Anime: Death Note

(Y/n)'s POV

"(Y/n), go on a date with me!" Keito (made-up character) begged as the soft tapping of our shoes echoed down the hallway.

"I've told you many times before and I'll say it as many times as I need. I'm not interested."

"Why not? I'm good looking, smart and wealthy. What more could you want in a guy?"

"As handsome, smart and rich you may be, a key factor outweighs all of those things."

"Love. I do love you."

"But your feelings are one-sided."

The tall male took one step in front of me, his body blocking my path. I raised an eyebrow as he pleaded with me, clearly paying no mind to the volume of his voice. Students walking past turned to stare at us.

"Keito, I'd appreciate it if you let her go," Light exclaimed as he walked up to us.

"What does my asking her out have anything to do with you?" questioned Keito.

"She's my best friend. Why can't it concern me? She seems uncomfortable with your unwillingness to give up."

"Well, I don't like giving up-"

"Even if it meant the ignorance of her feelings?"

"All I have to do is change her mind then."

"I doubt that'll happen."

"Okay, first of all, you show up and demand me to stop 'annoying' her, and second, you think I'm never going to succeed? Who are you to say these things to me?"

"Keito, stop. I've already told you, I'm not interested."

"Why are you so adamant about refusing me? At least give me a chance!"

His hands slammed against the wall behind me, trapping me within his grasp, frustration clear in his sorrowful, green eyes. Light placed a hand on his shoulder, no doubt furious about Keito's behaviour.

"Let her go," he said.

"No-"

"I wouldn't say this out of the blue. She'll probably give you a bruise if you don't."

"What?"

I kneed his stomach, making him double over in pain. Pushing him to the side, I bowed as an apology before taking a hold of Light's sleeve and walking away.

The brown-haired male didn't speak a word, not until we had gotten to the front gates. He clandestinely slipped his hand over mine as we headed down the somewhat deserted street.

He glanced my way as I continued to stare straight ahead, my lips growing numb from my constant nibbling. Light turned me around to face him, his lips capturing mine in a forceful kiss as I stumbled backwards towards the wall.

His hands moved to cup my face, his lips gently leaving mine a short while after. I stared at him only to notice his mouth curve into a grin. He moved the hair out of face before once again taking my hand in his.

"Forget about that jerk," he exclaimed.

"You definitely can't use it."

"I wasn't planning to."

"Not like the thought didn't cross your mind."

"True, but you seemed much more annoyed than I was."

"Let's drop the topic. I don't want to think about him."

"...I'm sorry we have to keep our relationship a secret."

"It's not your fault. I would hate for you to get exposed."

"Do you think I...never should've picked up that book?"

"Honestly, I don't have an opinion regarding that matter, but Ryuk sure seems to enjoy the complicated interest involving humans."

"(Y/n)-chan, I want apples. Light wouldn't buy me any earlier."

"I think I may still have some at my dad's dojo."

"Somehow, I find it irritating that you refer to her as (Y/n)-chan."

"But (Y/n)-chan is (Y/n)-chan."

I giggled as Light sighed in defeat. Once in front of my dad's martial arts dojo, I gestured for the two to follow me inside. The younger students turned to greet me with a bow to which I returned with a kind smile.

"Everyone seems to respect you," commented Ryuk.

I nodded discreetly for fear that someone may notice something strange. It was a given, being my dad's daughter and a black belt in karate. Light cracked a small smile as I looked around at the young students practising.

Unexpectedly, a black-haired boy ran up to me and bowed as a greeting. He stared at me curiously before turning his attention to Light's hand on mine.

"I'm Keito's younger brother, Keichi."

"Nice to meet you."

"Niisan says he wants to learn from your dad, but personally, I think he just has a massive crush on you."

"*laughs* Well, he's already made it obvious enough."

"Is he your boyfriend?" he asked while looking at Light.

"We're just friends."

"Then why are you holding hands?"

"Do you hold hands with your mum?"

"*blush* W-well, t-that's-"

"It's the same concept, Keichi."

"A-anyway, I just wanted to tell you that niisan will come here to learn but if he starts flirting, don't say I didn't warn you."

"Alright, thanks."

He ran back to his friends, yet Light tightened his grip on my hand. He had that same look in his eyes. That same look...when L challenged him.

I quickly pulled him to my room, shutting the door behind me. He cupped my face, his eyes searching mine for an answer. I held his gaze and shook my head.

"He may be getting too obsessive but-"

"It annoys me, it irritates me to no end. I...can't help feeling that one day...you'll be gone," he exclaimed quietly.

"I'll still be here. Don't use the death note. It's not like he committed a crime. L will find it strange, will he not? Even if you stage it as an accident, he'll definitely trace it back to you-"

"(Y/n)."

"He'll realise that you did it because I'm your girlfriend. We do seem unusually close for mere friends. He'll most likely use me against you. I-"

"(Y/n)."

"Y-yes?"

"I won't use it."

He wiped my tears away with his thumbs, making me realise that I had started crying. I was worried for his life, and would continue to worry for as long as the battle between him and L lasted.

"For someone who knows how to fight so well, you're such a crybaby," he said.

"S-shut up."

"But I hate worrying you. You're the proof that I'm still myself..."

I melted into the kiss as Light placed his lips on mine, paying no mind to the death god that was casually eating up all the apples I had stored under my desk.

"(Y/n), I'm going to win this no matter what."

"*smiles* I trust that you will."