L X Reader (revised)

____ was on her way to pay L a visit. She just came back from (your country) and had a little present with her. It was for L of course and she could not stop staring at the medium-sized box that was being gripped tight by her arms.
She sighed at the thought of not seeing L for a very long time. They had a history together and this present was the least she could give to thank him for saving her life one time.
____ arrived at the building L was staying and she already saw Watari, L’s guardian, waiting at the entrance.
“Good afternoon Watari. You may have forgotten me but…”
“Welcome back Miss ____. It is very nice to see you again.” He said, bowing a little.
“Oh wow… I didn’t think you still remembered.” ____ blushed and Watari chuckled.
“I may be old but my memory is not. I can never forget a nice, pretty girl like you.”
_____ blushed again at Watari’s comment and just smiled at the old man. Watari took the box _____ was carrying and led her inside to the elevator. He pushed a button, gave the box back to _____ then gestured for her to get in.
“You’re not coming with me, Watari?”
He shook his head. “I have to get going now, Miss. I only stayed to wait for you.”
“Oh, I’m sorry for the trouble. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you again tomorrow.”
“I’ll be expecting it Miss___.” With that said, the elevator door closed and ____ was on her way up. Having that brief talk with Watari made her forget why she was here the first place and she became nervous to continue when she realized where she was going now.
_____ arrived at the floor and could only see one room in the hallway.
‘That must be where L is staying.’ She took a big gulp and walked to the only door on the floor. With one nudge, the door opened and she quietly went inside. The room was dark and the only light she saw was in one room.
She placed the box on what seemed to be a table and went towards the light-bearing room. ____ saw L staring intently at the computer. Probably looking up police reports and cases and he was sitting on his usual weird position. ____ can never imagine how L can be so comfortable in that pose.
___ cleared her throat to get his attention but failed. She then walked towards him and was now behind the detective but still, her presence was not acknowledged. So she moved to L’s side and poked his pale face. L finally turned around with ____’s finger still on his face. “Yo!” she greeted.
L stared at her for a while then finally spoke up. “And you are?”
____ felt pained by his reaction but she could not blame him for not remembering her. After all, she has been gone for years and L was always too busy to reply or even check her messages, but she just laughed it off and smiled.
“Oh come on L, its _____.”
“_____...____...____...” he repeated her name as he tapped his chin.
“I remember, you’re the one who was kidnapped years ago. Welcome back.” He smiled and ____ facepalmed.
‘Oh my gosh, that’s all he remembered about me? I guess giving him free sweets once a week back then was a waste. At least Watari didn’t forget me.’ She thought.
“Hm, you look different.” He said, now facing away from the computer to _____.
“R-Really? I don’t think so.” She stuttered and became all sheepish.
L stood up from his chair, went outside the room and turned the lights on. ___ was a little irritated that he only passed by her and didn’t even bother to invite her outside the room. When she got out, L was already nibbling on some strawberry cake on the couch and was watching TV in the living. Talk about welcoming your guest properly.
____ sighed, grabbed her box and sat down beside L on the couch.
“Here.”
L turned to ____ with a fork in his mouth and raised a questionable brow.
“What’s that? Is it cake?”
____ laughed and shook her head. She opened the box herself and a (favorite dog) puppy popped its head out. The puppy jumped out of the box and unto L’s side.
“I thought you and Watari could use a friend. And if you train this little guy, it can also help with your cases. Or you can just have him as a pet.” L took a long look at the puppy and finally placed his cake and fork down.
“Well, what do you think?” ____ asked.
“I think it’s cute. Thank you.” Then he turned his attention back to the TV.
After an hour of watching TV and not talking, it was getting late and ____ thought she should go home since L does not obviously want to talk.
“I guess I’ll be going then. I still have to unpack and clean my apartment. It has been years after all. See you around?”
All she got from L was a, “Sure.”
She sighed, gave the puppy a pat on the head then left the building.
‘Well that went well…’ she thought.
“Who am I kidding, it went horrible!” she exclaimed and suddenly it stated pouring.
“Oh sh*t, I don’t have an umbrella.” _____ ran under the pouring rain and the building L was staying was getting farther away.

~~L's P.O.V. ~~

When ____ left, I felt like throwing myself across the room. How could I just give her the cold shoulder when she came all the way here to see me and give me a present? Now all I have is this puppy to keep me company in this gloomy apartment.
I was trying to enjoy myself by scratching its belly but it suddenly ran away.
“Don’t tell me you want to go to?” I asked as if the dog would reply. He barked at the window and I looked outside. It was raining.
“_____, she’s out there” I grabbed an umbrella and ran outside. I didn’t bother putting on shoes or jacket. I’m too worried about _____.
I crossed the street and started running, looking around for her. The rain was getting heavier and my jeans were all wet and I already have blisters from running barefooted. I decided to head back to the apartment but across a dark alley, I heard a faint scream of a woman.
My heart suddenly stopped and I ran towards the sound. I hope it wasn’t _____. I entered a dark alley, being careful with my steps and there I saw ____ with two strangers.
One pinned her to the wall with his face just inches away from hers and the other was holding a knife to her side and was unbuttoning her shirt.

My blood boiled and I walked towards them with my umbrella in front so they won’t see me.
“Hey! Move along pal, can’t ya see were busy?!”
“Help me please!” she screamed.
“Shut up b*tch! Listen here, if ya know what’s good for ya, walk away.”
I moved my umbrella up so they could see my face and ____ looked relieved.
“Didn’t ya hear…”
I kicked the man on his chin and he fell backward. His partner, the one holding the knife came at me. I dodged it easily and also gave him a kick to his sides. He landed on some trash and scrambled up to his feet and ran away, leaving his unconscious partner behind.
I wanted to go after him but ____ needed help first.
“Are you alright?”
I kneeled in front of her and she smiled at me. I could tell that she was only hiding her fear. I can feel her body shaking. This is the second time she faced danger and the first time took a whole month for her to recover.
I didn’t bother to let her stand. I just took her in my arms and carried her all the way back to my apartment. She kept squirming and telling me to put her down but I didn’t insist.
Finally arrived, I placed her down on the couch and went to grab a towel and some dry clothes.
“I don’t have any clothes that fit you so just wear mine in the meantime.” I left the living room and came back after a few minutes. She was already wrapped in the towel and I sat down next to her.
“Thank you L. You saved me again.” She cried and buried her face in the towel. I didn’t know what to do exactly. I never really experienced comforting someone. It’s not like Watari needed comforting. So I just did what I thought was okay. I placed my arm around her shoulder and brought her head close to my chest.
Something about this made me feel a little weird inside but I didn’t really mind. I started stroking her (h/l) (h/c) hair and after a few minutes. I heard her breathing. I looked down and she was sleeping on me. I too was feeling exhausted from what happened today so I rested my head on hers and closed my eyes.

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Meanwhile, Watari watched his master and _____ from behind the door and he had L’s puppy in his arms. “That went well, didn’t it little doggy.” He smiled at the pup and closed the door gently.