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                                           Cupcake
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"Near, isn't it a bit cold to go outside?" L asked as the young boy dragged the detective up the stairs. Near didn't answer, instead going faster than L thought possible.  Near had been acting strangely all day, and surprisingly enough, Mello had completely disappeared. It was strange that the hot-headed blond be in a separate room from L whenever he visited, but it seemed as if he'd actually been avoiding him.

Near fumbled with the lock on the door for a few moments before a 'click!' was heard and the door swung open, cool air rushing in.

"Close your eyes!" Near ordered him. L, amused by the surprise, covered his eyes with his hands. Near tugged on the edge of L's baggy shirt and led him onto the freezing roof. After walking him several paces forward, he forced L to sit-err… kneel. L heard someone pass something to Near, who was now sitting in front of him.

"Alright…" he breathed nervously, "open your eyes!"

L was greeted with the sight of a homemade vanilla cupcake with pink frosting and a dot of white frosting on top. Near's face was smiling right above it, gazing expectantly at L. Mello was sitting against a pillar, taking a bite out of his chocolate.

L smiled down at the cupcake.

"Happy Birthday, L." Near whispered quietly, as if embarrassed by the words, "This is from me."

"Hey!" Mello snapped angrily, "I made it! Not to mention I had to sit up here in the cold for nearly an hour!"

"I had the idea," Near argued, "And I kept him distracted."

"Thank you," L took the cupcake from Near and tore off its wrapping, taking a large bite. He nearly choked as the salty abomination tried to make its way down his throat. He smiled wide, trying to hide his disgust.

"It's delicious," he lied, swallowing his bite with a slight grimace.

Mello and Near immediately beamed up at him. He had to smile back down.

"Now…" he trailed off, swallowing the rest of the cupcake with a slight shudder, "I believe Mello would like to go inside, correct?"

Mello nodded and took a bite of his chocolate.

"Let's go. It's nearly time for lights out anyway." He said, gesturing towards the sunset.  They both agreed, and they all went inside.

Later that night, L vowed to himself never to taste anything made by Mello ever again.