This is my first Death Note Fanfiction so be warned. Secondly this is largely based off the canon story so be warned that a lot of the speech is straight from the anime, but it is the thoughts that really show the change in the direction of the story. This will be LxLight not LightxL and I will try to put a lemon in if I can. It will possibly be the second one I have ever written but I will attempt it. This is dedicated to jesus-of-suburbia2o2o.

As promised here are the newly edited chapters. For those who have read this before I have just edited all ten chapters to the best of my abilities and so there will be some minor differences, but not enough to really change the story. Also if you have any questions about the story I will be answering them when the story's complete. As for the author notes I could be bothered re-writing them so they have remained the same so you can pretty much ignore them. Enjoy and the new chapter will be up on Christmas day! I promise and the next couple will be up not long after that.

Summary: What would have happened if Light decided that he wanted L to truly be his friend? How far will he go to gain that friendship?

Italics: Thoughts

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"Fine. As you wish Light Yagami, but I do not like you. This will not kill me, even if it does end up lengthening your life. I will kill L for you. It really makes no difference; he is just another human to me," Rem said monotonously, though her voice carried an underlying threat. Light ignored this, as well as Misa's replying squeals of joy.

'L will die. That's all it took.' It was what Light had been driving towards from the beginning, but now it was within his grasp he froze, his eyes wide. 'I can't believe it would be so simple to kill L… kill Ryuuzaki. It shouldn't be this easy.'

"So when should I kill him? If you take me to where he is I can kill him immediately." Rem's voice snapped Light out of his thoughts. 'This is no good... I need more time to work out what I want to do. Damn L. I know that little proclamation of yours was just to throw me off, still I don't think even you would have known it would work this well.'

Realizing he should say something to prevent suspicion forming Light said, "The sooner the better, maybe tomorrow. I should think this through before we do anything. I need to decide how we're going to kill L, but I will give you my answer tomorrow." 'I shouldn't be thinking about this, I thought my beliefs… that justice meant more to me than to doubt it. So who do I want to be? The bringer of justice or… L's friend. I can't be both…'

"Very well." 'Or can I?'

"Also, no matter what, you can't kill him until I give the order. No matter what, understood?" Light tried to keep his voice steady so as to hide any sign of his revelation. 'Damn L. I can't let Misa know of my doubt until I sort this out and maybe… just maybe we can make it out alive.'

"Alright, I will promise you that… At least where L is concerned." Light couldn't tell whether the shinigami was suspicious of him as he nearly gave a sigh of relief at her response. 'Good. Despite her dislike for me I don't think I have to worry about whether or not she will keep her promise. Just in case I should keep acting like I will continue with the plan in case I decide to continue as I have been.'

"Misa, I need you to give me your cell phone number," Light said subtly bracing himself for Misa's response. 'Risky move, but I guess it's necessary. After all if I do change my mind I will need to contact her as soon as possible.'

"About time, what took you so long? Gimme yours too, ok?" Misa pleaded and Light nearly broke his composure at her idiocy. 'How did she avoid L for so long?'

"No Misa, I'm afraid I can't do that," He said firmly, not that it made much difference.

"Why not? I'm your girlfriend, I should have you number," Misa whined and Light took a breath to calm himself. 'I wish Misa would just leave already, it's hard enough for me to decide what I want to do without her complaining about everything.'

"I already told you. I'm under surveillance by the police. Keep in mind it's not difficult for them to bug cell phones these days," Light said carefully.

"Oh… ok," Misa replied glumly, but before Light could say anything she brightened again. "What about this, I'll give you one of my phones. I ended up with three of them, because I use them for different things." 'Well, I can't see how this could hurt… If I keep it off when I don't need to call her.'

"Yeah, good idea," Light said, much to Misa's delight. 'And for once I'm not lying.' "If we use yours I think we'll be safe."

"That's great! I will be able to hear your voice everyday and text you too," Misa said bubbling with excitement and Light felt his frustration build up again. 'She can't be serious. Has she even been listening to a word I have been saying?'

"No. I'll keep this phone turned off. I'll be the only one making calls and only when it's absolutely necessary."

"What. No way. Then when will you call me?" Misa asked pathetically, tears welling up her eyes.

"Probably tomorrow." 'That should hopefully give me enough time to decide what I want to do.'

"Hm"

"That will mostly be the day we execute L, but I will call you either way." 'The way I have been thinking though, I doubt that will be happening now.'

"WHAT! Tomorrow. It doesn't sound like a very romantic call, but I suppose we can always talk about us afterwards." 'Does she even realize that if we are caught she will DIE! How can she be worried about romance at a time like this?'

"Well I think you should probably go how now Misa," Light said trying to sound disappointed.

"Huh? But why?" Misa complained. "It's only seven o'clock, the time for lovers is just beginning you know." Light couldn't hold back the sigh of frustration that escaped his lips. "We can go for a romantic dinner, then maybe a moonlight stroll in the park and after that the main event. Hehe," Misa giggled. 'I guess I don't have a choice…' Light walked over and wrapped his fingers around Misa's arms. 'Here goes nothing.'

"Misa" Light whispered and lent down to place his lips on Misa's.

"Ho ho ho wow," Light heard Ryuuk chuckle in the background. 'At least someone is enjoying this.' Misa's lips were sticky with gloss, but he managed to linger a moment before breaking it. It seemed to do the trick as a dark blush spread across Misa's cheeks.

"Listen, you have to go home now," Light said, trying not to snap Misa out of the daze she was in.

"Ok," Misa said dreamily.

"Also, when you are talking to Rem outside, be careful that no ones around, just whisper. That's what I do with Ryuuk," Light explained carefully. 'Knowing Misa she will start babbling to Rem as soon as she's out the door, and I wouldn't put it past L to have someone trailing me again.'

"Ok," Misa said and Light ushered Misa and Rem outside with his sister following them out. "Bye-bye, have a good night."

"Goodbye Misa, come again real soon," Sayu called back. 'I guess that can't be helped.' Light went back inside and excused himself before going back to his room and locked the door behind him. 'I never used to lock my door but it's almost habit for me to now. I guess anyone would if they had a Death Note.' Ryuuk closed the blinds and Light turned the light on at his desk before sitting down and facing a cackling Ryuuk.

"Hehehe, that kiss came out of no where." 'Tell me about it.'

"Sure, it's very important that Misa stays infatuated with me," Light said though he inwardly gagged at the thought.

"Oh." Ryuuk sat down on his bed now.

"Ryuuk, you're just doing this because you're bored, right?" Light said almost casually, trying not to show how fast his mind was racing.

"If you want my help then you're wasting your breath. As I told you, I'm a spectator, nothing more," Light sighed in relief 'at least that solves that problem.' "What's this about? It's not like you to forget something like that," Ryuuk asked curiously. 'Well if he's just a spectator...'

"I wanted to make sure that you wouldn't interfere with the plan I'm working on," Light said leaning back in his chair, feeling more relaxed than ever knowing that he decided what he was going to do. 'Now all I have to do is work out how I will pull it off without revealing that I'm Kira.'

"This doesn't have anything to do with L telling you that he thinks of you as a friend?" Ryuuk asked again and Light smiled in response. "You don't actually believe that crap now do you?"

"Of course not," Light replied offhandedly.

"Then have you decided on how you will kill him?" Ryuuk asked eagerly. "Because he is starting to get on my nerves too. I mean it was entertaining at the start but resorting to mushy crap like friendship is a bit over board for my taste. So how will you do it?"

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