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

Taken care of

A/n: is this driven by mummy issues and my need to care for someone I love and adore? Yes.

You'd always been the leader of the relationship.

Not in a power imbalance way, you were both very much equals. But in a big spoon, protective, always worried about him kind of way. You were happy to take on the more dominant role, making sure he was getting enough sleep and hugs. Keeping an eye out for him and always telling him you're proud of him. L was a-ok with that.

He was in a position of power in his job, and in the world in general as the worlds greatest detective, but sometimes being the leader was exhausting and he just wanted someone to tuck him in and kiss him goodnight so he could take a step back. Luckily he found you, who from the get go was always very much the mum friend of the taskforce.

Your need to care for people drew him to you, as he had a need to be cared for. The match was perfect, you couldn't be a better fit for each other.

The times you got to be alone together and just in each other presence were your favourite ones and usually because of work, they happened at night. It was warm tonight, so you decided to sit out on the balcony for a bit to drink your tea before bed. You put some nice music on, made your cup of tea and sat on the lounge just watching the world go by. Sometimes winding down like this before bed was the key to a good nights sleep.

You heard the sliding door open, and you immediately know who it'd be. In seconds you were having your arm pulled up so he could crawl under it and onto your lap. L sat with his legs over you, resting his head on your shoulder with your arm around him.

"You alright honey?" You asked.

He sighed, clearly tired and stressed.

"I just wanna be alone... but not completely alone. Just for a bit" he replied, voice softened and sleepy.

"Taskforce getting too stressful?"

"Everything is"

You gently rubbed his back, resting your head atop his.

"Poor boy... just need to be taken care of?" You asked.

"Yeah... I'm done with being the leader for a while..." he replied.

"You need some sleep, how about a bath and a good nights cuddle?"

"Can you wash my hair? I just want something nice feeling..."

He didn't have to ask twice, you'd jump at the chance to make him feel better. Plus, you should probably take a bath too. Deep down L craved for nurture, he'd never had much of y growing up and as an adult he craved it. Just a gentle hug and an 'I love you' was enough to make him happy for weeks. So when he ended up in the warm bath with you, having your fingers gently run the bubbles through his fluffy hair and reeling in the message like feeling of your fingers on his scalp he was on cloud nine.

He closed his eyes, just focused on your hands and his busy mind emptied. You always had that effect on him, just a gentle gesture and he could finally relax.

"You know your hair is getting pretty long, do you wanna cut it or grow it out?" You asked.

"Grow it out, at least for a bit. I can't be bothered to deal with it, as long as my fringe is out of my eyes I don't care" he replied.

He felt your hands gather his hair into a small ponytail, measuring its length.

"You'd look good with long hair. It's such a deep shade of black and has such pretty waves, it'd suit you" you replied.

The rest of the bubbles on your hands you used to gently rub onto his back, making his soul feel at ease. You just had a way with touch, making him feel so relaxed.

Non-sexual intimacy could be so cleansing sometimes.

"Alright shield your eyes, don't get soap in them" you said.

He kept his eyes shut and felt warm water be poured over him a few times to rinse all the bubbles and soap off. He felt not just physically clean, but emotionally clean too. Recharged by your presence. Your arms wrapped around him from behind, and he reached a hand up to hold one of yours.

"You sure you're ok?" You asked.

"Yeah... just mentally drained" he replied.

"Poor baby"

You kissed his cheek, making him smile slightly.

"Come on, let's get dry and into some warm pjs" you said.

When you were around to take care of him, there was no escaping a full pampering. So he then found himself sitting at your vanity rather then in the bath. All dry and wrapped up in soft pyjamas having his hair dried by you.

Even the rubbing of the towel somehow felt good when you did it.

"You know you're not escaping a pampering right?" You asked.

"I know, go nuts" he replied.

When you had the chance you'd always make sure his hair and skin were healthy. That meant hair oils for his pretty waves and cream for his skin to stay nice and hydrated. He wasn't going to complain though, hair oil was another excuse for him to get a head massage from you.

You looked in the mirror as you ran the oil through his hair, he sat there like a cat getting head pats, eyes closed and shoulders relaxed all zen.

"You're like a cat sometimes" you commented.

"Because I'm grumpy all the time or because I like head pats?" He asked.

"Both. You still grumpy at the taskforce?"

"Yes. But you've put that on hold"

You turned him to face you to message the cream into his skin, which he just sat and allowed. He found it rather relaxing as well, your soft touch on his cheeks and little forehead kissed while you were at it.

"You have better skin than me, and you eat nothing but sugar" you said.

"Only because you take care of it so well" he replied.

"I take care of YOU so well"

"You do... thank you"

"Anything for my sweet baby"

Finally all pampered up and relaxed, it was time for bed and he was ready to pass the hell out for the first time in days. You made sure the ceiling fan was on at the right speed for the warm night, and wasn't too loud. You made sure you both had water on the bedside table in case you woke up thirsty. And of course, you made sure L was comfortable.

Crawling in next to him, you wrapped your arms around him from behind and he grabbed both your hands, holding them tightly up to his chest. You nuzzled his neck, giving it a kiss.

"Get some sleep sweetheart" you said softly.

"I love you" he replied.

"I love you too"

"Thank you for always taking care of me"

You smiled, it was small things like that that showed you how much he really cared for and appreciated you.

"I'll always be there when you need me L, always"