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L practically lived in Light’s house, and vice-versa. Light thought of Wammy as a grandfather, and L sees Light’s parents as his own. Sayu used to have a crush on L years back, but her feelings subsided when the teen told her she was a sister to him. It never bothered her much, she knew that L and Light were destined to be together. Everyone did, including the two of them whether they’d like to admit it or not.
Light’s anxiety rose by the end of high school; he couldn’t even imagine a life without L (platonically speaking of course). But how could he pay for college without his scholarships? Light was pacing nervously his bedroom, L sprawled out on his bed with a licorice hanging from his mouth. “Light-kun is making me dizzy from all his pacing. Perhaps he should have some sweets,” L mumbled through the candy in his mouth. Light brought his hand up to his face to bite on his nails, ignoring his friend. That e-mail should’ve gotten to him by now-
“Light-kun, it seems you got a message”
Light made an incomprehensive noise and jumped to sit on his bed, “Move over,” he demanded L who was monitoring the notifications on his laptop for him. Light’s shaking hand moved over the trackpad, hesitantly clicking on the mail icon. He’d received his e-mail from his counselor regarding his scholarships.
"Dear Light Yagami,
After reviewing your background and experiences, your outstanding GPA and class rank as valedictorian grants you two scholarships adding up to $6,000. However, it it is deeply upsetting to inform you that your family’s income does not make you qualify for further financial aid.
Best of Luck,
Counselor Rodriguez”
Light’s heart dropped as he read the message. 2 scholarships? That’s the best he’s qualified for? While he was grateful for the $6,000, he knew that wouldn’t help him in the long run, that he would have an insane amount of debt he and his family would have to pay. He would have to get a part time job to get by, and stressfully live off of loans. Light felt anger seep through him, how was it his fault his family’s income was middle class? He can’t afford college, most people can’t! He valued education, he’s passionate about learning, he should qualify for financial aid so he can continue school! But no way his parents would be willing to let him pay off college debt for the rest of his life.
“Well?” L waited, “Did you get a scholarship?”
Light didn’t want to make any kind of scene; he knew his friend had all the money in the world to pay for his education so there was no way he could understand Light’s circumstance.
“Yeah, two in fact. I’m good to go!” Light smiled, feeling bad about lying to L. L lazily raised his arms in the air as he laid back onto the bed and let out a week “woo.”
Sayu abruptly opened the door to Light’s room, “You got scholarships?! MOM, DAD, Light got scholarships!” Light’s sister ran downstairs to tell their parents the good news.
Fuck. Light wanted to die.
“Really?!” Light heard his mother, the sound of pots clattering coming after, “That’s great news! I’ll call your father right now!”
He was royally fucked.
“Light-kun,” Light got out of his head and looked at his friend, “Are you okay?”
Light sighed and looked down, “Yeah, just relieved. Let’s get ice-cream, yeah?”
L couldn’t argue with that, he stood from the bed and immediately regretted doing so, the blood rushing to head and making him feel faint and woozy. Light laughed at L who was dramatically pretending to faint back onto the bed, and on top of Light’s shoulder.
“Get off of me ya big lug!” Light struggled with L’s arms wrapping tightly around him.
“I can’t. I’m afraid this is my passing. It was nice to know you Light.” Light rolled his eyes and stood up, causing L to fall off of the bed and heavily onto the ground.
“Now that was just rude,” L pouted, rubbing the side of his head he fell on.
“You want ice-cream or not?” Light grabbed his keys and opened the door to leave his room.
L groaned and got up to follow his friend, staying behind Light so he can properly enjoy the view.