Light sat placidly in his chair, stealing a few glances of L from the corner of his eye. Just recently had he discovered, to his dismay, his genuine emotions for the older detective; and being bound to him twenty-four seven didn't give light to his mood (no pun intended).

The brunette fidgeted in his seat, his fingers twisting the fabric of his shirt. "Ryuzaki?"

"Yes, Raito-kun? What is it he need assistance for, or perhaps he uncovered some interesting discoveries on the Kira case?" the black-haired male turned his unnerving gaze to the younger, his swivel chair making a swift turn.

"No, no. May I ask your opinion on something?" Light responded, softly; hoping his voice didn't waver, reckoning how nervous he was becoming.

"Yes, Raito-kun. Although he might observe that my opinion has a seventy-eight point three percent chance of satisfying him; go ahead and ask if you require to."

The once serene boy, inhaled deeply, flooding his lungs with oxygen; before averting his honey-tinted optics to the detective beside him. "What do think about love?" a faint blush scribbled across his cheeks.

L appeared slightly surprised at the uncharacteristic question, but resolved to answer, anyway. His forefinger and thumb elevated the small spoon, the silver glittering and reflecting the faint flicker of blue from the multiple computer screens, and ate, no more like devoured, a bite of strawberry cheesecake before pressing his fifth digit against his lips, determining his reply carefully. "I suppose that all relies on the individual and their personality. Love can be marvelous, and has the grand knowledge to mend injured hearts; love isn't suited for all, and in that category I consider myself to be in. Why would Raito-kun ask? Trouble with Amane-chan?" He finished his short speech; Light was near to interject and maybe add the detail of someone that he came across would be right for him. But before he could disrupt, the blond monster in her flowery gothic Lolita; came prancing through the building doors, and draped her arms around the annoyed brunette. "LIGHT! MISA-MISA HAS A BREAK! Please, please, please can Light take her on a date now?" she wined, her glass-shattering screech reaching both boy's ears; causing them to immediately cover their ears in pure vexation. Light visibly winced and L just muttered a barely coherent "Speak of the devil" under his breath, and quickly distracted himself on his computers' screens.

"I don't think that's possible, sorry Misa; I will be working through my lunch break today. Ryuzaki and I have lots of work still that needs to get done." Light apologized, although on the inside he was half-tempted to roll his eyes. The older detective nodded, concurring with the other.

"But Light…." she continued to nag him, but eventually declared herself defeated; sticking her tongue out at L, as she made her leave.

"Bye, Misa-Misa!" Matsuda shouted after her retreating form.

Light emitted soft whimpers as his face rested in his arms, permitting his mind to drift to the land of slumber, attempting to get L's attention; to no surprise, the insomniac proceeded to stare with those obsidian depths, as words scrolled down the screen, utterly ignoring his partner. "L…" he complained, using his alias intentionally and raised his head to catch a glimpse at the ravenette, with his almond milky gaze. "I'm tired…" the brunette aloud the tone in his voice to stretch to a higher note, notifying the distinct drowsiness that he was experiencing.

"Yes, Raito-kun. And why are you stating the obvious?"

"Can we go to bed now?" the younger of the two dropped his head back down on his desk, yawning and closed his chocolate-stained eyes.

"But, Raito-kun, it's only four A.M. There is still much work to be done."

"Yeah, and I would appreciate if I could get some rest…" the Kira-suspect believed if he didn't get sleep soon, he might just 'persuade' the detective to. Damn, did he just want to grab L and kiss him. Hard. But, that would be socially unacceptable.

"Oh, alright…if you insist." L uncurled himself from the chair and rose to his feet, back still hunched over; and began to pad over to the elevator, dragging an extremely dozy Light.

When they arrived in the bedroom, the black-haired male immediately snatched up his laptop, and crunched into his regular position; with his knees pulled up to his chest; his laptop balancing cautiously upon his knees. Restlessly climbing under the covers, the brunette sighed, taking notice of the boy beside him. "Ryuzaki, don't you ever sleep?"

"Every normal human being sleeps, don't they?" L replied with a question.

"Who said you were normal?" Light laughed, turning to face the unusual detective. "But really, Ryuzaki, you should come to bed." It was more of a demand than a suggestion; so the raven-haired man's digits on his right hand slid across the keys and pushed onto the power off button, the pale light that once filled the small room was gone; and he slipped into bed and under the warmth of the blanket. "Goodnight, Raito-kun."

"Goodnight, Ryuzaki-san." And with those last words spoken, Light was out cold, while L was drifting in and out of consciousness.

The detective's eyelids fluttered open, his body refreshed and invigorated; he had gotten two hours of sleep, the most sleep he's had in three days. He gently patted the other on the shoulder, in an attempt to wake him from his slumber. "Raito-kun needs to wake up now, its seven-thirty in the morning; I already allowed for him to sleep in for half-an hour."

A drowned-in-covers groan escaped his soft red lips, and he turned to look up at L, who was practically on top of him. Light moaned again, this time of frustration; as he struggled to gain his balance while lifting himself to his feet. "Alright, alright, I'm awake." the younger protested, and right in time too. The hunched-over man held a tight grasp on a soft white pillow, in mid-air, being prepared to swing if the brunette didn't decide to get up and begin work. But, the Yagami boy realized just in the nick of time; and stole the item right from L's hands. The insomniac pouted, adorably (In Light's mind); before clearing his throat. "I insist that Raito-kun acts quickly and that he has ready an explanation for the remainder of the investigation team, when we arrive; as to the reason for being belated." The other nodded, corresponding; and quickly slipped neat-looking attire, and complied to the raven-haired detective's orders; by following him down the elevator and to the right floor, where the rest of the police force was patiently waiting.

-falls off chair- Don't fall off your chairs,

-Star Dancer