Owl to Mello

[gamerspy.livejournal.com]

Hey.

We should

Listen, I

Where are you? I'm in my room, if you're not busy.

Matt

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He raises his eyebrows at Mello's reaction (though it's hidden by the goggles still on his forehead).

"Near, chill. We're not going to tie you down and force you to smoke anything."

L's touch soothes him, though. He settles back and shuts his eyes, content to listen to whatever Near decides to tell them.

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"It's all right, Mello. I'm not going to smoke any, but it's fine that you did. I don't want to get in the way of your fun."

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I reach up tentatively and brush his cheek. "I said I wouldn't make you. But, I do like...I like holding you, when I can. And, if you want to go, I can hold Koopa instead, though you're better." The past couple of weeks have taught me a lot about him and myself. I know he won't leave me. I know I won't push him away. I smile. "I'm happy," I tell them all.

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"That's nice," says L, letting his fingers wander up and down Matt's back, still.

"It seems to be going around."

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"I'm happy too," Matt decides to inform them all (just in case they were in any doubt).

"Which means, like, either we're all about to burst into song or something really fucked-up is going to happen. Maybe zombies."

He thinks about this, and then starts humming the chorus to 'Wonderwall' under his breath. Because he'd rather sing than get eaten by zombies, kthnx.

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"I'm glad he's not a serious rival," Near says, and gives Mello an affectionate hug.

To L, "Should we worry, or are we content that this is drugged paranoia?"

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I relax again, letting my arms go loosely around Near before looking over at Matt. "Dude, you sing and I will shoot you."

[ijk-mno.livejournal.com]

"I think we aren't worried," L assures Near, "although I will protect you, Matt. Perhaps it is best not to sing though, I don't really think the zombies are coming any time soon, and even if they do, we're in a stone castle."

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"Well, if I'm getting protected." He grins and stops humming. (Obviously. Even with a Wammy's education it is difficult to hum and talk at the same time.)

"Dude, Mello, you can't shoot me. My awesome boyfriend will fuck your shit up if you do."

And he promptly cracks up again.

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Near smiles at that, because it's awfully cute. "Ah, but he's already suggested you not sing. Wouldn't it be fairer to him if you didn't get shot in the first place?"

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"Matt, you and singing is like...C4 and a detonator, seriously." I giggle at that.

[ijk-mno.livejournal.com]

"There are other things you are much better at," L says, diplomatically.

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"You're all just haters."

Matt takes refuge in L, curling up against him. He is also a hater, but one who will defend him from zombies and fuck Mello's shit up, so that's alright.

[cardarchitect.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I can see how isolated and unloved you are." Near lets himself relax against Mello.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

It feels really good to have Near relaxing. I kiss his cheek quickly. "Matt, I've heard you sing, or rather, my ears bled at your attempt to sing. If a melody were water, you carry it by boiling it away."

[ijk-mno.livejournal.com]

"It's not that bad," defends L, holding him more securely. "That's hyperbole."

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"Hah," Matt says.

The fact that L has never actually heard him sing is obviously irrelevant.

[cardarchitect.livejournal.com]

"I'm afraid you might be biased," Near remarks to L.

After all.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"Dude, you got us thrown out of a karaoke bar!" I start giggling again. "And then...that guy!" And, I can't stop giggling.

[ijk-mno.livejournal.com]

"Here they go again," observes L, shrugging at Near because he doesn't mind Matt's singing voice, either way.

[gamerspy.livejournal.com]

"Bringing that up is totally below-the-belt." Said once Matt's actually able to stop laughing and speak again.

"It was a really manly karaoke bar," he assures L. "And we were singing very manly songs."

[cardarchitect.livejournal.com]

"Before we know it they'll be demanding snacks," he says to L. "I fear for the castle's supply of chocolate."

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, yeah. They served beer to minors and that's all we cared about." I turn to Near. "Did you bring some?"

[ijk-mno.livejournal.com]

"We could go to my room." L has lots. Chocolate for Mello visits, and potato chips for Matt visits, and marshmallows for himself (and to compare Near to.)

[gamerspy.livejournal.com]

"Technically we're still minors. Not in this country, but back in the States."

At L's suggestion, Matt grins. "We could say hi to Team Rocket."