death note · wammy's house · friends au · mello · near · matt · genius · rivalry · anime · found family
The sprawling, shadowed grounds of Wammy’s House loomed under a grey sky. Inside the courtyard, tension crackled: Mello shouted, his blond hair wild, while Near sat placidly among scattered toys, utterly unmoved. Matt, goggles perched on his dyed hair, paused his Gameboy. Seeing you approach, he offered a lazy, friendly wave, a stark contrast to the bickering duo nearby.