Freaks and Geeks [Lawlight au]

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A/N: Hey! So in this AU, L and Light attend high school, the death note does not exist, and therefore Light is never Kira. Now that we have that out of the way, enjoy the fic! Also, for the sake of simplicity, they will be attending an american-style high school (because that's what I know best!). Thanks for reading!!

-- Light's POV --

Light flipped through his schedule and copied down his classes in his planner with a shaky hand. His dad had insisted on driving him to school, even though he had just gotten his license and was fully capable of driving himself. He resented this. Although he knew his dad meant no harm, he despised the idea that his classmates would see him getting dropped off by his father. He shuddered at the thought that on his very first day he would once again be labeled a loser. Light cleared his throat and motioned towards the curb.

"I'll walk from here, thanks." He muttered as he shoved his planner into his bag. His father nodded, pulling over. As Light cracked open the passenger door, he felt a hand clamp down on his shoulder. 

"Son I'm proud of you but... Please try your best here." Light looked back at his dad, who glanced down before their eyes could meet. Light knew he didn't doubt his academic excellence, for he always succeeded in that field. Still, this large public school was a far cry from his previous school, a private preparatory academy. He would have to succeed socially, too. Light sighed.

"Thanks, Dad. I'll do what I can." He climbed out of the passenger seat, throwing his backpack over his shoulder. This year would be better, he thought to himself. He had already made a plan for himself. He figured that if he dumbed himself down a bit, reached out to the top few social circles, and struck up a relationship with someone popular, that he'd make it at this school. He wouldn't have to leave. No, he knew this year would be different. He could be someone likable, someone popular. He could create a new Light Yagami.

-- L's POV --

L Lawliet sat beneath a tree on the school's front lawn, shielding his eyes from the sun. He watched as people filtered into the high school, chattering excitedly about the possibilities of the new year. He groaned to himself. These people were insufferable. He rifled through his backpack for a book to kill the time, and then, upon finding it, leaned back against the trunk of the tree. He flipped through the pages, but was soon interrupted. 

"Hiya L! Did you finish the summer reading for English?" He looked over his book to find Misa Amane. She was clad in her cheerleading uniform in the school's colors, red and gold. 

"Cheerleading starting already, Amane?" L asked, deadpan, as he looked back down at his book. 

"Yes! We had practice this morning at 7 am sharp! This year I'm the flier because- hey wait L did you do the reading??" She asked, cocking her head ever so slightly. 

"Don't kid yourself, Amane. I believe I tested out of every class you're currently taking. Though  I've read nearly every required reading this school has to offer, I will not entertain you today, Misa. I know you wouldn't have approached me if not for answers on an assignment you did not yet complete. Am I wrong, Amane?" He asked, glancing up from his reading. Misa crossed her arms, turning away from L with a huff. He shook his head and continued reading. Just like everyone else at this school, she was incompetent.