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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 22:33:21 GMT -5
Near wondered what L was thinking. L was an interesting man and had turned this class around completely. And it wasn't just this class either. Although a lot of the students here were not bright, nor where they especially talented in school, but they were getting better. L was one hell of a teacher, and Near absolutely admired him, but was not as transparent about it as Mello was. That, and Near was much shyer.
L passed back their assignments they had done the night before. No matter the length of the assignment, L always had them back the next day. this one was five pages long. He wrote on them and made comments about what he thought, and their progression. On Near's, he simply wrote that he'd like to speak to him after school. Of course, that made Near nervous all day.
At the end of the day, Near slowly went into L's classroom, a little nervous. "Y-Yes?"
L got up from his desk. "A lot of things have changed in your writing and analytical habits. You're not focusing and you've put a considerable distance between yourself and your friends. And, don't think I haven't noticed that you've lost weight. I'm not as clueless as the others in your life. Is something wrong?"
Near paled, dropping the book he was carrying. "N-No... I-I've just been--"
"Acting like a victim of abuse." L commented, not realizing Light was listening outside the door.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 22:38:50 GMT -5
Light frowned, listening closely. He'd heard from the student grapevine that Near was called into his office after school, and so he'd decided to do a little bit of a reconnaissance on this new teacher.
Interesting. Most teachers in the south would have just assumed the boy was slacking off, as children were wont to do. He definately would have assumed so. But this... An abuse victim...
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 22:42:29 GMT -5
Near shook his head. "N-No... No one..." He looked down and sighed, remaining quiet for a long time. "I'm already talking to someone about..." He bit his lip. "I want have to meet someone now. C-can I maybe come in early tomorrow to talk to you about this?" Without waiting for a reply, Near moved to run.
L grabbed Near's wrist and held it for a moment, in silence. "Near, I've learned a lot about you from your writing, but your style has changed. You focus much more on the physical than the logical. You suppressing your emotions isn't helping, it's hurting you. If you want to write me anything, then please do so, and you'll never have to say anything at all."
Movement was all Light could hear, followed by Near ripped out a piece of paper from a notebook. "Promise me not to read this until tomorrow morning, before i come in?"
L nodded. "I promise."
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 22:45:29 GMT -5
Light leaned against the wall, listening to the rustle of paper. What in the world... How had this man figured out so much about this child? He was obviously far more intelligent and focussed than Light had thought. The brunette smirked to himself. Interesting. This... This would be an interesting diversion.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 22:47:31 GMT -5
Near left and walked to the police station. It took him almost an hour, considering how far away it was. He was tired by the time he got there, and instantly nervous. He stood out so easily and everyone there ignored him. The urge in him rose to run, but someone touched his shoulder and he jumped, looking up into calm blue eyes. Then, he smiled softly. "H-Hi... G-Gevanni... I-is um... c-can we talk alone?"
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 22:51:29 GMT -5
The boy looked so damned nervous! Poor kid, how long had he been wandering around this crappy station? He smiled down at him, "Sure thing kiddo. I was about to go get some donuts. Wanna come?" He asked, jerking a thumb towards his car. He knew Near felt safe in the vehicle. He'd gotten rides from him twice now, after all.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 22:53:52 GMT -5
The whitenette nodded. "P-Please..." He whispered, nodding. They left and the whitenette sighed, not seeing the amber haired male walk past them as they walked out. "The police are in my school." he whispered. "It... It makes me really nervous. Is it okay that I only told you?"
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 22:58:58 GMT -5
Gevanni smiled, ushering the child into his car with a curt nod at Light, who stopped, and stared as they went. He settled into the driver's seat, and put the car into reverse, backing out into the lane. "Yes, it's fine. Often only one officer will receive the witness' statement. That's why I needed that paper you signed to prove it. Now, once I get you to say it all to a tape recorder, then you will be fine."
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 23:00:51 GMT -5
Near nodded simply. "O-Okay..." he mumbled. "W-What did you do with the pictures I gave you? T-That I drew for you?" he mumbled softly. "I really want to help you. I-I thought about it last night Gevanni and I want to help him. I saw him die and I couldn't do anything then. I wasn't smart enough, or strong enough, or anything, and I want to be strong enough to help him NOW."
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 23:02:11 GMT -5
The brunette smiled, leaning over and setting a hand on Near's shoulder. "That's a very, very good thing, Near. The pictures you gave us were wonderful. But if you wouldn' mind sitting for a sketch artist?" He asked, hoping the other wouldn't mind.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 23:04:10 GMT -5
Near slowly nodded. "I-I wouldn't mind at all." He said, smiling weakly. "What else should we... um... I have to make a statement right. I have to do that at the precinct, right?" He said, letting out a small sigh. He was exhausted, but he didn't want to seem weak. He wanted to make Gevanni proud of him, and the boy still didn't know why.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 23:14:53 GMT -5
Gevanni smiled, "Yes, That's right. But first, donuts and coffee. Maybe a hot cocoa with some caramel for you." he mentioned, wondering if the kid liked sweets better than the sandwiches he'd gotten him last time. "Maybe some pie too, if there's enough?" He offered.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 23:17:24 GMT -5
The whitenette smiled. "You want me to gain back the weight I lost, huh?" He asked, sure that Gevanni could tell the difference. Near did look thinner, and he hadn't realized how thin until he looked at himself in the mirror in his underwear. He could see his ribs and what he saw honestly disgusted him. He hadn't realized it was this bad. But he couldn't complain. He was starving now and was willing to eat anything. Today was the first day that he finished his lunch and was still hungry. "I-I think that pie and donuts might be overkill... but I won't say no." He smiled. "And I like my hot chocolate with marshmallows, not caramel, but thank you."
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 24, 2012 23:21:48 GMT -5
Gevanni chuckled, "Is it that obvious? I'd invite you over for dinner, if it weren't creeptastic for an old man like me to offer." he chuckled, tilting his head, "Alright, hot chocolate with marshmallows, and pie and donuts." He grinned then, because he immediately felt less tense right now.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 24, 2012 23:24:23 GMT -5
Near looked at Gevanni as he drove. "You... You can cook?" he asked, blinking. "I." Near paused, looking down at his feet. "I'm not really used to eating dinner with anyone." Then he realized what he said and bit his lip. "N-Not that I don't eat, that's n-not what I'm saying, I just always eat by myself, u-unless I'm with Matt or Mello. It.. it might be nice to eat with someone else. E-Especially you." He was still nervous. "And I don't think your creepy. I feel more comfortable talking to you then I do to my father."
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