L x Reader oneshots 1 // series 3 • Death Note

Hot tub

One thing you asked L for when he was in the process of building taskforce was a balcony on up floor that had a hot tub. You'd once stayed in a hotel like that and hadn't been able to stop thinking about it since. That night you sat in the warm water overlooking the city was the calmest you'd ever been. You wanted a way to get that calm again on a case like this one.

And boy were you glad you asked and thankful for L agreeing, because after every stressful day you'd had so far on this case, you'd gotten in that hot tub and watched the city go by and all your tension and worried vanished.

Someone else could really use that relaxation though.

"L"

He looked up from his work, lifting his head out of his hands.

"Take a break. It's late, you've been up for days, you're just going to overwork yourself to death at this rate" you said.

"I have so much to do, I can't" he replied.

"L, I'm not taking no for an answer. You're clearly stressed to hell and back. You complain of headaches all day, work too hard, always sighing I'm frustration. You're tired, you're stressed. One night off won't hurt"

He knew you were persistent on this, and wouldn't back down no matter how hard he tried to fight you.

"What exactly do you suggest I do then?" He replied.

"Come sit in the hot tub with me, take some painkiller and go to bed. The warm water will help your tense muscles, the white noise of the night and city in the distance eases your mind. Trust me, I asked for that hot tub for a reason, it helps"

He was curious, he'd admit. Was it really that nice out there? That's why you were so adamant about having one huh? Ok, he'd bite.

"Alright. I'll meet you up there" he caved.

You smiled, glad to know he was actually accepting your help.

"You won't regret it" you replied.

Heading upstairs you got to your floor and opened the sliding doors to the balcony. Switching everything on for the water to heat up while you grabbed towels, put a swimsuit on and tuned all the outdoor lights on. The air was gentle, not super cold but not warm water. It was bearable. You hung the towels over the metal and glass railing and decided you'd leave the sliding doors open for some air in your room.

Dipping a hand in the water, it had gotten nice and warm. You turned on the jets and the last thing do was get some drinks.

If you were going too loosen L up a little, you may as well go all the way. Of course, you'd never go past what he'd consent to. But a little wine for him to drop the professional act can't hurt. You knew he wouldn't touch anything unless it was sweet, so you got the sweetest thing you had and and two glasses.

"Alright, this better work"

You jumped slightly hearing L suddenly behind you in the doorway. Turning to face him your mind lagged for a moment seeing him in something that wasn't blue jeans and a white shirt for the first time. Just same plain board shorts and that's it. He was definitely lanky in the arms, but clearly his legs were were all his strength was. He had nice thighs.

"I told you you won't regret it. I even got out the sweet stuff for you" you replied, holding up the bottle of wine.

He read the label, and upon seeing the worlds 'strawberry rosé' he seemed more willing to have a glass.

"Get in and flip the table top down" you said.

He put one foot in the water, susing out the temperature. He seemed it acceptable and got in. On the left of him was a table top surface attached to the side which he flipped down. You placed the bottle and glasses on it, and got in opposite him.