This book doesn't primarily focus on the events of Death Note. When mafia leader Mello is ordered by Rod Ross to steal an encrypted USB drive to secure his place in the organization, his confidence is unshakable. Victory feels inevitable - until he crosses paths with Y/N, a phantom thief from his past. Both set on claiming the same prize, their rivalry erupting into a dangerous clash. But with crushing debts weighing her down, Y/N is forced into an uneasy alliance, working under the egocentric, cold-hearted prodigy. The tension between them ignites like wildfire, yet Mello's true fixation isn't just the mission - it's breaking her composure, as if he couldn't decide whether to claim her or destroy her. TW: swearing, gore

I'm talking about Near, Mello, and Matt here. Oh yes. - "Mello will be the homosexual-" "I CAN HEAR YOU," was heard from Mello's room. "Mello won't be a homosexual," Matt corrected himself. - (The art I used for the cover isn't mine, it's something I found online. Credit to the artist!)

This story might not make much sense lowkey. I'm not too great at story writing and this idea just came to me soooo. At sixteen, (y/n) is a runaway with nothing but scars, surviving alone on the streets of Los Angeles-until a violent encounter leads her to cross paths with Mello and Matt, two teenage outcasts with a criminal edge. Offered shelter in a crumbling warehouse and reluctant friendship, she finds an unexpected sense of belonging-especially with Mello, whose sharp edges begin to soften around her. But their safety is short-lived. When the abandoned warehouse turns out to be a mafia hideout, Mello sees opportunity in the danger, pulling himself and Matt into the criminal underworld.

(Y/n) was raised inside Wammy's Orphanage in Winchester along with Mello, Matt and Near. Years had passed and one day when L's two successors learn of their predecessor's death, they go their separate ways to solve his final case and uncover his killer, Kira. Matt and (Y/n) drifted apart over the years, they were surprised when they received a message from their old friend to help him in his investigation on Kira, to reunite after 5 long years. Now the three childhood friends are back together, how will things play out for them? And will (Y/n)'s old feelings for Mello resurface to interfering with their investigation? [THIS IS A REWRITTEN VERSION OF HEARTBEAT] [DISCLAIMER FOR THE ORIGINAL ANIME/MANGA. NOTHING IS OWNED BY ME EXCEPT THIS STORY]