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As Y/N walked into the investigation room, they couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration wash over them as they caught sight of L sitting in his usual spot, surrounded by his stacks of candy and computers. There was just something about the man, something that drew them in. It could have been everything from the way his hair fell into his face to the way his eyes seemed to hold endless depths of intelligence.

But it wasn't just L's mind that drew Y/N in; it was his quirks and habits that caught their eye. The way he always seemed to be eating sweets, and the way he crouched on chairs instead of sitting properly... Even the way he would curl his toes when he was deep in thought was endearing to Y/N.

As they worked together on the case, Y/N found themselves admiring L more and more each day. His quick wit and impressive intelligence never ceased to amaze them, and they found themselves hanging on to every word that came out of his mouth.

Y/N found themselves wanting to know more about L, to delve deeper into what made him tick. They couldn't help but notice the way his eyes lit up whenever he talked about a new case or breakthrough, or the way he always seemed to be thinking about something with his thumb pressed up to his lips.

One day, while they were taking a break from working, Y/N found themselves staring at L as he absentmindedly twirled a strand of hair around his finger. "L, can I ask you something?" they said, their voice soft.

L looked up from his computer, his eyes meeting Y/N's. "Mmhmm.. Of course, Y/N. What's on your mind?"

Y/N took a deep breath, their heart beating fast in their chest. "I was just wondering...what do you do when you're not working on a case?"

L blinked in surprise, as if he had never thought about that before. "Well, I suppose I've never quite thought about that..I guess I enjoy reading..but of course, there's always my sweets," he said, holding up a piece of candy.

Y/N couldn't help but smile at L's response. "That's really cute," they said, their heart swelling with affection.

L looked up at Y/N, his eyes softening. "What about you, Y/N? What do you like to do?"

Y/N shrugged, a small smile playing at the corners of their lips. "I like reading too, and I enjoy photography. And spending time with you, of course," they added, their gaze locking with L's. They were really going for it, trembling with anticipation and nervousness.

L's lips quirked up in a small smile, and Y/N felt their heart skip a beat. "I enjoy spending time with you as well, Y/N. It's nice to have someone to share my thoughts with."

For the rest of the day, Y/N and L continued to work side by side, but there was a newfound warmth between them. Instead of the usual work flow, they shared stories about their lives and interests, and Y/N found themselves falling even more deeply in love with the enigmatic detective.

As the day drew to a close, Y/N prepared to leave, but not before taking L's hand in theirs. "L, I just wanted to say...thank you. For everything. You're amazing," they said, their voice barely above a whisper.

L looked up at them, his eyes shining with a mix of surprise and happiness. "Y/N, you don't have to thank me. It's my job to solve these cases," he replied softly.

But Y/N shook their head. "No, it's more than that. You're...you're my hero, L. I admire you so much. And not just for your intelligence, but for who you are as a person."

L's cheeks flushed pink at the words, and he looked down at their intertwined hands. "Thank you, Y/N. That means a lot to me," he said quietly.

Y/N leaned in closer, their heart beating faster with each passing moment. "L, can I ask you something?"

"Of course, Y/N. Anything," he replied, his eyes meeting theirs.

Y/N took a deep breath. "Would you...would you like to go out with me sometime? Like, on a date?"

L's eyes widened in surprise, but a sheepish grin soon spread across his face. "I would love to, Y/N."

Y/N's heart swelled with joy at L's answer, and they couldn't resist leaning in for a gentle kiss. L responded eagerly, his arms wrapping around Y/N's waist as they deepened the kiss.

As they kissed, Y/N's mind filled with thoughts of how they had always admired L from afar, never daring to think that someone like them could ever capture his attention. But here they were, wrapped up in L's arms, feeling his lips move against theirs in a way that made their knees weak.

When they finally broke the kiss, Y/N looked up at L with a smile. "I can't believe this is happening. I've always looked up to you, L, but now...now I get to be with you."

They spent the rest of the night wrapped up in each other, content in the warmth of each other's company. For a few hours, all of their worries faded away, and they were just two people in love, enjoying a quiet night in together.

As they lay together, Y/N couldn't help but think about how lucky they were to have found someone like L - someone who understood them on a level that no one else ever had. And as they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms, they knew that they had finally found the missing piece they had been searching for.

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