Disclaimer: Yeah, I don't own Death Note. I do however wish I owned A Death Note, and perhaps an L.

Warning: Misa x L coupling. Why? Because I like it, and because there aren't enough of them. Also a forewarning for possible mature content later on. Such as violence, foul language, and sex. All the good stuff.

Please: I'm begging all of you Misa x L fans, and even you non-fans.. Write more Misa x L fics! I'm dying because all the ones I'm reading are brief one shots and drabbles. I'd kill for a good Misa x L fic right about now. And of course, please review.

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"I'll fall in love with you?"

"Um.. That would be.. Let's just say that we're friends. How about it?"

"Yes. My number of friends has increased once again."

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Souichiro sat hunched over a table in the common room, debating on a course of action in apprehending the Yotsuba criminals. Meanwhile, Mogi and Matsuda intently watched the monitors which displayed the movements of L, Misa, and Light

Beads of sweat were slowly beginning to form along his brow line as he listened to L's plan unfold on the televisions behind him. As much as Souichiro wanted to prevent any unnecessary deaths from occurring, there really wasn't much room left for them to move around.

"The police forces overseas won't act unless L calls for their action..."

"Now we are doing the same investigation in the same building, in two different groups..." Matsuda added, quite dumbfounded with the situation.

Mogi turned his head to silently observe the monitors after hearing Misa's voice. Just barely did he arch a brow at the peculiar behavior of the three.

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"What do you mean I use my sexual charm? In front of Light? No way!" Misa whined, reaching out from behind L and filling her digits with a fistful of obsidian tresses. L's hunched posture stiffened as his head was tilted upwards slightly from the force of Misa's tug. Light, offering help to neither side, looked on nervously.

"It was merely a suggestion." L winced slightly when she ceased to let go of his locks. He wasn't quite sure whether or not Misa knew exactly how hard she was pulling. "Well, if not in front of Light. Would I do?"

L sighed a bit as he felt her grip tighten. While under the strain of Misa's grip, L managed to tilt his head in Light's direction in order to observe his reaction. Light, previously amused by the situation, quickly became wary of L's piercing gaze. He cursed silently beneath his breath before proceeding to tear Misa away from the detective.

"I knew you were a pervert." Misa pouted as she was peeled away from L and returned to Light's side.

"Not at all. You are a terrific actor Misa, and that much is true.. However, coaching will be necessary if you wish to truly convince the men of Yotsuba Corp."

"He's right Misa. You should practice.. I mean, we can't risk any chance of you being caught." Light was reluctant to take L's side on the matter after witnessing Misa's reaction, but it couldn't be helped. "But I'll be there to make sure everything goes alright. Okay, Misa?" He slipped a comforting arm about her shoulder lightly in order to ease the tension.

"If Light says so!" She beamed, switching her gaze from L to Light. "When do we start?"

"Tomorrow. I'll send for Aber and we'll begin rehearsals." The cuffs which linked L and Light together jingled as L proceeded to shove his hands into his pockets. "I guess that about sums up our duties here."

L met no resistance from Light as he turned to leave. Light, not in the least eager to spend any more time in Misa's room than necessary was quick to leave the girl behind. The duo were quite prepared to exit before Misa called back to them.

"Can we have a date later?" Was Misa's meek suggestion.

Light sighed lightly as he turned his head back to glance at her. "Well.."

"That'd be fine. Light shall return in a few hours. We have matters to attend to."

"Eh? Light?" Misa gleefully clapped her hands together in response. She could hardly believe it, but it sounded as if L may uncuff him for the evening.

L lifted his chained wrist to remind Misa that the cuffs were not to be removed any time soon. "I believe my presence is implied."

Misa pouted as she watched the two exit the door, with promises to return to visit later that night.

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The passing minutes felt like hours to Misa as she anticipated Light's return. She kept herself occupied by laying on her bed and reading about her movie in the latest issue of "Eighteen" magazine. She idly flipped back and forth through the five page feature, debating on the quality of the images provided. One of the shots had captured her arguing with the director about the kiss scene, standing besides her co-star whose face was shrouded by his unruly hair. She couldn't help but notice how much he resembled Ryuuzaki at that moment, with his awkward posture and his messy hair.

It was then that she heard the door knob to her bedroom turn, as L and Light peeked their way inside. Quickly she sat up, a bit flustered that they would come to her bedroom, of all places.

"Light!" She quickly pushed her documents aside as she hopped off the bed and sped into the arms of her reluctant lover. L simply observed the slightly awkward expression which graced Light's countenance as she did so. Misa, back turned to L, gleefully threw her arms about Light's neck. Light's hands, however, did not move from his sides. "You really did come tonight! Did you wanna cuddle? Misa wants to cuddle!"

Light sighed and rolled his eyes as he simply raised a hand to pat Misa on her shoulder. "You forget about our friend Ryuuzaki."

"Oh, I don't mind in the least." L nibbled intently on this thumb as he observed the two. "I'd probably see it on the cameras if I hadn't happened to be here already."

"Eh.. You can't be serious." Light's facial expression involuntarily twitched.

L simply shrugged, and followed along as Misa dragged Light by the arm towards her bed. She then cheerfully proceeded to grab the magazines which were carelessly strewn about so that she may reference them when describing her motion picture escapades to Light. "They did a five page feature on my upcoming movie!"

Light found himself sitting with his legs crossed in the center of the bed, with Misa draped over his side, whereas L found himself sitting alone at the corner of the bed; back against one of the towering bedposts and knees drawn in towards his torso. L sat in this fashion, with his palms atop his knees, as he silently observed the conversation between Misa and Light.

"In this picture I was arguing with the director. He expects me toYa' know.. Practically make out with the guy."

"Does it really bother you so much?"

"It's because your my boyfriend!" She puffed her cheeks in a playful act of anger.

"It's for your career." Light sighed. "I know you don't honestly want to be with him. You're both acting, right?" He attempted to soothe her, but when such actions proved to be in vain he quickly attempted to shift subjects. "Hey. You're co-star kind of looks like Ryuuzaki in this photo." Light smiled weakly.

"Hmm?" Ryuuzaki tilted his head.

"Thats what I was thinking earlier." She glanced over in L's direction. "Aside from the fact that the real Ryuuzaki is skinny, unkempt, and weird." She chuckled lightly.

It was in less than a moment's notice that L managed to slink his way behind the pair and peer over Misa's shoulder to view the article. "Why, I don't think he looks like me at all."

Light took a moment to examine the image further. "I think the similarities end with the messy hair and bad posture."

"That's not a very nice thing to say." L slunk backwards and into a curled sitting position behind the two.

Misa tilted her head back in order to view Ryuuzaki's face. "Hm. Those bags are just atrocious. You should really stop eating so many sweets and get more sleep.."

"Oh, how I would like to." L lifted his index finger to peel down his lower lip as he spoke. "But I am wary of sleeping next to Kira."

"I wouldn't mind in the least!" Misa beamed.

"I'm sure you wouldn't."

Light, having taken offense to such a blatant accusation of his identity, was silent. He simply shifted away from the two, noticeably so. Misa, oblivious as always, crawled over to her lover's side and grabbed his arm.

"What's wrong, darling?" Misa cooed.

"Nothing." He lifted his free arm to lightly ease her off of his side as he moved to lay down on the bed.

L said nothing, acting the mere spectator to the scene. It must be that Misa was the second Kira. All the pieces fit into place.. Aoyama.. Light.. Her adoration of Kira. However, despite how much sense such deductions made, the situation seemed too far out of character for both Light and Misa to be plausible. Of course, he could imagine Light's wits matching that of the infamous Kira.. But what of the girl? The "got everything going for her" hot new model/actress. Could she really have within her the intent to kill? It's possible, entirely possible. L would think to himself.

"It's not 'nothing'!" She would protest as she placed both palms on his chest and shook him. It was a vain attempt to rouse him from his attempted escape into slumber.

"I'm tired, Misa."

"Why are you tired, darling?"

"I haven't gotten much sleep lately." He opened his eyes just a sliver so that he could peer over in L's direction. "Ryuuzaki is rather creepy and I'm a bit wary of sharing a bed with him."

Misa huffed lightly out of frustration at the matter. She had been waiting all day to see Light, and now we was going to simply sleep their quality time away! Well, at least that meant he would spend tonight in her quarters... But then that meant Ryuuzaki would as well. Nervously, she turned about to face where Ryuuzaki was seated on her bed, holding up one of her magazines by the corner; between his thumb and index finger.

"Misa is truly a talented actress. It's rather astonishing to think that she's the second Kira as well." He tilted his head to the left so that he could view her from around the magazine. His comment as nonchalant as ever.

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Short, and I know nothing has happened thus far.. Patience. I'm trying my hardest to get them to interact without throwing it completely OC.