…darn. Oh well.

Raito smothered a sigh of purely physical frustration as he lay awake, pondering his next move. Apparently, L was struggling to maintain his distance in this adventure – which was exactly how Raito wanted it. On the other hand, L was struggling, meaning he wasn't willing to give in.

I always have liked the fighters…

Raito smirked to himself in the dark. He knew that L thought the Kira case his most pressing matter of business – why else would he move himself to Japan, even going so far as to build himself a whole fucking mansion out here?

However, learning that L put this case in the forefront of his personal life as well…that was interesting, and all the more of a challenge. L's denial of his own need would make an interesting obstacle.

How to clear that obstacle? Hmm. Well, simple release will certainly not be satisfying. So I genuinely want him to care for me…hmm. Either he must believe my feelings genuine, or he must genuinely care enough that HE tries to seduce ME.

The mere thought of L attempting to seduce him had Raito forcibly controlling his breathing so as to not betray himself with laughter. As it was, he was unable to control the vicious smirk that was struck on his features for several minutes as he regained his calm.

It would appear I know what I want to do…hehehe…now how to do it? Playing the innocent as I have been is probably the best approach. Meaning that kiss earlier was a mistake…hmm. How to explain that?

…ah. Of course; I will simply use the same excuse that L himself did. Merely a theory of mine…that will succeed in confusing him. His initial response will be a higher degree of suspicion, but his own rationality and his understanding of my intelligence will temper that.

By morning, the number of complications Raito was unable to overcome was down to one – how was he supposed to relieve his own libido?