A/N: Ok.. So I finally got a new iPod, so writing is coming back to me easier! Yay! Lol. Also, I have set a challenge for everyone on facebook, but no one got it. So, I'm extending it here. Can you name all the Death Note literature? Not as easy as it sounds! First person gets a one-shot!
MelMat: Haha! Yeah, that's kinda how I see it too.
TheShadows2523: Lol. I like to think I can throw a curve ball for you guys.
deidaralover4evr: If you missed me last time, I'm sure you missed me more this time. Lol.
monstah-chan: Lol. The beauty of it is that Matt doesn't really know. As long as people are following me on twitter and/or facebook, it helps.
Guest: Thanks!
Killing u with umbrellas: Thanks!
KKChibiChop: Glad you love the twist!
CatatonicVanity: It can't end well? Hmm.. We'll see.
Awesomenessknowsnobounds: Nah, Matt's not The Ghost. He's just top hacker who's going to take him down somehow someway. Sorry "as fast as you can" took so long..
RandomAsRainbows: Lol, that'd be a nice twist, wouldn't it? But, no, he's not.
Carottal: Lol. Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments! As for everything else? Stay tuned.
Mei: I think he's already kinda an asshole..
jubemus rex: I'm continuing.. Lol.
Chapter 9: Wake Up Call
beep beep beep beep beep SMACK
Mello smacked the offensive alarm clock and stared in disbelief as the red numbers read 5:00 am. Was Matt insane?! He pulled the covers over his head and flopped back onto the bed, flipping around to get comfortable again.
"I knew you would try this." Just as he had been falling back to sleep, Near walked in to disturb his sleep.
"What the fuck do you want?!" Mello cursed. Near crossed his arms.
"You're responsible for me, remember? I need breakfast." He said matter of fact. Mello rolled his eyes.
"Aren't you big enough to pour yourself some cereal or whatever?" He complained. He didn't even make himself breakfast! Near looked completely offended, however.
"My dad says that I should have a complete meal before school, and I'm not allowed to use the stove yet. Now, if you'd like me to attempt to use the stove, or skip breakfast, I can just explain that to my dad later.." Near trailed off as he turned to leave. Mello glared and let out a groan of annoyance.
"Fine! I'll be down in a few minutes!" Near smiled at him sweetly and closed the door behind him. Mello tossed himself back onto the bed and stared at the ceiling, "That manipulative son of a bitch."
He dragged himself out of bed and managed to pull on some sweats and a t-shirt, not wanting to cross any lines with Matt's kids and blur any legal lines just in case Near would stoop so low. He found the kid sitting at the table, writing in a notebook as he waited to be served.
"Why are you up so early anyways? Don't kids your age go to school later?" He couldn't help but complain as he pulled out a skillet.
"I wake up early to make sure that I get a good breakfast, shower, and have all my stuff ready for classes. Plus, I take an extra morning class, so I have to be there an hour early." Near explained like it was common knowledge Mello should know. The news did sound vaguely familiar to Mello, but he didn't remember Matt telling him yesterday.
"Your dad only gave me a quick run down. He was in a hurry. Said you'd fill me in on the rest." He cracked some eggs into the skillet and put some bacon in another one. Near turned slowly from his book and smiled at Mello with a mischievous glint in his eye.
"Did he now?" Mello watched him for a moment before turning back to his eggs and bacon.
"Don't get any funny ideas, kid." He growled, dishing up food on two plates, figuring he might as well eat too. Near got up and helped himself to a glass of milk while Mello made a pot of coffee for himself before placing the plates on the table. He was surprised to see Near eat in silence and push away from the table when he was done without a complaint.
"Your eggs are too runny and your bacon is too crispy. Tomorrow, I expect that to be fixed." There it was.
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Beyond walked into the squad room to find Mello with his head on his arms, asleep. He chuckled darkly to himself and walked over to him, pushing his chair with a foot, causing the blond to go flying.
"What the fuck?!" He cried out, jumping to his feet. Beyond just stood there smiling at him.
"Rough night, step daddy?" He joked. Mello groaned and pulled his chair back under himself and threw his head back onto his arms.
"That kid is the devil!" He complained. Beyond laughed at his expense and took his own seat. "He has me up at 5 am. And then tells me my cooking sucks."
"You're cooking does suck." Beyond dead panned as he booted up his computer. Mello's gaze lifted and Beyond smiled innocently at him.
"Fuck you."
"Rough night, Mello?" L walked in and approached them. His gaze was scrutinizing Mello who jumped up to face his superior.
"Just getting used to things." He attempted to smile.
"Uh huh. If I find out that this is a game to you, or a ploy, I'll have your head. It's one thing to go after Matt, it's another to mess with his kid." L threatened. Mello glared at him and crossed his arms.
"Did it ever occur to you that I give a shit about Matt and just want to help him out?" He asked. L watched him for a moment.
"That better be it." He turned towards his office, "My office," was tossed over his shoulder to both Mello and Beyond. Beyond stood along with Mello and followed after him.
"What's up?" Beyond asked casually, trying to lighten the mood between his best friend and should be lover.
"I thought you'd both want to know that Matt has invaded The Ghost's team successfully. Us three are going to be monitoring his activity the closest. If he's in trouble, we get him out. No stalling, no questions asked." L's eyes were like stones as he gave them the orders. Mello could feel the protectiveness flooding off of him in waves and nodded dumbly.
"Of course, L." Beyond spoke for them both.
"Good. Now, here's where we are." L took the time to explain the planned course of action that Matt would be taking. "However, they are professional hackers. If The Ghost makes a different move, Matt will play accordingly."
They were sent off to do some investigating to help Matt out. Just because he was undercover, didn't mean they should stop actively investigating. You never know if you could catch a break somewhere. You left no stone unturned.
It was 4:00 pm when Mello's phone went off, interrupting an interrogation. He growled and looked at the screen before looking over at Beyond apologetically and handed the interrogation over to him.
"What?" He snapped when he answered the phone.
"You're supposed to pick me up." Near's voice came over the receiver. Mello groaned.
"I'm on my way." He hung up and told the officer on guard to let Beyond know he had to leave before dashing out of HQ.
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L watched Mello run out of the building from his office, noticing the time. He shook his head in disapproval, but forced himself to not interfere more than he already was. Not until it seemed necessary, at least. Near was smart. He knew he could contact L if he needed to.
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It was weird driving a car, for Mello. But since he was to drive Near around, he had to use Matt's car instead of his motorcycle, as per request of Matt himself.
When he pulled up to Near's school, the kid was there by himself and got into the car immediately. "Are you going to forget every day?" He asked.
"I'm new at this!" Mello snapped.
"You have to take me to pick up more sheet music then to my lesson for an hour. Dad or Misa usually stays because it's only an hour and by the time you got back to the house, you'd have to just turn around to get me. Not to mention, you'd be late." Near told him.
"You've got to be fucking kidding me." Mello whispered. Near turned his head and smirked out of the window.
"Dad says music is important. He says it's an outlet for creativity. I mean, if you need me to take a break this week, I'm sure he'd understand.." Near trailed off. Mello's fingers tightened on the wheel.
"Where the fuck do you get your music?" Near smirked to himself again and gave him directions.
Mello knew he was being played, but he couldn't do much about it. He had to suck it up and play the kid's game.. For now.
A/N: So, I worked my ass off to get this one done for you guys for Christmas! (updated ALL ongoing fics!) Hope you're enjoying the start of Near and Mello. Remember, we're just getting started.
Happy Holidays!
Thanks to my beta, MyBeautifulBlackHeart!