Freaks and Geeks [Lawlight au]

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-- Light's POV --

Light crossed the front lawn, staring straight ahead. He paid no mind to the groups of giggling girls, the boys riding skateboards by the stairwell, or the boy reading a book in the shade of an oak tree. He was determined to look confident and collected, to be noticed but not stick out. His heart pounded as he pushed open the doors to the school. The hallways were flooded with people. He glanced down at a slip of paper in his hand that showed his locker number, and read each passing number as he walked briskly by. As he strode through the halls, he saw crowds of unknown faces. They all spoke amongst themselves, carefree. Light made mental notes of each group, racking up a long list of faces in his mind. This school was a lot bigger than he thought it would be. It could be hard to become popular.

Still, as Light worked his way through the crowd, several curious students noticed that they hadn't seen his face before. Some hushed their conversations as he passed, scanning from his blonde hair to his shiny black shoes. He was new. He was exciting. More than one person noticed this, and they, too, made a mental note of Light Yagami.

Light arrived at his locker, number 304. He fumbled with the padlock as he entered his school-sanctioned code. He taped up his schedule, then put away his bookbag. His first class was advanced biology, so he grabbed his textbook before closing his locker. Upon hearing the metal clang of the locker shutting, Light was alarmed to find a face barely a foot away from his own.

"Um, h-hello?" He stuttered, startled.

"Oh Hi! I'm Touta Matsuda! Are you new here?" The boy said, with a bright smile. His large, dark eyes crinkled at the sides.

"Hi, yes. I just transferred from Kingston Prep. I'm a sophomore, Light Yagami." He held out his hand to the boy in front of him, shifting awkwardly as he held the heavy textbook under his arm. Matsuda shook his hand enthusiastically, eyes widening when he saw the textbook.

"Advanced Biology?!? I thought you said you were a sophomore?? I'm in that class and it's my senior year! You must be smart huh..." Matsuda said loudly. While Light was thankful for the interaction, he could sense several heads turning towards his direction. Matsuda seemed nice, but he was awfully loud.

"Yes, I guess I'm fairly smart. So I'm guessing you have this class first as well?" Light asked. Matsuda nodded. "Can we walk together, then? I don't know my way around just yet." Matsuda accepted and smiled brightly. The boys walked down the hall together towards their first class.

-- L's POV --

L sat under the great oak tree well into first period. He was not too keen on attending classes, for he assumed he already knew what each of his classes had to teach him. Instead, he finished his book and headed towards the cafeteria. As he was swiping an apple, he heard someone clear their throat behind him.

"Mr.Lawliet?" A familiar voice boomed behind him. L winced, and turned to find the vice-principal standing in front of him. "I thought even you wouldn't skip class on the first day." L shrugged, slipping the apple into his bag behind his back. "I suggest you get moving, Lawliet. That is, unless you want detention for a week?"

L nodded. "My apologies Mr. Hale. I'll try harder to get to class next period." He smirked.

"No, L. I think I'll walk you to your first class." L smiled and shrugged once again. They walked together in silence until they reached the classroom.

"Thanks, Mr.Hale. See you soon."

"Yes, L, I believe you will." Mr.Hale turned, only to look over his shoulder at the boy "You're a smart kid, just apply yourself. I know you can do better here if you just try." Hale turned and walked towards his office. As much as L hated to admit it, Mr.Hale was right. Yes, he hated this school, and nearly everyone in it, but he could be the top in his class if he tried. Perhaps he would start applying himself. L opened the door and walked into Advanced Biology. The classroom quieted as he entered. 

"You must be L. I'm glad you finally showed up." The teacher said, scowling. L shrugged. He scanned the classroom, and took the only empty seat, next to a boy he didn't recognize. The boy stuck his hand out with a smile.

"Hi! I'm Light Yagami. Nice to meet you!"