can go out somewhere together. Perhaps to one of those bakeries you love so much."

"I would…like that." L said, the corner of his lips tilting up slightly. The closest he'd ever gotten to an actual smile.

Nodding her head, Hadi leaned over and gave L a quick kiss on the cheek. "Until next time then." She said as she stepped back. Giving him a small wave, she opened the door to Matsuda's car and climbed in. "Sorry to keep you waiting cous." She said, her eyes meeting L's in the side mirror. "I guess it took me longer than I thought to say goodbye to everyone."

"Don't worry about it." Matsuda replied. "We've still got plenty of time to get you to your train."

"Let's get going then." Hadi said somewhat sadly.

As the pair drove off, L stayed rooted to his spot until the car had disappeared around the corner. "Goodbye Hadi." He said as he turned to head back inside. "I hope I live to see you again."

If Hadi had known that L's days on this earth were numbered, perhaps she would have done things a little differently. Instead she left the man she'd begun to fall in love with standing on the street corner as she drove away. She never was able to see him again as L died a few weeks later, killed by Kira, but she would always remember the time they spent together…even if most of the time she wanted to strangle the odd man.