We Survived, Didn't We? (L x male reader)

Dating..?

~Your POV~

I set out plates heaped high with sugary sweet waffles and cups of sweet green tea for breakfast. I thought about what Lawliet had said.

He now sat at the table, making quick work of the food I had prepared him.

"For truly accepting me into your world."

Did that mean we were dating? Or were we still just friends... with painfully obvious feelings for each other? I'd have to ask.

I had been washing my hands, I guess as unconscious habit before eating. I wiped my damp hands on my pants and walked slowly to the table where L was still eating.

I sat down and took a bite. It tasted wonderful, but I found it hard to swallow. I had so much on my mind that my body could hardly function.

"Hey... Lawlipop?" I asked.

His head perked up and his ears tinged pink at the nickname.

"Yume? What is it?"

"I was wondering... if we both.. um... like each other, does that mean we're.. dating now or are we just friends still?"

His nose and cheeks were dusted a rosy pink now. He cleared his throat before he spoke.

"Well, what do you want us to be?"

"I'm.. not really sure. I'll have to think on it."

"Take as long as you need.... love." He immediately broke eye contact and looked down at his -mostly- gone breakfast.

I did the same. Love was a nickname that I wasn't expecting, especially since our status currently was... complicated, to say the least. My heart raced and my stomach felt weightless. My face heated and I didn't think I could eat another bite, even though I hadn't eaten much in the first place.

Apparently, L had the same idea, as we both scooted back in our chairs and headed to put our plates in the kitchen sink. His eyes wandered upwards and soon met mine.

"Hm.. sorry if that made you uncomfortable," he mumbled.

"No.. it was just... unexpected. I liked it though, if that's what you wanted to know." I looked at his face, the unreadable expression fell away and the only thing I saw in his eyes was admiration and joy.

I gave him a smile and went to sit on the couch. I didn't have anything to do today, so I simply scrolled social media while Lawliet did something on his computer. Soon I got a message. It was from one of L's alternate email accounts.

I love you.

That was all it read. I smiled and stood. I walked over to where he sat at the table, and put my arms around him from behind. The chair was quite uncomfortable to hug, but Lawliet seemed to appreciate the gesture.

"I love you too. Also I've decided. I want to be... boyfriends.. if that's okay with you."

Lawliet looked up at me. He gave a slim smile and his cheeks were painted red.

"I couldn't ask for anything better." For the first time ever, I really saw Lawliet's grin.

(I AM BACK FROM THE DEAD!! I got a real bad case of writers block then I got the flu but I'm finally feeling good enough to write again so here's your fluff! I hope it can sustain you for a while because I have no idea when I'll be posting again 🥴)